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Trapeze School New York
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If you were ever tempted to encourage your kids to run away with the circus, here's your big chance to get them off to a flying start—literally. Trapeze School New York proposes one of Manhattan's most unique activities, for both kids and adults alike, with assorted training programs dedicated to the aerial art of flying trapeze.
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Classes are run with a state-of-the-art trapeze apparatus, set to standard circus dimensions, with a jump-off platform elevated more than 20 feet high, and a soft, stretchy net, for controlled landings, set just underfoot. Safety is the first priority for the school, and participants are accordingly harnessed into safety belts, with a spotting system in place via trained staff.
Group sizes are no larger than 10 and attract a good mix of adrenaline junkies, curiosity seekers, and those looking to face their fears. Students during our visit showed focus on the lessons, and developed a fast camaraderie, encouraging classmates on their efforts between turns.
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The school additionally offers trampoline classes, which also focus on body awareness and alignment—students learn to twist in the air and even do aerial somersaults. Classes, with levels from beginner to advanced, are 60 to 90 minutes in duration, with up to four participants.
What to Know Before You Go
Trapeze School New York's outdoor locations are operational between May and October and are located at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park (at Houston Street and the West Side Highway), and at Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport (South Street between Fulton Street and John Street). Between October and April, operations are offered indoors at the Circus Warehouse in Long Island City.
Note that kids must be at least 6 years old to participate. Participants should wear snug-fitting clothes, including pants that cover the knees (to prevent chafing) and socks. Long hair should be tied back with a hairband (not plastic clips).
Note that outdoor classes may be canceled in cases of inclement weather. Visit Trapeze School New York's website to book a class and see scheduling details.
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The RC-135W, or Rivet Joint, was deployed to the Korean Peninsula on Monday, according to an aviation tracker. Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Defense
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Analysis of the Snowy Mountain Hydropower Extension Plan
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Should the Australian government proceed with the Snowy Mountain hydropower extension plan?
The production and availability of energy is vital for the economic growth and development of any country including for agricultural, industrial and residential purposes[1] (figure 1.1). Due to the increased demand for an energy supply in the last century, it was sourced primarily from fossil fuels, which ultimately resulted in the critical problem of global warning[2]. Thus, nations have invested in alternative renewable sources of energy to counteract this problem in the hopes of decreasing the rate of global emissions. Hydroelectric power is a form of renewable energy that generates electricity using the kinetic energy of running water. This may come in the form of rain or melted snow, originating from mountains which create rivers that eventually run into the ocean[3]. It is considered renewable because the water cycle is constantly operated through the sun’s energy. Hydropower currently accounts 7% of total electricity in Australia (figure 1.2), as the construction of the Snowy Mountains scheme in 1972 being one of the most expansive projects globally.
FIGURE 1.1: Global anthropogenic GHG emissions
FIGURE 1.2: Energy generation across Australia source: originenergy.com.au
This complex located at Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales consists of sixteen major dams and had cost approximately 820 million for construction[4]. In March of 2017, the Turnbull government announced plans to expand this structure, known as ‘Snowy Hydro 2.0’[5]. Although having a local, renewable source of energy is advantageous to the Australian community, there are also disadvantages including the environmental impacts, effect on local industries and hefty costs to be considered. Hence, a question can be asked as to whether ‘the Australian government should proceed with the Snowy Mountain hydropower extension?’
SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND:
The law of conservation of energy states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant; it is converted from one form to another over time[6] and is neither created nor destroyed. This concept applies to the mechanisms of hydropower, as it converts free energy into a useful form[7]. The general conversion is shown in the diagram below but some energy may be lost as heat, sound or other frictional forces.
As evident in figure 1.3 below, the potential energy of water falling from gravitational force such as rain is stored in the elevated reservoir, a structure containing a body of water behind a dam. This stored energy is converted into kinetic energy as the control gate opens and water rapidly flows out of it. It travels at great velocities down the penstock chute[8]. As water flows across the blade of the turbine, it causes them to have a spinning motion. As these turbine blades are attached to the generator by a shaft, the kinetic energy of the moving water is converted into mechanical energy as the generator rotates[9] (figure 1.4). Water then exits via the draft tube into the river so that the turbine rotates under a constant pressure.
FIGURE 1.4: Details of generator and turbine
FIGURE 1.3: Components of a hydro-plant
From the mechanical energy of the turbine, the electromagnetic generator produces electric energy when the shafts are in motion. On the rotor of this generator are attached numerous electromagnets, powered by an external DC current[10] (figure 1.5). This machine is based on the principle of ‘electromagnetic induction’, by scientist Michael Faraday[11]. The discovery was that if an electric conductor (e.g. copper wire) is moved through a magnetic field then a flow of electrical current will be produced. The mechanical energy of the moving copper wire is transformed into an electrical energy of the current that flows in the wire[12]. This is an example of Lenz’s law, which states that the induced current in a wire will be in such a direction that the magnetic field it creates will oppose the motion inducing the current. This electricity produced is transferred to the power line which then carry the electricity from the station to the national grid[13].
FIGURE 1.5: Structure of the electromagnetic generator
The greatest advantage of the extension scheme is that hydropower is a renewable source of energy naturally powered by the water cycle (figure 1.6), and does not pollute the ecosystem like power plants that burn fossil fuels or coal[14]. ‘They can produce large amounts of energy on a continuous, reliable basis’ (Elliot, 2013). In an article, the National Geographic states that it is the ‘cheapest way to generate electricity today’ and also is ‘capable of converting 90% of the available energy into electricity’ (agric.gov.ab.ca). In comparison, the most efficient fossil fuel plants are only at 60% efficiency. Furthermore, the reservoirs of the power plant can assist in flood control during extreme weather and heavy rainfall[15]. It may also benefit the local communities by providing a water supply and a stimulus for economic growth, able to bring prosperity and growth to developing rural areas.
FIGURE 1.6: Diagram of the Hydrologic Cycle
source: SAwater.com
The most detrimental effect of expanding the scheme is its environmental effects on the ecosystem. Dams and reservoirs are known to impact on the local habitat and issues that arise include the blocking of fish passage[16]. This indefinitely affects native Australian flora, fauna and the species that habitat Kosciuszko National Park, posing a threat to the sustainability and protection of endangered organisms. Furthermore, the cost of this expansion is approximated at 3-5 billion from the budget, not considering the additional maintenance expenditures[17]. The production of such a colossal structure is not free from hazards; if dam failures were to occur it would be catastrophic for both the environment and its inhabitants. These new reservoirs will permanently flood valleys that may have contained towns and farmland, thus forcing residents to relocate. Another issue is that it is not free from greenhouse gas emissions as innumerable trucks and construction machines would be needed to build the immense complex[18]. Additionally, plant matter in flooded areas produce methane, another greenhouse gas that decays underwater and will contribute to global warning. The current estimate suggests that emissions of carbon dioxide and methane can be over 0.23 kg equivalent per kilowatt-hour[19]. Not only that, the energy production is reliable on the natural water variability and may be subject to inconsistent cycles.
FIGURE 1.7: Environmental effects of a hydro-plant
Conclusively, there are definitely advantages of expanding the Snowy Mountain hydropower scheme which include benefits to local communities, the national economy, and to assist the international problem of global warming. However, due to the extensive construction of the plan, there are also detriments which include impacts on the native ecosystem, possible hazards to the surrounding inhabitants and the immense cost of the project. The overall significance of hydroelectricity is that it provides a renewable, sustainable source of free energy utilizing nature’s hydrologic cycle. To conclude, I believe that the expansion would be valuable to the Australian society, but needs to be constructed in an area with minimal effects on local communities. Furthermore, I think that comprehensive considerations need to be deliberated regarding the safety and possible detriments of the scheme on Kosciuszko National Park. ‘At the end of the day, the rivers and streams will remain modified but… should be healthier and have an ecological diversity and function which better satisfies a combination of environmental and social needs’ (Snowy Water Inquiry 1998, pg. 6).
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Cassedy, Edward S. Prospects For Sustainable Energy. 2000. Print.
Elliott, David. Sustainable Energy. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. Print.
“Hydroelectricity – What Is Hydropower? – Origin Energy”. Originenergy.com.au. Web. 5 June 2017.
“Environmental Impacts Of Hydroelectric Power”. Union of Concerned Scientists. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 June 2017.
Ferry, David K. Semiconductors. 1991. Print.
“Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data | US EPA”. US EPA. Web. 7 June 2017.
“Hydroelectric Energy – How Hydroelectricity Works | Turbinegenerator”. TurbineGenerator. N.p., 2017. Web. 2 June 2017.
“Hydro-Electricity”. EDF Energy. Web. 1 June 2017.
“Hydropower”. Nationalgeographic.com. Web. 28 May 2017.
“Hydropower – Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)”. Australian Renewable Energy Agency. N.p., 2017. Web. 4 June 2017.
Pigram, John J. J. Australia’s Water Resources. Collingwood, Vic.: CSIRO Pub., 2007. Print.
“PM Announces $2B Scheme To Supercharge Snowy Hydro”. ABC News. N.p., 2017. Web. 27 May 2017.
“Power Needs Put Under The Pump”. Adelaidenow.com.au. N.p., 2017. Web. 23 May 2017.
Schlager, Neil, and Jayne Weisblatt. Alternative Energy. Detroit: UXL, 2006. Print.
“The Snowy Mountains Scheme | Australia.Gov.Au”. Australia.gov.au. Web. 30 May 2017.
“What Happened To Snowy Hydro?”. Heraldsun.com.au. N.p., 2017. Web. 22 May 2017.
Required content of the Information Search and Analysis
Source type: Book
Information source:
Details Australia’s water resources- location, availability and uses
Brief explanation of the hydrologic cycle
1972 Snowy Mountain scheme
Summary of the infrastructure, costs and maintenance
Highly relevant as it considers both the advantages and disadvantages of the scheme and how it would be beneficial to society
Comparison with international plans
Gives historical background and context
About Australia’s hydro-plants- is a national source
Published in 2007, does not discuss the new scheme
Both advantages and disadvantages considered, hence not very biased
Author is slightly biased as more information is given about the advantages and uses of hydropower in specific detail.
Author is a professor and specializes in the field of water policy research for 40 years
CSIRO published- a very credible, national research organization
Works at the center for Ecological Economics and Water Policy Research, University of New England
Very credible source
Source type: online article
“Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power”. Union of Concerned Scientists. N.p., 2015. Web. 5 June 2017.
Discusses the detriment of the construction and maintenance of a hydro-plant on the environment, local inhabitants and species
Describes in detail the consequences and the likelihood of its occurrence
Provides a real-life model of a hydro-plant with negative impacts
Moderately relevant but only useful for the disadvantages section
Very briefly discusses the benefits of hydropower as an electricity generator
Summarizes in-depth the consequences and negative effects
Biased against hydropower as it only discusses the consequences
Only useful for the disadvantages section of the report but not for the collective argument
Company- does not state an author
States reliable sources such as: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the IPCC Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change (2011)
No publication date
States collaboration with physicists, ecologists, engineers and energy analysts.
[1] Hydropower- Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
[2] Australian Bureau of Statistics, abs.gov.au
[3] Pigram, John, Australia’s Water Resources, 2007
[4] “The Snowy Mountains Scheme | Australia.Gov.Au
[5] “PM Announces $2B Scheme to Supercharge Snowy Hydro” |abcnews.com
[6] Conservation Of Energy, Grc.nasa.gov
[7] Schlager and Weisblatt, 2006
[8] “Hydroelectric Energy – How Hydroelectricity Works | Turbinegenerator”
[9] Pigram, 2007
[10] “Hydroelectric Energy – How Hydroelectricity Works | Turbinegenerator”
[11] “A Brief History of Hydropower | International Hydropower Association”
[12] Ferry, 1991
[13] Elliott, 2010
[14] Hydroelectricity – Origin Energy”. Originenergy.com.au.
[15] Pigram, 2007
[17] “Power Needs Put Under The Pump”, Adelaidenow.com.au
[18] “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data | US EPA”
[19] “Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power”- Union of concerned scientists
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Other voices: Pressuring Iran, Trump adds…
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Other voices: Pressuring Iran, Trump adds diplomacy to deterrence
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After the United States killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, and Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. military bases in Iraq, what would President Donald Trump do? We were as unsettled as anyone at the prospect of Trump exacerbating dangers by letting his ego and emotions rule.
That didn’t happen — at least not immediately. In a televised address Wednesday the president sensibly signaled that the current military confrontation could be over.
Trump sounded tough on Iran over its nuclear ambitions, but he replaced, or at least supplemented, threats of further U.S. military action with something we rarely hear from him: the steadying language of diplomacy. Trump said Iran appeared to be standing down, that he didn’t want to order the U.S. back into battle and that he wanted Europe’s help, and NATO’s participation, in an effort to draw Iran back into negotiations over its nuke and ballistic missile programs. Trump said he wants a deal “that allows Iran to thrive and prosper and take advantage of its enormous untapped potential.”
Those would be prudent moves by any U.S. president who has the world’s most powerful armed forces at his disposal but is focused on giving an adversary the opportunity to de-escalate. “We do not want to use it,” Trump said of America’s military might. “American strength, both military and economic, is the best deterrent.”
In fact, the language of Trump’s TV address would have sounded familiar, boilerplate even, if uttered by a conventional president. That’s not Trump. He routinely insults his political foes and once threatened North Korea with “fire and fury,” taunting Kim Jong Un by calling him “Little Rocket Man.” Trump’s political recklessness got him impeached. We’ll hand out no extra credit points to Trump for behaving responsibly at a moment of international crisis — one he created by ordering a drone attack on Soleimani.
