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Why a Gun Safe Dehumidifier?
What is a gun safe dehumidifier? Dehumidifiers reduce relative humidity and can maintain it at a level low enough to prevent rust and other damage to the steel and wooden parts of a gun, but portable home dehumidifiers are too big to use in a gun safe.
Dehumidifiers for gun safes are small and there are two types, the mini dehumidifier and the heated rod dehumidifier. Here I shall look at both types and describe them briefly. For our detailed dehumidifier reviews of a particular brand just click on the link and you will be taken to the review page.
Why would I want a gun safe dehumidifier? When you buy a gun you spend a serious amount of money. A popular handgun, such as the Glock 17, will cost at least $500 and many other makes and models are priced higher. Mass produced shotguns, like the Remington 870 Wingmaster, will cost around $700 to $900, depending on the model, the autoloading 1100 will be more.
Of course, you could go for a hand crafted, bespoke scatter gun to scare the crows, and pay up to $50,000, but not all of us are rich. Because $500 or more is serious money for most of us we want to take care of our investment. What's more, if you own one gun the chances are you own more than one.
There are about 9 guns in the USA for every 10 people, but they're not evenly distributed. Around 190 million are owned by 35% of America's 100 million households. That's about five guns in each gun-owning home. Now we're talking at least $2500, and possibly closer to $10,000, invested in your guns, but it doesn't end there.
Ammunition doesn't come cheap. Novice shooters, especially those whose weapon is for self defence only, need professional training, which usually has a price. Clubs and ranges make charges and many hunting locations will levy fees, not to mention travel costs and accommodation. When you have finished shooting your gun needs cleaning, with materials you have paid for, and then you put the gun away.
In some places a secure location for gun storage is required by law. Even where it's not, responsible people want their weapons stored securely, for their own safety as well as that of others. This is why gun safes are as important as strengthened doors, alarms, sensors and other systems of surveillance for security in our homes.
Gun safes too cost money, hundreds, even thousands of dollars. Having made this huge investment we want to protect it. A gun safe protects its contents from most thieves but what is happening to our expensive guns while they're in the safe?
Everything made with steel, including guns, will be damaged by moisture. The moisture that concerns us here is the amount of water vapor in the air, the relative humidity. Relative humidity is expressed as a percentage. Warm air "holds" more water than cooler air and the percentage is the amount of water held by the air relative to what it could hold, at its current temperature.
It follows then that relative humidity rises as the air cools, even if the absolute amount of water remains the same. The higher the relative humidity the more likely it is that some of the water vapor will condense onto solid objects, including our guns. It is this condensation that does the damage.
The first step is to measure the relative humidity. For this we use a hygrometer. If the reading is below 65% we don't need to worry too much, although there are some simple precautions we can take.
First, it is a good idea to apply a corrosion inhibitor such as Eezox or BoeShield T-9. Second, store your guns in gun socks, but be sure they're the type treated with silicone to prevent rust. These also protect guns against dings and scratches. This may be enough but, if you live in one of the more humid regions, or if your gun safe is located in the basement, garage or another place cooler than your living areas, you may need a gun safe dehumidifier.
The problem of high local humidity needs no explanation. But why is keeping your gun safe in a cool place a reason to worry? Remember, relative humidity rises as temperature falls. 65% in your living room could become 80% in your basement. There are two ways to reduce the risk. You can use something to reduce the water content of the air, or you can raise the temperature of the air. Both methods reduce relative humidity.
Removing water from the air can be done using one of two processes. First, by using water absorbing "silica gel" crystals, second by condensing the water vapor on to a cold surface using a small dehumidifier employing the "Peltier Process", known as a Thermo-Electric Dehumidifier.
Silica gel crystals can be purchased loose or in bags. Loose crystals can simply be placed in a small tub and left in the safe or one or more bags placed at several locations within the safe. Some gun owners find this is an adequate gun safe dehumidifier. The gel is re-usable and when saturated can be dried by heating in a kitchen oven. This can be a rather messy solution as a volume of liquid water will accumulate and the tubs, in particular, are prone to mold growth when wet.
The crystals in this unit are colorless and odorless and completely non-toxic. As the crystals become saturated the indicator window will turn pink. When this happens, after between 30 and 60 days, the unit needs to be regenerated. To do this the unit is plugged in to a standard electrical socket for between 10 and 12 hours and when the indicator window changes color to blue regeneration is complete and the dehumidifer is ready for use. The expected life span of the Remington Mini Dehumidifier is around ten years. This unit retails for around $25.
There are alternatives, from Eva-Dry for example, which are similar in appearance, performance and price. With no moving parts there is little to go wrong and consumers report high levels of satisfaction with these devices. The principal advantage of these so-called "rechargeable" dehumidifiers is that they do not need a power cable to be fed into the safe. You can read our Eva Dry Dehumidifier Reviews by clicking on the link. We are happy to recommend any rechargeable mini dehumidifier as a gun safe dehumidifier as there is little to choose between the various brands on the market.
This type of dehumidifier is not widely used in gun safes and is not a type we recommend as a gun safe dehumidifier but if you would like further details please visit our Sunpentown SD350 mini dehumidifier review page.
Many gun safes come with a pre-drilled hole for passing a power cable inside, to allow a gun safe dehumidifier to be used. If yours has such a hole, or you're prepared to get one drilled, you have another option.
This is the heated rod gun safe dehumidifier which works by raising the temperature inside your safe and, therefore, lowering the relative humidity. These are mounted inside, on the base of the safe, on brackets which need to be firmly mounted. The added advantage is that the warm air rises and creates a constant circulation of air through convection.
A GoldenRod Gun Safe Dehumidifier is heated to no more than 150 deg F (60 deg C) which is a little too hot to hold but too low to create a fire risk. This is a good solution for gun owners whose safe in is a colder location, basement or garage. Sometimes, to be on the, er, safe side :) many folks supplement the rod with bags of silica gel.
The GoldenRod Gun Safe Dehumidifier comes in several sizes, starting at around $30. Other similar products are available from Dampp-Chaser and once again the performances and prices of these products are very similar. We are pleased to recommend any heated rod dehumidifier for use in a gun safe although our view is that the GoldenRod Gun Safe Dehumidifier has a slight edge and would be our preferred choice.
Whichever solution is best for you we wish you rust-free guns and happy shooting!


The results of the John Waterman Cup for landscape prints, held on Monday 18th January 2016, were as follows. The judge was Ray Bridges LRPS CPAGB ADPS BPE3. To see the images which scored 19 or more, please on the title of the image and to see the gallery, click here.


Andrea Rhodes volunteered for the 5th time at the PAWS clinic and was accompanied by vet Heidi Hargreaves (who replaced Tash Pettit) and vet nurse Julie Collins. Their trip was sponsored by WVS and Marchig who donated £1500 worth of supplies to the clinic.
Other operations: 3 Dental and 1 eye enucleation.
Lindsay the Director of PAWS worked with the Nefeli and the team during their first week. She was very surprised but delighted to find that WVS had sent a Gold Award Certificate in recognition of PAWS work with animal welfare. The certificate (see photo on Home Page) is now hanging proudly in the clinic reception.


