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Executive Director – THE AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA, ONTARIO
The Air Cadet League of Ontario (ACLO) is seeking a community minded, action oriented, and relationship focused leader as its next Executive Director. The Executive Director is the senior staff person of the Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee and is its chief operating officer. This is a compelling opportunity to lead and evolve an organization known for preparing youth to become the leaders of tomorrow and meet the challenges of society through dynamic, community-based, and accessible programming.
Location: Hybrid – Markham, ON
Employment Type: fulltime
Level: management
Salary Range: 100,000 – $125,000
Website: https://kciphilanthropy.com/kci-talent/
Closing On: March 7, 2022
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Reporting to the Board of Governors, the Executive Director will be a collaborative and team-oriented leader providing organization-wide leadership and manage a staff of five direct reports. With experience pursuing and cultivating revenue generating partnerships, the new incumbent will lead the annual development plan including revenue from diverse sources to support the current needs and future growth of the organization.
A highly effective communicator and relationship builder, the Executive Director will build collegial and productive working relationships with the National level of the Air Cadet League, as well as the provincial branches of the Army and Navy Cadet Leagues, and the Canadian Armed Forces and will oversee and support services to the 120 local Air Cadet Squadrons and over two thousand provincial volunteers who deliver Air Cadet programs to over 8,600 Cadets throughout Ontario.
This position will be based out of ACLO's office in Markham, Ontario. Post-pandemic, a combination of in-office and remote work is anticipated.
ABOUT THE AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA
The Air Cadet League has been in operation since 1941. We are a proud not-for-profit whose mission is to promote and encourage the nation's youth to develop and maintain an interest in aviation, leadership, and citizenship, in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Air Cadet League of Canada encourages cadets with opportunities like access to Education Scholarships and Continuation Flying Training Awards, the ability to engage with the aviation industry to train in our fleet of gliders, and to participate in effective speaking, music, and biathlon competitions. We seek to enable our youth to explore new skills and to have the experiences that will provide them a strong foundation for their future as they grow to become engaged citizens and leaders in our global, diverse, and inclusive world.
With the generous help of sponsors, donors, and volunteers, The Air Cadet League helps provide fun and innovative ways for youth to make a difference in their community all while learning about aviation. Our youth graduate from the air cadet program feeling confident and armed with skillsets that will last them a lifetime. Being attuned to societal changes, The Air Cadet League strives diligently to be a dedicated, proactive and innovative partner to encourage and enhance the development of well adjusted, civic minded youth to undertake leadership roles in a great Canada and a better world.
ABOUT THE AIR CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA, ONTARIO
The Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee, celebrates 80 years of providing community resources and funding for items not provided by the Department of National Defense and the Government of Canada within the Air Cadet program in Ontario. The rewarding community-based activities are designed to help youth become more self confident, develop leadership skills, improve communication skills, and teach self-discipline through challenging training.
The Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee provides oversight and support services to local Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committees and two thousand provincial volunteers who contribute support requested by the Canadian Armed Forces to deliver Air Cadet programs throughout Ontario.
Our mission since 1941, is to support and enable youth to meet the challenges of modern society, through a dynamic, community-based program that is accessible to all young citizens of Ontario.
Our vision is to prepare our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow through a set of fun, challenging, well organized and safe activities through living shared values of loyalty, professionalism, mutual respect, and integrity with a goal of developing great citizens and encouraging volunteerism and community!
The primary purpose of staff operations at the Ontario Provincial Committee offices is to support the local operations of the Squadron Sponsoring Committees (SSC) and Board Committees.
The Ontario Provincial Committee is sanctioned by the National League to administer and support the Air Cadet Program across Ontario, in partnership with the network of Regional Cadet Support Units, established by the Department of National Defence. The jurisdictional area of the OPC includes all the province, except the Ottawa-Carleton area.
Air Cadet League of Ontario
The National Air Cadet League of Canada
Getting Cadets in the Air – YouTube
In concert with the Board, take a pro-active leadership role in Strategic Planning for the ACLO
Lead the development and execution of the annual operational plan and budget, ensuring programs, metrics, and key deliverables are aligned with the strategic priorities of the ACLO
Lead and enhance ongoing programs to support the mission of ACLO and overall vision of ACL
Provide ongoing support to the Board and its Committees, act as recording secretary in support of the Corporate Secretary of the OPC
Ensure support to the League Council in furtherance of its mission to recruit and provide ongoing training of members at both the SSC and Director levels
Maintain and enhance lines of communication and an effective working relationship with the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central) in Borden, and the six Area Offices throughout the province
Ensure support to the OPC Annual Conference Committee to plan, organize and execute in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting
Encourage and lead a culture of fundraising and philanthropy
Work to enhance the personal value and experience of an OPC membership
Financial Management & Operations
In collaboration with the Treasurer and Controller:
Prepare annual and short-term financial forecasts, reports and budgets to ensure that the Board is well-informed about the financial status and performance of the organization.
Ensure compliance with all relevant government legislation, particularly the requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency for registered charities.
Ensure compliance of Squadron Sponsoring Committees with the financial reporting requirements and deadlines of both the OPC and CRA.
In consultation with the OPC's investment advisors to ensure the Board is well-informed of the performance of the OPC portfolio
Work with the appointed Auditors and Audit Committee to ensure that OPC financial practices are efficient, transparent, and compliant with legislation and professional accounting standards
Work with the insurance brokers of record and the Finance & Business Committee, to ensure that the OPC's insurance coverage is secured
Liaise with property owners and their agents, as required, to maintain a safe, cost-effective, and functional workplace
Team and People Leadership
Hire, coach, mentor and lead the staff team of five and its contractors
Ensure that the OPC Office and staff – together with appropriate volunteers – manage and work to support and continuously improve ongoing provincial programs
Ensure that Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary procedures are in place, and training provided to mediators and disciplinary panels, to deal effectively, transparently, and legally, with disputes or inappropriate, unethical, or illegal conduct by OPC members
Partnerships, Revenue Generation, and Community Engagement
Lead the creation and implementation of the annual development plan that includes revenue from diverse sources to support the current and future growth of the organization, in collaboration with development staff and the Board
Pursue and cultivate corporate, private and public partnerships that will provide revenue generation opportunities for the OPC, Squadrons or Cadet programs
Oversee and implement fundraising and donation programs including alumni engagement, major gift donors, corporations and government and private grants
Serve as a key spokesperson with media and community
Ensure that an informative and engaging website is maintained by the OPC, which responds to the needs of all stakeholders and the general public
Ensure that effective and creative use is made of cost-effective and relevant social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Ensure that a style-guide is maintained for all OPC communications, and that standard graphics presentations are established
Ensure that regular, concise, and relevant news and reminders are provided to stakeholders
Progressive leadership in senior business or not-for-profit management positions
Experience in a complex multi-stakeholder organization is an asset
Knowledge of Board processes and Board reporting in the not-for-profit sector as well as experience working with senior volunteers
Knowledge of fundraising best practices including CRA requirements for registered charities and experience diversifying revenue in a not-for-profit environment
Strong financial management skills, to oversee an annual budget of approximately $2 million, an investment portfolio, and a fleet of 34 gliders and tow plane aircraft
Experience in managing, leading, and developing staff with demonstrated excellence in organizational management with the ability to develop effective teams
Marketing and public relations experience, including website development, social media content generation, and other types of digital communications, would be an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills; including experience with presentations to small and large groups; and excellent interpersonal skills that can adapt to volunteer, corporate and military environments
Degree and/or professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., CAE), or equivalent military qualifications, would be an asset
Interest in aviation and the military is an asset
Experience, interest, and passion with youth programs or youth development
KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained to conduct this search on behalf The Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellie Rusonik, Vice President, KCI Search + Talent or Helena Debnam, Senior Search Consultant by email at ACLO@kcitalent.com
Interested candidates are invited to send a resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by March 7, 2022.
All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.
To view the full position brief please visit www.kcitalent.com
The Air Cadet League of Canada is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment and will accommodate job applicants with disabilities during the selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Ellie Rusonik or Helena Debnam with any enquiries or for assistance.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $125,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of all ACLO staff except for those with an approved medical or human rights exemption.
Copyright © 2020 Association of Fundraising Professionals All Rights Reserved


