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They manufacture photovoltaic solar energy modules, are involved in supporting the installation of solar energy, and are involved in several energy projects at the scale of utility companies. Canadian Solar has been around for a long time and is ideal for customers looking for a mid-range panel that has been tried and tested. Canadian Solar has a different warranty policy and document for each series of solar panels, so be sure to search for the right document on their website that corresponds to your quote to see what they offer you. Poland — Warsaw/Canada Solar Polish Holdco Spolka Z Ogranizcona Odpoweidzialnosci ą Q22 Building, al.
Qu, a Canadian citizen, spends most of his time in China, where he lives near the company's largest manufacturing plant in Suzhou, just outside Shanghai. So why aren't we a Canadian company? And, he points out, “a lot of companies manufacture in China. Most solar panel manufacturers entering the Australian market first set up their distribution channels and, later on, care about customer service. The system consists of 2,004 Canadian 260 W solar modules and is estimated to generate around 545 MWh of electricity per year.
One of ATS's projects was a plan supported by the Canadian government to help rural electrification in China. Canadian Solar's headquarters in Australia are located in Cremorne, Melbourne, and has warehouses in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Canadian Solar (CSIQ) currently has 26 GW of solar projects and 31 GWh of pending storage projects, and is in a unique position to develop complete turnkey solar projects and solutions. The Clean Energy Council has approved a wide range of solar panels listed on Canadian Solar's Australian website for the Small-Scale Renewable Energy Plan, which is Australia's domestic solar energy rebate program.
Canadian Solar has the fifth largest solar panel manufacturing capacity in the world (according to Bloomberg NEF) and has a growing presence in Australia. Over the next few years, Canadian Solar, and most other solar energy companies, prospered, as more governments implemented incentives and sales increased. The latest news about Canadian Solar：CSI Energy Storage, from Canadian Solar, signs a 2.6 GWh battery supply agreement with UBS Asset Management Canadian Solar announces the operation of a 100 MWp solar project in Japan. Canadian solar panels can be used in almost all solar projects, including residential, commercial and solar parks.

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Founded in 1992, Cologne Hunters Licht & Ton Service GmbH specializes in events equipment, with the emphasis on lighting, sound and video. In the field of daylight for international trade fairswhe – ther open to the general public or reserved for dealers and buyers – the company has established itself in recent years as one of the leading suppliers.
For this reason, the company relies invariably upon professional equipment from established brands, which is why once again it has invested in chain hoists and chain-hoist controllers from Movecat.
The devices were deployed for the first time at the IAA motor show in Frankfurt, where the stands of Skoda and Mazda were equipped with ninety Movecat PLUSlite 500 kg D8+ and twenty-four Movecat ECOlite 250 kg hoists. A further twelve Movecat VMK-S II hoists were used for the highly dynamic and dramatic unveiling of three cars.
On the Skoda booth, the lighting and truss design was the work of the studio for lighting design and technical concepts RGB GmbH and implemented by Cologne Hunters. On the Mazda booth, it was Cologne Hunters that was responsible for both the overall design and the development including installation and onsite implementation.
When the fair was over, the Movecat chain hoists were despatched to Japan to be employed by Cologne Hunters again at the Tokyo Motor Show.
“Movecat, in our opinion, offers the mot reliable and innovative products both for installation work involving complex structures and for the scenic movement of loads above people’s heads,” says Technical Director Daniel Will of Cologne Hunters. “We are particularly convinced by its achievements in the field of controllers, and regard the 32-unit Touring Racks as an especially interesting innovation. “In terms of reliability, too, we have found in Think Abele a partner that delivers products requiring very little expensive servicing and maintenance, which, from a commercial viewpoint, is a factor not lightly to be ignored.”
Caption: Mazda booth (Photo: Think Abele, may be reproduced freely provided source is named)
Think Abele GmbH & Co. KG
71154 Nufringen, Germany
Contact: Andrew Abele
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In 2005-2006 the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre underwent sever institutional trauma by making a snap decision to eliminate the pit orchestra. After several months of no live music and contentious bargaining the PBT board and musicians finally found a solution which brought live music back to the ballet. Now, the 2006-2007 season is seeing the very same events transpire but this time it’s in Atlanta…
Based on the media coverage so far, I’d say you could swap out “Atlanta” for “Pittsburgh” and you wouldn’t be able to tell much of a difference between the two situations. As such, the events are unraveling in much the same way.
In Pittsburgh’s case, the settlement was reached in conjunction with the arrival of Harris N. Ferris, their new executive director. However, whether or not Atlanta is looking for a new executive or board leadership is publicly unknown.
Given the amount of similarities between the two situations, you would think the situation in Atlanta has a solution that’s simply waiting for both sides to uncover. Of course, in order for that to transpire both sides will need to be willing to look for it.
I have a feeling this isn’t going to be over in a week or tow. But I’ve been wrong before and, hopefully, this is one of those times. Stay tuned as I plan to post more on the situation as it develops.


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Enter your best work into categories all weekend long for a chance to win a limited edition exclusive award. Additional Tattoo Artist prizes from our sponsors Eternal Ink!
Entry fee is $10.00 per tattoo entered. Registration is at the contest registration booth on the main floor. Registration cut off is 30 minutes before contest are held.

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Scientists from the Medical University of Vienna found that men and women are drawn to the cigarette for quite different reasons. A woman smokes during stress, whereas men like to smoke relaxed, well-fed and contented life, says Xinhua.
It is proved that the nicotine faster processes in a woman's body. This leads to a more fast-paced syndrome. Therefore, women are much harder to quit. An attempt to give up cigarette sometimes lead to depression, apathy and anxiety. Some women suffer from sleep disorders. Even the weaker sex much working relationship with weight: many women after giving up Smoking a few extra kilos.
Smoking in adolescence quickly forms a strong dependence. Interestingly, in Europe smokers-men more. In 15 years, for example, among all smokers only 21% of girls. Today actively talking about a complete ban on Smoking in public places. Many European countries have banned Smoking on the streets and stops, holding under a separate Smoking space.

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Chef Job- Cork
Excel Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Chef for our client in Cork. Our client is a well-known and established grocery retailer with a number of stores located in Cork and they are looking to take their fresh food offering to the next level. The Chef will have total responsibility for the Deli section of the store and will be expected to use their in-depth knowledge of food to innovate and drive business forward.
This Chef position offers an excellent work-life balance as well as the opportunity to progress with an award-winning retailer.
The ideal candidate for this Chef role will need to have a passion for food and customer service.
Responsibilities for this Chef Job:
- Stock & Order Systems
- Best practice merchandising, display and department layout skills
- Maximising promotions
- Margin management
- Stock loss & waste management
Who you are:
- Previous experience working as a chef, deli supervisor or catering supervisor.
- Must have a knowledge of Hygiene regulations, HACCP qualification an advantage
- To ensure store standards are the best at all times
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
If you are not sure if this Chef Job is the right job for you if you have the right experience for this role then please give Christabelle Pierce a call on 018148747 and I would be happy to discuss the potential Retail job opportunities we have.

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Born of Osiris Release Music Video for "Follow the Signs"
Chicago's Born of Osiris have just premiered a new music video for their song "Follow the Signs." You can check out the Andrew Pulaski-directed clip below.
The track comes from Born of Osiris' 2011 effort, The Discovery, which was released on Sumerian Records.
As previously reported, the band recently parted ways with guitarist Jason Richardson, and are seeking a replacement.
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Relief for hundreds of thousands of NJ Transit bus riders.
An alternative to raising taxes?
Thousands came forward sharing their powerful MeToo story.
A feud in the State House.
Gov. Phil Murphy signs the motor voter law.
Do you hate having to buy health insurance or face paying penalties?
Sen. Bob Menendez is co-sponsoring a bill.
Lawmakers plow through a docket full of bills.
Grewal tells lawmakers to expect an activist attorney general.
It's been three years since Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly were indicted.
The goal is to create amenities to support tech workers and companies.
New Jersey’s law will allow women to request salary information from employers.
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Doctors described their program to avoid the pitfall of over-prescribing opioids.
The Trenton community gets a lesson in healthy eating habits and knowledge.
One common element in the discussion on school security is the need for more funding.