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Philippine cockatoo
Philippine cockatoo -- 菲律宾凤头鹦鹉 (Cacatua haematuropygia)
Philippine cockatoo fact file
Philippine cockatoo description
Family Psittacidae
Genus Cacatua (1)
The Philippine cockatoo is such a beautiful parrot, with perfect creamy white plumage, it is of little wonder that it is threatened by collection for the pet trade. It has contrasting orangey-red feathers on the underside of the tail, blending into a deep yellow (4), and its crest feathers and cheeks are tinged with varying amounts of pale yellow and rose pink (5). The bill is greyish-white, and males have dark brown irises, while those of the female are brownish-red (4).
red-vented cockatoo.
Kakatoe haematuropygia, Psittacus haematuropygius.
Cacatúa de Cola Sangrante.
Length: 30 cm (2)
Umbrella cockatoo
(Cacatua alba)
Salmon-crested cockatoo
(Cacatua moluccensis)
Goffin's cockatoo
(Cacatua goffiniana)
Philippine cockatoo biology
The Philippine cockatoo is a noisy bird that makes loud raucous calls; a sound that is almost deafening when several birds are calling simultaneously (5). It is often seen in pairs or in small groups of around eight individuals, but at times up to 30 may congregate to feed (4) (5). The diet consists of seeds, fruits, nuts and berries, and they are known to raid maize and corn crops in nearby farmland (4) (7). The bird's striking plumage makes it conspicuous to both humans and other predators, but the Philippine cockatoo is capable of acrobatic weaving and darting in an attempt to avoid raptors that prey on them (7).
The Philippine cockatoo breeds from February to June, when one to three eggs are laid in a nest on the limb of a tree (5) (7). The eggs are incubated for around 28 days and the chicks remain in the nest for nine to ten weeks after hatching (2).
Philippine cockatoo range
Endemic to the Philippines where was once widespread but is now confined to just a few islands (6).
Senegal bluetail
(Ischnura senegalensis)
(Xiphias gladius)
Philippine cockatoo habitat
The Philippine cockatoo primarily inhabits lowland, riverine and mangrove forest, but it may also be found in forest edge, secondary growth, visiting corn fields to raid crops, and high in the mountains (4) (5).
Madagascar sacred ibis
(Threskiornis bernieri)
Australian darter
(Anhinga novaehollandiae)
Congo clawless otter
(Aonyx congicus)
Philippine cockatoo status
Classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1) and listed on Appendix I of CITES (3).
Philippine cockatoo threats
Once widespread and fairly common, the Philippine cockatoo has recently undergone a dramatic decline, and is now one of the most threatened birds of the Philippines (7). A combination of trapping for the aviculture trade and widespread deforestation has pushed the Philippine cockatoo towards the edge of extinction, and it is now absent from 98 percent of its former range (2) (7). A 1994 study showed this bird to be present on just eight of the Philippine islands (6). Its remote forest habitat and agile flight are no deterrents for trappers, who know the exact location of many of its nest holes and roosting sites and frequently raid them (7) (8). In addition, the Philippine cockatoo is persecuted for the damage it inflicts on crops (6), and an outbreak of Psittacine beak and feather disease may also be impacting the population (7).
Philippine cockatoo conservation
The critically endangered Philippine cockatoo is listed on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning that trade in this species is only permitted in exceptional circumstances (3), and it is also occurs in a number of protected areas (6). In addition, the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Program, implemented in 1998, is carrying out a number of measures to ensure the cockatoo's survival. This includes researching the cockatoo's behaviour, breeding habits and potentially threatening diseases; encouraging poachers and hunters to end their unsustainable activities and become wardens, island rangers and guides instead; and a captive breeding program that serves as a safe-guard against this species' extinction (8). With such valuable efforts taking place, hopefully the current perilous situation will soon improve for the handsome Philippine cockatoo.
View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
For further information on the Philippine cockatoo and its conservation see:
Katala Foundation:
www.philippinecockatoo.org
For more information on this and other bird species please see:
BirdLife International:
http://www.birdlife.org
This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk
The raising, keeping and care of birds.
A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Forest that has re-grown after a major disturbance, such as fire or timber harvest, but has not yet reached the mature state of primary forest.
IUCN Red List (October, 2007)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Sargatal, J. (1997) Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
CITES (June, 2007)
http://www.cites.org
Forshaw, J.M. (1978) Parrots of the World. Second Edition. David and Charles Ltd, Newton Abbot, Devon.
Kennedy, R.S., Gonzales, P.C., Dickinson, E.C., Miranda Jr, H.C. and Fisher, T.H. (2000) A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
BirdLife International. (2001) Threatened Birds of Asia: the BirdLife International Red Data Book. BirdLife International, Cambridge, UK. Available at:
http://www.rdb.or.id
Juniper, T. and Parr, M. (1998) Parrots: A Guide to the Parrots of the World. Pica Press, East Sussex.
Katala Foundation (October, 2007)
http://www.philippinecockatoo.org/index.htm
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We have to experience some ordinary things in another way.
That is why we have to understand that the only thing we have to do seriously is to behave less seriously towards ourselves.
They are not able to understand that the totality of perceptions and personal assumptions about life are just a symbiosis of the hereditary and social conditions that have influenced them to believe in them. And that's the biggest problem.
Change ideas from the brain and you will see that you can change the world. Do you have to start somewhere? And how else would you go for a change if not with a good plan?
"Playing" so with fate – every vision, conviction, conception and experience of ours is only a flexible substance that we can mold and then remodel at our pleasure, so that eventually all these processes contribute to the development our personality.
They believe in each other's conviction, and when someone tries to expose another view different from theirs, it becomes the worst enemy.
Continue to be who you are, become more versatile. There is nothing wrong with talking to you, that is, everyone is doing it either loudly, or just thinking. Learn to communicate with your body and listen to your heart with a dose of reality.


I've been working for Nokia Nseries N90 roadshow as a promoter since last month in Malaysia.
If you are really into Photo taking, or video recording, get this phone! is good!
OMG~ A state-of-the-art N90 with no vibration mode? Whts wrong with Nokia? i m sort of dissapointed with this. Btw, any1 kindly suggest an alternative method to stay alert on the phone while keeping the phone ring tone shut during certain circumstances, say, in a cinema??
I'm really sick and tired of all of you talking about Vibration! Who cares about where it has vibration or no?
THE MOST IMPORTANT IS THE PRICE!
(which bytheway we don't know yet, whether will work well as a phone first or not).
See, the noise on the V802 compared to the GX30 is less already, and you're right: Even real Digi Cam's have it. The noise doesn't bother me really, because the higher the MPx count, the less visible it will be when you rescale the image. And a bit of photoshop for the 1.3 megapixel images does wonders.
My original post was more concerned with "Voice Noise", as we talked about the older generation handsets. I think that, with the latest codecs available, the tone quality becomes better and better and shouldn't be compared to older models for fairness' sake.
This is why the N90 has nothing in common with the 6310i other than being able to make calls etc.
Oh Yes, all you out there who ask questions like how many frames per sec. on Video calling ? It is in the speed of the connection my friends. Its streaming, just like trying to watch TV on the phone as well. Good connection the streaming is fluid and the TV is as normal. So ask better questions my friends.
Told you all no vibaration. But..... the ringing tone volume is louder than normal.
Big, but good phone. Nothing to complain about. Small phones have little or no features worth talking about. Next ?????? over to you nokia.
Seen these latest pics taken with a N90?
yep, there are camera phones now with noise reduction features but it hasnt been perfected yet. with sharp, they just made the picture a little blury in order for the pics to be noise-reduced... oops. sory. even in the digital camera world, it hasnt been achieved yet. let's wait for someone who will be able to invent a pefect noise reduction algorithm. i'm sure, the one who will accomplish this 1st will be rich. hehe.
which do you prefer? Mobile Photography (N90) or mobile audio and music (N91).
you will not find enhanced photography with the N91. And you will not be able to find enhanced audio capabilities in the N90. Best of both worlds: Buy them both. haha.
The Nokia 6310i was definatelly great, but why do you compare the two??? It's like comparing a current BMW with a 1990's model. Things have improved in quality and they will be implemented in new ones naturally. I doubt that quality from non-multimedia phones is any better. Most modern models, like the Sharp GX30 & V802, have noise-reduction you can turn on or off.
If you don't know how to use the Multimedia Applications then leave this phone alone. It's inappropriate to just write these phones off ans "toys" and "wanna be's". I have always found use for the images and functions, but I also know HOW to use them for my needs.
em...N90 is definately a great camera phone, perhaps even better than k750i!?!? don't know, but can't wait to find out.
I wonder why hasn't there been a review or comparison done on NEC N840...it has a 2mp camera that's even better than K750i's. GSM ARENA should compare N840 and N90.
regarding the "no phones yet have the ability to eliminate noise". you are correct. but on the brighter side, most shots from the N90 are successfully IMO. that depending on the environment, lightings, etc. AND THE PERSON WHOSE TAKING THE PICTURES. I think you should visit this thread, the user is able to use the potential of the camera by "using it correctly" somehow.
Regarding the noise, even the 8-Megapix comsumer digicam generates noise. it is due to the minimal image sensor design. No wonder why nikon's top class prosumer camera with bigger image sensors at 4.1 megapixel can rival those 8 MPs. and if you are quite conscious about the noises, chances are you cannot avoid them that easily. that is why most photographers ready their editing software for noise reduction/removal.
The N90, with its small barrel of camera has a very small image sensor that is why we cannot however expect too much from it. but with my preference, it's quite enough for an beginner or amateur photographer to use. actually the number of pixels does not matter anyway. it's merely base on quality.


