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Easher Parker is a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Turks and Caicos 2011 on June 8, 2011, at the Regent Palms Hotel in Grace Bay.

She represented Turks and Caicos Islands in the 2011 Miss Universe pageant in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 12, 2011. She was unplaced.

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This term we will be exploring mini-beast and monster stories such as: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Bad-Tempered Ladybird, The Gruffalo, Not Now Bernard and Harry's Bucket full of Dinosaurs.
non-fiction books to learn about mini-beasts and going on bug hunts.
We will be exploring more stories by Eric Carle and Julia Donaldson.
See our newsletter for more 'topic information'.
World Book Week Fun - sharing lots of lovely stories.
'Dear God, I will follow your light.' A prayer from a Knock pupil.
Our special prayer table - writing to God.
Hungry caterpillar models photographed by the pupils themselves - what a lot of ugly bugs!
Our Mini-beast laboratory - let's investigate.
Learning how we are better working together!
We made pens for the farm.
Matching maths stories to animal pictures.
How many ways can you make 6 eggs?
Telling a maths story about Bluey the Hen's eggs!
Tricky word hunting in colourful rice - nice work everyone!
Learning about bears - making a class information book.
Whats do zoo animals think about?
Planning a trip to the Zoo to visit the jungle animals.
Super team work - check out our house!
First week back, 'Show and Tell' our Christmas and New Year scrap book memories.
We have had a wonderful few days celebrating and preparing for Christmas with our Christmas party: games in the hall, pass the parcel and sleeping seals in class and enjoying the film - the Snowman.
Christmas dinner day was also a real treat - we had lots of fun with the Christmas cracker jokes.
We made our own bog.
The animals fell into our bog.
The animals became a bog monster.
We re-told and acted the story.
Maths using cakes, candles and decorations.
Writing an addition maths story.
Tummy time dot to dot, counting to make a picture.
If you move them does the amount change?
we had a lovely final class worship singing 'the love of God is very wonderful' with lots of actions - look what we have learned.
What does it mean to welcome others?
What do you know about Baptism?
Funnybones, making skeletons, learning about our bones, measuring and comparing body sizes. How long is your arm?
Class Worship - God knows our name.
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Known principally as a painter of seascapes and landscapes, Henry Moret was born December 12, 1856 and died May 5, 1913 in Paris. Moret studied the natural landscape of Normandy and Brittany where he lived most of his life. His career coincided with the history of French Impressionism, and his role became that of interpreter of the natural beauty and the people of the Breton landscape. In Paris, he studied with Carolles and J.P. Laurens, but after his debut at the Salon de Paris of 1880, he evaded academic painting by choosing to live and paint outdoors, away from the artists' mecca. In 1888 he made contact with Paul Gauguin and Emil Bernard at Pont-Aven where he became part of the group of young artists working in Gauguin's circle there. Between 1884 and 1894 Moret concentrated on capturing the qualities inherent in the Breton landscape. After 1894,while still painting Breton subjects, Moret again changed his style to reflect his background as an Impressionist painter -- a background that seems to have restrained him from the unequivocal application of Gauguin's more synthetic style. As seen in the present composition here, painted in 1901, Moret's later style was then a robust form of Impressionism to which he is primarily indebted to Monet.

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Give it everything I've got.
It would be easy to give up, but if I didn't struggle on where would all my stories come from? Because what hurts so bad today could be made better tomorrow. You never know what could happen.
So don't do something silly that you might regret later and/or would hurt your loved ones.
I admit in those hormonal teenage years I used to think about packing it all in, but I could never do it. And do you know why that was? It was because I couldn't bear to see someone I cared about lonely. I still know this person and I don't care for them in the same way as I did, but I'll always remember how they stopped me doing something permanent based on a temporary feeling.
So keep believing that the sun will shine someday and just because it's not right now doesn't mean it won't.
Just because you can't see how far the rollercoaster that is your life has taken you, doesn't mean you're not going anywhere. And you only haven't noticed because you've been focused on other things.
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Remember that is the only thing that comes of hurt, pain or wounds. You grow into a much stronger person.


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Uniqlo launches its own virtual assistant using Google technology
By Charlotte McEleny-02 August 2018 04:35am
Uniqlo has launched Uniqlo IQ, a mobile assistant that uses voice recognition and artificial intelligence to give customers personalised recommendations.
The Japanese retailer launched the service to make shopping for clothes online more enjoyable for customers, hoping that the technology creates a new way for people to find inspiration.
Created using Google technology by Inamoto & Co, alongside Japanese agency Party, the new tool is now live for customers to use. It first launched as a test in the US in 2017, followed by a deeper testing period in Japan last year. Now customers across Japan can access the app via either the Uniqlo app, Line or Google Assistant.
The app has a variety of experiences by which to find clothes, including hourly product rankings, searching by occasion type, finding items featured in monthly magazines, and even discovering products based on today's lucky color, based on your daily horoscope.
Once a product has been selected, users can either choose to shop within the mobile experience or be directed to the nearest store to try on the goods.
Rei Inamoto, founding partner of Inamoto & Co, said: "As retail moves deeper into the digital realm, shopping needs to be not just portable and perpetual but personal as well. There has been a lot of talk about AI in the last few years but most use cases have been toys, not tools. Available through chat, search and even voice activation, this iteration of Uniqlo IQ is the foundation of how Uniqlo will provide customer service on a personal level not just reactively but also proactively."
The service is integrated into the Google Assistant app in Japan, which means that after saying 'Uniqlo IQ' or 'Uniqlo FAQ,' Google Assistant becomes Uniqlo IQ in order to help find the answers. According to Uniqlo, this is the first time for a brand to work this closely with Google on a brand-specific solution.
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Before enrolling in a college, all prospective students must learn how to choose a counseling program that suits their personal interests, academic needs, and career goals. Choosing the right counseling program is one of the most important steps in a counselor's professional life. The best counseling schools help students find internships, network with professionals, and prepare for licensure.
This guide walks through how to choose a counseling program, from researching program specializations to comparing counseling program costs. By considering these crucial factors when choosing a counseling program, students can start their professional journeys with the best education possible.
Program Delivery: Online vs. On-Campus
Deciding between online and on-campus learning should be one of the first steps when choosing the right counseling program. With more and more online options, many students find that online programs suit their needs better than on-campus programs. Especially helpful for working professionals and students with family obligations, online programs let learners earn degrees from top programs without moving or quitting their job.
As online options increase, more students benefit from the flexibility and convenience of distance learning programs. Online students can enroll in programs anywhere in the country, regardless of state residency. Online programs often cost less than on-campus programs; many schools offer tuition discounts for fully online students, and distance learners save money on transportation and housing costs. Online programs are just as academically rigorous as their on-campus counterparts. In many cases, online counseling programs follow the same curriculum as the institution's on-campus option. Graduates receive the same diploma, regardless of whether they took courses on campus or online.
However, online courses don't suit everyone. Online counseling programs require motivation, self-discipline, and organization. Students who do not succeed in an independent learning environment may struggle in an online program. Many students, especially those new to college, prefer the structure of an on-campus program.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Online Counseling Program
Hybrid/Blended Learning: Some online counseling programs follow a hybrid or blended learning format. Under this model, students complete coursework both online and in person. Online courses allow students to meet other obligations while in school, and on-campus courses allow students to build relationships with their peers and faculty members. Hybrid programs may allow students to access internship options more easily.
Hybrid learning programs primarily appeal to students who live close to their preferred counseling program. Because students must attend at least some classes on campus, their choices may be geographically limited. Fully online programs, by contrast, let students enroll in the best programs from across the country.
Synchronous or Asynchronous: Online programs typically use one of two learning models: synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous classes require students to log in on a set schedule. For example, students may watch an online lecture and hold discussion on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Synchronous courses allow students to interact with their cohort and faculty in real time. By contrast, asynchronous learning does not occur on a set schedule. Instead, students access course material and watch pre-recorded lectures whenever is most convenient for them. Students in asynchronous classes must still meet deadlines for assessments like exams or papers.
