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At a major research university, the internal auditors were tasked with performing routine documentation reviews for the university's procurement card (p-card) program. The lessons to be learned about p-cards from a fictional case study include: 1. Routine audits, although not glamorous, may provide opportunities for internal auditors to identify material control weaknesses in routine processing systems that can have wide ranging impact. 2. The p-card process should have an outlet, by hotline or anonymous e-mail, to allow individuals involved in transaction processing and oversight to report suspected abuse without fear of retribution. 3. Budget pressures may so impact established internal controls that the control is eliminated, resulting in significantly increased risk of fraud.
An understaffed university accounting department gets some much needed help from campus internal auditors and uncovers fraudulent use of procurement cards.
AT A MAJOR RESEARCH UNIversity, the internal auditors were tasked with performing routine documentation reviews for the university's procurement card (p-card) program. Although the audit director was not generally in favor of his department performing routine monitoring, he had agreed to the reviews as a service to the accounting director, whose department recently had been a target of budget cuts.
The accounting department had only one person assigned to review p-card transactions processed through the accounting office. With 1,200 p-cards in staff and faculty hands, the review clerk was responsible for manually reviewing nearly 71,000 transactions totaling more than $11 million from the previous year. The p-card program relied solely on internal control processes in user departments and the monitoring practices of one accounting clerk to ensure the cards were used only for appropriate university expenses.
Previous documentation reviews in other departments had revealed random missing documents, a few instances of card use by someone other than the person to whom the card was assigned, and occasional pyramiding of transactions. (Pyramiding is the use of multiple, or split, transactions - for example, multiple card swipes - in an attempt to break transactions into smaller pieces to circumvent card limits.) These transactions are usually easy to identify with data sorts by vendor and date, or by date, vendor, and accounting transaction number. They are also usually fairly easy to spot by their even-dollar amount and by data extraction that highlights purchase amounts reasonably close to the transaction limit. Despite these occurrences, no evidence of fraud had been identified.
As the current round of documentation reviews was drawing to a close, the internal audit director decided to review one of the university's remote locations that had several p-cards assigned to staff and faculty. His reasoning was that the location had not been visited in recent years by internal auditing, had a history of "creative" accounting related to other transactions, and perhaps was in need of a control-awareness wake-up call.
Using the automated financial system query capabilities, the p-card transactions for the previous year were downloaded, and approximately ioo transactions were selected for document verification. Among those transactions were several suspected instances of pyramiding and unusual descriptions of items purchased.
The audit director scheduled a visit to the remote unit for Tuesday morning. The unit was notified in advance and asked to schedule approximately four hours for documentation verification. Upon arrival, the audit director presented the accounting clerk with a list of transactions to be reviewed and asked the clerk to pull the appropriate documentation. The first receipt document pulled was from a well-known discount store and listed, along with the items that would be used by the university, several children's DVDs and video games. The audit director also noticed several items that were crossed out, with a different description handwritten on the receipt. When queried about the appropriateness of the purchases, the accounting clerk responded that the purchaser had told her the chain's receipt didn't always actually describe the item purchased, and what appeared to be unauthorized purchases were actually different items that were authorized.
The audit director, recognizing that the discount chain's financial success "lived and died" by the accuracy of its inventory control, suspected something was wrong. The director continued reviewing the remaining receipts, identifying an additional 12 questionable purchases, which totaled more than $1,200. he contacted the local chain store manager and verified that "if the receipt says video game, it is a video game," and that the manager could specifically identify each game. After visiting with the manager and identifying all the questionable items, the internal auditor contacted the university police department, as was standard practice, to coordinate a criminal investigation of what was now a suspected p-card fraud.
The auditor identified and downloaded all p-card purchases made by the individual since he had received his card three years earlier and identified multiple suspected unauthorized purchases. The following week, the internal auditor, along with an experienced investigator from the university police department, returned to the unit to review documentation of these transactions and to interview individuals involved. While the auditor reviewed and documented scores of unauthorized purchases, the investigator interviewed staff, and through the senior administrator responsible for the unit, scheduled an interview with the suspect for the following day.
When the accounting clerk was asked whether she had wondered about the appropriateness of the purchases, she became very emotional, commenting that she knew they were wrong, but, "it's a small town and I need my job." After questioning several of the earliest transactions, she had quit doing so. Apparently, management pressured her to ignore the discrepancies because the suspect reported to the dean, and "we don't question what the dean was believed to know about."
The audit director, investigator, and senior administrator arrived for the interview with the suspect the following day armed with the internal auditor's documented evidence of suspected unauthorized transactions dating back three years, just one week after the p-card was issued to the suspected individual. Early in the interview, the suspect admitted purchasing unauthorized items for personal use, but also indicated that many of the purchases were for the university but were being "stored" by him at no cost because the school had limited storage space.
Using a search warrant obtained by the university police department, the audit director and university police removed nearly four van-loads of suspected unauthorized purchases from the suspect's home and personal vehicle. he was terminated immediately.
The total estimated loss from the fraud was more than $60,000, but only $32,000 was considered provable. Many other purchases, though apparently excessive and clearly unnecessary, were not traceable because they could not be individually identified. The suspect was arrested, and the university is currently pursuing the case through the courts.
* Routine audits, although not glamorous, may provide opportunities for internal auditors to identify material control weaknesses in routine processing systems that can have wide ranging impact. The p-card process was designed as a pilot program of 30 cards and 15 users and was never truly updated to reflect the growth in the process. As a result, controls that worked for a small program were inadequate for a full-scale program.
* The p-card process should have an outlet, by hotline or anonymous e-mail, to allow individuals involved in transaction processing and oversight to report suspected abuse without fear of retribution. Economic realities often shape actions, and even the most honest people will overlook or ignore fraud if they suspect their job or livelihood will be in jeopardy if they report the suspected abuse. When the tone from the top does not encourage and support ethical actions, fraud can grow rapidly.
* Budget pressures may so impact established internal controls that the control is eliminated, resulting in significantly increased risk of fraud. In the search for efficiency, the first activity to be cut is often the control activity, because practicing good internal controls takes time and doesn't normally contribute to processing efficiency in a budget-conscious environment. This can be a costly decision when control processes become overwhelmed by transaction activity.
* Financial system capabilities must be used to allow detective internal controls to effectively identify and evaluate high-risk transactions. Having one clerk assigned to review all p-card transactions - if the clerk does nothing other than review transactions eight hours a day, five days a week - results in just over one minute per transaction for review. Analysis of buying trends and usage patterns through data extraction and analysis, or periodic system queries, should be implemented to identify potentially fraudulent transactions.
* Individuals responsible for p-card use and monitoring must be continually trained and made aware of fraud risk in card use. Annual refresher courses, including fraud awareness, for all individuals involved in p-card processes should be required. No infraction of p-card rules should be considered minor, and management must be made aware of even seemingly accidental infractions.
* Real consequences for misuse of p-cards need to be formalized and enforced. The tone at the top must clearly convey that fraudulent use of p-cards will be prosecuted. A p-card program without "teeth" to address misuse is a "fraud waiting to happen." Even the best run and most well-controlled p-card program will experience fraud.
* P-card fraud may be indicative of fraud in other areas of purchasing.
P-cards are just one purchasing method. A purchasing card fraud investigation should include review of other purchasing methods available to suspected fraudsters. In this fraud, the suspect was also making unauthorized purchases, totaling many thousands of dollars, through direct-billed purchases and standing (framework) orders, as well as using other individuals' p-cards to which he had access.


