During the high profile government led People to People Dialogue event, two major educational contracts were signed, signalling the successful partnership in the golden era of UK-China relations.
Along with Westminster School signing the contract with HKMETG, St Bees School, another traditional independent school, signed a contract with Full Circle Education Group.
The contract between Full Circle Education Group and St Bees School not only signifies the revival of a school that has 434-years history, but also provides a unique opportunity to create a new education approach that brings together the best elements of East and West education. This is achieved through the establishment of Fusion schools in the UK and China, offering the pioneering Fusion curriculum and Twin-campus concept.
Rh Hon Nick Gibb, MP, Minister of State for School Standards and Minister for Equalities, Antonia Romeo, Permanent Secretary of Department for International Trade, witnessed the contract signing, along with over 100 distinguished guests from both counties.
Background:
St Bees School was founded in 1583 by Edmund Grindal, Archbishop of Canterbury. The school enjoys an excellent reputation for its high quality education and outstanding facilities, however, financial difficulties required it to reinvent itself with a new, future-oriented vision.
The reputation of the school has drawn interest from investors all over the world. Full Circle Education Group was chosen by the St Bees School Trustees as the group with whom their educational values were most closely aligned.
Headquartered in Shenzhen China, Full Circle Education Group was one of the first private education providers in China. One of its establishments – Shenzhen Shiyan Public School provides quality education to 6000 pupils. Over the past 20 years, the group has accumulated extensive experience in education management and a solid financial foundation.
The investment from Full Circle is not purely a financial one. Full Circle and St Bees School Trustees came together with a shared vision and determination to establish a new generation of schools that integrate the best of East and West educational elements.
Staff Brigadier (Pilot) Mohammed A. AL-Mannai, Director, Qatar National Security Shield Project is pleased to welcome esteemed delegates to the Qatar Maritime Security – Coastal and Border Surveillance Conference (QMARSEC) 2016. This, the fourth annual event, will take place on 25 October 2016 in Doha, Qatar.
Doha, Qatar, 24 August, 2016 – Building on the success of the first three years, Brigadier AL-Mannai is excited to announce the opening of registration for the fourth annual Qatar Maritime Security – Coastal and Border Surveillance Conference (QMARSEC), on behalf of the Qatar National Security Shield.
QMARSEC 2016 is Qatar’s Largest Maritime Security Conference and promises to be one of the highlights of the year, with esteemed delegates from all over the world gathering to engage in discussions on the theme ‘The Future of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Technologies and the Use of Unmanned Systems for Maritime Domain Awareness’.
With the official support of the Qatar Ministry of Interior and the Qatar Armed Forces, QMARSEC has grown to become a not-to-be-missed opportunity for the defense, space and security industry, maritime experts and regional operations commanders.
QMARSEC continues to deliver on its objective of serving as an incubator and accelerator of partnership and growth for the defense, space and security industries. Through encouraging the development of joint endeavors, particularly new technologies, the conference serves to deepen and enhance inter-agency cooperation and collaboration to mitigate future security threats.
“I would like to personally encourage your organization to get involved in this leading regional forum,” said Brigadier AL-Mannai. “This event is designed to catalyze information sharing and cooperation among military, government, industry, academic, and maritime security experts from around the world.” “There is so much to be gained from gathering in the spirit of mutual collaboration to meet the challenges of tomorrow together.”
This year, discussions will focus on the future of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) – focusing in particular on emerging unmanned technologies – for maritime domain awareness.
On the occasion of the announcement Mr. Matthew Cochran, Chairman and CEO of Defense Services Marketing Council (DSMC) said: “Every year QMARSEC becomes stronger and better – this Conference is now a truly indispensable opportunity for industry leaders to learn and share ideas about cutting-edge maritime technologies. QMARSEC 2016 promises to be the best event yet.”
Delegates are now formally invited to register to attend QMARSEC 2016. Spaces for this prestigious conference are limited. Registration is available via the Conference website: https://www.qmarsec.com/.
Having already been adopted in the PADI IDC Program with Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, The New PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program launches this September 2016.
Gili Islands, Indonesia
Before looking at the changes let’s ask Holly what she thinks of the new course.
“The new PADI Advanced Course is fantastic and allows instructors to offer a wider spectrum of specialty areas and provides the diver with more scope and access to continuing education.�?
