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Posted in: Extras.	Tagged: 2020, bookish goals, books, Reading, reading resolutions, wrap up, writer, year in review.	25 Comments
As we start to turn our attention to the year ahead, there's one last opportunity to look back on 2019. I'm going to take stock of how I got on with my reading goals, reflect on my reading year in general, and set some new goals for 2020 accordingly.
My first goal for 2019 was to read 100 books. Having read 124, this one gets a tick.
My second goal was to read more non-fiction. I read 9 non-fiction books in 2018, and upped this to 10 in 2019 (12 if you count a couple of graphic memoirs). It's a tentative success, but a step in the right direction nonetheless.
My third goal was to read more plays. I did not read a single one. Epic fail.
My fourth goal was to read more Daphne du Maurier. I read one of her novels in 2019, so we'll call this one a very soft victory.
My final goal was to keep mood reading. This one is hard to quantify. I'd say I managed it fairly well, though committing to a book prize longlist and a month's worth of translated lit did throw a bit of a spanner in the works in terms of avoiding TBRs and going with the flow.
That brings me on to a couple of supplementary goals I added as the year went on. Alongside an excellent group of blogging friends, I decided to read the entire longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction. It was something that had been on my bookish bucket list for a while, and though we arguably didn't pick the best year to do it, I'm really glad to say I managed to read and review the entire selection before the shortlist/winner was announced.
August is women in translation month. At the very last minute, I decided to read only books that would fall into that category for the whole of the month. Again, I'm glad I did this, and it pushed me to pick up some excellent reads I may otherwise not have prioritised.
Taking a more general look at my reading year, I would describe it as fairly… meh? It certainly wasn't a bad year for books; I read 124 of them, gave an average rating of 3.5 stars, and certainly uncovered some gems – the best of which I talked about here. I suppose the reason I feel somewhat underwhelmed is that, despite reading lots of great books throughout the year, I didn't find any new all-time favourites. I know we can't expect to do so every year, but still, we can't help but hope.
I never do or don't read a book based on the author's gender, but I decided to analyse my reading based on authorship purely out of interest. It showed that I've been reading far more books by women than men (which I'm more than happy with), but it also highlighted an obvious lack of books by non-binary authors on my shelves (recommendations to help with this are very welcome!).
I then decided to break down my 2019 reading based on form. I wasn't at all surprised to see that novels are my book of choice, but I am sad to see that poetry largely fell by the wayside. That's something I'd like to address moving forward.
As for 2020 goals, I'm going to keep it pretty simple:
Read 100 books. It's a solid number that will help me make a dent in my TBR without feeling too daunting.
Read more poetry. I touched on this already, but I'd definitely like to start reaching for poetry more often again.
Do more buddy reads. I read and chatted about a few past Women's Prize winners with the same group of aforementioned friends in 2019, and I'm hoping we'll pick up a few more this year.
Keep reading translated lit. English language literature dominates the market, and it's sad to think about how many amazing books fly under the radar as a result. I read 17 translated books in 2019 (2 of which made my top 10 of the year), and I'd love if I could match or better that number in 2020.
Pick up my 'Spotlight' and 'Let's Recommend' series. This is about blogging more than reading, but a bookish goal nonetheless. I've been reviewing everything I read on Goodreads for ages, but 2019 was the first time I reviewed everything in full on this blog, rather than just in monthly wrap ups. I'm so glad I made that switch, but it did mean a few of my previous blog series fell by the wayside a little. In particular, I'd like to do a few more spotlights and themed recommendation posts in 2020.
That's it for specifics at the moment. I may commit to reading the Women's Prize longlist again, and I may commit to reading only women in translation in August again. But in the spirit of embracing mood reading, I'll see how I feel about both of those tentative goals nearer the time.
I'll end this post as I always end my reading year in review; by bringing together every book I read throughout the past 12 months. If any covers/titles catch your eye, feel free to ask about them. In the meantime, happy reading, and all the best for 2020!
The books I read in February
The books I read in March
The books I read in April
The books I read in May
The books I read in June
The books I read in July
The books I read in August
The books I read in September
The books I read in October
The books I read in November
The books I read in December
There we have it! Did you have a good reading year in 2019? What are your goals for 2020?
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Most Anticipated Releases of 2020
Posted by Callum McLaughlin on November 27, 2019
Posted in: Extras.	Tagged: 2020, adult lit, anticipated releases, books, bookworm, literature, Reading, writer.	24 Comments
With 2019 nearing its end, minds will soon start turning to the year ahead and the books it has in store for us. So here it is; a look at some of the releases scheduled for 2020 that I'm most excited about. I've put them in publication order, as far as I could track down specific dates. But there's a lot to cover, so let's just get started!
The Teacher by Michal Ben-Naftali | 21st January | Open Letter
An elusive but respected high school teacher in Tel Aviv commits suicide. Thirty years later, one of her students delves into her past, hoping that the secrets of her life will help make sense of her tragic death. After discovering that she was a Holocaust survivor, the book goes on to explore 'the impact of survivor's guilt and traces the footprints of a Holocaust survivor who did her utmost to leave no trace'. This sounds like an incredibly poignant read.
Alice by Heart by Steven Sater | 4th February | Razorbill
A teenage girl is sheltering in an underground tube station during the Blitz. When her best friend falls deathly ill with tuberculosis, she begins reciting the beloved story that first bonded them, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, drawing on the power of storytelling and the wonder of the imagination to sustain life and provide escapism from the horrors of reality. I adore the art of storytelling as a theme, and feel incredibly nostalgic about Wonderland, so this sounds like it could be fantastic!
The Illness Lesson by Claire Beams | 6th February | Doubleday
This is billed as 'an intensely vivid debut about women's minds and bodies, and the time-honoured tradition of doubting both'. Set in a school afflicted by a mysterious illness, the setup has a lot of parallels with Wilder Girls, which I loved. The lone female teacher must hide her own symptoms so she can stand against the sinister physician and male authorities that threaten the girls under her care.
The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave | 11th February | Little, Brown & Company
Set in Norway in the early 1600s, The Mercies is 'a feminist story of love, evil, and obsession'. When the menfolk of a remote village are wiped out in a horrific fishing accident, the women must fend for themselves. Several years later, a dominating figure arrives from Scotland, believing the place to be plagued by witchcraft. His wife, however, is both awed and terrified by the sight of independent women. I enjoyed Deathless Girls by the same author recently, and historical fiction set in remote locations is a niche I adore. I believe the book also has some queer representation, which is another big plus.
The Snow Collectors by Tina May Hall | 12th February | Dzanc Books
An atmospheric and suspenseful historic mystery based around the Franklin expedition, and set amidst 'a gothic landscape of locked towers, dream-like nights of snow and ice, and a crumbling mansion rife with hidden passageways'. That is so my brand. Props to Rachel for bringing this one to my attention recently.
The Companions by Katie M. Flynn | 3rd March | Gallery/Scout Press
Early reviews for this seem to be fairly polarised, but the concept is just too brilliant not to give it a mention. Set in the near future, the dead can now be uploaded into machines that serve as companions to the living. Whilst the wealthy can pay to remain within the custody of their family, the less fortunate are rented out to lonely strangers. When one companion retains intellectual autonomy, she defies her owner's commands and breaks off in search of the woman who killed her. I hope I gel with the author's style, as this seems like the kind of sci-fi I could really adore.
The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey | 10th March | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
During WWII, a natural history museum collection is moved out of London and placed in a country house for safekeeping. Hetty has been put in charge of looking after the collection, but upon arrival at the manor, she finds a tyrannical homeowner, a young woman plagued by nightmares, and a series of increasingly strange and unnerving goings on. Having stumbled into 'a place of secrets and terror', Hetty soon begins to question her very sanity. This sounds like my ideal read. No pressure.
New Waves by Kevin Nguyen | 10th March | One World
Margo is a brilliant programmer, tired of being overruled as the company's sole black employee. She teams up with Lucas, a low paid Asian worker who feels invisible, to try and steal the tech start-up's user database, but the heist goes wrong and Margo is killed in a car accident. Suspecting there may have been more to his friend's death, Lucas delves into Margo's secret online life, revealing just how little he actually knew about her. The book explores 'secrecy and surveillance, social media and friendship', and the struggle to establish true intimacy and connection in a tech-based society.
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell | 31st March | Fourth Estate
When a 32-year-old's former teacher is accused of sexual abuse by another of his students, she is forced to re-evaluate the dynamic they shared in her teens. Was their supposed love actually an abuse of power? Was her great sexual awakening tantamount to rape? This sounds like a fantastic and emotionally charged response to the #MeToo movement, and a very worthwhile contribution to the discussion on historic cases of abuse.
Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight | 31st March | Viking
Described as 'a spellbinding novel of emotional and intellectual intensity' at the meeting point of ambition and desire, Hex follows a PhD candidate's research into the fine line between poison and antidote. All the while, she becomes increasingly obsessed with her female tutor, and is drawn into a tangled web of illicit affairs, grudges, and heartbreak.
The Island Child by Molly Aitken | March | Canongate Books
'Rich, haunting and rooted in Irish folklore, The Island Child is a spellbinding debut novel about identity and motherhood, freedom and fate, and the healing power of stories.' I don't really need to know more than that to be very excited about this one. The gorgeous cover doesn't hurt though, to be fair.
Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo | 14th April | Anansi International
A Korean woman's life has been dictated by misogyny is its many forms. When this systematic gendered belittling starts taking its toll, she begins to display strange behaviour, leading her husband to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. I love books that dissect gender roles and mental health in this way. A 'clinical assessment of the everywoman' rendered in 'eerie prose', this sounds like it could be a little gem from the translated lit scene.
Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh | 21st April | Penguin Press
I haven't read any of Moshfegh's work yet, but she's an author I've been interested in for a while. Her newest offering is 'a triumphant blend of horror, suspense, and pitch-black comedy', and it follows an elderly woman who becomes obsessed with solving the mystery behind a note she finds, alluding to a murder in her new hometown.
Sea Wife by Amity Gaige | 28th April | Alfred A. Knopf
Juliet was struggling with her dissertation and the perils of postpartum depression when her husband Michael suggested a family sailing trip. The narrative is presented in two distinct parts; Michael's captain's log chronicling the events of the trip itself, and Juliet's efforts in the present-day to come to terms with the tragedies that played out at sea. 'Exuberant, harrowing, witty, and exquisitely written', Sea Wife is a survival story, but it 'also asks a pertinent question for our polarized political moment: How does a crew with deep philosophical differences and outmoded gender roles bring a ship safely to shore?'
Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh | 7th May | Hamish Hamilton
I enjoyed Mackintosh's debut, The Water Cure, and really like the sound of her next offering. 'Bold and chilling, it pushes beneath the skin of female identity and patriarchal violence, to the point where human longing meets our animal bodies'. The plot is based around a twisted form of lottery that dictates women's futures. I love the theme of fate versus freewill, so my interest is very much piqued!
Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas | 12th May | Custom House
Described as a literary page turner, Catherine House is a gothic mystery that seemingly combines 'the haunting sophistication and dusky, atmospheric style of Sarah Waters with the unsettling isolation of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go'. That sounds excellent, as does the secluded, elite university setting.
Sisters by Daisy Johnson | 4th June | Jonathan Cape
I loved Everything Under, and Johnson's new novel sounds like it could be excellent as well. Two sisters move to a long-abandoned family home to escape a serious case of bullying, but the arrival of a boy threatens to come between them. 'With its roots in psychological horror, Sisters is a taut, powerful and deeply moving account of sibling love'.
Thin Girls by Diana Clarke | 9th June | Harper
A young woman is stuck in an anorexia rehabilitation centre. When she hears that her twin sister has been drawn into a bizarre dieting cult run by a faux-feminist dictator, she determines to get well so she can gain her freedom and save her. It's 'an exploration of toxic diet culture as well as the power of sisterhood, love, and lifelong friendship', and I'm very much hyped.
The New Wilderness by Diane Cook | 11th August | Harper
This futuristic dystopian is set in a world ravaged by the effects of climate change. The Wilderness State is an area of protected land; the last where the air is clean, and plants and animals still thrive. Bea accepts on offer to be one of the first people to enter the Wilderness State, hoping the clean air will save her ailing daughter, Agnes. The experiment aims to test if humans and nature can live in harmony, but Agnes's newfound wildness draws her away from her urbanised mother, and with the government threatening to develop the Wilderness State, the book explores whether or not we can find a way to work with the natural world rather than against it. I'm very excited about this one!
Gay Like Me by Richie Jackson | 8th October | Harper
The only non-fiction on my list, Gay Like Me is an open letter from the author to his son. As a gay man himself, Jackson felt compelled to reflect on his own experiences, and to examine cultural and political change throughout the years, when his 18-year-old son came out to him. Described as 'angry, proud, fierce, and tender', it's 'a blueprint for our times' that celebrates progress whilst highlighting lingering prejudice faced by the queer community.
I'm going to have to stop there because this post is already way too long. It's by no means a comprehensive list of all the exciting books coming out next year, but more than enough to start building some hype! What upcoming releases are you most looking forward to?


