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Do big boys cry? How do you cope when one girl is on your mind? What do you do when death turns up?
Who is speaking where mind and spirit meet? Pete won’t always be able to forget. He is waking up and will never be the same again.
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Optim PM has recently delivered the impressive project, Aviatorilor 8 for New Europe Property Investment. The office real estate development is located in the heart of Bucharest’s CBD, right near the Romanian Government and Piata Victoriei metro station. It comprises of an historic monument, Oromolu House, once property of the former National Bank Governor, Mihai Oromolu, that was completely restored and a new 3 floors contemporary office premises built in a L shape, surrounding the historical property.
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Corsair Ducat L Marzocchi 4X fork Atomlab pimplite cranks 175mm Atomlab pimplite wheelset with the new hub! SRAM X9 Avid Elixir front and rear brakes e13 chain guide RaceFace DH chain ring 36t RaceFace Atlas Stem 50mm reach SDG seat and post Deity bars ... more »
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Reply to Magnetic pedals instead of clips? 11/18/2014 10:08 AM
there have been a couple of failed attempts at this in years past. I wish them luck but just don't see myself leaving Shimano with their multi-release cleat, adjustable spring tension and light weight. Pacific has a bunch of brands that might consider ... more »
Reply to Front Chainring Size for 1x10 on 27.5" 11/11/2014 10:05 AM
Woody I think you are headed the right way. 34T on 27.5 would make sense. I'm running a 32T on a 29er and it's fine. Also if you're really worried buy a cheap ring to try or ask your riding buddies to try a ring for a week. Most riders have enough parts
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jensonusa.com has been great for stuff that is hard to find at local shops and their sale stuff is crazy cheap. Sale gloves are in every order I've done. Love fresh riding gloves.
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Reply to Prototype 2015 Specialized Demo? 7/11/2014 10:44 AM
I'm surprised no one mentioned the cracked back rim. Big crack towards the
Reply to MTB Shoes 7/3/2014 2:30 PM
I haven't ridden that shoe exactly but many like it and found that they work just fine. Fly has always made pretty durable products in my experience. Hopefully you have tried this shoe on an know that it fits well before purchasing it. If you are new
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Just noticed your forum question and wondered what you ended up doing? If you are still in the market go SS! You will be in a competitive bike starting around $1k and pimped at $2k and they are a blast to ride. I've got a Transition Covert 29er and 5 ... more »
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Best 1. Transition Covert 29- ratking bikes 2. Kona Unit - 3. ERGON saddle - amazon 4. Mavic Alpine XL shoes (white ENDURO
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Not super picky about how it is looking as long as it's riding well. I go ghetto and put electrical tape around shift to brake cables + the dropper.
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shimano 540 the cheap pedal or one of its variations with shimano M56 cleat. this set up is nice. you can set the tension and it'll release when you need it to. very tunable.
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I have some skill in this area and would possibly qualify to help. What specifically are you building? Berm, doubles, pump. I tend to like bigger jumps. yes they take a lot of dirt but the control in air is worth it. Six foot lips seem to be really popular ... more »
Reply to Demon Dirt Dirty Dirt Jump Jam 4/10/2010 7:55 PM
ok i just picked up the last of the trash. wow what a day. we had 200 riders and it was absolute mayhem and awesome. I want to thank the sponsors that supported, showed up and brought stuff. Everyone had a killer time. two visits from the cops and lots ... more »
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801 trails has a facebook it has pics weather posted for the jam and will be updated. take whatever you want
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we've been digging like crazy and its looking buff and ready.
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New thread 2010 RockShox 409 Argyle New In BOX $399 3/12/2010 6:33 PM
New in box, never riden or even opened. I need $399. 20mm Maxle. You can see them on the Sram website. Hit me up. I decided to go a different way on my build so let me know! Paypal work
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This question is about my car a/c. When I turn my max a/c on it blows cold air, but when I turn regular a/c on it's blows hot air. I checked the freon and it has enough. What might be the problem?
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The NBA has set out to make LeBron James its poster child once again. This was evident by the new commercials that flooded television on opening day as the Heat downed the Boston Celtics and we finally saw The King crowned.
On the same day, we witnessed the new look Lakers get run over by a battered Dallas Mavericks team and I couldn't help but notice the negative backlash the Lakers received all over Twitter, and even from some of their own fans.
Most NBA enthusiasts understand that the season is a process, but this sequence of events brought some other questions to mind, in particular, "How much longer can the Heat truly be portrayed as the villains of the NBA?"
How can you hate on a guy like LeBron James who has been scrutinized more than any other player arguably in the history of sports? With the weight of winning a championship lifted off his shoulders, it seems as though LeBron is back to being the guy we saw in Cleveland, only better. Now that's scary.
Finally people are beginning to understand that James is not just another freakish athlete, but has the potential to be one of, if not the greatest to ever play the game when all is said and done.
He can also thank Dwight Howard for putting his "Decision" in perspective. Howard prolonged what was ultimately the inevitable by claiming loyalty and faith in his team, while James took one day to tell the world and that was that.
LeBron has grown up over these past few years thanks to guidance from Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, Dwyane Wade and the rest of his teammates and as a result has earned back a lot of the respect of those who lost it when he elected to play in Miami.
With more and more super teams being formed across the league, it's becoming clear that the Heat were just the first of what has no turned into a trend league-wide.
Players want to put themselves in the best position to win and no matter what way you look at it, that's what LeBron James has done.
That is why it's time for the Heat to shed this village image once and for all here in 2013.
I mean, come on. Bosh is a proud father of a recent newborn. Wade wrote a book about being a good father to his two sons. James is all smiles placing his championship ring next to his gold medal and gold trophies.
These guys aren't malicious players on the court by any means. They go out, take care of business, put on a good show and dance in the locker room afterwards. There are so many more teams deserving of your hate.
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Today’s Budget is still no solution to child poverty, the Green Party said.
“John Key could have kept his promise to tackle child poverty, but he chose instead to do the bare minimum,” Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said.
“Much of what National is giving to beneficiary families in one hand, will be taken away with the other.