Firstly the PADI Instructional Material has been updated with updated program standards for both the Instructor Manual and Guide to teaching available online. Students still will have the option of a paper manual but can also now access the material from more personal devices such as a mobile phone with the new, mobile-friendly PADI Advanced Open Water Diver digital products and app.
So basically the first dive of any standardized PADI Specialty Diver Course including DSMB, Cavern, Ice, Full Face Mask and Rebreather which were previously unavailable as an Adventure Dive are now all incorporated as options in the revised Advanced Open water course. Also all of the Project AWARE Specialties are available including Dive Against Debris™, and Shark Conservation Specialty courses
Other revisions include Digital Underwater Photography and Digital Underwater Videography, which are now reclassified as Digital Underwater Imaging; and expansion of the Digital Underwater Photography to include video modules; this dive is now referred to as Digital Imaging. The Navigation Specialty will now also include references to use of an electronic compass
Another new component of the program is the “Think like a Diver�? Section of the course which concentrates on encouraging divers to think about what they’re doing before, during and after every dive and gain a greater understanding of how to manage risks whilst improving their own dive skills. During this section of the course students will consider issues such as gas management, situational awareness and buddy communication.
So in the end it’s easy for experienced instructors to make the change as it provides the student more training options, perhaps in areas of specific interest. This allows the instructor to teach a wider range of specialty areas and could be viewed as an expansion of the current program. For new Instructors having taken the PADI IDC Gili Islands with PADI Course Director Holly Macleod both the current course and the new course are presented. To find out all of the latest news and information about the program check out the Facebook PADI IDC Indonesia Fan page or PADI IDC Gili on YouTube.
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Cashaa, the world’s first blockchain based online banking platform has announced its partnership with Bubblo, an AI-powered app to find Top 5 hangout venues in a specific region.
A simplified user experience in a legally compliant way
Cashaa, a next generation online banking for billions, seeks to leverage the blockchain industry with its pioneering solution to connect the West and East along with financial inclusion, hence creating a fair value and a win-win solution for both worlds.
Cashaa is building a powerful wallet with a spectrum of digital financial services to enable its community to deposit, spend, lend, borrow & transfer money anywhere in the world to any card. Thus, creating liquidity for cryptocurrencies and enabling them to be transferred worldwide in a fast, secure and authorised manner.
Cashaa has launched its Token Generation Event (TGE), with CAS token built as an EIP-20 (former ERC-20) token on the Ethereum blockchain. CAS are being sold at $0.10 each in a crowd sale that is open now until 5 December. Adding to its spree of partnerships recently, Cashaa announces its 4th strategic partnership with Bubblo as a cross marketing platform.
Paving a way to push cryptocurrencies into the mainstream
Bubblo, the world’s first decentralized Food, Beverage, and Retail review and payment platform ecosystem to decentralize the reviews that form their recommendation engine. Bubblo harnesses the power of IBM’s Watson supercomputer to deliver AI, allowing users to filter venues by price, type, cuisine etc. Live videos and photos available within BubbloApp give visitors a feel of the venue before they actually go there.
Recently Bubblo is seeking to ‘gamify’ its review system, decentralising the BubbloApp with blockchain technology, thus incentivising its users who check-in at places and receive blockchain rewards for submitting reviews. Users can pay for their food and drinks with CAS tokens and in return Restaurants, Bars and Clubs can pay for their supplies to Food & Beverage companies, who also can pay for advertising on Bubblo thus completing this ecosystem.
Now, Bubblo has taken a strategic blockchain initiative with Cashaa, to integrate blockchain technology and utilise CAS in its app, enabling users to transact directly through the app. As Bubblo ventures into cryptocurrencies to incentivize reviews, this ground-breaking collaboration with Cashaa will power an efficient cross-marketing strategy.
For more information about Cashaa and the CAS token sale visit: https://cashaa.com
Media Contact Company Name: Cashaa Contact Person: Freya Stevens Email: freya@tokenmarket.net City: London Country: United States Website:https://cashaa.com/
The classic hourglass figure has curves in all the right places. A bust and chest curve into a narrow waist and the roll out to a set of hips.
Some women can achieve this class shape naturally. Some need the help of binding corsets and other undergarments. This is another option.
“You can reshape your body. We start with your bust, then waist, then hips. If you only need to adjust one or two areas, we can do that too,” said Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Ryan Stanton.