forested, with several lakes, and is studying N transfers between the forest and the lakes.
or are they both wrong or right?
food sources are always added to the soil by way of plant detritus. How can this be true?
(4) an example of a density-dependent factor that could cause population size to decrease.
specified time we multiply the growth rate (r) by the ________.
12.	Which factor would not influence the size a population reaches over time?
biologist tracking the birds saw that in one year, 25 new birds were hatched, and 5 died.
that keep natural populations from increasing are collectively called the __________.
23.	How is a population growth rate expressed?
24.	Write an equation which describes a situation in which a population remains stable.
25.	Explain what happens in exponential population growth.
faster than an eagle population?
31.	An important density-independent factor limiting population size is __________.
32.	Which of these is not a density-dependent control of population size?
35.	Predators and parasites are always harmful to their prey or host populations.
often do little or no harm.
d.	False, because parasites and predators kill their hosts and prey.
population by attacking the weak.
only a few survivors. This is an example of ____________ competition.
37.	Most parasites have evolved to _________ their host.
interactions to limit the access of other individuals to resources?
one individual to the next under crowded conditions during an unusually long, cold winter.
from South America, rapidly become abundant when first introduced?
number of predator offspring at high prey densities.
to _______________ the prey cycle.
which caused many of the lemmings to die would be a _____________ factor.
environment can support, we say that the population has reached what?
density dependent ways in response to fluctuations in prey population sizes.
their host populations. Why might this be so?
more likely to be density independent?
60.	How do interspecific and intraspecific competition differ from each other?
61.	Which tends to be more intense, intra or interspecific competition?  Explain why.
is an example of what kind of distribution?
growth of nearby plants. This results in ________ distribution.
resources they need are evenly distributed, they will often show _________ distribution.
themselves, then the population is said to have _______________ fertility.
exhibit a ________ survivorship curve.
will exhibit a ________ survivorship curve.
species will exhibit a ________ survivorship curve.
75.	Which survivorship curve is characteristic of many large animals including humans?
76.	A graph which shows patterns of death or survivorship over time is known as what?
____________ of the earth by agriculture, medicine, and technology.
support more humans by the discoveries of the _____________ revolution.
earth a year from now than there are today.
in the last 8,000 years?
a.	Humans have a late-loss survivorship curve.
b.	Environmental resistance does not apply to humans.
c.	Climatic change has allowed the human species to expand its range.
e.	The biotic potential for humans has increased.
a.	Medicines have lowered death rates.
b.	Wealth has not lowered birth rates.
c.	Children are often an important economic advantage.
d.	Social traditions support large families.
87.	Less-developed countries tend to have a(n) ________________ age diagram.
d.	Continue to grow for many years.
e.	Grow for a short time and then decline rapidly.
90.	Americans use about ____ times as much energy as the world average.
___________________ in order to support them.
93.	Which developed country has the fastest population growth rate today?
98.	What factors determine the earth's carrying capacity for humans?
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depending on the scope of the study.
of a competitor species might cause a density-dependent increase in population size.
23.	Changes per individual per unit of time.
begin reproducing at an older age.
56.	Boom and bust cycles.
may regulate the number of offspring that they produce in response to prey abundances.
the prey population is regulated but very fit individuals are not eliminated.
the need for uniform spacing due to competition.
reaching maturity. Immigration, and lag timing of the baby boom is causing the U.S.
of revolutions in agriculture, industry, and medicine.


