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The company had faith in the judicial system and was "optimistic about an outcome that would be well received by "its millions of users in India, he added.
9, 12 times more than in the same month last year.
Salman Waris, a technology lawyer at TechLegis Advocates & Solicitors, said the legal action against Bytedance could set a precedent of Indian courts interveni of to regulate content on social media and other digital platforms. | 2019-04-19T23:11:24 | https://infobeezer.com/tiktok-vanishes-from-google-apple-app-stores-in-india-after-ban/ |
Debate on the hard-hitting PTA Loan report is expected to continue after the Speaker of parliament, Rebecca Kadaga differed it to today to allow time to study the hansard.
Finance minister Matia Kasaija had asked the House to study the manner in which the 720 billion shillings loan was spent.
Mr. Kasaija whom MPs are plotting to censure over the said funds also told parliament that no money was stolen and that he should not be crucified basing on erroneous conclusions by the Public Accounts Committee.
The Speaker thus asked members to allow the debate to continue today after she has read the hansard to ascertain the minister’s claims. | 2019-04-23T22:22:34 | http://kfm.co.ug/news/national-news-news/do-not-crucify-me-over-700b-pta-loan-kasaija.html |
Django 1.8.19 fixes two security issues in 1.18.18.
The django.utils.html.urlize() function was extremely slow to evaluate certain inputs due to a catastrophic backtracking vulnerability in a regular expression. The urlize() function is used to implement the urlize and urlizetrunc template filters, which were thus vulnerable.
The problematic regular expression is replaced with parsing logic that behaves similarly. | 2019-04-18T19:17:22 | https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/dev/releases/1.8.19/ |
Design & Build brings decisions in-house. Budget discussions run in parallel with design, streamlining the process and allowing us to offer realistic start and completion dates for your project. The construction phase can be scheduled into our programme of work to ensure we have the right people available at the right time.
This has the advantage that budget discussions are part of the design process, so you don’t end up with a beautiful design you can’t afford to build.
If you're trying to achieve Passivhaus levels of air tightness, we can design using our 'tried and tested' methods to achieve some of the most airtight houses in the UK. | 2019-04-25T20:22:11 | https://www.greenheartuk.com/design-build-bristol.html |
At Medical Xpress, we treat you and your family like our own because that's just what's right. When you come into one of our stores, our associates will do their best to get to know and understand your specific needs and offer solutions tailored to exactly what you need.
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Established in 1987, we take pride in offering great customer service, products, and prices. You can contact any of our locations using our online form, or just give us a call. | 2019-04-20T18:34:35 | https://mxp4u.com/ |
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national tender for the import and export movements of this project, performing responsibly the logistics operations for NASA to improve the quality and quantity of energy in the country.
nuclear power plants and in charge of the management of the country's nuclear projects.
This time, they took a task of handling a cargo from Cordoba province via Buenos Aires, Argentina to the final destination in Canada with two Flat Rack special equipment.
It is the second nuclear plant built in Argentina and has an electric power of 683 megawatts. It is located on the south coast of the Tercero river reservoir in the province of Córdoba.
The plant successfully reached the critical stage of its reactor on January 4, 2019, initiating the second operating cycle for a cycle of 30 years.
The reactor of the plant is CANDU (Canadian Deuterium Uranium) and belongs to the type of pressure tube installations, whose fuel is natural uranium and its coolant and moderator heavy water. | 2019-04-18T20:27:35 | https://www.picbat.com/tag/cargo |
Best Buy reported 9% comparable sales growth in the fourth quarter, bringing the total to 5.6% for the year.
The chain also filed an 8K document revealing it will close all remaining 257 Best Buy Mobile standalone stores in the United States by May 31, 2018.
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 14-week fourth quarter (“Q4 FY18”) and 53-week year ended February 3, 2018 (“FY18”), as compared to the 13-week fourth quarter (“Q4 FY17”) and 52-week year ended January 28, 2017 (“FY17”). The company reported Q4 FY18 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.23, which included the negative impact from items related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“tax reform”) of approximately $1.17 in diluted earnings per share. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for Q4 FY18 were $2.42, an increase of 25% from $1.93 in Q4 FY17.
Note: FY19 has 52 weeks compared to 53 weeks in FY18. The extra week occurred in Q4 FY18 and was approximately $760 million in revenue and approximately $0.20 of non-GAAP diluted EPS.
While it would be premature to update the FY21 Enterprise revenue and operating income targets the company introduced at its Investor Day in September 2017, Best Buy is updating the FY21 non-GAAP EPS target to $5.50 to $5.754 primarily as a result of tax reform.
Domestic revenue of $14.0 billion increased 13.4% versus last year driven by comparable sales growth of 9.0% and approximately $715 million of revenue from the extra week, partially offset by the loss of revenue from the closure of 18 large-format stores.
From a merchandising perspective, the company generated comparable sales growth across most of its categories, with the largest drivers being mobile phones, gaming, appliances, smart home, wearables and home theater.
Domestic online revenue of $2.8 billion increased 17.9% on a comparable basis primarily due to higher conversion rates and higher average order values. As a percentage of total Domestic revenue, online revenue increased 140 basis points to 20.0% versus 18.6% last year.
Domestic gross profit rate of 22.3% was flat to last year. Rate pressure in mobile phones, the impact of mixing into certain lower-margin products and the approximate 15-basis point negative impact from the lower periodic profit sharing benefit from the company’s services plan portfolio5 were offset by gross profit optimization related to lower store price erosion.
Domestic GAAP SG&A expenses were $2.31 billion, or 16.5% of revenue, versus $1.94 billion, or 15.7% of revenue, last year. On a non-GAAP basis, SG&A expenses were $2.22 billion, or 15.8% of revenue, versus $1.94 billion, or 15.7% of revenue, last year. Both GAAP and non-GAAP SG&A increased primarily due to (1) higher incentive compensation; (2) the impact of the extra week; (3) growth investments; and (4) higher variable costs due to increased revenue. These increases were partially offset by the flow-through of cost reductions. Additionally, GAAP SG&A expense in Q4 FY18 was higher by $95 million due to expenses related to tax reform, which included $75 million related to employee bonus expense and a $20 million charitable donation to the Best Buy Foundation.
International revenue of $1.38 billion increased 20.3% versus last year. This increase was primarily driven by (1) comparable sales growth of 9.9% due to growth in both Canada and Mexico; (2) approximately 580 basis points of positive foreign currency impact; and (3) approximately $45 million of revenue from the extra week.
International GAAP SG&A expenses were $228 million, or 16.6% of revenue, versus $200 million, or 17.5% of revenue, last year. On a non-GAAP basis, SG&A expenses were $223 million, or 16.2% of revenue, versus $200 million, or 17.5% of revenue, last year. Both GAAP and non-GAAP SG&A increased primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange rates and the impact of the extra week. Additionally, GAAP SG&A expense was $5 million higher due to employee bonus expense related to tax reform.
In Q4 FY18, the company returned a total of $965 million to shareholders through share repurchases of $866 million and dividends of $99 million. In FY18, the company returned a total of $2.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases of $2.0 billion and dividends of $409 million.
Today, the company announced its Board of Directors approved a 32% increase in the regular quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share, effective immediately, and a share repurchase plan of at least $1.5 billion for FY19, which reflects an updated two-year plan of $3.5 billion compared to the original $3.0 billion two-year plan announced at the beginning of FY18.
The regular quarterly dividend will be payable on April 12, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 22, 2018.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted into law introducing significant changes to U.S. tax law. Among other things, it reduced the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, effective January 1, 2018, and introduced a one-time mandatory repatriation tax on unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries. As a result, the company recorded a provisional income tax expense of $283 million during Q4 FY18. The provisional amount includes $209 million related to the repatriation tax and $74 million due to the revaluation of the company’s deferred tax balances at the lower tax rate. | 2019-04-22T08:05:41 | https://thedeadpixelssociety.com/best-buy-reports-better-than-expected-fourth-quarter-results-will-close-mobile-stores/?date=2019-1-23&t=day |
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I am a Psychologist located in Midtown Manhattan where I help patients with anxiety, depression,phobias,couples /relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders. My warm, empathic nature enables me to understand how behavioral patterns might have emerged and my eclectic approach will help change those patterns to help you work towards your current and future goals. My methods are highly interactive and include hypnosis for a variety of conditions. I care deeply for my patients’ well-being and treat children, adolescents, and adults. I look forward to having you at my practice!
It was great. Will go back again! | 2019-04-23T20:40:30 | https://www.zocdoc.com/practice/linda-grad-phd-2572 |
1. Are there any side effects with glutathione?
2. Can someone with soy allergies take EssentialPRO™ and Essential GSH®?
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Glutathione side effects are rare, although highly sensitive patients should consult with a healthcare professional before introducing any new supplement into their diet.
Yes. The phosphatidylcholine used in EssentialPRO™ and Essential GSH® is derived from soy. However, the allergenic soy protein is removed prior to manufacturing. The base is then tested to verify that the allergenic portion has been removed.
Refrigeration of either product is optional. However, some consumers find that the refrigeration of Essential GSH® improves the overall taste.
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EssentialPRO™ is not a drug. It is a dietary supplement. EssentialPRO™ is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Yes. The purification process used in the production of the liposomes in EssentialPRO™ and Essential GSH® eliminates any GMO residues, leaving no GMO traces in either product.
They are best taken on an empty stomach if tolerated or with a light meal if needed.
Glutathione is a biologically active sulfur tripeptide and therefore, will have a slight sulfur smell. The glutathione in this product is encapsulated in liposomes, which minimizes exposure of the sulfur.
Essential Nutraceuticals recommends that patients have their physicians treat their yeast overgrowth prior to any oral glutathione supplementation, as glutathione can sometimes worsen the symptoms.
All Essential Nutraceuticals products are made with Gluten-free and Casein-free ingredients. | 2019-04-20T17:03:03 | https://essentialgsh.com/faq.html |
How do you take 12-departments-worth of content for boys and girls six- to 12-years-old from a walled garden and redesign it for the Web? I needed a shiny, talented team of five designers, an art director, an information architect, and a content strategist, all who were ready and raring for the task of creating over 100 unique designs. This was one of the largest design projects in Blast Radius’ history and it’s still a project I’m proud of. We created a ubiquitous wrapper and navigation that could then be re-skinned for each department and its target segment. Within the wrapper, content could vary greatly by structure and design. Elegant. Effective. Fun. | 2019-04-22T08:37:35 | http://gwenamon.com/project/kol-2006-to-2007/ |
Gentrification is one of the leading concerns for residents of Boston. Join us for a screening of our youth produced short video “GENTRIFYING BOSTON” followed by a community conversation/ panel on what our youth (and elders) can do to combat gentrification in their communities.
Joining us are Yvette Modestin and Jarred Johnson of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation . More panelists to be announced.
This is a youth centered event but all are welcome. We highly encourage our community elders to join us for inter generational conversation. | 2019-04-25T22:11:57 | https://activistcalendar.org/event/gentrification-a-youth-screening-and-community-conversation/?instance_id=1790 |
Responsiveness to sugars and sweetness is phylogenetically ancient, being manifest as Chemotaxis even in motile bacteria such as E.coli (see Adler 1971 for review). Electrophysiological and behavioral characteristics of sugar receptors and feeding have been identified and analyzed in certain invertebrates, most notably the blowfly (see Dethier 1978 for review), and taste receptors and electrophysiological responsiveness to sugar solutions have been identified in frogs and fishes (Bardach and Atema 1971; Sato 1969; Sato et al. 1969). | 2019-04-22T18:00:04 | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4471-1429-1_8 |
@sclark3 I had a BMX in June 2018 after 8 months of chemo. I knew I wanted immediate reconstruction. My plastic surgeon used a permanent expander that becomes the implant. This means the is no 2nd surgery needed to switch out the expanders for the implant. The brand name is Becker. I appreciate where you are coming from dealing with pain. Personally I was pleasantly surprised by how little pain there was. The expansion felt like a good workout at the gym, a bit sore but no pain. I also agree with @tessfair1 that you can always change your mind later on. She offers good advice to seek out a second opinion from a plastic surgeon. Good luck.
I completely agree with you that the medical staff are trying to use the least intervention as possible. At 37 I was diagnosed with her+ and a month later after the MRI and bone scan I was told I was stage 4. My oncological surgeon only wanted to do a lumpectomy after ACT. It was mental anguish to wait 8 months for surgery. I knew I could not deal with the constant monitoring and begged her for a DMX. It was a fierce negotiation but she agree to only do one breast and leave the other. Luckily, my plastic surgeon agreed and talked the oncological surgeon into doing both. I do not miss my breast and am very happy with my decision.
As crazy as this sounds, I did not think of taking anything. I live alone and was diagnosed in my 30’s. I was super healthy and fit and have never been sick. I did not even have any painkiller in my home. I far as I know the ports are always inserted on the opposite of the cancer.
I was also awake when the port was inserted. The procedure went fine. I was in recovery for about an hour and then was sent home. About 6 hours later the freezing wore off very quickly and then I was in excruciating pain. I was not advised to wear an open button shirt and was in so much pain I was not able to change the T-shirt I was wearing until the morning of that first round of chemo. I could barely bend forward to brush my teeth. I mentioned this to the chemo nurse I she told me I should have been taking Tylenol as soon as I got out of the OR. Hopefully I am an exception cause as I said, the mastectomies and reconstruction was no where near as painful as the port. It took over a month for the incision to heal but I think that was cause my white blood cells plummeted after the AC. Once I got on neulasta I headed up within days.
I had 4 rounds of AC followed by 16 round of Taxol a year ago. While on Herceptin I had a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. I am still on Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab. I found the Taxol and the AC to be the worst chemo to tolerate. I honestly regret having the AC and Taxol and wish I just had the mastectomies and target treatment. Too late now. I had my port inserted 48 hours prior to my first round of chemo. That surgery was more painful than the mastectomies. My intention is not to scare you but rather be up front and honest. I wish knew what I was in for and was in a position to make a better decision. My suggestion is take an extra day or two to think about this. You are right the chemo is horrible. | 2019-04-22T02:50:47 | https://connect.mayoclinic.org/member/143725aa00f210dd5a4960f76960c95c765cd5442c/ |
I practiced putting on a saree today. It was hilarious, but I think I eventually got the hang of it, with the guidance of this.
And I watched about 4 hours of Enterprise, thanks to my brother. T'Pol's pouty lips are really rather pouty. | 2019-04-18T18:56:06 | https://yodge.livejournal.com/97847.html |
Don't you just love it? The countries finances are going to pot, and blaggers everywhere are clearing up at your expense. What are the MPs discussing? Can they afford 3 quid a week for married couples where one doesn't work.
All a nice distraction from their blagging. | 2019-04-23T16:32:00 | http://www.lordsoftheblag.net/2010/04/married-tax-allowances.html |
If you are as passionate as I am about reading novels about fascinating women in history, then I invite you to join a new online Yahoo Group Book Club. One book per month will be read and discussed based on nominations by the group's members.
The group is now accepting members and you can join by clicking this link. History and Women Book Club.
I hope to see many of you there to share some fascinating books about incredible women of past eras! | 2019-04-19T04:45:08 | http://www.historyandwomen.com/2012/10/new-history-and-women-book-club.html |
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES returns to the Big Apple for a second season of drama with everyone s favorite Manhattan ladies. Alex, Bethenny, Jill, LuAnn, and Ramona, along with new cast member Kelly Killoren Bensimon - continue to juggle their careers and home lives with busy calendars packed with charity fund-raising galas, the social whirl of the Hamptons, and interviews for elite private schools. THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY follows six glamourous Manhattan women as they balance motherhood, demanding careers, and a fast-paced social calendar, and shows what life is like in the most exclusive areas of New York.
Welcome to one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Southern California. Go behind the gates and meet the women who hold the keys. The Real Housewives of Orange County.
The 10 million-plus fans of Bravo's top show The Real Housewives want to know what happens when the cameras aren't rolling. In this behind-the-scenes companion, the women from Orange County, New York, Atlanta, and New Jersey dish on everything from plastic surgery to personal growth and share their top-secret tips on shopping, styling, travel, fitness, and real estate - in Real Housewives Get Personal.
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Fire King cook-ware collection from Anchor Hocking is exclusively designed for baking main course dishes, desserts and other foods. Fire King Glass Casserole with lid and 2 qt capacity from the series is a versatile cook-&-serve glassware to come handy in kitchens for preparing a small serving for any dish or reheating purpose.
With sufficient depth, it serves ideally for foods with little curries and gravies such as pasta, risotto or salads.
Fire King 2 Qt Casserole with Lid from Anchor Hocking is neatly packed and shipped in a shockproof wrapping within a corrugated box. | 2019-04-20T15:20:36 | https://cilantrocooks.com/anchor-hocking-fire-king-2-qt-casserole-with-glass-cover-77891ah |
The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (CEO Jung Jae-hoon) employees were caught up in lackadaisical service behavior. Critics say that KHNP may have been convicted for such conducts due lack of security documents, ordering employees to do private duties, sexually harassing female employees, leaving their working areas, driving under the influence of alcohol and verbally harassing employees.
The ‘Energy Economy Newspaper’ reported on August 27th that KHNP’s audit report was obtained and analyzed, revealing that this kind of behavior was revealed.
According to reports, a total of 12 teams were missing 14 office security regulations before and after June 13 local elections.
According to KHNP’s ‘Guidelines for Handling Security Practices’, all documents must be kept in a keyed-up box when leaving the office.
It has been revealed that a total of 14 employees left their keys unlocked and left their PC power on when leaving the company.
A team leader from KHNP used his superior position to ask his subordinates privacy questions and make high-handed remarks during the second half of last year to the first half of this year. Furthermore, he forced his subordinates to drive his car and force them to go drinking.
In particular, there has been controversy over his remarks that regularly provoke sexual humiliation among unmarried employees. It has been confirmed that he made sexual harassment comments such as “Have you done everythin?” and “Where are you doing it?”. Furthermore, he frequently ordered his subordinates to buy his groceries and return with them to the office.
There was also mutiny. In April this year, Manager B, who has been working for the company for 30 years, has been caught in a drunken state of alcohol with blood alcohol content of 0.216%.
Two years ago, Manager B was reprimanded by his boss until August 18th for making offensive comments while being in a drunken state.
KHNP’s audit team advised CEO Jung Jae-hoon to “reprimand” team leader A for making “sexual comments” and give a “6-month suspension” to Manager B.
“We will thoroughly familiarize all employees with the guidelines of action and conduct case-oriented special education so that we can be entrusted by the public with all our efforts in order to prevent such cases from ever happening again,” said an official of KHNP. | 2019-04-21T21:00:05 | http://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=85509 |
We value your input. Drop us an email if you have questions or comments about anything in the Dictionary. Also, we are always looking to stay current by adding new terms. | 2019-04-24T02:59:18 | http://marketstructuredictionary.com/contact_us |
The NSW Parliament has passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review) Bill 2018 which will be placed into effect on 28 February 2019. Parliament has passed a series of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, which are designed to increase protection and certainty for renters while ensuring that landlords can protect their investment and effectively manage their properties. The amendments give effect to the majority of the recommendations of the statutory review of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and include additional reforms. Key stakeholders were consulted extensively as part of this process. With more than 30 per cent of the NSW population now renting, the amendments are both timely and critical as demand for quality rental properties continues to grow.
The reforms further improve protections for victims of domestic violence and improve tenants' renting experience by making it easier for tenants to make a rental property a home and reducing disputes over repairs and maintenance.
Tenants who need to escape a violent partner will be able to terminate their tenancy immediately and without penalty in circumstances of domestic violence. Tenants who are victims or a co-tenant who is not the perpetrator will not be held accountable for property damage that occurred during a domestic violence incident. Landlords and their agents will also be prohibited from listing a victim of domestic violence on a tenancy database if they terminated their tenancy in circumstances of domestic violence.
Making it easier for tenants to get repair orders from the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal providing that only landlords can carry out repairs to smoke alarms, except for certain kinds of smoke alarms and repairs. A penalty will apply for landlords who fail to repair a smoke alarm a new definition for separately metered premises to reduce disputes between tenants and landlords about who pays for electricity, gas or water usage charges clarifying the rules around taking photos and videos during inspections and publishing them to advertise the property for sale or release, especially where the tenant's possessions are visible stopping tenancy database operators from charging tenants to access their own personal information held on the database introducing a penalty to the landlord or agent if they do not provide a tenant with a property condition report at the start of the tenancy. | 2019-04-18T23:18:18 | https://www.fcre.com.au/post?post_id=1779 |
The Bible teaches, “Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). It also tells us to turn away from those who are led by various lusts (see 1 Tim.3:5-6).
Many great people in God have fallen into fleshly temptations and potentially ruined their lives and ministries. One person has said, “It takes a lifetime to build integrity and a minute to lose it.” This is a true saying!
I believe one of the most important reasons leaders fall is that most have never intentionally set up mental and emotional firewalls. By “firewall,” I mean something that acts as a barrier so that the temptation does not easily penetrate the heart. Proverbs 4:23 instructs us to guard our heart because out of it flow the issues of life.
Most people have no firewalls set up; thus, as soon as a strong temptation comes their way, the only thing stopping them from sinning is their own will power, which is based on the spiritual and emotional condition they are in at the moment of the test.
In order for the enemy to trip me up and get me to fall into adultery or other forms of sexual sin, he would have to get through not only my will power but also five layers of firewalls I have set up to protect my soul.
No firewall is foolproof, of course. The primary way to resist temptation is to be in the strength of the Lord, as Ephesians 6:10-13 teaches. However, there are times we may not be at a high level of spiritual and emotional strength or times when we are caught off guard. Firewalls are something the Holy Spirit can use to further strengthen our resolve.
1. Maintaining intimate fellowship with the Lord. By far, the most important relationship I have in my life is my friendship and covenant with the Lord. I told the Lord when I first started in ministry that I would never allow the ministry to be so consuming that I did not have time to pray and walk in His manifest presence. The main reason we were born is to grow in the knowledge of and relationship with the Lord, and I never want to exchange my walk with Him for any earthly pleasure (see Eph. 4:30).
2. Maintaining the trust my spouse and children have in me. Besides my commitment to the Lord, the greatest call and joy of my life is caring for the family God has entrusted to me. Before I fall into temptation, I will think about the commitment I have to my wife and remind myself that I do not want to devastate her. I will also consider that I never want to do anything to destroy the way my children view me and possibly hurt their view of the Lord and His church. Our greatest legacy will be the life we lead, which is the inheritance we pass on to our children’s children (see Prov. 13:22).
I want my legacy to include leaving a generational blessing to my biological family that will continue to speak after I am long gone (see Heb. 11:4).
3. Staying true to the purpose of God and His call on my life. I believe a person can derail his purpose and the call of God on his life by the choices he makes. I have worked more than 35 years to fulfill His call, and I do not want to blow it for momentary pleasure.
4. Setting a good example for my spiritual sons and daughters. I have only five biological children, but I have many close spiritual sons and daughters. I have seen and read about how church members and spiritual children become disillusioned with the things of God because of their leader’s failure. Of course, I have also seen incredible restoration and transformation in the lives of fallen leaders because they repented and climbed back up the mountain of their great calling from God.
The bottom line is, people need to put their eyes on Jesus more than on their leaders. But I do not want to allow foolishness in fleshly pursuit on my part to place a stumbling block in others’ lives.
5. Maintaining the integrity of the gospel before the world. The last and one of the most important firewalls I have is to maintain the integrity of the gospel before the world. I do not want to bring shame to God or His Word.
The more influence I have, the more temptations and tests I will experience, so I need to have these five firewalls up perpetually and to continually inspect them to make sure there are no cracks in them. The flesh-driven scandals of the 1980s set back the reputation of the evangelical church in this nation for many decades, and I do not want to set back the gospel in my family, community or city.
I speak about the need to have firewalls in my life because I know that, like all other humans, I am fragile and born with a wicked and sinful nature, and that I have to watch and pray lest I fall into temptation (see Matt. 26:41). Part of the way I “watch” is to construct and maintain these firewalls. But unless I pray and walk in the presence and power of the Spirit, no amount of firewalls will be able to protect me from my wicked flesh.
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Brendan Toohey has been teaching high school History, English, Religion, Theory of Knowledge and assorted other Humanities subjects since 1999. He has taught senior secondary classes in Brunei, Singapore and Australia. He holds Bachelors degrees in Arts, Theology and Education, Master of History and Master of Arts in Military History.
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The “heart” of San Luis Obispo County lays in its wild and open lands. Yet these lands face larger threats more than ever before. To maintain our way of life and safeguard these special place, we must work together to conserve the “soil” beneath our feet. The Land Conservancy’s Heart & Soil Campaign will help balance the need for land conservation in the face of growing development pressure and will preserve the natural landscapes that define San Luis Obispo County’s unique character. This 5-year campaign will nearly triple the current pace of land conservation by protecting 10,000 acres of our County’s best natural areas by 2018. Right now we have a set of adopted projects totaling more than 15,000 acres that can be completed if we can gather the necessary funding resources.
IV. Why the Sense of Urgency for Land Conservation in SLO County? | 2019-04-22T00:38:01 | https://lcslo.org/heart-and-soil-campaign/ |
Puppy In My Pocket has been a favourite with young children since the 90s and this year it is returning with it's greatest collection yet. With more than 100 miniature puppies to collect, including a few ultra-rare glitter puppies, the soft flocked characters have their own name and unique bio based upon realistic dog breeds.
