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Aboriginal Statement of Commitment Policy (63kB PDF)
Reconciliation Action Plan (1.92mB PDF)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan for Terranora/Cobaki (1.55mB PDF)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan MOU (862kB PDF)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (external link)
Aboriginal Affairs NSW (external link)
Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council (external link)
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- Aboriginal Acknowledgement
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
- Community Development
- People and Groups
Council employs a Community Development Officer – Aboriginal to work with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. To contact a member of the Community Development Team, please call (02) 6670 2400 or 1300 292 872 or email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au.
View related Policies and Strategic Documents, including the Reconciliation Action Plan (1.92mB PDF).
Events and Activities Supported
NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an opportunity to recognize the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields. Activities take place across the nation during NAIDOC Week in the first full week of July. All Australians are encouraged to participate.
View the Tweed Heads NAIDOC Program 2019 (332kB PDF) for the Tweed Shire.
Committees, Interagency, Networks and Working Groups
The Community Development Officer – Aboriginal attends the following groups to facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community development across the Shire.
Aboriginal Advisory Committee
Council recognises that in accordance with the adopted Terms of Reference for the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) which includes representation from a range of Aboriginal community groups and organisations including; the Tweed/Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council; Tweed/Wollumbin Aboriginal Education Consultative Group; Tweed Aboriginal Cooperative Society; Canowindra Aged Care Facility; Tweed Corporation for Sport (Stingrays); Bugalwena Aboriginal Health service and other community representatives who may provide advice and input when required.
The primary objective of the AAC is to provide advice to Council in order to encourage and facilitate the development of the Tweed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community in the Tweed Shire. The committee meets on the first Friday of the month.
In accordance with the adopted Terms of Reference members of the AAC need to be:
Active and acknowledged members of the Tweed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
Willing to work with a diverse range of people and work towards the development of common goals.
Residents of the Tweed Shire.
Nominated by the relevant groups.
Tweed Goori Interagency
The Tweed Goori Interagency meeting is a networking forum held every eight weeks for community service organisations working in the Tweed with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) community to catch up, offer advice and support as well share information on programs and initiatives undertaken by their respective organisations. The Goori Interagency also serves to disseminate this information through this network of Tweed Shire ATSI service providers.
Wollumbin Consultative Group
Wollumbin (comprising the Mount Warning mountain complex) has been a sacred place of great significance to the people of Bundjalung and other Aboriginal groups since time immemorial. Wollumbin, along with other significant sites in its surrounds, provides a traditional place of cultural law, initiation and spiritual education.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) - Northern Rivers Region, has formally committed to working co-operatively with representatives of the local Aboriginal community in the management of Wollumbin National Park (NP), and Wollumbin State Conservation Area (SCA). The Consultative Group provides a formal process in which the representatives of the Aboriginal community can have real and meaningful involvement in management of these reserves.
The Consultative Group makes recommendations to the Regional Manager, Northern Rivers Region NPWS on the plan of management for Wollumbin NP and Wollumbin SCA and any future amendments to the existing adopted Plan of Management for Mount Warning National Park. The Consultative Group also makes recommendations on education and interpretative policies, operational issues including work programs and co-management options.
The establishment and operation of the Group is governed by Guidelines which are similar to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Members include representatives from Local Aboriginal Land Councils, the Bundjalung Elders Council and adjacent Native Title Claimants, family groups with a cultural interest in Wollumbin, Northern Rivers Region NPWS and the Cultural Heritage Division of Office of Environment and Heritage.
Policy and Strategic Documents
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan
Council is developing an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan (ACHMP). The ACHMP will be developed over 1-2 years and will involve extensive consultation with local Aboriginal people and the wider community. For further information visit .
Aboriginal Statement
The Aboriginal Statement, developed in consultation with the Aboriginal Advisory Committee provides Council's acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was adopted 13 November 2007.
Download the Aboriginal Statement of Commitment Policy (63kB PDF).
Council has developed a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the first ever developed between the Tweed Shire Council and the Aboriginal Advisory Committee to Council. The plan marks the first stage of commitments from Council to the Aboriginal community to act in good faith, to recognise the significance of the Aboriginal communities' long standing and special place in the Tweed, to continue the process to redress the wrongs of the past and those still being inflicted on Aboriginal people, and to work with the community to treasure this ancient, long standing culture and Country.
Download the Reconciliation Action Plan (1.92mB PDF).
Council's Community Development Officer – Aboriginal is working closely with the Aboriginal Advisory Committee to develop the following documents for consideration of Council:
Issues Paper
Aboriginal Employment Strategy


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A team of social workers and personal advisors who work with care leavers aged 16-21. The drop in centre has regular events, such as young mothers' sessions, sexual health clinics and sessions on housing, benefits and employment. Also promote independent living skills.
020 7974 3377 (reception), 020 7974 6169 (duty team), 020 7974 4444 (after-hours emergency team) Fax: 020 7974 6169 (duty team)
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7 O'Clock Youth Club (Camden Council)
(Also known as Disability Project Integrated Youth Support Service)
London Borough of Camden8th Floor, 5 Pancras Squarec/o Camden Town Hall, Judd Street,LondonWC1H 9JE
Youth club for young people with learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities aged 13-19.
Abacus Belsize Primary School
Jubilee Waterside Centre105 Camley StreetLondonN1C 4PF
Primary school with free school status. Opened with its first intake of reception year children in September 2013. From September 2015 Abacus will be temporarily relocated to the Jubilee Waterside Centre, King's Cross, for two years until its new building is ready. The school then…
Acland Burghley School
Burghley RoadLondonNW5 1UJ
State community mixed secondary school with fully integrated unit for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 182 places, including four places in ASD resource base. Sixth form provision as part of the LaSWAP consortium with three other local secondary schools.
Acol Nursery
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16 Acol RoadLondonNW6 3AG
Provider of child care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Action for Blind People - For Children and Young People with Sight Loss
Royal National Institute For The Blind105 Judd StreetLondonWC1H 9NE
We provide support, guidance, information and opportunities for children and young people with sight loss. We also run an Actionnaires club for children living in the North London area, aged 5-16 with a range of activities and events. Contact us to find out more.

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Tecumseh East and West STEAM Center learners will take part in the 2nd Annual Community Days of Service and are looking for adult volunteers to serve as chaperones for their work across Lenawee County. Parents, grandparents, and other adults are invited to participate. An event such as this is only possible if there are adults willing to accompany the learners to various volunteer sites.
West STEAM learners will hold their Day of Service on Friday, Sept. 7, while East STEAM learners will have their turn one week later on Friday, Sept. 14. The service projects will take place during the school day, with chaperones volunteering for a project that best fits their availability.
Learners will assist local organizations with projects that benefit the entire community, such as cleaning veterans gravestones, cleaning hiking trails, organizing food pantries, constructing picnic tables, and assisting at local nursing homes and in classrooms for younger learners.
In addition to the hands-on service days, learners are also holding a canned food drive to support two area organizations. Non-perishable food items will be collected during the back-to-school open houses from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29. West STEAM learners will donate collected items to Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry, and East STEAM learners will make a delivery to the Tecumseh Service Club.
Interested volunteers are asked to complete the Tecumseh West Volunteer form and/or the Tecumseh East Volunteer form. Questions may be directed to Mary Tommelein, STEAM Counselor, or at 517-215-1732.