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CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A chronic drought that could leave South Africa's Cape Town without water within weeks is hurting visitor numbers and knocking a rare economic bright spot, officials said on Friday.
With experts predicting Cape Town will run out of water in mid-April, residents have been told to limit usage to 50 liters per person per day. An average bath holds 80 liters of water.
Hotels have asked guests not to use baths and to limit showers to two minutes or less, while some restaurants are switching to disposable cups and ditching table linen.
Around 10 million tourists visited Cape Town last year, drawn by iconic sights like Table Mountain, its long sandy beaches and clutch of nearby wine farms.
Tourism accounted for an estimated 9 percent of South Africa's economic output last year, or 412 billion rand ($35 billion).
Though visitors are sympathetic to Cape Town's plight, there are fears that people may stay away due to the inconvenience of water restrictions or because they don't want to add to demand.
"There's no doubt that the knock-on effect of the water conservation crossroads we find ourselves in has had an impact on tourism," said Enver Duminy, chief executive officer at Cape Town Tourism.
There is no official data available yet to quantify the impact water shortages are having on numbers but Duminy said there had already been cancellations.
The Global Sourcing Association, a large London-based non-profit, said on Friday it was postponing a major March conference in Cape Town to later in the year when it hopes the drought situation "will be alleviated".
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"We are a tough country, a resilient country and I am quite confident we will find our way around this," said Sisa Ntshona, SA Tourism's chief executive.


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The quality of the meat is always important so make sure you are getting the highest quality you can. Here is what you need to get started.
Step by Step instructions to the best pork loin you will ever taste.
Season one side of the pork loin with mealfit original seasoning. Make sure the skillet is hot enough..
Place the seasoned side pork loin in the pan, let cook for 60-90 seconds or until there is a nice crust.
Season the top of the pork with mealfit original seasoning and flip.
Let it cook for 60-90 seconds.
Place the pork loins in the smoker FAT SIDE UP and set the temp to 235 Degrees.
Let them cook for 1hour and 45 min then check the temp with your internal meat thermometer. Needs to be at least 145-150.
Let rest for at least 15 min 30 is best.
Slice about 1/8 of an inch thick.
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We pull the meat at an internal temp of between 145-150 because when we let it rest the temp continues to climb for up to 30 minutes.


Hindustan, with part of Cabul.
A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1840 map of India. The map covers the Indian subcontinent from the Hindu Kush mountain range to the Indian Ocean. It also includes the Maldive Islands, the Lakshadweep Islands, Ceylon and parts of Kabul in Afghanistan. During this time in history, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the British east India Company. The east India Company ruled India until 1858, after which it was governed by the British Raj till it finally gained independence in 1947. This map was engraved by S. Hall for issue in the 1840 edition of Black's General Atlas.
Rumsey 2305.045 (1854 edition). Philips (atlases) 4334.


Recent years have been good years for Malaysia's startup community as entrepreneurship is being more positively embraced. Just over the few years, the number of homegrown, homebrewed startups has increased exponentially. Now, here comes the figures! Based on MaGIC's web database as of August 2016, e-commerce related startups occupies 21.5% of total startups in Malaysia; service and consulting is 19.1% and social enterprise forms 17.8% of the sector. What's even better? Funding in Malaysia startup rose from $9.5m in 2013 to 47.9m in 2015!
All successful startups start from humble, but deep-rooted basis that allows them to grow extensively. To build a strong basis, you need to keep in mind some of the most fundamental parts of a startup that makes it "fundable" before you even start your journey into startup world. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, this article is for you!
Stages- Where are you now?
There are 3 main stages in a startup, which is Pre-seed stage, Seed stage and Post Seed stage. Before making a decision on which funding channel your startup should utilize, it is crucial to first determine the stage that the startup is currently in as companies usually have different needs at different stages. The goal of the pre-seed is to demonstrate that your product fulfills a market need. In contrast, the seed round is raised for the purpose of proving product-market fit. (Swanson, 2016). By the end of the pre-seed fundraising round, your startup is expected to have in place 5 important elements including a functioning product, a relevantly skilled team, market, distribution, and traction. Seed stage is when your business needs funding, private or public, to carry out a solution and business model development, to prove that your new product or service is functional before attempting to sell to your target customers (Zwilling, 2015).
Incorporation. Filing your startup with the state, be it as a Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp. Outlining ownership stakes and having legal protection from personal liability, at the funding stage, is essential.
Pitch Deck. Presentation of your business plan, using Powerpoint, Prezi or even Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas. Anything to convey the full manifesto of your startup's idea.
Online Bios. Publicizing biographies and resumes of you and your management team in online platforms, such as LinkedIn. Note that the investors are looking for capable people who can execute ideas, and not the other way round.
Website. (Optional) It depends on the nature of your startup.
Business Collateral. Logos, business cards, color schemes, and other images for your business so that people can envision your products.
Financial Documents. Budget plan, Revenue Projections, Operational Expenses, and Cash Flow Projections.
How to make your startup more "fundable"?
We all know, getting the dream cheque from investors ain't easy.
Often, early startup owners are easily distracted by reading venture capital blogs, but really, successful startups always keep their eyes aligned on building the basics of a "fundable" startup. We will share with you in this article, some of the essential characteristics of a startup that appeal to the investors. All of these characteristics are, however, more useful when the 5 important elements we mentioned before are solid enough.
First and foremost, a viable and inclusive business plan is necessary. A product description of your startup is good, but not sufficient to get you the six/seven figures infusion into your startup. A sufficient business plan should include clear ideas on your targeted customer segments, channels of publicity, revenue stream, key partners, and value propositions.
In terms of value propositions, it is crucial that you don't market your product as a "vitamin" but a "painkiller". This is a regular jargon used between investors. A "vitamin" is an idea or product that is nice to have but no need to have, they are often just add-on features or functionalities and not platform, while on the other hand, a painkiller solves a "pain"- a problem in daily life, it is often a product or service that offers real, bottom-line value to a business: it is needed, not just wanted.
Investors love "painkillers", especially the addictive painkillers! That is because they know "painkillers" have strong market appeal. Even if your idea is not a "painkiller" initially, it is perfectly fine. Twitter, when launched in 2007, was never thought to be one either, but to the very least, you need to show how you are going to market it so that it becomes "essential"- yes, that is the key word.
Furthermore, although many people think it is important to accomplish some big achievements before getting funds (such as certain millions of sales), it is not necessarily so. Reasons are often investors are not investing on already-solid startups but the potentiality of startups to grow and give them the maximum yield of marginal profit. Hence, it is crucial for the business plan to include realistic milestones and to achieve some of it in the process (small ones are good to go). You can't measure results unless you have a yardstick. Accomplished milestones show investors your capability as a startup to grow while written milestones act as a reassuring check and balance for the investors to have an idea on how your startup will progress.
You need to have a good credit score and financial records. Just as a good credit score demonstrates trustworthiness, a bad credit score can make investors question whether you are the best steward of their money. Take steps to maintain a good credit score, such as paying off debt, paying all loans on time, and keeping credit card balances low or non-existent. Also, pay bills and taxes on time, avoid non-sufficient funds charges in your bank account, and don't overextend your credit. The reasons are, first, it leaves a better impression on the investors of your financial prudence and it also strengthens your reputation with financial institutions so that they are more likely to issue you a loan; second, disciplined financial habits also get your business to profitability sooner.
Do your research and know what your investors or funders are looking for. Generally, a traditional financial institution funding your startup would want to see a more organized balance sheet, distinctively lining revenue and cost. Contrastingly, angel investors, venture capitalists or other seed investors focus more on profitability ratio such as gross profit margin, net profit margin and Return on Capital Employed (R.O.C.E). After all, they are more concerned with the Return On Investment (ROI) above all things.
Read more on accounting ratios at, Financial Ratios before making an Investment.
At the end, there is no a fixed answer or formula to follow for you to increase the "fundability" of your dream startup, but the tips above will give you a very good idea on where you can begin. Look critically at the core of your startup from the investors' point of view and work inward to make it "fundable"!
Thanks for reaching so far in the article! But, this is not the end, after noting how to make your startups more "fundable", now it is time to explore the available channels to get your fund to roll off your business to the next level.
Get more information on the Funding Channels in our continuation article, part 2!


