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STANFORD, Calif. � Liz Brenner tied a conference season high with 31 kills and hit .651 for the match to power 15th-ranked Oregon to a 23-25, 25-20, 25-14, 22-25, 15-9 Pac-12 volleyball victory over No. 5 Stanford on Friday night at Maples Pavilion, just the Ducks� fourth victory ever against the Cardinal.
Alaina Bergsma and Williams each had 14 kills for the Ducks (19-8, 12-7 Pac-12), who won their fourth game this season against a top-10 opponent.
Haley Jacob had 35 digs, third most in a match by a conference player, and Lauren Plum had a season-best 60 assists to go with 11 digs. It was just Oregon�s second victory over the Cardinal since 1989, the other being a five-set victory at McArthur Court in 2009.
Savannah Paffen had five blocks for the Ducks, and Katherine Fischer had 16 digs.
Rachel Williams led Stanford (20-6, 14-6) with 21 kills, and Carly Wopat added 18 kills and eight blocks.
BERKELEY, Calif. � Camille Saxton had 21 kills and 11 digs and Arica Nassar added 17 kills, and Oregon State rallied to upset third-ranked California 25-22, 23-25, 25-21, 14-25, 17-15 in Pac-12 volleyball on Friday night at Haas Pavilion.
The Bears (25-5, 15-5 Pac-12) are the highest-ranked team the Beavers (15-14, 7-12) have ever beaten.
Dre Shaw added 10 kills, and Megan McBride had 45 assists and 15 digs. Former Marist High standout Allie Rogers had six block assists for the Beavers, who face Stanford on Sunday.
Tarah Murrey led Cal with 23 kills and 23 digs, and Correy Johnson added 15 kills. Elly Barrett had 62 assists for the Golden Bears.
McMINNVILLE � Led by Lindsey Shearer�s team-high 16 points, the Northwest Christian women beat Linfield, 79-49 in nonconference women�s basketball at Wilson Gymnasium.
NCU led 26-24 at half but scored 53 points in the second to turn it into a rout. Jess Anderson was the only other Beacon (4-2) in double figures of points, with 12 points. The Wildcats, now 1-3 all-time against NCU, were led by Gretchen Owens� 17 points, but Linfield shot 30 percent from the field.
EVERETT � Sanda Milovic scored 23 points, and Briana Shannon added 14 to lead Bellevue to an 87-74 victory over Lane at the Everett women�s basketball tournament on Friday.
Kersey Wilcox led Lane (0-1) with 17 points and Reid Levings scored 13. Madison Moore added 11 points, and Megan Shields had seven points and nine rebounds for the Titans, who will face South Puget Sound in the consolation semifinals at 2 p.m. today.
Levi Green, Tyler Coleman and Archie Garrett scored 13 points apiece, and Lane Community College rolled past the Concordia University junior varsity in a men�s basketball game at LCC on Friday night.
The Titans trailed 30-28 at halftime but outscored Concordia 50-17 in the second half. The Cavaliers hurt their cause with 35 turnovers, and Lane had 27 steals as a team, led by Alexander Coleman with six. Concordia hit just 5-of-17 field goals in the second half.
Quincy Alexander hit a three-pointer with two-tenths of a second remaining to give New Hope Christian a 77-76 upset of Eastern Oregon University at the Rexius Events Center, the Deacons� first victory of the season.
Harley Turner and Forest Stolk led New Hope with 17 points apiece, and Alexander and Corey Gantt scored 16 points apiece for the Deacons (1-6).
Travares Peterson led Eastern Oregon (6-1) with 18 points, and Trent Ross and Jeff Ranstrom added 12 points each.
CORVALLIS � RJ Pena, James Roberts and Taylor Meeks all won by pin to lead Oregon State to a 44-6 victory over Simon Fraser in a college wrestling meet on Friday at Gill Coliseum.
Pena won his seventh straight match, pinning Alex Stemer in 1:34 at 157 pounds. Meeks beat Arjun Gill at 197 pounds in just 40 seconds, and Roberts pinned Sukhan Chahal in 4:36 at 133.
Northwest Christian cross country runners Stephanie Hescock and Brittany Petersen earned NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards for the second consecutive season on Friday.
Hescock, from North Douglas High, is a business administration major, and Petersen, from Thurston, is a teacher education major.
Also honored Friday was Jeremy Aucoin, an exercise science major from Willamette High.


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Deposition Author(s): Colin, P.-Y., Fischer, G., Hyvonen, M., Hollfelder, F.
Ultrahigh-throughput discovery of promiscuous enzymes by picodroplet functional metagenomics.
Colin, P.Y., Kintses, B., Gielen, F., Miton, C.M., Fischer, G., Mohamed, M.F., Hyvonen, M., Morgavi, D.P., Janssen, D.B., Hollfelder, F.
Unculturable bacterial communities provide a rich source of biocatalysts, but their experimental discovery by functional metagenomics is difficult, because the odds are stacked against the experimentor. Here we demonstrate functional screening of a million-membered metagenomic library in microfluidic picolitre droplet compartments. Using bait substrates, new hydrolases for sulfate monoesters and phosphotriesters were identified, mostly based on promiscuous activities presumed not to be under selection pressure. Spanning three protein superfamilies, these break new ground in sequence space: promiscuity now connects enzymes with only distantly related sequences. Most hits could not have been predicted by sequence analysis, because the desired activities have never been ascribed to similar sequences, showing how this approach complements bioinformatic harvesting of metagenomic sequencing data. Functional screening of a library of unprecedented size with excellent assay sensitivity has been instrumental in identifying rare genes constituting catalytically versatile hubs in sequence space as potential starting points for the acquisition of new functions.

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text: The Jimi James Fraser trio was started 2 years ago in Vancouver B.C when several students of music decided to move in together and create Jazz House. Brad Pearson is a student of Vcc, a great luthier and an even greater musician. Max Huberdeau studied jazz at Capilano and constantly brings fresh concepts to the group. The trio has been very fortunate to work with John Gross, the great L.A tenor player who is a constant source of inspiration to the band and many others.

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Fox & Newt in Leeds serves food. The pub has free WiFi, it shows football on TV. Fox & Newt has terrestrial TV.
Josephs Well Tavern in Leeds has a car park. The pub has free WiFi.
Queen Hotel in Leeds has an outside area.

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T.E.D. which stands for Think Eat Drink prides itself in serving food that has been sustainably sourced and prepared. Not that you’d notice this if you were a walk-in guest, as they don’t flaunt this little piece of information anywhere in their restaurant. According to their website, they also salvaged a lot of used material in order to furnish the place. Successfully, I might add as it looks very cheerful and makes for a delightful place to spend a Saturday night with friends.
We kicked off with some cocktails and pink bubbly while studying the menu. My friend went for a starter of tartare topped with a raw quail egg. There was a bit of a squabble about the presence of spring onions on my friend’s plate, because apparently they aren't real onions, but after that was rectified the tartare was a success.
For mains our group of four was divided in halves and two of my friends went for the gnocchi, which apparently looked and tasted more like potato wedges. I and my other friend went for the pork belly which looked like a piece of art on a plate and tasted equally artful in my mouth.
For desserts we kept the 50-50 split going and the two gnocchi friends opted for the chocolate dessert which was so rich they could’ve had done with splitting just one. I and my fellow pork belly friend went for the rice pudding, which was in one word yum.
While enjoying cups of fresh mint tea we asked for the bill. T.E.D. might not flaunt the fact that they are a sustainability friendly restaurant, you can certainly tell by the final amount on your bill. Caring for the environment apparently doesn't come cheap.


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Accepting the fact that you have a problem and may require alcohol or drug rehab in San Juan Capistrano is quite challenging for many people. It is difficult for them to admit it to themselves, and even harder to let other people know they need help. But, if you don’t take that courageous step, you will keep moving on the route of self-destruction, and this will have a huge negative effect on you, and also your loved ones. Some people subscribe to the false notion that drug problems only include street drugs such as heroin, meth, or cocaine.
Nevertheless, if your physician has prescribed some anxiety medications (such as Klonopin or Xanax), painkillers or some other potentially addictive drugs for you, and you are taking these drugs in higher doses or more frequently than you should, then it’s a sign of a severe drug problem. Many people in drug rehab have never touched or even come across illicit drugs. However, here are some signs you may need to go for drug rehab in San Juan Capistrano.
This might not look like a big deal to you when you are doing it. But driving while buzzed, high, or drunk is a very big danger to whosoever is in the car with you and also to people on the road, irrespective of how experienced you are in driving. If you can no longer manage your behavior under such influence, it is time you visit a rehab center.
Using drugs of any kind over a long time will become harmful to your body system. For instance, taking too much alcohol over an extended period leads to serious damage to the liver, brain, and heart. Abuse of Opiate can reduce your breathing and cause permanent brain damage. Using some stimulants repeatedly can lead to psychosis and cardiovascular failure. For those that inject drugs, the needles they use increases their chance of getting some deadly illnesses such as hepatitis C or HIV. If your use of alcohol or drugs is affecting your health seriously, it is time to visit a drug rehab San Juan Capistrano center, do not ignore these signs.
If you experience nausea, headaches, irritability, insomnia, cramps, paranoia, or any other sicknesses just a couple of hours after you took your drugs, this will only get worse. These symptoms of withdrawal are the stronghold of addiction. You can allow it to grow stronger, or you can do something about it to help yourself. A drug rehab in San Juan Capistrano can see you through the period of withdrawal while providing you with medication to reduce the worse effect of it.
Some kind of drugs can increase or cause serious depression or mental illnesses. If you are thinking of suicide, harmed yourself or someone else while under the influence, then you need to seek professional help. Irrespective of how hopeless the situation is, mental illnesses and depression can be taken care of. All you have to do is to get help so you can get back to your normal life again.

