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796th Monthly Meeting – Norman Willett Memorial Lecture – June 13, 2022
Carol Bascom-Slack, Ph.D.
"Crowd-sourcing Environmental Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance Through Undergraduate Course-Based Research"
Emerging resistance to antimicrobials threatens human health globally. Resistant bacteria have been documented in various environments, such as drinking water, food, sewage, and soil, yet surveillance and sampling has largely been from infected patients or limited geographic areas. There is consensus that environmental surveillance is an important first step in forecasting and targeting efforts to prevent spread and transmission of resistant microbes. However, efforts to date have been limited. The Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment (PARE) is a classroom-based research project that engages students around the globe in systematic environmental surveillance with the goal of identifying areas where prevalence is high. The format of PARE, designed as short classroom research modules, lowers common barriers for participation in course-based research, and has proven successful in attracting instructors at a range of instructional contexts and institution types. Longitudinal tracking of instructors suggests that the module nature of PARE leads to sustained and expanded classroom research programs and, despite the short duration, students show significant learning gains.
Dr. Carol Bascom-Slack received her Ph.D. from Tufts Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences where she studied the dynamics of chromosome segregation to understand the underlying cause of conditions such as Down Syndrome. After post-doctoral work at Harvard Medical School, she taught undergraduates at Yale University for 15 years. While at Yale, she co-taught Yale's first course-based research experience (CURE) for undergraduates. She later worked closely with Dr. Jo Handelsman to develop and co-teach the first iteration of Tiny Earth, an antibiotic discovery CURE. Most recently, she developed the Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in the Environment (PARE) program. PARE engages undergraduates in an authentic classroom research experience to shed light on environmental presence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) microbes and educate about stewardship. Thousands of undergraduates and high school students across the U.S. and internationally contribute GPS-tagged AMR prevalence data to a database. Dr. Bascom-Slack's research program is rooted in the social sciences to understand faculty motivations and barriers to integrating authentic experiences into their classes.
This lecture was recorded and can be viewed on the EPAASM YouTube Channel
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795th Monthly Meeting – May 23, 2022 – Annual Student Chapter Meeting
Mechanisms of genetic change and the natural history of pathogenesis in Haemophilus influenzae
Joshua Chang Mell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Microbiology & Immunology
Drexel University College of Medicine
The main goal of the Mell lab is to understand how mechanisms of inheritance affect genetic
variation, and conversely, how genetic variation affects mechanisms of inheritance (i.e., "the
genetics of genetics"). Our primary model system is the human bacterial pathogen Haemophilus
influenzae, an important agent of ear infections (otitis media) in children, as well as lung infections
associated with chronic respiratory conditions. H. influenzae, like many other pathogens, is
naturally competent, able to actively transport environmental DNA through its cell membranes
and incorporate homologous molecules into its chromosomes. This pathway, called "natural
transformation," is a major mechanism of gene transfer across bacteria and has a profound effect
on genome evolution, including spreading antibiotic resistances and other virulence
determinants. Our current research seeks to answer three major questions using a combination
of microbiology, molecular genetics, and genomics/bioinformatics approaches:
What factors control transformation frequency across the genome?
Can natural transformation be exploited to map pathogenesis genes?
How do bacterial genomes change during the course of chronic infections?
Student Talks (4:00pm to 5:00pm)
4:00-4:20pm: "Toll-Like Receptors Dictate Microglia Responses to Beta-Coronaviruses"
Elijah Davis, PhD Candidate in the Navas-Martin lab, Drexel University College of Medicine
4:20-4:40pm: "The role of bacterial amyloid curli in Salmonella-induced Reactive Arthritis"
Kaitlyn Grando, PhD Candidate in the Tükel lab, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
4:40-5:00pm: "The role of the Kingella kingae lipopolysaccharide in galactan surface anchoring"
Nina Montoya, PhD Candidate in the St. Geme lab, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
5:15 – 6:15pm Keynote Speaker
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794th Monthly Meeting – Bobbi Pritt MD – April 25, 2022
Bobbi S. Pritt, MD
Chair, Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
"What's Bugging You? Ticks, Teamwork, and Emerging Pathogens"
Tick-borne diseases are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. While well-known tick-borne diseases have significantly increased in number over the past decade, and have expanded into new geographical regions, we have also seen the discovery of new bacterial, viral and parasitic tick-borne pathogens that cause human disease. There is a significant need for education on which diseases are circulating in different regions in the United States and how they can be diagnosed in the laboratory. Dr. Bobbi Pritt will discuss her work in new tick-borne pathogen discovery including the identification and characterization of Borrelia mayonii, the second known cause of Lyme disease in the United States.
Dr Pritt's lecture is now available on the EPAASM YouTube channel
Upcoming Meetings:
795th May 23rd, 2022: Student speakers at 4-5pm, Invited Speaker 5-6pm (Student Comm)
796th June 13th, 2022 Norman Willett Memorial Lecture: Invited Speaker 5-6pm (Education Comm)
793rd Monthly Meeting – March 28 – Russell Vance, UC Berkeley
Russell Vance, Ph.D.
Professor of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, HHMI Investigator
"Shigella pathogenesis: in vivo veritas"
Bacteria of the genus Shigella cause shigellosis, a severe gastrointestinal disease that is a major cause of diarrhea-associated mortality in humans. Mice are highly resistant to Shigella and the lack of a tractable physiological (oral infection) model of shigellosis has impeded our understanding of this important human disease. We discovered that resistance of mice to shigellosis is at least in part due to activation of the NAIP-NLRC4 inflammasome in intestinal epithelial cells. Mice lacking inflammasome responses are susceptible to Shigella flexneri and exhibit the major hallmarks of human shigellosis, including inflammatory diarrhea and bloody stools. We are now using this new mouse model to further delineate the host factors involved in Shigella pathogenesis. In this talk, I will describe the model, including some recent unpublished data.
5 – 6 pm, virtual meeting
The Vance Laboratory
We study the interactions between pathogens and the innate immune system.
Infection is a constant threat to all living things. Most of us are oblivious of this threat because our immune system does a remarkable job of eliminating infectious microbes before they cause symptoms. We are interested in understanding how the immune system detects the presence of infectious microbes. We use all the tools of modern molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to dissect the fundamental mechanisms that provide host defense. We are also interested in understanding the mechanisms by which pathogens evade host immunity and cause disease.
Zoom information will be emailed to branch members. Non- members can live stream the lecture on our branch YouTube page. (Note: video recording of this lecture will not be available)
794th April 25th, 2022: Bobbi S. Pritt, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
792nd Monthly Meeting – Feb 28, 2022 – Carrie Rosenberger Ph.D.
Carrie Rosenberger, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist, Biomarker Discovery, Genentech, Inc.
A myeloid signature associated with COVID-19 severity is decreased by therapeutic blockade of IL-6 signaling
Severe viral and bacterial infections, including SARS-CoV-2, can trigger maladaptive inflammation and lung injury in some patients, leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with a 30% mortality rate. COVID-19 presented an opportunity to test new therapies that may reduce disease progression from pneumonia to ARDS. Our reverse translation strategy aims to identify new targetable pathways by analyzing clinical samples to define patient subgroups that vary in disease progression or treatment response. As an example of our approach, we've identified a myeloid state in airway samples that is associated with severity in COVID-19 and ARDS and is driven by IL-6. This altered myeloid state is characterized by features of suppressor cell functionality, with low antigen presentation capacity and high expression of T cell-suppressive factors such as PD-L1 and IL-10. Blockade of IL-6 signaling by Anti-IL6R in a placebo-controlled clinical trial rapidly normalizes myeloid and T cell transcriptional states. This identifies IL-6 as a key driver of myeloid dysregulation associated with worse clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients and provides insights into shared pathophysiological mechanisms in pneumonia caused by other pathogens. We are using single cell RNA-seq, proteomics, and genetic data from patient cohorts to develop strategies to target maladaptive inflammation and defining biomarkers to identify which ARDS patients have the greatest potential to benefit from novel drugs.
Zoom Meeting: 5-6pm (members will receive a separate email with link information)
UPCOMING EPAASM Events 2022
793rd March 28th, 2022: Russell Vance, UC Berkeley, 5-6pm
794th April 25th, 2022: Bobbi Pritt, Mayo Clinic, 5-6pm
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ABI voices concern over Government proposals for an Employers Liability Insurance Bureau
The ABI has voiced concerns about proposals to set up an Employers' Liability Insurance Bureau (ELIB), as outlined in a Department for Work and Pensions consultation paper published today.
Nick Starling, the ABI's Director of General Insurance and Health, said:
"We recognise how important it is that anyone with an injury or disease claim caused through their work is able to trace their employer or its insurer to claim against. This is why we set up the ABI Tracing Code a decade ago.
"Over 98% of employers' liability claimants are able to claim if they have suffered an injury or disease caused by their work, and insurers pay out £1.5 billion a year in compensation. But we want to do more to help the small number of claimants who cannot trace the relevant insurer. We are discussing with the Government whether an Employers' Liability Tracing Office would achieve this.
"However, we are opposed in principle to the proposed ELIB. It cannot be right that today's law-abiding employers should have to pay for their potentially uninsured competitors or firms that now no longer exist, and who may not have had insurance. Such a fund could also encourage some employers not to bother with insurance, or to take the health and safety of their employees less seriously, knowing that a fund of last resort would pay out. In short, there is a serious moral hazard involved in this proposal.
"We will be responding in detail to this consultation, and will continue to discuss with the Government ways in which we can ensure that as much help as possible is available to claimants."
Protecting your pensions
Why there are serious concerns about Government proposals to encourage so called 'superfunds'
Donna Scully, Director in Carpenters Group, guest blogs ahead of the ABI Protecting consumers event:
(All guest blogs represent the views of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the ABI or its membership.) Huge advances have been made in combatting insurance fraud in recent…
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Charlie Crist Running As An Independent. Another Vote for Climate Action?
Tomorrow Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is expected to give up his bid for the Republican nomination for Senate and declare that he is running as an Independent. If he wins, and he's freed from having to adopt his party's choking orthodoxy, it will be interesting to see how Crist comes down on the crucial issue of climate action. Of course, first Crist will have to clear the hurdle of former state House Speaker Marco Rubio, who will almost assuredly win the Republican nomination.As of today, Rubio polls the best. A Rasmussen Reports poll conducted last week showed Rubio up in a three-way contest with 37 percent of the vote, followed by Crist at 30 percent and the likely Democratic candidate, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, at 22 percent.
Another independently-minded Republican governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has championed scientifically-sound action on climate change, supporting AB32, the toughest climate an energy law in the country. Perhaps Crist could follow Schwarzenegger's lead and provide a crucial vote if he wins.
Unlike many Republicans, Crist is not a climate skeptic. In 2007, he signed an Executive Order mandating increased energy efficiency. Here is Crist is saying that climate change will endanger Florida's waterways, agriculture and coasts.


