Nautical. 1  the vertical dimension amidships of any square sail that is hoisted with a yard. Compare drop (def 28). 2  the distance between the hoisted and the lowered position of such a yard. 3  the dimension of a fore-and-aft sail along the luff.  a number of flags raised together as a signal.
It is currently being used in the #savecedric campaign to promote the continued unification of the westside region of a business in Northern Indiana. Many efforts are being made by local supporters to raise awareness of this cause. It was more recently used worldwide to promote awareness of self-harm on March 1, 2012.March 1 is designated as Self-injury Awareness Day (SIAD) around the world.t is currently being used in the #savecedric campaign to promote the continued unification of the westside region of a business in Northern Indiana. Many efforts are being made by local supporters to raise awareness of this cause. It was more recently used worldwide to promote awareness of self-harm on March 1, 2012.
Today, let us take a closer look at national insurance; exploring the benefits as well as the contributions. The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) was established in 1967 for the purpose of providing benefits as may be specified in the National Insurance and Social Security Act. As long as you are between the age of 16 and 66 and a half (current pensionable age), are self-employed, or employed under a contract of service, then you are covered under the act and should be making contributions.