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Bids are invited by 11 January from EPC contractors for the development of the Lingatunda run-of-river project.
InfraCo Africa, the UK-based private sector infrastructure development group, on behalf of Virunga Power, invites prequalification bids by 11 January from EPC contractors for the development of the 4.56 MW Lingatunda run-of-river hydropower plant on the river Lilondi in the Ruvuma region in southern Tanzania.
Virunga Power, the private rural utility arm of the Virunga Alliance, is lead developer through the project SPV, Lilondi Hydropower Limited. InfraCo Africa is funding the development costs and plans to finance the construction of the project, which is scheduled to enter commercial operation by the end of 2020, according to the tender notice issued on 30 November.
The scope of works will entail design, procurement and construction of civil and hydraulic structures (including a weir with no storage, intake structure comprising a 717 m-long glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) penstock with 1100/1000 mm diameter and an 180 m-long GRP low-pressure pipe with 1100 mm diameter, sand tank, surge tank, powerhouse with two Pelton vertical axis turbines, a tailrace and medium-voltage switchyard), installation and commissioning of electromechanical equipment and, construction of 5 km of 33 kV low voltage line to the national grid substation.
The prequalification phase will short-list up to a maximum of six candidates to participate in a tender, where the most economically advantageous tender is the technically compliant tender with the best price-quality ratio, weighing technical quality against price on a pre-determined basis.
Requests to participate should be sent to InfraCo Africa on behalf of Virunga Power – Lilondi EPC Procurement; Email: bbleben@infracoafrica.com; bernard.moulins@virungapower.com.
The full procurement notice can be viewed on InfraCo Africa's website at www.infracoafrica.com.
Request for Expressions of Interest ~ ARAZA HYDRO POWER PLANT
EDF Perú S.A.C. and Electro Araza S.A.C. (the 'Sponsors') are developing a hydropower project, which will have a total installed capacity of 195 MW, on the Araza river in the Cusco region of Peru, (Quispicancha province, Marcapata y Camanti district). The Araza Hydro Power Plant project, will consist of three hydropower plants: In preparation for the competitive tendering process scheduled to begin in May 2021, the Sponsors would like to invite eligible firms to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for carrying out the works necessary for the implementation of the Araza project.
Pre-qualification launched for Ruzizi III EPC contractor
Ruzizi III Energy invites pre-qualification bids by 15 February 2021 for the engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of the Ruzizi III regional hydropower project on the border of DRC and Rwanda.
Investors sought for 100-150 MW project on Lualaba, DRC
The Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a two-stage tender for the selection of a private sector developer to build and operate under a long-term concession a 100 -150 MW hydropower station at the Nzilo 2 site on the Lualaba river, in the southern province of Lualaba.
Consultancy services sought to design Dibang dam in India
Bids are sought from qualified consultants for a feasibility study into the design of the Dibang dam.
OEE 2018 conference report
The Ocean Energy Europe 2018 conference took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. It was the 6th in the series and the second time it has taken place in Edinburgh. The ocean energy sector has had to contend with numerous difficulties in 2018, not least the announcement from the UK Government that it would not be proceeding with the Swansea Bay tidal scheme. However, the event brought the industry together to share its most innovative and resilient aspects. This report covers the sessions held on the first day of the two-day event.
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Steven Kolb is the CEO of the CFDA. His job is to help the growth of the American fashion industry. Though programs like the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund and Americans in Paris he has been a force in providing opportunity and guidance for American designers.
What do you like most about being the CEO of the CFDA?
The best part of being the CEO of the CFDA is that I am surrounded by creative people. I was hired as a not-for-profit manager so my skill set is different. I love the challenge of taking a creative idea and making it work. I am the right brain of the CFDA.
You were brought on board at the CFDA for you not-for-profit background. How do you bridge that with offering feedback to designers?
It comes down to having business experience. So many young designers don't have the business back ground and are in need of advice and mentoring, so I help with that. In my not-for-profit life, I was helping different charities fulfill their mission. At the CFDA it is the same but connected to growing a designer's business. In both instances it is rewarding to see success based on my input.
You have stated in past interviews that you feel it is essential for designers to have experience before launching their own collection. Is that a requirement for those applying to any of the CFDA programs?
It is not a requirement but definitely a factor in evaluating a designer and whether or not they are right for one of our programs. Experience is the foundation of any business idea. You learn so much from working with others. We want to invest in designers we know will be in business ten years down the road.
What are some of the credentials you look for?
We always start with talent and whether a designer has a unique point of view. We then look at production capabilities, distribution channels, financials, and of course a little bit of personality.
How involved are you in the selection process?
I am one of the judges for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund so I am very involved in that, but I don't vote on who becomes CFDA members. That is done by a committee but I advise the committee. And Lisa Smilor really runs the Fashion Incubator — I just sit in and participate on that but she leads that effort.
What is a voting session like? How is the committee chosen?
Voting is always done privately so each judge feels comfortable in expressing his or her opinion. The committees always have an open discussion first. It is very democratic.
The CFDA has published many books, sold many t-shirts, accessories, etc. As a not-for-profit, where do all the funds go?
The CFDA is a non-profit so we have to raise the funds for everything we do. Our overall mission is to promote and grow the American fashion business. The bigger the industry is the more jobs we can create. In some instances fundraising supports our charitable efforts like Fashion Targets Breast Cancer or funding for HIV/AIDS programs.
Fashion's Night Out has been an unparalleled success. Are there any other initiatives you hope to get off the ground?
FNO is tremendous and we have so many other programs too. Our scholarship programs, the fashion incubator, the CFDA fashion awards, professional development are all very important.
Diane von Furstenberg's role as president has been so instrumental. Who do you see as a qualified candidate once her term ends?
Who knows really? Diane is great. She is a working designer and a smart businesswoman. She has global business and thinks global. She is always accessible and truly hands on.
The CFDA is about to celebrate its 50-year anniversary. In what way do you feel the CFDA has had the greatest impact on the fashion industry?
Thanks to the CFDA, American fashion now rivals our European counterparts. We have invested in young designers. New York is now considered a vibrant, creative market, no longer is New York looked at as just a commercial market.
What type of celebrations will take place?
We have an exhibit opening at the FIT Museum in February called IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA. There is also a book called IMPACT. In both instances we are looking at five decades of the CFDA membership and the impactful moments designers have had on the industry. We also creating a CFDA flag with a program called Stars of American Fashion where 50 designers are each creating individualized stars that will be joined together as benchmark of the important names in American fashion.
What is your feeling on the Mexican standoff taking place regarding scheduling between New York and Europe?
I am confident it will work out. We cannot look at fashion weeks by city anymore. Fashion is now global. We have to look at it as an overall fashion season. All parties involved work on behalf of the designers and the industry and not to work together will only hurt our business.
How do you think American fashion design impacts and influences global design?
Again I think American fashion is young and vibrant and is in the forefront of setting style. The states have always been a cultural draw for other countries and I think American fashion now sits beside music and film as a great interest to others.
What do you think is the greatest issue facing the fashion industry today is?
Fashion has always moved fast and been a seasonal industry, but with technology and fast fashion merchants it moves even faster. The industry has adapted but needs to continue to keep pace with the influences and changes around it.


