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Woods Mill is a   nature reserve south of Henfield in West Sussex. It is managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

This is the headquarters of the trust and an environmental education centre. The main feature of the nature reserve is a lake, which has many damselflies and dragonflies, such as the scarce chaser and downy emerald. There is also a large area of ancient woodland, with oak, silver birch and coppiced hazel.

The Reserve celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2018 with the support of Scottish Power.

References

Sussex Wildlife Trust

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namespace chromeos {

class COMPONENT_EXPORT(CHROMEOS_NETWORK) MockNetworkDeviceHandler
    : public NetworkDeviceHandler {
 public:
  MockNetworkDeviceHandler();

  MockNetworkDeviceHandler(const MockNetworkDeviceHandler&) = delete;
  MockNetworkDeviceHandler& operator=(const MockNetworkDeviceHandler&) = delete;

  virtual ~MockNetworkDeviceHandler();

  MOCK_CONST_METHOD2(GetDeviceProperties,
                     void(const std::string& device_path,
                          network_handler::ResultCallback callback));

  MOCK_METHOD5(SetDeviceProperty,
               void(const std::string& device_path,
                    const std::string& property_name,
                    const base::Value& value,
                    base::OnceClosure callback,
                    network_handler::ErrorCallback error_callback));

  MOCK_METHOD4(RegisterCellularNetwork,
               void(const std::string& device_path,
                    const std::string& network_id,
                    base::OnceClosure callback,
                    network_handler::ErrorCallback error_callback));

  MOCK_METHOD5(RequirePin,
               void(const std::string& device_path,
                    bool require_pin,
                    const std::string& pin,
                    base::OnceClosure callback,
                    network_handler::ErrorCallback error_callback));

  MOCK_METHOD4(EnterPin,
               void(const std::string& device_path,
                    const std::string& pin,
                    base::OnceClosure callback,
                    network_handler::ErrorCallback error_callback));

  MOCK_METHOD5(UnblockPin,
               void(const std::string& device_path,
                    const std::string& puk,
                    const std::string& new_pin,
                    base::OnceClosure callback,
                    network_handler::ErrorCallback error_callback));

  MOCK_METHOD5(ChangePin,
               void(const std::string& device_path,
                    const std::string& old_pin,
                    const std::string& new_pin,
                    base::OnceClosure callback,
                    network_handler::ErrorCallback error_callback));

  MOCK_METHOD1(SetCellularPolicyAllowRoaming, void(bool policy_allow_roaming));

  MOCK_METHOD1(SetMACAddressRandomizationEnabled, void(bool enabled));

  MOCK_METHOD1(SetUsbEthernetMacAddressSource,
               void(const std::string& enabled));
};

}  // namespace chromeos

#endif  // CHROMEOS_NETWORK_MOCK_NETWORK_DEVICE_HANDLER_H_

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Q: What is the best way to see if a [time length] is available with rows of reservations? I have the following SQL table columns:
reservationId - int
startDateTime - datetime
endDateTime - datetime

My issue is this:
I want to see if there is a [time] period on a day when I can fit a [time] reservation.
For example, I'm looking for a 2 hour reservation on June 1st from 9am to 9pm.
June 1st currently has two reservations:
10am - 2pm
4pm - 6pm

I would want my query return the times available to make the reservation. Ie:
2pm - 4pm
6pm - 8pm
7pm - 9pm

Any ideas on how to go about doing this?

A: It's not a complete answer, but it should get you halfway there:
SELECT o.openingStart, IFNULL(o.openingEnd, '2019-04-26 21:00:00') AS openingEnd
FROM (
    SELECT r.endDateTime AS openingStart
        , (SELECT r2.startDateTime
           FROM reservations AS r2
           WHERE r2.startDateTime > r.endDateTime
               AND r2.endDateTime < '2019-04-27 00:00:00'
           ORDER BY r2.startDateTime ASC
           LIMIT 1
        ) AS openingEnd
    FROM ( SELECT startDateTime, endDateTime
           FROM reservations
           WHERE startDateTime >= '2019-04-26 00:00:00'
             AND endDateTime < '2019-04-27 00:00:00'
           UNION
           SELECT '2019-04-26 00:00:00', '2019-04-26 09:00:00'
         ) AS r
) AS o

Following this, you'd want to filter by only openings two hours or longer, and then probably need to join to some sort of static table of hours to expand larger openings into the smaller ones they can accommodate.
The IFNULL can actually be used in the inner query, but I thought it might be a little clearer like that.
Note: All the literal datetime values in there should be replaceable with appropriately calculated parameter values.

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Job Injury Lawyers Assisting Residents of the Chicago Area
When you go to work on an airplane or in the airport, you do not expect to be injured. Nobody plans to be injured in the workplace, but often people in the aviation industry are exposed to elevated risks. People who are injured on the job in Illinois may be able to obtain workers' compensation benefits. These benefits are critical because they cover medical care, among other things. Medical debt is a leading cause of bankruptcy, so most people find it important to obtain workers' compensation benefits. Unfortunately, some insurers deny claims or partially deny claims for illegitimate reasons. If you believe that you have a claim following an accident on a Southwest Airlines plane or while otherwise working for the airline, you should consult a Chicago Southwest Airlines workers' compensation lawyer for guidance on your options.
Each case has unique nuances. If you believe that an injury that you suffered is related to an earlier work-related injury, you may be able to obtain benefits, but it is crucial to consult a workers' compensation attorney about your situation.
For example, in 2018, a Southwest Airlines worker slipped outside work and was injured. Even though there was a gap between this injury and a work injury involving disc herniation and right leg radiculopathy years earlier, a court ruled that the earlier work injury was a proximate cause of the second injury. The first injury caused him to slip and fall often. In his second slip and fall, another disc was herniated. An administrative board found that the earlier work injury was a legal cause of the second injury, and an appellate court affirmed the decision. Although this decision is being appealed by Southwest, it shows how it is crucial to consider all of the possible sources of compensation after an accident that may be job-related. A Southwest Airlines workers' compensation attorney at our Chicago firm will give your case the thorough attention that it deserves.
Most people do not have sufficient savings to pay for medical treatment or to take time off from work. Many people do not have health insurance, or they may have a huge deductible. People who cannot work due to an injury may not have money to pay the deductible or copay. When injuries are serious, it may be necessary to undergo surgery and go through physical therapy. You may even need to be retrained to enter another job if the injuries are such that you can no longer work for an airline.
The Illinois workers' compensation system was set up to make it easier for injured workers to obtain benefits. Among the benefits are disability benefits for permanent partial, permanent total, temporary partial, and temporary total disabilities. If you temporarily cannot work at all after suffering a job injury while working for Southwest Airlines, and you qualify to get Illinois workers' compensation benefits, a Chicago Southwest Airlines workers' compensation attorney should be able to help you get two-thirds of your average weekly wage in benefits checks. These checks should arrive regularly. The average weekly wage is calculated by looking at an injured employee's gross pay over the 52 weeks before being injured and dividing by 52. This is not a simple calculation, however, if your pay varies significantly or includes bonuses or overtime. Additionally, the law sets minimums and maximums for disability pay.
Temporary total disability benefits do not start on the day when you were first injured on the job. Instead, these benefits start only after you have missed three days of work due to your injury. You will only get paid retroactively for the first three days that you missed work after you miss 14 days. Thus, this benefit will not apply to someone who suffers a minor injury and is back to work after a day off. In some cases, employers have light-duty work available, and if that light-duty work pays less than the regular position, you can receive benefits equal to two-thirds of the difference.
Consult a Southwest Airlines Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Chicago
If you believe that you may have a Southwest Airlines workers' compensation claim, you should consult an experienced work injury attorney. At Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca, we represent accident victims in Chicago, Champaign, Quincy, Aurora, Rockford, and Springfield, as well as other areas of Cook, Adams, Sangamon, Champaign, Winnebago, and Kane Counties. Call us at 312-263-6330 or toll-free at 800-444-1525 for a free consultation.
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Attenti al click (Wild Poses, nell'originale inglese) è un cortometraggio del 1933 interpretato dalle Simpatiche canaglie.