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If you’re moving into residence, whether for the first time or as a returning resident, you might have questions about the food.
How do you stay healthy on a meal plan? Options aren’t always as varied or nutritious as what you might find at home, but if you’re mindful of what you eat, you can still stay healthy on a meal plan.
Maintain a balanced diet
Try to look for healthier options in the dining hall: proteins, green vegetables, and foods that are high in fibre. Many dining halls have salad options — eat them regularly. Advice from Harvard Medical School suggests having a salad made out of lean protein, such as chicken, tofu, eggs, or cottage cheese, as well as a small amount of fats like nuts and seeds. Just don’t load up on pre-prepared, high-calorie dressings.
Be mindful of your consumption of processed foods. There’s nothing wrong with a good burger now and then, but dining halls will often use frozen foods where possible, so try not to depend on foods that might have been made in a factory or come from a freezer. Look around — you might find there’s a grilled chicken breast you can put in your burger instead.
Similarly, while muffins and danishes can make excellent breakfast foods, pastries often contain sugars or saturated fats. Try a healthy cereal option or steel-cut oats — but not the sweetened, instant kind.
When high-calorie snacks like chips and pop are readily available, it can be hard to resist temptation. But watching what you eat doesn’t mean you have to avoid snacking entirely. Many residence dining halls carry healthier snack options like nuts, fresh and dried fruit, or yogurt.
Consider loading up on these snacks and keeping them in the open where you can see them. That way, you might be less tempted to grab a pack of chips when the late-night snacking urges arrive.
Set regular meal times
In a 2018 survey, 35 university students identified time constraints as one of the leading barriers to a healthy diet.
Here’s where online classes might work in your favour. With recorded lectures, you have more leisure time to grab food when you want to, rather than whenever you have a break between classes.
Set a breakfast time — use it as a motivation to get out of bed. Make time to grab lunch, and try to eat dinner at a fixed time. You can even use food as a study motivator by telling yourself that you’ll accomplish a certain number of readings between lunch and dinner, and then, you can treat yourself to dessert afterward.
Residence food options go in cycles. As a result, everyone has their favourite that only comes around once a while. Whether it’s the butter chicken at Trinity College or the veggie breakfast sausages at University College, find that thing you like and eat it!
Similarly, you want to find a more common go-to for days when the available options aren’t so appealing. That can be a wrap you love, a smoothie that always gives you energy to continue through the day, or even that stash of ice cream sandwiches you keep in the freezer for a much-needed pick-me-up.
Eating healthy is important, but student life is hard, and we’re in the middle of a pandemic, so you’re entitled to your favourites.


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What: 2017 Art Ball Announcement Party
Where: Kincaid residence
PC Moment: “All That Glitters” will be the theme of this year’s Art Ball. Also announced at the 2017 Art Ball Announcement Party were the event’s chairs, local philanthropists Ann and Lee Hobson. The main event will take place on April 22, 2017 and continue to support the Dallas Museum of Art‘s mission of engaging and educating the community through art.
Who: 2017 Art Ball Chair Ann Hobson, Brian Bolke, Hale Hoak, Catherine Rose, Dee Dee Hoak, Nancy Shatt, Carol Hall, Morgan Williams, Justin Meyer, Melissa Fetter, Greg Venker, Sheryl Adkins-Green and Geoff Green, Jeff and Pam Ellerman, and Steve and Barbara Durham


Restoring the Social Balance: The Potential Impact of a Public Infrastructure Bank
Deborah M. Figart
Journal of Economic Issues, 2021, vol. 55, issue 1, 1-13
This article shows how regional input-output modeling can be used to estimate the economic impact of a proposed public bank in the City of Philadelphia and a State Bank of New Jersey. Empirical analysis estimates the positive increase in output, earnings, employment, and value-added for each newly proposed public bank. In New Jersey, state output could rise by over $54 billion and over 243,000 new jobs could be created. In Philadelphia, gross city product (value-added) could rise by $3 billion and nearly 11,000 new jobs are projected.
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A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said Allen was arrested on Crown Point Road after an off-duty officer saw a man fitting his description.
An off-duty officer travelling to work this morning saw a man fitting the description of James Allen on Crown Point Road in Leeds.
They called for colleagues in support who arrived quickly and an arrest was made. We would like to thank all members of the community who have been contacting us to assist in this matter.
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Huawei does not budge. Windows Phone (and soon Windows for short, with the unified system Windows 10), it's definitely not for him anymore. The Chinese automaker is again explaining its choice not to consider the Microsoft OS on its smartphones.
In a recent interview, Shao Yang made the same speech he had made before. Visibly unconvinced by the next version, the marketing manager still deplores the lack of customization, unlike what Android allows, and therefore theunable to differentiate compared to other manufacturers.
Huawei Honor 6 Plus smartphone with Emotion UI interface (click to enlarge)
As a reminder, Huawei adds to the Android system its own graphic overlay called Emotion UI, as Samsung offers TouchWiz and Xiaomi MIUI. It is found in particular on the Huawei Honor 6 Plus smartphone visible above.


We Must Act – Active Shooter Injures Two Classmates at Maryland High School
Less than five weeks after the tragedy that unfolded in Parkland, Florida, another school deployed their active shooter response plan when a student opened fire in a hallway before 8 a.m. on March 20.
A 17-year-old student shot and critically wounded two fellow students at a Maryland high school on Tuesday morning before dying after exchanging gunfire with a campus security officer, the county sheriff [Timothy Cameron] said…Cameron said investigators would determine whether the shooter died of a wound from the school resource officer’s gun or in some other way.
The shooting at Great Mills High School (GMHS) in Maryland comes a few weeks after a threat was surfaced on the social messaging app, Snapchat. In response to the threat, GMHS Principal, Dr. Jake Heibel released this statement to parents on February 21st :
Good Morning Great Mills High School Parent/Guardian,
Yesterday we received a report that a student in the hallway during transitions overheard two students mention “shooting” and “school”. We interviewed the student with our SRO, viewed video, interviewed other students, and contacted central office. The threat was not substantiated. Late last night, additional information was circulated quite extensively on social media about a potential threat at school today. Law enforcement was contacted and an investigation was conducted, which included interviews with students and parents to determine the validity of the potential threat. The threat to Great Mills High School has not been validated at this time. However, we will have additional security today and we will continue to investigate the source of the postings. Also, continue your vigilance and alert us to any information you may encounter. If you see something, say something.
Tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to discuss school safety during One Lunch. I am very proud of our students and appreciate their vigilance and willingness to notify adults if they see something that concerns them.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Dr. Jake Heibel
Investigations continue to determine if the threat and shooting are related and the relationship between the shooter and victims.
“It Won’t Happen Here” Mentality
Often, school boards and superintendents ask “How do we stop the madness?” In years past it was easy enough for a board to take the position that it has never happened here, and therefore it never will. Denial is NOT a strategy and cannot exist in the school community any longer. In a press conference following the GMHS shooting, Dr. James Smith of the St. Mary’s School District (that includes GMHS) reiterated that mentality must change by stating:
“If you don’t think this can’t happen at your school, you are sadly mistaken.“
Prevention is Key
The answer to keeping our children and employees safe lies in prevention. It is the job of every school administrator and board member to try and prevent acts of violence.
Acts of violence in schools rarely come as a surprise, and are perpetrated by current and former students, employees, domestic partners of employees or, in rare cases, total strangers.
- Virtually all acts are committed by individuals with a relationship of some kind to the school.
- Virtually all individuals who commit acts of violence exhibit warning signs before doing so.
- Virtually all individuals who commit acts of violence tell at least one, and sometimes up to three people, before doing so.
Waiting is not an answer. Watching countless news reports and thinking, ‘something must change,’ is not the answer. The answer is to take action. This year we have witnessed multiple school shootings. We have violence, bullying, sexual molestation, suicide, and substance abuse in our organizations.
There is an epidemic of violence. There is a cure. We have the means to limit the spread and reverse the trend. The Firestorm Behavioral Risk Threat Assessment (BERTHA®) program trains people to identify behaviors of concern and report issues, before they escalate.
Although the central focus of discussion has been on mass shootings recently, a cohesive Behavioral Risk Threat Assessment program is overarching. It teaches people how to identify behaviors of concern that not only lead to violence (this includes the use of ALL deadly weapons – guns, vehicles, bombs, knives, and other weapons), but also helps identify cases of bullying, self-harm, sexual molestation, and additional inappropriate behaviors. It’s proactive as opposed to reactive.
Our goal is to protect ALL persons from ALL crises, both involving and not involving deadly weapons. The solution to keeping our communities safe has multiple layers. We must work together to prevent tragedies.
To learn more about the Firestorm BeRThA® program, contact Firestorm at (800) 321-2219.
The Firestorm April #CrisisCoach webinar series will review identifying behaviors of concern prior to the violence. Join us for part one of this two-part webinar.