Who will be the next Dendreon? That's the question investors are asking today, as Dendreon's good news from this morning is sending a ripple effect through shares of other companies that aspire to develop treatments that stimulate the immune system to fight cancer. Lexington, MA-based Antigenics saw its shares rocket 63 percent in mid-day trading, while Seattle-based Oncothyreon climbed by a more modest 10 percent.
The spark for all of this came before markets opened this morning. Seattle-based Dendreon (NASDAQ: DNDN) said its immune-boosting therapy Provenge, sometimes called a cancer vaccine, was able to prolong lives of men with terminal prostate cancer in a clinical trial of 512 patients. Dendreon, which has been on a fascinating, and controversial, journey the past few years, saw its stock more than double on the news from $7.30 to $17.50 at noon Eastern. It was the second-most active stock on the NASDAQ today behind Fifth Third Bancorp.
That momentum spilled over to Antigenics (NASDAQ: AGEN), which is developing a different kind of immune boosting therapy for kidney cancer, called Oncophage. The company failed to show that treatment could slow down kidney cancer relapses, although further analysis of a subpopulation with less aggressive tumors has suggested a benefit. Regulators in Russia have accepted that data and approved the treatment there, and it has asked European regulators for approval, although Antigenics hasn't generated any significant sales yet. Antigenics stock climbed 63 percent to 77 cents at 12:13 pm Eastern today, on about eight times the average trading volume.
Oncothyreon has made a strategic decision to invest more of its resources in cancer drugs, not cancer vaccines, although it still retains a significant piece of a treatment for lung tumors called Stimuvax, being developed in a partnership with Merck KGaA of Germany. Oncothyreon shares climbed 10 percent to $3.09 at 12:20 pm Eastern time, on about quadruple the average trading volume. The stock has already doubled in the past three months.
Dendreon is the next big thing. When you consider what they've been able to do, it's hard to argue that this company doesn't have a chance to be the next Amgen or Merk.
I'm a buyer at these levels and believe a year from now these levels will look ridiculous.


