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Escape the winter and travel with the family at Christmas to the stunning East Coast of Mauritius, the attractive setting of Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel is along one of the most beautiful stretches of soft and fine white sandy beach.
The Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel Mauritius offers an extensive range of leisure and recreation facilities including 2 heated swimming pools, one with a whirlpool for adults and a children’s pool of 50 cm depth, which overlooks the tropical lagoon and a comprehensive selection of land and water sports including beach volleyball, aqua gym, diving and kite surf centres on site to name but a few. There is a Ti Dodo kids club for children aged between 3 and 12 and a teens club, a fitness centre and fabulous Wellness & Beauty Care Centre.
Low deposit of £75.00 per person – full payment will be required for non-refundable elements.

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A and B have been collecting data. A has been finding out the heights of students in a class, and B has been timing how long it takes for sunflower seeds to grow.
Can you think of some different ways they could present their data?
Once you've had a chance to think, click below to see some ideas.
A histogram, a frequency polygon or a box-and-whiskers diagram would be suitable for representing this data.
The above were examples of one-variable problems where the data is quantitative.
Can you think of some other examples of one-variable quantitative data?
Can you think of other ways of representing one-variable quantitative data?
Click below to see some ideas.
If the data is discrete, such as shoe sizes or number of siblings, we could use a bar chart. We could also use a pictogram or something similar.
If the data is geographically related, for example the temperature at noon today across the country, we could represent it on a map using colours to show the temperatures (a choropleth map) or using lines to show the limits of each temperature (a contour diagram). As another example, to show the population size of different cities, we might use discs on a map with the size of the disc indicating the population size.
If instead of collecting quantitative data, A and B had been collecting qualitative (or categorical) data, why would some of the above approaches be unsuitable for representing the data? Which of them would still be suitable?
How could they represent their data this time?
They could use a scattergraph. If they used two separate diagrams, say two box-and-whisker diagrams, one for the age and one for the height of the passengers (or one for the length and one for the mass of each fish), they would lose the connection between the two variables.
If you want to graphically represent data which has one quantitative variable and one qualitative variable, such as people's gender and height, or cars' fuel efficiency and the type of car, how could you do so? Can you think of more than one way?
What could you do with data which has two qualitative variables, such as people's gender and their favourite character from a certain popular show?
How could you graphically represent data which has two quantitative variables and one qualitative variable?
What about three quantitative variables? Or one quantitative and two qualitative variables?
Could you extend your ideas to four variables (of any type)?
Hans Rosling (1948-2017) was a Professor of International Health in Sweden. He developed an expertise in presenting data. Have a look at this short video (under five minutes) that he made for the BBC showing the development of health and wealth in the world over the last 200 years.
How effective is his presentation in communicating the data? How many variables is he representing in his graphs? How many of them are quantitative and how many are qualitative?
You may like to use some of the interesting datasets available at the JSE Data Archive or on other websites, and plot aspects of them using your ideas. You could use CODAP or a spreadsheet to do the plotting; CODAP is a free online system for visualising data.
How effective are your approaches at communicating underlying patterns in the data? What do you observe in the data? Are any of the things you observe likely to be meaningful in the context of the data, or are they more likely to just be random variation?
Probability distributions, expectation and variance. Maths Supporting SET. Carroll diagrams/Two way tables. Collecting data. Processing and representing data. Sorting data. Comparing data. Interpreting data. Handling data. Frequency distribution.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: I have a problem with the free end of my fingernails sloping up it grows. I have been looking for information on this, and I'm finding dribs and drabs of different things. I have read they're called "duck bill" or "Ski slope" nails, that it's something you're born with and that there's nothing you can do about it. On the other end of the spectrum, I found information that makes me wonder if it's something I have been doing for years that may have damaged the matrix of my nail. They are not spoon nails caused by an iron deficiency either. I have researched the heck out of that, and my nails look nothing like those I have seen which result from iron deficiency. My nails have a healthy look and color, and they have nice curve over the nail bed until they grow and develop the free end. Then, instead of a nice natural down curve, they slope up, and if they grow too long (less than 1/4 inch) they break on both sides right where the free end had started to develop. When doing my own manicures, I have always tended (for years) to go below the cuticle somewhat and gently scrape away the white "skin" that was kind of stuck to the nail, as well as scraping/cleaning the sides in a similar manner, and then trim the cuticle. Could that have damaged my nail matrix and be causing my nails to grow this way?

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Workday: Calvert Marine Museum – April 21, 2018 – Chesapeake Chapter U.S.L.H.S.
Work crew L-R Carolyn, Anne, Tony, Trez, Lauren, Paula, Kevin, Sue and Gerry.
We had a nice size work crew for our first preservation event of 2018. I was a little more worried than usual this time because it has been hard to tell what the weather will be on any given day this year – and a lot of the work we wanted to do was outdoors. So we were very pleased when the weather turned out to be near perfect for us down at Calvert Marine Museum’s Cove Point Lighthouse. We met with Educator Kevin Allor at the Cove Point light station down in Lusby Maryland. Once most of us had arrived he took us around showing us what the work for the day would be and explained each of the tasks on our list. He already had all the supplies laid out and ready for us to begin. It was well organized as is usual for the crew down at Calvert.
Having received our instructions we collected our supplies and dispersed around the station. The work was mostly around the thirty-six foot tower built in 1828, where we could see as we approached the area in need of a little TLC. Some of the stucco had been knocked off around the door. That area was scraped so all the loose material was removed and then the stucco was replaced.
While that was being done the tower steps were swept clear of accumulated sand from top to bottom and then the base was swept clear. It took about two cycles of sweeping before the battle with the accumulated sand was won. After the stairs were cleared the crew used a diluted bleach solution to clean the mold and mildew off the bottoms of the stairs and the center column. This seems to be needed every couple of years.
Everyone watches a Tony puts the final touches on the lock.
The door was scraped and painted with bright white paint and then the metal door handle and lock mechanism was given a coat of glossy black Rust-Oleum. It looked really good when finished.
The gate to the beach was buried in sand so that was cleared so you could actually swing the gate open. When we were done we were told it had been quite a while since the gate was cleared that well. You could swing it open in both directions and we made sure the sand sloped gently down to the gate. It looked quite good – if I do say so myself!
We also touched up the paint on the exterior sections of the keeper’s house where some caulk had been applied to the nails.
It was a busy day – but we finished up around 3:30 and headed home. We had clear skies and temperatures in the 50s and supposedly approaching 60, though I’m not sure it ever actually got there. It was nice to be outside on such a day and to be next to the bay with good friends doing lighthouse work was an added treat.
Lighthouse in need of TLC. Trez prepares to patch.
Trez puts final touch on the patching.
Carolyn touches up paint job on Keeper’s house.
Gerry touching up paint on keeper’s house.


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Since 2007 Local Authorities have had to make arrangements for Local Involvement Networks (LINks) to help patients to have their say about health and social services. Local Authorities have a legal duty to monitor the contracts made with Host organisations, which support LINks activities.
Consequences of the government's HealthWatch amendments (re Revised fourth marshalled list and supplements).
The purpose of revalidation is to ensure that doctors remain up-to-date and continue to be fit to practise. It aims to support doctors in their professional development, to contribute to improving patient safety and quality of care, and to sustain and improve public confidence in the medical profession.
The governments intention is to replace LINKs with a new body called Healthwatch in 2011/2012. This document explores some of the strengths and weakness of the proposed system of public involvement.
Aims to provide NALM members with information about NHS and social care groups and their policies and key events that affect access to and the quality of care.


text: Teammate Jeff Neadeau had been working on the installation of the new ferric tanks at Peirce Island. One of the tanks has been tested, and turned over to the plant for use. The second tank had yet to be tested. When a new delivery was scheduled by the plant, and so the delivery driver would not fill the wrong tank, Jeff came up with the idea to lock the cover to the fill line for the untested tank.