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Factors to Consider in Drafting Contracts When Standard Forms May Not Be Appropriate
In Canada over the years, construction contracts have become longer and longer, as clauses have been developed to address new and different issues. The standard form CCDC2 stipulated price contract, for example, runs to 30 pages while the commonly used standard form CCA1 subcontract contains 29 pages. The relatively recent CCDC5B Construction Management Contract runs to an incredible 59 pages. These, of course, do not include for supplementary conditions or other contract documents including the drawings and specifications, all of which detail the work and allocate risk between the parties.
Yet for many a contractor working in the residential or small commercial contexts (where they are expected to present their own form of contracts to their owner/clients for signature), it is simply not commercially feasible to drop a 30, 40 or 50 page document on the table and expect their clients to sign off on same. These types of contractors also are wary of using legalese, for obvious reasons. Accordingly, contractors have to make some tough decisions about what clauses are to be included and how they are to be drafted. In this article, we won't offer any advice about specific clauses. We will, however, offer some thoughts on a few factors and issues which should be considered as part of the drafting process. (Our list is not at all exhaustive).
Consumer Protection Legislation
Most provinces in Canada have some form of Consumer's Protection legislation, such as the Consumer Protection Act in Ontario. If a contractor is retained by what is generally considered a 'residential' client, chances are very high that the client will be entitled to protection under the legislation and that the onus will fall to the contractor to ensure that the contract meets certain legislative requirements. If the contract does not do so, the consumer client will be entitled to various forms of relief and compensation under the legislation, which can include termination rights and the right to the return of funds in many circumstances. Individuals responsible for the process can be liable, even if the contractor is a corporation. Contractors who work with residential clients should accordingly unsure that their contracts conform with such legislation.
Prompt Payment and Adjudication
Ontario's Construction Act has been amended to introduce prompt payment and adjudication provisions and processes. The changes are significant. They impose payment terms which override the payment provisions of virtually all construction contracts in the province. In that regard, payers on a contract or subcontract must pay amounts included in a contractor's proper invoice within specific, tight, timeframes unless they give notice of their intention not to pay in a specific way, using a specific form, in a specific period of time. In addition, the adjudication provisions allow for construction disputes to be resolved in as quickly as 46 days or less. The federal government and many other Canadian provinces are following suit with their own forms of similar legislation. In short, if you are relying on your own form of contract or subcontract and you are caught by the new legislation, now is the time to re-do those contract documents. Your payment provisions will now most likely be void and there are many changes you can, and should, make to better manage the risks associated with prompt payment and adjudication.
Contra Proferentem
If you are drafting your own form of contract or subcontract, you should be aware of contra proferentem. Under this principal of contractual interpretation, where the contract or subcontract has more than one reasonable interpretation the party that did not draft the contract is entitled to its own reasonable interpretation. Thus, if you draft the contract and it is capable of more than one reasonable interpretation, your client will be entitled to read the contract as he or she interpreted it. This means that care must be taken to ensure the contract is as clear as possible. It should be understood, however, that our Courts will not create an ambiguity where none exists. They will only apply the rule to resolve an actual ambiguity in the contract or subcontract.
Implied Terms
Terms and conditions can and will be implied into a contract or subcontract in certain circumstances. The overriding concern of the Courts in deciding whether or not to do so is based on the desire to determine the intention of the parties. However, any evidence as to their intent or understanding is inadmissible if that evidence goes contrary to the expressed, clear, terms of the contract. This is what is known as "the parol evidence rule" which provides that where a written contract is clear and unambiguous, no extrinsic evidence may be admitted to add, vary, or contradict the words of the contract. In addition, towards deciding whether or not terms need to be implied, the Courts will generally apply the following principals:
a) a contract must be read as a whole, giving words their ordinary and grammatical meaning, consistent with the surrounding circumstances known to the parties at the time the contract was formed;
b) interpretations that would give rise to unrealistic or absurd results are to be avoided, as these would not have been intended by the parties; and
c) a term will only be implied where it is necessary to meet the true intentions of the parties.
Custom of the Trade
It should not be assumed that the custom of the contactor or subcontractor's trade will necessarily be implied into the terms of the contract or subcontract. This is because, while custom of the trade can be implied, our Courts have made it clear that this will only generally occur where the custom is so "notorious" (which is the word the Courts have used) that the custom will essentially be known to both parties. This, of course, can make reliance on custom of the trade difficult in many circumstances.
Those who feel compelled to avoid the use of 30 or 40 page standard form contacts for use with their clients are in a difficult position. They must pick and chose between clauses that those who created the standard forms believe are necessary to properly clarify who is responsible for what. They must beware of applicable legislation and of contra proferentum. While they can rely on implied terms, doing so can be difficult and uncertain, and relying on custom of the trade will not be possible in most circumstances. In addition, where new legislation introduces prompt payment and adjudication, payment terms will need to be reworked and many issues can and should be addressed with new contract language. Care needs to be taken to specify work and allocate risk in different ways (perhaps, for example, with notes on the drawings). In the end, for those who rely on their own contract forms, now is probably the time to revisit the language to ensure the terms and conditions allocate risk and protect the company so far as is reasonably possible in the circumstances.
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August 7, 2014 |News
CONGRATULATIONS TO AMBER WOOD,
BHC OA's OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST!
It was twelve years ago, that Amber Wood (a former high school Spanish teacher now stay-at-home Mom and part-time English/Spanish translator for the Bojorquez Law Firm) and husband, Chris (a software engineer with National Instruments), began searching for their first home. "We were looking for affordability and an established neighborhood, somewhere we could see raising children. When we found Block House Creek, we felt we'd discovered a hidden gem!"
As new arrivals to the neighborhood, Amber and Chris were not yet community-oriented and rarely took advantage of the amenities, but when Audrey and Ethan came along, things changed. They felt the urge to become more involved and treat the kids to the pools, parks, and the fun of community events. It was at the OA-sponsored Harvest Fest last year that Amber first met a member of the OA's Recreation Committee who encouraged her to take part. Says Amber, "I didn't know any of the volunteers, but when I joined, I immediately found everyone to be very friendly, welcoming, and certainly open to new ideas." Today, as a Recreation Committee member, not only does Amber assist with what she describes as impressive OA-sponsored events, she has also served as the primary coordinator for two new classes, the popular Kids Kitchen and the Adult Safety and Self Defense Seminar.
Amber equally enjoys her involvement with the Leander MOMS Club, a non-profit international organization for stay-at-home Moms, for which group she serves as secretary. "The Leander Mom's Club organizes local activities, playdates and outings for kids, Moms' Nights Out, a book club, a recipe club, and also supports local charities. Our target audience is Moms whose kids are not yet in school. It's a wonderful avenue to connect with other moms, be a part of a support system, and gain access to a variety of recreational activities for your children." Should you wish to learn more about the Leander MOMS Club, Amber encourages you to visit: http://leandermomsclub.wix.com/moms-club-of-leander.
Amber and Chris hold the opinion that Block House Creek is a proactive environment, a major contributor to their ongoing "hidden gem" assessment of the neighborhood. Says Amber, "Our leaders are hard-working, caring individuals who do all they can to improve our community. What we have in Block House Creek is unique. My friends in other neighborhoods are often surprised—and a little envious—when they hear about all that is happening in BHC." Chris also likes the development that has taken place nearby. "In a way," he says, "this area has 'grown up'. There's lots available to us now."
So what do the kids like about Block House Creek? Of course, the pools and parks. But for Audrey, it's the flowers and the butterflies. For Ethan, it's watching the squirrels and throwing rocks in the creek.
A big thanks and heartiest congratulations to Amber Wood! Amber, you are not only a welcome addition to the Recreation Committee but an outstanding volunteer!
If you would like to learn more about volunteering with the Recreation Committee4 or any other OA committee, just let us know—home page, bottom right! We would love to have you on our team!


