Bylaws and Constitution of the Society of Skeletal Radiology, Inc.
This Society shall be known as The Society of Skeletal Radiology, Inc.
By providing continuing medical education for practicing musculoskeletal radiologists via an annual scientific meeting. The goals of this meeting are to encourage research activity and disseminate knowledge, stimulate collaboration among Society Members and refine subspecialty expertise. The content of the annual scientific meeting will be the responsibility of the Program Committee as defined in Article VI.
By promoting the understanding of techniques used in musculoskeletal radiology and their cost-effective utilization.
By assisting in the development of appropriate guidelines for musculoskeletal imaging and interventional procedures.
By developing and promoting guidelines for residency and fellowship training in musculoskeletal radiology.
By encouraging research in musculoskeletal radiology.
Section 2. To represent the political and socioeconomic interests of Musculoskeletal Radiology in North America.
By supplying a membership directory for Society members.
By facilitating electronic communication between members for academic problem solving, education, research, and similar purposes.
By providing a list of employment opportunities for Society members.
By publishing a current listing of fellowship programs in musculoskeletal radiology.
Section 4. To promote musculoskeletal radiology by encouraging cooperation with other branches of medicine and with allied musculoskeletal disciplines.
Section 1. The Membership of the Society shall consist of five membership groups: Full Members, Members-in-Training, Honorary Members, International Members, and Emeritus Members.
Hereinafter the words "Members" or "Membership" when used in this constitution and by-laws shall mean any of the foregoing classes of Members to which it shall be applicable.
Section 2. FULL MEMBERS. Full Members shall fulfill all the following requirements at the time of application for membership and at all times thereafter.
Each shall be board certified in diagnostic radiology, not currently in training, and shall be engaged in the practice of radiology within the United States or Canada.
Each must devote at least 50% of his/her time to the professional practice of the broad range of musculoskeletal radiology, exclusive of time devoted to administrative duties. After appointment, Full Members shall demonstrate an abiding interest in Musculoskeletal Radiology to remain in good standing.
A candidate for Full Membership must be sponsored by a Full Member in good standing. The sponsor's letter must explicitly state that the applicant meets the above requirements for membership.
Each must be board eligible, or equivalent.
Members-in-Training membership status within the Society is applicable for a maximum of 24 months following July 1 of the year their fellowship begins, following which application to transition to Full Membership status is required. The applicant should inform the Society in a timely fashion of successful passage of their certifying board exam.
Each must be sponsored as a Member-in-Training by a Full Member in good standing (preferably their musculoskeletal fellowship director). The sponsor's letter must explicitly state that the applicant meets the above requirements for Members-in-Training status in the Society.
Members-in-Training have all rights and benefits of a Full Member, except the right to vote, hold office, submit abstracts without a Full Member as co-author, or sponsor new members.
Section 4: HONORARY MEMBERS. Honorary Members shall be persons who have made valuable contributions to musculoskeletal radiology but are not eligible for other membership categories. A Full Member may submit a nomination of a candidate for Honorary Membership to the Membership Committee. Honorary Member status will require approval by a simple majority vote at the annual business meeting of the Society. Honorary Members shall receive a certificate of Honorary Membership and shall have the rights of Full Members, except the right to vote, hold office, and sponsor new members. Honorary Members shall be assessed reduced dues based on a recommendation of the Treasurer, subject to approval by the Executive Committee.
Section 5. INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS. International Members are those Members who spend at least 50% of his/her professional practice in musculoskeletal radiology, exclusive of time devoted to administrative duties, but who live outside the geographic area of the United States or Canada. They must be certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology or hold his/her country's equivalent certification. Candidates for International Membership must be sponsored by a Full Member in good standing. The sponsor's letter must explicitly state that the applicant meets the above requirements for membership.
International Members shall have the rights of Full Members, except the right to vote, hold office and sponsor new members. They shall be required to pay the same dues and assessments as that of Full Members. International Members may request transfer of his/her membership status to Full Membership when the Member works and resides in the United States or Canada. Transfer will be subject to approval by the Membership Committee.
Section 6. EMERITUS MEMBERS. Emeritus Members are those previous Full Members or International Members who are now retired from the practice of radiology. New candidates for emeritus status must have been Full or International Members for at least twenty consecutive years.
Emeritus Members shall have the privileges of Full Membership except the right to vote, hold office, and sponsor new members. They shall be assessed reduced dues based on a recommendation of the Treasurer, subject to approval by the Executive Committee. Members can apply for Emeritus status by notifying the Membership Committee of his/her retirement.
Section 7. Members shall be considered in good standing when his/her dues are current.
Section 8. Each Full or International Member shall notify the Membership Committee when he/she no longer devotes at least 50% of his/her professional practice to the broad range of musculoskeletal radiology or when he/she no longer practices radiology.
Section 2. Officers shall be Full Members of the Society in good standing.
Section 3. The officers shall be elected by a simple majority of the ballots cast at the annual meeting, or by mail ballot, according to Articles V and XI.
Section 4. An "election year" is defined as a year in which officers are elected at the annual meeting. A "non-election year" is defined as a year in which officers are not elected at the annual meeting.
Section 1. The President shall be the presiding officer of the Society, Chair of the Executive Committee, a member of the Nominating Committee, and a member ex-officio of all committees. The President shall perform all of the duties that customary and parliamentary practice commonly associate with the office of President, and shall appoint Ad Hoc Committees (other than the Committees described in Article VI) and representatives, as necessary. The term of office shall be two years and shall begin on the day following the annual meeting at which he/she is elected President.
Section 2. In the absence of the President or if the President is unable to perform those duties outlined in Section 1, the President-elect shall assume the office of President. The President-elect shall be a Member of the Executive Committee and shall be Chair of the Program Committee. The term of the President-elect shall be two years, and shall begin on the first day following the annual meeting at which the election occurred. The President-elect is a member ex-officio of all committees. The President-elect shall succeed to the office of President immediately upon completion of the two-year term as President-elect.
Section 3. The Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining a correct and permanent record of the proceedings of the Society; keeping a correct alphabetical list of the Members of the Society, showing their current addresses, the year of their election, and the classification of their Membership; and making available copies of the list to Members of the Society each year. The Secretary shall conduct correspondence, shall provide safekeeping for all records and transactions of the Society which possess historical value, and shall perform all other duties that usually and customarily pertain to the office of Secretary. Not later than six months after each annual meeting of the Society, the Secretary shall distribute to each Member of the Society a transcript of the minutes of the annual meeting, which shall include the reports of all officers and committees. The transcript need not be verbatim but may be condensed and abridged by order of the Executive Committee. The Secretary shall be a member of the Executive Committee and Program Committee, and an ex-officio member of the Membership Committee and the Electronics Committee. The Secretary shall oversee the Society web page. The Secretary shall be responsible for all activities related to securing a site for the annual meeting. The term of office shall be two years and shall begin on the first day following the annual meeting at which election occurred.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall oversee collection and be accountable for all funds of the Society; shall, with the President and President-elect, be empowered to disburse from the treasury such funds only upon order of the Executive Committee; and shall keep a complete and permanent record of the financial report at the annual meeting of the Society, which shall be incorporated in the minutes of the meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for obtaining the names of Members who fail to pay dues and for initiating proceedings to terminate the membership of such individuals according to Article XIII. The term of office shall be two years and shall begin on the first day following the annual meeting at which election occurred.
and such other Ad Hoc Committees that, in the judgment of the Executive Committee or the Membership of the Society, may be necessary. Such committees shall be appointed by the President unless otherwise provided herein or directed by the Society. Actions of all committees shall be reported to the Membership and are subject to review and approval.
All scheduled changes of committee chairs and members shall take place on the first day following the annual meeting of that year.
With the exceptions of the Executive, Program, Nominating, and Finance Committees, Committee chairs shall be selected as described from current membership of the same committee. In the unlikely event that a committee chair cannot be chosen from within the same committee, the Nominating Committee may recommend an individual who does not currently serve on the same committee. This recommendation is subject to approval by the Executive Committee.
A member of the Executive Committee may initiate the process of removing an Officer or Committee Chairman for lapse of ethical judgment or failure to fulfill duties. If, after thorough discussion, the Executive Committee decides to continue with removal, the Officer or Chairman in question shall be informed in writing of the provisional decision to remove her/him from office and she/he will have no more than 21 days to respond in writing, in person, or by telephone to the Secretary of the Society. That response should include the option of voluntary resignation. The Officer or Committee Chairman in question may request to have the active membership of the Society notified of the actions of the Executive Committee within one week of the time that he/she responds. In that event, the Executive Committee shall accept comments from the active membership for a period of no more than 30 days after that notification. After considering additional information obtained from the Officer or Chair in question and from the active membership, a three-fifths super majority vote of the Executive Committee will be required for removal from office.
A Committee Member may be removed prior to the fulfillment of that member in question's complete term of service at the discretion of the Committee Chair if, in the Chair's assessment fails to adequately fulfill the expected duties of that position. The Nominating Committee will then appoint another eligible Society member to the Committee to finish that member in question's term of service.
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and immediate Past-President. The President-elect, Secretary, and Treasurer are elected pursuant to the provisions of Article XI. Additionally, the Executive Committee shall designate an Executive Director who shall be the representative of the Society management services company, and will be subject to the direction of the Executive Committee. The Executive Director will report directly to the Executive Committee and will be responsible for carrying out the directives of the Executive Committee as well as all policies and programs of the Society within the framework of the Society's approved budget and sound financial policy. The Executive Director may appoint Associate Directors as required to assist in the management of Society activities.
The Executive Committee is responsible for performing the duties customarily expected of the Board of Directors of a non-profit corporation. It shall be empowered to carry out the business of the Society between meetings of the Membership; shall control and manage the affairs, funds, expenditures and investments of the Society; and shall see to the safekeeping or sale of all its valuable property. No money or other valuable property of the Society shall be expended, mortgaged, or otherwise disposed of without the sanction and approval of the majority of the Executive Committee, except as ordered by a three-fourths vote of the membership, constituting an official quorum as per Article VII, voting to reject the recommendation of the Executive Committee relative to the finances of the Society. The President, President-elect, and Treasurer shall be empowered to disburse funds from the treasury for the business of the Society.
The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Society not otherwise specified in this Bylaws and Constitution.
Section 2. The Rules Committee shall consist of six Full Members in good standing, appointed for terms of three years. The Nominating Committee shall appoint two new Rules Committee members each year. A Committee co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment by the outgoing Committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing his/her first year of committee service. The Committee co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Committee Chair shall serve for a term of one year during which they shall also serve as a member of the Nominating Committee.
The Rules Committee is responsible for the bylaws and constitution and may be called upon to interpret it where questions arise. It shall, on order of the Executive Committee, prepare and submit amendments proposed by Members of the Society. It may on its own motion prepare and present to the Members any amendments which it deems necessary. It shall receive all resolutions introduced by Members and may reword them, combine those having the same intent, and otherwise edit and prepare them for presentation. It shall present them to the Members with the committee recommendation thereon.
Section 3. The Program Committee shall consist of the President-elect, who shall be its Chair, the Secretary, and two other Full Members in good standing appointed by the Nominating Committee for a two-year overlapping terms.
The Program Committee is responsible for determining the character and scope of the scientific proceedings of the Society at each annual meeting. It shall have the right to accept or reject scientific abstracts for presentation at the meeting and shall exercise proper control over the format, discussion, and arrangements for presentation.
The Program Committee is not obliged to select scientific abstracts in the order in which they are submitted for consideration. This Committee may invite a guest speaker or Honorary Member to lecture at the scientific session of the annual meeting. If appropriate, compensation may be funded by the Society. Such action shall be approved, in advance of any invitation, by the Executive Committee.
Section 4. The Auditing Committee shall consist of three Full Members in good standing, each appointed for a period of three years. The Nominating Committee shall appoint one new member to the Auditing Committee each year. Committee members will assume the role of Committee co-Chair upon completion of his/her first year of Committee service, and shall assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service.
The Auditing Committee is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Society at least annually, to verify accurate financial data including documentation and appropriateness of Society expenses and revenue, and for certifying the annual report of the Treasurer. A certified public accountant may be hired by this committee, after confirming in advance that funds are available to compensate expenses for an audit. The results of the audit shall be reported to the Society Membership each year.
Section 5. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the President, the Chair of the Rules Committee, and one Full Member in good standing appointed by the Nominating Committee from the Membership at large. The Member so appointed shall serve as Chair, shall serve a two-year term and shall be appointed each non-election year.
The Nominating Committee is responsible for nominating members and chairs of standing committees, including any unanticipated vacancy. This may include changing the length of the term of a committee member. These nominations are subject to approval by the Executive Committee, unless otherwise specified in the by-laws. This committee shall perform its duties in accordance with the provisions of Article XI of this constitution.
Section 6. The Membership Committee shall consist of six Full Members in good standing, each of whom shall serve a three-year term. The Nominating Committee shall appoint two new Membership Committee members each year. A Committee co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment by the outgoing Committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing his/her first year of committee service. The Committee co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Committee Chair shall serve for a term of one year. The Chair shall be responsible for notifying applicants for membership to the Society of their status.
The Membership Committee is responsible for reviewing and screening all individuals suggested for membership, in accordance with the provisions of Article III of this constitution, to ensure that they fulfill the requirements for membership in their appropriate category. This committee shall provisionally approve candidates for membership as detailed in Article XII.