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Dopo aver ricevuto un buono che gli dà diritto a farsi fare alcune fotografie e vincere il concorso del "Bambino più bello", Spanky e i suoi genitori si recano dal fotografo Otto Phocus. Qui Spanky dopo aver ricevuto alcune raccomandazioni poco rassicuranti (certamente spudorate frottole) da Sammy, Tommy e Jerry che sono in attesa, ha il terrore della macchina fotografica che crede sia un cannone. Nel frattempo Sammy rompe per sbaglio una parte della macchina, la sostituisce poi con una pompa d'acqua, procurata da Jerry, che entra nella camera oscura. Inizialmente Otto fa bella figura davanti ai genitori del bambino, ma piano piano, i genitori si indispettiscono: vengono innaffiati dalla pompa. Dopo tanti tentativi andati a vuoto (e tanti pugni contro Otto tirati da Spanky), esce finalmente una foto, che però è rovinata del tutto: la luce della camera oscura è stata accesa mentre si faceva la foto, quindi questa è diventata un foglio nero. Otto caccia i tre bambini, ma non otterrà il perdono dei genitori di Spanky, che se ne vanno. Ma prima, Spanky tira due ultimi pugni sul naso del piangente Otto, ottenendo l'ovvia approvazione (e anche le risate) dei genitori.

Il cameo di Stanlio e Ollio
All'inizio del film lo stesso signore che dà i buoni alla famiglia di Spanky, dentro ad una casa dice ad una signora (probabilmente la stessa madre di Spanky, ma non ci è dato saperlo): "Lei signora ha due dei più interessanti soggetti fotografici che abbia mai visto in tutta la mia carriera", i due soggetti fotografici sono Stanlio e Ollio in sembianze di bambini, che lottano per aggiudicarsi un biberon (vinto da Stanlio), la loro apparizione dura appena 10 secondi.

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Florida Gators football comes to Lauderhill Sports Complex
By Emmett Hall
The University of Florida Gators football coaching staff came to the Lauderhill Sports Complex for a football camp to benefit players and coaches of the Lauderhill Broncos and Lauderhill Lions football programs. (Lauderhill/Courtesy)
The entire Florida Gators football coaching staff came to the Lauderhill Sports Complex to conduct a free youth exposure camp that was open to all children in the area. When one of the nation's elite college programs makes such a generous offer the excitement level in the community rises. More than 200 players ranging in age from 8 to 13 were able to take advantage of the opportunity.
The Lauderhill Lions and Lauderhill Broncos youth football programs were well represented at the event. The two football programs share the same facility and enjoy a friendly rivalry. The Broncos led by former President CJ Jones have had a resurgence in popularity with 210 football players and 75 cheerleaders in the league. The official start-up date for the Broncos football season is July 1.
"The Florida Gators youth camp had a great turnout and all the Gators coaching staff came out and worked out the kids," Jones said. "The Gators know where to come to in order to find good talent. The coaches talked to the kids, which was great. Our objective is to keep the kids active."
Jones said he came away impressed with the Gators camp.
"This clinic was well organized and ran smoothly," he said. "They were with us for around four hours and it was a very good experience. The kids got a lot out of the camp and learned to always give their all. Florida reached out to the Lions President Sam Goodman to set this all up."
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"It was an awesome day and coach Dan Mullen had everybody out there with coaches, trainers and staff," Goodman said. "We invited kids from everywhere and all the players got a Florida T-shirt. The kids loved it, learned a lot and it was very professional. There is no reason why a lot of these players can't get a college scholarship to play football when they graduate from high school. It's all about scholarships."
The Gators coaching staff set up everything with their own equipment and ran all the stations and engaged all the athletes. With four players from Broward county being drafted in the first round of the NFL, colleges know where to look for talent.
The Lions and Broncos programs will engage in a Battle of the Hill jamboree on July 27 with bragging rights on the line. The King of the Hill will be crowned at that time.
Emmett Hall is a South Florida Community News correspondent.


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People are like cities: We all have alleys and gardens and secret rooftops and places where daisies sprout between the sidewalk cracks, but most of the time all we let each other see is is a postcard glimpse of a skyline or a polished square. Love lets you find those hidden places in another person, even the ones they didn't know were there, even the ones they wouldn't have thought to call beautiful themselves.


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Gaeltacht News
Minister of State Kyne announces a language planning allocation of more than €1.7m under the language planning process and an Irish language plan for Cahersiveen.
The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Seán Kyne T.D., announced today, Monday, the 22nd of July 2019, that the Department is providing Údarás na Gaeltachta and Foras na Gaeilge with an allocation totalling more than €1.7m to aid with the implementation of the language planning process during the current year.
He also announced that the preparation of a language plan for Cahersiveen in County Kerry will commence shortly and that this will allow the town to acquire the status of a Gaeltacht Service Town under the language planning process. He made this announcement while launching Tascfhórsa Uíbh Ráthaigh: Tuairisc agus Plean Gníomhaíochta 2019 – 2022 (The Uíbh Ráthach Taskforce: Report and Action Plan 2019 – 2022) today.
€1.4m of the language planning allocation will be allocated to Údarás na Gaeltachta and €323,750 to Foras na Gaeilge to enable these bodies to continue supporting the implementation of the process during the current year.
Minister of State Kyne said: "I am delighted to provide this significant allocation to Údarás na Gaeltachta and to Foras na Gaeilge so as to enable them to continue supporting the successful implementation of the language planning process during the current year. With 15 Gaeltacht regions approved at this stage under the process, 12 officers appointed, 8 service towns engaged in the preparation of plans and language plans relating to 3 Irish Language Networks under consideration, major progress has been made. As the action plan for the Uíbh Ráthach Gaeltacht region is launched today – a plan which is aimed at the overall benefit of the region, it is important we aim to initiate practical measures which are of advantage to the area. As the preparation of an Irish language plan for Cahersiveen is to commence shortly, this means a major step forward is being taken for the benefit of the Irish language and the benefit of the area in general".
The Minister of State also announced that the Department will work in conjunction with Comhchoiste Gaeltachta Uíbh Ráthaigh to examine the possibilities of re-establishing an Irish college in the area. "When the positive effect is observed of Irish colleges on the Gaeltacht regions, in relation to the Irish language and to economic affairs, it is logical that an examination of ways in which a college could be re-established in Uíbh Ráthach would be worthwhile. Such a practical measure would exert a significant influence on this district in a manner which complements fully the central tenets of the action plan being launched today."
The announcement of this funding follows the measures worth more than €1.9m in total over a period of three years announced by the Minister of State last year under which specific extra investment will be provided centrally to further aid the implementation of the process as it relates to the area of the household (Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta), early childhood Irish language education in the Gaeltacht (Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta) and the traditional arts (Ealaín na Gaeltachta).


We plan to hang around in Liverpool for a few days and do "touristy things" ourselves (neither of us having spent any real amount of time in the City) before we begin our return journey. It's amazing how different the scenery appears going the other way so to speak - historically we've often done out and back journeys on hire boats and whilst we thought it would be frustrating to begin with, it was actually quite rewarding and we often spotted so many things we'd missed first time around.
We'll begin our journey from Eldonian Basin (or nearby if it's easier for our guests to alight) and head towards Aintree (famous for it's racecourse and retail park)for our first nights mooring. The following morning, We'll set off towards Halsall which will be tonight's mooring location where you may visit The Grade 1 14th Century St Cuthbert's Church - it's probably the most notable landmark in the area. We might stay here for the next day to allow time for a visit to Crosby Beach to see Antony Gormley's "Another Place" an eerie but beguiling installation of bronze statues firmly planted in the sand looking out to sea.
The next morning, we'll continue onwards towards Crooke Village or Marina for an early mooring – perhaps outside the Crooke Hall Inn where we may drop in for a libation (or 2)… Assuming we've not gotten too carried away, we'll head off the following morning and try to get to Wigan Pier to overnight in preparation for when the Wigan 21 lock flight opens the following morning. It'll have to be another 3 shredded wheat morning as going up hill (penning up as it's correctly called ) is a bit more tiring than downhill! Once we've exited the flight, we'll continue a short way if desired to overnight before our guests leave us to continue their travels or return home.