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The creation of portals (CRM, ERP, SaaS etc.) are crucial in the ever increasing requirement of work efficiency and swift responses, that connects your company with suppliers, customers or other external business partners. Onlinist creates a variety of custom web portals for partners, suppliers, agents, and even patients across several industries. These portals help organizations streamline internal processes.
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The beauty contest among beauties of Mongol origin, Miss Mangol, in it's fifth edition is revised to embrace other beauty contests among girls of Mongol origin. In the 2013 edition of the contest winners of Miss Sherpa, Miss Newa, Miss Tamang, Miss Rai and other similar contests will be allowed to participate in the final (without the selection auditions).
The prize money of the winner is also increased to Rs. 100,000 with crown and other gifts.
The contest is open to all Mongol girls aged between 16 and 24. The participants should be unmarried and a minimum education of SLC and a height of at least 5 feet.
The final of Miss Mangol 2013 will be held in Pragya Bhawan on March 9, 2013.
The first Miss Mongol was held in 2009. Miss Mongol 2009 was Shristi Rajkarnikar.
The second Miss Mongol was held in 2010. The Miss Mongol 2010 was Barsha R Gurung.
The third Miss Mongol was held in 2011. The Miss Mongol 2011 was Sumnima Dewan.
The fourth Miss Mongol was held in 2012. The Miss Mongol 2012 was Sapana Roka Magar.
The fifth Miss Mongol was held in 2013.
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Lights Out Blu-ray Review (originally published 2017)
When Rebecca left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and wasn't real when the lights went out…and now her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that had once tested her sanity and threatened her safety. A frightening entity with a mysterious attachment to their mother, Sophie, has reemerged. But, this time, as Rebecca gets closer to unlocking the truth, there is no denying that all their lives are in danger…once the lights go out. (From Warner Bros. official synopsis)
Horror movies have always thrived on exploiting our fear of the dark, leading some filmmakers to personify an evil within that darkness. In opposition, light became a literal weapon against vampires, the creepy-crawlies of Joe Dante's Gremlins (1984) and John Newland's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973), and the hungry xenomorphs of David Twohy's Pitch Black (2000). David F. Sandberg's 2013 short, Lights Out, so beautifully distilled the ideas of warring brightnesses that it could very well be the final word on the subject of evil darkness and its aversion to light. It was also a viral video sensation, so, of course, a major studio pursued a feature-length version. Fortunately, Sandberg was included as director and his talents aren't too watered down in the transition to feature-length movie. The pre-title sequence is a tasty plate of creepy pasta that elegantly sets the stage and visually explains the simple concept. From here, it's a matter of getting the meat & potatoes storytelling out of the way, so that he can move on to more finely-tuned scary set-pieces. It's honestly impressive how much mileage he's able to get out of the same basic gag, where the monster disappears and reappears as the light she occupies shifts. Taken piece-by-piece, the extended version of Lights Out (2016) is a stylish entry in the growing Blumhouse canon. Unfortunately, taken as a narrative-driven mainstream movie, it's still pretty mediocre.
The screenplay is supplied by Eric Heisserer, a New Line regular and co-writer of Samuel Bayer's unfortunate Nightmare on Elm Street remake (2010) and Matthijs van Heijningen, Jr.'s similarly unfortunate The Thing remake/prequel (2011), as well as Steven Quale's Final Destination 5 (also 2011). He has the unenviable task of creating a backstory for a creature that is better left unexplained, a wraparound plot for her to exist within, and a series of characters for her to torment. He takes few chances with the plot, opting to anchor the spooky happenings with a by-the-numbers domestic drama. There are no surprises in the main story and the emotional exchanges teeter on the brink of soap opera hysterics. The cast is quite good and likable, even the generic male love interest, so it's not a complete slog between scares. The monster's origin is sort of neat, too, though it is awfully similar to the monster's origin in Alexandre Aja's Mirrors (2008 – it's a loose remake of Kim Sung-ho's Into the Mirror, but the two films have different climaxes) and not really explored to its creepy potential. I suppose that maybe they're saving something for the sequel? And, again, having a 'why' behind the monster robs it of some of its power, even if that 'why' gives the heroes a compelling way to stop her in the end (no spoilers).
Lights Out was shot on Arri Alexa XT digital HD cameras and is presented 2.40:1, 1080p video on this Blu-ray disc. Obviously, the interplay between dark and light is an important visual element and this can be an issue for clarity. Sandberg and cinematographer Marc Spicer maintain a clean, very digital look in order to push the darkness to extremes without completely losing detail. A grainier format would not have worked in this case. Even with clarity in mind, some scenes are too dark to discern (and there's still considerable digital grain throughout). I didn't see the film in theaters, but assume that this issue is inherent in the original material. At its best, however, the gradations are not so subtle as to smudge up the harder edges and the blacks are relatively pure/consistent without fading into greys. The heavy use of black lights during the final act certainly helps here, as the blue/white glow offers an in-film excuse to punch-up texture and patterns. Color quality is especially vivid during daylight sequences, which sets a nice contrast to the sickly green and desaturated night sequences (the ones before the blacklight scenes).
Lights Out is presented in clean and super-dynamic 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The complex and busy multi-channel design is vital to the film's eerie tone and the success of its most potent scares. The purity of its eerie silences are also quite important. The basic formula is stark silence, followed by jittery noise in the stereo or surround channels, more silence, and then a big 'boo!' that blasts screams and supernatural effects over the entire room. The in-between stuff, where characters discuss the plot and the blandness of the 'real world' impedes on the spookiness, the dialogue is crisp and environmental ambience is natural. Benjamin Wallfisch's spooky music is used sparingly to grumble beneath set-ups and shout in the audience's face during jump-scares. When the score is allowed a little more roaming room, it exhibits nice depth and warmth.
The only extra is a collection of deleted scenes (three total, 13:59, HD). These extend some story details, connect a few dots between the family and the monster (including a more complete origin story), and include about ten minutes of extended ending (including an extensive fight sequence and a set-up for a sequel). For some reason (rights issues?) they haven't included the original short, which is a pretty big bummer.
The images on this page are NOT representative of the Blu-ray image quality.


Thank you, I always wanted to be a Jewish supervillian, and you made my dream come true.
Next, they're gonna tell us that Iceland isn't an island of ice smh.
I will run you over and turn you into a zipperhead.
Someone did a port of "Baby Pac-Man" for the Atari 7800 too! I knew a Putt-Putt golf course that had this in their arcade! Pretty cool how it does the pinball part!
Good morning, Remove Goat! Welcome to Kiwi Farms! You taught me about the 'tapeworm diet' and for that, I thank you graciously. How are you enjoying your time here insofar?


Whenever your eyes fall upon the majestic pagodas, domed-roofs, high arches and gigantic structures, don't they make you wonder whose idea was it to bring such magnificent buildings to life? The exquisite craftsmanship shown through the architectural designs compels people to acknowledge the importance of architects in building up of a civilisation. But financial constraints force many of those students to let go of their dream of becoming an architect and look for other avenues. To solve this problem and draw more students towards this field of study, the government as well as corporates and NGOs have launched several Architecture scholarships. Some of those scholarships has been listed below for your perusal.
Have a look at some of the best Architecture scholarships for students who wish to study architecture as their career choice.
Instituted by Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, these architecture scholarships are for graduate students from all over the world. Students who wish to study MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors or MSc Construction Project Management are eligible for this programme.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have acquired first class degree and have relevant experience. The scholarship awards GBP 2,500 to the selected candidates.
The Delft University of Technology has designed this scholarship for talented students from across the world to pursue MSc programmes.
Applicants with 80% or higher cumulative GPA score in bachelor's degree from a recognised university outside Netherlands are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship includes contribution towards tuition fee for two years. Some of the architecture scholarships are automated to assist application process. There is no hassle of application process for such scholarships. All applicants taking admission to requisite courses are automatically eligible for such Architecture scholarships.
Architecture Scholarships contributing to even partial tuition fee of the students are a great aid to their education.
The applicants who are pursuing graduation and have scored 75% or above in their last exam, are eligible for this scholarship. Their annual family income from all sources must be lass than INR 2 Lac. The scholarship amounts to INR 20,000 per scholar.
AIMST is a National test organised by Smiling Star Advisory Pvt. Ltd. with the aim to help meritorious students coming from weak financial background to pursue higher education.
Students of Class XI, XII and XII pass outs are eligible to apply. The selected students will get a scholarship amount of up to INR 25,000.
Monash University has started Monash International Leadership Scholarship for meritorious international students. Students who wish to enroll for full-time undergraduate course at Monash Campus, Australia are eligible for this scholarship.
To be eligible for these architecture scholarships, the applicants must have received offer for a full-time Monash course. The scholarship includes full tuition fee waiver for the selected candidates.
The statement 'Architecture is a dangerous mix of power and importance' said by Rern Koolhaas leave us in awe of architects and their importance in the society.


ADDRESS address text A description of the location of a person or organization, as written or printed on mail as directions for delivery or the location at which a particular organization or person may be found or reached.
STREET_NAME street_name text Most public roadway segments are either numbered or named. The Calgary Planning Commission and City Council approve the Street Names.
STREET_QUAD street_quad text The city of Calgary is divided into four quadrants. The Bow River and the main north-south bridge (Centre Street Bridge) are the central axis with Centre Street dividing east from west and the Bow River dividing north from south, resulting in four quadrants (SW, SE, NE, NW). With expansion of Calgary, the quadrant definitions have changed to accommodate natural physical features (Bow River) and manmade facilities (Macleod Trail).
HOUSE_NUMBER house_number number All properties along a roadway are assigned numbers consecutively, usually starting at one end of the roadway and terminating at the opposite end, to represent an incremental distance along the roadway. In a house number on a numbered roadway, the last two digits are graduating numbers which increase as one progresses down a roadway. The leading numbers, 0-3 digits, represent the hundreds block. A house number on a named roadway may also be determined by the grid system or by an arbitrary starting point on that roadway.
ADDRESS_TYPE address_type text Parcel. A parcel address assigned by the City of Calgary that identifies an area of land as described on a "certificate of title" . "Certificate of title" means the record of the title to land that is maintained by the Registrar at the Land Titles office.