Instead, the focus turns to the viability of Trump’s strategy for reining in Iran. He took out Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force, because he was the architect of Iran’s asymmetrical mayhem. In response, Iran launched missiles at two Iraqi bases that house American troops, causing no casualties. That was followed by an Iranian announcement that its retaliation had “concluded.”
This provides Trump with a window of opportunity to rally U.S. allies to his side in order to restart the difficult process of negotiating a broader international nuclear deal with Iran. That deal also should address Iran’s support for terrorist groups and its ballistic missile program.
Trump would put himself in a much stronger position if he could coax the United Kingdom, Germany and France to join him. In his speech, the president made a pitch for international cooperation, including seeking NATO involvement. That could help lower tensions in Iraq, where Shiite politicians want to evict America’s military.
The long-running standoff with Iran is by no means over.
This president is not temperamentally suited for the delicate art of diplomacy. On Wednesday, though, he delivered.
— Chicago Tribune
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Republican candidates seek religious voters
WASHINGTON — The multitude of Republican presidential candidates are spending their days preaching to an important choir: religious voters.
"I think in order to win the nomination, you're going to have to have support from the faith community," said Gordon Klingenschmitt, 47, a chaplain and Colorado state legislator who attended a forum hosted this week by the Faith & Freedom Coalition and Concerned Women of America, a group that champions biblical values.
Hundreds of grass-roots activists watched as Republican White House contenders — more than a dozen by the end of Saturday — made their appeals to voting blocs that can generate big numbers in GOP caucuses and primaries, if motivated
All the candidates touched on the major social issues — primarily opposition to abortion and gay rights — but took different approaches in trying to reach this key group of voters.
Some candidates — like Ted Cruz and Rick Santorum — aggressively argued that religious liberty is under assault by liberal government. Rand Paul stressed the symbiotic relationship between "liberty and values,"' and how government must honor both.
Others spoke about their own journey of faith, a group that included Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, John Kasich, and Bobby Jindal.
Chris Christie spoke about economic and national security issues that affect all kinds of voters, religious or otherwise. Marco Rubio talked about how he and his Cuban immigrant family rose to pursue the American Dream.
Still other Republican presidential aspirants — Scott Walker, Rick Perry and Carly Fiorina — are scheduled to address the "Road To Majority" forum on Saturday.
Another GOP candidate, former New York governor George Pataki, told delegates Friday they are "the backbone" of Republican efforts to maintain faith and liberty as the cornerstones of democracy.
Religious voters, also known as social conservatives or "values voters," say they can be decisive in the Republican nomination battle and in the 2016 general election beyond — if enough of them show up to actually vote.
Many social conservatives stayed home in 2012, delegates said, both during the Republican nomination contest and in Mitt Romney's unsuccessful general election bid to unseat President Obama.
"In the past, Christians have not come out en masse to vote like they could," said Shannon Bennett, 42, a museum worker in Washington, D.C.
Republicans and religious conservatives could learn from Democrats who had such success turning out the vote during Obama's election wins, she said.
Indeed, getting out the vote is a major focus of the forum.
Activists attended one breakout session on "Ideas for Building a Strong Grassroots Organization." Another meeting was devoted to "Voter Turnout: Identification and Targeting."
Kevin Madden, a Republican consultant who has not yet endorsed a candidate, said religious conservatives tend to be "highly motivated voters who turn up on Election Day." They can also be great networkers who can inspire like-minded voters to get to the polls.
In a statement, the Faith & Freedom Coalition described its event as "America's premier grassroots conference for people of faith, young leaders and conservative activists." The forum, it said, "is an important training and equipping weekend to fight the radical Obama agenda, advance conservative legislation at the state and federal level, and prepare for the 2016 elections."
Karladine Graves, 65, a physician from Kansas City, Mo., said religious voters are looking for a leader "with a moral compass," someone who can "bring back what we consider traditional family values" that are under attack.
"Our families have disintegrated," Graves said.
Another goal for some religious conservatives: Republican unity. After all, they are only a part of the Republican coalition.
There are also economic conservatives and national security conservatives, libertarians and Tea Partiers, and some of these groups have argued fiercely about which direction the Republican Party should go.
Carmen Maddrey, 55, a teacher from Burlington, N.C., said she hopes the various Republican factions can unify behind one candidate ahead of next year's elections.
Said Maddrey: "We're praying that we will all coalesce."
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A Link to the Past Deep Dive, Part 3: Link's Trek Into Darkness
CLASSIC DEEP DIVE | The third Zelda's big twist was even better than the original's Second Quest.
Analysis by Jeremy Parish, Contributor
Design in Action is a weekly column by Retronauts co-host Jeremy Parish that explores games both new and classic, analyzing the way their various moving parts work together to make them great. Currently: A Link to the Past redefined Zelda games, and action-RPGs at large, 25 years ago. We explore why this 16-bit classic remains the standard for the genre.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is, in fact, twice the game it initially appears to be. Once you face off against Agahnim at the pinnacle of Hyrule Castle, the game shockingly reveals that the brisk world-spanning adventure you've undertaken so far — complete with prelude, dungeons, the Master Sword, and a final boss — is in fact only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
Agahnim banishes Link to the Dark World, a gloomy alternate reality laid atop the kingdom of Hyrule. This twist does much more than merely double the length of the adventure, and it functions as more than a mere reuse of assets. The Dark World was quite possibly the most intricately designed creation ever to have appeared in a video game to that point: A convoluted reworking of the kingdom players had already explored, and one that also, marvelously, managed to add unexpected new complexity to the seemingly conquered Light World as well.
Of course, it is a matter of recycling of assets to a certain degree. Let's talk about that for a moment. The idea of the Dark World already had precedent in the Zelda series, after all. Once you completed the original The Legend of Zelda and the princess declared you the Hero of Hyrule, you could jump into a vastly more difficult Second Quest. There, the overworld looked identical to that of the initial adventure, but everything else changed: Dungeon locations, dungeon layouts, the placement of secrets, and the mix of enemies you encountered.
The original Zelda's Second Quest.
The Second Quest simply came about because the development team had enough storage space left over once Zelda was finished to save a second game's worth of dungeon layouts, ad they decided, "Well, why not?" Nevertheless, despite the fact that it consisted entirely of elements from the main game, the Second Quest presented a substantial task. You faced a brutal combination of bad guys — those dungeon rooms packed with Wizzrobes, Like Likes, and Bubbles made the main quest's handful of chambers filled with Darknuts feel like a gentle warm-up exercise — and had to contend with a few new tricks, too. (The one-way invisible passages were particularly cruel.)
When Zelda II arrived the following year, it disappointingly lacked its predecessor's remix mode. Disappointing, yes, but I'd say that the ALttP team more than made up for it a few years later with the Dark World, which effectively took the Second Quest concept and integrated it into the actual adventure. On its surface, both the Dark World and the Second Quest share much in common: Both reuse the first quest's (or first portion of the quest's) overworld. Both change up the location of all the game's dungeons (beyond the first dungeon, anyway; the Second Quest's first dungeon appears where you found Zelda's Level-1, and the Dark World's Helmasaur dungeon shows up in the same ruins where you sought Sahasrahla in the Light World). Both offer an elevated challenge level. And, finally, both the Second Quest and the Dark World turn your familiarity with Hyrule against you by forcing you to relearn the world and puzzle your way through to your new goals.
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The similarities end there. The Dark World isn't simply another remix of the realm you've already explored; it's a subtle yet comprehensive working of the game's geography, and the game's designer wove it back into and throughout the entirety of the Light World. You don't simply bid farewell to Hyrule once Agahnim banishes you, but rather continue to revisit it as you explore is shadowy counterpart. The Dark World puts your knowledge of Hyrule to the test, demanding you think back to peripheral details from the early going. Wasn't there that one ledge, just naggingly out of reach? That curious-looking island you could swim around once you acquired the Zora Flippers, but which seemed to have no proper access point? Some odd, impassable structure blocking a suspicious, isolated rock? All of these seemingly incidental elements become critical considerations once you reach the Dark World.
The Dark World.
Much like those tricky one-way passages in Zelda's Second Quest, the Dark World interacts with the Light World in a largely unidirectional fashion as well. Before you properly reach the Dark World, you acquire a magical mirror that allows you to warp from the Dark World to the Light World at any time, at any place. However, traveling in the opposite direction — from Light to Dark — requires the use of a handful of strategically placed and completely preset warp tiles scattered throughout Hyrule. A puzzle-like relationship between the two realms emerges. To explore the Dark World in its entirety, you need to sleuth out critical details in the Light World. At one point, you even have to throw a switch in one dimension in order to change the water level in the other.
The game brilliantly introduces you to the Dark World by incorporating it into the prologue dungeons. In your trek to acquire the third and final medallion necessary for claiming the Master Sword, you briefly make an excursion into the other realm. Here, Link becomes a defenseless rabbit-man, scurrying across an eerie alternate-universe version of Death Mountain. While the jaunt lasts only a few moments, it impresses on you the importance of the Moon Pearl (which prevents Link's transformation) and the similar-but-not-identical nature of this mysterious land (such as the twisted, glowing echo of the Tower of Hera you can glimpse as you explore).
Most importantly, though, your detour through the shadow realm teaches you about the somewhat logic-defying spatial relationship between the two dimensions. In order to reach the "real" Tower of Hera, you need to warp out of the Dark World from the blank patch of ground where Spectacle Rock stands in the Light World. Thanks to the game's three-quarters perspective, this causes you to shift from low ground to high ground when you warp: You're occupying the same visible tile of ground in each universe, but the Dark World tile depicts a flat terrace while in the Light World the tile serves as the upper side of a large boulder. This makes no sense in "real" geography — Link should materialize inside the boulder, bringing his adventure to a very quick and unpleasant end — but the designers took advantage of the abstractions inherent in the game's forced visual perspective and built a puzzle that demands you think in illogical terms.
"The Dark World puts your knowledge of Hyrule to the test, demanding you think back to peripheral details from the early going."
The Dark World constantly violates the rules of the world to create a sense of unease. When you first materialize in the ruined land after vanquishing Agahnim, you appear at the top of a pyramid with a view of the horizon behind you. Nowhere else in the game do you see a vista that violates the three-quarters view of the game's universal graphical perspective. Being able to see so far into the distance — you can spot Death Mountain and the alternate-universe Tower of Hera — helps communicate the fact that everything has suddenly, radically changed.
The Dark World doesn't stop there in its attempts to put you on edge, though. Significantly, the game's parallel dimension comes into play shortly after players acquire the Master Sword in the Light World quest. Acquiring this legendary blade stands as a climactic moment in ALttP: Suddenly you have the power to slice effortlessly through every foe in Hyrule and fire a swirling beam of energy. Even the music changes to reflect your triumph, shifting from the previous melody to a bombastic rendition of the original game's overworld theme.
And then, you reach the Dark World. The music grows eerie, and suddenly your almighty Master Sword — capable of tearing through every Light World enemy you encounter with ease — feels massively underpowered. You descend from the pyramid at the center of the Dark World and immediately encounter a pair of Hinoxes: Towering cyclopses who toss devastating bombs one after the other — each bomb capable of blasting away a third of Link's health — and take five or six blows with the supposedly all-powerful Master Sword to defeat. In an instant, Link goes from being the triumphant hero to a fragile little insect. He may no longer be a pink bunny, thanks to the Moon Pearl, but he's lost and hopelessly overmatched all the same.
Everything about the Dark World feels freakish — skewed. Not only do enemies possess far more power, they've also changed in nature. Human soldiers become bestial Moblins, while strange mushroom beasts fly around peppering the ground with bombs. Friendly non-player characters still show up in the Dark World, but they've been rendered helpless, pitiful effigies mourning their lost humanity. And the land itself has become divided: A field of stakes prevents you from accessing the entire west half of the kingdom until you complete the first Dark World dungeon, while the desert to the southwest has become entirely closed in.
The transformation of Hyrule into the Dark World explains why the Light World prologue phase of the game spans the entirety of the kingdom. Even though it appears to cover the whole world and half the physical space you're ultimately forced to explore (between the two different dimensions), it comprises — at most! — a quarter of the overall adventure. The Dark World transforms Hyrule into a complex, maze-like space that feels almost like a sprawling dungeon in and of itself, and progress requires intimate familiarity with the lay of the land. You need that time in the Light World to help you learn the ins and outs of every part of the world. When you encounter some subtle difference or suspicious piece of scenery in the Dark World, your instincts will sense something is amiss.
Nintendo could have simply repeated the Second Quest concept in ALttP, giving you one compact adventure followed by a more daunting remix. By combining the two quests into a single adventure, however, the game's creators didn't simply create a brilliant plot twist. They set a new standard for adventure games, offering unrivaled complexity and integrated puzzle design that turned the entire game into one extended labyrinth to be unspooled over the course of completing a dozen smaller dungeons. Even 25 years later, ALttP's interlocking multi-world design has rarely been matched by competitors... or by Nintendo themselves.
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Home » News » 3 die as Akwa Ibom communities clash over woman’s extra-marital affair
3 die as Akwa Ibom communities clash over woman’s extra-marital affair
On June 24, 2019 9:18 amIn Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah
By Chioma Onuegbu
Uyo—NO fewer than three persons have been reportedly killed following a clash that erupted between Ikot Osute and Ikot Ukpong villages in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, yesterday.