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Our Laurel power magnets are available in attractive transparent pouches for Laurel sales displays, or with suspension bracket for self-service shelves.
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text: New, used, and rare books. Cards and Magazines. Used video tapes and DVDS. Budget CDs.

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text: Former First Lady Laura Bush announced this morning that her foundation, which has provided more than $14 million in grants intended to fill school libraries with more and better books, is dispersing more than a million dollars to some 241 schools this year. Bush made the announcement at Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School in front of 30 third-graders and educators, among them Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and his Richardson counterpart, Kay Waggoner.

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If you're worried about missing a once-in-a-lifetime photo op, Panasonic and Red have a proposition: Why not shoot ultra high-res video and just grab still images? Both companies had the same idea at Photokina 2014 (though Red had it long before that), albeit with wildly different thoughts about price and quality. Panasonic's system is called "4K Photo," and allows you to extract a still from its 4K, 30 fps, 100 Mbps video stream, for as little as $900 on the new LX100 compact camera. Red, on the other hand, has got a more extreme plan: Capture up to 100 fps, 19-megapixel RAW stills starting at $17,000 for its Red Scarlet Dragon cinema camera.
We spoke with both companies at the bi-annual photo show about shooting video for still photos. Panasonic has implemented the new "4K Photo" feature on its new high-end compact, the Lumix LX100, along with the FZ1000 superzoom, CM1 camera phone and the HC-X1000, its latest 4K camcorder. The feature is also now available on the Lumix GH4 thanks to a new firmware upgrade. Here's how it works: Simply shoot 4K video and search through the resulting footage to retrieve a desired still, complete with EXIF data. Images can be captured at 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 and even 1:1 (hello, Instagram). With a data rate of 100 Mbps, that will give a compressed .MP4 still image of about 400-plus KB, not very much for an 8-megapixel photo, but still equivalent to about a 70 percent compressed JPEG image. You could use an external recorder to capture better-quality stills on the GH4 too.
Panasonic sees it as a way for the average Joe to extract that one fleeting, perfect moment. With a 1/16,000th of a second shutter speed, you could freeze a water splash from Junior's cannonball, for instance. This can all happen while you're also grabbing video, though there's one drawback. In order to capture still frames, the necessary higher shutter speed will eliminate the normal (desirable) motion blur from video. That means that event videographers who want to grab still photos from video will need to choose between natural-looking video or non-blurry still images. Still, having more options is always better, and this is opening up a new way of shooting photos on a $900 camera.
On the other end of the scale, professional photographers have been using Red cinema cameras to do the same thing since a Megan Fox photo spread appeared in Esquire back in 2009. For Photokina this year, the company has formalized the process with a new tethering system that lets you send RAW images across an Ethernet network. On top of that, the company's RedcineX Pro now supports frame tagging, making it easier to pre-select still frames from a video feed of up to 100 fps.
The company gave me a quick demo of the process. It starts by shooting 6K RAW video at 15 fps on the Red Epic Scarlet ($16,700 for the body only) up to 100 fps on the Red Epic ($31,200). While shooting, the photographer can tag frames to help the editor find the best shots. With the new Dragon sensor, Red claims you'll get a 16.5-stop dynamic range (DR), with 16 bits of color information from its sensor -- which is larger than APS-C, but smaller than full-frame. That beats every other DSLR on the market for DR, though 19 megapixels is half of a Nikon D800's resolution -- and many photographers prefer larger full-frame or medium-format sensors. I tried hefting a stripped-down RED Scarlet Dragon camera (above) with a Canon EF mount and it's definitely heavier than any DSLR I've hoisted, but certainly feasible.
The photos can instantly be transferred along an Ethernet network thanks to a camera tether, though that option is still in the testing stages. But to prove its point, Red was grabbing stills from a swimsuit photo shoot (yes, it's a trade show) and printing them out at poster sizes from a large, professional printer. Judging by the results, the cameras could be equally at home on a Vogue photo shoot or the set of a Hobbit movie.
Of course, all of this was possible before Red and Panasonic put a label on it. There's no reason why you can't take high-quality stills out of cameras from Sony, Samsung, Blackmagic Design (above, with 4K RAW DPX) or others. What has changed is that 4K video is becoming more and more common -- and 4K can give you an 8-megapixel still, compared to only two megapixels for HD. Since most of us aren't professional photographers with perfect instincts and reflexes, that means we'll no longer need leave it to pure chance to capture the perfect image.

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It’s all about going green this week. Earth day is coming soon and a passion to share great eco-friendly ideas for families to do all year. I am excited to feature these wonderful Earth-friendly ideas.
Bambini Travel shares great learning skills and ways to plant with preschoolers.
5 ways Preschoolers Can Go Green from Mom’s Messy Miracles.
Easy vegetables that anyone (including kids) can grow from The Seasoned Homemaker.
Quick and easy steps to make a spring vignette from An Extraordinary Day. These look lovely and I’m sure the children would enjoy making them.
Visit Natural Beach Living’s profile on Pinterest.


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Do you love helping game developers create great multiplayer experiences?
Founded in 2017 by game developers and networking pros, and backed by $4.5M in seed investment, Network Next is creating the internet fast lane for games, a network that delivers the best multiplayer experiences possible.
With our technology, real-time applications purchase high performance, low-latency routes on our neutral marketplace—every 10 seconds. You’ll be working with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Go, C/C++, TypeScript and React.
Are you a Full Stack Software Engineer ready to fix the Internet for games? Join us in Santa Monica where you'll help game developers deliver amazing multiplayer experiences.
Work with customers to ensure Network Next delivers the performance and quality characteristics required by their game or application.
Develop our Go/Kubernetes backend stack to enable us to meet our exponentially growing traffic needs.
Develop the React/TypeScript frontend to allow game developers and network suppliers to analyze, debug and optimize network traffic.
Address high priority production issues raised internally or by our customers on a rotating, on-call basis.
Improve our continuous integration and deployment pipeline to iterate and ship new features, quickly and reliably.
Continuously identify, break down, and prioritize upcoming work to enable Network Next to quickly deliver the highest value improvements for our customers.
You’ll join a diverse team with experience from a wide range of backgrounds, who care deeply about work-life balance and delivering value to our customers.
Located within walking distance of the Santa Monica pier, there’s plenty of nearby places to grab a coffee or lunch.
Flexible working hours—most people work in the office from 10AM–5PM, with remote as needed.
Unlimited PTO—and we mean it. If you feel like taking time away from work, you’re encouraged to do so.
“Work from home” Fridays. Whether you’re working from home, or finding a nice coffee shop to work out of, we work away from the office on Fridays so we can be productive anywhere.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, a company funded 401k with 5% matching, a conference budget and generous hardware/software allowance, and rapid career growth opportunities.
Compensation: $100k–$150k USD, with up to 1% equity.
You have experience working within the Linux environment.
You’ve worked in Go, TypeScript and C++ before, or you’re a polyglot engineer who can quickly pick up new programming languages.
You understand networking protocols and in particular UDP.
You've built and deployed applications at scale, and have a deep understanding of the reliability challenges facing large-scale deployments.
You have strong critical thinking skills, and can make sound decisions with limited information.
You have solid communication and interpersonal skills. You can validate and communicate decisions clearly to the team, and with customers.
Bonus: Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Google Cloud Platform, gRPC, Cloud Datastore, Bigtable, Kubernetes, BigQuery, Redis, React.
Bonus: You’ve written your own networking protocols before, or have experience implementing game networking.
Bonus: You have been involved in project planning and scheduling, prioritizing tasks and have an economical focus on delivering the most value for customers.
Bonus: Development experience with game consoles, including Sony Playstation, Microsoft XBox One or the Nintendo Switch.
These aren’t hard requirements, and if you don't feel like you meet everything listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. Above everything else, we’re looking for talented individuals who want to make the Internet better for games.

