There is no such thing as common sense.
I came to the conclusion in my early 20's that there is no such thing as common sense and that everything we know we were taught or learned at some point. The misconception of "common sense" comes, I think, mainly from the fact that we learn so much and so quickly that often times we are not aware that we have learned something new. Our brain takes in a new experience of some form through our senses and stores it as a new bit of information with very little conscious effort on our part in a lot of cases. After a period of time with that information rattling around in our head we think it is just natural or "common sense" that everyone should know that.
Let's take for example the "don't touch the stove" lesson. As youngsters we are all taught to not touch the stove because it might be hot. Of course we all do because some lessons we need to learn the hard way.
But once we have done it and been hurt by it, we know next time we get close to something that is radiating heat that we exercise caution around that thing because it might hurt in the same way the stove did. Hence we see this as "common sense". The problem here is that this wasn't something that we just divine from thin air, we had to learn through our pain. We learn this lesson so young that it is hard to comprehend that people wouldn't know about it. However this is not "common sense", this is actually referred to as pessimistic thinking, where we expect a bad result based on a similar bad result of the past.
To take a more extreme example of this though, think about someone born and raised in inland Australia on a remote station. They might live well into their 20's, or later even, before they lay eyes on an ocean. We would assume that someone in their 20's would be "smart" enough to know about the ocean and the dangers it poses. For anyone who grew up on the coast, there are a whole host of things that they have learned about the ocean that this person from inland Australia could have absolutely no idea about. In the case of surf beaches there are rips and currents, safe places to swim with lifeguards and flags to help identify those places. In the case of northern tropical waters there are jellyfish and crocodiles to consider. It's "common sense" right? Well no it's not.
This kind of lack of common sense can be witnessed every afternoon at Narrow Neck in Main Beach on the Gold Coast when the buses full of tourists pull up to let the day trippers dip their toes in the water. Every day without fail the tourists take their shoes off and in their long trousers and dresses head down to where the water is lapping the sand. As people who are not familiar with waves and "sets" they wade in ankle deep, turn their backs to the ocean to pose for their happy snap at the beach, and promptly find themselves knee or sometimes even waist deep in water. It never gets old watching it, trust me.
Most people would watch the above example unfold and say "well that was common sense that that was going to happen." But as coast dwelling Aussies it is drilled into us from a young age about the dangers of the beach. We are taught, or learn in the same manner as the tourists, about the way waves wash up onto the beach and sets. This is referred to as social learning if we are taught or see it happen, and individual or asocial learning if we experience it ourselves.
In the same way we as "coasties" learn about the beach, so to do the "inlanders" learn about things like drought, animal management, dams, dangerous inland animals like snakes, etcetera, that coasties have no idea about. To them it would be "common sense" to not sit or walk in certain areas due to the increased risks of snakes hiding in them. To a coast dweller, not so much.
While these are very clear cut examples, it is a reality that we learn everything this same way. Something is considered "common sense" when most people in an area know it or would expect a certain outcome from a series of events. But the fact is, every single one of those people has learned that knowledge from somewhere at some point. Be it through their own experience or by watching someone else's.
The other way people think of "common sense" is that because we know that the stove is hot because it has a heating element in it, that anything else with a heating element is also hot and could hurt us. This is actually known as deductive reasoning. It is also not necessarily true in the sense that just because it has a heating element in it, doesn't mean that it will burn like the stove. Think electric blanket. Therefore deductive reasoning is a skill that requires not only practice like any other skill, but exposure to lots of different scenarios in order to get good at it. This means that to become good at deductive reasoning, we also need time to develop that skill, and be conscious of the fact we are doing it. We all know someone who is absolutely horrible at it, and let's face it most people aren't that well practiced at it.
This might seem like splitting hairs a little here, or a bit of toomateo tamarto (phonetic spelling). But i think it is a distinction that people need to be very mindful of in the workplace. Working in consulting for the last 10 years, i have had the district pleasure of working on a plethora of different sites and across a multitude of different industries with a whole host of different people. This combined with my trade background and the nature of my work has given me the time and experience to hone my deductive reasoning skills. Most people though aren't that lucky. As someone who is often responsible for others on work sites, i am acutely aware of the fact that a lot of people might be completely oblivious to what might seem like "common sense" to me or others familiar with a site. It is because of this that i am careful to point out hazards and risks to new comers even if they seem obvious. It is also for this reason, there are safety labels on everything, safety signs all over the place and most sites, big or small, now do inductions and Job Safety Analysis forms (JSAs). Because the reality of life is there is no such thing as "common sense". Assuming there is can, in the right circumstances, get someone hurt, or worse.
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As a teen in the "War on Drugs" 1980s, I remember being almost jubilant on those rare occasions when the local news showed a criminal suspect who was not Black.
Even though the Central Florida area where I lived was less than 12 percent Black, the local news seemed to suggest that only Blacks committed crimes in our region. The consensus in my lower middle-class Black community was that pervasive stereotypical images of Black people were staples of the mainstream media. We also believed mainstream media negatively influenced people of all races and occupations to subconsciously adopt these stereotypical images as universal truths. The people I knew had about as much trust in the mainstream media to portray Black people, especially Black males, fairly and accurately as they had in the criminal justice system to be impartial and equitable.
These two very different sentiments are telling of the complexity that arises when dealing with sensitive material that will ultimately be used to determine the fate of the police officer involved. There is no easy answer.
– Giving the video to the media first was smart because it prevented the officer from aligning his version of events with what was depicted in the video and it prevented the police from withholding the video from the public.
– Secondly, the paramount principles of a fair criminal justice system are as follows: an impartial investigation and transparency. Yet, in many of these cases, we have seen the police attempt to withhold police reports, 911 tapes, videos, and other evidence from public scrutiny by declaring an investigation is "on-going," even after they have announced to the media and the victim's family members and lawyers the decision has been made not to prosecute.
– We have also seen police gather all available information and conform their reports and/or testimonies to the facts gathered. Evidence that the video contradicts the initial police reports filed by police in the Walter Scott killing will play an important role in Officer Michael T. Slager's murder trial. However, this evidence might not exist had the police known about the video before they made their initial reports.
– The decision to release the video to the media first was a sad indictment of our criminal justice system because, though many Black people have a significant lack of trust in both the media and the police, it seems the media is now the venue of choice for detailing evidence in cases involving police brutality by those seeking justice.
– For many, the media is a platform for broadcasting information that the police seem to be determined to conceal. Where the police are now viewed as suppressors of information, the media is seen as diametrically opposite in its thirst to broadcast every iota of information, including irrelevant information, to keep a story going. While many still fear that images will be manipulated and words misconstrued in the media, they also feel there is a greater likelihood of being harassed, abused and even arrested for going to law enforcement with evidence of an officer's misconduct.
The support shown to Walter Scott's family for giving the video directly to the media and bypassing the police shows that, at least to some in the Black community, the media is the lesser of two evils.
Maybe one day we'll live in a world where we won't have to bypass the police when we're in need of help.
Natalie Jackson is an Orlando-based attorney and former Naval Intelligence Officer who practices in the areas of Civil Rights and Personal Injury. She was local co-counsel for the family of Trayvon Martin.


