The workshop started with a brief welcome by Dr. J. S. Prasad, Principal Scientist & Head, Crop Protection. He invited intellectual contributions from all the CoPIs for making the workshop successful.
The meeting was attended by several scientists including the consortium partners from the 8 centres spread all over India. Dr. G.A.K. Kumar from CRRI, Cuttack, Dr. V. Balaji from ICRISAT, Hyderabad, Dr. P.S. Pandey from IARI, New Delhi, Dr. C. Kathiresan from CDAC, Hyderabad, Dr. Vaibhav Singh from Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Dr. Amulya Kumar Mohanty from ICAR-NEH, Umiam, Dr. M.P. Rajanna from ZARS, Mandya (UAS, Bangalore), and Dr. Kunkerkar from RARS, Karjat took active part in the workshop. The Consortium Principal Investigator, Dr. Shaik N. Meera presented the details of the project. He explained in brief about the various information systems included in RKMP. He also presented an overview of the design feature workshop. Dr. Meera focused on key activities of design feature workshop to be undertaken throughout the day. He emphasized over the RKM portal functional requirements and the ideas related to design feature as secure username, single gateway, incorporation of external data, gateway linking rice datasets, portal vision, benchmarking, functional capability of RKMP, consistency, customization, standard profile, search engines, messaging, calendar, discussion, aggregation, alerts, switching over, language, about administrative process, portal administrations user (CPI, CMO).
Dr. K. V. Rao asked about how can a user edit, upload, or blog the RKMP content. This led to an active discussion. Dr. G.A.K. Kumar explained that subject-wise validation will be done by individual scientists of the concerned department. Dr. K.V. Rao again asked who will upload the content. Then Dr. Meera answered that DRR scientists & CMU, to begin with, can upload the content based on the need. Dr. Meera also explained the differential privileges for different groups/teams in uploading and editing the content.
Dr. Balaji, in his presentation suggested how best some of the features available with Agropedia be made use of. Dr. Deepak De asked about for whom we are talking should be known. Views and reviews are coming in individual field of wisdom should be allowed for everybody. Wiki pages have to be monitored on regular intervals to get the content validated and uploaded into the main knowledge base of RKMP. Dr. Kathiresan suggested that comments submitted and edited content should never be made visible until validation process is complete. Dr. Chitra suggested portal matrix will answer some of the queries. Dr. Mangal Sain asked about differences in package of practices from one place to another and how to validate and what should be suggested to farmers. Dr. Meera answered that generally AICRIP persons are from agricultural universities and their suggestions will be final. This was followed by presentations on status of RKMP at respective institutes. From DRR, Dr. Chitra explained about various activities undertaken at DRR. Dr. G.A.K. Kumar CRRI Cuttack in his presentations briefed about the developments of CRRI Cuttack centre. He also said that CRRI was to finalize a contract for video film 17 minutes, 60 video clippings for which there is a need to consolidate the funds from all the partners. This is followed by the review of achievements made in various institutes about the RKMP activities.
Dr. Balaji in his presentation focused on technology platforms and web 2.0 tools developed by technology institutes like IITs. He explained various features available with Agropedia developed by IIT-Kanpur. Dr. B.C.Virktamath informed the house that DRR is already working on rice Almanac and Dr. Brajendra from DRR had developed glossary of rice production technology in bilingual language and will be digitized in due course of time. Dr. Deepak De asked how language interfaces, semantic webs can be integrated. Dr. Balaji replied concepts rather words are searched in Agropedia, Followed by this, discussions were held on copy right issues and creative content pertinent to RKMP.
Dr. Meera requested Dr. Balaji to help in digitizing the datasets keeping in view the search ability and effective tagging. The latter agreed that ICRISAT would carry out core datasets digitization. Post lunch discussions were held on AICRIP nodal officers and need to follow up communications to these centres. It is decided that AICRIP centre at Pantnagar will be coordinated by IARI. Following this Dr. Meera presented regarding information architecture, RLOs. A comprehensive list of RLOs has been distributed to the partners and they were requested to get back with suggestions and revisions. It is decided that partners will send back their inputs by first week of January 2010. Later, Dr. Sailaja presented on design features and site maps of existing portals. Dr. De suggested importance of space, layout and readability of the websites. He was requested to send a draft paper on content layout for RKMP by first week of January. Dr. Meera suggested as when architecture is designed then these considerations will be taken care of. Dr. Meera requested Dr. De to give a presentation in the content workshop. To finalize the portal front-page layout, Dr. Chitra & Dr. Muthuraman have conducted a card sorting exercise. Dr. G.A.K Kumar suggested similar exercises need to be taken up involving as many stakeholders as possible. Six teams have come out with their own designs which are well documented for the future use. It is also decided that to finalizes the RKMP logo, a small competition may be held involving school children. Dr. Sailaja suggested RKMP should have tag lines.
In the evening, Dr. Shaik Meera summed up the day long activities and the future road map. Project Director suggested that the activities have to be expedited to cope up with the phasing schedule. Dr. GAK Kumar informed that CRRI is about to finalize tenders of 13 lakhs for video production. Project Director suggested clippings are better than full length video film. Listing of clippings to be made what should be taken and integrating it. Dr. Meera suggested the house, if all the CoPIs agree to the proposal to club the money available with their centres, then NC NAIP Comp-1 will be requested to send the consolidated money to CRRI. All the CoPIs present have agreed in principle for this. The workshop ended with the vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Mangal Sain.


Top From Cherrytree Road Accessories, Macpherson Men's spring–summer 2012–13 collection and Vogue Eyewear for Men. Above Jude Law is the new celebrity ambassador for Vogue Eyewear for Men.
Vogue Eyewear has launched a menswear line, with actor Jude Law as its first ambassador, in a campaign shot by Peter Lindbergh.
Lindbergh has photographed for Giorgio Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein and Comme des Garçons, as well as portraits of Mick Jagger, Sharon Stone, Madonna, John Travolta, and John Malkovich.
A behind-the-scenes video can be found at the official website.
It's a good season for men: Macpherson Men has a new spring–summer 2012–13 collection of underwear called Hawai'ian Getaway, inspired by the 1950s.
One of the low-rise trunks has a floral print, which shows that the trend that has been present for a few seasons on the womenswear catwalks has made it to men as well. The rugby stripe trunk will suit any man, while a black coffee gingham trunk is made from cotton and elastane for comfort. Macpherson Men's boxers can be worn around the house or to bed, this time palm-tree or surf prints. There's also a black tattoo-print slim-fit lounge pant.
Not everything is patterned: the classic cotton briefs are available, too.
Cherrytree Road Accessories, meanwhile, is showcasing its latest range of fashion-forward jewellery and accessories. Jared Laoumtzis, the creative director of the brand, named it after a street he lived on in a country town called Hursbridge, in Victoria state, Australia.
Laoumtzis originally started off doing limited runs, but in four years, his label has grown to stock in 40 stores in Australia, the UK, and now, in New York.
He has also created collections for menswear labels Calibre, Jack London, Witchery Man and Autonomy, and gained himself a celebrity following—Cherrytree Road can claim Russell Brand, Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, John Myer, Pharrell Williams, Brian McFadden and Ruby Rose as fans. You can become a fan, too, at its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cherrytreeroad.