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V. Privacy and Security Considerations when using Tele-Intervention
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impacts the exchange of health-related information and the provision of health/habilitative services, including tele-intervention services. There are two primary aspects of HIPAA for which TI providers must be familiar: 1) Privacy, and 2) Security. This section provides resources to ensure adherence to HIPAA.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Security Rule Guidance Materials
IDEA and Part C Privacy Regulations
Applying Regulations to Tele-Intervention
Observing "live" TI sessions
Recording TI sessions
Sharing Recordings with Families
Sample consent forms
Additional ways to Create Optimal Security
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has developed an array of new tools to educate consumers and health care providers about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules.
Many consumers are unfamiliar with their rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. With that in mind, OCR has posted a series of factsheets, also available in eight languages, to inform consumers about their rights under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. These materials are available on OCR's website.
The fact sheets complement a set of seven consumer-facing videos released earlier this year on OCR's YouTube channel. An additional video, The HIPAA Security Rule, has been designed for providers in small practices and offers an overview of how to establish basic safeguards to protect patient information and comply with the Security Rule's requirements. The videos are available on the HHS OCR YouTube Channel.
OCR has also launched three modules for health care providers on compliance with various aspects of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, available at Medscape.org. Creation of a free MedScape account is required to take the courses:
Patient Privacy: A Guide for Providers
HIPAA and You: Building a Culture of Compliance
Examining Compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Rule
ASHA info: HIPAA Security Rule: Frequently Asked Questions
Ensuring Security, Access to Protected Health Information (PHI)
Protected health information (PHI) is highly sought-after by cyber criminals. How can healthcare organizations ensure that they have strong data security protocols in place? Read more at Health IT Security: Ensuring Security, Access to Protected Health Information (PHI)
What Does Increased Patient Access Mean for HIPAA Compliance?
While patient/client access to their health data is increasing, organizations must continue to maintain HIPAA compliance. Read things to consider at Health IT Security: What Does Increased Patient Access Mean for HIPAA Compliance?
Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool: Need help with the required HIPAA Security Risk Assessment of your health care practice? Not sure where to start? Feeling intimidated? The Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool application lets you take a self-directed tour of HIPAA standards and helps you conduct a risk assessment at your own pace. The tool is available for both Windows operating systems and iOS iPads.
The Health and Human Services Administration has a wealth of information about security on their website. One particular resource is their "Security Rule Educational Paper Series", a group of educational papers which are designed to give insight into the Security Rule and assistance with implementation of the security standards. The Series covers:
Security 101 for Covered Entities [PDF]
Administrative Safeguards [PDF]
Physical Safeguards [PDF]
Technical Safeguards [PDF]
Organizational, Policies and Procedures and Documentation Requirements [PDF]
Basics of Risk Analysis and Risk Management [PDF]
Security Standards: Implementation for the Small Provider [PDF]
The International Journal of Telerehabilitation provides useful guidance to ensure privacy, security, and HIPAA compliance:
VOIP for Telerehabilitation: A Risk Analysis for Privacy, Security, and HIPAA Compliance [PDF]
VOIP for Telerehabilitation: A Risk Analysis for Privacy, Security and HIPAA Compliance, Part II [PDF]
The Essential Elements of the HIPAA Security Law
Dr. Valerie Watzlaf from the Department of Health Information Management in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at University of Pittsburgh discusses the essential elements of the HIPAA Security Law. She describes practical considerations for those engaged in telepractice. This presentation was made to the NCHAM tele-intervention learning community in December, 2011.
Strategies for Strengthening Security
Daniel Ladner, Senior Technology Systems Analyst at the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management delineates the strategies used to strengthen security for Sound Beginnings' tele-intervention project. This presentation was made to the NCHAM tele-intervention learning community in December, 2011.
Presentation Slides: TI Security Evaluations [PDF]
Federal privacy regulations, specifically the Health Information Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Part C regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which incorporates confidentiality provisions under FERPA, must be followed when such information is exchanged. Key points pertaining to these regulations are provided in a White Paper on Privacy Regulations: How EHDI, Part C, and Health Care Providers can Ensure that Children and Families get the Services they Need [PDF].
NECTAC Confidentiality, Disclosure and Records for FERPA and HIPAA
U.S. Dept. of Education, Letter to Alabama Department of Education
Just as you would obtain consent from families for students or other providers under Part C regulations to observe a traditional therapy session, informed consent must be obtained from families prior to anyone observing a T-I session. Verbal consent may be sufficient if observers are students or other Part C providers who fall in the category of "participating agencies". Informed signed consent would be required for anyone else to observe a T-I session.
It is recommended that providers obtain signed informed consent from the family to record T-I sessions. This ensures that the family is aware that recordings exist and that they can obtain copies of recordings under FERPA. It is important to abide by privacy regulations when sharing recordings of T-I sessions with other providers. For example, video recordings may be shared with other "participating agencies" without signed consent, such as another Part C early intervention provider. However, under Part C regulations, video recordings may not be shared with others, such as a physician, without signed informed consent.
Families may have access to their own child's T-I records, including video recordings, without signed informed consent. In fact, video recordings are one of the benefits of T-I, allowing families to share their child's progress and coaching strategies with other family members. It is important, though, to secure access to these recordings just as you secure access to written records or verbal communications. A password-protected, encrypted site should be used.
Explaining and obtaining informed signed consent is an important way to ensure that families you serve through TI understand the potential risks involved with receiving their services through TI, even though you work hard to limit the privacy and security risks.
Download a sample consent form that can be personalized to meet the needs of your program [PDF]
View a consent form pertaining to recording sessions from Colorado [DOCX]
Below is a list of components that are important to ensure security in your TI efforts:
An ISP, or internet service provider, is a company that provides its customers access to the internet and other web services. In addition to maintaining a direct line to the internet, the company usually maintains web servers. By supplying necessary software, a password-protected user account, and a way to connect to the internet (e.g., modem), ISPs offer their customers the capability to browse the web and exchange email with other people.
Encryption: Encryption is the process of converting information in such a way that it is readable only by the intended recipient after they have converted the information back. It's important to review the security procedures employed by the videoconferencing platform you're considering. For example, "free" versions of the platforms may not have the requisite security, but a higher level version (such as a "business" version) will provide improved security for a nominal price. These advanced versions also typically have additional useful features, such as screen sharing.
Firewalls: Most ISPs implement firewalls to block some portion of incoming traffic, although you should consider this a supplement to your own security precautions, not a replacement. Although firewalls are an important tool, they can also pose a barrier to T-I. Many early intervention programs—particularly those affiliated with academic or large health institutions—have large firewalls that may prevent internet communications with the general public, including the families you wish to serve. Early intervention programs may need to work with their technical support staff people to make needed adjustments in firewalls. The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has more information on firewalls.
Anti-Virus Software: Anti-virus software can identify and block many viruses before they infect your computer. Once you install anti-virus software, it is important to keep it up to date. The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has more information on Anti-Virus Software.
A listing of "Good Security Habits" is provided by the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT).
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Q: How to determine the number of the rows returned by slice_sample() Is there any way to know the number of the individual rows returned by slice_sample() from a data frame? I am NOT asking for the total number but the number of rows picked up at random. I would appreciate your help.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to tour secondary schools in Greater Manchester
Following the success of last year's nationwide schools tour, a specially staged version of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be seen by 17 secondary schools across Salford, Wigan, Stockport and Rochdale in partnership with The Lowry this Autumn.
The tour forms part of the National Theatre's drive to introduce new audiences to theatre, in a three-year partnership working with local theatres and schools. The tour will visit new schools in Greater Manchester as well as returning to schools previously engaged with as we continue to build relationships with them and introduce theatre to different age groups.
The tour will visit the following local schools from 18 November 2019:
• Pendleton Sixth Form College, Salford
• Moorside High School, Salford (hosting Co-op Academy Swinton)
• St Anne's School, Rochdale
• Bedford High School, Leigh (hosting St Mary's School)
• Buile Hill Academy, Salford
• Lowton C of E School, Wigan
• Hawkley High School, Wigan
• Albion Academy Salford
• St Edmund Arrowsmith High School, Wigan
• Fred Longworth High School, Wigan
• St Anne's RC High School, Stockport
• Stockport School
• Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale
• Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale (hosting Cardinal Langley RC High School)
• Hollingworth Academy, Rochdale
The 90-minute version of the play is performed in the round and will be followed by a Q&A session for students with the professional company. The tour is accompanied by a learning programme which includes professional development for teachers led by the NT and Curious Incident movement directors Frantic Assembly, as well as curriculum-based resources and workshops.
Alice King-Farlow, director of learning at the National Theatre said, "The National Theatre is committed to increasing opportunities for students in Greater Manchester to see live theatre. Simon Stephens' brilliant play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a fantastic first experience of theatre and we know from last year's tour that seeing a live professional production in your own school hall can have real impact. We're delighted that more students across Greater Manchester will experience the production in their school this year, and we're working closely with The Lowry to engage with new audiences and to build relationships between schools and their local theatre."
A teacher at Newman College in Oldham which was part of the schools' tour last year said, "Our pupils had an amazing experience. The vast majority of our pupils do not get the opportunity to experience theatre unless we provide it. I am glad that today we were able to open their eyes to a new experience".
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon's best-selling novel to life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Marianne Elliott. The novel has won more than 17 literary awards and is widely studied in schools. Simon Stephens' adaptation is a set text for GCSE English Literature.
The play tells the story of Christopher John Francis Boone, who is fifteen years old. He stands besides Mrs Shears' dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who killed Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, and is exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.