MUMBAI: From mid-February to the end of May, India saw cricket action aplenty this year. Between the ICC Cricket World Cup and the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL), a total of 109 matches were played, which gave brands ample ground to target maximum consumers in a cricket crazy nation. While many brands seized the opportunity to grab maximum eyeballs by taking up premium inventory, what lacked to an extent was creativity and uniqueness in the story telling.
While some brands ensured that they had an elaborate storyboard so that viewers had something new to watch every time, some others took monotony to another level by hammering the same ad throughout the tourney.
On the other hand, direct to home (DTH) operator Tata Sky with its disruptive daily recharge offer of Rs 8 set out with a storyboard of 13 episodes, which revolved around a love story set in a small Kashmir town. The story unveiled how the product worked and cleverly amplified the benefits of a daily recharge, through its lead protagonists. Building on the curiosity to know 'what happens next?,' each TVC smoothly highlighted how the daily recharge enabled convenience and value for money.
Vodafone India, which has been showcasing different themes and offerings every IPL, seems to have hit the nail on the head. From coming up with as many as 27 new television commercials (TVCs) featuring the inimitable Zoo Zoos, this telecom brand has more often than not upped its creative ante.
"The first IPL season with the Zoo Zoos saw us launching a series of 27 television spots talking about Vodafone's VAS services. This approach continues in the eighth edition of IPL. Our 'Speed is Good' campaign is a series of short but charming and memorable stories where Vodafone customers use their fast 3G network to bring a smile to someone's face. With our focus on digital, this year we partnered with Being Indian, a channel on YouTube, to produce engaging video in lines with our campaign objectives. The video has been well received on YouTube with close to 40,000 hits in three days," she asserts.
From its learnings over the last seven years, Vodafone believes that if truly innovative and cutting edge things are done during the IPL, then the impact multiplier effect and bang for the buck is unmatchable.
Sharing his views on whether brands should look at a new approach, Nath says that ideally a brand crafts the right experience to engage with its audiences and evoke the desired emotional and behavioural response. "The approach towards the content must show a higher level of audience understanding to earn their engagement, which will, in turn, deliver deeper value as the brand experience is integrated into their lives," he informs.
Nath is also of the opinion that after a level of consumer fatigue, consumers need to see fresh content, which will not only benefit the brand but also help them build a strong communication connect.
However Nath derides the fact that a brand, which does not launch multiple TVCs to offer creative variation, does so in order to cut costs. "Cost is not something that really bothers the brand. There is a possibility that the brand never thought of communicating that way," he states as a matter of fact.
"A big brand like Vodafone, which has a large ad budget focuses on the IPL and prepares campaigns for an event like this. However, not every brand has these kinds of resources to do multiple ads. So too much repetition of anything is annoying, not only ads," he adds.
According to Chattopadhyay, brands have certain limitations like budget constraints or even the time to make multiple creatives. "They can bring in some amount of variation within the same communication just to sustain the interest of the viewers," he says.
While brands like Tata Sky, Amazon.in and Vodafone have managed to make different storyboards to engage the audiences and leverage the IPL platform, other brands, which bombarded viewers with the same storyboard, were at the risk of causing viewer fatigue.
For brands that do not come up with a storyboard, cost could be a concern. However, for pre-planned big ticket events like the IPL, creative agencies as well as brands need to churn out innovative ads that tickle the imagination and curiosity of the viewer and also keeps them engaged throughout the season.


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If you've ever been to any large retail store, you know what it's like to be greeted at the door by a salesperson with a warm smile. They are eager to help meet your needs, and they are grateful you chose their establishment. You may even feel guilty for not purchasing anything, if only because of one employee's cheerful disposition—after all, they were helpful, weren't they? And they might be upset to lose the commission gained from your purchases. Nevertheless, in this capitalist society, you have a choice where to put your money, and it often makes all the difference in the world.
When fellow Inquirer editor Liz Keenan and I made our way through a chilly Times Square in December, we weren't sure of the exact location of the Scientology center. We knew it was somewhere in the forties, but it wasn't until we spotted a man in a bright red jacket emblazoned with a Church of Scientology advertisement.
Before entering the center, Liz and I made a pact: under no circumstances would we allow ourselves to be separated. Then, like a naïve child entering a doctor's office, I was alarmed when Liz asked to take the stress test on the Hubbard Electrometer, named after Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, and I was asked to make myself busy elsewhere.
Strolling around the center waiting area, one thought danced around my head: "These people have some serious cash." Perhaps, it had something to do with the fact that their welcome center is run very much like a retail store.
Not too long after the holidays, I went into a Best Buy to look for an extension cord for my headphones. As I entered, there was a greeter at the door repeating the phrase, "Welcome to Best Buy!" I was asked by countless clerks if I needed help and was given personal (if not perfect) service when trying to locate my desired item. Mesmerizing flat-screens and interesting gadgets were displayed in tantalizing fashion. So it was at the Scientology center, though the only thing for sale seemed to be a belief system.
I asked Nicole what the e-meter measured exactly. Heart rate? Electromagnetic pulse? "No," she said, excitedly. "It sends a small current through your body, so it's actually, like, measuring your thought!" My pulse quickened. I was nervous my disbelief would show and had to use every ounce of strength to stifle my laughter. Nicole concluded that I was having some serious issues with my boyfriend and that I needed Dianetics now. On the survey sheet which I was asked to fill out after viewing the film, I had indicated that I was interested in ridding myself of engrams, so I think Nicole guessed I was full of them, hence her question about my problems with the boyfriend.
Nicole's solution to my problems was merchandise. She whipped out a package of materials that came to a grand total of $150. I politely declined, saying that my boyfriend and I were on a tight budget and that I was not at liberty to spend more than $10 without consulting him first. I could see Nicole's eyes gleam with desire: here was a person who could be easily controlled by others. She asked if I wanted to have a private, individual consultation with a Scientology counselor. So much for my pact with Liz.
"Is he home right now? What's his number? I'm sure he'd understand that this is something you're doing for yourself and the relationship. Can I give him a call?" Carter reached toward the phone on his desk and picked up the receiver. My eyes widened.
"He's out to dinner right now"—which was true—"and I really don't want to bother him." Just then, my cell phone rang. Ironically, it was my boyfriend calling from his dinner. I casually hit the decline button and slipped my phone back into my bag. "I really can't afford that right now." Carter reminded me about the merchandise package (books, a DVD, audio discs of Hubbard giving lectures), and told me that if I couldn't attend a session, I should consider purchasing these items. I repeated that I could not afford to.
Carter then asked me what time I usually woke up. I said 10:30AM, because the following day was a Sunday. He told me to try to get up early, that he would call first thing in the morning, at 8:30AM, and that he would speak to me and my boyfriend about attending the conference. This was too much. Relenting I gave him a fake telephone number and conceded to registering for the conference without paying. This was the second time I had been asked for my contact information, which made me nervous. Usually, places that ask for your contact info do so in order to bombard you with mailed leaflets, calls, or spam. As it is, I usually don't give out my contact info, at least my real contact info, to people I don't know, so I certainly wasn't going to give it to a member of a religious organization who had already proved to be so aggressive in their handling of me.
I thanked Carter for his help and quickly left the office. At this point, I was more than ready to leave. I've experienced aggressive salespeople, activists, and even religious people before, but nothing could have prepared me for that. Something was very wrong, and I could feel my adrenaline surge as Liz and I left the center and walked out into the winter evening.
Money. That's all it was about as far as I could see. It wasn't about spiritual enlightenment, helping people, or making my life better. They wanted to take me for my hard-earned dollars through persuasion, aggression, and good old-fashioned guilt tripping. (Don't you want to get better? Then buy this book! Attend this conference!) It was Madison Avenue thinly cloaked by religion. At least advertising companies are blatant about what they are trying to do. It's a known fact that advertisers try to make consumers feel like they are lacking, and that the solution to their problems will come once they purchase that beer/shoe/yogurt/lipstick/cruise/handbag.
As much of a hard sell as I am, I did end up relenting and spent $8 on L. Ron Hubbard's famed self-help book, Dianetics. I freely admit that I am ashamed I helped their cause, especially with so many other worthy causes out there that could have used my money, but they were unrelenting in their shilling. I only hope that for those searching for spiritual guidance at the Church of Scientology their checks bounce.