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Birkenstock Dundee Review
April 10, 2018 November 7, 2017 by Purposeful Footwear
I got the chance to review the Birkenstock Dundee a few months back when it was first introduced into the market. To find out how this unconventional Birkenstock design held up against the usual wear and tear that casual shoes go through, I dug up information to measure durability, comfort, and overall performance. At the end of it all, it wasn't hard to see that the Dundee makes a great shoe investment.
With impressive comfort, support, and a lightweight design characteristic of Birkenstock, the Dundee isn't without flaws. But considering all the features it brings to the table, it's hard to say that it isn't worth buying despite its design flaws.
So, what exactly does the Dundee have to offer? Discover more about this uncommon footwear design from Birkenstock and why it just might fit your fancy with this definitive review.
1 An Unconventional Birkenstock Aesthetic
2 A Kind of Comfort We Know and Love
3 Durability Could Use Some Improvements
4 Traction Wears Away With Time
5 A Number of Different Variations
6 Pros of the Birkenstock Dundee Shoe
7 Cons of the Birkenstock Dundee Shoe
An Unconventional Birkenstock Aesthetic
When we hear the brand Birkenstock, we tend to think of softly curving sandals that prioritize comfort. So when they first dropped the Dundee, it really got quite a bit of attention because of its unconventional aesthetic.
The overall silhouette makes the Dundee look more like a chunky desert boot. It uses a seamless construction that's completely stitch free at a glance. Two small round plastic rivets hold either side of the quarter against the forefoot, but other than that, there's really no other indication of a stitch or anything else that secures the uppers together. Neither is there any indication of how the uppers and soles secure against each other.
The lacing system is discreet and simple, as the eyelets don't use any metal rings to prevent fraying. Other than a small imprint of the Birkenstock name across the medial side of the quarter, the shoe remains otherwise seamless and simple.
A Kind of Comfort We Know and Love
Despite looking completely different from typical Birkenstock designs, the Dundee does use a lot of the same concepts and features to provide maximum comfort during use. The cork-latex footbed is soft and reasonably responsive, taking on an anatomically accurate shape to properly cradle the different areas of your foot.
The toe box is exceptionally roomy, giving your feet enough space to accommodate positional changes during walking and movement. In combination with the ultra soft and pliable suede uppers, the shoe is nothing short of a dream to use even for extended periods of time.
In terms of breathability, there really is no complaining. The uppers feature an open pored design. So even with their solid construction, they make it possible for air to move through with ease. This creates a very comfortable internal climate that prevents the overproduction of sweat.
Probably the only issue I found with the comfort of the Dundee is the internal stitching. There's a portion inside the shoe where the different parts of the uppers come together. These are stitched and covered with trimming which tends to dig into the skin, especially if you've got wider feet.
Of course, it's not something a suitable pair of socks can't fix, but it can be annoying at times if you're particularly sensitive to these types of issues.
Durability Could Use Some Improvements
While I completely understand the aesthetic Birkenstock was trying to go for with the Dundee, it's hard not to say that they sacrificed a bit of durability to achieve it. Don't get me wrong – the seamless construction looks great from the outside. But constant flexing and movement can cause the connection between the uppers and the soles to wear out.
Over time, it's very likely that the sole and uppers completely separate from each other, causing an opening around the edges of the shoes. Considering the fact that the uppers themselves are very soft and pliable, it's really not impossible.
Another issue I couldn't help but think of when using the Dundee was the durability of the uppers themselves. They're really very forgiving of movement and although that does work wonders in terms of comfort, it can also be a resilience issue in the long run.
Believe it or not, the ultra soft uppers still break-in after some time. So what you get after a few months of use is a shoe that might be too soft to hold up against typical daily wear and tear. This leaves room for poor fit, rips, and a whole lot of creases.
Traction Wears Away With Time
One of Birkenstocks' biggest flaws across all their footwear designs is traction. I honestly think that the outsole material is lackluster. This becomes especially apparent when you put it up against the rest of the footbed and sole construction.
Ultimately, the issue is that the treads on the soles are really easy to wear out. They feel soft and are just as pliable as the footbed so as to make way for flexion and movement. While this makes them comfortable and pleasant to walk in, it also sacrifices a large chunk of the soles' resistance to damage, wear, and tear.
After a few weeks of use, there were already noticeable signs of compromised traction. The Dundees weren't gripping as hard as they did when they were fresh out of the box. The pattern itself was evidently less prominent. This happens inevitably regardless of the surfaces you walk on. So even for just daily casual use on smooth, minimal friction surfaces and non-demanding environments, it's very possible to wear out the Dundee's treads.
A Number of Different Variations
To be able to cater to different discriminating tastes and preferences, the Birkenstock Dundee can be purchased in a variety of models. The basic silhouette, however, is simply called the Dundee and features suede uppers and an EVA sole that follows the color of the suede material.
The Dundee Plus adds a twist to the basic Dundee aesthetic. At the same time, it also somehow addresses the issue of the easily worn out sole. This version uses rubber in place of EVA, and features a contrasting color that lens a sporty look to the entire design. The sole also slightly thickens towards the heel area to add a little height to the shoe and create a rocking mechanism for a more comfortable walk.
Another variation is the Dundee Sport. This uses a more refined Ekte Skinn upper and a rubber sole with consistent height from forefoot to heel. The shaft is also slightly lower around the rear of the ankle creating a diagonal cut appearance. This slightly changes up the silhouette of the Dundee to create a sleeker look overall.
Pros of the Birkenstock Dundee Shoe
Comfortable design and construction allows problem-free daily use.
Anatomically shaped footbed topography provides superb support that prevents pain and injury.
Smooth and seamless aesthetic is stylish and simple.
Traction can be satisfying out of the box.
Lots of different variations to choose from so you can match your favorite outfits with ease.
Cons of the Birkenstock Dundee Shoe
Soft uppers still break-in after some use, leaving you with a shoe that might be too soft to resist damage.
Seamless construction can cause the uppers and sole to rip away from each other.
Sole treads tend to wear out after a few months.
Inner stitching can dig into skin and cause discomfort.
While the Birkenstock Dundee definitely has its flaws, the benefits it offers definitely outweigh any design issues it might have. All in all, it's a very comfortable shoe that offers an interesting aesthetic. And because Birkenstock does offer restoration services for wear and tear issues, the Dundee's flaws can seem absolutely forgiveable.
So if you're thinking about making that purchase, I would tell you to go for it. At the end of the day, the Dundees give great support, comfort, and style. Plus, it might last you long enough if you're up to the task of caring for the shoe.
If you're not too keen on all that upkeep though, I suggest you look into the Birkenstock Harris. This is a similar looking shoe that offers greater durability without sacrificing comfort and support.
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Plussound EXO Tri-Copper Review – Spirited
By Ryan Soo on	 June 26, 2018 Amps, DACs & Cables, Reviews
Pros –
Excellent ergonomics and build quality, Great resolving power, Dynamic low-end
Upper-bass emphasis doesn't find synergy with many already warm IEMs
The Tri-Copper combines excellent ergonomics with a natural presentation, high resolving power and clean background.
Introduction –
When perusing the handful of veteran Custom Cable manufactures in the West, Plussound is a name that immediately springs to mind. They've been making upgrade cables in the US for almost a decade, utilising high purity wire and bespoke components to offer both an aesthetic and sonic upgrade. However, since the company's inception, aggressive competitors have sprung onto the market. In turn, Plussound have recently updated their cable line-up with improved geometry and massive upgrades to ergonomics. Their new Tri-Copper pioneers this transition, demonstrating great creativity and expertise with a price tag to match; its $549 USD asking price making it Plussound's second most expensive EXO configuration to date. You can read more about their new cables and purchase one for yourself here.
I would like to thank Christian from Plussound very much for his quick communication and for providing me with the Tri-Copper for the purpose of review. All words are my own and there is no monetary incentive for a positive review. Despite receiving the cable free of cost, I will attempt to be as objective as possible in my evaluation.
Besides the newly enhanced jacket that I will detail further below, the new Plussound cables are essentially identical to their progenitors in design. That's not to be taken as a negative as Plussound's cables have always impressed with their construction; from their beefy but well-relieved plugs and sleek aluminium y-splitter to their bespoke connectors, they feel built to last. This impression is reinforced by a high level of finish with an even braid and heat shrink at all terminations. Their cables are handmade and highly configurable with wide support for various connectors, colour schemes and wiring configurations.
The Tri-Copper EXO is an especially great looking cable. Plussound's new insulation is more transparent, providing a lens that showcases the interweaving conductors below. They've also made huge steps forward in ergonomics; where Plussound's previous designs have bothered with their stiff, springy construction, their new insulation is almost impossibly supple. The EXO conforms like few other cables I've handled and its loose braid soaks up microphonic noise. I can imagine this makes their higher-end 6 and 8 braid models infinitely easier to live with than before. I spent almost 6-months with the cable and didn't notice any hardening or discolouration, all photos in this review were taken just prior to writing.
The ergonomic feel of the cable is especially impressive given that it's slightly thicker than most competing 4-braid models. Though it is on the larger side, it's still perfectly portable and compact enough to fit inside the majority of IEM cases. Its aluminium y-split doesn't weigh down the cable nor does the cable itself prove cumbersome during daily use. Though I had long held Effect Audio's cables as the gold standard in ergonomics, manufacturers such as PWAudio have demonstrated that they're not alone at the top, and Plussound has confidently joined their ranks.
Configured with standard 0.78mm 2-pin connectors and a 3.5mm straight plus, my review unit demonstrated a high level of finish and general construction quality, all backed by a one year warranty. The 2-pin connectors are nicely relieved as is the 3.5mm plug, both further secured with a grub screw. Of note, the screw faces away from the ear on the connectors, avoiding discomfort and imbuing the handmade DIY charm that makes custom cables such as pleasure for enthusiasts. There are no ear guides, but a 90-degree bend near the connectors that directs the cable over the ear. As the cable is so soft, it reliably hugs the back of the ear with no inclination to spring off while providing plenty of stability during more active use.