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Jolene Lai's Surreal Paintings Reference Dreams, Childhood
by Andy SmithPosted on May 9, 2017
Singapore-born, Los Angeles-based artist Jolene Lai creates narrative oil paintings and mixed-media works that blend cinematic and mythical notions. These surreal images can feel both pensive and intense, conjuring familiar images and the otherworldly. The artist, formerly a movie poster designer, often anchors her paintings in youthful contexts.
"Lai is inspired by everything from mythologies, Asian culture, and children's stories, to fashion editorials, cityscapes, and illustration," the gallery says. "She is always seeking new 'sets' and stages for her characters and their outlandish encounters. Aesthetically, her work combines the beautiful and the grotesque with the quiet and the excessive in fluid and unexpected ways, just as innocence in her imagery tends to be shadowed by the suggestion of something sinister or dark."
Lai studied painting at Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts in Singapore before her tenure at UCLA as a graphic design students. After her stint with a film-advertisement design house, she decided to focus on her personal work full-time and has showcased across the world.
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Since 1974, George F. Will has been a steadfast voice of wisdom and reason for the American people. One of this country's leading columnists and the author of fifteen previous books, Mr. Will has been called "perhaps the most powerful journalist in America" by the Wall Street Journal. Now, he returns with his ninth and most expansive collection reflecting on American culture and the many attacks on expertise, rationality, and conduct by American institutions, courts, political arenas, and social venues in recent times.
In American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020, Mr. Will examines a remarkably unsettling thirteen years in our nation's history, from 2008 to 2020. Leavened by his signature wit, this collection brings clarity to a period of cultural change and unrest.
Mr. Will addresses every facet of the American experience, from the American Revolutionary War to a scathing assessment of how State of the Union Addresses are delivered in the modern day. Utilizing several columns about court cases, primarily from the Supreme Court, Mr. Will also illuminates concerns regarding the composition of the federal judiciary.
Mr. Will writes a twice-weekly syndicated column on politics and domestic and foreign affairs for The Washington Post. He began his column with the Post in 1974 and received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1977. His fifteen previous books include The Conservative Sensibility, One Man's America, Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball, and Statecraft as Soulcraft. Mr. Will grew up in Champaign, Illinois, attended Trinity College and Oxford University, and received a Ph.D. from Princeton.
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You don't have any delays in any interrupt handlers?
Not in the code I just posted. The only delay was in Main.
My real code has some delays in timer2 int, but I can probably get rid of those. The delay in main will be hard to get rid of, I plan on taking sensor readings as close to exactly once a second as possible so I use a delay to tune the timing. Does it make sense that delay messes up the timer? I thought it counted clock cycles and kept counting no matter else was going on.
The timer will keep counting, but if your delays are long enough to miss two interrupts, the second interrupt will not be counted. This is the time between interrupts, or in your case, a little over 13ms.
If interrupts are disabled for longer than that (which applies inside interrupt handlers), then you will lose time. Delays in your mainline are OK, so long as you haven't disabled interrupts at the same time you're doing the delay.
Yes, days and months should start at 1. Nice find!
A shame no one else noticed this bug in the last 5 years.
I'll edit the posted code.
How is this affected by other interrupts? Say I have an RS232 interrupt that executes fairly frequently. Would the timer interrupt still be executed timely? I would want to increase the granularity of this timer to 1/10 of a milisecond.
The special feature of this algorithm is that it is accurate over a long period of time, unaffected by other interrupts happening in between. A second feature is that you can use whatever crystal frequency you want, i.e. it doesn't have to be an exact multiple of the clock dividers avoiding the 'funny' clock frequencies like 32768Hz.
A disadvantage is that for short periods of time it is possible the clock is reporting the time a little bit too late. So the moment the clock says a new second is started may be a little off but the total number of seconds will be correct in the long term. This means you can not use the timer as an accurate timing source for starting a precisely timed action if that is what you intend to do.
I'm not sure what you want to do with the 0.1ms timer but it sounds wrong for this algorithm. If one of your other interrupts would ever take more than 0.1ms, then your clock would be missing a tick and would run behind.
For accurate timing in the 0.1ms range I would recommend to use one of the hardware timers directly. Just make sure the RS232 interrupt is never going to take more than 0.1ms. If that can't be guaranteed you could use a PIC18 processor which has the feature of High Priority interrupts that can be used to interrupt a lower level interrupt like your RS232.
I used that codes in my pic24fj256ga006 based project. I am simulating the circuit on Proteus VSM.
-[PIC24] Invalid word adress range 0x0002ABF8-0002ABFF in program data.
-Disassembly requested for an invalid number of bytes.
Does someone know how i can solve that problem?
Read the comments about ISIS/Proteus on this forum.
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UNCTAD Calls for Inclusive Global Discourse on the Direction of Rapid Technological Change
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May 14, 2019//-Today, more than ever before, a wealth of opportunities are within reach to provide solutions to many of the global challenges that have for far too long impeded sustainable pathways to development – thanks to the rapid advances made in technology.
The global community is faced with unprecedented possibilities to eliminate hunger, poverty, ignorance, disease, environmental degradation, and thereby accelerate progress towards the 2030 Development Agenda.
Yet the rapid and accelerating speed of technological progress sometimes outpaces the ability of societies to adapt to the ensuing social and economic changes. It's in retrospect that we find that technological change leads to unintended consequences that we could never have anticipated.
"This is not an issue of only understanding the designs, characteristics, and functions of specific scientific and technological applications," says Shamika Sirimanne, director of UNCTAD's division on technology and logistics.
"Rather, it involves analysing how frontier technologies are adopted, adapted, and implicated in complex social, political, and environmental settings," she said.
Profound questions
The twenty-second annual session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), convening from 13 to 17 May in Geneva, addresses some profound questions on the implications of rapid technological change for sustainable development.
While frontier technologies offer unprecedented opportunities to transform the practice, implementation and monitoring of sustainable development, they also pose considerable normative questions.
For example, social media platforms were designed to connect us not only to those with whom we share existing affiliations but also to others whose locations, perspectives, and ideas differed from our own. Instead, these platforms are being manipulated to further divide communities and to make it difficult for different stakeholders to find common ground.
Ground-breaking advances in gene editing holds the promise to improve human, animal and plant health. But unsafe applications without regulatory oversight could unexpectedly harm the health of humanity and the environment.
And arguably one of the most transformative technological developments of our time – artificial intelligence – could be used to help identify solutions to our most intractable economic, social and environmental challenges. However, its applications in public and private sectors could counterintuitively scale inequality and make the world less secure.
As we begin to grasp the multifaceted nature of rapid technological progress, it calls into question how we can shape global mechanisms and platforms to better understand how technology evolves and impacts our world.
Technological change and innovation cannot be understood and harnessed any longer using national frameworks only. Frontier technologies are created and deployed through global networks and their implications quickly extend far beyond the regions where they originally emerge.
"We need to develop tools that all countries can use to understand how technological change is relevant for their own development and assess its economic and social benefits, consequences and feedbacks," UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General Isabelle Durant says.
The supranational implications of technologies have to be considered by technology assessments, and must involve multiple stakeholders, and assist national policymakers in developed and developing countries to enhance their capacities to make sense of rapid technological change.
Beyond understanding innovation and its potential impacts, the international community needs to define the shared values that define the direction in which rapid technological should proceed.
There has been a proliferation of initiatives to address the normative dimensions of various new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, gene editing, and other transformative and disruptive technologies.
The principles of inclusiveness
This bottom-up emergence of values, standards and norms points to the need for a global discussion and consensus on how to promote innovation while protecting our health, the environment, and our economic, social, and political institutions.