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text: Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK) announced today the planned dates for its third quarter 2018 results and conference call. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, after market close, Tetra Tech intends to announce its third quarter 2018 results. On Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, Tetra Tech plans to host a conference call to further present and discuss the Company’s financial results and forward outlook.

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A test competition to serve as a dress rehearsal for the 21st African Senior Athletics Championship has been fixed for July 18 at the newly-completed Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
The event, the African Athletic tour will have at least 10 African countries in attendance, according to the Technical Director for Asaba 2018, Yussuf Alli.
Mr Alli also added that there is still room for other African countries to enter for the one-day event.
“We are ready to show the world a glimpse of what they should expect at this year’s African Championships,” Alli stated in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity for Asaba 2018, Olukayode Thomas.
As promised by the Local Organizing Committee for Asaba 2018, the facilities in place to host the continent are far above the required standards.
The Head of Media and Publicity for Asaba 2018, Olukayode Thomas, confirmed that mouthwatering prizes will be won at the one-day event.

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The NYPD’s football team continued its six-year winning streak by crushing the Fire Department’s gridiron squad, 13-0 – giving the Finest a shot at another national championship.
The cops first scored when quarterback Lee McLean threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Joe Fermint. Tony Paccione ran in a 6-yard touchdown near the end of the game.
The solid NYPD defense was led by linebackers Mitch Britton and John Bardak. Coach Pete Moog and general manager Lt. Steve McCallister accepted the trophy.
Now they face the Houston Police Department on June 5 in the second annual National Public Safety Football League championship game at Rice University.
The NYPD defeated Houston to win the first championship last year.


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College Freshmen Advice: Learn Your Slang!
College freshmen, listen up, you might want to do a little studying before getting to college. After all, if you were to go to a foreign country, you would try to learn a few words and phrases to help you get by. In the same way, learning a little college slang might go a long way to helping you fit in or at least understand if someone is insulting you.
But, for all those parents out there, you will be happy to know that cool is still cool, at least according to UCLA.
Class of 2011 – Celebrate Your Senior Year!

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Councillors’ Briefings provide an informal environment in which Councillors can be provided with detailed information about matters without the time and procedural constraints that apply to a Council meeting. The briefings are intended to operate as a forum for discussion and for Councillors to ask questions of Council staff and others.
No Council decisions can be made at Councillors’ Briefings. A matter that requires a Council resolution must be presented at a Council meeting instead.
Summaries of Councillors’ Briefings are provided below. We cannot legally publish some information that is confidential. This information is shown as ‘Confidential Matter’ in the summary, together with the clause that explains why it is confidential (from the Local Government Act 1989).
The decision to publish summaries of Councillors' Briefings was made in August 2018 and they have been published since that time.

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Based on chemistry, the pressure sensitive adhesive tapes market is segmented into acrylic, rubber, silicone, and others. Among all these, Silicone-based tapes is the most dominant category in the market and expected to witness the fastest growth in the market during the forecast period. This is attributed to its wide industrial application which includes heavy machinery, solar and wind energy, and others. Also, they are used in the aerospace industry, they are used in the form of process tapes, masking tapes, high performance insulation laminates, and others, where organic tapes are not able to fulfill the requirement.
On the basis of backing material, the pressure sensitive adhesive tapes market is classified into polypropylene, paper, polyvinyl chloride, and others. The paper segment is anticipated to register the highest growth in the market during the forecast period, due to the increasing demand of low-cost backing material for tape manufacturing.
Based on end-user, the pressure sensitive adhesive tapes market is categorized into packaging, electrical and electronics, medical and hygiene, transportation, construction, medical, and others. Electrical and electronics end-user category is the largest consumer of these tapes, owing to the increasing demand of these tapes in the manufacturing of consumer electronics such as camera and mobile phones. Also, these tapes are useful for attaching surface-mount components at points on printed circuit boards.
The pressure sensitive adhesive tapes market growth is restrained by the rising price of raw material prices and the changing regulations to reshape the pressure sensitive adhesives tapes market. The rising cost of raw materials that are used in the formulation of these tapes for the tape industry are expected to bring uncertainty in the market, which can hinder the market growth in the coming years. The basic formulations used in the industry are polymers and tackifiers among various other additives.
Considering the fact, that most of the raw materials used are petroleum-based derivatives and hence vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity prices. Crude oil prices are highly volatile in nature, which can affect the pressure sensitive adhesive tapes industry in the coming years.


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Classic high tea doesn’t have to be taken in an English country garden. These two teas enjoyed in Asia take the cake!
I would say that I’ve had more than a 1000 afternoon teas. Call them Cream Teas, Afternoon Tea, Devonshire Tea, High Tea, Afternoonsies, or a mid-arvo cuppa and cake – I’ve had them.
I think it is the most civilised and friendly ritual anyone could indulge themselves it.
Now, I don’t roll out the cake stand and the best teapot on a regular basis but when I’m travelling I always plan an afternoon tea experience into the itinerary mix.
My two standouts for 2018 are both set in Asia. The first was in Hanoi, Vietnam (yes, there’s so much more than pho) and the second was in Singapore (hold the chilli and pass the cakes!).
To stay in the Sofitel Legend Hanoi Metropole Hotel is to be treated like royalty and to be immersed in Hanoi’s long and complex history. The French carved out a colony in Vietnam from 1887 until its defeat in the First Indochina War in 1954 when independence was claimed for the country.
After that Vietnam couldn’t catch a break and until the mid-70s war between North and South with many other nations putting their oar in raged until peace at last.
The French left many beautiful buildings especially in the north – Hanoi has the lion’s share of splendid, restored colonial villas and public buildings. The Queen is the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, gleaming white, brass polished as a shining ritual and all things here, tres bon. The staff still greet each guest throughout the hotel with a warm “bonjour”.
The hotel includes 364 rooms and the historic Metropole wing has 106 guestrooms and three Legendary Suites. The suites are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).
Afternoon tea here is best entered into with a stout heart and a competitive spirit.
Delicate bites of afternoon tea in Hanoi. Picture: Bev Malzard.
Every day, between three and 5.30pm, an irresistible chocolate library opens in the Club Bar. Praline, ganache, éclairs, mille-feuille pastries, chocolate fountain, a selection of every imaginable kind of French pâtisseries and delectable chocolate in all shapes and form appears and appeals seductively to the afternoon tea fanatic.…Its reputation has spread well beyond the borders of Vietnam.
Made from the finest Vietnamese grown cocoa, the Metropole Ganaches are carefully prepared to make the finest grade couverture chocolate. The chef here was dipping tiny matcha nougat squares in chocolate while we watched. There were two of us and we decided to share the love. One of us would take the High Tea and the other would take up the Chocolate Library challenge. This is a buffet extraordinaire – try one of everything – chocolate truffle, mousse and ice cream, macarons, a chocolate fountain and a hot chocolate for good measure.
The High Tea comes on a layered stand – where to start? From the bottom with savoury snacks including baby quiche Lorraine’s and tiny sandwiches. Up a level and the scones call to you. Jam and cream of course and decorated fruit tarts – on top now – a display of wee cakes to slip delicately into one’s mouth.
There are other wonderful restaurants here – but don’t book on the same day as you have the High Tea.
From the Paris-inspired cafe La Terrasse to the popular poolside Bamboo Bar or Vietnamese restaurant Spices Garden, the multi-award French restaurant Le Beaulieu or the stylish Italian-influenced restaurant and new lounge Angelina – the hotel promises a gastronomic journey.
And did I mention cakes?
I once read a food travelogue that described Singapore as the ‘world’s best restaurant’. Every Asian cuisine melds with all world food here and whether you eat at markets, food courts, hole-in-the-wall treasures or five-star gourmet extravaganzas – there is not a dish that you could miss out on here.
I’m a sucker for simple old-school chicken and rice and anything that is presented from Little India and have always been on the hunt for the perfect afternoon tea.
On my most recent visit, I finally got to enjoy afternoon High tea at the famous Fullerton Hotel.
The magnificent Fullerton Building is a grand neoclassical landmark built in 1928. Gazetted in December 2015 as a National Monument, it was once home to Singapore’s General Post Office, the Exchange Room and Exchange Reference Library, and the prestigious Singapore Club. Today, The Fullerton Hotel is a stunning 400-room heritage hotel in Singapore.
Located in the Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s vast sunlit atrium lobby, The Courtyard (North and South sections) is the lively restaurant setting for all-day dining, whether for a light meal, a signature Japanese or Indian curry buffet, leisurely afternoon tea with unlimited replenishment of your tiered contents and free-flowing coffee and tea; or an elegant cocktail.
We stuck with the afternoon tea and despite the generous offer to replenish…we only ordered extra scones, they were that good!
Tastefully furnished with plush sofas and a friendly ambience – the tea event was being enjoyed by many other High Tea aficionados.
Our tea arrived as the lovely silver art deco three-tiered stand arrived laden with all that is good under heaven. The scones are a little exclusive and like to be served away from the rest of the sweet treats – they arrive on their own plate, jam and cream to the side.
Small sandwiches, finger-style were filled with egg, smoked salmon and smoked duck. Brie cheese with plum jelly on a hazelnut cracker was devoured without a second thought. Little samosas, miniature pies covered the savoury offerings and the various layers of all types of cakes and patisserie beckoned. Chocolate éclair, lemon tart and English fruit cake were savoured slowly.
A special, traditional Singapore cake is the Kueh Lapis. The cake has, it is reported, to have its origins in the Nonya cuisine or the Indonesia cookbook, who knows? The delicate cake is a layered cake, sometimes called the thousand-layer cake – or ladder cake. No matter where it comes from, it was delicious, light and geometrically perfectly layered.
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You will have the opportunity to tour our Golden Lane site and to ask your questions to staff and current students.
Your visit will last approximately one hour.
Please register your interest using the booking form below; we will be in touch with full joining instructions approximately two weeks before the event.