Gracie was sent a few of the blind bag packs along with the soft carrier to review. The carrier is just like a handbag/purse with some little pockets which can be used to show off a few of your favourite puppy in my pocket figures. The bag is also spacious enough to fit a fair amount of the small dogs inside for storage. There are three different handbag/purses to choose from or collect. Each blind pack contains one puppy figure and it is a total surprise to find which one is contained in the bag.
Of course, Gracie loves to show all of her toys in action and so made an unboxing video and shows us all the features of the bag itself. She also opens her surprise bags in the video so you can watch her reaction when she finds she gets three of the same puppy!
Puppy in my Pocket is a great, fun, collectible toy for young boys and girls and will be followed very shortly by Kitty in my Pocket. The puppies are brilliant quality and are all flocked to give them a real furry feel.
Puppy in my Pocket is available in most major toy retailers and online stores. | 2019-04-20T02:11:54 | https://www.mummyandthechunks.com/2016/07/review-puppy-in-my-pocket-carrier-blind.html |
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Sitting pretty above the market fashionistas and the pub revellers around Spitalfields and Brick Lane, you’ll notice some beautiful architectural details that tell you you’re in East London’s old French Quarter. It’s well worth taking a moment to look up and gaze at the stunning 17thcentury houses and to ponder on the fascinating historical stories they hold.
In 1685, Louis XIV decided to revoke the Edict of Nantes, which, since its introduction in the late 16thcentury, had given protection to Protestants worshipping in France. A new wave of intolerance spread across the country and French protestant Huguenots fled to find religious refuge in places as far and wide as Germany, the Netherlands, America and South Africa. Many of them wound up in the relatively tolerant East End of London, particularly in the area known as Spitalfields. Thousands of French Huguenots settled here in the late 17thcentury, bringing with them a brand new trade: silk weaving.
They fled France quickly and arrived with very little but they soon managed to trade thanks to their silk weaving skills. Situated just outside London’s city wall, they were close to the rich City workers and began making money from their high-quality silk. Within a few decades, many of the most successful weavers were able to build the beautiful town houses which now surround Spitalfields. Just take a look around Elder Street, Fournier Street and Princelet Street to see the architecture that characterises this small part of the East End that seemingly overnight became very wealthy and sophisticated.
These tall, imposing working houses (with workshops for looms on the top floors) were built with several impressive features, including grand entrances and charming shuttered windows. The most beguiling feature of these houses, however, is a little bit harder to spot: tiny 2.5-cm-tall heads used as to keep the shutters in place when they were open. They were installed in these houses from the 1720s onwards and all seem to have their own stories and personalities, from a man in a turban to a few genteel ladies in bonnets. When you see them, you can’t help but smile. And if you can’t spot them, you’ll have to come on one of my tours for me to point them out!
These faces have witnessed a lot in this area over the centuries. New technologies and trade agreements made the Huguenots’ East End silk business less profitable from the mid-19thcentury, forcing them to move elsewhere. They were replaced by new immigrants from various parts of Europe, most notably those fleeing the potato famine in Ireland and those fleeing religious persecution in Poland and Russia. Homes that once housed one family and some workers now housed several Jewish families at once – sometimes one family per room, rather than one family per house. It was a dangerous place at this time – perhaps these heads even caught a glimpse of Jack The Ripper. After 1945, this area became a largely Bangladeshi area as Brick Lane became the restaurant hub we know today. Now, of course it’s all about a wealthy new generation of artists and coffee lovers in these parts, as these roads fill up with trendy cafés and vibrant street art. The heads on the buildings of the East End’s French quarter are sitting pretty, silently watching the area as it continues to change. Next time you cross their paths, be sure to look over and give them a nod. | 2019-04-18T17:06:42 | https://www.coutours.co.uk/blogs/secrets-of-the-east-end-the-old-french-quarters-shutters |
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Once, I was informed about a delay after 1 1/2 hours of delay. How about telling me upon arrival. 1 1/2 to 3 appointment are not uncommon. I do not schedule anything in the afternoon of appointment due to not knowing how long it will take. Worst wait time ever received by any health care provider or organization. | 2019-04-19T07:22:03 | https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/16563-debra-thornton |
Note: This handbook is intended to provide an outline only. Regulations established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FG+PS) supersede information presented in this document. Policies and procedures for all UBC graduate students can be found at The Graduate Studies Policies and Procedures Manual.
Welcome to the Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS). LFS provides a number of graduate education opportunities through the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FG+PS). We are pleased that you have accepted our invitation to enrol in one of our graduate programs, and we hope that your graduate experience will be both stimulating and rewarding.
This Handbook is intended to provide an outline only. Regulations established by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies supersede information presented in this document. In this Handbook, the Faculty is collectively composed of faculty members (including adjunct and honorary professors), research associates, post-doctoral fellows, visiting scientists, visiting scholars, staff and students.
Supervisor – Any faculty member who is a member of the UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is eligible to serve as a graduate student supervisor. The supervisor is the chair of the supervisory committee, provides academic support and prepares the student for thesis research.
Master of Science, MSc Completion of the M.Sc. program requires a minimum of 18 credits (or 12 credits) of coursework plus 12 credits (or 18 credits) of thesis research. Offered by the Agricultural Economics, Applied Animal Biology, Food Science, Human Nutrition, ISLFS, Plant Science & Soil Science Graduate Programs.
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD Research-based Doctoral programs are offered by the Applied Animal Biology, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems, Plant Science & Soil Science Graduate Programs. Course requirements are depended upon the student’s academic background.
Master of Food Science (MFS) The 12-month MFS course-based program is ideal for professionals already working in government, industry or private practice who want to upgrade their skills.
Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) The 12-month MFRE course-based program is unique in the sense of combining applied economics with policy analysis and agribusiness management. It is designed for people wanting to work in the food and natural resource sectors, either for private firms, governments, or international organizations overseas.
Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS) The goal of the innovative 12-month MLWS course-based program is to offer a professional degree that will serve both practicing resource managers, and recent graduates from cognate undergraduate academic programs, the necessary credentials to address the emerging concerns of land and water resources conservation and management.
Desk spaces will be assigned to students actively involved in their graduate program on a first come first serve basis. Students in MCML should send their requests for desk space to the Graduate Program Assistant ([email protected]). Students in FNH should send their request for desk space to the FNH Building Manager ([email protected]).
Laboratory space, equipment and materials in the various buildings are organized by the student’s Supervisor. LFS technical staff supervises and monitors shared laboratory spaces and equipment. These technicians will assist you with the resolution of technical problems encountered during your research. All students working in laboratories are expected to contribute to maintaining a clean and safe workplace. All students are required to obtain relevant safety certificates and participate in a lab safety orientation session prior to conducting working in a laboratory.
Computer and A/V equipment are available in MCML 264/6/8 for word processing, teaching, computer modeling, and statistics. For graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Programs, laptop computers and A/V equipment are available in room 230 in the FNH Building. Slide preparation equipment and other multimedia equipment are located in the Learning Centre in MCML 264/6/8.
Graduate students in the MCML building have mailboxes in Room 262 and in Room 200 in the FNH Building.
Graduate students are offered photocopier use at cost. Arrangements may be made in MCML 254 for use of the photocopier located in MCML 262. Students in the FNH Building may make arrangements with the Secretary in room 230 for use of the photocopier.
In order to more effectively meet the needs of the Faculty, the Dean’s Office uses an online request form to process key requests. Please use the following online form to submit key requests.
Any project carried out by a person connected with the University, which involves human subjects, must conform to University Policy #89: Research and Other Studies Involving Human Subjects. Research involving human subjects is defined as any systemic investigation (including pilot studies, exploratory studies, and course-based assignments) to establish facts, principles or general knowledge, which involves living human subjects, human remains, cadavers, tissues, biological fluids, embryos or foetuses.
Research is defined as either clinical (See Section 4.1.1) or behavioural (See Section 4.1.2) research. The appropriate application forms must be completed and signed by the Associate Dean, Research before they are submitted to the appropriate university screening committee for approval. Research funds are not released until the appropriate approval has been obtained.
Any research conducted at UBC facilities (including UBC-Affiliate Hospitals*) or by persons connected to the University, involving clinical interventions such as the testing of drugs, medical devices, rehabilitation exercise programs, and/or the analysis of clinical data obtained from medical records or studies of a clinical nature involving linkage of data from existing databases must be reviewed and approved by the Clinical Research Ethics Board (CREB).
Any research or study conducted at UBC facilities or by persons connected to the University involving human subjects in procedures that require potential invasions of privacy, must be reviewed and approved by the UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB). Behavioural projects may involve asking subjects to participate in studies that use, for example, questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observation, data linkage, secondary use of data, deception, testing, video and audio taping.
Researchers planning to use experimental animals must submit an Application to Use Animals for Research for review and approval by the UBC Animal Care Committee before research funds are released. This form is to be signed by the Associate Dean, Research who retains a copy. The Committee ensures the humane and ethical care and use of experimental animals is in compliance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care Guidelines. It also adheres to the principle that in order for animal use to be justifiable in scientific research, the research must have a reasonable expectation of providing a benefit to the health and welfare of people or of animals, or of advancing basic knowledge. All researchers in the LFS follow the principle of the 3 R’s: replacement, reduction and refinement.
All research-based graduate students are required to have a Supervisor. The Supervisor is normally identified at the time LFS recommends acceptance of the applicant to FG+PS. The principal role of the Supervisor is to help students achieve their scholastic potential and to chair the student’s Supervisory Committee. The Supervisor will provide reasonable commitment, accessibility, professionalism, stimulation, guidance, respect and consistent encouragement to the student. The Supervisor, along with members of the Supervisory Committee, are to be available for help at every stage of the student’s program, from selection of course work to formulation of the thesis research proposal by establishing the methodology and discussing the results, to presentation and publication of the dissertation. The Supervisor must ensure that the student’s work meets the requisite standards of the University and the academic discipline.
If an approved Adjunct Professor acts as Research Co-Supervisor, a full-time faculty member is required as the Academic Co-Supervisor who also chairs the student’s Supervisory Committee. Supervisors who will be absent from campus for more than 2 months must arrange for an interim Supervisor and notify the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
It is important that the student’s Supervisor establish a functional Supervisory Committee within 4 months of commencement of the student’s program. The completed applicable committee approval form should be submitted to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
The roles and responsibilities of Supervisors are well described in the supervision & advising section of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies’ and in Appendix A.
Supervisors must be Professors, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor and members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. When Adjunct Professors are approved to be co-supervisors, Adjunct Professors are responsible for academic and administrative aspects of the students’ program together with the other co-supervisors. Supervisors normally will hold the equivalent of a Doctoral degree and must be active researchers as evidenced by regular contributions to refereed scholarly publications. Supervisors must have a record (or show promise) of successfully supervising graduate students.
In undertaking a thesis project, the graduate student is making a commitment to devote the time and energy needed to engage in research and to write a dissertation which constitutes a substantial and original contribution to knowledge in the field appropriate for the degree program. The Supervisor has the right to expect substantial effort, initiative, respect and receptiveness to suggestions and criticisms. The student must accept the rules, procedures and standards in place in the program and at the University and should check the University Calendar for regulations regarding academic and non-academic matters. Students must maintain regular contact with their Supervisors.
All graduate students, with the exception of domestic Master’s students enrolled in a part-time program, are registered as full-time students. All graduate students are required to maintain continuous registration throughout their program by registering and paying tuition installments according to the schedules in the Calendar. All graduate students in research-based graduate programs are expected to register for the thesis throughout their program.
All graduate students who pay fees according to Schedule A are considered full-time students. See the Fee section of the UBC Calendar for details. Please note that merit-based scholarships are only available to full-time students.
Students who wish to be assessed master’s program tuition according to the part-time schedule (Schedule B) must obtain approval of their Graduate Program Advisor and the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies prior to the beginning of the first term of the program (i.e., prior to the commencement of the degree program) in which fees are assessed. Please note that merit-based scholarships are only available to full-time students. Only candidates planning to take their degree through part-time study are permitted to select Schedule B. Candidates who select Schedule B are advised that, by virtue of their part-time status, they are ineligible to receive government loans, interest-free status and University fellowships or scholarships. Candidates are not permitted to switch from Schedule B to Schedule A after the due date of the first tuition fee installment. Please note that this option is not available to international students.
(4) must be in courses in which at least a B grade standing (UBC 74%) is obtained.
To obtain permission, the student must submit to FG+PS, in advance, a letter from the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS in support of the transfer credits. The LFS letter must provide an academic justification for allowing the course(s) for transfer credit. The student must obtain letters of approval from both the home university and the host university before taking these courses.
Refer to the FG+PS website for details on Western Dean’s Agreement and Graduate Exchange Agreement.
UBC students doing off-campus research on behalf of UBC or engaging in UBC-sanctioned activities may be covered by or be eligible for additional insurance coverage under UBC Risk Management Services’ insurance policies. Students should consider these policies (both automatic and optional) before undertaking off-campus visits. Students are encouraged to find additional information from FG+PS’s Graduate Student Insurance page.
Leave of absence is normally granted when a student is best advised for personal, health, or other reasons (including financial need) to have time completely away from academic responsibilities (https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/managing-your-program/leave-absence). The leave period is not included in the time period for completion of the degree. Normally a leave will begin on the first day of term with a period of 4, 8, or 12 months. Note that a leave must be taken in 4-month blocks of time. The total duration of all leaves of absence granted in a graduate program is normally limited to 24 months for a doctoral student and to 12 months for a master’s student, except for Leave to Pursue a Second Program of Study. On-leave students continue to be registered and must pay a reduced fee for the leave period. The period of leave is not counted toward the time required for completion of the degree. It is understood that students with on-leave status will not undertake any academic or research work, or use any of the University’s facilities during the period of leave. Students must inform the University immediately upon return. Leave is not granted retroactively, nor to a student whose registration is not current or whose time in the program has elapsed. Retroactive leaves will only be approved in highly exceptional cases. The Office of the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies must submit a written recommendation and justification for a student’s leave to FG+PS for approval before a student will be granted leave. An explanation of the reason for the leave must be included.
of an infant or young child is eligible for parental leave. Parental leave is normally limited to 12 months per childbirth or adoption (including multiples).
The Parental Accommodation policy applies to students currently registered in full-time graduate programs at the University of British Columbia who are in good standing and making satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree. Students must have completed at least one term of full-time study in their program.
The policy makes it possible for a student to maintain full-time student status during an eight-week period surrounding the arrival of a new child under the age of six (newborn or newly-adopted), with all the benefits of such status, by standardizing a minimum level of academic accommodation during that period.
Requests must be made no later than 30 days before start date.
Requests must be approved by the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at LFS and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Students continue to be registered as a full-time, and tuition and student fees must be paid as usual.
Time allowed for advancement to candidacy (doctoral students) and degree completion will be extended by four months.
Student retains the full value of any fellowship or other award for which the terms and conditions are established by FG+PS and will experience no change to funding, payment schedule, total amount granted, or completion date of the scholarship.
Awards for which the terms and conditions are not established by FG+PS will be paid according to the terms conditions established by the donor or granting agency.
Discuss parental accommodation with supervisor.
Download and complete the “Request for Parental Accommodation” form from FG+PS website.
Obtain the signatures of supervisor and graduate program advisor indicating their approval.
Send the form to the FG+PS.
A graduate student who encounters a health problem that significantly interferes with the ability to pursue his or her course of study is eligible for a leave for health reasons. Requests for a leave for health reasons must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation from the clinician providing primary care for the health problem. A leave for health reasons is normally limited to 12 months.
A graduate student who wishes to suspend his or her course of study in order to take a relevant work professional development experience may be eligible for professional leave. Professional leave is normally limited to 12 months.
A graduate student who encounters personal circumstances that significantly interfere with the ability to pursue his or her course of study may be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave is normally limited to 12 months.
Following consultation with his/her program advisor and graduate supervisor, a graduate student may apply for a leave of absence from one program to pursue a second course of study. Leave for a second program of study may exceed 12 months.
Students in the LFS are encouraged to complete a Master’s degree within 24 months and a Doctoral degree within 48 months of continuous study. University regulations establish a 5-year time limit for the completion of a Master’s program and 6-year time limit for the completion of a Doctoral program. If a student transfers from a Master’s program to a Doctoral program without completing the Master’s degree, the start time for the Doctoral program will be from the date of first registration in the Master’s program.
Extenuating circumstances not of the student’s making may justify allowing the student additional time to complete his or her degree program. A request for a one year’s extension may be received favorably by FG+PS if it is fully justified and supported by the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
A student should discuss the possibility of an extension with his or her supervisor and graduate advisor. Each request must be accompanied by a completed Request for Extension form and a memo from the supervisor or graduate advisor justifying request for extension, including a written report from the last Supervisory Committee meeting and a schedule (Extension Timeline) showing how the program will be completed in the extension period requested.
Extensions will not be granted beyond 2 years and must correspond with the beginning and end of term. Fees are assessed for students on extension.
Students who are concerned about their academic programs and are wishing to obtain advice outside their Supervisory Committee, are encouraged to discuss their concerns, in confidence, with the Graduate Program Advisor first. If concerns persist, the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies should then be contacted.
Admission as an unclassified student does not guarantee that a student will be able to register for any course offered, nor does it imply future admission as a regular student.
Unclassified students may only take graduate courses with the advanced approval of course instructor, Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS and the Dean of FG+PS.
Courses taken as an unclassified student may be approved for transfer toward a graduate program on permission of Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS and Dean of FG+PS. See the Calendar for more information on allowable transfer credits.
Unclassified courses that are used to raise a student’s GPA to the minimum level required for admission to a graduate program are not transferable to that graduate program.
Fees for Unclassified students can be found in the Calendar.
Students may be asked to take a load of up to 30 credits. Applicants with a three-year degree (equivalent to 90 credits) must take the full 30 credits. The courses that make up these credits must include the specific courses that the student is required to take in order to fulfill prerequisite requirements. These courses must be specified (minimum number of credits, minimum average, minimum number of credits with first class marks) as these marks are to demonstrate an acceptable level of academic achievement.
Financial support for graduate students within LFS typically comes from one or more of four sources: merit-based awards administered by the FG+PS (including Affiliated Fellowships and LFS Departmental Awards), teaching and research assistantships, need-based awards and direct awards from external agencies such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Effective January 1, 2016, all newly admitted graduate students in research-based MSc programs will be provided with a minimum funding package equal to of $16,000/year for the first 2 years of their study. Effective September 1, 2018 students admitted in PhD programs will be provided with a minimum funding package equal to $18,000/year for the first 4 years of their study. All students must maintain a good academic standing to receive this minimum funding support. Students are expected to be proactive in applying for awards and scholarships. Please refer to FG+PS for more information.
Also see LFS grad student financial support, scholarships and awards webpage.
International Tuition Awards of $3,200 are provided to all international students in research-based programs except for those whose tuition is paid by a third party.
The Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) program will ensure UBC’s best PhD students are provided with financial support of at least $18,200 per year plus tuition for the first four years of their PhD studies. This program allows UBC to continue to attract and support outstanding domestic and international PhD students, and provide those students with stable, base-level funding for the first four years of their PhD studies and research.
Students are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from scholarships and fellowships available from FG+PS and various agencies.
This site is for the LFS Graduate Programs Awards which lists many of the internal and external awards available to graduate students in the LFS Graduate Programs.
The LFS Graduate Scholarship Committee is responsible for adjudicating applications and recommending recipients for the LFS’ major scholarships (>$10,000) to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS. The Committee consists of the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (chair) and representatives from graduate programs. Recommendation for the LFS minor graduate scholarships (>$10,000) is made by the corresponding graduate programs in conjunction with the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Teaching Assistantships (TAs) are available for registered full-time graduate students in LFS. TAs provide an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience. All graduate students are encouraged to gain this experience during their degree program. Students interested in TAs are advised to discuss this option with the course instructor and then apply on-line by the deadline. TA assignments are made immediately before the start of the fall or winter term when course enrolments are known. A full TA involves 12-hour work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction. In LFS, most TA appointments are partial appointments. TA rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the TA’s Union, a Local of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Incomes from TAs is part of the MSc and PhD funding package.
International students interested in TAs are strongly encouraged to participate in the teaching programs through Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology. This Program is offered a number of different time at their centre and website.
A limited number of Research Assistantships are available from research funds administered by graduate Supervisors. Research duties (in accordance with University Graduate Assistantship policies) may be required in return for a stipend. This may involve work, which is unrelated to the thesis and must therefore be scheduled so that it does not seriously interfere with the student’s graduate program. Incomes from Research Assistantships is part of the MSc and PhD funding package.
The LFS and FG+PS provide limited amounts of financial support towards travel by graduate students presenting their thesis research at major conferences. Application process for the Travel Assistance and relevant details are available at: LFS Travel Award and FG+PS Travel Award.
Except in special circumstances, a one-term course may be added to your program only within the first two weeks of the course, and a two-term course within the first three weeks of the course. If you drop a course within these periods, no record of registration in the course(s) will appear on your transcript.
If you want to add or drop a course outside of these time periods, you need to complete a Change of Registration Form (Add/Drop form), provide a reason for the late request in writing and have signed the Form before submitting to the relevant course instructor and Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Students in LFS for approval.
Students may withdraw from courses in which they are registered at any time up to the end of the sixth week of class for courses that are offered in a single term, and up to the end of the twelfth week for courses that span two terms. Withdrawals will be noted on the academic record by a standing of “W”. Such standings will not be included in computing averages.
A student who ceases to attend a course, does not write the final examination, or otherwise fails to complete course requirements, and who neither qualified for a deferred examination nor has obtained official permission to drop the course, will be given a standing of “F” grade which reflects performance in the course.
Auditors are students registered in a credit course who are expected to complete all course requirements except the final exam. If you successfully complete the course requirements for an audited course, your academic record will list “AUD” as the final grade.
If your performance is not satisfactory, you may be given Fail (F) standing. This mark will count toward your overall average.
Obtain the approval of the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS.
Register for the course using the Change of Registration form. Be sure to indicate AUDIT.
Inform the instructor at the commencement of the course of your intention to audit it.
All changes between Audit and Credit standings must be submitted to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies on the Change of Registration Form by the appropriate course-specific deadline.
Requests for changes between Audit and Credit standings submitted after the appropriate deadline may be granted if accompanied by a compelling rationale endorsed by the course instructor and graduate advisor of your program.
Students are encouraged to take appropriate graduate courses outside LFS. Approval must be granted in advance from the Graduate Program Advisor and the course instructor.
A graduate student is expected to register for the thesis throughout their program. A grade of “T” is recorded for each session until the thesis is completed. The “T” grade may also be used for graduating essays (in professional master’s programs), for directed individual study, or project courses in which the course requirements extend beyond the normal deadline for the submission of a final grade.
Failed courses cannot be credited toward a graduate program.
Students failing a course require a LFS recommendation to continue.
Students failing more than one course normally will be required to withdraw.
MSc students: a minimum of 60% must be obtained in any course taken by a student enrolled in a master’s program for the student to be granted pass standing. However, only 6 credits of pass standing may be counted towards a master’s program. For all other courses, a minimum of 68% must be obtained. When repeating a failed course, a minimum mark of 74% must be obtained.
PhD students: a minimum of 68% (B-) must be achieved in all coursework taken for credit. Where a grade of less than 68% (B-) is obtained in a course, and on the recommendation of the graduate program and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the student may repeat the course for higher standing or take an alternate course. When repeating a failed required course, a minimum mark of 74% must be obtained.
A listing of relevant graduate courses and their description are found here.
Graduate students must present in at least two public seminars during their program as part of the LFS requirements. The number of seminars may vary from Program to Program. Please check with your Graduate Program Advisor for details.
Students should obtain the current FG+PS “Instructions for the Preparation of Theses“.
In order to be eligible for convocation, you must submit your final, defended thesis electronically as a single PDF file to UBC’s online information repository, cIRcle. It will be reviewed for formatting by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and approved for inclusion in cIRcle. Your program cannot be closed and you will not be eligible to graduate until the content and formatting of the thesis have been officially approved and you have received an official email confirming final approval of your thesis.
Submitted theses and dissertations must be formally approved by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Effective January 1, 2011: Students are expected to submit all final theses/dissertations electronically.
Recommendation of appointment of Supervisory Committee form to Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS for approval.
Approve courses for the program.
Supervisory Committee to meet with the student at least once every 12 months, and preferably once every 6 months.
Students must submit a Research Proposal to their Supervisory Committees at a formal meeting of the Committee. It is expected that students will submit their research proposal between 6 to 8 months from initial registration. Students must submit an electronic copy of the research proposal to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Office: [email protected].
The final Master’s Oral Examination is chaired by the Graduate Program Advisor (or alternate) who neither votes nor signs the thesis. The Examining Committee (including the Chair) must receive copies of the thesis at least 4 weeks before the defense. The student must submit the “Approval MSc Supervisory Committee to Proceed to Final Exam” and “MSc Thesis Defense Composition” forms to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office at least 2 weeks prior to the examination.
The Supervisory Committee should be established as soon as possible after the thesis topic is identified, but not later than 4 months after initial registration. If possible, the research supervisor should consult with prospective supervisory committee members about the proposed coursework even if the thesis topic has not been decided.
The supervisory committee consists of your supervisor and at least two other individuals (normally faculty members). Its role is to provide support by broadening and deepening the range of expertise and experience available to you and your supervisor. The committee offers advice about and assessment of your work.
Students in a master’s program with a thesis usually have a supervisory committee that advises them on coursework, research, and thesis preparation.