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Meet our researcher: Dr Denise Hardesty
By Kashmi Ranasinghe
Meet Dr Denise Hardesty. She uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to research ways to stop plastic pollution from entering our environment.
Dr Denise Hardesty is a plastic pollution researcher with us.
Dr Denise Hardesty has been talking trash at CSIRO for almost 15 years. After all, she is a plastic pollution researcher.
Scientists estimate there are trillions of plastic pieces in our oceans. About eight million tonnes of plastic flow into the world's oceans annually. We also estimate there are 14 million tonnes of microplastics on the seafloor.
Denise investigates what, how and why plastic pollution ends up on land and in our oceans. She also looks at ways to stop pollution littering our environment, including solutions throughout the supply chain.
We discuss her research and how her passion for ecology and the planet propelled her into where she is now.
Denise Hardesty: plastic pollution researcher
Denise and her team conduct surveys around the world to understand how big the plastic waste problem is.
"Our research extends from counting rubbish in communities, along roadways and on the beach, to estimating microplastics on the seafloor and whether marine debris floats on the surface or sinks to the seafloor," Denise said.
"We're looking at how plastics can be stopped from entering the environment in the first place and encouraging us to all treat plastic as a valuable commodity. This approach supports a circular economy."
Each year, 90 billion tonnes of primary materials are extracted and used globally for plastics, with only nine per cent recycled.
"The aim is to turn it from a waste into a useful product. By understanding what causes or drives where our pollution ends up, we can develop solutions before plastic becomes waste and ends up in the environment," she said.
"One exciting part of my work is engaging with local, state, national and international partners to help solve their plastic problems. We do this in ways that are appropriate, inexpensive, and resonate with the people in their communities.
"We're also working with Microsoft and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase our abilities to quantify and identify plastic waste in waterways around the world."
Why use AI?
The challenge with monitoring litter, or counting and recording trash in the environment, is it takes lots of people lots of time. Scientists must conduct visual counts and record what they find on the ground. It's incredibly time-consuming and labour intensive. It also limits how much and where it can be done.
"This is where AI can make a really big difference," Denise said.
The AI used by Denise and her team was developed in partnership with Microsoft and its Azure cloud computing services. Together, they created an automated system for identifying and monitoring litter along rivers.
"Using AI, we can process images quickly, saving time and money. This improves the efficiency of our work and ensures we collect high-quality data," she said.
"And it's scalable for much better environmental monitoring. Machines can process this information quickly, and accurately, allowing us to scale up our research efforts exponentially."
Using cameras placed under bridges, this AI technology helps the team quickly and intelligently identify the amount and the types of rubbish in our waterways.
"We're applying this research in Hobart (Tasmania), London (England) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) right now. We, and multiple potential partners, are looking to take this to other cities and countries in the coming months and years," Denise said.
"By knowing how much and what types of rubbish is out there, we can better reduce and recover this waste so it can be turned into valuable products before it gets out to the environment. We can also critically, develop and put in place intervention efforts to stop it ending up there in the first place."
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AI for now and the long-term
This AI research currently supports our mission in development to end plastic waste. Denise believes the use of AI for waste management and environmental protection will be around for a long time.
"I think the opportunities are truly endless. From counting trash to boats to seabirds on remote islands – the applications are only limited by the ideas we come up with and the vision we have," Denise said.
"By working with local municipalities, we can apply smart sensors and AI to improve waste management where it is happening on the front line. As a result, it makes management safer, less expensive, and more efficient. If we don't manage our stormwater drains, they can easily and often overflow. This results in trash ending up travelling from the waterways out into our oceans."
The limitations of traditional monitoring that AI fixes means plastic pollution can now be monitored in a variety of contexts. And these situations are beyond what's accessible to Denise and her team.
"We can use AI to monitor remote places that are difficult and expensive to access. We can apply these approaches to scale up our data collection in huge ways," she said.
"The technology is moving quickly, and I see us using AI to improve our knowledge, to manage threatened species, to improve our work efficiency in so many ways!
"Along with being able to improve data collection on rubbish in our waterways through object recognition, we are also working with local councils to improve the function of their rubbish traps, known as gross pollutant traps, which are installed in stormwater drains."
Denise's career isn't a waste
Denise has had a connection to the ocean since she was a child. So, it makes sense that she ended up in a career in marine ecology.
"I always loved being outside and I was super inquisitive, asking lots of questions. Growing up, I was passionate about sports and exploring the outdoors," she said.
"I had intended to go to university on an athletics scholarship and study biology. That changed with a serious knee injury. It was then that I became more focussed on my interest in science. It's a dream come true to combine my passion for the environment as a working biologist."
However, Denise started her career in a different space. She initially researched albatrosses on a small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean known as Midway Atoll.
"I started my science career as a bird geek. When I was at Midway Atoll, the plastics issue really hit home for me. I saw first-hand dead birds with all sorts of things in their stomachs – from cigarette lighters to toothbrushes, from bottle caps to shards of plastic. It was then that I knew that I could make a difference."
Together we're ending plastic pollution
We've outlined how plastic pollution is a big issue globally. However, Denise finds comfort in the role she has in fixing the problem. She also appreciates that she is not alone in this fight.
"The plastic pollution issue resonates with people. I see the engagement, the interest, and the immediate application for what we're developing, for what we're doing," she said.
"Countries around the world want to apply these approaches to help manage their waste issues. Real change is happening right now, and there's more to come. I feel privileged and super excited to be part of that."
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I coordinate about 30 volunteers cleaning up the river systems on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. We volunteer with ECOllaboration Ltd, a Nambour based group comprising our CEO Cerran Fawns, a Board of about 6 or 7 members & a dedicated staff overseeing the operation. My team uses a boat 5 days a week (weather permitting) & we walk amongst mangroves, River & Creek estuaries & my monthly reports show an amazing, but nasty, amount of rubbish & discarded junk simply dumped by irresponsible persons. Even the occasional pieces of furniture & abandoned camp sites !!!
But more effort is needed in controlling plastics in our oceans. The 12 to 13 years to date doing this volunteering, has been a worthwhile experience. We can only contribute in some small way, but the data on retrievables from our waterways is convincing to me that we need to do more.
John Clemones.
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Thank you Denise for looking into this problem! I've seen lots of tiny clothing fibre in cave sediments, too. Mainly blue and red: we seem to be attracted to these colours!
Maree Jackson
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Good on you Dr. Hardesty.
Cellophane. Perhaps cellophane can substitute for many plastics?
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Cellophane. I would like to see more cellophane used in packaging, it's biodegradable isn't it?
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So happy to hear about this.
How do we persuade our councils to recycle properly. Our 'recycling' on Gold Coast is collected unsorted and I am afraid that means it ends up in landfill. I musy DO something rather than leabe it to someone else!!
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Hungary has turned to the EU commissioner for employment and social affairs with a view to initiating an infringement procedure against Austria over its move to cut family benefits for EU citizens whose children live abroad.
On January 1, Austria lowered family benefits paid for foreigners working in the country to the price levels of the country of residence of the child. Justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner said Hungary will turn to the Court of Justice of the European Union if the European Commission opts against launching an infringement procedure against Austria. For Hungary, the interests of Hungarian workers come first, and the government does everything in its power to make sure their rights are not infringed upon abroad, he said.
As a result of the benefit cuts, the Austrian government now only pays 56% of the official family allowance to Hungarians working there if their children live in Hungary, Völner explained. On January 7, the Hungarian government presented a diplomatic note to the Austrian government explaining that the country's changes to its family benefit system and personal income tax preferences violate EU regulations, the state secretary said. But since Austria has not addressed these concerns, Hungary has decided to turn to Marianne Thyssen, the EU commissioner, he added.


