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HomePublic health30 States/UTs locked down due to Coronavirus outbreak, Cases approach to 500 mark & Death toll rises to 10 in India
30 States/UTs locked down due to Coronavirus outbreak, Cases approach to 500 mark & Death toll rises to 10 in India
At least 10 deaths and 499 positive cases of novel coronavirus have pushed India to the brink of stage-3 of the pandemic outbreak. To tame the spread of the deadly disease, 30 states and UTs have gone under lockdown.
India adopted extreme measures to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak on Monday as the nation registered nearly 100 new cases within a day. India reported three Covid-19 deaths on Monday, taking the death toll to 10, while the total number of cases climbed to 499. Maharashtra and Punjab were put under statewide curfews, the rest of the country is in lockdown and all domestic flights are set to be grounded.
As many as 30 states and Union Territories have ordered complete lockdown under their jurisdiction in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
The extreme measures by the central and state governments were taken in light of the continued upward trajectory of the virus, amid warning of legal action against those violating the restrictions imposed during the lockdown.
Meanwhile, the Union Health Ministry has announced that the government has stepped measures to ensure the testing and treatment of Covid-19 cases. The ministry said that 12 private-lab chains have been registered for testing coronavirus cases. These 12 labs have 15,000 collection centres.
Death toll in India rises to 10
Covid-19 cases claimed three lives in India on Monday. A 55-year-old man, who had recently returned from Italy with his family and had tested positive for novel coronavirus, passed away in Kolkata. According to an official statement, the patient also suffered from heart-related ailments. It was West Bengal's first casualty due to novel coronavirus.
Himachal Pradesh also registered its first death due to Covid-19. A 69-year-old man who recently travelled from the US died of coronavirus at a government hospital in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra. He had returned from the US on March 15. People he came in touch with during treatment and his return journey have been identified and put under home quarantine.
A Filipino man, who had earlier tested positive and then negative for coronavirus in Mumbai, passed away due to kidney failure on Monday. The 68-year-old man from the Philippines had initially tested positive for Covid-19 and was under treatment at the civic-run Kasturba Hospital. He was later shifted to a private hospital after his test report came out negative. He died at the private hospital late Sunday night.
Earlier, seven deaths have been reported from Gujarat, Bihar and Maharashtra (2), Karnataka, Delhi, and Punjab.
Total cases near 500-mark in India
India on Monday registered the highest number of cases in a day. Maximum cases (28) were reported in Kerala, followed by 23 new cases in Maharashtra. The other states which reported new Covid-19 cases to include Gujarat (12) Tamil Nadu (2) and Bihar (1). Two cases were also reported in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Monday.
India shuts down
A total of 30 states and Union Territories covering 548 districts have announced a complete lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus. India has 28 states and eight UTs.
Apart from the 30 which have imposed a complete lockdown, three states - Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha have locked down districts which have registered cases of the novel coronavirus. U{P has put 16 districts under lockdown, MP 37 and Odisha 5, along with 6 municipality jurisdictions. Lakshadweep has put in some restrictions.
While Punjab and Maharashtra have imposed curfews, the states which have issued no restrictions are Sikkim and Mizoram.
Stepping up its efforts to tackle the unprecedented situation arising out of the coronavirus breakout, the aviation ministry announced that no domestic commercial passenger flight would be allowed to operate in the country from March 25 onward. India has already banned international flights for a week from Sunday.
Late on Monday night, the government announced that it is shutting down all 107 ports of entry at airports, seaports and land routes.
Violaters named, shamed and booked
States across India are not taking violations of curfew, lockdown and home quarantine lightly. Scores of people were challaned, booked under the provisions of the Epidemic Act and sent to isolation wards across India for not following measures to ensure their own and public safety.
Several cops across UP, Rajasthan, Gujarat and other states made lockdown violators hold posters saying 'I am enemy of the state, I venture out during lockdown for no reason'.
The Ghaziabad police on Monday booked 200 people for violating the lockdown orders imposed in the wake of the coronavirus threat.
In Noida, police issued 2,000 challans and penalties against those violating Section 144 on the first day of the lockdown.
In Kolkata, a couple was forced to move to the isolation ward after they were spotted violating home quarantine.
A DSP in Hyderabad was booked after he failed to inform the health authorities about the arrival of his son, who later tested positive for coronavirus. The DSP's son had returned from London recently.
PM Modi requests people to follow govt instructions
Careless behaviour of a section of society in India prompted Priem Minister Narendra Modi to issue a request urging every Indian to follow the norms of lockdown to make it effective.
"Many people are still not taking the lockdown seriously. Please save yourself, save your family, follow the instructions seriously. I request state governments to ensure rules and laws are followed," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
PM Modi also asked state governments to ensure that rules and regulations of the coronavirus lockdown are enforced as he noted that many people are not taking the measure seriously.
Coronavirus global deaths exceed 15,000
The number of deaths around the world from the novel coronavirus cases stood at 15,189, according to a tally compiled by AFP.
More than 341,300 declared cases have been registered in 174 countries and territories since the epidemic first emerged in China in December.
Italy, which recorded its first coronavirus death in February, now has more fatalities than China with 5,476, as well as having 59,138 declared infections with 7,024 recoveries.
China -- excluding Hong Kong and Macau -- has to date declared 81,093 cases, including 3,270 deaths, with 72,703 people recovered. It reported 39 new cases and nine new fatalities since Sunday.
The third worst-hit country is Spain with 2,182 fatalities and 33,089 cases, followed by Iran with 1,812 fatalities and 23,049 cases, France with 674 deaths and 16,018 cases, and the United States with 471 deaths and 35,224 cases.
By continent, Europe has listed 172,238 cases and 9,197 deaths to date, Asia 97,783 cases and 3,539 deaths, the US and Canada together 36,554 cases with 490 deaths, the Middle East 26,688 cases and 1,841 deaths, Latin America and the Caribbean 5,130 cases with 65 deaths, Africa 1,479 cases with 49 deaths and Oceania 1,433 cases with eight deaths.
Economy takes a massive hit
Observing that the human costs of the coronavirus pandemic are already immeasurable, the IMF on Monday said the world is headed towards a recession at least as bad as during the global financial crisis or worse.
The outlook for global growth, for 2020 it is negative -- a recession at least as bad as during the global financial crisis or worse, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.
The Indian stock market suffered worst-ever single-day crash on Monday, with the benchmark indices plunging as much as 13.15 per cent, as panicked investors remained in sell-off mode amid lockdowns in several states in the country due to mounting coronavirus cases.
The BSE benchmark Sensex plummetted 3,935 points or 13. 15 per cent to close at 25,981.24; while the NSE barometer Nifty cracked 1,135.20 points or 12.98 per cent to settle at 7,610.25.
On the currency front, the Indian rupee plunged below the 76-level (intra-day) for the first time.
Global stocks too roiled after nations across the world announced lockdowns in an effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, spiking fears of a mammoth global recession.
In the global market, bourses in China, Hong Kong and South Korea plunged up to 5 per cent, while those in Japan ended on a positive note. Bourses in Europe sank up to 4 per cent.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Indian companies to maintain production lines of essential commodities and ensure there is no hoarding as well as black marketing in the wake of the country fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
Interacting with industry representatives via video-conferencing, Modi said the impact of the pandemic on the economy will be felt for some time to come with several sectors such as tourism, construction and hospitality being hit.
He asked India Inc to allow employees to work from home and not to cut down on workforce in spite of the pandemic's negative impact on their businesses.
Source: IndiaToday
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- At Bakutel we are representing ProSys, which was established in March 2010. The company specializes in the field of information communication technologies, offering equipment and software products.
In order to persuade potential clients of the efficiency of our solutions, we are demonstrating our software products on our stand. ProSys offers various software products that are needed by companies. These include document processing, procurement, human resources management and sales management programs.
Moreover, at our stand we are presenting the products of our partner, for whom we are the distributor. These products are HID card printers, which use the latest technologies. Using this equipment it is possible to print service certificates, identification cards and so on.
The anniversary Bakutel exhibition has been organized very well. Following the meetings held as part of this event, we already have positive results from our work here.