Students with work or family obligations may prefer the flexibility of an asynchronous learning format. Students who benefit from collaborative learning and real-time interactions such as video conferences may prefer a synchronous format. Some counseling programs also offer a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning formats, depending on the course and the class size.
Class Size: When choosing a counseling program, students should consider class size and student-to-faculty ratio. While some counseling programs enroll many students at the same time, other programs have much smaller class sizes. In an online learning environment, class size may affect the ability to collaborate with fellow students, the amount of attention faculty members can give each student, and the learning environment. Smaller class sizes can create a more personalized educational experience, while larger class sizes let students build a wider network while completing their degree. In a program with large class sizes, students may still have the opportunity to work with a faculty adviser.
Students may struggle to find information about class sizes for certain specialized counseling programs. Reaching out to an admissions counselor or a program adviser can help students gain valuable information on class size and student-to-faculty ratios.
Personal Learning Style: When comparing online and in-person counseling programs, students must also consider their personal learning style. Online learning environments may work better for certain learning styles. For example, self-motivated students are more likely to succeed in an online program than students who struggle to complete assignments. Students must have the discipline to complete their coursework without the structure of an on-campus program. Similarly, online students must excel at working independently, particularly in asynchronous courses. Driven students who finish what they start and can stick to a schedule thrive in an online learning environment.
Many online programs provide academic support services for students who struggle with one or more elements of the online learning experience. Academic advisers, faculty members, and school counselors can help students with a variety of personal learning styles succeed in an online program.
Clinical Components or Internships: Most counseling programs contain clinical components, usually in the form of an internship. Students in an online counseling program complete all internship requirements at an approved site near their location. Some students may be able to complete internship requirements at their current workplace. Online counseling programs work with students to identify qualified internship supervisors and appropriate facilities. Through internships, counseling students gain hands-on experience and work towards licensure requirements. An internship also helps online counseling students build a local network.
Before enrolling in an online counseling program, students should talk with admissions advisers about all possible local internship opportunities. Some programs maintain connections across the country with valuable internship sites. A handful of counseling programs may require students to complete internships in a particular state or area. Knowing about internship options may help students choose the best program for their career goals.
Choosing an Accredited Program
During the accreditation process, colleges and universities voluntarily agree to undergo review from an independent accrediting agency. If the institution meets the accrediting agency's standards, it earns accreditation. The process requires multiple reviews, peer evaluations, on-campus visits, and improvement plans.
Accreditation matters because it influences students' ability to transfer credits, receive financial aid, and apply for licensure after graduation. Accreditation also matters to potential employers who want to ensure that a candidate's education meets the standards for their profession. Most employers prefer regional accreditation, and many states only grant licenses to individuals who graduate from regionally accredited programs. Many states require students to attend a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Students must check the accreditation status of both the institution and the program. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation provides a database of institution and programs accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting agencies.
National vs. Regional Accreditation
Both national and regional accreditation evaluate an entire college or university. These accrediting bodies assess educational standards, faculty qualifications, and graduation requirements. Typically, regionally accredited institutions offer a liberal arts education, while nationally accredited institutions focus on technical and vocational education. In both cases, accrediting agencies act as independent, nonprofit agencies that measure an institution's standards and create improvement plans.
Regional accreditation requires higher standards than national accreditation. Consequently, employers, graduate schools, and licensing agencies prefer regional accreditation. Credits from a regionally accredited institution can transfer to almost any other school, while credits from a nationally accredited institution may not transfer. Some licenses also require a degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, regional accreditation qualifies students for federal financial aid options.
Prospective students can search for a school's accreditation status online or use the U.S. Department of Education's database of accredited institutions.
Unlike national or regional accreditation, programmatic accreditation assesses a specific program based on the best practices for that field. For example, teaching programs, social work programs, and business schools all have specialized accrediting agencies that measure educational effectiveness and student learning outcomes for each program. Because programmatic accreditation focuses on particular disciplines, accrediting agencies help set professional educational standards for graduates.
CACREP recognizes counseling programs that meet the discipline's standards. Founded in 1981, CACREP acts as a third-party, independent reviewer of counseling programs. In order to earn accreditation, programs must submit their clinical standards, specialty training, and faculty qualifications. Many state licensing boards use CACREP accreditation to determine whether a candidate's education fulfills state licensure requirements. For that reason, counselors need to research the CACREP accreditation status for all potential counseling programs.
Choosing the right counseling program means researching potential counseling careers before enrolling. By setting career goals before choosing a counseling program, students can find the best fit for their professional interests. While some students already have clear career goals, others benefit from researching the many career paths available to graduates with a degree in counseling.
Prospective counselors should research which degree they need for their chosen field. For example, mental health counselors must earn a master's degree, while other professions, such as rehabilitation counseling, may only require a bachelor's degree. Similarly, some states only issue licenses to counselors with a graduate degree, while other states license counselors with a bachelor's degree.
The following section can help prospective students determine which counseling degree best fits their career goals. The guide includes details on each degree, career possibilities, and salary potential.
Bachelor's Degree: An undergraduate counseling program introduces students to the theory and practice of counseling. Counseling majors can work in mental health or counseling services, or earn a master's to qualify for specialized licenses.
Master's Degree: Many professional counseling licenses and certifications require a master's degree, including school counseling and marriage and family therapy. A master's program blends research, case studies, and hands-on experience.
Doctorate Degree: A doctorate requires several years of coursework, research, and field experience. Doctoral students also write and defend a dissertation. With a doctorate, counselors can work as professors, clinical counselors, and therapists.
Counseling Specialities
Counseling professionals can specialize in several areas, and counseling programs typically offer one or more concentrations in these subfields. While bachelor's programs introduce students to multiple specializations, master's programs usually require students to hone in on a particular area of focus. When choosing the right counseling program, students need to consider the counseling specialties available at each school.
Mental Health Counseling: Mental health counselors assist patients coping with issues such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Some may specialize in clinical mental health, while others provide individual or group counseling.
School Counseling: School counselors help students manage academic, behavioral, and social challenges. They may offer support services and career guidance.
Substance Abuse Counseling: These counselors assist patients struggling with opioids, alcohol, tobacco, and other addictive substances. They offer counseling, support, and rehabilitation resources to both individuals and groups.
Marriage and Family: Marriage and family counselors help couples and families build relationships and communicate with each other. They work with both children and adults.
Rehabilitation Counseling: Rehabilitation counselors help clients manage physical, mental, developmental, and emotional disabilities.
Counseling Psychology: Many counseling students pursue careers as therapists. Most of these positions require a graduate degree and a license.
Explore Counseling Careers
The following career pages provide in-depth information on different counseling careers, including the required education and training for many common counseling jobs. By researching careers before choosing a counseling program, prospective students can find programs that offer specializations in their chosen field.
Marriage and Family Therapist: Counselors specializing in marriage and family therapy help couples and families address problems and build stronger relationships. They help clients handle divorce, a family crisis, or stresses in daily life.
Degree Required: Master's Degree
School Counselors: School counselors work in educational settings. They help students manage academic and social problems. School counselors conduct assessments and evaluations, and may offer career counseling services.
Degree Required: Bachelor's or Master's Degree
Mental Health Counselors: Mental health counselors diagnose patients, treat mental illness, and provide clinical counseling support. They may provide cognitive therapy and work with other healthcare practitioners.
Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselors: Counselors who specialize in addiction and substance abuse help clients struggling with drug abuse and other addictive behaviors. They may work in the public sector, in healthcare services, or in private practice.
Rehabilitation Counselors: Rehabilitation counselors assist clients with disabilities, including those with developmental delays, illnesses, or injuries. Counselors in this area work in vocational rehabilitation, family services, or residential care.
Spiritual Counselors: Spiritual counselors emphasize spiritual growth. They often provide religious guidance as part of their counseling, and may help clients understand their place in the world.
Geriatric Counselors: Geriatric counselors work with elderly individuals and their families. They provide support for retirement, health issues, and end of life care. They may also address other issues related to the aging process.
Veterans Counselors: Veterans counselors help their clients transition back into civilian life. These counselors also help patients manage grief or trauma related to their service. In some cases, veterans counselors diagnose and treat PTSD.