Heads up everyone! We've got a solar storm scheduled to hit March 8th, 2012 in the evening. Make sure to have your electronics unplugged in preparation of a the largest solar storm in 5 years. Read this article from The Toronto Star.
Hopefully t his won't disrupt the main power grids, but just in case, have your computers unplugged from AC and highspeed modems. Hang onto your hats!


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Welcome to Auvergne & Lyon and its surroundings
Published: 8 August 2017
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The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region leads the way as France's foremost outdoor recreational area, from Mont-Blanc (4,810 m), the summit of the Alps, to the Chaînes des Puys craters including the mythical Puy de Dôme. It also boasts the highest number of non-coastal swimming spots, with large alpine and volcanic lakes. And all this surrounded by fragrant lavender fields.
Five reasons to visit Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Top mountainous region in Europe: 80% of its territory is located in the mountains, with Mont Blanc being Western Europe's tallest peak.
It's France's leading region for off-coast swimming, with great mountain lakes like Lake Geneva (the largest natural lake in Western Europe), Lake Bourget (the largest lake of glacial origin), Lake Annecy, plus all the volcanic crater lakes in Auvergne...
ViaRhôna, an 800-km long cycling route along the Rhône, runs from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean coast.
826 km of cycling trails and greenways, including the famous Tour de France passes.
Two major rivers: in the East, the Rhône and its tributaries cross the region north to south, pouring into the Mediterranean. In the West, France's longest river, the Loire, runs along with its main tributary, Allier.
The Loire
The Loire, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is an immense natural area less than an hour from Lyon. This green space is divide by the Loire River, and enveloped by mid-sized mountains, the Pilat Regional Natural Park and the Forez Mountains. The Loire Department is dedicated to working with influencers to help build up the area's popularity. They invite you to explore their little-known gem via its campaign, "Allez au Vert", which promotes the Loire's great outdoors, its rich heritage, characterful villages and gastronomy.
Four reasons to visit the Loire
Exceptional natural sites, like the Crêts du Pilat, Hautes-Chaumes, the ponds in Forez, and gorges in the Loire...
Gastronomy is top quality here. The Loire is known and renowned for its wide variety of farm products (cheeses, fruits, meats and wines), its well-stocked markets, several culinary specialties and undeniably talented chefs.
An off-the-beaten-path eco-tourism destination with enchanting contrasting landscapes: mid-range mountains, ponds, valleys between vineyards and the Loire River...
A large selection of unusual accommodation, all offering spectacular views and settings.
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The USB TinyShield lets you connect your TinyDuino via a micro-USB connector. It uses the very popular FTDI FT231X USB to Serial converter IC (as used on most standard Arduino models). Using this board allows you to download new sketches via the Arduino IDE to your TinyDuino, and also allows you to add USB communication capabilities to your projects. This board supports RX and TX status LEDs so you can visualize the serial traffic to and from your TinyDuino.
The USB TinyShield is available in two variations on where the USB cable can plug in. Most TinyShields are square, which makes plugging in the USB cable simple to do at any angle. However, there are some TinyShields that are not square, so depending on their dimensions this can make plugging in the USB cable difficult. For example: the WiFi TinyShield is long, so a side mount version of the USB connector works best for this. The TinyScreen is wide, which works best with the top mount version of the USB connector.
Side USB Connector - The micro USB connector will come out the left side of the TinyDuino stack. This works well for all TinyShields, except the TinyScreen and the Proto Terminal Block TinyShield.
Top USB Connector - The micro USB connector will come out the top side of the TinyDuino stack.
This board also uses the DTR line from the FTDI IC to support the auto-reset function when a new sketch is downloaded to the processor – eliminating the need for you to hit the reset button to reprogram your TinyDuino.
Entire USB protocol handled on the chip - No USB-specific firmware programming required.
If you are brand new to the TinyDuino, buying a kit is the best way to go since it will have all the parts needed.
By default this board will supply +5V to the TinyDuino stack. It is possible to change this to only output 3.3V instead (with a max current of 50mA), by removing moving the 0 ohm resistor from the R4 position to the R5 position (requires advanced soldering skills).


text:
using ArgeHeiwako.Data.Common;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

namespace ArgeHeiwako.Data
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Diese Klasse repräsentiert den Satz zum Austausch des Anteil an steuerlichen Leistungsarten
    /// eines Nutzers (E835 Format im Standarddatenaustausch 3.05 der ARGE Heiwako)
    /// </summary>
    public sealed class AnteilSteuerlicheLeistungsart
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Kennzeichnung der Satzart
        /// </summary>
        public const string Satzart = "E835";

        private readonly Kostenart kostenart;
        private readonly SteuerlicheLeistungsart steuerlicheLeistungsart;
        private readonly Betrag lohnanteilNutzerAnteil;
        private readonly Betrag lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag;
        private readonly Betrag nutzerAnteil;
        private readonly ErweiterterOrdnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen;
        private readonly OrdnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen;
        private readonly Prozent prozentualerNutzerAnteil;
        private readonly Betrag rechnungsbetrag;
        private readonly Tag letzterTagNutzungszeitraum;
        private readonly Abrechnungsunternehmen abrechnungsunternehmen;
        private readonly string kostenartText;
        private readonly SatzfolgeNummer satzfolgeNummer;
        private readonly AbrechnungsfolgeNummer abrechnungsfolgeNummer;

        /// <summary>
        /// Erstellt eine neue <see cref="AnteilSteuerlicheLeistungsart"/>-Instanz
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen"></param>
        /// <param name="ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen"></param>
        /// <param name="kostenart"></param>
        /// <param name="steuerlicheLeistungsart"></param>
        /// <param name="rechnungsbetrag"></param>
        /// <param name="nutzerAnteil"></param>
        /// <param name="prozentualerNutzerAnteil"></param>
        /// <param name="lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag"></param>
        /// <param name="lohnanteilNutzerAnteil"></param>
        /// <param name="letzterTagNutzungszeitraum"></param>
        /// <param name="satzfolgeNummer"></param>
        /// <param name="abrechnungsunternehmen"></param>
        /// <param name="abrechnungsfolgeNummer"></param>
        /// <param name="kostenartText"></param>
        public AnteilSteuerlicheLeistungsart(
            ErweiterterOrdnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen,
            OrdnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen,
            Kostenart kostenart,
            SteuerlicheLeistungsart steuerlicheLeistungsart,
            Betrag rechnungsbetrag,
            Betrag nutzerAnteil,
            Prozent prozentualerNutzerAnteil,
            Betrag lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag,
            Betrag lohnanteilNutzerAnteil,
            Tag letzterTagNutzungszeitraum,
            SatzfolgeNummer satzfolgeNummer = null,
            Abrechnungsunternehmen abrechnungsunternehmen = null,
            AbrechnungsfolgeNummer abrechnungsfolgeNummer = null,
            string kostenartText = null)
        {
            #region Contracts
            if (ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen));
            if (ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen));
            if (kostenart == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(kostenart));
            if (steuerlicheLeistungsart == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(steuerlicheLeistungsart));
            if (rechnungsbetrag == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(rechnungsbetrag));
            if (nutzerAnteil == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(nutzerAnteil));
            if (prozentualerNutzerAnteil == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(prozentualerNutzerAnteil));
            if (lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag));
            if (lohnanteilNutzerAnteil == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(lohnanteilNutzerAnteil));
            if (letzterTagNutzungszeitraum == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(letzterTagNutzungszeitraum));
            if (kostenartText != null && kostenartText.Length > 25)
                throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(kostenartText));
            #endregion