The Committee is also responsible for initiating changes in membership categories, as defined in Article III, and for making suitable recommendations concerning the status of the Members. The Committee shall be responsible for initiating proceedings to terminate the membership of individuals according to Article XI for reasons other than failure to pay dues.
Section 7. The Residency and Fellowship Education Committee shall consist of nine Full Members in good standing, each of whom shall serve a three-year term. The Nominating Committee shall appoint three new Residency and Fellowship Education Committee members each year. A Committee co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment by the outgoing Committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing his/her first year of committee service. The Committee co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Committee Chair shall serve for a term of one year.
The Residency and Fellowship Education Committee is responsible for developing and promoting guidelines for residency training in musculoskeletal radiology. The Committee will publish a current listing of fellowship programs in musculoskeletal radiology and will assist in developing and promoting guidelines for fellowship programs in musculoskeletal radiology.
Section 8. The Electronic Learning Committee shall consist of consist of eight (8) full members in good standing, each of whom will serve block(s) of two (2) year terms. The Committee will be made up of a Chair (2-year term), co-Chair (2-year term), Webmaster, and five (5) additional members. The Nominating Committee shall appoint two (three if there is a new Webmaster) new ELC members every two (2) years. The same number of members will rotate off the Committee every two (2) years in order to maintain a compliment of eight (8) members.
The ELC co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment by the outgoing committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing her/his second year of Committee service. The ELC co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon the completion of her/his second year of ELC co-Chair service. The ELC Chair shall serve a term of two (2) years. The ELC co-Chair will serve a four(4) year term (two years as co-Chair followed by two years as Chair). The Webmaster may or may not be a member of the ELC for nomination for the ELC.
The ELC will be tasked with all the steps in selecting, creating, and curating enduring material (online CME content) for the Society. ELC members will judge papers/posters for inclusion in the online catalog and supervise capture of the SAM lectures at the SSR annual meetings. The ELC will supervise the process of preparing them for electronic distribution, supervise and moderate the creation of appropriate questions for CME credit and in general provide oversight of the web-based learning tools, not necessarily limited to the above, on an ongoing basis.
The ELC Chair and a second person-to be named the "Webmaster" will continue the duties formerly performed by the Electronic Communication Committee responsible for facilitating electronic communication between the members to further the goals of the Society. The ELC Chair shall be responsible for general oversight of the website, including overseeing maintenance of the website used by the Society; shall coordinate requests to distribute information electronically on the website i.e., to bridge the gap between the needs of the Society, and the Committees and web developers.
Section 9. The Research Committee shall consist of six Full Members in good standing, each of whom shall serve a three-year term. The Nominating Committee shall appoint two new Research Committee members each year. A Committee co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment by the outgoing Committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing his/her first year of committee service. The Committee co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Committee Chair shall serve for a term of one year.
The Research Committee is responsible for implementing means by which the Society can encourage research in musculoskeletal radiology and related sciences.
Section 10. The Socioeconomic Affairs Committee shall consist of six Full Members in good standing, each of whom shall serve a three-year term. The Nominating Committee shall appoint two new Socioeconomic Affairs Committee members each year. A Committee co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment, by the outgoing Committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing his/her first year of committee service. The Committee co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Committee Chair shall serve for a term of one year. In addition, the ACR Councilor shall be a voting member of the Committee. The ACR Councilor position shall be appointed, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, and reviewed for renewal at least on a biennial basis (see Article VI, Section 15).
The Socioeconomic Committee is responsible for informing and educating the Society of socioeconomic issues impacting the practice of musculoskeletal radiology.
Section 11. The Practice Parameters and Technical Standards Committee, shall consist of six Full Members in good standing, each of whom serves a three-year term. The Nominating Committee shall appoint two new Practice Parameters and Technical Standards Committee members each year. A Committee co-Chair shall be recommended to the Executive Committee for appointment by the outgoing Committee Chair, from a standing member of the Committee completing his/her first year of committee service. The Committee co-Chair will assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Committee Chair shall serve for a term of one year.
The Practice Parameters and Technical Standards Committee is responsible for assisting in the development of appropriateness guidelines for the use of musculoskeletal imaging studies and procedures. The Committee will serve as a liaison between the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society in the development, refinement, and improvement of the ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards that apply to musculoskeletal radiology.
Section 12. The Finance Committee shall consist of two Full Members in good standing appointed by the Nominating Committee, each of whom serves a three-year term. Terms of the two Full Members shall be staggered so that the principle of overlapping tenure applies (see Article VI, Section 15). In addition to the two Full Members the current Treasurer of the Society shall serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. The Committee shall be independent from the Auditing Committee.
The Finance Committee is responsible for advising the Executive Committee on matters concerning the financial well-being of the Society including, but not limited to, investment of Society funds and the development of industry grants for education and research activities of the Society.
Section 13. The Archive and History Committee shall consist of three Full Time Members in good standing, each appointed for a term of three years. The Nominating Committee shall recommend to the Executive Committee one new member to appoint to the Archive and History Committee each year. Committee members will assume the role of Committee co-Chair upon completion of his/her first year of Committee service, and shall assume the role of Committee Chair upon completion of his/her second year of Committee service. The Chair of the committee will serve a one-year term. The Archive and History Committee will work the Society's management group to ensure that all significant Society documents are accurately collected, organized, and archived safely and redundantly. This includes a list of past presidents, annual Society meeting dates and locations, annual Society meeting programs, annual Society meeting minutes, Executive committee meeting minutes, Committee Chairs meeting minutes, liaison summary reports, award winners, official Society acknowledgments, significant correspondence, photographs, relevant recordings, Society artifacts, and other business of the Society as appropriate.
The committee will also ensure that the history of the Society and its role in the growth of Musculoskeletal Radiology will be preserved and made available to Society members through the use of selected materials from this master archive. The Chair or Co-Chair of the committee will ensure that the Society's management group has designated and official Society photographer to be responsible for taking photographs during the course of the annual Society meeting.
Section 14. At its discretion, the Executive Committee shall appoint Society Members to serve on external committees and organizations to represent the interests of the Society of Skeletal Radiology. These appointments shall be reviewed for renewal at least on a biennial basis.
Section 15. To facilitate renewed composition, participation, and objectives of newly established or revised Society committee structures, and to apply principles of overlapping tenure where applicable, the term of service for existing committee members may be revised upon recommendation of the Nomination Committee to the Society Executive Committee for approval.
Section 1. The annual meeting of the Society shall be held at a place and time designated by the Program Committee with approval by the Executive Committee. It shall consist of a business meeting and a scientific session pursuant to the provisions of Article VIII.
Section 2. Twenty percent (20%) of the Full Members in good standing that have registered for and are attending the annual meeting constitutes a quorum at the annual meeting. A quorum must be present in order for new or unfinished business of The Society to be conducted at the annual meeting. If a quorum is not present, unresolved business shall be submitted to a mail ballot as per Article X. Ten Percent (10%) of the Full membership in good standing at the time the ballot or issue is distributed by the Secretary constitutes a quorum for the purpose of a postal or electronic mail ballot as set forth in Article X.
Section 3. The Secretary shall distribute an agenda for the annual meeting to all Members present. Similar agenda for special meetings shall be sent 30 days in advance.
Section 4. Attendance at business meetings shall be limited to Members. Scientific meetings shall be open to Members and invited guests.
Section 5. Special business meetings may be called by the President of the Society or upon the written request of one-third of the Full Members. Such written request shall be sent to the Secretary. At such special meetings, no other business shall be conducted except that stated in the call for the meeting. Twenty percent (20%) of the Full Members of the Society in good standing shall constitute a quorum at a special meeting. A quorum must be present in order for business of the Society to be conducted at the special meeting. If a quorum is not present, unresolved business shall be submitted to a mail ballot as per Article X.
Section 1. The fiscal year shall begin on the first day of July and shall end on the 30 th day of June.
Section 2. In the absence of contrary statements in this constitution, Robert's Rule of Order shall govern the procedure.
Section 4. The scientific session and business meeting of the annual meeting may, at the discretion of the Program Committee, be conducted separately or in conjunction.
At any annual business meeting of the Society, this constitution may be amended by two-thirds of the Full Members in good standing that are present, provided there is a sufficient number of Members present to constitute a quorum, as defined in Article VII, Section 2. Notice of the proposed amendment shall be presented to the Members in the agenda for the meeting at which the vote is taken.
Section 1. Voting at meetings shall be in the usual manner of such balloting.
Section 2. Any item or question of this Society may be submitted to the Full Membership for a vote at the annual meeting or by mail ballot.
Section 3. To be adopted by the Society, a position statement must receive approval by a simple majority of votes of Full Members at the annual meeting, provided there is a sufficient number of Members present to constitute a quorum, as defined in Article VII, Section 2.
Section 4. When voting is submitted to a mail ballot, a list of propositions to be voted upon, together with ballots for recording of votes, shall be distributed by the Secretary to all Full Members in good standing, at least 30 days prior to the date specified in such submission, by which time such ballots must be received by the Society to be valid.
Section 5. If an issue is submitted to vote by postal or electronic mail ballot, it must receive approval by a simple majority of votes. The result of a postal or electronic mail ballot shall be considered valid only if a quorum of the membership, as defined in Article VII, Section 2, has voted.
Section 1. Officers of the Society shall be elected at the annual meeting, each to serve for a period of two years.
The Nominating Committee shall, during an election year, nominate one or more candidates for each of the elected offices of the Society, namely, President-elect, Secretary and Treasurer and announce these candidates to the Society at the annual meeting, after obtaining the candidate's consent.
The order of elections shall be as indicated in the above list of elected offices.
The President shall give opportunity for other nominations to be made from the floor, after which the nominations shall be closed.
In all cases where more than one person shall be nominated for the same office, votes shall be cast by secret ballot.
The Nominating Committee shall act as tellers; they shall distribute, collect, count the ballots, and report the results to the President. The result of the election shall be announced immediately, with the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes being declared elected. In case of a tie ballot, the presiding officer shall declare the election void. Additional nominations shall be sought before another vote is taken.
If a quorum is not present at the annual meeting, then the election shall be submitted to a mail ballot.
Section 3. Only Full Members in good standing shall be entitled to vote.
Section 1. Any Full Member of the Society in good standing may propose persons who fulfill the requirements for Membership in any category by sending a letter of sponsorship to the Chair of the Membership Committee. This letter shall include the candidate's name, address, and a statement that the candidate fulfills the requirements for the proposed membership category, as defined in Article III.
A completed application for Membership in the Society of Skeletal Radiology.
A letter of sponsorship from a Full Member in good standing.
The application and processing fee.
Section 3. Completed applications will be collated on a quarterly basis on the last day of March, June, September, and December and forwarded to the Membership Committee Chair for preliminary approval, subject to qualifications and completion of applications.
Section 4. Applications that have the preliminary approval of the Chair of the Membership Committee shall be forwarded to the Membership Committee on a quarterly basis by the last day of each April, July, October, and January. The Membership Committee shall review submitted information on each candidate and shall provisionally approve or deny the request for membership of each candidate.
Section 5. A list of provisionally approved candidates indicating their sponsors and institutions shall be forwarded via e-mail to the general membership with an invitation to comment and to the Executive Committee for formal approval.
Section 6. Following formal approval at a quarterly evaluation by the Executive Committee, the candidates shall be notified of their approval status. Interval membership announcements shall be included in a subsequent newsletter and a complete listing will be provided at the annual meeting in addition to an annual membership directory update.
Section 7. Successful applicants may attend the annual meeting once their applications are formally approved.
Section 1. The dues of the Society shall be solicited on or before June 1 st (30 days notice) to be due and payable on July 1 st. Dues so paid shall cover the fiscal year beginning on that date. The dues shall be set annually by the Executive Committee and shall be consistent with the needs of the Society.
Section 2. Members who have not paid dues by September 1 st will receive a second notice by September 30 of the fiscal year. Dues shall become delinquent on December 31 st of the fiscal year and delinquent Members shall be notified by January 15 th that their Membership in the Society will be terminated in 30 days unless dues are paid. Failure to pay dues by the end of this grace period (that is, February 15 th) shall result in immediate termination of membership from the Society. The Treasurer shall send a notice of termination of Membership to all persons with delinquent dues and shall inform the Membership and Executive Committees of these proceedings.
Section 3. Members may be reinstated in the Society within twelve months of the date of Termination as defined in Article X, Section 2 by submitting a request for reinstatement. This request will be considered by the Membership Committee provided all delinquent dues have been paid. After twelve months from the date of Termination, reinstatement of membership may be gained only by reapplication as a new Member.
The Executive Committee reserves the right to terminate the membership of any member whose activity or behavior violates the spirit or values of The Society of Skeletal Radiology. The Membership Committee shall review circumstances and explanation of such behavior and a recommendation shall be made to the Executive Committee prior to the subsequent change of membership. A three-fifths majority vote of the Executive Committee will be required for termination of Society Membership and the President or Secretary shall notify the person involved. The change of status takes effect immediately after this process has been completed. A member terminated from the Society by the process described in this Article may apply for reinstatement of Membership without the usual protocol (need for sponsoring, etc.) if application for membership is resubmitted within 12 months of termination.
In the event of the dissolution of the Society, all assets shall be donated to the American College of Radiology, provided such organization qualifies as a 501c(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Code in existence at the time of the dissolution. If the ACR does not qualify as a 501c(3) organization, then all assets shall be distributed to a 501c(3) organization designated by the Executive Committee.