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1. Instead of Saturday night fever, you will find people are more excited about Tuesday night…that’s the day when glorified crowd of Fazilka can be seen is various temples across the city.
6. Where ‘notes’ are more popular than text books and studying in schools during their 10+1 and 10+2 classes is an outdated fashion especially amongst science students.
7. Where most of the teachers are more popular for tuitions than their regular teaching in schools.
8. A place where in only college in the region first year Bachelor of Arts class strength exceeds 1800 student.
11. Wearing Adidas/Nike shoes with white kamij pajama is a style statement of Fazilites. Anyone roaming with this dress in Sector -17 Chandigarh is must deal that he is from Fazilka.
13. Where only two, Paras and K.D.Verma Tailor stitching clothes for most of the females in the city.
14. Abohar is most preferred destination after Chandigarh, to buy first denim wear by most of the youngsters living in Fazilka.
16. Where “Chana Soup” is more popular than any other soup.
17. Only place to date with your counterpart is either “Kataria or Jagdamba Café” or go to Abohar in Bus.
18. Where most of the people prefer to develop links with Indian Army/BSF people to get advantage of CSD Canteen.
19. Place where all “Astha or Jagran TV Channel” celebrities love to visit frequently.
20. A place where studying of their children in Chandigarh is a status symbol, no matter what course his/her child is doing.
21. A place where in cinema halls, popcorns are being sell in balcony/hall with new name “Popneee”.
22. Hero Panther moped is an official bike for commuting over here, recently it has been replaced by Honda Activa.
23. A place where local “Tania Beauty Parlor” can beat the popularity of Shehnaaz Husain or Vandana Luthra.
13. Where only two, Paras and K.D.Verma Tailor stitched clothes for most of the females in the city.
14. Abohar is most preferred destination after Chandigarh, to buy first denim wear by most of the youngsters than Fazilka.
24. A place where, Bansi De Pakode, Des de kachori, badri de gol gappe, Sharma ji de dahi bhalle near clock tower, roshan de tikki, bansal de chole bhature, jaggi de dal makhni, daulat de kulfi & kesar milk, PNB street wale chole kulche and sanwaria da soup are more popular than any famous processed food giant Starbucks, Mc Donalds, Pizzahut or Subway products.
Daytime ban on vehicles in city center expected to put pressure on other Indian cities to reduce pollution.
A small town in Punjab has become the first place in India to restrict vehicles from the city center during daytime hours.
Fazilka, near the India-Pakistan border, announced the 12-hour-a-day ban around its clock tower for motorized four-wheel and heavy-duty vehicles.
Officials wanted to make the area bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly while reducing pollution, estimating that nearly 80 percent of its air pollution is attributable to the transportation sector. The officials based their opinions on findings in a weeklong case study last year by the Graduates Welfare Association Fazilka.
"The aim to create car-free zone and also to promote NMV mode of transport within city to build bridges between the prosperous sections of society in the city and the less well-off," Fazilka Municipal Council President Anil Sethi told Asian News International.


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"Over 300,000 worshipers in over 2,000 congregations across America participated in the U.S. Congregational Life Survey--making it the largest survey of worshipers in America ever conducted. Three types of surveys were completed in each participating congregation: (a) an attendee survey completed by all worshipers age 15 and older who attended worship services during the weekend of April 29, 2001; (b) a Congregational Profile describing the congregation's facilities, staff, programs, and worship services completed by one person in the congregation; and (c) a Leader Survey completed by the pastor, priest, minister, rabbi, or other leader. Together the information collected provides a unique three-dimensional look at religious life in America." (From Appendix 1, A Field Guide to U.S. Congregations: Who's Going Where and Why. U.S. Congregational Life Survey Methodology.) This data file contains data for Presbyterian Leaders from the random sample of PC(USA) congregations. The Congregational Life Survey also has a Congregational profile for PC(USA) congregations and an Attender survey of all PC(USA) worshipers.
Three Presbyterian Church (USA) oversamples participated in the survey. The first is the random sample. This sample was selected randomly from within sub strata based on size, region, and race-ethnicity of members. The second is the Racial Ethnic/Multicultural PC(USA) sample. This sample comprises three groups: (1) all predominantly racial-ethnic congregations (at least half of their members are from racial-ethnic minority groups), (2) all multi-cultural congregations (at least 20% of members are not white), (3) all congregations that reported in 1996 that they have an immigrant fellowship meeting in their facilities. Efforts were made to "de-duplicate" the Random and Ethnic samples. That is, congregations that appeared in both samples were invited only once. The third is the Fast-growing PC(USA) sample. The 400 fastest-growing congregations in the denomination were invited to participate. To identify these congregations, the percentage change in average worship attendance over the previous five-year period was examined. Congregations with missing or inaccurate data were excluded. Only data from the PC(USA) random sample is included in this file.
The response rate for the Presbyterian Church (USA) leader sample was 91.06%.
The Presbyterian Church (USA) data can be linked to the Presbyterian (USA) Profile and Attender data by the ID variable. Note: The ID variable in the Leader survey is the same variable as the CONGREGA variable in the Attender and Profile surveys.
93 Other Anglican bodies in the U.S.
207 Christian Reformed Church in N.A.

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Completely ready to install! No cleaning or painting required.
These black iron pipe shelf brackets are the perfect compliment to any rustic, farmhouse, or industrial themed decor. Our brackets are made from industrial black iron pipe and each one is stripped of all grease and oil from manufacturing.
We then coat each piece with 2 coats of paint, followed by two more coats of clear for a durable and beautiful finish. Shelves require a minimum of two (2) brackets.
Mounting hardware is included in your purchase. This listing is for one (1) bracket, so please choose your quantity before checkout. On shelves that are extra long, more than 2 brackets may required to prevent the shelf from sagging.
Sizes refer to maximum shelf depth.
While hardware is included for a variety of mounting styles, we recommend mounting shelves to studs or other solid wood structures. Buyer is responsible for choosing the best installation method for their application.

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This time it isn't working. I promsie her all my money, i give her fame, fortune all i ask for is that she plays happy wife whilst I stumble around in my sadistic, gay ways hoping to not get caught by the media.
does she listen to me? does she help me? does she do as she is told? No! she just runs off with the child claiming that she can't handle it and blows her chance at getting half of my earnings in my will when I die!
She only lasted a year! that's the worst end of the contract. Nicole did so much better- at least she lasted the ten years that got her a good amount of money.She protected my cover well for a long time but seriously, what was with the baby business? I couldn't give her a kid! so obviously that meant she gave me a divorce.
oh, I have to go- i am giving a lecture on the values of scientology to young hopefulests today.