Are you thinking about buying a high-quality taser like the Taser Bolt for self-protection, but you're wondering if it's really worth it?
The short answer is yes – it is worth it.
We put together a guide to help anybody on the fence about purchasing a taser make an informed decision, and how to properly carry and use a taser.
When people hear the word "taser" they tend to think of a taser gun or a stun gun.
However, there's a pretty big difference between the two.
Stun guns have two nodes attached to the gun that when activated create a "pop" of electricity that travels between the nodes. Stun guns need to be in contact with someone's skin to effectively "stun" them.
Tasers, on the other hand, shoot electrodes up to ten to fifteen feet. Instead of electricity running between two nodes on the device, electricity runs between where the node lands on the target and the device.
A stun gun can penetrate a certain amount of clothing but will not paralyze a target. Rather, a stun gun will electrocute and cause a shocking amount of pain to a target temporarily. These devices are better for scaring attackers off and intimidating them with a loud pop and flashes of light.
A taser has the ability to immobilize a target and is better at stopping an attacker without getting too close to them. However, the downside is that a taser only gives you one shot, so your aim had better be good.
Overall, a taser is a bit more superior than a stun gun due to its power alone.
Carrying a taser is a simple way to protect yourself without a firearm.
It's important to note that a taser or stun gun can cause serious injuries to attackers and sometimes can result in death.
But they are still significantly safer than firearms, for both yourself and your potential attacker.
They are easy to conceal.
Taser guns are fairly small and compact.
They can fit in a purse or back pocket fairly easily and inconspicuously. Some tasers are so small that they can be attached to a keychain for easy access.
…and not everybody feels comfortable carrying a gun around.
Taser guns as well as stun guns are not considered firearms and are legal to own in forty-five states.
However, in some of those states there are prohibitions on where you can carry your taser, so brushing up on what your state's regulations are is important.
They're handy if you're a woman and alone.
It's unfortunate that we live in a world where women can't walk alone at night without the potential for harm.
Women can better protect themselves by making it a habit of carrying a taser in hand on nightly walks home.
How was our guide to understanding tasers and how they work?


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Q: Google Map in Twitter Bootstrap Popver I'm using Twitter's Bootstrap, and want to show a Google Map in a popover.
The way it works right now I'm doing something like this
$ ->
  $('.thumbnails a.js-popover').popover
    html: true,
    content: ->
      uid = $(this).data('profileUid')
      popover_container = $('.popover-contents:data(profileUid=' + uid + ')')
      _.each window.Maps, (map) ->
        google.maps.event.trigger map, 'resize' // I hoped this would re-draw the map
      popover_container.html()

The popover loads it's content from a .popover-contents div which is hidden, and connected to the a with data attributes (so that I can find the correct popover to show)

The map works perfectly when not in a popover, and I think it's connected with being copied via html() in jQuery to another DOM element. Twitter's bootstrap doesn't provide a modal opened callback, and I'm genuinely not sure how to make the maps work.

As you can see the map works correctly on the full profile page, the markup is the same (rails partial), and the javascript is shared, too - I can only assume the GoogleMaps API really doesn't like having it's dom messed with, and is thus causing issues.