Earlier we mentioned Clemson's biggest advantage, or which grouping provides Clemson with the best opportunity to create mismatches, would be the Clemson backs and tight ends against the LSU linebackers. This time, we're going to look at which LSU group has the biggest advantage over Clemson.
Similar to last time, we'll play a quick game of "Guess Who" to eliminate groupings in which Clemson is not at a stark disadvantage. These groups include Boyd/Morris vs Chavis, Clemson's receivers vs LSU's secondary, and Clemson's aforementioned backs and tight ends vs LSU's linebackers.
The remaining groups: Clemson's offensive line vs LSU's defensive line and any Clemson defensive unit.
All units are worthy of discussion as LSU's defensive line is among the best in the country and Clemson has struggled on defense; however, because of LSU's passing game, or the lack thereof, Clemson's secondary won't be the most challenged unit on the field, or the one with the largest talent gap. Even if Clemson is able to stop the run and force LSU to throw, Mettenburger will have to be extremely accurate to consistently move the chains. He has shown flashes (see Alabama), but has generally struggled. But because of the LSU offensive game plan, the Clemson secondary will not be their biggest disadvantage.
The next unit we can dismiss will be Clemson's linebackers vs LSU's backs and tight ends. LSU will throw multiple backs at Clemson, some with speed and others with power. And LSU will run those backs right at Clemson, hoping Clemson will fold. And there's nothing to think they won't. However, it won't be because of the Clemson linebackers. They are a solid, physical group. Spencer Shuey has provided leadership to the middle while Tig Willard made his last game his best, with 2.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup. Additional depth by Anthony, Steward, and Christian makes this a fun battle to watch, and ultimately not Clemson's biggest disadvantage.
The remaining two units are at the line of scrimmage and the question is which will be Clemson's greatest disadvantage. Clemson's defensive line has shown tangible progress in the last few games; however, they have not played a run dominant team this year other than Georgia Tech, which challenges the linebackers and safeties more than the D-line. LSU will pound Clemson up front on nearly every play, especially in the middle, where Clemson starts two freshmen. And they love to run their patented toss-dive, where the fullback lead blocks for the running back right as they both attack the middle. And it may not always have success, but over time, the physical nature will take its toll. And that toll can only be neutralized by having early success and forcing LSU into passing situations, or to rotate multiple players to keep everyone fresh. Unfortunately, Clemson does not have the depth up front to stop 50-plus running plays. If LSU is able to pick up yards early, it will only encourage them to run more. And the more they run, the more Clemson will physically be pounded. And at this point, there is little Clemson can do to make it stop.
The other unit where Clemson will have a disadvantage is their offensive line vs LSU's defensive line. Based on talent, and Clemson turning Clowney into a legitimate Heisman candidate for next year, this would be Clemson's biggest disadvantage. However, Clemson will do whatever it takes to slow down Montgomery and Mingo, including max protection, jet sweeps, screens, and draws. And even with Clemson game planning around the LSU defensive line, LSU will have some success. The question will be whether Clemson can stay the course, even with some LSU success and ineffective offensive series.
Because Clemson will focus so much on LSU's defensive line, you could argue that it is Clemson's biggest disadvantage, but the good news for Clemson is there are multiple options available to combat the LSU defensive line. Unfortunately, the Clemson defensive line does not have that luxury. Clemson can run blitz and bring the safeties up to the line of scrimmage, but even with making these changes, if the Clemson defensive line is unable to have success, tackles will be made after 4-5 yard gains. And with that kind of success, LSU will keep moving the chains.
And as such, Clemson's biggest disadvantage will be their defensive line. How this unit plays Monday night will go a long way in determining who wins this game. If they have success and can slow down the LSU running game, then Clemson will have a good shot at winning. If not, then LSU will run and run and run, and Clemson will have little to no chance of winning.
And the SEC homers will come out in full force.


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package org.deeplearning4j.ui.module.tsne;

import io.netty.handler.codec.http.HttpResponseStatus;
import io.vertx.ext.web.FileUpload;
import io.vertx.ext.web.RoutingContext;
import org.apache.commons.io.FileUtils;
import org.deeplearning4j.core.storage.StatsStorage;
import org.deeplearning4j.core.storage.StatsStorageEvent;
import org.deeplearning4j.nn.conf.serde.JsonMappers;
import org.deeplearning4j.ui.api.HttpMethod;
import org.deeplearning4j.ui.api.Route;
import org.deeplearning4j.ui.api.UIModule;
import org.deeplearning4j.ui.i18n.I18NResource;
import org.nd4j.shade.jackson.core.JsonProcessingException;

import java.io.File;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets;
import java.util.*;

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    @Override
    public void onAttach(StatsStorage statsStorage) {
        //No-op
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    @Override
    public void onDetach(StatsStorage statsStorage) {
        //No-op
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    @Override
    public List<I18NResource> getInternationalizationResources() {
        return Collections.emptyList();
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    private String asJson(Object o){
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    private void listSessions(RoutingContext rc) {
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            list.add(UPLOADED_FILE);
        }
        rc.response()
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}

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Mike Huckabee Calls Out The Media And Celebrities For Being Hypocrites On Immigration
Former Arkansas GOP Gov. Mike Huckabee accused Hollywood and the media of immigration hypocrisy on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday and asked how many of them "lock their doors at night."
Huckabee said the media went out of its way to downplay the "invasion" of illegal immigrants at the southern border and lacks the "integrity" to admit they were wrong.
"They have no honesty, they have no integrity to be able to say that what they said was wrong. They were adamant in saying there is no invasion," Huckabee declared.
"They went after the president and said he was a liar — called my daughter a liar for saying those things, challenged him in a press conference. But of course you'll never hear them get up and say 'We were wrong,' because they've never felt it."
Huckabee asked how many media personalities lock their front doors and said none of them have sponsored a struggling migrant or offered to help pay their expenses.
"Here's what I'd like to know. How many of those folks in the media who say these things, how many of them lock their doors at night? How many of them are sponsoring one of the immigrants who are coming in," he continued. "How many of them are saying I'll sponsor — I'll take them into my home. They can stay with me until they find work and I'll pay for their expenses and I will take care — How many? How many of the celebrities are doing that. I have not heard of a one. When they're willing, then that's different."
Huckabee insisted on a middle ground approach to immigration, but said an open borders policy is out of the question and would pose a serious risk to American citizens.
"I think there's a way to balance this. It doesn't have to be either-or. It should be both. Take care of people who are truly seeking asylum who are in danger. That's what we do as a country and we're a good country," he said.
"But you don't just say, doors are open. Anyone come in. It doesn't matter if you're waving the flag of another country, if you actually hate America but you want to come here for all of its benefits. No. We have no obligation to open the doors for that."
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Noah Gift is the co-author of Python For Unix and Linux by O'Reilly. He is an author, speaker, consultant, and community leader, writing for publications such as IBM Developerworks, Red Hat Magazine, O'Reilly, and MacTech.
He has a Master's degree in CIS from Cal State Los Angeles, B.S. in Nutritional Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, is an Apple ACSA and LPI certified SysAdmin, as well as a Avid Certified Support Representative. He has worked at companies such as, Caltech, Disney Feature Animation, Sony Imageworks, and Turner Studios. As a teenager he was a freelance television editor for ABC Network News. While at Caltech he worked for the Nobel Prize Winning President as a Mac Expert, and at Disney and Sony worked on the first feature animated films for both companies: Chicken Little, and Surf's Up, respectively.
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To show your love, gratitude and appreciation to someone, this pink bouquet is definitely is the best choice!
Pink color mainly represents elegance and grace. This bouquet can be gifted to lover, to colleagues, to best friends, to parents, siblings, and even to teachers.
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Blanc & Eclare is a South Korean fashion brand, launched in 2014.
The project looks at my take in branding the company. I absolutely love its aesthetics and what they stand for "modern classic" and less is more attitude towards fashion incorporated by the creative director Jessica Jung. I tried to stick to the minimalist clean cut image that the brand has, but add my own take to it.