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Hi and welcome to each one of you, have you rested enough? Because today we are about to reach a new destination and there is no more time to relax; legs, head and energy is all we need, if you have all this then we immediately start presenting our destination for the day.
Braga is located in the homonymous district, north of Portugal and it is, after Porto, the second most important city in the north being it a fundamental agricultural and industrial economic center. In 2012 Braga was the European Youth Capital and it is not a coincidence, given that the city is an important university city. Of great historical importance for the Roman settlement so much to be considered the “Portuguese Rome”. A particularly heartfelt celebration is the Holy Week (Semana Santa) which takes place the week before Easter. Numerous processions and events are held with many traditional costumes (an example are the farricocos, people that are dressed in black from head to toe). Another heartfelt celebration is the feast of Sao Joao dedicated to St. John, the patron of Braga. These celebrations are opportunities to not be missed if you are interested to know more about the uses and customs of the city.
Ok, now that everything is ready we can start the tour.
Santuário do Bom Jesus do Monte: we anticipate that this place is not as you can imagine, it will surely be much more than you think. Before reaching the sanctuary, you have to take a long stairway and then another one that “disappears” between the high walls along the stairs (everything symbolizes the spiritual path). Between the different landings you will be able to admire the stages of the Via Crucis. Then arrived at the end there will be other stairs (yes, they are so many but don’t worry for those who don’t want, you don’t have to, there is always the funicular “elevador do Bom Jesus” one of the few to use the water as motive power which, however, we suggest you to take only in extreme cases so as not to lose the beauty and history that tells each step taken) and finally here is the long-awaited sanctuary. In front of you there will be a multitude of views, that of the city, fountains, a hotel, shops, panoramic terraces and all immersed in a very vast and beautiful park. Something really crazy.
Sé Catedral de Braga: it is one of the most important monuments of the city and it is an imposing construction of Portugal (well, we are talking about the cathedral of Braga!) so much that it has influenced the structures of many Portuguese monasteries and churches.Its style is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. Compared to other cathedrals this is not very large (and is also located in a small square) and is also composed of two towers, with bells, on the sides. The interior… well, it’s worth visiting! Another church, the Congregados Basilica is also famous and appreciated. We would like to recommend it, if you have time or if you are looking for churches to visit.
Castelo de Guimarães: the castle is a symbol of important battles in Portuguese history. The building is located along the Rua Conde Dom Enrique. It is quite large and is composed of eight towers and there is a beautiful garden all around. The interior is not very full but it gives you the opportunity to walk among the rocks and walk inside the castle. Also very close there is the palace of the Dukes of Bragança, amazing to visit.
Jardim de Santa Bárbara: it is a municipal garden in the civil parish of Sé (located a few steps from the cathedral) right at the corner of the Archbishop’s Palace, the Paço Episcopal Bracarense (the interior houses some archives and a library). The garden is composed of hedges with geometric and well-defined designs and lots of color thanks to the magnificent flowers. In the central part of the garden there is a fountain representing a statute, the patron of the garden. Furthermore there are some arches, the remains of the medieval portico of the building. A thing to not forget is that nearby there is also the Castelo de Braga to visit. And if you are in the mood or just like visiting the castles, don’t miss Castelo de Lanhoso, located in the Braga district, Póvoa de Lanhoso.
Citânia de Briteiros: this place is an open-air museum, located in the territory of Guimarães (Braga district) and more precisely on a hill. These are the remains of an ancient city and a great example of a Celtic settlement. This place is a must for those who love archeology but also for those who love nature, in fact it is an excursion surrounded by greenery with a wonderful surprise… the view that can be admired from up there, beautiful!
Biscainhos Museum: a former noble residence, the museum is located in the civil parish of Braga. This exhibits collections of decorative arts and includes furniture, ceramics, porcelain and glass objects, plus some examples of watches. Before reaching the main door you will have to pass a gate and then a small fountain. This is a noble dwelling and this is visible from the beginning; think that the first floor includes seven rooms (one of these is that of the azulejo, really interesting and beautiful to see). In addition, the museum has a small courtyard on the inner side of the building, outside there is the well-finished gardens.
Palácio do Raio: a beautiful palace, also known as Casa do Mexicano, in Baroque style with a completely blue facade, as it is decorated with azulejos. Inside a small collection of religious art. If you are not interested in what there is inside the building, it is worth going even just for the façade to admire it up close and why not, take some beautiful photos.
Museu D. Diogo de Sousa: archological museum that houses collections that include principally objects, models from the excavations of the period from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. The exterior has a small green space and the structure is quite modern. If you love this genre, don’t miss it.
Paços do Concelho de Braga: Braga Town Hall, it is a symbol of the city, headquarters of the Câmara Municipal. It is located in a small square in the center of which there is a small fountain. Furthermore, since 2002 it has been classified as a property of public interest and therefore this suggests that at least a visit, even a quick one, should be made; don’t you believe it?
O Planetário – Casa da Ciência de Braga: this scientific center promotes and spreads culture, science and technology in an absolutely interactive way (involving the sight thanks to the monitors, the hearing…). A space suitable for all ages but above all for those who love this genre.
Museu da Imagem: it is a museum entirely dedicated to photography. The collection there is one of the largest and most important in Portugal. There are both ancient images, such as historical and contemporary ones. In addition we also find models of some cameras from the oldest to the most modern. The museum is located right in the historical center near the Arco da Porta Nova (you will immediately notice it as the building is a beautiful red color).
The Nogueira da Silva Museum: the museum with its very particular and beautiful structure includes important pieces of the Renaissance, Portuguese paintings, statues, furniture belonging to the seventeenth century, ceramics, ivory, silver and religious art creations and so on. In addition to all this there is the French garden, all to be admired.
The main theater in Braga is the Theater Circo.
Well we’ve just started, so let’s continue without any break. Let’s go with the fun!
Peneda-Geres National Park: a spectacular park both for the view and for what you can find there. Located on the hills the paths that run through the park are so many and quite easy to traverse. Along the way you will not only encounter some structures in rock and several milestones but also fantastic specimens of deer, horses. The areas however are also populated by wolves and golden eagles (but don’t worry that everything is absolutely monitored and under control). Certainly it is not very near from the center but not so far; also near the park there is the seventeenth-century spa town of Gerês (two beauties in one place, not bad!). Last warning: the park is very, very large that maybe one day will not be enough to visit it (and maybe not even two days) but it will be just one more reason to come back many other times.
Parque da Praia Fluvial de Adaúfe: this river park, how you can guess, it has a bathing river surrounded by grass. It is also a suitable place for children and for anyone who wants to refresh the day on a hot day or just want to lie in the shade of a tree. It is perfect for activities like canoeing or paddle; ideal for picnics or simply to enjoy some snacks that you can find in the small bar located there. The access is free… So after all this what are you waiting for? Run to get your place and enjoy every single minute in that little oasis.
Monte do Picoto: this viewpoint is different from those seen so far, it is a path to traverse (with a final surprise of course!) on a long bridge in wood where you will be able to see how high you are while doing it. At the end reached the final part you will have in front of you (besides a statue that represents a cross) a spectacular panorama of the city. We hope you will be there at sunset, maybe the best time to be there.
Parque da Ponte: it is an urban park located in the Avenida da Liberdade, divided into four parts; the exterior (north) which includes gardens, lakes, some monuments, an auditorium; the inner one is the extension of the external part; the Complexo Desportivo da Ponte (east) is a sport complex and the Parque de Campismo da Ponte (south) the only campground in the city. The park is bordered to the north by the East river.
Ponte de Prozelo: is a bridge that crosses the Cávado river, located in the municipality of Amares. It is not very long but it is such a peaceful and charming place that it will enchant you and make your eyes happy and plus will fill your camera with really beautiful photos.
Around the city we find many beautiful places to visit including: the historic center (well it is right start from here!) which is obviously the main attraction of Braga. There are shops, traditional products, museums and churches (those seen in the last section) starting from Rua de Sousa where there is a beautiful pedestrian area. Almost all the main attractions of Braga are located just near the square. Avenida da Liberdade which is the main shopping street of Braga (and in this case there is little to say so have your credit cards in your hand and go!). And for a more traditional shopping there is Rua do Souto.
Praça da República located right in the historic center of the city and therefore one of the main ones, it is a square located between São Francisco and the Barão de São Martinho and the streets Central and Liberdade, in the center of which there is a fountain and historic buildings around it. Santiago square located in the south of the city; is a small square that houses the Santiago Seminario church. Largo Carlos Amarante is a square, right in the historic center of Braga, and consists of a central statue and around it some small gardens with benches where you can take a short break. Here there are important buildings such as the Hospital of São Marcos and the impressive Church of Santa Cruz. Largo da Senhora A Branca this small square is located at the end of the gardens of the Avenida Central; it has a trinagular shape in the center of which there is a stone monument and around it the flowered gardens and arches covered with plants. On one of the sides of the square there is the Palace of Senhora A Branca and the Church of Nostra Senhora A Branca (as well as a couple of sculptures). Conte de Agrolongo this other large square is mainly made of concrete with ornamental fountains, some green areas and plays for kids. It is a square with a bit of elevation gain, due to the land on which it was built but which makes it even more beautiful and evocative (well all the due merits to the architects). Nearby you can find several bars, parking lot, and various buildings (homes, hotel…). Then there is the Avenida Central which is not a square but certainly a beautiful street to have a nice walk. During your journey, right next to the Museu de Imagem, near Campo das Hortas and Rua D. Diogo de Sousa, you will meet the Arco da Porta Nova, a door, an arch, in baroque-neoclassical style. This represented the main entrance to the medieval city. The facade is very beautiful composed of a central statue and four (two on each side) species of small pyramids.
If you want to visit also the surroundings areas of Braga there are many beautiful and interesting places to go to, one of them is: Guimaraes. The city is known because the first King of Portugal was born there, as well as being an important industrial and commercial center. One of the main attractions of the city is definitely the Paco dos Duques.
Two activities that we want to suggest you but which are not in the center of Braga (but really only a few km away) are: Trek Portugal – Tours, Experiences & Adventure, full of fun, adventure and discoveries. For all that want to enjoy absolute peace, there is the option Taipas Termal, a thermal complex located at Largo das Termas.
As we have already mentioned, Braga is a university town, so there is opportunities to have fun during the nightlife are a lot. Among the most popular places we can find: Praça da Republica, a popular meeting place for all (families, young people…). If you want to treat yourself to some good cocktails then head to the Cathedral; while for something quieter there is the district of Minho or the shopping center Shopping Braga Parque to spend a movie night.
And let’s start now with the gastronomy!
Bacalhau à Narcisa: it is a dish based on cod, chips and onion. The cod is a very famous dish in Braga (especially in the Minho district) with so many variations that it is also difficult to count them!
Caldo verde: is a soup made from potatoes and couve-galega (a variety of cabbage). To the broth are added slices of chorizo (sausages) or linguiça (a typical smoked pork sausage). It is then accompanied by corn or rye bread. We want to let you now that according to the original recipe, this dish must always be accompanied by a good Red Green Wine (a portuguese wine originating in the Minho district).
Serradura: this dessert consists of a stratification and alternation between whipped cream and crumbled biscuits. Like almost every recipe, this one also has variations such as the addition of chocolate or cream strawberries. So good!
Abade de Priscos: it is a rich caramel pudding made of eggs (always present!) and… as a “secret” ingredient we have a piece of bacon (that’s why the “rich” pudding). Think that it was one of the second placed in the seven wonders of the Portuguese gastronomic competition and therefore there is absolutely no reason to not taste it!
“Yes, but where can we eat?” You could ask yourself. We have the answer.
Petisqueira Confiança: Mediterranean, European, Portuguese cuisine.
Tábuas, copos & outras cenas: Mediterranean, European, Portuguese cuisine.
Tasca do Carregal: Portuguese, Mediterranean, vegetarian cuisine.
Restaurante O Jaco: Mediterranean, Portuguese cuisine.
Restaurante Cozinha da Sé: Mediterranean, European, Portuguese cuisine.
Taberna Belga: European cuisine, Portuguese.
Bira dos Namorados: bar with European cuisine.
Confeitaria Casa Christina: European, Spanish, Portuguese cuisine.
Twine Wine & Tapas: bar/wine bar with Portuguese cuisine.
Paulo Padeiro: Mediterranean, European and Portuguese cuisine.
And with this we end our tour in Braga, ready (ok almost ready) for our next destination.
Below we will list the accommodations that you can find in Braga.


