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to the ever-changing Research & Development (R&D). Here, Gill Research & Development Ltd R&D has always been essential to cutting-edge engineering development and has been responsible for advances in technology on land, sea and air that are in use today. These technologies have cascaded down into mainstream applications, providing specialist engineering and, in many cases, becoming so ubiquitous that the technology has become disconnected from its origins. However, R&D now needs to take on an even greater role, as the pace of new technologies; new competitive threats and ever increasing budget
Create and Develop New Products To deliver an optimum solution, an R&D company needs to have a clear understanding of its customersâ€™ needs and the market(s) in which they operate.
organisations to exploit the latest advances in new and established technologies. This is emphasised by the fact that solutions can employ
Being technical in nature, some R&D companies may want to exploit the latest technologies to solve the demand. Whilst this approach may meet performance targets, the budget and market need will invariably not. The customer must be provided with appropriate solutions that meet the commercial need as well as the technical.
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is clear that available spending will Increase Flexibility need to work harder, faster and Commercial advantage and produce greater value. operational requirements mean that a quick response is needed to R&D is the key to unlocking solutions introduce new products and services to these-high pressure demands to market. Outsourcing R&D enables and outsourcing could provide the organisations to react much more knowledge and resources required. quickly than would otherwise be possible. By outsourcing work to a consensus that core activities should proven company, organisations can never be outsourced, as this could immediately call upon a resource potentially create a new competitor. pool with the skills to deliver the appropriate solution. frontier of outsourcing, as it is seen Additionally, outsourcing R&D allows as the source of innovation. organisations to manage multiple projects simultaneously without increasing headcount. opinion, as outlined below:
and that each one will invariably
By outsourcing R&D, organisations previously
the linking of technology, rapidprototyping and product development processes, regardless of sector. Reduce Development Times The costs associated with new product development mean that it is vital to keep the project tightly focused, minimising costs and development times. This also gets the product to market as soon as possible and optimises competitor advantage.
works in the applied research stage of the technology development cycle, they are able to bridge the gap between academic research and technology development. Combine this with fasttrack product development processes and the R&D supplier will not only have the technical capability to develop the appropriate solution, but will also Exploit Technology deliver in compressed timescales and With the rate of technological change to budget.
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September 2014 safe areas, and the robot can be locked out of areas where it might cause a hazard. Position Check can identify multiple areas of the robot, The safe zones can be modelled within the software using geometric shapes of up to eight vertical lines each. These areas can be adapted – enabled and disabled to change the areas that the robot is not allowed to enter – depending on the task it is undertaking and the changing of these adaptive zones allows for a more compact cell layout and allows humans and robots to safely share a common space in a controlled way. The DCS Speed Check functionality
Ensuring worker safety should be the prime consideration in all robot applications, especially when humans and robots may need to share the same workspace. “Robot safety is an issue that transcends sectors or applications,” says Darren Whittall, technical manager at FANUC UK. “In addition to regulatory requirements, there is also a moral obligation to ensure that the workforce is properly protected. If overlooked, robot-related accidents can have
package of software-based safety options integrated into FANUC’s R30iA and R30iB robot controllers, ensuring safe monitoring of robot position and speed. It allows safety zones to be quickly and easily designed, and removes the need for hardware such as limit switches and zone switches. FANUC’s safety technology is well-proven, being based on a design that has been employed for many years in its CNC products. The software functions are
implications too,” he warns. Unlike more predictable automated operations, robots can produce powerful and rapid movements through a large operational space, and the path of a robot and/or its arm predict. Most robot-related accidents occur during non-routine operating conditions. For example, when an operator temporarily enters the robot’s working envelope to complete programming, maintenance, testing, setup, or adjustment tasks. Until recently, the only acceptable way to make a robot safe was to banish humans from the robot working area using physical guarding solutions. However, the development of software-enabled safety technology has changed this. Software-enabled safety is now becoming accepted practice. Dual Check Safety (DCS) Position & Speed Check software, for example, is a
of a software-based safety solution when compared to hardware-based solutions: “Having less hardware means that safety can be integrated it has been necessary to bolt a number of sensors onto a robot to determine where the robot and its arm are positioned within the cell at any time. This can cost several thousand pounds, depending on the application and the number of sensors needed. With a software-based solution these sensors are not required, reducing hardware costs, not to mention the physical time it takes to install the sensors.” Darren estimates that it is possible to achieve a 50% cost reduction for a small single robot system with multiple safety devices, just in terms of the hardware savings versus a software-based safety solution. DCS Position Check features ensure that the robot stays inside designated
maximum robot speed. Speed can also be changed in reaction to a that the robot holds a position must not move while the operator is undertaking a loading procedure,” Darren explains.
the robot controller to manage the enabling/disabling of position and speed functions of other equipment in the designated area due to an external event – such as an operator stepping into a set zone. It supports DeviceNet Safety, EtherNet/IP Safety
includes the optional Safety PMC (programmable machine control). An addition to the standard PMC, it allows the robot to control the entire cell, including the safety functionality, negating the need for additional dedicated safety hardware, such as a There are many features available within FANUC’s DCS Position & Speed Check to ensure worker safety in robot applications. In addition to achieving it also has the potential to enhance productivity by allowing humans and robots to inhabit the same space in a controlled and safe manner.