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Najaf, The popular crowd forces foiled on Thursday an attempt by Daesh terrorist organization to kidnap civilians in al-Sharqat district in Salah al-Din province.
"A force of the 51st Brigade in the popular crowd foiled yesterday evening an attempt by Daesh terrorists to kidnap four civilians on the road between the villages of Khanouk and Al- Namel in the Shurqat district, according to the media of the popular crowd in Najaf .
It added that the elements of "Daesh" opened fire on civilians, resulting in injuries to them, pointing out that the popular crowd transferred the injured civilians to the hospital for treatment.


Today was NYC's annual 5th Avenue Israel Celebration "Salute to Israel" Parade. Tens of thousands filled the streets of midtown Manhattan for the annual celbration. The parade marks the anniversary of Israel's independence in 1948.
I love a parade. Everyone loves a parade.
I saw the headline and had fond memories of the time a few years back, in 2002, I had just flown in on business to Kennedy Airport and hired a taxi to take me to the hotel I had reserved near Times Square in Midtown Manhattan. Unbeknownst to the driver (and me), that was Israel Celebration Day in New York City. We reached the midtown tunnel with relative ease and then came to a standstill around 43rd and Lexington Ave. After about 20 minutes of wondering what was going on, the driver turned on the radio and we heard the play by play of the 5th Avenue Parade.
I remember the smile I gave to Mohamed my driver. It was sweet but knowing. Ah, the pleasures of being Jewish in NYC (as a tourist). Eventually, I did make it to the hotel, and I even had enough time to throw down my belongings and run back to the event. For Israeli citizens, our Israeli (and Jewish) pride swell at outward displays of affection to Israel and Zionism. The feeling is exponentially greater when the affection is showered from outside our little country.


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Administration fills final seats on gaming panel
Mar 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM Mar 20, 2012 at 6:41 PM
The final two members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission were named this morning by state officials.
The two appointments are James F. McHugh, retired associate justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court and a former Middlesex Superior Court justice; and Bruce Stebbins, business development administrator for the City of Springfield. Both appointees will serve as full-time commissioners.
Gov. Deval Patrick, Attorney General Martha Coakley and Treasurer Steve Grossman today announced the final two appointments to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, "rounding out the five-member independent body which is responsible for implementing and overseeing the expanded gaming industry in the Commonwealth," according to a press release from the governor's office.
The commission will now move forward with its business of hiring staff, establishing an office, hosting public meetings and soliciting bids for up to three commercial casino licenses and one slots facility. Licenses must be competitively bid and awarded following local approval, under the rules of the Expanded Gaming Act signed by Mr. Patrick on November 22, 2011.
Separate from the commission, the administration has hired a specialized law firm and financial advisor, which are currently assisting in negotiating a Native American gaming compact for a casino on tribal lands in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Mr. Patrick appointed Steve Crosby to chair the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on last December. In February, Ms. Coakley selected former New Jersey State Police Lt Col. Gayle Cameron as the law enforcement appointee to the commission. Last week, Mr. Grossman selected Enrique Zuniga as the treasurer's corporate finance and securities appointee. In order to ensure the strongest possible commission, Justice McHugh will now serve as the attorney general's law enforcement appointee, and Lt. Col. Cameron will now serve as the joint appointee with legal experience related to gaming. Mr. Stebbins will serve as the final joint appointee.
All costs of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will be borne by the gaming industry itself.
Justice McHugh, of Boston, served on the Massachusetts Superior Court from 1985 until 2001, when he was appointed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court. He served on the Appeals Court until February, when he retired from the bench. He is a former adjunct faculty member at Boston College Law School and Northeastern University School of Law. He received a bachelor's degree from Brown University and graduated magna cum laude from Boston University School of Law. He is a former active duty member of the United States Navy.
During the course of his career, Justice McHugh has presided over more than 600 trials in both civil and criminal matters and authored more than 400 opinions as associate justice. Most recently, he drafted five reports for a task force created to reform the hiring and promotions process throughout the Massachusetts court system. Justice McHugh also led an effort to improve the judiciary's technology which resulted in MassCourts, a more efficient and highly praised case management system.
Mr. Stebbins, of Springfield, has worked for that city since 2010 and served two terms on the Springfield City Council. He previously worked at the National Association of Manufacturers and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. Stebbins also served in the administration of Gov. William Weld, and earlier as associate director of political affairs in the White House under President George H.W. Bush. He received a bachelor's degree from George Washington University and has completed a management program at the Kennedy School of Government.