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It's not about personal ethics.
> Oh, Christ yes. Yes, we did.
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Recent research has found that it can be difficult to find a concierge doctor or a direct primary care physician rural areas such as: Idaho; North Dakota; South Dakota; Louisiana and Mississippi. In many cases, there are less than half-a-dozen practitioners to serve an entire state.
Since the mid-1990′s, states like California and Florida have seen the greatest amount of physicians actively opening and using these new business models. For most of the country, direct primary care and concierge medicine practices are growing and that growth is rapidly expanding in major metropolitan suburbs as well.
Large networks of doctors who have modeled their medical practice after these business strategies have claimed a significant portion of the market share and thus help to keep prices from inflating too high in major metropolitan markets.
Overall, concierge medicine is thriving in metropolitan markets with the majority of incomes remaining the same or increasing slightly. It has been estimated that concierge medicine and direct care physicians number approximately 5,000-5,5000 physicians and/or physician clinics across the U.S.
The top 4 most popular specialties in concierge medicine are: primary care; family medicine; cardiology and pediatrics.
The majority of concierge doctors (approximately 25%) earn between $200,000 – $300,000 per year.
The typical age of concierge doctor is between 40-59 years of age.
Most concierge doctors and direct primary care physicians treat six to eight patients per day.
Female concierge doctors fill up their concierge practices 30% faster than men.
Career satisfaction in the field among physicians also remains high. Only 18% of physicians stated they would not make the same decision again. In previous years, it was 25% but even so, the number overall is low and satisfaction with the business model is high when compared to traditional, insurance-based or managed care medical specialties.
Many people feel they are at the point where going to a Western trained (allopathic) doctor has lead to frustration or no results in improving their level of health and vitality. Working with a holistic medical doctor can be a very rewarding experience and likely to be a more integrated and comprehensive approach then just a General Practitioner. Many holistic doctors are classically trained with an MD from an accedited medical institution but have additional training in pain management, herbal supplements, acupuncture, kinesiology and genetic testing. Most holistic doctor have a few specialties and use an integrated approach.
When you are facing an acute immediately life threatening trauma such as a bullet or heart attack then just going to an emergency room with ER doctors is going to be the wisest and most prudent decision but for on-going chronic health conditions such as auto-immune disorders, digestive issues, allergies, skin conditions, chronic pain and obesity then depending on your outlook and level of insurance, considering a Natural Medicine Doctor which are referred to as many different titles such Naturopath, Integrated Medicine or Holistic Health Practitioner.
There are many factors to consider when searching for a suitable practitioner. The first is one to consider is has the practitioner worked with conditions like yours before. Questions to ask a potential Holistic Medical Doctor are: What kinds of conditions do you treat? What conditions do you treat the most? What kinds of strategies do you use? Do you take insurance? Are you in-network or out–of-network? What if my health conditions don’t progress? How confident are you that you can help me with my health goals? How much do most of your clients need to spend on supplements or additional lab testing?
Most holistic doctors will examine your eating habits, levels of exercise, levels of stress and what kind of work they do. If the doctor does not ask examine these issues in your life then they probably are not truly an Integrated Doctor. If the doctor does not spend more time with you then a typical doctor visit then it also is probably not a great fit if you are truly looking for a holistic approach. A Holistic Medicine Doctor will likely spend more time with you on an initial visit. The typical amount of time for a first visit is one hour but many will spend two hours with you.
Be wary of the doctor that treat every condition and all kinds of people. If you are suffering from low back pain then seek out a doctor that specializes in chronic pain. If you are suffering from a a thryoid condition then seek out a doctor that specializes in auto-immune disorders. You want don’t want a generalist you want a specialist.
You often will pay more or out–of-pocket for this kind of care. Depending on the kind of health insurance and deductibles you have your-co-pays might be similar if you had just gone to an Family Medicine Doctor.
Whatever route you take, you should plan on being very pro-active and self-educated while taking on your health challenges. With Webmd, YouTube and so many other online portals you can learn so much about different strategies for your own health and wellness. Be prepared to ask intelligent questions and be familiar with some of the strategies they might recommend such as changing certain foods you eat and changing your lifestyle.
Have you ever pulled plants from the soil? One can pull facts about medicinal plants from the large store of information on the Internet. This article calls readers’ attention to a few facts about medicinal herbs for dry skin.
The users of herbal dry skin products appreciate the benefits of aloe vera, calendula and comfrey. Those are herbs that are applied to the skin. Yet not all the remedies for dry skin get smeared on the skin. Some essential oils are added to bath water.
In addition, there are herbal dry skin products that are meant to be ingested. Teas that contain chamomile, dandelion or peppermint have been pointed to as a treatment for dry skin. Borage, fennel and calendula are other herbs that have been used to make a skin-healing tea.
Still, not everyone with dry skin can feel safe using a medicinal herb to treat that skin. Women who are pregnant, nursing or attempting to become pregnant should know that scientists have not investigated the degree to which medicinal herbs can affect a developing child.
Someone who is taking medications for some other health problem should speak with a doctor before using any medicinal herbs for dry skin. That advice certainly applies to someone who has recently had surgery. While surgery can dry the skin, it also exposes the body to many chemicals. Patients should not mix those chemicals with the chemicals in some of these herbs.
A person who has hay fever might want to consider an alternative to an herbal treatment. In fact, a person who is allergic to any plant should think twice before trying herbals for dry skin. Only an experienced herbalist, or a botanist, can identify those herbs that belong in the same plant family.
Medicinal type herbs should not be used on small babies. Even adults can be harmed by these, if used in excess.
In light of all the facts above, one can appreciate the need for alternatives to the available medicinal herbs for dry skin. What are those alternatives? Which of those alternatives would most effectively substitute for one of these herbal dry skin products?
A skin care product that can stimulate collagen production is an excellent substitute for an herbal skin treatment. All healthy skin contains collagen. Any healthy skin cell should be able to produce collagen. The absence of collagen in skin can lead to the development of dry skin.
How can skin benefit from the production of collagen by skin cells? Collagen is a fiber-like protein. Think how firm and strong a tight rope can be. That is how firm and strong skin can be, when it contains an adequate amount of collagen.
The reader should not assume that a good skin care product must contain lots of collagen. A good skin care product should stimulate the skin cells to produce collagen. The ability to smear collagen on the skin is not going to aid the healing of dry skin.
In conclusion, a good skin care product should penetrate the skin, so that it can not be washed off the skin. A good skin care product helps the skin to carry-out its normal biochemical functions. The production of collagen is one of those vital functions.
Doctors who practice osteopathic medicine, known as ODs, are the new kids on the block when compared to medical doctors, or MDs. American physician Andrew Taylor Still developed osteopathy and the American Osteopathic School, the first school to offer training in osteopathy, opened in 1892. According to the National Osteopathic Association, more than 10,000 students are enrolled in the 20 colleges in the United States that offer training in osteopathic medicine.
Why Choose an Osteopathic Doctor?
Training to practice osteopathic manipulative medicine is quite similar to the training that medical doctors receive. As undergraduates, both types of doctors graduate from a four year college or university with a degree in one of the sciences. After receiving their undergraduate degrees, potential doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy must complete four years of basic medicine in medical school.
After finishing medical school, both types of doctors complete a residency program. Then, they can finally choose a specialty. Like MDs, ODs can become specialists in surgery, family medicine or psychiatry. After completing all of their training, both must be accredited and licensed in the state in which they want to practice.
ODs also receive additional training beyond MDs about humans’ skeletons, muscles and nerves, or the musculoskeletal system. This gives ODs the knowledge that they need to practice osteopathic manipulative treatments, or OMT.
In the past, the differences between ODs and MDs were quite clear. ODs approached the patient as a whole and emphasized preventative care while MDs focused on treating symptoms of illnesses. However, today, the lines between the two types of practices has blurred as both types of physicians want to help their patients stay healthy and prevent illnesses from occurring. The main practical difference between the two types of physicians is that ODs may use osteopathic manipulative medicine on the body as part of a patient’s treatment.
The steps that you would take in choosing an OD are the same as if you were choosing an MD. You would want to pick a doctor who is accredited and licensed, who has a good reputation in his or her specialty and who is covered by your insurance policy. Try and get a reference from someone that you trust and check to see if the physician has been sued or disciplined in the past.
While they are often the most visited physicians in the country, there is an increasing shortage in the number of family practice physicians. The trend began almost 4 years ago, when statisticians noticed that less and less graduating medical students were choosing primary care, or family practice, as their specialization. In a recent survey conducted by Merritt Hawkins & Associates, for the Physicians’ Foundation, it was found that about 150,000 (or half) of the country’s family practice physicians planned to quit practicing or see fewer patients over the next three years. With less family medicine physicians entering the workplace and more physicians leaving family practice, it is sure to create an abundance of available employment opportunities.
Physicians, who are in the phase of choosing a specialty, have been gravitating towards other, more focused, fields of medicine. With the ability to charge a premium and focus on one particular region of medicine, choosing a focused specialty can be alluring and lucrative. Having found their particular niche in medical school, or perhaps during internship, most prospective physicians are choosing to remain within that focus when seeking employment. Family practice treats a broad audience, and a broad knowledge is needed in order to properly treat these patients. While it may not be as enticing, it is often just as rewarding.
What seems to be shocking is the finding that family practice physicians are planning to leave their practices, or reduce their number of patients over the next three years. Many physicians cite frustrations with the current Medicare reimbursement structure. When Medicare does not reimburse the physician for the full cost of the services provided to the patient, the physician is forced to bill the remaining balance to the patient. It is often that these patients are unable to pay the remaining balance because they are elderly citizens living on a fixed income, and many of them do not carry supplemental health coverage. Physicians who are self employed, working as an independent practice, cite that they have experienced a dramatic increase in the required non-clinical paperwork required by Medicare.
We all know how frustrating paperwork can be! With all the complaints filed it’s important to consider that although family practice physicians may be feeling it more strongly, these are concerns that have been voiced by physicians throughout the industry.
With the shortage of primary care physicians comes great hope for those seeking employment opportunities. There is growing availability in almost every area of the country, but specifically rural areas. With patients in great need of finding an established family practice, there are also growing opportunities for physicians looking to start their own practices. Small groups of physicians are opening family practices in farming communities and are finding it difficult to keep up with the amount of patients wishing to be seen. They are able to work together and spread the responsibilities of patient care, hospital rounds and call duties among the participating physicians. Often, they are successful enough to offer salaries and benefit structures that are competitive with urban markets. Additionally, these rural family practices serve the community, not only by providing much needed health care, but also by providing employment for support personnel.