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With four former champions in the mix, who can claim U.S. Championships pairs' title?
By Rachel LutzJan 20, 2020, 12:09 PM EST
There have been four different U.S. pairs' champions in the past four years. All four of those teams are in the field at this week's U.S. Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina. With that in mind, who could get the nod to compete at the world championships in March?
The U.S. has two spots to fill, thanks to the efforts of Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc, who finished ninth at last year's worlds.
Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier had the best fall of any U.S. pair, winning two bronze medals on the Grand Prix Series. Denney and Frazier finished with silver medals at last year's national championships, too. The team has previous experience at the world championships (2015: 12th; 2017: 20th).
Cain-Gribble and LeDuc won the national title last year after a season that was nearly sidelined by Cain-Gribble's concussion in December 2018. As the solo U.S. representatives at the world championships, they succeeded in earning back two world berths for 2020.
This season, they won two B-level competitions and finished fourth and fifth at their Grand Prix assignments. LeDuc said last week that despite their win at Golden Spin in December, "there was a little bit of room for improvement, which is exactly what we want from a competition going into nationals."
"We feel like we've improved a lot as far as what we're able to take on mentally because we know that this is going to be an intense week," Cain-Gribble said. "We're prepared for that. We've never had to do this before, where we're coming in and we're already the reigning champions. We've never come in with that title before. We've had the opportunity to talk to a lot of people about it and what that feeling is, but overall their main thing was, 'Be prepared. Prepare yourself beyond what you can even imagine. When you get there, just go on autopilot and do your thing.'"
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PyeongChang Olympic team event bronze medalists Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim haven't been in top form since the Games. Later in 2018, they split from short-lived coach Aljona Savchenko in Germany and moved to California.
They finished an all-time low of seventh at last year's nationals and were not assigned to any events later in the season. In their off-season, Chris underwent wrist surgery. The couple also added Rafael Arutunian to their coaching team to address their jumping abilities. Their season consisted of a silver medal at a B-level competition, followed by two Grand Prix assignments where they finished fourth and seventh.
"We feel that many people probably have kind of written us off, because we're an old married couple and we're kind of labeled 'can't get it together,'" Scimeca Knierim said after finishing fourth at Skate Canada this fall. "That's almost an advantage, because I feel like for so long, we were considered the front-runners. I still believe we are. We're trying to show we can get it together."
The last time the Knierims competed at a nationals in Greensboro, in 2015, they won the first of their two titles. That year, they notched their highest placement (seventh) across five total trips to the world championships.
Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea won their national title in 2016 and were also sent on their only trip to the world championships where they finished 13th. In 2017, Kayne underwent knee surgery, but they returned to the national podium in 2018 and won silver. Last year, they finished fourth after a disastrous free skate.
This season, they collected a silver medals and a fourth place finish at two B-level competitions as well as a pair of sixth-place finishes on the Grand Prix.
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No one has to fear the Toro de Fuego, but many kids, and some adults, do.
The first Fire Bull was mentioned in the Bull Chronicles of the 17th century – when a real bull carried fireworks on its back. Given the obvious risks involved in that scenario, today, we get a much tamer scenario: the Hombre de Fuego (fire dude) dons a pretty cool bull costume with a fair amount of gunpowder strapped to his back. Interestingly enough, the purpose of this tamer version is to give children a chance to have a bull run of their own.
Same as in the morning bull run, a rocket announces that the bull is on the street, but in this case, it comes from Plaza de Santiago, just behind the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall). At ten o'clock in the evening, the fake bull of metal, wood and paper mâche, runs around the Casco Viejo (old city center), carrying rockets and fireworks on his back, terrorizing the neighborhood for about thirty minutes.
If you are near Plaza de Santiago or Estafeta street that time of night, you will see hundreds of kids, along with their parents, running in front of the bull, having fun sometimes escaping and sometimes chasing the sparks and noise of the firecrackers.
This spectacle full of the color, sound, and smells of gunpowder. In theory, it is not dangerous at all – but in practice, we recommend you keep a respectful distance from the bull, and bring a jacket to cover your arms from the spray of the fireworks.
You certainly won't regret adding this event to your itinerary. The streets of Pamplona are full of light and laughter, not to mention the fact that your pictures will be awesome.


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El municipio de Westampton (en inglés: Westampton Township) es un municipio ubicado en el condado de Burlington en el estado estadounidense de Nueva Jersey. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 8.813 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 304,95 personas por km².

Geografía
El municipio de Westampton se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas .

Demografía
Según la Oficina del Censo en 2000 los ingresos medios por hogar en el municipio eran de $63,973 y los ingresos medios por familia eran $69,656. Los hombres tenían unos ingresos medios de $46,536 frente a los $32,167 para las mujeres. La renta per cápita para la localidad era de $26,594. Alrededor del 2.5% de la población estaba por debajo del umbral de pobreza.

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Localidades del condado de Burlington

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It was an all nighter of heavy breathing on the first night at home. A night to remember. A new fumbling bumbling nurse, father breathing like he was possessed, and me just watched them with exhaustion all night. And there, it stopped in the morning.
After a couple of days of just watching him obsessively, figured he breathed so when passing urine. However did not know if the heavy breathing caused him to pass urine, or passing urine caused him to breath rapidly. All I knew was they were connected. Since IMC was usually done first thing in the morning, there was no frequent heavy breathing during the day. Ha, there, the explanation why the episodes occurred mostly during the night. It was because there was so much urine retention in the night and he was struggling to pass it and hence the frequency. But why was the interval between so timed, I still do not know.
So we then started him on IMC three times a day –early morning, evening and post mid night. Late night IMCs were always a challenge for the nurse, and for us who were perennially sleep deprived. The good news - not an another all night heavy breathing episode.
Mind you, he still had heavy breathing during the day and the night. It wasn't just as close to the timed all night sessions.
Smug we were with our discovery.
Our urologist agreed with our hypothesis, said this was common for stroke or patients with neurological challenges. I showed him a video of our father breathing rapidly and he said he had seen it before. According to him this was partly prostate and partly a neuro issue. It was neuro since both the hemispheres in his brain were not coordinating with one another.
Although we seemed to be doing everything right – sterile IMC, obsessive monitoring, medicine for ease of passing urine; we were still haunted with visits of frequent (maybe a bit too frequent) urine infections.
Most doctors opined that such infections were common for patients confined to bed. The explanation somehow was at its unconvincing best. We repeatedly asked if we could just insert an indwelling urine catheter, since complete voiding was the problem. Indwelling catheter? Oh no no no! The experts professed higher chances of infection! Really? Are you serious? What did they think was happening right now? We have had infection for almost 7 out the 10 months since coming home.
In all fairness the doctors were right to suggest that IMC was least infectious of all. Maybe so, but given our father's condition it wasn't the most suitable.
As to why we encountered frequent UTIs, in my humble non medical opinion, I concluded the bacteria was ever present in his gut or bladder, if there was a trigger – say like physical strain on the body due to exercise or any other cause, the bacteria just multiplied to infinity causing the UTI. As expected most doctors shot down this idea, maybe rightfully, but I stick to my theory since no one has given me a better one.