Internet of Things set to Revolutionise Manufacturing US business growth consultants, Frost and Sullivan, have recognised the disruptive power of Forcam’s Smart Factory technology and awarded it their ‘New Product Innovation Leadership Award’ for 2014. World-wide, Forcam has more than 50,000 machine tools and processes under the control of its Factory Framework shop floor manufacturing execution system (MES). Weir Minerals is one of the first UK companies to adopt Factory Framework. Their Todmorden factory recorded a 12 per cent increase in output in the six months following the installation and continues to see incremental improvement. Aerospace component suppliers Hyde Group has also applied the system with beneficial outcomes. “We are all aware of the Internet of things (IoT). The discussion so far has centred on smart homes, building management, intelligent cars and systems that can monitor our fitness and health, but the major breakthrough is in manufacturing. Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication will allow UK manufacturers to improve productivity, quality and the pace of innovation to become leaders in the new industrial revolution,” explained Charlie Walker, Forcam’s UK manager Forcam, are pioneers of smart factory technology in Germany. The German government has also recognised the importance of this to manufacturing with Industry 4, an initiative to encourage industry to integrate shop-floor processes using
intelligent networking to achieve greater eﬃciency and competitiveness. Auto manufacturers Audi, BMW and Daimler, fastening specialist Hilti and aero-engine maker MTU are all early adopters, some achieving eﬃciency improvements of 20 per cent or more in the first year. Worldwide Daimler has over 15,000 machines linked via Factory Framework. All these companies are using the system within their continuous improvement programmes (CIP) to achieve still higher year-on-year productivity, keeping them competitive against lower cost overseas manufacturers. There are other advantages. Product yield and quality are improved because the tighter control loop means more rapid remediation of problems. Innovation and new product development cycles are reduced and production of small batch and bespoke products becomes viable. In large companies networking the supply chain makes for better integration between company owned plants and with outside supply partners, even when these are on diﬀerent continents. The internet-of-things means far more than controlling the central heating from your smart phone or your fridge reordering the tomatoes. Forcam UK is working to ensure it will have a major beneficial eﬀect on industry that will bolster the revival of manufacturing in an advanced economy such as the UK’s.
September 2014 responsible for quality control or a plastics manufacturer,” “we have solutions that will ensure end-to-end color perfection and the ability to seamlessly communicate color data throughout the supply chain. Our lighting products, including our Judge II light booth, will also ensure that color is viewed and measured under optimum lighting conditions. We encourage visitors to stop by our stand at one or more of these shows to see how these solutions can take the guesswork out of the color management process, saving precious time and money.”
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excellent opportunity to showcase its creativity. ‘The Rail Industry has always been important to us and never more so since the unveiling of Network Rail’s visionary Northern Hub and the opportunities it creates for the future of rail travel and companies like ours,’ said Sue Rudland, Step on Safety group marketing manager. GRP products have been used in the rail industry for years but demand for the material is at an all-time high. The Essex- based company is currently working on a project for Southern Railway in greater London where it is installing two GRP (glass reinforced plastic) platforms. The platforms are the longest and, at double the height, the tallest that the company have ever built and will be used by the Toc for future train maintenance. Listed below are three case studies that detail work with major clients, which demonstrate Step on Safety’s expertise in using GRP on rail-related projects. Project: Selhurst depot Client: Southern Railway Date: Summer 2014 The brief/objectives: The installation of two permanent access platforms that enable rail engineers to safely maintain the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) units on top of the 377-type carriages, while also allowing the switchgear inside the door wells to be maintained at the same time. The solution: Design a GRP double-height walkway platform that doorway and HVAC units are situated, covering a three, For the roof access, Step on Safety created a GRP self-closing safety barrier system that allows the maintenance team to work safely from within an enclosed space while working on the carriage roof.