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The part comes before the whole.
Without a definition of the number "one" there is no Number theory. Without the establishment of a single cell there is no life. No bricks no house. When an atom overwhelms an electron, it leaves and the atom is no more. Without weather there is no climate.
Multinational institutions are particularly prone to forgetting what their fundamental building blocks are. To be global one must first be local. To apply universally means first applying to each of the 7.5 billion on earth. Without a strong and healthy nationalism there is no internationalism.
The EU and the UN are excellent examples of how the "large" loses track of its roots. The EU much more than the UN tries to bully its smaller member countries and that cannot be sustained.


I seem to go through phases where I'm not interested in buying any beauty products at all, and then phases where I want to buy everything within sight, there's no real in between. I'm currently in the phase of wanting to buy everything I can get my hands on, but after my MacBook Pro broke last week, I've ended up £800 down replacing it, meaning there's no beauty spending for me. But my birthday is next month, so hopefully I might be treated to some of these!
I've really got in to buying skincare recently, after my skin had a major breakout last month I pretty much ditched everything I was using and started again, meaning a lot of Space NK trips happened. But I'm still to get in to chemical exfoliants, I thought the First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads would be a good start, they're gentle, exfoliating and don't contain a bucket load of alcohol like a lot of cheaper alternatives do. Another skincare item, that also featured in my first ever wishlist, is the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, I nearly took the plunge last week but I'm still needing that extra push, but the fact I've wanted it for over a year says something right?
I've also become massively into watching Sali Hughes recently, she knows what she's talking about and her videos are so addictive. She constantly mentions the Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Powder, and from what I've gathered I have similar skin to her, so I think this will work amazing for me, I'm constantly needing a new powder. Another Charlotte Tilbury product is the Eyes to Mesmerise in Marie Antoinette, I'm loving cream eyeshadows at the moment and when I watched this in Selfridges recently it felt so creamy and blendable, and was the most gorgeous colour.
I've also really been in to watching Lisa Eldridge a lot recently, and this has got me really craving Laura Mercier's Undercover Pot Concealer. She made the great point of rather than layering loads of medium coverage concealer on to the skin, just put a small amount of a high coverage concealer, aka pinpoint conceal, and you get a more flawless finish. Another makeup wish is the Lancome Hypnose Mascara, I got a sample of one around Christmas and I'm not sure which it was because there are so many to pick from. But I absolutely loved it, I'm so picky with mascaras because I have long straight eyelashes, that don't curl for anything or anyone, but this added so much volume and curl. At the moment I just can't bring myself to spend £22.50 on a mascara.
Two little extras are a Z palette, for years I heard American YouTubers speak about these, but I've noticed I have a lot of random single eyeshadows, and bulky palettes that would be a lot better deported in to one of these. Finally is the Urban Decay Primer Potion, I wear eyeshadow pretty much everyday and I constantly have random samples, but I think it's about time I actually got a proper full sized primer.
Hihi, almost everything is on my own wishlist as well :D Still debating which color of Eyes to Mesmerise to get, but Marie Antoinette is just so pretty. A bit tricky without a counter though.


