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Jael McHenry's "Revise Without Compromise"
Jael McHenry, writing on Writer Unboxed, address the question of whether revisions requested by agents and editors make the books more or less yours. She points out the difference between the two senses of the world, "compromise:" 1) to work together, and 2) to weaken the integrity of, and argues that working through revisions with agents and editors is all about compromise in the first sense and should never be about compromise in the second. It's a beautiful observation, marred only by my jealousy for not thinking of it first.
There's an important difference between trying to please people and finding ways to say what you're trying to say so that it's accessible to more people.
Some people think that as the source of expression, the artist is the sole guardian of the vision and any request for changes from another party will compromise that vision. Those people forget that writing for readers is a classic example of the old cliché about taking two to tango: you don't have "writing" unless the reader gets something they value out of your words.
But the notion of author as the source of pure expression is more deeply flawed. The words on the page are a lossy encoding of the author's ideas, so there's no such thing as a pure expression. Put in more contemporary terms, a writer is actually coding software that will run on non-deterministic wetware (i.e., brains). Real software developers have no qualms about debugging their code until it runs correctly. Why should authors complain when revision is essentially the same process.
Notice the key qualifier in the statement about debugging? Software developers strive to produce code that runs correctly. Revisions that clear away confusion and help the reader to better understand and appreciate the story are equivalent to debugging the code.
But here's where you, the author, need editorial help: because you know what you meant when you wrote it, it's hard to see where others might misinterpret what you wrote. That's why revisions are all about compromise, in the first sense. You want to work together to make it better.
Michael Parker February 24, 2011 at 10:09 PM
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Weekly Industry News Round-Up Edition 33
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YouTube to ban all comments on videos for under 18s.
"Nothing is more important to us than ensuring the safety of young people on the platform" – Susan Wojcicki YouTube Chief Executive. In a recent blog post, YouTube has stated that its new policy will disable comments on videos of very young children, in the attempt to put a stop to paedophiles leaving predatory comments on videos. Videos uploaded by older teenagers and young adults will not typically have their comments disabled unless YouTube feels that it could attract unwanted predatory attention.
NSPCC finds that Instagram is the Biggest for Child Grooming.
Instagram has recently been named for the biggest social media platform in which sex offenders are contacting and grooming children. It's been recorded that 1,944 incidents of intentional sexual communication were reported to the police in England and Wales. A whopping 32% of these cases were via Instagram. To find out more on what the NSPCC found out and what they plan to do about it, click here.
Upcoming Internet Regulations cause Tech Giants to Write their Concerns to Ministers.
Some of the worlds most famous internet companies are writing or have already written to the UK government to state their concerns on how harmful the new laws and regulations could be to them and the public. When debating the new regulations there are three main topics which are discussed; liability concerns of third-party content, the definition of online harm and the difference between public and private communication. To find out more, click here.
Redirect Links Deflate as Google Pops that Bubble.
301 redirect link building strategy consists of purchasing a domain, building links and redirecting to one's website. Many people believe this way goes unseen by Google, this is because they're passing by a different domain. This strategy is not recommended. This redirect technique is not SEO, it is considered a useless activity which will only put you in the worst position than you started with.
YouTube & Wikipedia Dominate Google Search Results
Whilst YouTube comes in second place behind Wikipedia, they both seem to be smashing the Google results according to new research. In this research, they analyse the search results from the top 10 national google indexes around the world. This allows them to identify and locate which global companies dominate the search results. To read up more on this article, click here.
Facebook is Cracking down on Fake Likes, Followers and Accounts.
Facebook and I am pretty sure most of you have had enough of those annoying companies which try to sell you fake likes and followers. On Friday 1st March 2019, Facebook filed a lawsuit in the US federal court, against three individuals and 4 businesses in the Republic of China. If you would like to know what they hope to achieve by filing this lawsuit, click here.
TikTok Downloads Rates Reached a Whopping 1 Billion Downloads!
TikTok is the fourth most downloaded app in 2018 (which is not a game). WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Facebook are placed ahead in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Reaching an amazing 1 billion downloads, they overtook Instagram! These research results do not include android phones in China, so it's estimated that the number could be dramatically higher than first thought.
Google Test my Site has been Updated with New Features
Test my Site is designed to simplify the process of measuring their mobile site speed and giving businesses the chance to improve their speed. It's a free tool. Mobile searches are becoming more and more popular every day, Google has recently found that 50% of online purchase journeys happen on mobile. There is more a need than ever before to have a fast and efficient mobile site. To found out more on how "test my site" has changed for the better, click here.
While Google still holds Top Spot for most used Browser on Desktop, Edge has had a Surprising Performance Change.
Whilst Google Chrome sits at the top of the chart, they had a recent small drop to 66.89%. On the other hand, Microsoft's edge went up from 4.61% to 4.79% in January. To read more on this subject click here.
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Wanted: Modern Day Zerubbabel
November 12, 2014 October 17, 2014 PMYF General Information	Masonic Youth Groups, Zerubbabel
Freemasonry teaches that King Solomon, along with the other two Grand Masters, completed the Temple at Jerusalem, thereby cementing their place in Judeo-Christian and Masonic history. We, as Free and Accepted Masons, venerate the story and legacy left to us by Solomon and his workers. However, as many Masons know, there is another character of singular importance – that of Zerubbabel. It was Zerubbabel who, according to Biblical interpretation, led the rebuilding of the Temple, keeping the dream of Solomon alive. He is often regarded as a builder and visionary, having taken up the banner that Solomon left behind.
Masonry has its Solomons – those people who have built Masonic organizations from the ground up; men like Walter Fleming and William Florence, who started what would become Shriners International, or J. Raymond Shute, who brought several Masonic organizations to America from England. The average Mason, however, is rarely in a position to build a brand new organization. It takes rare individuals to have the drive for building, as was displayed by King Solomon.
That is when we look to Zerubbabel, the rebuilder. Many communities around our Commonwealth have previously had Masonic Youth Groups. Evidence of their presence remains buried in closets, with costumes, regalia, and supplies. This is not all that dissimilar from the way Zerubbabel found the remains of the Temple. He saw a worn down edifice that he knew deserved far better. Now, YOU can be a modern Zerubbabel. All you need to do is look to the Masonic Youth Groups for a legacy that can be built for generations to come.
Have you considered working to reopen a Masonic Youth Group in your area? The Temple of our Youth is ready for another generation; it just needs a Zerubbabel to lead the way.
Contact PMYF today and start rebuilding your Masonic Youth Group!
This article was first published in the September – October 2011 Masonic Youth Minutes
What is bullying, nowadays?
November 5, 2014 October 17, 2014 PMYF General Information	Bullying
When the average adult thinks of bullying, he or she often conjures up images of a playground nemisis, bulky and over developed, demanding lunch money from a smaller, brainy child with glasses and bad acne. The reality of bullying today couldn't be any further from this image.
Ms. Deb McCoy, the President of Educational Development Services, LLC, teaches workshops, sponsored by PMYF, that address the kind of bullying that goes on today. The titles of her workshops are a great example of some of the issues she discussed:
Generation DIVA
Digital Drame: Walking Through the Student Cyber World
Sexual Harassment, Cyberbullying, and Cyber Shaming
Hazed and Confused: Defining and Tracking Hazing, Harrassment, and Bullying
The day to day of what our children face is dramatically different than what cartoons and televisions shows often lead us to believe. Children are finding new and insidious ways to bully each other, often without realizing the ramifications of their actions or the effect they are having on other people. By educating teachers, administrators, and even the students themselves, Ms. McCoy works to combat these problems and makes schools a more welcoming and safe place that is concerned with learning and building up, rather than demeaning and tearing down.
You can read a full description of workshops offered and learn more about our Education and Prevention Program here.
But, is bullying really that big of a problem?
October 29, 2014 October 29, 2014 PMYF General Information	Bullying
In a recent issue of the PA Masonic Youth Minutes, we discussed statistics regarding bullying, obtained from www.bullystatistics.org:
About 42 percent of kids have been bullied while online with one in four being verbally attacked more than once.
Other bullying statistics show that about 77 percent of students have admitted to being the victim of one type of bullying or another.
The American Justice Department bullying statistics show that one out of ever 4 kids will be bullied sometime throughout their adolescence.
46 percent of males followed by 26 percent of females have admitted to being victims in physical fights as reported in one report of bullying statistics by the Bureau of Justice School.
This is why the bullying prevention workshops that PMYF funds in conjunction with Educational Development Services, LLC, are so important. Since the beginning of 2014, the PMYF Anti-Bullying program has trained 746 educators at seven different locations across the Commonwealth. In nearly every instance, the workshop was sold out, as teachers looked for more information on better ways to prevent and stop bullying in their school. For the price of a small registration fee of $15 (which covers the provided meals), teachers who attend are able to earn Continuing Education Credits (CEU's) and provide a safer classroom environment year round.
Thank you, to the Freemasons of Pennsylvania, for making this kind of information available to teachers and administrators! You can learn more about our Bullying Prevention Program here.
Who Knows About Bullying?
The answer to the headline question is very simple – Mrs. Deb McCoy knows a lot about bullying!
Deb has been teaching educators about the problems of bullying for over a decade. Through her partnership with the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation and Educational Development Services, Ltd, she has been able to present to thousands of teachers, administrators, and school officials about how to tackle the problems of bullying in our schools.
Deb's background is specially suited to dealing with these issues. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Rehabilitative Education, Ms. McCoy began work at a halfway house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. She created a day-treatment program for adolescents at the facility, as well as designing and implementing the local school districts' Student Assistance Program.
During her years at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Ms. McCoy worked in the Student Services Division as a Regional Coordinator with Student Assistance Programs and Safe & Drug-Free Schools Programs. In that role, she conducted monitoring visits to school districts to ensure their compliance with state and federal regulations in providing a safe environment for all students to learn. Deborah developed a wide range of training programs for educators, specializing in violence and drug & alcohol prevention, creating safe schools, cultural issues, and school policy development.
In her current role, as an education consultant and trainer, Ms. McCoy leads in-depth bullying prevention, threat assessment and violence prevention trainings for educators. Her seminars provide practical strategies and solutions to the problems of bullying and violence among students, so schools can develop effective programs to address these issues. She has also developed an early childhood bullying prevention & conflict resolution training for teachers and caregivers that work with children two through six years of age.
If you'd like to know more about the programs offered by Deb, check out our Anti-Bullying Workshops Page.
(Special thanks to Project Care for the biographical information provided.)
PMYF Assists with Masonic Youth Exhibit
August 26, 2013 PMYF General Information
Grand Master Smith, assisted by representatives of DeMolay and Rainbow for Girls, cuts the ribbon at the new Masonic Youth exhibit at the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA.
The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation is proud to work with the three Masonic Youth Groups in the Commonwealth – Job's Daughters, Rainbow for Girls, and DeMolay. Bro. Jay W. Smith, Right Worshipful Grand Master, has been a strong proponent of our Masonic Youth during his term and has actively sought ways to increase the visibility of these groups. Earlier this year, just such an opportunity came about.
The George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, VA, is known world wide as a model of public outreach for the fraternity. When the Memorial Association contacted Bro. Smith about having the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania assist with the Masonic Youth exhibit, he couldn't have been happier. A request was made to the Board of Directors of the PA Masonic Youth Foundation, which was quickly approved, to help finance and construct the display. This gave Pennsylvanians the unique opportunity to help mold the content and message of an exhibit that will be seen by hundreds of thousands of people in years to come.
On August 26, 2013, Grand Master Smith, accompanied by several Past Grand Masters, representatives of PMYF, and leaders of the Masonic Youth Groups, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Memorial to mark the opening of the new exhibit. Masonic leaders from all over the country were in attendance and many remarked at how professional and well done the display was.
This is just another example of Pennsylvania Freemasons leading the Fraternity, not just in the Commonwealth, but around the country!
Don't take it for granted!
July 16, 2012 PMYF General Information
One of the newest programs offered by the PA Masonic Youth Foundation is the Masonic Youth Group Grant Program. Thanks to the generosity of Pennsylvania Masons, and the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, PMYF is now able to offer financial grants to Rainbow Assemblies, Job's Daughter Bethels, and DeMolay Chapters within the Commonwealth.
It's easy to apply for a grant; just click here and get all of the information. You can get a grant for many different kinds of activities, including membership drives, charitable endeavors, or community service projects. We look forward to getting your application soon!