The company was able to design, supply and install the solution within ten weeks of receiving Southern’s approval. Phil Somers, Southern Railway this size. In the past we would have probably used steel for such a large structure but this was a project that required to be completed within a tight timescale and GRP ticked all the boxes. Operationally, it went smoothly and we are impressed with the results and the time it has taken to complete.’ Project: Signal access ladders, Folkestone terminal Client: Eurotunnel Date: Autumn 2013 The brief/objectives: Eurotunnel’s Folkestone depot operates a number of signal lights of the lights at varying heights, safe access was required for the maintenance teams. The solution:
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A Bright Future for Bifold Ambitious valve manufacturer Bifold continues to grow and has acquired new premises to accommodate an increase in business Bifold, on Greenside Way, Middleton have moved to larger premises on Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park so they will be better placed to expand the business in the longer term. few years has enabled Bifold to implement plans of the business. The new premises have additionally productivity enhancements with the emphasis very engineered to order products over the mobile network and can be delivered within 24 hours. Bifold is the leading manufacturer of instrument valves and pumps for the oil and gas sector and its
Bifold are dedicated to maintaining the excellence commitment to shortening lead times and meeting customer demands. They would like to take the opportunity to thank all their customers for their continued support. The Bifold Group of Companies provides technical and engineering support together with a global network of agents and distributors. Bifold Group is a world class supplier of the widest range of switching instrument and piping valves and pumps for use in the oil and gas upstream and downstream sectors. with the customer in mind, have gained worldwide approvals and credibility for the onerous conditions corrosive and subsea environments.
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Steam Infusion Challenge: Problem Products
Olympus Automation (OAL) is seeking production challenges for Steam Infusion, their revolutionary heating and mixing process. Steam Infusion has been found to make the impossible possible when processing heat sensitive products and hydrating grains, starches and polymers. We understand the problems and challenges
How are you going to do this? Steam Jacketed Vessel Scrape Surface Heat Exchanger Steam Infusion Further research and development is being undertaken in a £1million UK government funded Nutrition for Life project at the Steam Infusion Test Centre in the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, Holbeach.
and consistency but you can’t meet there demand on a consistent basis. Success stories so far include manufacturing the maize based drink Maheu in Africa. In Africa we are instantly malnourished children. contain at least 20% water and 15% other liquids. Current Challenge: 2” Particulates in a water and starch based sauce needs to be heated to 85 degrees at a rate of 2000kg/hr, +5°C above destroys product.
for Life project at the PPMA show 2014 running from 30th September to 2nd October 2014. As well as the OAL team, academics from the University of Lincoln will be on the stand to answer questions on Steam Infusion and the project. Register a meeting on our stand B40 to learn more. Follow us on Twitter, @OALgroup
Continuous growth and outstanding innovations on highest technical level will be presented at VALVE WORLD EXPO 2014 in Düsseldorf. Valves, the whole range of equipment as well as up- and downstream technologies will take center stage. The VALVE WORLD CONFERENCE as major event of the valve industry Düsseldorf turns it on !
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Tesco Packaging Manager to discuss supply chain and overcoming barriers to collaboration at PPMA Show 2014 30 September – 2nd October 2014, NEC, Birmingham
Tesco Packaging Manager, Paul Earnshaw has been added to the extensive list of seminar presenters at this year’s PPMA Show, joining the likes of supermarket ombudsman Christine Tacon and former Cabinet Minister Michael Portillo. He will discuss the particularly pertinent topic of how the supermarket giant views its packaging supply chain and some of the barriers it has faced when trying to collaborate with manufacturers and processors, as well as how the company is approaching future packaging projects. designed packaging to improve sustainability and product shelf life. Paul will also discuss how Tesco is looking to increase engagement with the packaging industry. Grant Collier, head of marketing for the PPMA Group, said: “Paul’s presentation will provide additional insight and expertise to what we believe is an already stellar lineup of seminar presenters at this year’s exhibition, that interest.” “We can’t wait to return to the NEC and welcome our members and non-members to join us and discover the latest industry trends all under one roof.” Now in its 27th year, the PPMA show has been recognised as the only UK event that attracts hundreds of machinery manufacturers and component suppliers across a wide range of industries including food, drink, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, dairy, snacks, construction and electronics. Run over three days (30th Sept – 2nd Oct 2014) at the NEC, Birmingham, this year will see the event return to the sole ownership and management of the PPMA group of trade associations. For more information on the PPMA Show 2014, please visit www.ppmashow.co.uk or join the conversation on twitter (@PPMAshow #PPMA14) or the PPMA Show LinkedIn group. You can also like us on Facebook by visiting the PPMA Show page.
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Maintec 2015 which takes place from 24 - 26 March, 2015 at The NEC, Birmingham will be co-located with three other complementary shows including a brand new show – the Cleaning Expo 2015, which will include the Healthcare and Hygiene Expo and Street Cleaning Expo. This event allows the key industry decision makers from across the UK to meet, buy and network at the UK's biggest Cleaning Event. Its second co-location is Facilities Management – the UK’s only event for the facilities industry outside London
maintenance and engineering technologies, innovations and concepts being pitched to a panel of experts, in front of a live audience, in an attempt to be voted best of show. Maintec had a staggering 65% of 2014 exhibitors rebook stands for this year’s show whilst still on site. As a result Maintec 2015 already boasts a major array of exhibitors Waste Management, Keytracker, Idhammar and AV Technology.