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Creative types more likely to cheat
By Will Parker on December 1, 2011 in Humans, News
While creativity helps people solve difficult problems, it also makes them more likely to cheat than less creative people, claims new research that suggests creativity increases a person's ability to rationalize their cheating.
Lead researcher Francesca Gino, of Harvard University, conducted a series of five experiments to test the hypothesis that more creative people would cheat under circumstances where they could justify their bad behavior. The findings were published in theJournal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Gino and co-researcher Dan Ariely first used a series of psychological tests and measures to gauge their subjects' creativity. They also tested participants' intelligence. In each of the five experiments, participants received a small sum for showing up. Then, they were presented with tasks or tests where they could be paid more if they cheated.
In one experiment, participants took a general knowledge quiz in which they circled their answers on the test paper. Afterward, the subjects were told to transfer their answers to "bubble sheets" – but the researcher told the group she had photocopied the wrong sheet and that the correct answers were lightly marked. The experimenters also told participants they would be paid more for more correct answers and led them to believe that they could cheat without detection when transferring their answers. However, all the papers had unique identifiers.
The results showed the more creative participants were significantly more likely to cheat, and that there was no link between intelligence and dishonesty – that is, more intelligent but less creative people were not more inclined toward dishonesty.
"Dishonesty and innovation are two of the topics most widely written about in the popular press," Gino noted. "Yet, to date, the relationship between creativity and dishonest behavior has not been studied empirically. The results indicate that, in fact, people who are creative or work in environments that promote creative thinking may be the most at risk when they face ethical dilemmas."
The authors suggested that future research should investigate whether creativity would lead people to satisfy selfish, short-term goals rather than their higher aspirations when faced with self-control dilemmas, such as eating a slice of cake when trying to lose weight.
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1. History:
(a) The beginning of The Baptist Church of Mizoram:
Rev. W. F. Savidge and Rev. J. H. Lorrain members of High Gate Baptist Church in London, came to Mizoram under the Arthington Aborigines Mission, better known as Arthington Mission. They arrived in Mizoram on 11th January 1894. After they had worked for almost four years in Mizoram, Arthington asked them to leave Mizoram and move to Arunachal Pradesh. The two pioneer missionaries came back to Mizoram as missionaries of the Baptist Missionary Society in 1903 and settled down at Serkawn, Lunglei. When they joined the BMS they made a request that their pioneering work of eleven years be counted as their services which the BMS granted. So, their four years work in Mizoram as pioneer missionaries can legitimately be counted as the work of the BMS. Therefore, the Baptist Church of Mizoram considers 1894 as the year of the beginning of the Baptist Church of Mizoram.
(b) Decadal Growth of BCM 1901 – 2012
No. of Family
No. of Local Churches
No. of Pastorates
Achiefement of Financial Position
(in rupees)
i. Total No. of Members (including children) 151587
Total No. of Males - 75640. Females -75947
ii. Total No. of Communicants (full/baptized and confirmed) members – 103397 Total No. of Male
Communicant members - 51567 Female Communicant Members - 51830
iii. No. of Pastorates : 73
iv. No. of local churches/congregations- 537
v. No. of Ordained Ministers – 150 , Male Ordained Ministers -148. Female Ordained Ministers -2
vi. No. of Missionaries/Evangelists - 864
vii. No. of Educational Institutions: Schools - 65. Colleges - 2. Professional Training Institutions -3
b) Affiliation to different bodies
Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitu Committee(MKHC), North East India Christian Council (NEICC)
National Council of Churches in India (NCCI)
Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (APBF) Baptist World Alliance (,BWA)
c) Year of joining NCCI: 2008
d) Names of present Office Bearers:
1) President : Rev. Dr. Raltawnga
2) President Elect : Rev. F. Sangvela
3) General Secretary : Rev. H. Lianngaia
4) Associate General Secretary i/c Service : Rev. C. Ngurhnema
5) Associate General Secretary i/c Mission : Rev. Dr. K. Lalrinthanga
3. The Activities of Baptist Church of Mizoram
i. Mission Programme: The Missionary movement in Mizoram was led by the Baptist Church of Mizoram. While the church was still in an infant stage they started mission and evangelism programmes within and outside Mizoram. To intensify its mission work, a mission department called Zoram Baptist Mission was formed in 1966 and renamed as Mission Committee to do the task of Home and outreach missions. In obedience to the Great Commission, the Baptist Church of Mizoram is still doing mission work within Mizoram, in different parts of India and even abroad with 870 Mission workers. Now, BCM Mission covers 22 mission fields in various part of the world. There are 9 foreign mission fields – Thailand, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Kenya, Ghana, Nairobi and Indonesia. There are eleven Mission Fields in Indian states such as Assam-Bengal Field, Arunachal East Field, Arunachal West Field, Arunachal Far-East Field, Tripura, MP & MS (Kurku) Field, North India Mission, Upper Assam Field, Lower Assam Field, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. According to 2011 Mission report, there are 7569 new baptized members, 64 new churches and 98 new fellowships in various fields.
ii. Social Service: The Baptist Missionaries FW Savidge and JH Lorrain spent much of their time doing social work such as Education, Health Care, and Development of Mizo literature. Till today, the Baptist Church of Mizoram is deeply involved in Social Service, and is very instrumental in bringing about transformational changes in Mizoram. Now, the church (BCM) has a separate Department set aside for Social Service called – Social Concerns Department. At present, the Social Concerns Department facilitates Public Guidance, Prevention and Care (HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse), and Christian Counseling. Motherless Babies Home was established way back in 1959. It is now called the Baptist Church Orphanage (BCO). This is a life saving programme when a mother dies during or after child birth.
iii. Education: School Education came under the control of Christian Mission in 1904 as the British administration handed over the School management to them. The Baptist Church of Mizoram continues to engage itself with School Education within Mizoram and in the Mission Fields. In its Ministries and Mission works, Education is an essential ministry which has transformed and promoted many Christians to their present stage of living especially in the backward areas. Today, Ministry of Education under Baptist Church of Mizoram is confined to nine schools within the Church, twenty eight schools in Bru and Chakma Home Mission areas, and also twenty-eight schools in different Mission Fields in India. Besides this, we have one Secular College named Higher and Technical Institute (HATIM) at Lunglei, where the following courses are offered - Bachelor of Computer Application(BCA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and English Department. So, altogether, there are sixty five schools and two colleges run by the Baptist Church of Mizoram.
iv. Medical and Health Ministry: Health is another areas where Baptist Church of Mizoram has made a significant contribution to the Mizo Society. The Christian Hospital at Serkawn established in 1923 was the first Hospital in south Mizoram. The Christian Hospital at Lawngtlai was established in 2007 which greatly improved the health conditions of the people of that area. The Nursing School attached to Christian Hospital Serkawn is affiliated to the Indian Nursing Council. A new programme called Community Health has been launched, conducting mobile clinic in different remote areas to help the people who cannot afford to come to the Hospital.
v. Relief & Development: The creation of Relief and Development Department in 1990 is an important landmark for the Baptist Church of Mizoram. Now the Relief and Development Department actively involves in - Skill Training Programmes of Tailoring, Carpentry, Electronics, Computer Training, Typing Skill Training and Weaving. Besides, Alternative Farming for which Agricultural Land Technology is being introduced. For this new technology, farmers from various parts of Mizoram are regularly given proper training and revolving loans to empower them to be self sufficient. Relief is also given to the victims of natural calamities like cyclone, landslide, fire, etc.
vi. Pastoral Ministry: The Department of Pastoral Ministry is the backbone of the Baptist Church of Mizoram. Organisationally the 537 local Churches are clubbed together into 73 Pastorates which are constituted within thirteen Area Baptist Councils. One Pastor with the assistance of a Probationary pastor in some Pastorates looks after five to nine local Churches. Functionally, a Pastor is a representative of the Headquarters to co-ordinate and supervise the work of various Departments and programmes from the Headquarters. He is responsible for ritual ministries like conducting worship, matrimony, funeral service, baptism, and to celebrate Holy Communion. Besides, he has a lot of administrative works as he is the administrator in his Pastorate.
vii. Theological Education: The Jubilee Bible School was established in 1946, training 811 lay students who have become leaders of the church and society. As a result of a strong missionary movement, the Jubilee Bible School was upgraded to Missionary Training Institute (MTI) in 1991, which has trained more then 200 students working in various parts India as Missionaries, School Teachers, Evangelists and Church Leaders. The Missionary Training Institute was upgraded to a Theological College named "Academy of Integrated Christian Studies" (AICS) in 1999.
4. Contribution to the Ecumenical Movement:
Regarding the ecumenical movement, Baptist Church of Mizoram plays an important role with the following Para Churches, Councils and Committees.
i. NEICC (North East India Christian Council): NEICC is the biggest Christian Council in North East India where different Churches as members and a number of Para Churches as Associate members are joined together. Baptist Church of Mizoram has been one of the members since 1947. The present NEICC Secretary Rev. R. Lalnunzira is one of the Pastors from BCM, which has also been providing leadership role in the Youth Department and Women's Department in the past and at present. One of the contributions worth mentioning is that BCM observes the third Sunday of October every year as NEICC Sunday. All the offerings collected on that day are given to NEICC. The BCM sends a number of delegates to the NEICC Annual Meeting every year.
ii. MKHC : Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitu Committee (Church Leaders Committee in Mizoram):
The objectives of this committee are to fight against social evil, to encourage good and fair politics and to ensure good relationships among different Churches in Mizoram. The present Vice President at Aizawl is one of the Pastors from BCM, and the present President of MKHC at Lunglei is Rev. H. Lianngaia, General Secretary of BCM. A campaign called "Holiness Campaign" is occasionally organised by the MKHC in which BCM Pastors are involved as campaigners.
iii. BSI (Bible Society of India): The Bible Society of India in Mizoram was first introduced by the Baptist Church of Mizoram. BCM observes the First Sunday of December every year as Bible Sunday and all the Offerings collected in this Sunday Morning Service is given to the Bible Society Auxiliary, Aizawl. Local Church appoints BSI Collectors who are engaged in membership drive from time to time. Besides, the local Church sets aside one or two Sunday Morning Services for BSI Campaigners. All the local Churches are financial contributors to the Auxiliary through their respective BSI Branches.
iv. TLM (The Leprosy Mission): The Leprosy Mission in Mizoram was introduced by the Baptist Church of Mizoram and the first Promotional Secretary was Rev. K.D. Siamliana, a Baptist Pastor. The Baptist Church of Mizoram observes last Sunday of January every year as Leprosy Sunday. All the offerings collected are given to the Leprosy Mission. The Present Promotional Secretary and the Co-ordinator in Mizoram are Pastors from BCM. Like BSI, the Local Church Committee appoints TLM Collectors to promote TLM and also engage themselves in membership drives from time to time. The Local Church in Urban and Rural areas reserve one or two Sunday morning services every year for the Leprosy Campaign of TLM. In the ministry of TLM and BSI, all the Churches in Mizoram unite and work jointly together with mutual understanding.
5. Contact Postal Address:
Baptist Church of Mizopram,
Headquarters Office:Serkawn.
P.O. Zotlang 796691.Lunglei Mizoram.
Tel: (Office) 91- 372-2342251/ 2342252/ 2342250/ 2342269.
Mobiles: 91- 9436141712/ 91- 9436352392/ 91- 09436158852
Fax: 91- 372- 2342252..
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Website: www.mizobaptist.org
(As updated in NCC Review November 2012)
Contact as on 30 July 2013
Rev. H. Lianngaia
Baptist Church of Mizoram
Serkawn, P.O.Zotlang-796 691
Lunglei, Mizoram
Tel. : 0372-2342251 (O), 2342269,
Fax : 0372-2342624, M. 9436141712
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Each award was celebrated in turn, from Intel Achievement Awards to Intel Quality Awards to Intel Involved awards. Each was presented by an Intel VP who discussed the importance of the work and each team was invited onstage to give a short talk. My award presentation was a little different. It started with a moving rendition of "Man in the Mirror." Following that, Roz Hudnell, VP of Intel Corporate Affairs spoke about Intel Involved's mission to give back. She spoke eloquently about my work teaching high school students and 3D printing prosthetic hands, in a way that made me feel I was doing big things. She invited me onstage to receive an amazing handmade aluminum sculpture and to share my thoughts. Speaking about my work and trying to inspire others onstage at Mann's Theater was an unreal experience. I walked away to a standing ovation. Unforgettable.
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Maraga sworn in as CJ, promises to tackle graft
By SIMON NDONGA,
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 – Justice Kenani Maraga was Wednesday morning sworn in as the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
The swearing in ceremony was conducted by the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Anne Amadi.
Speaking after witnessing the swearing in ceremony at State House, Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the Executive is keen to partner with the Judiciary in ensuring Kenyans receive efficient services.
President Kenyatta noted that in the last five years Kenyans have witnessed changes in the Judiciary but added that the reforms will be meaningless unless Kenyans get quick and effective judicial services.
"Yes we have seen dramatic judgments, but at the same time we must say we have witnessed major weaknesses that exist in the Judiciary," said the President.
He observed that at the moment there are 20,000 Kenyans languishing in cells because of delayed judgments in courts, saying that is costing both the taxpayer and the victim's precious time and resources which could be channelled to other economic activities.
"These Kenyans are told their files are lost or some other excuses when they appear in court. It costs us to feed them and keep them in cells," added the President.
The President expressed concern that although the executive has increased resources to institutions charged with the responsibility of delivering justice to Kenyans, little can be shown of those resources.
Speaking during the event, the Head of State indicated that the Judicial sector is better resourced now than at any other point in history and emphasised the need for effective service delivery/PSCU
He said currently there are 680 corruption cases in court, some of which have taken over three years without being concluded.
"Today, Judiciary has Sh17 billion, Director of Public Prosecution Sh2.2 billion, Auditor General Sh4.4 billion, Judicial Service Commission Sh450 million, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Sh1.7 billion the multi-agency formed to deal with corruption cases Sh2.7 billion and yet there is nothing to show for the money they got," President Kenyatta said.
The President challenged the incoming Chief Justice to take deliberate steps to speed up conclusion of cases so as to restore the confidence of Kenyans in the Judiciary.
He also said the Judiciary should avoid being used by corrupt cartels in scuttling the Government's development agenda, saying it is unfortunate that most people who fail to get Government contracts are quick to run to courts where they are issued with injunctions stopping the process of giving services to Kenyans.
He pointed out that whereas the Judiciary is an independent institution it needs to speed up its processes to ensure fairness to all.
In his remarks Justice Maraga pledged to improve service delivery in the justice sector by among other things eliminating corruption within its ranks, reduce the backlog of cases and automate court proceedings.
"I will aspire to enhance access to justice for all and improve performance and accountability within the Judiciary," said the new Chief Justice.
Justice Maraga also assured Kenyans that the Judiciary is ready to satisfactorily determine any disputes arising from the electioneering process/CFM NEWS
Justice Maraga also assured Kenyans that the Judiciary is ready to satisfactorily determine any disputes arising from the electioneering process.
"The Judiciary is ready to hear and resolve any election disputes that may arise in a fair and timely manner," said Justice Maraga.
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The 8th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Service
The 8th Tennessee Cavalry was organized August 1863 at Camp Nelson, Kentucky, by consolidation of five companies that were organized June 30 through August 14, 1863, for the 10th Tennessee Cavalry and seven companies recruited at large in Tennessee for the 5th East Tennessee Cavalry.  The regiment mustered in for a three-year enlistment under the command of Colonel Jesse H. Strickland, and was frequently referred to as the 5th East Tennessee Cavalry.