The principles of inclusiveness and multi-stakeholder involvement must be embedded at the heart of any global discourse on technological change, to ensure coherence between multiple initiatives and their consistence with the international community's development agenda.
Developing countries, especially least developed countries, not engaged in the development of frontier technologies but likely to be affected by their consequences, need to be part of this global discourse.
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Boys' Clothing Glossary: "Z"
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We have begun to build a glossary of boys' clothing terms. As boys clothes until the 19th century was the sane as adult male clothing, we have included many applicable men's clothing terms. We have also included some women's terms as younger boys commonly wore dresses until the 20th century. As HBC is extensively used by non-native English speakers we plan to give considerable attention to this glossary so that words can be looked up. It will also serve as an index as we will provide links to the appropriate pages. We eventually hope to add foreign words, but that will take some time.
Zoot suits: Baggy pants appeared in England during the mid-1920s. They were reportedly invented by Oxford University students and thus became known as Oxford bags. They proved to be a fad, but baggy trousers seem to have reappeared in America during the late 1930s as part of zoot suit fashions. Zoot suits had long jackets with wide lapels and padded shoulders worn with baggy cuffed pants. The suit was completed with a felt hat with a long feather as well as long, pointed shoes. Zoot suits were often done in brigher colors than normal suits at the time. Zoot suits became popular among blacks, Filipinos, and Hispanics in America. The style seems to have been developed in the Harlem (New York) Jazz culture. The origins of the term "zoot" is less clear. It appears to have evolved from the pronunciation of the English wor suit by Spanishg-speaking Hispanic Americans. The style while first appearing in Harlem became very popular in the Chicago black community and the Los Angeles Mexican-American population. The Zoot suit style was affected by World War II. America entered the War after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (December 1941). The the War Production Board banned the production of zoot suits (March 1942). It took more masterial to produce a Zoot suit than other styles. They may have also been influenced by cultural factors such as prejudice toward black and Hispanic communities. This action occurred at the same time that Japanese-Americans weree being interned. Service men in Los Angeles at the same time began attacking Mexican-Americans wearing Zoot suits. This led to the Zoot suit riots.
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In the past, home ownership in WA has been synonymous with large blocks of land, generous sized houses and spacious outdoor areas. However, the increasing cost of well positioned land means that narrow lot housing is fast becoming the way of the future. Fortunately, narrow lots or "skinnies", which ranges from 6m to 10.5m wide, provide an excellent option for cost effective land in prime locations. Buyers now have the opportunity to take advantage of these "skinnies" in high demand locations and achieve their lifestyle goals, by building a double storey home with Express Living Homes Living.
With the best land being divided into smaller lots, building a two storey house is the perfect way to capitalise on limited space without compromising your lifestyle. Recent advances in building technology have reduced the time and costs associated with building a double storey home, which makes building two storey increasingly accessible to growing numbers of Perth locals.
For those who have always longed to live near the beach, the proliferation of narrow lots also helps to increase the accessibility of all of the lifestyle benefits associated with coastal living . There are now two storey house and land packages, in suburbs such as Eden beach or Alkimos, starting from only $430,000. Designs offer 3×2 or 4×2 options with spacious outdoor living areas and double lock up garages, along with backyard spaces that could allow for a pool later down the track. These packages offer the best of the coastal lifestyle along with close proximity to shops or cafes – all at an affordable price.
If you're not a person who is interested in the seaside, there are plenty of options remaining for buyers wanting to settle closer to the city. Large lots are being subdivided to create new infill developments in city locales, which are perfect for those craving a more urban street frontage. Young professionals and families wanting the convenience of city living, can take advantage of 10m frontage designs, such as The West Wind providing a great way to achieve an affordable family home in a more central location of choice.
Whether you're seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle, or faster paced urban living, narrow lots are the best option for those wanting to build in prime locations at an affordable price. With modern building techniques in Perth driving down the cost of the two storey lifestyle, now is the perfect time to consider narrow lot housing with a two storey house and land package in the location of your choice.
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Fears and insecurities around money are often a central issue to tackle before people are willing to make radical shifts in their career.
Ethan left a lucrative corporate training position to launch a hot sauce business. This was his big dream. He's a cook and an avid foodie, and he comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. Now, like most new entrepreneurs, he is struggling to make his business profitable. To make ends meet, his wife, Jane, works part-time while caring for their two small kids, and the lack of financial stability in their lives is dredging up some of their oldest and scariest beliefs about money.
Acknowledge your fears and assumptions about money. When it comes to money issues, we all have work to do. We all have our own "stuff " around money, prosperity, and wealth. What was your family's situation growing up, and is your adult attitude toward money a reaction to it? What are your core issues or insecurities? If money fears are holding you back, are you ready to do the work necessary to release these self-limiting beliefs around the green stuff (which may involve hiring a CPA or a financial consultant)?
Understand money as energy. Author Joseph Campbell once said, "Money is congealed energy and releasing it releases life 's possibilities." In other words, money has no value in itself. Its only value is in what it allows us to do. Rather than accumulating or hoarding money, can you imagine letting it responsibly and joyfully flow in and out of your life? What if you viewed money as a way to power, fuel, and sustain your life and those areas that matter most to you?
Describe your relationship with money. If your money was a person, how would you describe the relationship? Is it your best friend, your beloved, or a dreaded enemy you avoid running into at all costs? Does it serve you or are you a slave to it? Is your mood tied to your bank account? Is your self-esteem? Can you imagine living as if your happiness was independent of financial status?
Get real about your financial state. Many times we worry about how bad things are without really looking at our financial state. Do you know where you stand financially? Sometimes, we think we 're better — or worse — off than we are. However, fear can create paralysis, and the first step to start moving again is to take a full inventory: list your debts and expenses and compare them to your income and assets. Most people have no idea where they stand financially, so just taking this first step is huge. This knowledge can allow you to make conscious choices about how to live and spend.
Expand your notion of prosperity. An antidote to feeling poor is to pause and think of all you have to be grateful for — your health, your freedom, your ability to create, your work, your family and friends, and so on. Money is just one form of prosperity, and sometimes it's the least important. Celebrating all your blessings can help shift your perspective, and it often gives you the breathing room you need to see your situation in a different light.
Don't stop enjoying life! Just because your bank account is lean doesn't mean your life has to grind to a halt. Don't mope — maintain your well-being and keep having fun. Seek out free concerts and events. Go on a family picnic. Go to the dollar theater. Invite friends for a Mediterranean or comfort foods potluck dinner. Enjoy your local and state parks. The best things in life are free!
What helps you to feel more empowered about your finances? Many find that when they begin to feel more free, trusting, and open regarding money, they can finally step into the career and life they truly desire.
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[09:39am, 10/7/2018] Friend J: WHICH INSURANCE COMPANY U CHOOSE?
[10:28am, 10/7/2018] Me: I forgotten. Probably Takaful, I cannot recalled.
[10:58am, 10/7/2018] Me: What is the actual amount save?
[10:59am, 10/7/2018] Friend J: I use the kurnia insurance website instead of myeg..
[11:06am, 10/7/2018] Me: How long to figure out this huge saving?
A dollar save is a dollar earn. Based on the above converstation, what is your opinion?
Spent 30 mins just to find out how to save RM50? Worth it or not? How much you can save per month or per year?
If spend the 30 mins to study a way to make RM50 per hour, will it be better?
I will give you another perspective.
My son private tutor is charging 1 subject RM60 per hour. He is earning RM1 per minutes. If he charge RM120 per hour, than basically he is getting RM2 per minute.
With limited hours that he could give tuition, his income also limited.
Let's compute the whole month salary. If a person is paid RM1 per minute, his hourly rate is RM60 per hour. For an employee that work 8 hours per day on 5 days week.
RM1 per min rate is very good for majority working Malaysians, do you agreed?