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Ashley Thomas, Marketing Manager of Probe Technical Recruitment agrees: “We have been exhibiting at Maintec for years and have always been impressed by the contacts we make and the business we receive.”
Visitors will have plenty of learning opportunities at Maintec 2015 too, including a return of the Business Strategy Forum, which will include sessions from expert speakers and major industry names. There will also be a return for The Exchange, a selection of free content-rich practical talks full of the latest research, new innovations and case studies exploring the hottest topics, challenges and trends.
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I can’t wait to feel that familiar buzz once the doors open and see what technologies, innovations and ideas are on show for 2015. With four complementary shows under one roof there really has never been a better moment to attend or exhibit at the show.” For further information about Maintec 2015 visit www.maintecuk.com
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Fletcher’s success or failure in the race now hinges on his ability to convince city voters that his change of heart is genuine and not an attention-grabbing ploy from a candidate struggling in the polls. His opponents — City Councilman Carl DeMaio and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, both Republicans, and Democratic Rep. Bob Filner — have already begun fashioning the latter narrative in an attempt to marginalize his candidacy.
If nothing else, Fletcher is finally getting the attention his campaign has been starving for since it kicked off 10 months ago. The YouTube video in which he announced the decision has been viewed about 15,000 times. New York Times columnist David Brooks called Fletcher a “nationally important test case” for moderate conservatives disillusioned by party politics in Friday’s edition. His campaign collected more than $50,000 in donations from 30 states since Wednesday’s declaration of independence.
Carl Luna, a political-science professor at San Diego Mesa College, called Fletcher’s strategy smart because it is the best way to keep his campaign viable.
“No matter what, it’s kind of ugly because you ran as a Republican up to this point and you’re changing your brand name at the last moment, but it’s just before the hot (campaign) season begins,” he said. “He has a chance to re-brand himself. I don’t think anybody else in the race could do it. It’s a gamble whether or not it will work, but at this point when you’re two months out with 10 percent in the polls you don’t have that much to lose.”
The Center for Education Policy and Law/U-T San Diego Poll released Sunday had DeMaio and Filner leading the race with 24 percent and 20 percent respectively. Dumanis and Fletcher were tied in third with 10 percent each. Undecided voters accounted for 35 percent.
One of the biggest criticisms lobbed at Fletcher is that his defection came 18 days after he sought the endorsement of the local Republican Party. DeMaio received the nod despite Fletcher’s push to score enough votes to block the endorsement.
A recording of the five-minute speech he gave to the party’s voting members was made public Friday. In it, Fletcher says that as a longtime Republican he would be honored to receive the party’s endorsement but he also acknowledges that he parts with some in political philosophy.
“One charge that’s been made this week … is that I didn’t work as hard for the endorsement as others did and that’s because I’ve been torn between what’s in my best interests and what’s in the best interests of this party,” Fletcher said in the March 10 speech.
He later added, “I’ve lived our principles as a party. I defended our principles as a party as a Marine in combat. I fought for our principles as a legislator and if elected mayor I will take our principles and I will turn them into action as we move our city forward. I am very proud to have a long and committed track record with this party.”
This week Fletcher said the change in party status had been a long time coming as his frustration grew with the polarizing state of politics. His history of parting ways with Republicans on social issues and his willingness to partner with Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown on tax reform can now be viewed as indicators of a future split with the party.

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Bleher Discus Pdf: A Comprehensive Guide to the King of Aquarium Fish
Discus are one of the most popular and beautiful freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. They are also known as the king of aquarium fish because of their majestic appearance, graceful movements, and complex behavior. Discus belong to the genus Symphysodon, which consists of three species: S. aequifasciatus, S. discus, and S. haraldi. These species have many natural and cultivated forms that vary in color, pattern, and shape.
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Choose a suitable tank size and filtration system. Discus need a large and tall tank with plenty of swimming space and gentle water movement. A general rule is to provide at least 10 gallons of water per discus. A canister filter or a sump filter can provide adequate filtration and water circulation for a discus tank. Make sure to clean the filter regularly and avoid overstocking the tank.
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Spiegelhalter, D. (2017). Risk and uncertainty communication. Annual Review of Statistics and Its Application, 4 31-60. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-statistics-010814-020148
This review briefly examines the vast range of techniques used to communicate risk assessments arising from statistical analysis. After discussing essential psychological and sociological issues, I focus on individual health risks and relevant research on communicating numbers, verbal expressions, graphics, and conveying deeper uncertainty. I then consider practice in a selection of diverse case studies, including gambling, the benefits and risks of pharmaceuticals, weather forecasting, natural hazards, climate change, environmental exposures, security and intelligence, industrial reliability, and catastrophic national and global risks. There are some tentative final conclusions, but the primary message is to acknowledge expert guidance, be clear about objectives, and work closely with intended audiences.