A recent StickyMinds column criticized the new Agile development methods as bad for business. The column generated many reader comments, and prompted this response from industry veteran Cem Kaner. Read on for his defense of iterative approaches.
I was disappointed with a recent attack on Extreme Programming in StickyMinds, "XP: That Dog Don't Hunt." What concerns me is the broader slam of iterative software development. The author said "XP's fundamental premise that the software will be done when it's done and will cost what it costs is the antithesis of sound business practice—if XP proponents don't successfully address these problems, XP will suffer the same fate as the long list of other iterative practices that preceded it."
I am constantly surprised by testers who denigrate the iterative approaches. They often characterize the various iterative options as undisciplined, unsound, and irresponsible. I think that in the process, they make the wrong enemies, lose the respect of the wrong people, and cut themselves off from opportunities to address serious, chronic problems in software development.
In the waterfall method (the primary noniterative software development process), a "complete" set of "requirements" is defined in advance (not necessarily correctly), then the system is designed (not necessarily well), then coded, and then tested. There is some allowance for redefinition and redesign, but because so much that comes later depends so heavily on what has come before, the process is brittle. Changes become exponentially more expensive as the project goes forward because so much depends on what has been done (and tediously documented) already. The exponential increase in the cost of fixing bugs, for example, is well documented.
Reluctance to fix bugs is an inherent problem of the waterfall, which places testers (change recommenders) late in the project, when every change they recommend will be overpriced (because late changes are exponentially more expensive than earlier changes). In such a process, of course our change requests will be bounced.
Consider these tradeoffs in the waterfall. What happens if the project is behind schedule when it reaches the testing phase? Well, there's not much point in cutting features because they've already been specified, designed, documented, and coded. Most of the project budget has been spent. So we trade time (ship now but buggy) against testing (ship late). Testers fight project managers for more time. I guess some people in the field like these wars. We hear enough about them at conferences—people get together to complain about those nasty developers year after year.
In contrast, the well-planned iterative project starts from the expectation that people (developers, users, executives) are not very good at figuring out how they will actually use the product, estimate costs, prioritize features, or anticipate the problems they will encounter during development. It is designed to help us manage the risks associated with errors and omissions in our assumptions and estimates. We start with estimates. We build consensus around a broad vision for the product (rather than pretending to build consensus around the details), list features of interest and guesstimate their implementation times and costs, work with key stakeholders to prioritize the features, and then get moving on the implementation. Each time we add a feature, we also test it and fix it, stabilizing the product at the desired level of quality. Then we design, code, test, and fix the next feature, and the next. The product is incomplete, but from a point very early in development, the product is usable and testable and tested. From that point forward, people can use the product and give experience-based feedback that reveals erroneous designs, previously unidentified requirements, and bugs. The feedback drives changes in the priorities and details of what is implemented next.
Note the tradeoff here: Features versus time, not reliability (and testing) versus time. What we release will work, in contrast with the waterfall, where we often release products with all the originally planned features, only some of which work.
The politics of iteration is also different. The conflict is no longer between testers and project managers. Instead, the people who cope with late tradeoffs are senior managers, marketing managers, development managers, and technical writers. The managers get to balance (and fund) the tradeoff between more time and more features. In XP, the managers have been able to prioritize the features throughout the project, so these tradeoffs should not be as bitter. Testers don't have to delay shipment, frantically reducing the number of known bugs at release. Testers don't have to fight developers and management to improve product reliability. Iterative development leaves management and the customer to decide the best balance of feature set and release date.
The nature of the tester's role changes in iterative projects. We are no longer the high-profile victims, we are no longer the lonely advocates of quality, we are merely (!) competent service providers, collaborating with a group that wants to achieve high quality. I think these are positive changes. I think we should consider them carefully before dismissing iteration in favor of processes that are as badly broken as, for example, the waterfall.


This is what life and having kids is all about. That first Christmas reaction, the joy of a son going to a ball game with dad, and getting a call from your favorite super hero! Not going to lying, if Tom Brady called me and told me to eat my veggies and listen to my parents, I would do that AND then run through a brick wall!


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Idiot of the Day: This one's not too swift
The most remarkable thing about this anecdote, from reader Dan, is that the idiot in question actually got into college:
This wasn't recently, but when I was taking a physics class in college, we were discussing the speed of light. When our instructor started talking about length dilation (how something's length increases as it approaches the speed of light), someone raised their hand and asked, "Is that why a plane gets bigger as it flies toward you?"
Here are some more (correct) facts about the speed at which light travels in a vacuum:
* It's 186,282.397 miles per second, or 299,792,458 meters per second. Should you ever need to recite this second number on command, you can remember it with either of the following mnemonics: "Constant Which We Remember Well Because It's Light's Velocity" (the first letters correspond to the numbers on a phone keypad) or "We Guarantee Certainty, Clearly Referring To This Light Mnemonic" (count the letters of each word).
* It's usually abbreviated "c" (as in E=mc²) which stands for either "constant" or the Latin "celeritas," meaning "swiftness."
* From Wikipedia: "[One] consequence of the finite speed of light is that communications with spacecraft are not instantaneous, especially as distances increase. This delay was significant for the communication of Houston ground control and Apollo 8 when it became the first spacecraft to orbit the Moon: For every question, Houston had to wait nearly 3 seconds for the answer to arrive, even when the astronauts replied immediately. This effect forms the basis of the Global Positioning System (GPS), and similar navigation systems. One's position can be determined by means of the delays in light signals received from a number of satellites, each carrying a very accurate atomic clock, and very carefully synchronized."


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Q: Scala: Purpose Like suffix on traits, e.g. IndexSequenceLike I see names ending with Like for many Scala types. What is the purpose of these traits?
Example would be IndexSequenceLike, or QueryLike, etc.

A: The Like suffix is used for implementation traits, similar to how Java uses "Impl", for the implementation of an interface.
http://docs.scala-lang.org/overviews/core/architecture-of-scala-collections.html
Scala traits are similar to Java interfaces, only better, because traits can contain function definitions, not just declarations.
The IndexedSeqLike trait is therefore the implementation of an IndexedSeq trait (interface). When added to a class definition, its implementation methods come with it.
This allows code reuse in the Scala library, as well as helping to implement the convention that Iterator should always return the same type.

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Q: Why is there a difference between the node_modules folder of a project installed locally vs globally? Let's say I have a project with a dependency, A.
A has its own dependency on B.
If I npm install A into my project, my node_modules folder looks like the following. Note that B has been installed as a top level module:
/myproject
    /node_modules
        /A
        /B

Then if I were to depend on myproject from anotherproject, my node_modules folder looks like this:
/anotherproject
    /node_modules
        /myproject
        /A
        /B

But, if I were to install myproject as a global module npm install -g myproject, the node_modules folder ends up looking like this (no top-level B):
/myproject
    /node_modules
        /A

Why is this?
(npm 6.14.4}

A: This happens because when you install lib A into your project, A will be saved in your project package.json as an dependency and inside A´s owns package.json there is B as an dependency, which will be installed as well but will not be saved into your package.json. When you import your project locally to another project, all modules will have their dependencies check, so because B is into A dependencies, B will be added too. But, when you run a command to install globally, only package.json is going to be verified (not checking the dependencies of your dependencies), then B is not added.