A: If you're using popovers, your best bet might be to use google's static API and avoid the headaches associated with an interactive map. Borrowing a very simple case from the documentation, you might do something like this:
var options = { content: '' };

$('#example').popover(options)

Wrapping it up into a reusable function yields:
var getMap = function(opts) {
  var src = "http://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?",
      params = $.extend({
        center: 'New York, NY',
        zoom: 14,
        size: '512x512',
        maptype: 'roadmap',
        sensor: false
      }, opts),
      query = [];

  $.each(params, function(k, v) {
    query.push(k + '=' + encodeURIComponent(v));
  });

  src += query.join('&');
  return '';
}

var content = getMap({center: 'Fritz-Walter Stadion, Kaiserslautern'});
$('#example').popover({ content: content })

A: *Another valid answer might be found here, but it's not the solution I took. *
It seems to be widely accepted that rendering a Google map in an invisible DOM element leads to rendering bugs, and the solution (cribbed from http://sethmatics.com/articles/classipress-hidden-map-tab-and-redraw-google-map-canvas/ ) appears to look something like this:

jQuery('.tabprice ul.tabnavig li a').click(function() {
    if(jQuery(this).attr('href') == '#priceblock1') {
        //the element has to be visible on the page for google maps to render properly
        jQuery('#priceblock1').show();
        //rebuild the google map canvas to the proper size
        google.maps.event.trigger(map, 'resize');
        //ClassiPress javascript function to build map at address
        codeAddress();
    }
});

I do think it might be worth moving the dom element a long way off the left/right/bottom of the screen in order to avoid it flashing to the user, or doing something with Z-Indexing to make sure that the user doesn't see an unwelcome popup.
In my case, however the static maps API as suggested by rjz was perfect.

A: The problem is that google maps api requires visible element for container, so you should call the api inside the shown.bs.modal event handler. Something like this:
$picker.popover({
    html: true,
    content: '
'
});

$picker.on('shown.bs.popover', function () {
    var $container = $('.superPopover');
    new google.maps.Map($container[0]);
});

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Research > Global Ocean Commission > The Commissioners > Ratan Tata
Rantan Tata
Ratan Tata stepped down as chairman of the Tata Group in December 2012 after 21 years at the helm. The group is one of India's biggest business conglomerates, with numerous interests including steel, cars, renewable energy, tea and hotels, and a major philanthropic donor.
Mr Tata started with Tata Steel in 1962 on the factory floor. During his time as chairman, the Tata Group expanded from a predominantly Indian-focussed business to a global operation, including acquisition of European brands such as Tetley, Corus and Jaguar Land Rover.
Mr Tata is a member of the Indian Prime Minister's Council on Trade and Industry. He also sits on the advisory boards of Mitsubishi Corporation, JP Morgan Chase, Rolls-Royce, Temasek Holdings and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He also serves on the board of trustees of Cornell University and the University of Southern California.
Ratan Tata has received numerous awards for business and philanthropy, including Business Leader of the Year in 2010 in the Asian Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award for innovation by the Rockefeller Foundation in 2012. In 2009, he became a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE).
Having graduated in architecture and engineering from Cornell University, Mr Tata holds honorary doctorates from Ohio State University, University of Warwick and University of New South Wales, as well as an honorary fellowship from the London School of Economics. He continues to chair the two main Tata charitable trusts.

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Endings are usually accompanied by sadness, but there's one kind of ending that provokes a smile — the weekend — not only because weekends signal the end of the work week but also because it's time for our weekly roundup of the week's newest Android apps.
Of the hundreds of newly published apps on the Google Play Store this week, we picked 7 that we thought might be of use or of great interest to you as they were to us. So, here are 7 freshly baked Android apps straight from the developers' kitchens this week.
Find where to park faster with ParkMe's self-named app, ParkMe. This smart app checks your current location and looks for nearby parking spaces with their corresponding parking rates, location, payment options, and lot availability. The app also comes with a parking timer which is pretty handy especially when you're parking on a budget. ParkMe is a convenient app to have when you're navigating through a big city like New York or Los Angeles. You can also check parking spaces ahead of time by using the app's search function. Unfortunately, ParkMe's location coverage is currently limited to some cities and countries; however, you can still retrieve an up-to-date map of your target location. Check out ParkMe for free on the Google Play Store.
Wallpapers can easily become dull and boring to look at. On the other hand, switching to another wallpaper or installing a different app can be too much work. Timewall Clock Wallpaper free by Stetel srl breaks the monotony of your homescreen as easy as changing your wallpaper. Choose an image from your album and convert it into a an extended homescreen wallpaper. The app also displays the time, day, date, and current battery life; you can easily replace your clock widget with it. The app is ad-supported, but the ads only show up while you're in the app. Timewall Clock Wallpaper free also has an affordable premium version which unlocks features like setting a custom font color for your time and date display, as well as selecting a background item to be displayed.
Artists tend to weigh down their bags with various art materials and sketchbooks, just in case the inspiration strikes while they're out and about. Developed by Didlr, the company's self-named app Didlr lets you doodle on your phone wherever you are. You can draw with a variety of colors and a variety of pen points, as well as use up to three layers. When you're done sketching your masterpiece, you can instantly share your drawing with other Didlr users. The app shows ads on the main gallery menu.
The more powerful smartphones become, the more functions and features they have. Unfortunately, this means that if we want to access one function, we'll have to do a lot of swiping and tapping to get there. Easy Touch – Assistive Touch by Cool apps, however, makes your life easier by putting all the shortcuts you need in one place. Launching the app will give you a greyed out ring that will persist across all your screens. Tap the ring to access 7 customizable shortcuts, such as switches, contacts, and applications.
Here's another app built around the concept of letting you access the apps that you need, well, quickly. Developed by Decad3nce, Quickly lets you put up to 12 app shortcuts on your notification menu. By default, Quickly remains as a notification in your notification menu but pinching out reveals all your set shortcuts. Pinching in hides them. However, Quickly only supports installed apps and cannot make shortcuts for functions and contacts. Get the app quickly from the Google Play Store for US$0.99.
Capture precious memories in story form with Popup Studios' Split Camera: Photo Stories. Whether you are just lounging around with your loved one or taking a stroll in the park, don't miss to capture beautiful moments and make a photo story out of them. Split Camera: Photo Stories lets you create a photo story from up to five photos. Add texts and effects to individual photos to better convey what you are trying to let the viewer feel upon seeing your photo story. Your photo stories can also be shared to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social networking sites. Download Split Camera: Photo Stories for free and start making photo stories of your everyday experiences.
If you frequently use a lot of apps and want them neatly placed on your home screen, maybe trying out Sidebar Pro by Mohammad Adib will be the greatest discovery you'll ever have today. Have a sidebar placed on your home screen and populate it with your most favorite or most frequented apps. When you need to use one of the apps, you won't need to visit your app drawer; just swipe from the edge of your home screen to access the sidebar. Tap on a shortcut to launch its app instantly. You can customize the sidebar, too. You can adjust its width, opacity, position, color, and a lot more. Own Sidebar Pro for US$1.99 only.
Now that you've had your fill of our weekly special, I'm sure you're picking an app that'll serve your weekend's purpose. You can choose something that can refuel your creativity or something more useful. Android apps are indeed treasure pots of tricks at your disposal anytime, anywhere. With the right app and the right setting, your weekend is sure to turn out interesting. Who knows? You might learn something new about your phone or yourself.
Liked some of the apps we featured or have you found cool apps you'd like to share? Let us know by leaving your thoughts in a comment below. Now if only there was an app that could guess what people are thinking. Wouldn't that be fun?