I can't believe it's over so soon! Restaurant Week just flew by in what felt like a matter of minutes, and although I'm ready to spend a little more time in the kitchen, I am definitely going to miss checking out all these new restaurants.
Our final dinner of the week was downtown at Nine on Nine. This is another of those restaurants that we've passed many times and somehow never stopped into.
We made the reservations early on, since it would be a Saturday night around theater-dinner time, but I was getting a little apprehensive after reading some Yelp reviews of the restaurant that were all over the place. Boy am I glad we decided to go with our gut and form our own opinion!
Nine on Nine has both an excellent wine list and a unique cocktail menu. We were undecided about which way to go, but the final decision that I wanted meat and Michael wanted fish sealed the deal: cocktails! Michael started with an Orchid, which is made of Bombay Sapphire, St. Germaine Elderberry, and white wine. It was a perfect summery drink!
It also made for some really cool pictures between the cold drink, the sunlight streaming in the window, and Michael breathing into the glass.
I started with a white grapefruit cosmopolitan. The difference between this and a regular cosmo is the swap of regular vodka for Absolut Ruby Red (grapefruit) vodka, and white cranberry juice instead of traditional. This was also great for a hot summer day, and quite smooth.
While waiting on our appetizer, we got to enjoy this bread basket. While everything in it was tasty, the true star was the onion bread. It was like a softer focaccia (focaccia bread has a tendency to be dry, but not this one) with onions and cheese on top. Paired with the salted butter, I could have probably eaten a whole loaf of this stuff.
For an appetizer, we split the tuna tartare. It had the consistency and spice of a ceviche (which is my new favorite food of the moment). Great size for splitting, too!
Fox: Dang, I am totally craving a mojito right now!
Bartender: Here you are. I have put it in a pint glass. Good luck!
Seriously huge! Loved the muddled blueberries though.
Michael got the snap Old Fashioned, one of their house specialties, for his second round.
Then our entrees arrived! Michael's was the scallops with a peach and corn salsa. The little dollops on the side are a pear sauce. Very unique, and very delicious.
Since pork is not always the most present menu item, when I see it, I like to try it. This had both pulled pork and a pork chop, with squash, a fruity dressing, and fried zucchini bread. This was incredibly rich, but everything was so melt-in-your-mouth tender that it went down easy. My only issue was that the pork chop was bone-in, and I am the WORST when it comes to cutting meat off the bone. Otherwise, it was heavenly!
For dessert, we decided to split the peach Napoleon. This had peach slices, a peach mousse, puff pastries, and frangelico. It was just the right size to split, just the right amount of sweetness after our meal.
Nine on Nine was super charming. It was a little pricey, but I think that's understanable, with it being situated in the heart of the Theater District. We had excellent service from our server Tzvetanka, who was friendly, attentive, and able to answer any of the questions we had about the menu.
I know their menu changes seasonally, as do their cocktails, so I'd love to come back again for another round. Oh, a tip that we found hard to come by when we were researching our visit: the dress code is dressier than many other downtown restaurants. Many patrons were in theater clothes, but there were quite a few people in nice jeans as well. There is also a lounge and outdoor dining area, and I think those are a little more casual (but you don't have to overdo it: I wore a skirt and boots and felt just fine).
I'll say this for sure: it was a great way to close out our Restaurant Week dinner experience.


Bradlee, 4, and Sophia, almost 2 had physical and developmental delays with emotional trauma originating from their birth home. Then in 2016, Katie and John became their foster parents in hopes to adopt them in the future. They knew after placement the children would require counseling to help with their past. They were in full support of providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and counseling to allow Bradlee and Sophia to conquer their challenges.
After the family were referred to Children's Home Society of Washington in Vancouver, staff help them further explore the children's history and gain valuable insight to what Bradlee and Sophia had experienced. The information was broken down in ways that helped the family identify and understand their feelings.
Later, Sophia had moments where she was frustrated or checked out, unable to respond. Counseling allowed Sophia to connect her past and present and articulate what she was feeling and thinking about.
Katie and John adopted Bradlee and Sophia last summer and are excited to see their progress.
Bradlee is experiencing challenges in school, but has come so far emotionally, that his family is confident he'll be able to deal with any road blocks that come his way in the future.
"We are working on where we're going next down this path of our life together as a forever family," Katie said.


