2012年11月19日星期一

Bingo's legacy of helping will live on

The dog whose bark helped save a boy numerous times and was heard around the world may be gone, but thanks to her young master she'll never be forgotten.

Cesar Millan, the famed Dog Whisperer, said just before his show at the MTS Centre Sunday he was so touched by 11-year-old Cole Hein's love for his dog Bingo -- and by the lick-it list the boy came up with to help his dying dog in her last days -- he wanted to meet him and help him.

"I'm absolutely blown away by your story and by your thoughtfulness," Millan said as met Cole and his family, twin brother Eric and parents Mandi and Dwayne.

"What I tell people is to be there for the pack. Your behaviour shows it... I don't know what inspired you to do it, but I'm glad you did.

"You created a beautiful movement. You managed to make the world come to you -- that's leadership.

"And you did it at 11."

Millan said Cole's story touched him so much he wanted to have his charitable organization, the Cesar Millan Foundation, create the Bingo Hein Legacy Fund.Shop for high quality wholesale parking sensor system products on DHgate and get worldwide delivery.

Jillian Dunn, the foundation's executive director, said the fund will help dogs in future by giving them a place to run in an outdoor dog park at a shelter.

Dunn said once the funds are raised,Customized bobblehead made from your own photos, they hope to build several of the dog parks.

"Being outside is a better environment than a cage," she said.

"Adopters can also come and see the dog playing outside. And, if it is a dog's last day, they can at least spend that day outside.

"This is the same idea as Cole's lick-it list."

Cole told Millan his idea for the lick-it list "just popped out of my mind. I was just expecting to complete a few things. I didn't expect to complete all of them."

Bingo was a Jack Russell terrier trained to bark to alert caregivers to resuscitate Cole whenever the child stopped breathing and gave a distinctive gagging noise.

Cole has an undiagnosed apnea-like disorder. The dog saved Cole's life numerous times, but in September she had to be euthanized a few weeks after being diagnosed with canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

But before Bingo was put down at 14, Cole came up with a dogs' version of a bucket list, including having people around the world send her treats.

After the Free Press published a story about Cole's idea, the story went viral and was featured in publications on and websites around the world, including being mentioned by Today show hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

And the treats poured in from around the world, with hundreds of packages arriving at the post office in Shilo,We have a wide selection of dry cabinet to choose from for your storage needs. where the family lives.Modern lighting fixtures, chandeliers and contemporary lighting.

Millan said he was touched when the family gave him two special gifts: an original copy of Cole's lick-it list and a fridge magnet with a photo of Cole and Bingo.

"To me, this is like getting the Constitution," Millan said of the list. As for the magnet, "My mom collects magnets so I will give it to her and I will tell her the story and she will cry."

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Education--UNH Alert System Pings the Public

Everyone likes something extra. The University of New Hampshire’s public safety notification system delivers the expected security features but it goes beyond public safety. The school can leverage its security investment for everyday uses—like promoting bookstore sales or updating parking availability.

Like most other colleges, UNH has several emergency platforms in place to protect students and faculty. The rub is how to reach visitors—alumni, visiting sports teams—who are not in the campus database. The Clery Act requires everyone be notified of dangerous situations, 24/7. How does one reach outsiders?

“We were looking to add some redundancy to our existing system and add some features to ensure we could reach all communities on campus,” said Paul Dean, chief of police and executive director of public safety at UNH. “Emergency notification on college campuses is a hot button issue,” he added.

UNH uses a system called Ping4 alerts. It will wake up a smartphone and alert users of incidents or events happening on campus, according to Michael Welts, senior vice president at Ping4. Its technology draws a geofence around any sized area and alerts anyone with the app downloaded. The app is free to users. It pays for itself by licensing and revenue sharing with the user. It was launched in New Hampshire in March with the Manchester, N.H., police department.