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The clerks at the store assured me that the legal guidelines of Czech Republic trump the laws of Apple, and I actually have to give them the charger to allow them to ship it off some place where some people will take as much as a month to determine what’s incorrect with it. In the imply time, I cannot use my laptop (in fact, this text was due that day).
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The charger for my computer conked out mid-sentence and I had to go to the iStyle store at Anděl, the place I just lately bought it. I´ve had many Apple merchandise up to now and was sure they had a universe-vast 90-day trade coverage.


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The new spin replaces the original slogan, which was 'the perfect body', and was controversially stamped over an image of three of its super-skinny Angels: Behati Prinsloo, Lily Aldridge and Jasmine Tookes.
While the somewhat ambiguous new slogan now graces the same promotional image on Victoria's Secret's website, the billboards have apparently yet to be swapped in UK stores, and no statement or apology has been issued by the brand.
Victoria's Secret's original ad sparked mass outrage last month with lobbyists arguing that in declaring the tall and tiny bodies of its models as being 'perfect' it was sending out a dangerous message.
More than 27,000 people signed a Change.com petition started by angry consumers asking for an apology, and for the campaign to be scrapped.
The petition was set up by three students, Gabriella Kountourides, Laura Ferris and Frances Black, who spotted the advert in a shopping centre in Leeds.
Calling on Victoria's Secret to 'apologise for, and amend the irresponsible marketing of your new bra range "Body",' the campaign states that the ad sends out an 'unhealthy and damaging message about women’s bodies and how they should be judged'.
'Every day women are bombarded with advertisements aimed at making them feel insecure about their bodies, in the hope that they will spend money on products that will supposedly make them happier and more beautiful.
'All this does is perpetuate low self-esteem among women who are made to feel that their bodies are inadequate and unattractive because they do not fit into a narrow standard of beauty.
'It contributes to a culture that encourages serious health problems such as negative body image and eating disorders.
Many of those choosing to sign the petition were echoing these sentiments in the comments section.
Hannah Welby writes: 'Body shaming is irresponsible and damaging. As is setting a specific standard of beauty and perfection.
A previous employee of the brand, Amanda Synder agrees, writing: 'Society needs to change the way they view a woman's appearance.
MailOnline contacted Victoria's Secret for a comment but at the time of publication they had not responded.


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Creative Smiles Dental Care is new to the O’Fallon Chamber and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Dr. Jennifer Tharp, joined by family, staff and friends. Also in attendance were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, the City of O’Fallon, and State Representative, Cynthia Davis.
Dr. Jennifer Tharp and the team at Creative Smiles Dental Care believe that caring for your teeth and smile is one of the most important factors in promoting good health. That is why their patients come first.
Creative Smiles Dental Care offers many types of dental services for their patients. The team’s focus on continuing education allows them to perform these treatments with the most current technology available. Some of Creative Smiles Dental Care services and procedures include: Invisalign – Clear Braces, In-Office Whitening, Vizilite Oral Cancer Screening, Preventative Care (Examinations, Cleanings, X-rays, Fluoride, Sealants), Periodontal Treatment (Treatment of Gum Disease Without Surgery), Tooth-Colored Fillings, Implant Dentistry, Dentures, Smile Makeover and Cosmetic Dentistry.
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The town of Bozrah was incorporated in 1786 and now has a population of 2,401 and an area of 20 square miles. Bozrah is unique in maintaining its rural charm while growing its commercial and industrial areas.
Bozrah is bordered by the City of Norwich and has a commercial growth area on State Route 82 into the city. Planning and zoning is in place to allow for growth in areas with easy access to highways and infrastructure. Most commercial and industrial areas are served by municipal water and the entire town is served by Bozrah Light and Power, an electric utility owned by the City of Groton. The selectman/town meeting form of government allows for easy access to developers and a speedy permit process. We have available development sites from a few acres to over 100 acres.
Bozrah is located in the northern end of New London County to the west of Norwich, situated on Connecticut Route 2 and minutes from I-395. Its main access Roads are East /West Route 2, and North/South Route 163. Exit 23 off Rte 2 intersects with Rte. 163.


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The big news for 2013: Webmasters Nancy Friedel and Sharon Giles (that’s me) migrated the news blog from a Nucleus CMS platform to WordPress, principally because of the new features and capabilities that are built in. WordPress has a huge following and a large number of themes and plug-ins created to choose from. The URL is now ArtNewsDFW.com.
Because we had accumulated over 5,000 records since Art News DFW was inaugurated in 2006, we had trouble loading them all into the new platform. So basically, we migrated all the records from the last two years, and left the old site as an archive. Nancy is working on finishing that up and loading them all into one platform. So soon the archive will go away.
Using the popular Graphene theme of WordPress, the look was completely redesigned. This is the old look of the archive using Nucleus CMS.
Not only did we change platforms, but we transformed the design. Two columns went to three and the screen width went much wider. When the site was first set up in 2005, monitors were smaller and used less pixels in width so standards were different.
Besides width options, we also gained the capability to display a “slider, ” which displays teasers of the latest five articles briefly. Plus we now have the ability to designate “sticky” posts, so that an important announcement can stay at the top of the page.
The articles that we write (or are submitted by artists, art groups, etc.) are contained in the central window. We have now increased the number viewable to 30 from 25, because of the heavy number of submissions we now receive during the busy months of the art year. To reduce scrolling, only an excerpt and image are now displayed on the front page instead of the full text.


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A person who does not qualify for a right of residence under the free movement directive (Directive 2004/38/EC) may qualify for another right of residence under EU law. These are known as 'derivative rights' because they come from (are 'derived' from) EU law, not from the directive. A person who qualifies for a derivative right of residence has a right to live and work in the UK for as long as they continue to qualify for this right. Time spent in the UK with a derivative right of residence does not count as residence for the purpose of acquiring permanent residence in the UK. If you have a derivative right of residence you cannot acquire permanent residence on this basis. You will only continue to have that right of residence for as long as you qualify for that right. Application for Derivative Residence Card is made to the Home Office using application form DRF1. The Home Office will process the application for derivative residence card within 6 months from the date of receipt of the application.
as the dependent child aged under 18 of a primary carer in one of the categories set out above, where requiring that dependent child to leave the UK would force the primary carer to leave the UK with them.
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The immigration solicitors at Sunrise Solicitors are experts in dealing with applications for derivative residence card. The quality of our service is self-evident from the reviews of our clients about the service provided by our immigration lawyers. You can contact us if you are seeking legal help from immigration lawyers in London in relation to your application for derivative residence card and our immigration solicitors will provide you fast, friendly, reliable and professional immigration service.
Our immigration solicitors will advise you about the implications of the Home Office decision on your application for derivative residence card.
We will charge you a fee from £1200 + VAT for our professional immigration services in relation to your application for derivative residence card. The agreed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter.