On February 6, 1864, the 10th East Tennessee Cavalry, which had failed to complete organization, was consolidated with the 8th Tennessee Cavalry and mustered under the command of Colonel Samuel K. N. Patton.

The regiment was attached to 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, XXIII Corps, Army of the Ohio, August–October 1863. 4th Brigade, 4th Division, XXIII Corps, to April 1864. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to October 1864. 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi, to November 1864. District of East Tennessee, Department of the Cumberland, to March 1865. 3rd Brigade, Cavalry Division, District of East Tennessee, to July 1865. Cavalry Brigade, District of East Tennessee, to September 1865.

The 8th Tennessee Cavalry mustered out of service September 11, 1865, at Knoxville, Tennessee.

Detailed service
Skirmish, Hawkins County, August 1, 1863. Burnside's Campaign in eastern Tennessee August 16-October 17, 1863. Occupation of Knoxville September 2. Greenville September 11. Kingsport September 18. Bristol September 19. Carter's Depot September 20–21. Zollicoffer September 20–21. Watauga River Bridge September 21–22. Jonesboro September 21. Hall's Ford, on Watauga River, September 22. Blountsville, Johnson's Depot and Carter's Depot September 22. Blue Springs October 10. Henderson's Mill and Rheatown October 11. Zollicoffer October 12. Blountsville October 14. Bristol October 15. Knoxville Campaign November 4-December 23. Siege of Knoxville November 17-December 5. Duty at Knoxville, Greenville, Nashville and Columbia and patrol duty on line of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad from Columbia to Nashville until August 1864. At Bull's Gap until October, 1864. Rheatown September 28. Watauga River September 29. Carter's Station September 30-October 1. Operations in eastern Tennessee October 10–28. Greenville October 12. Bull's Gap October 16. Clinch Mountain October 18. Clinch Valley, near Sneedsville, October 21. Mossy Creek and Panther Gap October 27. Morristown October 28. Russellville October 28. Operations against Breckenridge in eastern Tennessee November 4–17. Russellville November 11. Bull's Gap November 11–13. Russellville November 14. Strawberry Plains November 16–17. Flat Creek November 17. Stoneman's Saltville Raid December 10–29. Big Creek, near Rogersville, December 12. Kingsport December 13. Near Glade Springs December 15. Near Marion and capture of Wytheville December 16. Mt. Airey December 17. Near Marion December 17–18. Capture and destruction of salt works at Saltville December 20–21. Stoneman's Expedition from eastern Tennessee into southwest Virginia and western North Carolina March 21-April 25, 1865. Wytheville April 6. Shallow Ford and near Mocksville April 11. Salisbury April 12. Catawba River April 17. Swannanoa Gap April 22. Near Hendersonville April 23. Duty in District of East Tennessee until September 1865.

Commanders
 Colonel Jesse H. Strickland
 Colonel Samuel K. N. Patton

Casualties
The regiment lost a total of 280 men during service; 1 officer and 37 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded, 1 officer and 241 enlisted men died of accident or disease.