It was gathered that the two communities are located along the East-West Road axis of the council.
According to a reliable source from the area, five persons who sustained various degrees of injury are currently receiving treatment at Immanuel General Hospital.
The source said trouble started when a woman identified as Mrs Ime Etuo, who had divorced her husband, returned to her father’s compound in Ikot Osute village.
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However, the ex-husband later reconciled with her and decided to move in with her in her father’s compound. But Ime Etuo’s husband found out that she has a lover from Ikot Ukpong village, he kicked against the extra-marital affair.
Consequently, Ikot Osute youths, led by a youth (name withheld) descended on her lover, popularly known in the community as Chop-I-Chop, and beat him to death.
An eyewitness, Jacob, explained that the community leaders mobilised youths and caught the ring leader.
He said: “But as we were waiting for the Police to arrived from Oruk Anam Police Station, the young man escaped into the bush. Efforts by the youths to local him proved abortive.”
He explained that when youths of Ikot Ukpong village, where the victim came from, heard that he had been killed, they went to Ikot Osute village on a reprisal attack.
Jacob said it was during the reprisal that two other persons were shot dead and others wounded.
Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom State, Odiko MacDon confirmed the incident, saying “the Police have mounted surveillance in the area to forestall further hostilities, but will arrest suspects for investigations and bring them to book.”
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Montenegro is located in the South-East Europe covering an area of 13.812 square kilometers. Podgorica is the capital, a political, commercial and cultural center. Old Royal Capital town is Cetinje. Montenegro has a population of nearly 630000.
According to the Constitution of Montenegro (“Official Gazette of MNE”, No. 01/07) Montenegro is a civic state of the republican form of government, a social and ecological state. Montenegro is a country of parliamentary democracy, a state of balanced parliamentarism and the division of power into the legislative, executive and judicial.
The President of Montenegro is elected by a direct and general election. The legislative power rests with National Assembly. The government is the highest executive body and is answerable to the National Assembly.
Organisational Structure and Background
The Government of the Republic of Montenegro founded the Bureau of Metrology on September 14, 2006. The Bureau is composed of the following 4 units: Department for Metrological Traceability and National Standards, Department for Verification of Measuring Instruments, Section for Precious Metals and Service for General Affairs, Finance and Information System. The Bureau performs activities in the field of legal, scientific and industrial metrology, and performs the duties of the National Metrology Institute (NMI) in Montenegro.
The Bureau of Metrology performs activities related to: ensuring application of the system of legal units of measurement; realization, keeping, maintaining and improving the measurement standards of Montenegro; ensuring metrological traceability for calibration laboratories, as well as for testing and control laboratories; organization of calibration activities; assessment of conformity of measuring instruments with metrological requirements; provision of expert opinion concerning authorization of laboratories for verification of measuring instruments; representation of Montenegro in international and regional metrological organizations and establishment of cooperation in the field of metrology; control of precious metal articles, as well as other affairs falling within its competence.
Accreditation Body of Montenegro and Croatian Accreditation Agency have confirmed that the Bureau of Metrology fulfills the requirements of MEST EN ISO/IEC 17025:2011 – General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories and that it is competent to carry out calibration of: weights, weights with free nominal masses and non-automatic weighing instruments, temperature and relative humidity gauges, standards and instruments for measurement of length, standards and instruments for measurement of electrical quantities, frequency and time interval, pressure gauges, laboratory glassware and piston-operated volumetric apparatus, etalons of overflow pipettes and standard capacity measures. The confirmed competence enables the Bureau to provide its services with regard to calibration of measuring instruments/ measurement standards to non-Montenegrin clients as well.
In July 2016, the Bureau of Metrology obtained license for performing scientific-research activities in the field of technical-technological and interdisciplinary sciences.
The Bureau of Metrology represents Montenegro in international and regional metrology organizations. Montenegro became an associate member of the CGPM - General Conference on Weights and Measures on 1 August 2011. This membership was a prelude to the signing of the CIPM MRA (CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement) on 19 October 2011.
The Bureau of Metrology has been a full member of the European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET) since 2011. The Bureau has participated in EURAMET's Technical Committees in the field of Electricity, Interdisciplinary Metrology, Flow, Mass and Related Quantities, Quality, Thermometry, Length and Time and Frequency.
The Bureau of Metrology has been a corresponding member of International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) since November 2007. In order for it to further improve its activities in the field of control of precious metal articles, the Bureau of Metrology became a member of the International Association of Assay Offices (IAAO) in October 2012.
Based on the invitation extended to the Bureau of Metrology by the BIPM to accede to the Metre Convention, the Bureau has prepared expert grounds for the Proposal for the Law on Ratification of the Metre Convention, adopted towards the end of 2017. It is expected that the accession process will be finalized in 2018, which will enable Montenegro to become a full member of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM).
According to the Law on Metrology (Official Gazette of Montenegro 79/08), the Bureau is the main subject of metrology infrastructure in Montenegro responsible for verification of legal metrology instruments. Legal measuring instruments which are subject to mandatory verification or type approval are classified into four categories as follows:
Measuring instruments used in trade of goods and services and control of pre-packaged products and measuring container bottles;
Measuring instruments used in protection of human and animal health and general safety;
Measuring instruments used in protection of assets, environment and natural resources, occupational safety and accident prevention;
Measuring instruments used in traffic safety.
Equipment Subject to National Controls
1 MEASURING INSTRUMENTS USED IN TRADE OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND CONTROL OF PRE-PACKAGED PRODUCTS AND MEASURING CONTAINER BOTTLES
1. 1 Length measuring instruments
1.1.1 Material measures of length for general use
1.1.2 Automatic level gauges for measuring the level of liquid in fixed storage tanks
1.1.3 Instruments used to determine the length of a wire and cable
1.2 Volume measuring instruments
1.2.1 Instruments for measuring the volume of liquids
1.2.2 Road and rail tankers, if the calculation is done by measuring the tank volume
1.2.3 Tanks, if the calculation is done by measuring the tank volume
1.2.4 Milk meters
1.2.5 Capacity serving measures
1.3 Heat meters
1.4 Electricity meters
1.4.1 Current transformer
1.4.2 Electrical energy meters for direct connection
1.4.3 Electrical energy meters for indirect or semi-direct connection
1.5 Liquid and gas flowmeters
1.5.1 Water meters
1.5.2 Flowmeters and measuring systems for liquids other than water
1.5.3 Gas meters
1.5.4 Gas volume correctors
1.6 Mass measuring instruments
1.6.1 Weights of classes F1, F2, M1, M2
1.6.2 Non-automatic weighing instruments of classes I, II, III and IV
up to 9000 kg
over 9000 kg
1.6.3 Automatic weighing instruments and semi-automatic weighing instruments
1.6.4 Transducers for weighing instruments
1.6.5 Electronic indicators for weighing instruments
1.7 Concentration and density measuring devices
1.7.1 Moisture Meters for Cereal Grain and Oilseeds
1.7.2 Electronic density meters
1.7.3 Breath analyzers
1.7.4 Saccharimeters
1.7.5 Areometers
1.8 Measuring instruments in charging system
1.8.1 Main clocks in telephone traffic charging
1.9 Taximeters
2 MEASURING INSTRUMENTS USED IN PROTECTION OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH AND GENERAL SAFETY
2.1 Height measuring instruments
weighing scales, including baby scales
2.3 Blood pressure gauges
2.4 Devices for measuring ionizing radiation in radiotherapy
2.5 Refractometers
3 MEASURING INSTRUMENTS USED IN PROTECTION OF ASSETS, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION
3.1 Measuring instruments used for radiation protection
3.1.1 Scintillation counters (liquid and solid)
3.1.2 Semiconductor counters
3.1.3 Proportional counters
3.1.4 Geiger-Müller counters
3.1.5 Instruments for measuring radon concentration in air
3.2 Sound measuring instruments
3.3 Measuring instruments for testing safety measures in electrical engineering
3.4 Instruments for measuring concentration
3.5 Pressure gauges
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3.6 Internal combustion engine exhaust gas analyzers
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4.1 Speed measuring instruments for moving vehicles
4.2 Breath analyzers
4.3 Manometers for measuring tyre pressure
4.4 Instruments for measuring the brake force of vehicles
4.5 Instruments for measuring the maximum permitted axle load
Type approval responsibility rests with the Bureau of Metrology for all measuring instruments. Fees and costs for issuing a type approval certificate or for performing a type examination are defined by government decree.
Initial Verification
Initial verification of measuring instruments is performed by the Department for Verification of Measuring Instruments. Initial verification procedure is specified by regulation. The verification fees are set by decree.
Inspection and Reverification
Reverification periods for measuring instruments are defined by decree.
Typical reverification intervals are:
Weighing instruments 1 - 2 years
Water meters 5 years
Petrol pumps 1 years
Electricity meters 12 years
The fees for reverification are the same as for initial verification.
Legal Metrology Practitioners and Scope
The Bureau of Metrology at present has 40 employees. The employees engaged in type approvals and verification procedures are engineers. They are mainly trained on the job.
Sanctions are based upon a system of administrative penalties. A preventive enforcement policy is applied resulting in penalties normally only applied in cases where fraud is evident. Fines will be imposed as follows:
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Beef and Lamb
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Milanesa is a dish consisting of thin slices of veal, beef or chicken which have been dipped into an egg wash, coated with breadcrumbs and seasoned with salt, parsley and garlic and topped with tomato and cheese. It's a popular dish in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Mexico. There are many different variations.
Standard Milanesa
Gather your ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make standard Milanesa:
1-2 lbs beef, chicken or veal, cut no more than 1/2" (1.25 cm) thick
3 Tablespoons (45 g) milk
3 cups (600 g) bread crumbs
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Garlic, parsley (to taste)
Parmesan cheese (to taste)
Tomato, lemon and your choice of cheese (as a garnish)
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk to create an egg wash. Lightly beat the eggs until they fully combine with the milk.
In a different bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. This is where your originality can shine -- your Milanesa can be garlic-y, cheesy, or peppery -- it's all up to you.
Dip steak in the egg wash and coat with the crumb mixture. Cut up the meat into 8 or so sections, depending on how many mouths you have to feed. It will be quicker to cook and easier to eat.
And, of course, if you didn't get the meat tenderized, do so before you throw it on the stove.
In a large skillet, heat 1/2" (1.25 cm) of oil. Brown the steaks over a medium high heat for 2-4 minutes. Put as many on as you like, but make sure not to crowd them. The steaks should be cooked through on both sides; they're done when they're crisp and brown.
If you keep the finished steaks warm in a 250°F (120° C) oven while you cook your remaining steaks, they'll all be ready for serving simultaneously.
Rest on paper towels and transfer to a baking sheet. If you have more cooking to do, you can slide that baby into the oven. But if you're done, transfer to a plate for enjoying. Once they're assembled, top the steaks with tomato and cheese (sliced or shredded).
If they're not warm enough, throw them in the broiler about 4" from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with lemon wedges.
Uruguayan Milanesa
Gather your ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make Uruguayan Milanesa:
A cut of beef, chicken, or fish of no more than 1/2" (1.25 cm) thick
3 cups breadcrumbs
Garlic and salt to taste
Prep your egg mixture. Beat your eggs lightly until a uniform liquid. Add your chopped garlic (in pieces as small as possible) and salt. If you like a garlic-y, salty, dish, go nuts. For salt, a starting point is a teaspoon (5 g).
Dip the steak. First with the egg mixture and then with the breadcrumbs. Make sure the crumbs surround the steak evenly. If they're not sticking on certain places, baste on more of your egg mixture, then add on more breadcrumbs.
Grab a frying pan. With cooking or olive oil, fry your steak on med-low heat until it shows a golden color. This will take 6-10 minutes.
If the stove isn't your thing, place it in the oven on LOW bake and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake until melted.
Serve it up. In addition to a garnish of mozzarella, serve it with white rice. Fries, salad, mashed potatoes and vegetables are good, too. You could also top with a lemon or lime wedge.
Can I fry this meat (chicken) like any other fried chicken?
Yes. It's just like frying breaded chicken. For instance, take the meat and with egg and spices (to taste: garlic powder, salt, black pepper) and dip it, then cover in breadcrumbs .
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To make milanesa, start by preparing an egg wash by whisking together eggs and milk, and preparing a mixture of bread crumbs, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Dip pieces of meat in the egg wash, then in the breadcrumbs, then fry in a skillet with ½ inch of oil over medium-high heat, flipping occasionally. Once both sides are crispy and golden brown, rest them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil, then top with tomato and cheese. To learn how to make a traditional Uruguayan milanesa, keep reading!
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Español: hacer milanesa, Italiano: Preparare una Cotoletta Golosa, Português: Preparar Bife à Milanesa, Русский: приготовить отбивную по‐милански, 中文: 做米兰拉讷萨, Bahasa Indonesia: Membuat Milanesa
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Architecture | 25 Jan 2018 | By Debika Ray
London’s brutalist Hayward Gallery reopens with Andreas Gursky show
The Hayward Gallery is welcoming visitors again following its lengthy two-year renovation. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
When an iconic building gets a major refresh, it is cause of celebration; and the Hayward Gallery’s relaunch this month fits the bill perfectly. This world-class art gallery, part of London’s Southbank Centre complex by the Thames, is one of this country’s finest examples of brutalist architecture and has been a staple in the capital’s cultural scene for five decades now. Yet years of use, wear and tear meant that signifcant restoration and modernisation was in order for the much-loved venue.