The first St Joseph's School was established in the Kalgoorlie Goldfields in 1897, at Kamballie by three Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Ursula, Martha and Magdalen) sent here by Bishop Gibney. However, the present St Joseph's School traces its origins back to the All Hallows School which commenced operation in Wittenoom Street, Boulder in 1898 and was also founded by these same Sisters.
The relocation of St Joseph's School from Wittenoom Street to the Burt Street site in 1996 was the third rebuild of the school in its one hundred year history, the school having been destroyed twice by cyclones in 1903 and 1928. Although the children were in the building when it was totally destroyed by the cyclone in 1903, remarkably none of them were injured. When the school was destroyed a second time in 1928, a former state school building in Brookman Street was used for 20 years until 1948 when a brick building was constructed back on the Wittenoom Street site. This building and the surrounding playground was auctioned and sold in 1995, necessitating the re-building of the school on the present site. St Joseph's School has been well served during its 100 year history by the Sisters of St Joseph. For the majority of the school's history the Sisters have provided the Principal and entire staff of St Joseph's Boulder.
A practical recognition of the tradition of the Josephites in the school has been made by naming the various buildings at the new school after the Josephite Sisters.
MacKillop Block has been named after Blessed Mary MacKillop, Australia's first Saint, and the founder of the Josephite Order who, in her living of the Gospel, recognised and valued the human dignity of each person.
Ursula Block is named after Sister Ursula (Mary) Tynan, who led the first Josephite foundation to the West. Sister Ursula arrived in Geraldton in 1887 and moved to Northampton in 1888 to start a school there. With the decline in mining in Northampton, Ursula and two other sisters were sent by Bishop Gibney to the Kalgoorlie Goldfields, arriving by train in 1897. Ursula started a school at Kamballie, in February of that same year. The school in Wittenoom Street was started by Ursula the following year and she played a hand in setting up a school at Brown Hill in 1899. She was continually trying to improve the conditions for the Sisters and was responsible for organising the funds needed for the building of the convent in Moran Street. Ursula became ill and was in hospital in Kalgoorlie at the time the new convent was blessed and opened in September 1904, dying in hospital in October of that year.
Ursula, the first Principal of our school, was also the first Sister of St Joseph to be buried in Kalgoorlie. She continues to be a wonderful example of the selflessness, determination and enthusiasm of the Josephites in the face of adversity that has been present in our school from the beginning.
Celsus Block: These buildings were brought across from the Wittenoom Street site and were originally dedicated to Sister Celsus in 1992 at the opening of the Pre Primary. Sister Celsus was Principal and Convent Supervisor from 1967 – 1972, at a time when the school offered education from Year 1 - 10. Sister Celsus returned to the Goldfields in 1980 and taught at Prendiville for four years. In 1986 Sister Celsus returned again as a home school Liaison Officer at John Paul College. Her gentleness, dedication, enthusiasm and respect for each person provide a Christian example for our students. Sr Celsus passed away in 2005.
Wittenoom Library: In 2010 the new library technology block was opened, funded by the Federal Government Building the Education Revolution money. The Wittenoom Library was named after the old Wittenoom Street School at which three generations of pupils studied in the past.
Kamballie Grandstand: In 2010, funded by the Federal Government Building the Education Revolution grant, the school doubled the size of its old assembly area and created a large undercover area. Attached to this area is a modern multipurpose room and toilet facilities. The name Kamballie Grandstand again is linked to the Sisters of Saint Joseph's as Kamballie was the site of the old straight of the Boulder Race Course. In fact, the children are called to school each day with a bell which came from the old Wittenoom Street school. They in turn were gifted it from the Boulder Race Course when it closed. This bell was used to start the races.


My research shows that certain types of Canterbury property are more affordable today than before the 2007 credit crunch.
Roll the clock back to 2007 just before the credit crunch hit which saw Canterbury property values plummet like a lead balloon and the Canterbury property market had reached a peak with the prices for Canterbury property hitting the highest level they had ever reached. Matching those of Kallang Riverside which was unheard of. Between 2008 and 2010, Canterbury property values lay in the doldrums and only started to rise in 2011, albeit quite slowly to begin with.
Nevertheless, even though property values have now passed those 2007 peaks, my research indicates that Canterbury property, especially flats/apartments, are now more affordable than they were before the 2008 credit crunch, this has been also happening with several apartment locations, including the The City Suites Apartments.
Back in 2007, the average value of a Canterbury flat/apartment stood at £189,891 and today, it stands at £225,742, a rise of £35,851 or 18.9%.
However, between 2007 and today, we have experienced inflation (as measured by the Government's Consumer Price Index) of 25.97% meaning that in real spending power terms Canterbury apartments are 7.1% more affordable than in 2007, this means that the apartment finder in the area will get more used since now it will be easier to buy. Looking at it another way, if the average Canterbury apartment (valued at £189,891 in 2007) had risen by 25.97% inflation over those 10 years, today it would be worth £239,206 (instead of the current £225,742).
The point I'm trying to get across is that Canterbury property is more affordable than many people think. Canterbury first time buyers can get on the ladder as 95% mortgages have been readily available to first-time buyers since 2010.
It really comes down to a choice and if Canterbury first-time buyers can get over the hurdle of saving the 5% deposit for the mortgage on the property – they will be on to a winner, especially with these ultralow mortgage interest rates, a mortgage can be between 10% and 30% cheaper per month than the rental payments on the same house.
So why aren't Canterbury 20 somethings buying their own home?
Back in the 1960's and 1970's, renting was considered the poor man's choice in Canterbury (and the rest of the Country) a huge stigma was attached to renting. However, over the last 10 years as a country, we have done a complete U-turn in our attitude towards renting - meaning that many people find renting a better option and a lifestyle choice.
Saving the 5% deposit means going without many luxuries in life (such as holidays, every satellite movie and sports channel, socialising or the latest mobile phone, maybe fashion clothing items as the Vessi women's shoes – even if only in the short term) therefore instead of saving every last pound to put towards a mortgage deposit Canterbury 20 somethings choose to rent.
There is no denying the simple fact that over the next 10 to 15 years, the people who choose to rent instead of buy in Canterbury will continue to rise.
Therefore, everyone in Canterbury has a responsibility to ensure that an adequate number of quality Canterbury rental properties are safeguarded to meet those future demands. Interestingly, what I have noticed though over the last few years are the expectations of Canterbury tenants on the finish and specification of their Canterbury rental property.
I have perceived that in the past, what a tenant wanted from their Canterbury rental property was moderately unassuming because renting a property was only a short-term choice to fill the gap before jumping on the property ladder. Before the millennium, wood chip wall paper and twenty-year-old kitchen and bathroom suites were considered the norm, so shower from glass shower direct is pretty usual.
However, Canterbury tenants' expectations are becoming more discerning as each year goes by. I have also noticed the length of time a tenant remains in their Canterbury property is becoming longer (and this was backed up recently by stats from a Government Report), although I have noticed a tendency for many Canterbury landlords not to keep the rental payments at the going market rates - maybe a topic for a future article for my blog?
The bottom line is this … Canterbury landlords will need to be more conscious of tenants needs and wants and consider their financial planning for future enhancements to their Canterbury rental properties over the next five, ten and twenty years - e.g. decorating, kitchen and bathroom suites etc etc ..
The present-day and future situation of the Canterbury private rental property market is important, and I frequently liaise with Canterbury buy-to-let investors looking to spread their Canterbury rental-portfolios. I also enjoy meeting and working alongside Canterbury first time landlords, to ensure they can navigate through the minefield of rental voids, the important balance of capital growth and yield and ensuring the property is returned back to you in the future in the best possible condition.
Will the Canterbury Property Market Crash?