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It was clear on arrival that you are in a stunningly rural area of Yorkshire – the hotel’s location makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, which is perfect if you are staying here with your dog(s).
As you turn down the sweeping drive to the hotel, with woodland and fields all around you, you are presented with a beautiful old building and immaculate grounds and a very large car park.
As you enter reception it feels very homely and cosy and the staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. On a notice board in the reception area it is lovely and reassuring to see ‘Thank you’ cards from previous clients and their dogs about their amazing stay.
We were staying with our dog Josh, a Pack Beagle, in one of the hotels ‘dog friendly’ suites and were shown to our room by Paul who was very polite and helpful.
Entering our room we were stunned by the tranquil colours and quality of the fixtures and fittings – everything was in neutral colours and done very tastefully. However, possibly a worry to us and others visiting with dogs was there may be evidence that dogs had stayed in the room before, however, no such evidence presented itself which was fantastic. The room we stayed in was spacious so allowing the dog and us plenty of room to settle in and be very comfortable during our stay.
Our room had beautiful views over the rolling countryside and over the lake in the grounds of the hotel. It had, as I believe all do had free wi-fi, Freeview television in both the lounge and the bedroom areas an endless supply of tea and coffee, complimentary bottles of water and all the other facilities you would expect in this level of hotel ie hairdryer, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.
On visiting the actual hotel dogs are encouraged to join their owner(s) in almost all areas of the hotel, and water bowls are left out or the dogs to help themselves.
On our stay the hotel had other guests visiting with dogs and some without but at no point did we feel that dogs were intrusive with our or their stay. Due to our visit being in the winter we only stayed within the grounds of the hotel which had a good mix of pathed walk ways and grass areas in the grounds and around the lake which makes the walking of your dog(s) in poor weather still a pleasurable experience. It should be noted that at no point did we see any dog waste in the grounds of the hotel – this is obviously well managed by the staff and the responsible dog owners visiting the hotel.
In the grounds there are numerous outdoor seating areas both covered and uncovered with a mix of seating to suit different occasions – How lovely would this be to sit outside with your dog on a summers evening?
At breakfast we ate in the bar restaurant which means your dog is allowed to eat with you. On this occasion there were other dogs and their owners eating also but this certainly caused no issues and was not off-putting. At all times if eating in the bar dogs are made to feel like one of the family. Water bowls are provided next to the table and the staff are always keen to meet yours and the dogs needs.
As an aside the quality of all food but especially the evening meal is outstanding, whether it be the superb quality of ingredients, the presentation of the plates or the flavours of the food – we have eaten in a number of top restaurants without our dog and this certainly matched and possibly surpassed some of those but the advantage this time was our dog was with us to share the experience.
We talked to Lindsay, the General Manager of the hotel, who was incredibly professional and friendly at all points during our stay. She informed us that all breeds and all sizes of dogs are welcome to stay at the hotel and it is not uncommon for people to bring more than one dog, and indeed this happened on our visit.
So, in summary we would recommend this hotel for dogs and their owners if they like to be spoilt (with their dog(s) both by the beauty of what the hotel has to offer but also by the surroundings of the beautiful Yorkshire moors, and we certainly would look to re-visit in the future with our dog.


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I love these telephone tables, especially the one you just finished. It has a place for a nice thick phone book, too. You did a nice job. I’m glad your bathroom is coming along. Before you know it, it will be finished!
It would have been finished ages ago if I’d put my mind to it! 🙂 Thanks!

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Will Siebel buy or be bought?
As consolidation crush continues, what role will Siebel play?
A few months back, Reservoir Partners published a report on CRM consolidation in which we forecast that the enterprise CRM market is fundamentally -- and permanently -- shrinking. Since then, we've of course all been alternatively entertained and horrified by the Oracle/PeopleSoft/J.D. Edwards circus. But through all of this, the acknowledged leader in the enterprise CRM space has been noticeably quiet -- not a peep from Siebel.
With all of the mud being slung, it certainly is not a bad time to keep one's head low. But we'd also have to imagine that Siebel isn't going to stay quiet forever -- especially in this consolidating market. That begs the question -- what will Siebel's role be in industry consolidation? Acquirer or acquiree?
As the enterprise CRM alpha dog, it would seem to make a lot of sense for Siebel to get aggressive sooner rather than later. The stock market is recovering, and even the venture capital industry is showing signs of life -- in other words, potential acquisition targets (there are many) are possibly never going to be cheaper. And let us not forget, as my good friend Bruce Daley at the Siebel Observer reminded me just today, that Siebel is sitting on $2.2 billion in cold, hard cash.
However, the role of acquiree strikes me as the more likely one, despite all of Tom Siebel's (and others') denials. Why?
1. The pie is shrinking. No matter how well-managed a company Siebel is and has been, the overall market is simply not growing.
2. As its competitors consolidate, the lead Siebel has long enjoyed cannot help but erode. It's a lot tougher slugging it out with three strong competitors than 30 weak ones.
3. Siebel can continue to grow around the edges with small acquisitions (such as its BoldFish buy a few weeks ago). But despite Siebel's cash hoard, its stock/market value is too depressed to support any major deals.
4. Siebel (the person and the company) is smart enough to know when it's passed its peak. This is really the critical point: It doesn't matter whether you or I believe that Siebel can surpass SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, etc. What matters is whether Siebel believes it. I think the realist in Siebel will recognize that it's time to get out. It would have been even better 24 months ago, but it's still not too late.
So, if I'm right and Siebel decides to sell, who are the potential buyers?
I happen to believe there are only two logical acquirers, with a third possibility that remains (for now) a wild card. Today's two front-runners are SAP and Microsoft. Both have the financial muscle to make the deal, and both have committed to expanding share in the CRM market -- what better way to do so than by acquiring the market leader?
If it were my money, I'd say SAP is the better bet. Despite SAP's progress in CRM, a recently departed SAP executive confirmed to me what I already strongly suspected -- that much of SAP's "CRM" success has come from simply re-labeling existing SAP revenue; the reality is that the company still has major gaps in the product line (and customer base). Progress is being made, but the PR is well ahead of the reality.
Microsoft has similar issues, but it also has a lot more on its plate right now with the combination of CRM assets it's already gained from Great Plains and Navision. Besides, I expect Microsoft to do what they always do -- nibble away at the high-end market from below, without the desire or need to do a big bang acquisition.
The wild card is Oracle. If Oracle is unable to complete the PeopleSoft acquisition (I happen to believe it should and will happen -- but there are a number of reasons why it may not, including that much is up to the courts at this point) then Siebel would be a very nice consolation prize. And arguably an even better fit.
Finally, there's IBM. Analysts and other industry observers have been predicting this acquisition for the last five years (that's not an exaggeration -- see http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0CGN/1999_May_10/54594797/print.jhtml). But remember that IBM was already in the CRM industry (a division called Corepoint) and shut that effort down. Plus, IBM's been too busy making money selling databases and application servers to disaffected partners of Oracle and now Microsoft -- partners that didn't like their infrastructure providers competing with them.
By the same argument, Hewlett-Packard buying Siebel would also be dumb (at least for HP) -- although with HP these days, one never knows what to expect.
So there you have it -- one observer's opinion on the future of CRM and the future of Siebel. In the end, none of this really matters so much as Siebel's decision to either go back on the offensive and continue battling the competition as ferociously as it has in the past, or to bury the hatchet with prior enemies and make peace with the idea of creating a bigger whole. Regardless of what happens, Siebel won't be keeping today's low profile much longer -- and it should be fun to watch.
Chris Selland is founder of Cambridge, Mass.-based Reservoir Partners, an end-user focused research and consulting firm that creates relationship management strategies.