            this.ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen = ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen;
            this.ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen = ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen;
            this.kostenart = kostenart;
            this.steuerlicheLeistungsart = steuerlicheLeistungsart;
            this.rechnungsbetrag = rechnungsbetrag;
            this.nutzerAnteil = nutzerAnteil;
            this.prozentualerNutzerAnteil = prozentualerNutzerAnteil;
            this.lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag = lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag;
            this.lohnanteilNutzerAnteil = lohnanteilNutzerAnteil;
            this.letzterTagNutzungszeitraum = letzterTagNutzungszeitraum;

            this.satzfolgeNummer = satzfolgeNummer;
            this.abrechnungsunternehmen = abrechnungsunternehmen;
            this.abrechnungsfolgeNummer = abrechnungsfolgeNummer;
            this.kostenartText = kostenartText;

            if (kostenart.VariableBedeutung && kostenartText == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(kostenartText));
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Setzt oder Liefert die optionale <see cref="Common.SatzfolgeNummer"/>
        /// </summary>
        public SatzfolgeNummer SatzfolgeNummer { get { return satzfolgeNummer; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Setzt oder Liefert das optionale <see cref="Common.Abrechnungsunternehmen"/>
        /// </summary>
        public Abrechnungsunternehmen Abrechnungsunternehmen { get { return abrechnungsunternehmen; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Setzt oder Liefert die optionale <see cref="Common.AbrechnungsfolgeNummer"/>
        /// </summary>
        public AbrechnungsfolgeNummer AbrechnungsfolgeNummer { get { return abrechnungsfolgeNummer; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert die <see cref="Common.Kostenart"/>
        /// </summary>
        public Kostenart Kostenart { get { return kostenart; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den <see cref="Common.ErweiterterOrdnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen"/>
        /// </summary>
        public ErweiterterOrdnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen OrdnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen
        {
            get { return ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den <see cref="Common.OrdnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen"/>
        /// </summary>
        public OrdnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen OrdnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen
        {
            get { return ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert die <see cref="Common.SteuerlicheLeistungsart"/>
        /// </summary>
        public SteuerlicheLeistungsart SteuerlicheLeistungsart { get { return steuerlicheLeistungsart; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den gesamten Rechnungsbetrag
        /// </summary>
        public Betrag Rechnungsbetrag { get { return rechnungsbetrag; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den Betrag des Anteil des Nutzers am <see cref="Rechnungsbetrag"/>
        /// </summary>
        public Betrag NutzerAnteil { get { return nutzerAnteil; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den prozentualen Anteil des Nutzers am <see cref="Rechnungsbetrag"/>
        /// </summary>
        public Prozent ProzentualerNutzerAnteil { get { return prozentualerNutzerAnteil; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den Betrag des Lohnanteils des <see cref="Rechnungsbetrag"/>s
        /// </summary>
        public Betrag LohnanteilRechnungsbetrag { get { return lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den Lohnanteil im <see cref="NutzerAnteil"/>
        /// </summary>
        public Betrag LohnanteilNutzerAnteil { get { return lohnanteilNutzerAnteil; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den letzten Tag des Nutzungszeitraums
        /// </summary>
        public Tag LetzterTagNutzungszeitraum { get { return letzterTagNutzungszeitraum; } }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert den optionalen Pflichttext für die Kostenart bei speziellen <see cref="Common.Kostenart"/>en
        /// </summary>
        public string KostenartText
        {
            get { return kostenartText; }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Liefert die formatierte Ausgabe für die Verwendung in einer Datentausch-Datei
        /// </summary>
        /// <returns>Der formatierte String für die Datenaustauschdatei</returns>
        public override string ToString()
        {
            return string.Format(
                "{0}{1}{2}{3}{4}{5}{6}{7}{8}{9}{10}{11}{12}{13}{14}",
                Satzart,
                (SatzfolgeNummer == null ? new string(' ', 7) : SatzfolgeNummer.ToString()),
                (Abrechnungsunternehmen == null ? new string(' ', 2) : Abrechnungsunternehmen.ToString()),
                ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen,
                ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen,
                (AbrechnungsfolgeNummer == null ? new string(' ', 1) : AbrechnungsfolgeNummer.ToString()),
                kostenart,
                KostenartText != null ? kostenartText.PadRight(25) : new string(' ', 25),
                steuerlicheLeistungsart,
                rechnungsbetrag,
                nutzerAnteil,
                prozentualerNutzerAnteil,
                lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag,
                lohnanteilNutzerAnteil,
                letzterTagNutzungszeitraum);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Erstellt eine neue <see cref="AnteilSteuerlicheLeistungsart"/>-Instanz auf Basis einer Zeile in der Datenaustausch-Datei
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString">Die Zeile aus der Datenaustausch-Datei</param>
        /// <returns>Die ausgelesene <see cref="Ordnungsbegriffe"/>-Instanz</returns>
        /// <exception cref="ArgumentNullException">Wenn der Parameter <paramref name="anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString"/> NULL ist</exception>
        /// <exception cref="ArgumentException">Wenn der Parameter <paramref name="anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString"/> keinen validen E835-Satz enthält</exception>
        public static AnteilSteuerlicheLeistungsart FromString(string anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString)
        {
            if (anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString == null)
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString));

            if (anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Length != 133)
                throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString));

            if (!anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.StartsWith(Satzart))
                throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString));

            var satzfolgeNummerString = anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(4, 7).Trim().Length == 0 ? null : anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(4, 7);
            var satzfolgeNummer = satzfolgeNummerString == null ? null : new SatzfolgeNummer(satzfolgeNummerString);

            var abrechnungsunternehmenString = anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(11, 2).Trim().Length == 0 ? null : anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(11, 2);
            var abrechnungsunternehmen = abrechnungsunternehmenString == null ? null : Abrechnungsunternehmen.Finde(abrechnungsunternehmenString);

            var ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen = ErweiterterOrdnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen.FromString(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(13, 18));
            var ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen = new OrdnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(31, 20));
            var abrechnungsfolgeNummer = new AbrechnungsfolgeNummer(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(51, 1));
            var kostenart = Kostenart.Finde(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(52, 3));
            var kostenartText = anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(55, 25);
            var steuerlicheLeistungsart = SteuerlicheLeistungsart.Finde(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(80, 2));
            var rechnungsbetrag = new Betrag(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(82, 10));
            var anteilNutzer = new Betrag(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(92, 10));
            var prozentualerAnteilNutzer = new Prozent(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(102, 5));
            var lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag = new Betrag(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(107, 10));
            var lohnanteilNutzerAnteil = new Betrag(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(117, 10));
            var letzterTagNutzungszeitraum = new Tag(anteilSteuerlicheLeistungsartString.Substring(127, 6));

            return new AnteilSteuerlicheLeistungsart(ordnungsbegriffAbrechnungsunternehmen, ordnungsbegriffWohnungsunternehmen, kostenart, steuerlicheLeistungsart, rechnungsbetrag, anteilNutzer, prozentualerAnteilNutzer, lohnanteilRechnungsbetrag, lohnanteilNutzerAnteil, letzterTagNutzungszeitraum, satzfolgeNummer, abrechnungsunternehmen, abrechnungsfolgeNummer, kostenartText);
        }
    }
}