I don't personally believe that the material of the cable should purely dictate expectations but one would have a hard time guessing what kind of sound the Tri-Copper carries. Its internals are stuffed full of goodies, a combination of pure copper, silver and gold plated copper conductors, all in a Litz type 6 configuration, the most sophisticated of its kind. And once connected, its sound is equally unique to match.
The Tri-Copper is a lightly warm cable with well-controlled treble, a smooth midrange and generally full-bodied notes. It has a darker background set to a hint of additional lower-treble crunch which brings smaller details to the fore regardless. It also has impressive air that maintains atmosphere and a sense of openness despite its warmer tone. It, therefore, achieves excellent synergy with brighter, thinner earphones though it can also suit mid-bass focussed earphones with a thinner midrange. Testing below was done using the iBasso DX200 with AMP5 and its core qualities extrapolated through pairing with various IEMs.
The Tri-Copper has a warmer low-end though its qualities aid the retention of fine detail. Extension immediately stands out as improved, with heightened slam on both armature and dynamic driver in-ears. This is reaffirmed by an increase in tightness, producing a solid, concise and hard-hitting presentation. Most notably, however, is the Tri-copper's fair mid-bass emphasis and slightly lifted upper-bass that serve to increase bass weight and fullness. It isn't excessive to the extent that notes become bloated or congested rather contributing towards a bolder bass note presentation.
Though added fullness is not usually conducive towards higher detail, the cable's improved control means that it is still very discerning of fine detail. Bass speed is retained if not improved, and notes remain focused; increased in size while mitigating the exacerbation of bloat or muddiness. Accordingly, the cable yields a larger, fuller and warmer presentation while benefitting bass definition. It's noticeably more dynamic, augmenting the attached IEM with solidity and scale.
The Tri-Copper has a slightly richer midrange voicing. This mostly stems from its fuller bass as opposed to elevation of the lower-midrange, in fact, the Tri-Copper's midrange is very even. Resultantly, the cable doesn't enhance clarity or alter vocal presence, but the nature of its surrounding frequencies contribute towards a smooth, refined and slightly full-bodied presentation. As a result, thinness and dryness are mitigated and tone is slightly warmed. It isn't a cable that specialises in absolute transparency, however, as the cable injects additional body, it tends to produce more complete and wholly resolved notes in addition to a very natural vocal reconstruction.
This is especially effective when paired with brighter earphones as their midrange tends to thin out, losing that fine detail. Instruments such as acoustic guitar and piano are also flattered with organic body and improved resolution of micro-details. Vocals are especially excellent, delivered in a smooth and natural manner. In addition to its enhanced bass, this is no doubt aided by the cable's controlled higher-frequencies and clean background that directs attention towards the foreground and prevents over-articulation or an excessive sense of forwardness.
Up top is where the bulk of the Tri-Copper's technical enhancements can be heard. It increases extension in addition to a slight increase in both lower-treble energy and control. It does so all the while imbuing a more organic treble instrument body. Tested with the Noble Katana, timbre is excellent, delivering some of the most realistic cymbals and high-hats I've heard. This can be attributed to the cables smoothing of peaks and dampening of middle-treble, contributing towards a cleaner background and a more refined yet more focused foreground. Through greater linearity, the cable also heightens detail retrieval in addition to permitting more textured notes. Strings and cymbals are especially flattered, presented with more accurate shimmer and decay.
Though middle treble is attenuated, the cable's excellent extension retains air. Similar to Effect Audio's cables, I hear a touch of additional upper-treble energy that adds a touch of clarity to treble instruments and brings micro-details to the fore. The cable also endows higher resolution which, in conjunction with its lower and upper-treble emphasis', contributes to a presentation teeming with nuance without a hint of fatigue. This is where the cable most differs from lower-priced models such as the PWAudio No.5 that provide a similar increase in note body but lack the same kind of resolving power.
The Tri-Copper provides a tangible benefit to soundstage expansion as it has a more laid-back background and greater treble extension that increases perceived space, especially with regards to width. Layers are also more delineated and, as the cable smooths peaks, instrument separation is improved. Its greater linearity yields more accurate imaging, especially within the midrange where notes are more wholly resolved. Due to increases in resolution, background detail retrieval remains high despite their slightly more laid-back presentation. Separation overall is improved, most notably with regards to the high-end though on already warmer IEMs, low-end separation remains the same as the cable's higher control is set to an increase in bass note size.
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How big leap in performance that we expect now? This is an issue with Galaxy S8. The device that we reviewed for our practical use, there has been Exynos 8895 processor, which is said to have 10 percent more processing power than its predecessor. As for the graphics capabilities, it also has a graphics processor Mali G71. In the US version of the new S8 is equipped with a Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm. Next year, Galaxy S9 is going to launch with more powerful processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon-845 and Exynos having ARM Cortex-A73, M2.
Galaxy S8 will have 64 GB of internal memory. Universal Flash Storage allows faster downloads, the first time with Generation 2.1. Performance has been continuously on the hand-held devices. We did not notice any slowdowns in the Galaxy S8. In Galaxy S9, RAM is up to 6GB and internal memory of 125GB is present.
The camera had only small updates
In recent years, Samsung pays great attention to the cameras on their mobile devices. With the Galaxy S6 and the S7, he showed the entire industry, what improvements have been implemented. But the competition is not sleeping. LG has introduced a double wide-angle camera, while Pixel phone from Google is, perhaps, the best camera smartphones in the market.
Samsung jumped ahead again: In S8, technically, it relies on a 12-megapixel sensor with technology for fast, accurate focusing. He has an aperture f / 1.7. Samsung uses a multiform processing. In turn, the front camera now has an 8-megapixels and autofocus. With the upcoming Galaxy S9, there will be more progress of Samsung Company. In Galaxy S9, the camera would be very stunning, giving the user an Ultra High Definition, smooth image, with various new filters and 30 new fresh frames. S9 will work as a brilliant camera of f/1.9 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy S8: Audio
On Samsung Galaxy S8 has a mono speaker. Samsung has acquired the audio experts Harmon Kardon autumn of 2016, and the first result of this acquisition are the headphones that come with the S8. We expect that they will be of good quality, but we have not been able to test them. Galaxy S9 will have an audio jack of 3mm, and speakers of S9 would produce a very pleasant sound which has the power to make anyone relaxed after hearing through it with many background beats.
Samsung Galaxy S8: Battery
Galaxy S8 will have a non-removable battery capacity of 3,000 mAh. We expect that the smartphone will work for about ten hours, taking into account the screen size and specifications. It makes sense that Samsung did not too ambitious with the battery capacity point of view, with the S8, given the catastrophe Note 7. Galaxy S8 will have wireless charging. If we compare it with Galaxy S9, then S9 will have a non-removable Li-Ion 4200mAh battery capacity, more than S8. It will help the user in long-hours use of the phone with also a rapid speed.
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Guwahati: Even as Bohag is on its arrival, the romantic man is no more to invite his beloved 'Bohagote Aahibi Senai Oi' during the spring.
Charu Gohain, the man who created a weave of Romanticism with his songs and lyrics breathed his last at around 10.45 am at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) at the age of 61 on Saturday (March 7, 2012) leaving thousands of his fans shattered.
He was suffering from liver infection for a long time. GMCH superintendent Ramen Talukdar told Seven Sisters Post that the singer was admitted on February 24. "On April 5 he was shifted to ICU as his health deteriorated," he said.
Charu Gohain who was known for his simplicity and romantic lyrics shot to limelight with his 'Kone Bahi Bai Rati Muk Kondowai' in the early 1970s which was composed by J P Das. After he stepped in the musical world as an All India Radio (AIR) artist in 1972, he wrote and sang songs which increased his admirers from different walks of life.
He was so passionate about music that during his initial stages when he was at Charaideo in Sivasagar district he used to travel around 20 kilometres on his bicycle to learn the craft of six strings.
"He was passionate about music. He would do anything for the sake of music. To fill the void he left would be really tough. He was more than a friend to me," said J P Das, one of his close friends.
Gohain who was born at Charaideo on September 17 in 1951 has performed at various stages at New Delhi, Mumbai and in Bengal across the country. He also worked with singers like Udit Narayan, Bappi Lahari and Jolly Mukherjee.
In the film 'Bokor Majot Jole', Udit Narayan sang 'Xholla bosoria tumar deha' which was written and composed by Gohain. Later he wrote around six songs for Bappi Lahari which were sang by Lahari, Gohai and Jolly Mukherjee.
"He was also working on an album with his son in law Pulok Nath before his health deteriorated," Das said.
Altogether Gohain has sang around 200 songs. 'Natun Niyor' which was released in 1988 was his first album. Besides, 'Surabhi', 'Jon Jole Kopalat' and 'Charu Gohainair Geet' (Volume I and II) were his other albums. He was also a good guitarist besides being a composer and lyricist.
"He was always publicity shy and did his job silently. May be that's why he was not regarded for any awards," J P Das said. He left behind wife Sewali Gohain, daughters Kakoli and Surabhi Gohain.
Meanwhile, his demise has left the people in a state of sorrow. Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi in a message said that Gohain could win the hearts of the people and his untimely death has left a huge void.
Several organizations including All Assam Students' Union (AASU), Sadou Asam Karmachari Parishad, United People's Front etc have condoled the death of Gohain.
"His contribution to enrich the cultural heritage of the state is commanding. May his soul rest in peace," said AASU general secretary Tapan Kumar Gogoi.
Popular singer Dwipen Barua said that besides being a good singer Gohain was also known for his skills with the strings.
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The Basic and Translational Research Award honors those whose novel work will evolve the treatment of surgical disorders and the practice of plastic surgery in general. Such work may incorporate biomedical research, as well as basic and translational studies.
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Letter of recommendation – describes the candidate's achievements in clinical plastic surgery research
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The Steamship Authority has announced via its website that the M/V Katama's 5:30am, 7:30am, 9:50am and 12:20pm trips from Vineyard Haven and 6:30am, 8:35am and 11:05am trips from Woods Hole for Wednesday, October 17, 2018, have been cancelled. Customers with reservations on board the M/V Katama will be contacted for rebooking.
The M/V Island Home departed Vineyard Haven at 5:00am this morning and resumed its normal operating schedule at 6:00am departing Woods Hole.