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Have you ever heard of EAB? It stands for “Emerald Ash Borer” — and it has been detected in Prospect, CT for the very first time.
However, unless you are involved in keeping up with insect news, trees or invasive plants, you probably have no clue what EAB is — or how you can unknowingly contribute to its spread.
This is why I thought it is important to share, in its entirety, the memorandum below recently issued by the CT Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) of New Haven, CT, with their permission. It was issued to Master Gardeners on Thursday, July 26, 2012.
The memo below details the detection of EAB, a small shiny metallic green wood boring beetle, in Prospect, CT on July 16, 2012. This is the first record of this pest in our state, and it was a confirmed identification by federal regulatory officials.
Again – this is the first record of this pest, the Emerald Ash Borer, in Connecticut.
Although the EAB insect is small, approximately 1/2″ long and 1/8″ wide, it has been very destructive to ash trees, killing millions of them in other states, such as MI, OH, and IN. Its larvae tunnels under the bark leading to eventual death of the trees.
Because EAB was destructive in other states, special detection measures were put in place by authorities and volunteers here in our state. One detection method was the installation of purple traps by the University of CT Cooperative Extension System. In fact, I wrote about seeing a purple trap hanging from a tree one day on Facebook last year. Some Facebook friends may remember I posted comments and a link about them. Other Facebook friends said they had seen them too, wondering what they were. The purple traps are shaped like a prism box and contain a chemical lure. These traps help to locate three EAB in Prospect, CT – but the traps were not the only detection methods used.
Another method was by way of monitoring ground-nesting wasps, as detailed below in the memorandum. The wasp collects the bodies of beetles, and long story short – EABs were found in the wasps nests. This was a method of following the hunters trail, so to speak. And it was successful due to the efforts lead by “Wasp Watchers” networks, also detailed in the memorandum below.
Now comes our potentially harmful role, as humans of spreading the insects. Firewood. And don’t we know…?, we have a great deal of stocked firewood around this season as a result of last October’s damaging storm, and other rainstorms this summer. Many trees have been chainsawed by homeowners and piled up for sale. Imagine, for a minute, if those trees were ash trees, and some had the beetle larvae under its bark?
If you attended any agricultural fairs recently, you may have seen pamphlets asking folks to not move firewood – especially from state to state or to campsites across state lines. Moving firewood from state to state can be an very easy way of spreading invasive insects. Well, you get the idea, you could be helping to spread a pest to another uncontaminated state.
This is why I requested the permission to release the full details of EAB’s detection, description, harmful potential to trees, and regulations outlined in this memorandum below. It was emailed by Katherine Dugas and Rose Hiskes of the CT Agricultural Experiment Station to Master Gardeners. And I appreciate their quick response of approval to share the memo, so I could share this news to gardeners and tree lovers.
Biosurveilance with this wasp started in Canada with Dr. Steven Marshall, Dr. Bruce Gill, and Phillip Careless, M.S. The program has since been expanded into multiple networks of Wasp Watchers in many states and regions. For more information about the program, go to http://www.cerceris.info<http://www.cerceris.info/>.
The wasp has no official common name, but it has affectionately been nicknamed the “Smokey Winged Beetle Bandit” (this name has now been submitted to the Entomological Society of America’s committee on common names!). Female Cerceris dig nests in hard packed sandy soil in areas that are near a wooded area and in full sunshine (Baseball fields are ideal). The wasp will then stock her nest with the paralysed bodies of Buprestid beetles, a family of beetles of which EAB is a member. The idea is that if EAB is present in the area, then the Cerceris will eventually encounter them, capture them, and bring them back to the nests. The Wasp Watchers intercept the female wasps on their way back from hunting trips and collect the paralyzed beetles (the wasp is released). The beetles can then be identified.
The first EAB came from a Cerceris colony in Canfield Park, Prospect. So far Dr. Rutledge and her Wasp Watchers have found 34 more from the same area, as well as 3 more at Fusco Field (about 1 mile away). Subsequent examination of the purple traps in the Prospect area found that one of them also caught 3 EAB. A trap in adjacent Naugatuck has also yielded 3 additional beetles.
Needless to say, it is going to be a very interesting year for outreach! We’ll keep you posted with any new updates. Thank you all again for all your support and interest!

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A circularity condition occurs when an Activity drills down to a Node that is in the Activity's chain of parents. Hence an infinite loop is formed.
Please see A Circular Activity Hierarchy Occurs for more information on circularity conditions and how to solve them.
In v4.62, Process Navigator attempts to maintain process maps in the process model, even if they cause a circularity condition. It is preferable for Process Navigator to refuse to load maps if they contain or cause a circularity. This is the case in Process Navigator 9.1 onwards.

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Fleapay is perfect for nonprofits who want to accept online donations. Our easy-to-add donation buttons can have you up and running in minutes. It's also easy to accept payments for dues, memberships, events, etc.
We built Fleapay two years ago because we were frustrated with how difficult it was to add a simple shopping cart to a website.
Since then, thousands have signed up for Fleapay. And with their help, we’ve processed millions of dollars through Fleapay shopping carts.
BTW, our name comes from flea market, which is just a street market where goods and services are sold.
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From outer space, our planet looks like a giant blue marble. But it is a marble that is also washed in green.
From the forest floor to the canopy, and from the tropics to the Taiga, this film celebrates the marvelous ecosystems that make up the world’s great forests. They moderate our climates, sequester our carbon, and recharge our atmosphere. They envelope the Earth, and we should be so grateful that they do.

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ROLI has launched a new model of Lightpad Block and a series of upgrades to its NOISE app. The Lightpad Block M is the next generation of the Lightpad Block, a surface for sonic control, that launched in November 2016.
Music-makers can recreate the sounds of drums, cellos, flutes, synths, and hundreds of other instruments just by touching the Lightpad Block, which is both a palm-sized music-making device in its own right and a piece of the expandable BLOCKS system. The Lightpad M creates a more sensitive and precise playing experience that is on par with ROLI's instruments like the Seaboard RISE.
Microkeywaves. Inspired by the wave-like undulation of keywaves on the surface of ROLI's Seaboard instruments, the microkeywaves of the Lightpad M provide additional tactile feedback on an already sensitive surface. They mark a major revision from the flat surface of the original Lightpad Block.
Brighter surface illumination. The Lightpad M is 50% brighter than the original Lightpad Block. It features a higher contrast display and much richer color definition.
NOISE 3.0: The newest version of ROLI's free app introduces major improvements to clip launching, clip editing, and user-interface navigation as well as new acoustic sounds. Together with the recent introduction of Seaboard View and Mixer Mode, the updates make NOISE 3.0 a mobile sketchpad for making music on the go.
Acoustic instrumental soundpacks ($9.99 in the NOISE Soundpack Store): Cello, violin, clarinet, saxophone, and other acoustic instrumental sounds are now available to explore in NOISE. Treble Quartet and Bass Quartet are two new soundpacks from Audio Modeling that are powered by the SWAM engine. The Bass Quartet soundpack is bundled with the Lightpad M. Treble Quartet is bundled with the Seaboard Block.
NOISE Audio Unit for GarageBand: Over 400 polyphonic sounds from NOISE are now available to play and edit in GarageBand, Apple's popular music production program that comes with iPhones and iPads. Music-makers can bring their favorite NOISE sounds into their GarageBand workflows with the new NOISE Audio Unit plug-in for iOS. Now available for both models of Lightpad Block and Seaboard Block.
Ableton Live Lite: A customized version of the Ableton Live DAW for desktop, is included with every Lightpad Block. Integration with Ableton Live Lite transforms the Lightpad Block into a control surface for launching clips, controlling instruments, and creating tracks within Ableton Live. Coming soon for both models of Lightpad Block.
Strobe2 Player: A desktop sound player version of the polysynth from FXpansion. Explore 50 included sounds and three macros in Strobe2 Player — and upgrade to the complete Strobe2 synth for $79. Strobe2 Player is fully compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) controllers like the Lightpad M. Now available for both models of Lightpad Block and Seaboard Block.
Tracktion Waveform: The digital audio workstation (DAW) from Tracktion and the successor to T7. Waveform (worth $99) handles MIDI polyphonic expression data from ROLI instruments. Its visualizer is designed to allow quick and intuitive changes to expression parameters like pitch and timbre — all on one screen. Now available for both models of Lightpad Block and Seaboard Block.
Price: The Lightpad M is $199.95 (£189.95, €219.95) on ROLI.com.