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We could not fault our one week stay. It is ideal for anyone wanting to holiday in a quiet location that is only 20 minutes from the more touristy areas of Koh Samui. The villa is maintained and managed very well and the staff were all excellent, especially our full-time chef. He cooked the best Thai food we have ever eaten day after day. The villa manager was a delightful lady who offered plenty of local advice and was generally a helpful person. The beach is not ideal for swimming in July, but we spent all our time in the pool anyway. It was a very child-friendly villa and the staff were all extremely pleasant.
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We had an absolutely lovely time and would definitely recommend it to other friends. We'd also very much like to come back again or in one of your other villas. The staff were all really lovely. Overall there was a really nice balance of having them around when we needed them, but also having some time where we had the place to ourselves. Stand outs were Lek who was friendly and very helpful. She also took the time to look out for the kids when we (the adults) were having our meals. She also made the effort to go over and above, giving us smoothies/drinks throughout the day.Also Chef... The food was truly 6 star. We were thoroughly treated. The villa and beach were both kept immaculately. Looking forward to coming back!
Located on the idyllic sunset coast of Koh Samui on Lipa Noi beach offering white sands and good all-year round swimming.
Four bedrooms in two separate pavilions which all feature private en-suite bathrooms with large walk-in shower and decorative garden.
Spacious, luxurious master suite located pool-side with private dressing area and enormous en-suite bathroom.
Luxury beachfront villa located on the idyllic west coast of Koh Samui offering a superior standard of accommodation with a spacious design, contemporary interior design features and modern facilities. Located directly on the peaceful beach of Lipa Noi, this is the perfect location for an exclusive tropical getaway.
On entering the property, you step over a fish pond and from here gain access to the impressive central courtyard of the villa. To the left and right, in two separate pavilions, are four guest bedrooms, all featuring their own en-suite bathroom facilities with large walk-in shower and tropical gardens.
The large swimming pool (12x5 meters) offers a jacuzzi and sits in the center of the property's central courtyard. Surrounding the pool is an open-plan area consisting of a kitchen, dining area and living spaces. Directly accessing the pool, gardens and the beach, this area is the perfect social area for entertaining guests whilst taking in the incredible views. The pool area also offers a spacious master suite featuring a private dressing area and spacious en-suite bathroom.
A beach-side sala is located below a shady tree to the front of the property and is the perfect spot to escape the heat of the day or ideal place to enjoy a meal al-fresco.
The resident villa staff will ensure the villa is kept clean and tidy while the Villa Manager is available to cater to all Guests specific needs and help organise activities, massage and spa treatment as well as communication with the Thai chef and dealing with any matter arising at the villa.
Our Guest Relations & Concierge team will visit guests during their stay (usually the day after check in) to further help ensuring guests have a pleasant stay or address any matters arising at the villa.
Bed linen is changed every third day.
Pool & Bath Towels are provided and changed as necessary. We do appreciate our guests help to conserve water usage and thus sustaining our pristine island environment.
On site Thai Chef (Thai cuisine and Western favourites) with shopping list available. Food cost on Guests account. Terms & Conditions may apply for chef service.
Concierge service for all tours and activities; private tours can also be arranged.
Car rental can be arranged with full insurance coverage, with or without driver.
Baby sitting service upon request and availability.
In-villa spa treatment with extended menu.
Daily rates include a full time Thai Chef (food cost on Guests account).
Minimum stay of 3 nights (14 nights over Christmas and New Year, 5 nights for Chinese New Year, Easter and Songkran).
Rates shown are for a maximum of 10 (ten) Guests (including children). Extra bed will be charged at US$50 per night.
Airport transfer: US$ 45 (plus tax) per trip for a maximum of 7 passengers in private mini bus or luxury car.
Baby cot provided free of charge.
Rates include daily Continental breakfast.
Spectacular beach villa located on Samui's western sunset coast with a fine, sandy beach and idyllic views offering complete luxury and relaxation. The perfect choice for those seeking a truly executive beachfront retreat.


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Social Media in the Workplace: More Changes Ahead?
By Donald R. Keller on December 12, 2017
Posted in Social Media, Workplace Trends
In days past employees discussed and debated workplace issues around the water cooler. That sentimental past-time has long since been replaced by online social media networking and the reach of social media is stunning.
There are more than 2 billion monthly active Facebook users as of June 2017. 65% of these users on average log into Facebook daily and are considered active users. Five new profiles are created every second. The highest traffic occurs mid-week between 1-3pm. There are 328 million monthly active Twitter users, 100 million daily active tweeters and 500 million Tweets sent every day.
Disgruntled employees now use social media to speak out about employers and co-workers, using Facebook, Twitter, blogs and the like. An on-line attack has the potential to cause harm to the good-will of companies, and negatively impact the morale and reputation of employees.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulates the employer-employee relations of private union and non-union workplaces. In recent years the Board has consistently acted to protect from discipline unhappy employees who resort to social media and has waged an active war with employers to expand the rights of employees to use their employers' private email systems.
As a result, many employers are asking fundamental questions. Do employees have a right to use social media sites while at work? Can I monitor employees' social media activity? Do I need a social media policy?
The statistics vary but somewhere between 25% to 50% of companies have a social media policy in place. About 30% have policies that delineate how employees must present themselves when posting on the internet; nonetheless, 75% of the employees of these companies use social media regardless of the company's policy.
The National Labor Relations Act gives employees the right to act together to address wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment. This is referred to as "protected, concerted activity." When an employee posts a complaint on Facebook or Twitter about a company policy, such as vacation or flexible work hours, or complains about a work unit's supervision, the employee may be engaging in protected activity that the NLRB considers to be beyond the reach of disciplinary action.
What are some of the factors that employers need to consider?
Was the post for purely personal reasons?
Did other employees join in or "like" the post?
Did the post concern work-related issues?
Was the post so disloyal or egregious so as to lose protected status?
While an employee may post a comment or observation a company considers disrespectful or objectionable that may qualify as protected, concerted activity, there are recognized limitations. One such area includes proprietary and confidential information, and trade secrets. Another area that is off limits includes comments about co-workers that are based on race, age, religion and other unlawful activity, such as sexual harassment.
However, in the absence of evidence of these off-limits areas, comments that companies have considered disrespectful, damaging to the company's reputation, inappropriate in violation of company policies, or even as flat out false have been found lawful and protected. And, to add insult to injury, the NLRB also has held the underlying company handbook personnel policies to be illegal. As a result, employee discipline has been overturned, the employee reinstated with back pay and other lost benefits, and the company ordered to revise the underlying policy.
Now, some relief may be on the horizon for 2018 and beyond. On December 1, 2017, the new NLRB General Counsel issued a memorandum to field offices directing them to submit cases involving several of these contentious social media, handbook policy and use of company email issues to the Division of Advice for further guidance. This action acts to essentially freeze regional offices from moving new cases forward.
In the meantime, how does an employer navigate the murky social media waters?
Notify employees that internet use will be monitored and that there is no expectation of privacy in the use of the company's email and internet system.
Implement a social media policy and train employees on its content.
Designate a person to be responsible for implementing and administering these steps, and monitoring compliance.
Implement a procedure to report policy violations.
Prohibit the use of social media networking during working time.
Review underlying policies (confidentiality, non-disparagement, harassment, etc.) to assure the policies do not infringe on concerted, protected activity.
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Over the last five years the band have become one of the most popular wedding bands in the North East of England, and have played for clients all across the UK.
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We are a dynamic, evidenced based Physical Therapy Clinic in Hot Springs, AR. We are growing and want a Rock Star Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. Does this sound like you?
Our therapists need to be self-motivated, organized, and caring individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our patients. A license in good standing to practice in the state of AR as a PTA is necessary. We prefer 2-5 years of experience, however we will consider those with less experience if they are the right candidate, and we are willing to mentor those with less experience. We are looking for a full time professional.