The process for manufacturing many types of cheese, including the Dutch type cheeses such as Edam or Gouda, requires the pressed cheese to pass through a curing stage in a brine bath to enhance the taste and texture. Over time the brine becomes enriched with fats, proteins and lactose out of the cheese. At the same time yeasts and molds can develop which might need to be cleaned: this can be achieved using, for example, microfiltration. However, as well as maintaining the shelf life of the brine, this process can also have an additional, and unexpected, benefit for the consumer.
The chemical and microbiological composition of the cheese brine is important for the optimal development of the cheese flavor. But cheese brine may contain undesired microorganisms such as gas-producing lactobacilli, pigment producing micrococcus, pathogenic bacteria, yeast and mold. Microfiltration has proven to be a superior technology for the sanitation and purification of cheese brine as it is a clean process which physically removes the microorganisms, dead cells and physical contaminants from the brine without any significant change to the chemical composition.
Microfiltration is now widely used as a practical and environmentally sustainable method of removing contamination from the brine and maintaining its chemical equilibrium. GEA has developed its COLDSAN™ technology expressly for this purpose. Using microfiltration the brine solution maintains a more consistent ionic balance which promotes salt uptake by the cheese and avoids cheese softening.
Maintaining the microbiological composition of the brine not only improves efficiency and reduces disposal costs for the manufacturer, it also has a consequential benefit for the consumer. After curing, most cheeses go through a maturation period in which they are stored for a period of weeks. During this time they are protected in many cases with a plastic film that prevents any bacteria on the cheese surface from growing. However, when the maturation is complete, cheeses are often sliced and repackaged conveniently for consumers.
Slicing the cheese may redistribute any surface bacteria onto the faces of the cheese slices. Repackaging is usually in blister packs in which the oxygen has been removed or replaced with an inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent bacterial growth. However, as soon as the consumer opens the package, the initial bacterial load on the surface of the cheese becomes important. The more bacteria present, the less time the cheese will remain usable.
Through efficient cleaning of the brine used for curing the cheese, the bacterial load on the cheese surface, and consequently on the surfaces of the cheese slices can be significantly reduced. This extends the usable life of the cheese, saves money for the consumer and avoids waste.
Olaf Drewelowsky from GEA said that although GEA systems are primarily aimed at creating efficiencies for manufacturers, in this case there was a clear benefit for consumers as well.