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Did you know, that while Margaret Mitchell was writing her epic novel GONE WITH THE WIND (not her first choice of book-title, by the way) at first she named her heroine "Pansy O'Hara"?
Luckily, the movie producer convinced Mitchell to choose another name - Scarlett O'Hara.
In fiction writing, names are important threefold:
1. The name of the story
2. The names of the principal characters in the story
3. The name of the writer.
If you find it hard to come up with varied and original names for your fictional characters, try the BabyNames index of names.
In my first draft of TERRA HEXA, the musician character was named "Pete". I am a little dyslexic with people names, and often mix up names in real life, and also when I write fiction. I kept mixing up "Pete" with another character's name, and misnamed them several times.
After I changed "Pete"'s name to "Mick", it became much easier to tell the two characters apart.
"Gulliver Foyle" is a cool character name. "Max Power" is not.
"Trapper John" is a cool character nickname. "Two Sheds" Jackson isn't.
Variations on Tolkien names - such as "Frodorithim" - are so lame, it's not even funny.
Picking a good title for a story or novel is even harder. I try to keep it short. The ideal title should be 2-4 words long, and memorable. And in the name of all things holy, do NOT try to cook up convoluted, pretentious titles like "DEATHSTORM: FATE OF MAN" (I made that one up, but there are many, many such titles around - especially in the Generic Fantasy genre!).
Finally, if your own name is very difficult to pronounce, you might consider a pseudonym. Many times I've thought that "Yngve" just isn't a very good writer's name... it's become a running joke in science-fiction fan circles.
Stephen King was lucky with the name he was born with.... it's excellently suited to put on book covers. It sings, you know?
And... if you're about to become a parent, you should really think twice about how you name your newborn baby. I mean, what kind of demented sadists name their offspring "Melvin" or "Pansy" or "Biff"?
Parents tend to be unbelievably shortsighted when they name babies. The rule of thumb shouldn't be "What sounds cool right now?" but "Am I certain that my kid will NOT be teased by other kids for his/her name?"
(Obviously, the same rule applies to the title of the book you write.)
Posted by A.R.Yngve at 1:50 PM
Another tip for character names -- don't give two major characters names starting with the same letter. There's something about how people index their memory; I thought I was the only one who subconciously remembered character names by their first letters, and confused characters with names having matching first letters, but I've asked around and it seems a lot of people have the same problem.
A.R.Yngve said...
You're right; thanks.
This reminds me... we take it for granted that IN FICTION, two major characters do NOT have the same first name. But this is a literary convenience with no basis in realism.
How many people do you personally know who share the same first name?
The only fiction genre where it's proper to have two similarly named protagonists is in comedy, where it can be used to create amusing mix-ups. (Refer to the Abbot & Costello sketch "Who's On First.")
And by the way, "Angus McPresley" is a cool character/writer name.
Thanks -- the name "Angus McPresley" is actually from a quote from Brian Setzer, in response to a quote from Stuart Adamson about the USA being culturally bankrupt. Setzer responded, "Who does he think invented rock and roll -- Angus McPresley?"
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Just a few months after launching her White wedding dress collection for David's Bridal, Vera Wang is teaming up with the retailer again to create a 7-piece line of bridesmaid dresses. Only one image has been released so far, but I'm getting pretty excited! Sophisticated, modern, and visually interesting (defined: not a snooze!), these Vera Wang designs will look awesome walking down the aisle with a price point of $158 - 200. It's a little pricier than I would like, but so far, I think it just might be worth it!
I just hope maids still take on the supporting role though - the bride should be the center of attention!
That's unique, but so elegant. Love it!
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Yep, I did it. I bought it–the game called LIFE. You, who know me, know I'm not a game player, especially a full-size game bored type that takes an hour to play. And, Mr. Editor, I did spell "board" as "bored" on purpose. Live with it, okay! That's LIFE!
Why did I do it? Why did I fall or fail into this depth of despair? Crazy, I know, but I woke from a dream very early one morning thinking about it. Wildly, I sometimes plan my sermons and lessons in my sleep, looking for ways to keep people from falling to sleep when I teach and preach. Sometimes, it even works!
Unfortunately, LIFE isn't merely a dream. You eventually wake up. It's not a game. You don't get to play it again and again. It's not a drama. There ain't any dress rehearsal. It's the real deal! You get it live it once. But, like the board game, at the end all the pieces go back in a box.
I love the description: "a classic family game that can be a reality check–or just a fun time." Living life is certainly a wakeup call—at times from what occasionally seems more like a nightmare than a dream.
"Different spaces offer life challenges like babies, houses, night school." Yep, life challenges compete and contest God's very purpose and plan causing you to comply and change. You are propelled to take a drive along twisting roads because life is full of twists and turns. You only get to see as far as the next bend in the road.
"It takes forever to put together and it's kind of boring." The real deal feels like that at times. Seems to take forever to get it together, But, beware, once together, life is over before you know it. Whew, here today, speedily gone tomorrow. And boring? Sometimes, but that's up to you. It can be adventure after adventure, pursuing God's will, fulfilling His plan, and living out His passion.
Another commentator said, "It does not have enough money and does not fit in the box well." I've experienced that too. Haven't you? Seldom enough money. Well, usually enough. God provides. But, often there's not a lot of excess to spare, but just enough to depend on Him. And it's irritating fitting life into the neat little box. That's for sure!
I grinned at this complaint, "missing some pieces." The real thing feels like that too. But, in actuality, you've been given all the pieces necessary to travel through life. It's all there. And, with Him, you are totally complete!
We'll come back to this thought again and likely again. I'm not finished with LIFE; gladly still on the journey! See you on the road of LIFE!