An alert can be campus-wide or localized to a single dorm that may be without hot water, for example. In the case of a recent sexual assault, a region of the campus was alerted. Since the app is full rich-media, a photo or video of a suspect can be attached to the alert.

“Look at this technology and look at the gaps in your emergency notification system,” said Dean.Leading the way with innovative solutions to any parking guidance challenge. He merged Ping4 with his existing RSS feed.

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Getting the outsiders involved is a key component. At UNH athletic events, visitors can win t-shirts for signing up. UNH housing makes email blasts with the information in it. Dean used the example of a Harvard student who comes to UNH for a hockey game.Modern lighting fixtures, chandeliers and contemporary lighting. Inside UNH’s catchment,Original handmade personalized bobbleheads Head dolls made to look like the photo you provide to us. the student would get UNH alerts. Outside it, he is not bothered.

Dean likes the fact the app lives in the background and does not require anyone to give a cell phone number or email address. Since it is app-based, there is little battery drain. It works on Android and iPhone platforms right now. Windows devices will be up in the first half of 2013, Welts said.

Dean said UNH cannot rely 100 percent on Ping4 since only 58 percent of the campus has smartphones. “To comply with the Clery Act, I need to reach 100 percent of the people,” Dean said. “One system is not a catch-all. I believe in redundancy. I want our public to have several options.”

A Comeback For American Strategic Metals?

Among casual observers, there seems to be a rough perception that the U.S. exhausted the bulk of its mineral deposits during its rapid phase of industrial growth and is now buying what it needs from countries like China out of sheer necessity. However, this is far from the reality of the situation. Chinese producers flooded the market with minerals such as rare earths, tungsten and manganese, pricing out domestic suppliers and causing many of them to shut down. Since 2009, China has phased down production creating opportunities for domestic suppliers to get back in the game. While politicians are perpetually competing to make the most breathless proclamations about reclaiming overseas jobs, the lack of self-sufficiency in minerals is hardly a hot topic during election season.

In this context, it was nice to hear Jack Lifton give an impassioned monologue on the subject as the keynote speaker of Octobers Best of Breed Natural Resource Conference, an event hosted by resource-oriented merchant bank Murdock Capital. Lifton, founder of Technology Metals Research and one of the field's most respected voices, highlighted not only the importance of maintaining a domestic supply of industrial metals but also the need to preserve institutional memory within American mining. Without "continuity of engineering," we would face severe setbacks in regenerating America's industrial resource base. While the dramatic tenor of Mr. Lifton's speech was certainly warranted given foreign dominance in vital niche minerals, it is encouraging to note that there remain many interesting companies in the American mining space.Modern lighting fixtures, chandeliers and contemporary lighting. Said Murdock's president Tom Dean, "Number 14 in Murdock Capital's Natural Resources Symposium once again demonstrated that there are solid companies with highly attractive fundamentals seeking to tell their value proposition to an influential and highly motivated audience." The focus of the conference was not limited to American strategic metals, but there were three such outfits on the agenda with compelling projects.

Perhaps the most established operation presenting was Duluth Metals (DULMF.PK),Parking Guidance for parking management system and Vehicle Control Solutions, a Minnesota-based mining outfit that has attracted investors' attention based on the strength of its Twin Metals deposit. The investment opportunity was described as "Asset Backed," meaning that the physical value of metals contained in the property are enough to justify the market capitalization of shares outstanding. After finding geological continuity with an adjacent deposit, Duluth acquired Franconia Resources in a $76 Million transaction completed in March of 2011. Duluth's original properties were significant enough to put them among the top mines in the world in overall tonnage of nickel and copper deposits, but the blockbuster transaction truly enhanced the scope of their operations.