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"I am the grateful mama to 4 incredible little girls. 2 of which spent a lot of time in the NICU (newborn intensive care unit) following their births. Avery my oldest, then Anna my youngest 6 years later. It's not an easy beginning of life going from birth to hospital but we were fortunate to have many wonderful services offered to our family to help ease the fears and adjustments.
One of those services which I think of so fondly and is still impacting us to this day (11 & 5 years later!) is music therapy. Prior to my oldest daughters hospitalization I was not very familiar with music therapy. I'll always remember the moment the kind music therapist approached me in the NICU as I was spending time with my daughter, I was feeling so many emotions as I was uncertain of what the future held for my sweet baby girl. He asked me if I'd like to sing for my daughter and he would record it for her. I loved this idea and had the perfect songs ready that I had been singing to her in my belly! This experience was so incredibly special and moving and the music therapist made it all very comfortable. Once I had the CD he made of songs, peaceful sounds we selected and stories read to her I played it for her often and it provided both of us such comfort. She's 11 now and still cherishes these songs!
Fast forward 6 years later and sweet Anna Joy was born. She spent 72 days in the NICU after being born at 29 weeks. We were so fortunate to have the same kind hearted music therapist there for us again! We made a CD for Anna with new songs special to her and just as before the experience is so cherished! This time we recorded the songs right in Anna's hospital room, I'll never forget it. It's been almost 5 years since our last hospital stay and I am still so thankful for what music therapy provided for my family!"
- Dayna, grateful mom
This is a 9 year old patient with weekly visits to the clinic for infusions. Music therapy has been utilized for procedural support, providing a calming environment for both the patient and family. Mom has shared on multiple occasions that music therapy also helps her to relax in the hospital environment!
This is a 5 year old patient with frequent clinic visits for infusions. Music therapy has been utilized to improve creative expression and improve gross/fine motor movement, as well as for procedural support. Mom or Grandma is often present and encourages the patient to engage in the music. He enjoys playing the guitar and drums and often sings along!
A toddler patient who I originally visited by myself was always difficult to engage in music therapy interventions. She had to move her body constantly around the room, and had significant difficulty focusing on the interventions I had brought to her. I was not seeing her making eye contact with me, visually tracking instruments, reaching out, or interacting with the music in any other way. The massage therapist often had a similar experience, describing having to walk around the house massaging the patient.
When we began to co-treat, it quickly became evident that the combination of different sensory input helped the patient's body to relax and remain in one place. She would rest her head in the massage therapist's lap, reach out for instruments, smile, and become very calm. Combining our interventions helped us both do our jobs, and it helped the patient gain more benefit from our visits.
We visit an older infant with a degenerative disease and a very loving family. This patient struggles with pain and often clenches his fists and other muscles in response to this pain. During our co-visits, the massage therapist holds the patient and gently massages him. The family had mentioned a special song on our first visit, so I prepared it for our next trip out. While the patient received his massage, I quietly played the special song that his parents used to sing to him. The family gathered around and tearfully sang along, talking about their love for the patient. Meanwhile, the patient had become so completely relaxed that his muscles went limp and he fell asleep.
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about this program. Overall, Ezra spent 177 nights at three hospitals throughout his cancer journey. There were countless days that the only thing that would bring a smile to his face was seeing Ms. Lindsey walk in with her instruments. When he was in excruciating pain, exhausted from chemo and tired of being in the hospital, he would request Ms. Lindsey to sing "Frozen" and he would smile.
Ezra so loved Ms. Lindsey. When we asked him if he would like to raise money for something by selling his "Team Ezra" shirts, he immediately asked if we could help someone at Dayton Children's. When we talked about some of the things he could do – child life, music therapy, buying toys for the play room – he perked up and said "Ms. Lindsey probably needs new instruments." It brought him so much joy to think about all the other kids who could hear music at the hospital.
The compassion and love that was shown our entire family by the music therapy program can never be repaid. On our darkest days, music would fill his hospital room and bring us some hope in the form of smiles. When Ezra was at home between treatments, he would listen to music daily – it provided so much comfort and relaxation for him. We feel truly blessed by the program and know that countless other families feel the same way. Thank You!"
Ezra, unfortunately, lost his battle with cancer, but he has left a legacy at Dayton Children's Hospital.
Dear Nikki -
I wanted to share these videos with you and the Nationwide Music Therapy team to show how much your donated instruments truly bring joy and peace to my son Bryce as your organization intends.
My son is 3 years old and has never been home yet. We are currently at Nationwide Children's NICU and we are looking to be discharged to our home hospital in California by the end of the year. We'll still have another 4-6 weeks at Children's Hospital Los Angeles before going home but we are nearing that part of our journey's goal. However, before we go, I would like to express the following:
My son LOVES music. He lights up with music more than any toy that flashes light and moves. He was born prematurely at 24 weeks and has BPD (Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia), and many of the complications that come with Prematurity, including developmental delays, Cortical Visual Impairment, a Colostomy, and Cerebral Palsy. It is not easy trying to figure out what motivates him to move his body and/or respond to initiated commands, however, when it comes to music, he is amazingly motivated and very much intentional with his responses in movement. Thank you so much for the ukulele! I hope you enjoy seeing him love strumming along. It is such a joy to see his excitement, not to mention the critical therapeutic benefits of intentional movement and input to the brain.
We also were able to try out your most recently donated chimes instrument for the first time and he really rocked that out. (First time being used by a therapist and our first time trying it out.) He absolutely loved playing them. Just to give you an idea of how far he's come, when we first came to NCH right before he turned 1, he could not smile, make intentional movements or gaze at an activity at hand. Today, he does all these things and I credit a great deal of this to MUSIC and their instruments.
Thank you for your amazing organization fulfilling that need for those that need brightening up in their day. For us, it does that and so much more. Our hearts overflow with gratitude. Thank you for what you do!
Connie McKinney - Bryce's mom
If you wish to support music and art therapy so that more kids like the ones above can benefit, consider making a donation here. Thank you!