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Dr. Silverman believes that restoring optimal function is a major component in eliminating pain and preventing injury. He offers, and integrates, a synergy therapeutic system that allows for strengthening and stretching, and increasing flexibility.
Stretching works by forcing the elastic connective tissue (the fascia) that is surrounding a muscle, to lengthen. Frequent stretching can actually make the entire muscle longer. The most obvious benefit of stretching is increased flexibility – that is, a joint’s ability to move through its entire range of motion. However, increased flexibility provides a number of other advantages, such as helping balance muscle groups within the body, improving balance and posture, increasing agility and decreasing the risk of injury. A lack of flexibility can contribute to stiffness, poor posture back pain, and movement limitations as muscles become shorter, tighter, and weaker.
Dr. Rob Silverman is extremely knowledgeable about nutrition, injury rehabilitation, and functional movement training and screening. I consult Dr. Silverman on all aspects of nutrition and he’s presented to my team and members of other teams at Croton-Harmon High School.
Strength training can benefit anyone. Studies have shown that even people in their 90s can improve their quality of life with moderate strength training. Strengthening muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, make us less prone to injuries and fractures, thus making day-to-day activities easier. Strength training is also beneficial to joints because the exercises take them through their full range of motion. Increased strength improves posture, reduces stress and joint problems.
Proprioception is the body’s sense of a joint position. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments send messages to brain, which in turn tells them how to react to a stimulus. Using a wobble board or rocker is a time-tested rehabilitation method that helps retrain injured muscles, tendons or ligaments to react to instability. However, exercising on a wobble board can benefit anyone, since it improves agility and reaction skills as well as increasing strength, range of motion and stability in the joints. Improved proprioception has also been shown to improve posture and reduce the incidents of overused injuries.
Exercise specificity is a key ingredient to rehabilitating an injury. Each patient receives individualized exercises to allow them to be active and perform functional pain-free movements in their daily activities or sports endeavors. Finally, scientific studies show that exercise combined with manual therapy is the most effective combination to recover from injuries.
A patient performs simple biomechanical tasks such as walking, running, swinging a golf club, or performing any pain-provoking activities. This movement is then analyzed using a video equipment to determine the structures and areas of dysfunction, within their musculoskeletal system.
This enables Dr. Silverman to be structure-specific in his assessment to allow for quickest, effective clinical outcome.
Schedule a Functional Movement Assessment appointment with Dr. Silverman today to find out how efficiently you move.