Domestic Violence Counselors: Domestic violence counselors work both with victims of domestic violence and the perpetrators of violence. They may work for domestic violence crisis centers, social service organizations, the justice system, or private practice.
Child Pediatric Counselors: Pediatric counselors help children manage trauma, mental illness, and social and family problems. They may use talk-based therapies or play therapy.
Child Abuse Counselors: Child abuse counselors help children and adult victims cope with the long-term effects of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. They often use a variety of methods to assist their clients.
Community Mental Health Counselors: Community mental health counselors work at clinics and community agencies. They provide counseling services for individuals and groups facing a wide variety of issues. These counselors also help clients access community services.
Suicide Counselors: While all counselors receive training in suicide and suicide risks, suicide counselors specialize in counseling at-risk patients and survivors.
Depression Counselors: Some mental health counselors specialize in depression and related disorders, including anxiety. Depression counselors diagnose depression, create treatment plans, and provide services like cognitive behavioral therapy.
Transformational Counselors: Transformational counselors help clients make significant changes using talk therapy, mindfulness, and body-centered therapies. They help clients put their beliefs into action.
Grief Counselors: Grief counselors assist people dealing with loss, including the death of a spouse, parent, child, or loved one. They offer both individual and group counseling.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts: Behavior analysts work with patients that have unique behavioral patterns, including autistic patients and patients with brain injuries. These analysts create treatment plans, design interventions, and assess behaviors and environmental influences.
For many students, cost is the most important factor when choosing the right counseling program. The cost of a counseling program depends on several factors, including degree type, program length, and enrollment status. On top of tuition costs, prospective students should research required fees, commuting costs, room and board, and other associated expenses.
This section explores some of the factors that influence program cost. Prospective students should research financial aid opportunities, including federal funding, private scholarships, and state grants.
Public vs. Private Schools
Students pursuing a degree in counseling may choose to attend either a public or private school. Type of school plays a major role in the cost of the degree. Public universities typically charge lower tuition rates than private universities. Public universities receive a significant percentage of their funding from state governments, allowing them to charge students less money. However, as the amount of state funding decreases, student tuition costs have increased. In spite of this, public school tuition rates remain significantly lower than private school tuition.
Public and private schools also differ in other ways. Public universities tend to enroll more students and provide more degree options. Private schools boast lower student-to-faculty ratios and often specialize in certain areas. Both public and private schools offer financial aid packages for students. Some private schools offer funding that lowers the cost of tuition to an equivalent rate as public schools. Many public schools offer full-tuition scholarships to a few outstanding students. Prospective students should research funding options at their potential institutions.
In-State vs. Out-of-State Schools
When choosing a counseling program, prospective students should also consider in-state versus out-of-state schools. In general, in-state tuition costs significantly less than out-of-state tuition. On average, in-state colleges charge slightly less than $10,000 a year in tuition. By contrast, out-of-state schools cost over $25,000 a year. Private schools rank as the most expensive option, at nearly $35,000 a year.
Prospective counseling majors must research financial aid options at any out-of-state school they plan to attend. Students should keep in mind that out-of-state admissions can be competitive, especially in states such as California and New York. The following table compares average in-state and out-of-state tuition rates.
In-State vs. Out-of-State College Tuition Prices
Public Four-year In-State College
Public Four-Year Out-of-State College
Private Four-Year Nonprofit College
Two-Year vs. Four-Year Schools
On average, two-year colleges charge significantly lower tuition rates than four-year school. Earning an associate degree before transferring into a bachelor's counseling program can save students thousands of dollars. In fact, the average cost for two years of tuition at a community college remains lower than a single year's tuition at a public, four-year in-state school. Students planning to complete a bachelor's in counseling benefit from considering associate degree programs as a cost-saving first step.
Many four-year public colleges and universities offer transfer agreements with local community colleges, which let students easily transfer their credits toward a bachelor's degree. In many cases, an associate degree may fulfill the general education requirements for a bachelor's program. As shown in the table below, opting for two years at a community college before transferring to a bachelor's program can save nearly $20,000.
Two-Year vs. Four-Year College Tuition Prices
Public Two-Year In-District College
Online vs. On-Campus Programs
When evaluating counseling programs, delivery format -- online or on-campus -- can also affect the total cost of a degree. In many cases, online students pay lower tuition and fees than on-campus students. Some colleges and universities offer tuition discounts for fully online students or provide in-state tuition to out-of-state distance learners. These discounts can easily save students thousands of dollars a year. However, some schools do not lower tuition for distance learners. Online students may also have to pay additional technology fees.
Online students also spend less on commuting costs, parking, on-campus facility fees, and other associated expenses. They may also avoid paying for childcare. As more and more colleges require on-campus housing for freshmen, online students also save on room and board fees. These expenses often exceed $10,000 a year at both public and private colleges.
Both online and on-campus students qualify for financial aid and scholarships. However, some financial aid packages require students to attend full time in order to receive funding.
Room and Board Fees
Public Four-Year In-State/Out-of-State College
Private Nonprofit Four-year College
Program Reputation
When choosing a counseling program, the school or program's academic reputation can also play an important role. For example, some programs hold strong regional or national reputations in particular concentrations, such as school counseling or mental health counseling. By graduating from a prestigious school, students may have an easier time securing jobs or networking with notable alumni.
Graduate Job Placement Rate: Academic reputation often closely relates to a program's job placement rates. Ask programs about their job placement rates for the past five to ten years.
Teacher Credentials: Professors' credentials also speak to the program's reputation. Learn how many professors hold Ph.D.s, check their publication records, and ask about faculty teaching or research awards.
Accreditation Status: Counseling students need to check accreditation status. Accreditation influences the licensure process, transfer credits, graduate admissions, and eligibility for federal financial aid. Some reputable institutions hold several different kinds of accreditation.
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No plans to expunge sodomy convictions
Robert Burton-Bradley — October 5, 2012
The NSW government has no plans to expunge the criminal records of people convicted under sodomy laws active in the state till the mid-80s following calls for law reform.
The United Kingdom announced earlier this year it would allow people to have sodomy convictions removed form their records.
The Australian Democrats last week called for NSW and other state and territory governments in Australia to follow the UK's lead in removing criminal convictions, which can prevent people from obtaining work in certain industries and can affect visa applications to other countries.
"The stigma of a criminal conviction continues to hang over the lives of these citizens, many of whom are now quite elderly," Democrats' national campaign director Darren Churchill said.
A spokeswoman for the NSW Attorney General Greg Smith said the NSW government had yet to receive any requests for reform from people with convictions and was not considering making any changes at present.
"The NSW government has had no representations on this issue and has no plans to revisit previous convictions," she told the Star Observer.
South Australia was the first state to decriminalise homosexual sex in 1972 and was gradually followed by other states, with Tasmania being the last to decriminalise homosexuality in 1997.
In NSW it was illegal to engage in homosexual sex until 1984.
In Victoria last week, associate professor in human rights law Paula Gerber also called on state governments to act on removing convictions in a piece she wrote for The Conversation.
"Most of the current media relating to gay rights focuses on marriage equality. But for some older gay men, another issue is even more important," Gerber wrote.
"But the legacy of those laws still haunts many men, for they continue to carry the stigma of a criminal conviction."
Churchill said the Democrats were pursuing the issue as a human rights matter.
"Australian states and territories have an obligation to further redeem the past wrongs imposed by bad laws and enforced by bigots by enacting new spent conviction legislation that erases the criminal record of gay men prior to the decriminalisation of homosexual conduct," he said.
"We are all diminished by forcing many hundreds of gay men to carry this criminal record burden for activities that are now properly accepted as legal by society."
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The team at A nach B (which in English means "A to B") wanted to give a new look to its website search engine. They wanted to keep the corporate colors, functionalities and sizes, so the redesign was a balance between needs, desires and commitments.
Here is a comparison between the previous version and my improved design (I hope…).
A new design that is clean, organized and lighter. A site designed to display the information in a direct and clear way.
The color white is now predominant and there is more clarity when interacting with the steps.