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Making It season 3 is coming: NBC renewed Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's wonderful competition
Making It hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman during the season 2 episode "Hopes and Dreams" (Photo by Evans Vestal Ward/NBC)
by Andy Dehnart 11 Jan. 2020 | 12:51 pm
NBC has renewed Making It, bringing back Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler's charming, perfect crafting competition for a third season.
I absolutely love Making It, and was worried about its future when NBC burned through the entirety of season 2 during 10 days in December, which was odd scheduling, especially since the season was not holiday themed.
In a press release, NBC said that Making It season 2 "averaged a 0.7 rating and 2.6 million viewers overall in live plus seven day results from Nielsen Media Research," which are fine but not spectacular ratings.
The network was also happy about the demographics of the show's audience: it "delivered strong high-income and high-education audiences, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes) and a 126 among adults 18-49 with four or more years of college," NBC said.
Amy Poehler appeared at the Television Critics Association winter press tour this morning and made the announcement about the renewal, along with announcing that she and Tina Fey will host the 2021 Golden Globes. They previously hosted in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Lorenzo Soria said in a press release, "There's no denying that Tina and Amy's comedic chemistry is infectious. We can't wait to see the dynamic duo return to the Golden Globes stage."
And Dick Clark Productions president Amy Thurlow said, Tina and Amy have provided Golden Globes viewers with some of the most memorable moments the show has ever seen. We're thrilled to welcome them back in 2021."
Making It season 3's casting and air date
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman open the barn doors to reveal the winner Making It! during the season-one finale, "Happily Ever Crafter." (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBC)
The show has not yet started casting, at least not publicly: its casting website hasn't been updated since last spring.
Neither Amy Poehler nor NBC said anything about when Making It season 3 might air. Season 1 aired during the summer; season 2 aired a year and a half later, in December 2019, over just 10 days.
Nick Offerman is starring in a new FX on Hulu series, Devs, which premieres in March.
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Mental health care is 'Code Black'
Kevin T. Powell, MD, PhD
The initial explanation for why the teenager needed to be admitted seemed very flimsy to me. Finally, the office pediatrician came clean. The girl is an honor roll student, high achieving but currently overwhelmed by events in her life. She cannot handle being at home, but there is nowhere else for her to go for the weekend. Come Monday morning, the primary care physician (PCP) has arranged for her acceptance into a local mental health facility where she could get the care she needs. The prognosis was excellent. Her entire future could be markedly improved with just a little help getting through these current troubles. I thought about the patient down the hall. My partner had admitted her 2 days ago for acute-on-chronic abdominal pain, shortly after her third normal CT scan in 6 months. I strongly doubted that that patient had any more business being in a hospital than this latest admission – except, of course, for all the profit the hospital was making on the imaging. On reflection, I decided the PCP's request no longer seemed so out of place.
The latest emergency department drama on TV has a tagline, "In the ER when there are more patients than resources, it's called Code Black." It contains scenes of mopping up bloody floors in the trauma bay. I've worked in an ED that was a major portal into a nearby pediatric mental health facility. The major traumas I cared for didn't bleed from their life-threatening emotional wounds. Multiple times per week, children from across the city were brought in for evaluation. A few needed a toxicology work-up for ingestions. A few more needed some glue or sutures for very superficial self-inflicted forearm lacerations. Mostly I provided a medical screening before getting those teenagers moved as quickly as possible to a team of specialists who could help them. In some parts of this country that can take days.
Dr. Kevin T. Powell
On Oct. 5, 2015, California's governor signed a state law permitting physician-assisted suicide. It is now the fifth state allowing that option. The pros and cons have been endlessly debated by ethicists. A brief Google search can find the philosophical arguments. I recommend a June 22, 2015, New Yorker article entitled, "The Death Treatment" by Rachel Aviv to provide a broad narrative perspective. Oregon's Death With Dignity Act was passed 20 years ago, so it provides some scientific data. There are now 100 deaths per year under that Oregon act. The state also has 700 suicides yearly. So the leading method of suicide in Oregon, by a wide margin, continues to be used by people who are not terminally ill. That was the method of choice recently for my cousin. There was nothing dignified about it. My favorite actor, Robin Williams, in the movie "World's Greatest Dad," had the line, "If you're that depressed, reach out to someone, and remember suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems." Five years later he took his own life.
I do enjoy debating the nuances of physician-assisted suicide with other ethicists, but I don't confuse those academic exercises with addressing the real world problem of endemic suicide. Nationwide, there are 41,000 suicides each year, with about 5,000 in the 15- to 24-year age group. In comparison, 10,000 children annually will get cancer, but only 1,250 children will die of it. There will be about 900 pediatric recipients of lifesaving heart or liver transplants. With all this wealth, knowledge, and technology, the United States should be able to provide better treatment of mental illness. Parity of mental health services became law under President Clinton in 1996, repeated as law under President Bush in 2008, and affirmed again under President Obama. But those political promises have yet to bear fruit in real life. The system remains overloaded. For the sake of the children and young adults, pediatricians must promote expansion of mental health services.
Dr. Powell is a pediatric hospitalist and clinical ethics consultant living in St. Louis. Dr. Powell said he had no relevant financial disclosures or conflicts of interest.
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BANGKOK, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved investment incentive schemes for "Smart City," an initiative that will employ advanced IT systems and innovations to improve quality of life. The board has also agreed to promote high standard housing for better quality of life of workers, and agreed to extend the promotion period for investments in 10 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to the end of 2020.
Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, BOI Secretary General, revealed after the BOI board meeting chaired by Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha that several important investment promotion measures approved by the board will have positive impacts on people and the entire country, from quality of life improvements for workers to the promotion and development of technological advances and innovations.
At the meeting, the board approved investment promotion incentive schemes for the development of the "Smart City" project. Smart City is designed to upgrade people's quality of life in 6 intelligent platforms, namely efficient transport (Smart Mobility), education and social equitability (Smart People), life security (Smart Living), ease of doing business (Smart Economy), efficient public services (Smart Governance) and green energy, clean, and safe environment (Smart Energy & Environment).
The main area of investment promotion for the Smart City comprises two key activities. 1) Smart City development: BOI will provide incentives for investors planning to develop Smart City infrastructure systems, including such telecommunication infrastructure as fiber optics, public Wi-Fi provision, and Open Data Platform schemes. The project's basic infrastructure must include the 6 aforementioned intelligent platforms. 2) An incentive scheme to support intelligent network developers: The incentive scheme has been designed to benefit IT system developers who create, install and provide at least one out of the six areas of targeted services to support the Smart City system. Investment projects under these two categories will be granted 8-year of corporate income tax exemption (100 per cent of the total investment without land cost and working capital is eligible for an exemption from corporate income tax).
"The government's goal is to improve the quality of life of the people in six key areas and therefore promote investments in basic infrastructure development for Smart City," Ms. Asawachintachit said. "In the end, we are aspired to see more benefits for the people, such as efficient and well-connected air, sea and land transport routes; improved social equality for all citizens including the disabled and the elderly; enhanced safety and security; improved ease of doing business; as well as more efficient public services, energy consumption and better management of natural resources."
BOI board also approved the amendment of incentive schemes for investments in science and technology, and in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). More tax incentives will be given to science and technology development activities in order to attract more investments in this area. Such incentives are 1) an up to 13-year corporate income tax exemption for projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) and the Digital Park Thailand (EECd); and 2) an up to 12-year corporate income tax exemption for projects in the Science and Technology Park outside the EEC.
Considering people as a valuable asset that drive business and economic transformation, the board initiated a new investment incentive category for "international-standard housing project development" for both Thai and foreign workers. Such housing projects must meet the standards set by the International Labor Organization (ILO). In addition to ensuring that workers have access to international standard housing, the government aims to increase the quality of life of workers.
This measure is applicable for projects nationwide but incentive schemes will vary. The eligible housing projects located in 10 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in 10 border provinces will receive a 6-year corporate income tax exemption while those located in other areas will be eligible for a 3-year CIT exemption (based on incomes from rental fees and a 100 per cent cap of the investment value, excluding land and working capital). Applications must be submitted by 30 December 2019.
The board also initiated the "Smart Distribution Center" category as a tool to make Thailand the regional trading center supporting the rapid growth in e-commerce and e-logistics businesses and the development of digital economy. Such development is a key to enhance national competitiveness in terms of trade and investment.
Being considered a targeted industry, "Smart Distribution Center" projects located in EEC's specific promoted zones, namely EECi, EECd, and EEC Aerotropolis, Promoted Zones for Specific Targeted Industries, and other Industrial Estates or Industrial Parks, will receive incentives in addition to 8-year corporate income tax exemption (with maximum corporate investment cap of 100 percent, excluding cost of land and working capital) on income derived from international distribution services.
Some of the requirements for investors in "Smart Distribution Center" are to hire Thai personnel with good knowledge and experience in science and technology related fields such as engineering, artificial intelligence and data science, etc.; to implement data analytics or manage digital transactions based on advanced economy; and to provide training courses on advanced digital technology, especially Big Data and data analytics. More importantly, these investors must work closely with local educational institutes or research institutes on R&D projects.
BOI board has agreed to extend the SEZs investment promotion measure, which covers the 10 border provinces (namely Tak, Trat, Mukdahan, Sa Kaew, Songklah, Chiang Rai, Nongkhai, Nakhon Panom, Kanchanaburi and Narathiwas) until 30 December 2020 (from 30 December 2018). The decision aims to encourage more investment in the targeted areas, given there is a number of investors considering to invest in infrastructure development projects in SEZs. Extension of the measure will increase confidence among investors who plan to develop targeted areas and establish businesses there.