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Biografia

Carriera sciistica

Stagioni 1992-1996
. Il salto è uno degli sport più popolari in Finlandia, e in particolare Lahti, la città natale di Ahonen, è famosa per il suo trampolino Salpausselkä, che ospita ogni anno competizioni internazionali.

Ahonen esordì in Coppe del Mondo quindicenne, il 13 dicembre 1992 a Ruhpolding (56°), e dopo appena un anno ottenne la sua prima vittoria, nonché primo podio: il 19 dicembre 1993 a Engelberg. Nel frattempo aveva già vinto sia il titolo individuale dal trampolino corto sia la gara a squadre ai Mondiali juniores del 1993, riconfermandoli entrambi nell'edizione dell'anno dopo.  fu la sua prima partecipazione ai Giochi olimpici invernali; fu 37° nel trampolino normale, 25° nel trampolino lungo e 5° nella gara a squadre.

Nel 1995 Ahonen partecipò per la prima volta ai Mondiali di sci nordico e fu uno dei componenti del quartetto finlandese che a Thunder Bay 1995 vinse l'oro nella gara a squadre; nel 1996 vinse l'argento ai Mondiali di volo di Tauplitz.

Stagioni 1997-2003
Non ancora ventenne, ai Mondiali di Trondheim 1997 divenne campione del mondo dal trampolino corto e nella stessa edizione vinse anche la gara a squadre. Ai XVIII Giochi olimpici invernali di  fu 4° nel trampolino normale, 37° nel trampolino lungo e 5° nella gara a squadre Nel 1999 vinse per la prima volta il prestigioso Torneo dei quattro trampolini e chiuse al secondo posto nella classifica generale di Coppa del Mondo, aggiudicandosi la Coppa di specialità nel salto; ai Mondiali di Ramsau am Dachstein chiuse quarto in tutte e tre le prove previste.

Nel 2000, ai Mondiali di volo di Vikersund, ottenne una medaglia di bronzo e ai Mondiali del 2001, sui trampolini "di casa" a Lahti, colse due argenti nelle due gare a squadre e il bronzo individuale dal trampolino grande. Ai XIX Giochi olimpici invernali di  vinse la sua prima medaglia olimpica, l'argento nella gara a squadre; dal tramplino normale fu quarto e dal lungo nono. Nella gara a squadre vinse di nuovo l'oro ai Mondiali del 2003, anno un cui arrivò anche la seconda vittoria nel Torneo dei quattro trampolini-

Stagioni 2004-2005
Nella stagione 2003-2004 Ahonen si aggiudicò per la prima volta la Coppa del Mondo e, ai mondiali di volo di Planica, vinse due argenti (individuale e a squadre).

A partire dalla stagione 2004-2005, la Federazione Internazionale Sci ha imposto nuove regole che vincolano la lunghezza degli sci all'altezza e al peso del saltatore; dopo la vasta eco suscitata dall'anoressia di Sven Hannawald, uno dei saltatori più celebri, si è cercato di scoraggiare l'eccessiva magrezza penalizzando gli atleti troppo esili, costringendoli ad usare sci più corti. La maggior parte dei saltatori faticò ad adattarsi in poco tempo ad attrezzi diversi mentre Ahonen poté mantenere la stessa lunghezza di sci usata negli anni passati; la velocità nell'adeguarsi alle nuove regole fu la chiave del suo schiacciante predominio nella prima parte della stagione 2004-2005, quando batté una serie di record.

Il 3 gennaio 2005, con il successo conquistato nella terza tappa del Torneo dei quattro trampolini di quell'anno, Ahonen è diventato il primo saltatore con gli sci a vincere sei gare consecutive di Coppa del Mondo. Con il secondo posto dell'ultima tappa, il 6 gennaio si aggiudicò nuovamente il Torneo, per la terza volta; eguagliò così il tedesco orientale Helmut Recknagel (1958, 1959, 1961) e il norvegese Bjørn Wirkola (1967, 1968, 1969). Il 22 gennaio a Titisee-Neustadt ottenne la dodicesima vittoria della stagione sulle sedici gare disputate fio a quella data, stabilendo il nuovo record di gare vinte in una sola stagione. Ai Mondiali di quell'anno, svoltisi ad Oberstdorf, vinse tre medaglie su quattro gare disputate: oro nell'individuale dal trampolino lungo HS137, argento nella gara a squadre HS137 e bronzo nella gara individuale dal trampolino corto HS100. Divenne così il saltatore con il maggior numero di titoli mondiali vinti, cinque, e il maggior numero di medaglie mondiali, dieci.