The influence of the United States in the Middle East is declining while that of Iran is rising. That's the meaning of events in Lebanon, where Hizballah has in essence thrown Prime Minister Saad Hariri from office and is about to choose his successor. Under Lebanon's constitution, the prime minister must be a Sunni. But Najib Mikati, the Hizballah designee, is a Sunni who will owe his office not to support in the Sunni community but to Hizballah's decision to make him PM. Hizballah now has the votes in parliament to put him in, and of course to throw him out should he cross them.
Mikati will be a competent official; he's a talented man and a hugely successful businessman. That's not the point. He has close ties to Syria and Hizballah, and it is clear which side is in power in Lebanon.
One can argue that this outcome has been inevitable since May 2008, when Hizballah sent its forces into the streets of Beirut to show that it could and would use its army against non-Shiite Lebanese—and the United States, France, the Saudis and other supporters of an independent Lebanon did nothing. But that's three years ago and only now has Hizballah defied the rest of the Lebanese population and demanded that it name the Sunni who will lead the government. This reflects the continuing reduction in American sway in the region, and especially the "engagement" with Syria. The last straw may have been the decision to send an ambassador to Syria by recess appointment despite the Senate's unwillingness to confirm the Administration's candidate. That foolish gesture must have indicated to the Syrians and to Hizballah that the Administration had learned nothing from two years of insults and rebuffs by Damascus.
What now? Beyond the speeches, two issues arise. The first is how Lebanon's Christians and Sunnis will conduct themselves (the Druze leader, Walid Jumblatt, has thrown in with Hizballah). Will they keep up a political resistance to Hizballah and to its hand-picked prime minister, with votes in parliament, demonstrations, and requests for international support? Will they, for example, ask the Obama Administration and the Government of France, and indeed the Arab League, to refuse to receive Mikati, and try to make it impossible for him to keep his poisoned office? Second, will the United States make it clear that a Hizballah-governed Lebanon cannot be our partner?
Hizballah's power grab is a consequential event for the Middle East. Hizballah claims that it is the "Resistance" but that mantle now moves to the other side, the March 14 movement that has won Lebanon's recent elections. The key questions now are whether they will resist, and whether we will back them.


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Rooney has falling out with Sir Alex and Madrid a possible solution
Wayne Rooney has had a falling out with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and reports have suggested that the English star might make a possible exit, in the upcoming transfer window in January, to Real Madrid.
It was stated that Rooney broke off any contract talks with Manchester United after claims made by Sir Alex indicating that Rooney picked up an ankle injury. With just 18 months left on his current contract, rumors started to rise that the Red Devils will look to sell Rooney in January for they won't risk losing him for nothing.
However, a Manchester United spokesman has gone on to deny the talks of the departure of Wayne Rooney as he went on to say the following:
"To suggest Wayne Rooney will be sold in January is nonsense,"
It's no secret that Real Madrid would welcome Rooney to the club but after picking up a boat load of attacking players in Benzema, Ronaldo, and Higuain, the club might not have any space for the English striker.
"I really like Llorente and Rooney, too, but the question is, if Rooney comes, who do we take out of the team? We have a brilliant strikeforce in Ronaldo and Higuain and now we have added Ozil and Di Maria to complement them."
In my opinion, the only real solution in getting Rooney to the Bernabeu would be trading off Benzema. Although it was said, earlier in the month, that Real Madrid were looking to keep the French forward, if you have a chance in signing Wayne Rooney, you shouldn't miss out on that option. With the pairing of Rooney and Ronaldo again, Madrid would be a lot more dangerous and will definitely look like the team to regain the "La Liga" title.
Do you think that Real Madrid should try and sign Wayne Rooney? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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For over 25 YEARS, TAP members have enjoyed the experiences of "Rally in the Valley". Team or single events, there's something for everyone at what's been called a "fantasy land" for pool players. Don't want to play in a tournament, that's ok too. You should still come and check out all the cues, cases, apparel & gadgets that are on sale. This event can be summed up simply as "A Candy Store for Pool players". Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
Grab some friends and build a team. For this event TAP members get to handpick their team. Members who may not be able to shoot together weekly can get together for this event and renew friendships. It's just not about pool when it comes to TAP. The concept of this event was driven from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics basketball gold medal winners.
TAP knows that our members come to play, and we deliver. With our round-robin format we guarantee our members (4) rounds of play in either type event. Teams or players are divided into groups of (4) and will compete against everyone in that group. Afterwards, depending upon your points won, you are place on (1) of (2) single elimination boards and continue play to a winner.
No need to bring a pocket full of change. Tables are open for both type events.
Cues, cases, apparel & gadgets are just some of the things you'll come across at this event. See the pros firsthand as they come to compete. Watch the trick-shot artists perform their magic for top honors. See amateurs show their skills around the table as they compete. Events include pro & amateur events, senior & junior events, as well as trick-shot exhibitions.
Looking for a special pool accessory? All types of pool accessories can be found. Cue dealers are plentiful and willing to discuss their craft with you. If you're looking to buy, this is the place.
Whether it's to experience the thrill of competition, learn from the best, buy that special item, or just to soak up the atmosphere, TAP's Rally In The Valley will offer you fond memories that will resonate for years.
"After all the Rest, Why not the Best"