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Do you do renovation or demolition work, or hire or oversee those who do?
If so, there are a number of environmental, health, and safety requirements that may apply to you.
Some of the more common and important of these requirements are listed below. Please note that not every possible requirement is listed, and that this information is only intended as a helpful summary.
If you would like more information about the requirements that apply to renovation and demolition, please contact the agencies listed in Table 1 at the bottom of this page.
Asbestos may be present in materials such as thermal systems insulation, flooring, plaster, wallboard, siding, roofing, and other materials. Residential structures with 5 or more units, and commercial, industrial, institutional, and public structures must be inspected by an asbestos consultant before renovation or demolition is started, to determine if asbestos is present. If a facility is structurally sound, all asbestos-containing material must be abated prior to demolition. Asbestos abatement involving more than 3 linear feet or more than 3 square feet must be performed by a licensed asbestos contractor. A notification must be submitted to DPH whenever more than 10 linear or 25 square feet of asbestos will be disturbed. A demolition notification be submitted to DPH for any structure that is demolished. Consultants and contractors are licensed by DPH. Asbestos is regulated as a "special waste," and cannot be disposed of with regular trash. Asbestos work must be done in accordance with worker protection requirements. Table 1, Key A1, B1, B8, C2, C3, D, & E.
The EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule: Contractors performing renovation work that disturbs more than 6 square feet of interior painted surface per room or more than 20 square feet of exterior painted surface in a pre-1978 house must distribute the EPA "Renovate Right" brochure to the owner and occupants and get written confirmation that the owner and occupants have received it. The contractor must be an EPA RRP certified firm (application completed on EPA's website). Renovation work must comply with all lead safe work practices. Employees performing renovation work must be EPA RRP certified renovators (to obtain this an employee must take a 1-day EPA-approved training course).
Lead abatement activities in dwellings with children under age six are subject to CT's Lead Poisoning Prevention & Control Regulations. Only DPH licensed lead consultants, employing DPH certified lead inspectors, lead inspector risk assessors and/or lead planner project designers, may perform activities such lead inspections, lead risk assessments and lead abatement/management plan development. Only DPH licensed lead abatement contractors, employing DPH certified lead supervisors and/or lead abatement workers, may perform lead abatement work.
The HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule applies to HUD-funded rehabs of pre-1978 housing, and to required maintenance of pre-1978 HUD-assisted (e.g., Section 8) housing. Only DPH licensed lead consultants, employing DPH certified lead inspectors and/or lead inspector risk assessors, may perform lead inspections, risk assessments, hazard screens, and clearance examinations.
Lead-based paint wastes must be properly characterized to determine whether or not they are hazardous wastes. Persons engaged in "lead detection work" as defined in RCSA Section 20-478-1 must be licensed by DPH with respect to lead sampling and analysis. The removal of any lead paint must be done so as not to violate air or water pollution control requirements.
Worker safety requirements often apply to lead removal work (see separate section below).
Table 1, Key A2, B1, D, & E.
Fugitive Dust and Air Emissions
Dust emissions must be controlled (e.g., with water misting) to ensure that they do not cross any property line. Also, if crushing or other processing equipment is going to be used on-site, it may trigger certain air permitting requirements. On-site emissions of silica, nuisance dust or other particulates may pose a safety hazard, and may be subject to certain worker protection requirements. Table 1, Key B8, C2, D, & E.
Wastewaters
Activities like power-washing may generate wastewaters that must be collected and properly disposed. Such wastewaters must either be hauled off-site by a licensed hauler, or treated and discharged to the sanitary sewer (discharge to septic is not allowed). For a sanitary sewage discharge, permission must be obtained from the municipal sewer authority as well as from DEEP under its "Miscellaneous General Permit." In addition, sites with one or more acres of disturbed land are subject to the DEEP's General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters Associated with Construction Activities. Table 1, Key B1 & B7.
Sandblasting and Power-Washing
Sandblasting creates large amounts of dust that may present a safety hazard both to the workers performing the sandblasting, and to any occupants of the structure and neighboring properties. This is particularly a concern if lead-based paint or asbestos is present. Sandblasting activities must be properly contained to prevent fugitive dust emissions. Spent sandblasting grit must be properly disposed of and may be a hazardous waste if lead-based paint is present. Power-washing creates a wastewater that must be collected and properly disposed. Table 1, Key A1, A2, B1, B7, B8, D, & E.
Worker Safety Requirements
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has numerous worker safety requirements that would apply to most companies involved in renovation or demolition. In particular, OSHA requirements address issues such as physical hazards (e.g., fall protection, confined spaces, trenching, use of tools), and chemical exposure hazards (e.g., asbestos, lead-based paint, solvents). Public-sector agencies (e.g., state and local governments) are subject to the similar requirements of CONN-OSHA, a Division of the Connecticut Department of Labor. Table 1, Key D, E.
Construction and Demolition Waste
Construction and demolition waste (or "C&D waste") may include anything from individual architectural components (i.e., doors, windows, siding, etc.) to whole-building demolition debris. C&D waste may be contaminated with asbestos, lead-based paint, or chemical residues and require special disposal (see separate sections on these topics for more information). Uncontaminated C&D waste that is disposed of must be sent to a landfill or volume reduction facility (VRF) that is permitted to take C&D waste. Uncontaminated C&D waste may also be recycled or reused. Many C&D components may be sent to permitted recycling facilities to be made into new products. Clean rock, brick, ceramic, and concrete may be utilized on-site as fill material. However, see the section on fugitive dust and air emissions for requirements that may apply if crushing is required in order to use these materials as fill. Table 1, Key B1 & B5.
Treated Wood
There are a number of types of treated wood, including pressure-treated wood, and wood that has been treated with pentachlorophenol ("penta") or creosote. Pressure-treated wood may contain the toxic metals chromium or arsenic. Penta and creosote are both pesticides whose use has been restricted since 1986. Treated wood may not be buried or burned on-site or processed into mulch, but must instead be sent to a permitted facility for disposal. Wood that has been treated with penta may be classified as a hazardous waste if the concentrations of penta are high enough. Table 1, Key B1 & B5.
Land-Clearing Debris
Land-clearing debris includes items such as trees, stumps, and brush that must be removed as part of site preparation work. Land-clearing debris may not be buried on-site, but must be sent to a recycling or disposal facility that is permitted to take such items. If there is a need for mulch or wood chips at the work site, equipment may be brought in to process the land-clearing debris into the desired form (however, see section on fugitive dust and air emissions for requirements that may apply to such processing). Processing of materials from off-site cannot be conducted without a solid waste permit. Table 1, Key B1 & B5.
Commercial and industrial sites may have process chemicals, oils, cleaning products, or other chemical products stored inside them. Many of these products may be classified as hazardous waste when disposed, and most others may not be disposed of with regular trash. These materials must be shipped to a permitted disposal facility by a licensed transporter. Residential sites may also contain chemical products (paints, solvents, pesticides, cleaners, etc.). Although household wastes are not subject to hazardous waste requirements, most of these products may not be disposed of with regular trash. However, in many cases, these materials may be disposed of at a local household hazardous waste collection center or one-day collection event (check with your local recycling coordinator for more information on the services available in your area). Table 1, Key B1.
Fluorescent lamps, thermostats, mercury switches, manometers, natural gas meters, and other items may contain enough mercury to be classified as a hazardous waste, and may therefore not be disposed of as regular trash. However, fluorescent lamps, thermostats, and other mercury-containing equipment are eligible for management under a special set of hazardous waste requirements known as the Universal Waste Rule. Also, you can go to www.thermostat-recycle.org to find out how to properly dispose of thermostats for free. Table 1, Key B1, B5.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
PCBs may be found in a number of items, including transformers, capacitors, fluorescent light ballast and other oil-containing equipment, and in certain building materials (i.e., caulking, paint, roofing, flooring, insulation, etc.). PCB-containing items such as these must be managed and disposed of in accordance with special PCB requirements. DEEP has developed a guidance table in conjunction with EPA Region 1 that compares remediation and disposal options for caulking material contaminated with PCBs and associated substrates. Although specific to caulk, the table may generally be applied to other building materials that contain PCBs. In many cases, state and federally-regulated PCB contaminated building materials are found in conjunction with one another. Therefore, characterization of building materials should be consistent with the requirements of 40 CFR 761 and EPA guidance. Table 1, Key B1, B2, and C4.
Used Electronics and Batteries
Used electronics and batteries may contain enough lead, mercury, cadmium, or corrosive electrolytes to be classified as hazardous waste. In such cases, they may not be disposed of as regular trash. However, like mercury thermostats, these items are eligible for management under a special set of hazardous waste requirements known as the Universal Waste Rule. Table 1, Key B1, B5.
Contaminated Equipment/Structures/Soil
Commercial and industrial facilities may contain contaminated equipment or structures (e.g. tanks, ductwork, piping, process equipment, wood flooring, etc.). Contaminated soil may also be present, either under the building footprint, or outside it. In some cases, these materials may be classified as hazardous waste when disposed. In other cases, they may not be hazardous waste, but may still be restricted from reuse or disposal at a solid waste landfill without authorization from DEEP. Table 1, Key B1, B4.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment
Such equipment must be removed and disposed of in a way that will prevent the venting of CFCs (e.g., Freon) to the atmosphere. Table 1, Key B1, C1.
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Commercial and industrial sites often have petroleum USTs that may be subject to certain procedures for registration, removal and abandonment. In cases where such tanks have leaked, the affected area must be cleaned up to specified remediation standards, as determined through confirmation sampling. Residential USTs are not subject to the same rules as commercial and industrial USTs, but should still be properly removed or abandoned, and underlying soils tested to determine if there have been any releases to the environment. Wastes generated from the removal and cleanup of all USTs must be properly tested and disposed of in accordance with solid and/or hazardous waste requirements. Table 1, Key B1, B3.
Site Cleanup Issues
There are a number of soil and groundwater cleanup requirements that may apply. Some industrial and commercial sites are required to be cleaned up under DEEP's Property Transfer Program. Others may be under cleanup orders from DEEP. Table 1, Key B4.
Any spill of oil or petroleum, chemical liquids or solids, or hazardous waste must be reported immediately by calling the DEEP's 24-hour spill reporting number: (860) 424-3338, or toll-free at 1-866-DEP-SPIL. Table 1, Key B6.
Drinking Water Supplies
There are certain public health requirements relating to:
the potable water source at the site (well or public water system),
plumbing materials used in renovations (must be free of lead solder),
the potential for any cross connections that may contaminate the potable water supply; and,
the electrical wiring/components of the water supply system (must meet applicable CT Building Code requirements). Table 1, Key A3.
RADON is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that is emitted from the bedrock in many parts of Connecticut. Testing should be performed both before and after renovation activities to ensure that indoor air is safe. Table 1, Key A1.
MOLD may be produced when building materials are exposed to moisture. The mold spores that are subsequently released may cause irritation and allergic reactions in workers and building occupants. For more info, see the DPH Indoor Environmental Quality website.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG is a free service you should use prior to excavation to check for underground utilities. Check out their web site at www.cbyd.com, or call toll free at 1-800-922-4455.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES has certain rules that apply to renovation and demolition projects and the contractors that perform them. For more information, go to the Department of Administrative Services website and search under the keyword "demolition."
TABLE 1: List of Contacts for Additional Information
Division / Program
Telephone Number / Web Site
CT Dept. of Public Health
(DPH)
Environmental Health Section
(asbestos and radon)
DPH Asbestos Program: (860) 509-7367
DPH Radon Program: (860) 509-7299
Environmental Lead Unit
(lead- based paint)
DPH Lead Poisoning and Prevention and Control Program
Renovation Repair and Painting Rule
Drinking Water Section
DPH Drinking Water
CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection
(DEEP)
Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
(solid and hazardous waste)
(860) 424-3023 or Toll Free at (888) 424-4193
DEEP Solid Waste
DEEP Hazardous Waste
DEEP Mercury
DEEP Fluorescent Lamp Recycling
Free Thermostat Recycling
DEEP Construction Contractors
EPA "In Focus" Guidance for Construction, Demolition, and
PCB Program
DEEP PCB
DEEP PCB Caulk Guidance
Underground Storage Tank Program
DEEP Underground Storage Tanks
Remediation Division
(site cleanup requirements)
DEEP Site Clean-up
DEEP Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division
(860) 424-3338 or 1-866-DEP-SPIL (emergency)
(860) 424-3024 (non-emergency)
DEEP Emergency Response and Spill Prevention
Water Permitting & Enforcement Division
(wastewater compliance and permitting)
DEEP Regulating Water Uses and Discharges
DEEP Water Discharge Permits
DEEP Stormwater Management
Air Engineering and Enforcement Division
(air compliance and permitting)
DEEP Air
DEEP Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Notification
Stratospheric Protection Division
(ozone depletion/Freon)
EPA Ozone Depletion/Freon
Asbestos NESHAPs Program
EPA Asbestos
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Schools Program
General Info and Compliance: (617) 918-1739
Grants: (617) 918-1563
EPA Asbestos in Schools
General Questions: (617) 918-1527
Enforcement-Related: (617) 918-1854
EPA PCB
EPA Region 1 New England PCB
EPA PCBs in Building Materials
U.S. Dept. of Labor
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Hartford: (860) 240-3152
Bridgeport: (203) 579-5581
Federal OSHA
CT Dept. of Labor
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA)
State of Connecticut OSHA
Content last updated on February 5, 2020