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No more 12-step skincare routine just for the sake of beauty, now it's all about indulging in products that make you feel good. We've partnered with Bliss to reveal how one beauty junkie turned her self-care routine into a self-indulgent moment she actually enjoys.
I'm a long-time beauty writer. Next month, I'll have been at it for 12 years, and that doesn't take into account my amateur (or glamateur) preteen years prior to that, which I spent blowing my entire allowance and babysitting money on beauty products. Back then, I quickly progressed from drugstore skincare and soda-flavored lip balms, aka everyone's beauty gateway drug, to mall-purchased boutique body care, and eventually arrived at the holy grail of spa-like accoutrements: Bliss products. The brand's fun marketing, cute copywriting, and the fact that its extensive range of pampering products bring me pure joy with no fear of being judged. In no #konmari spree would I ever part with my favorite Bliss skincare and body items.
But even before self-care Sunday became a social media marketing tool, for me, the last beats of the weekend have always been a pampering kind of thing. It's my time to slow down from the paint and powder endgame (which is fun, but exhausting), and instead savor a little me time with products that soothe and hydrate. Even when I was little, I'd opt out of my family's weekly Chinese food dinner on Sunday evenings so I could enjoy some solo time masking, deep conditioning, and taking a bath before the busy week began.
Because I test out products all the time and am a general beauty enthusiast, there's a lot involved in my day-to-day beauty hustle. Air-drying my hair has never been my reality, and when I see wet-headed gals on the subway commuting to work, I'm elated for them, but secretly I hope they acknowledge and appreciate their hair privilege. Under the best conditions, I can air-dry only before touching up with a curling iron. I engage in an elaborate skincare regimen morning and evening, which involves cleansing, toning, serums, moisturizer, and SPF during the day. Makeup-wise, I front-load my beauty routine with microbladed brows and lash extensions, but I still don foundation, blush, liner, and tinted lip balm daily. Just talking about it feels exhausting!
I love taking it down a notch on Sundays. These days, my Sunday Scaries routine involves a relaxing bath, a hair wash, multi-masking, and changing my sheets so I can start the week fresh. I take a relaxing 20-minute bath and listen to music or podcasts (This is vital for beauty writers, as testing products in the bath/shower is a lot more fun with a soundtrack.) Sometimes I opt for an investigative podcast, but usually it's a bathtub karaoke kind of vibe. My Sunday night routine always included a Bliss product or two, but now, thanks to the new wallet-friendly price point, I can stock up on my faves and don't have to sacrifice my Sunday night indulgence for the sake of my budget. Plus, the vanity-friendly packaging means Bliss products don't have to take up precious real estate in my medicine cabinet, and instead live on the counter on display.
After years of finely tuning my routine, my ritual is finally one that brings me ultimate zen. I start the Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser ($12) because it removes even longwear foundation in a breeze without having to resort to a double cleanse. I follow that up with the Pore Patrol Deep Detox Souffle Mask ($16) on my T-zone and the Mighty Marshmallow Mask ($16) on my cheeks for a killer multi-masking combo. I like that neither mask is drying, so it doesn't make my face feel tight when I'm Instagram Storying — which is 50% of the fun of wearing a face mask. After all, if you didn't share it, did it even happen? Then, I indulge in a leisurely bubble bath with my long-time favorite, Lemon & Sage Soapy Suds ($10). The familiar scent calms me while the lather of the suds produces a satisfying bubble bath foam. After, I apply Lemon & Sage Body Butter ($12) without having to be rushed. The body cream hydrates my skin until my next shower, keeping my skin oh-so smooth. And now, you can shop all these products at Target, Ulta and Blissworld.com. Pure bliss, as it always was.


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MSc Sports and Exercise Therapy
Sports Science ›
Sport and Exercise Psychology ›
Practicing in the dynamic field of specialist sports care, you could find yourself working with elite athletes or running your own sports therapy business.
You will study the theories which underpin the practical application of sports therapy. You will have access to the University's specialist resources and be able to draw on the considerable expertise of our sport and health academics to further hone your knowledge.
You will have the opportunity to apply your learning and sharpen your practical skills on several placements. You could refine your expertise in the assessment, treatment, and management of injuries working in a private practice, with the University's sports teams or with elite-level athletes and professional sports clubs.
Accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, upon completion of this course you will be able to apply for membership (insured) status of the society.
At our University, we're passionate about sport. There's a huge range of sports and activities for you to get involved in, including more than 40 sports clubs. If you'd like to find out more about what we have to offer - including our Carnegie Sports Scholarship Scheme - take a look at our University Sport website.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: 59% of our research submitted was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Our course team includes tutors who engage with elite Olympic and professional athletes, international sports teams as well as local and University teams. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to work across the expertise of two of our University's faculties and maximize the specialist facilities available for both therapy and sport. You can study flexibly over one or two years, and our placement opportunities offer a wide variety of different experiences, with links to one national professional sports teams, as well as volunteering opportunities.
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Physiotherapy, Sports Science, Sport and Exercise Science or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example, completion of an access course, however recent relevant work experience may also be considered. Please note that for some of our professional courses all applicants will need to meet the specified entry criteria and in these cases work experience cannot be considered in lieu.
If you wish to apply through this route you should refer to our University Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
Please note that all applicants to our University are required to meet our standard English language requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, variations to this will be listed on the individual course entry requirements.
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If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council.
You could work as a sports therapist for professional sports teams, in clinics, in fitness clubs or for education providers such as colleges and universities delivering related disciplines. Alternatively, you could choose to work as a self-employed sports therapist working across the sports and leisure industry.
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Our dedicated Jobs and Careers team offers expert advice and a host of resources to help you choose and gain employment. Whether you're in your first or final year, you can speak to members of staff from our Careers Office who can offer you advice from writing a CV to searching for jobs.
Option modules
Clinical Decision Making in Sport
Anatomical, Assessment & Examination
Placements within Sports & Exercise Therapy Contexts
Skills & Practice for Sports & Exercise Therapy
Sports Injury Management & Rehabilitation
Sports Trauma Management
Research in Practice (Dissertation)
Physiology of Sports Performance
Neuromuscular Biomechanics
Clinical Exercise Testing & Prescription
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The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2018/19 is £7700. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
International 2018/19
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2018/19 is £12500. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Clinical Skills Suite
The £1 million suite has been designed to meet the learning needs of a range of health professionals, with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
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Keeping fit is easy at Leeds Beckett. Our excellent sports facilities and fitness classes are open to everyone to help you keep fit and have fun.
"I've been coming here to train since 2004 and the facilities are great." - Jessica Ennis, Olympic Gold Medallist
Rehabilitation Science Labs
Our state of the art facilities allow for the practical application of anatomy, mobilization, electrotherapy, massage, heat therapy, cardiovascular and respiratory testing, physiology, anthropometry, rehabilitation and first aid.
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The original Richter Harlequins were a real surprise package when first released in the early 1990's. The Wizards and Dragons were selling their socks off, and we doubted whether there was a market for a slimline and compact floor-standing speaker. We admit, we got it totally wrong! All it did was see Richter go from strength to strength. We regularly see owners coming in for a new amplifier to suit their Harlequins, which are still going strong after 20 years of enjoyment.And that's what Richter's Legend Series V is all about - the music – the sheer magic of your favourite listening delivered in astounding stereo high fidelity for decades to come. The V5 is also about improved levels of musicality, and these are thanks to Richter's brand new proprietary drivers and careful acoustic design. This has been 'cooking' in the research lab for the last two years, and the team have adhered closely to Richter's philosophy of musicality and affordability. If you want room-filling sound on a budget, Richter's impressive Harlequins leave the majority of the competition way behind.
True 3-Way Design The true three-way design features Richter's top-of-the-line wide-dispersion soft-dome tweeters and the same powerful 105mm (4") bass and midrange drivers used in the flagship Dragons. The Harlequins are ideal for hi fi stereo in a medium to large room or anchoring the sonic drama of your Home Theatre.
Tweeters: The soft-dome neodymium tweeters provide wide dispersion, producing a lively and spacious soundstage with smooth musicality, and a response extending well beyond human hearing.midbass Drivers: The highly efficient 105mm (4") mid/bass drivers - yes, there are two in each enclosure) harness composite cones combining the natural acoustic finesse of paper with the strength of modern carbon- fibre technology. This produces ideal damping characteristics plus the coherence and timing essential to draw you into the music. The awesome bass is rich, deep and firm.
Crossover Network: You don't see this, but the crossover network or circuitry inside each enclosure is a key factor in any speakers performance. The all-new designed crossovers were painstakingly designed with feedback from a large team of audio specialists across Australia to produce emotional vocals, an astonishingly vivid soundstage and a smooth blending of frequencies. The highly stable off-axis response means the Legend V series maintain realism in a wide spectrum of listening environments – because everyone's listening room is different.
Cabinets: The cabinets or enclosures as some call them have been completely redesigned using non-parallel panels to reduce 'standing waves' which are an annoying problem that every speaker manufacturer has to address if they want tight and accurately pleasing sound. Also invisible to the naked eye is the comprehensive bracing that has been positioned to minimise harmonics. Double thickness rear and front baffles and new high-density damping make these the most neutral and musical cabinets Richter have ever produced.