Half a century after the Hayward Gallery first opened, light is finally flooding in through its roof lights as intended. The 66 pyramids on top of the brutalist landmark were inspired by a concept by sculptor and gallery trustee Henry Moore, who wanted ‘God’s good daylight’ to pour into the space. Unfortunately, the designs proved too technically challenging in 1968 – too much heat was lost through the glass and the materials quickly degraded. The pyramids have since become a distinctive feature of the London skyline, but the gallery below has had to be artificially-lit.
Architecture firm Feilden Clegg Bradley has now completed a two-year refurbishment of the Hayward, with the central aim of making this feature functional. Layout-wise, the space is more or less the same as before, but ripping out the low false ceiling that was installed when the roof lights failed, has added a metre of vertical space to the upper galleries. What is different is the atmosphere: natural light now falls into the interior through 66 ceiling coffers, changing how the space looks and feels over the course of the day. Each coffer is double-glazed and has a retractable blind that can be controlled individually, giving curators precise control of the environment. ‘There is now huge scope for curatorial play,’ says project architect Richard Battye.
On top of these coffers sit the new pyramids – rebuilt to give a similar effect, except slightly higher than before so they ‘read a bit more strongly as pyramids from the street’, says Battye. And while they appear solid from a distance, each structure only has two sides – translucent glass on the southern faces provide shade from the sun, while the north-facing planes have been left open, giving visitors below a glimpse of the sky. This also means the roof is much lighter than it would have been if all four sides were glazed, allowing the curators to hang more and heavier artwork from the ceiling inside.
The Hayward relaunches today with a grand opening show on acclaimed German photographer Andreas Gursky. Running until 22 April, this is the artist’s first major retrospective in the UK, featuring some 60 pieces from Gursky’s archive. The pieces range from the early 1980s, through to recent work and include some of the world’s most expensive photographs ever sold at auction such Rhein II (1999) and Paris, Montparnasse (1993). Shown under the gallery’s newly restored pyramidal roof lights, the photographer’s striking large-scale imagery will no doubt truly shine.
The show kicks off a year of celebrations for the gallery’s 50th anniversary.
Architects Feilden Clegg Bradley directed sensitive refurbishment. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
The galleries in the much-loved brutalist building now benefit from lots of natural light. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
A key element was the reopening of the pyramidal roof lights that have been closed off almost since the gallery’s original launch. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
This move not only restores the original design but also bring natural light into the galleries. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
It also means the roof is light and allows the curators to hang more and heavier artwork from the ceiling inside. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
The gallery’s opening show is a retrospective of photographer Andreas Gursky. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
The Hayward Gallery welcomes visitors once again, following a two-year long stint of renovations. Photography: Morley Von Sternberg
For more information, visit the Hayward Gallery website and Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios website
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President Trump all but assured his own impeachment Friday night, but not without kicking out two more legs of the defense of him Republicans had been making in the House.
For much of the past week, Republicans in Congress have been demanding that the House majority slow down the impeachment process.
“The issue that we have to deal with going forward is, why the rush?” Rep. Doug Collins (Ga.), the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said this week.
“You set an incredibly short period,” Republican witness Jonathan Turley scolded at a hearing this week.
The latest commentary about the Trump impeachment inquiry
“It’s the fastest impeachment in history,” echoed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.).
And for the past couple of months, Republicans in Congress have been demanding that Trump have the opportunity to defend himself in the proceedings.
“I find it unconscionable that they have not allowed the president to defend himself on the House side,” said Sen. John Neely Kennedy (R-La.).
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But White House counsel Pat Cipollone, in his letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler ((D-N.Y.) on Friday, undermined both complaints: The letter served as a formal answer from Trump refusing the Democrats’ invitation for him to defend himself in the House proceedings, and it instructed Democrats to hurry up.
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What is a Juliet Cap?
Bridal Juliet caps are often adorned with pearls or beads.
The Juliet cap is named for the character Juliet from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet mentions a type of headpiece that became known as a Juliet cap.
Juliet caps were often ornamented with pearls.
Written By: Mandi R. Hall
Edited By: J.T. Gale
A Juliet cap is a close-fitting headpiece worn around the skull. It has also been called a Juliette cap, ladies' skullcap, or a Capulet cap or hat. This accessory is generally thought of as bridal wear or semiformal wear.
When worn by a bride, these caps are typically made from white or pearl-colored materials, so as to match the gown. Such a pattern often includes the use of pearls, beads, floral designs, lace, crystals, feathers, or embroidered cloth. Caps may fully envelop the crown of the head, and they may be cylindrical or dome-shaped. Some Juliet caps are even prepared completely out of non-fabric material. For example, beads may be strung together in a tent-like pattern and draped over the crown of the head, resting on the forehead, as well.
In modern times, the addition of a Juliet cap to one's bridal arrangement is unusual. Historically, the Juliet cap is not mentioned in bridal or semiformal wear as frequently as other popular headpieces, such as the tiara or headband. In the 21st century, though, skullcaps have made a comeback in the form of crocheted autumn and winter caps that sit atop a person's head, as a ladies' skullcap would.
Instead of wearing a tiara, veil, or shimmery clip, a bride may choose to wear a unique headpiece, such as an embroidered skullcap. A bride may also choose to incorporate a Juliet cap with the traditional veil by attaching the veil to the cap itself, allowing the veil to fall behind the head, over the face, or both. While these brimless caps are typically centered at the crown of the head, variations include slightly tipping the cap forward or backward.
The origin of the Juliet cap stems from the 16th century, when William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet. Visions of Juliet Capulet’s headpiece in drawings — as well as a part of her costume on stage during historical and modern performances — depict Juliet wearing a cap such as this. This is where the terms Juliet cap and Capulet hat come from.
Grace Kelly, a princess and fashion icon, wore a Juliet cap during both her civil wedding and her religious wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. During the religious ceremony, Kelly wore a gown made of 25 yards of silk taffeta and 125-year-old lace. Her coif was styled and pulled back under her Juliet cap, which was ornamented with orange blossoms, seed pearls, and a veil of tulle.
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Where can I find a crochet pattern for a Juliet hat?
amypollick
@jennythelib: Oh yeah, Juliet headpieces were extremely popular in the 70s. Look at any old newspapers that had the descriptions of the bridal gown and veil, and you're bound to run into the Juliet cap as the veil's headpiece in the announcement.
I thought they were attractive -- certainly better than the wire and bead headpieces of the 80s that came down to a point in the middle of the forehead, with a huge pouf of veiling at the back! Those were truly hideous.
SZapper
@strawCake - That's the beauty of knitting and other crafts. Even if something is out of style you can still make one for yourself or someone else who wants one. I've made myself many a shawl and those aren't considered very stylish anymore.
As far as the Juliet cap, I've considered the style but I'm still not totally sold on it.
strawCake
I know these types of hats aren't exactly in style anymore but I see knitting patterns for them all the time! I mostly see knitting patterns for the more casual skull cap style as opposed to wedding headwear though.
Some of the patterns do look pretty cute but I just don't like wearing hats! However I wouldn't be averse to knitting one for a friend so we'll see if anyone ever requests this type of hat.
Agni3
Well, I really like Juliet caps, but I am totally afraid to wear them. Here is why; my face is very round and doll-like. I have a button nose and big old eyes, and that is all really cute on little girls.
However, I am not a little girl and the slightest of fashion mess-ups make me look five hundred pounds heavier than I actually am. Put me in a toboggan and just call me melon head.
So, should I Juliet it or not? I would like to look cute, but not like a pumpkin.
Maybe I should be more confident with round faced appearance, but I’ve got to tell you, I’m not. Help!
blackDagger
I’m sorry – I just can’t seem to get into the Juliet caps at all. They look so – I don’t know – oppressive, maybe?
They hide so much of a lady’s hair, and they sort of make people look shorter to me for some reason. I’m not sure if that’s just my own little optical illusion or if that is fact.
So, I would say go with a cute hat if you must, but please stay away from the Juliet cap thingy in this day and age. Let’s let it rest with all of the other Shakespearean styles we no longer adorn ourselves with.
Maybe they looked really awesome with skirts down to the ankles and huge crinolines, but I just don’t think we’ve got what it takes to make this look work today.
mabeT
I am not a real big fan of Juliet caps in the way of bridal wear, but they are just as cute as pie on some ladies just to keep their heads a little warm in the winter.
I had never seen one until I saw my slightly Bohemian, nine years younger sister wearing one last year. Her hair is cut shorter, but not too short. She can still pull off some really feminine styles or a faux hawk if she wants to. And when she put this little crocheted cap on, she was adorable!
The one she wore was a turquoise color, and she wore it with a slightly lighter shade sweater and jeans. Add to that her black knee high boots, and she really did rock the whole look!
MrsWinslow
@jennythelib - I think they must have been, because my mom and her sister both wore them, too. Personally, I like the look of a birdcage wedding veil better. It's almost a similar idea because it fits so close to your head, but it doesn't necessarily cover your hair (can attach to whatever kind of hat or hair thingy), but it just frames your face a little bit instead of being a long veil.
jennythelib
Weren't these a fad as bridal hats in the 1970s? My parents got married in 1972 and I remember my mom saying that she had trouble finding a headpiece she liked because the Juliet caps were everywhere. She didn't one one because it covered up too much of the hair, which is the big disadvantage with those.
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‘Go Chiefs!’ This 1965 Chiefs cheerleader is still just as spunky as she was 54 years ago
by: Shannon O'Brien
KANSAS CITY, Mo (WDAF) — While looking forward to big Chiefs wins, FOX4 is also looking back on Kansas City Chiefs history. As the players have evolved, so has the group on the field who cheers for them.
“I got these earrings many, many years ago when I was a Chiefs cheerleader,” Lorraine Guastella Vaughan said, showing off her big, round earrings with a Chiefs helmet in the center. “Fifty-four years ago I was a Chiefs cheerleader.”
From 1965-1969, Vaughn was a fixture on the sideline of Municipal Stadium. Her squad was much smaller than the ones today, focused on athleticism instead of dancing.
“There were six of us that were regulars, and then we had two subs, and we cheered with guys, which was really neat,” Vaughan said. “We did all the lifts. We did pyramids, round-offs, aerials and it was wonderful.”
She shared the field with famous Chiefs like Hank Stram, Len Dawson, Fred Arbanas and Jim Lynch, as well as Kansas City jazz legend Marilyn Maye who sang at halftime.
“I remember having to hold her mink stole, and it was so cute because she would always say, ‘Now young lady, don’t you dare get that in the mud,'” Vaughan recalled.
Back then, Chiefs cheerleaders didn’t get paid and had to cover their own expenses when traveling to away games.
So when they found out that Lamar Hunt was scheduled to be a guest on the Night Beat radio show with Walt Bodine, her squad elected Vaughn to call in. Pretending to be a fan, she told the Chiefs owner how hard they work — for no money.
“And he says, ‘Young lady, is that true?'” Vaughan said of Hunt’s reaction. “I said, well I said, ‘Sir, I’m sorry but I am a Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, and I had to do this. I drew the short straw.’ But we needed to get the point across to him how hard we worked for him, how much we care and do you ever think about that?”
Shortly after that, Chiefs cheerleaders began getting paid.
Cherishing her past, Vaughan is now looking forward to the Chiefs future and her favorite player she calls, “Our little Patrick Mahomes, our saving grace.”
“I know they are going to fight to the finish,” Vaughan said of the Chiefs quest to win the Super Bowl.
To get to the Super Bowl, the Chiefs need to get past the Tennessee Titans first. Lorraine predicts the Chiefs will beat the Titans but said they’re a tough team, so she thinks it will be a close game.
Green and Gold Nation holds pep rally to support Packers in upcoming NFC Championship Game
by McKenzie Konop and Erinn Taylor / Jan 18, 2020
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) -- A pep rally in Green Bay's downtown put the city's team spirit on full display.
The pep rally held Friday afternoon was what fans hoped for a week ago.
Cynthia J. Miklus, Hubbard, Ohio
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A man who has served decades in a state mental hospital following a woman's death in 1969 is asking Maine's highest court to be released.Donald Beauchene, who is 73, contends he is being held unconstitutionally at the Riverview Psychiatric Hospital because he has no treatable disease. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments in the case on Tuesday.Last year, Beauchene filed a petition for discharge or a modified release treatment program. A superior court judge denied the petition.Beauchene was charged in the 1969 stabbing death of 30-year-old Bernardine Israelson. A jury ruled that he was not criminally responsible.Beauchene escaped twice from Riverview's predecessor, the Augusta Mental Health Institute. He spent 15 years in prison in New York for rape after the second escape.
AUGUSTA, Maine —
A man who has served decades in a state mental hospital following a woman's death in 1969 is asking Maine's highest court to be released.
Donald Beauchene, who is 73, contends he is being held unconstitutionally at the Riverview Psychiatric Hospital because he has no treatable disease. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments in the case on Tuesday.
Last year, Beauchene filed a petition for discharge or a modified release treatment program. A superior court judge denied the petition.
Beauchene was charged in the 1969 stabbing death of 30-year-old Bernardine Israelson. A jury ruled that he was not criminally responsible.
Beauchene escaped twice from Riverview's predecessor, the Augusta Mental Health Institute. He spent 15 years in prison in New York for rape after the second escape.