Graduate students who establish their supervisory committees early in their programs and who meet with their committees regularly, tend to complete their degree programs successfully, and more quickly, than students who wait to establish their committees.
Supervisory Committee provides academic support throughout the student’s program. Helps plan a program of courses, which will prepare the student for thesis research, meet program requirements and assist career development. Provides critical comments on the research proposal and the thesis. Reviews academic and research progress on no less than an annual basis. Recommends whether the thesis is of acceptable standard for examination. Ensures that all LFS and FG+PS procedures associated with the degree program are adhered.
The Supervisory Committee is selected jointly by the Supervisor and student and recommended to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, immediately after the student commences his/her program but no later than 4 months after initial registration. The Committee membership may change once the thesis research area is finalized. Master’s Supervisory Committee Composition form.
Normally, the Research Supervisor will Chair the Committee, and must be a Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor as well as a member of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. If an approved Adjunct Professor acts as co- supervisor (research), a full-time, faculty member is required to serve as the co- supervisor (academic) and to chair the committee.
At least two additional faculty members will serve on the Committee. They normally will be at least of the rank of Assistant Professor and members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
One member will be from outside the Program in which the student’s degree is to be taken. The size of the Committee must be at least three. The membership may include faculty from other units and additional members from other universities.
If the committee only has two members from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, approval from the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is required. The Committee may also include additional qualified persons who are not faculty members. For the Master’s program, when persons from outside the University are proposed and the Committee does not meet quorum, approval from the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies must be obtained.
The majority of the Committee must be from UBC.
Members on study leave or any other leave exceeding 2 months may be replaced. A change in research direction or academic program may require a change in Committee composition.
Initial meeting immediately after the student commences his/her program to review the proposed research area and approve courses for the program.
Meeting to approve the research proposal and proposed schedule for completion.
Regular meetings conducted to review progress to determine whether sufficient work has been achieved to prepare an acceptable thesis.
Within 6 to 8 months of starting a Master’s program, the student will normally submit a Research Proposal to her/his Supervisory Committee for approval at a formal meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the proposal is to demonstrate how the student is going to carry out the research to meet the degree requirements. The Supervisory Committee meets to discuss the proposal with the student to ensure the validity of the research plan and to ascertain the student’s ability to formulate scholarly research questions and to convey these in both written and verbal forms. The student will make a brief (< 20 min) oral presentation on his/her research proposal at the beginning of the meeting. The exact format of the proposal is determined by discussion with the Supervisor. It should, however, include a summary of information previously published on the topic, hypothesis, objective, experimental design, brief description of methodologies (including statistical analysis), and timeline, and the significance of the proposed research. An outline of the Thesis Proposal format for the Human Nutrition Graduate Program is presented as an example in Appendix C.
The final Master’s Oral Examination is chaired by the Graduate Program Advisor (or designate) who neither votes nor signs the thesis. Copies of the thesis must be received by the Examining Committee (including the Chair) at least 4 weeks before the defense. The student’s supervisor must submit the “Approval by MSc Supervisory Committee to Proceed to Final Exam” form to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office at least 2 weeks prior to the examination.
Examination Chair (Graduate Program Advisor or designate).
At least two members of the Supervisory Committee (could include research co-supervisors).
At least one additional member from outside the student’s Supervisory Committee.
One member of the Examining Committee must be from another Graduate Program or Department.
The examination is open to the public and normally lasts approximately 2 hours.
Reviews purpose of the examination.
Establishes the order for questioning, normally ending with the Supervisor(s).
Ensures that the examination is conducted in an impartial manner.
The Student: Provides a 20 – 25 minute oral presentation on her/his thesis work to the public and the Examining Committee.
The Examiners: Following the oral presentation, the examiners examine the student (normally up to 20 minutes each) for one or two cycles, with the second cycle normally much shorter than the first.
Questions are invited from the public. The public and the student are asked to leave the room while the committee reviews the student’s performance and the thesis.
Unconditional pass – required changes are only of an editorial nature. The thesis is normally signed by all Examining Committee members at the time.
Conditional pass – requirements involving re-analysis or major restructuring of the thesis are specified by the Examining Committee and are to be completed within 6 weeks of the examination. Signatures of the Supervisor and members wishing to check revisions are withheld.
Fail – recommend withdrawal from the program.
Evaluation is by majority decision but individual examiners may choose not to sign the thesis. The Supervisor signs the thesis only after all revisions have been made.
Recommendation of appointment of Supervisory Committee form to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for approval.
Initial meeting with Supervisory Committee to review and approve the proposed program, including courses that the student needs to take to ensure an adequate knowledge basis needed to carry out his/her research project. Supervisory Committee to meet with the student at least once every 12 months, and preferably once every 6 months.
Supervisory Committee has reviewed Research Proposal at a formal meeting of the Committee.
Each Graduate Program has prepared a statement of examination procedures, requirements, and regulations which are listed in Appendix E. Check with your Graduate Program Advisor regarding procedures and requirements for your graduate program.
Supervisory Committee meets with the student to arrange date, format & scope of questioning. Committee nominates two additional members for the examining Committee.
Supervisor ensures the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies receives the completed “Notice & Approval of Comprehensive Examination Committee” form for approval no less than two (2) weeks before the examination.
The Graduate Program Advisor or designate will chair the comprehensive examination.
Examination Chair reports the examination results in writing to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, with copies to the Graduate Program Advisor, Committee members, and the student. The Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will in turn inform FG+PS of the outcome of examination.
When the student has been successful and has met other requirements, request FG+PS to admit the student to candidacy.
Three months prior to submission of the completed thesis to FG+PS, the Supervisor submits “Appointment of External Examiner for Doctoral Thesis“ form to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for approval and submission to FG+PS for approval.
A doctoral student’s supervisory committee is responsible for guiding the student in selecting any required courses, planning the research, and preparing the thesis.
The Supervisory Committee provides academic support throughout the program. Helps plan a program of courses, if necessary, which will prepare the student for thesis work, meet program requirements and career development. Provides critical comments on the research proposal and the thesis. Helps plan the comprehensive examination format. Reviews research progress on no less than an annual basis. Recommends whether the thesis is of acceptable standard for examination. Ensures that all LFS and FG+PS procedures associated with the degree program are adhered.
Normally, the Research Supervisor chairs the Committee, and is a Professor, Associate or Assistant Professor with some previous experience on doctoral committees and a member of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. If an approved Adjunct Professor acts as the co-supervisor (research), a full-time, faculty member (Professor, Associate or Assistant Professor) is required as co-supervisor (academic) who chairs the committee. At least two additional faculty members will serve on the Committee. They normally will be at least of the rank of Assistant Professor and member of the FG+PS. One member will be from outside the Program in which the student’s degree is to be taken. The Committee must have at least three members. The membership may include faculty from other units and additional members from other universities. If the committee contains less than three members from the FG+PS and when persons from outside the University are proposed, a memo requesting approval must be sent to the Dean of the Faculty Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies via the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS, with a justification and a curriculum vitae of the person(s) nominated. The majority of the Committee must be from UBC.
Within 18 to 24 months of starting his/her doctoral program, the student will normally submit a Research Proposal to her/his Supervisory Committee for approval at a formal meeting of the Committee. The purpose of the proposal is to demonstrate how the student is going to carry out the research to meet the degree requirements. The Supervisory Committee meets to discuss the proposal with the student to ensure the validity of the research plan and to ascertain the student’s ability to formulate scholarly research questions and to convey these in both written and verbal forms. The student will make a brief (< 20 min) oral presentation on his/her research proposal at the beginning of the meeting. The exact format of the proposal is determined by discussion with the Supervisor. It should, however, include a summary of information previously published on the topic, hypothesis, objective, experimental design, brief description of methodologies (including statistical analysis), and timeline, and the significance of the proposed research.
Comprehensive Examination For Doctoral Students: Form for Notice And Approval Of Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination Committee.
Successful completion of the Comprehensive Examination is a FG+PS requirement for all doctoral programs before a student is granted Doctoral Candidacy status. Each Graduate Program has prepared a statement of examination procedures, requirements, and regulations which are listed in Appendix E. Normally, the examination will be held after completion of all required coursework. The Examination is normally held within 18 months but no later than 24 months after the student begins his/her Doctoral program, when any necessary course work has been completed.
The Examination Committee is normally composed of: a Chair (Graduate Advisor or designate), two or three members of the Supervisory Committee, and two additional full-time professors not on the Supervisory Committee (one of whom will be from another graduate program in UBC). All members must be informed of the examination date, purpose, scope and format, and be provided with copies of the Comprehensive Examination guidelines. The two additional members may wish to meet with the Supervisor and student immediately following their appointments to the Committee. The Examining Committee in Food Science is composed of all faculty members in the Food Science Program plus one member from another Program.
The Examination Chair: Reviews the purpose of the examination; outlines examination procedures; and indicates the order of questioning.
The Thesis Supervisor: Briefly reviews the student’s background; and confirms that program requirements have been fully met (residency, courses, proposal approved).
The Student: Provide a short oral presentation about his/her background and goals at the beginning of the examination. The nature and length of this presentation differs between Programs.
The Examiners: Examine the student according to procedures outlined by the Examination Chair.
Conditional pass – requirements are specified in writing by the Examining Committee and are to be completed within 6 weeks of the examination unless they involve requiring the student to successfully complete an additional course.
Adjournment – procedures for continuing the examination are specified in writing by the Examining Committee (a student may have one examination adjournment, provided the student is within the first 36 months of his/her program at the time of the continued examination).
The Examination Chair informs the student of the results in the presence of the Examining Committee. The Chair also reports the examination results to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. FG+PS will be notified by the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, in writing once the student has successfully completed the examination with copies to the student, Supervisor and Graduate Program Advisor.
It is expected that a decision should be made whether a student will be Advanced to candidacy within 18 – 24 months from the date of initial registration. A student who is not admitted to candidacy within a period of 36 months from the date of initial registration will be required to withdraw from his/her program. Extension of this period may be permitted by the Dean of FG+PS under exceptional circumstances.
All required course work (if any) has been successfully completed.
The Comprehensive Examination has been passed.
The Research Supervisory Committee has approved the thesis proposal.
As soon as the student has satisfied all requirements, the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies recommends to the FG+PS that the student be advanced to Candidacy.
PLAN AHEAD. There are lots of deadlines to meet before you even get a defense date and it’s advisable to start investigating these about 4 to 5 months before you anticipate defending. Tools for planning.
3 months prior to submission of the completed thesis to FG+PS for forwarding to the external examiner, Supervisor submits Nomination of External Examiner Form to FG+PS. Signatures of both the research Supervisor and the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS are required on the Form. Submit Thesis to FG+PS 8 weeks before Oral Examination if External Examiner is from outside North America or 6 weeks if External Examiners from inside North America.
The dissertation must be complete and ready (except for very minor text changes) to send to the external examiner: Email your dissertation to [email protected] for review. A PDF is preferred. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure format is incompliance with university requirements.
Submitting the Dissertation for External Examiner has more information on submission requirements.
A Graduate Program Approval of Doctoral Dissertation for External Examination Form from the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies must be submitted along with the thesis indicating that the student has completed the requirements for the Doctoral degree and is ready to defend his/her thesis. A UBC account number for the courier charges is included in the form. Thesis without proper accompanying documentation will not be processed.
FG+PS no longer requires students to submit The Examination Programme. However, students or research supervisors are still welcome to create and distribute a program should they wish to do so. For those seeking guidance, a template is available on our website.
Confirm date and time of Oral Exam with the Doctoral Examinations Coordinator.
Appointment of University Examiners Form: The Supervisor and Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies recommends the University Examiners. Both University Examiners must be members of FG+PS. Professors’ emeriti who are active in their field are eligible and most welcome. Assistant professors may be nominated with full justification of nomination in writing by the Research Supervisor one week prior to the University Examiner form being submitted.
The Research Supervisor is responsible for inviting and confirming a mutually convenient time with all members of the examining Committee, to attend the Final Oral Examination. In order to meet quorum, the Examining Committee must consist of a Chair, two members from the Supervisory Committee, and two University Examiners (one from the candidate’s Graduate Program and one from another Graduate Program). As soon as a date and time is fixed, FG+PS must be informed so that a room can be booked for the candidate. The candidate is responsible for delivering to each member of the Examining Committee a copy of the thesis in its approved form. FG+PS will appoint a Chair for the exam. FG+PS must receive a minimum of 4 weeks notice in order to book an examination room. FG+PS only sends the thesis to the External Examiner (outside UBC) and the Chair. The supervisor and/or candidate is responsible for providing the thesis to the two University Examiners and also members of the Supervisory Committee members attending the Final Oral Examination.
No revision or only minor revision required. At least two examining committee members sign the Doctoral Dissertation Approval form; the research supervisor withholds signature until revisions are complete. The final dissertation should be submitted to FG+PS within one month of the exam.
The dissertation is satisfactory subject to substantive revision affecting content. Fewer than two committee members sign the Doctoral Dissertation Approval form; the research supervisor and additional committee members withhold signatures until revisions are complete. The examining committee should recommend the procedure to be followed for revisions, and the procedure should be outlined in the Chair’s report. The final dissertation should be submitted to FG+PS within six months of the exam date.
The dissertation is unsatisfactory in its current form. Major rewriting and rethinking are required. No one signs the Doctoral Dissertation Approval form. The Examining Committee should recommend the procedure to be followed for revision of the thesis, and the procedure should be outlined in the Chair’s report. Further instructions for final submission will come from FG+PS.
The dissertation is failed and re – examination on this research is not permitted.
The Comprehensive (Ph.D. only) or Final Oral Examination is failed.
A student who is not admitted to Ph.D. Candidacy within a period of 36 months from date of initial registration will be required to withdraw from the program.
Progress is considered unsatisfactory because of poor performance in coursework, research, or other academic endeavors.
Circumstances arise which make it unlikely that the program will be successfully completed within a reasonable time period.
Recommendations to the FG+PS of Final Oral Examination failure and termination of a student’s program are made in writing by the Examining Committee (condition 1 above) or by the Supervisory Committee. In condition 2, extension to the third-year may be permitted by FG+PS under exceptional circumstances. In conditions 3 and 4, the student must receive prior notice in writing that progress has been unsatisfactory, and be given a clear definition of remedial action with realistic deadlines.
Every effort should be made to resolve disputes informally. Appeals are directed first to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS within 3 months of the original decision. If efforts to resolve the dispute within the Faculty fail, the student can appeal to the Dean of FG+PS within 10 working days of official notification of the decision by the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS. The Dean of FG+PS will not accept an appeal of an academic judgment. Such an appeal will be referred back to the Faculty. The Dean will only consider appeals based on alleged prejudice or bias in the evaluation or improper procedures in the evaluation process. If an appeal cannot be resolved satisfactorily by the intercession of the Dean of FG+PS, the student may lodge a written notice of appeal with the Senate Committee on Academic Standing, within 10 days of being informed in writing of the Dean’s decision.
Any dispute concerning grades should first be discussed with the instructor, then with the Graduate Program Advisor and finally with the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in LFS.
Matters such as financial support, professional conduct, etc., are handled by the Graduate Programs Committee, the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and FG+PS, in that order.
Research data collected by graduate students during their programs remain the property of the LFS, and in some cases, of the funding agency. Copies of all data are to be filed with the student’s Supervisor. Thesis research should be prepared for publication within 6 months of the Final Oral Examination. After this time, the Supervisor may assume responsibility for communicating the research findings.
The student must maintain his/her registration until the thesis is submitted. Please follow FG+PS instructions for final thesis/dissertation submission.
Students should apply for graduation on-line.
It is the Graduate Program Advisor’s responsibility to confirm that all program requirements (courses, comprehensive examinations, etc.) have been satisfied.
Establish a supervisory committee early in the student’s program and convene a meeting, at least once annually, to evaluate the student’s progress, with input from the student and colleagues wherever appropriate.
Assist the student in the development of academic and research programs.
Arrange and chair meetings of the Supervisory Committee and record its assessment of academic and research progress in writing. Send copies to the student, committee members, and Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office after each meeting.
Arrange examinations (examiners, time, date, room, etc.).
Provide adequate research facilities and funding to support the student’s research project.
Assist and direct the student in the preparation of the thesis.
Have sufficient familiarity with the field of research to provide guidance and/or a willingness to gain that familiarity before agreeing to act as Supervisor.
Respond to written work submitted by the student in a timely and thorough manner, with constructive suggestions for improvement and continuation. The turnaround time for comments on written work should not normally exceed 3 weeks.
Make arrangements to ensure continuity of supervision when absent for two months or longer.
Within the norms appropriate to the discipline, make reasonable arrangements to ensure that the research resources needed for the thesis project are available to the student and, when necessary, assist the student in gaining access to facilities or research materials.
Help to ensure that the research environment is safe, healthy and free from harassment, discrimination and conflict.
When there is conflicting advice or when there are different expectations on the part of co-supervisors or members of the Supervisory Committee, endeavor to achieve consensus and resolve the differences.
Assist the student to be aware of current program requirements, deadlines, sources of funding, etc.
Encourage the student to make presentations of research results within the University, as well as to outside scholarly or professional bodies, as appropriate.
Help the student plan the work, set a time schedule and adhere as closely as possible to that schedule. Encourage the student to complete their program of studies when it would not be in their best interest to extend it.
Appropriately acknowledge the student’s contributions to presentations and published material, in many cases via joint authorship.
Ensure that recommendations for external examiners of doctoral theses are made to the Graduate Program Advisor and forwarded to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, in the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office in a timely manner; make other arrangements for oral examination of the thesis and assist the student to comply with any changes that need to be made after the oral examination.
Other items are the same as for the Master’s Program.
Make a commitment and show dedicated efforts to gain the background knowledge and skills needed to pursue the research project successfully.
Develop, in conjunction with the Supervisor and Supervisory Committee, a plan and a timetable for completion of all stages of the thesis project, and work assiduously to adhere to a schedule and to meet appropriate deadlines.
Meet with the Supervisor when requested and report fully and regularly on progress and results.
Maintain registration throughout the program and (for international students) ensure that student visas and, where applicable, employment authorization documents are kept up to date. Keep the Supervisor, Graduate Program Advisor, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office and FG+PS informed of how you can be contacted.
Give serious consideration and respond to advice and criticisms received from the Supervisor and other members of the Supervisory Committee.
Pay due attention to the need to maintain a workplace which is tidy, safe and healthy and where each individual shows tolerance and respect for the rights of others.
Take appropriate courses on safety, radiation, etc.
Be thoughtful and reasonably frugal in using resources provided by the Supervisor and by the University, and assist in obtaining additional resources for the research or for other group members where applicable.
Conform to University, Faculty and Program requirements, including those related to deadlines, dissertation style, conflict of interest, etc.
Recognize that where the student’s research comprises a component of the Supervisor’s research program, the responsibility for utilization of data and for publication is held jointly by the Supervisor and student. In such cases, a draft paper, together with raw data, will be made available to the Supervisor prior to submission for publication.
Meet agreed performance standards and deadlines of the funding organization to the extent possible when financing has been provided under a contract or grant.
Conform to the strictest standards of honesty in order to assure academic integrity and professionalism. This includes, but is by no means limited to, acknowledging assistance, materials and/or data provided by others.
When the program requirements have been met, terminate the work and clean up the work space, in consideration of the next student.
Return borrowed materials to the Supervisor, LFS, library or reading room, etc. when the project has been concluded or when return is requested.
Title Page – Include the title of the thesis proposal, name of candidate, and name of Thesis Supervisor and Supervisory Committee members.
Introduction – Introduce the research topic.
Specific Aims – State the primary objectives of the study.
Background – A brief review of the pertinent literature and a list of references should be given. Emphasis should be on developing a review that is highly relevant to the project rather than an exhaustive review of the entire field.
Rationale – State the hypothesis(es) to be tested and give the rationale of the approach.
Research Design – Describe the number of observations in each experimental group and list what procedures are to be done, and what measurements are to be made on each. In animal studies, proper diets and protocol should be included. Sampling strategies in human studies should be included.
Methods – Describe the specific methods to be used in the project. The basis for new methods and/or significant modifications of established methods should be given.
Analysis of the Data – Specify how the data are to be analyzed. The specific number of comparisons to be made, the types of statistical tests to be used, and the number of samples to be obtained for use in making the comparisons should be listed.
The Role of Candidate in Project – Describe exactly the role the candidate will have in the project. What analyses will be done by the candidate in which laboratories, and from where will other pertinent data be obtained? The role of any technical personnel working on the project should be specifically identified.
Significance – Describe the significance of this study with reference to the state of knowledge of the field and the possible nutritional implications of the findings.
Human Studies – See Guidance for Research with Human Subject in preparation of this section. Procedures for obtaining the appropriate permissions for research with human subjects must be stated. This outline of a thesis proposal is intended to serve as a guideline. Specific details of the proposal should be discussed with the Research Advisor.
The comprehensive exam in the Applied Animal Biology Graduate program is to test the student’s background knowledge related to her/his dissertation research and their ability to carry out their proposed research. This exam should be completed within the first 24 months of their program. As such, the student is not to be tested on his/her dissertation research itself or defend his/her research proposal but rather is examined on subject areas related to a review paper prepared before the oral examination. The student, in consultation with their research supervisory committee, shall identify topics (typically two to four) relevant to the students’ core area of research. These topics will then become the subject of a critical, integrative review. Students may choose to write their review in the form of a manuscript that may later be submitted to a referred journal. A version of the review may also be suitable for inclusion in the final dissertation as an introductory chapter.
Once the supervisory committee approves the document (and signed the examination approval form) the oral examination date can be set. The exam committee consists of the Chair (Graduate Advisor or designate), 2 – 3 members of the PhD supervisory committee, and 2 university examiners (full-time professors not on the supervisory committee). At least one member of the examination committee must be from another Graduate Program. The examiners should be chosen according to the topics central to the review paper. The student will meet with each examiner and deliver his/her critical review document no less than 2 weeks before the examination. The chair (non-voting) will outline the purpose of the exam and the order of questioning; normally the exam begins with the external examiners, followed by the supervisory committee members and ends with the supervisor. The oral examination may begin with a short (less than 20 min) presentation by the student. Examiners are free to ask any question they see as appropriate during the examination; the review paper will provide context and help frame the discussion. Each examiner will examine the students for 15-20 minutes followed by a shortened second round of questions.
After the examination, the examiners meet in camera to determine the outcome by majority decision.
The student may be required, for example, to successfully complete a course in which the committee finds the student needs additional knowledge/skills.
If the committee finds that the performance in the oral examination is not satisfactory, but believes that, with additional preparation, the student has the potential for satisfactory performance, the examination will be adjourned.
The committee’s rationale for recommending an adjournment and the procedures for continuing the examination, including the time frame, will be specified in writing by the Chair of the examining committee.
One examination adjournment or retake is permitted, provided the student has the opportunity to complete the examination within the first 36 months of his/her program.
The continuation will be videotaped.
The examination committee membership normally remains unchanged for the continuation of the exam.
If the continuation does not result in an unconditional or a conditional pass, the student will be required to withdraw from the program.
Students who fail the oral examination will be required to withdraw from the program. Students will be informed in writing by the examination committee of the failure.
The Food Science graduate program advisor will meet with you ~ 5-6 weeks prior to your comprehensive exam date, to present you with a hypothetical “research problem”. This research problem and your research proposal to address it will form the basis of the comprehensive examination to assess the aforementioned indicators of your abilities. The topic of the research problem is “separate and distinct from” your doctoral dissertation prospectus, and will be selected to represent a typical research problem of significance in the food science field.
Within four weeks of receiving this research problem, you will be required to submit to the Food Science Graduate Advisor, a written report that provides the necessary background, the rationale for the proposed research approach and a well-documented research strategy to address the problem. The report should be no longer than forty double-spaced pages, printed with a 12- point font size. Tables and figures may be appended to the report. The report should include appropriately referenced background information and issues relevant to the problem. This background information should constitute no more than half of the report.
The experimental plan and methodology proposed for the research plan, including experimental design and statistical analysis of data, should constitute at least half of the report. You should also indicate the limitations that may be encountered in the execution of the proposed research plan. You should take into account the anticipated outcomes of the research in the design of the research plan.
The written report, which will be photocopied and distributed to the Examining Committee, will form the basis of the oral comprehensive examination.
The Examining Committee for your oral examination will be composed of a Chair, at least four faculty members from the Food Science graduate program, and one faculty member from another graduate program. The oral examination will be scheduled to take place within one to two weeks following submission of the report to the Food Science Graduate Advisor.
Decision (unconditional pass; conditional pass; adjournment; fail) by the Examining Committee.
This document provides guidelines to students in the PhD degree program in Human Nutrition regarding their comprehensive examinations. These exams include two components, a screening exam and preparation/oral examination of a research proposal, each of which is described separately following the section on “Timing of the Exams”.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies states that comprehensive exams are normally intended to assess whether the student has developed: a. strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities b. required breadth and in-depth knowledge of the discipline c. ability to communicate knowledge of the discipline d. required academic background for the specific doctoral research to follow e. potential ability to conduct independent and original research. The Human Nutrition Comprehensive Exams are intended primarily to address items (a) through (c) in the above list. Items (d) and (e) are assessed through the Supervisory Committee’s evaluation of the PhD research proposal.