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The hypercar, which is also a successor of the P1, will use hybrid power and is scheduled to get to customers in 2019. The model will have a combined output of 902 horsepower (686 kilowatts) and in only 2.8 seconds, it could accelerate to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour). Therefore, it indeed is going to be more powerful than the P1.
Right now, McLaren is currently working on its plan, which is to develop 15 new cars or derivatives by the end of 2022. Interestingly, the Track22 strategy will need a huge investment of £1 billion (approximately $1.4 billion) for research and development.
Customers of the BP23 will be receiving their sculptures this week as a preview of what will soon be in their garage. Of course, like any other limited edition product, the Speed Form will be getting its unique serial number.
With its performance and looks, it’s no wonder that all the 106 examples of the McLaren BP23 have been accounted for, even as each unit costs well over one million dollars. We’re willing to bet that these hand crafted sculptures are worth a fortune as well.
Each McLaren BP23 ‘Speed Form’ took more than 100 hours to create, with 30 hours of expert hand-polishing alone. A craftsman has checked each sculpture to achieve an exceptional standard of build, and the highest quality possible.
The entire BP23 allocation of 106 – the same volume as the number of McLaren F1’s sold – was spoken for within weeks of the petrol-electric hybrid car being announced. Unlike McLaren Sports Series and Super Series cars, which have an alphanumerical nomenclature, BP23 will carry an as-yet unannounced name that will be disclosed nearer to its reveal.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Flagship Carpets educational rugs are the prefect accessory to your classroom, preschool or infant nursery. Flagship Carpets teaching carpets reinforce lessons ranging from the alphabet to music, while students enjoy a comfortable seat during circletime. School carpets from Flagship are durable for everyday use in busy classrooms and libraries.
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The Wesley College Department of Occupational Therapy offers an entry-level master’s in Occupational Therapy Degree. Through a strong curricular foundation, this program will prepare graduates to be generalists within the various arenas of the field. However, innovation and emerging practice areas have a strong emphasis. The program has a focus on meeting the needs of today’s healthcare industry, reform, and interdisciplinary practice. Hence emerging niches of health and wellness, chronic disease management, prevention and inter-professional collaboration encompass the curriculum.
The program aims to develop leaders and innovators in these areas of practice. Wesley’s entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has received Accreditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org.
SInce accreditation of the program has been obtained, graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
In addition to established coursework, students will be required to complete Level II fieldwork within 24 months following completion of the didactic portion of the program.
Displays advocacy for oneself and others physical, emotional, and social health and wellbeing.
Occupational Therapy is unique in that practitioners address the need of individuals across the lifespan. The focus is ‘occupation’ which involves the individual’s unique participation in the everyday activities they want and need to do. Occupational therapists use these occupations to address the needs, goals, and desires of the clients they serve. Occupational therapists often work with children having disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Autism, and early intervention needs. In that arena, the focus is participation in school and age appropriate social activities. Professionals also assist individuals to regain participation in their occupations following insult or injury from conditions such as strokes, traumatic brain injury, or orthopedic conditions. There is also a focus on the aging population and addressing the physical, mental, and cognitive needs of older adults. Occupational therapists work closely with other professionals and have a strong interdisciplinary team approach. Job opportunities are in hospitals, schools, outpatient clinics, homecare, early intervention, and community settings to name a few. The profession is amongst the top ten within the U.S. and projected to have 29% growth in the upcoming years.
Wesley will accept students upon receipt of candidacy status. With the M.O.T. program’s receipt of accreditation status, applications must be submitted through the OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS). Please allow a few weeks for the OTCAS verification process. Visit otcas.org to begin the application process.
Interested applicants may contact the admissions department for further information.
All prerequisite courses must be completed within 10 years of submitting an application. At the discretion of the occupational therapy admission’s committee, credit may be given through a CLEP process.
Documented observation hours with an OTR. Observation of two or more client populations are recommended.
For International applicants: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores may be requested at the discretion of the occupational therapy admissions committee. Students requiring an F-1 Student Visa should contact the international admissions department prior to submitting an application.


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I listened to the song and prayed it sincerely almost 5 times on repeat from my home to the church. I sat in the parking lot, BEFORE church already preparing my heart in honesty with a basic cry, "God, please let me know that you hear me. I don't ask you to solve my problems, my anxieties or my fears. I merely pray that you let me know that you hear me."
There are times we thirst for and grow parch for lack of God's presence.
"You're all I want... You're all I need..."


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The MOTA Black Magic Skate Package represents the BEST in premium derby skate components all in one factory assembled package! Simply select which MOJO boot you want (Silver or Carbon), your boot size and wheel option. Choose from any Mota Hybrid Grip or Roll wheel OR upgrade to Mota TKO Wheels AND for no additional charge choose from standard 8mm threaded trucks OR quick wheel change flip clip axles AND your choice of cushions/bushings!
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Coza Web Design provided the HTML pages for TheTreeApp which won an award in 2017. Coza Web Design's Roxane Lapa featured on the far right in this acceptance speech.
Coza Web Design's José Lapa is interviewed by CNBC Africa's show Tech@Work on the subject of how web design has changed over the years.
Coza Web Design's Roxane Lapa is interviewed by e-tv's show SistaHood on the subject of social networking and cyber-safety.


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Roger Federer (SUI) plays against Tomas Berdych (CZE) during the Men's Singles Quarterfinals match on day 10 of the 2012 US Open.
The development of new racket technology and the evolution technique (grip changes, more spin and the quest for maximum power) have increased racket-head speed on all shots, which has profoundly affected the follow-through and how it is taught. The most important thing to remember about the follow-through is that, if you have a good swing path leading up to and through the hitting zone, the follow-through should come naturally. In short, it is the angle and the trajectory of the racket head at impact that technically affect where the ball goes.
The ball is on the strings for only about four milliseconds, which means it is long gone before you complete even a fraction of the follow-through. So, it stands to reason that the follow-through is not really important to the stroke or shot, right? Wrong! The follow-through is an important component on all strokes.
The follow-through is a great gauge to determine whether or not you are approaching the^ball with the’correct swing path for the stroke you are hitting. For example, players often say that to get topspin you must get over the top of or cover the ball as you hit. Actually, you are not over the top of the ball on the hit but are turning over the racket face slightly after the hit as you follow through. But, by having this perception in your mind of covering the ball on the hit, it could actually be helping you to establish the correct swing path for the shot. So, even though the follow-through is not directly affecting the flight of the ball, it is in fact affecting the way you approach the ball.
• After accelerating through the hitting zone on a ground stroke, don’t try to stop or slow down the follow-through but rather allow it to elongate in a natural way. Often this will result in the follow-through wrapping around the neck. Having a longer distance to slow down the racket in the follow-through prevents strain on your arm and shoulder. The old teaching adage of hit and hold the finish out in front, in most cases, does not apply.
• When learning a new stroke or correcting a problem off the ground or at the net, keep these tips in mind. Keeping the racket face in the correct swing path for an extended distance after contact will increase the chance of making an accurate shot. This holds true for volleys, as well as ground strokes. Another tip is to extend your follow-through through the hitting zone and out toward the target area before allowing it to wrap around.
Both of these tactics will help you learn to control the racket head through the critical hitting zone. Under normal circumstances, the follow-through will be more violent, going in and out of the hitting zone very quickly.
However, if you are having trouble controlling the ball, these tips will help.