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Mfg.: Cecilware, Grindmaster
Model: GMCW VGA
This item is brand new and comes directly from the manufacturer. Micro "grind control" adjustment : An exclusive adjustment system that gives the operator infinite control over grind settings. no more preset "clicks" for grind setting.
2-1/2" grinding blades
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PICS: Gautam Rode celebrates his father's birthday with wife Pankhuri Awashty!
Popular TV actor Gautam Rode has posted few pictures from his father Surendra Rode's birthday on social media.
- Gautam Rode & wife Pankhuri Awashty celebrate his father's birthday
- The actor has posted pictures from birthday celebration on Instagram
- Gautam's father can be seen beaming with joy in his birthday pictures
Gautam-Pankhuri wedding pic (Photo: Instagram)
In one of the pictures, Pnakhuri can also be seen posing with the father-son duo. Gautam posted the pictures on Instagram with the caption, "Happy birthday PAPA❤❤"
Take a look at his post below (SWIPE LEFT):
PICS & VIDEO: Gautam Rode & Pankhuri Awashty celebrate first wedding anniversary!
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Speaking about Pankhuri & Gautam, the couple fell in love on the sets of 'Suryaputra Karn' and fell for each other. After dating each other for a long time, the couple recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
On the professional front, Gautam Rode rose to fame after playing the lead role in 'Saraswatichandra' opposite Jennifer Winget and later featured in 'Mahakumbh' & 'Suryaputra Karn'.
Whereas, Gautam's beautiful wife Pankhuri has been a part of various popular shows like 'Yeh Hai Aashiqui', 'MTV Fanaah', 'Suryaputra Karan' and 'Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka'. After marriage, she was seen in episodics in Colors' 'Kaun Hai?' and AndTV's 'Laal Ishq'. Her fans are missing seeing her onscreen and here's hoping that the talented actress will soon come back on TV.
Coming back to the birthday celebration of Gautam's father, the pictures are simply adorable and it is heartening to see the family together.
Here's wishing Gautam's father a belated happy birthday!
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City Funk Orchestra @The Half Moon
It may be stretching a point to provide a ‘tales from the towpath’ where we had to catch a combination of trains and tubes to get to this gig, but hey, this is London after all – and unless you’re going to Dingwalls you really shouldn’t expect to float to a gig.
The crowd might have been a bit sparse for a Saturday night but a whole bunch of people had decided to spend another two hours of life watching Germany win on penalties after extra time. Clearly, in a week of surprises no doubt a predictable, nay, inevitable outcome was a comfort to some. But those who did so missed a storming, uplifting Saturday night out.
And that, in essence, is what City Funk Orchestra are about. From the get-go you just know you’re in safe hands. Within the first half a dozen songs we’ve had a slick, uptown “Back Together Again” where the blend of voices paid genuine homage to Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack, Patrice Rushen’s “Forget Me Not” featuring some real ‘period’ bass playing from the absolutely imperious Rick Mitra, a great version of “Love TKO” which took the pace down briefly before the first set ended with a very acceptable “Ain’t Nobody”.
The voices of Noel McCalla and Louise Warren matched each other beautifully, even if Noel was occasionally a little bit found out when ‘doing’ Barry White. Quite simply, he’s very competent in the lower register but he’s absolutely astonishing and has a genuinely soulful intensity when he heads up the scale. By the same token Louise was astonishing when she let fly at Aretha’s ‘Rock Steady’ but seemed a little at sea on material which perhaps needed a little more control such as Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You”.
High points of the set for me were a warm and sinuous version of Luther Van D’s “Never Too Much” and a crowd-pleasing “I’ve Found Lovin” which really rolled back the years for many of the assembled.
As already alluded to, the rhythm section of Rick Mitra and Geoff Dunn never missed a beat. Guitarist Nial Tompkins showed he was equally at home playing the funky scratch you need for the likes of “Good Times” alongside occasional pyrotechnic lead fills, and Gary Sanctuary on keyboards had his hands full providing the depth and breadth of backing needed to ‘trick’ the assembled into not missing a horn section – which is probably the main thing that was missing.
But you can only review what is there – and what was there was enough to have the floor full of dancers and a room full of smiley Saturday night. City Funk Orchestra go out there and Do The Deed. They really are a party on legs. The set may have been a tad predictable but what did you want for your money? And to be fair they were considerably less predictable than Germany on penalties.


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It's time to kick off 2013's Curbed Cup, the annual award for neighborhood of the year! After reviewing the year in neighborhood news and considering all of your nominations (most of which are represented), the Curbed DC team has decided on a field of sixteen sweet neighborhoods that will compete for this not-at-all-real trophy! This week, there will be two matchups each day and we'll recap the bracket in full on Friday. If you want to show your support for a neighborhood in any given match, do it posthaste! The voting for each pair closes after 24 hours. Ready? Let's start the competition!
It's impossible to mention the Atlas District without speaking of the streetcar which made its first appearance on H Street on Friday! Additionally, a Whole Foods has announced plans to set down roots and soon there will be two CrossFit gyms within two blocks of each other. Even the long-stalled Kendall Row rowhouses finally went on the market. Even retailers like Hunted House that had been skeptical of Northeast are making their way into the Atlas District.
Eckington's seeding this year is a little lower than it had been in 2012, but it gets into the tournament on sheer star power. For starters, there are shots of the neighborhood in the opening sequence to popular Netflix series House of Cards. Also, as this week marks the thirtieth anniversary of Joel Schumacher's cult masterpiece D.C. Cab, it's worth remembering that the cab company's headquarters was located in Eckington.
This first pairing is a rematch of the Atlas District vs. Eckington battle from Round One of last year. Will Eckington fare better in 2013 than they did in 2012, or will the top seeded Atlas District move forward? Place your votes!
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- - birch Board;
- - tools for work with wood;
- - sandpaper;
- - lacquer for wood.
Prepare dry birch Board or block. Suitable as a hazel or oak deadwood. The main requirement to the material for the sword – no wood defects, especially of knots. Workpiece length should be about a meter or slightly more. The overall dimensions of the wooden samurai sword is determined by the growth of its owner; traditionally, the handle of the katana has a length of about 25 cm, and the working part (the blade) – not more than 75 cm.
Vystrugat a plane straight wide model. Remove excess layers of wood; if you use the whole stem of a Bush, you must first remove the bark and a little to dry the workpiece. After initial processing you should now have a strip with a thickness of 10-30 mm.
Give the sword a little bent, removing the excess. To the size and shape is not distorted during processing, pre-apply to the workpiece the contours of the future weapons, and then use the planer to consistently remove the excess material.
File out the sharp edges of the workpiece, giving a cross section of the katana slightly rounded or oval shape. Pay special attention to the hilt of the sword, because of the quality of processing will depend on the ease of handling training weapons. It will be perfect if the handle you will make a round or oval cross section. Make sure the thickness was the same along the entire length.
After giving the working part of the katana of the desired shape, treat it to a file and then sandpaper. It will save your hands from splinters. In the beginning use "the sandpaper" larger, gradually moving to finer grinding. The tip of the katana for security purposes when contacting with the shell and also make a rounded grind.
Ready sword consistently top two or three layers of lacquer to protect the wood from the harmful effects of the environment. For easy hold training weapons in hand, gently wrap the hilt of the sword with tape. Now you can safely proceed to mastering the art of fighting to samurai swords.