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Прилов — неумышленная добыча, попадающая в сети в промышленном рыболовстве. В 1997 году Организация экономического развития и сотрудничества определила это понятие как: «общая промысловая смертность, за исключением той, что следует непосредственно из вылова целевых видов». Прилов является причиной снижения эффективности рыболовства, выбросов и перелова. Прилов могут составлять как рыбы, так и другие морские животные. Иногда прилову находят применение, однако, как правило, его выбрасывают за борт, как отходы. Причиной прилова являются совместное обитание различных видов гидробионтов, смешанные скопления молоди и крупных объектов промысла, неселективные орудия лова и законодательные ограничения вылова, вынуждающие рыбопромышленников избавляться от неразрешённой добычи. Нередко в качестве прилова погибают также малые киты, дельфины, тюлени, черепахи, морские птицы, акулы и скаты.

Последствия
По данным Всемирного фонда дикой природы ежегодно в качестве прилова погибают около 300 тысяч китообразных, 650 тысяч тюленевых, 300 тысяч морских птиц, несколько миллионов акул, а также 250 тысяч морских черепах. При ловле креветок объём прилова может достигать 80 процентов всего улова. По оценкам Гринпис ежегодный глобальный прилов составляет около 40 млн тонн при общем объёме рыболовецкой добычи около 140 млн тонн. Прилов, будучи выброшенным, как правило, не учитывается в промысловой статистике и не играет роли в установлении квот.

Возникновение прилова может стать источником развития в конкретном регионе широкой сети нелегального рынка биоресурсов. Такие случаи встречаются в развивающихся странах мира почти повсеместно. Одним из самых известных случаев является прилов Каспийского тюленя в России

Снижения прилова
Одной из возможностей снижения прилова являются акустические сигналы, отпугивающие, к примеру, дельфинов. Существуют рыболовецкие сети со специальными клапанами для дельфинов и других нецелевых видов, через которые те могут высвободиться. Ещё одной возможностью снизить прилов является селективный промысел. Правилами рыболовства законодательно ограничиваются приловы молоди промысловых рыб и беспозвоночных . Так, если при промысле донных рыб в Баренцевом море количество мелкой трески длиной менее 44 см в полученном судном улове превышает 15%, это промысловое судно обязано сместиться на расстояние не менее 5 морских миль от позиции этого лова.

Другое
Хотя прилов мелкой рыбы оценивается скорее негативно, существуют и альтернативные мнения, по которым вредным считается селективный промысел, а прилов — естественным явлением, которое нужно признать законодательно.

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Литература
 Артюхин Ю. Б., Бурканов В. Н., Никулин В. С. Прилов морских птиц и млекопитающих на дрифтерном промысле лососей в северо-западной части Тихого океана. М.: Дальневосточное отделение Российской академии наук, Камчатский филиал Тихоокеанского института географии, WWF России, 2010. – 264 с.

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Corporate Hierarchy: Definition, How It Works, and Configuration
Will Kenton
Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School for Social Research and Doctor of Philosophy in English literature from NYU.
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What Is Corporate Hierarchy?
The term corporate hierarchy refers to the arrangement and organization of individuals within a corporation according to power, status, and job function. In general, a hierarchy is any system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. While most corporations and businesses have hierarchies, they can also be part of any organization, including governments and any organized religion.
A corporate hierarchy delineates both authority and responsibility, and designates leadership over a corporation's employees, departments, divisions, and other executives depending on their place within the strata.
Corporate hierarchy refers to the organization of people within a corporation according to power, status, and job function.
Small businesses generally have a simple organizational structure, while the structure of larger corporations tends to be more complex.
Corporate hierarchies typically resemble a pyramid—the more powerful people sit at the top, while employees with the least amount of power are at the bottom.
A corporate hierarchy may also be referred to as the chain of command within a business because it outlines where decision-makers reside. It also defines who must adhere to those orders and who may supersede and make changes to the plans of their subordinates. The corporate hierarchy ultimately affects the ability of employees of a company to advance within the company and can also impact corporate culture.
Understanding Corporate Hierarchy
Most corporate hierarchies resemble a pyramid, where the most powerful person is at the top and their subordinates sit underneath. Those with the least amount of power—generally regular employees—sit at the bottom of the pyramid. Some firms, though, may have horizontal hierarchies, where power and responsibility are more evenly spread across the firm.
Businesses and corporations are organized in a hierarchical structure so management can run the company in a managed way. When businesses are small, or just starting out, the organizational structure may be fairly simple. But as companies grow, the structure becomes more complex.
In a public company, the board of directors is a group of people elected or appointed to represent the interests of shareholders. The board has certain duties such as hiring and firing executives, setting executive compensation, establishing dividends, and other administrative policies. This group is led by a chairperson who usually resides at the top of the hierarchy.
The next group is made up of the company's executive officers, led by the chief executive officer (CEO). The CEO is the highest-ranking executive. The CEO's duties include making major corporate decisions and managing the overall operations of the corporation. Other executives include the chief financial officer (CFO), the chief operating officer (COO), and the chief information officer (CIO)—all of whom require a great deal of executive experience.
The next rung on the corporate hierarchy ladder is inhabited by a company's vice presidents and directors. Some of the functions of this level include corporate functions including sales, marketing, research and development (R&D), and human resources.
Other levels of the hierarchy include managers who deal specifically with smaller departments of the company. They are also in charge of regular employees, who do the jobs that keep the company running. These people are typically at the bottom of the hierarchy.
A person's hierarchical position also determines how much they get paid—the higher the position, the higher the compensation.
The configuration of a corporate hierarchy typically evolves as an organization matures. The founding team may make up the executive leadership, which can have a loose structure when a company launches. As more managers, employees, and investors become part of the endeavor, new layers are inevitably introduced to give clarity to the organization's operational flow and the duties of each member.
There are companies that claim to have a nontraditional corporate hierarchy, typically as a means to share responsibility across all employees and leaders. This may also influence elements of corporate culture, such as the layout of the company's office.
In many organizations, the higher one's standing is in the hierarchy, the greater the effect on the size, location, and aesthetics of the workspace. Premium office space, for instance, is often reserved for executives. Access to perks such as chambers reserved for executive use or, if it is within the company's means, use of private jets and car service may also be an amenity reserved for members of upper leadership.
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Corporate Culture Definition, Characteristics, and Importance
Corporate culture refers to the beliefs and behaviors that determine how a company's employees and management interact.
Organizational Structure for Companies With Examples and Benefits
An organizational structure organizes a company's activities. Explore four types of organizational structures: functional, divisional, flatarchy, and matrix.
What Is the Corporate Ladder and How Do You Climb It?
The corporate ladder is a company's hierarchy that employees need to climb to advance their careers. Read about corporate ladder pros and cons.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO): What They Do vs. Other Chief Roles
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest-ranking executive of a firm. CEOs act as the company's public face and make major corporate decisions.
The Glass Ceiling: Definition, History, Effects, and Examples
The glass ceiling is an invisible systemic barrier that prevents women and minorities from rising to senior-level positions within an organization.
Fiduciary Definition: Examples and Why They Are Important
A fiduciary is a person or organization that acts on behalf of a person or persons and is legally bound to act solely in their best interests.
How to Identify a Workplace that Will Help You Succeed
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HND success for EDM craft apprentice
EDM is pleased to announce that its apprentice, Jamie McKenna, has successfully passed his Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering with a "Distinction". Jamie joined EDM in June 2008 as the company's first craft apprentice and embarked upon a long course of study at college combined with on-the-job training at EDM.
Tony Bermingham, EDM's Managing Director says:
"We are delighted that Jamie's hard work has paid off and we congratulate him on his achievement. He has shown immense maturity, focus and dedication to his learning and EDM is proud to have played a part in his professional development and skill-based training."
At EDM, Jamie has spent time working in several departments both in the office and the factory including planning and design; interactive woodwork; engineering on machines; electrical; lathes; manual milling and CNC milling. Jamie's class-based curriculum at Tameside College has included modules such as engineering science; mechanical principles; engineering design; industrial robot technology and applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Prior to undertaking his HND, Jamie achieved his National Diploma Certificate (HNC) and was singled out for his abilities when he was awarded "Apprentice of the Year" in 2012 by Oldham Training Centre. On his recent HND course, Jamie successfully achieved a "distinction" in all sixteen of his modules of study.
Jamie McKenna adds:
"It has been a demanding number of years and a huge commitment to learn my craft but it has been worth all of the effort to achieve this broad on-the-job experience at EDM and my NVQ, HNC and HND qualifications – achieving a distinction in my HND was the icing on the cake!"
Tony Bermingham concludes:
"EDM is committed to providing career opportunities to local young people and we intend to provide further apprenticeship opportunities for a new stream of trainees. Jamie has set a very high standard for others to follow and we hope to see further success stories like his in future."