Now it is easier to find a street, or find out how long it takes to get to a certain point.
Ah! And here is the new range of icons that I produced. Now the most common means of transport and points of interest are shown on the map, always taking care of the style of the new visual identity.


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————————————————- Forensic Accounting and the use of technology: The Toronto Sun October 4, 2009 Sunday FINAL EDITION Investigate the world of forensic accounting BYLINE: BY SHARON ASCHAIEK, SPECIAL TO SUN MEDIA SECTION: NEWS; Pg. CE11 LENGTH: 733 words Lately, cooking the books seems to be a national pastime in some corners of North American corporate culture.Over the last several years, Canadians and Americans have witnessed a rash of accounting and financial fraud incidents, including the debacles at now-bankrupt WorldCom and Enron, the Martha Stewart stock scandal, and recently, the largest Ponzi scheme in history allegedly perpetrated by Bernard Madoff. One effect of the stronger public spotlight on this increasing — or perhaps just increasingly detected and prosecuted — white collar crime is greater demand for qualified forensic accountants, and consequently, an increase in both the number and popularity of programs or courses in this area.
There is an exponentially greater level of attention being paid to the world of fraud, and I think that's why our enrolment is up," says Cameron McCaw, instructor in the Fraud Investigation and Forensic Accounting program at Seneca College. Typically attracting about 15 to 18 students per intake, the two-semester graduate certificate program drew about 30 students this past fall. Introduced about six years ago and, according to McCaw, was the first of its kind in Ontario, the program provides students with in-depth training in uncovering fraud, financial disputes and other such irregularities in today's business world.Participants gain technical skills and practical knowledge in fraud investigation, law and ethics, and computer and systems technology.
"We take high-profile cases of fraud and financial wrongdoing, such as Bernie Madoff, Conrad Black and Garth Drabinsky, and we ask: Why did it occur? Where did the system break down? What can we learn from it? " McCaw says. "Forensic accounting is about asking the right questions, applying the right level of cynicism or skepticism when you hear answers, and using intuition to drill down to find out what doesn't make sense, and to find the evidence to support it. Courses in the program include Computer Forensics and Data Mining, Financial Statement Fraud, Money Laundering and Asset Tracking, and Serving as an Expert Witness/Communication.
Students gain first-hand insights on the field from guest speakers such as retired RCMP officers, police officers, lawyers, and IT professionals specializing in forensic accounting technology. To qualify to participate, individuals have to have completed a degree or three-year diploma in a related business area, or be a mature student with three years of documented work experience in a related field.Graduates are prepared to work as fraud examiners and forensic accounting investigators with public accounting firms; financial institutions such as banks, insurance firms and credit card companies; government agencies; financial regulators; the internal auditing departments of companies; or, in law enforcement. "This program is very responsive to this trend and to the marketplace, and it prepares students for a host of job opportunities," McCaw says.
"Students come away with a strong foundation and employers find them to be very prepared and well trained. Brand new this fall at Humber College, meanwhile, is Forensic Accounting, an online course that covers various aspects of financial fraud, including fraud prevention, detection and investigation. Legal procedures related to fraud, statistical analysis for fraud detection and fraud investigation reporting are among the main subjects covered in the course.
Teaching the course is a seasoned industry expert with 30 years of experience in computer auditing and information security in both the private and public sectors. Taking this course makes a student more marketable as an accountant or auditor and helps them start a career as a forensic accountant," says Guillermo Acosta, director of professional and continuing education at The Business School at Humber College. "It also prepares the student to write the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) examination, a well-recognized designation that is almost a 'must-have' for those who want to be a full-time forensic accountant in a large organization. " Accepting a maximum of 40 students per intake, the course is rich in practical training and prepares students to adapt to the growing trend of corporate responsibility. ———————————————— Says Acosta: "This is an excellent learning opportunity, and the skills students will gain will support new policies that are emerging in corporate governance.
" Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) September 5, 2009 Saturday First Edition A new breed of crime stopper; Postgraduate study BYLINE: Megan Johnston SECTION: SUPPLEMENT; Pg. 14 LENGTH: 806 words Financial investigators are in great demand in the wake of recent global events, writes Megan Johnston. Forensics conjures up crime scenes and cadavers.For accountants, however, digging up corporate corpses is the less grisly reality.
While company collapses and fraud capture most of the media attention, financial investigators follow all sorts of paper trails, gathering evidence to be used in court or legal disputes. The field is nothing new but a new breed of experts and boutique firms is emerging, specially equipped to tackle an increasingly complex business world. The University of Wollongong's master of forensic accounting arose five years ago after compliance regulations failed to prevent a string of big corporate collapses. a€?Forensic accounting looks beyond the numbers to identify red flags that may indicate a company is at risk,a€ the school of accounting and finance's Kathie Cooper says.
The university's masters program teaches accountants, tax specialists, bankers and law enforcement workers about investigation techniques, computer forensics, money laundering and tax evasion. Good forensics experts always keep an open mind, the faculty of law's Judith Marychurch says. a€? They've got to go in looking for things, asking 'where do I need to start, how do I know I'm seeing something that is a potential problem and what do I do to follow that through? a€ she says. Her students go on to work for accounting firms, lawyers, courts or private clients. Others work for police, banks and regulatory bodies. Some universities are heading in this direction by introducing elements of forensics into their courses.
The associate head of accounting at the Australian School of Business at the University of NSW, Peter Roebuck, says his institution plans to teach forensics to postgraduate IT students next year. a€? Forensics has been around a while but now everybody's focused on it because of what's happening in the finance world,a€ he says.Deakin University's new graduate certificate of commercial law in financial crime control is aimed at lawyers, compliance officers and auditors.
The institution's chair of law, Louis de Koker, says companies are moving to protect themselves against financial crime such as fraud, money laundering and terrorism funding. a€? It's clear that businesses ..
. require resources, they need people with an understanding of the phenomenon,a€ he says. The head of audit at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Andrew Stringer, says Australia has the field's first professional standard, which codifies the job. €? People are trying to learn lessons and see where we can do better next time,a€ he says. FOLLOW THE PAPER TRAIL THERE is more to forensics than fraud for Matthew Gwynne. As a partner in the forensic division of Vincents accounting firm, he also investigates civil matters, whether they be insurance, business valuations or family and commercial disputes.
"Fraud is only one part of what we get involved in," he says. "It could involve a couple who are divorcing and there's a business involved and they need to put a value on it. Or two companies contracted to provide services and there's a breach of that service a€" we would be engaged to assess the dollar value of that damage as a result of that breach. " Gwynne writes reports from his findings, which can be admitted to court. He can even be called as a witness to give expert opinion or be cross-examined. Some jobs are more complex than others, especially covert investigations involving overseas bank accounts a€" which is when computer specialists are called in to conduct searches or see whether documents have been destroyed.Gwynne's interest in forensics was piqued about 10 years ago while working in family law and a few years later he took up postgraduate forensic studies at Monash University via distance education.
Despite this expertise, he still relies heavily on his conventional accounting skills. "First and foremost, I'm a chartered accountant and I have a variety of different skills such as auditing, general business advisory and taxation and corporate advisory," he says. "Forensic accounting takes it one further step and … over the years, there's so many different people and business and matters you get involved in. It never gets boring.
MJ A range of options University of Wollongong Master of forensic accounting. Deakin University Graduate certificate of commercial law (financial crime control). Monash University Graduate certificate in forensic studies (accounting). Queensland University of Technology Master of business (accounting). University of Southern Queensland Master of business (business forensics specialisation). Charles Sturt University Masters, graduate diploma and graduate certificate (fraud and financial investigation). ————————————————- La Trobe University Graduate certificate in fraud investigation.
http://www. cpa2biz. om/Content/media/PRODUCER_CONTENT/Newsletters/Articles_2008/CPA/June/Role. jsp The Forensic Accountant's Evolving Role With the proliferation of crime programs on television, the layperson might be led to believe that forensics is synonymous with criminal investigation or something morbid. In fact, we are invariably asked, as forensic accountants, if we count dead bodies. According to Wikipedia, the adjective "forensic" refers to something "of, pertaining to or used in a court of law. " However, in practice, forensic typically refers to the method of obtaining evidence related to any investigation, not just a crime or legal matter.