During pregame warmups at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York Monday, NBA star LeBron James donned a t-shirt with the words "I can't breathe."
James is now the biggest star to join a growing group of pro athletes protesting grand jury decisions not to indict in the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.
In interview with CNN's Erin Burnett, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings and the founder of Global Grind, Russell Simmons says protesters will unveil a list of demands, including calls for indictments in the coming days.
LeBron James joins a growing list of major pro athletes voicing their outrage over grand jury decisions not to indict police officers in the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.
CNN's Kyung Lah is OutFront.
Tamir Rice's mother: "I'm looking for a conviction"
The mother of a 12-year-old boy gunned down by police is speaking out publicly for the first time. The mother, Samaria Rice, says that she was threatened with arrest when she tried to rush to her son's aid while he lay dying in the street.
Tamir Rice was playing with a toy gun in the park. Two seconds after police officers arrived on the scene, the 12-year-old boy was fatally shot.
CNN's Martin Savidge has more OutFront.


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We've said it before and we'll say it again: growing cannabis is not like growing tomatoes – you can't just pop a seed in some dirt on a windowsill and expect to harvest buds in a few months. There are countless articles on the internet outlining the best ways to grow marijuana at home including the best grow lights, the best soil, the best watering practices and so on. But despite the heavy focus on ways to protect cannabis plants from pests and stress, marijuana plants are pretty darn hard to kill.
Cannabis plants have been known to bounce back from many different 'growing' pains.
For example, strains like Killer Queen, Northern Lights, and Critical Jack are all known for their high stress tolerance and ease of cultivation whereas strains like Thai Passion, Maui Wowie, and Headband are considerably more difficult to grow. Some of the most common reasons strains have difficulty navigating stress include size (which makes them more prone to burning in indoor grows) and an inability to fight off mold and pests (which can be exacerbated by excessive watering).
Another common tactic used to encourage cannabinoid and terpene production in cannabis is by exposing them to UV-B lights after the plants have flowered for about two to three weeks. Because UV-B rays are so harsh (they give us humans sun burns), exposing cannabis plants to this type of light at the right time encourages the production of terpenes and cannabinoids which act as a natural sunblock for the plant. Trichomes not only help reflect the light off the leaves, but also emit a terpene cloud in high temperatures to cool the plant naturally. By using UV-B light at just the right time during the flower cycle, growers can increase trichome production without damaging the plant. Dropping the temperature in the grow room a few degrees at night can also have the same effect, this time thanks to the trichomes' natural insulating capability.
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Adél Koleszár: "My main inspiration comes from observing human behaviors and cultures"
Futures Photography
Adél Koleszár (b. 1986) is an artist from Hungary, selected for Futures by the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center. In the past years, she has been working and living in Mexico, where she works with the aim of completing her visual research on human violence.
"My main inspiration comes from observing human behaviors and cultures, hardships, like poverty, violence, and isolation," she explains.
In this interview, Adél talks about her inspirations and career:
The documentary photographer Adam Broomberg mentored five Futures Talents over the three months running up to Unseen Amsterdam 2019
Can you explain us a little bit about your inspirations? What are the main themes in your practice?
My main inspiration comes from observing human behaviors and cultures, hardships, like poverty, violence, isolation. How they can leave trace in the society and what sort of cultural movements it creates. How people respond through religion, gathering together and so on.
How do you see your relationship with photography? How do you deal with this medium to express your art?
The visual language attracts me a lot as an artist, how is it possible to transform the reality into something I wish to transmit as a message. It's incredible playing with light, flash, even in the weirdest circumstances.
Can you tell us a bit more about the projects that you have been working with?
In the past years, most of my projects have been developed in Mexico where I arrived with an artist residency program. The society there is pretty fascinating, also how the turmoil of violence creates very alternative ways to cope with such circumstances.
How has been the experience of being a talent selected for Futures? How can Futures help with your career?
It was a great experience and still it is, as I've been able to meet such professionals, writers, curators, photographers. I really look up on it, also the online tutoring went pretty well.
Do you have any new plans for the future?
Yes, I'd like to catch up on a bit less heavy topics as well, also working more in Europe.
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Meet the artists nominated by FOMU in 2020
Every year, our partner from Antwerp selects artists to join our platform. In 2020, they are: David Denil, Etienne Courtois, Florine Thiebaud, Katherine Longly, Laure Cottin Stefanelli, Pierre Vanneste, Renee Lorie, Sebastian Steveniers, Sybren Vanoverberghe and Wiktoria Synak.
New East Photo Prize extends deadline for submissions
The Calvert Journal's biannual prize is open to photographers from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia and Central Asia. Applications can be submitted until 20 September
The Assembly #8: RESET your mindset
Watch now the conversation organized by Photo Romania Festival. In this talk, the festival's artistic director Sebastian Vaida talks with the photojournalist and Photon Festival director Tania Castro.