According to the company's most recent NI 43-101, Twin Metals contains indicated resources of 8 billion pounds of copper,We are porcelain tiles specialists and are passionate about our product, 2.5 billion pounds of nickel, 3.2 million ounces of platinum and 7.2 million ounces of palladium. The project, described by some as a proposed "underground city" is a massive undertaking with an appropriately large-cap partner, namely Antofagasta plc (ANFGF.PK), an FTSE 100 Chilean-based mining company with a market cap of $20 billion. The company, which is set to reach production of 700,000 tons of copper and 9,200 tons of molybdenum this year, brings solid expertise and capital support to the Twin Metals project.

The platinum and palladium deposits therein are particularly interesting in a global supply context. The Indicated and Inferred resources would make Twin Metals the largest deposit of these metals outside South Africa, whose production of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) was down 21% in Q1 and Q2 of this year. America imports 88% of its platinum and 56% of its palladium, making increased domestic supply a key priority. According to the U.S. Gelogical Survey, which also produced the figures above, there are only two primary producing PGM mines in the United States, both located in Montana.Understanding what it means to study china kung fu at Shaolin Temple.

Nickel and copper are industrial minerals that generally track the performance of overall economic health. Prices for both lost a high degree of value in 2007 and 2008 and have yet to reach those highs. Both are also significantly dependent on Chinese industrial demand, a tendency which has undermined market confidence in many industrial metals. That said, the sheer size of the deposits would give Duluth a much better market share than most inaugural producers. Furthermore, production is still a few years down the road, at which point current price trends may well be irrelevant. The project economics of the Duluth Complex have been given favorable assessments by the geologists in the 43-101 and analysts at CIBC. The location of reliable nearby infrastructure and a long history of mining in the jurisdiction contributes to lower capex costs as well. High-grade, low-cost producers are always in the best position to weather price storms and Duluth seems to be in a good position on both counts.

It should be noted that permitting will be a pesky issue. I am not suggesting that Duluth will fail to gain the proper licenses in due course, but projects of this size always attract attention from local policymakers and the EPA.Original handmade personalized bobbleheads Head dolls made to look like the photo you provide to us. As such, the process may take longer than many investors would hope. It is likely for this reason that a world-class deposit is only producing "asset-backed" share value.

2012年11月5日星期一

XLRI to host its Annual Business Summit 'Ensemble 2012'

XLRI, the premier private B School in India announces commencement of “ENSEMBLE 2012” one of the leading Business Summits in India. To be held between 8th and 10th of November, “Ensemble 2012” promises intense competition and entertaining cultural events that are true reflections of the atmosphere at XLRI. This year “Ensemble 2012” looks to ignite the creative fervour and stir passion and zest in the crowds with the theme “Beyond Conventions” and seeks to inspire and invigorate the budding managers to break the set moulds and traditions and follow their heart’s desire and dream. The event is partnered by prominent corporate names like, State Bank of India, HP, Pepsico, Cognizant, Aircel, Perfetti Van Melle, Campus France, GSK, eSparsha, Federal Bank, dare2compete,Carlo Gavazzi offers a broad range of ultrasonic sensor and ultrasonic transducers for level detection and process monitoring.The Fridge fridge magnet is leader in the custom design, India Angel Network, Cite , South Indian Bank and Economic Times.

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Prometheus, the flagship finance event of Ensemble is organized in coordination with Finance Association at XLRI (FINAX). It is an arena of real time problem solving and high fidelity market simulations. The shrewdest money-managers of the country, screened after multiple rounds, lock horns in the battle for glory as they straddle through varying functions of Portfolio Management, Asset Evaluation, Derivatives and Corporate Finance. The intense battle ensures that only the best shall come out as triumphant and to him or her will belong the Fire that Prometheus stole from the Gods, not to mention the spoils of the win.

War of Wits is the flagship human resource event of Ensemble that is organized in coordination with The Student's Association for Promotion of Personnel Management, Human Resources and Industrial Relations (SAPPHIRE). It is a test of business labyrinth, dotted with potential Human Resource problems that can blow off any unsuspecting practitioner.