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Celso Junior: Travelling and Boots: Berlin: Imagery - Male or Female?
No, no way, Berlin isn’t female for me as Paris or Lisbon. Berlin is a male and wears high leather boots.


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The Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles. Catholic Public Domain Version, Original Edition. A new translation from the Clementine Latin Vulgate, made using the Challoner Douay Rheims Bible as a guide (paperback, 6 x 9 inches, 12 pt. font size).
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The new RFD Cyclone 150 manual lifejacket with built-in harness, represents a major breakthrough in PFDs (Personal Floatation Devices) The Cyclone not only achieves the top level 150N performance in buoyancy, but in so doing delivers superior, comfort for the wearer.
This RFD Cyclone 150N jacket, with harness, allows attachment of a tether or lifeline to the ultra strong stainless steel dee ring and is particularly suitable for yachting, fishing, and all forms of boating where there exists a risk of a man-over-board situation, especially if solo or with minimal crew on board. It is officially certified to meet all the stringent requirements of the new ISO 12402 Standards.
The internal high-viz international rescue coloured bladder, firing mechanism and CO² gas bottle all fit very neatly inside the black valise. There is minimal bulk to the Cyclone PFD150N and activation is achieved by pulling on the firing tab which instantly inflates the device providing more than twice the buoyancy of a conventional foam lifejacket, rapidly turning the wearer into a safe backwards inclined position with the head and mouth well clear of the water.
The Cyclone 150N is suitable for both male and female wearers, over 40kgs.
One size fits all body types.

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Dr. Naman is a general surgeon practicing in Monroeville, PA. He is a top match for lipoma. He was educated at American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1989.
Dr. Johns is a plastic surgeon practicing in Greensburg, PA. He was educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Jacob is a general surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a top match for lipoma and 2 other conditions. He was educated at Temple University School of Medicine in 1988.
Dr. Conway is a general surgeon practicing in Weirton, WV. He is a top match for lipoma. He was educated at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.
Dr. Falcon is a plastic surgeon practicing in Natrona Heights, PA. He was educated at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007.


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Solar-Lux Stain Medium Brown Walnut, 1 qt.
Behlen B503-6A206 - Solar-Lux Stain Medium Brown Walnut, 1 qt.
Solar-Lux™ is a highly fade and UV resistant, dye base, non-grain raising stain. Its penetration & translucency enhance the wood’s grain pattern. Solar-Lux™ shades can be mixed to achieve custom colors, & it accepts a finish coat of polyurethane, oil or conventional lacquer. Apply with the grain & then wipe with a clean lint-free cloth. Solar-Lux™ dries to the touch in about five minutes but you should wait about an hour before recoating. Solar-Lux™ can be mixed into Behlen nitrocellulose spray lacquers to produce shading & highlighting toners. Use warm, soapy water or Solar-Lux™ Reducer to clean up equipment.


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We can do lower initial payments.
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Your new vehicle includes full manufacturer’s warranty, breakdown recovery and road tax.
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Fostamatinib is a pro-drug of a Syk inhibitor R406 initially developed by Rigel Pharmaceuticals, but then in-licensed by AstraZeneca. It reached phase III of clinical trials for such diseases as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura, however, AstraZeneca decided not to proceed with regulatory filings and return the rights to the compound to Rigel Pharmaceuticals. In 2018 the drug was approved by the FDA for treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia. Fostamatinib is being developed for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (phase II), graft versus host disease (phase I) and ovarian cancer (phase I).
(23Z)-Moxidectin is the Z-isomer of the drug Moxidectin. The compound is formed as an impurity during the process of synthesis and is difficult to remove.
Lusutrombopag (trade name Mulpleta) is an orally bioavailable, small molecule thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist being developed by Shionogi for chronic liver disease (CLD) patients with thrombocytopenia prior to elective invasive surgery. Lusutrombopag acts selectively on the human TPO receptor and activates signal transduction pathways that promote the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow cells into megakaryocytes, thereby increasing platelet levels. In September 2015, Lusutrombopag received its first global approval in Japan for the improvement of CLD-associated thrombocytopenia in patients scheduled to undergo elective invasive procedures. Oral Lusutrombopag is rapidly absorbed, with a median time to maximum serum concentration (Tmax) of 3.8–4.0 h in healthy subjects administered single doses of oral Lusutrombopag 1, 2 or 4 mg, and 6 h in CLD patients with thrombocytopenia administered oral Lusutrombopag 3 mg once daily for 7 days. The major metabolic pathway for Lusutrombopag appears to be omega- and beta-oxidation. Lusutrombopag is a substrate of breast cancer resistance protein and P-glycoprotein, according to in vitro data.
Stiripentol is an anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy. It recently proved to increase the GABAergic transmission in vitro in an experimental model of immature rat. Clinical studies were based on the fact that STP also acts as an inhibitor of CYP3A4, CYP1A2, and CYP2C19 in vivo in epileptic patients. Side effects are largely due to the increase in plasma concentrations of other anticonvulsants and can be reduced by lowering the dose of those drugs. Nausea and vomiting are particularly noted when used in combination with sodium valproate. It appears to increase the potency of phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, clobazam and diazepam.
Binimetinib (MEK162) is an oral small-molecule with potential antineoplastic activity. It is a selective mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 and 2 (MEK1/2) inhibitor, a key protein kinase in the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway, which regulates several key cellular activities including proliferation, differentiation, migration, survival and angiogenesis. Inappropriate activation of this pathway has been shown to occur in many cancers, in particular through mutations in BRAF, KRAS and NRAS. MEK162 at 6 mg/kg, BID combined with BEZ235 (dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor) resulted in a significant reduction of tumor growth in immunodeficient mice injected with MCF7 cells. There are three ongoing Phase 3 trials with binimetinib in advanced cancer patients: NEMO (NRAS-mutant melanoma), COLUMBUS (encorafenib in combination with binimetinib in BRAF-mutant melanoma) and BEACON CRC (encorafenib, binimetinib and cetuximab in BRAF-mutant colorectal cancer).
Eravacycline, known as Xerava by Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, is a fully synthetic fluorocycline antibiotic of the tetracycline class with activity against clinically significant gram-negative, gram-positive aerobic, and facultative bacteria. This includes most of those bacteria resistant to cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitors, multidrug-resistant strains, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, and the majority of anaerobic pathogens. It was first approved by the FDA on August 27, 2018. Eravacycline disrupts bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit thus preventing the incorporation of amino acid residues into elongating peptide chains.
Bictegravir is a component of the fixed-dose combination product bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (BIKTARVY®), which received marketing approval for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in February 2018. Bictegravir inhibits the strand transfer activity of HIV-1 integrase, an HIV-1 encoded enzyme that is required for viral replication. Inhibition of integrase prevents the integration of linear HIV-1 DNA into host genomic DNA, blocking the formation of the HIV-1 provirus and propagation of the virus.
Lutetium Lu 177 dotatate binds to somatostatin receptors with highest affinity for subtype 2 receptors (SSRT2). Upon binding to somatostatin receptor expressing cells, including malignant somatostatin receptor-positive tumors, the compound is internalized. The beta emission from Lu 177 induces cellular damage by formation of free radicals in somatostatin receptor-positive cells and in neighboring cells. LUTATHERA® (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) is indicated for the treatment of somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), including foregut, midgut, and hindgut neuroendocrine tumors in adults.
Encorafenib, also known as BRAFTOVI or LGX818, is an orally available mutated BRaf V600E inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity, which was developed by Novartis. LGX818 possesses selective anti-proliferative and apoptotic activity in cells expressing BRAFV600E. In the A375 (BRAFV600E) human melanoma cell line LGX818 suppresses phospho-ERK (EC50 = 3 nM) leading to potent inhibition of proliferation (EC50 = 4 nM). No significant activity was observed against a panel of 100 kinases (IC50 > 900 nM) and LGX818 did not inhibit proliferation of > 400 cell lines expressing wild-type BRAF. On June 27, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration approved encorafenib and Binimetinib (BRAFTOVI and MEKTOVI, Array BioPharma Inc.) in combination for patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K mutation, as detected by an FDA-approved test. Encorafenib and binimetinib target two different kinases in the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK pathway. Compared with either drug alone, co-administration of encorafenib and binimetinib result in greater anti-proliferative activity in vitro in BRAF mutation-positive cell lines and greater anti-tumor activity with respect to tumor growth inhibition in BRAF V600E mutant human melanoma xenograft studies in mice. In addition to the above, the combination of encorafenib and binimetinib acted to delay the emergence of resistance in BRAF V600E mutant human melanoma xenografts in mice compared with the administration of either drug alone. Encorafenib is in phase III for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer and in phase II for Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma.
Netarsudil ophthalmic solution (Rhopressa) is a Rho kinase inhibitor for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. As of December 18, 2017 the FDA approved Aerie Pharmaceutical's Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02% for the indication of reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Acting as both a rho kinase inhibitor and a norepinephrine transport inhibitor, Netarsudil is a novel glaucoma medication in that it specifically targets the conventional trabecular pathway of aqueous humour outflow to act as an inhibitor to the rho kinase and norepinephrine transporters found there as opposed to affecting protaglandin F2-alpha analog like mechanisms in the unconventional uveoscleral pathway that many other glaucoma medications demonstrate.