“The increases to benefits that families are getting will be eroded in many cases by reductions in other payments.
“Increases to benefits are more than 40 years overdue, so it would have been great if parents could keep more of what’s already a stingy amount.
“Forcing the parents of toddlers into work is not a solution to poverty.
“There are few jobs for these parents and the numbers of underemployed New Zealanders will simply rise further.
“John Key failed to understand today that unless the economy is working for all New Zealanders, it is not working.
“People under 40 are still going to be less likely to own a home, more burdened with student debt, face higher under-employment and, in the case of children, more likely to be sick from a disease of poverty or turn up to school hungry.
“For all those young people not yet enrolled in KiwiSaver, National have taken away the $1,000 kick-start.
“Wages have flat lined for the lower half of all New Zealanders, and the number of people who are underemployed – that is those not working enough – has skyrocketed under National.
“Freeing up land for more houses is sensible, but unless you promise to make all the homes affordable, and create opportunities for families to buy them, you’re not helping those who need the most help to get into their own home.
“The National Government has spent the last six years governing in the interests of the few. We welcome the increase for some beneficiaries in this Budget but it is no solution to child poverty,” Mrs Turei said. | <urn:uuid:b146947f-2423-4488-8680-8f956f988c0b> | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | https://www.greens.org.nz/todays-budget-still-no-solution-child-poverty | 2020-08-13T00:43:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738950.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20200812225607-20200813015607-00188.warc.gz | en | 0.963414 | 439 |
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Set on the edge of S. Scolastica plain in the heart of the national park of the Sibylline Mountains, Norcia is a secret stronghold of artistic and gastronomic treasures.
The Church of St. Benedict, the town’s patron saint, retains its charming 14th century facade. The main square also features the portico of the Misure (1500), which shows nine local measurements used originally for cereals.
The town hall and cathedral are beautiful, the latter dedicated to S. Maria Argentea, which withholds a fresco of the 16th century. In spring, do not miss the plain of Castelluccio in full bloom, with its splashes of colours and scents. Savouring the local fare is a must: the hams and sausages, small and tasty Castelluccio lentils, cheese and, of course, truffles. | <urn:uuid:4147483e-3398-4e79-8fbd-440b5f0bf01f> | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | http://www.leterrediporeta.it/en/dettaglio-territorio.php?id=29 | 2019-03-21T17:36:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202530.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20190321172751-20190321194751-00164.warc.gz | en | 0.912439 | 186 |
Letter to constituents of the 29th Council District:
Thank you for contacting my office regarding the City Council vote on Int. 845A to allow elected officials to qualify for a third term. I am writing at this time to explain the reasons for my vote. I have long been against term limits and have said publicly in recent months that extending term limits as a way to create more stability in city government is good policy, especially under present-day circumstances. The issue should have been raised early enough to decide this by referendum, but at this late date, it was not an option.
I also listened carefully to the testimony given during the hearings at City Hall and I heard from many of my constituents. While I understand and appreciate the views of those who disagree with me, I exercised the judgment I felt was correct for the City at the time, which is what I was elected to do.
There are several reasons I believe that giving voters the option to vote for the present administration and City Council was the best choice.
First, from a practical point of view, a longer time in office affects Council Members' seniority and the ability to see capital improvements through to completion. For example, over the past seven years, I have worked hard to bring millions of dollars in Capital funds to our district to provide upgrades to our parks, schools, firehouses, police stations and roadways. By limiting elected officials to eight years, there is less of a chance that many projects become complete.
Second, State and Federal regulations would permit a special election for a referendum on term limits from occurring until March or April at the earliest, and would not take effect until early May. This is due to rules on amending the New York City Charter and Federal Voting Rights laws governed by the Justice Department. These predictions are the best case scenarios and following this path would hold the future of our City government in limbo at a time when it is in most need of stability.
Third, the New York City Council's job is to pass laws whether they change laws enacted by referendum or legislation. It is one of the reasons the Council was created in the first place - to legislate.
Finally, throughout my career in public service, I have been against term limits. In 1993 and 1996, as a member of the New York State Assembly, I wrote letters and made phone calls in opposition to the two referendums. My position then as well as now has been clear and has not changed.
Once again, thank you for contacting my office on this issue.
No one is guaranteed re-election, unless you have been offered assurances that you will run unopposed. (I recall Katz attending many Republican fundraisers...) So the whole argument behind this letter is stupid, unless Mel believes that incumbency is fail-proof and that incumbents should be lifelong occupants of their seats, which I guess is indeed the popular belief amongst them. Let's remember that you benefitted yourself from term limits, lady, and had neither a primary opponent nor a general election opponent. And as for the snarky comment about it being the Council's job to "legislate": The Council was created to check and balance the mayor, not to be his rubber stamp, which is what this council has become under Bloomberg. I know the prospect of having to get a real job is frightening, but please don't insult our intelligence. | <urn:uuid:bba72496-f885-43d7-8222-c58f8a32569c> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://queenscrap.blogspot.com/2008/11/katz-explains-her-political.html | 2023-02-01T16:29:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499946.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201144459-20230201174459-00459.warc.gz | en | 0.981956 | 702 |
Venturing into the heart of the forest, a realm shrouded in dappled sunlight and earthy aromas, one can uncover a hidden world that holds mystery and gastronomic delight – handpicked mushrooms. These exquisite organisms, often overlooked in favor of more conspicuous flora, have been revered by cultures worldwide for centuries. This blog delves into the captivating universe of handpicked mushrooms, click here exploring their diversity, benefits, and the art of responsible foraging.
The Enchanting Diversity of Handpicked Mushrooms
Nature is a masterful artist, and mushrooms are its intricate brushstrokes. With an estimated 140,000 species globally, the mushroom kingdom is a testament to biodiversity’s splendor. Each species boasts a unique appearance, texture, aroma, and flavor profile. From the delicate oyster mushrooms to the robust porcini and the distinctive lion’s mane, every mushroom has a story to tell.