See also

 List of Tennessee Civil War units
 Tennessee in the Civil War

References

 Dyer, Frederick H.  A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion (Des Moines, IA:  Dyer Pub. Co.), 1908.
 Evans, Richard L.  Court Martial of Col. Samuel K.N. Patton, 8th regiment, Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers (Houston, TX:  R. L. Evans), 1999.
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Military units and formations established in 1863
Military units and formations disestablished in 1865
Units and formations of the Union Army from Tennessee
1865 disestablishments in Tennessee
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'People are not afraid to speak anymore' - Boquete opens up on player revolt against abusive coaches
By Seth Vertelney
The 34-year-old paid a heavy price for the role she played in ousting former Spain coach Ignacio Quereda but her actions helped inspire a movement
Like so many others in the women's soccer world, Vero Boquete was stunned to read about the sexual harassment allegations made against Paul Riley.
However, the Spanish star was even more floored than most – and for good reason.
"I was literally in shock for a few days because I was there. I was [at the] Philadelphia Independence. I was [at the] Portland Thorns when all these things happened," Boquete told GOAL on All of US: The U.S. Women's Soccer Show.
Years after Boquete played under Riley at both locations, allegations of abuse and sexual coercion were leveled at the coach by multiple former players.
Riley was forced to resign in disgrace from his job as North Carolina Courage head coach.
Boquete kept asking herself the same question: How could I have missed this?
It seemed to her she should have known because, among other things, the midfielder was unfortunately no stranger to playing in abusive environments.
By the time she played under Riley in the early 2010s, she had already suffered for years under the iron grip of Spain national team head coach Ignacio Quereda.
But the Riley revelations hinted at a broader problem. In a culture of fear and silence, the truth doesn't easily reveal itself – it must be shaken loose.
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Boquete herself had taken a major risk to get the truth out about Quereda, and she had paid a hefty price.
In the aftermath of a disappointing performance at the 2015 World Cup in Canada, Spain's players, led by Boquete, went public with their complaints against Quereda.
Among their grievances were an alleged culture of fear and intimidation as well as a lack of adequate preparation for the tournament.
"For us in Canada, it was the two things together: It wasn't good enough on the personal side, but it also wasn't good enough on the sporting side," Boquete said.
"That was the moment that we said: 'OK, this is the end. We [have to] change this and we can't keep going in this direction.'"
Though their campaign was successful in ousting Quereda, Boquete paid a price for her activism.
Despite her unquestioned status as one of her country's top players, she was phased out of the national team and would never play for La Roja again after she was controversially left off the squad for Euro 2017.
"The end was not the one that I wanted," Boquete says. "It could've been better, that's for sure."
In late 2021, amid a reckoning in the NWSL and elsewhere over abusive coaches and lack of institutional response, Boquete and several of her former team-mates were involved in a documentary about their time playing for Quereda that aired on Spanish television.
In the film, Boquete and others revealed extraordinary details about an alleged culture of rampant fear, bigotry, sexism and homophobia that Quereda created over 27 years as national team head coach – as well as alleged indifference from the Spanish federation about Quereda's behavior.
"The reaction [to the documentary] was a surprise," Boquete said. "So many people didn't know about the story or they knew just like five percent of what happened, or they knew about the final days when everything blew up, but they didn't know what we were suffering."
Boquete, now playing in Italy with Fiorentina, looks back on her time playing under Riley and reckons with the fact that abuse can happen under the noses of so many.
"When people get ashamed, they don't talk about it," Boquete said. "Then we just see it like it's normal: 'Oh yeah. They are friends. They have a better relationship.'
"You just don't give importance to that. So, you think everything is going well and no one is suffering."
But now, led by the action of Spain's players in 2015 and players all over the the world last year, Boquete is hopeful that the culture of silence and cover-ups is coming to an end.
"Right now everyone is more sensible about all this," Boquete says. "People are not afraid to speak anymore. It's more clear what is OK and what is not OK, and where the limits are."
Though Boquete wasn't on the field for it, Spain's team has undergone a transformation since Quereda's departure.
La Roja reached their first World Cup knockout phase in 2019 and are in the top 10 of FIFA's world rankings.
At club level, Barcelona, led by some of Spain's top players, has become the top women's side in Europe.
Would it all have happened without the activism of Boquete and some of her team-mates?
"Probably not," Boquete said. That is a legacy she insists makes her unceremonious departure from the national team worthwhile.
"I don't think that I deserved to go out in that way," the 34-year-old said. "But, at the same time, it's the price I had to pay and if that is the consequence of changing the history of my sport in my country, I think that is not that bad."
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IRS Boosts Standard Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2022
The IRS recently announced it will be increasing the standard mileage rate for qualified business drivers for the second half of 2022. The adjustment reflects rising costs at the gas pumps this year. It's accompanied by a hike in the standard mileage rate for medical expenses for all taxpayers and moving expenses for active-duty military personnel (IRS Announcement 2022-13).
If you use a vehicle for business purposes, you generally have the option to deduct the actual expenses attributable to your business use. This includes expenses such as gas, oil, tires, insurance, repairs, licenses and vehicle registration fees. In addition, you may claim a depreciation allowance for the vehicle, based on the percentage of business use. However, annual write-offs are subject to so-called "luxury car" limits, indexed annually.
But keeping track of every last vehicle-related expense can be hard work. Another option: Instead of deducting your actual expenses, you may be able to use an IRS-approved short-cut (see "Qualifying for the Standard Mileage Rate" at right). With the standard mileage deduction, you don't have to account for all your actual expenses, although you still must record the mileage for each business trip, the date, the destinations, the names and relationships of the business parties and the business purpose of the travel. The rate is adjusted annually by the IRS.
Initially, the IRS established a rate of 58.5 cents a business mile for 2022 (up just 2.5 cents from 56 cents a mile in 2021). But higher gas prices spurred calls for a mid-year adjustment. Although midyear increases in the optional mileage rates are rare, there has been some precedent for this action: The last time the IRS made such an increase was in 2011 after gas prices soared.
"The IRS is adjusting the standard mileage rates to better reflect the recent increase in fuel prices. We are aware a number of unusual factors have come into play involving fuel costs, and we are taking this special step to help taxpayers, businesses and others who use this rate," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.
Here's an example to show how the "blended rate" for 2022 might work. For simplicity, assume that you drive 10,000 miles every six months on business. You also incur $1,000 in related tolls and parking fees during the year.
-Operate cars for hire (such as taxis and limos),
-Use five or more cars at a time (such as fleet operations),
-Have claimed an accelerated depreciation deduction for the vehicle in the past,
-Have taken a Section 179 deduction for the vehicle in the past,
-Have claimed actual expenses after 1997 for a vehicle that's leased, or
-Are a rural mail carrier who has received a qualified reimbursement.
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John has been playing Saxophone since the age of 9. John graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in business marketing and a minor in music. While in Eau Claire John studied jazz under the direction of acclaimed trumpeter Robert Baca. In 2000 John recorded on the universities Grammy nominated album "Things to Come." John has opened for national acts such as: Collective Soul, Dave Mason, Fred Hammond, The Meters, Dion, Herman's Hermits, Steel Pulse, Third World and Maxi Priest. John is very excited about being a member of Cold Sweat for years to come.
Alto: Selmer "Reference 54"- Lacquered in a dark gold and is modeled after the legendary Selmer Mark VI. On Alto John uses a Claude Lakey 5*3 mouthpiece with Vandoren ZZ # 2 ½ reeds.
Tenor: Cannonball Mad Meg- This sax has no lacquer giving John a real big sound. John got a great deal on this horn so he couldn't pass it up. On Tenor John uses a solid one-piece brass Vandoren T95 mouthpiece with Vandoren ZZ # 2 reeds.
Soprano: Buffet- This sax is very versatile. John got this sax used and with some slight modifications this sax plays like a dream. On Soprano John uses a Vandoren S95 mouthpiece with La Voz medium reeds.


The Celebration Park playground is scheduled to have a number of improvements including the addition of several new pieces of play equipment (rotating climber, net climbing well and flexible balance beam), as well as new site furniture (games table and community bulletin board) and tree planting. The concept play is attached if interested.
The construction for the playground improvements is scheduled to start May 1st, 2015 with an anticipated completion date of May 26th, 2015. This schedule will ensure that the construction will be completed before the splash pad is opened to the public in June.


Mentioning a few important people in my life the day before Christmas and wishing them all Buon Natale. Friends to start with and associates who have worked with me over the years, but my close mates first.
And of course members of my family who are close to me and friends. Helen, my sister in law and Janet my other sister in law, Flora, Anna, Antroulla, Maria and another Maria my cousins.
And then there are people I have worked with closely in the last 20 years who have also become friends. Juliet, who is more of a sister to me, Anne, Claire, Hassina (she is fascinating) Jon (my second younger brother..) Chester Paul and Jackie and of course Marsha Jane Thompson who has become a good friend, we clash sometimes but she knows at the end that I am always right. She is truly amazing but isn't aware of her true potential I think and allows others to be negative about her when she does nothing other than radiate positive thoughts around people she is close with, an asset worth having I think!


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Marcus William Feldman (* 14. November 1942 in Perth) ist ein australisch-US-amerikanischer mathematischer Populationsbiologe und Evolutionsbiologe.