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True Tori: Dean McDermott Not Quitting After All
Val Powell
Recently, there's been a lot of talk about Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling's troubled marriage as well as Dean's involvement in their reality show True Tori. Just last week it was reported that Spelling filed divorced papers and that McDermott was quitting the show because he can't handle airing his dirty laundry publicly. Now it seems that the two have changed their tone yet again.
In an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, the couple revealed that they are still in the process of working things out and that McDermott will be staying on True Tori for a really good reason: to spread awareness about clinical depression.
For those keeping up with Tori and Dean … http://t.co/27CvJAzbZ6 pic.twitter.com/ww6GsaM5qB
— People magazine (@peoplemag) November 24, 2014
"I have clinical depression and I want people to know there's help out there," McDermott says. "You're not alone and that's what I've learned through this whole process…you can get help."
McDermott was recently involved in an affair with a woman named Emily Goodhand and he admitted to having suicidal thoughts after the scandal became public. "You know, I thought it would make everything a lot easier if I just wasn't here," he said in the interview with Dr. Oz. The scandal and the aftermath was featured heavily on True Tori.
Dean wasn't the only one who talked about his demons though. Tori also opened up about the stress and self-esteem issues that have plagued her since childhood.
"Before the show, before True Tori… Anytime I would have emotional stress, for years, my whole life, I would just repress [it] and keep going and keep going and no one knew, really. And it would just start coming out. I would be sick all the time, sinus, migraines, everything. I don't want to keep going on like that," the former Beverly Hills 90210 star said.
Spelling added, "I'm at that place where I don't like the way my kids see me. I don't like them seeing me as sick."
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Help Musicians UK (HMUK) has announced Alex Hitchcock as the winner of the prestigious Peter Whittingham Jazz Award 2018.
London-born saxophonist and composer Alex Hitchcock – who received the full £5,000 award – has been winning fans around the world for several years, having performed at festivals across Europe including Glastonbury and North Sea Jazz in the Netherlands. This year he released his quintet's debut EP and completed a 15-date nationwide tour followed by a sold-out launch at Pizza Express Jazz Club in London. His talents have been recognised by a wealth of respected outlets, including BBC Radio 3 and JazzFM, while larger ensemble work includes the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at the O2 Arena, the BBC Big Band and the Laurence Cottle Big Band.
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May a liquidation court continue with liquidation proceedings of the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) when Congress had mandated its rehabilitation and reopening? This is the sole issue raised in the instant Petition for Prohibition with Petition for Preliminary Injunction and application for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order.
Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N.U.B.E. vs.
G.R. No. 105364. June 28, 2001.
N.U.B.E. and PERFECTO V. FERNANDEZ, petitioners, vs.
; Same. 1992. It is the process of reducing assets to cash.; Same. 35 http://www.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 2/10 . As stated above. 1992 with the respondent judge praying that the liquidation proceedings be immediately terminated in view of the passage of R. in a Resolution dated June 8. 1992. It is the winding up of a corporation so that assets are distributed to those entitled to receive them. Pursuant to said R. 7169. Clearly. the Court.A. 1992 and which was published in the Official Gazette on February 24. 1992. Same. 348 which approved the Rehabilitation Plan submitted by the Rehabilitation Committee. discharging liabilities and dividing surplus or loss. No. On June 3. Meanwhile.com. No. Consequently. 1992." which was signed into law by President Corazon C. And For Other Purposes. provides in part for the reopening of the Philippine Veterans Bank together with all its branches within the period of three (3) years from the date of the reopening of the head office. respondent judge has been stripped of the authority to issue orders involving acts of liquidation. Providing The Mechanisms Therefor. the Monetary Board issued a Certificate of Authority allowing PVB to reopen. the Monetary Board issued Monetary Board Resolution No." Explained.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader Created Under Republic Act No. in corporation law. 1992. 7169. Aquino on January 2.; "Liquidation" and "Rehabilitation. PVB filed a Motion to Terminate Liquidation of Philippine Veterans Bank dated March 13. On August 3. the Philippine Veterans Bank opened its doors to the public and started regular banking operations.; Words and Phrases. 3518. On the opposite end of the spectrum is rehabilitation which connotes a reopening or reorganization. connotes a winding up or settling with creditors and debtors.central.A. 7169.; Same.—Liquidation. the Rehabilitation Committee submitted the proposed Rehabilitation Plan of the PVB to the Monetary Board for its approval. The law likewise provides for the creation of a rehabilitation committee in order to facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the same. the liquidator filed A Motion for the Termination of the Liquidation Proceedings of the Philippine Veterans Bank with the respondent judge. Rehabilitation contemplates a continuance of corporate life and activities in an effort to restore and reinstate the corporation to its former position of successful operation and solvency. issued a temporary restraining order in the instant case restraining respondent judge from further proceeding with the liquidation of PVB. On April 10. as well as the subsequent developments has rendered the liquidation court functus officio. Thereafter. the enactment of Republic Act No.
; Same.E.—Assuming for the sake of argument that publication is necessary for the effectivity of R.—This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 10.U.—While as a rule. The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court. Prohibition. such that both cannot be undertaken at the same time. Augusto del Rosario for and in his own behalf.A. as indicated in the clause "unless otherwise provided. Same.; Effectivity of Statutes. vs.; Assuming that publication is necessary for the effectivity of Republic Act No. Carpio.; Republic Act No. Section 10 of R.; Same. then it became legally effective on February 24. 360.; Same. such that both cannot be undertaken at the same time. said law became effective on said date. 7169. No. 7169 was signed into law by the President on 2 January 1992 and became effective on said date." In the case at bar. 1992. Hence. laws take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of their publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. http://www. 1992. and not on March 10. It is undisputed that R. Aquino on January 2. Effectivity. the legislature has the authority to provide for exceptions. Statutes. Fernandez for petitioner.com. 7169.; Same.—It is crystal clear that the concept of liquidation is diametrically opposed or contrary to the concept of rehabilitation. 7169.B. the date when the same was published in the Official Gazette.; The concept of liquidation is diametrically opposed or contrary to the concept of rehabilitation.central.A.; Republic Act No. 1992. Villaraza & Cruz for petitioner-in- Intervention.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader VOL. as erroneously claimed by respondents Central Bank and Liquidator. 7169 provides: Sec. Therefore. said law becomes effective on the date of its approval. SPECIAL CIVIL ACTION in the Supreme Court.A. No.; Same. Perfecto V. To allow the liquidation proceedings to continue would seriously hinder the rehabilitation of the subject bank. it is clear that the legislature intended to make the law effective immediately upon its approval. 2001 35 Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. the date when the same was published in the Official Gazette. then it became legally effective on 24 February 1992.; Where the statute provides for effectivity upon its approval.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 3/10 . JUNE 28. 7169 was signed into law by President Corazon C. Vega Same. No.
for brevity) filed with Branch 39 of the Regional Trial Court of Manila a Petition for Assistance in the Liquidation of the Philippine Veterans Bank. SP-32311. J. On January 2. Thereafter. many remain unpaid.central. filed claims for accrued and unpaid employee wages and 1 benefits with said court in SP-32311. the Congress enacted Republic Act No.: May a liquidation court continue with liquidation proceedings of the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) when Congress had mandated its rehabilitation and reopening? This is the sole issue raised in the instant Petition for Prohibition with Petition for Preliminary Injunction and application for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order.E. Salmani for respondents.B. http://www. due to the 2 piecemeal hearings on the benefits. However. partial payment of the sums due to the employees were made..B. herein petitioner. 1991.U. 1992. 2 Ibid. for intervenor VOPSDA. Vega KAPUNAN. Jr. the Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. On March 8.com. Tavera.E. The antecedent facts of the case are as follows: Sometime in 1985. 7169 providing for the rehabilitation of the Philippine 4 Veterans Bank. 5. Fernandez. p. Emma G.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader Bonifacio A. petitioners filed with the labor tribunals their residual claims for benefits and for reinstatement upon 5 reopening of the bank. 3 Id. petitioners moved to disqualify the respondent judge from hearing the above case on grounds of 3 bias and hostility towards petitioners. represented by petitioner Perfecto V.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 4/10 . the Central Bank of the Philippines (Central Bank. 36 36 SUPREME COURT REPORTS ANNOTATED Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. Thereafter.U. vs. After lengthy proceedings. the same docketed as Case No. ________________ 1 Rollo.
7169.central. 1992. petitioners.A. petitioners learned that respondents were set to order the payment and release of employee benefits upon motion of another lawyer. the Central Bank 6issued a certificate of authority allowing the PVB to reopen. 1992. dated June 8. JUNE 28. while petitioners' claims have been frozen to their prejudice. NCR-02 and NCR-02-A.. VOP Security & Detective Agency (VOPSDA) and its 162 security guards filed a Motion for Intervention with prayer that they be excluded from the operation of the Temporary Restraining Order issued by the Court. In a Resolution. in an Order dated June 5.B. in SP-No. 2001 37 Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. the instant petition. On June 22. at 6.; and. 1992.com. NCR-01 and NCR-01-Ad and Wage Orders No.R. dated July 6. No. respondent judge continued with the liquidation proceedings of the bank. Moreover. the Supreme Court resolved to issue a Temporary Restraining Order enjoining the trial court from further proceeding with the case. and no longer had the authority to continue with liquidation proceedings. Vega Sometime in May 1992.U. On August 18. They alleged that they had filed a motion before Branch 39 of the RTC of Manila. that said court. 6727. 1992. 360. praying that said court order PVB to pay their backwages and salary differentials by authority of R. 37 VOL. on the grounds that the movants have no legal http://www. Wage Orders No. Despite the legislative mandate for rehabilitation and reopening of PVB.A. Said intervenors likewise manifested that there was an error in the computation of the monetary benefits due them. Petitioners argue that with the passage of R. pursuant to the Resolution of this Court.E.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader 4 Id.O. filed their Comment opposing the Motion for Leave to File Intervention and for exclusion from the operation of the T. 1992. 32311. Hence. approved therein movants' case and directed the bank liquidator or PVB itself to pay the backwages and differentials in accordance with the computation incorporated in the order. 5 Id.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 5/10 . the liquidation court became functus officio. vs.
is without legal basis and would render moot the relief sought in the petition.; _______________ 6 Id.com.E. Providing The Mechanisms Therefor.A.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 6/10 .A. 7169 entitled "An Act To Rehabilitate The Philippine Veterans Bank Created Under Republic Act No.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader interest in the subject matter of the pending action. No. PVB further alleges that respondent judge clearly acted in excess of or without jurisdiction when he issued the questioned orders. Vega and that the motion to exclude the movants from the T. No. PVB filed a Motion to Terminate Liquidation of Philippine Veterans Bank dated March 13.central. 1992. We find for the petitioners. 7169. 1992 with the respondent judge praying that the liquidation proceedings be immediately terminated in view of the passage of R. Pursuant to said R." which was signed into law by President Corazon C. Republic Act No. http://www. 38 38 SUPREME COURT REPORTS ANNOTATED Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. provides in part for the reopening of the Philippine Veterans Bank together with all its branches within the period of three7 (3) years from the date of the reopening of the head office.R. vs. And For Other Purposes. 3518. the PVB filed a Petition-in- Intervention praying for the issuance of the writs of certiorari and prohibition under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court in connection with the issuance by respondent judge of several orders involving acts of liquidation of PVB even after the effectivity of R. On September 3.B.; that allowing intervention would only cause delay in the proceedings. the Rehabilitation Committee submitted the proposed Rehabilitation Plan of the PVB to the Monetary Board for its approval.A. The law likewise provides for the creation of a rehabilitation committee in order to 8 facilitate the implementation of the provisions of the same. Meanwhile. Aquino on January 2.U. 1992. No. 7169.O. 1992 and which was published in the Official Gazette on February 24.
ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 7/10 . 7169.com. the Philippine Veterans Bank opened its doors to the public and started regular banking operations. ibid. Consequently. the Monetary Board issued a Certificate of Authority allowing PVB to reopen. On April 10. Liquidation. in corporation law. issued a temporary restraining order in the instant case restraining respondent judge from further proceeding with the liquidation of PVB. Vega On June 3. 2001 39 Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. 7. ____________ 7 Sec. As stated above. Clearly. It is the process of reducing assets to cash. 1992.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader 7169. Official Gazette. JUNE 28. On the opposite end of the spectrum is rehabilitation which connotes a reopening or reorganization. 39 VOL. discharging liabilities and dividing surplus or loss. p.E. On August 3. vs. the enactment of Republic Act No. 5. 360. 963. the liquidator filed A Motion for the Termination of the Liquidation Proceedings of the Philippine Veterans Bank with the respondent judge. 1992. respondent judge has been stripped of the authority to issue orders involving acts of liquidation. connotes a winding up or settling with creditors and 9 debtors. Rehabilitation contemplates a continuance of corporate life and activities in an effort to restore and reinstate the corporation to its former position of successful operation and http://www. 1992. 348 which approved the Rehabilitation Plan submitted by the Rehabilitation Committee. the Monetary Board issued Monetary Board Resolution No.central.U.B. 7169. 1992. Republic Act No. It is the winding up of a corporation so that assets are distributed to those entitled to receive them. 1992. in a Resolution dated June 8. as well as the subsequent developments has rendered the liquidation court functus officio. Thereafter. 8 Sec. the Court. February 24.
It is undisputed that R. Superior Court in and for Santa Clara County. While as a rule. Section 10 of R. To allow the liquidation proceedings to continue would seriously hinder the rehabilitation of the subject bank.B. Anent the claim of respondents Central Bank and Liquidator of PVB that R. 1992 or fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette. No. among others. it is clear that the legislature intended to make the law effective immediately upon its approval. 288.central. the legislature has the authority to provide for exceptions. the Court is of the view that both contentions are bereft of merit. as indicated in the clause "unless otherwise provided. No. 7169 became effective only on March 10.A. Therefore. Hence. 1992.—This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 7169 provides: Sec. vs. 10 Ruby Industrial Corporation vs. et al. laws take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion of their publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.com. 43 P. 7169 was signed into law by President Corazon C. such that both cannot be undertaken at the same time. No. 40 40 SUPREME COURT REPORTS ANNOTATED Philippine Veterans Bank Employees Union-N. Vega ity of said law is conditioned on the approval of a rehabilitation plan by the Monetary Board. said law became effective on said date. 10. Court of Appeals.; and. Effectivity. It is crystal clear that the concept of liquidation is diametrically opposed or contrary to the concept of rehabilitation.E. Aquino on January 2.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader 10 solvency.U. http://www.2d 286.2d 632. 284 SCRA 445 (1998). 2 Cal.A.A. the contention of intervenors VOP Security." In the case at bar. that the effectiv- _____________ 9 Wilson vs.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 8/10 .
without its previous publica- 41 VOL. Pardo and Ynares-Santiago. Chairman). Petition granted. 2001 41 People vs. Publication is indispensable in every case.. Pardua tion. 146 SCRA 446 ) Whenever a distressed corporation asks SEC for rehabilitation and suspension of payments. SP-32311. 360. WHEREFORE. which cannot in any event be omitted.—The clause "unless it is otherwise provided" refers to the date of effectivity and not to the requirement of publication itself.central. in view of the foregoing. Tuvera. and not on March 10. Labor http://www. Jr. SO ORDERED. as erroneously claimed by respondents Central Bank and Liquidator. (C. (Tañada vs. JJ. JUNE 28. concur. Puno.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 9/10 . No. 229 SCRA 223 ) The Department of Labor and Employment. 7169.J. (Bank of the Philippine Islands vs. Notes. or on any other date. It is not correct to say that under the disputed clause publication may be dispensed with altogether. Respondent Judge is hereby PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from further proceeding with Civil Case No.A. Davide. then it became legally effective on February 24. the instant petition is hereby GIVEN DUE COURSE and GRANTED.. SP-32311. The reason is that such omission would offend due process insofar as it would deny the public knowledge of the laws that are supposed to govern it. 1992. but the legislature may in its discretion provide that the usual fifteen-day period be shortened or extended. preferred creditors may no longer assert such preference but shall stand on equal footing with other creditors.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader Assuming for the sake of argument that publication is necessary for the effectivity of R. the date when the same was published in the Official Gazette. This clause does not mean that the legislature may make the law effective immediately upon approval.com. 1992. Respondent Judge enjoined from further proceeding with Civil Case No. Court of Appeals.
vs. Inc.7/7/2014 CentralBooks:Reader Arbiters and the National Labor Relations Commission may not legally act on the labor claims of employees after the Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an order suspending all actions against a company under rehabilitation by a management committee created by the SEC. All rights reserved. (Rubberworld [Phils.ph/sfsreader/session/00000147101057d17012c154000a0082004500cc/t/?o=False 10/10 . 336 SCRA 433 ) ——o0o—— © Copyright 2014 Central Book Supply.central.].com. Inc. http://www. National Labor Relations Commission.