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Teaching your pup to avoid bad habits while instilling obedience basics will ensure your new hunting partner realizes his full potential.
- Socialization: Play with your Pup. Play with your pup!
- Invest in a Quality Carrying Crate.
- Let Them Run.
- Keep Commands Basic.
- Introduce the First Bird.
- 1 When should you start training a hunting dog?
- 2 What is the easiest dog to train for hunting?
- 3 Is it too late to train my dog to hunt?
- 4 What is the best dog for hunting?
- 5 Is a male or female dog better for hunting?
- 6 Can any dog be trained to hunt?
- 7 How do you train a puppy Pointer?
- 8 Are pointers hard to train?
- 9 How do I teach my puppy to point?
- 10 How old is too late to train a dog?
- 11 Can you train an older dog to shed hunt?
- 12 Can you train a 2 year old dog to Duck hunt?
When should you start training a hunting dog?
Anywhere between 6-12 months old is an excellent time to start training (or conditioning) your bird dog. Before that, you should probably focus on socialization, basic obedience, and improving his prey drive. Then, you could start to introduce him to bird dog commands or sign up for his first hunting class!
What is the easiest dog to train for hunting?
Golden Retriever Like the friendly Labrador, Golden Retrievers will track down ducks or birds and smile the whole way through. Easy to train and fun for the whole family, these dogs are both man’s best friend and one of the best hunting breeds you can find.
Is it too late to train my dog to hunt?
Not too late, just start him how you would a young pup, might take a little longer; but if he’s got drive and like birds, completely worthwhile to train.
What is the best dog for hunting?
The Best Hunting Dog Breeds for 2021
- Labrador Retriever. Ranked the most popular dog breed by the AKC for two straight decades, the Labrador is an effective bird dog due to its “soft mouth”, a trait common in retrievers and setters.
- Golden Retriever.
- Irish Setter.
- German Short-haired Pointer.
Is a male or female dog better for hunting?
There is no credible evidence that male dogs are better hunters than females, or that females are easier to train than males. Both male and female dogs are capable of becoming coveted hunting dogs. The timing of this heat cycle can and does impact the ability to hunt the dog around other dogs.
Can any dog be trained to hunt?
Although there are many adult dogs that are trained to hunt waterfowl, it is generally best to train your own puppy. Not only will a puppy allow you the time to train the dog for your hunting style, starting with a puppy will also ensure a loyal dog that is bonded and conditioned to its owner.
How do you train a puppy Pointer?
Key Milestones: 8–9 Weeks
- Welcome your GSP into your home.
- Socialize your GSP puppy with other people.
- Get your dog used to grooming.
- Introduce the basic commands.
- Teach your GSP to walk on a leash.
- Socialize your GSP with other dogs.
- Enjoy your quiet nights for a change.
Are pointers hard to train?
Training difficulties. English Pointers are not dominant dogs, but they can be a challenge to train because they are so easily distracted by exciting sights, sounds, and scents. It takes some training experience to hold the dog’s attention. Read more about English Pointer Training.
How do I teach my puppy to point?
Go get your dog or recall him. Bring him back to the spot where he located game and tell him to “whoa”. Make him stay still in the correct spot where he should have stayed frozen to avoid flushing the game. Reward your gun dog after an appropriate amount of time for staying at the correct point location.
How old is too late to train a dog?
At what age is it too late to train a dog? Of course, you know the answer by now: It is not ever too late. Training works at any point in a dog’s life. Whether you start the day you bring your puppy home, or when your 10 year old dog finally needs to stop his leash pulling habit.
Can you train an older dog to shed hunt?
Answer: Doing all that with your favorite four-legged companion! No matter your dog’s age or breed, you can train it to be a shed-hunting machine.
Can you train a 2 year old dog to Duck hunt?
Well, you can! Older dogs still have what it takes to hunt by your side, and with the right training, you’ll never have to worry about losing a duck, because your dog will retrieve it for you.

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West Virginia State Conference of the NAACP Banquet: Tickets Available
Join the Jefferson County Branch of the NAACP and the West Virginia State Conference of the NAACP for our annual Banquet. NAACP leaders from Branches across West Virginia will be in attendance and a limited number of tickets are on sale for $35 per ticket. WV NAACP State Conference of Branches Banquet 6:30 PM, Friday, August 9th St.
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The Cisco VPN Client for Cisco Unified IP Phones adds another option for customers attempting to solve the remote telecommuter problem by complementing other Cisco remote telecommuting offerings.
•Easy to Deploy—All settings configured via CUCM administration.
•Easy to Use—After configuring the phone within the Enterprise, the user can take it home and plug it into their broadband router for instant connectivity, without any difficult menus to configure.
•Easy to Manage—Phone can receive firmware updates and configuration changes remotely.
•Secure—VPN tunnel only applies to voice and IP phone services. A PC connected to the PC port is responsible for authenticating and establishing it own tunnel with VPN client software.
You can use Cisco Unified Reporting to determine which Cisco Unified IP Phones support the VPN client. From Cisco Unified Reporting, click Unified CM Phone Feature List. For the Feature, choose Virtual Private Network Client from the pull-down menu. The system displays a list of products that support the feature.
For more information about using Cisco Unified Reporting, see the Cisco Unified Reporting Administration Guide.
Configuring the VPN Feature
To configure the VPN feature for supported Cisco Unified IP Phones, follow the steps in Table 15-1.
Note The IP Phone VPN requires both TCP and UDP port 443 enabled to successfully build the VPN tunnel.
Table 15-1 VPN Configuration Checklist
Notes and Related Procedures
Set up the VPN concentrators for each VPN Gateway.
For configuration information, refer to the documentation for the VPN concentrator; such the following:
•SSL VPN Client (SVC) on ASA with ASDM Configuration Example
Note The ASA software must be version 8.0.4 or later, and the "AnyConnect Cisco VPN Phone" license must be installed.
Note To avoid long delays when the user upgrades the firmware or configuration information on a remote phone, Cisco recommends that you set up the VPN concentrator close in the network to the TFTP or Cisco Unified Communications Manager server. If this is not feasible in your network, you can set up an alternate TPTP or load server that is next to the VPN concentrator.
Add the VPN Group and VPN Profile to a Common Phone Profile.
In Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, choose Device > Device Settings > Common Phone Profile. For more information, see the "Common Phone Profile Configuration" chapter in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide.
Note If you do not associate a VPN Profile with the Common Phone Profile, VPN uses the default settings defined in the VPN Feature Configuration window.
Upgrade the firmware for Cisco Unified IP Phones to a version that supports VPN.
To run the Cisco VPN client, a supported Cisco Unified IP Phone must be running firmware release 9.0(2) or higher. For more information about upgrading firmware, see the Cisco Unified IP Phone Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager for your Cisco Unified IP Phone model.
Note Before you can upgrade to firmware release 9.0(2), supported Cisco Unified IP Phones must be running firmware release 8.4(4) or later.
Using a supported Cisco Unified IP Phone, establish a VPN connection.
For more information about configuring a Cisco Unified IP Phone and establishing a VPN connection, see the Cisco Unified IP Phone Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager for your Cisco Unified IP Phone model.