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Sarasota Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018 1 year ago
Freshman boys golfer leading the way at SMA
He started golf four years ago, but blossomed this summer
by: Ryan Kohn Sports Reporter
Timothy Williamson carries confidence everywhere he goes.
It manifests in his golf game, which he’s perfecting at the Sarasota Military Academy, but also in day-to-day activities, even at a young age. Such as, his father Tom Williamson remembers, when Timothy was learning to ride a bike. The family had taken a camper to Walt Disney World on vacation. Timothy was practicing his bike-riding skills and shooting his dad a “look what I can do” face, Tom said.
Timothy Williamson, a freshman at SMA, is leading the Eagles to an undefeated start.
Timothy then ran into the back of a parked car. He was fine, Tom said, but his face changed from "look what I can do" to "I meant to do that." The pair laugh about it now. The incident failed to knock Timothy’s confidence out of him, which is perhaps a good thing. Now a freshman at SMA, Timothy has led the Eagles in all three matches they have played as of Sept. 4, shooting 39 on Aug. 21 against Booker High, 36 on Aug. 23 against Southeast High and a 23 (over a rain-shortened five hole outing) against Lemon Bay High on Aug. 30. All three were played at Palm Aire Country Club, and all three were wins for the Eagles.
Timothy started golfing four years ago after he tired of baseball. The Williamson’s back yard was about 100 yards long, he said, and after he found an old set of clubs one day, he created a game for himself. He tried to hit balls from the front edge of the backyard past the tree line at the back edge. Once he conquered this game enough times, he went to summer camp at Bobby Jones Golf Course and started taking it seriously. Tom knew back then that Timothy would find success in the sport.
“His swing just looked good,” Tom said.
It was this summer when things get serious, Timothy said, and he went from a good player for his age to one who can lead a team. Working with swing coach Nathan Bertsch, Timothy focused on the fundamentals, simplifying his swing and narrowing his thoughts on the course.
Timothy Williamson fast facts
Favorite subject: Physical education
Favorite food: Filet mignon
Dream golf course: Augusta National or TPC Sawgrass
Favorite movie: "Hot Rod"
Biggest fear: Spiders or snakes
“I was starting to see the irons come in,” Timothy said. “I had to minimize mistakes. We talked about what to do with different shots, how to correct mistakes and not make things worse.”
Timothy said Bertch wants his swing to resemble that of Tommy Fleetwood, the 12th-ranked PGA Tour golfer known for his consistency hitting fairways. Timothy’s good at that, too, Tom said, a rare skill for a golfer so young. Timothy called putting his best skill, saying it “saves me a lot of strokes on the greens, giving me a chance for at least a tap-in.” The other important golf skill — driving — is still a work-in-progress. He now averages between 220-240 yards, Timothy said, and that number will improve with age and strength.
His other focal point is his attitude, the thing that caused his bike-on-car collision as a child. Timothy, by his own admission, is excitable. He sees golfers like Rickie Fowler, known for his big reactions and bigger style, as having “a great attitude and demeanor.” Timothy is that way, too, but knows he has to keep himself in check and let his play do (most of) the talking.
“I’m less fiery than I used to be,” Timothy said, “but your attitude determines how you play a hole.”
Lately, he’s been playing like that fire has a right to return.
The Author: Ryan Kohn
I’m the sports reporter for Sarasota and East County and a Missouri School of Journalism graduate. I was born and raised in Olney, MD. My biggest inspirations are Wright Thompson and Alex Ovechkin. My strongest belief is that mint chip ice cream is unbeatable.
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Massachusetts AG: Family Behind Oxycontin Is Responsible For Opioid Epidemic
Authored by Mac Slavo via SHTFplan.com,
The Massachusetts attorney general has declared that the family behind the drug Oxycontin is responsible for the opioid epidemic ravaging the United States. Purdue Pharma and eight members of the Sackler family who own the company, are being accused of personally starting the opioid crisis by deceptively selling Oxycontin.
According to CBS News, MA attorney general, Maura Healey alleges the Sackler family hired “hundreds of workers to carry out their wishes.” Those wishes included pushing doctors to get “more patients on opioids, at higher doses, for longer, than ever before” all while paying “themselves billions of dollars.” In her lawsuit, Healey names eight members of the family that own Purdue Pharma, alleging they “micromanaged” a “deceptive sales campaign.” In the conclusion to the complaint, Healey said the Sackler family used the power at their disposal to engineer an opioid crisis.
About 400,000 people died from opioid overdoses between 1999 and 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The opioid epidemic is also being blamed for the drop in life expectancy in the United States that has been falling since its peak in 2014. On average, about 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
“They don’t want to accept blame for this. They blame doctors, they blame prescribers and worst of all, they blame patients,” Healey said.
Purdue Pharma, on the other hand, called the accusations “a rush to vilify” the drugmaker.
Healey also said that Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family are “one and the same.”
There’s a lot in the lawsuit that’s still redacted, and lawyers for Purdue plan to argue on Friday that it should stay that way, reported CBS News.
In a statement, Purdue Pharma said the lawsuit “distorts critical facts” and “cherry-picked from among tens of millions of emails and other business documents.” In one such alleged instance, then-president Richard Sackler devised what Healey describes as Sackler’s “solution to the overwhelming evidence of overdose and death,” writing in a confidential email, “we have to hammer on the abusers in every way possible. They are the culprits and the problem.”
“Massachusetts’ amended complaint irresponsibly and counterproductively casts every prescription of OxyContin as dangerous and illegitimate, substituting its lawyers’ sensational allegations for the expert scientific determinations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and completely ignoring the millions of patients who are prescribed Purdue Pharma’s medicines for the management of their severe chronic pain.
In a rush to vilify a single manufacturer whose medicines represent less than 2 percent of opioid pain prescriptions rather than doing the hard work of trying to solve a complex public health crisis, the complaint distorts critical facts and cynically conflates prescription opioid medications with illegal heroin and fentanyl, which are the leading cause of overdose deaths in Massachusetts. Throughout the complaint, the Commonwealth disregards basic facts about Purdue’s prescription opioid medications…”
- Purdue Pharma to CBS News in a statement
Massachusetts is one of 36 states now suing Purdue Pharma. The states are accusing the company of deception in downplaying the dangers of OxyContin. In a 2007 federal settlement, the company admitted to falsely selling the drug as “less addictive” than rival products and were therefore forced to pay $630 million in fines.
Because of the highly addictive properties of opioids, CBD oil is fast becoming a replacement for expensive and dangerous drugs like Oxycontin. Studies have found that CBD oil is effective for treating neuropathic pain, arthritis pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, and depression.
“I’ve had some patients that have been able to get off some of those pain medications, which they hated taking,” said pharmacist Ira Katz. “It has no addictive properties and far less side effects than do a lot of the prescription pain medications.”
And you get the added bonus of staying out of the increasing drama between government and Big Pharma regarding the blame game for the opioid epidemic.
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The Promise of the Suburbs
A Victorian History in Literature and Culture
Sarah Bilston
296 pages, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
20 b/w illus.
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A study of the fast-growing Victorian suburbs as places of connection, creativity, and professional advance, especially for women
Literature has, from the start of the nineteenth century, cast the suburbs as dull, vulgar, and unimaginative margins where, by definition, nothing important takes place. Sarah Bilston argues that such attitudes were forged to undermine the cultural authority of the emerging middle class and to reinforce patriarchy by trivializing women’s work. Resisting these stereotypes, Bilston reveals that suburban life offered ambitious women, especially writers, access to supportive communities and opportunities for literary and artistic experimentation as well as professional advancement. Bilston interprets both familiar figures (sensation novelist Mary Elizabeth Braddon) and less well-known writers (including interior design journalist Jane Ellen Panton and garden writer Jane Loudon) to reveal how women and society at large navigated a fast-growing, rapidly changing landscape. Far from being a cultural dead end, the new suburbs promised women access to the exciting opportunities of modernity.
Sarah Bilston is professor of literature at Trinity College. She is the author of The Awkward Age in Women’s Popular Fiction, 1850-1900 and two novels, Bed Rest and Sleepless Nights.
“The Promise of the Suburbs reveals that, far from enforcing oppressive conformity, the suburbs offered diverse social interactions, opportunities for female professionalism, and new ideas about domestic space and urban modernity. This impressive book is a must-read for anyone interested in mid-Victorian culture.”—Talia Schaffer, Queens College, CUNY, and Graduate Center, CUNY
“No other book carries the analysis of suburban writing and writing about suburbia as far or as fascinatingly as Bilston has achieved here. I learned a lot from reading this book.”—Annette Federico, James Madison University
"Sarah Bilston’s book is a revelation, one that overturns conventional assumptions of suburbia’s sterility to reveal a site of diversity, sociability, and widened opportunities for women. It is essential reading."—Linda K. Hughes, Texas Christian University
"In this compelling account of Victorian suburbia, Bilston completely overturns our preconceptions. The suburbs, she demonstrates, were not dull and stultifying, but a site of self-invention, social experimentation, and creativity."—Kate Flint, University of Southern California
Selected for Choice's 2019 Outstanding Academic Titles List
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Michelle Perrot; Translated by Lauren Elkin
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Trek Marlin Frameset - 2020
Marlin Frameset is a lightweight, versatile mountain bike frame great for building up as a fast cross county race bike or a rugged flatbar commuter. It's made of strong Alpha Silver Aluminum and is quick and capable on pavement, gravel, and singletrack alike. It's right for you if... You’re looking for a versatile, wallet-friendly frameset you can build up exactly the way you want. You'll fly through singletrack, tackle rugged, all-terrain commutes, or both, depending on how you spec it. The tech you get A lightweight and sturdy Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, internal routing to protect cables from the elements, mounts for a rear rack and kickstand, and a headset. Designed with Smart Wheel Sizing: smaller frames fit 27.5-inch wheels and larger frames fit 29-inch wheels. The final word It's a light and capable frameset at a great value. You can spec it as a solid cross country mountain bike without breaking the bank, or build up a rugged commuter that easily handles potholes and rough roads. Why you'll love it - All the value, plus all the versatility—it's a totally race-worthy mountain bike, with rear rack mounts if you use it for commuting too - It's really fun to ride, and feels like a much more expensive mountain bike - Internal cable routing extends the life of your cables and adds to the bike's sleek look - Like every model in the Marlin family, it's backed by Trek's lifetime warranty
Trek Precaliber 20 7-Speed Boy's - 2020
Precaliber 20 7-speed Boy's is a rugged kids' bike for young adventurers. It has a lightweight frame and quality components like a front suspension fork, 7-speed gearing, and hand brakes that are perfectly sized to better fit small riders. For kids ages 6-8, between 45-52-inches tall. It's right for you if... You love exploring nature on your bike, and want your little adventurer to come along. You're looking for a high-quality kids' bike that's comfortable, durable, and most of all, super fun for your little shredder. The tech you get A strong, lightweight aluminum frame, a simple 7-speed drivetrain that's easy for kids to handle, and a front suspension fork to smooth out bumps on the road and trail. Plus, it has a kickstand, mounts for a rear rack, and a saddle with an integrated handle that can be swapped out for an integrated taillight mount. The final word When you're young, just being outside is an adventure. Precaliber's rugged styling makes it the perfect ride for young explorers. They may pretend to be scaling dangerous mountains or escaping terrible beasts, but with a high-quality build and components, you'll always have peace of mind. Why you'll love it - Intuitive twist shift makes it easy for kids to switch gears when their terrain changes - You can replace the saddle's integrated handle with an integrated light mount to boost visibility on family adventures and solo excursions - Like all Precaliber bikes, the frame is lower so it's easier for kids to stand over and hop on and off - This bike is hand-me-down heaven: it's built to last, so younger siblings can inherit this bike and it'll still feel like new - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal—Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Precaliber 20 7-speed Girl's is a rugged kids' bike for young adventurers. It has a lightweight frame and quality components like a front suspension fork, 7-speed gearing, and hand brakes that are perfectly sized to better fit small riders. For kids ages 6-8, between 45-52-inches tall. It's right for you if... You love exploring nature on your bike, and want your little adventurer to come along. You're looking for a high-quality kids' bike that's comfortable, durable, and most of all, super fun for your little shredder. The tech you get A strong, lightweight aluminum frame, a simple 7-speed drivetrain that's easy for kids to handle, and a front suspension fork to smooth out bumps on the road and trail. Plus, it has a kickstand, mounts for a rear rack, and a saddle with an integrated handle that can be swapped out for an integrated taillight mount. The final word When you're young, just being outside is an adventure. Precaliber's rugged styling makes it the perfect vessel for young explorers. They may pretend to be scaling dangerous mountains or escaping terrible beasts, but with a high-quality build and components, you'll always have peace of mind. Why you'll love it - Intuitive twist shift makes it easy for kids to switch gears when their terrain changes - You can replace the saddle's integrated handle with an integrated light mount to boost visibility on family adventures and solo excursions - This bike is hand-me-down heaven: it's built to last, so younger siblings can inherit this bike and it'll still feel like new - Like all Precaliber bikes, the frame is lower so it's easier for kids to stand over and hop on and off - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal—Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Trek X-Caliber Frameset - 2019
Full of fast, built to last. Caution: X-Caliber will get you hooked. It packs all of Trek’s XC race hardtail experience into a light, fast bike that pairs the right wheel size with each frame size. Nothing beats the efficiency, simplicity, and straight-up fun of an X-Cal hardtail in 29er or 27.5". Great for XC racing, or simply shredding singletrack. - All-new lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminum frame delivers a phenomenal ride quality - Shorter chainstays and Boost141 hub spacing for increased agility and clearance for wider tires - Updated geometry and E2 tapered head tube for more confident handling - Sleek internal routing protects cables and accommodates dropper post upgrades
Trek Precaliber 24 7-speed Girl's
Key features - Mountain bike styling is perfect for young adventurers - Lightweight, durable aluminum frame - Adjustable crank length lets you change pedal position - Simple Shimano 7-speed shifting