Grazie al vantaggio accumulato nella prima parte della stagione si aggiudicò la sua seconda coppa di cristallo con tre gare di anticipo rispetto alla conclusione del calendario di gare. Nel corso della stagione batté il record del connazionale Matti Nykänen di 76 podi di Coppa. Nell'ultima gara della stagione stabilì  la misura di 233,5 metri sul trampolino di volo Letalnica a Planica, superato poco dopo dal connazionale Matti Hautamäki che raggiunse 235,5 metri. Nella stessa gara, Ahonen arrivò al secondo salto fino a 240 metri: sarebbe stato nuovamente record del mondo, ma essendo caduto all'arrivo la sua misura non fu omologabile come primato, che andò invece al norvegese Bjørn Einar Romøren (239 m).

Stagioni 2006-2008
Nella stagione 2005-2006 il saltatore finlandese raggiunse un altro record: vincendo ex aequo con il ceco Jakub Janda la 54ª edizione del Torneo dei quattro trampolini, eguagliò il primato di Jens Weißflog, che fino ad allora era stato l'unico ad aver vinto il Torneo quattro volte (1984, 1985, 1991 e 1996). Ai Mondiali di volo del 2006, disputati sul trampolino Kulm) a Tauplitz, vinse l'argento nella gara a squadre, portando a quattordici il primato, già suo, di medaglie mondiali vinte da un saltatore con gli sci. Ai XX Giochi olimpici invernali di , nonostante fosse uno dei favoriti della vigilia, non riuscì a conquistare quella medaglia olimpica individuale che ancora mancava nella sua ricchissima bacheca personale. Sesto nella gara dal trampolino normale, nono in quella dal trampolino grande, la medaglia arrivò nuovamente nella gara a squadre, dove la Finlandia giunse seconda dietro all'Austria e davanti alla Norvegia.

Dopo un 2007 privo di risultati significativi tanto in Coppa quanto ai Mondiali di Sapporo, nel 2007-2008, grazie a due vittorie (entrambe a Bischofshofen), un secondo (Garmisch-Partenkirchen e un terzo posto (Oberstdorf), conquistò per la quinta volta il Torneo dei quattro trampolini, stabilendo il nuovo primato. Ai Mondiali di volo del 2008 ottenne il bronzo nella gara individuale e l'argento nella competizione a squadre. Annunciò l'addio alle competizioni il 26 marzo dello stesso anno.

Stagioni 2010-2011
Il 9 marzo 2009 annunciò di voler tornare alle competizioni nella stagione 2009-2010, concentrandosi sul Toreo dei quattro trampolini, sui Giochi olimpici e sui Mondiali di volo. Nella prima competizione ottenne due secondi e un terzo posto di tappa; ai XXI Giochi olimpici invernali di  fu 4° nel trampolino normale e 31° nel tramplino lungo; ai Mondiali di volo di Planica chiuse 27°.

Gareggiò ancora una stagione, la 2010-2011, senza conseguire risultati di rilievo né in Coppa né ai Mondiali di Oslo; e quella del 13 marzo 2011 nella natia Lahti fu annunciata come la sua ultima gara in carriera.

Stagioni 2014-2018
Nella stagione 2013-2014 è però tornato alle competizioni, prima in gare minori e poi, dal 23 novembre 2013, in Coppa del Mondo, a più di vent'anni dall'esordio. Ai XXII Giochi olimpici invernali di  si è classificato 29º nel trampolino normale, 22º nel trampolino lungo e 8º nella gara a squadre, mentre l'anno dopo ai Mondiali di Falun 2015 si è classificato 15º nel trampolino normale, 19º nel trampolino lungo, 10º nella gara a squadre mista dal trampolino normale e 9º nella gara a squadre dal trampolino lungo.

Ai Mondiali di Lahti 2017 si è classificato 25º nel trampolino normale, 23º nel trampolino lungo, 6º nella gara a squadre dal trampolino lungo e 11º nella gara a squadre mista dal trampolino normale. Ai Mondiali di volo di Oberstdorf 2018 è stato 22º nella gara individuale e 8º in quella a squadre e ai successivi XXIII Giochi olimpici invernali di  si è classificato 40º nel trampolino normale, 27º nel trampolino lungo e 8º nella gara a squadre. La sua ultima gara in carriera è stata quella disputata il 4 marzo dello stesso anno a Lahti, valida per la Coppa del Mondo, chiusa da Ahonen al 37º posto.

Altre attività
Ahonen gode di vasta popolarità in Finlandia, nonostante un'estrema freddezza che ha portato la stampa a coniare definizioni come «l'uomo che non sorride mai» o «l'uomo di cristallo»; interrogato sul suo atteggiamento in occasione della vittoria al Torneo dei quattro trampolini del 2005, dichiarò laconicamente: «Sono qui per saltare e vincere, non per sorridere».

Oltre al salto con gli sci, Ahonen si dedica anche alle corse automobilistiche sui dragster. . Si diletta anche con la pittura e il disegno; , il trofeo di salto con gli sci dei Paesi nordici.

Palmarès

Olimpiadi
 2 medaglie:
 2 argenti (gara a squadre a ; gara a squadre a )

Mondiali
 10 medaglie:
 5 ori (gara a squadre a Thunder Bay 1995; trampolino normale, gara a squadre a Trondheim 1997; gara a squadre a Val di Fiemme 2003; trampolino lungo a Oberstdorf 2005)
 3 argenti (gara a squadre dal trampolino normale, gara a squadre dal trampolino lungo a Lahti 2001; gara a squadre dal trampolino lungo a Oberstdorf 2005)
 2 bronzi (trampolino lungo a Lahti 2001; trampolino normale a Oberstdorf 2005)

Mondiali di volo
 7 medaglie:
 5 argenti (individuale a Tauplitz 1996; individuale, gara a squadre a Planica 2004; gara a squadre a Tauplitz 2006; gara a squadre a Obersdorf 2008)
 2 bronzi (individuale a Vikersund 2000; individuale a Obersdorf 2008)

Mondiali juniores
 4 medaglie:
 4 ori (trampolino normale, gara a squadre a Harrachov 1993; trampolino normale, gara a squadre a Breitenwang 1994)

Coppa del Mondo
 Vincitore della Coppa del Mondo nel 2004 e nel 2005
 Vincitore della Coppa del Mondo di specialità di salto nel 1999
 133 podi (108 individuali, 25 a squadre):
 46 vittorie (36 individuali, 10 a squadre)
 53 secondi posti (44 individuali, 9 a squadre)
 34 terzi posti (28 individuali, 6 a squadre)

Coppa del Mondo - vittorie

Torneo dei quattro trampolini
 Vincitore del Torneo dei quattro trampolini nel 1999, nel 2003, nel 2005, nel 2006 e nel 2008
 29 podi di tappa:
 9 vittorie
 11 secondi posti
 9 terzi posti

Nordic Tournament
 8 podi di tappa:
 3 vittorie
 1 secondo posto
 4 terzi posti

Riconoscimenti
 Medaglia Holmenkollen nel 2011

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Vincitori della Coppa del Mondo di salto con gli sci
Vincitori del Torneo dei quattro trampolini
Vincitori della Coppa del Mondo di salto con gli sci (specialità)
Vincitori della medaglia Holmenkollen