In the Human Nutrition Graduate Program, doctoral students are normally expected to complete their comprehensive examinations within 18 months from the date of initial registration. Completion of comprehensive exams is one aspect of the requirements for admission to PhD candidacy, and according to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, a student who is not admitted to candidacy within 36 months from the date of initial registration must withdraw from the program. The screening examination must be passed before the research proposal component can be attempted. Normally, the screening exam will be taken within 6-12 months of initial registration. The research question to be addressed in the research proposal should be approved by the Human Nutrition Graduate Program within 14 months of initial registration, with the oral examination taking place within the following 3 months. The written research proposal must be circulated at least 2 weeks prior to the oral examination.
The purpose of the screening exam is to ensure that doctoral students have comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of human nutrition. Students are expected to have knowledge in the following areas (courses covering these areas are in parentheses): Basic macronutrient and energy metabolism (including fibre) (FNH 250 and 350) Basic micronutrient metabolism (FNH 250 and 351) Basic principles of nutritional assessment, and familiarity with techniques for commonly assessed nutrients (FNH 370) Major issues in nutrition across the lifespan (FNH 471) Basic research methods in nutrition and other health research (FNH 398) DRIs – major issues considered and rationale for the recommendations for the major nutrients, especially any problematic or controversial nutrients (FNH 350, 351, and 471) Basic role of nutrition in prevention and pathogenesis of the major chronic diseases influenced by nutrition (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity) (FNH 350, 351, and 451). Students will have 3 hours to complete the closed-book exam, which will consist of multiple choice, short and medium length questions. Exam questions will be set by the instructors of the above courses (i.e., FNH 250, 350, 351, 370, 398, 451, and 471), and will be similar to questions asked in examinations in the undergraduate courses. Current course syllabi from the above courses will be made available to exam candidates. Students must receive a mark of 75% or greater to pass the exam. Students who obtain a mark of 60%-74% on their first attempt will be given one opportunity to retake the exam within 2 months of the first attempt. Students who receive less than 60% on their first attempt or less than 75% on their second attempt will be required to withdraw from the program.
The purpose of this part of the comprehensive exam is to establish that students have an ability to critically evaluate primary research literature, identify a gap in the current literature, establish a research question and appropriate hypotheses/objectives, address the research question through designing appropriate original investigations systemically and logically, with application of appropriate methodologies and statistical analyses. In addition, this part of the examination will also assess the breadth and depth of students’ knowledge within one area of human nutrition research. This part of the comprehensive exam consists of preparation and oral examination of a CIHR style research proposal.
In consultation with their dissertation research supervisor, students are required to identify a research question that must not be in the immediate area of their dissertation research. For example, an acceptable research question might be one that would be addressed using similar research methods to those of the student’s dissertation research, but with a focus on a different nutrient, health outcome or life stage. If the timing is appropriate, this topic could be used for the student’s ‘long seminar’ in HUNU 631.
The research question will be presented to the HUNU graduate faculty in the form of letter of intent. The letter of intent (LOI) should follow the format of the one-page summary required for registration of a CIHR operating grant, including background information, research questions, objectives and/or hypotheses, study design and methods, and significance (maximum 1 page, single spaced, 2 cm margins). An additional page should be submitted with a one paragraph summary of the student’s dissertation research question/topic. It should be submitted shortly after successful completion of the screening examination and within 14 months of initial registration in the doctoral program to the advisor of the Human Nutrition program who will circulate it to all HUNU graduate faculty members. Faculty members will respond to the program advisor within 1 week, indicating if they do/do not approve the LOI. If they do not approve, reasons shall be given. The program advisor will collate responses and let the student know within 10 days whether or not the LOI has been approved. In the event that it is rejected, clear reasons will be provided and the student asked to revise and resubmit within 14 days.
Upon approval of the letter of intent, students are responsible for preparing the research proposal, which includes a one-page summary of the research proposal, a lay abstract, the proposal itself (maximum 11 pages), appropriate components of the research proposal appendix, and budget information. Students are strongly urged to consult with the CIHR website to ensure full compliance with the requirements and format for Open Operating Grant applications (http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/35674.html#t3). Students are expected to prepare the proposal independently, without review by their supervisor or other faculty members (although they are allowed to have conversations with their supervisor about the topic).
The completed research proposal is submitted electronically to the advisor of the Human Nutrition program, who will be responsible for distributing it to faculty members of the Program.
The proposal should be submitted to the Advisor of the Human Nutrition Program within 17 months of initial registration in the PhD program. Only e-submission will be accepted.
If the LOI or proposal are not submitted within the expected time frame, the student, supervisor, and graduate program advisor will meet to discuss why this has occurred, and develop a time line for completion of these components as soon as possible.
The oral examination is held in camera. The exam is primarily centered around the research proposal. Students are expected to address other relevant questions, including, but not limited to, the strength and weakness associated with the experimental design, methodologies, and statistical analyses, etc.
Note that a minimum of 2 weeks elapse between the date of submitting the research proposal and the scheduled date of the oral exam. The Supervisor must submit the “Notice and Approval of Oral Examination” form to the Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, at least 8 weeks before the oral examination. In the event that the oral examination will not occur as scheduled, the Supervisor must notify members of the Oral Examination Committee at the earliest possible time.
The Chair begins the exam by reviewing the purpose and format of the exam. The student will then present a 10-15 min synopsis of the proposal, followed by the question period. The question period is conducted in the order established by the Chair. The approximate length of time for each examiner is 15-20 minutes, and two rounds of questioning may occur. Normally, the research supervisor asks questions last.
Since one of the purposes of the oral examination is to determine the breadth and depth of students’ knowledge, students are not expected to be an expert in everything that they are asked about. Thus it is acceptable to say “I don’t know”, but the Committee would expect the student to follow this up with a discussion of what s/he might anticipate, based on related knowledge. Again, the point is to determine if the student can discuss the subject in an intelligent manner.
The Graduate Advisor normally serves as Chair of the Oral Examination Committee. However, if s/he is the supervisor of the student, another faculty member in Human Nutrition will serve as Chair.
The Chair’s role is to ensure impartiality, to ensure that the program’s procedures are followed, and to file the exam report. S/he also monitors the length of questioning by each examiner. The Chair may participate in the examination process but does not vote except in the event of a tie.
The Committee will include all available faculty members in Human Nutrition (minimum 3, in addition to the Chair), as well as one faculty member from another Graduate Program, for a minimum of 4 examiners plus the Chair.
The student may be required, for example, to successfully complete a course or re-write aspects of the proposal in which the committee finds the student needs additional knowledge/skills.
The additional academic requirements will be provided to the student in writing by the examination committee and include expected standards of achievement and time frame for completion.
If the committee finds that the student’s written research proposal and performance in oral examination is not satisfactory (e.g., inadequate depth; inability to critically evaluate the literature, and inappropriate hypothesis and experimental approaches, etc.), but believes that, with additional preparation, the student has the potential for satisfactory performance, the examination will be adjourned.
The committee’s rationale for recommending an adjournment and the procedures for continuing the examination, including the time frame, will be specified in writing by the Chair of the examining committee. Students will also be informed whether the adjournment is related to one or both aspects of this part of the comprehensive exam.
The comprehensive exam is to test the candidate’s background knowledge related to the candidate’s thesis research in order to determine whether the candidate is capable of carrying out the proposed research. As such, the student is not to be tested on his/her thesis research nor a defense of her research proposal.
2 university examiners (full-time professors not on the supervisory committee). At least one member of the Exam committee has to be from another Graduate Program or department. The examiners should be chosen according to the particular areas that the candidate needs to be tested on.
After the committee members have been identified, the candidate will visit the examiners to deliver his/her thesis research proposal. Each examiner may assign the candidate some review papers, a set of journal papers, or books so that the candidate can read up on the area that he/she is to be tested.
The comprehensive exam is to assess the candidate’s background knowledge related to the candidate’s thesis research in order to determine whether the candidate is capable of carrying out the proposed research. As such, the student is not to be tested directly on his/her thesis research nor a defense of the research proposal, rather the examination addresses the candidate’s academic background and abilities to conduct original research appropriate for the doctoral degree.
one University examiner who is not on the supervisory committee. The examiners should be chosen according to the particular areas of the candidate research program.
After the committee members have been identified, the candidate will visit the examiners to deliver his/her thesis research proposal. Each examiner may assign the candidate review papers, a set of journal papers, or books so that the candidate can read in preparation for the examination.
Determine whether the candidate has knowledge about the tools he/she will need to carry out his/her thesis research.
The composition of the Examining Committee will meet FLFS requirements and will be approved at a meeting of the Ph.D. student’s thesis committee.
Each Member of the Examining Committee will provide the student’s Supervisor with a question in the agreed upon subject area –the Supervisor will confirm the questions are complementary and consistent with the subject area agreed upon by the student’s Supervisory Committee.
The Supervisor is responsible for providing the complete list of a limited number of questions and reading lists to the student and the Examining Committee no later than one month prior to the examination date, unless a different time is agreed upon at a committee meeting.
The student will write a 2000 to 3000 (max.) word response to each question and provide them to the Examining Committee, including the Chair, one week prior to the examination unless a different time has been agreed upon at a committee meeting.
The student should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the subject areas including methodology, theory and content to proceed with the project. The student may present written responses to questions with a 20 minutes presentation in the examination, which will address the student’s informed reaction to the questions posed by the examining committee.
A short summary of the proposal needs to be sent to the external examiner at least three weeks before the examination.
The examination will begin with a 10-15 minute presentation by the student on the student’s informed responses to the committee’s questions and what the student has learned through the process of responding to the questions. The presentation may last 20 minutes if the student elects to forgo the written responses.
The Examiners will examine the student’s knowledge of the agreed upon subject areas, including topics derived from the student’s written/oral responses to the Examination Committee’s questions. The question period will last no more than 1.5 hours. | 2019-04-23T03:34:04 | http://blogs.ubc.ca/lfsgrads/lfs-grad-student-handbook |
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AskNicely is a SaaS platform used to collect and analyse customer feedback and NPS. AskNicely's development team is based in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a collection of topics that describe how we run AskNicely securely. They're intended as a high-level introduction to how we deal with security, in order to help you with your decision making process. More details are available on request - just ask your sales representative.
You'll find more information on each of these points in the detailed chapters documents below.
AskNicely’s products are hosted with the world’s leading data centre provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Access to these datacenters is strictly controlled and monitored by 24x7 on-site security staff, biometric scanning and video surveillance. AWS maintains multiple certifications for its data centres, including ISO 27001 compliance, PCI Certification, and SOC reports. For more information about their certification and compliance, please visit the AWS Security website and the AWS Compliance website.
All services (databases, application servers, web servers, etc.) that make up the AskNicely system are highly-available. We use a combination of clustering (e.g. Elasticsearch), load-balancing (e.g. HTTP), and replication (e.g. MySQL) in order to ensure that there are no single points of failure in the system. Each of our regions makes use of three or more availability zones, with redundancy across them.
We have a configuration management system based on Puppet, Ansible and Terraform. The entire configuration of all of our infrastructure is captured in version control, so we have a full record of every change made to the infrastructure. It also allows us to ensure all our servers have the same, appropriate configuration, and that they are all kept up to date with the latest changes (we have CI/CD pipelines for our infrastructure codebases too). We use a "cattle not pets" approach to infrastructure; any server can be completely replaced with another (or a new one) very easily. This allows us to rapidly provision new infrastructure when necessary; server instances can be built and torn down within minutes as needed to size the infrastructure appropriately and respond to customer needs. This makes our service more resilient to failures, and more reliable for the end user.
All of AskNicely's production servers are up to date with the latest security patches from their upstream operating system vendors. Security patches are applied immediately, as they become available upstream; they are installed automatically and don't require human intervention to be applied. We also regularly install non-security update patches, but those are not applied immediately without supervision, and are instead tested before being rolled-out cluster-wide.
AskNicely servers have remote password authentication disabled - only key-based authentication is allowed.
Login as root is disabled to force attackers to guess an account name as well as a password.
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AskNicely makes use of several forms of automated scanning throughout its infrastructure, in an attempt to provide real-time detection and monitoring of threats and attacks.
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Checks e.g. for insecure ports in use, DEP use, etc.
We fix any issues these rulesets reveal with a severity higher than informational.
We make use of Amazon GuardDuty to detect abnormal or suspicious use of our systems that may indicate an intrusion by attackers. GuardDuty monitors network flows, administrative events and DNS lookups throughout our production systems. It identifies suspected attackers through integrated threat intelligence feeds and uses machine learning to detect anomalies.
AskNicely regularly (and in real-time) scans for leaks of personally identifiable information in its production file storage systems. For this purpose, AskNicely uses Amazon Macie. Macie uses machine learning to classify files and detect personal information that may be at risk of exposure.
Read more about what we have done to become GDPR compliant here.
When you sign up for AskNicely, we can give you the option of having your data hosted in one of the following regions: Oregon (US), Canada, Sydney (Australia), or Frankfurt (Germany). Further regions may be available if requested; ask your sales representative if you have a need to be hosted in a specific region for data sovereignty or legal purposes.
When you stop using AskNicely, we'll immediately delete all your customer and response data from our main databases. Your customer and response data will still be contained within our data backups (see our backup policy for details). This data will be deleted at the end of a full backup rotation - this process currently takes 15 days. After this period, all your customer and response data will be gone, and AskNicely will retain no access to it at all.
In order to to help with any problems you’re having, our customer service representatives have access to your account. Our staff are prohibited from using this access except where necessary, or where you’ve requested assistance. We keep a log of every access of a customer's account by our support representatives.
As part of our security and compliance program we keep a centralized log of user activity within your account for auditing. Examples of events that are audit logged are as follows: log-on failed-attempts & successes, data accessed, scheduling and administrative configuration changes. This is immutable, time synced, and accessible on request by account admins.
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AskNicely uses several forms of testing (unit, functional, etc.) to ensure changes are safe to be applied. We have several thousand tests that are run against every commit.
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For example, the password "lemonandlime" would be disallowed. Even though it's long enough and doesn't directly appear in (most) wordlists, it is still a bad password because it is rather commonly used.
As an alternative to logging in with an email address and password, we can enable Google OAuth authentication for your account; ask your sales representative for details on how to use this optional feature. This feature is often preferred by customers who are already using Google Apps to manage their organisation, because you can add and manage users in a single centralized place.
AskNicely's TLS setup gets an overall score of A in the Qualys SSL Labs Test - we support forward secrecy, allow secure renegotiation, disallow downgrade attacks, have good protocol/preferred cypher suite settings etc.
AskNicely encrypts customer data at rest in RDS when hosted in Canada or Europe, but not on our default plans (hosted in the US or Australia). This is available for an extra charge, let your sales representative know if this is a feature you'd like to investigate.
Only services with strong authentication (usually based on OAuth from some other provider, e.g. Github) are opened to the set of IP addresses in this way.
We have VPC flow logs enabled for all VPCs, and GuardDuty is monitoring those logs to identify threats.
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Other backups (e.g. for user-provided images) are stored in AWS S3 with full redundancy and versioning enabled. | 2019-04-19T04:24:31 | https://www.asknicely.com/security |
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Cantor Colburn LLP, the fourth largest patent law firm in the U.S., welcomes the new year with the elevation of James Wimpe to its partnership. Also effective January 1, 2019, Associates Tina Dorr, Ph.D., Patrick Griffin, Alicia Hayter, Jared Howenstine, David Kincaid, Matteo Pedini, and Wanli Wu will be promoted to Counsel. Jessica Zimberlin Eastman, Ph.D., will be promoted to Senior Patent Agent.
Cantor Colburn announced that it has hired seven attorneys to work in its Hartford, Atlanta, and Detroit offices. The new hires have experience in a diversity of technologies- chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, and biomedical engineering- and are also IP attorneys.
Jared Howenstine and Jessica Eastman will attend the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics at UMass January 18-20, 2019. The UMass Amherst site is one of 12 different conferences taking place in various locations around the country over that same weekend. Attendees of the conference are generally regional, and are coming together to present information on their physics research, network with their community, and learn more about career prospects in local companies. | 2019-04-24T12:44:46 | https://www.cantorcolburn.com/professionals-Jared-Howenstine.html |
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specifically "Further, under the act, aftermarket equipment that improves performance does not automatically void a vehicle manufacturer's original warranty, unless the warranty clearly states the addition of aftermarket equipment automatically voids your vehicle's warranty, or if it can be proven that the aftermarket device is the direct cause of the failure."
, its just another bs excuse from Gm to not warranty their known issues.
Which is why I will never buy another new GM vehicle.
Total crap. I know the petition is old, but I just added my name anyways. Hope the OP gets/got this resolved.
if there was nothing done this would be an easy court case for the owner.... there is no way GM would allow this to go to court and would settle for sure from my opinion.... seems like some other facts are missing..
Agreed. Under $10,000. Small Claims Court eligible. Ask for a jury trial. GM would capitulate, as their cost for a lawyer to actually show up just to answer the suit in Snuff Gully, much less defend it, would be more than their cost on the short block replacement and shop hour warranty rate paid to the dealer. Its all about the money.
Unless...GM is right and there is more to the story that the owner has conveniently left out and does not want to share.
Procharger D1SC still powering the box it came in January 2010, hiding somewhere in the back of my man cave. | 2019-04-22T10:42:40 | https://www.g8board.com/forums/131-new-camaro/239778-gm-voids-warranty-due-catch-can-petition-opened.html |
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Does the importer of a mixture have any obligations concerning potential impurities present in the mixture, where the impurity is a substance listed in Annex XVII?
The obligations of the importer of the mixture depend on the interpretation of each specific entry in Annex XVII to REACH for the substance concerned, taking account of the wording, the context and the purpose of the restriction in question.
For instance, if a substance were completely banned, then it could not be placed on the market, not even as an impurity in a substance in an imported mixture. On the other hand, some Annex XVII entries specify limits above which a substance cannot be placed on the market. This limit may not be exceeded, no matter what is the source of the substance in the mixture. However, this can only be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the substance, the restriction and the concentration of the substance as an impurity in the imported mixture.
It should be noted that the impurity may be permissible at any concentration if the use of the imported mixture is not covered in the ‘conditions of restriction' listed in Annex XVII for the substance.
When a specific Annex XVII entry (e.g. entry 56 MDI) specifies the requirement for the package to contain protective gloves in order for the mixture to be placed on the market, is it possible to attach the protective gloves to the package, if it cannot contain them?
In special cases where, due to the size or shape of the packaging, it is technically not possible to include the protective gloves inside the packaging, it is considered to be sufficient that the gloves are fixed tightly to the packaging in a manner that they cannot be unintentionally removed during handling and transport. The gloves must not obstruct the label and the removal of the gloves must not destroy the label. In addition, both the packaging containing the mixture and the protective gloves must be placed on the market as a single unit, which explicitly signals to the consumer that the mixture may only be used with the protective gloves .
What is the definition of "toys", in the context of restrictions in Annex XVII to REACH?
A number of Annex XVII entries (Entries 5, 31, 43, 50 , 51 and 52) specifically refer to toys. The REACH Regulation does not define "toys". Toys are defined by Directive 2009/48/EC (hereinafter referred to as the Toys Safety Directive-TSD).
Article 2(1) of the TSD states: "This directive shall apply to products designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age (hereinafter referred to as toys)".
Annex I to the TSD contains a more detailed list of products that are not considered as toys within the meaning of the Directive. Article 3 of the TSD defines certain types of toys such as "functional toy", "aquatic toy", "chemical toy" and "activity toy". Furthermore, Article 2(2) of the TSD explicitly mentions that the TSD shall not apply to the following toys: (a) playground equipment intended for public use; (b) automatic playing machines, whether coin operated or not, intended for public use; (c) toy vehicles equipped with combustion engines; (d) toy steam engines; and (e) slings and catapults. It is considered that if the TSD definition of "toys" is used in Annex XVII to REACH, these exemptions will automatically form part of that definition.
The European Commission services have prepared an explanatory guidance document on the TSD, (http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/toys/files/tsd-guidance/tsd_rev_1-6_explanatory_guidance_document_en.pdf) providing clarifications about its scope and definitions of certain categories of toys. Overall, the definition of toys in the TSD should be used to determine what we mean by "toys" for the purposes of restrictions in Annex XVII to REACH. Concerning toys exempted from the scope of the TSD (Article 2(2) of the TSD) these should also normally not be considered as "toys" for the purpose of the relevant REACH restrictions. In certain cases, it may be necessary to describe a class of toys to be covered by a restriction by reference to specific properties of the item.
What is the definition of "childcare articles", in the context of restrictions in Annex XVII to REACH?
A definition of "childcare articles" was inserted by the 22nd amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC, (which was repealed by REACH, Annex XVII) via the Directive 2005/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. Directive 76/769/EEC was amended so that the following definition for childcare articles was added in its Article 1(3)c: "childcare article" means any product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children. Hence the intention of the legislator was to use this definition for the purpose of all the restriction provisions and thereby this to be applicable for the entire Directive 76/769/EEC. Therefore, the same definition appears in entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII, providing an indication of what should be generally considered as a "childcare article" in the context of all Annex XVII (to REACH) provisions.
What is the meaning of the expression "placing/placed on the market for the first time" in the context of entries 3(7), 31(2)(b), 58(1) and 59(1)(b) of Annex XVII to REACH?
Article 3(12) of REACH defines "placing on the market" as supplying or making available, whether in return for payment or free of charge, to a third party. Import is deemed to be placing on the market.
Placing on the market for the first time limits the scope of the restriction to the first natural or legal person who supplies or makes available substances, mixtures or articles on the market in the EU. The first placing on the market in the EU will either be by the manufacturer or the importer of the substance, mixture or article concerned.
In some cases a restriction entry in Annex XVII refers to specific Directives/Regulations when describing the inclusion or exception of some substances or product categories from the entry. If this Directive/Regulation is repealed or modified, is the new/amended legislation applicable to the restriction?
In general, the answer is yes. However, it should be assessed on a case-by-case basis whether the new legal act replaces the repealed one for the purpose of the REACH restriction, taking into account, for example, the objective of the reference.
The new legal act may explicitly state that references to the repealed act must be construed as references to the new legal act (e.g., Article 139 of REACH).
Entry 19 (paragraph 4) exempts certain uses of arsenic compounds for wood preservation if they are authorised in accordance with Directive 98/8/EC. This Directive was replaced by Regulation (EU) 528/2012, which explicitly states that references to the repealed Directive must be interpreted as reference to the new regulation (Article 96).
Entry 45 (paragraph 3) exempts electrical and electronic equipment within the scope of Directive 2002/95/EC from the restriction of diphenylether, octabromo, derivative. This Directive was replaced by Directive 2011/65/EU, which explicitly states that references to the repealed Directive must be interpreted as reference to the new directive (Article 26).
Entry 50 (paragraph 3) defines tyres covered by the PAH restriction as tyres for vehicles covered by three directives, including Directive 2002/24/EC. This Directive was replaced by Regulation (EU) 168/2013, which expressly states that references to the repealed Directive must be interpreted as reference to the new regulation (Article 81).
As regards the amendment of an act referred to in a restriction, references in acts of Union law are usually ‘dynamic’, so that the reference is taken to be to the latest version of the act referred to. However, less commonly, a reference may expressly refer to an act as it stands on a specific date; this is known as a ‘static’ reference.
What information on restrictions is needed on the safety data sheet and when does the safety data sheet need to be updated due to restrictions?
Article 31(6) of the REACH Regulation provides that the safety data sheet (SDS) shall contain a Section 15 entitled ‘regulatory information’. Annex II to REACH provides requirements for the compilation of the SDS. Section 15(1) specifically mentions that, if the substance or mixture covered by the SDS is the subject of specific provisions in relation to the protection of human health or the environment at Union level (e.g. restrictions under Title VIII), these provisions must be mentioned, unless this information is already mentioned in other parts of the SDS. Thus, all restriction entries applicable to the specific substance or mixture covered by the SDS need to be indicated therein. As an example, SDSs including carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction substances (as such or in a mixture) listed in appendices 1 to 6 to REACH, need to refer to entries 28, 29 or 30 of Annex XVII. If another specific restriction exists for these substances, this needs to be mentioned as well in the SDS.
Moreover, Article 31(9) of the REACH Regulation requires suppliers to update the SDS without delay once a restriction has been imposed. In Section 16 (other information), a clear indication of where changes to the previous version have been made needs to be included, unless such indication is given elsewhere in the safety data sheet, with an explanation of the changes.
What is regarded as scientific research and development, which is exempted for restrictions? For example, does research by students at universities fall under this?
Article 3(23) of the REACH Regulation defines scientific research and development as “any scientific experimentation, analysis or chemical research carried out under controlled conditions in a volume less than one tonne per year”.
To further clarify the exemption (within Article 67(1) of the REACH Regulation, manufacture, placing on the market or use of a substance in scientific research and development (SRD) is exempted for restrictions), note that under the authorisation process the following Q&As (concerning the exemption in Article 56 for the use of Annex XIV substances in scientific research and development) has been provided. The same approach can be broadly considered as applicable to restrictions.
Q&A 1153 states that sampling for further analysis is not exempted and thus not regarded as scientific research and development. However, “activities considered to form part of the use of the sample in performing analytical activities” fall within the exemption.
Q&A 1030 explains that the uses of a substance upstream preceding an exempted end-use in scientific research and development are also exempted in quantities of the substance ending up in SRD (i.e. under 1 t/y per user) subject to certain conditions.
Q&A 585 explains that the exemption from authorisation also applies to the use of a substance in analytical activities such as monitoring and quality control under certain conditions. This exemption applies irrespective of where the analysis is performed i.e. on-site or off-site facilities, but does not cover sampling activities.