The Culinary Pleasures
Handpicked mushrooms have long graced the tables of fine dining establishments and rustic kitchens. Their flavors range from mild to robust, offering an array of possibilities for culinary exploration. The umami-rich nature of mushrooms makes them excellent candidates for soups, stir-fries, risottos, and even plant-based meat alternatives. The earthy, savory notes they bring to dishes are often considered the “fifth taste,” elevating the overall dining experience.
Health and Nutrition
Beyond their culinary allure, handpicked mushrooms offer impressive health benefits. Many varieties are rich in essential nutrients, including B vitamins, minerals like selenium and potassium, and even protein. Certain mushrooms, such as shiitake and maitake, are renowned for their potential immune-boosting properties. Moreover, mushrooms are a source of dietary fiber and antioxidants, contributing to overall well-being.
The Art of Responsible Foraging
Handpicking mushrooms requires a deep understanding of ecology and a commitment to sustainability. Foraging responsibly ensures the preservation of mushroom populations and their habitats. Here are some key principles to follow:
- Education: A solid knowledge of mushroom identification is crucial to distinguish edible species from toxic ones. Consult field guides, attend workshops, or learn from experienced foragers.
- Respect Regulations: Many regions have rules and regulations regarding foraging, often to protect sensitive ecosystems. Obtain necessary permits and adhere to collection limits.
- Selective Harvesting: Only pick mushrooms you can confidently identify, leaving behind those you’re unsure about. This prevents unnecessary disruption to the ecosystem.
- Mindful Removal: Gently cut mushrooms at the base to minimize harm to the mycelium network beneath the soil, which is crucial to the forest’s health.
Cultural Significance and Folklore
Mushrooms have deeply woven themselves into human culture and folklore. They have been revered as symbols of growth, transformation, and even mystical experiences. From the sacred Amanita muscaria in Siberian shamanism to the enchanting fairy rings in European mythology, mushrooms have inspired wonder and storytelling.
Handpicked mushrooms are more than just ingredients; they are nature’s delicate sculptures, each with its tale to tell. As we tread gently into the woods, baskets in hand, let us remember the importance of respecting nature’s balance. Through responsible foraging, we can savor the flavors, reap the nutritional benefits, and cultivate a deeper connection with the intricate world of handpicked mushrooms. So, the next time you embark on a forest adventure, keep an eye out for these humble yet remarkable organisms – treasures waiting to be discovered beneath the canopy. | <urn:uuid:17fd15ba-ca1d-48e0-be7e-da775c1ee448> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://newzululimited.com/unveiling-natures-treasures-the-fascinating-world-of-handpicked-mushrooms/ | 2023-09-21T12:47:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506027.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921105806-20230921135806-00191.warc.gz | en | 0.921619 | 747 |
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From The New York Times to The Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Galway has been voted the 'friendliest' and 'most charming' city by a number of global publications. Galway really is a place like no other. Set on the Wild Atlantic Way, on the broad sweep of Galway Bay, Galway is as distinctive as it is beautiful. From this position on the Atlantic edge of Europe, NUI Galway has a proud history of reaching out and connecting with the world. Galway casually combines the energy of a young and diverse population, with the authenticity of a place steeped in history and tradition. We are renowned as a place where arts and culture are celebrated, reinterpreted and shared with the world. But don't just take our word for it!
'Ireland’s Most Charming City' - New York Times
The New York Times has dubbed Galway ‘Ireland's Most Charming City’! The New York Times' travel section is seen by 1.8 million people daily and one of the most storied brands in world media, it influences the decisions of countless potential tourists, particularly from North America. The article, states that 'Galway might be Ireland’s most charming city: compact, walkable and filled to the brim with independent shops and restaurants that walk the fine line between cool and kitsch. Cozy, old-fashioned pubs showcase the city’s ever-growing selection of craft beers, chefs serve up west-of-Ireland ingredients in creative new ways, and almost every building housing a modern cafe or new atelier has a centuries-old story behind it. It’s not a city in which to hustle; rather, it’s one in which to enjoy a locally brewed pint, relish the excellent seafood and get your fill of views of the rushing River Corrib as it sweeps out to Galway Bay.’
The Galway feature goes on to describe our city as being "Welcoming and walkable and filled to the brim with old-fashioned pubs and excellent seafood restaurants, scenic Galway may be Ireland’s most charming city," says its author, Nell McShane Wulfhart."
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Crucially for its categorisation Galway City is the only micro city to be listed in the Top 25 overall European Cities of the Future.
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When you go to a medical provider, they often take your height, weight, and other measurements like blood pressure and pulse. Some providers also calculate your height and weight to create a ratio called the Body Mass Index, or BMI. Based on this ratio, they place you into a category such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
Medical professionals and insurance actuaries have used this information to make snap determinations about a person’s supposed level of health. And honestly, it’s almost hard to know where to start when discussing how flawed and messed up this system is. But I’ll try.
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This ratio has been in use since the 1830s and has been problematic since the beginning. Here are the top four reasons why BMI is inaccurate and flawed.
1. BMI is an arbitrary ratio with no basis in medicine.
A Belgian man named Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet invented the ratio in the 19th century, calling it The Quetelet Index. But here’s the thing. He was a sociologist and a statistician, not a doctor or any other type of medical professional. He had no medical expertise whatsoever.
Quetelet’s goal was to define “the average man,” and he used this formula to determine the average-sized man in multiple countries to compare them to each other. His data collection included almost exclusively white men from the 1800s. He admitted that the formula was designed to compare populations and not individuals.
In 1972, the name switched to BMI. Regardless of what we call it, there is no physiological significance to the square of your height compared to your weight. The formula is simply a mathematical attempt at defining the average-sized body.
The creator of the BMI explicitly said that the formula was not designed to determine fatness in an individual. This ratio was shelved and unused for a long time until life insurance companies were looking for a data point to determine policy rates. They started to collect BMI information, although it was largely self-reported.
Do you want to guess how accurate our self-reported BMI usually is? Hint: not at all. Even though this formula has no basis in medicine and had flawed data collection, physicians in the 1950s started using it as an indicator of health. BMI is inaccurate and has been from the start.