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Professor Moser was my English professor as well as a sort of grandmother figure to me during my freshman year of college. She was a petite, elegant woman with excellent posture and perfectly coiffed hair. She would prefer for me to say she was more of a godmother figure than a grandmother because she was oblivious of her age. We spent time after class in lively debates about novels, classic movies, and, of course, food. She was full of wisdom, and I astutely sat next to her soaking it all in. So, when the first lovely autumn day arrived in Waco that year, she declared it the perfect day for a long lunch. We piled into her sleek white Cadillac and made our way down a long winding road, which at the time felt like it led absolutely nowhere, but she assured me the road steered us to her favorite little café in the heart of a quaint Amish community.
We sat in the center of the dining room, under stained glass windows and beautiful wooden beams. There was a steady fire in the stone fireplace. (It was pleasant even though it wasn't quite cold enough for a fire, but it reminded me of my grandmother in Louisiana who lights a fire whenever the temperature dips below 60oF.) We enjoyed a meal of roasted meats, bread made from freshly milled flour and lettuces picked from a garden located just behind the restaurant. When it was time to order dessert, I couldn't decide between the praline ice cream or apple fritter. Both looked wonderful and seemed quite "autumnal". We ordered two of both. "Life's too short to choose just one dessert," she said decisively.
As I dipped the last crumb of fritter into a melted puddle of praline ice cream, she looked at me sternly and said, "If you don't become a writer, you will be the biggest waste of talent I've ever met." I sat stunned and secretly impressed by her polite bluntness. "Well, I'm going to be a scientist," I said resolutely, like most young people do. She smiled and nodded, as if she had a glimpse into the future, all the while knowing I would be amazingly mistaken.
This is one of those treasured memories I keep on a shelf, always at hand. On the same shelf are words of encouragement, gentle nudges from loved ones, challenges, victories and failures. All this to say, I can look back and say the Professor was right. You see, I've been keeping a secret. A rather big secret.
For a while now, I've been working behind the scenes with my agent on a proposal for my first cookbook, and I'm pleased as punch to announce it will be released March 2018 by Harper Collins! All of the recipes, with the exception of a few favorites from this site, are brand new. I can't wait to share them with you! Thank you for your words of encouragement along the way, for emailing me letting me know my grandma's blackberry pie recipe was the hit of your family dinner, and for sharing your personal experiences from home.
Note: To make the Vanilla Bean Glaze simply whisk together 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract, 2 tablespoons milk and ¾ cup powdered sugar in a shallow bowl just before frying the fritters.
In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a beater attachment, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, zest, and water. Beat on a medium speed for 8 minutes, or until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball. Allow the dough to rest for 1 minute.
Start the mixer up again on medium speed and slowly add 2 tablespoons of butter, about a teaspoon at a time.
Once the butter is incorporated, mix on a high speed for 5 minutes until glossy, smooth and elastic.
Turn the dough into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Knead the dough for a moment, just to let the air out, recover, and chill for 24 hours.
In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cinnamon, raw cane sugar and apple. Cook for 10 minutes, or until tender. Allow the filling to cool either on the countertop at room temperature or in the fridge until you are ready to make the fritters.
After 24 hours, plop the dough onto a generously floured surface. Press the dough into a 12×9" rectangle. Spread the apples onto half of the dough and fold the remaining half over the apples. Pinch the edges together.
Using a knife or a pastry scraper, cut dough into ½" strips, then cut crosswise into ½" strips again. Repeat this process again, but this time on the diagonal.
Flour your hands well and gather the dough pieces together to for a log.
Slice the log into 6 equal pieces.
Transfer the fritter dough onto 2 rimmed baking sheets dusted with flour. Flatten the fritters while pressing them together. I mean flatten! This will ensure the fritters will not fall apart when fried. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let the fritters rise for 1 hour.
In a heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat, heat 2" of oil until it reaches 360oF.
Using a spatula, gently lower the fritter dough into the oil. Don't crowd the pot. (I fry 1-2 at a time!) The fritters fry quick, about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove the fritter with a spider or slotted spoon onto a plate lined with a paper towel.
While the fritters are still warm, dip the top of the fritter into the glaze. Allow the glaze to set and enjoy!


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Valasara works in this exhibition is still strongly associated with all things acquired in Transit residency program. Instead of displaying the paintings in the conventional sense, this exhibition should be seen as a project that questioned the practice of painting as 'ideological'. The works in this exhibition is using canvas, but not as a neutral medium. Canvas placed as a material that is 'symbolic', because it brings with it the history of painting and its dominance in the practice of making art for centuries. Historical narratives Renaissance original, complete and intact is absent in this exhibition. But the canvas material and iconography can still reminds us of the history of the canon of Western art, and more specifically: painting. Here icons of art history robbed of their place of origin, and transformed into something else. The situation offered by this exhibition reminds me of the process of moving-a 'migration' or mutation-symbols of culture, in the context of today's internet society, so massive, rizomatik, without a reference and a clear pattern. These days we see religious symbols, for example, borrowed, reproduced and modified in such a way that the aura faded in simulacra universe. Perhaps, this idea of hidden layers in this projects, this exhibition 'imitating' paintings desecrated it for purity and the 'purity' status.