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Mitchel Harris, MD
Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
About Mitchel Harris, MD
Watch a video about my work
With more than 25 years of experience in academic orthopaedic surgery, Mitchel B. Harris, MD, has been named chief of the Department of Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital, effective October 1, 2017. Previously, Dr. Harris served as the chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). In addition to his leadership role in trauma, he spent 14 years serving as an active member of the Orthopaedic Spine Service at BWH and initiated a weekly multidisciplinary spinal oncology meeting.
After earning his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984, Dr. Harris completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in 1989. He then went to the University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Science Center, for his fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine and Trauma in 1990, followed by a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine and Trauma Surgery at Queen's Medical Centre in the United Kingdom in 1994.
Dr. Harris is a widely respected and beloved teacher. He received the coveted Golden Apple Award, presented to the Harvard Orthopaedic faculty member identified by the residents as the teacher/mentor of the year. He also has received numerous faculty teaching awards in his previous academic positions.
Among his many accolades, Dr. Harris received the BWH Hippocrates Society Humanitarian Award and both held the chair position and served as a mentor for the AAOS's Leadership Fellows Committee. He is the inaugural recipient of the Stepping Strong Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery while serving as the founding director of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation. Dr. Harris chaired a Department of Defense peer-reviewed Orthopaedic research program, and has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed academic publications.
Orthopaedic Trauma Center
Complications of trauma
Femur and tibia fractures
Minimally invasive plating techniques
Open fracture management
Trauma-related infections
Orthopaedic Associates
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Suite 3C
MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Residency, Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre
Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fallon Community HealthCare
OSW - Connecticut
Railroad Medicare - ACD
Investigative Interests:
Outcomes of the Management of Spinal Disorders: Operative and Nonoperative
Fracture Management and Outcomes
Outcomes of Geriatric Spinal Fracture Management
Osteomyelitis-at the Cellular Level
Stem Cell Augmentation of Fracture Healing
Select Publications:
Leonard DA, Schoenfeld AJ, Harris MB, Bono CM. The prognostic value of preoperative participation in activities of daily living on postoperative outcomes following lumbar discectomy. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2017 Apr; 155:40-44.
Gitajn IL, Heng M, Weaver MJ, Casemyr N, May C, Vrahas MS, Harris MB. Mortality Following Surgical Management of Vancouver B Periprosthetic Fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2017 Jan; 31(1):9-14.
Paulino Pereira NR, Langerhuizen DW, Janssen SJ, Hornicek FJ, Ferrone ML, Harris MB, Schwab JH. Are perioperative allogeneic blood transfusions associated with 90-days infection after operative treatment for bone metastases? J Surg Oncol. 2016 Dec; 114(8):997-1003.
Bono CM, Leonard DA, Cha TD, Schwab JH, Wood KB, Harris MB, Schoenfeld AJ. The effect of short (2-weeks) versus long (6-weeks) post-operative restrictions following lumbar discectomy: a prospective randomized control trial. Eur Spine J. 2017 Mar; 26(3):905-912.
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Mitchel B. Harris, MD, Named as New Chief of Mass General Department of Orthopaedics
Mitchel B. Harris, MD, has been named chief of the Department of Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital, effective October 1, 2017.


While everybody wants a pearly white smile, white teeth are hard to attain unless you practice a thorough oral care routine. If you don't have time to schedule a teeth whitening procedure with your local dentist, you may be looking for quick and easy ways to whiten your smile at home. In this blog, we'll take a look at the top three ways to brighten your teeth at home so you can feel confident and comfortable with your smile.
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A barony is an administrative division of a county in Scotland, Ireland, outlying parts of England and historically France. It has a lower rank and importance than a county.

Origin
A geographic barony is a remnant from mediaeval times of the area of land held under the form of feudal land tenure termed  feudal barony, or barony by tenure,  either an English feudal barony, a Scottish feudal barony or an Irish feudal barony, which all operated under different legal and social systems. Just as modern counties are no longer under the administrative control of a noble count or earl,  geographic baronies  are generally no longer connected with feudal barons, certainly not in England where such tenure was abolished with the whole feudal system by the Tenures Abolition Act 1660. The position in Scotland is more complex, although the legal force of the Scottish feudal baron was abolished early in the 21st century.