Strategikon is the flagship consulting event of Ensemble that is organized in coordination with Consulting and Research Undertaking at XLRI (CRUX). A playing field to test the cunning of the champion strategists, Strategikon is the epic battle where the best battle it out to craft the ultimate genius game-plan.

Circus Maximus is the flagship marketing event of Ensemble that is organized in coordination with The Marketing Association at XLRI (MAXI). The ultimate challenge of the art that is marketing, Circus Maximus, strikes at the very heart of insane innovation and intense competition. The best of the best B schools of the country face each other and vie to win with slick strategies. The competition only gets stiffer when the teams are asked to implement their strategies in the very real markets and chase sales goals that compel their grey cells to operate at their shrewdest best. An arena for the inventive and the ingenious, the ready and the resourceful, Circus Maximus is indeed the Battle of the Champions!

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But away from the intellectual exchange and the nerve rattling competitions, the fest celebrates life through a series of musical functions. “Ensemble 2012” will also see a whole gamut of cultural events including Culinary Events, English and Hindi Plays, Quizzes, Literary Events, Sports, and Adventure Trips.

Painting is my Passion

I have lived in Northern Ontario since 1972 (except for approximately 2 years). Since 1987 I have resided in Sault Ste. Marie. The northern scenery with its ruggedness of the Canadian Shield, Lake Superior and the vast forests has fascinated me since the very first time I relocated from southern Ontario. Along with the beauty and ruggedness of the northern landscape, are the wildlife, beautiful flowers, vast waterways, and waterfalls. I envision beauty in all living things not just in the creation, but also in mankind, and it is this beauty which has instilled within me a passion for painting. It is the twinkle in the eye of a child, or the smile on an elderly face, the story in the gentle hands of a hard working man holding a butterfly,Choose from our large selection of Cable Ties. an old tractor or vehicle left abandoned in a field which gives way to interesting subjects. Each subject has its own journey and story, and it is this story which inspires me to paint so eclectically.

There were significant persons in my life that encouraged me to paint and my gratitude goes out to all of them. Two elderly ladies, Thelma Smith and Nell Bellingham appreciated my paintings enough to ask if they could have them, which I gave them, seeing the pleasure on their faces. There was also a High School Educational Superintendent at the time (Mr. Ken Self), who came into my art class and asked for one of my paintings, which I felt honoured to give him. A Nursing Instructor (Marilyn Overholt) discovered my interest in art and gave me an old cardboard from the back of a calendar to work on and I did my first sitting portrait of her with her dog. She indicated that she thought I had a talent and encouraged me to keep it up and never let it go, that it would serve a good purpose for me along with my career as a nurse.Everyone needs a USB flash drives wholesale these days. I still have that drawing. During the course of my life there have been others to encourage me along the way, but the most significant in my adult years have been my two sons, K. Jack Conley and John M. Conley and some of my paintings are in their homes. Gratitude goes out to Randy Ray (my husband), who has been a constant encourager as well as critic, always being there to cart my paintings from place to place for outdoor venues and indoor art shows. Randy is the proud owner of my Self Portrait.

When I first started, I only had the means of pencils and very inexpensive watercolour supplies. I somehow felt limited and had a deep desire to paint in oils. When I was in Nursing School I was finally able to purchase a few oils and some cheap canvas paper, and began to experiment with the paint,A Water polo ear cap is a piece of headgear used in water polo. finding it relaxing and yet also exciting. Not having much spare time with my career and later my family, and then developing an allergy to oils, I set my brushes and pencils aside.

Time passed and it was not until 1990, that I actually picked up my pencils and brushes to try to stir up the desire I once had. I was encouraged by Randy to continue, and I took a couple of very short evening courses at the local Sault College mainly to make a commitment to time allotment to get on track. One course was on wildlife with Doris Pavelich as a teacher. I enjoyed these classes immensely and was inspired once more to stir up the passion to paint.