Are you running on Square Wheels?
Have we wasted a good crisis?
The obvious is that we struggle with square wheels and clunky approaches, when the more efficient round wheels are available – we know about them – but they are just used.
Within construction we have some great new round wheels available to us that will improve our business, our services to clients and image, for eg BIM, Social Media, Circular Economy and Restorative Sustainability to name a few. These nice new shiny round wheels – carried and not used – are necessary in a construction organisations baggage – we need to use them in PQQ, PR and interviews to demonstrate a sense of being tuned into current industry improvement programmes.
But looking closer, the poor leader is up front dragging this inefficient cart – hopefully with a sense of direction, usually based on profit, turnover and immediate customer needs, but lacking real vision and foresight – otherwise the new round wheels would be used.
Behind the cart we have employees, pushing with the energy sapping stop/start rythym that only square wheels can give, but unable or not allowed to see ahead and understand where the business is heading.
Not an efficient model. Does this describe your view of construction or your organisation?
Many organisations have started to do a wheel change – some encouraged through the never waste a good crisis thinking – seeing the lean times as time for investment in the future, some through Innovation Vouchers or other funded support.
Think about starting 2014 with a more efficient approach by understanding how organisations – often your competitors – are implementing new wheels. Find out more.
Sustainability: in equilibrium … or pedalling squares?
A TQM for the social media, digital age?
This entry was posted in construction, improvement, sustainability and tagged BIM, business improvement, circular economy, construction, construction organisations, PQQ, restorative sustainability, social media, square wheels, sustainability, TQM on December 4, 2013 by martin brown.