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BREAKING: The daughter of gospel singer Micah Stampley dies at 15
Solution Blogger October 22, 2019
The daughter of gospel recording artist and songwriter Micah Stampley has died at age 15.
Mary Stampley died Tuesday after a seizure.
Friends and families are paying tributes on social media to Beloved Mary Stampley, as Micah Stampley's media agency shared the heartbreaking news on his social media page.
"It is with a heavy heart that the Stampley family would like to announce the passing of their 15-year-old daughter, Mary Stampley. Please keep their family in your prayers and respect their privacy as they deal with this traumatic event."
Arrangements are pending.
"Please keep their family in your prayers and respect their privacy as they deal with this traumatic event," according to a release by spokesman David Robinson.
The "Our God" singer, who has been nominated for several Dove and Stellar Awards, lives in Fayetteville. He and his wife, Heidi, own Orleans Brews and Beignets.
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Welcome to Literacy through Classics in the primary Classroom.
The resources on this website relate to ancient languages and cultures, and have been designed for primary school age children by Classics staff and students at Swansea University, in collaboration with the Iris Project. We have run a schools' project through which students teach primary school pupils since 2012, and since then more than 200 students, 1,200 pupils, and 20 schools have taken part. You can find out everything about our ongoing project on the About page.
The resources from this project are freely available for anyone wishing to teach or learn about ancient cultures and/or languages at primary school level (though all information on this website remains the creative property of Swansea University).
In our courses, we don't teach with a course book, but rather through storytelling, activities, and games. The improvement of linguistic and cultural literacy is the key aim of every lesson. You can find out more about our methodology here.
Teachers may either use these resources as a course (we work with chapters, like a course book), or they can also be used to complement existing course books or curricula.
What can you find on this website?
We offer a course on primary Latin, both at Key Stage 1 (5 lessons) and Key Stage 2 level (27 lessons). Resources may particularly complement the most popular course books in the UK, Minimus and Telling Tales in Latin.
Our Ancient History resources tie in with the Key Stage 2 History curriculum on the Romans in Year 3/4.
The ancient Greek course also follows the Key Stage 2 curriculum, and may particularly complement primary course books such as Mikromus and Telling Tales in Greek (both forthcoming).
On the blog, you can find testimonials by students who are teaching the various classes, on their experiences and ideas. The gallery holds images from previous classes taught by our students.
If you would like any help with any aspects of the teaching, please contact us, and we will be very happy to advise and support.
Please note that this site has been developed largely by students. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and appropriate use of images and texts; however, if any typos or other issues remain, please do make us aware of them. This is also very much still a work in progress, and hence some lesson plans are more finished than others.
If you are teaching Classics in Wales, please have a look at the Cymru Wales Classics Hub. This is an organisation which promotes and supports the teaching and learning of Classical subjects in Wales, particularly through the organisation of teacher training, conferences, inset days, and other events. We have a mailing list which we use to share information with our members.
Enjoy your study of the ancient world!