Apple/Quattro has unique access to iTunes store data. If a developers choose Apple's advertising platform over a competing platform, they can more easily track the percentage of impressions led to users clicking through to the iTunes store and purchasing the full version of an app — a statistic commonly referred to as a conversion ratio.
This has all sorts of stink on it. I think the only way Apple gets in trouble for this is if iAds is a run away hit. Otherwise it is of little consequence.


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Strafe WW2 Western Front
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Match a black Mahjong stone with the same white stone to clear them from the board.
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Single or two player game about spotting punch buggies quickly.rnIncluding a multiplier for getting multiple hits in a row.
Elite Unit
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Critter Kingdom
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Sauteed Foie Gras Cooking
Another fun shop and cook game presented by ecookinggames.com. Get all the ingredients from the grocery store and then return home to cook some tasty Sautéed Foie Gras.
Dirty Wheeler : new Motocross game
Are you ready for a great adventure Motocross game? If you like challenging motocross games we are inviting you to a hard but fun and interesting game at the same time. It will guarantee a fun time while trying to make it to the finish line as fast as possible, and enjoying a tru [...]
Demolition Drive
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's…an exploding jeep?
Farmergirl Dressup
Welcome to the farm. There are a lot of things waiting for somebody to take care of. This year, Alice decided to spend her holiday at the farm, so she made her bags and went to that dream place. She likes a lot to stay with animals, to work the land, to share funny stories with t [...]


Four (4) American or European knives. 1st item: Clip Point Bowie Knife with Brass Sheath. Bone hilt, brass pommel ferrule with two incised lines, and oval guard, blade flat on the left side and beveled on the right side. Sheet brass sheath with decorated throat, middle mount, toe, and hanger. Unmarked. Blade length – 11 3/8". Overall length with sheath – 16 3/8". 2nd item: Spear Point Side Knife with Original Leather Scabbard. Octagonal black gutta percha hilt, nickel silver pommel, ferrule, and S shaped guard, spear point blade, red leather scabbard with sheet brass throat and a button for the frog. Ricasso with later mark reading "…EW ORLEAN…" likely for New Orleans. Blade length – 10 1/4". Overall length with scabbard – 15 3/4". 3rd item: Side Knife with Original Leather Scabbard. Walnut hilt, brass pommel, ferrule, and scalloped S shaped guard, stopped fuller blade, brown leather scabbard. Unmarked. Blade length – 9". Overall length with scabbard – 14 1/2". 4th item: Spear Point Brass Mounted Dagger with Brass Sheath. Brass hilt, pommel, guard, and sheath with embossed floral motifs, spear point blade. Pommel marked "IXL", sheath marked "101". Blade length – 5". Overall length with sheath – 9 1/2". All items late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Jim Maconkey, Landrum, SC. CONDITION: 1st item: Blade in overall good condition with casting flaws. Bone handle with age cracks. 2nd item: Blade in overall very good condition. The leather scabbard is in exceptional condition, stitching is tight, there are no breaks or tears. 3rd item: Blade in overall good condition. The leather scabbard is intact, strong and supple. 4th item: Blade in overall very good condition. Areas of tarnish to brass.


Now located in Pensacola, Florida, Creative Heartworks was established in 1997 by Debbie and Storm Smith. From 2006 through June 2017, Creative Heartworks produced Fine Art Giclée Prints for area artists in Portland, Oregon. In June 2017, when Storm retired from Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, they sold their home in Tigard, Oregon and relocated to the beautiful Gulf Coast close to Debbie's family.
Creative Heartworks is a joint venture that utilizes the talents, gifts and experiences of both Debbie and Storm. Although this website contains information about Giclée Printing which is still being done in their home business, its true purpose is to showcase Debbie's original art and Storm's photography.
In February 2015, Debbie opened her Etsy Shop which offers custom photo art, custom collages, custom Giclée prints and custom photo paperweights; as well as greeting cards, coasters, clutch bags and prints that feature Storm's photographs and Debbie's original art - all created and produced in house using their Epson 9800 Professional Wide Format Printer. Also offered are items designed and made by master tailor and master seamstress Disley Bryan (our daughter-in-law).
Thank you for visiting, and if you have any questions, comments, or purchase inquiries, please feel free to contact us.


What's a great hire worth to you? Gold or maybe a diamond or a nice emerald? There's no question that finding the right person for the job is like finding a precious gem. We often forget that – and how hard it really is to find that gem.
I was reminded over the holidays as I took my family to the North Georgia Mountains for a quick sightseeing day trip. During our journey we stopped at a roadside gem mining attraction.
As we pulled into the parking lot we noticed a dozen or more tables lined with a variety of gemstones ranging in color and size. I parked the car and we hopped out with the excitement of finding beautifully colored gemstones, perhaps one or two we can have made into a piece of keepsake jewelry.
If you've never been, here's how it works at most of the roadside gem mining attractions: First you purchase a bucket full of sand (spoiler alert: with gemstones magically scattered throughout). Next you place several hand-shovels full of sand into a wood-framed screen. Finally you allow running water to separate the sand from gemstones revealing your treasure.
This process goes on until your bucket is empty and all of your gemstones have been uncovered. My kids had so much fun finding their treasure, and they truly found some amazing gems. One or two of which could become a stunning ring or pendent.
Once we returned home that evening and took stock of all the gemstones uncovered during the afternoon's "mining" activity, it struck me how easy the gem mining attractions made it for my kids to finds gems from a bucket full of sand.
The chances of us finding gemstones by simply filling our own bucket full of sand found next to a stream is very unlikely. Not to mention it would have required hours upon hours of finding the right location, shoveling sand and sifting through the sand and rocks with the hope there is a gemstone to be found. My back hurts just thinking about it – not to mention the vision of disappointment on my kid's faces.
Then it hit me: How you can 'mine' for talent, spend hours and days, and never find that gem. As employers embark on the process of hiring qualified employees they must sift through resume after resume from a number of sources; whether through job postings, resume databases, social media, etc.
The hope is there will be a few gemstones (qualified candidates) to be made into a valuable asset (employees) after separating the buckets full of sand (resumes) from the rocks (potential candidates). You get the picture.
If that same employer decided to use a candidate sourcing solution, like recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) or even a staffing company, they could be provided with a much smaller bucket full of sand and gemstones. And over time, you can forget the sand, as more and more gemstones are provided with less and less sand to go through.
So what are you doing with that shovel? The time consuming process of candidate mining doesn't need to be so hard. Find a professional prospector (RPO provider) and start hiring some gems.
This post was written by Craig Fouts, sales director for Yoh's Aviation and Defense vertical. Craig brings his knowledge of aviation, aerospace and defense to Yoh's customers to help them find gems for a variety of engineering, skilled trades and professional positions.