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The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. It was won by Republican incumbents, Governor Gary Herbert and Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell.
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^ Romboy, Dennis (November 14, 2011). "Sandstrom announces bid for Utah's new congressional district seat". Deseret News. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
^ Roche, Lisa Riley (June 9, 2011). "Two Utah political heavyweights eyeing key races". Deseret News. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
^ a b "Election Results: Utah Governor's Race". Utah Republican Party. April 21, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
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Providing equipment, materials and protective devices (e.g. guards on machines, personal protective equipment, etc.) that are maintained and are in good condition.
Ensuring equipment, materials and protective devices are used properly and in a safe manner.
Providing information, instruction and supervision to employees to protect the health and safety of employees.
Providing (upon request), in a medical emergency, information in the possession of the employer, including confidential business information to a legally qualified medical practitioner, and to such other persons as may be required by law.
Providing all employees with training with regards to all health and safety policies and procedures for FSI.
Acquainting an employee or a person in authority over an employee with any hazard in the workplace and in the handling, storage, use, disposal and transport of any article, device, equipment or a biological, chemical or physical agent.
Affording assistance and cooperation to the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) in the carrying out of their functions.
Only employing a worker over the prescribed age.
Not knowingly permitting in or about the workplace anyone under the prescribed age.
Taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of an employee, including circumstances involving domestic violence that would likely expose an employee to physical injury in the workplace.
Providing to the JHSC the results of a report relating to occupational health and safety (including written copies of the relevant portions if available). The employer must also advise employees of the results of a report and, if the report is in writing, make available on request copies of the portions concerning occupational health and safety.
Responding in writing within 21 days to any health and safety recommendations submitted by the JHSC.
Posting a copy of the OHSA, pertinent regulations and any explanatory material prepared by the Ministry in an accessible workplace location. The items posted are to be in English and the majority language of the workplace, and it is to outline the rights, responsibilities and duties of employees.
Posting and annually reviewing and re-posting a signed copy of the FSI health and safety policy in an accessible workplace location.
Posting and reviewing the violence and harassment policy on an annual basis and ensuring that the policy in an accessible workplace location.
Develop and maintain a workplace violence and harassment program annually.
At least annually, conducting a workplace risk assessment related to violence and implementing necessary controls and to advise and provide a copy of the assessment to the JHSC.
In partnership with the Health and Safety Coordinator (H&SC), developing and maintaining and reviewing, at least annually, a health and safety system to implement FSI’s health and safety policy.
Accurately keeping, maintaining and making available to workers affected all records of handling, storage, use and disposal of biological, chemical or physical agents as prescribed.
Notifying an MOL Director of the use or introduction into a workplace of such biological, chemical or physical agents as may be prescribed.
Monitoring the levels of biological, chemical or physical agents in the workplace and keeping posted records as necessary.
Ensuring that the workplace meets all standards limiting the exposure of an employee to biological, chemical or physical agents.
If required, establishing a medical surveillance program and providing for safety-related medical examinations and tests for employees as prescribed.
Where prescribed, providing an employee with written instructions as to the measures and procedures taken for their own protection, and carrying out such training programs for workers, supervisors and committee members as needed.
Ensuring that all workplace structures meet any standards outlined in the Building Code Act and prescribed by the Ministry of Labour.
Identifying substandard acts or conditions and taking necessary steps to ensure corrective action.
Ensuring that all scheduled health and safety training sessions are carried out and completed according to the training timetable.
Creating a work environment that is free from violence and harassment in the workplace.
Conducting Incident Investigations and reviewing all forms and ensuring these are discussed at management meetings.
Actively commending employee and supervisor health and safety performance when it meets or exceeds expectations.
Observing employee safe work practices during bi-annual workplace inspections.
Annually review the responsibilities of the supervisors/managers and employees.
Employees work in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by the OHSA and regulations (e.g. wearing safety shoes, confining hair, jewelry or loose clothing around moving parts, etc).
Employees are advised of the existence of any potential or actual danger to their health or safety of which the supervisor is aware.
Where prescribed, employees are provided with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for their protection.
Every precaution reasonable in the circumstances is taken for the protection of an employee.
Employees are provided with and sign appropriate job descriptions.
Supporting a safe work environment that is free from any violence or harassment.
Showing interest and involvement in the organization’s health and safety performance.
Developing a working relationship with JHSC members (or HS Representative) and supporting their role.
Performing informal workplace inspections daily and formal workplace inspections quarterly.
Making every reasonable attempt to resolve any employee health and safety concerns.
Ensuring employees are trained in safe work practices and job safety requirements associated with a particular job process and providing written instructions where appropriate (See SOP 7553-01, 7550-01, 7601-01).
Correcting any substandard or unsafe acts or any unsafe conditions.
Reporting, investigating, and properly documenting all incidents and injuries to employees and guests, as well as any property damage or loss of process (see 10.0).
Ensuring that a maintenance program for any equipment and machinery in the workplace is carried out (see 09).
Implementing emergency plans when necessary and ensuring that employees have been properly trained to comply.
Informing superiors of any known occupational health and safety concerns.
Regularly evaluating employee performance and providing periodic feedback with respect to health and safety.
Commending employees for exemplary health and safety practices.
Performing observations of employee safe work practices during quarterly workplace inspections.
Review the responsibilities of the employees.
Supervisors/Managers are responsible for ensuring that employees work safely and therefore must be familiar with the employee’s duties under both the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Forward Signs Inc’s (FSI) internal health and safety policies and procedures.
Working in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations and internal policies and procedures.
Using or wearing the equipment, protective devices or clothing that FSI requires.
Reporting to his or her supervisor any missing or defective equipment or protective device which could endanger any person.
Reporting to his or her supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which they are aware of, and any contravention of the OHSA, regulations, or FSI policies and procedures.
Reporting any observed hazards to the supervisor.
Reporting any risks or potential risks of violence or harassment encountered in the workplace immediately to supervisor.
Not removing or making ineffective any protective device without providing an adequate temporary substitute.
Not using or operating any equipment, machine, device or thing or otherwise working in a manner that may endanger anyone.
Not engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.
Knowing, understanding and implementing safe work practices and procedures.
Knowing, understanding and employing established rules and procedures for handling materials, equipment and processes (e.g. reporting unlabelled containers, using proper lifting techniques, etc).
Requesting that worn out or defective equipment be replaced.
Using all safety devices provided, ensuring optimum condition of devices and reporting any defects immediately to a supervisor.
Using equipment and materials only in the manner intended.
Carrying out repairs, alterations and processing changes only when authorized.
Reporting all injuries, incidents and unusual conditions immediately to supervisor (See SOP 7507-01 for Installers).
Inspecting work area and equipment daily and reporting and documenting any hazards immediately to supervisor.
Attending all required health and safety training programs (e.g. WHMIS, orientation), and applying knowledge to daily operating procedures at FSI.
Contractor responsibilities letter entitled Contractor Safety Practices.
Contractor responsibilities form entitled Health and Safety Policies for Contractors and Subcontractors.
Contractor responsibilities form entitled Contractor General Safety Work Permit.
FSI will communicate the process and relevant emergency response procedures to all contractors. The contractor will be expected to sign the documentation as required and a copy will remain with FSI.
Any contractor who fails to perform the work in the manner outlined in these documents will be held accountable, and if necessary will be removed from the work site.
Ensuring the health and safety of the employees.
Providing qualified workers for the work to be performed.
Ensuring that all work that is performed is in accordance with all governing legislative and industrial standards.
This policy will provide protection to employees, visitors and customers alike, since visitor activities are controlled by Forward Signs Inc (FSI) to prevent workplace related injuries and illnesses.
All visitors must sign in upon arrival. This can be done at Reception Area.
All visitors must sign out when leaving.
All visitors must be escorted by a FSI employee.
All visitors must wear applicable personal protective equipment, as prescribed by FSI and/or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and its regulations.
All visitors must remain in designated areas.
All visitors must immediately report any illness or injury suffered while at FSI.
All visitors must be under the immediate supervision and control of a FSI Employee. It is the responsibility of the FSI employee to ensure that the visitor abides by these responsibilities. If a visitor refuses to abide by these responsibilities, then the employee or their supervisor will ask him/her to leave immediately and may bar re-entry in the future.
Any infractions will be reported immediately to the Health and Safety Coordinator (H&SC), who will then be responsible for informing the President. The H&SC will complete an Incident Report, with the assistance of the FSI employee who was escorting the visitor at the time.
If any employee at FSI flagrantly or willingly disregards the policies, procedures or standard established at FSI, they will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary measures, as outlined in this policy and procedures below.
Safe driving, reporting and record keeping rules for drivers using company vehicles are outlined in the SOP 13.43 for safe Driving in this manual and in the ISO Program SOP-7509-01, any violations of these rules are subject to disciplinary action.
Before using these procedures, please refer to the Rolling Action Plan document to ensure that your employees are receiving appropriate training and instruction regarding the issue in question.
(i.e. poor housekeeping, improper documentation, substandard performance of work, failure to wear prescribed safety equipment, horseplay, aggressive driving, failure to perform a specified task and any other issues that may appear minor on the surface, yet are critical to the efficient, safe and profitable operation of your department).
Are your expectations being communicated correctly?
Have you communicated failure to comply would result in suspension in writing?
Request that employee sign this warning. If he/she refuses, note this on the warning.
One day of work suspension in effect as advised by management and the next stage may involve termination.
Always consult first with a Senior Manager to ensure that you have done everything possible to resolve the situation.
Provide notice of termination in writing, demanding the return of any keys, uniforms, etc.
Is or could be construed as against the law (i.e. theft, fighting, threatening a customer/employee/manager with physical harm, death threats, hateful words or acts, deliberate destruction, and any other form of gross negligence).
Whenever possible, consult with a Senior Manager if you believe a Tier 2 offence has occurred. In their absence, consult with at least one other department manager.
Interview the employee with a Senior Manager present to obtain any relevant information or facts.
Depending on the outcome of the interview/consultation, a longer suspension or termination of employment may result.
If the employee is not terminated, prepare a written warning, clearly outlining your expectations and the consequences of not meeting these expectations.
Have the employee sign the written warning. If they refuse, note their refusal on the warning.
With every disciplinary act, managers must refer to the employee’s file (kept in Human Resources Department).
Every verbal warning must be recorded.
Every written warning must be inserted into the employee file.
From time to time, even the most dedicated and well-trained employees will fail to use proper procedures. Therefore, we must have a system in place that reinforces the importance of following rules and procedures.
Improved ability to get the job done right the first time.
Firm, consistent and fair discipline.
Better management through improved processes.
Employees are reviewed using the Employee Performance Review Form.
Department Managers are responsible for scheduling these reviews. Upon hire, they will provide a New Employee Welcome Package from Human Resources (note: item 7 & 8 are Health and Safety related), and schedule the first review (3 months after start date) at that time. Once each rview is performed, he/she will schedule the next review in the same way.
Each manager is responsible for pre-writing their employees’ reviews and then discussing it with a Senior Manager at least one week prior to the review date. This review must rate each item of the employee’s job description.
It is vital that Managers prepare and complete employee reviews on a timely basis. Our employees will be informed of this in advance; therefore they will expect a timely review. Do not rely on your employees to remind you of their own review. They may be too shy to ask, but they will be disappointed if their review is neglected. Managers will be held accountable for this as part of their job descriptions, in the same way other employees are held accountable for their performance.
An outline of duties typical to the position, along with a statement that allows for the addition or removal of duties as required by management. (Any changes must be updated in writing).
Any specific duties or work-specific details for review.
Health and safety responsibilities as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and as outlined in our Health &Safety policy.
All general and specific performance expectations clearly identified. This includes performance targets, such as sales performance, customer satisfaction, and any other specific goals.
A Rolling Action Plan (See Attachment below) Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we as managers have difficulty getting our staff to follow existing procedures. When you are having difficulty getting your staff to do something, simply plug the “challenge” into the Rolling Action Plan. It might give you the answers you need. Feel free to add your own “questions” as you see fit. If you answer “yes” to all of the questions on the Rolling Action Plan, and you can think of no more questions to ask, you may need to resort to disciplinary measures.
A Disciplinary Guide (2.1.6 Discipline Policy) No disciplinary system can account for all situations. However, so that we can be fair and consistent, some guidelines are required. Use this guide when you must discipline an employee.