There appears to be a strong disagreement between the Ministry of Energy and the Institute for Energy Security (IES) over the current state of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).
IES in a petition to the President to help salvage what is left of TOR and a subsequent press statement contended that the Minister for Energy under the leadership of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh “has failed to provide the necessary leadership aimed at finding a strategic partner towards the revamping of the refinery” among other leadership shortfalls.
In the view of the Institute, the Tema Oil Refinery faces imminent collapse due to the lack of commitment of the Minister for Energy to ensure the needed renovation and refurbishment of the facility.
But the Ministry in reaction to the position of IES through a statement has indicated that it finds the views of the institute clearly out of place and therefore holds strong views in opposition to the views expressed.
According to the Ministry, Dr. Opoku Prempeh has demonstrated clear leadership, vision and focus in working towards revamping TOR and that the claims made by IES are borne either out of ignorance or a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Minister’s image.
In a nine-point statement, the Ministry outlined the actions taken by Dr. Opoku-Prempeh in his effort to revamp TOR since he came into office.
On the basis of the effort of the Minister, the Ministry opined that “one would expect that the IES would be circumspect in its public pronouncements on issues in the energy sector and at least seek information and facts before going public. This is in view of the weight that is likely to be accorded its position.”
“The Ministry wishes to assure Ghanaians that Dr. Prempeh is resolutely committed to ensuring that TOR is put on a sound footing to support Ghana’s industrialization drive, and will continue to provide strategic leadership and direction in this regard,” the statement concluded.
Find below the full statement of the Ministry of Energy in response to the Institute for Energy Security.
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1. ‘A common argument is that by setting appropriate boundaries law provides science with legitimacy, however … this legitimacy often owes more to Realpolitik than a coherent legal framework based on considered moral principles.’ (Halliday & Steinberg) ‘Thus the impossibility of identifying a single widely shared notion of virtue or common good in modern societies does not mean that the modern law can remain resolutely neutral on all controversial questions involving moral issues. Indeed neutral is the one thing it cannot be, for refusing to take a moral position is a moral stand in itself … But at the same time that law is increasingly regarded as a value carrier, there is an almost total lack of agreement about how and where the values it carries are to be discovered.’ (Glendon)
In the light of the above statements, critically compare and contrast the law relating to both embryonic stem cell research and abortion in Germany and England & Wales. To what extent has each jurisdiction adopted a consistent approach to the status of and/or respect due to the human embryo/foetus?
2. ‘To permit an unborn child to sue its pregnant mother-to-be would introduce a radically new conception into the law; the unborn child and its mother as separate juristic persons in a mutually separable and antagonistic relation. Such a legal conception, moreover, is belied by the reality of the physical situation; for practical purposes, the unborn child and its mother-to-be are bonded in a union separable only by birth. Such a dramatic departure from the traditional legal characterization of the relationship between the unborn child and its future mother is better left to the legislature than effected by the courts.’ (Winnipeg Child and Family Services (Northwest Area) v. G. (D.F.) (1998) Per McLachlin J.) Critically consider the above statement in assessing to what extent the courts in the United States of America and England & Wales have implemented foetal protection policies, with the courts considering the foetus to be a separate entity in need of protection from the pregnant woman.
When looking at the issues surrounding embryonic stem cell research and abortion in the UK and other countries it can be noted that there are a variety of views on the ethics of such research. The first portion of this paper will look at the different ways the issue of embryonic research and abortion have been tackled in England, Wales, the Netherlands and Belgium and compare the various items of legislation in force in each of these countries with regard to these areas. The second half of this paper will then explore what foetal protection policies have been adopted in the USA and England and Wales. It will then be possible from examining both to reach a conclusion as to the status of the foetus in England and other countries and the respect that is given to those foetuses.
Staring with the UK and the issue of embryonic stem cell research it can be seen from the approach by the medical profession and government legislation that much of the attitude towards the research is in favour of such experimentation. In a House of Commons Research Paper in 2000 entitled Stem Cell Research and Regulations under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 it was stated that the government were planning to extend the grounds for research using embryos. The proposed new ground under which such research would be permissible was to help the medical profession to increase their understanding about human disorders and diseases and treatments that cab be cell based. Under the recommendations made in this paper the scientists conducting the study would be allowed to carry out therapeutic cloning. Although cloning was being promoted the paper was still insistent that cloning to produce an individual would remain prohibited.
Many of the recommendations from the House of Commons research paper came from the Donaldson Report 2000. The main thrust of his report involved the creation of cloned human embryos so that they could be used as a source of stem cells. His report suggested that the cloned embryos could be used to make replacement body cells for those suffering from degenerative diseases. Although there are supporters of these recommendations many churches and pro-life groups feel that the use of these is unethical and should be prohibited. Those opposed to the use of embryos would willingly accept research on adult stem cells as an alternative. Many of the groups that are against the use of embryos in this way have argued that the production of embryos for the sole purpose of research is unethical and removes all respect for the embryo as an entity. They argue that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 in its unrevised form gave special status to the embryo which the revised Act removes.
One such group opposed to the changes is the Church of Scotland who felt that
The new proposals would effectively remove the sense of a special status of an embryo, of an entity deserving of respect, to a mere resource from which to take cells.
Donaldson (2000) in his report concerning the use of embryos stated that his proposal was “not lacking in respect”, of the moral status of embryos as long as the proposed research would secure benefits for human health (4.10), he also went onto say that he believed the new legislation would “prevent the possibility of reproductive cloning in the UK” (4.20).
The present situation in the UK is that despite the objections by the church and other groups the legislation has been amended such that scientists are now able to carry out therapeutic cloning and utilise the stem cells for research into degenerative diseases.
In the Netherlands their stance has been one against the creation of embryos for research or therapy. In the Embryos Act 2002 there was a ban placed on the creation of embryos for research or therapy purposes. There was a provision added to the Act that the ban should lapse five years after the Act was brought into force. Within the Act regulations were inserted designed to apply to the use of embryos that have been created for therapy or research after the ban was lifted. The Netherlands included these regulations in the Act so as to deal with the issues raised in Article 18.2 of the Convention of the Council of Europe on human rights and biomedicine which totally forbids the creation of embryos for research.
When the Embryos Act was drafted the insertion of the clause in respect of the creation of embryos for research and therapy purposes was not included because of strong moral convictions but because it was felt that society was not ready to accept the use of embryos in this way. The Netherlands legislation will allow research to be carried out on what has been termed leftover IVF embryos but opposed to the specific creation of these for such research.
With the recent change of view that has been adopted in other countries towards stem cell research increased pressure has been placed on the Netherlands to lift the ban and to allow embryos to be created in the same manner for research and therapy purposes. Holland and France have become involved in the call for the use of embryos for research and the scientists there have asked for the legalisation of cloning through Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer. In a report compiled by Fagniez entitled Stem Cells and Ethical Choices, he suggests that the use of leftover IVF embryos might be suitable for use for such research. He agrees that the fertilisation of such embryos for the specific purpose of research should continue to be banned. The recommendations for SCNT have not yet been embodied in the Bioethics Act 2004 in France or the Dutch Embryos Act 2002.
The French Act in its current form is opposed to the creation of embryos for research or therapy. It has been argued that the use of surplus embryos for research should be allowed as it does not contravene article 18.2 mentioned above. It has been recommended that the SCNT should be implemented into the French legislation but at present there have been no direct moves towards these recommendations.