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Engro Corp. announces new President & CEO of Engro Corp.
KARACHI, April 24, 2012: The Board of Directors of Engro Corporation Limited today announced the appointment of Muhammad Aliuddin Ansari as the new President & CEO of Engro Corp. Mr. Ansari takes over the Company from the outgoing President & CEO, Asad Umar who had served Engro for over 27 years in various roles before taking over as the President in 2004.
Prior to joining Engro Corp. Muhammad Aliuddin was the CEO of Dewan Drilling, Pakistan's first independent Oil & Gas drilling Company.
He started off his career as an Investment Manager at WorldInvest/ Bank Of America in London and has also served as the CEO of AKD Securities and COO, Emerging Europe for Credit Lyonnais Securities. He has also served on the board s of Lucky Cement, the Karachi Stock Exchange, National clearing Company of Pakistan and Al Meezan Investment Management.
He has been a member of the Engro Corp board since 2009 and is also on the Board Audit Committee and is the Chairman the Board Investment Committee.
We look forward to welcoming Muhammad Aliuddin Ansari to the Engro family.
He will assume the responsibility from May 12' 2012.
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Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the acute ablative characteristics of transurethral convective water vapor (steam) using the Rezūm® system in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia through histologic and radiographic studies.
Methods: Seven patients were treated with transurethral intraprostatic injections of sterile steam under endoscopic visualization followed by previously scheduled adenectomies. The extirpated adenomas were grossly examined followed by whole mount sectioning and staining with triphenyl-tetrazolium chloride (TTC) to evaluate thermal ablation. Histology was performed after hematoxylin and eosin staining on one prostate. After review of results from the first patient cohort, an additional 15 patients with clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia were treated followed by gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at one week.
Results: In the first patient cohort, gross examination of TTC-stained tissue showed thermal ablation in the transition zone. In addition, there was a distinct interface between viable and necrotic prostatic parenchyma. Histopathologic examination revealed TTC staining-outlined necrotic versus viable tissue. Gadolinium-enhanced MRIs in the cohort of 15 patients demonstrated lesion defects in all patients at 1 week post-procedure. Coalesced lesions were noted with a mean (± standard deviation) lesion volume of 9.6±8.5 cm3. The largest lesion volume was 35.1 cm3. Ablation using vapor was rapid and remained confined to the transition zone, consistent with the thermodynamic principles of convective thermal energy transfer.
Conclusion: Thermal ablation was observed in all specimens. The resulting coalescing ablative lesions, as seen on MRI, were confined to the transition zone. These studies confirm the ablative capabilities of vapor, validate the thermodynamic principles of convective heating, and allow for further clinical studies.


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West Coast Medical Imaging members vote to ratify new contract
Members working at West Coast Medical Imaging have voted in favour of accepting the terms of a new collective agreement. 73% voted in favour of ratification during votes in Vancouver and Victoria earlier this week. The agreement provides improvements in sick leave, family illness, vacation access and uniform policy. Over the coming months, HSA and the employer will meet to finalize the collective agreement for distribution and implementation.
Ambassador for pharmacy
Nadeem Zia (centre, blue tie) HSA REPORT MAGAZINE, JULY 2016 Surrey Memorial Hospital pharmacist Nadeem Zia was recently invited as a guest speaker to the 19th International Pharmacy Conference and Exhibition in Lahore, Pakistan.
Q&A: Are pension benefits like dental guaranteed?
HSA REPORT MAGAZINE, JULY 2016 Q: I have been following the recent announcement that our pension plan is making changes to retiree benefits in 2017 – including eliminating subsidies for dental coverage. As someone planning to retire in about 10 years, I'm wondering if I can count on benefits still being available when I retire. If not, I may have to adjust my retirement horizon to compensate for additional expenses in retirement.
HSA supports fight against proposal to have nurses do lab and imaging work
HSA has sent a letter of support to the US Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers, whose members are now threatened by policy changes that would allow nurses to perform their laboratory and imaging work. "As the union representing 75 unique health science professions here in BC, we know that these professions require extensive training and unique skills," writes Val Avery, president of HSA.
Choosing to be stronger
HSA REPORT MAGAZINE JULY 2016 BY VAL AVERY, PRESIDENT I am very proud of what we have achieved in the last 45 years. I am especially proud of what we have been able to achieve in these last few years. In the face of governments determined to squeeze our members for every penny, we have adapted, finding ways to achieve security in the face of sweeping change, wage growth in the face of austerity, and protection of hard-won benefits in the face of cuts.
Unions score major workers' compensation win at Supreme Court of Canada
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HSA launches local leadership training
HSA REPORT MAGAZINE JULY 2016 As HSA adapts to a changing world and chooses to be a stronger, more innovative union, the Local Leadership Training program will provide members with cutting-edge training and professional skills to improve HSA workplaces, protect our professions and build a stronger union. HSA members face increased pressure from governments and employers, attacks on our members' professional integrity from the leadership of the BCNU and health care funding cuts from our provincial and federal governments.
First-ever increase to Canada Pension Plan a good start for improved security for retired workers
While yesterday's announcement of improvements to the Canada Pension Plan is being welcomed by Canadian unions, retirement security is still out of reach for many Canadians, and the labour movement will continue to stand for retired workers. See the Canadian Labour Congress' reaction to the news here:http://canadianlabour.ca/news/news-archive/canadian-unions-celebrate-ann...
Jas Giddha, radiation technologist, man of action
Jas Giddha is justifiably proud of this bulletin board HSA REPORT MAGAZINE, JULY 2016 BY LAURA BUSHEIKIN "My goal is pretty simple: to make a positive difference in any way I can," says Jas Giddha, a medical radiation technologist at Surrey Memorial. This goal fuels Giddha's work, his HSA involvement, and his many other volunteer activities.
Get ready for the provincial election
HSA REPORT MAGAZINE JULY 2016 The outcome of the May 2017 provincial election will have a huge impact on HSA members, and the patients and clients we serve. "HSA is a non-partisan union, and proudly so," says HSA President Val Avery. "But that doesn't mean we won't warn our members –or the public – about dangerous, short-sighted policies proposed by governments of any stripe." That's why HSA members may apply for support from HSA's Political Action Fund to work on election campaigns, attend election campaign training, or even run for political office.