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Maya Angelou once wrote that "the ache for home lives in all of us." For adults with intellectual disabilities, the longing for a home, a place of independence, is a longing that is rarely fulfilled.
Link Associates, founded in 1953, is a community-based nonprofit that serves more than 900 individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Des Moines area. Link has spent the past six decades helping intellectually disabled adults develop increasing independence by offering job training, residential assistance, and much more.
Last year, thanks to a generous donation from Bankers Trust and the help of Coldwell Banker and Tanzanite Homes, Link made that dream of a home come true for four Des Moines residents. The success of that project led to a second project this year.
"About three years ago, we started looking for a house to renovate," says Linda Dunshee, Executive Director of Link Associates. "We thought we could find a ranch home that we could modify, but we just couldn't find anything we could afford."
After Link discussed the needs and the budget with Sarah Kavalier at Coldwell Banker, Kavalier reached out to fellow REALTOR® Robin von Gillern. "I knew Robin worked with KRM Development and Tanzanite Homes, and they had experience with new construction closer to the price range Link needed," says Kavalier. "Link's budget and current housing prices just didn't allow much wiggle room for the renovations that would need to be made."
Designer Tracie Burrell at Tanzanite Homes assisted with identifying a floor plan that would work for Link's needs after some modifications. The next step was finding a lot that suited the residents' restrictions.
"The lot needed to be on a bus line, have sidewalk access, and be suitable for a slab-built ranch design," Kavalier says. "Kirk Mickelson at KRM Development put the word out, and he found four in-fill lots that were perfect."
That first home, a four-bedroom, was completed last spring. The four adult residents moved in just as COVID restrictions went into place.
"We didn't get to do the big celebration we wanted to with the new residents and subcontractors because of quarantine," says Burrell. "But we started talking during the first build about doing a second home. Feedback from those first residents helped us make minor changes to the plan."
Thanks to the sale of a Link-owned property in Ankeny, which was not handicap- accessible, funding for a second home came together quickly. The second home will feature five bedrooms, each with a wheelchair lift, and two bathrooms. "We broke ground in November on one of the other lots just a few doors down from the first home," says Kavalier.
The floor plans on both properties include adaptations to make them suitable to safely support adults with both physical and intellectual challenges. Many of these design elements were familiar to Burrell from prior projects, but she says there were other considerations she had not addressed before in her designs. "Things like wider hallways to accommodate wheelchairs and zero-entry showers are not uncommon," she says. "But there were other features we had to make sure accommodated every resident. So a wheelchair can fit under the counter, all the kitchen and bathroom sinks are designed for wheelchair access. Showers allow chair access so every resident can actually get in the shower and an aide can assist them."
Dunshee says, "The four residents in the first home never had the opportunity to live with 24-hour/day staff support in their own home. This home has opened up such a world of possibility for these folks. Most of us can't imagine what they deal with every day, just the little things like being able to take a shower. That hasn't been possible for some of our clients because their homes or apartments can't accommodate their needs. Imagine only being able to sponge bathe. The small things that we take for granted are impossible for them."
Based on feedback from the first residents and to adapt the plan to suit the new residents, Burrell made additional tweaks to the second home's design. "We'll be installing metal frames around the doors to protect them from damage from wheelchairs," she says. "We added special backing behind the walls, too, so they're sturdier and can stand up to the day-to-day traffic of the residents who are in their wheelchairs."
The new plan also features a fifth bedroom with a kitchenette and a separate entrance, much like a mother-in-law apartment. "One of the residents is more independent and doesn't require 24-hour supervision, so we wanted to provide a little more privacy for him," Dunshee explains.
Working with Link on these projects has not only transformed the lives of the residents who will live in the homes, it's had a long-lasting effect on Kavalier as well. "The more I learn about what Link does and what these adults deal with every day, it's just opened my eyes to how hard it is for them to live a normal life," she says. "These fairly simple changes to a home make it possible for them to live like adults. It's so exciting to be a part of that."
Kavalier's enthusiasm has gone beyond these specific projects. Beginning this year, she will be serving on the Link Associates Board of Directors.
"Link provides services to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities," says Dunshee. "Our clients are fully capable of living active lives. We try to provide anything a family needs to improve the quality of life for intellectually challenged family members and for the entire family."
Link owns or rents dozens of properties across the metro, from apartments to houses, to help those served transition to semi-independent living. Each living situation provides what the residents there need, including trained 24-hour staffing.
"We would love to do more homes like these two projects," Dunshee says. "It's so much more cost-effective to build a suitable home than try to adapt one. But it all depends on fundraising."
Thanks to the generosity of donors, contractors, and subcontractors, in less than 18 months, Link has been able to provide a dream come true for nine adults who might never have been able to live such independent lives.
Details may be altered, but the holiday spirit remains intact.
There certainly is no doubt about it. This holiday season is like no other for individuals, for families, and for businesses and organizations. No office parties, no big family gatherings, no huge cookie and gift exchanges, no school and church children's programs. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a major bummer all around for everyone.
But one thing is steadfast. The spirit of giving hasn't diminished. If anything, it's stronger with so many people facing hardships.
Two local organizations with annual holiday service initiatives are forging ahead, resolute in carrying on traditions that benefit others.
Iowa Association of REALTORS®
"We look forward to the first Friday of December," says Mark Gavin, director of communications and marketing for the Iowa Association of REALTORS. "That's when we traditionally participate in Iowa REALTOR Ring Day with the Salvation Army. A number of Realtors around the state team up with colleagues around the nation to stand at the iconic red kettles and collect donations." He knows in the past that at least 20-plus states have been on board with the project.
Ring Day began with a member in Fargo, North Dakota, some years ago who wanted to give real estate professionals a way to support a cause near to them—housing. He felt the two groups could pair up easily because the Salvation Army offers a number of housing-related programs. Gavin says this is the ninth year for the central Iowa participation in the event.
He says there have been some slight changes because of the pandemic. Masks, gloves, and social distancing, of course, will be in place. "It's hard to tell how many people participate; various boards handle the situation differently," he explains. "Some work in one- or two-hour time slots. In some locations, Realtors might take a six-hour shift in front of a supermarket or a hardware store and provide various bell ringers for the whole time." He says that some people go all out and wear Santa Claus or elf costumes to add to the spirit of the event.
Ken Clark, past president of the association, says, "My wife Diane and I participate in Ring Day and support the great work of the Salvation Army. The Army is unmatched in the percent of revenue that goes for its work. Because of the many volunteers, a very small percentage is used for administration."
Gavin encourages individuals, or even other organizations, to help out the Salvation Army, too. "It's so easy. Just sign up at RegisterToRing.com," he says.
HBA Remodelers Council
For the Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines (HBA), December means collecting items for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. "We usually collect toys at our annual holiday party," says Jeff Ellis, chairman of the council this year. "However, this year, like so many other groups, we aren't celebrating with a party. So we are having our members drop off toys at the HBA office in Johnston.
Ellis, owner of FIRSTCALL, Inc., in Grimes, says various members usually offer repair services at the holidays to homeowners who need them, but not this year because of the pandemic. "Each year my wife and I go shopping for some basic, classic toys to donate, usually a truck and a doll. Every child loves those standard toys."
Toys for Tots began in 1947, right after World War II, by Major Bill Hendricks in Los Angeles. The first year 5,000 toys were collected and distributed. The first donation was a doll handmade by his wife Diane. By 1980 only new toys were collected. The number of toys collected went to 7.9 million by 1990. A toy program for Native American children was established in 1980.
First Lady Michelle Obama volunteered for eight years. First Lady Melania Trump has participated in recent years. The Blue Angels have flown and distributed toys over the years, and corporate sponsors have been groups such as Build-a-Bear, Hasbro, and United Parcel Service.
Toys for Tots is proud that 97% of its proceeds go to purchasing toys, books, and other gifts for less-fortunate children. The remaining 3% goes to fundraising expenses, not salaries.
Ellis encourages the public to participate in the program. "If people drop off toys to the HBA office, 6751 Corporate Drive in Johnston, by December 14, we will get them to the Marine Corps."
Bottom line for these two and other generous groups: The feel-good aspect goes two ways. While the goal is to make others have a nice holiday and feel great, those who perform the services feel good, too. It's a win-win for both sides.
Is a worker an employee or independent contractor? Department of Labor proposes new rule.
For many years, construction companies have been faced with the issue of whether they should treat a worker as an employee or independent contractor. Handling the issue incorrectly can have serious consequences. Various courts and regulatory bodies have enforced different standards over the years causing much confusion for construction companies and other employers and risk due to misclassification.
DOL Announces Proposed Rule
On September 22, the Department of Labor announced its proposed rule addressing how to determine whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor. Most believe the new rule will provide greater clarity for construction companies and other employers faced with this issue.
In its press release, the DOL stated:
"The Department's proposal aims to bring clarity and consistency to the determination of who's an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act," said Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia. "Once finalized, it will make it easier to identify employees covered by the Act, while respecting the decision other workers make to pursue the freedom and entrepreneurialism associated with being an independent contractor."
"The rule we proposed today continues our work to simplify the compliance landscape for businesses and to improve conditions for workers," said Wage and Hour Division Administrator Cheryl Stanton. "The Department believes that streamlining and clarifying the test to identify independent contractors will reduce worker misclassification, reduce litigation, increase efficiency, and increase job satisfaction and flexibility."
The proposed rule:
Adopts an "economic reality" test
The test considers whether a worker is in business for himself or herself (independent contractor) or is economically dependent on a putative employer for work (employee).
Identifies and explains two "core factors"
The nature and degree of the worker's control over the work
The worker's opportunity for profit or loss based on initiative and/or investment
These factors help determine if a worker is economically dependent on someone else's business or is in business for himself or herself.
Identifies three other factors
These three factors may serve as additional guideposts in the analysis:
The amount of skill required for the work
The degree of permanence of the working relationship between the worker and the potential employer
Whether the work is part of an integrated unit of production
Advises that the actual practice is more relevant than what may be contractually or theoretically possible in determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.
Construction companies and other employers should continue to stay up to date on the latest rules and standards pursuant to Iowa and federal law and seek counsel when questions arise. Misclassification of status is a significant risk for employers, and any questions should be directed to your legal counsel.
Increased material costs leave contractors asking about contract protections.
We are hearing about a budget pinch from many homebuilder and general contractor clients tied to the substantial increases in the cost of lumber and other materials; HBA Iowa reports about an 80% increase in lumber costs since mid-April. As the cost of materials for build projects soars, builders and contractors should review their contracts carefully to see if they have options to get some or all of the increased costs covered by the owner and consider revising their future contracts to help protect themselves against abnormal material cost increases.
Cost-Plus Contracts
Contractors and builders who signed cost-plus contracts with their owner-clients are breathing a sigh of relief, as these contracts fully protect them in this regard, all material costs are directly passed on to the owner-client. Though, contractors should carefully review any provisions in their cost-plus contracts regarding guarantees on any estimated budget and/or a guaranteed maximum price, as modifications may be prudent to these types of provisions.
Stipulated Sum Contracts
Conversely, contractors are much less protected in the typical stipulated sum contract, as contractors generally bear the risk, and gain the benefit, of downward or upward changes in material and labor costs. That said, contractors should review whether the contract has any provisions addressing delays caused by the owner-client, as such provision may provide relief. For example, as the virus took hold, many buyers reconsidered their project—putting the project on hold or delaying decisions as they dealt with the health and safety of their families. If your contract contains this type of provision and you can show that without that delay, costs would not have increased, the owner-client may be liable for the increased cost.
Future Contracts Recommendations
To help protect themselves from substantial market-wide material cost increases in the future, contractors and homebuilders should consider the following:
Should you start using cost-plus contracts, instead of a stipulated sum contracts?
Should you add one or more of the following provisions in your stipulated sum contracts?
Provision RE: Market-wide Material Cost Increases: Generally, this type of provision provides that the contract price is subject to change if there is an unexpected market-wide increase in the cost of a certain material above X% (often 10% or more) and if the contractor cannot obtain the same or similar material for a lesser amount; in such event, the contract price is subject to increase in the differential amount of the material cost increase.
Price Lock Provision: This type of provision mandates only a 30- or 60-day price lock guarantee, such that the contract price is subject to increase at the commencement of the project does not occur until after that price lock period.
These two provisions should help contractors and builders with future substantial material cost increases in the future, but contractors should ensure that their owner-clients understand the effect of these types of provisions.
Finding Relief
We echo our friends at NAHB—if your business is suffering from the increased costs of materials, reach out to your members of Congress. Although some of the increased cost can be attributed to the coronavirus—low supply and high demand, the ongoing trade wars add another layer to the issue. Ask your members of Congress to work with the administration to address lumber prices.
Coronavirus continues to teach us new ways to move forward. For builders, this includes adding contract provisions to address everything from government forced shutdowns to material cost changes. Builders are encouraged to work with their attorney to add address contractual changes going forward to avoid being on the hook for these massive cost increases.
Mortgage industry experiences record activity.
Under normal circumstances, financial advisors recommend certain conditions before potential buyers apply for a home loan—favorable interest rates, reliable employment, and acceptable savings.
But circumstances for home buyers today are nothing like normal.
Circumstances for lenders are nothing like normal either, and financial professionals are making adjustments daily to address that.
"It's like someone stepped on the gas," says Green State Credit Union's Amy Smith. "The mortgage market went from normal to beyond full speed in a matter of weeks." She says rates had been low even before the pandemic affected markets, so activity had already been on the rise. But Green State's mortgage lenders have never been busier. "Across the board, the mortgage industry is 70% to 100% busier than it was a year ago. But we're not operating with 70% to 100% more staff," she says.
The historically record lows—near 2% at press time—have opened up the possibility of home ownership to more buyers than ever, so inquiries and applications have skyrocketed.
Kim Downing-Manning of Bankers Trust says, "Even before COVID-19, we anticipated this would be a busy year. Rates were already low. And with it being an election year, we knew that would continue. But rates just kept dropping, and people are wisely taking advantage of that."
"We've never had a market where there was a boom in refinances and home purchase mortgages at the same time. Both sides of the industry are experiencing unprecedented highs right now," Smith says. She explains that typically rates fall when the economy slows down. Currently, while unemployment is rising, inflation is dropping.
"Normally there's a bigger difference between mortgage and refinance rates," says Downing-Manning. "Right now there really isn't much of a difference. Rates benefit both. So whether clients are looking to buy their dream home and move up or put money into their current home or even just reduce their interest rate, the time is right for all of those."
The months of quarantine during which homeowners were working from home and children were educating at home highlighted the need for more space or more-suitable space. This has led to a lot of motivated buyers for both new construction and resale properties.
"The resale inventory is low compared to demand," Smith says. "I'm hearing of multiple offers on homes, more than 20 for one home recently." Those low rates have benefited development and new construction as well. "A 30-year fixed loan is about 2.5% now [early August], and construction loans are at 3.75%," she says.
"Although I don't work with construction loans, it's clear, just driving around, that builders are still moving a lot of dirt. Typically, construction and development loan rates are tied to prime, and that's had a positive effect on those loans," Downing-Manning says.
The steady activity during the height of quarantine resulted in occasional backlogs while many offices were closed. Many professionals, including real estate agents, appraisers, inspectors, and attorneys, were working from home or working limited hours.
Digital methods of completing sales, which were already in limited use, have been improved and implemented more consistently and are expected to become the norm in many aspects of the business.
As the busy construction season continues, mortgage activity remains at unprecedented rates. "Even with the uncertainties in the economy right now, folks who are employed feel pretty confident in their job situation after all the ups and downs lately, so they're comfortable considering a move," Downing-Manning says.
With rates this low, and likely to remain so at least through the end of the year, the seller's market should continue.
As Smith says, with rates this good, anyone who qualifies is shopping.