2. BMI doesn’t take into account body composition.
One of the problems with using BMI as an indicator of health is that it doesn’t account for body composition, age, gender, or ethnicity. Because of its one-size-fits-all formula, the BMI ignores all of the following:
- Men and women have different percentages of fat and muscle.
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- Body composition changes with age.
The formula provides skewed data that categorizes more tall people as overweight and shorter people as underweight. Athletes are almost always in the overweight or obese category, even if they are in peak physical shape. And since BMI was based on white men, it is not as accurate for people of color. BMI often overestimates fatness in the Black population and underestimates risk in Asians.
3. BMI creates a flawed definition of obesity and often leads to discrimination.
By the 1980s, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) started using BMI to define obesity. The threshold for a person to be considered obese is an arbitrary number based on a flawed mathematical formula, and this definition has changed over time.
It also gives very narrow thresholds for its categories, meaning that a person could gain or lose just a few pounds and change categories of “health.” The BMI categories do not rely on any medical diagnostic criteria or symptoms. And yet, the medical community uses BMI to diagnose obesity as a disease.
Unfortunately, this determination also allows medical institutions to use BMI to exclude people from medical treatment.
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- Before the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies could refuse to insure someone for being obese by BMI standards even if they had no other underlying medical conditions.
4. Obesity has become a synonym for unhealthy.
There truly isn’t enough research to conclude that obesity always means unhealthy. At best, we can draw correlational conclusions about body size and risk for disease. Simply stated, there is no disease caused by fatness or your height-to-weight ratio.
I want to introduce you to the obesity-mortality paradox. This paradox refers to research that shows those in larger bodies have increased longevity compared to those in smaller bodies. This same paradox also points out that health outcomes are often poorer after weight loss for many diseases.
A 2016 study found that 30% of people with a “normal” BMI had other metabolic measures that indicated disease. So relying on BMI as a measure of health fails for almost a third of “normal” weight folks.
The same study found that 47% of “overweight” people and 30% of “obese” people had no metabolic labs out of range. These folks may experience shaming by their medical providers or society at large for being unhealthy just because they have larger bodies when they are indeed healthy. Body size, BMI, and weight are only a part of the picture.
What I Look at Instead of the Flawed BMI
So if BMI is inaccurate and flawed, how can nutrition and medical experts determine health levels? So glad you asked!
When folks come to me in my nutrition practice, I explore many aspects of diet that do not include weight. Some of the food and habit changes we make together may lead to weight shifts, either gain or loss. Most of the time, these changes are short-term.
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Because BMI is inaccurate, it’s important to examine a person’s nutritional intake when determining treatment plans. By taking an in-depth look at what a client is eating, I can see if there are gaps in macro- or micronutrients that we need to address and if there are opportunities to diversify the foods they eat.
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Emotional Side of Eating
For the best long-term results, I definitely take into account a person’s relationship with food. Most of the time, difficulties can stem not only from what a person eats but also how and when they eat.
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- Do they label foods as good or bad and extend this morality to themselves when eating those foods?
- Do they have other coping mechanisms in place besides food?
- Is food a place to escape hard feelings?
- Is the person used to feeling uncomfortable in their body (due to anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence, among many other things), and hunger and fullness are just other feelings they tend to ignore?
- Do they have sources of joy and nurturing aside from food?
- Have they experienced food insecurity?
- Do they have fears around food?
BMI can’t give us any of that juicy information and can sometimes be a barrier in the conversation. But the mental and emotional sides of eating habits are very impactful and deserve attention.
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Most of us have been trained to believe that a doctor visit must include the scale. But it doesn’t have to be. You can decline to be weighed and ask your provider to consider other measurements instead.
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It's a hot-button issue to be sure, but business customers using offshore services say the decision to move jobs overseas stems from some real pragmatic concerns. Take VF Corp., one of the world's largest apparel companies whose brands include Lee jeans, Tommy Hilfiger and The North Face. The company, with some 550 IT staff domestically, has been increasing its use of offshore resources the past few years and says cost cutting wasn't the only driver. "In general, we were having trouble finding resources and keeping them in (certain) technologies at the level we wanted," says Eric Anthony, vice president of IT services at the firm in Raleigh, N.C. "In India, they were pumping these guys out left and right ... . Look at the deal here: We've got very highly paid SAP programmers that we could hire in the U.S. -- and they're hard to find. Or we could go to India and find very talented SAP programmers immediately at 35 percent to 40 percent lower cost."
Increasingly, companies are looking at outsourcing as a way to boost efficiencies by offloading IT tasks that don't provide a competitive advantage. At its Outsourcing Summit 2004 in May, Gartner Inc. said outsourcing will account for 53 percent of the worldwide IT services market this year and will make up 56 percent of the market by 2007.
Hand in hand with that comes an increase in using offshore outsourcing service providers as a growing international talent pool. This, combined with lower communications costs, makes managing a worker thousands of miles away as easy as having the employee in a local office.
Companies say the biggest benefit of using offshore providers is cost savings because wage rates overseas can be as low as one-tenth of what comparable workers earn domestically. But companies also are seeing other benefits, such as increased flexibility -- the ability to grow and reduce the number of workers, 24-7 work schedules because of time differences and access to a broader range of IT expertise.
Challenges also exist with issues such as language and cultural differences, time zone barriers and unfamiliarity with offshore providers, according to a report IDC released in May. Nevertheless, with CIOs being asked to do more with less, interest in the offshore option is growing, especially with companies such as IBM Corp. and Accenture Ltd. beefing up their offerings abroad.
Forrester Research Inc., which made waves in 2002 when it released a study predicting that 3.3 million U.S. services jobs would move offshore by 2015, increased that estimate in May to 3.4 million. The firm also said that in the near term the use of offshore resources would grow 40 percent faster than originally expected, from just less than 590,000 jobs to about 830,000 jobs by the end of 2005.
At the same time, analysts note that while IT jobs undoubtedly are being pushed offshore, the number is actually a minuscule percentage of overall IT positions. Forrester, for example, points out that the number of jobs shifted offshore in 2003 -- 315,000 -- represents less than 1 percent of all jobs in the affected categories.