A second-class worker (why else would they not be in full-time, work-for-one-company employment?).
Rarely does the word businessman or businesswoman seem to spring to mind.
Above all, it seems that freelance seems to hinge on the word free… people tend to forget that most (yes, I say most) freelancers are professionals who need to earn a decent living, and think that a freelancer is grateful for the work, any work, and therefore won't mind cheap budgets and fast turnarounds. With this in mind, many potential employers (or I should rather say, clients) forget that you usually get what you pay for, and you need to ask yourself if you are paying what's needed to acquire the level of quality you expect. No professional would deliberately produce low quality work, but the fact of life is, if you pay less you get less. And websites like fiverr.com and peopleperhour.com, while filling a gap, just go to enhance the "freelancer will work for peanuts" image. The harsh truth is, a freelancer needs to earn a living just as much as a corporate employee does, and our daily rate needs to reflect that.
A few days ago Forbes reported on the rise of the freelancer, and how it may affect the workforce. The words that frequently appear are "on demand". They also talk about "rating" freelancers before paying them. This is dangerous territory for the professional freelancer who knows only too well that sometimes the client under-evaluates the time, expertise and translation involved (yes, often we need to translate what the client says they want into what they actually want). And we are not an "on-demand" workforce as such, the relationship is a client/provider one, or a business/business one, in which both sides are equal.
One of the most exciting discussions surrounding the workforce today focuses on the rise of the freelance economy. As more workers pursue the flexibility of independent careers and more companies pursue an on-demand workforce to scale labor efficiently, the industry is buzzing about what the freelance economy will mean for the labor force overall.
The fact of the matter is that hiring a freelancer can save your business money – you don't have an extra member of staff to pay (with all that goes with it), you just dip in to your freelancer pool whenever needed. If you see your freelancer as a valuable extra professional that you can call upon when the need arises, you can build up a relationship that is beneficial to both of you. Treat a freelancer with respect and they will do the same.
An excellent short article recently available on the Financial Times website (Hiring a Freelance, Beware of the Definitions) highlights the need for sitting down and having a good think about what you need from your freelancer when you decide to go down the independent route. Remember, there are no set terms for a freelancer, a true freelancer works for themselves, but people who temp for agencies may also term themselves freelance.
Let's admit it though… freelancer is much easier to say.
So when you are talking about, hearing about or talking to a freelancer, remember – you are paying for a highly trained professional business person, who happens to want the relative freedom of working in their own chosen environment, for whoever they choose and to a schedule that they prefer.
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1000 miles in Alaska at the Iditarod Trail Invitational
By Dan Stinton
Just as we're easing into spring here in the UK, our thoughts are turning towards lighter evenings, warmer trail running and sipping G&Ts by the BBQ. But before we get into that, let's take a look at what happened on the lower end of the temperature scale at the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) over the last… well… month!
ITI started on the 24th Feb at Knik Lake, Alaska. It is billed as the world's longest winter ultra-marathon and attracts the best international winter ultra athletes. There are 75 places, and entrants compete on foot, bike or skis.
With three distances to choose from, even if you opt for the shortest, you're still going to have to cover 150 miles in up too five days. The next option is 350 miles, where racers have up to 10 days to reach the finish. They must carry all of their gear and there are only six checkpoints and two supply drops. They will encounter mountains and temperatures as low as -50 degrees C.
Next up is the almost unthinkable ITI1000. Athletes must have successfully completed ITI350 as well as demonstrate their abilities of winter survival skills to be considered for entry into the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness. Even then, only the most qualified applicants will be selected each year.
The Iditarod trail only exists in its entirety in February and March. It melts in the spring and then becomes impassable. It follows frozen rivers and swamps, crosses the Alaska Range, runs alongside 150 miles of the frozen Yukon River, takes athletes across frozen sea ice along the Bering Sea Coast before finishing in the gold-rush town of Nome.
RunUltra have been following the action since the start which has been published on our forum. Without taking anything away from the other disciplines, here's the results from the foot race.
Maren Bradley - 2d 23h 6m - Women's Foot Champion
Manfred Krause - 3d 0h 38m - Men's Foot Champion
Stephan Huss - 3d 0h 38m - Men's Foot Champion
Takao Kitada - 3d 4h 47m
Rob Henderson - 5d 7h 2m - Men's Foot Champion
Piotr Chadovich - 6d 1h 13m
Paul Schlagel - 6d 9h 35m
Steve Hayes - 6d 12h 25m
ITI1000
Beat Jegerlehner - 25d 5h 11m - Foot Champion
"With three distances to choose from, even if you opt for the shortest, you're still going to have to cover 150 miles in up to five days. "
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        const fixture = new ChecksAggregator();

        const testError = new Error( 'some error' );

        fixture.addCheckResult( 'testTopic', 'testCheck1', true );
        fixture.addCheckResult( 'testTopic', 'testCheck2', false, testError );

        assert.deepEqual( fixture.results, {
            testTopic: {
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                testCheck2: false,
                testCheck2Error: testError
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        }, 'results should be set correctly' );
        assert.equal( fixture.allSucceeded, false, 'allSucceeded should be false' );
    } );

    it( 'should add multiple checks for different topics correctly', function() {

        const fixture = new ChecksAggregator();

        const testError = new Error( 'some error' );

        fixture.addCheckResult( 'testTopic1', 'testCheck1', true );
        fixture.addCheckResult( 'testTopic2', 'testCheck2', false, testError );

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            testTopic1: {
                testCheck1: true
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            testTopic2: {
                testCheck2: false,
                testCheck2Error: testError
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        }, 'results should be set correctly' );
        assert.equal( fixture.allSucceeded, false, 'allSucceeded should be false' );
    } );

    it( 'should add checks by path correctly', function() {

        const fixture = new ChecksAggregator();

        fixture.addCheckResult( 'testTopic.subtopic', 'testCheck1', true );

        assert.deepEqual( fixture.results, {
            testTopic: {
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            }
        }, 'results should be set correctly' );
        assert.equal( fixture.allSucceeded, true, 'allSucceeded should be true' );
    } );
} );

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Portland, Oregon – October 9, 2014 – Trupp HR, Inc., a human resources solutions company, has announced the release of their new Open Enrollment Outsourcing service designed to lift the administrative burden often associated with the Open Enrollment process. Organizations that choose Trupp HR's Open Enrollment Outsourcing service enjoy a proven process that streamlines Open Enrollment and showcases the value of the benefits being provided.
There are three main components of Trupp's Open Enrollment Outsourcing service: Project Management, Employee Education, and Data Management. Trupp HR works closely with an organization to manage key activities, ensuring the process stays on track. Trupp HR coordinates employee communication and education using tools designed to enhance the Open Enrollment process. Data is streamlined, making use of web-based and electronic tools to capture and submit relevant data.
In addition to the turnkey Open Enrollment Outsourcing service, Trupp HR offers a number of optional components built to enhance the process for organizations with additional requirements. These include Benefits Planning, PPACA Employee Eligibility, Employee Benefits Survey and Benefits QuickLook. The full complement of Trupp HR's Open Enrollment Outsourcing services are automatically provided for clients who choose Trupp HR's HR Outsourcing service.


I shot this video around the same time last year. I shot this at Worli Sea Face – a very famous sea promenade with both locals and tourists. I lived in Worli during that period, I would often visit Worli Sea Face during High Tides to get some amazing pictures. Note: Pictures primarily. By that time I was working as a freelance photojournalist and I have just rediscovered my love for videos.
As most of you must have heard – it rains heavily in Mumbai during Monsoons. Also during monsoon, you get to witness the rough sea creating very high waves as much as 5 meters during high tide.
My preferred location to shoot High Tide was Worli Seaface. However, it was not easy to get the shot I wanted. Sometimes waves would be very high during the afternoon but there would be no crowd on the Sea face(mostly during the weekdays). Sometimes at weekends, there would be ample crowd but not very high tide waves.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the process of trying to get some good images. I never worried about the final outcome – If I get a good image fine or else I would just enjoy the moment.
During the same period, I purchased a GoPro Hero5 camera and I fell in love with shooting slow motion videos with my new camera. Here are some of the initial slow motion videos I shot during that initial period.
So during one of the outing on a Tuesday afternoon, I had already checked online that there was a good chance of very high tide waves on that day. It was raining on and off as I went to the seaface, to my surprise, there were many localities enjoying the high tide and weather. As the high tide waves hit the shore and tetrapods creating a splash of seawater on the shore. I did not shoot many photos that day as waves were high and water was coming right on our face – so there were good chances of my DSLR getting dead with sea water. I had GoPro which is waterproof so I made some slow-motion videos of people and by passer's enjoying the high tide waves.
I was quite happy that day as I got some very good slow motion footage. As usual, I posted the video on my Instagram handle(@vijaybihani) and Youtube channel not expecting anything as such. For first few weeks the video got some views nothing much great.
It got around 90k plus views on that handle. And within 24 hours the video was trending all across Mumbai. Thanks to WhatsApp thousands of people got to view the video as people were forwarding the downloaded videos from their family and friends WhatsApp group. I received many messages from my friend that he saw video shot by me on WhatsApp group but alas without any credits.
On contrary, the video was not doing that great on youtube but after few months It started getting more than a hundred views per day and recently more than a thousand views per day recently. As of now, the video has crossed 450k views on youtube. This is how the High Tide Video became viral. I hope you enjoyed reading the article.