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In their discussions on the forthcoming report on the situation in Yemen, the Security Council should press for an independent international investigation into serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law committed by all sides. This includes bringing to justice non-state actors who were involved in human rights abuses, including against women, during the events of 2011, for prosecution of members of security forces all Yemeni officials responsible for violations of international human rights or humanitarian law, and for the repeal of immunity currently in place regarding these violations. The Yemeni Government has yet to complete investigations into the abuses committed by government forces, excessive use of force, indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas, and has yet to hold those responsible to account. In its expected discussions regarding the situation in Yemen, The Council should urge all relevant parties to suspend all military sales and assistance to Yemen, until violations cease, perpetrators are fully held to account, and victims compensated. The Council should also support and promote women’s full and equal engagement in all efforts at national dialogue and reconciliation.

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And with children growing up in the age of iPads and smartphones, it’s more important than ever to develop strong literacy skills early on in life. Being literate in the twenty-first century involves more than just being able to read printed text. Children need to learn how to interpret and connect with non-printed text, to be discerning about what they read, and to utilise digital literacy skills.
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With limited access to books and resources at home young children from disadvantaged backgrounds miss out on the same shared reading time that their more advantaged peers enjoy, and the effects are devastating.
According to The Smith Foundation, children from disadvantaged backgrounds are already well behind their peers by age four. By age six, many are around seven times more likely than other children to be doing badly at school.
The reading gap in Australian primary schools between the lowest socio-economic students and the highest is equivalent to almost three years of schooling.
How we can give kids a literacy leg-up
Providing early learning resources and reading support at home is vital for a child’s future potential. The good news is that preschool-aged children have an incredible capacity to learn new things. In fact, about 75 percent of their brain development happens in these early years, making it an optimum time to harness their natural curiosity.
ABC Reading Eggs’ inaugural Read, Learn, Empower event is a wonderful way we can all help close the gap. For every parent or carer who signs up for a 30 day free trial before 30 September, ABC Reading Eggs will donate $1 to The Smith Family. Funds raised will support The Smith Family’s education programs, like Learning For Life, which helps more than 56,000 young Australians from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed at school and to create better futures for themselves.
Families and schools who already use ABC Reading Eggs can also take part by uploading a video of their children or class using the program and simply tag @readingeggs and #readlearnempower. For every video uploaded, ABC Reading Eggs will donate a 12-month online subscription to The Smith Family.
10 fun activities that introduce early literacy skills
There’s no denying that one of the most important things parents can do with their children at home is to read books aloud. But there are also other ways to lay the foundations for essential early literacy skills. Here are some playful and hands-on ways to give all children a strong start in reading:
1. Sing songs, make up fun rhymes and play with words
These are wonderful for building phonemic awareness – the ability to hear individual sounds in words. It’s how we know that the word ‘cat’ is made from three individual sounds: c…a…t. It’s also how we know that ‘cat’ sounds like ‘bat’ but starts with a different sound.
2. Play matching games
Games like ‘Snap!’, where children quickly match two images that are the same, are great for building recognition skills. Children need visual skills in order to recognise letters and words.
3. Play sorting games
Cut pictures from magazines and get your child to sort them into groups, for example, group animals together, or fruit, or people wearing blue. This type of activity builds visual discrimination skills.
4. Play ‘spot the difference’
Get your child to look closely at two pictures and identify the differences between them. This is a great way to help them recognise details in visual images. Later on, it will help them to determine one letter from another.
5. Play sequencing games
Talk about the order in which things happen and play with sequencing things, such as the steps involved in making a sandwich or brushing their teeth. Strong sequencing skills help children to develop better reading comprehension. Sequencing also helps children understand how texts are put together, which is useful for their own story writing down the track.
6. Look for letters when you’re out and about
Look at street signs, in shops or on number plates. Say the letter’s name and say its sound. Find the letter that starts your child’s name and say its initial sound, “Letter s makes the ssssssss sound like a snake.” This is a great pre-phonics activity.
7. Make playdough letters
Getting your child to say the letter’s sound while making its shape is a great multi-sensory activity. Rolling and shaping playdough also strengthens hand muscles for writing.
8. Tripod challenge
Challenge your child to pick up little beads or dried pasta shapes with just their thumb, index and middle fingers. This is a great way to build the tripod grip for holding a pencil properly. A good pencil grip can really help with handwriting and letter formation in school.
9. Create a writing station
Give your child access to plenty of paper, pencils, crayons and other writing tools so that they can freely experiment. Many pre-schoolers like to write random letter strings. A good thing to remember is if you’re showing them how to write letters, avoid the temptation to only write in capital letters. Lowercase letters are used more often in most texts.