Feldman wuchs in Perth, Australien, und in Kalgoorlie auf. Er studierte Mathematik und Statistik an der University of Western Australia mit dem Bachelor-Abschluss 1964 und an der Monash University mit dem Master-Abschluss 1966. 1969 wurde er an der Stanford University bei Samuel Karlin promoviert. Danach war er dort Acting Assistant Professor, bevor er als Lecturer zurück nach Australien an die La Trobe University ging. 1971 wurde er Assistant Professor in Stanford.

Er gilt mit Luigi Luca Cavalli-Sforza in den 1970er Jahren in Stanford als Begründer des Forschungsgebiets genetisch-kultureller Koevolution des Menschen. Er selbst untersuchte das besonders in China.

Feldman ist Mitglied der National Academy of Sciences, der American Academy of Arts and Sciences, der American Philosophical Society und der American Association for the Advancement of Science. Er ist Ehrendoktor der Hebräischen Universität in Jerusalem und der Universität Tel Aviv. 2011 erhielt er den Dan-David-Preis. 1976/77 war er Guggenheim Fellow.

Marcus Feldman ist Gründungsherausgeber von Theoretical Population Biology.

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The Mindstone Sketchbook was sent to me to review here on the blog. This hasn't altered my write up of this product. All true thoughts here.
I had never heard of Mindstone before they contacted me to ask if I would like to test run a couple of their notebooks for review on the blog. They are a small Austrian company who wanted to make the perfect notebook. Today I will be reviewing their A5 sketchbook which I have been using for the past few months.
The Mindstone sketchbook has a navy linen cover with flourishes of red used on the elastic closure and bookmark. The binding is on the short side of the notebook making this a great landscape mode sketchbook. The stock inside is 120 g/m2 bright white with each page perforated so any of them can be removed. It also comes with a handy pocket on the inside back cover. There is a crazy design on the inside cover showing off a little of Mindstones personality. These elements of this notebook really set it apart from other sketchbooks on the market. A sketchbook with a bit of personality in a sea of black sketchbooks is quite nice.
Inside backcover with the crazy design and handy pocket.
I have used watercolours, Uni-ball Posca markers, ink, drawing pens and pencils in this notebook. I wanted to test it out with as many different tools that I could to see how the notebook held up and how the paper responded to these different art tools. The results are a mixed bag.
Firstly the paper definitely isn't made for watercolour. The paper is not heavy enough and ripples a lot when water is applied. This buckling doesn't bother me particularly as this is a sketchbook and a place to experiment rather than create masterpieces.
Heavier markers also suffered from the paper quality and resulted in a lot of bleed through. The Uni-ball Air and the Uni-ball Posca were some of the worst. It seems that wet or bold pens saturated the paper too much.
Using ink, drawing pens and pencils worked absolutely fine in the Mindstone sketchbook as you would expect. The paper is very smooth which means there isn't really any tooth for pencils.
With the different mediums I used in the notebook the binding did suffer. The watercolour and pens put too much weight on the stitched binding and the pages pulled away quite early on. I haven't applied any extreme stress to the sketchbook, most of the use was at home. For urban sketchers or people who like to use lots of different mediums within their sketchbooks this may not be the right option.
My thoughts on Mindstones sketchbook.
My experiences with this notebook is based on months of use and trying out different things in order to really get a feel for it. It sounds negative but when reviewing a sketchbook it carries a certain level of expectation. I am not sure the Mindstone sketchbook is comparable to other sketchbooks such as Moleskine and Stillman and Birn for numerous different reasons. The paper is a lot thinner, it's not art or watercolour quality but simply plain paper.
But despite all of this I really have enjoyed using this sketchbook. The linen cover is really nice but I have a soft spot for linen cover notebooks. I'm not sure this style of cover is completely practical for a sketchbook but I like it. My sketchbook has worn nicely and given the sketchbook some lovely character with use.
The red accents are a nice contrast to the navy cover. The inclusion of a back pocket for any pieces of paper is a nice feature to have. The size of the notebook works really well and I love the landscape format in a sketchbook. If the paper quality was upgraded in the Mindstone sketchbook this would be an excellent sketchbook.
I would like to thank Mindstone for sending me this notebook to review on the blog.


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AMP Capital appoints global head of property
Carmel Hourigan, former chief investment officer of The GPT Group, will begin her role as global head of property for the Sydney-headquartered investment manager by end of the year
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Sydney-headquartered global investment manager AMP Capital has appointed Carmel Hourigan as global head of property.
Officially beginning her role in early November this year, Hourigan will replace Adam Tindall who was recently elevated to the position of managing director, a role he will officially assume in October when current MD Stephen Dunne retires.
"Carmel is a property investment professional of the highest caliber and is highly regarded by those in the property and fund management industries," Tindall said in a statement announcing the hire.
"Her extensive experience in both wholesale funds and retail asset management will be invaluable in both driving investment performance and delivering our $5 billion development pipeline. I look forward to working with her as we look to continue to build strong, trusted relationships with clients and grow our business both domestically and internationally."
Hourigan has more than 20 years of experience in property and funds management. Prior to joining AMP Capital, she was the chief investment officer of Sydney-headquartered property group, GPT.
According to reports in the Australian media, Hourigan resigned from The GPT Group after missing out on becoming the firm's chief executive officer following the departure of Michael Cameron earlier in the year.
She is currently also serving as the vice president of the sector association Property Council of Australia. In the past, she has also worked with Lend Lease and Colonial First State.
"I am excited to be joining AMP Capital, which has a strong heritage in funds management and providing compelling property investment opportunities," she said. "I was attracted by the strength of the people, platforms and assets and look forward to building upon the underlying quality of the property business and taking it to the next level."
Apart from its offices in Australia and New Zealand, where the bulk of its investments are centered, AMP Capital also has on ground investment teams in Europe and North America. Last year, it appointed Kate Campbell as institutional director for Europe to develop the firm's institutional client base in the region alongside Louisa Yeoman, international director for the United Kingdom.


CRICKET umpire Dickie Bird thinks the realisation his beloved Yorkshire would be beating Japan and Australia on the Olympics medal table if it was a country is a tribute to the county's "absolutely brilliant" athletes.
CRICKET umpire Dickie Bird thinks the realisation his beloved Yorkshire would be beating Japan and Australia on the Olympics medal table if it was a country is a tribute to the county's "absolutely brilliant" athletes.
Twitter users have been pointing out that competitors from the county have won four golds, two silvers and two bronzes by the end of yesterday.
The county is also well ahead of Usain Bolt's Jamaica (two golds).
With the Brownlee brothers, including Alistair from Dewsbury, widely expected to be in the medals in the triathlon, Yorkshire's total could soon be higher.
The tally does rely on a reasonably liberal interpretation of a "Yorkshire athlete".
Star turn, of course, is Jessica Ennis. Born and bred in Sheffield, her Yorkshire-ness is beyond question.
Similarly, cyclist Ed Clancy lived for most of his life in the Huddersfield area.
Andrew Triggs-Hodge, the gold medal rower, was brought up in the Grassington area of the Yorkshire Dales.
Most problematic, in terms of definition, is another gold medal-winning rower: Kat Copeland. She rows for the Tees Rowing Club and lives in Ingleby Barwick near Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough is traditionally thought of as part of Yorkshire as it was part of the county before its break-up 40 years ago. But in the 1970s the Cleveland area was administratively separated.
Copeland's family does live a short distance away though, in the North Yorkshire town of Stokesley.
Retired Yorkshire cricketer and umpire Bird, 79, who still lives in his native Barnsley, South Yorkshire, said: "I think the whole thing has been tremendous, marvellous, fantastic. It's been great for the county and great for the nation. It's just what we needed.
"The Yorkshire competitors have done absolutely brilliantly. Yorkshire folk are wonderful, wonderful people known for their hard work and sheer Yorkshire grit which has pulled them through.
"I have no doubt Jessica Ennis would win a gold because of her determination and mental strength. When she won she had a tear in her eye, and I did too. I feel so proud for her and her parents and family. I just wish she came from Barnsley, not Sheffield."
competition; and rower Tom Ransley who was part of the British men's eight crew which won bronze.
Although Ransley is not originally from Yorkshire, he lives in York and rows for York City Rowing Club.
Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: "People are asking what we are putting in the water in Yorkshire to produce these hugely talented athletes.
"But with the outstanding facilities, inspirational coaches and focused individuals I am not surprised that Yorkshire athletes have won one in four of Team GB's medals.
"Yorkshire is a true sporting county and our success is a reflection of the great Yorkshire spirit of pure hard work, grit and determination."
Mr Verity pointed out that the county is only just behind Russia, which has about 137 million more people.