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A well-presented detached holiday bungalow situated in a convenient position for the holiday parks amenities. The property comprises: open plan lounge/kitchen/breakfast area, 2 bedrooms and shower room. Set in approximately 6 acres the facilities at the holiday complex include 2 swimming pools, gymnasium, sauna, solarium together with bars and restaurant, shop and launderette.
Electric radiator, access hatch to roof space.
11’7 x 8’7 (3.35m x 2.62m) Built in mirror fronted wardrobes.
9’ x 8’9 (2.74m x 2.67m) Built in wardrobe and overhead lockers, electric radiator.
7’7 x 5’5 (2.31m x 1.65m) Hand basin with cupboard under, WC, corner shower cubicle, electric radiator. Fully tiled walls and marble tiled floor, inset down lights, recess with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer.
Paved south facing patio to the front. To the side is a brick built shed and timber tool shed.

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text: This is a military base with different bunkers, including the command bunker, a communications bunker, a nursing bunker, a water bunker and two personnel bunkers. Only the command bunker has been preserved. The bunker is particularly interesting because of the numerous preserved pieces of equipment, including steel doors, filters and switch boxes. Together with other sites in and around Ostend, this bunker gives a clear picture of how the German defence of Ostend was organised. The sites together were called the Ostend Strongpoint Group.


text: Schlam Stone’s leading role in the precedent-setting Kassab litigation continues to attract media attention. Here, SSD partner Jeffrey Eilender is interviewed by the New York Business Divorce blog in a podcast about the most recent post-trial ruling, which found that dissolution was warranted and awarded the minority owner (Schlam Stone’s client) about $4 million in a buyout. The Kassab action arose from a total breakdown of the relationship between two brothers, who were the co-owners of a real estate holding company, and significant Queens County Commercial Division and Appellate Division rulings in the case can be reviewed here, here, here, and here.


text: Report cards are critical tools for promoting accountability for schools, districts, and states by publicizing data about student performance and program effectiveness for parents, policy makers, and other stakeholders. Report cards help parents/guardians and the general public see where schools and districts are succeeding and where there is still work to do. States and districts receiving federal Title I funds must prepare and disseminate report cards to all parents/guardians.


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Swipe right! This editable dating app-style template was designed by Artists Helping Animals member Eliza Rosen, and is a fun way to promote adoptable pets! Customize the text conversations, emojis, and add their details.
Here’s a tutorial video for using this template! You’ll need Adobe Photoshop to open this file and update the layers.


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The hunt for the perfect travel tripod continues with a look at the ultra-portable Manfrotto Pixi tripod. The Pixi’s tabletop design offers a great deal of versatility and fits snuggly into any bag.
Over the last number of weeks I have traveled with the Manfrotto Pixi as my only tripod and I have to say I have been particularly impressed at just how functional and sturdy the tripod is in a range of situations.
There is literally nothing to the Mafrotto Pixi, it is remarkably strong, stable and functional. The Pixi is 185mm long and weighs just 0.19Kg, things don’t get more portable than this. The Pixi slots nicely into the end pocket of my camera bag and easily attaches to my Fujifilm X-T1.
If I had to sum up the Manfrotto Pixi in one word it would have to be “Sturdy”. The legs are fixed to create a standard triangular level of around 13cm from the surface on which the tripod is set. Handling up to 1KG of payload, it had no problem holding my X-T1, lens and filter system. In relation to balance the Pixi’s sturdy build offers a degree of confidence that I haven’t had in other portable tripods.
The Manfrotto Pixi offers a ball head that offers a 35 degree tilt range which is controlled by a little button release. The grip is strong and offers a nice level of fine adjustment.
The Pixi is also a great companion for the GoPro action camera. Closing the tripod legs create a nice handle approach, actually GoPro sell a similar attachment for this type of handheld video control so the Pixi really is ideal for this type of camera.
It should be noted to use the GoPro with any tripod you need the little GoPro tripod adaptor.
I have the GoPro 3 with wifi remote which means I can set up the GoPro on the Manfrotto Pixi and then activate recording remotely.
I found the Pixi particularly useful when filming with one camera and then using the GoPro (on the Pixi) as a second recording from a different angle.
I would be slightly nervous using a longer lense simply as the centre of gravity is further from the centre of the tripod, that said I found the Pixi to be a reliable and sturdy tripod for the X-T1, X100s etc.
It is possible to pickup the Manfrotto Pixi tripod for around £20 (see here) making it the perfect bargain for photographers who want the ultimate in traveling light.
The Pixi is light, sturdy and functional, working with action cameras and the mirrorless X-T1 in equal measure. I can imagine the Manfrotto Pixi being useful for food photography, macro work and in the stop motion animation environment. The Pixi really is the ultimate in travel tripods for portability and affordability!