Precaliber 24 8-speed Boy's is a classic kids' bike with great style, performance, and durability. It has the simplicity of an 8-speed drivetrain and intuitive twist shift that makes it easy for kids to ride varied terrain. Plus, the strong yet lightweight aluminum frame stands up to even the roughest riders. For kids ages 8-12, between 51-59-inches tall. It's right for you if... Your kid loves to explore, and you want them to have a quality ride for all their road, path, or trail adventures. They're ready to upgrade from a singlespeed for a little extra help on hills and longer rides, but they don't need a ton of gears just yet. The tech you get A strong, lightweight aluminum frame that will stand up to whatever your youngster dishes out, with simple and reliable Shimano 8-speed shifting that makes it easy to climb hills. Plus, it has a kickstand, and a saddle with an integrated handle that can be swapped out for an integrated taillight mount. The final word Whether your kids are riding to school, racing around the neighborhood with friends, or tagging along on family rides, Precaliber 24 8-speed features the quality parts they need to ride with confidence and stay in control. Why you'll love it - Intuitive twist shift makes it easy for kids to switch gears when their terrain changes - You can replace the saddle's integrated handle with an integrated light mount to boost visibility on family adventures and solo excursions - This bike is hand-me-down heaven: it's built to last, so younger siblings can inherit this bike and it'll still feel like new - Like all Precaliber bikes, the frame is lower so it's easier for kids to stand over and hop on and off - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal—Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Precaliber 24 8-speed Girl's is a classic kids' bike with great style, performance, and durability. It has the simplicity of an 8-speed drivetrain and intuitive twist shift that makes it easy for kids to ride varied terrain. Plus, the strong yet lightweight aluminum frame stands up to even the roughest riders. For kids ages 8-12, between 51-59-inches tall. It's right for you if... Your kid loves to explore, and you want them to have a quality ride for all their road, path, or trail adventures. They're ready to upgrade from a singlespeed for a little extra help on hills and longer rides, but they don't need a ton of gears just yet. The tech you get A strong, lightweight aluminum frame that will stand up to whatever your youngster dishes out, with simple and reliable Shimano 8-speed shifting that makes it easy to climb hills. Plus, it has a kickstand, and a saddle with an integrated handle that can be swapped out for an integrated taillight mount. The final word Whether your kids are riding to school, racing around the neighborhood with friends, or tagging along on family rides, Precaliber 24 8-speed features the quality parts they need to ride with confidence and stay in control. Why you'll love it - Intuitive twist shift makes it easy for kids to switch gears when their terrain changes - You can replace the saddle's integrated handle with an integrated light mount to boost visibility on family adventures and solo excursions - This bike is hand-me-down heaven: it's built to last, so younger siblings can inherit this bike and it'll still feel like new - Like all Precaliber bikes, the frame is lower so it's easier for kids to stand over and hop on and off - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal—Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
820 is an excellent entryway to a world of off-road adventures. It's the most affordable mountain bike in our lineup and the ideal choice for beginners who are interested in the MTB life but also want a hybrid bike that's as equally suited to light trails as it is to potholed city streets. It's right for you if... You're ready to try your hand at mountain biking to see if you fall in love, and want a bike you can ride wherever you choose. You plan to ride all types of terrain, from city streets to gravel paths and light singletrack. The tech you get 820 has a strong steel frame, semi-slick tires that roll well on pavement and trails, durable alloy wheels, and a suspension fork that takes the edge off bumps. Plus, it has mounts so you can accessorize with racks, fenders, lights, a fitness tracker, a kickstand, and more! The final word 820 is a great bike for anyone testing the waters of off-road riding. It's versatile, durable, and works well on rough pavement, light trails, or both. Why you'll love it - 820 is a great bike at an even better price, and it lets you explore off-road riding without the giant price tag that comes with higher-end mountain bikes - The high-volume mountain bike tires and suspension fork take the edge off rough roads and trails - Rack, fender, and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
Trek 820 WSD - Women's
820 Women's is an excellent entryway to a world of off-road adventures. It's the most affordable mountain bike in our lineup and the ideal choice for women who are interested in the MTB life but also want a hybrid bike with a confidence-building stepthrough frame and a saddle made specifically for women. It's right for you if... You're ready to try your hand at mountain biking to see if you fall in love, and want a bike you can ride wherever you choose. You plan to ride all types of terrain, from city streets to gravel paths and light singletrack. The tech you get 820 Women's has a steel stepthrough-style frame that's easy to mount and dismount, semi-slick tires that roll well on pavement and trails, durable alloy wheels, a seat made for women, and a suspension fork that takes the edge off bumps. Plus, it has mounts so you can accessorize with racks, fenders, lights, a fitness tracker, a kickstand, and more! The final word 820 Women's is a great bike for women testing the waters of off-road riding. It's versatile, durable, and works well on rough pavement, light trails, or both. Why you'll love it - 820 Women's is a great bike at an even better price, and it lets you explore off-road riding without the giant price tag that comes with higher-end mountain bikes -The high-volume mountain bike tires and suspension fork take the edge off rough roads and trails - The stepthrough-style frame makes it easy to mount and dismount - Rack, fender, and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter
Trek FX 1
FX 1 is a hybrid bike with a lightweight aluminum frame and upgrades on the parts that make the biggest difference in performance. It's perfect for anyone looking to get out more, ride as a family, do a bit of exercise, or commute to work on a versatile bike backed by a lifetime warranty. It's right for you if... You want to get out and ride more, and you're looking for performance where it really counts: a lightweight frame, wide range of gearing, and strong wheels. You also want a great value and the confidence of Trek's lifetime warranty. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminum frame and 21 speeds so there's always a right gear for your terrain. It's equipped with strong double-walled wheels and mounts that make it easy to accessorize your ride with racks, fenders, lights, fitness trackers, a kickstand, and more! The final word FX 1 is a versatile hybrid bike at a great value. It's built with a lightweight aluminum frame, performance parts that keep the price in check, and strong wheels built on double-walled rims. This hybrid is perfectly suited to a variety of uses, from casual riding to exercise and commutes. Why you'll love it - This bike brings families together, gets people away from screens, and lets you enjoy time outside - It's versatile and does whatever you want it to do, whether that's riding for fitness, commuting, or cruising to the farmer's market to pick up groceries - It's easy to accessorize with racks, a kickstand, fenders, lights, and more! - You can pair FX with your smartphone and send your ride data to your favorite fitness app when you add DuoTrap S - Like every FX, it's backed by a lifetime warranty and supported by a wide network of retail partners
Trek Precaliber 24 8-Speed Suspension Boy's - 2020
Precaliber 24 8-speed Boy's is a rugged kids' bike built for young adventurers who love riding off the pavement and into the dirt. It has a sturdy yet light aluminum frame with a performance suspension fork and an 8-speed drivetrain perfect for racing home from school, zipping through the woods, and riding trails and paths with family. It's right for you if... You love exploring nature on your bike, and your kid loves adventuring with you! You're looking for a high-quality kids' bike that's comfortable, durable, and has trail-ready parts for your up-and-coming singletrack shredder. The tech you get A strong, lightweight aluminum frame, a simple Shimano 8-speed drivetrain that's easy for kids to handle, and a front suspension fork with 45mm of travel to absorb bumps. Plus, a kickstand, rear rack mounts, and a saddle with an integrated handle that can be swapped out for an integrated taillight mount. Everything on this bike is built to last, so it'll still feel like new when handed down to younger siblings. The final word This rugged, high-quality bike encourages fun and skill-building on the trail. It's perfect for kids who are getting into off-road riding, with a trail-smoothing front suspension fork and an 8-speed drivetrain. Why you'll love it - This bike can get your youngster hooked on a lifetime hobby that's healthy, environmentally friendly, and fun - Intuitive twist shift makes it easy for kids to switch gears when their terrain changes - You can replace the saddle's integrated handle with an integrated light mount to boost visibility on family adventures and solo excursions - Like all Precaliber bikes, the frame is lower so it's easier for kids to stand over and hop on and off - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal—Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Trek Precaliber 24 8-Speed Suspension Girl's - 2020
Precaliber 24 8-speed Girls is a rugged kids' bike built for young adventurers who love riding off the pavement and into the dirt. It has a sturdy yet light aluminum frame with a performance suspension fork and an 8-speed drivetrain perfect for racing home from school, zipping through the woods, and riding trails and paths with family. It's right for you if... You love exploring nature on your bike, and your kid loves adventuring with you! You're looking for a high-quality kids' bike that's comfortable, durable, and has trail-ready parts for your up-and-coming singletrack shredder. The tech you get A strong, lightweight aluminum frame, a simple Shimano 8-speed drivetrain that's easy for kids to handle, and a front suspension fork with 45mm of travel to absorb bumps. Plus, a kickstand, rear rack mounts, and a saddle with an integrated handle that can be swapped out for an integrated taillight mount. Everything on this bike is built to last, so it'll still feel like new when handed down to younger siblings. The final word This rugged, high-quality bike encourages fun and skill-building on the trail. It's perfect for kids who are getting into off-road riding, with a trail-smoothing front suspension fork and an 8-speed drivetrain. Why you'll love it - This bike can get your youngster hooked on a lifetime hobby that's healthy, environmentally friendly, and fun - Intuitive twist shift makes it easy for kids to switch gears when their terrain changes - You can replace the saddle's integrated handle with an integrated light mount to boost visibility on family adventures and solo excursions - Like all Precaliber bikes, the frame is lower so it's easier for kids to stand over and hop on and off - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal—Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Trek Wahoo 20 - 2020
Wahoo 20 is a lightweight, simple, and practical kids' hybrid bike that makes it easy for your little one to make the most of every ride. This versatile ride is built for ease of use: it's light, capable on a variety of surfaces, and equipped with a 1x8 drivetrain and a wide range of gearing for wherever your little one roams. For kids ages 6-8, between 45-52 inches tall. It's right for you if... You know riding is about having fun, and you want your little one to have a capable ride that's easy to operate, easy to handle, and versatile. Whether you're riding as a family or commuting to school in the morning, Wahoo delivers one great ride after another. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame that's easy for kids to pick up and maneuver, multi-surface tires for traction on a variety of terrain, and a 1x8 drivetrain that simplifies the shifting process so kids can focus on what matters: having fun! The final word Wahoo is an all-purpose kids' bike with great all-around performance. It's light, practical, built for ease of use, and a lot of fun to ride. Plus, it's super easy to accessorize so your little one can make it their own! Why you'll love it 1 - Lightweight and capable: Wahoo's aluminum frame is strong and durable, but still light enough that it's easy for kids to control 2 - Closed dropouts with Trek's proprietary ThruSkew, a safety feature that ensures the wheels will never drop out unintentionally 3 - A simple 1x8 drivetrain simplifies shifting so kids can focus on having fun! 4 - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal - Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Trek FX 1 Stagger - 2020
FX is fitness simplified. It offers a best-of-both-worlds combination of road bike speed and city bike comfort and versatility. It’s a perfect fitness bike, and so much more. FX is fast, fun, and agile enough for a multitude of uses. From fitness and commuting to errands and mellow Sunday loops, you’ll find your new favorite ride on FX. Key features - Lightweight frame for a fast, efficient, enjoyable ride - DuoTrap S compatible: track your fitness, map your miles - The right geometry for the way you want to ride - Rack and fender mounts make it easy to accessorize
Wahoo 24 is a lightweight, simple, and practical kids' hybrid bike that makes it easy for your little one to make the most of every ride. This versatile ride is built for ease of use: it's light, capable on a variety of surfaces, and equipped with a 1x8 drivetrain and a wide range of gearing for wherever your little one roams. For kids ages 8-12, between 51-59 inches tall. It's right for you if... You know riding is about having fun, and you want your little one to have a capable ride that's easy to operate, easy to handle, and versatile. Whether you're riding as a family or commuting to school in the morning, Wahoo delivers one great ride after another. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame that's easy for kids to pick up and maneuver, multi-surface tires for traction on a variety of terrain, and a 1x8 drivetrain that simplifies the shifting process so kids can focus on what matters: having fun! The final word Wahoo is an all-purpose kids' bike with great all-around performance. It's light, practical, built for ease of use, and a lot of fun to ride. Plus, it's super easy to accessorize so your little one can make it their own! Why you'll love it 1 - Lightweight and capable: Wahoo's aluminum frame is strong and durable, but still light enough that it's easy for kids to control 2 - Closed dropouts with Trek's proprietary ThruSkew, a safety feature that ensures the wheels will never drop out unintentionally 3 - A simple 1x8 drivetrain simplifies shifting so kids can focus on having fun! 4 - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal - Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Marlin 4 is the perfect gateway to trail riding. It's ideal for new riders who want a mountain bike with knobby tires that can double as a rugged commuter. Disc brakes, front suspension, 21 speeds, and mounts for a rack, fenders, and kickstand make this versatile ride an excellent entry point for new trail riders and campus commuters alike. It's right for you if... You want an introductory mountain bike at an incredible price, but also want a commuter that's rugged enough to hop curbs on the way to class. Disc brakes, knobby tires, and 21 speeds make Marlin 4 a great choice. The tech you get Marlin 4 has 21 speeds with a wide range of gearing for easy riding on varied terrain. It's modeled after our higher-end mountain bikes and built with a lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminum frame that has internal routing to protect your cables, an integrated kickstand mount, mechanical disc brakes for increased stopping power in any weather conditions, and a suspension fork with 75mm of travel—just enough to absorb the big bumps and keep you cruising. The final word Marlin 4's greatest gift is its versatility. It's built in Trek's mountain bike heritage and totally capable of taking on the trails. But it's an efficient daily rider, too. The rack and fender mounts make it a great choice for commuters who want to get a little rad on the way to class or the grocery store. Why you'll love it - It's a real mountain bike that's also perfectly suited to daily commutes, rides around campus, or just getting from A to B on any surface. - The flat mountain-style handlebar and disc brakes keep you in control, on or off the trail. - Rack and fender mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter. - Internal cable routing makes it easy to spec your bike with upgraded trail tech, like a dropper post. - Like every model in the Marlin family, it's backed by Trek's lifetime warranty.