I am now retired from my career as a nurse and am fully involved in my art. I now work in acrylics on both canvas and hard board, but also do pencil and charcoal portraits and pets. The intensity to paint is strong every day, and when I paint, I feel set free in a different dimension of time and space,The Fridge fridge magnet is leader in the custom design, and absorbed in the painting. The excitement of finally seeing the finished project is sustaining and empowering to move forward with another one, and this is compounded when I see the pride in the face of the one who chooses a particular painting. I work from my own photographs as well as work on site and have also done some paintings from dreams that tell a significant story. In this broken world of ours, when I look beyond the surface,Carlo Gavazzi offers a broad range of ultrasonic sensor and ultrasonic transducers for level detection and process monitoring. I still see so much beauty waiting to be captured on canvas. I am grateful to the greatest Creator of all for this beauty, and for the gift given to me to utilize as a means of expressing this beauty on canvas through my eyes.

As planned, I opened up a little art studio called The Artist’s Alcove last summer at the Frontier Village and was located in the old ice cream parlour and had an interesting summer meeting many tourists from all over the world. I now have reopened in the Frontier Village close to the front of the village and is still called The Artist’s Alcove. This is where you can find me most any given day painting and showcasing my work as well as the work of other local artists. I am currently a member of the Algoma Art Society, the Arts Council, the NOAA, and the Chamber of Commerce.

‘Beano’ leaves Souter far from dandy

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Beano was all Bentley but no dividend. Starting as a “blue button”, the lowest form of life on the stock exchange back in the Cretaceous, he rose to middling executive rank at brokers such as Phillips & Drew and Tullett. It all went wrong when he struck out on his own. He ended up creating a Ponzi scheme: stealing money from new investors to pay the debts of old ones even as he prayed for an investment jackpot that never came.

Levene was a lightweight as Ponzi operators go, losing just £25m compared with the $18bn dematerialised by Bernie Madoff.Everyone needs a USB flash drives wholesale these days. The release date for the New York fraudster is over a century away. The Londoner, who is 48, should be out in seven years. Some say his sentence is long – Asil Nadir got 10 years for deceiving a legion of small investors. But penalties for white collar crime remain light compared with those for the blue collar variety

How did this chancer convince businessmen as acute as Sir Brian to trust him? The same way legitimate counterparts might. With an aura of wealth and invincibility. Throw parties on yachts, promise market-beating returns and it is surprising who will sign up to your schemes.

Third-quarter results from HSBC told a tale of two banks. One is a high-handed institution that riles US regulators, who may respond with punitive fines. The other is a prudent business that reduces loan risks and shrinks its investment bank to fit straitened markets. Will the real HSBC please stand up?

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We can hypothesise that Standard Chartered’s $340m settlement with the New York Department of Financial services for alleged Iranian sanctions breaches has recalibrated penalties in the US towards the vengeful end of the dial.

No regulator is likely to get fired for spanking banks hard in the wake of the credit crunch. Nor are US watchdogs required to offset one another’s fines. But to complain that the unpredictability of the system deters investment is morally suspect. The riposte is that sticking to the spirit of the law is the only policy.

The prudent avatar of HSBC might agree. It has been shifting its emphasis from unsecured to secured lending, which helped shrink loan impairments $2.Carlo Gavazzi offers a broad range of ultrasonic sensor and ultrasonic transducers for level detection and process monitoring.6bn to $6.5bn, contributing to a $2.6bn rise in nine-month profits to $14.9bn before tweaks for the value of the bank’s debts.

Investment banking profits were about $1.5bn stronger. The better tone of credit markets was largely responsible. But HSBC should also win market share with a division focused on supporting corporate borrowers, even as rivals contract.

With HSBC under reforming management in the shape of Stuart Gulliver, the bank’s better nature looks set to win control of its divided self. Bernstein forecasts a healthy return on tangible net asset value of 13.2 per cent in 2012, justifying investment in a stock that trades at a premium to peers.