As compared with outsourcing in general, a study conducted by the Information Technology Association of America and Global Insight found that offshoring accounted for just 2 percent of the total $10 billion outsourcing market today and will increase to 6 percent of a $31 billion outsourcing market by 2008.
"Where IT offshoring really became mainstream was during the Y2K period," says Partha Iyengar, a research vice president at Gartner. "Now companies are saying if this worked so well for Y2K, why don't we look at this for ongoing outsourcing? It gives us better quality than we're able to achieve on-site and significant cost savings."
Ravi Kalakota, CEO of E-Business Strategies, and co-author of Offshore Outsourcing, Business Models ROI and Best Practices, says the use of offshore IT services is maturing from its Y2K roots to handle not only application development and maintenance, but also to support large packaged application deployments and business-process outsourcing.
"Is all this hype? Definitely not," he says. "Offshoring is moving up from the food chain from being a 2-year-old into a 4-year-old or 5-year-old. It's able to do more things now."
The IT industry is following a familiar path when it comes to outsourcing. Manufacturing, for example, has been using offshore arrangements for decades as a way to drive down costs and boost production. In the 1990s, the production of IT hardware moved offshore, resulting in price reductions of 10 percent to 30 percent, according to a policy brief that Catherine Mann, senior fellow at the Institute for International Economics, published in December.
Those price reductions, coupled with increased productivity, resulted in an additional $230 billion in gross domestic product for the U.S. between 1995 and 2002, Mann says. Meanwhile, IT software and services became an increasingly important part of overall IT. Mann notes that between 1993 and 2001, the increase in IT hardware spending was 6.7 percent, while growth in software and services was nearly double that at 12.5 percent.
"In the face of this demand, and enabled only since the mid-1990s by the Internet and standardization of methods, software and services are now beginning to be produced globally," she writes in the brief titled, "Globalization of IT Services and White Collar Jobs: The Next Wave of Productivity Growth." "Just as for IT hardware, globally integrated production of IT software and services will reduce these prices and make tailoring of business-specific packages affordable, which will promote further diffusion of IT use and transformation throughout the U.S. economy."
While some of those IT jobs will go abroad, new opportunities will open in the U.S., she says.
"As more sectors of the economy and more businesses use the IT packages in the U.S., high-skill jobs to design and tailor IT packages will increase in the IT sector, and jobs demanding the skills to use these IT packages effectively will diffuse throughout the economy," Mann writes.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that occupations requiring IT skills will grow at three times the rate of job growth in the overall economy during the next 10 years.
Real life, real impact
Still, real-life issues of job losses have created a backlash and made offshoring a hot political issue.
"The pressure (on IT jobs) will continue," E-Business Strategies' Kalakota says. "As long as the economy does not improve, or trudges along the bottom, the pressure on IT jobs is going to be quite severe. Now, if the economy starts picking up and more hiring starts because there are just more projects, then the IT pressure might steadily decrease, for a while at least."
Kalakota notes that economists and others point to the creation of new jobs in the long run, "but we don't live in the long run. We have to put food on the table today."
Increasingly, companies are paying attention to the very real impact offshoring is having on IT workers who find themselves jobless. Already, there is legislation pending in Congress that would extend benefits to IT workers who have been displaced as a result of jobs moving offshore. Corporations such as IBM, which plans to move an additional 3,000 jobs offshore by year-end, are extending benefits of their own.
"We've set up a couple of different funds for those people that had those jobs," says Clint Roswell, a spokesman for IBM. "There is a $750 million commitment from our chairman (Sam Palmisano) to develop hot skills jobs and train people for them, and of that $750 million, $400 million is for workers here in the United States."
In March, Palmisano also announced the $25 million Human Capital Alliance fund, which is aimed at retraining IBM employees with new skills and then placing them in positions with IBM or one of IBM's partners.
"We understand the circumstances here and it's been somewhat fast in the way it has unfolded, but we realize that training and retraining and retooling is something that has to be done over and over again in the IT industry," Roswell says. "Offshoring has hastened it a bit for us."
Those with the right skills will be able to take advantage of the evolving IT economy that will include offshoring as one factor that will actually boost IT transformation at home, analysts say.
"The net impact is actually positive because what you're getting with offshoring is substantial cost reductions," says Nirvikar Singh, professor of economics at the University of California-Santa Cruz. "Some of that may go straight to the bottom line, but a lot of that savings will go into hiring people to perform other tasks. It can go into trying to reach new markets, it can be used for other kinds of investments that will generate jobs somewhere else."
A study by the McKinsey Global Institute published last summer found that for every $1 corporations spend offshore, the U.S. economy gets $1.14 in return because of lower prices and new job opportunities. More specifically, corporations using offshore services stand to save $0.58 for every $1 they spend offshore, McKinsey says.
"What numbers (like the Forrester numbers) neglect is the fact that a country like the United States goes on creating new kinds of jobs, and that's what happened in manufacturing," Singh says. "I guess people are worried now because we replaced manufacturing jobs with services jobs and they're saying, 'Now services jobs are going overseas.' What's going to replace them are other kinds of services jobs."
General Electric Co. (GE), for example, has had a global presence since the late 19th century and began offshoring IT-related functions in the mid-1990s. While GE continues to expand its workforce internationally -- adding about 100,000 jobs in foreign countries during the past 10 years -- the company also has maintained its 160,000-strong employee base domestically, says GE spokesman Peter Stack.
"It's pretty clear that with the shifting nature of our U.S. employment composition (from primarily manufacturing-based to services-based positions), that a large number of IT and service jobs have been created in the past 10 years in the United States," he says. "They would be more high-tech and dedicated to high-growth businesses."
At the same time, Stack makes no excuses for GE's use of international workers, saying that in addition to cost savings, it's imperative to have a foreign presence to operate as a global company.
"We have realized a lot more than a basic cost arbitrage through different types of offshore presence," he says. "GE is an extremely global company to begin with. We derive about 40 percent of our revenue outside the U.S., and the same percent of our workforce is housed outside the U.S."