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With the arrival of Gen 4 in Pokemon GO, a handful of new evolutions have been added for existing pokemon. A whopping 22 pokemon from Gen 1, 2, and 3 get new evolutions in Gen 4, from the huge and powerful Rhyperior, to the cute and silly Togetic. To make it a little easier for Pokemon GO players to pick up these new pokemon, Niantic has introduced a new item-the Sinnoh Stone. It allows you to instantly evolve a pokemon into its Gen 4 form. Sinnoh Stones aren't the easiest thing to get though, especially since you can't just head to the store to buy them. To help you get the Honchkrow of your dreams, we've put together this Pokemon GO Sinnoh Stone Guide. We'll lead you through getting a Sinnoh Stone, and then take a look at how to use it.
For more on Pokemon GO, be sure to head over to our Pokemon GO Guides Hub. It's got links to all of our Pokemon GO Guides content. From info on the latest Pokemon GO events, to breakdowns of Raid bosses, we've got you covered.
Unlike the majority of items in Pokemon GO, you cannot just head to the store or visit Pokestops to get a Sinnoh Stone. Instead, they are given out as rewards for completing Research Breakthroughs. Research Breakthroughs are completed by finishing 7 Research Tasks. Once you've done this, head to the research menu to claim your reward. You can keep earning Sinnoh Stones as long as you keep completing Research Breakthroughs, but given how time consuming this is, it will take a while before you've gotten all of the new gen 4 evolutions.
Once you have a Sinnoh Stone from completing a Research Breakthrough, you'll want to think carefully about how you want to use it. Once you've made your choice, just select the pokemon you're evolving, and use the Sinnoh Stone to evolve it. You'll also need 100 candies per use of the Sinnoh Stone,so make sure you're stocked up.
Are There Other Ways to Get the Sinnoh Stone?
For now at least, the only confirmed way to get a Sinnoh Stone is by completing Research Breakthroughs. It does seem like there are more ways to do so though, according to Pokemon GO's Community manager over on Twitter. As you can see from the Tweet below, 'there will be more ways to get the Sinnoh Stone in the future'. If you've managed to pick one up via a different method, be sure to let us know in the comments below.

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text: The Ocean Lab will be 130 miles off the Mexican Pacific Coast at Isla Guadalupe with the renowned white shark expert, Dr. Chris Lowe, who is Director of CSULB’s Shark Lab. Dr. Lowe has been featured on The Discovery Channel, BBC’s “Big Blue Live” and multiple other worldwide media outlets. Come with us 30 feet below the ocean’s surface into shark cages with Dr. Lowe and his colleague, Dr. Mauricio Hoyos as they conduct surveys of the resident Great White Shark population in Mexico, possibly tagging and tracking sharks there at the island. This program will be done in Spanish.


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The Pennsylvania Premie Network (formally know as the Pennsylvania Premature Infant Health Network) exists to direct a spotlight on the unique issues premature infants and their families face including continuity of care, access to care and available resources. Specifically, the PA Premie Network will do this through raising awareness, delivering education and promoting collaboration among stakeholders throughout Pennsylvania.
The network is under the leadership of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (PAAAP). PA AAP is committed to the health and well being of premature infants. The PA Premie Network Executive Committee is led by Dr. Albert Pizzica, DO, FAAP (Philadelphia), Robert Cicco, MD, FAAP (Pittsburgh) and Kim Costello, DO, FAAP (Harrisburg). The Advisory Committee is comprised of: Colleen Cook-Moine, MD (Lancaster), Susan Brackbill, RN (Harrisburg), Julie Hladio (Pittsburgh), Lillian Rountree Lippencott (Pittsburgh), James A. Cook, MD (Danville), Jen Fiddner, MPH (Pittsburgh), Kathie Wagner (Camp Hill), Casey Hoffman, PhD (Philadelphia), Lily Higgins, MD (Philadelphia), Susan Adeniyi-Jones, MD (Philadelphia), Charrell Bird, MD (Harrisburg), Mike Balsan, MD ( Erie), J. J. La Bella, MD (Pittsburgh).
Conducted Focus groups with NICI parents to learn what helped them and what recommendations they have for change in the NICU.
Hosted a Symposium on neonatal abstinence syndrome and followed that with two webinars on breastfeeding and drug use and community resources.
For more information on the network and the network's activities please contact Dottie Schell, the Program Director.


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Mojoe Termite is a family owned business based in Grover Beach offering a six-year guarantee on tent fumigations and subterranean termite treatments. That's the best guarantee in San Luis Obispo County. We service Santa Maria, Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach, Oceano, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Atascadero, Templeton, and Paso Robles.
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Now that we’ve discussed the benefits of DTS systems, let’s talk about the “standard” method of coating screens. I use the word, “standard” because it has been so since, well, forever. If you’re reading this, you’re most likely familiar with the screenprinting process, so for those that are not, welcome. We’ll go over the very basic principles of conventional coating for new visitors and close by discussing what situations a DTS systems could work the best in. As illustrated by the graphic below, the conventional coating method involves approximately 8 steps. Keep in mind, everyone is going to do it differently and that’s perfectly fine. This graphic is meant to quickly summarize and illustrate the basics of the process.
The "Conventional Method" typically requires approximately 8 steps, but each person will do it differently.
Traditionally, you’re going to start with a diazo (or dual-cure) emulsion that requires mixing in a diazo powder before using. Once your emulsion is thoroughly mixed, you’ll want to prep and clean your screen by degreasing it and letting it dry. Now you’re ready to coat. This part can be tricky for a lot of people, so be sure to take some time to nail down your technique to ensure even coats (usually one coat per side). Check out our Youtube Channel for helpful videos on screenprinting. Now it’s time to let your screens dry. Keep in mind that dual-cure emulsions will take longer to cure. The general rule of thumb is to let screens dry for approximately 24 hours (minimum 4-6 hours before exposing).
Once you have a completely cured and dry screen, you can set up your artwork and prep it for exposure. Now, exposure times can vary greatly depending on the exposure unit you’re using. Some of the latest LED exposure units with digital auto timers for example, can expose an image in about 30 seconds. After you’ve exposed your image, it’s time to wash the excess emulsion out using a low-pressure water hose, followed by an approximately 100 PSI air hose with a nozzle attachment to dry the screen and to ensure you get all the detail out of your exposed image. Finally, be sure to check your screen for any areas that may not have been washed out completely, but most importantly, check for any pinholes.
It’s important to keep in mind that due to the frequent innovations in screenprinting technology, both methods of coating are very effective and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. The readily available nature, affordability and durability of most emulsions on the market today continue to be a source of reliability for thousands of printers worldwide. But what about these Direct-to-Screen systems? You’d be correct in assuming their large upfront expense and likely resource-heavy maintenance requirements down the road can be intimidating for smaller operations. Emulsion and scoop coaters seem to have always been there, so don’t throw away your coaters for an expensive new machine just yet. However, you’d be foolish to deny the viability of a direct-to-screen system for a larger, higher volume operation. There’s no denying that these systems are used in operations that have multiple automatic presses; these systems simply meet their volume requirements. And that’s where we’ll close this two-part article. Volume requirements. Take the time to figure out your volume requirements for the future, much like your revenue forecasts. How many screens are you currently having to burn? Do you have a dedicated employee coating and exposing your screens? How are you looking to expand your operation? There are so many factors to consider when looking to increase the efficiency of your coating process. We hope this article can give you some new insight for your business when looking at the possibility of direct-to-screen systems versus conventional coating methods. Check out this quick video from Cam Earven of Monument Limited Printing, where he gives an updated take on proper coating techniques. If you’d like more info on the direct-to-screen systems we offer, click here.