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If you have the capacity to go through physical designs of homes before choosing a floor program, think about bringing your family members along for the choice. The strategy isn't too simple, however not needlessly made complex. Try, maybe you're mosting likely to want his other layouts too. The specific very same error can be claimed when trying to find the excellent house for your member of the family. Exceptional for a newbie that does not have any kind of hint where they should certainly start. It is almost always a smart idea to have a financial institution evaluate what you might pay for to construct.
As you might alter your layout, later, remember you can't alter the location. Also, it's very easy to discover the strategies as they remain in PDF type, as well as you download them. In different instances, you can want to customize a present residence strategy to far better show the distinctive personality of your whole lot to maximize sights, work around fully grown trees you try to maintain, or probably to obtain from easy solar warmth gain. So if you get on a budget plan as well as need a functional cage, you might want to consider following this tutorial as well as developing one comparable to this. Plan for your spending plan now so that you will certainly feel comfortable dwelling in your home as well as not feel economically strained monthly to make repayments on your house.
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We offer a regular weekly schedule for all Aspire classes, but note that the schedule may change for holidays or other events.
Please always check the full calendar for any schedule changes or cancellations.
Thursday, May 16 - All classes will be held at the Bayfield Rec Center.
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Couldn't agree more about the John Peel comments in newsletter - I know it sounds corny but my career ambition is to get into radio and he was my inspiration. I just hope that the impact of his death and legacy will influence radio to be more flexible with uncommercial music.
Also - I had NO idea that the Cranes had recorded a session with John Peel - does anyone have any more information on this or a recording of this? Was it ever available to buy etc.. Is this something the website could make available to download if the material is still available?
That would be "heaven or bliss" having John Peel and Cranes playing songs from 'Self Non Self' especially as it is my favourite album!
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:53 am Post subject: Yes its true!
Sorry, I seem to be replying to this ALONG time later..
Yes we actually recorded 2 Peel sessions. One was very early on and was versions of what was later to become the first EP. As of now I cant precisely remember what the secont session was.. apart from a somewhat odd version of Inescapable.... Hmm Now Im not sure about the first sesh either.. did we do Starblood.. I think so.. and Dada 331.. AND I think there was a track that we were gonna do, but ran out of time cos Jims Simmons Drum Pads would not work .. just maybe it was.. nope forgotton.. gonna have to go thrue my box of old tapes and see if I can find it!
Main disapointment was that we never actually got to meet the great man... I cried when I heard.. anyone read the Mick Wall book? Its a cash in--- but great!
I can't believe you never got to meet him - that's such a shame but at least you were part of the legacy - the man's a God in my book.
If you do dig out your old tapes and find the sessions let us know, would love to know the setlist or hear them?!
It had an absolutely awesome version of 'Starblood' - an order of magnitude better than the album version.
I'll try to find this thing and let you know. It's like - 15 years old so hopefully it won't simply disintegrate when I try to play it.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU - KEEP ME POSTED.
today i received a cd with the 2 John Peel sessions.
i have had these sessions on tape since 1992, and now a friend of mine has cleaned them up and put them on cd. they are brilliant, the quality isn't that good, but i'm still very happy. i can now finally listen to Til Tomorrow whenever i want.
will these sessions (perhaps together with the 1994 Radcliffe session) ever be released on cd, since a lot of bands are releasing their BBC sessions???
everyone gets a copy if they ask (and ALI and JIM don't mind)!!!
by the way: did you get your copy A???
Is there really no-one that wants a copy???????????
Am I really the only one keeping this forum alive?


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Q: How can I install Poppler on Heroku for my Rails app? I wanted to enable previews on PDFs in Active Storage:
https://api.rubyonrails.org/classes/ActiveStorage/Preview.html
In order to do this I installed Poppler on my Mac using brew install poppler. I also installed the Poppler gem in my gemfile. The preview functionality works as I want on my local machine.
When I go to deploy to Heroku the build fails and I get the following error:
An error occurred while installing gobject-introspection (4.0.5), and Bundler
       cannot continue.

       In Gemfile:
         poppler was resolved to 4.0.5, which depends on
           gio2 was resolved to 4.0.5, which depends on
             gobject-introspection

I've attempted using the following buildpack, but with no luck:
https://github.com/amitree/heroku-buildpack-poppler.git
Has anyone had any success installing Poppler on Heroku? Ideally on more recent Heroku stacks, and not an older stack.

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The nation's Latinos are showing a "dramatic increase" in their English language ability across generations, moving from a Spanish-dominant population for immigrants, to a predominantly English-fluent population for their children, a new report shows.
The study by the Pew Hispanic Center suggests Latinos are following a similar trajectory as the last great wave of immigrants did in the early 20th Century, with the nation's largest immigrant group at the start of the 21st Century steadily assimilating into an English dominant population.
The Pew study found that while only about one in four Latino immigrants is fluent in English, nine in 10 of their children are. By the third generation in the U.S., three-quarters of Latino adults speak mainly or only English at home.
The Pew study provides a new window into the linguistic evolution of the nation's 44 million Hispanics, both native and foreign-born, and includes some data not collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.
It shows how Latino families change across the generations. About 52 percent of Hispanic immigrants speak only Spanish at home, but just 11 percent of their adult children speak only Spanish at home.
Latinos also say language is the biggest source of discrimination against them, rather than skin color, immigration status or their level of income and education.
There are significant differences in English ability based on Latino ethnic groups and education levels, however, the study found. People born in South America or Puerto Rico tend to speak English better than immigrants born in Mexico.
And education is a huge factor in the English ability of Latinos, the Pew study found. Among people with college degrees, 62 percent speak English fluently, compared to just 11 percent of those who did not complete high school.
The Pew study also examined what language Latinos speak at work, a question the Census does not ask. Hispanics are more likely to speak English at work than at home, although more immigrants predominantly speak Spanish than English in the workplace. About one-quarter of immigrants speak English and Spanish equally on the job.
The report's authors were not willing to say whether the findings contradict the fear of some Americans that the nation is becoming a Babel of immigrants who lack a common tongue.
While Latinos are steadily adopting English, even later generations are holding onto their ability to speak Spanish, at least enough to conduct a conversation.


Andrew Sarols is a financier and Bay Street power broker. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was imprisoned for his liberal views while studying economics at the University of Budapest. He was part of the Petofi Circle, which became the vanguard of Hungary's anti-Soviet revolution in 1956, and escaped to Austria and eventually to Canada.
After qualifying as a chartered accountant and becoming a Canadian citizen, he spent seventeen years in administrative positions with the Canadian Bechtel and Acres Limited, eventually heading their merchant banking group. He went on his own in 1974, and has since become one of the Toronto financial community's most sought-after investment counsellors.
He is a pioneer in building bridges to the newly liberalized regime in Hungary as co-sponsor of an investment fund that has raised 80 million U.S. dollars to support capitalist ventures in Hungary. Sarlos has also helped fund a new business school in Budapest and is planning direct investments in Hungarian industry, including a newspaper and department store.
Sarlos is a contributing editor of Money Letter, has served as a Governor of the University of Waterloo, and is on the board of Toronto's Central Hospital, the Toronto General and Western Foundation and the Canadian Institute of International Affairs.