Forest management problems that appear reflect the weaknesses of forestry institutional capacity. The weaknesses of national forestry planning cause the uncertainty in forestry investment space and unclear tenurial rights. Reinforcing the forestry institutional capacity is intended to correct the policies and regulations, establish the position and role of each party clearly, and to develop relation mechanisms among the parties that is mutually beneficial.
The establishment of adequate institutional capacity needs capable human resources. The program is aimed at developing competency standards and forestry professionalism.
Dissemination and publication are the main supporting force in conducting outreaching function. The outputs that are generated from various activities will be synthesized and published for shared learning.


miR-155 and its star-form partner miR-155* cooperatively regulate type I interferon production by human plasmacytoid dendritic cells.
Potent phagocytic activity with impaired antigen presentation identifying lipopolysaccharide-tolerant human monocytes: demonstration in isolated monocytes from cystic fibrosis patients.
The opposite effects of acute and chronic alcohol on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation are linked to IRAK-M in human monocytes.
Candidate gene approach evaluates association between innate immunity genes and breast cancer risk in Korean women.
Tissue-specific mRNA expression profiles of human toll-like receptors and related genes.
Tumor cells deactivate human monocytes by up-regulating IL-1 receptor associated kinase-M expression via CD44 and TLR4.
Mutant cells that do not respond to interleukin-1 (IL-1) reveal a novel role for IL-1 receptor-associated kinase.