In the latter context, the forensic financial expert investigates and analyzes financial evidence with the goal to provide expert testimony on financial damages for parties in litigation. Background The role of the forensic accountant has expanded significantly during the last several years for many reasons, including the requirement for greater scrutiny on corporate governance brought about by the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and the widespread recognition of the risks and prevalence of financial fraud in today's business environment.As a result, forensic financial specialists are usually retained to support special investigations related to a broad range of subjects. This can include the financial impact of marketplace events, such as intellectual property infringement and anti-trust actions, financial reporting fraud, asset impairment and business valuation. These investigations occur in contexts such as civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claim adjustment, internal fraud investigation, securities class action and internal corporate investigations.The questions posed to the forensic financial expert are increasingly more complex, requiring skill sets beyond a typical understanding of financial records and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of forensic accounting is only part of the equation. More often, a team of forensic financial specialists with a variety of skill sets is needed to address the many challenges posed by a case.For example, the logistics of finding data in numerous locations such as tape drives, personal computers and BlackBerry wireless devices require forensic technology specialists who are familiar with electronic data systems and who can identify and ferret through electronic storage devices to find case critical documents. An allegation of market manipulation often requires an understanding of economics, finance and how financial investment firms operate to fully document issues of causation and actual loss sustained. Permanent impairment of a company's value due to an alleged act will necessitate the use of accepted valuation skills.This complexity has created a need for a multidisciplinary profession of "Financial Forensic Experts" who are proficient in accounting, finance, economics, computer technology, statistics, valuation and legal processes.
Specific industry expertise is also an important element in the equation, making this team a group of highly-specialized experts indeed. The investigative forensic team rarely has access to all of the relevant information related to a case. Therefore the ability of the team to respond with absolute certainty is not always possible.Manipulation of records, destruction of evidence, time limitations on completing the investigation and restrictions imposed by the litigation investigative process by the parties involved are some of the reasons that certain data cannot be found. With this in mind, the forensic team must utilize a number of skills and techniques to reconstruct or uncover the facts. As many damage calculations require construction of a theoretic reality "but for the event," the team must also be adept at working through the facts and a hypothetical situation as if no damage event occurred.
Resources The Forensic and Valuation Services section of the AICPA published a Special Report in 2006 that provides a comprehensive discussion of forensic techniques. Further, the report provides a useful comparison of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) audit evidence with Forensic Procedure Evidence. While a good reference with regard to forensic accounting skills, it is important to remember that it includes seven forensic investigative techniques and discusses each in detail. It also discusses how forensic procedures differ from audit procedures.
While both the auditor and the forensic investigator review written or electronic documentation and interview certain key personnel, the similarity between their jobs ends there. In the case of an auditor, his or her work is that of attestation and related to historic facts used to draw conclusions about GAAP accounting and ultimately, the fair presentation of a company's financial position. In the case of a forensic investigator, his or her work is often about what did not get recorded, was hidden, deleted or would have happened in the theoretic reality.As such, tasks are uniquely employed to the facts and circumstances of each case depending upon the nature of the inquiry and the accessibility of the relevant data. The forensic investigator must shape an opinion from available facts knowing that every situation is different and that there is no "one way" to determine the next step through the maze.
Often, the next step requires a specific skill of another team member to accomplish the project. For example, in cases of suspected fraudulent market trading, the forensic investigator may be restricted in his ability to question the suspected fraudster.However, he may have unfettered access to pertinent documentation.
The investigator's familiarity with specialized trading policies in the financial markets, as well as market trends, will be important replacements to the information that might have been provided in an interview. In another example, access to documentation and key employees is often controlled and filtered by the discovery process in cases involving a permanent diminution in value of a business. A standard lost profits calculation for damages will likely not be an adequate substitute for a full professional understanding of financial valuation.
Conclusion ————————————————- The complexity of the financial issues posed in litigation and forensic investigations requires a very broad, multidisciplinary approach to the investigative and damage calculation phases of the legal process. The new professional field of financial forensics and the variety of experts that fill this bill provide corporations and attorneys with the tools required to respond to complex litigation and dispute resolution. ————————————————- http://www. wisegeek. com/what-is-forensic-accounting.
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Search for electric dipole moments using storage rings
srEDM
End date 30 September 2022
FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JULICH GMBH
Periodic Reporting for period 3 - srEDM (Search for electric dipole moments using storage rings)
"According to our present understanding, the early Universe contained the same amount of matter and anti-matter and, if the Universe had behaved symmetrically as it developed, every particle would have been annihilated by one of its antiparticles, leaving behind no matter but only photons.
One of the great mysteries in the natural sciences is therefore why there is matter at all present in our world rather than only light, and furthermore why matter dominates over anti-matter in the visible Universe. The reason for this apparent inequality must be sought in a difference between matter and anti-matter, related to the breaking of a fundamental symmetry called charge-parity (CP)-violation (CPV).
In the Standard Model of elementary particle physics (SM), CP-violation is observed, but its size (essentially only due to the electroweak interaction with essentially no contribution from the strong interaction) is greatly insufficient to explain the matter anti-matter asymmetry and further sources of CPV must be sought. These could manifest themselves in electric dipole moments (EDMs) of elementary particles, which occur when the centroids of positive and negative charges are mutually and permanently displaced. An EDM observation would also be an indication for physics beyond the SM.
Electric dipole moments are searched for in different systems (neutrons (n), atoms, molecules and even bulk material), but, up to now, no EDM has been observed - only ever smaller upper limits have been deduced, including derived results for the proton (p) and the electron (e). A new line of EDM-search has recently been suggested for charged particles (protons and deuterons (d), and 3-helium) in storage rings, aiming at direct limits with unprecedented sensitivity. It is worth noting that - once EDMs have been discovered - results for different particles (e, n, p, d) are required to pin down the CPV sources.
The srEDM project will lay the foundations for direct EDM searches of charged hadron (p, d) in a completely new class of precision storage rings by developing the required key technologies. It will exploit the existing conventional storage ring COSY (based on magnetic-field deflection) of Forschungszentrum Jülich (Germany) and it will also provide a first measured EDM limit for deuterons (dEDM).
The EDM measurement principle, the time development of the (p ord d) polarization vector (which is oriented along the EDM) subject to a perpendicular electric field, is simple, but the smallness of the EDM together with the potentially overwhelming impact of magnetic dipole moment (MDM) effects make this an enormously challenging project. A staged approach is required – from R&D for key-technologies towards the holy grail of a dual-beam precision all-electric storage ring with simultaneously circulating clock-wise and counter clock-wise beam bunches, running in the so called ""frozen spin"" condition – to achieve the highest EDM sensitivity.
The srEDM project has an outstanding science case with the potential to solve ""the puzzle of our existence"" and, by overcoming the technological and metrological challenges, it will provide many new advances in accelerator and detector technology.
In contrast to other EDM searches, the srEDM project can only be pursued in Europe.
"The srEDM project comprises five work packages with two general deliverables: demonstration of key-technologies for the storage-ring method and first storag-ring EDM measurements at COSY. In the following, the major work and achievements are briefly discussed along the work packages:
1) Accelerator developments:
(i) A new method based on the spin tune response of a machine to artificially applied longitudinal magnetic fields, called "spin tune mapping", has been developed. The technique was experimentally tested at COSY and, for the first time, the angular orientation of the stable spin axis at two different locations in the ring has been determined to an unprecedented accuracy of better than 2.8 µrad.
(ii) Electrostatic deflector elements with 10 mm radius, made of stainless steel, have been developed and tested at gap distances from 1 mm to 0.05 mm at electric fields, ranging from 15 to 90 MV/m. Preparations are under way to refurbish a dipole magnet (""ANKE D2"") with a huge gap, previously installed in the COSY ring, with electric field plates, so that it can be used to investigate combined electric and magnetic field conditions required for a deuteron EDM ring.