Scientific experimentation, analysis or chemical research in universities and secondary schools, conducted by students, may fall within the exemption, if they are carried out under controlled conditions, in a volume less than one tonne per year. In other words, if the volume of a substance used in scientific experimentation, analysis or chemical research is less than one tonne per year and it is used under controlled conditions, restrictions do not apply to that use.
Which restrictions under REACH concern textiles and leather articles?
Many entries in the Restriction List (Annex XVII) cover articles. Such entries are, for instance, entries 50 - 52, 61 and 63. These may address types of textiles and leather articles, even if these are not explicitly mentioned.
Entry 8 (Polybromobiphenyls; Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), CAS No 59536-65-1).
Entry 47 (paragraphs 5-7), restriction on chromium VI compounds in leather articles coming into contact with the skin.
Which restrictions under REACH concern electrical and electronic equipment?
Many entries in the Restriction List (Annex XVII) cover specific articles or all articles without explicitly referring to electrical and electronic equipment. These are, for example, entries 18a, 20, 23-26, 50-52. They may apply to electrical and electronic equipment, even if these are not explicitly mentioned (or derogated) in the entry.
Entry 63 (paragraph 8) excludes articles within the scope of Directive 2011/65/EU from the restriction on lead and its compounds in articles supplied to the general public.
Which restrictions under REACH concern paints or paint strippers?
Many entries in the Restriction List (Annex XVII) cover substances and mixtures in general, without specifying product types. They may thus also apply to paints/paint strippers, even if these are not explicitly mentioned in the entry.
Entry 59, restriction on dichloromethane in paint strippers under certain conditions.
In some cases a restriction entry (e.g. entries 32-38, 46) in Annex XVII refers to ‘cleaning’. What does this mean?
In general, cleaning refers to any removal of dirt or pollution from articles or places, both in industrial and institutional facilities as well as in households.
In some entries cleaning may be specified by reference to a particular user group(s) or potential exposure pattern to which the restriction applies. For example, column 2, paragraph 1 of entries 32-38 refer to the substance or mixture being intended for supply to the general public and/or intended for diffusive applications where releases can occur from multiple sources such as surface cleaning and cleaning of fabrics. Column 2, paragraph 1 of entry 46 applies to industrial and institutional cleaning systems (e.g. in schools, hospitals), with the exception of dry cleaning done in a controlled closed system where the washing liquid is recycled or incinerated and other cleaning systems where special treatment is used with recycling or incineration of the washing liquid. Column 2, paragraph 2 entry 46 applies to all domestic cleaning.
What is understood by an ‘article’ in the restrictions in Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation, following the judgement of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on substances (SVHCs) in articles?
The term ‘article’, as interpreted by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in its judgement of 10 September 2015 in case C-106/14 applies in the same way to restrictions in Annex XVII as to the other aspects of the REACH Regulation. The judgement is available here: http://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?language=en&td=ALL&num=C-106/14.
For the purposes of REACH, the term 'article' has the specific meaning set out in Article 3(3) of the REACH Regulation. Article 3(3) defines an article as ‘an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition’.
'Complex objects' are made up of more than one article which meet the criteria laid down in Article 3(3) of REACH, e.g. a bicycle is a complex object made up of several articles, such as handlebar grips, cables, screws etc. Complex objects are explained in the ECHA Guidance on requirements for substances in articles. Please note the term ‘complex object’ corresponds to ‘complex product’ that is used in the ECJ Judgement referred to above (see footnote 12 of the above guidance).
The ECJ, in its judgment, observed that the REACH Regulation does not contain any provisions specifically governing complex products and that consequently, in the absence of specific provisions, there is no need to draw a distinction between articles of their own (e.g. screw) or when incorporated as components of a complex product (e.g. a screw in a bike). Therefore, when incorporated into a complex product, an 'article' remains an article within the meaning of REACH, as long as the article retains its special shape, surface or design, which is more decisive for its function than its chemical composition.
Entries in Annex XVII restricting 'articles' cover any object meeting the criteria in Article 3(3) of the REACH Regulation. Therefore, if an entry restricts the placing on the market of articles containing/releasing substance X and the restriction affects complex objects, the presence/release of substance X in each of the individual articles should be checked.
If a restriction entry refers to ‘parts of articles’, this should be understood as referring to an integral part of an article. Please note questions and answers (Q&As) and guidelines for some entries in Annex XVII have been developed which provide further information. The Q&As and guidelines are available on the ECHA website here: https://echa.europa.eu/information-restricted-substances.
Which type of oil lamps are considered as decorative within the context of Entry 3 of Annex XVII?
Oil lamp for decorative purposes is an oil lamp for interior or exterior use (e.g. in garden torches) appealing by its design and or the light atmosphere it creates.
In entry 3(1) what is included within the scope of ‘ornamental articles’, in addition to the examples of ornamental lamps and ashtrays in the legal text?
The restriction should be understood as a broad restriction covering all articles that contain liquids specified in the entry and intended to produce light or colour effects by means of different phases and which have an ornamental design. It does not matter if the article also has other functions besides being decorative. So for example, if articles such as cell phone covers, liquid timers, toothbrushes, shower curtains, key-rings and hourglasses contain ornamental features that produce light or colour effects, they are covered by the restriction even though the ornamental function is not the primary function of the article. Decorative LED lamps with glitter are also included within the scope of this restriction.
What is the scope of entry 8 which concerns polybromobiphenyls and polybrominatedbiphenyls? A specific CAS number (59536-65-1) is referred to in the entry, but are other polybrominated biphenyls also included in the scope of this restriction?
All polybrominated biphenyls (also referred to as polybromobiphenyls) are covered by the restriction in entry 8. The CAS number referred to in entry 8 is only an example of one of the main commercially used fire retardant products at the time of the adoption of the restriction.
What is the definition of paints in the context of entries 16 and 17 of Annex XVII? In particular, are children's paint sets, and also other stationery-type paints such as artist paints and do-it-yourself (DIY) decorations for t-shirts also covered?
The REACH Regulation does not provide a specific definition for paints.
According to a general meaning, paint is a mixture, usually of a liquid with a solid pigment. Furthermore, Commission Decision 2009/544/EC (establishing the ecological criteria for the EU Ecolabel to indoor paints and varnishes) provides the following definition: 'Paint' means a pigmented coating material, in liquid or in paste or powder form, which when applied to a substrate, forms an opaque film having protective, decorative or specific technical properties.
The abovementioned definitions provide an indication of what could be generally considered as a paint in the context of entries 16-17 of Annex XVII (to REACH) provisions.
It should be noted that the restrictions in entries 16-17 of Annex XVII only allow Member States to permit the use of paints containing the restricted substances for the restoration and maintenance of works of art and historic buildings and their interiors. Thus children's paint sets and other stationery-type paints such as artist paints and do-it-yourself (DIY) decorations for t-shirts must not contain the restricted substances.
Concerning children's paint sets, these may also be covered by the Toys Directive (Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of Toys), which lays down limits for the presence of lead in toys.
Are the repairing and maintenance activities covered by the restriction in Entry 18(a) of Annex XVII?
Fever thermometers and other measuring devices for sale to the general public in use in the European Union before the 3 April 2009: The prohibition concerns the placing on the market of fever thermometers and other measuring devices for sale to the general public after the 3 April 2009.
Pursuant to paragraph 2, thermometers as well as other measuring devices for sale to the general public in use in the European Union before the 3 April 2009 are exempted from the prohibition. These instruments containing mercury which were in use in the European Union before the 3 April 2009 can be placed on the second hand market except in the territories of Member States which decided to regulate theses existing instruments. Repairing and maintenance activities for these existing instruments are excluded from the scope of the restriction. Nevertheless, in the case of repairing and maintenance activities performed on these devices, new measuring devices containing mercury shall not be used as this would be considered making available new measuring devices to the general public.
How should derogation in entry 18(a) of Annex XVII related to Antique Barometers be interpreted?
Under 18(a) antiques measuring devices are defined as more than 50 years old on 3 October 2007.
Under paragraph 3 antique measuring devices are exempted from the restriction. Repairing and maintenance activities for these antique measuring devices are also exempted for the restriction.
The intention of the legislator in granting an exemption for antique measuring devices is that their trade should continue (Directive 2007/51/EC, Recital No 4) due to their cultural and/or historical value. Therefore these instruments should continue to be serviced in order to keep their cultural and/or historical value.
Antique measuring devices such as barometers containing two columns of mercury which one consists of a thermometer are considered falling within the derogation of paragraph 3 and therefore they should continue to be serviced. The columns can be repaired or replaced if these activities are part of the maintenance and repair services and preserve the cultural and/or historical value of the instrument.
Professionals may buy measuring devices containing mercury if they are destined for the repair and maintenance activities of antique measuring devices.
Is there any definition for measuring devices in the context of entry 18(a) of Annex XVII?
Furthermore paragraphs 5 and 7 provide exhaustive lists of mercury-containing measuring devices intended for industrial and professional uses which have not been allowed to be placed on the market after 10 April 2014 (barometers; hygrometers; manometers; sphygmomanometers; strain gauges to be used with plethysmographs; tensiometers; thermometers and other non-electrical thermometric application; mercury pycnometers; mercury metering devices for determination of the softening point; mercury triple point cells other than those used for the calibration of platinum resistance thermometers).
The abovementioned definitions provide an indication of what could generally be considered as a measuring device in the context of entry 18(a) of Annex XVII to REACH provisions.
Are imports of CCA treated wood from outside the European Union banned under Entry 19 of Annex XVII?
Under Entry 19 of Annex XVII to REACH, CCA type C cannot be used to treat wood in the EU due to the fact that it has not been authorised under Directive 98/8/EC. A request for authorisation could, however, be made in the future in line with the requirements of Directive 98/8/EC.
· paragraph 4 a) authorises only the treatment of wood with CCA type C if this biocidal product is authorised under Directive 98/8/EC.
· under paragraph 4 b) it is stated that "Wood treated with CCA solutions in accordance with point a) may …."
This implies that all wood that is placed on the market in the EU must conform to the requirements of paragraph 4 a).
Therefore wood newly treated with CCA type C may only be placed on the EU market if this biocidal product used for treatment is authorised under Directive 98/8/EC.
the EU and imported. Obviously the requirement does not apply to wood treatment installations outside the EU producing wood for marketing outside the EU.
In summary since 30 June 2007, it is prohibited to place on the market and to import wood newly treated with CCA type C, until such time as a biocidal product containing this active substance is authorised in line with all the requirements of Directive 98/8/EC.
Under Entry 19, paragraph 4b) of Annex XVII there is a list of applications for which wood treated with CCA type C can be used. May treated wood be used for other applications, such as railway sleepers other than underground railway sleepers?
Paragraph 4b) of Annex XVII to REACH concerning arsenic compounds provides for a list of applications for which wood treated with CCA may be used. This is not a list of examples of possible uses but an exhaustive list of authorised applications. It flows both from the actual wording of those provisions and from their objective that the derogation provided for in paragraph 4 must necessarily be subject to a strict interpretation, as confirmed by the Court of Justice (case C-358/11, pp. 40-43).
Consequently, wood treated with CCA cannot be used for other applications than the ones listed in paragraph 4 b). Wood treated with CCA can, therefore, not be used for railway sleepers installed above ground.
What types of organotin compounds are covered by entry 20 of Annex XVII of REACH "organostannic compounds"?
Organostannic compounds covered by entry 20 in Annex XVII to REACH, must contain a carbon-tin bond. Substances like tin salts or organotin compounds, for which tin is bound to an atom other than carbon (for example hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, tin(2+) salt (CAS-No. 301-10-0)) are not covered by entry 20 in Annex XVII to REACH.
What is the meaning of the expression "already in use" in the context of the entry 20 of Annex XVII to REACH?
Paragraphs 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of entry 20 of Annex XVII to REACH, state that articles (and mixtures in the case of article 5(b)) not complying with point (a) of the paragraph shall not be placed on the market after [a certain date] ‘except for articles that were already in use in the Union before that date'".
The phrase ‘already in use' means in the possession of the end-user. Therefore, the derogations apply only to articles which reached end-users before the dates referred to in paragraphs 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of the entry. Those (second-hand) articles may continue to be traded after the dates on which the respective bans came into force. All articles still held by distributors, or in the storage facilities of importers or manufacturers on the dates when the bans came into force, should have been withdrawn from the distribution chain.
(a) Do toys fall within the scope of the dioctyltin (DOT) compounds restrictions of entry 20 (paragraph 6)? (b) Can toys benefit from the derogations for organotins in entry 20 of the Restriction List (Annex XVII)? (c) Would a paint coating on a toy that contains dibutyltin (DBT) as a biocide and not as a catalyst fall within the derogation?
(a) Yes, they do. Entry 20 in the Restriction List (Annex XVII) to REACH imposes DOT compounds restrictions for childcare articles, which are not toys. The REACH Regulation does not contain a definition of toys. The definition of toys in Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys is illustrative in determining what should be considered as a “toy” in the context of this restriction (see Q&A 0982).
However, paragraph 6(a) of entry 20 restricts DOT compounds in textile toys as in any other textile article intended to come into contact with the skin. Furthermore, organic tin (including DOT) in toys is restricted by paragraph 13 of Part III (Chemical Properties) of Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of toys, which specifies maximum migration limits.
In addition to derogation in paragraph 5(d), the other derogations currently applicable to TBT, DBT and DOT compounds in articles relate to the continued placing on the market of articles that were already in use in the EU before the 1 July 2010 for TBT (paragraph 4(b), before the 1 January 2012 (paragraph 5(b)) for DBT and before the 1 January 2012 for DOT (paragraph 6(b)).
Does the restriction in entry 20 (organostannic compounds) of Annex XVII to REACH apply to packaging?
Yes. Packaging can be considered as an article (or a product composed of different articles) in its own right. More information can be found in the ECHA guidance on requirements for substances in articles available at https://echa.europa.eu/guidance-documents/guidance-on-reach (in particular in chapter 2).
Therefore, with regard to entry 20, packaging should comply with the restrictions for tri-substituted (TBT, TPT) and dibutyltin (DBT) compounds. The restriction of dioctyltin compounds (DOT) which applies only to certain listed articles for the general public, applies to textile packaging.
According to paragraph 10 of entry 23 of Annex XVII to REACH cadmium shall not be used or placed on the market if the concentration is equal to or greater than 0,01% by weight of the metal in metal parts of jewellery. Does this concentration threshold apply to each metal component of an item of jewellery or to the jewellery item as a whole?
With reference to paragraph 10 of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) 494/2011 amending entry 23 of Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (cadmium) the concentration threshold of cadmium applies in each metal part of jewellery. The wording used by the legislator, i.e. "metal parts of the jewellery and imitation jewellery" implies that each metal part is relevant; therefore in order to determine if the restriction applies the calculation of the concentration in this case is to be done for each metal part. Therefore, if there are several metal layers as coatings on the surface of an inner (metallic) part of the jewellery these should be regarded as integral part of the metal part and the concentration limit of 0,01% is calculated for this whole metal part. In case the inner part is not metal, but the coating is made of metal layers, this coating is regarded as one metal part. If the jewellery article contains several metal parts, each of them should comply with the concentration limit.
Is it allowed to continue the sale/placing on the market of jewelry articles containing more than 0.01% of Cadmium, manufactured and already placed on the market (e.g. sold by the manufacturer to the distributor) before the 10 December 2011 following the entry into force of the new restriction according to Entry 23 of Annex XVII, paragraphs 10 and 11?
The prohibition of the placing on the market of jewellery and imitation jewellery articles containing cadmium includes sales from the manufacturers to distributors and from distributors to retailers, as well as imports. However, Commission Regulation (EU) 494/2011 contains derogation for articles that were placed on the market before 10 December 2011 (for the date see corrigendum published in OJ L 136/105). This means that jewellery and imitation jewellery articles placed on the market for the first time before 10 December 2011 do not need to comply with the prohibition thus they can be sold following entry into force of the new restriction for example to a retailer or on the second-hand market.
Which uses of brazing fillers containing cadmium can be regarded as uses for safety reasons (derogation in paragraph 9 of entry 23 of Annex XVII to REACH)?
Paragraph 8 of entry 23 of Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation states that cadmium and its compounds shall not be used in brazing fillers in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight. In addition, brazing fillers shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight. The paragraph also states that brazing shall mean a joining technique using alloys and undertaken at a temperature above 450°C. In accordance with the following paragraph 9, by way of derogation paragraph 8 shall not apply to brazing fillers used in defence and aerospace applications nor to brazing fillers used for safety reasons.
The safety aspect in relation to this derogation is if the use of cadmium containing brazing filler may prevent accidents causing human suffering or environmental pollution.
Brazing fillers used in turbine wheels in power plant technology in temperature below 650°C.
Turbine wheels in power plant technology are parts of speed drivers for gas compressors and boiler feed pumps, where rotational speed is approximately from 1000 revolutions per minute (rpm) up to 20 000 rpm. Cadmium containing brazing fillers are needed as they can be used below 650 °C without decreasing the strength of the parent material (base metal). Cadmium-free brazing fillers require higher temperatures which causes the weakening of the parent material. Weakening of the parent material could lead to the breakdown of the turbine wheel. Due to high rotational speed the parts and pieces of shrapnel may cause injuries to workers and others in the vicinity of the wheel. The breakdown of the turbine wheel may result also in a complete shutdown of the power plant, the compressor station of a gas pipeline, or of a refinery.
Brazing fillers used in pipes and tubes where acetylene is transferred in high pressure (1.5 – 17 bar).
Cadmium containing brazing fillers are needed in the joining process for pipes and tubes, where acetylene is transferred in order to avoid formation of explosive substances. Acetylene forms explosive substances with copper and silver as well as other materials (e.g. formation of copper acetylide and silver acetylide). Cadmium reduces the overall percentage of copper and silver in the brazing fillers to the level where formation of explosive substances does not exist. Another reason to use cadmium in brazing fillers for this application is that cadmium facilitates the capillary action and solder penetration ensuring a good quality joint with high integrity for pipes and tubes where acetylene is transferred in high pressure (1.5-17 bar). Release of acetylene from pipes and tubes may as well cause serious risk, as acetylene is extremely flammable gas and explosive with and without contact with air.
Other applications that would like to benefit from the derogation need to show the similar kind of safety aspects as described above.
Such considerations should take into account the availability on the market of cadmium-free brazing fillers which can address the safety aspects of the specific application of the brazing fillers in an equivalent manner.
See also ECHA´s report "The use of brazing fillers containing cadmium for safety reasons" [PDF].
Which types of articles coloured with mixtures containing cadmium can be regarded as using cadmium for safety reasons (derogation in paragraph 3 of entry 23 of Annex XVII to REACH)?
Paragraph 1 of entry 23 of Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation provides a restriction on cadmium and its compounds in mixtures and articles produced from certain synthetic organic materials (plastic materials) and paragraph 2 provides a restriction on cadmium and its compounds in paints (Tariff codes 3208 and 3209). The following paragraph 3 states that by way of derogation the restrictions in paragraphs 1 and 2 do not apply to articles coloured with mixtures containing cadmium for safety reasons.
There are two safety aspects in relation to this derogation. The first relates to the use of a specific colour or pigment with certain properties which is necessary to prevent accidents. The second relates to the use of a specific colour or pigment with certain properties in safety equipment.
Coloured wire insulation and cable jackets used in aircraft electrical and control systems for the purpose of fire detection and extinguishing systems, flight control systems or during flight tests.
The wire and cable connections are often used in in a high temperature application (greater than 150ºC ambient temperature). Cadmium pigments are used to keep the colour from changing or fading over time in the high temperature. Changing established colour conventions could introduce a significant risk of maintenance errors, which may lead to a risk of passengers.
parts of safety equipment for outdoor applications (e.g. seats, reels and diverse technical parts).
Outdoor safety applications are applications used typically in outdoor activities in areas where visible colours are needed for rescue or orienteering purposes in case of emergency situations. Cadmium pigments provide highly visible colour contrast with its surroundings (e.g. in rescue situations) and where durability of the colour for the ambient environment (e.g. weather resistance, light fastness, heat resistance and chroma) is needed.
The other applications that would like to benefit from the derogation need to show the similar kind of safety aspects than described above.
Such considerations should take into account the availability on the market of alternative substances which can address the safety aspects of the specific application in an equivalent manner.
See also ECHA´s report "The use of cadmium and its compounds in articles coloured for safety reasons" [PDF].
What parts of plastic coated copper beads (CCB) used in jewellery should comply with the cadmium restriction entry 23?
Entry 23 (paragraph 10 (i)) of Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation states that cadmium and its compounds must not be used or placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the metal in metal beads and other metal components for jewellery making (see Q&A, 158). In addition, it should be noted that articles produced from plastic material referred to in paragraph 1 of the entry must not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium is equal to or greater than 0.01 % by weight of the plastic material.
Thus, in the case of plastic coated metal beads (CCB beads), both the plastic material and the metallic part of the bead need to comply with entry 23 (cadmium restriction).
Please also note that if the article is painted, then paragraph 2 will also apply to this article.
Do paragraphs 5 and 6 of entry 23 (cadmium and its compounds) cover unplated metal parts?
No. They cover only plated metal parts. Paragraphs 5 and 6 of entry 23 prohibit the use of cadmium for “cadmium plating” (defined as a deposit or coating on a metallic surface with metallic cadmium) metallic articles used in specified sectors/applications. The placing on the market of cadmium-plated articles used in those sectors/applications and of articles manufactured in some of those sectors/applications is also prohibited. The latter reference to “articles manufactured” must be taken to mean articles that have been cadmium plated, since paragraphs 5 and 6 relate only to “cadmium plating”. Accordingly, Paragraphs 5 and 6 do not cover articles with metal parts containing cadmium unless these parts are plated with cadmium.
Note that metallic articles containing cadmium may be covered under other EU legislation. For example, (1) electrical and electronic equipment falls under Directive 2011/65/EU on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances and must comply as well with the maximum concentration limits for cadmium set in that Directive and (2) toys are covered under Directive 2009/48/EC on the Safety of Toys.
Is ink covered by entry 23 of Annex XVII to REACH, concerning cadmium and its compounds?
No. Ink is not included in the TARIC codes which define the scope of paragraph 2 of entry 23.
Are mobile telephones covered by the restriction set in Entry 27 of Annex XVII on nickel?
Entry 27 of Annex XVII to REACH states that nickel may not be used "in articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin, if the rate of nickel release from the parts of these articles coming into direct and prolonged contact with the skin is greater than 0.5 Jg/cm²/week". The aim of this restriction to protect consumers against nickel allergy which may be caused by prolonged contact of the skin with nickel-releasing articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin such as jewellery, buttons, tighteners, zips and rivets in items of clothing. It has emerged that some mobile telephones contain nickel in surface material and that consumers are at risk of developing eczema through skin contact with the mobile telephone. As mobile telephones are clearly intended to come into direct contact with the skin, and as they are used on a daily basis often for prolonged periods of time, it is considered that mobile telephones fulfil the condition of "direct and prolonged contact with the skin". Therefore mobile telephones are covered by the restriction and should comply with the conditions set in Entry 27 of Annex XVII to REACH.
How to clarify the "prolonged contact with the skin" in relation to the nickel restriction entry 27?
30 minutes on one or more occasions within two weeks.
The skin contact time of 10 minutes applies when there are three or more occasions of skin contacts within a two-week time period. The skin contact time of 30 minutes applies when there is at least one occasion within a two-week time period.
Are substances classified as CMRs, and included in Annex VI to CLP but not yet included in the Appendices 1-6 of Annex XVII to REACH, covered by the restrictions in entries 28-30 of Annex XVII to REACH?
No, only substances listed in the relevant Appendices (1 - 6) of Annex XVII are covered by the restrictions in entries 28 - 30.
When substances are classified for the first time as CMR and included in an ATP of the CLP Regulation, the European Commission prepares a draft amendment to include these substances in the Appendices of REACH Annex XVII. The amendment then has to be adopted in accordance with Article 68(2) of REACH, before the new substances are covered by entries 28-30.
Entries 28-30 of Annex XVII restrict substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction (CMR). Do these restrictions apply to these substances when they are present in articles?
Substances within the scope of entries 28-30 are not allowed to be placed on the market or used for supply to the general public as substances, as constituents of other substances or in mixtures when the concentration is equal to or greater than the specified limits. Certain derogations apply to this restriction as listed in paragraph 2. CMR substances that are present in articles are not within the scope of the restriction imposed by entries 28-30, but other restrictions may be applicable to these substances, when present in articles. In addition, notification and communication obligations under REACH may apply; see the ECHA website: https://echa.europa.eu/regulations/reach/candidate-list-substances-in-articles/notification-of-substances-in-articles.
It should be noted that entries 28 and 29 are applicable to the substances that are listed in Appendices 1 & 2 (carcinogenic (C), categories 1A and 1B) and Appendices 3 & 4 (mutagenic (M), categories 1A and 1B). Entry 30 is applicable to substances which are classified as reproductive toxicants (R), categories 1A and 1B and listed in Appendices 5 and 6. These Appendices are regularly updated by including new substances, after the adoption of a harmonised classification for a substance as CMR, category 1A or 1B according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
What is the meaning of the expression "second hand market for re-use" in paragraph 2(c) of entry 31 of Annex XVII to REACH?
Paragraph 1 of entry 31 prohibits the placing on the market of wood treated with the substances listed in points (a) to (i) of column 1 of the entry, whether as substances on their own or as mixtures. Paragraph 2(c) of entry 31 states that "….the prohibition in paragraph 1 on the placing on the market shall not apply to wood which has been treated with substances listed in entry 31 (a) to (i) before 31 December 2002 and is placed on the second-hand market for re-use….."