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See how Laos compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index.
Read more about Laos Economy. See more from the 2019 Index.
Laos’s economic freedom score is 57.4, making its economy the 110th freest in the 2019 Index. Its overall score has increased by 3.8 points, with a significant increase in trade freedom and higher scores for government spending, fiscal health, labor freedom, and property rights far surpassing a decline in business freedom. Laos is ranked 24th among 43 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is below the regional and world averages.
The government professes a desire to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2030, but the business environment remains opaque. Politically connected vested interests block entry into some sectors, and actions to increase state control (for example, by reducing land concession tenures) do not inspire investor confidence. Deeper institutional and systemic reforms are needed to overcome such obstacles to economic freedom as weak property rights, pervasive corruption, burdensome bureaucracy, and government interference and regulatory controls.
Read more about Laos Economy.
Laos is a one-party state. The Communist government took power in 1975 and destroyed the economy in the early years of its rule. Minimal liberalization to advance its “state-managed, market-orientated economy,” begun in 1986, has yielded some progress, but civil liberties remain heavily restricted. The National Assembly elected 79-year-old Bounnhang Vorachith to a five-year term as president of Laos and general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party in 2016. Approximately 80 percent of the rural population works in subsistence farming. The economy relies heavily on such capital-intensive natural resource exports as copper, gold, and timber. It also has benefited from high-profile foreign direct investment in hydropower dams along the environmentally sensitive Mekong River.
Protections for property rights are weak, titles are unclear, and some areas practice communal titling. The judicial system is inefficient, underdeveloped, corrupt, and controlled by the ruling party. Corruption and graft are often found among government officials in Laos. Despite passage of several anticorruption laws, enforcement remains weak, and no high-profile cases have ever been brought to trial.
The top personal and corporate income tax rates are 24 percent. Other taxes include vehicle and excise taxes. The overall tax burden equals 12.8 percent of total domestic income. Over the past three years, government spending has amounted to 22.1 percent of the country’s output (GDP), and budget deficits have averaged 4.0 percent of GDP. Public debt is equivalent to 62.8 percent of GDP.
The poor regulatory infrastructure continues to impede private-sector development. The labor market does not promote flexibility or economic diversification and does not provide dynamic employment opportunities for the growing labor supply. The government influences many prices through subsidies and state-owned enterprises to advance its socialist “state-managed, market-orientated economy,” especially in the hydropower and mining sectors.
The combined value of exports and imports is equal to 75.8 percent of GDP. The average applied tariff rate is 1.6 percent. As of June 30, 2018, according to the WTO, Laos had 12 nontariff measures in force. State-owned enterprises distort the economy, and foreign investors may not own land. The financial system is hampered by government involvement. About 32 percent of adult Laotians have an account with a formal banking institution.

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Architect Daniel Libeskind’s ‘Berlin Dreams’ is a piece of glass architecture based on nine invisible lines traced through Potsdamer Platz, after it was No Man’s Land between East and West Berlin, yet before it was rebuilt. The installation was presented as part of the Urban Stories exhibition held at Palazzo Litta during Milan Design Week 2014.
The Belgian designer and master of convex surfaces Xavier Lust realised this desk for the Italian glass manufacturer FIAM Italia. ‘Graph’ – reminding a bit of a 1950s streamline-design – is made from 19 mm thick glass and composed of a top which is fixed to the elegantly curved base by polished stainless steel ties. The piece will be presented at this year’s Salone del Mobile at the FIAM Italia booth L11-M16 in Hall 5.
Fiam, the Italian specialist for glass furniture, presented this new shelving system by the Milano based designers Setsu & Shinobu Ito at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. ‘Inori’ is composed of 12 mm tempered glass shelves and bent glass pillars, which can be assembled in modular fashion, as a display cabinet, storage unit or TV cabinet, in wall-mounted or free-standing versions, as well as a bookcase. The uprights are freely adjustable on each shelf through sliding aluminium rails and fixing device.
You can see, we’ve left no stone unturned in our search for new products and developments during this year’s Milan fair. Have a look at the 8th part of our video reportages. Amongst others it will show you some remarkable extendable table systems by Draenert and Fiam, an introduction of the new chair by Fabio Novembre for Casamania and a short interview with Shin Azumi.


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By engaging in simple everyday activities and play, young children develop physical, social, intellectual, and emotional skills as well as build creativity and imagination. As a school leader, how do you support your teachers of early childhood students as they incorporate play and imagination into learning in the classroom? During this session we will reflect on the "WHY" behind Rider 78 and what that should mean for our teachers of early childhood. Participants will walk through necessary components for high-quality Prekindergarten and Kindergarten programs and how to support teachers as they design meaningful play activities for students. During our learning journey, participants will be invited to share struggles or strategies, and opportunities to network will be provided as we tackle the important task of supporting early childhood teachers and programs in Region 11.
contact Sharon Wittsche	at swittsche@esc11.net at least three weeks prior to the training program date.


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What makes The Remedy Club valuable to you?
Providing a platform for discussions about access in relation to identity is a great first step in addressing economic inequality. I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to speak from my own perspective and share my thoughts.
How can we make The Remedy Club as valuable as possible to others?
Make sure that people of color and minority populations have equal representation in your panels and that your events are bringing in an equally diverse crowd. Archiving episodes and sharing videos of the events make so that people can also watch them in the future for free in the event they aren’t able to make it to this panel.
Does the approach of “one versus the other” (inclusion versus exclusion, power versus access, identity versus culture, media versus fear, etc.) make sense to you? Are there alternative ways available to us to effectively discuss dismantling these constructs and tackling these issues?
In certain regards, speaking about “one versus the other” is effective but it has to be done so carefully. With the included examples, the idea of inclusion versus exclusion is clearly opposing however I would not be comfortable using the example of identity versus culture since these are actually closely related in my experience. When discussing systems of oppression and how to dismantle them, it’s less about one versus the other and more about understanding the varying levels in which people are affected by these systems (i.e. intersectionality.) Understanding the general sentiment of “oppressor versus oppressed” is necessary but realizing that the oppressed come in infinite forms must come next in moving these discussions forward.
Question your own beliefs! Also, listen.


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Beginning Monday, October 1st, residents who have the Driver Responsibility Fee debt will have it wiped away. Last spring, the governor signed a law to fully repeal the fee.
Additional staff have been added to help alleviate the expected long lines and wait times at your local Department of Motor Vehicle Office (DMV). Over 300,000 residents have this debt and should be receiving a letter that lets you know if you have other issues to take care of before they can get their license back. This includes outstanding tickets to pay off or licensing sanctions.
If you do not know if you’re eligible, call 1-888-767-6424 to check your driving record. Those who are eligible will not have to pay the license reinstatement fee before December 31st.
If you know someone who has been or may have been a victim of the Driver Responsibility Fee law, you might remind them to check out the rules to wipe out the debt and get their license back.
Thank you for your support of the National Motorists Association.

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Nicki Minaj delivered some heart-shattering news on Thursday (May 24) when she hopped on Instagram Live to explain why she won't be appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (flu) and slipped in an announcement that she has decided to push back her new album Queen to August instead of its initial June release date.
"The album itself I think I want to put out on August 10. I want to put out my second single, which I'm really, really excited about, and I want to now start an official countdown," she said during her Instagram Live. Nicki added that she wants to do things differently for this upcoming album and shared plans to invite her Barbs to her studio session to preview the new album.
The "Chun-Li" rapper followed up with a tweet confirming her new album release date, writing, "8|10|18 #Queen."
In addition to her album announcement, Nicki also announced plans to host another social media scholarship give away, just as she did last May when she offered to pay off student loans and tuition for her fans.