Collar x Malice, Final Fight CD and more!
On the way very soon we've a review of Aksys' and Idea Factory's last visual novel for the Vita in Collar x Malice, and a look back at the definitive console port of Capcom's iconic roaming beat 'em up Final Fight CD, for the SEGA Mega-CD.
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Perkiomen Valley vs Spring-Ford
October 19, 2018 7:00 pm PAC 2018
Perkiomen Valley 3 0 3 21 0 27
Spring-Ford 0 14 6 0 0 20
ROYERSFORD >> The athletic rivalry between Perkiomen Valley and Spring-Ford is fast becoming one of the most storied in all of District 1. In fact, an author could fill a book with tales of the twists and turns of Friday night's football game alone.
The Rams' faithful may want to skip the last few chapters.
Perkiomen Valley staged a furious comeback at Coach McNelly Stadium Friday night, scoring the game's final 24 points in the last 12:41, including Jon Moccia's 20-yard TD run with 1:47 to play, stunning Spring-Ford and a capacity crowd with a 27-20 win to clinch the Pioneer Athletic Conference Liberty Division for the third consecutive year.
Spring-Ford quarterback Ryan Engro cuts into a running lane as Perkiomen Valley's Zach Lomonaco pursues. (MJ McConney – Digital First Media)
"I don't know what to say," said an emotional Rob Heist, head coach of Perkiomen Valley. "Our defense was incredible all night — we put them in some tough positions with turnovers, and you can't do that against a team as good as Spring-Ford."
The Vikings' defense would turn the tables, getting their own offense good field position for the late rally.
Perkiomen Valley (7-2, 5-0 PAC Liberty) advances to next Friday's PAC championship game at undefeated Pottsgrove, attempting to claim their third straight PAC championship.
Rivalries have ways of making unlikely heroes. Bucky Dent and Dave Roberts are a pair that comes to mind this time of year. Now, the SF/PV rivalry has one of their own in Ethan Kohler.
Perkiomen Valley's Jacob Sturm (33) takes a carry after receiving the handoff from quarterback Ethan Kohler. (MJ McConney – Digital First Media)
Pressed into action late in the second quarter, the Vikings' freshman quarterback shook off early jitters to finish with 138 yards and a late TD pass that tied the contest before Moccia's deciding points.
"I was in a situation with a bunch of great guys around me," said Kohler. "Offensive line, receivers, our running backs… this is an amazing team and a great situation for me."
Cole Peterlin, the Vikings' starting QB, wouldn't allow such modesty toward Kohler. "This kid is a beast," said the starter who left in the second quarter after aggravating an ankle injury. "He's gonna be unreal for the next three years — he's got what it takes."
Moccia's deciding TD came on the heels of a pass interference penalty that may be long debated between fans from both sides. On 4th and 14, Kohler threw a jump ball for Domine, double covered down the right sideline. Was it the right call? Hard to say, but it did take an extra second for the flag to emerge from the referee's pocket.
Perkiomen Valley's Jon Moccia (4) is tackled from behind by a Spring-Ford defender. (MJ McConney – Digital First Media)
Regardless, Perk Valley made it a moot point, dominating up front and overwhelming the Rams at the point of attack, freeing Moccia who broke through a tackle at the goal line for the deciding score with 1:47 to play.
"That," said Moccia, "was all the offensive line. I don't even deserve to share the credit!"
The night started slowly for both offenses, but PV capitalized, forcing an early punt then embarked on a 19-play, 72-yard drive that appeared destined to yield seven points when Cole Peterlin found Jon Moccia for a first down at the SF 3. The Rams defense stiffened, however, stopping a Jacob Sturm dive and two Peterlin keepers to force a 23-yard Brayden Basile field goal.
It was the closest PV would come for the remainder of the half. But for a while, neither offense could get much traction, until Rams' senior LB Nick DelRomano changed the early complexion of the contest.
Facing 3rd and 5 at his own 13, Peterlin tried to thread a tight needle along the sideline to extend the drive. DelRomano wasn't fooled, however, leaping in front of the pass and keeping his feet in bounds to give the Rams the ball at the PV 21.
Spring-Ford quarterback Ryan Engro runs to the outside as he's pursued by Perkiomen Valley's Jake Sterling. (Austin Hertzog – Digital First Media)
One play later, Ryan Engro found Dante Bonanni across the middle at about the 10-yard line, with Bonanni doing the rest to give SF their first score—and lead—at 7-3.
The first of Nathaniel Orkfritz-Robinson's three sacks ended the ensuing PV drive—and may have played a role in ending the night of PV's Peterlin. The quarterback, who played on gamely since a Week 5 ankle injury, was forced from the game following the play, unable to return.
Undeterred, Engro hit Bonanni for a 29-yard gain down the left sideline on the prettiest pass of the evening. Three plays later, the junior QB drew in the front end of PV's defense on a mesh with Stephen Brill, but pulled the ball and ran up the middle untouched for a 22-yard score and a double-digit Rams halftime lead, 14-3.
The Vikings' hope appeared to dissipate after half, as an errant snap past Kohler was recovered by DelRomano at the Perk Valley 4. From there Andrew Yoon powered through a host of PV tacklers and into the end zone for a 20-3 Rams advantage.
Spring-Ford's Noah Baker leaps after making a catch over the middle against Perkiomen Valley. (Austin Hertzog – Digital First Media)
Yoon wasn't finished, intercepting Kohler on the very first play of the ensuing drive. The Rams were set up on the PV 27, poised to put a cherry on top on a dominant performance. But it was PV linebacker Malik Smith who came up with a big hit to thwart that drive, the first of his two big game-changing plays. Suddenly, a turnover on downs gave PV the ball back. With three minutes to play in the third quarter, everything was about to change.
"Defense — we call ourselves the Hit Squad," smiled Smith. "Heads-up football, secure the tackle. At that point it was like, 'OK, let's go.'"
Another Basile field goal, this one from 29 yards, brought PV within two touchdowns by the end of the third.
A big stand by the PV defense got the Vikings the ball back at SF's 48, where Kohler came to life, starting the fourth by leading PV's best drive to that point of the half, culminating in his own five-yard keeper around right tackle to close the gap to 20-12 with eight minutes to play.
As Spring-Ford tried to run clock, senior LB Smith made big play number two,forcing and recovering a fumble at the SF 35. After a Jacob Sturm eight-yard run, Kohler would find leading receiver Isaiah Domine, who'd been quiet all night, down the right sideline for a leaping 27-yard score. After Jon Moccia's two-point conversion, the game, suddenly, incredibly, was knotted at 20.
"Isaiah's a great receiver," said Kohler. "A lot of our offense goes through him for that reason."
With the game tied, PV's defense stood tall once more, before the offense embarked on a 92-yard, game-deciding drive that started with Jacob Sturm's (12 rushes, 115 yards) 51-yard scamper. The ensuing play to Domine and a timely penalty set the stage for Moccia.
Spring-Ford had one last chance, but PV's tight coverage and pressure forced four straight Ryan Engro incompletions, the last a deep attempt down the seam for Noah Baker. As the ball struck the turf, the PV sideline and student section leapt for joy.
"I'm just so proud," said Heist. "They never gave up. All respect to Spring-Ford, they always play us tough."
For the defeated Rams (7-2, 4-1 PAC Liberty), there's still plenty on the line next week when they travel to either Pope John Paul II or Upper Merion (depending upon the result of that game Saturday.) But the sting of Friday night will be difficult to leave in the past.
"The second half was awful," Spring-Ford coach Chad Brubaker said. "I don't know, we seemed to take our foot off the pedal. Bad reads, big mistakes. It wasn't good, and I don't understand it."
Both teams came into the night in the top 10 of District 1 Class 6A, and remain in the running to host a first-round game.
Perkiomen Valley
Rush Att.
Rush Yds
Rec Yds
Rec. TD
Def. Int
Cole Peterlin - 4 11 35 0 1 9 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jacob Sturm - 0 0 0 0 0 12 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zach Lomonaco - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Randy Washington - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malik Smith II - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austin Rowley - 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 4 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Isaiah Domine - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mike Dougherty - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Doug Lingo - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Brayden Basile - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 0 0
Logan Holloway - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jon Moccia - 0 0 0 0 0 13 75 1 2 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mason Thompson - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ethan Kohler - 6 18 138 1 1 8 -5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nick Beaudoin - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jason Posner - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Team - 0 0 0 0 0 1 -24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kevin Beattie - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Brett Kuiken - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 10 29 173 1 2 44 201 1 10 173 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 0 0
Spring-Ford
Ryan Engro - 11 29 132 1 1 19 63 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dante Bonanni - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 73 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nick Uba - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stephen Brill - 0 0 0 0 0 9 50 0 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Juantoni Browne - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armante Haynes - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nick Teets - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blaise Scarcelle - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Joe Colletta - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ryan Kolander - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Noah Baker - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Andrew Yoon - 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nick Delromano - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
James Albert - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alex Koretke - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cory Smith - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grant Sillyman - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taylor Smith - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
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Fís Nua Convention – Saturday 26th April 2014
by admin | Apr 2, 2014 | Fís Nua Organisation | 0 comments
The next Fís Nua Convention will take place on
Saturday, 26th April 2014, at 11:00 am
at The Oakwood Arms Hotel, Shannon, Co.Clare (11am social get-together followed by official business at midday)
Motions and Amendments ——-
All members are welcome to submit Motions and Amendments to info@fisnua.com. Motions must be received by midday Saturday 12th April 2014. All motions will be published on this page of our website at http://fisnua.com Amendments to motions must be received by midday Saturday 19th April 2014.
All members, out of probation, can vote at the convention and all members are invited to attend and take part in discussions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Election of FPCC and Trustees ———-
The annual election of the Federated Party Co-ordinating Committee (FPCC) takes place at least annually, and thus all the FPCC positions will be chosen for the year. Would all members please propose themselves or submit nominations (please confirm that the candidate is willing to stand before submitting your nomination) by midday Saturday April 19th 2014 to info@fisnua.com. The annual election of trustees will also take place for the coming year.
Postal or Email Voting ————–
If a member wishes to apply for a postal or email vote instead of attending the convention, they must apply by email to info@fisnua.com, or by post to Fís Nua, 34, Sweetbriar Terrace, Lower Newtown, Waterford, by midday Saturday 12th April 2014.
The condition for postal/online voting is that the member must have attended at least one convention in person within the previous year (i.e. since 26th April 2014). Exceptions to the requirement to attend a convention at least once a year for postal vote or online vote eligibility, can be made if there are cases of personal emergency (mourning, illness, disability) at the discretion of the Convention.
Motions And Amendments
Motion 1: ( by Ben Nutty) "That Convention recognises Clare Fís Nua / Fís Nua An Chláir as an official group of Fís Nua"
Motion 2: (by Damon Wise) "The Election Task Force will ensure that candidates have received Disability Awareness and Equality Training."