(iii) A compact beam position monitor (Rogowski-type) has been developed, calibrated in the laboratory and installed into COSY for use with the RF-Wien filter experiment.
(iv) An upgrade program for COSY has started in order to improve the precision of the beam position determination. As part of this, the magnetic center of the COSY quadrupoles with respect to beam position monitors is determined by the so called beam-based alignment method.
(2) Beam polarimetry:
(i) The vector analyzing power and the un-polarized elastic cross section of deuterons elastically scattered off a carbon target has been measured at COSY for six different beam energies starting from 170 MeV up to 380 MeV. Such data are needed to determine the deuteron beam polarization, whose time development is the observable for the deuteron EDM search.
(ii) A precision polarimeter detector based on LYSO scintillators is under development and tests have advanced to a stage that the polarimeter can now be installed into COSY. The 52 detector modules can stop elastically scattered deuterons and protons up to 300 MeV. The modules are very compact, due to modern high pixel density SiPM readout.
(3) Beam simulations:
(i) Existing spin tracking simulation programs (COSY Infiniity, Bmad) have been extended to simulate spin motion in the presence of an electric dipole moment. The appropriate EDM kicks and electric field elements (static, radiofrequency) have been implemented and benchmarked with data. Different possible scenarios (frozen spin method, quasi frozen spin method) have been investigated to explore the achievable sensitivity.
(ii) For the precursor experiment at COSY, it is important to simulate the orientation of the so called invariant spin axis in order to determine a possible additional (experimentally measured) tilt due to an EDM.
(4) Feasibility studies at COSY:
(i) The successful use of feedback from a spin polarization measurement to the revolution frequency of a 0.97 GeV/c bunched and polarized deuteron beam in the Cooler Synchrotron (COSY) storage ring has been realized in order to control both the precession rate (≈ 120 kHz) and the phase of the horizontal polarization component.
(ii) Beam-based alignment has been implemented at COSY in order to obtain a precise knowledge of the position of quadrupole magnets with respect to beam position monitors. This will lead to smaller systematic errors for the EDM measurements once the beam passes through the center of the magnets.
(5) Proof-of-principle and first EDM measurement:
(i) A radiofrequency (RF) Wien filter has been developed and constructed in order to allow for an EDM polarization build-up in a conventional (B-field deflector) ring like COSY. It has been installed in COSY in May 2017 and was commissioned with a polarized deuteron beam subsequently in February 2018.
(ii) A first deuteron test measurement has been conducted in May 2018. Currently the obtained results are analyzed and a second beamtime is in preparation.
(1) Progress beyond state-of-the-art:
(i) The COSY storage ring will be optimized for use as a precision experiment.
(ii) A polarimeter based on LYSO scintillators with SiPM readout for the precision measurement of the deuteron beam polarization will be available in COSY.
(iii) Simulation programs will be benchmarked and ready to use for the analysis of EDM measurements.
(iv) A conceptual design of the all-electric prototype EDM storage ring will be finished.
(2) Expected results until end of project:
(i) A first EDM limit for deuterons will be available, obtained from the precursor experiment at COSY.
(ii) As an additional new outcome, a proof-of-principle for an axion dark-matter search will be provided.
Inside View of the Radiofrequency Wien Filter for the srEDM Experiment at COSY
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Principle of the EDM Experiment in a Storage Ring
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Rohit's interest in star signs went back to his school days. His teacher, Professor Godbole, apart from being a Maths teacher, was also an amateur astrologer. It was from him that Rohit had learnt about the alignment and movement of the planets and their effect on a person's life and character. Later on, with the pressures of his engineering studies and his subsequent employment as a software engineer, Rohit did not have the time to pursue a serious study of the subject. However, his faith in astrological predictions had remained.
Rohit was convinced that astrology provided an effective guide to steering one through life and planning one's future. He regularly followed the "What the Stars Foretell" column in the newspaper, and it was the first thing he looked at each week in the Sunday magazine section. Not that Rohit's current situation in life needed any particular guidance or reassurance. No dark clouds appeared to darken his horizon. For a twenty-six-year-old, he was on a fairly good wicket and not doing too badly by most standards. His job was paying him well and living with his parents, he had few overheads. He liked his work and was popular amongst a small group of friends.
Each Sunday, he joined his buddies for a game of badminton at a sports centre near his home. The four of them would take turns to book a court in advance and after sweating it out on the court, they would get together for a round of beer followed by a game of carom in the games room. On one of these Sunday mornings, Rohit and his friends had gathered together as usual in the clubhouse after their badminton game. His friends often pulled Rohit's leg about his penchant for astrology.
"Hey Rohit, have you checked your weekly forecast today? You can't afford to miss this one!" teased his friend Prakash.
Rohit had to take his elderly father for a morning blood test and for the first time in months, he had not had a chance to see the weekly horoscope column in the newspaper. Prakash pulled out the Sunday paper from his backpack and, clearing his throat, he read out aloud the prediction for Rohit according to his birth sign:
"You may be required to take some tough decisions at work. Some of you may be walking on thin ice." Prakash paused for effect and looked up at Rohit. A look of consternation appeared to cloud Rohit's face. He leaned forward to listen more attentively to what his friend was saying. Prakash seemed to be enjoying the effect his words had had on Rohit. "Hold on folks – there's more to come!" he announced, as he continued to read from the newspaper:
"Avoid getting involved in any unnecessary conversations at work. There are hidden enemies who may be conspiring against you. The health of a parent may cause concern."
Rohit hastily grabbed the newspaper from Prakash, wanting to verify for himself what Prakash had announced. His face turned pale as he read the ominous prediction.
"Is everything alright, Rohit?" Sameer asked with concern.
Rohit did not answer. He looked troubled and disturbed by what he had just read.
Prakash, guilty at having upset his friend, offered:
"Relax, Bro. Don't take it to heart. We know how utterly unreliable these forecasts can be."
"You shouldn't be taking this seriously. These words are not targeted at you. If anything, they could be applicable to a thousand others," Akbar tried to reassure Rohit.
But Rohit appeared distracted and preoccupied. He felt the need to be by himself and excused himself saying:
"Sorry guys I have to leave you. I have to check on my Dad. He has not been keeping too well."
On reaching home, Rohit went up directly to his room, pensive and a bit shaken. He would not have given serious thought to the enigmatic warning in the week's forecast had it not been for the fact that it seemed to strike home with accuracy. At his software firm things had not been terribly favourable of late. The economic slowdown had had its impact on the IT industry as well. Many of the smaller firms had been badly hit and there had been job cuts and retrenchments. Had the recession caught up with his company as well?
What tough decisions were in store for him at work and what was the meaning of the words "walking on thin ice?" Was his job at risk? Was he likely to be fired on account of downsizing as some of his friends in the industry had been?
The second part of the forecast was equally confusing and worrying. Who were the hidden enemies mentioned and was there a plot being hatched against him? Henceforth he would have to be on his guard all the time. And of course, as far as the health of a parent was concerned, it had hit the nail on the head. His father had been quite unwell recently and this had been a source of worry for both him and his mother.
With these disconcerting thoughts plaguing his mind, Rohit left for the office the following day. He had decided that he would try to be extra diligent in his work so as not to give rise to any complaints from his boss. Also, keeping in mind the warning from the horoscope, he would go about his activities keeping his ear to the ground, alert to any suspicious behavior around him.
Later that day, in the office corridor he saw a group of his co-workers huddled together in conversation and talking in whispers. As he passed by, he noticed that they had stopped talking. Was there some conspiracy afoot and was this the group of hidden enemies that he had been cautioned against? Maybe it was just his imagination. He dismissed the thought and went ahead towards his workstation. But the following day in the lunchroom, his doubts were confirmed when he saw the same group of colleagues sitting together at a table and looking meaningfully towards him. When they realised that he had noticed them, they quickly lowered their gaze and looked away in another direction. Rohit was now convinced that the group was plotting against him. But what was he to do? For the moment he had no proof to support his doubts. Maybe it was best that he bide his time until he came upon some concrete evidence.