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Welcome New W&J Parents – Spring
Welcome to the W&J Community!
We are thrilled that you, by extension of your student matriculating at W&J, will also be a part of the spirit of W&J and we look forward to establishing a collaborative relationship with you as we work to support the academic and personal development of your student over the next few years on campus. We know that coming to college is a big step and we recognize and respect the investment this requires as a student and as a parent or family member. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting your student this spring.
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Required Forms - Important Dates - Move In & Orientation - Safety & Health Services - Living on Campus - Student Engagement - Student Support Services - More about W&J - How to Connect - About FERPA - Contact Info
How to Support your Student
We are excited to welcome your student to W&J Gateway; an informational resource and process for students to submit required forms, register for housing, and submit interests and preferences for our faculty to build their course schedule. W&J Gateway is supported by staff who are available to answer your calls, emails, and social media inquiries during business hours Monday through Friday. Students are encouraged to read through all of the content on the Gateway site as well as check the site and their W&J email regularly for updates throughout the next few weeks.
In addition to the Gateway site, regular email (through the W&J email account) will go out to students before arrival. These communications will help answer questions that the team frequently receives over as well as help prepare new students for arrival.
What Your Student Will Find on W&J Gateway
Information to Help Students Prepare for Spring Semester
W&J Gateway provides an abundance of general information to help your student prepare for their first semester. This includes information on campus life, housing, what to bring, and campus services. Additionally, information on orientation and arrival/move-in are provided.
Required Forms
Course Interest Form
To begin the course schedule building process, students need to submit a course interest form. This form invites students to indicate their intended major(s)/minor(s) and identify preference of courses. Through this form, your student will provide us with key information needed to build their course schedule. Once your student submits their Course Interest Form, faculty will begin constructing course schedules. This process is utilized to ensure that students have high quality course schedules that not only match their interests, but keep them on track with W&J's academic requirements in the framework of a liberal arts education.
College Medical Form
A completed Medical History form is required for all students. This form also contains a section for NCAA athletes, which must be completed for them to participate in their sport.
Physical Exam & Meningitis Forms
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we recognize that completing your physical examination may be difficult by the January 14 deadline. However, we do ask that you please bring it with you at move-in. Physical examinations completed within the last 6 months with an immunization record will also be accepted.
Gateway Form
The Gateway form is the College entrance form. It includes the following sections:
Emergency Contacts - Emergency contacts are kept on file on campus. Your student is asked to list a primary and secondary emergency contact.
Housing Preferences - This section is used to place your student in campus housing and to pair them with a roommate (if applicable). Encourage your student to fill it out honestly as possibly; this is especially helpful with roommate matching. Research shows that this when this form is filled out candidly, it leads to more successful roommate pairings and it supports healthier living environments.
Parking Pass Registration – All vehicles utilizing campus parking must be registered with Campus & Public Safety through this form. There is no fee for parking at W&J.
Tell us More About You – We ask all students to provide some insight about their activities and interests so that we can better connect them with campus opportunities. Additionally, this information is shared with their LINK mentors, Student Success Consultants (SSCs) and Advisors so that they assist in advising about campus connections.
Student ID Photo Instructions
The College allows students to submit their ID photo; instructions for acceptable photo submissions are available in the "Forms" section of W&J Gateway IDs will be ready at check in for student who submit a picture in advance.
Travel Shuttle Request
The College offers shuttle service to and from the Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh Greyhound Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The service is limited to specific times such as move-in, academic breaks, move-out. A $40 fee for each one-way trip is applied to your student's bill. Additional options such Uber are also available. Freedom Transit also provides service to the east busway, which is near Amtrak, Greyhound and Megabus stations in downtown Pittsburgh.
How Gateway Unfolds Before the Spring Semester
December 20 - Course Placements Become Available
The Gateway process will being on December 20th with course placements. Students are required to complete both the math placement and a modern (foreign) language placement for each language that they studied prior to W&J, even if they do not intend on studying the same languages at W&J. For example, if they studied both French and Spanish, they should do a placement for each. These placements are instrumental in the process of schedule creation.
Please note that students will not receive a numerical score for their placement as there are several factors that play into how they are placed. High school transcripts, AP credits and transfer credits all contribute to their final placement. Placements must be completed by January 14 to ensure that the course placement process can begin for the student.
January TBD - Course Schedules and Housing Placements Sent Out
Your student will receive an email to their W&J account with information on how to view their course schedule and housing assignment, should they decide to live on campus this spring.
January TBD- New Student Move-in
Move-in will be sent to you via your W&J email closer to the beginning of the Spring semester. Specific move-in times will be assigned by the Office of Residence Life. Expectations and guidelines for move-in will be announced soon.
December 20 - W&J Gateway Go Live
W&J Gateway will be available on December 20. We encourage students to take their time and read through the content on the site throughout the next month. Updates and new information will be posted before the start of the semester, students are encouraged to continue to check Gateway regularly.
January 14 - W&J Gateway Forms Due
All required forms in the "Forms" section are due on January 14. Please note, that the site is not "first come, first served" and all students will have until January 14 to complete their forms. As forms are received, faculty will begin building course schedules and Residence Life will begin housing students. It is vital that your student gets their forms in on time, so that these processes can begin for them.
Move-in and Orientation
Move-in will be in January TBD. A specific move-in time will be sent to students based on their housing placement. Be sure to encourage your student to keep an eye on their W&J email and W&J Gateway for updates throughout December and January. Specific move-in instructions, such as where to unload and park are available on W&J Gateway.
Please note: as the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, these dates could be subject to change based on guidance from state and federal authorities.
New Student Orientation: Forge Your Foundation
Orientation is designed to aid your student in their transition, integrate them into the life of the W&J community, and introduce them to the broad opportunities available at W&J. During Orientation, they will be introduced to academic expectations, the diversity of the college, and the importance of community as a whole, both within W&J and beyond campus. More specifically, they will have opportunities to connect with faculty members, learn more about resources and services on campus, hear about community roles and traditions from upper-class students, and establish relationships with their peers in their new home.
More information about Spring Orientation will be made and communicated to incoming students in the near future.
Student Safety & Health Services
The College is committed to maintaining the safest possible environment for students. As part of this commitment, the following safety measures are in place:
The Campus & Public Safety office is open 24/7 to answer calls, answer texts and to respond in-person to student concerns or emergencies
Campus & Public Safety staff do regular patrols of campus
Residence halls are ID access only
Emergency call boxes are available in easily accessible locations across campus
A 24/7 escort system where students can have Campus & Public Safety staff escort them across campus
Security cameras around campus
Well-maintained exterior lighting around all campus buildings and additional street and sidewalk lighting
Support personnel who work with W&J Security Officers to maintain and inspect the safety of all facilities
Campus & Public Safety works in partnership with local law enforcement