"There are tremendous bases of employees for us to use to global advantage ... and they're usually GE employees and support GE businesses, not just in the United States," he continues. "It's not as though a function or job or process done in the United States has been ended and moved offshore. Frequently it's a process or a job or a function that's being designed for optimum efficiency, and we'll take advantage of the fact that we have this employee talent pool to draw from in this location or that location. Cost is a huge factor. But one of the reasons we don't want to quantify it is it's not the sole factor or sole determiner, and cost at the expense of quality or efficiency is a concession that we absolutely won't ever make."
A growing trend
For its part, VF Corp. has anywhere from 100 to 130 overseas workers focused on IT projects that range from a technical service desk handled by offshore services provider Patni Computer Systems Ltd., to SAP programming, to software development and maintenance. Anthony says VF is continuing to evaluate what IT tasks would make sense to outsource and expects to increase the use of offshore services.
"Outsourcing to us is a bigger question, not necessarily offshoring. We look at outsourcing and ask, 'Does it make business sense to do more outsourcing," he says. "The only way we feel that a company can come in and outsource and save you money is to leverage the offshore model."
A study IDC published in May found that 26 companies using offshore service providers currently spend about 5.4 percent of their IT budgets on offshore resources, but plan to increase that percentage in the next year or two by about 25 percent.
"Driving this increase in spending for offshore services ... is the need to drive down costs," the report says.
Anthony says that costs savings aren't the only benefit he's seeing. He says the ability to increase and decrease IT resources as needed is particularly important.
"If I have a project that requires 10 people today to design it and then 40 people to build it and four people to implement it, in an offshore relationship I can ramp up and ramp down like that," he says. "But if I had to hire 40 people domestically and only needed them for four months, that would be very difficult."
While he says that VF hasn't had to add new positions to manage offshore relationships, that has been the experience of other companies using offshore providers.
Healthcare technology company St. Croix Systems, for example, has added sales positions and product managers as a result of its offshore projects.
The Cambridge, Mass., company began using offshore service provider i-Vantage to set up its own subsidiary in Hyderabad, India, last year to increase software development.
Troy Kenyon, president and CEO, says the company cut its development costs by about 50 percent and has gotten to market more quickly than it would have if it had to hire developers in the U.S. That, he says, has resulted in the need to bring on more workers locally.
"For us, offshoring was entirely an expansion. We had no one replaced here and, in fact, we brought in more folks in the United States to work as project managers," he says. "We also got to the point where we needed more sales people more quickly."
MedSite Inc., which provides online marketing and education services to the medical community, uses offshore provider Epam Systems Inc. to outsource some of its application development work to Minsk, Belarus.
Jason Hogg, COO at the New York company, says that having developers located in different time zones provides a continuity to the application development cycle. But he also says time, cultural and language differences could have posed real problems.
"We've mitigated those problems by having an in-house representative from Epam as a point person," he says.
"That person sits and works with MedSite here, which enables them to ask a lot of follow-up questions and become an integrated member of the company. They also are able to communicate with the people offshore. So we have a single point of contact, project management in one centralized place. That is definitely a benefit." -- Network World (US)
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This is not how it was supposed to end.
The start of the season, before cruel reality could infect the optimism, many assumed Sunderland would stroll to the League One title. They were a big club which had somehow found itself in the wrong division.
But League One is no respecter of reputations.
After 49 matches – plus three cup competitions – Sunderland's fate was decided by almost the last kick of the season.
When Patrick Bauer poked the ball home The Black Cats were condemned to the fate suffered by the likes of fellow giants Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United in spending unwanted extra time at this level.
The truth is, there were big problems to address, and not all of them have been yet.
The club has found a new spirit, a bond between supporters and players that had gone missing, only to be rediscovered by a chairman who reached out to the punters, and players who showed the commitment which ought to be a given, but sadly is not always.
That was a vital starting point, but only a starting point.
The mismanaged spending of the previous decade limited the rebuild Jack Ross was able to carry out and when they did spend big, Will Grigg disappointed, so much so that his only contribution to the final was as a 65th-minute substitute who did not have the impact required. It did not help that the best survivor of those dark ages, Aiden McGeady, was only fit enough to make a cameo of his own, held back a broken bone in his foot.
The players who were signed were therefore League One players with vital League One experience, but also League One failings which came to define the club's latest Wembley disappointment.
Not since 1973 has a Sunderland team – any North East professional team – tasted victory under the arch or even the Twin Towers.
All season long the new-look squad lacked ruthlessness – the ruthlessness to push home an advantage once they got in front, or hold firm for 90 minutes. They found the latter quality to battle through a two-legged semi-final against Portsmouth, but it deserted them when they needed it most.
Nobody could quite believe how Sunderland took the lead, Naby Sarr hitting a backpass which squirmed under the boot of goalkeeper Dillion Phillips and into his own net.
Just five minutes in, Charlton were stunned, caught on the hop and pinned against the ropes struggling to clear their heads. It needed the Black Cats to wade in with some killer blows but they just could not land one.
Lewis Morgan, a very early substitute for the unfortunate Max Power, plucked a pass brilliantly out of the air, only to hit his shot at a defender. When Grant Leadbitter shot from distance, Phillips got down low and showed himself to be much better with his hands than his feet.
Getting back into the game was a collective effort, the Charlton fans recognising how badly the players needed them and willing them to finally take a foothold. Midway through the opening half, a flurry of corners showed they were getting their way. Lyle Taylor's volley was wild from a Sarr flick-on.
Sunderland needed to hold firm, but they buckled.
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Ross tried to make Taylor one of his first signings, but home comforts drew the Londoner to The Valley. Playing in a front two allowed him to pull wide at will, usually to the left, and in the 35th minute he took a step off Bryan Oviedo, winning the space to drill a low cross. Darren Pratley could not reach it but Ben Purrington followed up behind to complete a simple tap-in.
It shook the Black Cats into life, but with only ten minutes of the half remaining, they were unable to retake the lead.
The second period was a scrappy, low-quality affair, both sides shifting shapes to try to get the upper hand without success.
It was physical too, with Luke O'Nien, disgracefully clattered by Pratley as he juggled the ball before returning it for a restart – the experienced midfielder somehow escaped a yellow card – forced to go off for stitches in a head wound.