Motion 3: (by Damon Wise) "We propose that the party engage in discussions with our European green, environment and social justice parties, to explore membership of Green or Nordic Green Party European group party groupings".
Motion 4: (by Damon Wise) "Shannon Local Area Green Group is concerned about recentralising into Regional Hospitals overstretched, as a result of Local and County Hospitals Maternity, Emergency and surgical facilities. We believe that with an overstretched system and ambulance services peoples life, rights and dignity are effected. People arriving in hospitals are dumped waiting for admission, which is a particular problem for people with mobility impairments, broken limbs, and completely unacceptable with regards to support of women's toilet and hygiene needs. We believe the closures should be halted, reversed, and appropriate services supplied as a matter of urgency in consultation with the networks of people with Disabilities and women in every county and city in Ireland."
Motion 5: (by Damon Wise) "We believe that legislation to disolve local councils proposed to remove rights of people to have decision-making within their town and city, rather then area within a council is illegal, unconstitutional.
Citizens have equal rights in European, Internatinal treaties and under the Irish Constitution to local identity and local people consultiation and democracy. Rights of all EU Citizens to social Ecomic and Political Rights prohibits removal of rights to vote for councils.
The Climate Change Convention, specificially Agenda 21 requires local communiies to be consulted within the community. A community is not a Municipal District or ward of a county council.
The UN Standard Rules and Conventions on the Status of People with Disabilities, Woman, The Child and Refugees require rights consultation at all levels of government – this has not happened and the Networks around the country have not agreed to relinquish their legal rights to inclusion in decision-making as volunteers and consultation at all levels of Government.
The European Convention on Human Rights, enforced in Ireland under the European Constitutional Treaty and Charter of Fundamental Rights at Lisbon, as applied and ammended by the constitutional adoption of Lissbon 2 Referendum guarantees these rights cannot be removed or affected.
The Irish Constitution recognised the Right to representation of the panels for the Seanad – the removal of representation in the Administrative Panel by disappearance of half of the Political bodies in the requirement of both the County Council and Municipal Councils as nominees and the admittance of NCPD – the National Council for the Status of People with Disabilities Limited – the members group made up of People with Disabilities, family, carers, advocates and groups controlled by people with Disabilities who were formerly Irish Council for People with Disabilities (Limited) and People with Disabilities in Ireland Limited.
As such we call on President Higgins immediately to refuse to sign the legislation and convene the council of State and refer it to the Supreme Court where the legally empowered and authourised bodies entitle to local consultation and participation in democacry.
We also call on emergency legislation to allow the existing structures to be replaced with unpaid voluntary Town and Community Councils on par with secular Parish and community Councils , in the UK and elsewhere."
Motion 6: (by John Pozzi) "That Fís Nua adopt the Global Resource Bank alternative @ www.grb.net."
Motion 7: (by Ben Nutty inspired by Charlie Williams) "That Fís Nua opposes the TTIP" (this is the latest "free" trade agreement between the USA and the EU which is in the offing)
Emergency Motions:
Motion 8: (by Charlie Williams for our manifesto) "Fís Nua opposes TTIP and CETA negotiations with the European Commission behind close doors. We demand transparency in the whole negotiation processes. We oppose any undermining or weakening of European standards by these agreements. We strictly oppose the embedded Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) which allows big corporations to sue governments before secretive arbitration panels composed of corporate lawyers, which bypass domestic courts and override the will of democratically elected parliaments."
Motion 9: (by Donal O'Riordáin)
"a) The Party has no money in the kitty for election running and does not commit to reimburse any expenses.
b) I suggest that everyone take account of their expenses.
c) If the Party does get donations for/during the election then I move that the money will be used towards election expenses."
Nominations For The FPCC
National Coordinator: Ben Nutty (nominated by Charlie Williams)
Deputy Coordinator: Brendan Kelly (nominated by Ben Nutty)
Ordinary FPCC Members: Cordelia Níc Fhearraigh, Charlie Williams, Donal O'Riordan, David Kane, Peadar O'Ceallaigh, Mary Attenborough, Damon Wise, Karen Wise, Cy O'Hara, (all nominated by Ben Nutty)
Email: fisnua@gmail.com
Fís Nua is a registered political party in Ireland.
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Hello, I recently picked up a Color Laser Jet Pro M452nw because it of the Wi-Fi Direct print capabilities. I can set up the Wi-Fi Direct service to run and I can connect to it no problem, but i don't want to have to use a password when I connect to the printer.
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India had world's first university
A Letter From Grandpa
By Niranjan Shah
My dear Nikita and Sanjna:
More than 2700 years ago, a huge university existed in ancient India, where 10,500 students from across the world came for higher studies. This was the Takshashila University of ancient India, wrongly spelled as Taxila today. Takshashila, the place where this university existed, is currently in Pakistan, and gets its name from Taksha, who was the son of Bharat (the brother of Lord Rama). Taksha ruled over the kingdom of Taksha Khanda which extended beyond modern-day Uzbeki-stan. The students from all across the world used to come to attain specialization in over 64 different fields of study like Vedas, grammar, philosophy, ayurveda, agriculture, surgery, politics, archery, warfare, astronomy, commerce, futurology, music, dance, etc. Students were admitted to this university at the age of 16 after they had completed their basic education in their local institutions. Every single graduate, who passed out of this university would become a well sought-after scholar all across the subcontinent. Admission into this university was purely based on merit.
Some of the students, who graduated out of the Taksha-shila University, included the great political master Chanakya (also called Kau-tilya), who not only authored the world's finest work till today on political duties, statecraft, economic policies, state intelligence systems, administrative skills and military strategy, called the Artha Shastra, which consists of 15 books, but who also guided Chandragupta Maurya as a mentor who founded the Great Mauryan Empire, and also served as the prime minister of the Mauryan Empire. Other great students from Takshashila University were Vishnu Sharma, the author of the great book that teaches the art of political science in the form of simple beautiful stories called the Pancha-Tantra (meaning the five techniques); Charaka, the famous ancient Indian ayurvedic physician, who authored the Charaka Samhita, simplifying an even older ayurvedic work called the Agnivesha Samhita, which along with Sushrutha Samhita, Ashtanga Sangraha and Ashtanga Hrudayam forms the root of modern Ayurveda; Jivak, a doctor and an expert in pulse reading (understanding the health status of the body by just listening to the person's pulse!) whose area of specialization was Pancha-karma, Marma and Surgery, was the personal physician of Buddha and who also cured the Nadi Vran of Buddha! There are over 15000 handwritten manuscripts of Jivak's expertise passed on by generations to their children and are still preserved in India even today. Philosophers gathered at Takshashila to have their own schools of thoughts and great scholars imparted instructions in military science, medicine, political science, philosophy, religion, language, literature, and grammar. Other famous products from this University were Jovial, Commander-in-Chief of the Bananas King; Jivaka, a physician of the Magadhan King, Bimbisara and Physician of Buddha: King Prasanjita of Kosala modern Ayodhya; Prince Chandragupta, founder of the Mauryan empire, Kautilya the author of Arthsastra, a book of political science, Charaka, a great physician of all time and Paatanjali, author of Paatanjali Yoga sutra.
Historically, Takshashila lay at the crossroads of three major trade routes: the royal highway from Pataliputra; the north-western route through Bactria, Kapisa, and Pushkalavati, and the route from Kashmir and Central Asia, via Srinigar, Mansehra, and the Haripur valley, across the Khunjerab pass to the Silk Road.
Takshashila University contains the ruins of the Gandharan city of Takshashila, an important Vedic and Buddhist center of learning. In 1980, Takshashila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Takshashila is considered a place of religious and historical sanctity by Hindus and Buddhists. The former do so not only be-cause, in its time, Takshashila was the seat of Vedic learning, but also because the strategist, Chanakya, who helped consolidate the empire of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, was a senior teacher there. The institution is very significant in Buddhist tradition since it is believed that the Mahayana sect of Buddhism took shape there.
— Grandpa's blessing
Niranjan Shah, a civil engineer, who pioneered famous high-rise buildings in Baroda, is a broadcaster in India and the USA and a prolific writer. Under "A Letter from Grandpa." he has been writing since 2002 on India's historical, philosophical, and literary heritage. He can be reached at nshah32@hotmail.com
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There are different types of HELP loans available, depending on the student's circumstances. If you have obtained one of these loans, you will have a HELP debt.
Q: Do I need to accept my enrolment offer before I apply for a HELP loan?
Direct you to complete the Request for Commonwealth assistance form online as part of its online enrolment process.
Q: Where do I get the Request for Commonwealth assistance form?
Q: How and when do I repay my HELP debt?
HELP repayment arrangements include compulsory repayments made through your income tax, and any voluntary repayments you choose to make. If you make a voluntary repayment of $500 or more you will receive a bonus on the repayment amount.
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Either process will allow you to accept your offer of enrolment and apply for a HELP loan (if eligible - see HELP Paying my Fees for further information).
You should contact your provider directly if you are unsure of which option applies to you.
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An existing HELP debt under any of the schemes will not affect your eligibility to access another HELP loan. The exception to this is FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP. If you are accessing FEE-HELP and want to also access VET FEE-HELP (or vice versa), you will need to ensure you have enough of your FEE-HELP balance left to cover the tuition fees for your course.
Q: I'm a permanent resident/New Zealand citizen. Can I get a HELP loan?
While some permanent residents and New Zealand citizens may have used HECS in the past, the higher education policy was reformed in 2005 and part of the changes included the replacement of HECS with Commonwealth supported places and the introduction of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). HELP replaced all previous Australian Government loans for tertiary study. As part of these changes, the eligibility criteria to access a HELP loan also changed.
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Q: Which qualifications are eligible for VET FEE-HELP?
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Students subsidised by the Victorian, South Australian, Queensland, Western Australian and Northern Territory Governments who are enrolled in Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses at an approved VET FEE-HELP provider, can access a loan. State and territory government subsidised students are not charged a loan fee.
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Q: It's tax time! How much is my HELP debt?
Q: Can I receive assistance under the Endeavour student mobility grants or New Colombo Plan and an OS-HELP loan for the same overseas study experience?
Q: I am a higher degree research student. Will I be able to receive OS-HELP assistance under the new arrangements?
No. You must be enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (a subsidised higher education place) to receive OS-HELP assistance. Higher degree research students are enrolled in fee-paying places (non-subsidised places).
Q: How much will my repayments be?
The amount you repay each year is a percentage of your repayment income. The percentage increases as your income increases, so the more you earn, the higher your repayment will be. The ATO will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include it on your income tax notice of assessment.