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Public Health Fund joined PHMC as an affiliate on July 1, 2010. The foundation is a charitable organization that has fostered health care delivery, research and education in the greater Delaware Valley region since 1996. The organization initially supported health care providers in South Philadelphia and later broadened its mission to include all of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. It now operates with an independent board of directors comprised of six initial members whose backgrounds span the areas of health care, law and business. In addition, Marino A. Puliti serves as chief financial officer.
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· Secure application performed by working in high places can sometimes be difficult.
· This fitting can reduce transportation and lifting work.
· The overall material volume is reduced when pipes with smaller diameters are sequentially inserted into straight pipes with large diameter.
· Therefore, this fitting will significantly lower the weight compared to items that are prefabricated in a production plants.
· The packing material that is used in the Kurimoto F-Ring spiral duct is a special vinyl chloride compound.
· It has rubber-like elasticity that is not found in conventional vinyl chloride. In addition to being weather/oil/chemical-resistant, it has excellent cold and thermal deformation resistance. The packing is also very similar to rubber in terms of its appearance and texture.
· It has considerably superior bending fatigue strength and ozone resistance compared to rubber.
▪ Connection and installation is easy: Standard connection method of a spiral duct is screw + coating + taping.
· It might be difficult to install in high places.
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Where do you go to unwind? A spa? A monthly massage appointment? The library? There is something that causes stress to ooze out of me when I am at GriggsDakota (or in our family, it is termed “the farm”). Yesterday was extraordinarily special and I am so renewed from the day. We had a 60th wedding anniversary to celebrate with my grandparents combined with a wide array of family time across five generations. Plus the girls made sure we squeezed soybean harvest into the day.
There were our two combines rolling plus neighbors were there to help out on harvesting soybeans. As I took pictures and video in the first field we were in, Jake pulled up alongside of me in the grain cart and said “Want to ride along?” Jake works on the farm for my parents and grew up nearby. His mom has been a dear friend for decades and we’ve known Jake his whole life. He was in my sister’s class growing up and through high school. As I jumped in with him I realized Jake isn’t the “boy” eight years younger than me that I always think of him as but instead he is a young dad and farmer, dumping on the go with four combines as we talked crops, harvest factors and more.
Jake pointed out to me that he hasn’t seen me out the fields much this year.
I gave him some excuses of “crazy chaos, career and kids” but it got me thinking.
I need to be out in the fields more frequently. The migraine headache I had been fighting after a work presentation and travel of 6 flights in 32 hours to make it all work evaporated yesterday as I spent time with my farm family.
I don’t need a spa to rejuvenate. I need a little soybean harvest dust.
And I need to see my girls arguing over who gets to ride in the combine with my dad.
It’s not rated as a top spa get away. But I will take any day in farm fields during harvest as a place that brings me renewal, energy and happiness over getting pedicures, manicures, masks and massages in a spa.
Adding more depth to the day was a side of roses to my soybean dust spa day. Not just any roses but particular roses that my grandpa ordered special for my grandma on their 60th wedding anniversary which was yesterday. Last night we had a lobster feast, corn on the cob and cheesecake for a family celebration, all put on by my mom. The combines rolled in from the fields just in time to join us for a late meal filled with laughter and plenty of entertainment from two overtired farm girls.
Soybean dust “spa” is my go-to destination for renewal. Do you have a location or activity you enjoy to rejuvenate and renew yourself?
I agree, Katie. Going home to work can be very relaxing and refreshing. I love doing cattle work, but doing it with my Mom and Dad somehow opens a different level in my mind. It is always more fun to help someone else do their chores v. doing your own. It was really neat to have the experience of showing sheep with my family at the NE State Fair.
Hope harvest continues to go well!
Great post Katie! I think the field is a great stress relief!
wow – what a fabulous day!! great memories!
this is awesome! i so agree with you. i don’t like the fuss of spas and salons. give me dirt in my toes, and i’ll tend to my own hair and fingernails.
Well, I do like a massage now and then (like twice a year, if I’m lucky – it’s been over a year now though), but there is something soothing about getting work done around the place.
Wow! I was just asking the NDV crowd the same question in the Mom2Mom section. A soybean spa sounds pretty darn good!
Sounds like a wonderful day! I love getting to see all the big farm equipment.
Being outdoors is energizing, whether its in a park, a city street, or a field.
And I do like the spa. Just booked a series of massages to get me through the next few stressful months of transition. It’s a luxury, but I figure it will be worth it.
Hi, found my way here from my friend Andrea at Rural Revival. I’m now following and looking forward to reading back through your blog.
I love this! The land and the farm really are rejuvenating. My pasture is my go-to place!
This made me all warm and fuzzy inside! I completely get what you’re saying.
When the city life gets me down I always head to the “farm” where I know I’ll end up working but for some reason it’s better than any day in the city.

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IVPN customers in the Netherlands trust us every day with their increasing demand for privacy and security. Understand why privacy is such an important issue for customers in the Netherlands.
In 2009 the Netherlands passed the EU’s Data Retention Directive into law. This means that all ISPs in the Netherlands must retain personal data of all customers, including all their web-browsing history and email data, for six months after they leave the ISP’s service. Under the Dutch law telephone companies were also required to store information about all fixed and mobile phone calls for a year. The legislation further sanctioned that access to data was not subject to a prior review by a court or independent administrative authority, which was profoundly upsetting to online privacy and human rights advocates in the Netherlands.
The Dutch court’s decision against the data retention law appeared in line with an April 2014 decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which declared the European Data Retention Directive to be a gross violation of privacy rights under European law and, therefore, was declared to be invalid. The ECJ made particular reference to the fundamental principle of privacy in its decision. It should be noted that the Dutch government decided to ignore that decision by the ECJ and to largely maintain its national data retention law on the grounds of fighting what it called serious criminal offenses.
Dutch copyright law is very specific. The Dutch Copyright Act (Auteurswet) grants protection to literary, artistic or scientific works. The Copyright Act does not protect an idea as such, however original it may be. What the Act does is protect only the original expression, or the original application of an idea. The Dutch have a test for originality to ascertain whether it can be copyrighted, which is whether the work “reflects an original expression and the personal imprint of the author”. It is worth noting that the Dutch legislature has been taking explicit steps in recent years to protect the fair use of copyrighted material, i.e. have a more liberal, even ‘relaxed’ view with regard to making certain types of online material free from copyright restrictions.
Dutch case law has provided mixed messages with regard to online privacy. On the one hand, in 2005, a Dutch court ruled that ISPs should not hand over user information to content industry group BREIN, which was looking to sue a number of file-sharers, on mostly privacy grounds. The decision was seen as a victory for privacy advocates. However, in 2006 a court in Amsterdam allowed the same company, BREIN, to demand that ISPs hand over the private data of a number of BitTorrent users. The Amsterdam court stated that ISPs in the Netherlands should hand of customer data based on a two-pronged doctrine, namely that (1) it must be sufficiently plausible that an unlawful act has been committed; and (2) there must be no reasonable doubt that it was committed by the subscriber whose NAW-data (name, address and domicile info) is being requested.
Freedom of speech and freedom from censorship are enshrined rights in the constitution of the Netherlands. This is echoed in the country’s strong freedom of expression record, as seen in Freedom House’s survey Freedom of the Press: 2016, in which the Netherlands tied with three other countries as having the freest media ranking in the world. There has been a tendency for the Dutch to prosecute certain types of so-called ‘hate speech’ in recent years, particularly against anti-immigrant views. This can have a chilling effect on freedom of speech and be considered censorship of a sort.
The Netherlands will continue to be under pressure by other European Union countries to enact data retention laws that are more focused on ‘fighting terrorism’ than preserving privacy rights. The Dutch have proven somewhat resistant to this thus far, although this could logically be reversed at some time in the future.
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Pre-build Frameworks and ready to use Solutions like Legal Database Solutions, Products Catalogue Solutions, HR Documentation Solutions and etc based on SharePoint Document Management platform.
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Microsoft Certified Partner on SharePoint and Collaboration.
Here are some key Document and Asset Management Projects.
This HR automation Portal was implemented for one of world’s leading Food and Beverages. The application implemented helped streamlined the process for new joiners and also capture resignation and FnF settlements along with complete Document Management. This helped provide visibility to all groups involved in new hiring process; HR, Accounting, IT, Admin and Purchasing. Personal accounts (travel, insurance, credit card etc.) are automatically opened and requirements for computer access, furniture, and etc are routed to the appropriate departments. The FnF automation allowed proper closure of FnF settlement with all department e.g. return of all company assets, closure of user accounts and password and etc.
This Project was implemented for one of the World’s leading Chemical Company based out of the Kingdom of Australia. This Project was aimed at enhancement of the Companies Local Business Development (Code Named – LBD) so as to increase the company’s investor base and help in business expansion. LBD application helped to automate the current process of registering of Investors and with Document Management capability act as a central repository to keep all the records of Investorreceived by different sources. This tool enabled in integration of Investor registration, assignation, management and response of Investor within a single system. The Solutions is available on both ASP and SharePoint.
This Legal Information System Portal was implemented for one of world’s leading Food and Beverages. The Company has vast products and is spread geographically and has to enter into number of agreement every day which ranges from supplier’s agreement, retailers, trademark and copyrights registration and internal agreement with employees. A Complete Legal Information System based on Alrasmyat legal framework on SharePoint was implemented to automate the complete process. It covers the corporate law requirement like Power of Attorney, PFA, Bank Authorizationand etc. The Solution is completely workflowenabled with Document Management capability allowing user across the department to initiate any legal document agreement process.