Both benches tried to inject some flair at the same time, former Sunderland loanee Jonny Williams for Charlton, McGeady for the Wearsiders after 72 minutes. It was only then that the entertainment level returned to first-half standards.
McGeady had a 79th-minute shot blocked after being sent on a run by Grant Leadbitter's short free-kick, then ballooned another after a good move involving Lee Cattermole and Grigg. Grigg had a header blocked in between time as Sunderland looked the likelier to win in 90 minutes.
But their centre-backs – all signed since relegation – have been an Achilles heel all season, and as tiredness crept in, so did the mistakes.
Tom Flanagan was booked for bundling Taylor over just outside the area in the second added minute, but Jon McLaughlin pulled the free-kick out of the air.
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Three minutes later, Alim Ozturk was dragged out to the opposite flank and his response was just as untidy, pulling down Josh Parker. Charlton worked the free-kick out to Josh Cullen on the left and his cross pinballed around Flanagan blocked Bauer's first effort, but the touch he got on the follow-up could not stop it finding the net.
“I remember asking the ref how long was left after they scored (the winner) and he was just shaking his head,” said Honeyman.
Sunderland have been here before, losing the 1998 First Division play-off final on penalties to Charlton. On the bus home, captain Kevin Ball gathered his troops together and resolved this would not happen again.
Twelve months later they romped to the title, fuelled by the bitter disappointment of their big day out.
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FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas golfer Stacy Lewis carded a 70 at a sectional qualifier and will move on to the 2006 U.S. Women’s Amateur. Lewis, whose solid summer play includes a win of the Western Amateur and a runner-up finish at the Southern Amateur, tied with three others with rounds of 70 at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas, this week. Several of Lewis’ current, former and future teammates also took part in a sectional qualifier at Indiana Hills Country Club in Kansas City, Mo. Returning junior Ashley Medders and senior Courtney Mahon both carded a 76 tying two other players for the final two spots. After the playoff, Medders found herself in the position of first alternate while Mahon is the second alternate. It was recently reported by another news source that El Dorado, Ark., native Amanda McCurdy, who completed her eligibility in June, will also play in this year’s Amateur. The U.S. Women’s Amateur is the third oldest of 13 events hosted by the United States Golf Association. This year’s event takes place Aug. 7-13, at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Ore. The field features 156 female amateur golfers with practice rounds on Saturday and Sunday before back-to-back days of stroke play Monday and Tuesday. Match play begins Wednesday with a single round, followed by two rounds on Thursday and single rounds on Friday and Saturday before a 36-hole championship Sunday. The Golf Channel is scheduled to carry all of the action beginning Wednesday. For more information about Arkansas golf, log on to LADYBACKS.COM. | <urn:uuid:01f36390-d958-4498-b11d-89e9c7f9a9e7> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/lewis_qualifies_for_u_s_womens_amateur_325162/ | 2018-07-16T01:10:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589029.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716002413-20180716022413-00129.warc.gz | en | 0.944776 | 345 |
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Question: What's the use of the humor or laughter in the
of God? Or why did God give the human being this kind of aspect?
Maitreya: Laughing is the closest way to Pure
Consciousness. When you really laugh, in a sense when your funny
bone is tickled, there is no mind there. You just laugh with such an
absence of mind, you don't think about your problems, and you don't
think about yesterday, or tomorrow. You are in the moment. That's
why one of the Masters said, "If you cannot meditate, just laugh
silly!" In true laughter a lot of healing power is released and
psychic centers are cleansed.
Have you heard that record? There's nothing but
laughter. If you listen to that laughter, it's contagious. After you
listen to it for awhile, you start laughing with the record. And
after that you feel very happy because you're closer to God.
God always laughs. Even when He looks serious and
angry, He laughs inside. When He looks serious and you think He's
really angry with you, inside He's laughing at you. He says, "Look
at my child, he's so unhappy, he thinks I am angry with him." But
inside He's just smiling and laughing because He knows that child is
going to grow up and become a beautiful man or woman.
Question: What's the real meaning of baptism? In
it talks about The Holy Ghost, The Holy Grace, but I would like to
know more about this.
Maitreya: Baptism really means to turn around,
to return. If I'm going one way, I turn around. That means most
humans are facing the world or Maya. So when they decide they no
longer want that but the only thing they want is God, they turn
around. That moment all their sins are forgiven. That's why Esa
always said to the people who turned to him, "I forgive your sins,"
or "Your sins are forgiven." So you are pardoned in that moment.
You realize that when you turn around, everything in
your past is pardoned, and you can forgive yourself. You can start
all afresh, with no past but one future toward God. If you really
understand, and are committed to that one-pointed-ness toward God,
you will receive His Grace.
Grace is The Holy Ghost. That's why it is said,
"Salvation is only possible by The Grace," and The Grace burns all
the impurities that are already there and for which you have not yet
The Holy Ghost is like a fire. Karma is like the
chaff, like a burnable, very dry thing. Chaff is much more burnable
than wood. Grace burns that chaff away.
So Grace just burns that chaff up and after you
really continue your path, little by little you see you are freer
and freer. A great dance starts with you and God. That's where the
Kirtan goes on. The Dance goes on with the Lord, you feel His Grace
all the time, and you start laughing inside all the time too.
Question: You were explaining baptism, about its
relation with the personal development. The personal thing is that
you decide to turn around, to go back inside of you, etc. But what
about those like John the Baptist and others who give baptism to
Maitreya: Those who have Grace, can baptize
others. They can forgive the sins of the sinners. That is why John
the Baptist baptized with water. Water is the symbol of
consciousness. So symbolically he was cleaning them of their sin.
Baptism is a way of giving another chance to the person. So when
John the Baptist baptized them and then they came out of the water,
it was like a new beginning. They could start building their lives
on God from then on. As John the Baptist said, "When Esa comes he
will baptize you with The Holy Ghost."
So the real baptism is not just using the water but
receiving The Holy Ghost, The Grace. You can receive Grace only when
your focus is 100% on God all the time. The less of you is there,
the more of God will be in you. As it has been said, "Those who will
keep to the end will be saved."