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Netanyahu orders demolition of homes of Palestinian attackers
Jerusalem, November 11, 2014 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday night instructed security officials to demolish the homes o...
Modi embarks on 10-day tour to attend key summits
New Delhi, November 11, 2014 (PTI) Asserting that ASEAN is at the core of India's 'Act East' policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday headed to...
8 women die, many critical after sterlisation camp in Chhattisgarh
Bilaspur, November 11, 2014 (PTI) Eight women died and 52 have been hospilised due to botched surgeries at a government organised sterlisation c...
AirAsia India joins fare war, puts one way ticket at Rs.699
New Delhi, November 10, 2014 (PTI) AirAsia India today joined the domestic fare war launching a week-long sale offer for its entire network with one-w...
Arun Jaitley takes charge as Information & Broadcasting minister
New Delhi, November 10, 2014(IANS) Newly appointed Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Arun Jaitley Monday assumed charge of the office. J...
Agni-II missile test fired successfully
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21 new faces join Team Modi
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Parrikar resigns, no decision on successor yet
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BJP Parliamentary board meets today
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Cyclone threat to Andhra Pradesh coast
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trying to sell you on an anti-crime bill, or all of the above.
The problem is that it is tossed around entirely too much.
profits worldwide, and total drug revenues worldwide.
useless and longest lasting inaccurate figures.
statistics for offshore financial centers.
sales, even if the latter figure could ever be accurately estimated.
amount of $300bln/year in 1987).
effort, only a disclaimer that the study was not expected to be accurate.
enforcement numbers range from 5-20% seizure rate.
they were using 300bln/year as revenues).
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Digging Deeper: Crisis Management, A Special Form of Inquiry
Posted on July 1, 2021 by imitroff
Given that so much is riding on it, Crisis Management (CM) expressly calls for a special in-depth examination in terms of an IS. Basically, an IS is a systematic way of producing knowledge with respect to an important matter. Specifically, what ensures that an organization—let alone an entire society–will be adequately prepared for the worst possible crises that are increasingly likely in today's complex and turbulent world?
The main features of an IS are as follows.
Every IS starts with a preferred set of Inputs which it regards as the "basic Facts or elementary Truths of a situation." The Inputs are thereby the essential starting points of Inquiry. An IS then Operates on the Inputs in such a way to produce a set of Outputs which are regarded as the "deeper and more wide-ranging Truths of a problematic situation." In many cases, the Outputs are the set of Actions one is strongly advised to take in order to cope more fully with the situation at hand. Lastly, the Guarantor is by far the most critical part of an IS. Its fundamental function is "to guarantee" that starting with the "correct Inputs," Operating on them in the "correct ways," that ultimately one will arrive at The Truth. In essence, the Guarantor insures the validity of the End Results of an Inquiry.
With regard to CM, two ISs are operating in tandem. The first is the general IS that pertains to CM universally. The second is the specific IS that pertains to the crisis preparations of a specific organization.
The general IS is as follows. The Inputs are not only the full array of the basic Types of crises that are possible, but the basic facts associated with them. Namely, what is the frequency with which the various Types have occurred in a specified time, how and why they've occurred, and what are the forms they've assumed in various organizations and industries?
The Operator is the full set of actions that an organization needs to take Before, During, and After a crisis. To reiterate, the basic actions that need to be undertaken Before is the explicit consideration of how each of the known Types of crises can happen to an organization. Namely, what are the forms that they can assume such that they pose a serious threat? For another, what can the organization do to set up an appropriate series of mechanisms such that they will pick up the inevitable Early Warning Signals that generally precede all crises? In particular, what needs to be done to ensure that the bearers of bad news will be rewarded and "not killed"? Just as important, Crisis Management Teams (CMTs) that will meet regularly to assess the status of an organization's crisis preparations need to be fashioned.
Since I've written about it in previous blogs, I will not detail the actions that need to be undertaken During a crisis. In brief, the CMT needs to meet as soon as possible to assess the full nature of a crises, and especially what it needs to do to ensure the safety of its Stakeholders.
The basic task of After is to ensure that the correct lessons are learned so that the organization is better prepared for the next crises.
The Output is the honest assessment of the true Crisis Preparedness of an organization, and what remains to be done to make it better prepared.
Once again, the Guarantor is the most important component of all. Generally, it's the underlying Culture of an organization. Namely, what does the organization truly value? Profits before people and safety? Are its actions in sync or out of sync with what it espouses? Does it require fundamental changes to be a Proactive Crisis Prepared organization? Is it prepared to undertake them?
Fundamentally, the Guarantor is what has been learned from the best Proactive Crisis Prepared organizations.
In short, this is the general IS that pertains to CM universally. With regard to a particular organization, it's its enactment of the general IS. Namely, it's its track record with respect to its preparations and handling of previous crises. In particular, the Operator is an honest Audit of the Crisis Potential of an organization. The Output is the series of actions that need to be undertaken to help ensure that it's Crisis Prepared.
In sum, the actions of organizations need to match the complexity of today's world. In short, every organization is nothing less than a complex, messy system. It must therefore be treated as such. It's the only true Guarantor that we have in coping with a world that grows more complex with every passing day.
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Attorney Jacob Oresky has reached a significant career milestone, completing 30 years of representing the interests of injured people in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island. Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Oresky graduated from Pace University School of Law in 1986 and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1987. After honing his skills at one of the city's larger law firms, he opened his own practice in 1992.
Throughout his career, he's focused his efforts on protecting the rights of injured people, representing more than 1,000 personal injury victims and recovering more than $300 million in judgments and settlements. He handles a broad range of personal injury claims, from motor vehicle accidents and construction site injury claims to medical malpractice and slip and fall injuries. From humble beginnings, he's built a highly effective team that provides legal services in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish, and can effectively litigate the most complex personal injury claims, including wrongful death actions. He practices in all state courts in New York and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Attorney Oresky has built his reputation through a commitment to hard work and personalized service and attention. He understands that personal injury claims are very personal—that everyone has different injuries and different needs. He'll take the time to learn exactly what happened to you and what you need to fully recover for all your losses.
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Welcome to Hutt Swimming Club. The Hutt Swimming Club is a volunteer organisation set up to teach and promote swimming. It usually has [200-250] members ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old. The club is based at the Huia Pool.
We have up to a dozen coaches for the "Learn to Swim" classes which are held in the small pool on Tuesday night and Saturday morning, catering for approximately 150 swimmers. As new swimmers gain more confidence they graduate to classes teaching more skills before moving to the main pool.
Our main club night is on Tuesday where up to 150 swimmers are coached in three sessions in swimming stroke correction, water safety and lifesaving and general water skills in the main pool. Our other sessions are on Saturday morning.
These sessions are for the majority of our swimmers who have progressed from the small pool and who are working up to a competitive level.
Club Race nights are held at the end of each term at our Tuesday night sessions. All session swimmers may come to these race nights, and you should check the programme for attendance times.
For those that want to compete in wider competition – this is encouraged but not compulsory – there are a number of external meetings that cater for both the novice as well as the more competent swimmer. Watch the noticeboard.
The club usually has a long waiting list of swimmers wanting to join. Swimmers must regularly attend their training sessions or discuss the issue with their coaches. If regular attendance is not kept their places may go to those on the waiting list.
Respect – yourself and your team
Self-control – both in winning and losing
Responsibility – learning to stand up when right and wrong
Attitude – creating a positive mind set at all times
Honesty and Courage – the willingness to stand up for what you believe
The Year's Programme
The Club's programme usually follows the same pattern each year.
The start of training coincides with the commencement of the school year. It starts the first Tuesday in February and usually ends in the second week of December.
We break during each school holiday at the end of Term 1, 2, 3 and over the Christmas period, and also at Labour weekend. Registration fees take account of these closures.
At the end of each term the Club holds its own race night. The rest of the time is taken up with coaching and water safety.
Swim meets are run by other clubs. Swimmers should discuss with their coaches entry to these events.
How we get there
How we get there is determined by several factors which are developed in the following
Swimmers in the club are categorised according to ability and potential.
Improve the quality of the swimmers technique so that they can move effortlessly through the water, teaching self-awareness through athlete centred coaching.
Each Term we have a Newsletter go out.
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Term 3, 2018
The Hutt Swimming Club was formed in 1926. The first swim evening was held on 24 March 1926 at the Riddiford Baths which were our headquarters until 1981 when we moved to the Huia Pool.
On the 18 December 1926 Hutt Club swimmers for the first time took their places in a Wellington Centre carnival and emerged with successes in both racing and diving.
The Hutt Club taught diving and had a strong competitive team that did well in centre and national competitions, until diving was lost to the club when we moved from the Riddiford Baths because there were no diving facilities at Huia.
Waterpolo was added to the Club's activities in 1927 but in 1989 waterpolo broke from the Club and set up in its own right as the Hutt Waterpolo Club.
In 1938 the Hutt Club won the Peck Shield for the first time. This was an open water swim from Kau Bay to Evans Bay, originally run by the Hataitai Swimming Club, and popular at the time as a measure of a club's swimming strength.
Between 1953 and 1965 Hutt Club swimmers, divers and waterpolo teams won 37 New Zealand Championship titles. In the same period, club swimmers regularly won up to two-thirds of all the Wellington Centre Championships and the senior waterpolo team won nine of the 13 championships contested during that period.
In 1953 the Wellington team to contest the National Junior Championships held in the Newmarket Olympic Pool in Auckland, consisted entirely of Hutt Club members – including the manager, coach and chaperon – a feat never equalled by any other Wellington club.
The club's strength since then is typified by two of New Zealand's high profile aquatic successes – swimmer Simon Percy and synchronised swimmers Katie and Lynette Sadleir.
"To be able to move forward we must always be willing to look to the future and make the changes that are needed, never stand still, always keep moving"
Robert Gibb
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Michelle Leach
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Elna Otto
treasurerhsc@actrix.co.nz
Waitlist / Lane Coordinator:
Julie Boyer
Coach Facilitator:
Dianna Taylor
Race Secretary:
Philip Otto
Derek Chapman
Jacqui Devery
Tania Sales
Ravi Bajaj
Amanda Pewhairangi
Mel Williams
Tracey Emmens
Come to a Hutt Swimming Club open night to see us in action
The Hutt Swimming Club operates out of Huia Pool
Tuesday 6:30-9pm
Saturday 6:50-7:50am
Huia Pool, Huia Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington
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Tradition. Culture. Festivals. These are among the first words that come to my mind when I think about Kyoto (京都). Believe me when I say that I am totally in love with this city.
A long long time ago, from 794 to 1868, Kyoto was the emperor's residence and capital of Japan (日本). Consequently it grew to immense importance and was the target for destruction in many wars.
Due to its great historical value however, it was not targeted in World War II, hence many temples (寺) and shrines (神社) can be appreciated in all their beauty even today.
In 1868, Kyoto ceased to be the capital as the emperor moved to then Edo, which is known as Tokyo (東京) today.
Now, Kyoto is one of the ten largest cities of Japan with a population of about 1.5 million people. While it does of course present a wide spectrum of historical and traditional sights, modern features can also be enjoyed in this city.
In my first trip to Japan, I started in Tokyo. After a few days, I took the Shinkansen (新幹線) with my Japan Rail Pass and arrived in Kyoto after only about 2.5 hours.
It was amazing. The first big difference: The main method of public transport is not trains or the subway, but busses. Kyoto is easily accessible by those and also very affordable! You can buy an all-day pass for only 500 Yen (3,85€/$4.55) (Exchange rates for this article as of June 2018). If you ride the bus at least 3 times, it already pays off!
Also, You can use your IC-Cards like Suica or Pasmo on these busses!
The overall atmosphere is just drastically different from Tokyo. While Tokyo also offers a few temples and similar sights, Kyoto has a lot more and they are more impressive!
By now you should definitely be interested! Kyoto is second only to Tokyo when it comes to yearly visitors.
To give you an idea of what you can expect coming here, I will give you an overview of the main things to visit, similar to what I did in my article about Tokyo!
Osaka - very close and big city, often called "little Tokyo"
Kyoto is located in the middle of the Kansai Region (関西). All the places mentioned above, with the exception of Mount Koya (高野山), lie within 1 hour of Kyoto. That means if you come to the city, you should surely check out these other cities as well!
And that shall be it for the main part! I hope you liked my little fanfiction of Kyoto. Already been to Kyoto or plan on going? Drop a comment down below and tell me your story!
The bottom line: I'm in love with Kyoto and I know you will love it too so you should totally go!
Don't leave just yet, I will provide you with some valuable information about getting to Kyoto right after this paragraph!
Thank you for reading up until now, I really appreciate it!
Stay tuned for my next article which is going to be about one of the nicest elements of Japanese culture: Onsen! (温泉) (hot spring bath).
As already mentioned above, I took the Shinkansen Hikari (what the different types of Shinkansen mean and which you should look out for will be covered in the article about the Japan Rail Pass) from Tokyo Station (東京駅) to Kyoto station (京都駅) which takes about 2.5-3 hours and costs around 13,500 Yen (103€/$122) one way. HyperDia is a great resource to check train schedules and prices.
If you have a Japan Rail Pass and already activated it, going with the Shinkansen is the obvious choice. But even if you do not, the travel is quite fast and a ride on a Shinkansen is also quite exciting in my opinion.
Want to go with a cheaper option? Take the highway bus. You can either ride one that drives throughout the day or you can book a ride on a night-bus, which would also save you one night of accommodation.
These busses usually start at Tokyo or Shinjuku Station (新宿駅) and take about 7-8 hours to get to Kyoto. Ticket prices start at around 3,500 Yen (27€/$32), but can get up to 10,000 Yen (77€/$91) if you are looking for more comfort and services on the ride.
You can also take a plane from Tokyo to Kyoto. However, Kyoto does not have an own airport which means you would have to land at the nearest one to it which is Osaka's Itami Airport.
It takes about one hour per bus to get to Central Kyoto from Itami Airport.
Flight connections are available from Haneda (羽田) or Narita Airport (成田空港) in Tokyo. The flight takes around one hour. The cheapest airline is Jetstar starting at around 7,000 Yen (54€/$64).
Keep in mind that big luggage can and in most cases will cost an extra fee, as these flights are mainly designed for short trips without such luggage throughout the country.
Chances are, that you start your Japan trip here and not in Tokyo. In that case, you will very likely land in Kansai International Airport (関西国際空港).
From there you can take either train or bus. Taxi is of course also an option but that would be way more expensive so I do not recommend it.
The train ride will take about 70-80 minutes and cost 2,850 Yen (22€/$26) for a non-reserved seat and 3,500 Yen (27€/$32) for a reserved seat.
Riding the bus takes around 100 minutes and will set you back around 1,900 Yen (14,50€/$17).
It is all a question of whether you prefer time or money. A nice bonus for the bus ride is of course, that you can enjoy more of the scenery on the way compared to the train ride.