The Bribery Act has now been in force for more than five years, and most small business owners have at least some awareness of what it means and are conscious that they have a legal obligation to prevent bribery in their business.
But are you really clear on exactly what your responsibilities are and what you could be liable for? Here are our easy steps to understanding what impact the Bribery Act has on your business and what you need to look out for.
1. What exactly is 'bribery'?
Bribery is not just about cash stuffed in envelopes, it's about giving someone a financial or other advantage in order to encourage them to do something they shouldn't. That would include trying to influence a decision-maker to give you a contract or similar.
2. When might my business be liable?
If someone senior in your business commits a bribery offence that would then be attributed to your business. Similarly if someone who provides services for your organisation, (like an employee, agent or consultant) commits bribery seeking to gain a business advantage for your organisation, your business would be liable unless you had adequate procedures in place to prevent that happening.
3. What do I need to do to defend myself against possible criminal action?
If you are a small business you probably have a low risk of bribery and the procedures you will need will be minimal as well. You need to think about the risks in your business, and although you hopefully did so when the Bribery Act came in in 2011, you may be a newer business or things may have changed, so it's worth reviewing the situation regularly.
Proportionality – actions need only be proportionate to the risks you face and the size of your business. In a big company, or one which is operating in countries where bribery is commonplace, more would be required than in a small business operating solely in the UK.
Top Level Commitment – you need to make sure your management, staff and key people you do business with are clear you do not tolerate bribery.
Risk Assessment – have a think about the markets you operate in and the people you do business with and decide whether there is a risk of bribery.
Due Diligence – it's common sense to make sure you know exactly who you are dealing with and make appropriate background checks before engaging anyone to represent your business.
Communication – make sure your staff and others who perform business on your behalf are aware of what's required of them in terms of what is or isn't acceptable behaviour, and what procedures you have that they need to follow.
Monitoring and review – keep an eye on things as the risks may change over time or if you enter new markets.
4. Do I need a Bribery Prevention Procedure?
We don't tend to recommend procedures for the sake of it, so if you're a small business with minimal or no risk of bribery, you may not need a specific procedure. You may operate solely in the UK and have very low risk, you may have enough control over budgets and expenditure to make a procedure unnecessary anyway, or may feel a statement of your commitment in this area combined with the other policies you have in place is sufficient.
It will depend on the nature of your business and of the marketplace in which you operate. For some businesses a specific procedure would be expected or justified, or indeed required by bigger businesses who are your clients.
5. Can I still send out chocolates at Christmas or take clients out for dinner?
It's all about being 'reasonable' and doing things in proportion. So yes you can. If the hospitality or gifts in question are excessive and out-of-proportion that may be a problem as it may be considered a cover for bribery, particularly where the recipient has a lot of influence on a significant business decision. But low-level hospitality should be fine.
Be clear with staff about who is authorised to undertake this kind of hospitality and ensure it is proportionate and not linked to business decisions of those you are hosting.
If you'd like further advice on how the Bribery Act might affect your business do get in touch.


Cooking generally softens vegetable texture, deepens flavor, increases the availability of some nutrients while reducing the levels of others, and eliminates microbes.
High temperatures and minimal cooking times usually produce the best results. Vegetable tissues soften slowly at around 190°F/85°C, and faster at the boil. Overcooking turns most vegetables mushy and unpleasantly aromatic. Thin leaves are done in just a minute or two.
Some vegetables are slow to soften or never get completely soft when cooked. Beets, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, lotus root, and many mushrooms remain firm naturally. Potatoes and some other vegetables can be usefully made to do so by holding them at around 140°F/60°C before boiling them. Acid cooking liquids will also slow the softening of most vegetables.
To cook vegetables well, taste them frequently, and stop the cooking as soon as they reach the desired texture.
Cut vegetables to roughly the same size so that pieces will cook through at the same time.
To slow discoloration of cut or peeled vegetables prone to browning, including potatoes and artichokes, drop the pieces into ice water containing dissolved antioxidant vitamin C (250 milligrams per cup/250 milliliters), or acidulated with lemon juice or citric acid (1 tablespoon/15 grams juice or 1 gram acid per cup/250 milliliters). Or toss with powdered vitamin C, lemon juice, or citric acid.
Cut green vegetables into pieces that will cook through in 5 minutes or less. The chlorophyll pigments turn dull if cooked much longer. Cut mature leaves from their thick stalks and midribs so that they can be cooked separately and more briefly.
"Shocking" green vegetables in cold water right after cooking isn't necessary to "set the color." It's a restaurant method that prevents the continued cooking and color dulling that can occur when hot vegetables are simply piled in a colander after boiling or steaming. Shocked vegetables have to be reheated to serve them hot, and reheating can dull color too.
At home, cool just-cooked vegetables to non-dulling serving temperature by transferring them to the serving dish and tossing them with any other ingredients.
Acids of any kind dull green chlorophyll. Dress green vegetables with acidic ingredients (vinegar, tomatoes, or lemon or other fruit juices) at the last minute.
To prevent a wrinkled surface on many cooked vegetables, including asparagus, green beans, carrots, and corn, coat them right after cooking with a little oil or butter. This prevents the hot vegetable from losing evaporated moisture and shrinking.
Cook most frozen vegetables without thawing. For spinach and other delicate leaves that cook very quickly, thaw just enough to break the block apart into small pieces.
Herbs are seldom cooked on their own, either because their flavors are too strong or they're too easily lost in cooking.
Purees of parsley retain their colors and flavor well, while cilantro loses its aroma and basil darkens. Blanching for a few seconds in boiling water helps retain green colors, and cilantro aroma, but diminishes basil aroma.
Brief frying crisps most herb leaves and leaves them translucent while taming the pungency of sage and oregano and retaining some native aroma in basil and parsley. A few seconds in oil at 350°F/175°C is enough for most leaves. Avoid pressing the leaves against the pan bottom, which browns them.
KEYS TO GOOD COOKING provides simple statements of fact and advice, along with brief explanations that help cooks understand why, and apply that understanding to other situations. Not a cookbook, Keys to Good Cooking is, simply put, a book about how to cook well.
Excerpted from Keys to Good Cooking by Harold McGee Copyright © 2010 by Harold McGee. Excerpted by permission of Doubleday Canada, a division of Random House of Canada Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.


When softly lit, the subtle sweep to the head and footboard of the Alice bedstead casts an alluring silhouette in the bedroom. It is a design that harnesses the simple and effective design principles of the shaker movement to present beautiful form and functionality. A sprung slatted base encourages a comfortable night's sleep.


Hudson's Bay (TSX: HBC), the Services sector company was revisited today, yet the Wall Street analyst remains currently on the sidelines. Analyst Mark Petrie from CIBC rated Hudson's Bay (TSX: HBC) a Hold, setting a C$11.50 price target.
Petrie has an average return of 0.3% when recommending Hudson's Bay.
According to TipRanks.com, Petrie is ranked #283 out of 4872 analysts.
Currently, the analyst consensus on Hudson's Bay is a Hold with an average price target of C$11.88, representing a 7.5% upside. In a report released yesterday, TD Securities also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a C$12 price target.
The company has a one-year high of C$13.43 and a one-year low of C$8.02. Currently, Hudson's Bay has an average volume of 159.1K.
The company's shares closed on Thursday at C$11.05.