Members of the 17-person staff, include certified police officers as well as security officers who are focused on security, general safety and fire safety, and who are devoted to the safety of W&J's campus. The officers are empowered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enforce laws, make arrests, and prosecute violators on property owned or controlled by the College and on adjacent streets and properties.
Learn more about Campus & Public Safety
Residence Halls on campus are locked 24 hours a day. Students have access to their building via their student ID cards. The Swanson Wellness Center and James David Ross Family Recreation Center/Henry Gym are accessible via card swipe during open hours. Classroom buildings are open during business hours, but several facilities allow ID card swipe access after-hours.
In the event of an emergency, the College notifies students in several ways. The first is through emergency text messages. An email to students' W&J email account will follow the text with additional details. In extreme emergencies, the College website will also display notifications.
In less severe situations, Safety Alerts are sent to students' W&J emails. These are very important alerts, but not to the severity level to warrant an emergency text.
Students can sign-up for the text system via their Gateway form. If you are interested in receiving the text alerts, you can sign-up by following the instructions here.
The Student Health and Counseling Center is located on the ground floor of New Res Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The center provides basic health services for students as well as counseling services. A College Nurse sees student by appointment and on a walk-on basis. The Washington Hospital (5 minutes away) serves as our campus clinic. While students can go to the full-service clinic at any time, dedicated appointment times are available each afternoon and on some evenings.
A full counseling center is available to students on campus. Appointments can be made in advance and counselors also see students on a walk in basis. Additionally, the counseling center provides educational testing services, health and wellness screenings, group counseling (in additional to individual) and programs and outreach.
For medical emergencies, students should contact Campus & Public Safety, 911, or go to the Washington Hospital.
Medical Resources & After Hours Care
MedExpress - 460 Washington Road, Washington, PA 15301 | Open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Washington Hospital - 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA 15301 | Open 24 hours
College staff (student and professional) are available 24/7 during the school year in the event of an emergency. If your student needs help, they can contact their Resident Assistant (RA) in their Residence Hall or contact Campus & Public Safety at 724-223-6032 or by text message at: 724-255-3968.
Transportation is available to the Washington Hospital Clinic during the week. Students can either access public transportation options or contact Campus & Public Safety for an escort.
Students have access to on-campus wellness resources including the Swanson Wellness Center, the James David Ross Family Recreation center, Henry Natatorium, and many other athletic and recreation spaces.
Campus Life & Student Support Services
The College believes that life on campus is a powerful piece of your student's overall educational experience. Through living with others and their experiences outside of the classroom, students learn crucial communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills which will aid in their development. These so called "soft skills" are increasingly more sought after by employers and help students be more effective as leaders beyond W&J. Throughout their time at W&J, a variety of opportunities and experiences will be available to them to shape their experience.
Here are some important things you should know about living on campus:
Fridges - Students can bring a refrigerator, but it must be less than 4 cubic feet. Microfridges (which include a microwave unit) can be rented here.
Coffeemakers - Coffeemakers and other devices with hot plates are not permitted, Keurigs and comparable coffeemakers are allowed.
Air Conditioners - Air conditioners cannot be installed in room windows, if students need an air conditioner for a medical reason they will have to complete College Accommodation Form.
Room Furniture - The provided furniture cannot be removed from their room. It also cannot be altered or painted.
Wall Art - Students can hang art on the walls with tape or command strips, but they cannot puncture the wall with nails, screws, etc. They also cannot paint the room. Hanging tapestries are not permitted.
Carpets and Rugs - Students can bring a carpet or rug, but it cannot be adhered to the floor.
Lighting - Holiday lights and lights with halogen bulbs are not permitted.
Cooking Devices- Microwaves, toaster ovens, portable grills and items with an exposed heating element (such as hot plates) are not permitted. However, there is a microwave in every building and students can rent a MicroFridge (which shuts the power off to the fridge unit when the microwave runs, making it safer for large buildings).
Candles - Candles and other devices with open flames are not permitted.
Weapons and Explosives - Guns, incendiary devices (such as fireworks), and other weapons are not permitted in the Residence Halls.
Residence Life offers list to help students prepare for life on campus. This list will aid you in your shopping and packing. In addition, the bottom section contains all prohibited items which are not permitted in Residence Hall rooms for safety reasons. Click Shopping List to view the list of items you may want to prepare for.
There are a variety of clubs and organizations that students can join. Students have the ability throughout the school year to create new clubs and organizations based on their interests! For more information about student clubs and organizations, you can contact the Coordinator of Student Activities and Organizations, Lyssa Gomez, at lgomez@washjeff.edu.
On Campus Activities
There are many ways for your student to enjoy campus life and get involved during your time at W&J! Campus offices and student organizations sponsor dozens of events each semester. Twice a week, students receive an electronic newsletter (W&J Weekly) which will provide more details on events for the week. In addition, campus events are posted via flyers around campus. Listed below is a small sampling of activities that are available to students (in alphabetical order).
Big Bingo- A bingo event where thousands of dollars in prizes are given away. Admission is free!
DIY (Do it Yourself) Events – Learn from fellow students, staff, and/or faculty about the 'how to' of the latest trending DIY crafts and projects.
DUBJAM- An annual celebration of the end of the school year that, in the past, has included things such as carnival rides, live animals, game booths, a drive in movie, and laser tag. At the end of the day, Student Government Association hosts the big concert of the year. In the past, bands such as Third Eye Blind, The Clarks, Uncle Kracker, Mike Stud, Kid Ink, and Wale have performed.
Feel Good Friday - Throughout the fall and spring semesters, various offices on campus host "Feel Good Friday" events during lunchtime on Fridays, in which they do giveaways of prizes or free food to students.
Free Friday Bowling - Students can enjoy 2 free rounds of bowling and free shoe rentals at Alpine Lanes in Washington with your W&J ID. Occurs every Friday from 1-3pm.
Late Nite Breakfast (pictured above) - Each semester, students are invited to the dining hall at night for a free breakfast served by staff members. This is one of the most popular events offered each semester.
DubJay's Diner - Student run and open every Friday and Saturday night, come enjoy free snacks, milkshakes and entertainment! DubJay's Diner also hosts frequent Karaoke nights and special theme nights. Sponsored and run by the Student Activities Board (SAB).
President's Events - President Knapp and his wife Kelly host a variety of events at their home for students throughout the year.
Produce to People - Every month students, faculty, and staff members volunteer to help distribute fresh food to the local community.
Symposium on Democracy - Held on Presidents Day each year, the symposium is led by expert speakers, participants examined a range of topics including the challenges inherent in founding and sustaining a democracy, the intersection of democracy and technology, and a holistic analysis of the founding fathers – particularly our namesakes – from a 21st century perspective.
A Taste of Washington - Local businesses come to campus throughout the semster and provide information on their student discounts as well as a sampling of their food or services.
College Shuttles
Student Life sponsors various shopping, entertainment, and service shuttles. These include the shuttles listed below as well as providing access to local shopping and dining.
Shopping Shuttles - Weekly shuttles are available to take students to various shopping destinations.
The Pittsburgh Pipeline - Takes students to various points in downtown Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Pipeline runs Saturday afternoons and evenings. This service is available during the academic year.
Academic Break Airport Shuttle Service – Available during academic breaks, this service provides transportation to the Pittsburgh International Airport. This service is available during the academic year and students must present W&J ID and pay a minimal fee.