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Our beta is live!
Beta launch
After months of very hard work, sweat, some tears but far more laughs, we are ready to launch our beta version of tickr. If you've signed up on the site, you'll be getting an email soon to invite you to download the app. If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time to join the list and get your early invite.
What have we been building?
An impact investment app, with the aim of showing the world that you can make money and have a positive impact at the same time.
We've tried to make it really easy to use, free from financial jargon, and available for anyone to start investing from just £5. So if you're new to investing, you can start small until you grow more comfortable.
What is a beta launch?
By beta launch, we mean that the first version of the app is ready for our early iPhone users (Android users, don't worry, we are building a version for you too). With it being Version 1, early feedback from our users is invaluable to us because we are passionate about co-building an app with you. So if you have any problems, new feature ideas or identify bugs we need to fix, please drop us an email at hi@tickr.co.uk and we can build something we are all proud to use.
The app today is by no means perfect, but we're really excited about what we've created so far and it has all the main features for you to begin your tickr journey.
Another thing that's important to us is to try and be as transparent as possible with our users. In our next blog we will be discussing some of the immediate things we are working on to improve the app, from notifications to in-app chat and tickr referrals, as well as some of our ideas that we think will improve your experience in the future.
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Textural effects and a rich color palette create a loosely interpreted landscape with a group of trees along the distant horizon. This series celebrates the connection between Earth and sky, and our feeling of being "grounded" or one with nature. Original painting is mounted on premium, 1.5" deep stretcher bars, gallery wrapped with continuous painted image, and ready to hang. Price includes insured shipping within the contiguous United States.


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Petersburg was formed from parts of Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Chesterfield counties. A garrison and fur trading post called Fort Henry was established in 1645 on the site of the Indian village of Appamattuck. The present name, suggested in 1733 by William Byrd II, honors Peter Jones, Byrd's companion on expeditions into the Virginia backcountry. Petersburg was established in 1748 and incorporated as a town in 1784. In the latter year the towns of Blandford, Pocahontas, and Ravenscroft were added to Petersburg. It was incorporated as a city in 1850. Petersburg was enlarged by annexation from both Prince George and Dinwiddie counties in 1972.
The 1902 voter registration books were created following the passage of the 1902 Virginia state constitution. The purpose of the 1902 state constitution was to maintain white suffrage while eliminating African-American voters by means of literacy tests as well as property and poll tax requirements.
Petersburg (Va.) Roll of Voters Registered, 1902-1903, records the roll of registered voters in the City of Petersburg. The volume is divided by precincts: Bollingbrook, New Market, and Courthouse; and within each precinct on the basis of color. Information found in the volumes includes date of registration; number of registered voter; name of registered voter; date of birth; age; occupation; residence; length of residence in state, county, and precinct; whether exempt from poll tax; if naturalized, and if so, date of papers and by what court issued; if transferred from another precinct, and if so, when and to what precinct.
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John Anthony Farkas Jr.
John Anthony Farkas Jr., 35, of Waverly, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Born on Aug. 29, 1985, in Wilkes-Barre, John was the son of John A. Farkas, Ph.D., and the late Nancy (Becker) Schmitt.
John graduated from Abington Heights High School in 2005, The George Washington University with a bachelor's degree in history in 2009, and Marywood University with a Master of Arts in communication arts in 2015.
John served as manager of development and alumni relations for Catholic Schools Diocese of Scranton, fundraising manager with Abraham Path Initiative (formed out of Harvard University), Maplewood, New Jersey, and currently served WVIA, Scranton, as a major gift and planned giving officer.
John enjoyed traveling and spent one summer in Prague, where he attended St. Charles University and participated in Holocaust studies. He has also spent time in Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Israel, Toronto, Copenhagen, England, France and most recently Havana, Cuba. He loved to quote one of Italy's best-known writers, Casare Pavese.
John served as an annual facilitator for the Holocaust Education Research Center-Teen Holocaust Symposium in Scranton and participated in the March for the Living: Youth Liaison to Israel and Poland. He was a member of the board for the Scranton Fringe Festival, Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces Association, Lackawanna County Arts, Culture and Education Council, the Vintage Theater (secretary of the board), the Lackawanna Valley Conservancy, and most recently the AFA Gallery.
In addition to his father, John is survived by aunts and uncles, Lee and Bea Schmitt of Dallas, Texas; David C. Farkas of Branchburg, N.J.; Sally E. Farkas of Hillsborough, N.J.; Barbie Schmitt and David Morgan of Clarks Summit; Frank Mullen of Frederick, Md.; Sharon and Paul Schmitt of Hilton Head, S.C.; many cousins; and his dogs, Dylan and Emma.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Nov. 30, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, and will be celebrated by Monsignor David L. Tressler. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The parish has asked all family and friends attending the Mass to wear a facial covering and observe social distancing protocol.
For directions or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website. John's care has been entrusted to Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Scranton Fringe Festival, of which John was a board member, by visiting fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/scranton-fringe-festival/general_support and the Lackawanna Historical Society at www.lackawanna
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Srinagar: Highlighting the significance of a doctor acting as the first responder to the victim of domestic or sexual violence, Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Justice Gita Mittal on Saturday said the dying declaration of a victim supported by the testimony of the doctor, could send the people involved in the crime to gallows.
Justice Gita said, "in a case of domestic violence, a doctor while trying to ascertain the reasons behind the patient's condition, usually records the patient's history.
"If the victim dies, the same statement recorded by the doctor before the death of the patient may be treated by the Judge as the "dying declaration" of the victim. The dying declaration, supported by the testimony of the doctor confirming that the victim actually made that statement, can be relied upon to convict the husband or the in-laws or whosoever, has committed the crime, and at times it could even be relied upon to send the accused to gallows," Justice Gita said.
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Athena: The Origins And History Of The Greek Goddess By Jesse Harasta
by oppajob · November 5, 2022
And so in her fury she drove Arachne to suicide, forcing the girl to tie a noose about her neck to finish her life. But as Arachne gasped her final breath, Athena was not rather completed. She turned Arachne into a spider, so the lady who bested a god at weaving could carry on doing so forever far more. Furious, Athena attempted to obtain errors in Arachne's operate. The mortal woman definitely was excellent at her craft – which was some thing Athena could not accept. The 12 labors of Heracles are 1 of the biggest and properly-recognized Greek legends.
Furious, he named his allies to take the city, but Cepheus of Tegea was unwilling to leave his own undefended. Alcides was returned to Earth where he was renamed as Heracles and showered by the gods in gifts, and Athena in specific took a liking to the child and kept an eye on him in the course of his new life. Despite the fact that she normally appeared in disguise, Athena was described as getting rare and untouchable beauty. Sworn to stay a virgin forever, she is often pictured with snakes coiled at her feet, and her symbol, the owl on her shoulder, signifies her wisdom.
For this reason, no Greek city wanted him as their patron. He usually had conflicts and fights with his half-sisters Artemis and Athena , specifically during the Trojan War. The god of war was, like other Greek gods, a serial adulterer. He by no means married, but his consort was Aphrodite, the Goddess of War.
In classical myth, Athena in no way took any lovers, and was frequently revered as Athena the Virgin, or Athena Parthenos. Athena is the goddess of the defense of Athens, wisdom and women's crafts. She is a virgin warrior goddess, 1 of numerous throughout mythologies of the planet. Since the Greek planet was patriarchal, her status as a warrior goddess was limited.
Athena invented the craft of weaving and was thought of the greatest weaver in Greek mythology. A single day, however, a shepherd's daughter named Arachne claimed she was the world's greatest weaver. This angered Athena who visited Arachne and challenged her to a weaving contest. As the contest started, Athena wove a picture of how the gods punished mortals for claiming to be their equals.
This meant she was shown often in art, and with some regional variations. Numerous of these symbols are identified only to archaeologists and students of history. Other people were so iconic that they are still utilised nowadays to denote the exact same concepts the ancient gods stood for.
All the popular heroes – Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, and so on. – look to her for guidance. So, if you're intelligent, you will take a sec to have a convo with the goddess of wisdom. Athena females are frequently out of touch with the wants of their bodies.
To do this, he enlisted black-ops agent Dr. Kwon Yong-kwan (Yoo Dong-geun) to enable retrieve a defecting North Korean scientist, Dr. Kim Myeong-guk. Starring Jung Woo-sung, Cha Seung-won, Soo Ae, and Lee Ji-ah, the series premiered in December 2010 immediately after filming in a quantity of overseas areas, such as Italy, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. The series is set in the same universe as its predecessor, permitting for choose characters from Iris to reprise their roles all through the story. Far more cities than individuals recognize are named after an individual rather than one thing.
Sometimes this is a simpler split, with Mom obtaining six months and Hubby having the other six. Pleasant-looking mature lady, normally with a veil over her head even though her face is visible. Artemis is a freedom-loving young lady who likes to roam the forests with her female companions.
All of Athena's symbols look to have their roots in older religions. It is probable that each of these ancient traditions influenced the improvement of the Greek Athena. This symbol played into her function in the slaying of the Gorgon Medusa, who had snakes for hair. The Gorgon's head was an additional a knockout post prominent symbol of Athena, who was mentioned to have been provided it by Perseus following assisting him slay the monster. There are some scholars who think that the precursor to Athena may have been a bird goddess.
The Greek deity was quite crucial even even though he was not common. For example, the Athenian court, the Areopagus, was constructed on a hill devoted to this God. Ares was incredibly influential in the Roman conception of Mars. More than time, the old Latin God of battle and valor in war became identical with the Greek God. Ares played an crucial part in the Trojan War, fighting alongside the Trojans—his intervention nearly helped them to victory. Nonetheless, Athena, the Goddess of military method, with the backing of Zeus, entered the fray on behalf of the Greeks and this forced Ares into a humiliating retreat.
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The cost of travelling by train will be rising by 3.6% in the new year. "Rail passengers will feel rightly miffed that rail fares are going up when so much rail investment has been cancelled" said Bruce Williamson from the campaign group Railfuture. "The real cost of living is only going up by 2.6%, so again the government is putting an ever-tighter squeeze on the poor old rail passenger, while fuel duty for motorists has remained frozen for years. There's a real double standard here: they want to phase out diesel cars for electric, but with railways the reverse is true, with electrification schemes cancelled in favour of diesel traction. We recognise that rail industry costs have risen, but if some of that fare rise money were put into making rail industry more efficient then it could absorb the 1% difference and passengers would benefit"
The government uses the July inflation figures to calculate annual rail fare rises. The CPI figure is 2.6% but the higher RPI figure ( 3.6%) is used for rail fares. "This has to end. The government claims CPI is its preferred figure, so it needs to show it also prefers the passengers interests and start using CPI for tickets too."