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Google shares drop below $300 for first time in three years
Google shares fell below $300 for the first time in over three years on Wednesday after a Citigroup analyst warned online advertising growth will slow.
Report: Panasonic to acquire Sanyo
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has agreed to buy Sanyo Electric, the Nikkei business daily reported Monday.
Gartner to slash 2009 chip forecast by US$25 billion
The global financial crisis prompted market researcher Gartner on Monday to lower its preliminary chip industry revenue projections for the next few years, including a US$25.5 billion reduction for next year.
NAND chip prices decline
When Samsung Electronics offered to buy SanDisk for US$5.85 billion (NZ$8.48 billion) earlier this month, some in the industry hoped news of the possible takeover might stem a long-running decline in NAND flash memory chip prices.
Peru to be first with new OLPC laptop with Windows
The government of Peru will run the first ever trial of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) association's low-cost XO laptop running on Microsoft's Windows XP operating system, putting the nation at the heart of a software controversy.
Intel SSD goes smaller
Intel has launched a much smaller version of its Z-P230 SSD (solid-state drive) aimed at netbooks and mini-desktops.
Toshiba extends DVD life
Toshiba has announced a new technology that could help extend the life of current DVD libraries.
Toybox: Hands on with Acer's Aspire one netbook
Acer, the world's third largest PC vendor, is a big believer in the future of mini-laptops, or netbooks, and the company gave me a chance to try out its first device, the Aspire one.
Ex-Googler, husband launch new search engine
A former Google employee and her husband have launched a new search engine called Cuil (pronounced "cool").
Report: Steve Jobs' health issue not life threatening
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has some health problems, but they are not life-threatening, the New York Times reported on Saturday.
Navman to use new Microsoft GPS OS
Navman devices will be among the first to use a new embedded operating system from Microsoft for portable devices that use GPS (global positioning system) and maps.
HP, Acer settle patent dispute
PC vendors Hewlett-Packard and Acer on Monday announced the settlement of all patent disputes between them, putting to rest three federal court cases and two investigations by the US International Trade Commission.
Asustek to launch iMac rival in September
Asustek Computer plans to launch the Eee Monitor in September, a PC built into a monitor designed to rival Apple's iMac, the company's CEO said Monday.
Asustek gives sneak peek of desktop Eee PC
Asustek Computer plans to add a desktop computer to its Eee PC family that will launch globally in July, the company revealed Thursday.
Microsoft talks up using printers to make drugs
In the not-too-distant future, people could use computer printers to make simple medicines as part of a do-it-yourself model of health care, a top Microsoft executive said Friday.


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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE rumor roundup where we try and bring you the biggest rumors and news stories from the day.
On today's edition, we will talk about The New Day's backstage fight with Sheamus and his fellow League of Nations members which broke out after their match at WrestleMania 32. We will also take a look at a former 6-time World Champion finally announcing his retirement from active competition, among other stories.
So without further ado, let us jump into it:
#5 Details regarding a backstage fight between New Day and the League of Nations
Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston and Big E recently spoke about a backstage scuffle between The New Day and the faction known as League of Nations during WrestleMania 32 while speaking on New Day's podcast.
WrestleMania 32 saw The New Day compete in a 6-man tag team match against Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio and Rusev, with LON picking up the win. However, as revealed by Woods and Big E, there were some major arguments between the two teams and Big E stated that it was 'another level of mad'.
This was my first time being in an advertised match at WrestleMania and it just completely fell apart at no fault of our own, so I was on another-level mad, because it shouldn't have been like that. There shouldn't have been arguments, there shouldn't have almost been a fight, so I'm on like another level of heated." (H/T: Sportskeeda)
Kofi Kingston explained that unlike The New Day who look out for each other, members of LON were more focused on making themselves, instead of their faction members, look good.
Did they [WWE] air what we said? I feel like they didn't air the grievance that we had with the match. In a lot of ways that dynamic, where it was like the two polar opposites, right? Because we are three guys who are always totally for the group – the better that one of us is, the better that all of us is – and them, it was more the mentality of, 'I don't want to be here, I'm in this for myself, how can I [help myself]?
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Sahar Khan | December 21, 2018 | Feature Features National
The Museum at FIT celebrates 50 years with an homage to its most popular exhibits.
Two looks from Gothic: Dark Glamour, a 2008-2009 exhibit, make a comeback in Exhibitionism: 50 Years of The Museum at FIT.
The Museum at FIT has been a New York City fashion institution for five decades. In February, it celebrates the milestone with Exhibitionism: 50 Years of The Museum at FIT. The museum is an essential part of the Fashion Institute of Technology, which itself marks its 75th anniversary this year. The exhibition showcases 33 of its most important and innovative exhibits to date chosen by a team of curators. They were culled from the more than 200 exhibitions that have gone on display at FIT since 1969. Many of these have included groundbreaking—as well as controversial—shows that shined a light on often-overlooked topics in the industry, like A Queer History of Fashion: From the Closet to the Catwalk (2013) and Black Fashion Designers (2017). "You see the fashions you wear yourself, and so to try and tie it in with other aspects when you see it in a museum, it takes on the quality of art and a certain importance that it might not seem to ordinary life," says Valerie Steele, director of the museum. "And then you can trace how it got that way." One to five garments from each exhibit are displayed within a vignette featuring photographs or painted backdrops that represents the original show. For example, Expedition: Fashion from the Extreme will have a photograph of the rocket the museum built for the original show in 2017, while Gothic: Dark Glamour won't have the ruined castle from 2008 "but there will be a coffin," Steele says. Steel's personal favorite, Fashion & Surrealism (1987), will feature the "Lobster" dress by Elsa Schiaparelli and Salvador Dalí. Highlights include body-conscious, fabric-saving garments from the austerity of the 1930s in Elegance in an Age of Crisis (2014) and neoclassical pieces from French couturier Paul Poiret, who advocated for the replacement of the corset with the bra. Steele chalks up the museum's success to its size and specialty. "The specialized museum that has enthusiastic audiences and more than one audience is going to be in a much better position to survive," she explains. "By specializing in fashion, we capitalize on members of the fashion industry, fashion students and members of the public and tourists who are interested in fashion and whose number is legion." Feb. 15-April 20, 227 W. 27th St., fitnyc.edu