10. Read, read, read
Reading a variety of books builds listening skills and talking about new words builds vocabulary. Re-tell favourite stories and make up silly stories. Most importantly, have fun and don’t try to force it.
This post was written, by Sara Leman, literacy expert, ABC Reading Eggs.
Want to support The Smith Family through the Read, Learn, Empower? Just sign up to ABC Reading Eggs for a 30 day free trial before 30 September.


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According to data made public by the Education Department, the administration of Joe Biden has authorized $10.5 billion in forgiveness of student loans for 491,000 borrowers as part of a revamped program intended to help those with medical disabilities. For debtors who are unable to sustain substantial, meaningful employment owing to a crippling health issue, which can be mental or physical, the Total and Permanent Disability Discharge program can erase the federal student loan debt.
TPD Discharge Program
Although the TPD Discharge Program program has been operating for a while, it has typically been bogged down in administrative and bureaucratic red tape. Disability rulings had frequently been rejected or overturned because disabled borrowers had a difficult time navigating the complex standards and drawn-out application procedure. The Biden administration put in place several short-term initiatives during the COVID-19 outbreak to speed up enrollment in the TPD program and relieve more borrowers of their federal college debt.
Eligibility For The TPD Discharge Program
To find debtors who were disabled as well as would be eligible for TPD discharge relief, the Education Department established a data-sharing scheme with the SSA. Under the TPD program, these borrowers’ federal student debts were automatically forgiven without them needing to take any further action. Additionally, post-discharge income monitoring was discontinued by the government. According to federal regulations, borrowers who were authorized for the forgiveness of student loans through the TPD Discharge program had to submit to income monitoring for three years after their approval date.
In addition to having their loan forgiveness revoked and their balances restored, borrowers who gained more than the minimum amount from work and those who neglected to fill out and submit the necessary monitoring documentation (which could be difficult for those who have physical or mental impairments) could also have their loan redemption canceled. Throughout the pandemic, the Biden administration instructed the Education Department for a brief period to track borrowers’ income. Additionally, because borrowers neglected to comply with demands for income monitoring, the Education Department overturned several thousand TPD discharge reinstatements. Loans that had been reinstated for these debtors were able to be given the discharge status once again.
New Regulations For The TPD Discharge Program
The temporary pandemic-era assistance provided by the Biden administration is built upon these new regulations, which would increase disabled students’ access to federal forgiveness of student loans. First, the post-discharge income monitoring program is officially ended under the new regulations. The three-year post-discharge surveillance phase is not eliminated, but it is specifically eliminated by this. Borrowers can no longer get their pardoned loans returned by taking up additional federal student loans within three years of a TPD discharge or by obtaining a Social Security judgment that they are no longer incapacitated because income is no longer taken into account. If a borrower receives Social Security benefits and thus is not eligible for forgiveness of student loans via the TPD discharge program, they still have the option of applying with a physician’s certification, in which case their physician verifies on the request that the borrower meets the requirements for discharge under the program.

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You may wonder how you want to send a tutorial on how a game or an app operates. The video recorders may have limitations especially when it comes to desktop movement. There is a dedicated tool that saves all the desktop actions and saves them in a video format file which you can further send to various social platforms. It is a simple and straightforward application with no complex functions. A beginner and an expert will operate the tool with minimal effort. Moreover, it is a lightweight app that does not affect the overall functioning of the hard disk since it occupies a small space. It records the actions of the entire desktop screen.
The main window has a menu bar with simple icons which just takes images and video including the mouse movements. Although it lacks many options when it comes to customization, you have some configuration settings that personalize the video files. The app supports major file formats. It also integrates video codec which means that as you record the tutorials and use the audio options to emphasis on the instructions. In fact, it has a video media player with all the basic functions just to preview the video before you can finally send it to the desired location.
Wipido is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in video recording category and is available to all software users as a free download.


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Two men had to be rescued by police when they followed a sat nav’s directions – and drove straight into flood waters.
The pair were forced to climb out of the car and onto the roof following the incident in Watery Gate, Thurlaston, late on Friday night.Nurse protest organiser fined £10,000 as police arrest elderly woman
Rescue teams rushed to the scene and found the hapless duo just inches away from the icy water.
Posting on social media, an unnamed police officer said: ‘I’m working nights tonight until 6am with PC 1150 Miller from the Greater Hinckley beat.
‘We’re supposed to be covering the town and the Christmas party goers… however… Non – locals trying to get through Watery Gate Thurlaston.
‘It was a non starter – they ended up taking refuge on the roof of their car until Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service rescued them in a raft and police and East Midlands Ambulance Service stood by.
‘Both were non hyperthermic and were taken to a local warm place where they await a lift back to Birmingham.’
The post added: ‘Big thanks again to Leicestershire & Rutland 4×4 Response.