Many of us keep broken or unused vacuum cleaners and kettles in the house that we can't bring ourselves to throw out.
Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald calls it cupboard procrastination syndrome, and she's here to help.
On Tuesday, in the northern suburb of Hadfield, she will open Bright Sparks, a non-profit business seeking to reduce e-waste by repairing, reusing and recycling small electrical appliances. Its logo is a flying toaster.
The state government and five councils – Moreland, Yarra, Darebin, Whittlesea and Boroondara – have provided a combined $150,000 for the project. Moreland approved the use of a former bus depot as the Bright Sparks workshop and shop.
From late next month, the public can drop unwanted appliances either in Hadfield or in donation bins – at venues to be announced – in those five municipalities. The goods will either be resold or their materials recycled.
Bright Sparks will accept broken or working electrical or battery-run items that are small enough to carry, including computers, toasters, clocks, shavers, hair dryers and DVD players.
Among the items it can't accept are lawn mowers, televisions and white goods such as fridges.
If items only need to be fixed – for which customers must come to Hadfield – there will be a fee, plus the cost of parts. If they can't be fixed, there is no charge.
Some of the donated items will be given to the needy.
Ms Lewis-Fitzgerald said the purpose was "to provide people with a convenient, enticing alternative to the rubbish bin".
The former suburban newspaper editor was diagnosed with cancer three years ago. While recovering, she volunteered at a community "fix-it" group, but it suffered from being held at different markets every week.
Seeing an online video about London repair shop Bright Sparks inspired her to open a similar site in Australia.
She did a six-month business course with social enterprise organisation Social Traders and gained appliance "test and tag" safety qualifications.
Bright Sparks needs volunteers: qualified people to fix the electrical goods, and others to act as receptionists or redecorate donated lamps.
Bright Sparks' trial period ends in March. It is running a crowdfunding campaign until August 23 through the website StartSomeGood to extend that period.
Ms Lewis-Fitzgerald is seeking a prominent inner suburban location.
Planet Ark head of campaigns Brad Gray said Bright Sparks was "a great, positive idea which addresses the shift towards disposability in our society".
"Electronic waste is the fastest-growing type of waste in the country," he said. "While TVs and computers are covered by a national [recycling] scheme, smaller appliances aren't, so this is a good option for people to give their items another life.
"Years ago, every suburb had a TV and radio repair shop and there are still some around for repairing white goods. It's great to see this extending to other items like toasters and kettles."


A piggy road trip perhaps?
If you don't fancy heading abroad this summer, there's a lot to be said for the increasingly popular staycation; just jump in the car and let the adventure begin….a piggy road trip perhaps?
All within a few hours' drive of one another you could make a real feast of it and travel between our litter for a night or three!
Each PIG has its own personality and sits comfortably in its own location; from the rolling Mendip Hills, to the lush New Forest, the stunning Studland Bay to the 'English Riviera' - Devon.
With an obsessive commitment to home grown and local produce, we celebrate the seasons and use only the best, freshest and most authentic foods and ingredients. It is all about our kitchen gardens, they are the beating heart of the operation...everything is driven by the gardener/forager and chef – they grow and find the food – the chef then creates the menu; uncomplicated and simple British garden food. What cannot be grown in our kitchen gardens will be sourced within a 25-mile radius.
Each county has its own distinctive and unique combination of producers and suppliers allowing each PIG menu to celebrate its location to the full. You will not find the same dish twice on your travels!
So if you want to make the most of our cracking countryside and are partial to quaffing and troughing, why not get on the move and experience a real taste of the West Country!
HOW: To create your own road trip you will need to call our Reservations team on 0345 225 9494. Multiple night stays across the PIGs are not available to book online. Rooms from £135 per night. Subject to availability.


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The web is a funny place. One minute you find real stories of altruism, where strangers band together to help someone they've never met nor will ever meet. Stories of real humanity and compassion, stuff that truly warms your heart.
Then you have the OTHER side of the Internet. It's undoubtedly more common; out of nowhere you're blindsided by a random person's negative comment. For whatever reason, this person seems to flat out hate you and everything you stand for. If they had been there for your birth they would have booed. And you have no idea what you did – you're just trying to run a business!
So how, as an online business owner, do you deal with negativity? It's one thing to get honest feedback, but truly pointlessly angry and hurtful comments do no good at all and just ruin your day if you let them. How should you deal with these people?
The way I see it, you have three options when somebody crawls out of the ooze to spread negativity across your existence. As soon as you get the notification or see a comment elsewhere on the web, you have to make a choice. Should you answer it and try to rebut what they claim, ignore it completely, or delete it from existence?
Obviously the third option is taken away if the comment is on a webpage of which you have no control. Well, unless the comment is pure libel, then that's another matter entirely. But otherwise, you must choose between just ignoring it or answering the call.
Now, you have to keep in mind that sometimes people just want to vent and complain. No matter how great your company is eventually someone will find something to whine about. You've probably even done it yourself – your favorite frozen yogurt place changed all their toppings so you go online to complain how they're ruining your life.
That person probably lost perspective just like you did with the frozen yogurt place. So you have to ask yourself: is there anything to this comment I can use, or is it just complete nonsense that I should ignore?
Every opportunity you have to interact with your customers and make a positive impression on the world should be taken. Even when the comment is just some angry person venting aimlessly you still have a moment to show people what you're made of.
Is there anything in the person's negative diatribe you can use or reply to? Knowing full well you may get further negativity when you reply, is it worth it to try? If so, go for it. You may not change the mind of the person you're talking to, but others will see how you handle tough situations. When the time comes to check out your business, they'll already have a positive image of you in their head.
If you can say with certainty the original comment is just someone trying to troll you, then there's probably no reason to even talk to them. Whether you ignore or delete them is up to you – honestly, if there's no real harm, you might as well leave it. Other users will see right through their vitriol and ignore it anyway.
However, if there's any chance of you making an impact on someone in regards to your company, take the shot and use the opportunity to better your company's public image and maybe even win over a fan!


The Philippines TV ratings by AGB Nielsen on January 23 2012 was finally revealed. If you happen to see what TV programs garnered the highest ratings, then lists of programs are here for you to see what TV program has the highest rating. See the ratings below.
Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) has the highest ratings with 28.2% and was followed by Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) with 24.5%.


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Outer Reef 24m yacht launched for European client
25 July 2016By Chris Jefferies
American yard Outer Reef has announced the launch of the latest hull in its Outer Reef 800 series. Developed for a European client, the new 24 metre superyacht shares the same underwater profile and superstructure as Ruff Seas and Heartbeat.
The new 24 metre yacht will head to Cannes for the 2016 yachting festival
The owner had a very specific brief in mind for this project, with equal emphasis placed on gourmet dining, fine wine and music. To this end, Outer Reef has installed a state-of-the-art galley and a concert-hall style entertainment system.
The expansive interiors include headroom in excess of two metres as well as wenge and walnut finished cabinetry to create a spacious and contemporary feel. Guest accommodation is for ten, with a full-beam master stateroom that boasts his and hers en-suites.
Exterior features include sunbathing spaces, an exterior dining area and a fighting chair for deep sea fishing. The flybridge features an upper helm station, teak decks and barbecue, while the boat deck includes storage space for both a tender and a PWC via a fully rotational davit. The Portuguese bridge is designed to give the owner full operational control when the yacht is uncrewed, although there is accommodation for up to four staff.
Designed for long-distance explorer yacht cruising, the Outer Reef 24M recently completed her sea trials and was found to be exceptionally stable in a wide range of sea states, even when the fuel and water tanks were running low.
Outer Reef added that this new arrival will go on display at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. Other projects currently under development at the Florida-based yard include its largest series to date, the 32.3 metre Trident 3200.