The process can involve breast augmentation. Implants will provide an upper chest curve if needed. Implants can also firm breasts so they need less support to maintain the desired shape.
Buttock augmentation means adding implants or removing body fat from certain areas on the hips. Dr. Stanton uses silicone implants, as needed, rather than fat transfer because the fat transfer methods often does not provide the desired shape.
For the abdominal region and the waist, Dr. Stanton said a tummy tuck and liposuction may be in order. Some women may need only one of these procedures and a few women who are already very thin will not need either surgery.
“If you are not sure what you need to achieve your ideal shape, we can help you decide. Our video editing service lets you see what you will look like after the surgeries,” he said. “Since we just use silicon implants, we can show exactly what the final results will be. Surgeons who offer fat transfers can only give you an estimate because you body will naturally remove much of the transplanted fat.”
Recovery time will vary depending on which procedures are needed, Dr. Stanton said.
For more information about achieving an hourglass figure, visit www.drryanstanton.com.
ABOUT DR. STANTON – Dr. Ryan Stanton is a fully credentialed board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon focusing on cosmetic plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, California. Before starting his Beverly Hills practice, Dr. Stanton gained a wealth of experience in aesthetic plastic surgery practicing in Miami, Florida. Dr. Stanton did his initial training in both general surgery, and then plastic surgery for a total of six years before completing a cosmetic plastic surgery fellowship in Miami, FL.
Contact: Dr. Ryan A. Stanton
9090 Burton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
ACBW Sydney 2017 has been described by attendees as one of the most outstanding business events of the year.
ACBW 2017 Sydney was an exceptionally successful event. It’s a great platform for business elites who are, or planning to do business between Australia and China.” – Jack Zhang CA, Partner, Addsum Accountants
Hosted in Sydney last month at Rydges World Square, record number of delegates were in attendance.
Event organiser, Australian Business Forum – (ABF) – described this event as their most successful ACBW series. It provided key information to all delegates wishing to do business with China with a further understanding of the opportunities, market trends, and the challenges one can face along the journey.
China became Australia’s most valued trading partner in 2016. Our research shows many businesses are not equipped to deal with China, mostly due to lack of knowledge, understanding, confidence, and business guidance.
Australia China Business Week series is well recognised as a premier event that provides strategic insight that assists businesses to increase their level of engagement, and provides a marketing platform to promote their business products and services to China.
Mr. Gerard Robb, Chief Operating Officer FAMI China said “I found the event a very positive initiative to be involved in. ABF provided a forum for me to network with professionals, and provide exposure for my company and brand.”
Mr. Robb commented that he was impressed with the quality of speakers and was especially impressed with Mr. Bob Carr.
Mr. Robb echoed what many attendees said, the event gave a great insight into the current industry themes in regards to China and Australia trade.
“The ACBW keynote lunch allowed me to further promote my brand and business with the opportunity to invite guests”, Mr. Robb said.
About the Organiser:
Australian Business Forum is an independent non-political organisation that facilitates engagement of business between Australia and China.
Media Contact Company Name: Australian Business Forum Contact Person: Media Manager Email: info@abforum.com.au Phone: +61 3 8689 9898 Country: Australia Website:https://abf.events/
Epinex Diagnostics, Inc., a private medical diagnostics company was mentioned in an exclusive interview with Asad Zaidi, CEO of Epinex with a Huffington Post Contributor.
In the interview, Asad Zaidi shares his story and development of a new test for Diabetes.
About Epinex Diagnostics, Inc.:
Epinex is a privately held company that is developing POC (Point of Care) tests. The company has developed three patented innovative point-of-care products; beyond proof of concept, ready to be manufactured and deployed in the market and has obtained several patents in the USA and other countries. Epinex G1A test for glycated albumin can be used for screening, diagnostics and monthly monitoring of diabetes. It addresses the gap between daily blood sugar and HbA1c testing. The Epinex ACR test for CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) for early indications of renal failure, it uses a portable, handheld reader similar to its diabetes test. The Epinex Simply Sure PT/INR (Prothrombin Time Blood Coagulation Test) is a non-electronic microfluidic device that is developed as an alternative to current PT-INR tests that require an external electronic reader. The company is seeking institutional financing and partnering opportunities.