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Ethel Lilian Voynich, född Boole 11 maj 1864, död 27 juli 1960, var en irländsk-brittisk författare och musiker och anhängare av olika revolutionära idéer. Hon föddes i Cork, men växte upp i Lancashire, England. Voynich var en betydelsefull person inom viktorianska litterära kretsar, men även inom den ryska immigrantmiljön. Hennes mest kända verk är The Gadfly, som blev mycket populär, särskilt i Ryssland.

Biografi
Ethel Lilian Boole föddes den 11 maj 1864 i Lichfield Cottage, Ballintemple, Cork. Hon var yngsta dotter till den engelska matematikern George Boole och den engelska matematikern och pedagogen Mary Everest. Mary Everest var systerdotter till George Everest, författaren till tidskriften Crank.  Fadern dog sex månader efter att hon föddes varpå modern återvände till sitt hemland England med sina döttrar. Där kunde hon leva på en liten statlig pension fram tills att hon utsågs till bibliotekarie vid Queen's College, London. När hon var åtta år fick Ethel erysipelas, en sjukdom som berodde på dåliga sanitära förhållanden. Då bestämde hennes mamma sig för att skicka dottern till Lancashire, där Ethels morbror bodde, som var föreståndare för en kolgruva. Han beskrevs dock som religiös fanatiker och sadist, som agade sina barn och tvingade Ethel att spela piano i flera timmar i sträck. I tioårsåldern återvände Ethel till London. Hon var tillbakadragen, klädde sig i svart och kallade sig "Lily".