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Cash incentives for Bradford early career maths and physics teachers
A new government scheme will mean early career maths and physics teachers in the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber and all Opportunity Areas can get an additional £2,000.
This means Bradford teachers are able to benefit from this incentive.
Thousands of teachers across the country are to receive extra money to encourage and support them during the early years of their classroom careers.
Early career maths and physics teachers in the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber and Opportunity Areas will receive a £2,000 Government incentive as part of a drive to increase rates of retention among teachers of these subjects.
The initiative announced today (Thursday 23 May) will further support teachers in the areas benefitting from the Government's £72 million Opportunity Area programme.
Backed by £10 million investment set aside from last year's Budget, the pilot will test a new way of incentivising maths and physics teachers to remain in the profession during the first five years of their career.
Register your interest here
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A pretty cool movie with amazing visuals, until it becomes cast away in space and starts to lose our attention.
A movie with a routine plot that is still pretty incredible simply because of the effects and approach. there aren't many movies that spend nearly the entire duration floating around in the abyss of outer space. The routine stuff comes when characters keep getting separated from each other and eventually we get a cast away – one person on their own – type situation. Even still, the visuals here are incredible and director Alfonso Cuaron shows how a movie like this needs to be treated delicately in order to make something really special.
Gravity is definitely a cool movie. In fact, it might be the biggest sensation since avatar, four years ago. That's because the movie was totally made for the IMAX 3D experience. Right now, it is dominating the box office, and has been for weeks, mostly due to IMAX 3D sales. It's the only way to see a movie like this, and boy is it an incredible experience. I'm not really talking about the movie itself, which has a story that is just average, but the effects, which are completely ground breaking. They up the level of the movie to the point where even if the plot is somewhat routine, we don't really care.
When I talk about the effects of this movie, I'm not so much talking about the look of outer space. There has been a lot of talk about how real this movie looks and how it seems as if they really did shoot it in space, or how it wouldn't look any better if they had actually gone into space to make the movie. None of that means anything to me, simply because I've never been in space and have no idea what it really looks like. I expect the movie to look like the characters are really in space, and so that part isn't really the surprise.
the surprise is how great this movie uses space. it is truly the backdrop of just about the entire film. that means for most of the movie our characters are hovering right over planet earth. the sights, such as the sun rising and coming up over a side of the world, are incredible. so is the artistic way the movie approaches everything, using sound as a tool on a number of occasions, to enhance the viewing experience. sometimes the movie cuts the sound all together and the silence allows us to focus on the tension of what's happening. other times, we listen to music being played through lousy speakers, just the way the astronaughts are listening to it. this music sounds like something coming through a broken stereo system in an old deserted ghost town movie.
the movie is about two astronaughts in space. they have been sent up to use a new piece of equipment in order to repair a problem on a satelite. at the start of the film, we slowly move around the earth as a satelite gets closer and closer to us. when it finally gets close enough that we can make things out, we see Matt kowalski (George clooney), floating around, having the time of his life. he moves in and out of the screen, and on top of the that, the camera keeps moving around him. this opening shot is incredible, and really sets up the level of how much this movie can do.
the story begins shortly after, and it's basically just he and ryan stone (sandra bullock), up there in space, working on the satelite. they have fun conversations, and matt tells a bunch of stories. he's an interesting character, and it's nice having the two of them together, wathcing their back and forth banter. she's the nervous one on her first mission, and he's the expert, out there on his last one. the idea of a guy on the final mission of his career is a cliched one (it's usually a robber pulling one last job or a cop taking one last case, like morgan freeman in seven), but at least here, it's used in a setting that we've never seen before.
on the topic of the setting, we've seen countless movies in space, but very few of them that really spend the bulk of the movie in the abyss of space. most movies put the characters on the surface of another planet, or inside a space shuttle. this one has them mostly outside the shuttle, floating around. it's pretty cool stuff, and that's definitely what leads to us getting many unique shots. this movie is unlike anything else, and the simple premise that puts these astronaughts out there, in the open, completely vulnerable to anything that comes their way, is a major reason for it.
after we have settled in a little bit, and gotten to know the characters and the situation, the real story takes off. just when we were getting comfortable, matt receives a transmission that there is lots of debris headed their way. he tries to get ryan to leave what she's doing, but she is almost done, and resists him for a few seconds. then she lets it go, and listens to him, but it's too late. all of the debris comes right at them.
it hits hard, killing a third crew member who is with them, and we get to see a crazy shot of what it did to this astronaught's face. ryan gets separated and is off on her own for a while. she can't stop her body from flipping around in circles, over and over again, and we can only imagine what it must feel like inside her gear. it gets so dizzying that we can't even handle watching it anymore, sitting in our chairs, and so the movie cuts away. we move further and further away from ryan as she drifts off into space, and we are left thinking about how she is off somewhere, still flipping around in circles.
matt finds her and rescues her, and everything seems great, until there is another problem, and one that the two of them can't control. this time, the two of them are stuck in a situation that is absolutely life or death, and by the end of it, they have separated once more. this is where ryan is left on her own, for pretty much the duration of what remains of the movie. once clooney exits, the movie starts going downhill fast. just having someone to talk to and bounce humor off of, gave this movie life. with clooney gone, bullock literally goes from moving around space to crawling into a shuttle compartment, staying still, and even falling asleep. there's nearly half of the movie left, and this is where it starts to get dull. the movie becomes like another version of cast away. it drags and loses our interest, and makes us really miss george clooney's presense and playful banter.
gravity looks and feels amazing. the story could certainly have been better. after all, broken down into it's parts, this is really just the story of bullock and clooney working together and then getting separated, then doing those things again. bullock is a fine actress, but she's not someone that we want to watch all by herself. few movie stars actually are. tom hanks was okay in cast away and will smith was okay in i am legend, but for the most part, there needs to be at least one other character around to maintain conversation. sam rockwell pulled off the one man on his own situation better than anyone in the movie, moon, but even that would have benefitted from the involvement of another actor. gravity is a very cool movie with a very average plot.