When a couple of fires broke out at two separate Orange County, CA golf courses – one of which came dangerously close to houses – fire investigators had to work hard to determine the source. When all the data was in, there was only a single common factor that could have potentially been at each location.
The culprit? Golf clubs with titanium alloy surfaces.
Titanium has become a popular material for golf equipment because many golfers like using a bigger club head. Since titanium is lighter than steel but still offers the same strength, these products can have a larger head without increasing the total weight of the club.
This all sounds fine, until one of them apparently sparked a fire in Shady Canyon Golf Club in Irvine, California which burned nearly 25 acres before it was done.
So, with that in mind, they brought in some pros to explore the possibility. The findings were published in the journal Fire & Materials, but in summary, it turns out that if titanium-coated golf clubs strike or graze rocks, they can generate sparks that reach 3,000 degrees for one second – plenty to ignite any nearby fuel sources.
The thing is that while a light titanium club may make it easier to chip your way out of difficult terrain, this is the kind of area that is conducive to causing the sparks that lead to fires.
They discovered that titanium alloy faceplates that extend to the sole of the club can produce those super-hot alloy particles when they hit the rocks. These particles are hot enough and last long enough to potentially light up any dry foliage nearby. In comparison, the steel clubs didn't produce any sparks.
Does this mean we're going to see the ban hammer coming down on these golf clubs at all the most popular courses and driving ranges?
Titanium clubs are still in wide circulation and are perfectly safe when used away from dry areas. On top of that, while the evidence suggests that these sparks are possible, the actual occurrence seems to be pretty rare. In fact, the director of communications at the National Sporting Goods Association, Marty Maciaszek, said that the group has rarely heard of this phenomenon. He also said that the organization would continue gathering information, but for now they could only recommend that golfers be as careful as possible.
And that's the answer right there. Titanium golf clubs could give you that slight advantage you've been looking for. You just have to understand that hitting the wrong surface could legitimately cause problems. Be aware of your surroundings, be careful with your swing, and the phrase "on fire" will remain a metaphor for your awesome golfing and not for uncontrollable property damage.


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MSVB features Curtis Swanson as February artist
Debbie Avery
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VERO BEACH -- Main Street Vero Beach has named Curtis Swanson as its February artist of the month.
Swanson's opening will be during the First Friday Gallery Stroll on Feb. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. His show will run through Feb. 28.
In 2010, Swanson started to paint in watercolor receiving training at the Vero Beach Museum Art School. He continues to work in various media, but most recently, he has moved exclusively into painting seascapes, boats, waves and surfing subjects in oil using the wet on wet technique.
Most of his art is in private collections from California, Colorado to the Midwest on to Florida.
Swanson said: "I think the artist, to some measure, needs to be a magical illusionist like a 'visual magician".'I think an artist should put as much of this mystical connection into the art as possible. There should be some storytelling. Sometime the title of the piece can help out with storytelling. Two-dimensional land- and sea-scape art requires the sensory illusion of space, distance and form.
"Water requires 'wetness.'Sky requires expanse. Earth requires "earthiness". Paint earth and sea like it should smell. Texture it so you can feel it to the touch. Mystery and wonderment can be such an inspiration. That is what I want to bring to the canvas."
Call 772-643-6782 or visit www.mainstreetverobeach.org. Main Street Vero Beach is located at 2036 14th Ave. in the arts district of downtown Vero Beach.


We all can become overwhelmed by the needs of our country or our communities; therefore, we convince ourselves that the problem is too big to tackle. McMullen Opportunity Center (MOC), a not-for-profit organization believes that protecting our children and protecting the victimization of children should be our number one priority; therefore, we created the Someone's Child program.
You can help us stop human trafficking by volunteering, joining an anti-trafficking group, organizing a fundraiser, distributing public awareness materials and learning to identify the signs of human trafficking. Solutions add up when we all work together for a common cause. MOC can't provide the services and resources needed to train caregivers of human trafficking victims, provide resources for victims and spread awareness without YOU.


A gun used by Han Solo in "The Return of the Jedi" sold for $550,000 at auction to the museum chain Ripley's Believe it or Not! on Saturday, Julien's Auctions said.
The prop, which does not actually fire a powerful bolt of energy as depicted in the film, was made for the movie by the US art director on "Return of the Jedi," James L Schoppe. He was given the gun after filming ended, along with other mementoes that he has kept for 35 years.
The prop had a pre-sale estimate price of between $300,000 and $500,000 ahead of Saturday's auction in Las Vegas, which Schoppe attended, Julien's Auctions said, Reuters reported.


A grand jury has indicted Ian Paul Howard on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the Oct. 1 shooting death of Cpl. Michael Middlebrook, a Lafayette police officer.
District Attorney Keith Stutes said he will seek a "capital verdict" against Howard, and later confirmed his office plans to seek the death penalty.
Howard, 27, is accused of killing Cpl. Middlebrook when he responded to an assault call at a Moss Street convenience store.
The grand jury also indicted Howard of three counts of attempted first degree murder. Two of the reported victims are civilians, and the third is a police officer.
A bond has not yet been set on the first-degree murder charge. A bond hearing will not be held until after Howard's arraignment, which is set for Oct. 24.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to read the grand jury's document.
Stephen Singer, an attorney for Howard, asked for the later bond hearing because he said he was not aware of the indictment until Stutes presented it during a Wednesday hearing.
Howard appeared in court Wednesday for what was originally slated to be a hearing on several motions filed by Singer last week.
He was escorted into Judge Jules Edwards' courtroom with heavy shackles and a protective vest. Multiple deputies were positioned inside the courtroom and outside the courthouse before, during and after the proceedings.
Howard no longer wore the head bandages he had on in his booking photo, but there were still small cuts and bruises on his face and under his eyes.
There did not appear to be any relatives of Howard in the courtroom. However, his father, Edwin Howard, filed an affidavit which was made public Thursday morning about his son's financial status.
Ian Howard's employment over the past several years had been in the restaurant and service industries at hourly, minimum wage jobs, his father continued. His average income had been between $10,000 and $15,000 per year or less, the affidavit said.
Edwin Howard said that to the best of his knowledge, his son's only assets were a 2010 Ford Escape, personal effects and a computer worth less than $300. Ian Howard was renting a studio apartment for $300 to $400 a month at the time of his arrest, according to the affidavit.
Howard directly addressed Edwards several times. When Edwards told him he could sit during testimony and discussion, Howard spontaneously said he wanted to see if he could get a public defender and that he did not want Singer and Elliott Brown, both of the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center, to represent him.
"I've never hired him as a lawyer, no," Howard said of Singer.
Howard said he had spoken briefly to someone from the local public defender's office shortly after his arrest, and indicated he wanted that person to represent him.
However, he also said he was not indigent and had the money to hire his own attorney. When Edwards asked how much money Howard had available, he said he could not remember. Howard said he had one or two friends who are attorneys who would represent him for free, but could not immediately provide their names or phone numbers.
"I haven't gotten to make any phone calls," Howard told Edwards, who offered to let Howard call an attorney Wednesday.
Edwards ultimately allowed Howard time to consult with Singer, Brown and Chad Ikerd, an attorney with the 15th Judicial District Public Defender's Office. Following that consultation, Ikerd said Howard had agreed to let Singer and Brown represent him, at least for the time being, and had signed a document to that effect.
Edwards granted a motion from Singer asking the state to preserve all physical and scientific evidence in the case. Stutes had no objection.


I feel like I am just a snow white queen here on these photogoraphs, I love my By Malene Birger White Blazer that I mixed with also same designer BMB scarf. Mixing print in this outfit was a great idea, stripes with flovers. To complete the look, I have a white nail vanish and also wearing white jeans, so absolutely snow white queen, hehe.