Since late June, health foods store Healthway Natural Foods in Tenafly has been serving up healthy organic eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner in their new Pure Cafe.
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Dishes include wraps, seafood, salads, juices, smoothies, acai bowls and many new items being added daily. The Pure Organic Cafe is located at the back of the store and is open daily at Healthway.


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New buses to support local 'lifeline'
Five new buses have been provided to support a local 'lifeline' for South Yorkshire residents.
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) has funded the new, fully accessible vehicles for use on local Community Transport services, as part of its commitment to provide links for those who struggle to access mainstream public transport.
Community Transport providers across the region offer 'Door 2 Door' bus services which take users from their homes to places around their local area – such as supermarkets or town centres - without the need to get to a bus stop.
"We are delighted to support what is such an essential link to many. For people who find it difficult to access mainstream public transport, then Community Transport can ensure they can still get out and about. So, for us, continuing to invest in this valuable service by providing new vehicles is a must", said Tim Taylor, SYPTE's Director of Customer Services.
Mrs Edna Pearce (89), from S12 registered to use Community Transport in November 2012 and uses the Door 2 Door Services regularly to go shopping and to a day centre. Mrs Pearce said: "The service is a life line! I couldn't get out and about without it. It's so crucial to still feel part of the community and you get to know other passengers on board too, it's lovely to feel part of something!"
Anne Cameron has also been arranging Community Transport services for her mother since April 2012, following a stroke. She added: "The Door 2 Door Services mean a lot to Mum and it's important to her to know the drivers. We know all the Door 2 Door team now and this gives us peace of mind."
SYPTE has invested over £895,000 since 2013, across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield, in a programme to replace older and less efficient Community Transport buses with a more modern, greener fleet.
"We recently held a consultation to understand how customers use Community Transport. Almost 40% of regular users said that without it they would not be able to do what they do. Therefore, we hope that our investment means the vital service can continue for many years to come", Tim continues.
Of the five new vehicles, three will be operated by Sheffield Community Transport and two will be added to Rotherham Community Transport's fleet.
More information on Community Transport and registering to use the service can be found at travelsouthyorkshire.com/accessibility-door2door or by calling Traveline on 01709 51 51 51


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Open Enrollment Period Offers New Options for Staff, Faculty
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Due to manufacturing accelerating and export amount drop down overall, steel price decline "endlessly".
The National policies has remove all substandard steel, and reduced production capacity with more effort. The steel price experienced shot-term increase, then starting to reduce gradually.
By the 11th of April, the steel product steel billet offered 2900 CNY from Hebei Tangshan district. Compared to 19th March of 3300 CNY,the price has reduced more than 10%.
Among all the steel products, the steel billet price wasn't the largest decline. Economic Journalist by 21 century report that the hot rolled steel coil and iron ore price has reduced about 20% in last 3 weeks.
The situation is totally different from the last year at the same time. By the secondary-half of April in 2016, steel billet price offered 2500 CNY/TON. Compared to 1500 CNY of the February has increased about 70%.
By the Journalist from 21st Century Economic Report, the emergence of the above situation has related with manufacturer's production accelerated. Steel exports reduced a lot, and worldwide shows oversupply condition. On 11th of April, Hebei Tangshan district's blast furnace operating rate more than 90%. This shows that the local steel products producing is still fast.
Data showed that our domestic steel production capacity is 2.823 million tons from January to February of this year. It increased 4.1% than the same time of last year. Export steel reduced 25.7% compared to last year at the same time.
According to the government report of 2017, this year have to reduce 50 million tons steel production capacity, which is 5 million tons more than last year of 45 million tons. Additionally, by the July of this year, China will removed all the substandard steel, which means duty of reducing capacity is heavier than 2016.
But big increase for the steel price brought by reducing capacity seems no longer continued. About 21th of April, 2016, steel price of Hebei Tangshan and the whole nation steel market reached to the top point since one year ago, but steel price was continued to reduce from March this year.
For example in 11th of April, besides Hebei Tangshan district steel billet price reduced more than 10% compared to March 19, steel bars in HRB 400 / ASTM A615 GR60, price also reduced more than 10% compared to March 17. As the hot rolled steel coil and PB powder(a kind of iron ore), their price offered 3180 CNY, 565 CNY separately on 11th, April, reduced more than 20% compared to the top price of 3830 CNY on February 28th, compared top price 715 CNY/TON on 22th February, reduced more than 20%.
Policy to reduce substandard steel may cause steel plates, steel pipes, hot rolled steel coil and other steel products' price increase.
As the policy plan is to reduce production capacity million tons of substandard steel, it will cause the steel shortage probability, price will increase correspondingly, but at present the case is not considered like this.
Analyst Chen Kexin considered that the contradiction may related with the progress of reducing capacity. And more reasons exist at the same time.
Why the price of steel turned down ward? Fundamentally speaking, the product is still oversupplied.
Many factors related with the steel price, there shall be a significant fluctuating on the steel price this year. " The most important factor is the progress rate of reducing production capacity, and determination of cutting out the substandard steel product." Chen Kexin said.


The planning for this trip went remarkably smoothly. We got the dates we wanted, despite booking well after bookings opened. Flights were inexpensive, the Queenstown accommodati on booking was simple. The only hiccup was that the shuttle company changed their email address between booking and confirming, causing a brief moment of panic.
Our route planning was fairly straightforward, we had 4 huts to select from, the information on the DoC website was nice and clear, and so the planning was simple – the hardest part was selecting dates, which still went pretty well, especially considering how long the season had been open for booking by the time we made our decisions!
Our route included one unavoidable harder day – Routeburn Falls Hut to Mackenzie Hut had to be done in a day, so our plans revolved around that. All three days wound up being a similar distance, each with their own unique features – day one the climb from the valley to the falls (and the VIEW from the deck when you arrive at Falls hut is breathtaking), day two the ever-more impressive views of the Harris Basin, and then the sheer scale of the views when you emerge on the saddle, overlooking the Hollyford Face. Day three the huge Earland falls, which make you feel completely insignificant.
The weather we got was PERFECT. Seriously, we could not have asked for better. A storm passed throu gh the day before we flew down, and dumped some fresh snow for us to play in through Harris Basin, but we got three days of sunshine and warm weather – not too hot either.
Our accommodations were of high standard, as expected on a great walk. The huts had gas and electric lighting for the evening, the bunkrooms were clean, although tightly filled. The fire at Routeburn Falls hut was definitely needed, as the hut sits in sh ade from very early afternoon.
Group dynamics showed the advantages of a larger group. We wound up regularly splitting into smaller groups to move at a suitable pace together, and when I got a heat-induced migraine on the Hollyford Face, Laurie and I were able to power off ahead and get me to the hut and cooled off before it became blinding, while the others plodded along with Claire's sore feet.
All the days took longer than expected. I'm not at all sure why, exactly, but we struggled to make DoC time, which is unusual for me. That said, all days we HAD the time, except the last one when we had a van to catch, which saw Marion and I race off to ensure we met it in time.
Along the track we met some awesome people – a family from Australia, and a group of girls from Melbourne who were being picked up to go and do the Hollyford immediately after they finished the Routeburn (before going back to Te Anau for a night before starting the Milford!). I can totally see how through-trail walkers (like those on Te Araroa, or the Appalachian) can make friends so easily that become an important part of the trail for them.
The best part of the trip was a combination of the views and the company. In looking back at my photos, the overwhelming feeling is "THIS is why we tramp".
To get to and from the track, we used Buckley Track Transport. They were efficient, friendly, super easy to deal with, and cost effective. Would definitel y recommend them.
The total cost for me to do this walk was in the range of $800. This includes flights between Wellington and Queenstown, a nights accommodation either side of the track, return transfers, two nights hut passes and all food (on the track and in Queenstown). Doing a Great Walk as a domestic tourist is not a light undertaking if you don't live within easy drive of the area, and with so many not being loops, the extra transfers cost can really add up!