Trek Verve 1 Disc
Verve 1 Disc is an introductory hybrid bike designed for comfort and confidence on recreational rides. It has a lightweight aluminum frame, disc brakes that provide stopping power in any weather, and wide tires for extra stability. This ride is dependable, affordable, and full of features that make for comfortable everyday adventures. It's right for you if... Comfort is king. You want to ride roads and paths on a bike that keeps you in a more upright posture and has comfort-forward details like a padded seat and the widest, most stable tires in the hybrid bike family. The tech you get A lightweight aluminum frame, 21 speeds to help you conquer varied terrain, ergonomic grips, a Bontrager padded saddle, wider 45c tires for added stability, powerful disc brakes, and a geometry that keeps you in a comfortable, upright riding posture. The final word Verve 1 Disc delivers quality comfort at an unbeatable value. The lightweight frame, impressive braking power, durable parts, and comfort-forward design make Verve 1 Disc a great choice for anyone who wants to get more enjoyment out of recreational rides. Why you'll love it - Verve's upright geometry puts you in the perfect position to see the world around you - This bike brings people together—attach a trailer and tow your kids, meet up with friends to cruise the bike path, or commute to the office with coworkers - Disc brakes perform well in any weather, let you slow down or stop faster, and require less effort to activate than rim brakes - Like every Verve, it's backed by Trek's Lifetime warranty, which means you get a companion for life
Trek Verve 1 Disc Lowstep
Verve 1 Disc Lowstep is an introductory hybrid bike designed for comfort and confidence on recreational rides. It has a lowstep frame that makes it easy to mount and dismount, disc brakes that provide stopping power in any weather, and wide tires for extra stability. This ride is dependable, affordable, and full of features that make for comfortable everyday adventures. It's right for you if... Comfort is king. You want to ride roads and paths on a bike that keeps you in a more upright posture and has comfort-forward details like a padded seat, a Lowstep geometry, and the widest, most stable tires in the hybrid bike family. The tech you get A lightweight aluminum frame with a lowstep design that makes it especially easy to mount and dismount, 21 speeds to help you conquer varied terrain, ergonomic grips, a Bontrager padded saddle, wider 45c tires for added stability, powerful disc brakes, and a geometry that keeps you in a comfortable, upright riding posture. The final word Verve 1 Disc Lowstep delivers quality comfort at an unbeatable value. The lightweight frame, impressive braking power, durable parts, and comfort-forward design make Verve 1 Disc Lowstep a great choice for anyone who wants to get more enjoyment out of recreational rides. Why you'll love it - Verve's upright geometry puts you in the perfect position to see the world around you - This bike brings people together—attach a trailer and tow your kids, meet up with friends to cruise the bike path, or commute to the office with coworkers - The lowstep frame design makes it easy to hop on and go, and hop off when your ride is over - Disc brakes perform well in any weather, let you slow down or stop faster, and require less effort to activate than rim brakes - Like every Trek hybrid, it's backed by Trek's Lifetime warranty, which means you get a companion for life
Trek Wahoo 26
Wahoo 26 is a lightweight, simple, and practical kids' hybrid bike that makes it easy for your little one to make the most of every ride. This versatile ride is built for ease of use: it's light, capable on a variety of surfaces, and equipped with a 1x8 drivetrain and a wide range of gearing for wherever your little one roams. Fit for riders 53-66 inches tall. It's right for you if... You know riding is about having fun, and you want your little one to have a capable ride that's easy to operate, easy to handle, and versatile. Whether you're riding as a family or commuting to school in the morning, Wahoo delivers one great ride after another. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Aluminum frame that's easy for kids to pick up and maneuver, multi-surface tires for traction on a variety of terrain, and a 1x8 drivetrain that simplifies the shifting process so kids can focus on what matters: having fun! The final word Wahoo is an all-purpose kids' bike with great all-around performance. It's light, practical, built for ease of use, and a lot of fun to ride. Plus, it's super easy to accessorize so your little one can make it their own! Why you'll love it 1 - Lightweight and capable: Wahoo's aluminum frame is strong and durable, but still light enough that it's easy for kids to control 2 - Closed dropouts with Trek's proprietary ThruSkew, a safety feature that ensures the wheels will never drop out unintentionally 3 - A simple 1x8 drivetrain simplifies shifting so kids can focus on having fun! 4 - You shouldn't buy your kid's bike where you buy your cereal - Unlike big box brands, Trek kids' bikes are assembled by people who know bikes
Trek Roscoe 24 - 2020
There's no family outing as fun as a trail session, and Roscoe is the ideal kids' bike for building great memories. This isn't a small adult bike, it's built from the ground up for kids, by people who know exactly what works for them and what doesn't. - When you're learning to ride, simplicity is best: a 1x8 drivetrain lets kids focus on keeping the rubber side down. - The kid-specific frame geometry has a sloping top tube that makes it easier to hop on and off.
Marlin 5 is a trail-worthy daily rider that's perfectly suited for everyday adventures, on and off the trail. A front suspension fork with 100mm of travel, 21 speeds, and mounts for a rack and kickstand make it an ideal choice for new trail riders or anyone looking for a comfortable, stable commuter with the ruggedness of a real mountain bike. It's right for you if... You're new to the trail and want a serious mountain bike that doubles as a commuter—and you want it all at an exceptional value. The tech you get A lightweight Alpha Silver Aluminum frame, 21 speeds, a wide range of gearing so you never need to pedal too hard or easy on terrain that varies in elevation, hydraulic disc brakes that feel smoother than mechanical disc brakes, and a suspension fork with 100mm of travel—that's the same amount favored by most cross-country racers. The final word Built-in Trek's MTB heritage, and more than capable of taking on trail adventures. But it's also versatile. It's a popular ride on college campuses because the rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize and haul a load. Why you'll love it - It's a real mountain bike that's also perfectly suited to daily commutes, rides around campus, or just getting from A to B on any surface - Smaller frame sizes (13.5" and 15.5") have short-reach brake levers that make it easier and more comfortable for riders with smaller hands to brake confidently - It has separate brake and shift levers (a feature that's common on more expensive mountain bikes) so you can fine-tune the positioning for comfort - Rack and kickstand mounts make it easy to accessorize, so your mountain bike can double as a rugged commuter - Like every model in the Marlin family, it's backed by Trek's lifetime warranty
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Bill 168: Putting Your Best Foot Forward Act
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2017 Bill 168 Putting Your Best Foot Forward Act Jan 01, 2018 Provincial
Putting Your Best Foot Forward Act
OHS Impact
This Bill is now incorporated into Bill 148 which is now in force.
A new section (25) is added to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that provides that an employer shall not require a worker to wear footwear with an elevated heel unless it is required for the worker to perform his or her work safely. Excemption: this prohibition is made for employers of performers in the entertainment and advertising industry.
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Bill 177: Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures)
2017 Bill 177 Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures) Dec 14, 2017 Provincial
Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures)
Schedule 30 of this Bill amends the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Require an employer to notify a Director under the Act if a committee or a health and safety representative has identified potential structural inadequacies of a workplace as a source of danger or hazard to workers.
Allow for regulations to expand the circumstances in which persons are required to report an accident or other incident under section 53 of the Act and to require additional notices to be provided in the circumstances described in sections 51, 52 and 53 of the Act.
Increase the maximum fine under section 66 of the Act payable by a person upon conviction of an offence under the Act.
Amend the limitation period for bringing a prosecution under the Act or the regulations.
Bill 177 includes amendments to the WSIA that will provide transitional rules for determining entitlement to benefits for mental stress claims that arose prior to January 1, 2018.
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Bill 203: Pay Transparency Act
2018 Bill 203 Pay Transparency Act Provincial
Pay Transparency Act
The Act establishes requirements relating to the disclosure of information about the compensation of employees and prospective employees. The legislature was prorogued on March 19, meaning that all outstanding Bills including Bill 203 Pay Transparency Act, 2018 died on the order paper and have to be reintroduced by the government. This bill was reintroduced as Bill 3, the Act establishes requirements relating to the disclosure of information about the compensation of employees and prospective employees.
Sections 4-7 of this bill would require all publicly advertised job postings to include a salary rate or range, bar employers from asking about past compensation and prohibit reprisal against employees who do discuss or disclose compensation.
Sections 8 to 11 address the powers and duties of compliance officers who may be appointed to enforce the Act.
Compliance officers may conduct compliance audits, and if an officer believes that a person has contravened a provision of this Act or the regulations, the officer may issue a notice of contravention to the person under section 12.
Sections 13 to 15 specify the procedures that apply for disputing a notice of contravention before the Ontario Labour Relations Board and enforcing the notice in a court.
On November 15, 2018, the Ontario government introduced Bill 57, Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018 in the Ontario legislature. Bill 57 proposes to amend Pay Transparency Act, 2018, which was scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2019.
If passed, Bill 57 would change the commencement date of Ontario’s Pay Transparency Act, 2018 to a date to be determined by the cabinet
Bill 36: Cannabis Statue Law Amendment Act
2018 Bill 36 Cannabis Statue Law Amendment Act, 2018 Oct 17, 2018 Provincial
Cannabis Statue Law Amendment Act, 2018
Bill 36 will enact the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and will make amendments to the Cannabis Act, 2017, the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corporation Act, 2017 and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, as well as consequential amendments.
Would permit smoking cannabis in places where smoking tobacco and using e-cigarettes is permitted, including in certain controlled areas of long-term care homes, hospices and designated guest rooms in hotels, motels and inns and private residence.
Establish the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) as the provincial regulator authorized to grant store licences within a new private retail store model.
Proposes to establish a regulatory framework for a private cannabis market and makes several amendments to existing law with consequences to Ontario workplaces.
The Bill incorporates the prohibitions articulated in the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017.
Consuming cannabis in enclosed workplaces would remain prohibited.
Introduces the establishment of various retail and personal licences and authorizations for the proposed private retail store model by April 1st, 2019.
Municipalities retain the ability to pass a resolution by January 22, 2019 prohibiting cannabis retail stores from being located within their boundaries
Bill 47: Making Ontario Open for Business Act
2018 Bill 47 Making Ontario Open for Business Act Nov 21, 2018 Provincial
Making Ontario Open for Business Act
Bill 47 makes many proposed changes to various pieces of legislation governing employment and labour relations in Ontario, principally the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Labour Relations Act, 1995. Employment Standards Act, 2000 Changes under Bill 47 come into force on January 1, 2019.
Labour Relations Act Changes under Bill 47 are in force as of November 21, 2018.
Bill 47 makes the following changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA):
Minimum Wage: Minimum wage to remain at $14.00/hour, at least until October 2020. Further increases in minimum wage to start October 2020, and will be tied to inflation.
Scheduling: the new scheduling provision in Bill 148 will be repealed.
Personal Emergency Leave: The current right to receive 10 PEL days will be reduced to 8 unpaid annual leave days, 3 unpaid days for personal illness, 2 unpaid bereavement leave days, and 3 unpaid days for family responsibilities.
Medical Notes: Employers will be allowed to request a medical note from a qualified health practitioner to support an employee’s absence.
Vacation: The current vacation entitlement provisions will remain.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave: The current paid leave provisions dealing with domestic and sexual violence will be retained.
Public Holiday Pay: The averaging public holiday pay formula prescribed by Bill 148 will be repealed.
Misclassification: If there is a dispute over whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, the bill eliminates the reverse onus on the employer to prove that an individual is not an employee.
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Certain aspects of the Equal Pay for Equal Work provision imposed by Bill 148 will be repealed, thereby permitting employers to differentiate pay on the basis of employment status (part-time, casual, and temporary) and assignment employee status (temporary help agency status). The requirement for equal pay on the basis of sex will remain.
Penalties for Contravention: The government will be returning to the previous administrative penalties for violations of the Employment Standards Act (ESA). This means that the maximum penalties will decrease from $350/$700/$1500 to $250/$500/$1000, respectively
Bill 47 makes the following changes to the Labour Relations Act:
Card-based Certification: Card-based certification on workers in home care, building services, and temporary help agencies will be repealed, giving workers the right to vote through a secret ballot.
Employee Lists: Rules requiring an employer to hand over their employees’ personal information to a union will be repealed.