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This year at jewellerybox, we are promoting the idea of self-love, and treating yourself this Valentine's Day. Instead of posting another traditional Valentine's Day gift guide with ideas for your partner, we have decided to compile some things that you need to treat yourself to this Valentine's Day, as well as some gift ideas if you are shopping for someone else too.
Why wait for someone else to buy you something for Valentine's Day?! You deserve to treat yourself, and trust us, you don't have to break the bank to do so. If you're not expecting any Valentine's cards through the post on the 14th, then place your order with us on the 13th, selecting our Tracked 24 service, and you'll have even better post to come home to after your day at work!
If Ariana did it, so can you. Buy seven rings for you and your friends (or seven for yourself, no judgement passed here), to show them how much you appreciate them! We absolutely adore these seven, but of course being jewellerybox, we have so many more fabulous choices.
Yes, Valentine's has come round again, and you're back to not knowing what to buy her right? Yup, we thought so, and that's why we've made this section. You know she'd be happy with absolutely anything from jewellerybox, obviously, but we've got some great classic pieces that she will adore, and will be in her collection forever!
If she's into her trends, perhaps a classic option isn't the best choice. With spikes, charm hoops, and layering up necklaces being hot at the moment (unlike the weather…) – these might be better pieces to opt for!
If you've made it to here, well done, and we've got a little treat for you. As a thank you for being a valued reader of the #jewelleryblog, use promo code tomelovejb for 20% off all orders placed before Friday 8th February at 11am.
We cannot wait to see what you're treating yourself to this Valentine's. Don't forget to share your purchases with us on Instagram by tagging us @jewelleryboxuk in any of your images, and using the hashtag #tomelovejb. Oh, and don't forget that this year it's all about self-love!


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Q: When reading the digital wave from a DAQ, should I be getting the same wave I'm generating to it? I am using a DAQ device, which is said to be capable of 400kS/s maximum, and therefore 50kS/s per channel when using all 8 channels. This is listed in the manual of the 1608fs plus DAQ
So I connected a function generator, and I'm sending a square wave of 25kHz, following nyquist theorem, to all 8 channels.
I thought at 50Ks/s sample rate I'll see the square wave in the software, but even at 10kHz from function generator I am not seeing a square wave. I am seeing a square wave more and more as I lessen the frequency, but I'd expect a square wave at 25kHz and below if its capable of the sampling it specifies that it is, am I wrong to expect that? Is it not capable of what it says it can do?

A: The Nyquist criterion applies to pure sinusoids. The problem here is that a square wave contains numerous higher-order harmonics, at 3× the base frequency and higher, and these components are not being captured by the sampling. Think of it like having a near-ideal low-pass filter on the input.
For further information, you might want to look up the Fourier transform, and spectral content of the square wave.

A: As others have noted, to be able to faithfully reproduce measured signals, the Nyquist-Shannon theorem says you need to sample at twice the signal's frequency. As a rule of thumb however, due to the non-ideal band limitation of most 'scopes, the sample rate should be at least 2.5x the signal freq'.
However, this only applies to sinusoidal signals: to properly display square-wave and other non-sinusoidal signals, which contain frequency components significantly higher than the Nyquist frequency, you need a sampling rate several times the bandwidth for reproducible measurements. In fact, you may need a sampling rate up to 10x the fundamental freq' to faithfully reproduce the signal. Hope this helps - and good luck. Let us know how you fare out.

A: I believe that the Nyquist criterion requires that the input frequency be strictly less than one-half of the sampling frequency, so I would not expect good results at 25kHz input. Also, remember that the Nyquist limit is a hard mathematical limit...reconstructing signals with frequencies close to the limit may be difficult.

A: Nyqvist criterion is that the bandwidth of the signal has to be less than the sampling rate. A square wave at 10KHz has a bandwidth that is much greater than 10KHz (theoretically infinite, but practically limited by circuit characteristics). You need at least the three main components to start to approximate it (that would be 10KHz, 30KHz, and 50KHz), but it would still be an approximation.
But even if you were using a pure sine wave (that has only one frequency component) you would still not get what you are expecting with normal data acquisition software. You would need software that uses a proper reconstruction criteria to interpolate the samples into the appropriate waveform. And even then, some artifacts would remain as Nyqvist assumes an infinite duration signal.