However, his peace of mind had been destroyed and his sleep that night was troubled and disturbed. Try as he would, he could not get the words of the forecast out of his mind. The following Sunday he avoided meeting his friends and remained brooding at home. With uncertainty and self-doubt plaguing him, he needed some sort of reassurance that these forebodings would not come to pass and jeopardise his career in any way. He thought of consulting his astrologer friend, his former Math teacher, Mr. Godbole, but found, to his dismay, that his old mentor had passed away only a few months ago.
He had almost given up in despair, when on going through the classifieds, his eye was caught by the following ad:
"Worried about your future? Get your fortune told and find out what destiny holds for you. Contact psychic reader Madame Aishwarya".
There was a phone number given beside the name and Rohit hurriedly noted it down before returning the newspaper to its usual place in the living room. His parents normally took a nap after the family's Sunday lunch and Rohit decided to use this opportunity to make the call. He nervously dialed the number and with a beating heart he waited for the phone to be connected.
On the fifth ring, the phone was picked up and a tired, gravelly voice at the other end announced:
"Yes, who is this?"
"Good afternoon, Ma'am. Is this a good time to talk to you?" Rohit asked tentatively.
"Well, not exactly. But go ahead. Tell me who you are and why you are calling"
This is not going to be easy, Rohit thought to himself, as he braced himself and stammered back:
"I am Rohit and …I… err… saw your ad in the paper today, and… err… I was wondering if I could have a consultation with you this evening."
"Is this for yourself? If that is the case, you can come today at 6 pm. Call this number and ask for directions. I charge Rs. 1,000 for a fifteen-minute consultation." A number was called out and the call was ended abruptly.
Rohit just about managed to jot down the given number. He felt a bit unsettled by the strangeness of his telephonic interaction and the mystery that seemed to surround Madame Aishwarya. Why hadn't she explained the address herself and what was this other number he had been asked to call? He was in two minds about whether to pursue the matter and make the follow up call or just forget about the whole thing. He finally decided that having come this far, he may as well continue. He picked up the phone and dialed the given number.
"Royal Lodge, good afternoon," a male receptionist's voice answered.
Rohit was taken aback. He thought maybe he had dialed the wrong number. He had half expected to be put through to Madame Aishwarya's secretary. But… Royal Lodge??? The mystery seemed to deepen.
"Royal Lodge, good afternoon," the voice repeated.
"I was given this number by Madame Aishwarya," blurted out Rohit. "I have an appointment with her at 6 pm this evening."
"Yes Sir. Madame Aishwarya is a long-staying guest at our lodge. Would you like me to explain the address to you?"
The Royal Lodge, as it turned out, was a modest-looking guesthouse located in the centre of the city, close to the railway station and the main bus terminal. It was one of several reasonably priced lodgings opposite the city's transport hub that catered mainly to budget conscious travelers, itinerant traders and salesmen and young employees entering the job market.
Rohit arrived early and was told to wait as Madame Aishwarya would only see him at the appointed time of 6 pm. Striking up a conversation with the receptionist, Rohit learnt that Madame Aishwarya was a clairvoyant who had once been sought after by princes and prime ministers alike for her amazing psychic powers and her ability to foretell the future. She had fallen upon hard times and was practically abandoned by her high-flying clientele. She now lived as a long-staying guest at the Royal Lodge. She slept for most of the day, saw clients by appointment in the evenings, and did a weekly horoscope column for a daily newspaper.
When it was time, Rohit was led up a narrow staircase and ushered to a guest room on the second floor. His discreet knock received a brief "Come in" in the same raspy voice. Rohit entered a small, darkened room lit by a single blue electric bulb that suffused the interior with an eerie half-light. One wall of the room was hung with a single, large portrait of a long-haired god man with a sandalwood garland adorning the frame. A strong aroma of incense pervaded the entire room and added to the other-worldly aura of the small, confined space. In the middle of the room was a rectangular table and hunched over it was the figure of a rather large woman in her mid-sixties, dressed in a black, ankle length kaftan and a spotted blue head scarf worn over a striking, though heavily made-up face, which could have once been described as handsome. Apart from a heavy, beaded necklace and large earrings, Madame Aishwarya wore no other jewelry.
"Take a seat, young man. You are allowed a consultation of fifteen minutes with three questions that you would like answered."
In the centre of the table was a quartz crystal ball, of a size somewhere between a cricket ball and a football. The crystal ball was mounted on a small metallic stand and next to it was a lighted candle whose flame illuminated a number of tiny crack-like imperfections on the crystal, throwing up sparkling rainbow type images. Rohit sat transfixed, totally mesmerized by the sight in front of him. The lady now closed her eyes in concentration and after a few minutes she re-opened them, placed her hands over the orb and gazed intently into its depths.
Rohit had come with the idea that he would unburden himself of all that had been troubling his mind, but totally awed by the lady's persona and the fascinating object that she held between her hands, he appeared to have lost his tongue. Forgetting about the three questions, Rohit, with some difficulty, managed to get across in a few words his concerns relating to his workplace and his fears about losing his job.
"Dark shadows are hovering over you at your place of work. Evil forces are at play to thwart you in your career. I hear whispers and see an open pit lying in front of you." intoned Madame Aishwarya as if in a trance.
Rohit gripped his chair and broke into a cold sweat.
"But fear not, young man. You will ward off your enemies if you wear a moonstone close to your skin. The moonstone is your birth stone, is it not? It will keep the evil forces away and draw only good vibrations towards you. Health-wise, don't be afraid of sickness in your family. If a person you are close to is ill, he will soon be healthy again. Romance and marriage are in the air for you. Your parents will arrange your marriage and it will be a perfect match. I see several children."
With these words, she rose from her seat, blew out the candle and covered the crystal ball with a square of cloth, indicating by her actions that the consultation was over.
"You may place the fees on the table here. I think you know your way out," she informed Rohit in a tone suggesting that he was dismissed.
Rohit was speechless and stunned by the clairvoyant's words. He put the money down on the table and stumbled out of the room confused and bewildered. He had expected some comforting words of reassurance, but the lady's sinister words had only served to re-enforce his misgivings. His father was already well on the road to recovery and his health was no longer a matter of concern. As for marriage, it was the last thing on his mind right now.
Dejected and disillusioned, he trudged to the office the following morning. He had not got over his dark and depressing frame of mind and he found it difficult to concentrate on his work. Mid-morning, he was summoned to the manager's office. This was what he had feared all along. It was only a matter of time before the death knell would sound, and this was it. Today he was going to be given the dreaded pink slip.
On entering the manager's office, he was surprised to see that he was not alone. There was his immediate supervisor, the manager, and the CEO of the company, all of them seated in a row. He would have preferred to be given the bad news by just his supervisor, instead of being humiliated in front of the entire senior management team.
"Good morning, Rohit. Do take a seat," the CEO called out in a cheery voice. Why did he have to sound so cheerful? If only he knew how nervous it made him to have to face all three of them together.
Rohit barely managed to return his greeting and with a weak smile, he sat down in the chair in front of the manager's large desk.
"Your supervisor and manager have been telling me…" the CEO began to speak, and Rohit swallowed hard and lowered his head, waiting for the axe to fall.
"They have been telling me how happy they have been with your work and the additional responsibilities that you have undertaken. It has also been a year since you have joined the company. It is now time for you to get a promotion and an increase in your emoluments. Congratulations, Rohit! You have been made a team leader and you will henceforth report directly to your manager."
Rohit could hardly believe his ears. The three stood up to shake hands with him, and the manager informed him that the human resource department would give him his new terms of appointment sometime later in the day. Rohit struggled to his feet, mumbled his thanks to the trio and left the room in a daze. It took several minutes for reality to sink in and before he could breathe a sigh of relief. When finally, the impact of what he had just been told dawned on him, a cry of joy escaped his lips as he pumped his fist in triumph. With a spring to his step, he returned to his desk, barely holding back the temptation to immediately call his family and friends to announce the good news to them.
With renewed self-confidence and a restored belief in himself, Rohit returned home that evening with the realisation that his fears and misgivings had after all been totally irrational and unfounded. So much for crystal balls and astrological predictions!