Surviving examples

England
Two divisions of the county of Westmorland in England:
 Barony of Kendal
 Barony of Westmorland

Scotland
 Burgh of barony
 List of Scottish feudal baronies
 Prescriptive barony
 Barony of Balmore
 Barony of Cartsburn
 Barony of Cowie
 Barony of Craigie in Angus
 Barony of Dirleton
 Lordship and Barony of Hailes
 Barony of Ladyland
 Barony of MacDuff
 Barony of Mugdock
 Barony of Newton
 Barony of Peacockbank
 Barony of Plenderleith

Sweden
 In Sweden, the only Barony of Adelswärd.

Ireland
 Barony (Ireland), a former unit of administration in Ireland, below the level of the counties and latterly not usually associated with any baronial title.

Norway
 In Norway, the only Barony of Rosendal

See also

Caput baronium, the seat of a barony in Scotland
Moot hill, the principal residence in law of a barony in England

References

Types of administrative division
Defunct types of subdivision in the United Kingdom

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Forty Rotary District 9650 leaders and their partners congregated in Taree last weekend for training with incoming District Governor Maurie Stack from Taree and his trainer Brian Beesley from Gloucester.
Maurie has recently returned from San Diego where he undertook a week of intensive training with 535 district governors elect from around the world.
Each year the incoming Rotary International president elect announces at this international assembly the theme for the incoming year.
Ravi is a leading businessman from Sri Lanka where he built a small family printing company into a public company which is now the world's largest tea bag producer – producing 100 million tea bags per day.
The Rotary Foundation, which is the humanitarian arm of Rotary, now receives $300 million per annum – largely through the support of Rotarians – which is distributed in support of the projects initiated by individual Rotarians who see a need.
"The latest balance sheet from the Rotary Foundation shows that only eight per cent of funds donated are expended in administration and fundraising, so that 92 per cent goes directly to where it is most needed," Maurie said.
The Rotary leadership team, meeting in the boardroom of Stacks Law Firm in Taree, also heard addresses from Irishman Kieran Fraser, "the Grants Guy", on how clubs can access and utilise grants from private enterprise and the government sector.
Ellissa Nolan, the former social media officer at Rotary Down Under in Sydney, addressed the group on effective use of social media.
"Team training is important not only to inspire our new district leaders but to ensure that we have common goals and are all working together.
"We have a large district which extends from north of Coffs Harbour to Forster on the coast and inland extends west to Coonabarabran and up as far as Lightning Ridge.
"It was great that we were able to get everyone together in Taree," said district governor elect Maurie Stack.


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It has been updated with the Profit Reborn 4.0 look.
The original tiger pattern came from Hirebrand's Background collection.
Compatable with Profit Reborn v4 and below.
Remember, this is just a skin and doesn't change anthing apart from the backgrounds. I have only tested this with the default UI and with some minor mods. Any problems, let me know.
wow awesome! This will look good with my kerra conjuror!!
Thanks for the ProfitUI 4.x compatibility. Good to see some user-made skins for it!


The University of Edinburgh offers access to a variety of courses, including several that have links with festivals in the city, as well as opportunities for online learning.
If you are inspired by one of our festival events, why not think about studying with us?
There's a wide range of opportunity that spans Art & Design, Art History, Creative Writing, Film, Media & Contemporary Cultures, Literature and Music that run throughout the year. And if Edinburgh is not home , why not combine a trip to the summer arts festivals in Edinburgh with a few days at the University's summer courses.
The popular Creative Writing Course at the Scottish Universities International Summer School (SUISS) is an intensive three-week programme providing experience in a range of genres. It gives developing writers a dynamic and supportive environment in which to further their skills, master classes led by acclaimed guest writers and free entry to special events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
The Scottish Universities International Summer School is based at the University of Edinburgh and pools the resources of some of Britain's most prestigious universities.
The Contemporary Theatre and Performance Course is a two-week course providing a challenging and diverse introduction to contemporary British and Irish theatre with a global impact. The course gives students the chance to study theatre and performance in Scotland's beautiful capital city, while the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe take place. Students also have the opportunity to attend events, including Festival shows and readings from leading contemporary theatre practitioners.
An Insight into the EIFF is a 10-day course run in conjunction with the Edinburgh International Film Festival in mid-June each year. As well as lectures and tutor-led group discussions, the course participants attend a number of film premieres as well as the Festival Opening night.
Postgraduate Online Learning allows you to study entirely online for an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are freely accessible and open-licensed short courses delivered to large groups of learners online.


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COVID Still Kills, but the Demographics of its Victims Are Shifting
Latinos have seen a striking decline in COVID deaths while white people account for a larger proportion.
Assessing the HIV Community's Needs and Concerns About Long COVID
People with HIV experienced "significant pandemic stress," isolation, stigma and concerns about long COVID, finds a recent survey.
Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer Screenings Drop by Millions During COVID-19
Authors of a new study stress the need to improve access to cancer screenings, especially for minorities and lower-income populations.
One Way to Improve Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical Trials
A study found that only 43% of clinical trials reported race and ethnicity. The FDA issued guidance to address these inequalities.
People From Marginalized Groups Report Frequent COVID-Related Discrimination
COVID-19-related discrimination includes threats against or harassment of people perceived to have the coronavirus.
CVS to Help Engage Minority Populations in Clinical Trials
"Over 40% of the vulnerable population in the U.S. lives within 5 miles of a CVS Pharmacy location, so we have a chance to engage them."
HIV, Hepatitis and STI Rates Decline in DC—but There's a Catch
COVID-19 had an "immense impact" on HIV, hepatitis and STI screening, prevention and care.
New Yorkers With HIV Are Less Likely to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Data also revealed ethnic and racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates among people diagnosed with HIV in New York state.
COVID-19 Pandemic Had Disproportionate Impact on Black, American Indian and Latino Adults
Excess deaths by population were three to four times higher among Black and American Indian men and women.
Pandemic Unveils Growing Suicide Crisis for Communities of Color
Although the suicide rate is highest among middle-aged white men, young people of color are emerging as particularly at risk.
UPDATE: Special Enrollment Period for Obamacare Ends August 15
In January, Biden opened this enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act. Plus: Those with a health plan can change their coverage.
Affordable Care Act's Survival Praised as a "Victory for Patients"
The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act for a third time. Here's a look at responses from health care advocates.
COVID Vaccine Disparities Worsen Even as Supply Outstrips Demand
The same people who have been most vulnerable to COVID-19 are the least likely to be vaccinated.
Stark Racial Disparities Persist in COVID-19 Vaccinations
CDC state-level data show Black Americans' vaccination rates are still lagging while Latinos are closing the gap.
Latinos Are the Most Eager to Get COVID Vaccine—But Face Obstacles
Some unvaccinated Hispanics are worried about missing work or concerned about having to pay for the shots, which are offered at no cost.