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TEDTalks Health – These podcasts cover a wide range of health and fitness related topics. The talks are given by doctors and researchers and discuss the latest medical breakthroughs, ideas for living healthier lives, and ways to improve your overall well-being.
Rich Roll Podcast – Rich Roll enjoys a vegan lifestyle and is an accomplished ultra-marathoner. He’s written several books including Finding Ultra and the Plantpower Way. His podcast features conversations with “brightest and most forward thinking, paradigm busting minds in health, fitness, nutrition, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship & spirituality.” His podcast is an excellent way to discover insight and inspiration for many areas of your life.
Happier with Gretchen Rubin – Sisters Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft host a podcast aimed at helping listeners lead a happier life. Gretchen is the author of the best-selling book, The Happiness Project, and Better than Before. The goal of their podcast is to provide helpful, actionable advice on establishing habits that can lead to greater happiness.
Balanced Bites – Balanced Bites is co-hosted by Liz Wolfe and Diane Sanfilippo and focuses on Paleo diet but they take on a wider variety of wellness-related topics, ranging from nutrition to beauty to having a healthy mindset. Diane Sanfilippo is a New York Time’s bestselling author of Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox. Liz Wolfe has authored Eat the Yolks and The Purely Primal Skincare Guide. While their conversations often focus on the Paleo diet, they also provide practical and informative advice to living an all-around healthier life.
The Minimalists – Vanguard’s in the “de-cluttering” movement, best-friends Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus have written several books and made a book about the minimalism lifestyle. They believe living with less can lead to a more meaningful life. Their podcast focuses on ways to curate all aspects of your life, from material possessions to relationships, so you can become more focused on the essential things and lead a happier life.
Tara Brach – Tara Brach’s podcast features guided mediations and talks on topics ranging from “(mindfulness) meditation, emotional healing and spiritual awakening.” Tara earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has completed Buddhist teacher training. Her clinical work and meditation teachings are influenced by her background as a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology and certified Buddhist teacher. Her podcasts receive over a million downloads and are wonderful for anyone looking to nurture their soul.
The Tim Ferris Show – The Tim Ferriss Show might not be an obvious pick for a wellness podcast recommendation since it’s the #1 podcast in the Business category on Apple iTunes. However, the best-selling author hosts podcasts that cover a diverse of topics, all with the goal of helping listeners optimize their performance and reach their maximum potential. His has discussions with experts in health, strength training, productivity, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, investing, nutrition, and more. These podcasts are excellent for anyone looking for inspiration and actionable personal development advice.


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On Sunday morning I was in my car waiting to pick up my kids at Sunday school and I was reading the NY Times on my Blackberry. One of the feature stories was about President-Elect Obama and his Blackberry. It seems that Obama, like many executives of our generation relies on mobile access to news, blogs and email. The question the article raised was should a President be permitted to have a Blackberry.
There are the security concerns. Email being intercepted? The President’s surfing habits tracked; even is location known. What about a President who uses the Internet from their office?
If we assume that the NSA, CIA and Secret Service can figure out how to make the President’s BlackBerry secure. I see two issues (other than security) in this intellectual exercise.
Number one– should the President be able to get unfiltered information that has not traveled through a maze of bureaucrats?
What would be the implications of a President who does not live in the “bubble”? In general – I only see upside to getting information first hand. Most good executives seek many forms of input and I have found that usually the best info is the unfiltered, first hand accounts. From written accounts of Obama’s management style, getting unfiltered information from many sources is what he wants.
The question is really what does a President read that was not specifically written for him?
A Blackberry, or any other mobile Internet device can be a huge distraction and time wasting device, if not used properly. I would draw an analogy to the early days of the Web when people would “surf” endlessly. You need discipline to not react to ever buzz and beep that happens 24/7.
Does a President have “down time”? Is every free moment scheduled for meetings, briefings and speeches? Is time with your family also scheduled? I would assume that a President needs un-connected time to think.
On the time issue – I give one thumb down to Presidential Blackberry use.
It will be very interesting to see what mobile technology Obama uses.
How to you manage your time as an executive? Do you get unfiltered information?
Interesting questions for all of us to ponder.


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Residents of Dundee, are facing some financial problems which often choose to take a Payday Loan, Installment Loan, or other types of Cash Advance.
Can I get $300, $500 or $1000 cash in Dundee, Florida?
We serve not only Dundee but the other big and small cities of Polk County, as well as other States. We can match you with any of the 300+ direct lenders who offer $100-$1000 on good conditions, with the best rates and terms.
Are Payday Loans legal in Dundee, FL?
In Dundee as well as other cities of Florida State, short-term lending is absolutely legal and is not sentenced to any restrictions. Furthermore, it is under control of the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau which may ensure that your rights are protected. Any of your questions and complaints will be reacted to if you e-mail or call them.

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Hanuman Ka Tibba trekking route is ideal for all lovers of the challenges. Located right in front of McLeodganj, offers spectacular and breathtaking view. It is the highest point in the Dhauladhar ranges and is famous for panoramic views.Hanuman-ka-Tibba is a suitable trekking route in Dharamshala, which is one of the highest points in the Dhauladhar Mountain Range. This place is also known as the 'White Mountain' and is situated at an altitude of about 18,500 ft above the sea level. Pir Panjal Mountain Range is also visible from this point.
Also known as White Mountain, this peak is located at an altitude of 5,639 m above sea level and offers magnificent views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal mountain range. Tourists can visit throughout the year.
It is well-known as the White Mountain because the whole range of this peak is seems to be completely White when covered with snow. It is trekking route and develop by the Himachal Sports and Tourism Department. Here travelers can enjoy the glorious sunset sight and it is one of the prominent sights. Pir Panjal Mountain Range is also visible from this point.

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The Information superhighway and internet advances has, in a small amount of years, turned into amongst the most important sources of new quality traffic, visitors and likely patrons for all businesses.
If businesses in Lincoln manage to harness this traffic new orders, sales and profit streams will flow.
The days of using the phone book to seek business have long passed by and even a venture like yellow pages also has an internet presence. Folks go to the world wide web and many of these individuals go to Google internet browser to hunt for any new service or product they don't understand effective ways to find. Sometimes these people will work with other product online sites like Amazon or Ebay , but the majority of searching is now done on the internet.
For these main reasons no business wishing to develop and succeed can afford to not have a advertising and marketing strategy that includes a solid section on search engine optimization (SEO) and Search engine Marketing (SEM).
Lincoln SEO not only understands how important search engine optimization is for a business but has a very strong and proven track record in delivering first page listing in the key search engines like Google. We can work with you to help grow your business. All employees sleep, take holiday and sick days, but a good internet presence will make you money even when all of your other employees have gone home.
We start with developing a solid SEO strategy for your business in Lincoln Nebraska. Once we have built a solid SEO strategy customised for your business we can then commence weaving our ranking magic for your site and not as a short fix, one hit wonder, but for the long-term.
The primary search engine Google modifies its search algorithms periodically, but saving the face of the internet changes drastically beyond anything that the top experts can anticipate, you can rest assured your website rankings will stand firm.
We as experts in seo in Lincoln invest a great deal of time and money studying and staying on top of trends and movements in the search algorithms.
Most internet users do not search beyond the first page of Google Bing or Yahoo, so by having a well optimised website with correctly done SEO done by Lincoln SEO, your business will enjoy first page results for the keywords and key phrases that matter most and convert best for your business. Imagine if only your rankings appeared on the first page of Google and you were getting all the leads for your bestselling product or service.
Our Lincoln SEO Agency will work with you to customize your website utilising targeted keywords and key phrases in blogs, videos and articles, this approach is just part of the overall strategy we can use to power drive your website up the search rankings on all of the key search engines. This increased overall visibility will help increase your brand’s awareness and make sales easier, as a result of greater local and national brand recognition.
Search engine optimization is the most affordable form of marketing strategies offering one of the quickest returns on investments. This can be particularly true when you choose to work with an experienced agency that knows what it is doing like Lincoln SEO Consultancy from Effective Business Growth. We know what works and what does not work. We will not waste you money with tactic that might damage your business tomorrow, we are in this business for the long term as Lincoln SEO experts we will significantly drive down your marketing spend and increase your return on investment.
Contact Lincoln SEO today and we will craft a custom plan specifically for your business that will show you exactly how you can start and crush your competition and wipe them off the first page of the internet.


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I'm retiring from a major healthcare/insurance company after working for them for 35 years and also worked for a VERY popular U.S. airline known for their culture.
I grew up in a family of seven children (I'm the middle child in case you care). My dad worked for the Department of the Army and we lived in six states and in Germany (four years in the late 1960's) before I was 15. I LOVE to meet people from all over the world. My only child, my son, passed away suddenly in 2009 and my mom recently passed away. SO,O I've decided to retire a little earlier than planned.
I enjoy helping people and that includes helping them with their pets so they can enjoy their vacations without having to worry about and board their pets - because pets prefer to be in their own home with their regular routine. I started house and pet sitting for a couple of my siblings and now house/pet sit for friends. I also want to take advantage of the opportunity to live and explore the world while helping others.
I'm going to be retiring the end of August, 2017. In the past, I have house/cat/dog sat for my brother in NM and for my sister's three dogs in TX. I currently house and pet sit for several friends and their neighbors. I really enjoy the experience and look forward to new experiences around the world.
Sharon is a good friend of mine who has housesit for me taking care of my dog and cat. She is a very responsible and trust worthy person. I know she would treat your home as her own.