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Your people are your organization's strategic advantage—but there's a lot of competition for them on the market right now.
Especially true with 'in-demand' industries, like technology, there are simply more open roles than there are qualified people to fill them, giving your employees many choices when it comes to where they want to work. Organizations are realizing they need to do more to actively engage and retain their best people, so they can continue to meet their business goals.
Because of this, we've seen a shift in HR departments from people administration to people operations and strategy. While the administrative work is still very much necessary, organizations today also need to focus on building a strong employee experience.
The right HRIS can help in that regard, by improving efficiency and productivity for People Ops professionals, so you have time to focus on the more strategic aspects of your roles. If you're in the market for new Core HR technology, read on for some tips to choose the best HRIS for your organization.
Every organization's needs will be a little different, depending on things like the size of your organization, where you're located, and what else is in your HR tech stack. Begin your search for an HRIS by understanding what your unique needs are. It can be helpful to set up an evaluation taskforce to get input from other key stakeholders and users.
What are your goals for a new HRIS?
Build a more strategic HR function, focused on engagement, retention, and productivity.
Support rapid headcount growth without sacrificing the employee experience.
Create a central system of record to keep employee records accurate and streamlined across talent platforms.
Ensure GDPR compliance if you have employees in the European Union.
You'll want to see how each HRIS you consider helps with these goals.
Which HRIS features will support your goals?
As you consider your goals, pair them with the features and functionality that support them. Make a note of which are must-haves, and which are nice-to-have.
Integrations: Improve efficiency by selecting an HRIS that integrates with the best-of-breed HR tech stack you already know and love. Go beyond the obvious integrations with your ATS, payroll solution, and benefits provider, and also consider background checks, time and attendance, feedback and performance, learning and development, and productivity and communication tools. Consider whether single sign-on is important and if you would like an HRIS that seamlessly integrates with G Suite.
Employee onboarding: Improve your new hire experience with an HRIS that syncs with your applicant tracking system to trigger a strategic, engaging new hire onboarding program.
Org charts: Help employees understand your organizational structure by providing them with access to a dynamic organization chart. Look for a system that reflects real-time changes such as employee departures, title changes, and contact — saving you time and hassle updating multiple systems.
People directory: Help your team stay connected with their location, team and other groups — at work, at home, or on their mobile — through a people directory.
Time off tracking: Provide an easy time off request and approval experience for employees and managers, while giving administrators visibility with a globally integrated calendar. A great PTO tracker will allow you to create custom policies to track and manage employee time off with visibility and consistency.
Intelligent workflow and notification engine: Streamline processes and reduce non-compliance risk with intelligent workflows that assign tasks, trigger personalized emails, and send reminders when tasks are not completed.
Email Templates: Save time and streamline communications with custom email templates that can be sent to individuals or groups of team members.
Calendar integrations: Sync relevant information to your calendar, such as new hire start dates, activity due dates, birthdays, and anniversaries.
eSignaturing: Save time and money by eliminating the need to print, sign, and scan paperwork.
Reporting: Make data-driven decisions with configurable, permission-based reporting and dashboards. You should be able to generate things like headcount reports, growth charts, salary averages, work anniversaries, and shirt sizes.
Account provisioning: Save your IT and Operations team time and money by automating the setup of key systems, such as G-Suite, Slack, Okta, Onelogin, and more.
Permission settings: Keep employee data secure by providing access only to those who need it. For instance, allow your Payroll team to see employee salary information, but don't allow your IT team to access it.
GDPR compliance: Maintain compliance with GDPR if you have employees in the European Union.
Effective HR management isn't just about administration and compliance—it's about building an employee experience that helps you attract, engage, and retain talent. Look at these features not only from the lens of your key stakeholders but from the perspective of every single person in your organization.
What happens after you choose a solution?
Implementation: Consider your ideal timeline to implement a solution and the kind of support you'd like. For instance, whether you'd like the vendor to guide you through the process, support your data migration, and advise on best practices moving forward.
Customer success: Different vendors can offer varying levels of customer support. Consider what you'll need to be successful, whether it's an online knowledge base or a dedicated customer success representative.
Product updates: Consider each vendor's product roadmap, and how future integrations and features align with your needs.
Your HRIS is the core of your HR tech stack, and a thorough evaluation process will help ensure you choose the right one.
Create your shortlist: Once you've prioritized the features and functionality you'd like to see in an HRIS, build a shortlist of products to demo. A network of HR professionals can be invaluable here, to gather feedback on what users like and dislike about each HRIS they've used. Also, browse vendor websites and third-party review sites to narrow down your choices. Some organizations will send a formal Request for Proposal, in which they ask the vendor to complete a questionnaire about the product functionality and features. Use the information you gather to create your shortlist.
See your shortlisted products in action: Schedule demos with your shortlisted products to get a detailed understanding of how they work. Keep your goals and prioritized features top of mind, and make sure you see each of your top priority features in action. It can be helpful to bring in key stakeholders at this point to make sure they will sign off on it, and actually use it—although you can also arrange an additional demo for this purpose.
Customer reviews: If you haven't done so already, read through product reviews on sites like Capterra and G2 Crowd, to get a better sense of what to expect from the product, from people who actually use it. If any additional questions or concerns come up, you can always reach out to the vendor for further discussion.
Customer reference: Some organizations will request to speak with a customer reference with similar goals and needs. A product's existing customers can provide useful insights and best practices, and paint a realistic view of the possible benefits and shortfalls you may experience. Keep your own priorities in mind, and be prepared with specific questions that will help you determine whether the software meets your organization's specific goals and needs.
Investing in HR technology to improve your employee experience is a critical business decision—and one that's unique to each organization.
It's not about finding the solution with the longest list of features, it's about finding the solution with the right set of features for your needs. So round up an evaluation committee, prioritize your must-have features and functionality, and get some demos scheduled. We certainly hope Sapling will be on your shortlist.
Jen Dewar is a marketing consultant in the HR technology space with a focus on developing educational content for HR professionals and recruiters. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion, lifelong learning and development, and treating people like people throughout the candidate and employee experiences. Outside of work, you can find Jen snowboarding in Tahoe, enjoying a glass of wine in Sonoma, or hanging out at home with her husband and son.