Freedom Transit provides local transportation as well as transportation to and from Pittsburgh. For any questions, please call 724-223-2442.
Student Success Consultants
The Student Success Consultants, Yafeu Rougier and Molly Verostick, are professionals dedicated to assisting students as they transition to college life and act as a guide through their first year at W&J.
Each Student Success Consultant works with new students meeting individually two times in a semester to support the students' acclimation to College. Topics like navigating the campus, engaging with College resources and staff, getting involved in campus activities and reducing communication barriers are covered. The consultants also will have open office hours when students can drop by and ask questions without needing an appointment.
Your student will be introduced to their Student Success Consultant prior to the start of the semester.
LINK Mentors
The W&J LINK Mentor Program, a collaborative effort between Student Life and Academic Affairs, matches an upper-class student with a group of new students for their first year at W&J. LINKs assist new students in adjusting to the academic and social transition between high school and college and to help prepare them to achieve educational, personal and career goals. LINKs provide this help through small group interaction and one-on-one attention during the fall and spring semesters. A LINK will serve as a resource for your student throughout their entire first year at W&J.
Resident Assistants
Resident Assistants (RAs) are upperclass students who live in the residence halls and provide support to new students in their living environments. At the beginning of the semester, RAs will work with new students on roommate and community agreements. Throughout the academic year, RAs will run programs in their areas to build community and help students get acquainted with campus services.
Learn More About W&J
Washington & Jefferson College ("W&J") was founded in 1781 and is the nation's eleventh oldest college. Now in its third century, the College, a Phi Beta Kappa institution, adheres to the belief that a liberal arts education is not only the best vehicle for personal intellectual growth, but that it also provides the ideal preparation for professional success. Committed to providing undergraduates with a top-ranked, four-year, co-educational education, W&J aspires to graduate students with a life-long passion for learning, compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. Ranked as one of the top liberal arts colleges, W&J is above all focused on student success and embraces a holistic approach to the student experience.
The W&J student is an individual who earnestly and honestly wants to excel both inside and outside of the classroom. These students understand the power of education to provide them with a better life as well as a foundation for building the futures they envision. W&J attracts students from all backgrounds and all walks of life and encourages them to engage with ideas and projects that will challenge their boundaries. These students are attracted to the rigor of the institution, the strong connections they establish with a talented faculty and staff, and the solid and proven outcomes of their W&J education.
At W&J the heart of the academic enterprise is the relationship between students and their faculty. There are 156 faculty members, 111 of whom are full time. Faculty members engage in vital professional lives that encompass scholarship and research, but they are at W&J because they are dedicated first and foremost to teaching.
W&J in the Community
Photo above was taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students, faculty, and staff are actively involved in the local community. Students collectively put in over 20,000 hours of service work in the community each year. Through partnerships with 35 local non-profit and community organizations, there a variety of ways for students to get involved. With on-campus philanthropic and advocacy efforts all the way through extensive community-based field experience programs. Students have a chance to get engaged with service through the First Year Week of Service, through nine community service-based student organizations, through the Community Outreach Team work-study positions, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Alternative Spring Breaks, and more. Although there are ways in which students can get involved with the community directly through the programs of the office, many students volunteer through their Greek organization, athletic team, or other student organizations. W&J students truly are responsible citizens, and are prepared to contribute substantially to the world in which they live!
Local Business Partnerships
In an effort to strengthen the College's connection with the local community, Student Life launched the Local Business Ambassador's Program. The goal of this program is to highlight businesses which provide a discount to students at W&J through joint promotion and marketing. Over the past several years the program has quickly grown to include over 50 businesses. Participating businesses offer discounts when W&J students show their school ID card.
How and When to Connect
Ways We Keep Students Informed
W&J Weekly
W&J Weekly is a multimedia compilation of announcements and events which is designed to inform the W&J community on a week by week basis. The Weekly consists of a print version, which are on the tables in the campus dining venues and two email newsletters. The main email comes out every Monday and highlights all of the campus happenings for that week. The second (weekend specific) email comes out every Thursday and lists all of the events and news for the coming weekend. Many W&J students, faculty, and staff use the Weekly as their primary source of campus news.
Your student will be automatically signed up for W&J Weekly before the beginning of the Spring Semester.
PrezPoint
The Offices of Communications and Student Life work collaboratively to engage with students on social media through PrezPoint. PrezPoint can be followed on a variety of social media platforms for updates on campus events and announcements.
PrezPoint on Twitter
PrezPoint on Instagram
PrezPoint on Facebook
Emergency Notifications - Safety Alerts and Texts
In the event of a campus emergency, students will receive a text message to the number they provide on their Gateway form. Emergency texts are only sent when absolutely necessary. As a family member, you are also welcome to sign-up to receive emergency texts. More information on how to sign-up is available here.
For all other safety alerts, students will receive an email to their W&J account. These alerts are also posted to the Campus & Public Safety webpage.
Outside of W&J Weekly and PrezGuide, students can learn about major campus events through the events calendar on the College website.
W&J email is the primary communication tool of the College. Please encourage your student to keep checking their email throughout the day, every day as a student. Major announcements, safety information, course changes, and other important information is sent to students via email. Students are encourage to get in the habit of regularly checking their email prior to the start of the spring semester as the Gateway team will be using email to contact students.
A Note for Families on the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, prohibits the College from sharing information about students with other individuals. This means that, as a parent, your student needs to provide consent for the College to be able to share information with you about them specifically.
How FERPA Works
The College cannot tell third parties the balance of a student's account or the amount of their loan check. The College cannot tell third parties if students have paid their statement, or the amount and date of the payment.
Grades and information concerning your enrollment status cannot be released except to state and federal agencies requesting specific information necessary to service students appropriately.
Transcripts are only released under a student's explicit written authorization.
The College recognizes that this limitation may cause occasional inconvenience to students, their family, and other interested parties, but the College is bound by law to protect every student's right to privacy.
Students may choose to allow certain individuals access to their information. In order to consent for release of records, students can provide proxy access through their Self Service account. More information on how to set a proxy will be provided at check-in.
For more information on FERPA, visit the U.S. Department of Education website.
Admissions Counselor
Your admission counselor will continue to support you during your transition to W&J.
Feel free to call/email W&J Gateway with any questions you may have. The Gateway team is happy to direct your call, in the event they cannot answer your question. You are encouraged to call Gateway with any questions pertaining to:
On Campus Housing and Commuting
Move-in and Arrival
Contact by email at gateway@washjeff.edu or by phone at 724-229-5120.
Billing, Payment, and Tuition Insurance Questions
Contact the Office of Business and Finance at 724-223-6014.
Scholarships and Aid Package Questions
Contact Financial Aid at 724-223-6019.
Transfer Credit Questions
Contact the Registrar at 724-223-6017
For the academic schedule, click here to view a printable PDF of the 2021-2022 academic calendar.
Meet the Admission Team


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