I 18-årsåldern fick hon ett arv, vilket gav henne möjligheten att gå på musikhögskolan i Berlin, där hon studerade mellan 1882 och 1885. Det var under denna period att hon började intressera sig för revolutionär politik. När hon hade återvänt till London lärde hon känna Sergej Kravtjinskij, även känd som Stepnjak. Han lärde henne ryska och uppmuntrade henne att resa till Ryssland. Mellan 1887 och 1889 arbetade hon som guvernör i Sankt Petersburg, där hon bodde hos Kravtjinskijs svägerska, Preskovja Karaulov. Genom henne lärde hon känna den revolutionära grupperingen narodniker. Efter att hon hade kommit tillbaka till Storbritannien bosatte hon sig i London, där hon blev aktiv inom den prorevolutionära verksamheten. Tillsammans med Kravtjinskij grundade hon Society of Friends of Russian Freedom och hjälpte till med redigeringen av den engelskspråkiga tidskriften "Free Russia".

År 1890 träffade hon den polska revolutionären Michal Habdank-Wojnicz, som hade rymt från ett fångläger i Sibirien. Han blev Ethel Booles livspartner och år 1902 gifte de sig. 1904 ändrade Wojnicz sitt namn till Wilfred Michael Voynich, som lät mera engelskt. Han arbetade på en antikvarisk bokhandel och kom så småningom att ge ut "Voynichmanuskriptet".

Ethel Voynich publicerade i 1897 "The Gadfly", en roman som omedelbart blev en internationell succé. Hon publicerade ytterligare tre romaner: Jack Raymond (1901), Olive Latham (1904) och An Interrupted Friendship (1910), men ingen nådde samma popularitet som hennes första bok.

1920 emigrerade familjen Voynich till USA, efter att Wilfred hade flyttat huvudenheten av sin bokverksamhet till New York. Ethel kom från och med då att ägna sig mer åt musiken. Hon arbetade på en musikskola, även om hon också fortsatte att arbeta som översättare från ryska, polska och franska. Hon publicerade år 1945 en sista roman, med titeln "Put off thy Shoes".

I Sovjetunionen var "The Gadfly" mycket populär även om Voynich själv inte var medveten om det, fram till dess då hon fick besök av en rysk diplomat, som berättade för henne hur högt hon värderades i Sovjet.

Ethel Lilian Voinich dog 27 juli 1960, när hon var 96 år gammal. Hon hade önskat sig att hon skulle bli kremerad, och hennes aska spreds över Central Park i New York.

Bibliografi

The Gadfly
Voynich mest kända verk är "The Gadfly", som var hennes första roman och publicerades 1897 först i USA och kort därefter i Storbritannien. Romanen handlar om en internationell revolutionär i Italien och baserade sig löst på Giuseppe Mazzinis liv. Romanen blev mycket populär i Sovjetunionen, den var en storsäljare och inkluderades även i den obligatoriska läsningen då den ansågs ha rätt ideologi. Av liknande skäl blev romanen också populär i Folkrepubliken Kina. Vid tiden för Voynichs död uppskattades det att The Gadfly hade sålt upp till   exemplar i Sovjetunionen. Det gjordes även två ryska filmer baserade på romanen, en 1928 och en 1955.

Övriga romaner
Voynichs övriga fyra romaner uppnådde aldrig samma succé som The Gadfly, men två av dem spann vidare på berättelsen i den. An Interrupted Friendship (1910) berättar historien om protagonisten i The Gadfly. Put off thy Shoes, Voynichs sista roman, fokuserar på livet av protagonistens släktingar och förfäder och är en lång krönika som spänner sig över flera generationer och utspelar sig på 1700-talet.

Voynich gav också ut romanerna Jack Raymond (1901) och Olive Latham (1904).

Musik

Voynich började komponera musik omkring 1910. Under första världskriget var hon med i Society of Women Musicians. Efter flytten till New York ägnade hon sig mer åt musiken och hon gjorde många bearbetningar av redan befintliga verk. År 1931 publicerade hon en redigerad volym av ett av Chopins verk.  Mellan 1933 och 1943 arbetade hon på Pius X School of Liturgical Music, i Manhattan. Under tiden komponerade hon ett antal kantater och andra verk som framfördes på kollegiet, däribland Babylon, Jerusalem, Epitaph in Ballad Form och The Submerged City. Dessutom forskade hon i musikhistoria. En stor del av hennes kompositioner förblev dock opublicerade.

Verk

 Stories from Garshin (1893)
 The Gadfly (1897)
 Jack Raymond (1901)
 Olive Latham (1904)
 An Interruptet Friendship,  (ryska "Овод в изгнании" (som betyder "Gadfly i exil") (1910)
 Put of Thy Shoes (1945)