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In the first wave of sanctions under the NCAA's academic reform program, 99 teams from 65 Division I schools are scheduled to lose scholarships.
The NCAA released its Academy Progress Rate report yesterday, and the trends were easily discernible.
Football drew the most sanctions (23 teams were penalized) for poor academic performance, although no major programs made the hit list. Baseball (21 teams) and men's basketball (17) were the next-most penalized.
Small schools - and most notably predominantly black institutions - took most of the penalties. Nine of 21 Division I black schools stand to lose scholarships, including Morgan State (women's volleyball) and UMES (men's basketball).
Even so, Myles Brand, president of the NCAA, said in a conference call that these numbers represented progress, while admitting more improvement was needed. Last year's APR figures indicated 350 schools were in line to face the loss of scholarships.
Whether or not schools take the penalty next season or the following one depends on the number of scholarships already allocated for next season.
"Our goal is not to sanction schools, but to change behavior," Brand said, "and we are seeing some positive results."
The program rewards points for academic eligibility and the retention of student-athletes for each team. A minimum score of 925 out of 1,000 is required to pass.
Maryland cleared the APR bar in all sports, led by men's indoor and outdoor track and women's gymnastics, both of which scored a perfect 1,000. Men's basketball and football came in at 949 and 947, respectively.
Less than 2 percent of all Division I teams drew sanctions, but several more were able to escape penalty because of a statistical adjustment made for squad size. Those schools received waivers that were related to institutional mission after failing to reach the minimum.
"Those institutions need to get better quick," said Walter Harrison, chairman of the NCAA committee on academic performance. "In future years, those adjustments get smaller and then go away."
Richard Lapchick, who runs the University of Central Florida's graduate program in sports business management, called the APR program "the most important program the NCAA ever did in terms of academics and athletics."
"The fact that we've started is of great significance. Can we make it better? Probably. Is it the best we could probably hope for right now? Probably that, too. [But] there's no area in higher education where we can't get better."
Lapchick views the inclusion of nine predominantly black institutions in the sanctions as a financial consideration that will have to be remedied.
"Part of what that says is that historically black colleges and universities are so underfunded and have such serious financial woes that when the NCAA announced the program, other schools were able to put resource packages together as support programs. But black institutions might not have been able to do that."
Lapchick suggested one solution might be to earmark money from the NCAA's various tournaments to help underfunded colleges supply those support programs.
"Yes, it is an issue," he said. "A number of those institutions received mission exemptions. We need to take into account the student body and other financial concerns."
Locally, the Morgan State women's volleyball team will lose one scholarship for the 2006 season after a score of 848, more than 75 points below the required mark. The UMES men's basketball team will lose two scholarships after earning a score of 811. UMES will take the penalty next season.
Floyd Kerr, athletic director at Morgan State, said the women's volleyball team has done well academically, but was hurt by one athlete who faltered during the 2004-05 school year.
Despite the subpar score, Kerr said the APR method of judging teams' academic progress was better than the federal graduation rates that came out in January. Because the APR data comes from the previous academic year, it acts as instant feedback for schools, whereas the graduation data takes longer to take shape.
"You were working with your kids now, but then you would wait six years to find out how you did," Kerr said of federal graduation data. "Now, we're able to correct things in time."
Nelson Townsend, athletic director at UMES, said the men's basketball score can be attributed to the coaching change from Thomas Trotter to Larry Lessett during the summer of 2004, leading to anticipated departures.
If a player leaves, the school loses a point for retention and loses another point if the player doesn't leave in good academic standing.
"It doesn't reflect on our commitment to academics so much as the change in the coaching situation," Townsend said. "When that happens, you will lose people."
Other schools - Coppin State and Towson- also had men's basketball teams that fell below the 925 standard. Neither was subject to penalties because of an exemption that will expire next year.
In revenue sports, Navy and UMBC were the schools with teams that finished in the top 10 percent of programs, nationally, in their respective sports. The Midshipmen earned recognition in men's basketball, women's basketball and football. The Retrievers finished in the top 10 percent of men's basketball programs.
*-Maximum of two basketball scholarships could have been lost.
The athletic director at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore was misidentified in an article in the Sports section yesterday. The acting director of athletics is Keith Davidson.The Sun regrets the errors.


Clockwise from top left to bottom left: Md Waheed Alam, Hasina Begum, Md Eidtazul Islam, Md Alamgir.
We are pleased to announce the formation of the inaugural LKY School Bangladesh Alumni Chapter!
First and foremost, i would like to bring all the alumni under one platform and arrange a get together to get ourselves acquainted. I would like to publicize the formation of the chapter in the print and electronic media. Then I would like to engage the alumni in different social and intellectual activities so that policy makers, top bureaucrats, and common people can understand what NUS alumni can do for the society. I would try to promote the relationship between Bangladesh and Singapore through many activities by inviting Singapore High Commission in Dhaka to various events. I would also encourage students from Bangladesh to pursue higher studies in Singapore. These are my primary ideas. I hope with the passage of time more ideas would come and I can accommodate those accordingly.
My aspiration for Bangladesh Chapter is to strengthen the alumni community by bringing everyone together, to learn and share from each other's professional experiences and to contribute positively to School's activities.
I endeavour to help the Chapter members excel in our professional knowledge and expertise through occasional gatherings. I wish to connect everybody through events, do some social work and provide services that will help our alumni maintain connections to our alma mater and graduates. I would also give full support to new and prospective alumni. I am sure that this new Chapter will usher a new way towards bonding, cooperation and exchanging ideas even after our departure from LKY School.
Being the Treasurer of the Committee, I will make every efforts to make Bangladesh Alumni Chapter a successful one. I will devise mechanisms to raise fund and make the Chapter financially strong, so that it can launch fruitful events as per the requirements of the Chapter and the School. I will maintain proper accounts of all incomes and expenditures and present them before the Committee. I will also maintain integrity in handling all financial transactions as per the rule of the Chapter. I will also comply with all financial standards set by the Chapter and the School.
We wish them all the best in leading the alumni in Bangladesh to greater heights, and to fulfil the mission of the LKY School.


California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford lifted a statewide quarantine Thursday on raw milk produced by Claravale Farm, while the state Department of Public Health said it is still conducting an epidemiological investigation of reported clusters of Campylobacter infection associated with consumption of unpasteurized milk products.
No illnesses have been definitively attributed to the San Benito County raw milk dairy.
In a news release, the California Department of Food and Agriculture said Claravale Farm has met state sanitation requirements and food safety regulations to clear its production, processing and packaging operations, which were temporarily halted on March 23 after CDFA tests detected Campylobacter in the dairy's raw cream.
The CDFA then issued a recall and quarantine hold of Claravale products.
According to CDPH, symptoms of campylobacteriosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Most people with campylobacteriosis recover completely. Illness usually occurs 2 to 5 days after exposure to campylobacter and lasts about a week. The illness is usually mild and some people with campylobacteriosis have no symptoms at all. However, in some persons it can cause a serious, life-threatening infection.


In collaboration with the Goethe Institut-Max Mueller Bhavan, Khoj International Artists' Association is pleased to present 'Sample Cities/Imaginary Spaces'.
The theme of the exhibition SAMPLE CITIES / IMAGINARY SPACES is personal urban perceptions, which we call »the city«. The city, as a living organism reflects social processes and interactions, economic relations, political conditions and private matters.
In the city, human memories, desires and tragedies find expression in the form of designations and marks engraved in house walls and paving slabs. But what the city really is under this thick layer of signs, what it contains or conceals, is what we are researching in the SAMPLE CITIES / IMAGINARY SPACES project.
The source material for the installation consists of 9 sequences of photo works by Gusztáv Hámos, produced between 1973 and 2012. Each of these city sequences depict situations of urban experiences containing concentrations of human and inhuman acts in a compact form. The cities in which the series of images have been created since 1973 include Berlin,Budapest and New York, sites of traumatised pasts: (cold) war, dictatorships and terrorist catastrophes begin as a starting point.
For the exhibition, 9 photographic sequences have been assembled into a series of images as well as a three dimensional photo object. Each individual photo image contains within it an idea, an arrangement, a program, a concept, a scores and/or a series of notations. Additionally, the pieces are temporal-spatial sequences bearing the filmic within them. We regard the city itself as an expanded cinematographic experience. IMAGINARY SPACES is inspired by Italo Calvino's book »La città invisibili«, or »Invisible Cities« in English. Each video outlines an imaginary city. Each city description summarises an historic, social, economic, political or private aspect in a poetic narrative. The installation itself deals with the expansion of the cinematic space.
Gusztáv Hámos was born in 1955 in Budapest and lives in Berlin. He is a media artist, curator and author. His artistic work includes video, film, photography and installation and has been exhibited at Documenta, Biennale Venedig, ZKM Karlsruhe, Ludwig Muzeum Budapest. His videos and films were shown at the Tate Modern London, SFMOMA, Videobrasil Sao Paulo, Palais de Tokyo Paris, Akademie der Künste Berlin, Ludwig Museum Budapest, Art Basel Miami. His work is included in the Collections of MOMA NY, Centre Georges Pompidou Paris, NBK Berlin, ZKM Karlsruhe.
Katja Pratschke was born in 1967 in Frankfurt am Main. She is a media artist and curator and since 2006 has organised photo film seasons with Gusztáv Hámos who she has collaborated with since 1998. Her artistic projects include: Natural Born Digital (video, 1998); Transposed Bodies (video, installation, book, 2002); Rien ne va plus (film, 2005); Fiasco (film, 2010); Hidden Cities (film, installation, 2012); Potential Space (film, installation, 2014). Her films were shown at the Tate Modern London, Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin/Madrid, Triennale der Photographie Hamburg, 63th Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica di Venezia. She has laso received various awards and grants including the German Short Film Award, the Hessische Kulturstiftung travel grant and has undertaken artist-in-residence programs in Venice and Istanbul.