‘After a quick message – one of the brilliant volunteers came out to help. Luke Dhiman, from the group, slipped on some waders (rather him than me) and with our faithful (Land Rover) Defender – we towed out the car from Watery Gate while we await the recovery company.
‘The depth marker is there for a reason. You can’t ignore over one metre of icy water. Don’t just follow your sat nav.’
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, which sent crews from Hinckley, Leicester’s Western stations and technical rescue from Southern fire station, used water rescue equipment to get the men to safety after they called for help from their car’s roof at 11.10pm.
A fire service spokesman said: ‘Please do not drive into flood water as you may not be lucky enough to drive out again.
‘Take notice of road signs and don’t take any risks. Think – don’t sink.’
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LOL!!! Too funny!!
HAHAHA!!! Love the slightly faded color in these; it works really well with the truck.
Maybe not modern, but I bet these have those cool "ah-ooo-ga" horns, which are better than siren screeches. :-D I like the way you faded the color in the background but left the bright red.
I like that second one a lot, neat crop and processing.
Very cool! I've never seen one of these before.
That is most adorable fire truck!!! I love it.
Those wouldn't even make it up my street! They're so cool though, great shots!
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I love accessorizing with a few thoughtfully placed vintage items, and I find that frames are one of my favorite things to use. They come in all colors and sizes, all kinds of materials, and they are pretty cheap in the grand scheme of accessories. You can often find bundles of antique frames in thrift or antique stores, or sold together on Etsy (which saves you the hunt of trying to put together a coordinated frame collection!). I once got a group of three white frames at an antique store in Tennessee for about $20. I still use them. Here’s one that I recently styled for an article on vintage pieces; I think this would be perfect for a teenager’s room!
One of the challenges with frames like this is that they often have no back or hardware (see above!). If this is the case with your recent find, you can always take the frame to a local shop and have them work their magic. For a more cost effective method of displaying your frame, you can just attach you own hardware and display it au-naturale like the frames below.
Another image I saw this weekend that I just loved was from a favorite site of mine, Design Sponge. It’s the upstairs hallway from Sarah Fowlske and James Milward’s home in Toronto. You can see the rest of this lovely, typography-heavy abode here. This image of the virtually grayscale hallway is just perfect!
Finally, though this isn’t a frame it evokes the idea of using a frame to store jewelry. I am totally enamored with the way this home uses a strip of simple wood and hooks to display colorful beads at the top of the wall! This idea could be easily emulated on a smaller scale with a few frames rigged to hang your beads.
Do you have any creative uses for old frames, or good places to find them? If so, share in the comments!


Property faces a ‘day of reckoning’ if Labor scraps negative gearing — hurting every Australian
Even if you don’t own property, a big change Labor wants to make could hit you hard and “crash and burn” housing markets, experts warn.
Australia’s property markets are facing a “day of reckoning” if Labor wins the election and follows through with its plan to scrap negative gearing benefits for landlords, pundits warn.
The Opposition wants to scale back the generous tax perks, saying it would make property more affordable for first-time buyers and boost the construction of new housing.
But the property industry is concerned the plan will instead detonate house prices, sparking a catastrophic flow-on effect for the nation’s economy.
“Even if you don’t own property, you will be hit hard if the property market is crashing and burning because the rest of the economy will go down with it,” Dominique Grubisa, founder of investment consultancy DG Institute, told news.com.au.
The loss of negative gearing — except for investors who buy newly built dwellings — will lead to plummeting house values and rising rents, Ms Grubisa believes.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has expressed concern about the state of property prices across the country — a market that contributes significantly to the economy.
As a result, a growing number of economists expect the RBA to cut interest rates this year in a bid to soften the blow from falling values.
University of New South Wales real estate research fellow Nigel Stapledon said the biggest drag on the economy would be the collapse in residential construction — and it would be made worse by the crackdown on negative gearing.
FEWER LANDLORDS IS BAD NEWS FOR ALL
Labor’s changes will result in a large-scale exit of landlords, which will hurt property prices, Ms Grubisa fears.
“Negative gearing means property investors can write off or deduct the losses for tax purposes, and it encourages people to buy properties and rent them out,” Ms Grubisa said.
“If people don’t get tax benefits from investing in property, they’ll look elsewhere. If it changes, I think people will sell up their properties, and new investors won’t be incentivised to come in.”
That lack of investor activity will put downward pressure on house prices, Ms Grubisa said, but the Australians who will be hit hardest in the long run are homeowners, not investors.
“There’s a day of reckoning coming. A lot of people, due to the falling property market plus the impacts of removing negative gearing, will experience negative equity. Their properties could be worth less than what they owe.”
When Labor first floated its intentions to reform negative gearing some three years ago, housing markets in Australia were booming. Things have changed dramatically, with steep price falls across the country — particularly in Sydney and Melbourne.