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Waterfalls: Upper Bridal Veil Fall
by Shawn Bolker
Get ready for an adventure you'll never forget! A mere mile up unassuming Palmer Mill Road lies one of the most spectacular falls in the whole Columbia River Gorge. Here, Bridal Veil Creek truly "veils" out over a massive wall of basalt, plunging nearly one hundred feet into a moss draped amphitheater.
Despite its close proximity to famous, easy-two-access falls like Latourell and Bridal Veil, Upper Bridal Veil Falls receives a fraction of the visitors. This is most likely due to the intense, unmarked, Indiana Jones-esque scramble to reach it. Those who complete this hike will get dirty, muddy and wet for sure, but the challenge is by all means worth it.
It is not easy to find the trailhead because there is none. Park a mile up Palmer Mill Road and pick up a spur trail heading down into the canyon. This "trail" branches off shortly after the road crosses a small stream. Do not attempt any of the possible routes further up the canyon. The cliffs are far too steep. After meandering in the woods for a short distance, the trail immediately dips into the canyon. Conveniently placed ropes help at the beginning but the route gets steeper and steeper as you approach the creek. Take it slow on this section, as the terrain is crumbly. There are, however, things to hold on to. Once down at the creek, it is a fairly easy walk upstream to the falls; which should be plainly visible from where the trail ends up.
Upper Bridal Veil falls is a stunner, gracefully plunging over a sheer cliff wall. Awe inspiring close up views can be seen on both sides of the creek although one will have to cross the stream to get right up to the falls. This is not advisable in the winter and spring months as the water will be too forceful. Standing directly in front of this falls is a truly humbling experience. The wall of water pours like a deafening hurricane. You'll be soaked in seconds, as I was. For a drier view, there are several nice flat areas farther from the falls to sit an enjoy the shag.
Driving Directions: Heading east on I-84, take exit 28 to Bridal Veil (28 miles east of Portland). Drive west on the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Hwy for 0.5 miles and turn left onto Palmer Mill Road. Continue uphill for 1.0 miles and park in a turnout just before a stream crossing. The dirt road is steep but passible.
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Dimitri Payet says France want to score earlier in matches at UEFA Euro 2016
West Ham United star scored latest goal in Euro history against Albania on Wednesday
Payet says Les Bleus have a strong and united squad as they prepare for the round of 16
Dimitri Payet says France will try not to leave it late in every Euro 2016 match they play, but said their ability to score last-gasp goals is a good habit to have.
The West Ham United midfielder netted for the second Group A fixture in succession on Wednesday, adding a 96th-minute strike to complete a 2-0 win over Albania to his 89th-minute winner against Romania last Friday evening.
Payet's goal at his old Marseille stamping ground came minutes after substitute Antoine Griezmann had finally broken Albania's stubborn resistance with a 90th-minute header – a goal welcomed with huge joy and relief.
"We will try to stop the crazy scenarios like this!" said Payet, referring to the fact that France have scored three of their four tournament goals in the 89th minute or later.
"If you enter the game as we did in the second period, we can score earlier and be calmer in the closing stages.
"In the first period, they were fresh and grouped in front of their own goal and I had less possession and time on the ball than usual. Then, with the entry of Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann it was different, as the game became more spread and open."
If you enter the game as we did in the second period, we can score earlier and be calmer in the closing stages
Payet's run and finish in the sixth minute of added time was the latest 'normal time' goal ever scored in a UEFA European Championship finals, and continued France's recent run of scoring late goals.
Didier Deschamps' side beat both the Netherlands and Cameroon – the latter courtesy of Payet's last-minute free-kick – in the closing moments of warm-up matches, before their late shows against Romania and Albania.
"What is good is that this is not new," said the Hammers star, whose goals mean France are through to the round of 16 with a game to spare. "In March against the Netherlands, it was already shown we could get those victories there at the end.
"We said before the match that we should be patient. In the first half, maybe we passed the ball through the middle a bit too much. But in the second have, we used more width.
"The [first two matches] show we can be present throughout the length of a match."
While Payet has taken centre-stage, France's strong squad depth make them many people's favourites for the trophy.
On Wednesday, it was the introduction of Atletico Madrid striker Griezmann from the bench that made all the difference as he deftly glanced home Adil Rami's cross to break the deadlock.
"It's a special feeling because we were told last week that everyone was important in this group," Payet revealed. "Many people doubted but, again, we have shown that to be true. This is the most beautiful way to show it. The words union and cohesion were highlighted."
For the West Ham man, his performances are making French fans happy, both on the mainland and in his homeland on the faraway Indian Ocean island of Reunion.
"I have known for quite some time that my island supports me," he smiled. "There is a special fervor there for Les Bleus. I felt that on Wednesday night and I know that they are happy that the France team has qualified for the knockout stages."