Company Name: Epinex Diagnostics, Inc. Contact Person: Marco Robles Email: PR@Epinex.com Phone: +1 (949) 660-7770 Address:14351 Myford Road Unit J City: Tustin State: California Country: United States Website:https://www.epinex.com
At Kickstarter, a crowdfunding campaign that offers designers and home remodelers a spectacular distressed wood alternative, has opened up for contributors.
Chino Hills, CA – The MagicWood project is one of the most exciting home remodeling products to launch at the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. This is a barn wood alternative that measures 0.2 – 0.4-inch in thickness, is lightweight, water resistant, and is easy to set up. Home decorators will want to visit the MagicWood Kickstarter page to be among the first to receive this beautiful wood alternative, sure to impress clients and visitors.
MagicWood is a concept that comes to the public at the perfect time. Actual reclaimed barn wood is costly to buy, as has to undergo the complex process of doing away with hidden nails, bugs and splinters. Over time, these barn wood tends to rust and can degrade and deteriorate. Urban Decor’s MagicWood, by contrast, does not need to be cleaned, specially maintained or pre-treated. Also, while real distressed wood is time consuming to locate, and requires professional equipment and tools for installation, MagicWood delivers the same antique look without the fuss, and often at a fraction of the cost.
MagicWood was developed by home remodeling professionals who know what decorators are looking for in today’s home design. The product is made from a high density plastic, and comes in two forms – a soft leathery type and a hard, real wood simulated material. It is mold, termite, and waterproof. Sizes vary and can be shipped easily to those who order.
Urban Decor – MagicWood can be applied over the wall as well as on many other surfaces, such as a tabletop or kitchen backsplash. This versatile material can be bent and molded to cover nearly any surface-although it is not intended to be used as flooring. When compared to actual reclaimed barn wood, it has the same gorgeous appearance but is so much easier to use.
These days, it has become a trend to use reclaimed barn wood for the decoration of homes, restaurants, coffee shops and more. MagicWood is a better option for installing this look and is a more advantageous solution for consumers. It has the same appearance as real reclaimed wood, but comes with amazing features that are impossible to get in real wood. The materials used in making Urban Décor – MagicWood are comprised of extremely high strength, bendable, plastic-like material. It’s water resistant, insect resistant and will not color fade. Users can be sure the material will last a long time and maintain its classic, rustic look.
For more details or contributions to the crowdfunding campaign for MagicWood, please visit MagicWood Kickstarter page and put your order in for this highly anticipated home improvement product.
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About Urban Décor
Urban Décor is the home remodeler behind MagicWood, a realistic-looking barn word alternative which doesn’t rust, attract bugs, or splinter over time. The attractive antique look of MagicWood lets homeowners quickly create talking-piece feature walls without the headaches associated with real barn wood. For more information, please visit Urban Décor’s website or Kickstarter.
Contact:
Urban Décor-MagicWood
Jeff Lee
Address: 760 S. Rochester Ave. Unit C, Ontario, CA 91761
Come to celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 102nd birthday with a night of Sinatra classics such as Fly Me to the Moon, The Best is Yet to Come, My One & Only Love, New York, New York and many more on Tuesday December 12th 2017 at the Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd St.). Hosted by mellow-toned tenor with a vintage style of his own, Steven Chera, will light up the evening with familiar melodies of Ol’ Blue Eyes. Sinatra was known for his lavish lifestyle and fun loving parties. In honor of Frank Sinatra, the Bob Kaye Trio (Ed Caccavalli on Drums, Lew Scott on Bass, Bob Kaye on Piano) is backing Mr. Chera to throw this unforgettable party. Come to celebrate with us for the 3rd annual Happy Birthday Frank!
About Steven Chera:
Brooklyn born Steven Chera is a modern-day crooner and performer with a vintage style of his own. Chera revels in the music of the Great American Songbook to early rock ‘n roll with a mellow-toned tenor vocal. His supple delivery can gently pull a familiar melody to unfamiliar places.
Since he started performing at the age of 13, the objects of his fascination have been the music legends Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, as well as Jim Morrison. He’s teamed up with The Bob Kaye Trio, which consists of Bob Kaye on piano, Eddie Caccavale on drums and Lew Scott on upright bass.
Steven has performed at The Oak Room, the Metropolitan Room, Don’t Tell Mama, Swing 46, the Refinery Hotel in New York City, Spago in Las Vegas, Hyatt Hotels, The Acqualina Hotel & Resort in Miami and many other venues throughout the country.