Saeed Ibrahim is the author of "Twin Tales from Kutcch," a family saga set in Colonial India. Saeed was educated at St. Mary's High School and St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, and later, at the University of the Sorbonne in Paris. His short stories and book reviews have earlier been published in the Bengaluru Review.
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Lily: B.L. "Bill" Saylor Jr., 89, of Lily entered into heaven on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at his daughter's home in Aberdeen.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at the Lily Historical Church in Lily. Burial will be held at the Lily Hillside Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites conducted by Engebretson-Lien American Legion Post No. 156, where he was a 50 year member.
A family and friends gathering will be held at Coester Funeral Home, Webster on Friday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m.
Bill was born on Nov. 13, 1923, at Wallins Creek, Ky., to Baty L. and Elizabeth Saylor. He attended school in Wallins Creek. He served in the Navy during World War II, serving on the USS New York and participated in the invasion of North Africa. He also served on the USS Wyoming, he then served on the USS Monterey in the Pacific Theater. He was a 40mm gunner and served under the command of future President Gerald Ford. He was awarded the Bronze Star for shooting down an enemy "Betty Bomber" during a combat mission in the Pacific.
On Sept. 16, 1946, he was united in marriage to Constance "Connie" Barber at her parents home, Charles and Minnie Barber in Lily. They resided in Puyallup, Wash., where Bill was employed by Boeing Aircraft. They then moved to Lily, where he remained for the rest of his life. He farmed for several years raising cattle and Appaloosa Horses, operated an International Dealership, and sold machinery in Florence, Clark and Gettysburg until his retirement.
He loved hunting, fishing and trapping with his children and grandchildren. He loved to whittle and make horses and dogs for his friends and family. Bill enjoyed having family and friends at the farm to hunt and fish and tell stories. Bill's dog Susie was his constant companion; he enjoyed hunting with her and in later years taking her for rides.
Memorials may be directed to the Lily Hillside Cemetery, Avera Hospice or Buffalo Plains Historical Society.
Coester Funeral Home, Webster is entrusted with the arrangements.


Scientists originally applied the term "junk DNA" to any section of DNA that appeared non-functional. Through advances in genomics, the definition has shifted. The term is currently used for a section of the DNA that may have functioned in the past but no longer functions. (See Who Was Adam? for an extensive discussion of the major types of junk DNA—pseudogenes, endogenous retroviruses, SINEs and LINEs—and the mechanisms thought to have generated them.) Because some identical segments of so-called junk DNA occur in a wide range of related organisms (for example, psi GULO in multiple primates), any researchers view it as evidence for the common ancestry of these organisms, a basic tenet of evolutionary theory.
The concept of junk DNA seems to provide strong evidence for an evolutionary model and against a creation model. Such a conclusion assumes, however, that this genetic material really is junk. A growing body of research says otherwise. Biologists and biochemists continue to find evidence of function in every class of junk DNA. It appears that even the quantity of junk DNA in various organisms has been fine-tuned for a purpose. In other words, it serves as evidence for design. Although many scientists still use junk DNA to argue for an evolutionary model, the data seems a close and comfortable fit with a creation model.
Origin of Complex Cells: A Big Event for Evolution or Creation?
Graduation, marriage, the birth of a child: these are all climactic events in a person's life. Likewise, there have been a number of highlights in the history of life on Earth. One is the birth of complex or eukaryotic cells.
Contrary to the claims made by many scientists, evolution is a theory in crisis.
When biologists compare the genomes of organisms they often find that the same pseudogenes appear in corresponding locations of genomes, juxtaposed to the same genes.
According to the biological evolutionary paradigm, molecular evolution parallels organic evolution.


Our congregation accepts and teaches Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
The word "Synod" in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod comes from the Greek words that mean "walking together." It has rich meaning in our church body, because the congregations voluntarily choose to belong to the Synod. Diverse in their service, these congregations hold to a shared confession of Jesus Christ as taught in Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions.
The congregations of the Synod are "confessional." They hold to the Lutheran Confessions as the correct interpretation and presentation of Biblical doctrine. Contained in The Book of Concord: The Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, these statements of belief were put into writing by church leaders during the 16th century. (The simplest of these is Luther's Small Catechism). The Augsburg Confession gives more detail on what Lutherans believe.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod accepts the Scriptures as the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and subscribes unconditionally to all the symbolical books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church as a true and unadulterated statement and exposition of the Word of God. We accept the Confessions because they are drawn from the Word of God and on that account regard their doctrinal content as a true and binding exposition of Holy Scripture and as authoritative for all pastors, congregations and other rostered church workers of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.


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Mouth Congress | Waiting For Henry (Blue and Translucent Tan Vinyl) (2 LP)
Limited Edition of 1000
Blue and Translucent Tan Vinyl
Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini of Kids In The Hall
Remastered and released for the very first time!
Cat: CT321
Genre: Alternative/Punk
Mouth Congress - friends Paul Bellini and Scott Thompson of Kids In The Hall fame - wrote and recorded hundreds of songs in the '80s without ever putting out a proper release. Alongside various cohorts and conspirators, the band drew on their experiences as gay men to craft hilariously crude punk songs that run the gamut of strange characters and taboo subject matter. Their rag tag approach to songwriting blended various styles from noisy punk to lo-fi new wave and DIY disco, all with a very gay bent. Without trying, they were surprisingly cutting edge.
Mouth Congress did dozens of live shows through the mid-80s that gained a reputation for being theatrical, combining props, sets, multiple costume changes, unusual song choices, guest stars, and Scott's standup comedy. In 1988, they recorded a 7-song demo tape. The tracks were recorded quickly, as the Kids in the Hall were about to go to New York City to develop their material. Then, caught up in the excitement of the Kids in the Hall being signed to television, Mouth Congress activities slowed to a crawl.
In 2011, Paul dug out an old VHS tape of one of the live shows. The sight of one of the Kids in the Hall covered in sweat, writhing on stage like Iggy Pop, was something he felt comedy fans might enjoy seeing. Naturally, Scott agreed and they uploaded everything - over 600 recordings - onto Bandcamp. One day in 2019, Mike Sniper of Captured Tracks stumbled upon the Bandcamp page, got in touch, and suggested assembling a compilation of the best recordings to be officially released for the very first time. Waiting for Henry is a collection of 29 tracks over 2 LPs with a booklet of interviews and ephemera from one of the '80s last queercore bands.
Who is Henry? We don't really know, but we certainly hope he shows up soon.
1. Sex and Love
2. Be My Hole
3. Heavy Breather
4. Guess I'll Just Jerk Off Again
5. Wind In My Belly
6. Guilt
7. Band From France
8. Tom
9. Womyn
10. What Is This Thing Called Love?
11. Fascist Love Song
12. Lullaby on Blow
13. Why?
14. We Back Together
15. Young and Alive in 1975
16. Thanks for the Disco
17. A Wig
18. Pepper Pot
19. Lorenzo the Chef
20. Give In
21. The People Have Spoken
22. What Do I Wear On a Trip to the Moon?
23. Christopher
24. Testicle Delight
25. Water Nymph
26. A Queen's Lament
27. Julie Newmar
28. Madamifesto
29. Let's Hear It For Show Business


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Margaret Chardiet was born and raised in New York City. She has been making power electronics / death industrial music under the name Pharmakon for five years. As a founding member of the Red Light District collective in Far Rockaway, NY she has been a figurehead in the underground experimental scene since the age of seventeen. Several projects emerged from the Red Light home/ venue during the four years Chardiet lived there including Yellow Tears, and Halflings amongst others. She points out that the environment there amongst so many other experimental artists inspired her to keep pushing herself and making increasingly challenging work. She describes her drive to make noise music as something akin to an exorcism where she is able to express, her "deep-seated need/drive/urge/possession to reach other people and make them FEEL something [specifically] in uncomfortable/ confrontational ways." The project is also an opportunity to exorcise her own demons and examine her own wild thoughts by pushing them outside of her head. Engineered by Sean Ragon of Cult of Youth at his self-built recording studio Heaven Street, Abandon is Pharmakon's 1st proper studio album and also her first widely distributed release.