Birthday Budget: How Much to Spend on a Present?
My daughter met a new friend this summer. They had an immediate connection, and then the next thing my daughter knew, she was invited to her birthday party.
So having known this girl for just a few weeks, we had a predicament on our hands: How much should we spend on her birthday present?
When our kids are younger they are invited to so many birthday parties. Some teachers encourage kids to invite everyone in the class. That can put a burden on our budgets. So how can we manage this expense?
Experts recommend setting a budget and sticking to it. $20 dollars is a good base at which to start. If it's a closer friend, perhaps consider increasing by a few dollars. But set a ceiling as well. If your kids are going to shop for the present with you, make sure they understand how much you are willing to spend. It's a good lesson of budgeting and living within their means.
Some parents like to stock up on presents when the see a good deal. That approach can save time and money. The next time you are in getting your child's haircut, check out what the toy section of KidSnips has to offer. We offer reasonable gifts for kids of all ages. For more information click on: http://www.kidsnips.com/about-us/ or check out this video.
Back now to my daughter and her new friend. I told her how much I was willing to spend ($20). My daughter didn't think that was enough, so we compromised. I told her if she wanted to add on to the gift, she could contribute some of her babysitting money. She seemed satisfied with our arrangement and off we went to pick up the perfect, and affordable to both of us, birthday present.


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What companies and cloud security products do organizations consider when they see to reduce their cloud vulnerabilities?
Peter Loshin
As public, private and hybrid cloud deployments gain traction, demand for cloud security products keeps growing, too, and cloud security vendors aim to keep up. IT and business professionals who participated in our 2015 North American data reported significant movement to the cloud, with an attendant demand for cloud security products that deliver much the same security as companies use on-premises.
An overwhelming majority of the readers surveyed -- 79% of 1,854 -- plan to invest in upgraded or new cloud security products in order to secure their current or planned cloud environments in the next 12 months. All but 3% of respondents' organizations have virtualized at least some part of their computing environment (44% have virtualized at least half, and 72% more than a quarter of their infrastructure). It should come as no surprise, then, that readers are seeking vendors who can provide a full spectrum of security services over the cloud.
Cloud security technologies in demand
When we asked survey respondents which types of cloud security products they were considering, 64% said "data protection," a broad category, which includes encryption, data loss protection, data activity monitoring, backup/recovery and more. Almost as many readers -- 57%--chose "network security," another large product area, which encompasses antivirus, firewall, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems, VPN and more. (See: What's Ahead in the Clouds.)
Too many point security tools, however, increase both complexity and operational cost. "Selecting security products for the cloud could exacerbate that issue," says Doug Cahill, senior analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group, who advises companies to seek technologies that operate in a hybrid environment and support cloud-native conventions.
"Support for hybrid, or multi-cloud, environments allows for consistency of policy to be applied across disparate infrastructures to unify an organization's security posture from on-premises to the cloud," he adds.
That includes being able to manage firewall rules, integrity monitoring and vulnerability scanning from a single management console that controls both on-premises and cloud resident servers.
"Because of the lack of access to the egress point -- and, thus, inability to deploy network security controls to protect cloud-resident workloads -- security professionals will also want to evaluate workload-centric security solutions, which are truly cloud-aware," says Cahill. These products support cloud computing conventions like ephemeral instances in an auto-scaling group, server tags and integration into DevOps automation platforms such as Chef Software and Puppet.
As for what it means to have a "cloud firewall," Cahill offered three different variations: a cloud security services model, a host-based model and an app-aware firewall outsourced from a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider. "Some organizations are deploying the control plane in the cloud, including those for firewalls, to gain operational efficiency from eliminating the need to deploy and manage such management servers on-premises."
Data protection in the cloud
Symantec was the clear winner among readers both for cloud data protection (39%) and for identity and access management (33%). The software vendor builds on its broad base of security and storage products to extend coverage into the cloud (See Readers' Top Five: Cloud Data Security). The company sold its Veritas information management business to The Carlyle Investment Group in 2015 in order to focus on information security.
While major players such as IBM, RSA/EMC (acquired by Dell in 2015), CA Technologies and Trend Micro made the shortlist, SolarWinds, PGP (acquired by Symantec) and CipherCloud are also in the mix at many enterprises.
The Data Center Security product can support multi-cloud environments, according to Cahill, "with its ability protect disparate infrastructures comprised of on-premises and cloud-resident workloads from intrusion and compromise." He says it does this "by applying security controls such as integrity monitoring, tamper protection for server hardening across [environments], and more, from a central console enabling a unified security posture."
Symantec's Data Loss Prevention engine also integrates with products that cloud access security brokers (CASBs) like Skyhigh Networks offer, according to Cahill, which allows them to delegate "more resource intensive content inspection tasks for both monitoring and application of policy."
Encryption management in the cloud is a growing issue for many organizations. Security professionals need to decide whether "the control they gain from having custody and, thus, managing their encryption keys versus allowing their CSP to do so, is worth the incremental operational cost," says Cahill. An alternative is to take a hybrid approach and retain control over keys for the enterprise's most sensitive data assets. Companies that need to protect certain data elements in their SaaS applications should consider encryption technologies with native app integration.
Network security in the cloud
For cloud network security, 50% of readers surveyed chose Cisco. (See Readers' Top Five: Cloud Network Security.) The networking company offers a broad range of cloud security products, including Cisco Cloud Web Security, cloud-based services that monitor Web usage, including network and file behaviors, using threat information from the company's global network.
"By being cloud delivered, Cisco's Web proxy protects an increasingly mobile workforce's access to and use of email, the Web and a plethora of other cloud services," Cahill says.
Since most readers' organizations (77%) have to adhere to regulations or policies that make it imperative to know the physical location of sensitive data stored in the cloud, choosing Cisco for cloud network security may also have something to do with the company's efforts to comply with data security and protection standards across physical, logical and virtualized environments through Cisco's Intercloud Services. Cisco's cloud security offering adheres to "European data privacy principles, consent of individual data owners, and performance of contracts, including the EU Model Clauses," according to the company.
While Cisco got the most votes, enterprises are also considering cloud network security products from McAfee (Intel Security Group), Check Point Software Technologies, Juniper Networks and Barracuda Networks on their shortlists. Palo Alto Networks, Dell SonicWALL, Fortinet and HP were not far behind, followed by Rackspace and CloudPassage.
Peter Loshin is a site editor for SearchSecurity at TechTarget. He was previously a technical editor for software reviews at BYTE Magazine, as well as a TCP/IP network engineer at a research laboratory in Cambridge, Mass. He has written several books, including TCP/IP Clearly Explained and Simple Steps to Data Encryption: A Practical Guide to Secure Computing. Follow him on Twitter: @PeterLoshin.
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