Remedial Certification: The proposed Act will reinstate the pre-Bill 148 test and preconditions for the OLRB to certify a union as remedy for employer misconduct.
Successor Rights: The regulation-making authority granted by Bill 148 to expand successor rights to contract tendering for publicly-funded services (such as homecare) will be repealed.
Structure of Bargaining Units: It will repeal the power of the OLRB to review and consolidate newly certified bargaining units with existing bargaining units. Instead, the OLRB will be empowered to review the structure of bargaining units where the existing bargaining units are no longer appropriate for collective bargaining.
Return-to-work Rights: The changes will effect a return to the six month limitation on an employee’s right to reinstatement following the start of a strike or lock-out.
First Collective Agreement Mediation and Mediation-Arbitration: The Bill 148 first collective agreement mediation and mediation-arbitration provisions and provisions for educational support will be repealed and replaced with the pre-Bill 148 conditions for access to first agreement arbitration, where it appears to the OLRB that collective bargaining has been unsuccessful for specified reasons.
Fines: Previous maximum fines for offences under the LRA will be reinstated, resulting in a decrease in fines from $5,000 to $2,000 for individuals and from $100,000 to $25,000 for organizations.
Streamlining and Improving Processes: The proposed changes will expand and recognize alternative means of communications under the Act (e.g e-mail) for various types of documents and will allow the OLRB to make rules to expedite certain proceedings without the requirement of an order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
Bill 57: Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act
2018 Bill 57 Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act Provincial
Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act
Bill 57 proposes to amend a significant number of Ontario’s statutes, including the Pay Transparency Act, 2018, which was scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2019. If passed, Bill 57 would change the commencement date of Ontario’s Pay Transparency Act, 2018 to a date to be determined by the cabinet.
As stated under the Pay Transparency Act, 2018, Certain employers would have increased reporting requirements relating to compensation.
Every employer with 100 or more employees (and every prescribed employer) would be required to prepare pay transparency reports.
Reports would include information relating to the employer, its workforce composition, and differences in compensation in the workforce with respect to gender and other prescribed characteristics.
Post these reports online or in a conspicuous place in every workplace of the employer, pay transparency reports would also have to be submitted to the Ministry, which would then publish these reports or otherwise make them available to the public.
The 2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (Review), provides that “the government is proposing to delay the implementation date for the Pay Transparency Act, 2018 to allow for consultation.”
Bill 62: Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Act, 2018
2018 Bill 62 Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Act, 2018 Provincial
Protecting Vulnerable Road Users Act, 2018
The Bill amends the Highway Traffic Act. It is about the legal consequences of a collision that seriously injures or kills a pedestrian, a cyclist, a mobility device user, a roadway worker, an emergency responder outside their motor vehicle or another individual listed in the Bill.
A driver convicted of the offence is subject to the consequences for breaking the rule, and to a mandatory probation order. The order will require the driver to take a driving instruction course and perform community service. The community service must include activity related to improving driving safety and public education on driving safety. Their driver’s licence will be suspended during the probation. The driver must also attend the sentencing hearing. Victim impact statements may be presented during the sentencing hearing
Bill 66: Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018
2018 Bill 66 Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018 Provincial
Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018
The proposed legislation includes amendments to several of Ontario’s workplace laws, including both the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) and the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA). The bill proposes changes to regulations relating to toxic chemicals, employment standards, child care caps, safety in assembly plants, pawnbrokers, food safety testing, wireless cellphone contracts, agriculture, water extraction permits, wastewater treatment, private career colleges and more.
Employment Standards Act, 2000
Posting ESA Posters: proposes that employers no longer be required to post in the workplace a poster providing information about the ESA and its associated regulations. Instead, employers would only be required to give each employee a copy of the most recent version of the poster.
Eliminating Requirement to Obtain Approval: Employers would no longer be required to seek the approval of the Director approval to make agreements that allow their employees to exceed 48 hours of work in a work week (entering overtime).
Duration of Overtime Averaging Agreements: Under the current terms of the ESA, averaging agreements applicable to unionized employees cannot be valid for more than one year after they take effect. Under Bill 66, these agreements will continue to be effective until a subsequent collective agreement applicable to the employees comes into operation.
Existing Averaging Agreements: Existing averaging agreements would be deemed to have met the requirements set out in the ESA, and would continue to be valid until the employer and employee agree to revoke it, the Director revokes it, or the Director’s approval expires.
Labour Relations Act, 1995
Deeming Non-Construction Employers: proposes to amend the LRA to deem municipalities and certain local boards, school boards, hospitals, colleges, universities, and public bodies to be non-construction employers. Hence, these entities would not be bound to the construction industry collective agreements, and all existing agreements would be terminated.
Amending the Bargaining Unit: Trade unions that represent employees of these employers who are employed, or who may be employed, in the construction industry no longer represent those employees. These entities would be able to apply to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to have the composition of such bargaining units redefined.
The new legislation also impacts other areas of workplace law, including:
Pension Benefits Act: Remove restrictions on the ability of private-sector employers to merge their single-employer pension plans with jointly sponsored pension plans.
Agriculture: The proposed amendments would apply the Agriculture Employees Protection Act (AEPA) to ornamental horticultural workers. Employees covered by AEPA are not permitted to unionize, but they have the right to form associations for the purposes of making representations to their employer regarding working terms and conditions.
Provincial Offences : Occupational Health and Safety Act Set Fines
2018 Provincial Offences Occupational Health and Safety Act Set Fines Apr 01, 2018 Provincial
Occupational Health and Safety Act Set Fines
Recent changes to Ontario health and safety law raise maximum fines against convicted individuals and corporations. On April 1st, 2018 the Ministry of Labour introduced over 280 Set Fines, which can be issued on the spot for non-compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) by employers & supervisors. These fines can be issued by MOL inspectors during their inspection blitzes that are currently ongoing.
The new Set Fines for these offences range from:
Lesser penalties scheduled for workers of either $250 or $350.
More significant penalties for supervisors of either $450 or $550.
The highest penalties for owners, constructors and employers of either $550 or $650.
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Schedule 5 Bill 18: Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act
2018 Schedule 5 Bill 18 Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act Provincial
Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act
On April 6th, 2018 the Ontario government proclaimed Schedule 5 of Bill 18, Stronger Workplaces for Stronger Economy Act (passed November 6th, 2014), which enables the Lieutenant Governor in Council to table new regulations to protect temporary help agency workers. (Reasons for Schedule 5 not coming into force at the time Bill 18 received Royal Assent are not disclosed).
As a result of Schedule 5 being proclaimed, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act can be amended by adding a definition for 'temporary help agency'. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may now table regulations that amend the WSIA and require the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to:
Deem all wages paid by the agency employer for work at the specific client employer to have been paid by the client employer
Attribute the injury and accident costs to the client employer
Increase or decrease the client employer's premiums.
If such regulations were to proceed, client employers (organizations contracting temporary help agency) would be required to:
Send notice of workplace injury requiring health care or an injury preventing a worker from earning full wages to the WSIB
To provide additional information as necessary.
Failure to meet notice requirements would result in set fines
Bill 100: Protecting What Matters Most Act
2019 Bill 100 Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget Measures), 2019 Provincial
Protecting What Matters Most Act (Budget Measures), 2019
OHS impact: Bill 100 includes a number of measures aimed at modernizing and streamlining the Ministry of Labour enforcement efforts by helping employers to “educate themselves” on their workplace obligations
Bill 100 includes a number of measures aimed at modernizing and streamlining the Ministry of Labour enforcement efforts by helping employers to educate themselves on their workplace obligations. According to the budget, the ministry will develop “automated digital tools” to help employers educate themselves about employment standards so the ministry can focus on high-risk, high-impact investigations.
The Schedule enacts the PTSD Awareness Day Act, 2019, which proclaims June 27 in each year as PTSD Awareness Day.
Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019
2019 Bill 108 An Act to amend various statutes with respect to housing, other development and various other matters Provincial
An Act to amend various statutes with respect to housing, other development and various other matters
This omnibus legislation provides a basket of diverse measures which include proposed amendments to the OHSA and WSIA.
Schedule 10 amendments relate to proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that address the Chief Prevention Officer’s power to, among other things, revoke or amend an occupational health and safety committee member’s certification or amend the requirements for obtaining a certification
Schedule 13 proposes changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 to stipulate that the WSIB may establish premium rates ‘for partners and executive officers who perform no construction work that are different from premium rates established for the employers of the partners and executive officers and may adjust those rates’.
Bill 119: Bill 119, Respecting Injured Workers Act (Workplace Safety and Insurance amendment)
2019 Bill 119 Respecting Injured Workers Act (Workplace Safety and Insurance amendment), 2019 Provincial
Respecting Injured Workers Act (Workplace Safety and Insurance amendment), 2019
In calculating the amount of payments to an injured worker, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 considers the earnings that a worker is able to earn in suitable and available work. Currently, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board may decide that a worker is able to earn amounts that they are not actually earning, on the basis of suitable and available work they do not actually have. The amendments would prevent that from happening unless the worker refused employment in bad faith.
The Board shall not determine the following to be earnings that the worker is able to earn in suitable and available employment or business:
1. Earnings from an employment that the worker is not employed in, unless the worker, without good cause, failed to accept the employment after it was offered to the worker.
2. Earnings from a business that the worker does not carry on.
Bill 143: Bill 143: Health and Safety at Work Day Act, 2019
2019 Bill 143 Health and Safety at Work Day Act, 2019 Provincial
Health and Safety at Work Day Act, 2019
The Bill proclaims April 28 in each year as Health and Safety at Work Day
By proclaiming April 28 of each year as Health and Safety at Work Day, the Province of Ontario recognizes the importance of supporting and nurturing a health and safety culture in every workplace. Health and Safety at Work Day is an opportunity to promote workplace health and safety through education of health and safety rights, responsibilities and prevention measures.
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Predator deterrent lights
Lions once widely roamed across Africa and parts of Europe and Asia. Today, lions only occupy around 8% of their historic range and only around as few as 20,000 remain. A growing human population in rural areas contributes to loss of lion habitat and prey.
African lion numbers have declined by over 40% in just three generations. !!!
The main threats to lions are:
retaliatory killing to protect human life and livestock (usually by poisoning livestock/animal carcasses that lions then eat)
decreasing natural prey (due partly to loss of habitat and livestock taking over the grazing areas of natural prey).
When their natural prey is scarce, lions can cause grave losses to livestock, a primary source of household income for local people.
Cheap, readily available poison is widely used and as a result, entire lion prides have been wiped out.
Communities often receive little or no benefit from living alongside lions and local people believe they face a stark choice between economic development and lion conservation.
We’re working at a landscape level to solve the bigger problem of habitat/prey loss and supporting people – we’re supporting community ‘conservancies’, protected areas and further studies (e.g national lion census in Kenya). Conservancies are a good conservation tool – they're areas of community managed land, where wildlife can thrive and landowners gain financial benefits (e.g. by restricting grazing in certain areas, thereby attracting other wildlife/predators, tourist operators pay a fee to landowners to access these areas).
On top of that we’re providing ‘Predator Deterrent Lights’ for bomas (livestock enclosures to keep animals safe at night, when most predation occurs). Predator Deterrent Lights are a series of solar powered, flashing LED lights that deter predators, including lions, because the lights appear like people moving.
Solar powered lights are especially useful as many communities have no access to grid power.
As part of the Predator Deterrent Lights project, we also provide other solar lighting which can be used inside homes (the same solar panel can power a main lightbulb). This is good for people’s attitudes, but also their health as less paraffin is used to light homes, and children can study at night.
Who it benefits
Local people, particularly pastoralists (a sheep or cattle farmer).
John, a Narok County pastoralist who uses Predator Deterrent Lights believes the Predator Deterrent Lights “solved the problem at night-time.” He’s had the lights for 1.5 years and not had a single loss in that time.
Prior to installing the lights, he had many losses - almost every night during the rainy season there was an incident.
Homesteads with the lights have experienced zero predation and this has resulted in improved livelihoods and HWC mitigation.
Coastal Kenya Beekeeping for elephants African elephants
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There's a new Facebook message hoax spreading fast, don't forward it
Posted: 1:15 PM, Oct 07, 2018
By: Susan Gonzalez
There's a new Facebook hoax going around — and it's targeting your inbox.
Here's what happens: you receive a message from an existing Facebook friend telling you they've received a friend request from you. Then it says to check your account and instructs you to forward the message to all your friends.
But users are following these actions without actually checking if they have a duplicate profile and it's leading to a lot of confusion, a Louisiana official said .
The message reads:
Hi....I actually got another friend request from you yesterday...which I ignored so you may want to check your account. Hold your finger on the message until the forward button appears...then hit forward and all the people you want to forward too....I had to do the people individually. Good Luck!
So what is the message theoretically warning you against? Facebook cloning.
When that happens, someone will steal photos and personal information from an existing user's profile and create a second profile, "cloning" it and masquerading as that individual. They then send out friend requests to the person's current friends on Facebook in an attempt to learn more personal information about the person they've cloned, or send out scam messages, according to Webopedia .
These scams have occurred en masse in the past, like in the summer of 2016 . But Facebook officials confirmed to WSYR that there hasn't been an unusual increase in cloned accounts recently, and this most recent hoax has no connection to the data breach that occurred in September.
The best thing for users to do is just delete the messages they receive about this, especially if they echo the exact same language used above. If a person is genuinely concerned they are the victim of Facebook cloning, they should go to the profile and report it to Facebook.
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