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The countryside is littered with shopping trolleys, dragged there by shoppers, vagrants and yobs. The whole process of shopping with these things is a nightmare anyway, for store owners and shoppers alike.
Until someone invents home delivery (!) and all those ugly supermarkets close in favour of underground warehouses, I thought it might be interesting to consider the global proliferation of trolleys problem. Here is an alternative to the coin-in-the-trolley deposit approach (since I can never remember to bring the right coin with me anyway).
Ice. Imagine a trolley which can be as large or small as your purchases require and which, when you have used it, just disappears. So why not just make the entire basket thing of ice? Answer: the cost is way too high…if we just reproduced existing designs, I reckon it would require removal of 4 MJ to cool water enough to generate a solid trolley in the existing design. So my suggestion would be to come up with a trolley ice mould which is sufficiently strong in design to carry the shopping, whilst minimising the material. Surely someone out there with a CAD system and some polymer engineering expertise could cut the required mass of ice by a factor of 10…or 100?
Maybe there's a way to make a shell-like design which could be sprayed onto a standard former (ie fast) and still be sufficiently light and strong? It would have to run on detachable, ablative skids I guess, but at least the shopping would get home still chilled and you could have separate baskets which exactly fit your own car boot.


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This office also specializes in developing and administering commercial insurance programs for various groups -- industry, professional or other affiliation, franchise or our clients' customers. Some of the groups that benefit from programs we've developed are: auto dealers, boat dealers and brokers, community organizations, exhibitors at tradeshows and craftshows, event organizers, fitness instructors, filmmakers, financial advisors, franchisors, healthcare practitioners, long term care facilities, marinas, performers, sports associations clubs, venue owners and users, yacht clubs.
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I am partnering with a market leading FMCG business on a Commercial Finance Business Partner role based in Central London.
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Salary circa £50-60k being offered and great wider package.