I was recently contacted by fan of the blog Steven Scarnardo of Long Island Vine Care (http://www.longislandvinecare.com) about a kickstarter campaign for his business. I took a look and thought what he was doing was really cool and it deserved to be funded.
In order to combat the ever growing malls and parking lots on Long Island, Steve is using his love of wine and knowledge of viticulture to grow vineyards for people in their own backyards and keep the suburbs connected to the natural world around us.
I think that's something all of us winelovers can appreciate. Check out the kickstarter and think about pledging! There's some cool incentives for you, too.
The campaign ends Saturday, March 19th, 2016.


In the last few months, the Nigerian Government has put a massive focus on the anti-corruption fight, and the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (and the amendment to the Act in 2012) is a big part of this fight.
We at LawPàdí decided to create this short informational post to list a few aspects of the law, which concerns the average Nigerian carrying out his/her daily duties. This post is obviously not meant to be a comprehensive review of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (and the amendment to the Act in 2012), and in fact, we intentionally do not cover the aspects that are more relevant to financial institutions and designated non-financial institutions. This quick review was created specifically for the average Nigerian.
1. What is Money Laundering?
Money laundering according to the Act is when any person in or outside Nigeria directly or indirectly conceals or disguises the origin of; converts or transfers; removes from the jurisdiction; acquires, uses, retains or takes possession or control of; any fund or property, knowingly or which he/she should reasonably have known that such fund or property is, or forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful act.
The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 makes it illegal for any individual to accept or make any cash payment that exceeds N5m (Five Million Naira). This means that every cash transaction over N5m must be done via a financial institution.
Any person found guilty of contravening this is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than 3 years or a fine of N10m (Ten Million Naira) or to both.
The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 states that any individual, who is transporting cash or negotiable instruments in excess of US$10,000, or its equivalent must be declared to the Nigerian Customs Service.
Non-declaration of the funds or false declaration is an offence that is punished upon conviction by the individual forfeiting the funds in question, or to imprisonment of not less than 2 years or to both.
If you gamble in casinos in Nigeria, then you should be aware that the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 provides that a casino must verify the identity of its customers and record all transactions, including the nature and amount involved in each transaction, and this information shall be kept in a register and preserved for a period of at least 5 years after the last transaction recorded in the register.
Therefore the information about people who gamble in casinos is mandated by law to be kept for 5 years.
The Act provides that the above institutions shall keep a record of a customer's identification for a period of at least 5 years after the closure of the account or the severance of relations with the customer.
This therefore means that irrespective of the fact that you have closed your account or dealings with the above institutions, they are still obliged by law to keep a record of your details.
The Act provides that financial institutions and designated non-financial institutions are obliged to report to the EFCC any single transaction, lodgement or transfer of funds in excess of N5m (Five Million Naira) within 7 days.
Therefore individuals should be aware that if they make such transactions, such transactions would be liable to be monitored by the EFCC.
The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 makes it illegal to open or maintain a numbered or anonymous account in Nigeria. A numbered bank account is a type of bank account where the name of the account holder is kept secret, and they identify themselves to the bank by means of a code word known only by the account holder and a restricted number of bank employees, thus providing accountholders with anonymity in their financial transactions.
The offence is liable on conviction to a term of not less than 7 years but not more than 14 years imprisonment.
The Act makes it illegal for individuals to carry out money laundering activities on behalf of another person, when he/she knows or suspects that the other person is engaged in or has benefited from criminal conduct, and such an act is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not less than 5 years or to a fine equivalent to 5 times the value of the proceeds of the criminal conduct or both such imprisonment and fine.
The Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act further makes it a crime to conspire, aid, abet, incite, procure, induce or counsel any other person to commit a Money Laundering offence, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the same punishment as is prescribed for that offence under this Act.


Jonny favors to use a rewired 90s Tele Plus armed with lace sensors and a cut off switch (he uses a single blue lace sensor at the neck, and he uses a humbucker of 2 red lace sensors at the bridge). He also has various other Telecasters including older models and more of the same. He sometimes uses a 1975 Fender Starcaster (Subterranean Homesick Alien).
Jonny's Tele with the Astroboy sticker.
Occasionally used during "The Bends" era.
Now discontinued (replaced by XP100).
Pitchshift effects, e.g. Just and My Iron Lung.
Fake Plastic Trees live, Planet Telex chorus.
[no pic available] Used hell of a lot.
[no pic available] Intro to bones, in which he bends down to adjust the speed.
- Peavey 212 chorus amp.
-Strings are Elite .010 gauge.
keyboardist. He recalls that for the first year he never turned the volume up, and infact the other band members didn't actually notice.
Jonny has often said that he doesn't really care about the equipment he uses, and said he'd just as much like to be behind a keyboard than playing guitar.
After the release of The Bends, Jonny, went to a doctor because of pain in his arm. His aggressive playing style resulted in him wearing a brace on his arm. It has become a sort of trademark since. He says it doesn't bother him, "it's like taping your fingers before a boxing match".
Jonny's guitars also feature cut-off switches placed to cut the signal from the pickups. The result is a staccato on-then-off note, e.g. the last solo to just and several places in Paranoid Android. The name of the switch goes by the title 'momentary' since it cuts the signal momentarily. To fix the simple way, simply insert the switch across the wire connecting the output jack (where you plug your lead in), and volume knob. There are two wires leading to the output jack, so make sure you connect it to the wire leading to the volume resister and note the tone controls. Jonny places the switch on the metal plate (on a Tele) between the volume and tone dials (can be seen on all his Tele's). If you want to do this, simply drill a hole through the plate, but remember to remove it from your guitar first! Note that Jonny's guitars are rewired, and so he would've probably fitted the switches differently.