Belgium has adopted a very similar approach to embryonic stem cell research as the UK. One of the main differences in the way stem cell research is viewed in Belgium as opposed to the UK is that such research is handled on regional levels. Within Belgium the funding of this research comes primarily from the research budget of the University Institute for Biotechnology. It has been discussed for plans to develop a Belgian Institute for stem cell research. To date the use of stem cells has centred on the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Alheizemers and cancer treatments. Belgian scientists have also discovered how to clone human embryos form eggs that have been matured in a laboratory. As with the UK the therapeutic cloning of embryos has been legalised although reproductive cloning is banned in the same way that it has been banned in other countries.
Before the scientists are allowed to use therapeutic cloning they have to meet the conditions that were included in the 2003 Belgian legislation. Under this legislation an agreement has to be reached with the authorities and the scientists have a duty to prove that the research is for therapeutic purposes, that it will be based on recent scientific knowledge; it will be carried out in a registered laboratory and will be only used on embryos up to 14 days of development. They must also show that there is no alternative use of animal embryos possible and they must document the methods they are intending using and estimate their chances of success. All such research will be monitored by a Federal Advisory Committee for Bioethics.
From the above it can be concluded that the UK and Belgium have adopted similar attitudes towards stem cell research using embryos, although Belgian scientists are more closely monitored and have to prove the necessity of the use of the embryos before experimentation will be allowed by the authorities. In the UK there is no such requirement and it is the considered opinion of the UK government that the legislation is an adequate control on the usage of such research. The Netherlands by contrast have so far rejected the use of cloning of embryos for research purposes although will allow should research on what can be classified as surplus UVF embryos.
When looking at the issues surrounding abortion there are differences again between the different countries. In the UK it is legal for an abortion to be carried out up until the 24th week of the pregnancy. Although legislation allows abortions up to this stage most hospitals or clinics have a tendency to refuse abortion after 18 to 20 weeks. In order for an abortion to be carried out in the UK there needs to be an agreement between 2 doctors. The doctors will in some cases take into account the social circumstances of the woman as well as looking at the risk to the woman’s mental and physical health should a termination be refused.
Before agreeing to the abortion the doctors will examine the woman to establish how advanced the pregnancy is and where a termination is agreed the doctor will then discuss the procedures available and the risks involved in each procedure. The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has attempted to prevent the widespread use of abortion. In one such case the Society lost when trying to bring an action preventing the sale of the morning after pill to girls under 16. Their application to appeal against this decision was also rejected.
In the Netherlands abortion became legalised during the 1970’s. In 1981 an abortion law was passed in the Netherlands which had the effect of allowing an abortion at any time between implantation and viability to be carried out so long as the procedure is carried out by a doctor in a hospital or clinic that is licensed to perform abortions. The system by which an abortion is accepted is similar to the UK and requires the woman to consult with a doctor before a termination can be agreed. Unlike the UK the Netherlands legislation makes it a requirement that a termination can only be agreed if the distress of the woman leaves her with no other choice. She must undergo counselling which involves being given alternative ways of dealing with her predicament rather than abortion.
The woman is not allowed to have the abortion immediately following the counselling and must wait 6 days before the termination can be carried out. Following the abortion the woman must receive adequate care and information on how to prevent unwanted pregnancies in the future. There are occasions when the 6 day waiting period can be waived. This would be the case if the woman’s life would be threatened if she had to wait. Any pregnancy that is in excess of 13 weeks must be terminated in a hospital or clinic that is approved for abortions.
The law provides for a doctor to be able to refuse to carry out an abortion if he has a conscientious objection to abortions. Where this is the case the doctor will have a duty to the patient to provide other doctors with information on the woman’s condition if the woman so requests this. Doctor’s who carry out abortions in clinics that are not licensed knowing that the pregnant woman is more than 13 weeks pregnant can face a years imprisonment or a fine. Similarly if the doctor performs the termination before the end of the 6 day waiting period can also face penalties and criminal charges. Like the UK the maximum limit within which an abortion can be carried out is 24 weeks.
In Belgium abortion was illegal until 1990 when the government amended the Penal Code of 1867 thereby making it legal to have an abortion under certain circumstances. The main thrust of the change in legislation is that an abortion can be carried out within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy without the need for 2 doctors to agree. Unlike the Netherlands and the UK the decision as to the distress of the woman is made by the woman herself. In order to be able to accede to the pregnant woman’s request the doctor only needs convincing of the pregnant woman’s determination to terminate the pregnancy. After the 12 week period the law requires that two doctors must agree that if the pregnancy continued the health of the woman would be in grave danger or the child is likely to be born with some pathological condition.
All abortions in Belgium have to be carried out by a doctor under medical conditions regardless of how far into the pregnancy the female might be. The place in which the abortion is to take place must be able to provide the woman with detailed information with regards to alternatives to abortion as well as being able to give practical advise on support that is available should she decide not to have an abortion. As with the Netherlands the woman has to wait six days from the date of the counselling before the abortion can be carried out. One difference in Belgium compared to the Netherlands is that the woman has to certify in writing her determination to end the pregnancy.
Illegal abortions can result in a prison sentence of between three months to a year and a fine of up to 500 francs. Similarly a woman who voluntarily obtains an illegal abortion can face a simile prison sentence and fine. In situations were the illegal abortion has resulted in the death of the woman the person performing the operation can be made subject to solitary confinement if the consent of the woman had been given. If the woman did not consent then the person who did the abortion could face up to 15 years forced labour.
It can be seen from the above that although there are similarities in the law on abortion there are still stringent controls in Belgium and the Netherlands which could result in imprisonment for the doctors, and in Belgium the patient herself, if they breach the requirements. The above also suggests that there is more respect for the rights of the foetus in the womb then in the laboratory. It seems to be acceptable to manufacture embryos for experimentation and then to destroy them so long as it is deemed to be for the advancement of research but not as acceptable to carry out an abortion on a female that clearly does not want to have a baby. Admittedly abortions can be obtained and carried out and the rules are less stringent in the UK but the law seems to take more of a moral stand against abortions then it does on experimentation on embryos.
In considering foetal protection policies in the USA and England it is necessary to look at research that has been carried out in these areas and then examine how the idea has formulated that foetus need protection from their mothers whilst they are still inside the womb. In a journal article by Sheldon (1999) she highlights the point made by Petchesky (1987) that the mother is ‘enemy number one’ to the foetus. Fortin (1988) agrees with Petchesky on this point stating that ‘the unborn child is more likely to be harmed bit by a third party but by its own mother’. Fortin continued in this article to point out that it is the responsibility of the female to ensure that she curbs her behaviour whilst carrying the baby and that she should take steps to avoid sources of potential harm.
In a move to protect the foetus legislation in the USA has included foetal protection policies which prevent women from working in certain hazardous environments and also creating parental liability for ‘irresponsible or dangerous antenatal behaviour’.
Looking firstly at the policies that have been brought into place to protect the foetus in the workplace both in the USA and England, it should be noted that regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 imposes a duty on employers to assess the risks to new and expectant mothers and the babies when assessing the safety in the workplace. It was noted by Atwell (1987) that foetal protection policies have led to the exclusion of women from a variety of workplaces across both sides of the Atlantic.