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And every day the blog got busier and though her vocals got better, it didn’t matter, because the conversation took over… she didn’t have all of the answers, or even some of them but writing helped make sense of the wonder and mayhem, wonder and madness of the classroom.
Until one day her voice dried up. There was a death, and another death. There was a change of job, and another one. And there was no longer a wondrous, infuriating classroom to blog about, to make sense of, to interrogate, review and reflect.
Until finally her blog went dormant and became an archive.
This blog is dormant, though I hope it’s not yet extinct.
If you’ve asked a question, posted a comment, or simply wondered about the silence on here, it’s because I am no longer blogging. Perhaps I am thus no longer a blogger, though I keep saying ‘once an English teacher, always an English teacher’… despite the three years I have now been out of the classroom.
I cannot adequately capture the sadness I feel that I no longer write. A combination of grief and circumstances robbed me of my voice and my reason for writing but I retain the hope that one day I will again find the writing voice I once had. Blogging to make sense of the endless internal dialogue so many of us teachers have running on a loop as we turn over the day’s events in the classroom in our heads has been one of the great pleasures of my life thus far.
I’ll leave the archive up, though it’s probably best to warn you that trends come and go (I’m thinking in particular of the comparative) – I’m not sure if the Evelyn of 2017 would give the same advice as she did in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014… so pay at least some attention to the date on which a blog post was published if you are still using it as a guide.
Lastly, thanks to all of you who used and still use the site, who contacted me via the blog, who enriched my professional life so much and who reached out with such sincerity when grief came knocking at my door.
I’m not done with writing (I hope). But for now, I’m done with this blog.
Your words on this blog have opened up many eyes, not least mine, over the years you were writing.
Your gift is taking a leave of absence, but it’s still there and always will be, along with your enthusiasm and your ability to shine a light through the fog.
Thank you for everything you have done for thousands of students and teachers.
Evelyn, your long goodbye proves you have not lost your voice. It’s a beautiful piece of writing. Thank you for EVERYTHING you have given of yourself over the years. You are one of the most inspirational teachers – and people – it has been pleasure to encounter.
I am sorry to hear that you have been through so much: take your time out, repair, recover, heal. Be kind to yourself, as you would be to another.
You will be back one day. Perhaps not here but somewhere, in some form or another, when you’re ready.
Thank you Evelyn for all you have contributed to so many, teachers and students alike.
Thank you so much – you have inspired my teaching many times!!!
You will be sadly missed. Do not pass an opportunity to write a novel for first years (“,) or some revision book for us humble teachers! You have a beautiful style, wit and class about your writing, so please do not let it lie dormant.
Evelyn, I’ve admired you from a far for many years and have often directed my students to your blog as a useful and inspirational resource. Thank you for all your hard work, it is all appreciated.
I wish you all the best. I returned to teaching a short number of years ago, and was landed with a HL English class last year, having not tackled this in a long, long time! Your blog gave me such inspiration, offered such insight and help, made me chuckle often after a hard day, motivated me to be the best teacher of HL English I can be.
You will be missed. Mind yourself. Be good to yourself. Take time.Like Philomel who was robbed of her voice, I hope the sweet nightingale will return one day, pluck a plume and inspire us all once again.
thanks so much for your kindness and openness in sharing your materials and ideas. All the best in your journey!
This is truly a beautiful post. Like your others, I link this site to my school`s site so my students can all view the latest ones.
You have been my rock, I will miss you so much Evelyn. Thank you for your wisdom and words. Sending you light and love.
Evelyn, so sorry life’s been so hard. I would like to echo what Marina Cusack says so eloquently and aptly above, and thank you for all the times I visited your blog.
I hope you’re writing a novel … I just read your descriptive essay journeying to a funeral; I want to read the book. Your sparse style is reminiscent of Keegan’s, its atmosphere so evocative, everything is palpable.
Your talents drip out of you, take the time to heal, but please return to the classroom to show us all how to do it!
So you’re not in the classroom. But you’ve demonstrated – more than completely – how excellent you are at writing study guides.
Set your sights higher than a blog, and only just write analyses or study guides to the comedies and tragedies of Shakespeare, or the modern dramas, or film analysis. Write advice for students and get it published. Stop mourning. You’re an excellent writer and teacher, so hop to it and continue what you so love doing.
I am a teacher in England, teaching Lear for A Level. I have only just discovered your excellent blog, the co-ordinates of which I am forwarding to my niece who is taking her Leaving Cert this year, and while I’m delighted to have read your blog, I’m mightily annoyed that it is now finished.
Thank you, Evelyn. And please write.
Thank you so much for this helpful site. You’ve provided much help to me for a lesson I’m trying to plan. I wish you all the best.
Many thanks for your the time and effort that you put into this blog Evelyn, it has been a huge help over the years. I am very sure many people have benefitted from your kindness and generosity, so always take that thought with you.
The very best of luck to you in your future endeavours.


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James ("Jay") Devitt has been practicing family law in Southern California for almost 30 years. During this time, he has handled hundreds of divorce and custody disputes and has acquired an intimate knowledge of family law issues. Jay has never lost a divorce or custody case and has been awarded over $100,000 in monetary sanctions against other attorneys and parties. He attended Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, CA, where he made the Dean's List, the Honor Roll, and was also published in Law Review. Jay passed the California Bar exam on his first attempt after "clerking" his way through law school working for several prestigious law firms.
Jay was then hired by a 70 attorney law firm. After 3 years of extensive training by one of the partners, Devitt formed his own law firm with a partner which then merged into the present firm. During this time, he have handled family law cases in downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Van Nuys, and the surrounding areas, and they often attend dinners and lectures by family law Judges and other respected members of the legal community.
Jay has handled some of the largest divorce cases in Los Angeles history and has been personally responsible for the division of over 100 million dollars in assets. He knows which forensic accountants can be counted on to give the most credible testimony in court and is quite familiar with child custody evaluators and psychologists in Los Angeles. However, he still handles simple divorce issues and will be happy to prosecute or defend restraining orders or modifications of judgments as well as paternity actions. By using his DISSOMASTER program, Jay can calculate your child support and alimony so you will know how much support you are expected to receive or likely have to pay. Many times he will be able to negotiate a "buy out" of the alimony in the case so that a party does not have to wait years to receive their alimony, or if paying alimony, they can get a discount.
Jay is the President of the Malibu Bar Association has been on local news and on Nancy Grace, has been published over 20 times and is also an unlicensed Private Investigator.
Jay has two children and knows how important custody and visitation is to a parent. He will counsel parents so that they are able to put their best foot forward when the time comes to meet with court ordered evaluators or to testify in front of a Judge at trial. He may also be able to suggest certain classes that a parent can take to help their parenting skills and achieve their goals of either full custody, joint custody, or expanded visitation.
Jay has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Van Nuys court and has been retained as a mediator in divorce cases.
During law school, Star’s activities included Community Service Committee Chair of Phi Alpha Delta and involvement in a Divorce Docket Project working with experienced attorneys and Judges on Family Law cases. She “clerked” her way through law school for 2 years, and worked for Legal Aid. Star then moved back to Los Angeles where she successfully passed the California Bar Exam.
In addition to practicing Family Law, Star has solid experience in Immigration Law. Her main area of expertise is family-based petitions and naturalization. However, she has done extensive research on other areas of immigration law and is familiar with most immigration rules, regulations, and application procedures for immigrant and non-immigrant visas.