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A third of this wine was fermented with French Oak staves, a third left on the lees and the final third provides the fresh fruit flavours and crisp acidity. This wine offers exceptional value and is destined to become a benchmark daily drinking South African Chardonnay.… My daily drink !
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For this years Project for Awesome, I decided to make a video highlighting Libraries Without Borders! LWB does great work in addressing the information needs of people affected by disasters and other things outside of their control.
Update: They got some money! Hooray!
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Whether the applicant is proceeding pro se. In the United States this term is applied regardless of race, religion, creed, or ethnicity, an actual state of being, very close to a disability, yet on the border of seemingly or likely to be non-functional at the time of decision making. Wainwright 1963 In this court case, Gideon was charged with breaking and entering. In the example at the beginning of the lesson, you were considered an indigent because you did not have the money to pay lawyer fees. Advantages of the public legal services outweigh the disadvantages in that, even though the quality may not be as good as a private lawyer, the defendant is still receiving legal advice and protection in court. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Public Defender Programs This type of program allows for public defenders to work independently without having to report to someone.
It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. This can lower the quality of the services provided. He had the intention to commit a misdemeanor, which made his crime felonious, under the Florida law. Being poor in spirit is admitting that, because of your sin, you are completely destitute spiritually and can do nothing to deliver yourself from your dire situation. The judge will then go through the list and determine the best counsel for the defendant. This article needs additional citations for. Information provided about Indigent: Indigent meaning in Hindi : Get meaning and translation of Indigent in Hindi language with grammar,antonyms,synonyms and sentence usages.
These people have no recourse to government provided healthcare and must rely on private charitable health programs, if any exist, in their area. The People's Law Dictionary by Publisher Fine Communications. Know answer of question : what is meaning of Indigent in Hindi dictionary? The clinic provides free care for indigent patients. Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works Ephesians 2:8-9. This is the most commonly used system when providing a defense counsel for a defendant.
Generally, it means a person who is not penniless, but who has such few resources that they may be considered needy. The administrator will set guidelines for the case hiring process. The act is credited as benefiting thousands of Americans while also being detrimental to others. According to data reported by The Henry J. Why and how does being poor in spirit result in the kingdom of heaven? That's where the indigent, or public defense steps in. Wainwright was the turning point case that ensured that every defendant who is determined indigent, can receive free defense counsel. Indigent का मतलब मीनिंग हिंदी में जाने.
The police are called and you are taken to jail. What are the Different Types of Indigent Defense? Kaiser Family Foundation in 2017, 45% of non-elderly adults do not have medical insurance because of cost. If a person requires a defense lawyer but does not have the funds to pay for one on their own, one is hired for them. Once declared indigent, the legally declared fee for the court services and process are waived for the litigant. Gideon filed a petition to the Florida Supreme Court but was denied. The trial judge must consider the defendant's complete financial situation by balancing assets against liabilities and income against basic living expenses.
When the applicant retained private counsel. Jesus is saying that, no matter your status in life, you must recognize your spiritual poverty before you can come to God in faith to receive the salvation He offers. He looks askance at the lady who waits in the shop, and ties up the cards again in their envelope of whitey-brown paper, and hands them to the poor widow and Miss Clapp, who had never seen such beautiful things in her life, and had been quite confident that the man must give at least two guineas for the screens. So, what does it mean to be indigent, and what are the different types of defenses available to those considered indigents? Factors to be considered include whether the defendant has any dependents, whether he is employed, income from all sources, real and personal property owned, extent of any indebtedness and necessary living expenses. Lesson Summary Indigent defense provides services to defendants who can't afford legal counsel on their own.
This constitutional right of counsel for the indigent was determined by Gideon v. The extent to which the person's income equals or exceeds the income criteria prescribed in subsection 2. Because the above case was overruled, indigent defense services became available to everyone who cannot afford a defense counsel on their own. Since there is no actual definition for the term indigent defense, we have to put one together based on the individual terms. Wainright in 1963, when a penciled letter from a prisoner came to the attention of prominent Washington attorney Abe Fortas, who carried the case to the Supreme Court for free. His stated monthly expenses equal his gross monthly income. This would be considered an indigent defense, or in other terms, a public defender.
This Constitutional right of counsel for the indigent was determined by Gideon v. When someone is described as indigent, they are considered unable to pay the fees required to hire a defense lawyer. He next filed a petition with the United States Supreme Court, who agreed to hear his case. Tuchman, The First Salute, 1988 He went around climbing dark stairs and knocking on doors and taking flash photos of indigent families in their dwellings. It helps ensure a fair trial for the defendant. The completed application prescribed in subsection 1. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader.
Any person appearing in court either through a pro bono advocate or appearing pro se, ie appearing in court representing oneself without an attorney for the reason that they cannot afford to appoint a lawyer, may make a motion in court to be determined that such a person is indigent for costs. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer. Before we can receive this gift, we must understand that we cannot make ourselves worthy of it. You inform the judge at your first hearing that you cannot afford counsel. What exactly does it mean to be poor in spirit, and why does being poor in spirit result in the kingdom of heaven? The gap of not qualifying for insurance, as well as not being able to apply for insurance, leave these people in medical indigence.
His work is very poor; a poor effort. She is too poor to buy clothes for the children; the poor nations of the world. In the case of a person represented by counsel, an affidavit attesting to the estimated amount of attorney's fees and the source of payment for these fees. Since you could not pay for your own lawyer, one was hired for you. Link to this page: And the poor soldier went to the acacia; but when he was a few steps from it, the countess looked at him, as if defying him, although a slight expression of fear seemed to flicker in her eye; then, with a single bound she sprang from the acacia to a laburnum, and thence to a Norway fir, where she darted from branch to branch with extraordinary agility. Therefore, the fact that defendant and her husband said they were not indigent is, in our view, of very little or no consequence. Fortas later became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.


Fairly recently, researchers have discovered that the human brain has the ability to form new neural pathways.
This opens the door to an expansive new treatment opportunity for chiropractors—the brain-injured patient.
The brain is the most complex and mysterious organ in the human body. Historically, neuroscientists believed that the human brain's structure and functions were essentially "fixed" or unchangeable by the ages of 17 to 19.
In addition, it was believed that the brain was incapable of generating new cells. Therefore, it was concluded that the brain was incapable of healing once it had been damaged, either by injury or by disease. Brain injuries caused by concussions and blows to the head as well as the cognitive degeneration caused by Alzheimer's, strokes, or tumors, were considered irreversible conditions that no amount of treatment would ever be able to fully repair.
But discoveries since the 1970s—many in just the last two decades—have caused the scientific world to change its thinking about the capabilities of the human brain, about how it works and, even more important, about how it heals. This new view of the brain can be encapsulated into one word: neuroplasticity.
This discovery means that the brain is resilient, able to reorganize itself both structurally and functionally by forming new neural connections. Neural networks come and go. Synapses (the connections between neurons) and neural pathways are continually altered and fine-tuned, especially in response to new information generated by learning, life experiences, practicing a skill, exercising, and environmental changes.
In essence, neuroscience now views the brain and its neural circuits as malleable and capable of changing throughout the course of a lifetime. This new understanding of the brain offers real hope for anyone with any type of brain injury—and brings exciting new opportunities for the chiropractic community.
Of course, healing the brain involves a bit more than healing a broken bone. In addition to the physical component of healing, there are also emotional, psychological, and lifestyle components to be addressed. And not all patients respond equally to every aspect of a brain treatment program.
But overall, a multidisciplinary approach seems to be the best way to assist the brain to perform its own internal healing. And a multidisciplinary approach is well-suited to the chiropractic industry, many aspects of which, such as nutritional, dietary and exercise counseling, are already incorporated as standard protocols in many clinics.
At present, the most commonly used modalities to repair the brain are: medications, injections, hyperbaric treatment, cognitive therapy, and physical therapy to relearn motor and language skills. But new treatment options are also proving effective. Recent studies have found that light therapy for patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), strokes, or concussions can help the brain regain normal blood flow, improving cognitive function.
Neurofeedback (a type of biofeedback) has also shown promise in the treatment of brain damage from stroke, TBIs, and other physical injuries as well as other brain conditions like epilepsy, Asperger syndrome and ADHD. And when these technologies are combined with other healing modalities, as well as a healthy diet, nutritional support, and physical exercise, amazing recoveries can happen. Thus, offering brain support and recovery treatment options for patients with brain injuries can potentially help improve patient results, expand their client base, and consequently increase income.
The direct correlation between quality of life and brain function seems indisputable. A healthy and well-functioning brain supports a well-balanced, productive and happy life. Whenever a chiropractor can help a patient's brain heal from an injury, disease, or disorder, they also heal and fix a life, which in many cases extends to fixing a family unit, because a loved one has psychologically come back and is functional once again.
As new discoveries and advances in treatment for brain injuries continue to be made, the chiropractic community, in its dedication to the optimization of patient health and unwavering belief in the body's innate recuperative powers, will naturally embrace the opportunity to help patients with brain injuries of all types. It's a win-win for both patient and chiropractor, because the brain can heal.
David Christenson is a health care consultant and the founder of Neurocare Systems, bringing state-of-the-art, medical-grade LED light therapy equipment to medical practices. He has also formulated his own product line of natural adaptogenic and neurological support formulations. He can be contacted at 800-900-4045 or through neurocaresystems.com.
1 Demarin V, Morovic S, Béné R. Neuroplasticity. Periodicum Biologorum. 2014;116(2):209-211.
2 Liou, S. Neuroplasticity. Stanford.edu. http:// web.stanford.edu/group/hopes/cgi-bin/hopes_ test/neuroplasticity. Published June 2010. Accessed August 2018.