This derogation therefore concerns wood that had already been treated with the substance listed in points (a) to (i) of column 1 of entry 31 before 31 December 2002. The intention of the derogation is to allow second-hand wood treated before 31 December 2002 with the substances covered by this entry to be traded by the end-user and subsequent users. This type of derogation is often included in restriction entries to avoid enforcement difficulties.
It should be noted that the conditions in paragraph 3 apply to second-hand wood benefiting from the derogation in paragraph 2(c). Thus, it cannot be used e.g. inside buildings, in toys, in playground etc.
Entry 40 of Annex XVII prohibits the use of flammable, highly flammable or extremely flammable substances in "aerosol generators placed on the market for the general public for entertainment and decorative purposes". Are aerosol generators containing coloured hairsprays and glitter for the body and sold to the general public restricted under this entry?
Entry 40 provides an indicative list of examples of products that are covered by the restriction. These examples are all products to be used for the decoration of venues for festivities/parties and for use during parties. None of these examples are cosmetic products within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
Article 67(2) of REACH excludes cosmetic products as defined by Directive 76/768/EEC (now Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) from the scope of restrictions when they target risks to human health within the scope of that legislation. This restriction on aerosol dispensers is entirely linked to the human health of consumers, which are fully addressed by Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Therefore, the restriction in Entry 40 of Annex XVII to REACH, prohibiting the use of flammable, highly flammable or extremely flammable substances in "aerosol generators placed on the market for the general public for entertainment and decorative purposes", does not cover aerosol dispensers which are cosmetic products. Coloured hair sprays and body glitter fall within the definition of cosmetic products in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as they are intended "to be placed in contact with an external part of the human body" with a view to "changing its appearance". They have a similar use to more classical cosmetic products, such as normal hair sprays and should not be considered as having an entertainment or decorative purpose within the meaning of the entry.
Are there any definitions for aerosols, aerosol dispensers, in the context of Entry 40?
The REACH Regulation does not define aerosols or aerosol dispensers.
According to the ordinary meaning of the word, an aerosol is considered to be "a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of a propellant gas". (Oxford advanced dictionary definition). The term may in certain contexts be used for a mixture enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of a propellant gas, or the dispenser or package used to change the ingredient inside the container into a spray by the use of a propellant gas. The European Aerosol Federation uses the term "aerosol" for both the suspension and the dispenser/package.
Furthermore, it should be noted that according to Article 2.3.1 of the CLP Regulation (for "Classification, Labelling and Packaging"), the term "aerosol dispenser" means: any non-reusable container made of metal, glass or plastic and containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, paste or powder, and fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state.
The CLP definition is very similar to the definition provided in Article 2 of the Aerosol Dispensers Directive (ADD) (75/324/EEC).
The above definitions provide an indication of what could be generally considered as ‘aerosols/aerosol dispensers' in the context of Entry 40 of Annex XVII. Note that aerosol generators should be regarded as aerosol dispensers, as the original restriction discusses aerosol generators.
What is the meaning of products for entertainment and decorative purposes in the context of entry 40 of Annex XVII? Are aerosol dispensers containing coloured hairsprays and glitter for the body and sold to the general public restricted under this entry?
Entry 40 prohibits the use of flammable, highly flammable or extremely flammable substances in "aerosol dispensers where these aerosol dispensers are intended for supply to the general public for entertainment and decorative purposes". Paragraph 1 provides an indicative list of examples of products that are covered by the restriction. These examples are all products to be used to decorate, for instance, venues for festivities (e.g. Christmas, weddings, and carnivals) or parties (e.g. birthday parties and fancy-dress parties) and for entertainment use, for instance, during festivities and parties. None of the examples listed in the entry are cosmetic products within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products.
Coloured hair sprays and body glitter would fall within the definition of cosmetic products in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, as they are intended "to be placed in contact with an external part of the human body" with a view to "changing its appearance" and therefore have a similar use to more classical cosmetic products, such as normal hair sprays. Coloured hair sprays and body glitter should not be considered as having an entertainment or decorative purpose, and therefore they are not covered by entry 40 of Annex XVII to REACH.
Are optical brightening agents (OBAs) azodyes within the meaning of the Entry 43 to Annex XVII?
Through a literature search and consultation with experts in this area it was not found any structural connection between optical brighteners (or better called fluorescent dyes) and azodyes since either the NH bonds in the fluorescent dyes are connected to heterocyclic NC structures and therefore cannot form any of the 22 banned arylamines or they do not contain any azo bonds where reductive cleavage could take place to generate any of the aromatic amines covered by the azodyes ban. Therefore at the present time, this information confirms that the restriction in Entry 43 to Annex XVII does not cover optical brightening agents (OBAs). Should the chemical structure of optical brightening agents be different from the definition as reported above, this answer may change accordingly.
The restriction indicated in entry 43(3) applies only to the placing on the EU market of substances or mixtures containing the azodyes listed in Appendix 9 at a concentration exceeding 0.1% by weight, and to the use of such substances/mixtures within the EU. Does the restriction therefore not apply to imported articles which have been dyed with the azodyes listed in Appendix 9?
Entry 43(3) of Annex XVII restricts the placing on the market of substances and mixtures containing over 0.1% of the azodyes listed in Appendix 9, when they are intended for colouring textile and leather articles, and also the actual use of the substance or mixture for that purpose. Therefore, the presence of these substances in imported articles is not restricted.
However, pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 of the restriction, if an azodye in Appendix 9 releases one or more of the aromatic amines listed in Appendix 8 in a concentration above 30 mg/kg (0,003 % by weight, it cannot be used in textile and leather articles which may come into direct and prolonged contact with human skin or the oral cavity (such as those listed in paragraph 1). Those textile and leather articles cannot be placed on the market unless they comply with that concentration limit.
Is the list of restricted items in entry 43 of Annex XVII to REACH concerning azocolourants and azodyes exhaustive?
No. The use of the words “such as” makes clear that the list of items mentioned in paragraph 1 of entry 43 of Annex XVII to REACH is a non-exhaustive list of examples of items covered by this restriction (clothing, footwear, textile toys etc.).
Do sofas and chairs (e.g. garden chairs/sun loungers’ type) fall under the scope of the restriction entry 43 of Annex XVII to REACH?
Yes. Garden furniture made of textile or leather is covered by entry 43 as people who use them can be in light clothing (even in bathing suits or bare) and “direct and prolonged contact with human skin” is very likely. There is even a direct reference to chair covers in the list of examples of articles covered by the restriction.
Entry 46 of Annex XVII to REACH - Nonylphenol.
Does the entry 46 of Annex XVII cover traces in cosmetic products?
Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, that repealed Directive 76/768/EEC, introduces a ban on the marketing of cosmetic products containing nonylphenol (CAS: 25154-52-3) and 4-nonylphenol, branched (CAS: 84852-15-3). Pursuant to Article 17 of the cosmetics Regulation, the presence of traces in cosmetic products is allowed, provided that such presence is technically unavoidable in good manufacturing practice and that the product does not cause damage to human health.
Entry 46 of Annex XVII to REACH bans the placing on the market of nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates as a substance or in mixtures in a number of applications including cosmetic products, when the concentration is higher than 0.1% by weight. The objective of entry 46 is the protection of the environment. Therefore Article 67 (2) of REACH does not apply. Entry 46 covers traces in cosmetic products to the extent that their presence presents a risk to the environment. The application of entry 46 of Annex XVII to REACH is complementary to, and does not conflict with, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Does the entry 46 of Annex XVII cover all nonylphenols?
Yes. The intention of the legislator was to cover all isomers, linear and branched, of nonylphenol and their ethoxylates and therefore all of them are covered by the restriction.
The restriction on nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates was based on the risks identified in the risk assessment report prepared by the United Kingdom under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances. The risk assessment report states that "It is understood that nonylphenol (CAS Number: 25154-52-3) as originally defined by CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) covered all nonylphenols. However, subsequent revisions redefined it to cover only straight chain nonylphenol, other isomers having different CAS numbers. Given the method of manufacture of nonylphenols, very little if any straight chain nonylphenol is produced. That which is produced is only likely to be present at very low levels in commercial mixtures. The commercially produced nonylphenols are predominantly 4-nonylphenol with a varied and undefined degree of branching in the alkyl group. This assessment covers commercially produced material (predominantly 4-nonylphenol, branched). This material will also contain smaller amounts of other isomers and impurities, and falls under the CAS Number 84852-15-3."
Therefore Council Directive 76/769/EEC, as amended by Directive 2003/53/EC, did not specify any CAS or EC numbers for nonylphenol. In the revision of the REACH restriction by Regulation 552/2009/EC, which made several technical changes, the CAS and EC numbers were added. This will be corrected by a technical amendment to reflect the intention of the legislator.
What are personal care products in entry 46?
Paragraphs (1) to (9) of entry 46 list the ‘purposes' to which the restriction applies. Following paragraph (7) "cosmetic products" is paragraph (8) "other personal care products". It therefore seems that cosmetics are to be considered as a subcategory of personal care products.
REACH does not define "cosmetic products". According to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, "cosmetic product" means "any substance or mixture intended to be placed in contact with the external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance protecting them, keeping them in good condition or correcting body odours."
Based on the above, it can be interpreted that "other personal care products" within the meaning of entry 46 include, but are not limited to, any product meeting the conditions indicated in the above definition for substances and mixtures and other products used for personal hygiene, such as toilet papers, some female hygiene products, nappies, cotton pads, etc. This interpretation can be broadly considered as a perception of the average consumer for this product category.
For adhesive tapes, does the concentration limit for toluene of 0.1% in adhesives as specified in Entry 48 of Annex XVII apply to the whole mass of the tape or just to the mass of the adhesive layer on the tape?
Entry 48 prohibits the placing on the market for supply to the general public of toluene as a substance or in mixtures, in a concentration equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight, where the substance or the mixture is used in adhesives and spray paints. Adhesive tapes consist of a layer of adhesive coated on a flexible substrate. As the restriction concerns the concentration of toluene in adhesives, the concentration of toluene must be calculated with reference to the amount of adhesive on the tape, and not with reference to the total weight of the adhesive and substrate.
What is an interpretation of the "major operational change" concerning the requirement to control the calibration of the PAH/PCA ratio after each "major operational change" under Entry 50 to Annex XVII?
As stated in Recital 8 of the Directive 2005/69/EC (OJ L323, 9.12.2005, p.51), there are at present no harmonized test methods for measuring PAHs in the extender oils, or for measuring PAHs in tyres that contain such oils. Until suitable harmonized methods are available, the only named method that is permitted for measuring the PAH content of extender oils is the IP346 analysis method. This method is permitted providing that certain additional conditions are met. These additional conditions are necessary because the IP346 method does not measure the PAH content directly. In fact IP346 measures the total content of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PCA) rather than the PAH content. The PCAs are a group of substances to which PAHs belong, but in which PAHs are present in only very small amounts. The legal limit for PAHs in extender oils, which is 1 part per million (ppm) of BaP and 10ppm total PAH content, is considered to be met if the total PCA content is <3%. In other words, the PCA content of 3% is taken as a proxy measurement for a PAH content of 10ppm. The proxy measurements will be valid only if the ratio between the PAH and PCA content in the extender oil is known and does not change over time. The additional conditions therefore require an initial calibration of the technique (measurement of the PAH/PCA ratio) and recalibration at intervals of six months, or after "major operational change", in order to ensure that the measurements remain valid over time. The term "major operational change" should therefore be taken to mean any change in materials or processes that could invalidate the results of the proxy measurement. The principle cause of invalid results would be a change in the PAH/PCA ratio in the extender oil. However, it should be remembered that not only is IP346 a proxy method for measuring PAH, but that the quantity that it does measure, namely PCA content, is meaaured in a rather indirect way, namely by a change in the refractive index of a solution, and that PCAs are not the only substances that affect the refractive index of a solution. The potential for obtaining invalid results is therefore quite high and the method should therefore be used with considerable caution. It would therefore be advisable to recalibrate in case of doubt. The provision to control the calibration of the PAH/PCA ratio every six months is to safeguard the validity of the IP346 results against unintentional or unknown changes. This would apply for the case where the manufacturing process and materials used remain the same, and where there is no reason be expect a change in the PAH/PCA ratio. However, it is possible to imagine, for example, that a tyre manufacturer receives a reformulated extender oil from his supplier without being made aware of the change that has been made, and the results from the IP346 could be invalidated as a consequence. A six month recalibration interval was considered sufficient to cover such occurrences. Conclusion: The provision to control the calibration of the PAH/PCA ratio after each "major operational change" is to safeguard the validity of the IP346 results. A major operational change is therefore a deliberate change to materials or processes that might be expected to significantly influence the PAH/PCA ratio, or otherwise affect the validity of the measurement. Examples of such a change would be where the source of supply for the extender oil is changed, or where the method of using the oil is changed. Judgment of whether a particular change is sufficiently important to trigger the need for recalibration will necessarily be made case-by-case and will require expert opinion.
Does the restrictions provided in Entry 50 concerning on PAHs in tyres cover mobile machinery?
Entry 50 to Annex XVII as enacted by Commission Regulation 552/2009 restricts the use of PAH in tyres for "vehicles covered by Directive 2007/46/EC establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers".
Article 2 of Directive 2007/46 defines its scope. Paragraph 1 lists the vehicles designed for use on roads.
b) prototypes of vehicles used on the road under the responsibility of a manufacturer to perform a specific test programme provided they have been specifically.
In addition the definition of "motor vehicle" in point 11 of Article 3 requires that the vehicles covered should have a maximum design speed limit exceeding 25 km/h. In conclusion the restriction in Entry 50 covers the tyres for vehicles listed in the Article 2 paragraph 1, 3 and 4 of Directive 2007/46/EC which have a maximum design speed limit exceeding 25 km/h. Tyres of mobile machinery with a maximum design speed limit exceeding 25 km/h are therefore covered by the restriction and have to comply with the conditions set in the entry 50.
Does the restrictions provided in Entry 50 of Annex XVII concerning on PAHs in tyres cover "Standard reference tyres"?
Standard reference tyres are produced and imported solely for the purpose of providing a reference performance for other newly developed tyres. They are not placed on the market to be fitted on vehicles intended for final users. For the purpose of entry 50, tyres are defined as tyres for vehicles covered by Directives 2007/46/EC on motor vehicles and their trailers, Directive 2003/37/EC on agricultural or forestry tractors, and Directive 2002/24/EC on two and three-wheeler motor vehicles. It appears that Reference Tyres are not intended to be used on vehicles covered by the Directives 2007/46/EC, 2003/37/EC and 2002/24/EC. In conclusion these tyres should not be considered as covered by the provisions of the restriction in Entry 50 of Annex XVII.
Can you give examples of articles that are covered by or excluded from Entry 50 (paragraphs 5 and 6) of Annex XVII to REACH: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in articles supplied to the general public?
This document aims at providing a guideline concerning the interpretation of the scope of the restriction provisions in paragraphs 5 and 6 of entry 50 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in articles supplied to the general public. It has been drawn up to (i) clarify certain terms that define the scope of the restriction (e.g. “plastic and rubber component”, “direct as well as prolonged contact or short-term repetitive contact with human skin or the oral cavity", "normal/reasonably foreseeable conditions of use") and (ii) provide non-exhaustive lists of article types which fall within (or out of) the scope of the restriction.
In Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII respectively it is stated that the substances DEHP, DBP and BBP on the one side and the substances DINP, DIDP and DNOP on the other side "shall not be used as substances or or in mixtures, in concentrations of greater than 0.1% by weight of the plasticised material…". Does the 0.1% limit apply to each phthalate listed individually, or whether it applies to the 3 or 6 phthalates combined? How should this limit of 0.1% be applied when a product contains traces of more than one these substances?
The threshold of 0.1% is the standard threshold used in Annex XVII. The value of 0.1% has been chosen because it represents a measurable quantity. It is being used to take into account impurities, not to allow the use of certain substances, e.g. phthalates in toys and childcare articles. One should be aware that in order to plasticise a toy or childcare article concentrations of phthalates of more than 10 per cent are needed. Different restrictions are applied to each of the two groups of phthalates. The limit value of 0.1% should therefore be applied for each group of phthalates combined, i.e. the concentration of DEHP, DBP and BBP combined should not be higher than 0.1% and the concentration of DINP, DIDP and DNOP combined should also not be higher than 0.1%. Conclusion: A toy or childcare article would not comply with the Entry 51 or Entry 52 respectively if it contained either more than 0.1% of DEHP, DBP and BBP combined or more than 0.1% of DINP, DIDP and DNOP combined. However, it would be considered compliant if it contained only 0.09% of DEHP, DBP and BBP combined and 0.09% of DINP, DIDP and DNOP combined.
Are the articles destined to be used for the hygiene of children such as bathtubs, articles for the bath, bathtub mats, hairbrushes, bath thermometers, or nail cutters covered under Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII?
The entries 51 and 52 specify that "Childcare article" means "any product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children." As these articles are intended to facilitate the hygiene of children they should be considered as "childcare articles" as defined by the entries 51 and 52. In conclusion, articles which are used for the hygienic care of children such as bathtubs, articles for the bath, bathtub mats, hairbrushes, bath thermometers, or nail cutters are therefore covered by the Entries 51 and 52 and use of phthalates and should conform to the prescriptions of the entries.
Do mattress protectors (covers, pads etc.) fall within the scope of Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII?
The definition of childcare articles contained in Annex XVII to REACH is as follows: "Childcare articles" are defined as "any product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children". Further explanation is provided by the Commission services' guidance document on the interpretation of the concept "which can be placed in the mouth". It gives the following examples: "The main purpose of pyjamas is to dress children when sleeping and not to facilitate sleep. Pyjamas should therefore be regarded as textiles and, like other textiles, do not fall under the scope of the Directive. Sleeping bags are designed to facilitate sleep, and should therefore fall under the Directive." Taking this into account, and also taking into account that the guidance document explicitly contains a description and a photo of a mattress cover, it can be confirmed that mattress protectors are childcare articles as defined in Annex XVII. This means that the three phthalates DEHP, BBP and DBP listed in entry 51 of Annex XVII may not be used in mattress protectors. The other three, DINP, DIDP and DNOP, listed in the entry 52, are only restricted in those articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Can mattress protectors (covers, pads etc.) be placed in the mouth by children within the meaning of Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII?
The guidance document contains an example of a mattress cover that is not directly mouthable in normal and foreseeable use conditions. The edges and corner are not accessible for mouthing by the child – by design (the mattress should fit snugly in the cot to avoid entrapment risks), and the mattress is covered with a sheet in normal use and the surface is sufficiently taut (by design – to avoid suffocation risks) to prevent PVC from being mouthed through the sheet. This is based on the observation that inaccessible parts of articles can not be taken into the mouth. Articles or parts of articles should be considered inaccessible if, during proper use or reasonably foreseeable improper use by children, they can not be reached. However, there will be other cases when parts of certain articles can be taken into the mouth under normal and foreseeable conditions, for example when the mattress protector is placed on the sheet or cannot be completely fixed. In conclusion, mattress protectors that can be placed above sheets or that cannot be tightly fixed to the mattress have to comply with the restriction contained in entry 52 of Annex XVII to REACH. Authorities competent for market surveillance should assist manufacturers/importers in making a case-by-case assessment on the basis of the criteria described above and in the guidance document.
Is the substance Di-2-propyl heptyl phthalate (DPHP), CAS No 53306-54-0 restricted under Entry 52 of Annex XVII or is DPHP as a new compound different from DIDP and therefore not covered by the restrictions in Entries 51 and 52?
The restriction in entry 52 concerns the substance "Di-isodecyl phthalate" (DIDP) which is listed with CAS Numbers 26761-40-0 and 68515-49-1. Di-2-propyl heptyl phthalate (DPHP) is an isomer of decyl phthalate and has the CAS No 53306-54-0. According to the information at the Commission's disposal, DPHP (CAS # 53306-54-0) is different from DIDP and therefore not covered by entry 52 of Annex XVII. In conclusion, the substance is not covered under the entry 52 of Annex XVII. The uses of the substance may be regulated in the future on a Community-wide basis, if it appears from the information which will become available that it causes unacceptable risks to human health or the environment. In addition DPHP is explicitly not promoted by its manufacturers for use in toys, food packaging or medical products.
What is the interpretation of the concept "which can be placed on the mouth" as laid down in the entry 52, concerning toys and childcare articles?
Guideline on the interpretation of the concept "which can be placed in the mouth" as laid down in the entry 52 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation 1907/2006.
This guideline aims at providing some criteria and examples to help identify those toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children. The guideline lists the main criteria of "size dimension" and "accessible parts" (according to the EN 71-European Standard on the safety of toys) which would therefore facilitate the judgement - on a case by case – whether a toy or childcare article can be placed in the mouth by children. The guideline also provides pictures as examples in order to better indicate which toys and childcare articles or parts of them can be taken into the mouth.
Do blankets and objects to facilitate the transport of children fall within the scope of Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII?
The Guideline on the concept "which can be placed in the mouth" [See Q&A 748], provides certain clarifications concerning the types of childcare articles within the scope of Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII. For instance, sleeping bags are claimed to be articles designed to facilitate sleep, and should therefore fall under the scope of Entries 51 and 52. In addition, the guidance document explicitly contains a photo of a mattress cover which is considered as childcare articles, also explaining that certain parts (e.g. mattress protectors) can be placed in the mouth by children. [See Q&A 675].
Blankets are, in nature, articles similar to mattresses as both used in bed to facilitate the sleeping of children and therefore can be claimed to meet the broad definition of childcare articles. Furthermore, since blankets can be commonly placed in mouth by children, these can be considered within the scope of both Entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII.
The Guideline clarifies that "entry 52 of Annex XVII on what can be placed in the mouth by children also covers the accessible parts of articles such as push chairs, car seats, sleeping bags and bike seats which are intended to facilitate sleep and relaxation during transport". Given that child seats and items which are used for transportation of children are quite similar in function and design to the above mentioned types of articles, they can be broadly considered as childcare articles [See Q&A 983]. In addition, it is noted that pictures of such types of childcare articles are also provided at the end of the Guideline. Over there, examples of mouthed items of such articles are provided to assist enforcers conclude whether they fall (or not) under the scope of entry 52.
In entry 51 of Annex XVII to REACH, does the concentration limit "0,1 % by weight of the plasticised material in toys and childcare articles" relate to the whole article or only part of it?". For instance, if only the head of a doll contains more than 0.1 % w/w phthalates, should the concentration be calculated on the total weight of the plasticised material of the whole toy or only for the weight of the plasticised material of the head?
The 0.1% limit was set up in order to eliminate the use of phthalates. Such limit was set up in order to be respected in each bit/piece of plasticised material by itself, regardless of whether there are other pieces or not. Therefore the reference to 0.1%, intended also as the sum up to the 3 phthalates, has to be calculated in each piece of plasticised material of each homogenous material. In the example referred to in the question the calculation should therefore be based on the weight of the plasticised material of the head of the doll and not the entire weight of all plasticised material of the whole toy.
Does a baby monitor fall under the definition of childcare article in the context of entries 51-52 of Annex XVII to REACH?
A childcare article is defined by entries 51 (4) and 52(4) as "any product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children" (see Q&A 983). A baby monitor does not facilitate the sleep or relaxation of the baby, it allows parents to be alerted when the baby is crying or making other noise. Therefore baby monitors fall outside the scope of entries 51-52 of Annex XVII.
Do entries 51 and 52 of Annex XVII of REACH cover certain articles often used by children (e.g. school supplies, clothing or hair accessories)?
No, items such as school supplies, clothing or hair accessories are not considered as toys in the sense of the Directive 2009/48/EC on the safety of Toys, as their main purpose is not to be used in play by the children. However, certain products such as plastic combs can fall under the definition of ‘childcare articles’ (defined in the restriction as any products intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of children) see (Q&A 0983).
Entries 51 and 52 restrict the placing on the market and use of phthalates in toys and childcare articles. Does this restriction apply to medical devices, such as nebulisers?
Medical devices are defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (see: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/medical-devices/regulatory-framework_en#current_legislation). Entries 51 and 52 pose restrictions on certain phthalates in plasticised materials in toys and childcare articles. Medical devices are generally regarded to have functions different from those of toys and childcare articles. Childcare articles are defined in entries 51 and 52 as ‘…any product intended to facilitate sleep, relaxation, hygiene, the feeding of children or sucking on the part of the children’. Whether a medical device is a childcare article for the purpose of entries 51 and 52 should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. In the example of a nebuliser, the device is intended for administering a medicinal product (apparatus to be used for treatment) and therefore it is not a childcare article and the restriction does not apply to it.
Does the entry 56 of Annex XVII cover, besides the MDI monomers, also the oligomers and polymers of MDI?
The polymeric MDI, with CAS number 9016-87-9, is not included in the definition of the substance with CAS 26447-40-5 and moreover is not classified as dangerous in Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP). In the Risk assessment report and Risk reduction strategy performed by the Belgian Rapporteur, two main products were analysed during the exposure assessment and throughout the decision making process: the one-component foams and hot melt adhesives, both containing respectively 10% and 2% of MDI. Other products with MDI content below 0.1% did not pose any risk and therefore were excluded by the final consideration on the risk reduction measures under Directive 76/769/EEC. However, polymeric MDI present in mixtures is covered by the restriction when such mixtures contain more than 0.1% of MDI (as defined in the RAR). Therefore, dimers and polymeric forms of MDI are out of the scope of the current restriction except if they are part of mixtures containing more than 0.1% of MDI.