“The context of Labor’s policies, namely an ‘overheated’ housing market, no longer exists, bringing into question the need for reforms to curb investor activity,” Master Builders Australia boss Denita Wawn said.
“Master Builders calls on the ALP to rethink their policies in the light of this new research and a changed housing market.”
Late last year, Master Builders claimed Labor’s negative gearing policy would not increase the supply of new dwellings as promised, but rather supply would go backwards.
That’s despite negative gearing benefits still being available on new homes, which Labor said would spark a supply boom.
Economic modelling issued by Master Builders found there could be 42,000 fewer new homes built across the country. That slump would result in 32,000 job losses, it claimed.
Building activity is already stagnating.
Developers have been spooked by price drops over the past two years and are putting projects on hold, which will constrain supply for some time to come.
There have been “rapid declines in approvals and building starts” recently, Laurence Troy, from the City Futures Research Centre at the University of New South Wales, said.
“As we are now seeing, when the price a property can fetch drops, so too does the desire to build it,” Mr Troy wrote for The Conversation.
“It was rampant price growth that underpinned developers’ (activity) to add supply, not a desire to make housing more affordable.”
‘HIGHER RENTAL PRICES TO COME’
With fewer landlords renting out their homes and a crash in new dwelling supply, rental prices could rise — particularly in cities already experiencing a housing shortage.
When the Hawke government ditched negative gearing in the mid-1980s, rents rose sharply in Perth and also increased in Sydney.
They fell in Brisbane and Adelaide while remaining stable in Melbourne, although property economists later argued those cases were driven by other market forces.
Experts predict the rental market will face intense pressure when Labor cuts negative gearing benefits due to an exodus of landlords.
“It’s a matter of simple supply and demand,” Ms Grubisa said.
“Fewer investors means fewer rental properties, which means higher rents. Everybody loses in the long run.”
A report from property market analyst firm SQM Research warned renters in Brisbane could pay up to $5000 more a year due to negative gearing changes.
“There is likely to be upward pressure from 2021 due to the current slump in building approvals, which will be aggravated by the loss of negative gearing,” SQM analyst Louis Christopher said.
“The slump in approvals has now fallen below underlying demand requirements, which may create a shortage of dwellings from late 2020.”
SQM Research reports Perth rentals could jump 20 per cent, Melbourne and Adelaide 15 per cent, while Sydney, Canberra and Hobart may rise 10 per cent.
Although, the Grattan Institute looked at the current state of markets and said negative gearing changes meant rents “won’t change much”.
VIEWS ARE MIXED
Cameron Murray, lecturer in economics at The University of Queensland, argues most of the fears expressed about negative gearing changes are misplaced.
Opponents of the changes say they will hurt “mum and dad” landlords who rely on tax breaks to make their single investment property stack up, but Mr Murray said the professions most likely to use negative gearing were “surgeons and anaesthetists”.
And on the purported slump in building activity, Mark Steinert, the boss of Australia’s largest developer, Stockland, told the Australian Financial Review last September limiting negative gearing to new housing would “put a rocket” under the building industry.
A poll by the Housing Industry Association found half of voters were confused about Labor’s planned changes to negative gearing and three-in-four want a review of the impacts before they are implemented.
Instead of ditching negative gearing, pundits believe whoever wins the next election should instead invest in building cheap, accessible, properly designed and well-located housing.
A major focus from government on the supply of affordable and social dwellings would support Australians struggling with housing costs and underpin the construction market, Mr Troy wrote.
“A properly designed, large-scale, not-for-profit program could mean investing in new housing becomes a positive for state and national balance sheets,” he said.
“In short, the evidence-based economic case for government investment in social and affordable housing is strong.
“Given the impending fallout of a property bust following the largest property boom in Australian history, now is the time to act and reshape the nation’s housing system for the long term.”


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Our collective future depends on our capacity to get organized. How can we build power in our communities to say no? How can we use our role to teach the public about what’s happening with facial recognition tech and more? It’s in our power to not only envision a better world, but to create it. Let’s take back the future together.
Adult Literacy Services are confidential in California. It is a delicate dance honoring and practicing confidentiality for many reasons. I hope to give some food for thought by sharing three experiences I have had as a tutor-learner (student) coordinator for Solano County Library’s Adult Literacy Program.
I’m here to tell you: Poor people value things like privacy too.
Library workers everywhere, whether academic, public, special, or school share a certain pride: the ability to assist anyone who walks through their doors. We take all comers, and we help them in a variety of ways, directly or indirectly. Because young queer users who are questioning or aren’t out may be especially hesitant to approach staff and ask for assistance, below are some things you can do to make sure these users can still find what they’re looking for in your collection without violating their privacy.
Let’s have conversations to find a way to bridge this gap between privacy and reasonable accommodation, not just for our coworkers but also for our clientele.

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