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Documentary director Peter Kunhardt, whose credits include Living with Lincoln, Nixon by Nixon and Gloria: In Her Own Words, excels at bringing personal dimension to political figures. Turning his focus to the final years of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, Kunhardt sought to unearth the human story around the civil rights leader.
He and executive producer Trey Ellis, who conducted many of the interviews featured in the documentary, discuss their desire to tell Dr. King’s story, rough edges and all.
HBO: What inspired you to focus on the last 18 months of Dr.King’s life?
Trey Ellis: Peter contacted me and the great historian Taylor Branch to start thinking about what story hadn't yet been told. Between Taylor and myself, we interviewed 19 people who knew King personally. We asked them to tell stories to get a portrait of his life after the “I Have a Dream” speech and the passage of the Voting Rights Act. We really shine a light on the three years of his life that have been ignored for a variety of reasons by history.
HBO: How did you approach conducting these interviews? Were there any surprise revelations?
Trey Ellis: The interviews were long so by the time you get to the second or third hour, people really were just talking about their friend “Martin.” It was just extraordinary to get this window into King when he wasn't making a speech, when he wasn't at a pulpit. That really humanized him. I was surprised most by how funny Dr. King was and how irreverent he was. He would mimic people and tell jokes.
Peter Kunhardt: I was fearful we weren't going to be able to capture it because too much time had passed and there wouldn't be people around to tell the stories that hadn't been written before. So when we found out that so many friends were still alive and eager to speak with us, and eager to open up in ways they hadn't earlier, that was my turning point. I realized we were on to something very, very special.
HBO: Who is the “Martin Luther King Jr.” the documentary introduces viewers to?
Trey Ellis: Peter put together these moments from footage and interviews to show the complexity of this man. That's what's so powerful about the film. It felt like directing an actor, looking in people’s eyes and judging what they were ready to tell, when they were ready to tell it, and to get them to drop their guard and not think they had to present the image of a perfect man. Clarence Jones, talking about his depression, Xernona Clayton, talking about his joy and his laugher. Andy Young, talking about the jokes he would make. You get this real, complete picture of who this person was.
HBO: What inspired the title King in the Wilderness?
Peter Kunhardt: It emerged actually out of Trey’s interviews. I remember listening to some of the setups before the actual interview began, when Trey explained to people what we were doing. He used the phrase “wilderness” a lot, and that kind of became the shorthand for what we were thinking of.
Trey Ellis: We wanted a sense of his loneliness, at the bottom of his popularity.Then there’s this biblical sense of wandering and trying to find something. Once we heard it, we knew it really encapsulated the story we wanted to tell.
HBO: How do you see the interviews and archival footage playing together to tell the story?
Peter Kunhardt: One of the exciting parts of the project is when the stories you are capturing and gathering begin to gel with the imagery that we uncovered. It brings a new dimension to the story: What this person says leads into what this person says, and it was recorded by this crew here. It's a lot of detective work knitting it all together.
Trey Ellis: The interplay between these people in their late 80s and then turning back to footage of them in their 20s — it’s incredibly moving. There’s a dance between the present and the past.
HBO: To your mind, why is it important to give King a more human face and identity?
Peter Kunhardt: I was aware the story of Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the great, epic stories we have in America. I did not feel like it had been told in any one film in its full depth and possibility. Here, 50 years later, on film is a virtually untold story. It’s almost Shakespearean in its ups and downs.
Trey Ellis: To me, the moment before he died, he was never less popular. Black people thought he was a sell-out and that nonviolence had failed; whites thought he was a communist or too radical. But the moment after he died, everybody wanted a piece of him and his legacy. Now, the edges have all smoothed. People don’t have a true sense of King and how progressive and uncompromising he was and really, how revolutionary. This documentary shows misconceptions we have about King are about the legend, not the man. When you study the man, it energizes you to make change.
HBO: Looking at today’s civil rights issues, what lessons can we learn from Dr. King’s struggle?
Trey Ellis: From the children’s March Against Gun Violence to the Black Lives Matter movement to the Women’s March right after Donald Trump’s inauguration, we see that nonviolent resistance works. You think that being violent is more radical, but actually history shows that it doesn’t actually work. The backlash is usually worse and doesn’t get you to where you want to go. King seemed to understand and have this amazing sense of the long term: the sense of how you can affect long-term change.
Peter Kunhardt: When you see a human being like Martin Luther King Jr. — where everything seemed to go against him, yet he sticks to his principles, sticks to his ideals, pushes forward — to me, the message is human beings can make a difference. You just have to keep at it, keep going, keep moving forward.


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Simon Anderton is a leading silversmith in The Netherlands. He is a renowned expert in the restoration of antique silver and his own designs in silver have been exhibited throughout the world.
Born in Hong Kong, Simon settled in The Netherlands in 1980. After studying at the Free Academy of Art in The Hague he established his atelier.
He has 25 years experience in restoring antique silver in all shapes and sizes, but especially 17th and 18th century silver. Customers for restoration include the Russian Orthodox Church, a number of embassies, museums and prominent private collectors in the Netherlands and abroad.
His more recent silver pieces incorporate colour in the form of semi-precious stones, marbles or anodised aluminium. The aim is to bring the fun back into silverware and make it accessible to everyone.


text: CANOR, Latin for noise or sound, reduces noises due to the special upholstery and textile cover and enables undisturbed and concentrated working. In open-plan offices or co-working spaces, as a divider between private living and working areas or as a bulletin board for conference rooms and in the home office: the acoustic partition is the homely solution for various requirements in day-to-day work life and offers plenty of added value. Both sides of the upholstery can be used as a bulletin board, making the piece a silent helper in meetings. Due to the weight, CANOR can be easily moved and guarantees high flexibility. Thanks to the generously large shelf, the furniture offers storage for folders, documents or decorations. There are no limits to individuality: all acoustically effective materials from the Thonet portfolio can be used for covering the surfaces. The wooden frame is also available in different versions – beech, ash or oak, all stained and/or lacquered.


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An exceptionally unique experience awaits you in McAdam!
In today’s busy world, there is a something special about being a place where you’re on first name basis with your neighbours who are always willing to lend a hand.
Railway Pie is served from 1pm to 4 pm every Sunday afternoon from July 1st until end of September as a fundraiser, aiding the local volunteer group to restore and rejuvenate this must see National and Provincial historic site. A choice of pie of up to 24 varieties along with your tea, coffee or cold drink---all for the price of $8.00 tax included.
McAdam is home to awe-inspiring nature trails. Regularly maintained to ensure the natural habitat is untouched, our trails are clear and well marked for convenience.
The newly renovated and expanded McAdam Campground on Lake Wauklehegan offers both service and unserviced sites, ideal for both trailers and those who like to rough it in the great outdoors.
Nicknamed “The Lakeland of New Brunswick”, McAdam’s proximity to surrounding lakes provides the perfect opportunity to boat, fish, and camp on a lakeshore.
Celebrate with us at Railway Days!
Held every year during Canada Day weekend, come out and enjoy a celebration of Canada and McAdam’s unique railway heritage.


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We are sorry to announce that the release date for Blood Knights has been delayed until December. Keep your seats, sceptics... as this is due to legal negotiations which has taken us longer than we planned.
We will be having a goodie for you up and ready soon as a small compensation.
I have no idea what the "goodie" is, but my guess (hope) is for more vampire cleavage. Let's check out the announcement trailer again.
For a 1200 MSP or $15 title, this looks like good clean fun. Blood Knights supports two player local co-op. It will stalk the XBLA, PSN, and PC next month.


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While I'm certain most have either seen or are aware of the growing negativity to do with the recent and very sudden closing Blade, I thought i'd take a moment to reveal a few things about my own experience.
Am I pissed! You're darn right I am. I'm pissed that my fellow authors have been disrespected by the lack of contact from the owner. I'm upset that as of yet we still do NOT have our rites letter - something we do need if we're to sub elsewhere. More than that I'm pissed that this entire situation has been so horrendiously treated. I was one of the first authors with Blade and enjoyed my sales, the company etc until recently when tiny red flags started to pop up. Now, I can see what they mean and I'm willing to say that hindsight is better than foresight.
I'm so excited to be announcing that I'm being spotlighted on Ann Lory's blog this week. for a chance to win a copy of my upcoming book or some other bling please join me and Ann on her blog to talk about writing and more.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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That, my friends, in case you couldn’t tell (in which case, I don’t blame you XD ), is Dos’ drawing of the United States Of America. Just look at it for a second. You can see that he added in the abnormally-large Cape Cod Penninsula after he drew the whole thing, if you look closely. I started laughing so hard, I was crying. Alright, there’s your laugh of the day! On a side note, I’ve posted EVERY SINGLE DAY THIS MONTH!! WOOT WOOT! Okay, that’s it. Bye!
Also, I know it can seem horrible, what he said, I know it’s easier to be mad along with everyone else, I know it’s easier to go with the flow. But where would we be now if Einstein had listened when they said he was crazy? If Copernicus had given up when everyone had laughed at the heliocentric theory? Nowhere. I wouldn’t be writing to you right now. So, just think about it. And I’ll end the post on the note that I do know a few gay and lesbian people. And on Grey’s Anatomy, I absolutely LOVE Callie and Arizona together (yes, of course I’m going to use a Grey’s Anatomy example if I can 🙂 ). I’m not just some idiotic person who is rallying with Phil because I think he’s awesome and I like Duck Dynasty. I can see why people would believe that it’s hate speech, and, in this day and age, I can see why people would think it’s a valid response. But it’s not. He is just expressing his opinions, which he has the right to do freely. And if he can’t anymore, then this isn’t the United States Of America, the Land Of The Free anymore.