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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1977, adopted unanimously on April 20, 2011, after recalling resolutions 1540 (2004), 1673 (2006) and 1810 (2008) concerning non-proliferation, the Council extended the mandate of the committee established in Resolution 1540 to monitor efforts to prevent weapons of mass destruction from being acquired by terrorists or other non-state actors.

Resolution

Observations
In the preamble of the resolution, the Security Council expressed concern at the risk of the misacquisition of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons, and reminded all Member States to comply with obligations relating to disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation. In this regard, international co-operation was essential. The Council stressed that controls on the export of technologies and information that could be used for weapons of mass destruction should be further strengthened.

Meanwhile, the resolution recognised progress had been made with regards to the implementation of Resolution 1540, though noted that countries had taken few measures in some of its areas, nor reported to the 1540 Committee on measures taken to implement the resolution. At the same time, the Council recognised that some states required assistance in implementing Resolution 1540.

Acts
Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the mandate of 1540 Committee was further extended for a period of 10 years, until April 25, 2021.  The Committee was instructed to undertake a comprehensive review five and ten years prior to the renewal of its mandate on the implementation of Resolution 1540, and to submit an annual work plan by May 31, 2011 to the Council. Furthermore, the Committee was to receive assistance from eight experts.  The resolution then addressed the following issues relating to the Committee:

Implementation of Resolution 1540
All countries that had not reported to the Committee on their efforts to implement Resolution 1540 were requested to do so as soon as possible.

Assistance
Countries that required assistance were instructed to notify the Committee, while other countries were asked to provide assistance to the Committee.

Co-operation with international, regional and subregional organisations
International, regional and subregional organisations were called upon to provide a point of contact with the Committee for the implementation of Resolution 1540, and to engage in the sharing of information.

Transparency and outreach
The 1540 Committee had to continue to act in a transparent manner, making the fullest use of its website and to organise and participate in outreach events.

Administration and resources
The Council recognised that the Committee required sustained support and resources to fulfill its mandate.

See also
 List of states with nuclear weapons
 List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1901 to 2000 (2009–2011)
 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
 Nuclear-weapon-free zone

References

External links

Text of the Resolution at undocs.org
1540 Committee website

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Nuclear weapons policy
 1977
April 2011 events

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On September 11, 2018, the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen held a public hearing about the Greyhound Friends kennel license. The purpose of the hearing was to determine if the kennel housed dogs in humane and sanitary conditions and if proper records were kept by law.
Prior to the hearing, Hopkinton Police Lieutenant Bennett conducted an inspection of the kennel and those findings were presented at the hearing. The inspection revealed numerous deficiencies, including insufficient kennel size and lack of certain conditions for sanitation of the facility. According to the report, Greyhound Friends also could not account for at least one dog. Based on the results of the inspection, Lieutenant Bennett determined that the kennel does not meet the standards for humane and sanitary care outlined in the town bylaws.
During the hearing, Greyhound Friends attorney Elizabeth Reinhardt, Greyhound Friends President Stoddard Melhado, Greyhound Friends President-elect Caryn-Amy Rose, and Greyhound Friends kennel and operations manager Theresa Shepard spoke in favor of the license.
The Director of Law Enforcement for the Animal Rescue League of Boston, an epidemiologist and veterinarian, an animal evaluator, and two former Greyhound Friends volunteers and board members spoke against reinstatement of the license. > Watch the testimony.
Members of the public also had an opportunity to speak and to share firsthand experiences with the kennel. One young woman who adopted a dog from Greyhound Friends months after the kennel license was suspended spoke about her experience, stating that the group adopted a sick dog to her without properly treating his illness and without disclosing his illness to her. "Even shutting them down did not send the message that these dogs needed to be treated medically."
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to recommend to the town clerk that he not issue the kennel license to Greyhound Friends. On September 12, 2018, Town Clerk Connor Degan received the Hopkinton Police Department kennel report and issued a letter to Greyhound Friends that the kennel license application is denied.
However, Greyhound Friends has publicly stated that it is continuing to seek a new kennel license.
Sign the below petition against reinstatement of the Greyhound Friends kennel license.


Nature corners or season's tables originate from the Steiner tradition and are a mainstay of every Steiner kindergarten. I have been creating them for about three years for my children. I am certainly no expert – there are a host of great resources out there to educate and inspire. This basic overview was requested by Rachael from The Variegated Life, leading on from my post earlier this week on Everyday Zen about creating pockets of beauty, sacredness and calm in our busy homes.
A back drop (usually a silk square suspended from a thread to make a sky or back drop) and a floor made of brown or green velvet, felt or silk, or moss or cotton wool for snow.
A nature element to reflect the seasons – leaves, fruits, nuts..
Finding a good site for your nature table requires a little thought. It is important with little children to have it accessible enough so that they can play with the characters and add goodies, but not too low, so that it isn't knocked over or regularly disassembled. It is important that children treat this as a sacred space, knowing that the characters and nature finds "live" here.
We have ours at an adult chest height shelf in our entrance hall. It is on the top of our deconstructed dresser, the top of which now lives in the hall. Ours is low enough that the children can put their finds on it by themselves, but if they want to play with the characters they need to stand on stools. One friend has hers on the window sill of her dining room, another on top of a bathroom cabinet. My very first one was on top of a large hi-fi speaker in the sitting room!
I like that when you enter our house it is the first thing you see. It sets the tone for our house. It literally welcomes the outdoors in, reflecting the beauty of nature and the changing seasons. It also communicates my/ our creativity to our visitors. It is beautiful, engaging and re-awakens our visitor's sense of wonder at the magic of nature.
The nature table is, by its very nature, always seasonal, and can be added to each time you go out together with new nature finds. This adds a lovely focus to any time we spend outside, as my children always have their eyes open for things to bring home for the nature table. It also, along with some beautiful fairy books I have (see here), helps us to take magic outside with us in our eyes and hearts.
Be sure to tend it so it doesn't get too cluttered. Take time to sort through your finds because children can be very over-enthusiastic with the amount of things that they want on it! A good rule of thumb is for every thing that goes on that you take something off. For each season I usually have two separate scenes, one for early season and one for late season, rather than trying to squash everything into one scenario.
I find that the scenes come to life under my hands based on the characters I have and the nature finds, I don't tend to plan ahead, they just evolve. It is like creating a miniature theatre set and I love this aspect of it.
Peopling your table is one of the most fun and magical parts of creating a nature table. There are books of detailed patterns and ideas if you are very crafty, and blogs like Twig and Toadstool have loads of ideas and tutorials. Characters can be made from wooden peg dolls, magic wool, felt, fabric…Steiner shops online such as Myriad in the UK also stock kits (like the cherry fairy pictures above) or ready-made fairies, elves and animals. I also use some beautiful feathered birds which were originally Christmas decorations.
One way I add to the magic of it all is by getting the kids to place their finds on the table and then 'appearing' the figures over night and telling them that I heard little noises in the night – they are always so excited to discover the new "people" who have come to visit. It is good to have the characters interacting with the nature elements: fairies hanging from branches, sitting on conkers or smelling the flowers. It is nice to create a little story around the table. There are many Steiner stories that can inspire your table such as the Elsa Beskow books.
The Steiner tradition emphasises the use of all natural materials, I deviate from this slightly and use polyester batting sometimes for snow for example.
This time last year I ran an autumn craft-tea where we made little nature people together as a way of a number of families to start creating their own nature table. The children taking part were aged 4-10 and all could do it. We used UHU glue, but a hot glue gun is also good, though needs supervision.
Thank you! First, we need an appropriate table….
Such beautiful inspirations – thank you!