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If the fix was easy, the issue would have been taken care of before it landed squarely in cause-for-concern territory.
How bad could it possibly be?
Well, the Winnipeg Jets have now dropped six consecutive games at Bell MTS Place and they've slipped below the playoff line in the Western Conference, so this does not qualify as a gross exaggeration.
Since defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec. 15 — when the Flyers started their backup goalie because they were playing on consecutive days and had traveled from Minnesota after a game against the Wild — the Jets have virtually come up empty before the hometown faithful, collecting only one of 12 points that were up for grabs.
Before Sunday, those defeats also included outright losses to the Carolina Hurricanes (6-3), Chicago Blackhawks (4-1), Montreal Canadiens (6-2) and Toronto Maple Leafs (6-3) and an overtime defeat to the St. Louis Blues (5-4) that featured a late rally with the goalie out...


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Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison for her role in a fraud case involving college admissions. According to CNN, Huffman "also received a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and one year supervised release."
Huffman had pled guilty in the case back in May. Back then, prosecutors "recommended a sentence of four months prison time along with"$20,000 fine and 12 months of supervised release." The accusations against Huffman, an Emmy winner and Academy Award nominee, included paying thousands of dollars to a fake charity in exchange for assistance for her daughter on the SATs.
At Huffman's sentencing Judge Indira Talwani said the star "knew it was a fraud it was not an impulsive act." Huffman read from a statement, apologizing for her actions, and apologizing to her daughters and her husband, actor William H. Macy (who was not charged in the case). The other famous star ensnared in the case is Fuller House actress Lori Loughlin. She refused to plead guilty and will instead go to trial; she is alleged to have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to help get her children into the University of Southern California.
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Published on: April 7, 2017
Editor: 80%
Choose your weapons and get ready to dominate with Terra Fighter, a free fighting game for teens and adults.
Like the title suggests, Terra Fighter is a fighting game. Players choose their weapons and their fighters and go into battle. Each successful fight helps them in advance in level. While the game offers quality graphics and sound effects, some of its other features make it largely inappropriate for kids.
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Skilled warriors
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All of the graphics and sound effects within the app have been designed with quality in mind. The characters appear life-like and the weapons are visually appealing. However, on some devices, the app may run a bit slow and crash in the middle of a battle. When it comes to organization, the app is fairly well-organized, with the different layers laid out and items for purchase clearly displayed in the store.
This app is not being rated for education.
Those who enjoy fighting games will have fun trying to figure out the best moves and weapons to win each fight. Because the game offers multiple levels, players can continue to improve their skills and face new challenges in each round.
The app is free to download. Players can get through multiple levels with the free version. In-app purchases are available for items designed to enhance the game and make it easier to conquer opponents.
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Co Down solicitor defrauded bank of £400,000
David Annett will be sentenced early next month after admitting fraud and theft
Published: 21:34 Thursday 28 April 2016
A Co Down solicitor defrauded a bank of £400,000 to help buy a partnership in a legal practice and an apartment in England, a court has heard.
David Annett, 38, of Church Road, Dromara, pleaded guilty at Craigavon Crown Court to four charges which spanned a five-year period before he "held his hands up'' and admitted his crimes.
The father-of-three admitted defrauding the First Trust Bank, two counts of theft and transferring over £110,000 of criminal property out of his employer's business account.
Nicola Aurtett, prosecuting, told Judge Patrick Lynch QC that the offences came to light in August 2012 when Annett walked into Lurgan police station with his solicitor John McBurney ,"which was not pre-arranged'', and told officers he was involved in conveyancing work.
As a result of what he told police at interview, a criminal and financial investigation was launched by the PSNI.
She told the court that in 2007 while working for Portadown-based J P Hagan Solicitors he was "approached by a senior partner who asked him if he wanted to become a partner in the firm".
"The offer came at a cost – the cost was £250,000. The defendant remortgaged his home at Church Road with First Trust Bank/Allied Irish Bank.''
In December 2007, the First Trust Bank received his application for a £400,000 remortgage, which was the value of his home, and was signed by the defendant and his wife.
The couple, the court heard, already had an existing mortgage with UCB Home Loans, a branch of the Nationwide Building Society, which totalled £220,000.
Ms Aurett said that another solicitor in the practice signed the mortgage applications to say that he was doing the conveyancing on the property when in fact Annett was doing the conveyancing.
Annett also applied for a further unsecured loan of £80,000.
Judge Lynch QC was told that by agreeing to the remortgage and by releasing the funds, the First Trust Bank believed "they would be the first charge on the property''.
In February 2008, the funds were released to J P Hagan's solicitors with the monies to be used to settle the UCB Home Loan mortgage and to "pay the £250,000 to take up the partnership in his firm''.
However, said Ms Aurett, the UCB Home Loan mortgage "was not discharged'' and "the defendant accessed the business account and transferred the entire amount of monies into his personal account''.
"The result was the charge that was put on the property from First Trust Bank was a secondary charge and it was worthless.''
The judge heard that in March 2008 Annett moved £112,000 out of the law firm's business acccount to "buy himself an investment property in Corby, England".
The prosecutor said the £400,000 Church Road property was subsequently repossessed and was sold at auction for £92,000.
She said it was bought by Annett's brother, and the accused was currently a tenant in the property with his family.
Annett, a QUB law graduate, told police that his "finances were so bad that he needed the money to see his family through everyday expenses''.
He was released on continuing bail until sentence is passed on May 6.


I would like to thank everybody who attended the very successful member's night and my sincere congratulations to Faris Albermani, the winner of the member's Hamilton Island trip.
I hope you have a great time. It is the next best thing other than going to a Greek island.
We have some very exciting Club Events coming up which can be booked online or at our reception, including a night of laughs with Joe Avati's 20/20 Vision Tour on Friday 2nd September, our annual Father's Day Lunch on Sunday 4th September and a wonderful night of Greek music for Ellinadiko on Saturday 24th September featuring Adonis Lyras direct from Kinisi Live and supported by Elena Panagiotou & Nick Paras on bouzouki.
Of course the festive season is also fast approaching. We have a range of packages that we can specifically tailor to suit your private festive function, or join our Taverna Christmas party on on December 3rd and 10th, with an Authentic Greek buffet and beverage packages available, live Greek band, belly dancer and Hellenic Dancers.
If you have been to the Club recently you will have seen that our two car parks are coming along nicely. The open date is just two weeks away and we are excited to be able to provide parking for our valued members and patrons.
Hope to see you when you next visit the club.


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If you haven't heard of Weekend Box, it is a fornightly subscription box for children filled with items that are fun, educational, engaging and stimulating. They recently teamed up with face paint company Snazaroo to include their items in the Weekend Box.
I have heard of Snazaroo before but had never actually tried their face paints so I was really excited to give them a go. When the box arrived through the letterbox, I loved that it was so brightly decorated and addressed to my son. He's five and is delighted when he gets post with his name on it.
Inside we found two mini Snazaroo face painting sets - a tiger set and stamper set. There was also some information on entering their Monthly Competition by submitting photographs of your creations. I really like the additional "Meet the Gang" imagery inside, the children enjoyed this little touch - I think my daughter is definitely Hattie and son is Oswald!
My three year old daughter E was desperate to be painted as a tiger so of course, she had to go first. The tiger set has only three steps so even a beginner like myself can follow it easily. You get three different colours: yellow, black and white; a brush and a sponge. All you need to do to use the paints is dip either the sponge or brush in some water and you're ready to go.
I covered E's face in the yellow first, brushed a little white paint around her nose then used the black for her tiger nose, whiskers and stripes. I don't think I did too bad a job!
C was a little less eager but for a child who has sensory processing issues, I wasn't surprised. He did, however, let me do the stampers on each of his cheeks - a smiley face on one and music notes on the other. He kept them on for a full five minutes whereas E was happy enough to wear hers all night!
After a wash with soap and water, all traces of the paints were removed easily and it didn't seem to irritate either child's skin. They are fragrance and paraben free and are suitable for sensitive skin.
We have had tons of fun with our Snazaroo paints and, if anything, it's made me want to practice my skills a bit more and buy a few other sets!
The Weekend Box that we received is priced at £2.99 which is very affordable and makes for a fun, bonding afternoon between you and your little ones.


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In her capacity as Associate Pastor and Kids Church Pastor at Love Joy Church she oversees many of the ministries of the church with a focus on children's ministry.
She also has a gift of teaching and passionately shares God's Word.
Judy graduated from Buffalo State College with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and she has completed continuing education ministry courses and is a doctor of sacred studies.


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We Should Listen To Louis C.K. – By Cindy Brandt
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Louis C.K.'s rant on texting and sadness made the rounds on the internet a couple of months ago. He says the reason people pick up their phones to text is because they begin to feel the "forever empty" underlying our lives and we interrupt the path to experiencing true sadness with our gadgets. "Sadness is poetic, we're lucky to feel sad," he says. This youtube clip got more than 5 million views and was reported by major media outlets such as USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and the Huffington Post. Sadness resonates with people because it is such a universal human experience.
I'm not sure if Louis C.K. is religious or not, but he has incisively touched upon a profound truth – if we do not allow ourselves to go to the deep, dark place, we deny ourselves the fullness of life and survive with superficial satisfaction. If church is to be a place where we invite people to meet with God, we must provide a space to plunge past the urges to placate those initial nagging thoughts of sad, and immerse ourselves in full-blown lament. This is often not the case in church communities. The Church is filled with resurrection Sunday people and not many Good Friday folks. Any hints of negativity or complaint is quickly shut down with a call to thanksgiving. We sing songs like, "When the darkness closes in Lord, still I will bless your name!" The taboo attached to swear words within Christian culture is a terrible barrier to true lament, because "gosh darn it, my wife just got diagnosed with cancer", doesn't do justice to the depth of sorrow. When our God given compassionate hearts encounter stories of abused children, it warrants a "F*&k it" in expression of our righteous rage. Like the kitschy Kincade paintings, the church masks over authentic suffering of the soul with pithy sayings and pat answers until all that glows is an artificial light, while true fire dies out.
Walter Brueggeman, an Old Testament biblical scholar and modern prophet, accuses the church of broadly ignoring one third of the Psalms and calls the church to recover the language of biblical lament. If Christians are not given the permission to rail against God, we are invited into either great guilt (for feeling angry with God) or great denial. Solidifying a place of lament allows a community to address that which is not right and demand change. The character of brutal honesty must mark a true covenantal relationship between us and God.
Let's be clear: biblical lament is not First World Whining or pretentious accusations of false persecution. It looks more like the genuine cry of a bereaved widow; the desperate pleas for rights long denied; the collective sighs of marginalized peoples. Lament liberates the depressed to express their pain, and bring to surface the pain of those who think they are well. Peter Rollins says, "I'm not trying to get people depressed. I'm telling them they already are."
It's not comfortable to be sad. We have figured out ways to avoid it with our stuff, our feel-good testimonies, and our Scripture quips. The greatest irony lies in this: the frantic rush to redemption stirs up a flurry of dust which buries our sadness deeper, until all that's left is a bunch of church people trying to make people feel good, and the truly sad people are pushed further and further out.
Let's put away our phones. Let's live into the tension of longing for hope in the midst of pain. Let's embrace the inevitable suckiness of life and as Louis C.K. says, "be grateful to feel sad."
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