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The Anatolian Shepherd is native to Asia Minor. It protects flocks and serves as a shepherd's companion.
On the high Anatolian Plateau, summers are hot and very dry and winters are cold. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is able to live outside all year round. For centuries the ancestors of the Anatolian Shepherd were used as combat dogs in war and for hunting. It was particularly valued for the victorious battles it could fight with wolves.
The Turkish people would put a spiked color on them to protect their necks from getting bit by predators who attacked their charges. As a sheepdog, it was bothered by neither fatigue nor bad weather. Today it is still used as a sheep dog as well as a guard dog.
The Anatolian Shepherd is very closely related to the Kangal Dog and some people even declare all Turkish shepherds i.e. the Kangal Dog, to be one breed, the Anatolian Shepherd, however the true Turkish Kangal Dogs are said to be a separate breed from the generic Turkish shepherd's dog.
The isolated historical conditions of the Sivas-Kangal region have resulted in the development of the Kangal Dog as a distinct breed which has been declared the National Dog of Turkey and a national treasure. The true Turkish Kangal Dogs are first and foremost still primarily working shepherds. The export of pure Kangal Dogs from Turkey has been controlled and now is virtually forbidden.
The Kangal Dog Club of America continues to work to ease import restrictions. Imported dogs are considered to be extremely valuable for their potential contribution to the genetic pool in the United States.
The Anatolian Shepherd is large and powerful and is commonly used as a guardian dog. It has very similar traits as the Kuvasz and Great Pyrenees, but is more agile and tends to have a slender body type.
Historically, these dogs have lived outdoors their entire lives. The dog may be suited to stay outside for the majority of the time, but can also be bought indoors in open spaces.
It is a good idea to keep valuables and fragile items out of the way when these dogs are in the area since the dogs are fairly large.
Since the Anatolian Shepherd is naturally guarded, they can also become very possessive.
In a home or porperty setting, this allows them to keep careful watch on the grounds and will ensure that the family or property owner knows when a stranger is in the area. The dogs are fairly friendly with people in general, unless they have suspicion to be otherwise. The dog is demanding of itself, and can sometimes be dominant or stubborn.
When training, it is important to begin as early as possible and use motivational training methods on a consistent basis. A loving approach fares well with these dogs and they are more likely to correct their behaviors in a safe, secure, and loving environment. A fully grown dog can become too strong to be corrected and may not listen to the owner's requests. These dogs are very sensitive to reprimands but they are always eager to receive affection. They are patient and protective of their owners, children, and loyal to their families. They are natural protectors and do not require extra protection training. They can get along with many types of animals but tend to take a dominant role with other dogs.
The Anatolian Shepherd dog usually has Low immunity, and this can take longer to develop than other dogs.
The Anatolian Shepherd requires very little grooming and the coat simply needs to be brushed out during shedding seasons. These dogs shed heavily, but the shedding period is relatively short and once the hair has been removed, they will not need extensive grooming rituals on a regular basis..
Anatolian Shepherds need a lot of exercise and they will perform at their best when they can run free in the yard. This is why a fenced-in yard is so important, and it can be very beneficial for owners to create a wide area and space for their dog. These dogs have boundless energy both indoors and out. If they are not outside enough, they can become restless and destructive. Taking them for walks in the park or outdoors to play will help them get the exercise they need on a regular basis.
The Anatolian Shepherd can be very playful and full of energy during bonding time with the owners. They tend to enjoy running alongside with you in parks and beaches, or playing with a Frisbee. They are excellent with 'fetch' games and can become very efficient.
Regular walks are mandatory with the Anatolian Shepherd, and even when they are getting plenty of natural exercise from being outdoors, a formal walk can help them bond better with their owners and help them explore new parks or territory. Ideally, two walks per day are sufficient for them to meet their daily exercise needs.
Keep in mind that these dogs have enormous amounts of energy and may even distribute their energy in short spurts. They do not fatigue easily, and will stay up late if needed just to run around and get the high levels of activity they need.
Anatolian Shepherd dogs have natural instincts to learn how to guard and protect their territory, and rarely need formal obedience training to learn these skills. These dogs are adaptive and learn very quickly, and they will take direction from you with minimal reprimanding. They need to have plenty of space to move around, and giving them access to a kennel will help them to distinguish their boundaries.
Puppies can follow you around as you do chores and take part in activities as they can bond well during this time. The dog will need to be reprimanded on occasion but will quickly learn from its mistakes. Frustrations may arise due to this dog's natural independence and ability to move quickly. The dogs are observant, intelligent, but can also become manipulative if they are distrustful of their owners. Since they are large in stature, it can become difficult to chase them down. However, once they learn their boundaries and rules, they become very strong and protective owners.


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Welcome to the AmicaResearch.org (亚美智库) (Palo Alto, California).
Amica Research, a research consulting organization, promotes sustainable design and implementation of technology and manufacturing programs. Currently, we are working on translating three handbooks from English to Chinese. If you are interested in contributing your expertise, please contact smhandbook@AmicaResearch.org.
"Our Mothers Who Cradle the World," and "Our Earth Who Gives Us Life."
Hu, Chenming, Modern Semiconductor Devices for Integrated Circuits, first edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, March 2009.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – (RealEstateRama) — Five California men have been sentenced for their roles in a nationwide home loan modification scam that victimized over 400 homeowners and families, resulting in a total loss of over $3.8 million.
Roscoe Umali, 38, of Santa Ana, California, was sentenced on August 18 to 220 months in prison for leading the multi-state conspiracy. Umali was also ordered to forfeit $3.8 million and to make approximately $1.2 million in restitution payments to the victims of his scam.
Umali pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud on March 22. According to court documents, from at least October 2012 through September 2014, Umali and his co-conspirators targeted struggling homeowners and made a series of misrepresentations to induce them to make payments of thousands of dollars each in exchange for supposed mortgage modification assistance. The conspirators falsely held themselves out as a non-profit organization or as affiliated with a real government program, the “Home Affordable Modification Program” (HAMP), designed to help homeowners at risk of foreclosure. In reality, however, they did nothing to help modify any mortgages. Instead, they used the victims’ payments for their own personal benefit and to further the fraud scheme. Many of the victims subsequently lost their homes, declared bankruptcy, and otherwise suffered serious financial and emotional consequences as a result of the scheme.
Five additional defendants from the greater Los Angeles area were also arraigned today on a superseding indictment in this same case. Those defendants include Sammy Araya, 41, Nicholas Estilow, 34, Sabrina Rafo, 23, Michael Henderson, 49, and Jen Seko, 36. They were each charged with mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, for a similar scheme that allegedly resulted in at least $11.5 million in losses to victims and homeowners. If convicted, they face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison on each count. The maximum statutory sentences are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the court based on the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Christy Goldsmith Romero, Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP); Robert Wemyss, Inspector in Charge of the Los Angeles Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; James Todak, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General, Los Angeles Field Office; and Rene Febles, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, Federal Housing Finance Agency-OIG, made the announcement after the sentencing of Umali and his co-defendants by U.S. District Judge James C. Cacheris. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Samantha Bateman and Ryan Faulconer are prosecuting the case. The case was formerly prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zach Terwilliger and James P. Gillis.
A copy of this press release may be found on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:15-cr-301.


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In class today we tested our knowledge of important information that citizens should know. We picked 10 questions randomly from the 100 practice test questions on the Naturalization Test for Citizenship.
Read the section titled, "Debate over slavery" in 6.6 and determine how Northern and Southern delegates felt about the issue.
Then you will create the dialogue between two delegates over this issue.


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CommSec announced the launched an exciting new trading product: over-the-counter contracts for difference (CFDs) which will be made available to its sophisticated clients from 6 November 2006.
"Our clients are demanding CFD trading opportunities; particularly among experienced and sophisticated investors looking for leverage, flexibility and convenience," said Matt Comyn, General Manager - CommSec.
"CFDs are becoming increasingly popular, and in response we have developed a competitive CFD trading product for our clients. Using the direct market access model, our clients have transparency, as trading takes place based on the actual buy / sell spread on the underlying security listed on the Australian Stock Exchange."
According to Mr Comyn, CommSec’s over-the-counter CFDs are a precursor to Exchange Traded CFDs, scheduled to go live in 2007.
"CommSec is currently working with the Australian Stock Exchange to pioneer the launch of Exchange Traded CFDs."
"Exchange traded CFDs retain the leverage and flexibility that attract investors to over-the-counter CFDs, but provide transparency, enhanced liquidity, risk management, regulatory and supervisory characteristics associated with normal exchange traded products," said Mr Comyn.
"In the meantime, CommSec is pleased to be able to provide our sophisticated clients with direct market access CFD trading opportunities," said Mr Comyn.

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These heavy duty burgundy 'Dominator' floor stripping pads are the most aggressive pad on the market, and they are designed for use on both sides with a 12 inch low speed buffer or a 24" auto scrubber. It's abrasive grit will remove wax, dirt and old finish and will leave your floor ready for refinishing.
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