Out of the different skin conditions that a person can suffer from, rosacea is the one that many do not know much about. It normally appears as face redness or acne. It is possible to end up thinking that you just have skin that is sensitive and you would not even know that rosacea is the problem. Around the world there are around 16 million individuals that suffer from the condition. Unfortunately, a full treatment does not actually exist. The only rosacea treatments that are available will focus on minimizing symptoms.
It is always common to notice specific life or environmental situations in which the symptoms become worse. If these are identified, all that has to be done is avoid triggers. That would reduce all the overall symptoms. Triggers can be unique since every individual is different. The most common ones that appear include: stress, exercise, humidity, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, steam, cosmetics and dairy product consumption.
Laser therapy leads towards redness reduction. We also notice a skin surface reduction of pimples and bumps. The therapy involves the use of tiny lasers that emit strong light into vessels that are visible under skin surface. Laser heat will lead towards an increase in vessel temperature. That can actually make vessels that should not be there disappear. There will be initial swelling and redness that will appear after the procedure but these side effects disappear after one day. In the event that you are faced with bruising or skin peeling, the symptoms will disappear in up to ten days. There is a necessity to go through 3 appointments, separate by six weeks.
This is a really common option for the rosacea treatment. There are patients that will take antibiotics in order to reduce pimples and control swelling. The long term antibiotics use will lead towards a high bacteria fighting resistance in the medication. This basically means that the body will get used to the drug that you take. Because of this, the dermatologist can prescribe different medications based on various factors.
This includes all the creams and gels that would be rubbed onto the skin. There are many topical remedies that are going to help in control and reduce swelling, redness and bumps that appear on your face. Many of the topical products also have strong antibiotic properties. That only makes it easier to reduce symptoms of rosacea.
The problem with the gels and creams is that many are available over the counter. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that one product will bring in the benefits you are looking for. It is really important that you experiment and that you take into account all the advice that the dermatologist offers. Trying several products may be necessary.


A serial port property name.
obj = serial('port') creates a serial port object associated with the serial port specified by port. If port does not exist, or if it is in use, you will not be able to connect the serial port object to the instrument with the fopen function.
obj = serial('port','PropertyName',PropertyValue,...) creates a serial port object with the specified property names and property values. If an invalid property name or property value is specified, an error is returned and the serial port object is not created.
This example creates the serial port object s1 on a Windows® machine associated with the serial port COM1.
The Type, Name, and Port properties are automatically configured.
At any time, you can use the instrhelp function to view a complete listing of properties and functions associated with serial port objects.
Type is given by serial.
Name is given by concatenating Serial with the port specified in the serial function.
Port is given by the port specified in the serial function.
Before you can communicate with the instrument, it must be connected to obj with the fopen function. A connected serial port object has a Status property value of open. An error is returned if you attempt a read or write operation while obj is not connected to the instrument. You can connect only one serial port object to a given serial port.


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Azhar Ali calls time on his one day captaincy after series loss in Australia
admin | February 10, 2017 | Featured, News, Previews | No Comments
There is big news coming from Pakistan Cricket as Azhar Ali has resigned from one day captaincy citing reasons that the role was affecting his batting side. Sarfaraz Ahmed is set to be named as the new one day captain after taking over the reins in the T20 format last year. Azhar faced tough period as captain of the side but performed well with the bat.
The series in Australia was final blow to his captaincy as the side suffered 4-1 defeat at the hands of Australians. He led the side in almost ten bilateral one day series in which Pakistan only managed to win against Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe. The side lost to all the big sides in the format.
Former cricket greats also praised the decision made by Azhar Ali as they felt Sarfaraz Ahmed is right choice to lead the side in all formats in the future. Sarfaraz has been impressive with the bat in one day cricket scoring over 1400 runs at an average of 34 from 67 games.
Azhar Ali also confirmed his resignation as vice-captain of the test side through his social media account.
Tags:Azhar Ali, ODI Cricket, Pakistan Cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board, Sarfaraz Ahmed
Indian Sports Minister rules out bilateral series with Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Ijaz Ahmed as Pakistan U-19 coach
Off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman re-signs with Brisbane Heat for coming BBL season
Middlesex rope in New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell for the final nine matches of Vitality T20 Blast
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A Igreja de Santo André de Lisboa () é a única congregação da Igreja da Escócia em Portugal. A comunidade procura fornecer cultos reformados em língua inglesa e assistência pastoral a uma comunidade multinacional.

A congregação anglófona foi fundada em Lisboa, pela Igreja Livre da Escócia, em 1866; o atual edifício da igreja na Rua Arriaga, no bairro histórico da Lapa de Lisboa foi construído em 1899. Os cultos da Igreja da Escócia são realizados em inglês, porém o seu templo também é utilizado por uma congregação metodista de língua portuguesa.

A maioria das congregações da Igreja Livre da Escócia uniram-se com a Igreja Presbiteriana Unida, em 1900, criando assim a Igreja Livre Unida da Escócia que, por si, uniram-se com a Igreja da Escócia, em 1929. A congregação foi parte do Presbitério da Espanha e Portugal, da Igreja da Escócia até ao ano de 1974, quando passou a fazer parte do Presbitério da Europa, que foi rebatizado com o nome de Presbitério Internacional, em 2016.

Os cultos são realizados todos os domingos às onze da manhã. Desde o final de março de 2013 a igreja deixou de ter um ministro permanente; o seu antigo ministro foi o reverendo Graham McGeoch, que foi ordenado e nomeado para a congregação em dezembro de 2009, sendo transferido no início de 2013 para Edimburgo.

Ver também
 Igreja da Escócia

Ligações externas

Calvinismo
Denominações presbiterianas em Portugal
Fundações em Portugal em 1866
Igrejas de Lisboa
Igrejas protestantes


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Q: datatype supplied by user for SQL field I have a SQL table which has a number of fields
ID | Value | Type
A typical record may be :-
1000,10,[int]
a second row may be:-
1001,foo,[string]
a third row may be:-
1002,10/12/2008,[DateTime]
I have been asked to look at this as at the moment, each time we wish to select from this table we have to cast the value to the type specified. I am able to do a database redesign on this and am wondering the best route to go to optimise this. (SQL 2000).

A: Horrors!  This is the dreaded Entity-Attribute-Value (EAV) model! Run away!
But seriously, assuming there is some reason for needing this kind of model, maybe create a properly typed column for each data type?
ID       Type      StringValue       DateValue      NumberValue
1001     String    Foo
1002     Date                        10/12/2008
1003     Number                                     123.46

A: Generally when designing tables you want to know what is actually going to be in them. Do you have a distinct number of data types which you need to support? Do you need to cover decimals? One possible solution would be something like this:
CREATE TABLE dbo.My_Table (
     id           INT NOT NULL,
     data_type    VARCHAR(10) NOT NULL,
     string_value VARCHAR(100) NULL,
     int_value    INT NULL,
     date_value   DATETIME NULL,
     CONSTRAINT CK_My_Table_data_type CHECK data_type IN ('int', 'string', 'datetime'),
     CONSTRAINT PK_My_Table PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED (id)
)
GO

You can then use the data type to decide on which column you want to select or insert/update. Keep in mind though that you might have problems with using:
SELECT
     id,
     CASE data_type
          WHEN 'string' THEN string_value
          WHEN 'int' THEN int_value
          WHEN 'datetime' THEN date_value
          ELSE NULL
     END

SQL Server requires that the data types all match for a column being returned. If you are only ever selecting one at a time it might work ok, but if you ever want to select sets of data then you'll likely need to do some casting anyway or select only rows where the data_type values are equal. I haven't done testing on all of the scenarios though, so you should play around with it to see what works and what doesn't work.
I'll just say again though, you should look at the design of your application again. It's certainly possible that you have a requirement for this kind of functionality, but often times when I see this design pattern what the front-end REALLY wants is a string that will be displayed in the application. That string just happens to look like a number or a date at times. If you're going to actually be performing data type specific functions on the data then it's likely that a less "flexible" design is called for, but without knowing all of your requirements I can't say. This is just from my experience in the past.
EDIT: Looks like I type too slowly and Tony beat me to it. :)

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