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Sid Meier's Starships/et cetera - suitable for
#28293 by Patrick Giese
Greetings All!
I have been playing Sid Meier's Starships for some time as well as thinking about pulling in Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, Colonization and Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth.
For those unfamiliar, The game is a stand-alone title but shares the same universe as Civilization: Beyond Earth, putting the player in control of a fleet of space-faring craft. The player will use the fleet to explore the galaxy, meeting other human and alien forces, and dealing with problems through a combination of military, diplomatic, and other strategic options. Spacecraft in the fleet can be highly customized for meeting certain goals. The game features cross-connectivity features with Beyond Earth for those that own both titles. Meier wanted to focus on starship creation, including highly configurable ships, and space combat, while providing the player with "a universe filled with interstellar adventure, diplomacy, and exploration".
That being said, it ties into Apple's Game Center, but it is not human multiplayer like some of his other games - there's multiple opponents. Given that, does this qualify for gaming consideration for things like Sphinx Cup Range challenges and the like?
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Re: Sid Meier's Starships/et cetera - suitable for
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The Idea of the marksmanship program gaming challenges are to have TRMN members play games together.
Unless you are playing multiplayer with other members, the game time wouldn't count.
An easy game to play online, which shares your profile across devices is Star Realms. You take the time actually played (roughly 15 minutes per game) but it's easy to crank out a whole bunch, and play multiple games at once!
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I had an idea - that I thought might be worthy of discussion: If a group were to be playing Starships together in the same place, such that they were interacting indirectly, but were all playing the game - would that be an acceptable strategy in this case for the Marksmanship game requirements?
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Patrick Giese wrote: ↑
Since this is a discussion on the subject, here's my opinion on it (so, not to be taken as a fact, please ):
As it was said previously, for the purpose of the Marksmanship program, playing the game together with other TRMN members is one of the key aspects. That is, if the rule is followed to the letter - now - in this case, if it's done as a meeting with other TRMN members, for the purpose of playing the game and having fun together? If that was up to me, I'd say it counts, as the spirit of the rule, that being spending time and playing games with other TRMN members, is fulfilled just fine.
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Home Article AT&T enters security market, but can it become a billion-dollar business?
AT&T enters security market, but can it become a billion-dollar business?
AT&T enters security market, but can it become a billion-dollar business? One way to build scale would be to acquire the largest player
By Martha Entwistle
Updated Wed May 9, 2012
DALLAS—When AT&T announced on Monday that it will begin trials this summer of Digital Life, its home security/home automation service, here and in Atlanta, mainstream newspapers reported that the company was looking to potentially grow the service into a $1 billion business.
Can the telecom giant do that? How long will it take?
Security Systems News put that question to Michael Barnes, a partner in the consulting and advisory firm Barnes Associates, which specializes in the security alarm industry and co-sponsors the Barnes Buchanan Conference.
AT&T will find that goal challenging, Barnes said, but an acquisition—especially if it's an acquisition of the largest player in the home security industry, ADT—would give AT&T instant scale.
"AT&T will also have the same accounting and scale-related challenges that other large MSOs entering the space have faced," Barnes said. "First, as is well known by virtually every security alarm company in the business that uses an internal sales model, it is not easy to show earnings or cash flow, particularly during periods of high growth. Too much of the cost to originate customers has to be expensed rather than capitalized."
He noted that while value is created, it is not easily reflected in the financials.
Gaining scale in the security industry is not an easy task, and if you're AT&T, your idea of big is really big.
Consider companies that have grown very quickly. An obvious example is Vivint, a summer-model company that has grown to 600,000 customers in about six years. That is astounding growth in the security industry, Barnes said, but "that level of growth, or even a multiple of it, is not likely to ring the bell at AT&T � especially if the effort does not contribute to earnings."
Barnes advises keeping an eye on what happens to ADT when it is spun out of Tyco this fall.
"Change the 'D' to a 'T' and add an ampersand, and all of a sudden you have some scale," Barnes said. "That would be a strong commitment to the industry, and in many ways consistent with the pattern we have seen before from large players."
Will AT&T be successful in the security industry? "There is no question they will have success, at least by the security alarm industry's standard," Barnes said.
AT&T's brand name, large existing customer base and suite of services will be appealing.
Barnes said he believes "there is still an argument that the industry's traditional players will successfully position themselves as specialists, and define their services as appropriately purchased outside of the broader 'digital life.'''
That said, Barnes added this caveat: "As we advised when Comcast entered the business, it might be a good idea for existing players to put some AT&T stock in their retirement portfolio as a hedge."
Asked about speculation of an acquisition of ADT by AT&T, Paul Fitzhenry, VP Corporate Communications Tyco International, told SSN: "As a matter of policy, we do not comment on market rumors or speculation."
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Q: understanding @EntityListener behavior during a @Transactional test I have an EntityListener that has a @PrePersist & @PreUpdate method (which simply logs the call).  I created a test method where I save(entity).  That will fire the listener method.  However, when I annotate the test method with @Transactional (so that the changes to entity are rolled back after the test), my listener method does not fire.  I also tried saveAndFlush(entity), but that did not work either.  I expected the console log to be written to as soon as the entity was saved.  Is that a correct assumption or am I not understanding how transactions are implemented?

A: Like any listener, you will need to register the event to be triggered using the bukkit event system. Here's an example from a bukkit thread
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pm.registerEvent(Event.Type.FOOD_LEVEL_CHANGE, new EntityListener(){
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Q: Wordpress Shortcode PHP I'm trying to create a basic short code in Wordpress that will allow me to run PHP on pages. This is what I have so far, but it isn't working. Advice?
The idea is it will be [php] Insert PHP here [/php']
<?php
function php_shortcode( $attr, $content = null ) {
    return '<?php' . $content . '?>';
}
add_shortcode('php', 'php_shortcode');
?>

Thank you.

A: Sorry to say you are exploring a concept that simply cannot yield success. The PHP that renders the shortcode, cannot "also" render code within itself.

A: Short codes as standard will filter PHP tags. You can however write php directly into the content editor. Without giving you all the advisories why it's not recommended, you can do something like the following which will allow you to write php into the content editor:
// write '<?php ... ?>' into the editor

add_filter('the_content', 'allow_php', 9);

function allow_php($content) {
    if (strpos($content, '<' . '?') !== false) {
        ob_start();
        eval('?' . '>' . $content);
        $content = ob_get_clean();
    }
    return $content;
}

A: After thinking about this for a little while I realized there is an obvious solution. So, someone probably has written a plugin to do it and someone has - https://wordpress.org/plugins/inline-php/.
It consists of about 40 lines of PHP. The critical implementation trick is it is not done as a shortcode but as a 'the_content' filter.
add_filter('the_content', 'inline_php', 0);

This is done before other 'the_content' filter processing and avoids all the problems that I encountered trying to use it as a shortcode. Of course, there is still a significant security risk.