Within the UK the Factories Act 1961, the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1980 and the Ionizing Radiation Regulations 1985 appear to discriminate against women in the workplace as all of the above seek to regulate activities of pregnant women in the workplace. This can be evidenced by s176(1) of the Factories Act 1961 which has the effect of excluding women over the age of 18 from employment where lead is in use. Further control over the working environment has been imposed by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1994 which was implemented under the EC Directive on Pregnant Workers. These controls call for the employer to assess potential risks for the female employee and the foetus being carried and to take action to remove the perceived danger or to remove the female from the location of the potential hazard.
In Page v Freight Hire (Tank Haulage Co) Ltd the plaintiff challenged a foetal protection policy in the UK. The employment tribunal upheld the decision to dismiss a female tanker driver who was carrying DMF which had been proven to be hazardous to unborn children. The court held in this case that the plaintiff’s challenge relying on the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 should fail as the employers had a duty under the Health and Safety Act 1974 to protect the health and safety of its employees. The court found that the dismissal was in accordance with the 1974 Act as there was a potential risk of damage to the foetus.
When looking at the way in which foetal protection policies have been implemented to attach parental liability for antenatal behaviour it is important to note that such liability can arise in civil law as well as in criminal law. In some cases parental irresponsibility during pregnancy can result in child protection measures being invoked after the birth of the baby. In D (a minor) v Berkshire County Council and others the courts made care order on the newborn baby based on the irresponsible behaviour off the mother whilst she was carrying the child. In Re F  an attempt was made to make the foetus a ward of court to try to protect the unborn child in the womb. This was rejected and to date the courts have not made an unborn foetus a ward of court.
In the USA much of the focus on the protection of the foetus in the womb has centred on the use of recreational drugs by the mother. The concern over babies being born with addiction to drugs has led to the criminal prosecution of mothers who have used recreational drugs during pregnancy. The charges brought against these mothers have been foetal abuse, foetal drug delivery and manslaughter in cases where the baby is stillborn or dies shortly after birth.
The UK has not adopted a similar policy in respect of drug abuse by the mother although Brazier (1997) suggests that such criminal charges might be possible where there is drug abuse by either the male or female during the antenatal period. Although there have to date been no criminal actions brought against the parents the Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976 gives the child the right to sue their parents for negligence for an occurrence before its birth which has resulted in a mental or physical disability providing the child survives for at least 48 hours after birth. The liability covers anything which might affect either parent’s ability to have a normal healthy child.
The 1976 Act does not hold the mother liable for antenatal injury as such liability is dependent on liability being owed to an affected parent. This effectively means that a mother who consumes excessive alcohol during her pregnancy would not be held liable under this Act for the eventual disabilities of the child. By contrast fathers can be held liable for antenatal injury. It was believed by the Law Commission 1974 that it would be difficult to hold mothers as liable for the condition of their baby and that it would be difficult to conclusively prove that the baby had been damaged by the actions of the mother smoking or drinking during pregnancy. It was also felt that to hold a mother liable in such a manner would increase hostilities between the mother and the handicapped child and exacerbate the problems that a mother might already be facing in having to raise a handicapped child.
There is one distinct exception where a mother can be held liable for the damage caused to the unborn child. This has been the case where the child is harmed following a motor vehicle accident in which the mother was driving negligently. In such circumstances the courts have found that the unborn child should be entitled to compensation using the Motor Vehicles (Passenger Insurance) Act 1971 which ensures that compensation should be available to all passengers that are injured as a result of a road accident. It has been successfully argued that such protection should cover unborn children as well as ordinary passengers.
It is apparent from the above that the above has the effect of giving the unborn foetus the rights to sue its parents for abnormalities resulting from their neglect in protecting them from harm. Within the UK parental liability to unborn children comes under civil law whilst in the USA criminal proceedings can and have been brought against parents for harming their unborn child. In this way the courts have accepted the unborn child has a separate entity and accorded it with rights independent from its parents.
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Table of Cases
A (A Child) v Ministry of Defence  EWCA Civ 641  Q.B. 183  3 W.L.R. 469  P.I.Q.R. P35  Lloyd’s Rep. Med. 351 (2005) 82 B.M.L.R. 149 (2004) 101(22) L.S.G. 32 Times, May 17, 2004 Independent, May 13, 2004
Attorney General’s Reference (No.3 of 1994), Re  A.C. 245  3 W.L.R. 421  3 All E.R. 936  1 Cr. App. R. 91 (1997) 94(36) L.S.G. 44 (1997) 147 N.L.J. 1185 (1997) 141 S.J.L.B. 189 Times, July 25, 1997 Independent, October 1, 1997
Burton v Islington HA  1 Q.B. 638  2 W.L.R. 501  1 All E.R. 825  1 F.L.R. 483  2 F.C.R. 832  2 Med. L.R. 133  Fam. Law 361 Times, November 15, 1990
D (a minor) v Berkshire County Council and others 1 All ER 20
Hamilton v Fife Health Board 1993 S.C. 369 1993 S.L.T. 624 1993 S.C.L.R. 408
McCluskey (John Wilson) v HM Advocate 1989 S.L.T. 175 1988 S.C.C.R. 629  R.T.R. 182
McKay v Essex AHA  Q.B. 1166  2 W.L.R. 890  2 All E.R. 771 (1982) 126 S.J. 261
Page v Freight Hire (Tank Haulage Co) Ltd  IRLR 13
P’s Curator Bonis v Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 1997 S.L.T. 1180 1997 S.C.L.R. 69 (1998) 44 B.M.L.R. 70 1997 Rep. L.R. 3 Times, January 24, 1997
R (on the application of ProLife Alliance) v BBC  UKHL 23  1 A.C. 185  2 W.L.R. 1403  2 All E.R. 977  E.M.L.R. 23  H.R.L.R. 26  U.K.H.R.R. 758  A.C.D. 65 (2003) 100(26) L.S.G. 35 (2003) 153 N.L.J. 823 (2003) 147 S.J.L.B. 595 Times, May 16, 2003 2
R (on the application of Smeaton) v Secretary of State for Health (Costs)  EWHC 886  2 F.L.R. 146
R. (on the application of Quintavalle) v Secretary of State for Health  UKHL 13  2 A.C. 687  2 W.L.R. 692  2 All E.R. 113  1 F.C.R. 577 (2003) 71 B.M.L.R. 209 (2003) 153 N.L.J. 439 Times, March 14, 2003 Independent, March 18, 2003
Re F  2 WLR 1288  2All ER 193
Reyes v Superior Court 75 Cal. App 3 D 214 (Ct App. 1977)
State v Stewart No M508197 (Municipal Court, County of San Diego, Feb 26 1987)
Wyoming v Osmus 276 P 2 D 469 (Wyo 1954)
Table of Statutes
Article 18.2 of the Convention of the Council of Europe
Bioethics Act 2004
Congenital Disabilities (Civil Liability) Act 1976
Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1980
Dutch Embryos Act 2002
EC Directive on Pregnant Workers.
Embryos Act 2002
Factories Act 1961
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990
Ionizing Radiation Regulations 1985
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1994
Motor Vehicles (Passenger Insurance) Act 1971
Penal Code 2003
Penal Code 1867
Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Termination of Pregnancy Act 1981
 R (on the application of ProLife Alliance) v BBC  UKHL 23  1 A.C. 185  2 W.L.R. 1403  2 All E.R. 977  E.M.L.R. 23  H.R.L.R. 26  U.K.H.R.R. 758  A.C.D. 65 (2003) 100(26) L.S.G. 35 (2003) 153 N.L.J. 823 (2003) 147 S.J.L.B. 595 Times, May 16, 2003 2
 R. (on the application of Quintavalle) v Secretary of State for Health  UKHL 13  2 A.C. 687  2 W.L.R. 692  2 All E.R. 113  1 F.C.R. 577 (2003) 71 B.M.L.R. 209 (2003) 153 N.L.J. 439 Times, March 14, 2003 Independent, March 18, 2003
 Belgisch Staatsblad. ( June 16, 2003) 32133–32157 173e Jaargang.
 R (on the application of Smeaton) v Secretary of State for Health (Costs)  EWHC 886  2 F.L.R. 146
 Netherlands: Ketting E, Netherlands, in Rolston E and Eggert A, eds., Abortion in the New Europe, Westport: Greenwood Press, 1994, pp. 173 & 180
 Termination of Pregnancy Act 1981
 A (A Child) v Ministry of Defence  EWCA Civ 641  Q.B. 183  3 W.L.R. 469  P.I.Q.R. P35  Lloyd’s Rep. Med. 351 (2005) 82 B.M.L.R. 149 (2004) 101(22) L.S.G. 32 Times, May 17, 2004 Independent, May 13, 2004
 2 WLR 1288  2All ER 193
 Daniels, C, Between Fathers and Fetuses: The Social Construction of Male Reproduction and the Politics of Fetal Harm (1977) Signs 579-616
 Reyes v Superior Court 75 Cal. App 3 D 214 (Ct App. 1977); State v Stewart No M508197 (Municipal Court, County of San Diego, Feb 26 1987); Wyoming v Osmus 276 P 2 D 469 (Wyo 1954)
 Hamilton v Fife Health Board 1993 S.C. 369 1993 S.L.T. 624 1993 S.C.L.R. 408
 P’s Curator Bonis v Criminal Injuries Compensation Board 1997 S.L.T. 1180 1997 S.C.L.R. 69 (1998) 44 B.M.L.R. 70 1997 Rep. L.R. 3 Times, January 24, 1997; McKay v Essex AHA  Q.B. 1166  2 W.L.R. 890  2 All E.R. 771 (1982) 126 S.J. 261
 Law Commission Injuries to Unborn Children, Working Paper no 47 (1973) ; Attorney General’s Reference (No.3 of 1994), Re  A.C. 245  3 W.L.R. 421  3 All E.R. 936  1 Cr. App. R. 91 (1997) 94(36) L.S.G. 44 (1997) 147 N.L.J. 1185 (1997) 141 S.J.L.B. 189 Times, July 25, 1997 Independent, October 1, 1997
 Burton v Islington HA  1 Q.B. 638  2 W.L.R. 501  1 All E.R. 825  1 F.L.R. 483  2 F.C.R. 832  2 Med. L.R. 133  Fam. Law 361 Times, November 15, 1990; McCluskey (John Wilson) v HM Advocate 1989 S.L.T. 175 1988 S.C.C.R. 629  R.T.R. 182