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Great Northern Hotel, London
11/04/2019 by Andy Mossack.
I have to confess my heart sank a little when I first walked into the lobby of the Great Northern Hotel at Kings Cross Station. Don't be alarmed when I tell you it was a little on the sociable side. In fact, with me, my luggage and the four members of the lobby team grouped around the tiny reception desk, I felt we were all on the rush hour commuter special.
Fortunately, this was where you're spared any further train analogies, as I was whisked off into a world of timeless elegance; fixtures, fittings and service befitting a bygone era, albeit with more than a few modern twists.
The Great Northern Hotel was originally conceived by Victorian architect Lewis Cubitt in 1854, who not only built Kings Cross Station but was part of a legendary family dynasty that built half of central London. For me, preserving the artistry of these master craftsmen is a trend that is sadly disappearing from London's streets all too quickly.
Happily, this was certainly not the case here. I think Tribute Portfolio Hotels has done a masterful job ensuring much of Cubitt's original Italianate design was everywhere I looked; the long sweeping curved corridors, the graceful staircases and the elegant yet compact guestrooms.
Speaking of guestrooms, my Cubitt room was a masterful use of space. The largest of the three room classes and named after the great man himself, everything in it was compact yet beautifully designed. The toilet, bathroom and closet/mini bar were each discreetly hidden behind glass-panelled double doors, the Hypnos king bed was swathed in high thread-count Egyptian cotton, a banquette wrapped itself around a small worktable, resting on deep pile Axminster carpet and in the bathroom, amongst all the Malin & Goetz toiletries, two ceiling showers no less. Not any old showers mind you, Lefroy Brooks vintage no less, with big clunky levers and vintage tiling to match. It was a bathroom fit for a five-star hotel – just a lot more bijou.
Exploring around the curved corridor from my room I discovered a 24-hour pantry – there is one on each floor – stocked with free tea and coffee, cakes, biscuits, jars of sweets and daily newspapers. A very nice touch that.
Back in my room, I spent the rest of the afternoon devouring the fast free wifi and amusing myself with the in-room entertainment package featuring satellite TV, a complimentary library of 70 movies, 20 audiobooks and music playlists compiled by well-known DJs.
Before I knew it, it was time for dinner and down on the first floor, I passed on the opportunity for a drink at Anthracite, GNH's new martini lounge, and made straight for Plum+Spilt Milk. It's a modern British style restaurant lorded over by Michelin-star chef and once Gordon Ramsey's right-hand man, Mark Sargeant and executive chef Mike Denman.
There's no getting away from it, this was designed to be akin to railway dining from yesteryear. A nostalgic homage to turn of the century first-class travel, even the restaurant name was taken from the dining car livery colours of the old Flying Scotsman locomotive.
It's a very impressive room; beautiful Italian leather banquettes, chandeliers made from upside-down wine glasses and long sash windows. It was a proud moment for me too. "Hot off the press, a brand new menu started this week" whispered my waiter. There were many tempting suitors for my starter; seared Loch Fyne scallops with roasted collie (£17) Isle of Wight asparagus, poached egg and hollandaise (£12) but in the end I'm a sucker for wild garlic this time of the year, so wild garlic and pea soup with Jersey Royals and crème fraiche (£8.50) got the nod. Mrs M couldn't resist the Devon crab, avocado, confit tomato and tomato consommé (£13)
I was told the Beef Wellington (£80 for two) wouldn't disappoint and it didn't. Wrapped in soft flaky pastry, the 28-day aged beef with Parma ham and mushroom duxelles was beautifully cooked and came with a supporting cast of new potatoes parsley butter and excellent spinach.
We needed something sweet to round of an excellent dinner and a vanilla buttermilk pudding with gooseberries and elderflowers (£8.50) drew admiring glances as it was brought to the table. It was, in effect, a very splendid pannacotta which went down like a dream.
Speaking of which, back in my cosseted Cubitt room, I slept soundly dreaming of steam trains and Edwardian dining cars.
The next morning I was back in Plum+Spilt Milk for an epic breakfast. Frankly anywhere that can present smashed avo and poached egg on toast gets a tick from me, but this one came with benefits; feta and dried tomatoes. It was a classy menu split into hearty, healthy and sweet. I complimented the lady, who I thought was the chef, on bringing me a perfect poached egg. "We don't cook here sir, we just serve it." It was only then I noticed the magic was being delivered by a dumb waiter into a small galley space. Clearly, here at the GNH, even the kitchen is boutique bijou.
As I checked out, squeezing my way past another army of lobby staff, I could see so many benefits from staying here. Trains up north and Europe via Eurostar literally on the doorstep, London's attractions within easy reach and the Piccadilly Line direct to Heathrow.
I think Lewis Cubitt would be very pleased with how things turned out.
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"Quietness" is a tiny Rumi poem, exhorting the reader to follow a meditative path through surrender to ecstacy. Each line, Haiku- like, reveals an insight. Some are paradoxical, others profound.
Michael Klein's "Drinking Song" is a pisser. In my obstreperous setting the piano is the drunk — rough, relentless, seductive, "dangerous." Never sure of his safety or whether he's "riding" a "dolphin" or a "shark," the poet (like the singer) hangs on for dear life—that is, till the last line.
"Matthew Shepard" by Jaime Manrique touched me. The brutal homophobic death of this innocent resonated with my own loss through AIDS of a young lover, Paul. To surround with music that moment when the soul leaves the body, that transformation of pain into bliss, was my inspiration and challenge.
"These songs-often quirky, sometimes poignant, and unfailingly inventive, sound as if they were written at white-hot speed, and produce a blending of text and sound that is so complete as to leave the listener unable to detect the exact point where word becomes music, and music becomes word. They have Schubertian economy of means and directness. The precisely right musical gesture at the precisely right time. The dimensions and parameters of art song tolerate nothing less.
"Miz Inez Sez, composed between 1996 and 1998, uses texts by Colette Inez, who is, by her own admission, a "collapsed Catholic," a state that makes her and Del Tredici kindred spirits. In this all too brief five-song cycle, all stops are pulled. Manic humor and flamboyantly over-the-top (and repressively allusive) gestures are tempered with an underlying humanism that makes this most entertaining music far from mere entertainment. Soprano Hila Plitmann deserves extra battle pay. She negotiates her often torturously high-lying passages with commendable ease, and projects the subtexts of the poems masterfully. Del Tredici shows himself to be a fine pianist."
The Three Baritone Songs (composed in 1999) are culled from a larger cycle titled Inspirational Song. The text of "Quietness" was written by the ancient Sufi mystic Rumi, who, in the words of Del Tredici, "exhorts the listener to follow a medidative path through surrender to ecstasy." The remaining two songs set texts by Michael Klein and Jaime Manrique. The first of them describes various states of drunkenness, and ultimately, the hang-on-for-dear-life aspect of the disease. the final song, "Matthew Shepard," presents a metaphorical allusion to an AIDS-claimed lover of Del Tredici through the story of the young murdered Shepard. In it Del Tredici struggles with a moment that has largely escaped novelists from time immemorial, how to realize the moment when life becomes death. He does it as best can be expected.
His invocation, at its halfway point, to hymnody helps matters a bit, but also shows how our established and firmly entrenched religious communities stoked the fires that led to his murder. Baritone Chris Pedro Trakas acquits himself admirably in these performances.
"The collection of songs by David Del Tredici started the passionately hypnotic 'In the Temple," and the powerfully tragic "Matthew Shepard." Baritone Timothy Hill sang both with clarity and conviction. Later, Michael Polscer offered "Children," and the unexpectedly jazzy 'A Good Cry." David Del Tredici played his signature virtuosic piano parts expertly. Indeed, it is not enough to call these accompaniments, but rather "cocompaniments," for they rival the beauty of the vocal lines and could almost stand on their own as solo piano works. Amy Synatzske rounded out the Del Tredici songs nicely, ending with the concluding aria from Final Alice. In fact, all of the composer's songs are aria-like in nature, as they seem to occupy a plane somewhat above mere song. There is something operatic about them; one even hears an implied orchestration in the piano parts. Is it that the music is so well-crafted as to conjure up an array of timbres and colors? Or is it that Del Tredici knows his own instrument so well that he can push the limits of the piano, making it do more than we expect it to? I suspect it is a combination of both."
Fear No Music in partnership with Outside In, SMYRC, New Avenues for Youth, and BRAVO Orchestras, presents a concert performance of emotional new works that tackle major issues for today's youth such as gun violence, homophobia, migration, suicide and grief. Includes Del Tredici's setting Matthew Shepard.


My future MIL LOL. She was telling me that if I got mad at taller half, I could come stay with her to cool off. I just had to tell her I can go to my mom's too.
I had really no family drama. My cousin is getting married so it was jolly all around!