Chera & his trio of all-stars sold out 3 consecutive shows this past December starting with The Metropolitan Room in NYC, then The Sephardic Community Center in Brooklyn, and lastly, the World famous Il Mulino’s AQ By Acqualina Resort in Miami, FL. His Band consists of Bob Kaye on Piano (who has played with the likes of Buddy rich & Dizzy Gillespie), Drummer Ed Caccavalli (Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli, and currently with Lainie Kazan & Tony Danza), and Bassist Lew Scott (Anita O’day/George Coleman/5th Dimension/Four Aces).
The Triad Theatre is located on 158 w 72nd St, New York, NY 10023.
H.E. Ambassador Maradona’s Tireless Efforts for IIMSAM Continue
H.E. Ambassador Remigio M. Maradona continues to accomplish new feats, even after three decades since his first affiliation with the United Nations.
Currently, H.E. Amb. Maradona is the Secretary General of the autonomous Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations. He resumed this title in 2011, after previously serving as the Director-General for IIMSAM from 2006 to 2010.
“As a disabled, or as we say in UN parlance, physically challenged person, I feel that one of the greatest accomplishments of the UN was the establishment of the Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities. Being a Polio-victim of the upper-extremities since the age of two, I have always felt that the United Nations System was the only mechanism available for all the disabled peoples around the world to voice their grievances and unfair play towards them, fighting social taboos, cultural barriers, insensitivity, social isolation, and outright injustice,” says Ambassador Maradona.
“For these reasons and my own personal experiences, I remain a lifetime advocate of the Rights of the Disabled. I have actively participated at the various sessions of the United Nations Ad-Hoc Committee on Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities, as a Delegate Advisor of the Delegation of Chile and Vanuatu, and of course, in my role with IIMSAM.”
With the Ambassador’s input, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has been ratified by over 150 countries. The convention, widely regarded as the first international human rights treaty of the twenty-first century, is one of the fastest to be ratified. “The 150+ ratifications are evidence of the commitment by the international community through the UN-System to promote and protect the human rights of persons with disabilities, and prove once again that our UN really works,” His Excellency declares.
Following his appointment in 2006, H.E. Amb. Maradona has played a pivotal role in IIMSAM’s fight against malnutrition.
As Secretary General of IIMSAM, it lies on the Ambassador’s shoulders to carry out the mandate of the organisation – to work towards the benefit of those suffering from malnutrition, especially the poor and vulnerable. The position also vests in him the power and responsibilities to ensure that the concerns of the Council of Member States of IIMSAM are addressed, problems solved and where necessary, interventions made to uphold the values and moral authority of IIMSAM, whilst following the best course of action to preserve the organisation’s integrity.
Although this is a role laden with immense responsibility, Amb. Maradona gracefully excels, as he has throughout his tenure with the UN.
H.E. Amb. Maradona’s remarkable contribution to the work of the United Nations dates back to 1985 – when he was appointed as the first disabled intern at the UN Headquarters in New York. Following this, he went on to hold various pivotal administrative positions, and played a key role in the promotion of creative programmes supporting the United Nations Alma Mater, a UN NGO.
His Excellency is a staunch supporter of promoting sport and physical education as a fundamental right of every human being, and stresses on its importance in the development of one’s personality. He founded the ‘Futbol4Peace’ campaign, and was one of the youngest member ever to be elected to the Board of Directors to the UN Alma Mater, by Perez De Cuellar, former Secretary-General of U.N.
In 2005, His Excellency reported directly to the Deputy-Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs of Vanuatu, as a Goodwill Ambassador and Special Advisor to the United Nations by the Republic of Vanuatu, on social, humanitarian and disabilities related matters.
By way of recogniation, Amb. Maradona was conferred with ‘2006 Global Human Rights Protection Award’ by the Indian Institute of Human Rights, and more recently with the ‘Mahatma Gandhi Seva (Service) Medal’ in 2016, for his career-long humanitarian efforts.
To further drive in this leader’s relentless qualities, the IIMSAM Secretary General is also a renowned and accomplished Spanish poet, and has been conferred with various honors and awards by established platforms such as the prestigious Ruben Dario Award, amongst others. He has also published six romantic poetry books.
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