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"Are we PCI DSS compliant?" That's what every business needs to know from an independent Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). But now there's a second question being asked with some urgency: How can I make telephone payments secure for customers in a way that's sustainable?
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The Best Time to Visit Thailand
Category: Thailand, Travel Tips & Guides, Family Holidays
Known for its gorgeous mountains in the north, historical heritage sites in the center and paradise beaches in the south, Thailand always attracts tourists from around the world. But when is the best time to visit Thailand? It totally depends on which region you are heading to.
Seasons and weather of Thailand
Due to the influence of tropical monsoons, most areas of Thailand have three distinctive seasons: cool, hot and rainy.
Basically, the cool and dry season (Nov–Feb) is the best time and peak season to visit Thailand, because the weather is generally best throughout the country during this period, at a relatively comfortable 23–30°C / 73–86°F. Apart from that, some southern islands start to open up from November, such as the popular Similan Islands. You can enjoy a relaxing tropical escape in the daytime and have a good night in the cool breeze.
In the hot season (Mar–May), the temperature of many regions can easily reach 40°C / 104°F which is not good for outdoor activities, but you may encounter the most important festival in Thailand – Songkran Festival (Water-Sprinkling Festival) celebrated on April, 13th every year. It's a fun experience to join the bustling water-sprinkling party in the streets and get cool blessings in the hot days.
In the rainy season (Jun–Oct), it is hot and rains really hard. But it always rains in the later afternoon or evening and just lasts for one or two hours, so don't worry about your day trip. And during this low season, you will get more discounts from flights and hotels except for a small recovery in June–July due to many people's summer breaks.
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Best time for northern Thailand – Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
November to February is the best time to visit the northern parts of Thailand for its trekking and beautiful sunrises. The winter months are sunny in the day with a temperature of around 30°C / 86°F while it's much cooler in the night and the temperature may drop to 13°C / 55° F, so you should take a coat or sweater to keep warm. You will wake up in the fresh air in the morning, then take a cultural tour in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, or enjoy its picturesque countryside scenery.
If you come to Chiang Mai in November, you will have a chance to capture the spectacle view of numerous lanterns light the dark sky in the Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival), which delivers people's blessings and wishes. And at the end of the cool season, you can see various beautiful chrysanthemums and the Damask Rose in Chiang Mai Flower Festival held on the first weekend of February.
The Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai
After the cool months, temperatures start to rise and you should be prepared for the hottest weather from March to May – apply sunblock and drink plenty of water. Then the rainy days come and stay until October, so take a raincoat with you if you plan to go hiking or do any outdoor activities. Related: 8 Must-Have Experiences in Thailand
Best time for central Thailand – Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Kanchanaburi
November to February also is the best time to visit central Thailand, especially the cooler dry months of December and January. With 27°C / 80°F average during the day and 20°C / 68°F at night, you can stroll around the vibrant streets of Bangkok, marvel at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Temple inside the palace grounds, and visit the Wat Arun Temple on the banks of Chao Phraya River. In Ayutthaya, soak up the Buddhist culture of Thailand by touring temples and their sculptures. In Kanchanaburi, you can take a train across the Death Railway Bridge and ride a boat on the River Kwai to enjoy the rural scenery on both sides. Don't miss the gorgeous firework shows and various performances on the New Year's Day (Wan Kun Pee Mai celebrated on January, 1st), and see a candlelight procession and religious ceremony to experience Makha Bucha Day in February.
The Grand Palace in Bangkok
Heatwaves begin from March and can last into the rainy season. Humidity increases and monsoons arrive between May and July, which results in heavy rain and a peak in August and September, often causing flooding in the central plain area.
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Best time for the southeast coast – Koh Samui, Koh Phan Ngan, and Koh Tao
December to April is the best time to visit the southeast coast, with little rain and lots of sun. January has a refreshing breeze, making the temperatures moderate. The temperatures of Koh Samui are always high, creating ideal conditions for water sports enthusiasts. Statistically, February is the driest month and March is the sunniest month. October and November are the rainiest months but you can expect a string of pleasant days interspersed with rainy periods.
The stunning sunset of Koh Samui
Koh Samui is not renowned for snorkeling or scuba diving but you can take popular day trips to Koh Tao, where you can dive at any time except the rainiest months on Koh Tao and you may see huge whale-sharks from March to May. The best time to visit Angthong Marine Park is from late December to September as the park is closed every year in November and early December. Although being on the eastern coastline, Hua Hin and Cha-Am have serious rainfall only in September and October. Related: Best Islands for a Dream Trip to Thailand
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Best time for the southwest coast – Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, and Koh Phi Phi
November to April is the best time to visit the southwest coast. The water temperature of Krabi coastline is around 30°C / 86°F all year-round. In December and January, the fresher weather and sun create the best beach holidays for those hoping to lounge. You can enjoy a spa, explore the jungle of Phuket, and dive amidst colorful reefs and spectacular fish off the islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi.
The beautiful beach of Phuket Island
Traveling during the rainy season from May to October is much cheaper. Rain usually comes in a short and heavy downpour in the afternoon. Rainfall peaks between September and October, when boat service may be limited as the sea whips up. However, this can be good for surfers. In fact, it's rare that the island gets continuous days of heavy rainfall.
Tips: Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, swimsuits, and sandals for your island hopping. Don't forget to take rain gear if you visit beaches in the rainy season.
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Although the climate varies from place to place, you can find fun in Thailand whenever you come. Our selection of Thailand private tours is classic and offers you the best experiences. If you have some special needs and want to make some changes, feel free to contact our tailor-made itinerary team for help.
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About the author, Yvonne Yu
Yvonne is a travel editor at Odynovo - which is fitting, since she's a travel buff herself. She translate her love for traveling into writing; on her posts, you can find destination guides, travel stories, and insider tips. Please read more of her posts or reach out to us at for any inquiries.


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10 How Ferrari is changing its engine for F1 2021
GP2 Series Top Ten
Autosport.com gives its verdict on the top ten drivers in this year's GP2 Series
By Steven English
Published on Wednesday October 1st 2008
1. Lucas di Grassi
Was brilliant once he turned up, nearly a third of the way through. He didn't throw away points like the two title rivals and would surely have won if he'd done the full year.
His season wasn't without its flaws, but he still showed that he has the ability for another shot at F1. Probably needed to win it more emphatically to get another shot, though.
This season was his coming out party as a complete racing driver, or at least it would have been if there weren't a few too many errors. Still, without just some of the bad luck he could easily have won the title.
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Visit Acre, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Dead Sea, Haifa, Jerusalem, Masada, Nazareth, Tiberias. Tour the Christian sites in Israel for 6 days. This tour will take you to numerous Churches and Christian sites. Enjoy the scenery as well as the architecture. Tour the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Church of Nativity, and more.
Guests must be at least 2 years of age or older.
After guests have been picked up from their hotels in Jerusalem in the morning, we will set out to explore the Old City, passing through Zion Gate. We will pass by the Armenian Quarter and walk through the Byzantine Cardo, bringing us to the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites for the Jewish people. We will continue walking down the Via Dolorosa, home to many of the Stations of the Cross; eventually this will bring us to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the alleged site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial. We will later take a walk though the market of the Old City on our way to visit Yad Vashem, a famous Holocaust museum that commemorates the millions of lives lost during World War II. In the evening, we will return to our local hotel.
Armenian Quarter (Passing By) As one of the four quarters of Jerusalem, the Armenian Quarter contains a great deal of historical buildings and monuments. It was established in the 4th century after the Armenian diaspora.
After breakfast, we will leave Jerusalem as we drive towards the Dead Sea, passing the Inn of the Good Samaritan. When we reach Jericho, we will see Mount Temptation, where Jesus is said to have fasted for forty days and forty nights. On our way back to Jerusalem, we will pass through the little town of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus, where we will see Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto and the medieval Crusader Church dedicated to St. Catherine. After passing the Shepherd's Fields on the way out of the town, we will return to the hotel for the evening.
Bethlehem, Palestine Bethlehem is a Palestinian city located in the central West Bank, about 10 kilometers south of Jerusalem. Its population is approximately 25,000 people. it is the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate. The economy is primarily tourist-driven.
Manger Square This city square in Bethlehem gets its name from the manger where Jesus is said to have been born. The Mosque of Omar and the Palestinian Peace Center are the two most notable buildings in the square.
Church of the Nativity This basilica on the West Bank of Palestine was commissioned in 327 by Emperor Constantine on the location believed to be the birthplace of Christ. The original church has been rebuilt since then.
Shepherds' Field (Passing By) This field just outside of Bethlehem has been used by shepherds to tend their flocks since ancient times, and is still used to this very day. In the Bible, this is where an angel announced the birth of Jesus.
Milk Grotto (Passing By) This shrine in Bethlehem was hollowed out from the rock and is sacred to both Muslims and Christians. Supposedly, Mary and Joseph stopped in this cave to nurse the baby Jesus.
After breakfast at our hotel, we will set out for the day to explore Jerusalem. Our first stop will be the Mount of Olives, where we will see the Church of the Ascension, the biblical location where Jesus rose to heaven. Close by, we will also see the Pater Noster, a crusader cloister and grotto. As we walk, we will stop at Dominus Flevit before continuing to the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, we will cross the Kidron Valley and enter the Old City through the Lions Gate, making a stop at the Church of St. Anne to see the Pools of Bethesda. Then, we will see the cellars of the Convent of the Sisters of Zion.
Church of All Nations This Roman Catholic basilica is located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. Inside, there is an enshrined section of bedrock that is said to be the location where Jesus prayed before his arrest.
Lions Gate The Lions' Gate is one of the seven gates in the city walls of the Old City section of Jerusalem. It is important in Christianity as the point at which the fourteen Stations of the Cross begin.
Dominus Flevit This Roman Catholic church on the Mount of Olives was designed and constructed between 1953 and 1955 and operated by the Franciscan Order of priests. The Latin name translates to, "He wept," a reference to Jesus in the New Testament.
After breakfast, we will leave Jerusalem, passing the Inn of the Good Samaritan before descending into the Judean Desert on our way towards the Dead Sea. We will continue to Masada, where we will ride the cable car to the top of the plateau. Continuing past Ein Gedi, we will finally arrive at the Dead Sea, where we can swim in these therapeutic waters. In the evening, we will return to our hotel.
After breakfast, we will drive north through Megiddo, the plain of Armageddon, stopping at the Mount of Precipitation. When we reach Nazareth, we will tour the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. On our way out of Nazareth, we will pass Cana, the site where Jesus turned water into wine, as we make our way to the Sea of Galilee. We will stop in Capernaum, the home of the apostle Peter, which sits at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes, where we will tour the Benedictine Church built to commemorate the miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish. At the Sea of Galilee, we will have the chance to receive baptism in the waters of the Jordan River, As we return to our hotel for the night, we will pass Mount Tabor.
Sea of Galilee This freshwater lake in northern Israel is the second-lowest lake on Earth, after the Dead Sea. It is an important site in the New Testament of the Bible, considering that Jesus lived in the area.
After breakfast, we will drive along the Mediterranean coast until we reach Caesara, an ancient Roman city filled with numerous historical sites like the amphitheater, hippodrome and temple. Our next stop will be Haifa, where we will see the beautiful Baha'i Shrine and Gardens. Afterwards, we will continue to Rosh Hanikra to take the cable car down to the grottos. Our final stop of the day will be Acre, a large, well-reserved crusader city that is home to a former Turkish prison.