Does the derogation to the prohibition of supply of mixtures containing more than 16% of ammonium nitrate in paragraph 2(a) of Entry 58 of Annex XVII cover only downstream users and distributors who have a licence under Council Directive 93/15/EEC on civil explosives (OJ L 010, 16.01.1993 p.19) or whether it covers all downstream users and distributors?
In entry 58, the terms "including natural or legal persons licensed or authorised in accordance with Council Directive 93/15/EEC" should be read as an example of operators that benefit from the exemption. Therefore the derogation in paragraph 2(a) covers all downstream users and distributors as defined in Article 3(13) and 3(14) of REACH. As a consequence, mixtures containing more than 16% of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate may be placed on the market after 27 June 2010 for supply to downstream users and distributors as defined in REACH. As consumers are not downstream users nor distributors, mixtures containing more than 16% of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate may not be placed on the market for supply to consumers.
Can the downstream users acquire ammonium nitrate in order to produce mixtures containing more than 16% of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate for supply to the general public, for example, in cold packs according to Entry 58 of Annex XVII?
If a downstream user uses ammonium nitrate to produce a mixture containing ammonium nitrate below the threshold, it may place this mixture on the market for supply the general public. But downstream users should not use ammonium nitrate in order to produce a mixture containing ammonium nitrate above the threshold for supply to the general public. The restriction is applicable to medical devices as well as to other mixtures containing more than 16% of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate for supply to the general public. For example, instant cold packs which contain more than 16% of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate may not be sold to the general public since 27 June 2010.
Can the downstream users acquire ammonium nitrate in order to produce mixtures containing more than 16% of nitrogen in relation to ammonium nitrate for their industrial or professional activities according to paragraph 2 of Entry 58 of Annex XVII?
The restriction is not applicable to downstream users who use ammonium nitrate for their industrial or professional activities in order to transform it into other substances for different purposes. Therefore, for example the use of ammonium nitrate to produce nitrous oxide for use in the production of pressurised foods or for use as anaesthetics is not restricted.
Does the restriction of dichloromethane in REACH Annex XVII (entry 59) for paint strippers also cover ink strippers, adhesive removers and degreasing agents?
No. Ink strippers, adhesive removers and degreasing agents are not within the scope of the restriction. The restriction covers paint strippers, including also varnish removers and lacquer removers.
Can you give examples of lead-containing articles intended for the general public that are covered by or excluded from Entry 63 (paragraphs 7 to 10) of Annex XVII to REACH?
This document echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13563/lead_guideline_information_en.pdf aims at providing a guideline concerning the interpretation of the scope of the restriction provisions in paragraphs 7 to 10 of entry 63 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EU) No 1907/2006 on lead and its compounds in articles supplied to the general public. It has been drawn up to (i) clarify certain terms that define the scope of the restriction (e.g. "accessible part of articles", "normal/reasonably foreseeable conditions of use") (ii) provide non-exhaustive lists of article types (and examples of sub-types) which fall within (or out of ) the scope of the restriction.
What substances are included within the scope of entry 68 concerning of PFOA, its salts and related substances?
Is PFOS (CAS 1763-23-1) considered a 'PFOA-related substance' and therefore within the scope of entry 68 of Annex XVII?
Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its derivatives are specifically exempted by paragraph 4(a) of entry 68. This is to avoid double regulation as PFOS is widely restricted in the EU by Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on persistent organic pollutants (as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 757/2010).
What is meant by a ‘related substance’ in column 1 of entry 68?
The term ‘related substance’ or ‘PFOA-related substance’, refers to a substance that, based upon its molecular structure, is considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to PFOA. This is described in footnote 2 to Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1000 amending Annex XVII of REACH to add entry 68. In addition, the description of any related substance in column 1 is applicable.
To what substances do the concentration limits of 25 ppb and 1000 ppb apply that are referred to in column 2, paragraph 2 of entry 68?
From 4 July 2020 the concentration limit ‘equal to or above 25 ppb’ applies to the use of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA, CAS 335-67-1, EC 206-397-9) and its salts in the production of, or placing on the market in, another substance, as a constituent, a mixture or an article.
Any related substance (including its salts and polymers) having a linear or branched perfluoroheptyl group with the formula C7F15- directly attached to another carbon atom, as one of the structural elements’.
Any related substance (including its salts and polymers) having a linear or branched perfluorooctyl group with the formula C8F17- as one of the structural elements’.
What is meant with ‘textiles for the protection of workers from risks to their health and safety’ in the entry 68?
The restriction entry 68, paragraph 3(b)(i) provides a longer transition period for textiles used to protect workers from risks to their health and safety, i.e. paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply from 4 July 2023 to the use of PFOA and PFOA related substances in the production of, or placing on the market in such textiles. This transition period is thought to be sufficient time to allow the development of cost-effective alternatives for all relevant applications where the textiles are required to provide human health/life protecting functions (e.g. due to very strong oil or chemical repellence).
Could you clarify how the restriction of entry 68 applies to fire-fighting foams?
The substances restricted by the entry (column 1) shall not be used in the production of, or placed on the market in fire-fighting foam mixtures from 4 July 2020 (paragraph 2(b)) at or above concentrations specified in the entry. However, the concentration limits in the restriction (column 2, paragraph 2) do not apply to fire-fighting foam mixtures (paragraph 5(a)), placed on the market before 4 July 2020.
The restriction does not apply to the concentrated fire-fighting foam mixtures that are placed on the market before 4 July 2020 and which are to be used or are used in other fire-fighting foam mixtures (paragraph 4(e)). Thus concentrated fire-fighting foam mixtures that exceed the concentration limits specified in paragraph 2 of the entry can still be used in the production of other fire-fighting foam mixtures, if these concentrated fire-fighting foam mixtures were placed on the market before 4 July 2020.
In addition, fire-fighting foam mixtures produced using the above mentioned concentrated fire-fighting foam mixtures can be placed on the market. They can be used for training purposes provided that the emissions to the environment are minimised and effluents collected are safely disposed of.
Could you clarify how the restriction in entry 68 applies to medical devices?
The substances restricted by the entry (column 1) shall not be used in the production of, or placed on the market in medical devices other than implantable medical devices within the scope of Directive 93/42/EEC (to be replaced with Regulation (EU) 2017/745) from 4 July 2032 (column 2, paragraph 3 (c)) at or above the concentrations specified in the entry.
Implantable medical devices produced according to paragraph 4(d)(i) can be placed on the market without specific concentration limits (paragraph 6(b)).
Does the derogation referred to in column 2 in paragraph 4 (b) of entry 68 apply to articles?
No. The derogation applies only to the manufacture of a fluorochemical substance with a carbon chain equal to or shorter than 6 atoms where PFOA occurs as an unavoidable by-product. The derogation does not apply to substances, mixtures or articles as placed on the market.
Does the restriction entry 68 to REACH apply to cosmetics?
Yes, the substances in column 1 shall not be placed on the market in, or used in the production of cosmetics.
Article 67(2) REACH foresees that Annex XVII restrictions do not apply to the use of substances in cosmetic products in the case of restrictions addressing human health risks within the scope of the Cosmetic Products Regulation (Regulation (EC) 1223/2009). This is not the case for entry 68: all substances covered by the restriction are either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or are considered to have the potential to degrade or be transformed to PFOA. The concentration limits in the restriction ensure the emissions of these substances to the environment are decreased. | 2019-04-22T16:25:34 | https://echa.europa.eu/support/qas-support/browse/-/qa/70Qx/view/scope/REACH/Restrictions |
1. The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2. It is written in the prophet Isaiah: Look, I am going to send my messenger in front of you to prepare your way before you.
3. A voice of one that cries in the desert: Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight.
4. John the Baptist was in the desert, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
5. All Judaea and all the people of Jerusalem made their way to him, and as they were baptised by him in the river Jordan they confessed their sins.
6. John wore a garment of camel-skin, and he lived on locusts and wild honey.
7. In the course of his preaching he said, 'After me is coming someone who is more powerful than me, and I am not fit to kneel down and undo the strap of his sandals.
9. It was at this time that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised in the Jordan by John.
10. And at once, as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit, like a dove, descending on him.
13. and he remained there for forty days, and was put to the test by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels looked after him.
16. As he was walking along by the Lake of Galilee he saw Simon and Simon's brother Andrew casting a net in the lake -- for they were fishermen.
18. And at once they left their nets and followed him.
19. Going on a little further, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they too were in their boat, mending the nets.
20. At once he called them and, leaving their father Zebedee in the boat with the men he employed, they went after him.
21. They went as far as Capernaum, and at once on the Sabbath he went into the synagogue and began to teach.
22. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority.
26. And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him.
28. And his reputation at once spread everywhere, through all the surrounding Galilean countryside.
29. And at once on leaving the synagogue, he went with James and John straight to the house of Simon and Andrew.
30. Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed and feverish, and at once they told him about her.
31. He went in to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to serve them.
32. That evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were sick and those who were possessed by devils.
34. and he cured many who were sick with diseases of one kind or another; he also drove out many devils, but he would not allow them to speak, because they knew who he was.
35. In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house and went off to a lonely place and prayed there.
39. And he went all through Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out devils.
42. And at once the skin-disease left him and he was cleansed.
45. The man went away, but then started freely proclaiming and telling the story everywhere, so that Jesus could no longer go openly into any town, but stayed outside in deserted places. Even so, people from all around kept coming to him. | 2019-04-23T22:45:39 | https://www.bibliacatolica.com.br/de/new-jerusalem-bible/mark/ |
This 40 gallon tank is a simple time saving, affordable, and durable dip tank. Honestly, every shop should have two of these, they are a game changer! Use one to soften up emulsion before developing screens and use the other one to reclaim screens. It will save time, labor, chemicals, & water. This heavy-duty tank is the best-built chemical resistant dip tank made specifically for the purpose of screen reclaiming or developing. Ideal for use with 2 in 1 ink and emulsion removers when reclaiming screens or just use water for developing screens. This kit includes 4 gallons of our dipper stripper solution.
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The two strains of dog flu virus that can cause our dogs to become sick are H3N8 and H3N2.
The H3N8 virus originally was an equine (horse) influenza virus that has spread to dogs, mutated, and can now spread between dogs, causing a respiratory disease called canine influenza.
Canine influenza is a disease of dogs, not of humans. The virus is quite different from the swine flu or bird flu that can infect people.
The number of dogs at risk of dying from this virus may be anywhere from 1 to 10 percent.
How Does Dog Flu Virus Spread?
The virus is transmitted by direct contact with an infected dog's nasal secretions (through sneezing and coughing) and also through direct contact with contaminated materials such as beddings, food and water bowls, etc.
If your dog is coughing or showing other signs of dog flu, do not bring your dog to facilities where other dogs can be exposed to the virus.
Overcrowding, so dogs boarded in kennels are more at risk of being exposed to and infected with the flu virus.
Stress - just like us, stressed-out dogs have suppressed immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections and other diseases.
The virus has an incubation period of 2 to 4 days, which means after a dog has been exposed to the virus, the dog will show flu symptoms 2 to 4 days later.
The symptoms last for about 7 days. During this 7-day period the dog is infectious.
In serious cases, it can progress to pneumonia as the flu virus opens the respiratory system to secondary bacterial infection, resulting in bacterial pneumonia, which can become life-threatening.
Dog flu usually is not serious and most dogs infected with the flu virus will recover with no treatment.
Antibiotics: This may be prescribed if a secondary bacterial infection is suspected.
Intravenous Fluid Therapy: To ensure that the infected dog is well hydrated.
Other Medications: Other medications to make the dog more comfortable, such as cough suppressants, may also be prescribed.
In May 2009, the first dog influenza vaccine against the H3N8 strain (developed by Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health Corporation) has been approved by the USDA.
According to Petmd.com, in 2015, a vaccine against the H3N2 strain was also made available.
The effectiveness of the vaccine doesn't last forever. Annual re-vaccination is needed.
Just like the human flu vaccine, dog flu vaccine does not 100 percent prevent a dog from getting the flu. But it does reduce the seriousness of the symptoms and the duration of the illness.
Should You Vaccinate Your Dog Against Dog Flu?
I guess we all agree that over-vaccination can be harmful to dogs, so weigh the pros and cons carefully before vaccinating your dog against the dog flu virus.
If your dog is not frequently boarded and lives a relatively stress-free life, you most likely do not need to vaccinate Fido against the flu.
If you have an older dog, or a dog with a weakened immune system, talk to your vet to see if vaccination is advisable.
Natural remedies such as herbs, minerals, and vitamins can be used to support the immune system of a dog infected with the flu virus.
By strengthening the dog's immune system, he will be more ready to fight off the virus and the infection will not last as long and the symptoms not as serious.
Herbs that strengthen and support the immune system include echinacea, astragalus, cat's claw, as well as various mushrooms. In particular, reishi, maitake, and shiitake mushrooms have been found to have high levels of polysaccharides which have immune-enhancing properties.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant and can also boost the immune system so that the body can fight off diseases.
In addition, other antioxidants such as vitamins E, Coenzyme Q10, and green tea have been found to be effective in immune support.
You may also try using colloidal silver to help your dog fight the flu. Colloidal silver is like a natural antibiotic - it has strong antimicrobial (antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal) properties and is effective in strengthening a dog's immune system.
This Chinese herbal formula is very effective in reducing phlegm and decreasing coughing, as well as supporting the digestion system.
Rest: If your dog has got the flu, make sure that she has enough rest. Restrict and limit the amount and intensity of exercise.
Prevent Dehydration: Give your dog plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration. If your dog does not want to drink water, add a bit of flavor to the water (e.g. chicken broth ) to entice her to drink more.
Avoid Irritants: Keep your dog away from environmental irritants and pollutants (e.g. cigarette smoke, house dust, etc.) as much as possible.
Use Essential Oils: If your dog is coughing, use essential oils to soothe and calm your dog. Essential oils that have antibacterial and antiviral properties, such as oils of lavender, eucalyptus, and niaouli, are effective.
Add chamomile essential oil for its calming effect so that your dog can relax and rest better. Add these oils to a diffuser or vaporizer and use it in the room where your dog rests.
Use Homeopathy: Use this natural homeopathic remedy Newton Homeopathics Cough - Airway to help soothe the cough.
Avoid contact with dogs (and other animals) that may be shedding the flu virus.
Avoid unnecessary vaccines and topical flea and tick preventives during a flu outbreak as these can weaken a dog's immune system.
Feed your dog a well-balanced, natural diet.
Consider using supplements (e.g. salmon oil, probiotics) and natural herbs (e.g. dried herbs of oregano, thyme, rosemary, turmeric) on a regular basis to help boost the dog's immune system and fight inflammation, bacteria and viruses.
Make sure the dog receives regular exercise.
Pssst! If your dog is having the flu and is coughing, you may also want to consider using different natural remedies to ease his cough. | 2019-04-21T06:17:47 | https://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/dog-flu-virus.html |
My name is Richard and I am a British Photographer and budding Videographer living in Paris.
In this video I share with you my top 5 tips for starting to make money with photography.
Couples on Bench Photography Series …. As I mentioned in my last post, I am trying out taking photographs in Black and White and I know that two of these are in colour…. but let me explain.
I shoot in Raw format with my Nikon D5300. I set the camera to take these shots in Monochrome Colour Profile … and went out to capture people enjoying the sunshine. When I returned home and opened these shots in Lightroom they previewed in Black and White and then changed to Colour when I opened them.
So I had both Colour and Black and White shots to choose from and I knew when I took the shot that there was something to it. So I have posted all three here, with different crops and one in Black and White.
I did ask the couple closest to the camera their permission to take these photographs, which isn’t always possible with street photography, but otherwise I don’t know their story except that they seem to be enjoying the sun and their lunch, in the Jardin des Champs-Élysées.
I am posting these on Twitter and Instagram and probably Reddit to get some feedback, so if you are on any of those social channels please let me know your thoughts. I am loving hearing what people think of my shots… good and bad. | 2019-04-25T10:48:57 | http://www.richfearon.com/2018/05/ |
An aquarium may develop a hard white film around the top of the glass that can seem impossible to remove. For obvious reasons -- they're extremely toxic -- you can’t use household cleaning chemicals in an aquarium. But you can remove the white buildup. Afterward, prevention is straightforward.
The white deposits on the rim occur as water evaporates, leaving calcium or salt minerals. In a freshwater tank, calcium remains; in a saltwater or brackish tank, it could be either. Any deposits below the water line are calcium. Salt deposits come away with wetting and a little scrubbing, but you’ll probably need to dismantle the tank for the removal of calcium. Often called lime, this is the same stuff that builds up in a kettle in areas with hard water.
Remove some of the water as you normally do for routine water changes, and tackle the salt while the water level is well below the deposits. Dampen a paper towel or clean sponge with dechlorinated water, blot the salt and leave it for a few minutes. Scrub and sponge it away, taking care that most of it doesn’t fall back in the tank -- a little shouldn't change the salinity much. Replace the water as normal.
Dismantle the tank completely, transferring any remaining aquatic pets to another fully cycled aquarium in the same manner as you would when bringing new ones home. Sponge the calcium deposits with white vinegar and let it sit for an hour. Scrub and repeat as necessary. In the case of stubborn deposits, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade. Rinse the tank thoroughly before putting it back together and beginning the cycling process all over again. This is a good time to sterilize rocks and gravel by boiling them.
Both salt and calcium deposits occur as water evaporates, but prevention is not complicated. First of all, confirm you're conducting sufficient partial water changes through the use of nitrite, nitrate and ammonia test kits. Nitrite and ammonia levels should be indiscernible, while nitrate should be extremely low except in certain specialized tanks. If they are fine, continue with your normal routine, but mark the water level on the outside of the glass with permanent marker or a sticker. Top up the tank with distilled water as required. Never use any other water to replace that lost through evaporation, as this would lead to the buildup of minerals in the tank water, possibly to lethal levels. | 2019-04-25T17:58:18 | https://animals.mom.me/remove-white-buildup-aquarium-6719.html |
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As the holiday seasons is fast approaching, every household wants to declutter their homes. This year try to upgrade your living or bedroom with accent chairs. A single piece of furniture that will give definition and style to your home.
An accent chair comes in different styles such as armless chairs, leather chairs, arm chairs, and a lot more. If you visit a home furniture store, you'll be amazed at the different trendy chairs that will definitely catch your attention.
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Consider your budget and compare the cost of the accent chairs. It doesn't need to be expensive, cheap and affordable chairs are available and very easy to find.
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Chevrolet Stingray – is this one of the best sports car for the consumers?
The Chevrolet Stingray or popularly known as the Chevrolet Corvette has been one of the most popular sports cars that the company has ever manufactured. In the USA, the Corvette has been considered as an all-time favorite sports car for more than six decades when we are talking about dominant engine performance and excellent transmission.
With several international awards to its name and regarded as a performance icon, is the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray the best sports car for US consumers? Let us find out in the following section. If you want to get your hands on this iconic vehicle, then you will need to visit Jacksonville Chevrolet dealership for a test drive.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – Is it the best?
The sports car segment has a lot of competitors, and the battle for supremacy is fiercer in this lineup because all the cars come with world-class design, architecture, and mechanisms that make them performance ready. But when a four-wheeler has been around for more than 6 decades, you ought to believe that it surely has something special.
Have a look at some of the exciting features that the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette has to offer.
Engine and Driving Performance – this is the most exciting part of the vehicle that we love talking about. The Chevrolet Corvette comes with a 6.2-liter V8 engine with 8 cylinders and is coupled with a seven-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. It can produce 455-horsepower and 460-lb-ft of torque which reflects the kind of performance one can expect from the engine.
The Corvette hits 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds! How stunning acceleration power that is? The engine produces excellent rev-sound that will dominate the surroundings. The brakes and suspension are strong as well, giving full support to the aspiring speed of the vehicle and provides maximum comfort even at very high speeds.
Interior and Entertainment – the seats have the right cushioning, and the low-slung seats are comfortable to be in. The cabin head space is also well built that allows passengers of tall height to sit comfortably as well. The Corvette also has the infotainment system – The MyLink system, which supports Bluetooth connection, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also supports mobile 4G Hotspot.
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An Internet myth, propogated mostly by e-mail, of course, came to my attention recently. It’s a touching story, widely circulated. It’s even been reprinted in Navy newsletters and in newspapers.
It concerned the story of Ed “Butch” O’Hare.
If the name sounds vaguely familiar, it should. Butch O’Hare was one of the earliest heroes of World War II, and the Navy’s first ace. An ace, if you’re not familiar with aviation, is someone who shot down at least five enemy planes. But you probably know the name for another reason. We’ll get to that.
Pulled from his young wife and infant daughter at age 28 on the day after Pearl Harbor, O’Hare found himself flying Grumman Wildcats off of aircraft carriers, a real-life “Top Gun” against the Japanese. He even looked the part.
On February 20, 1942, O’Hare was stationed on the aircraft carrier Lexington, on a dangerous mission trying to penetrate enemy waters. A Japanese spyplane spotted the carrier and radioed back before U.S. fire could shoot it down. Soon, nine Japanese bombers were on their way. Six Grumman Wildcats took off, in a desperate effort to save the carrier.
Flying in a V formation, only two of the Wildcats were in position to get to the bombers. Those two planes happened to be O’Hare and his wingman. Two against nine. To make matters worse, O’Hare’s wingman’s guns jammed. He turned away, leaving O’Hare to take on the nine bombers alone. He dove into the bombers at full speed and took aim at the last bomber in the formation, tearing its engine off with a burst of machine gun fire. Playing to his strengths as a marksman and his plane’s ability to take lots of bullets and stay in the air (about the only redeeming quality the Wildcat had), he flew within 20-30 yards of the enemy planes and kept shooting until he ran out of ammunition. He downed five of the nine bombers and damaged several others. O’Hare’s bravery bought the rest of his formation some time, and they came in and shot down three more of the bombers. The Japanese managed to drop a few bombs, but none of them hit their target.
In 1943, O’Hare was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Gold Star, some of the Navy’s highest honors, for further heroics in combat.
In Nov. 1943, O’Hare volunteered to participate in a risky night mission. O’Hare and another pilot would fly Grumman Hellcats in formation behind a radar-equipped Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber. The Avenger would spot the enemy bombers and lead them to them, then the pilots would pick off the planes by following their exhaust.
It didn’t go as planned. The Avenger spotted two Japanese Betty bombers and somehow shot them down. Continuing for more than an hour, they looked for more. Suddenly the Avenger spotted a bomber behind the two Hellcats. The Avenger’s rear gunner fired. Moments later, O’Hare failed to respond on his radio.
No one knows whether the Avenger’s target was actually O’Hare’s Hellcat, or whether the Japanese bomber got lucky and shot O’Hare down, or whether O’Hare lost control of his plane taking evasive action. He was never seen again. A year later, O’Hare was officially declared dead.
O’Hare’s home town decided to reward his war heroics. But O’Hare wasn’t from just any town. O’Hare grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Chicago had an airport named Orchard Field. The editor of the Chicago Tribune led a movement to rename the airport, which ended in success in 1949. Orchard Field is now known as O’Hare International Airport. You’ve probably heard of it.
Eddie was a seedy character. He was a lawyer and a businessman. His biggest client and business partner was a used furniture dealer named Al Capone. Of course, Capone was into more than just furniture. Eddie ran Capone’s track and kept him out of trouble, successfully.
Eddie’s one love in life was his son and his two daughters.
The e-mail says Eddie had a change of heart and wanted to give his son an example. That’s hard to say, because by the time Eddie had his supposed change of heart, his little boy was 18. He graduated from Western Military Academy in 1932. In 1933, Eddie’s son went on to the US Naval Academy.
But for one reason or another, Eddie fessed up and told the Feds a few things. A few things about Al Capone, in fact. Some speculate he did it in order to get his son into the Naval Academy.
Whatever his motivation, within a few years Eddie’s son was a sailor in the Navy and Al Capone was in jail for income tax evasion. Did Eddie know he’d pay with his life? Doubtful. Eddie had a new girlfriend and was going to marry her as soon as they found a priest who’d do the ceremony.
In Nov. 1939, Eddie was gunned down by Capone’s men, gangland-style.
Eddie’s son came home for the funeral, and afterward, he returned to Pensacola, where he had been learning how to fly.
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, Eddie’s son was Butch O’Hare.
The sad thing about this e-mail is that the real story is so much better.
Oh yeah, and even though Butch O’Hare grew up on Chicago’s South Side, Eddie O’Hare was from St. Louis and got his start here, and Butch O’Hare was born here. | 2019-04-22T04:32:51 | https://dfarq.homeip.net/tag/pearl-harbor/ |
Richard Warren Clearman, Boatswain's Mate 2/c, born Sept. 29, 1921, Junction City, KS, received his BA degree in education. He joined the USN Sept. 25, 1940. Vessels and stations served were the USS West Virginia, Chester, Neches, St. Paul, YMS-243, PT Boat Base No. 17, and Great Lakes NTS.
Memorable experiences include observing the scuttling of the USS Lexington. BM2/c Clearman was discharged Nov. 22, 1946. Awards include the Asiatic-Pacific w/2 stars, American Area w/star, Philippine Liberation w/star, American Defense, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Pearl Harbor Medal and a Life Saving Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy.
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Is fundraising compulsory? Why do I need to fundraise?
By fundraising a minimum of $250 you provide vital support and services to people living with multiple sclerosis. This is a fundraising event and your entry fee only covers the cost of staging the event. Every dollar you raise on top of your entry fee will go directly to ensuring the thousands of Australians with multiple sclerosis are able to receive the support and care they need to live well.