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In what appears to be the final post influencer Preetipls is making about the recent incident on the ‘distasteful’ ad by E-Pay and the ‘offensive’ rap video that follower, Preeti thanked people who helped her and her brother out in the past few weeks as the drama unfolded.
She said, “Thank you to every one who understood our intentions behind the music video. Thank you to all the friends, clients, fans and everyone who offered any form of help/legal advice/comfort to us in the last 2 weeks. Thank you to everyone who didn’t try to kick us while we were down but instead attempt to understand discrimination and it’s several forms.”
She explained that she understands exactly why people were offended by the music video, “K. Muthusamy” that she made with her rapper brother Subhas Nair, adding that she isn’t here to justify it.
“I am here to say thank you and let’s hope we don’t see anymore painted faces and “offensive rap videos” ever again.
She continued, “It sickens me when corporations get away with major screw ups by doing the literal least – we see this all around the world and I guess this is no longer news to me anymore but we should all strive to be more accountable, both individually and as corporations.”
“If you have body paint out there…pls use it wisely, we don’t need this to ever happen again,” she signed off, as “SG’s TOP Conditional Warning receiver”.
Preeti and Subhas Nair were issued a two-year conditional warning by the Police yesterday (14 August) under Section 298A(a) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 which covers the offence of wounding racial feelings.
The sibling duo published the video as a response to an advertisement created for e-payment website E-Pay which featured actor and DJ Dennis Chew impersonating different races including a Malay woman wearing a headscarf and had his skin artificially darkened to portray an Indian ma. The latter act of artificially darkening skin is referred to as ‘Brownface’.
Hoping to point out the problems with the ad, the sibling came up with a rap video in Preetipls’ signature satirical comedy style, but it was laced with expletives and mocked Chinese Singaporeans directly for exploiting minorities for monetary gain. This rubbed some people the wrong way.
The Police said that an investigation was launched after reports were filed against the video. The authorities noted, “The video was in clear contravention of the Penal Code. If this video were to be allowed, then similar expletive-laden, insulting, offensive videos, targeted at all communities will have to be allowed.”
However, that slippery slope argument faltered when the Police also announced that though the report were made against the E-Pay ad, it would not be taking any action against the company as the Attorney-General’s Chambers had advised that no criminal offence had been committed. The police did conceded that the ad was “distasteful”.
Coming back to Preeti and Subhas Nair, the conditional warning issued by the Police means that the duo are liable to be charged with the offence should they breach the conditions of the warning, according to the statement by the authority. Following the condition period, they will no longer be subject to prosecution for the offence.
Warnings from the police are not legally binding
The thing is, past cases have demonstrated that the warning isn’t a legally binding pronouncement of guilt or fact finding.
Back in 2015, High Court judge Justice Woo Bih Li ruled that warnings issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) are mere opinions of the relevant authority.
This judgement was made in the case of activist Jolovan Wham who was seeking to quash a conditional warning issued to him by the Police after Mr Wham had organized a candle-lit vigil in Hong Lim Park last November to show solidarity with the ‘Umbrella Revolution’ in Hong Kong. The event attracted investigations by the police due to the alleged participation of foreigners and permanent residents.
Justice Woo wrote in his judgement:
However, in my view the warning is still no more than an expression of the opinion of the relevant authority that the recipient has committed an offence. It does not bind the recipient. It does not and cannot amount to a legally binding pronouncement of guilt or finding of fact. Only a court of law has the power to make such a pronouncement or finding and this is not disputed between the parties.
On that judgement, Justice Woo dismissed Mr Wham’s application, noting that the warning held no legal effect on the recipient and was non-binding. The judge also added that the Court is not entitled to treat a warning to a recipient as a prior offence or an aggravating factor for the purpose of sentencing.
So while the police say that Preeti and Subhas Nair are liable to be charged with original offence if they breach the conditions of the warnings, the High Court said it would not take into account the warning in sentencing.
“The Court is not entitled to treat a warning as an antecedent or an aggravating factor for the purpose of sentencing a recipient who is subsequently convicted.” – Justice Woo
In the Jolovan Wham case in 205, Justice Woo also flagged the interchangeable use of the terms “Warning” and “Stern Warning” in the document by the police, noting that while the header of the notice read “Notice of Warning”, the content made reference to “stern” warning. The judge said that the terms should not be used interchangeably if there was a difference between them.
In response to the grounds of judgement, a spokesperson from the AGC has said that the AGC and SPF are reviewing the process by which stern warnings are administered and the use of the notice, in the light of the High Court’s comments in the judgment.


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Breast cancer patients encounter body image changes throughout their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from breast cancer. No prospective studies were identified investigating communication between physicians and breast cancer patients related to body image. This qualitative pilot study determines (1) how breast cancer patients prefer their physicians communicate regarding body image changes and (2) how comfortable physicians are in discussing body image issues with their patients. Data were collected from patients over 12 weeks through the Breast Evaluation Questionnaire (BEQ), a valid and reliable instrument, and a qualitative questionnaire. Ten physicians completed a qualitative questionnaire. The data were analyzed using frequency analysis. Nearly 70% of the patients reported there was more the physician could do to improve patient comfort in discussing breast-related body image concerns. Honesty, openness, and directness were important to the patients. Thirty-three percent of the patients answered that their physicians should be honest, open, and direct while discussing these issues. On a five-point Likert scale (1 = very uncomfortable and 5 = very comfortable), the physicians most frequently answered a 4 when asked how comfortable they are speaking about breast-related body image issues; however, only four out of 10 always address the topic themselves during the patient's visit. These data suggest that patients want honesty, openness, and directness from their physicians during the discussion of breast-related body image issues. The physicians report they are comfortable speaking about breast-related body image issues; yet, they do not directly initiate the topic.
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- Advanced and Specialized Nursing


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