Alan Greenspan, Hank Paulson and George Soros.
Few industries have seen as much change in the last 25 years as finance.
Back in 1989, the U.S. was in the throes of the savings and loan crisis, and 534 banks failed. A decade later, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act tore down the walls preventing a single financial firm from owning insurance, commercial and investment banking operations, ushering in the era of the megabank.
Along the way, the once-obscure financial world became a glamorous sector.
The big Wall Street firms lured top talent from the nation's business schools. Multimillion-dollar paychecks for Wall Street CEOs were greeted with awe, not derision, and investment banks large and small provided the fuel to grow businesses—and, sometimes, bubbles.
Then, in 2008, the financial crisis helped to cement the reputations of the chiefs whose banks survived the economy's near collapse, while tarnishing those whose banks didn't. And the regulators who helped steer the country's way out of crisis were suddenly the new rock stars.
Only the final vote count will decide, but among the leaders on CNBC's list of 200 people who were most influential during the past 25 years, we reckon that figures like JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon, who helped turn his once-sleepy depositor into one of the world's most envied (and more recently, targeted) banks, and Warren Buffett, the globally-revered value investor and head of Berkshire Hathaway, are almost certain to make the cut.
Others, like Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein and brokerage-firm pioneer Charles Schwab probably stand a good shot, too.
Paulson helped save the U.S.—and arguably also the world economy—from collapse.
Images of him scurrying around Washington that fall with a cell phone glued to his ear are powerful reminders of the urgency with which he had to get government and private enterprise together, in sometimes-painful confrontations. His legacy is still the stuff of parlor-room debate; he is credited with saving Bear Stearns by persuading JPMorgan to buy it, and is criticized for letting Lehman Brothers fail. For his part, Paulson has said repeatedly that the Lehman bankruptcy was unavoidable.
A reluctant public servant, Paulson was instrumental in taking Goldman Sachs public in 1999. He served as the company's CEO from that time until June 2006, when he left for the Treasury post. Goldman's public offering was a rebirth of sorts for the former partnership, allowing the investment bank to compete in an industry that was increasingly populated by megabanks.
After an 18-year tenure that ended in 2006, Greenspan took a drubbing for the easy-money policies that many believe helped create the ruinous housing bubble of the late 2000s. But his pro-growth, anti-regulation stances helped spark an era of protracted economic growth.
He was no stranger to crisis; having been made Fed chairman just two months before the October 1987 stock market crash, Greenspan used interest rate cuts to provide liquidity, or ease of money flows, and stem inflation—moves that would come to characterize his leadership.
He led the U.S. economy through the Asian currency crisis of the late 1990s and the dot-com bubble bursting of the early 2000s, paving the way for the bull market years later and, debatably, the bust that soon followed. Greenspan has been an ardent defender of his legacy, maintaining that the financial crisis was nearly impossible to forecast.
For nearly 40 years, Soros' Quantum Fund posted average returns upwards of 30 percent before returning outside investors' money in 2011. Outsiders viewed Soros as an alchemist: An interpreter of broad economic policies into directional bond and currency trades—often making those trades heavily leveraged to reinforce that view.
In 1992, he bet the entire $10 billion fund against the British pound; when the bet forced a devaluation of the currency, Soros earned the nickname "the man who broke the Bank of England."
The trade netted $1 billion in profits in a single day, and is still considered the greatest currency trade of all time. Soros is seen as a catalyst in the late-1990s Asian currency crisis—and notched another $1 billion in gains last year in a bet against the yen at age 83.
Now practically a hermit, operating a small merger-and-acquisition advisory firm Matrix Advisors in midtown Manhattan, the 67-year-old Fuld presided over the largest corporate bankruptcy in history. That, of course, was the Sept. 15, 2008 closure of Lehman, the proud former cotton broker that had grown, with Fuld's help, into a large international investment bank, only to be toppled by its overzealous borrowing.
Lehman's bankruptcy followed months of brinksmanship by Fuld, who blamed short-sellers for hurting his bank's stock and failed to sell the ailing company. The event took the U.S. credit meltdown from disruption to crisis. The government's decision not to bail out Lehman is almost universally regarded as the biggest mistake made during the crisis.
In the wake of the crisis, Fuld has become a poster boy for mismanagement, the subject of case studies like the recent British paper cited by BusinessWeek entitled: "When Does Narcissistic Leadership Become Problematic?"
In the run-up to the financial crisis, Washington extolled homeownership as the American Dream, but Ranieri enabled the booming market—and made it affordable—by figuring out how to package, or securitize, residential mortgages for private investors.
He created the mortgage-backed security in 1977, but it wasn't until the late 1990s and early part of the century that fee-hungry Wall Street fashioned exotic and opaque risk pits from Ranieri's relatively straightforward invention. At its peak, the mortgage-backed securities market stood at $2.2 trillion.
Often called the godfather of the 2008 financial crisis (in the company of other vocal subprime lending proponents like Angelo Mozilo and Stan O'Neal), Ranieri still feels guilty, telling CNBC in 2011, "Being one of the founders, it's my problem. I talked about (the risks) starting in 2005, but… I didn't do a good enough job to stop it."
It's hard to talk about the last quarter century without mentioning the bull market in bonds, and Gross, otherwise known as the "Bond King," is to bond mutual funds what Fidelity's Peter Lynch was to equity mutual funds in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Gross co-founded PIMCO back in 1971, and today it is one of the world's largest asset managers. Over the last 15 years it's delivered an average annual return of 6.57 percent, outpacing the Barclay's U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which has returned 5.36 percent on average during the same time period.
PIMCO saw outflows last year as investors turned cold on bonds and Gross made a wrong-way bet on the U.S Treasury markets in 2013, creating losses for the Total Return Fund of 1.34 percent—its worst annual performance since 1994.
Now Gross faces the challenge of re-energizing a PIMCO management team in flux after the recent departure of its CEO.