It can be as easy as asking your family and friends to support you in this challenge. Your commitment and effort will not only be a rewarding experience for you, but will ultimately support people living with multiple sclerosis.
By making a personal donation to your fundraising page, you take away that pressure of the first donation. Your donation can set the tone for your supporters. It is a fantastic way to get yourself moving towards your goal and show your commitment. Aim high and your friends and family will follow your lead!
Send an email to your networks or share your page on social media. Simply spread the message of your fundraising – you’ll be amazed at who will support you when you ask. Use the email templates to let everyone know what you’re doing. Individual emails are more impactful than group ones and you can ask for a set amount eg I’m asking 30 people to donate $30 to help people living with MS. If posting on social media, posting to individual pages or via message works best. Or send an SMS!
Your fundraising goes directly to offering services and support to people living with multiple sclerosis, while the search for a cure continues. It allows us to fund programs like MS Connect and MS Advisor, providing those with multiple sclerosis access to a caring voice at the end of the phone line and specialist advice and guidance on how to manage their symptoms. Your support ensures no one faces their journey alone.
How do I collect the money that I fundraise?
The best way to get people donating, is directly through your online page. This provides them with an instant tax deductible receipt and means you can keep track of your fundraising efforts.
If you do collect cash or cheque donations, feel free to contact us on 1300 733 690 or [email protected] for an official MS receipt book, Money Box or Donation Tin. The receipt book also contains all the information you need to deposit the funds into our bank account once you have finished collecting donations. For a more detailed explanation, have a read through our ‘banking your funds’ page.
If you intend to host a fundraising event to collect further cash donations please see our hints and tips below.
Can people who donate get a tax deductible receipt?
All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Anyone who donates through your online page will be instantly emailed their receipt. If you are planning to collect cash or cheque donations, simply contact us on 1300 733 690 or [email protected] and we can provide you with a receipt book so you can issue them to your supporters as required.
Helpful hint: You may only issue an MS receipt if the donor is receiving nothing in return for their donation. For example, if they are receiving a sausage sizzle or raffle ticket, they are not valid.
70% of companies in Australia offer ‘matching funding’ as part of their employee benefits. This means they support their employees’ charitable efforts by matching their fundraising dollar for dollar. It is a great way to double your fundraising efforts – and all you need to do is ask. Speak to your HR department and ask them for their support.
We can provide your company with any documentation they may need, including tax-deductible receipts, information about what we do and a letter of thanks.
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and otherwise transforms these infinite streams.
to control the fault-tolerance semantics.
are interested in working on any of these.
+We have an Hadoop InputFormat and OutputFormat that were contributed and are in use at LinkedIn.
would be good to convert this code to Scala to keep things consistent.
latency in the low-throughput case where the consumer is often waiting for a message to arrive.
be one partition). This reduces the conceptual weight of the system and adds some power.
+Currently consumer offsets are persisted in Zookeeper which works well for many use cases.
a pluggable interface to allow alternate storage mechanisms.
+The following are some recently completed projects from this list.
+Provide an InputFormat for Hadoop to allow running Map/Reduce jobs on top of Hadoop data.
+Provide an OutputFormat for Hadoop to allow Map/Reduce jobs to publish data to Kafka.
any language which simply reads from standard input to receive the data from the stream.
partition and hence appear in the same stream for the same consumer thread.
be used in any programming language without implementing the wire protocol in each language.
refer to the <a href="http://linkedin.jira.com/browse/KAFKA-16">JIRA</a> to contribute.
+The kafka server garbage collects logs according to a time-based retention policy (log.retention.hours).
+<a href="downloads" title="Kafka downloads">Download</a> a recent stable release.
+Kafka brokers and consumers use this for co-ordination.
to get a quick-and-dirty single-node zookeeper instance.
be able to type messages into the producer terminal and see them appear in the consumer terminal.
can be found in the Kafka source code in the examples/ directory.
minimal code needs to be written in order to send some data across to the Kafka server.
+Start by defining the Kafka appender in your log4j.properties file.
+<code>-Dlog4j.debug=true</code> to your VM parameters to verify this.
+With release 0.6, we introduced a new producer API - <code>kafka.producer.Producer<T></code>.
Message. Default is the no-op kafka.serializer.DefaultEncoder.
with only a handful of Kafka servers).
+Usage information on the hadoop consumer can be found <a href="https://github.com/kafka-dev/kafka/tree/master/contrib/hadoop-consumer">here</a>. | 2019-04-24T16:33:42 | http://mail-archives.eu.apache.org/mod_mbox/kafka-commits/201108.mbox/%[email protected]%3E |
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No 11 Hotel, Brunswick St. in Edinburgh approached Tigerchick to photograph and design a website for the brand-new hotel. Our main challenge was in launching the website before the hotel was even complete.
Tigerchick initially photographed the hotel while builders were still working, focussing on historical details and carefully post-processing to provide intriguing and attractive imagery for the initial launch.
Design work was initially driven through careful consultation with the client and a colour chart of the proposed paints to be used in the decoration to understand what the building was about to become.
The initially limited imagery meant that exquisite typography was to be particularly important. On returning to the hotel for the final photography shoot, we were delighted that final images and site matched perfectly.
The hotel, with a regularly changing art exhibition has a full content management system, so new exhibitions and pictures can be easily updated. Search Engine Optimisation is important on every website and our efforts here have ensured this website is now highly visible in the search engines.
Sadly this website is now offline. If you would like to view an offline version of this website please get in touch. | 2019-04-25T22:14:03 | https://www.tigerchick.com/work/no-11-brunswick-street |
The hosts remain unbeaten in the league and are seven points above second-placed Atletico Madrid. And in point of fact, Getafe have a small degree of hope of getting something meaningful out of this season, just six points away from the last Europa League qualifying spot.
Luis Suarez was then denied late on by Getafe goalkeeper Vicente Guaita as Valverde's men missed out on the chance to regain a nine-point cushion at the top of the table.
Ernesto Valverde has urged Barcelona to put their Copa del Rey exploits to the back of their minds when they return to LaLiga action against Getafe on Sunday.
If Pique is left on the bench, Valverde suggested he was considering playing left-back Lucas Digne or midfielder Sergio Busquets alongside Mina. Barcelona are going to go on to win the title this season, and they're probably going to step over Getafe to do it. The reigning champions are still 17 points adrift of Barcelona, albeit with a game in hand.
It hadn't gone without a goal at Camp Nou in the league since a scoreless draw against Malaga in November 2016.
"It depends on the work he does, but he is a player in whom we have a lot of hope", said coach Ernesto Valverde when asked if Dembele would play in Sunday's game.
After needing a late equalizer to avoid defeat against crosstown rival Espanyol in the previous round, Barcelona couldn't find the net against midtable Getafe at Camp Nou Stadium.
Barcelona have won their last four La Liga games against Getafe, scoring 16 goals in the process (four per game on average) and conceding just one.
As the tie entered the final 20 minutes, alongside the introduction of Andres Iniesta and Ousmane Dembele, Ernesto Valverde's side showed glimpses of the attacking potency that had seen them dismantle nearly all that has been put in front of them so far this season.
That could see Yerry Mina could make his Liga debut for Barcelona.
Sevilla's victor came within seconds of the restart when Joaquin Correa raced onto Clement Lenglet's through ball and touched it past Girona goalkeeper Bono as Pablo Sarabia bundled home Bernando Espinosa's attempts to clear off the goal-line - with Rojiblancos' goalscorer remaining unclear.
A CT Scan was negative and the MRI showed subtle findings likely from previous injuries. Building better chassis, safer".
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The 30-year-old man driving the Territory died at the scene, along with the 46-year-old male driver of the Commodore. The Territory has hit a Commodore Sedan which was travelling west on St Georges road.
Not only were they wrong on legal grounds to oppose the memo's release, they were politically stupid for doing so. In refusing to release the Democratic rebuttal memo , the President cited 'national security concerns'.
Han, however, is not convinced it means anything, saying what North Korea wants most is to reduce pain from global sanctions. Moon replied that it was not appropriate for Abe to have raised the issue, which he described as an internal affair.
Among her peers, Anderson is best known as a fun-loving free spirit - " a bit of a hippie from Tahoe " as a friend once described. Anderson posted an 83.00 on her first run then watched as none of her competitors came close to matching.
Earlier, Moon warmly greeted North Korea's 90-year-old nominal head of state, Kim Yong Nam , as they attended the VIP reception. Earlier Friday, Pence met with defectors from the North and invited them to tell their stories of repression under Pyongyang.
These dismissals are the latest in a series of disappointing developments derailing a much-hyped 2017-18 season for Texas A&M. Brazos County Jail records indicate that both players were arrested by Texas A&M police on Sunday for marijuana possession.
Behind Mirai Nagasu's historic triple Axel and Adam Rippon's clean debut , Team USA was able to secure the bronze medal. The husband-and-wife pairs team of Alexa Scimeca-Knierim and Chris Knierim placed fourth in their free skate on Sunday.
Dijo que " Colombia ha desempeñado un rol clave en los esfuerzos del hemisferio por restaurar la democracia en Venezuela ". Además, aseguró que su país no puede ver "las restricciones a la democracia en Venezuela sin hacer nada".
Curious about each others artistic world and interests, the actor and the cellist soon had the idea to work together on a project. According to the publication, Bill and Jan's collaboration began after a chance meeting in an airport security line.
Benzema , who moved to the Spanish capital in 2009 from Lyon, is the fifth highest goal scorer in Real Madrid's history. Neymar scored the only goal of the game midway through the second half.
Thomas Rooney (R-FL) told the Post , arguing "in a normal world", the committee would have interviewed permanent witnesses to their surveillance concerns.
One of the architects of the inaugural Rugby World Cup, Wallabies great Sir Nicholas Shehadie , has died in Sydney aged 91. An inspiration to rugby union and the broader sport community. "Thoughts are with Marie Bashir and their family".
The Trump administration says the funding will come from cuts in other programs, which will be outlined in his budget proposal. Trump's plan relies nearly entirely on funding from entities outside the control of the federal government.
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The first Dyson Airblade standalone dryer introduced in 2006, proved to be a huge success for the firm. The tap is available as of today and comes with a 5 year warranty. | 2019-04-19T02:37:53 | https://worldindustrialreporter.com/dysons-newest-invention-is-all-in-one-hand-drying-airblade-faucet/ |
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This discovery was pretty unexpected, as Sanchez and her team had actually been studying brain cancer cells for the purpose of better understanding how they function. During this process, they observed that when exposed to THC, tumoral cells not only ceased to multiply and proliferate but destroyed themselves, both in lab tests and animal trials. This was first reported on back in 1998, and published in a paper on the anti-cancer effects of THC in the European biochemistry journalFEBS Letters. | 2019-04-25T20:16:01 | http://www.cbd-portal.com/cbd-news/9-types-of-cancer-that-can-be-killed-by-cannabinoids/ |
Online dating can feel a bit like entering the battlefield when you’ve been out of the dating waters for a while! I work with loads of people who are really keen to get back into dating but are so put off by horror stories and feel the whole thing is a bit gnarly. I totally get it (because I’m out there dating too!) but I do think it’s a shame because it can obviously be a really great way to meet people.
The main concerns are that it can end up being a waste of time, that people aren’t who they say they are and how do you know if someone is just after a hook-up or something more long-term? There’s also the trust factor and so many questions around dating ‘etiquette’.
I’m always intrigued at the weird and wonderful dating apps and sites that appear on the scene. So it was awesome to hear from Cosmo at HerSmile as this new dating site has really tried to offer a solution to the main concerns both men and women have when it comes to online dating.
A bit of background on the story of HerSmile, Cosmo was inspired by the idea when he was in his final year at University in Moscow. As he travelled up some train station escalators, he caught the eye of a woman on the opposite side. She smiled and for a brief moment there was a very real connection. But then the moment was gone, she disappeared…..and that was that.
He saw something similar with a friend who caught the attention of a woman in a bar. She smiled back and it encouraged him to go speak to her and offer to buy her a drink. The smile broke the barrier – almost like a smile of approval and it gave him the green light that she was ok with being approached by him.
Women pay a monthly subscription letting them initiate contact with a man at any time, receive messages from men and decide whether they make contact. Men, who have no subscription buy introductions/credits.
The guy confirms his interest in a woman is genuine by using one credit to send his first, introductory message. Her ‘Smile’ lets him know the interest is mutual and he can contact her further. If she doesn’t reply, HerSmile returns his credit for him to use again in future introductions. So this means less time wasters for men (a common sticking point!) and women don’t feel hounded or overwhelmed.
Author: Laura writes for FHM, Mail Online, The Irish Examiner and Metro UK and can be heard on the radio or through the mutiple podcast interviews she does. | 2019-04-23T10:53:33 | https://www.hersmile.com/press/laura-yates |
After completing his DPhil in Experimental Psychology at the University of Sussex in 2005, Dr Parris went on to the University of Exeter as a post-doc on a Wellcome Trust funded project entitled 'Self-control and monitoring functions in the human frontal cortex’ with Dr. Tim L. Hodgson. Utilizing functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), eye-tracking and patient data this project produced work highlighting the role of dorso-lateral and medial frontal areas in the control of attention and rule-guided behaviour. A further post-doc entitled 'Neuroimaging of emotion and decision-making' at the University of Oxford with Prof. Edmund Rolls explored the role of more anterior and subcortical areas in the processing of primary rewards and supportive attentional / decision-making mechanisms. Joining BU in 2008, Dr. Parris' work has since concentrated on investigating attentional control in hypnosis and suggestion and in non-neurotypical populations such as people with ADHD.
My research interests focus on the control of attention. To better understand this process I employ behavioural, eye tracking and brain-based methods. I am particularly interested in investigating individual differences in the control of attention in hypnotic suggestibility and in ADHD and what these differences tell us about the role of interacting variables such as motivation, reward and consciousness in the control of attention.
Parris, B.A., 2014. Task conflict in the Stroop task: Stroop interference decreases whilst Stroop facilitation increases in a low task conflict context. Frontiers in Psychology.
Parris, B.A., Dienes, Z. and Hodgson, T.L., 2012. Temporal constraints of the word blindness posthypnotic suggestion on Stroop task performance. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 38 (4), 833-837.
Grabenhorst, F., De Souza, A., Parris, B., Rolls, E.T. and Passingham, R., 2010. A common neural scale for the subjective pleasantness of different primary rewards. NeuroImage, 51, 1265-1274.
Rolls, E.T., Grabenhorst, F. and Parris, B., 2010. Neural systems underlying decisions about affective odors. Journal Of Cognitive Neuroscience, 22 (5), 1069-1082.
Grabenhorst, F., Rolls, E.T., Parris, B.A. and De Souza, A., 2009. How the brain represents the reward value of fat in the mouth. Cerebral Cortex.
Parris, B., Kuhn, G., Mizon, G.A., Benattayallah, A. and Hodgson, T.L., 2009. Imaging the impossible: An fMRI study of impossible causal relationships in magic tricks. NeuroImage, 45, 1033-1039.
Grabenhorst, F., Rolls, E.T. and Parris, B., 2008. From Affective Value to Decision-Making in the Prefrontal Cortex. European Journal of Neuroscience, 28, 1930-1939.
Hodgson, T.L., Chamberlain, M., Parris, B., James, M., Gutowski, N., Husain, M. and Kennard, C., 2007. The Role of the Ventrolateral Frontal Cortex in Inhibitory Oculomotor Control. Brain, 130, 1525-1537.
Parris, B., Sharma, D. and Weekes, B.S., 2007. An Optimal Viewing Position Effect in the Stroop Task When Only One Letter Is the Color Carrier. Experimental Psychology, 54, 273-280.
Parris, B., Thai, N., Benattayallah, A., Summers, I. and Hodgson, T.L., 2007. The Role of the Lateral Prefrontal Cortex and Anterior Cingulate in Stimulus- Response Association Reversals. Journal Of Cognitive Neuroscience, 19, 13-24.
Parris, B. and Weekes, B.S., 2001. Action Naming in Dementia. Neurocase, 7, 459-471.
Parris, B.A., 2019. Clinical Applications of Self-Hypnosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Psychology of Consciousness.
Arabaci, G. and Parris, B.A., 2018. Probe-caught spontaneous and deliberate mind wandering in relation to self-reported inattentive, hyperactive and impulsive traits in adults. Scientific Reports, 8 (1).
Hasshim, N. and Parris, B.A., 2018. Trial type mixing substantially reduces the response set effect in the Stroop task. Acta Psychologica, 189, 43-53.
Parris, B.A., 2017. The role of frontal executive functions in hypnosis and hypnotic suggestibility. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory Research, and Practice, 4 (2), 211-229.
Elisa, R.N., Balaguer-Ballester, E. and Parris, B.A., 2016. Inattention, working memory, and goal neglect in a community sample. Frontiers in Psychology, 7 (SEP).
Parris, B.A., 2016. The prefrontal cortex and suggestion: Hypnosis vs. Placebo effects. Frontiers in Psychology, 7 (MAR).
Hasshim, N. and Parris, B.A., 2015. Assessing stimulus–stimulus (semantic) conflict in the Stroop task using saccadic two-to-one color response mapping and preresponse pupillary measures. Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics, 77 (8), 2601-2610.
Hodgson, T.L., Parris, B.A., Benattayallah, A. and Summers, I.R., 2015. Multi-modal representation of effector modality in frontal cortex during rule switching. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 9 (September).
Elisa, R.N. and Parris, B.A., 2015. The relationship between core symptoms of ADHD and the Cognitive Reflection Test in a non-clinical sample. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, 20 (5), 416-423.
Abutalebi, J., Guidi, L., Borsa, V., Canini, M., Della Rosa, P.A., Parris, B.A. and Weekes, B.S., 2015. Bilingualism provides a neural reserve for aging populations. Neuropsychologia, 69, 201-210.
Hasshim, N. and Parris, B.A., 2014. Two-to-one colour response mapping and the presence of semantic conflict in the Stroop task. Frontiers in Psychology, 5 (1157).
Parris, B.A., Dienes, Z. and Hodgson, T.L., 2013. Temporal constraints of the word-blindness post-hypnotic suggestion on Stroop task performance. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research and Practice, 1 (Supplemental).
Parris, B.A. and Dienes, Z., 2013. Hypnotic suggestibility predicts the magnitude of the imaginative word blindness suggestion effect in a non-hypnotic context. Consciousness and Cognition, 22 (3), 868-874.
Parris, B.A., Dienes, Z. and Hodgson, T.L., 2013. Application of the ex-Gaussian function to the effect of the word blindness suggestion on Stroop task performance suggests no word blindness. Frontiers in Psychology.
Rolls, E.T., Grabenhorst, F. and Parris, B., 2008. Warm Pleasant Feelings in the Brain. NeuroImage, 41 (4), 1504-1513.
Weekes, B.S., Davies, R., Parris, B. and Robinson, G., 2003. Age of Acquisition Effects on Spelling in Surface Dysgraphia. Aphasiology, 17, 563-585.
Parris, B. and Hasshim, N., 2016. Trial type mixing modulates response set membership effects in the Stroop task. In: British Psychological Society Meeting April 2016 Nottingham.
Elisa, R. and Parris, B., 2015. To explore or exploit? Using pupillometry to track norepinephrine activity in adults with ADHD symptoms. In: TeaP 8-11 March 2015 Hildesheim.
Elisa, R. and Parris, B.A., 2015. Exploring the relationship between inattention and working memory in adults. In: Meeting of the Experimental Psychology Society 8-10 April 2015 Leeds.
Hasshim, N. and Parris, B., 2015. Trial type mixing modulates response set membership effects in the Stroop task. In: Meeting of the Experimental Psychology Society 8-10 April 2015 Leeds.
Elisa, R. and Parris, B., 2015. To explore or exploit? Using pupillometry to track norepinephrine activity in adults with ADHD symptoms. In: European Conference on Eye Movements August 2015 Vienna.
Elisa, R. and Parris, B., 2015. To explore or exploit? Using pupillometry to track norepinephrine activity in adults with ADHD symptoms. In: Meeting of the Psychonomic Society November 2015 Chicago.
Hasshim, N. and Parris, B.A., 2014. Response set membership effects in pure vs. mixed contexts. In: Meeting of the Experimental Psychology Society 16-18 July 2014 Newcastle.
Parris, B.A., Dienes, Z. and Hodgson, T.L., 2012. Temporal constraints of the word-blindness post-hypnotic suggestion on Stroop task performance. In: Meeting of the Experimental Psychology Society 5-8 September 2012 Hull.
Hodgson, T.L., Parris, B., Benattayallah, A. and Summers, I., 2009. Multimodal and unimodal areas for rule based behavioural control. In: 16th Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 21-24 March 2009 Hyatt Regency San Francisco.
De Souza, A., Grabenhorst, F., Parris, B., Rolls, E.T. and Passingham, R., 2009. A common neural scale for subjective value of different primary rewards. In: Neuroscience 2009: Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience 17-21 October 2009 Chicago, USA.
Parris, B., Grabenhorst, F., Rolls, E.T., Kadohisa, M. and De Souza, A., 2009. How the brain represents the reward value of fat in the mouth. In: Neuroscience 2009: Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience 17-21 October 2009 Chicago, USA.
Dienes, Z. and Parris, B., 2008. Unconsciously reading words. In: Annual Meeting of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis 15-18 May 2008 London.
Grabenhorst, F., Rolls, E.T. and Parris, B., 2008. From affective value to decision making in the brain. In: Neuroscience 2008: Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience 15-19 November 2008 Washington D.C..
Rolls, E.T., Grabenhorst, F. and Parris, B., 2008. Neural systems underlying decisions about affective odours. In: Neuroscience 2008: Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience 15-19 November 2008 Washington D.C..
Bradley, V., Davies, R., Parris, B., Fan Su, I. and Weekes, B.S., 2006. Age of Acquisition Effects on Action Naming in Progressive Fluent Aphasia. 117-118.
Parris, B. and Weekes, B.S., 2006. Naming Actions and Objects in Dementia. 119-120.
Parris, B., 2006. An oculomotor Stroop task: Capture, control and cognition. In: Invited talk February 2006 University of Durham.,England.
Parris, B., Kuhn, G. and Hodgson, T.L., 2006. Imaging the impossible:an fMRI study of violations in cause and effect relations in magic tricks. In: Neuroscience 2006: Annual Meeting for the Society for Neuroscience 14-18 October 2006 Altanta, Georgia.
Hodgson, T.L. and Parris, B., 2006. The role of the ventrolateral frontal cortex in volitional oculomotor control. In: Neuroscience 2006: Annual Meeting for the Society for Neuroscience 14-18 October 2006 Altanta, Georgia.
Parris, B., 2005. The prefrontal cortex in action. In: Invited talk November 2005 University of Kent, England.
Parris, B., 2005. The use of fMRI in the study of language. In: Invited lecture April 2005 University of Fribourg, Switzerland..
Weekes, B.S., Davies, R., Parris, B. and Robinson, G., 2002. Age of Acquisition effects of spelling in surface dysgraphia. In: Experimental Psychological Society 9-11 April 2002 Department of Psychology, University of Leuven, Belgium.
Weekes, B.S. and Parris, B., 2001. Action Naming in Dementia. In: British Psychological Society Cognitive Psychology Section 17th Annual Conference September 2000 University of Essex. The British Psychological Society Vol 9 (2), 127.
Parris, B. and Weekes, B.S., 2000. Do actions speak louder than words? In: British Psychological Society: Cognitive Section Meeting September 2000 University College London. | 2019-04-23T03:57:23 | https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/display/bparris |
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During the Week of discovering European Cemeteries 2015, some interesting events will take place at Dobrava and Pobrežje Cemetery in Maribor.
A photo exhibition named “Rest in Peace Memories” will be held at the Dobrava Cemetery. The exhibition is dedicated to cultural heritage in cemeteries of the three cities that have marked the beginning of World War 1 - Belgrade, Vienna and Sarajevo.
The main event of this year`s WDEC will take place on Wednesday, 10th June 2015 at 12.00 at Pobrežje Cemetery. The event will commemorate the 60th anniversary of horticultural engagement in the Cemetery Pobrežje and Dobrava which was, and still is, conducted by the florists in Cvetličarna Aralija.
In addition, there will be a special exhibition placed at the event area. Through photographs and text it will display a story about the beginnings and development of horticulture at the two cemeteries and associated with that about the history of Cvetličarna Aralija. | 2019-04-19T00:23:25 | https://www.significantcemeteries.org/2015/06/wdec-2015-events-at-cemeteries-in.html |
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Get to know some of the people and milestones that built the Red Cross.
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"The Red Cross…has often seemed to be the friendly hand of this nation, reaching across the sea to sustain its fighting men. "
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A Red Cross nurse in a field hospital in France ensures her patient has clean bandages.
The Red Cross mobilized in support of the U.S. military, our Allies and civilian victims of World War II. We enrolled more than 104,000 nurses for military service, prepared 27 million packages for prisoners of war, shipped more than 300,000 tons of supplies, and collected 13.3 million pints of blood for the armed forces. In nearly every American family, someone was a Red Cross volunteer, donor or blood donor, or received Red Cross services.
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Assistant Field Director “Pete” Murray carries comfort supplies in a hand grenade box.
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♦ Inhaled into the nose and the lungs. Examples are airborne pollens of certain trees, grasses and weeds; house dust that include dust mite particles, mold spores, cat and dog dander and latex dust.
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