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Get ready to ride the lightning with this awesome sublimated Thor t-shirt. Featuring Thor looking swoll as usual, we also get a good look at the Bri Frost on this comfy cotton tee. Talk about a cool way to travel. I’d take a rainbow bridge over the 101 any day.
Get ready for the end times with this awesome t-shirt. Find a magic hammer and you're all set to be the best dressed for the premiere of Avengers: End Game.


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Fatima is one of the most significant Catholic pilgrimage places in the world. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it‘s a worship site which attracts scores of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Its importance arises from the apparitions of Our Lady of Rosary to a group of children, one hundred years ago, carrying a message of hope during troublesome and ominous times.
Aljustrel, the hamlet where the three shepherd children seers lived has a local museum built in the home where they lived. Here you will have a glimpse of their austere way of life at the time of the apparitions, in the early 20th century.
This day visit is designed in a welcoming and mindful way to give you all the time you need to enjoy this sacred place and embrace the Sanctuary’s tranquillity and spirituality. You can attend mass if you wish, in the apparitions chapel or the new cathedral, or even visit the impressive wax museum.


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If you've never been in a "box" then you probably don't know firsthand how challenging a typical Crossfit WOD can be! Being a high intensity interval training workout, not only are you working out to build muscle, but because there's little rest between sets you're burning off bodyfat as well. The exercises hot crossfit girls do aren't any different than anyone else in the class, the difference comes down to diet and lifestyle.
Crossfit Knees To Elbows are one of the best Crossfit exercises both guys and girls do. While it may look relatively easy... it's not! While it is considered a pull ups variation which requires a strong grip, it really is more of an abs exercise. You can see one of our Personal Trainer's previous posts and a knees to elbows exercise video here http://www.gympaws.com/fitness/what-are-knees-to-elbows-in-crossfit .
While GymPaws Lifting Grips are used for just about any weightlifting or bodyweight exercise, they gained popularity as Crossfit Gloves because they protect your hands from getting calluses without all the extra material of traditional workout gloves.
Exercises hot crossfit girls do aren't just relegated to the gym or weight room. Not a lot of Crossfit exercises require weights, which is one of the reason it gained popularity. Doing squats, push ups, and even skull crushers are just a few examples that you can do at home with little to no exercise equipment at all.
If you want to check out GymPaws you can use your Amazon account at checkout or Paypal or any Credit Card. You can also find them on Amazon or eBay. There is a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, and ALL GymPaws products are ONLY authorized to be sold by GymPaws. If you see anything else, they're not the real deal!


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Business administration covers a wide area of different types of management positions. From major companies to small & medium businesses, every operation needs skilled administrators in order to be successful.
Business administration graduates can find jobs in almost any company and industry in Malaysia. Companies need these professionals to ensure the smooth running of the daily operations.
With the general knowledge gained in the business administration course, graduates are able to have a birds-eye-view of the entire operations. They can find work in human resource, marketing, sales, management, or just as administrators. Students who know that they want to study Business Administration can just go directly for the Diploma in Business Administration instead of Foundation.
This Diploma in Business Administration programme at First City University College (First City UC) provides comprehensive knowledge and insights into the field of business. Upon completion, graduates will have a holistic perspective of the business world and will be well prepared for roles in the corporate sector or as entrepreneurs. The duration for the Diploma in Business Administration at First City University College is 2 years (6 semesters) with intakes in January, March, May and October of each year.
of FCUC is to provide higher education opportunities to young Malaysians and foreign nationals in a wide range of academic and professional fields such as Engineering, Computing/ICT/Software Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism, Business andArt & Design. Quality education is the hallmark of FCUC with the intended outcome of producing highly employable graduates in a knowledge-based economy.
First City University College campus has a built up area of 250,000 sq.ft. and has a comprehensive range of facilities for students. There are seven Engineering Laboratories, which are well-equipped to meet the stringent requirements of First City University College’s Partner Universities and The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
College foreign partner universities in UK for some programme modules.The Art & Design facilities include the Print Studio, Art & Design Studios, Photography Studio and 3D Design Studio. The Hospitality & Tourism facilities include a training restaurant, mock hotel room, food production lab and commercial kitchen. Students attend lectures in spacious lecture rooms and lecture theatres.


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SCARBOROUGH — Republican Rep. Heather Sirocki has turned back a challenge from Democrat Jean-Marie Caterina and won a second term in House District 128, 3,029 to 2,913.
Sirocki, a dental hygienist, was first elected in 2010 to the seat covering the western portion of town from the Eastern Trail town lines with Gorham, Saco and Westbrook.
Caterina, owns a real estate company and is married to Scarborough Fire Capt. Geoff McLean. She was making her first run for elected office.
Results from the race are unofficial, but are expected to be certified by the Maine Secretary of State tonight, Town Clerk Yolande “Tody” Justice said.


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Life Transitions & Estate Sales is an Estate Sale Company in the vicinity of the 32819 zip code to bring you more than just a basic “sell your stuff” Estate Sale Company. We provide all-encompassing life transition services related below. We also help you to aid others by generating jobs for those in need. Read more on our About Us web page.
What is a life transition? Many people only think of calling an estate liquidation services company when there is a death in the family. But, in the 21st century, many of us are living for decades longer than our parents or grandparents did. This brings with it the opportunity for many other “life transitions” that could involve estate liquidation or even just significant downsizing. Regardless of the reason you are choosing to hold an estate auction, Life Transitions & Estate Sales can help with every facet of it, and we’re right here in the 32819 area. Give us a call!
Life Transitions & Estate Sales is here to help you. If you’ve had a loved one pass away and you simply need an estate auction company to handle your estate liquidation we can do that for you. We will ensure that all property is inventoried, tagged, and appropriately priced. Life Transitions & Estate Sales will handle every aspect of the sale for you, and use our years of experience to assure an excellent result for you, and to make it undemanding for you as well. When the estate auction or sale is over we will, with your permission, donate or recycle unsold items, dispose of all trash and sweep the floors on our way out. Best of all, you pay nothing up-front! Our services are fully paid for as a percentage of the property that is sold, and we send you a check for the rest. Obviously, this means that it is in OUR best interest to get YOU the best prices on everything that we sell, and also in our best interest to sell as much as can be sold.

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Sitla Hotel is a charming hotel right in the middle of Øvre Årdal. The hotel offers bed & brekafast in cosy surroundings at an afordable price.
The hotel is a perfect starting point for hiking in Jotunheimen or exploring the Sognefjord. A short distance from the hotel you will find trails and beautiful waterfalls such as Vettisfossen. If you enjoy fishing, there are possibilities for fishing by the fjord.
The hotel has 19 rooms, all with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi for all guests.


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Relax. We’ll take care of everything.
If anyone’s injured, call 000 first.
Call us on 03 9464 1522, then click on the button below to record the details of the accident (incl. photos).
We only use genuine parts and we have the most advanced repair and refinishing equipment in the industry. Our staff are highly skilled professionals and take great pride in their work.
A tour of our repair facility reveals a fastidious attention to detail and this is reflected in the quality of your repair – meaning your car is returned to its impeccable pre-accident condition. This optimises your vehicle’s safety, appearance and resale/lease turn-in value.
We have a great working relationship with all insurance companies and we happily provide a lifetime guarantee on all our repairs. You have the right to choose Corporate Autobody as your preferred repairer, even though your insurer may try to direct you elsewhere. When the accident is not your fault, we have a free 3rd party recovery service that will save you time and money. Call us first and we’ll provide the best option for you.
Located at 241 Settlement Rd in Thomastown, we operate from a modern well-equipped 13,000 sqft factory just one minute from the Western Ring Road, via the Dalton Rd exit. We have the latest, fully downdraft baking oven big enough to accommodate the largest commercial van and we use the latest computer-controlled Car-O-Liner alignment system. Our separate preparation area with the latest shortwave infrared drying lamps accelerates drying times, meaning your car is delivered back to you sooner. We use Glasurit paint, which is widely regarded as the finest paint available today.
We understand that motor accidents can be very traumatic, so we’re always available to our clients any time of the day or night.
One phone call initiates a totally stress-free solution for the repair of your motor vehicle. As a family-owned and operated business, we can guarantee that your level of satisfaction will not be compromised and we commit to restoring your vehicle to its pre-accident condition.
Corporate Autobody is the winner of the 2014 Suncorp/Paint & Panel Autobody Repairer Awards – Best Small Shop – Victoria.


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