So before reaching Pure Consciousness there's always
the possibility of falling back. Those who receive baptism, either
symbolically or from The Holy Ghost, have to keep their minds on
God, otherwise, they will sin again and the effect of baptism is
going to be cut. But anytime they return to God they'll see that the
face of God is right in front of them. So there's always a chance of
Question: His question is, in the next community
to come is there a way to be baptized by you, or are there other
Maitreya: Well, when I initiate someone they
receive The Grace, The Holy Ghost. Eventually we will have a few who
will know how to initiate the Word to other people. So when I'm gone
the torch will be passed on to others to continue. But I'm going to
be around all the time anyway. However, you can receive The Grace
other ways too. It's up to the Father, to whom He gives it and to
whom He doesn't.
Actually, His shower of Grace is always showering
humanity. The only reason they cannot receive it is because they
have put up the umbrella of their egos. So they're just protecting
themselves from the shower. And protecting themselves from showers
can be of three kinds too. It can be from ignorance, passion or
So the real answer to receiving The Grace is
foregoing the ego. Of course, as long as the physiological and
safety needs of the people have not been taken care of, it is harder
for them to forego the ego. However, when their physiological and
safety needs have been taken care of, that is when they have to
become completely submissive to God, one-pointed, focused on Him.
Otherwise both the communities and societies which prosper but keep
their egos, usually fall into destruction, because they use their
prosperity for sensual enjoyment, instead of using that extra time
and comfort to meditate, have Satsang, and focus on God.
That's why in the Communities of Light
although we will be prosperous, we will focus on God instead of
sensual things. So our relationships will be based on The Grace and
the Oneness of God. And we will realize all the time that our
prosperity is because of The Grace of God. The more we realize that,
the more God will Grace and Bless us.
Actually, according to our teachings in
many nations have been blessed and graced through history. As long
as they understand that their blessing comes from God and they say,
"In God we trust," they continue to prosper. But when they reach a
state of prosperity where they say, "No this is our prosperity and
in ourselves we trust," then what God does is just take His Grace
away from that nation. Suddenly you see the same nation that was so
prosperous and full of joy becomes confused, and it starts going
down the drain. They fall to the original lie that, "We are God."
This will result in self-centeredness and that is the cause for
Grace to be taken away from them!
So whenever you see a community, a nation, or a
person prosperous, that is because of God's Grace. If we realize
that in our own community also, we will be prosperous.
I started the Mission with one cent in my
pocket, and I didn't even have a visa to stay in this country. With
the comparison that I myself don't work in the outside world, God
has Graced us so far. And we accept that this is because of His
Grace and Blessing and we are hoping that His Blessing and Grace
will be multiplied fold after fold.
So always know, and that knowing should be an
inseparable part of the
Communities of Light forever, that whatever we receive is
from God. Also we have to do our best, and be industrious and hard
workers, but always rely on God's Grace.
Question: If you are a human and you are looking
for Pure Consciousness, and God gives you the chance to be in front
of Maitreya His Unique Son, His Beloved Son, what would be
the question you would ask him, in such a way that you're going to
receive answers to reach this Pure Consciousness?
Maitreya: Well, Maitreya has already been
given the answers. If you read THOTH and his
teachings, all the questions have been answered. Really what we are
answering here is a repetition of the same answers to the same
questions, with maybe some further clarification. We continue
answering these questions over and over so eventually people get
their answers. Anytime the same question is asked, we probably
answer it a little differently or it will be expanded further.
But if you really read THOTH and our
teaching and meditate, every answer has been given. So if you
understand Maitreya and His teaching, when you come in front
of Him you have no question. Then such a person gets on with the
work and does whatever is necessary or uses his or her talents to
Question: I still have more questions.
Maitreya: That's alright, that's OK. It's
understandable. Everyone should ask questions, and the answers
should be repeated over and over and over. When you reach the point
that you and Maitreya are One, how can you ask a question of
yourself? OK, what's the next question? Remember what Esa said,
"Those who are sick need a doctor." So if you didn't have any
questions probably you wouldn't be here anyway. You'd be a
missionary or something out there answering questions.
Question: I'm really interested in participating
Mission, for a community. My problem is that I don't have any
money, I am kind of nude with no money in my pocket.
Maitreya: From the money point of view?
Question: Yes. He doesn't want to feel like a
parasite. He knows that he can work with his hands and he doesn't
need any money to do this. But he's one more person to be feed in
the community, so it means that the community needs more money to
feed him. So because of all of this he is not sure of his decision!
Maitreya: Well, we are trying to create
efficient communities. In an efficient community, each person who
participates should contribute more than what he takes. That doesn't
mean money. It means mental contribution, spiritual contribution or
any kind of contribution.
As long as a person truly is dedicated to the
Mission and feels one with the rest of the community, he will
also understand the principle of putting into the community and
taking from it. If a lot of people come to the community, take much
and give little, then that community is going to be drained. That is
the Law of the universe. If you take more from something and give
less than what you take, you are draining the resources.
So as long as that is understood, then you have to
evaluate to see if you can participate or bring more than you can
take. Then you become a responsible kind of person in the community
and that is all that is needed.
I want your talent and your intellect and your
intelligence but I don't want your ego.
Audience: My ego is still there!
Maitreya: That's OK, we'll work with it. Money
is not everything. The most important thing is to understand the
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Printmaking, especially woodcut, has long been an integral part of Mamma Andersson’s artistic practice, and her involvement with the medium has intensified since she purchased her own printing press for her studio in Sweden.
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[Foundation] JSF == Jabber Standards Foundation?
pcurtis at terrapin.com
Wed May 28 14:09:54 CDT 2003
Matt Tucker wrote:
> However, for the purposes of the JSF specifically, I think there is
> already agreement on the current definition of "Jabber" in that context,
> which is primarily the protocol extensions, while XMPP is the term for
> the main protocol.
> The name change has already been articulated and accepted. Everyone,
> including Jabber Inc. is calling the core protocol XMPP. The entire
> press uses the term and ignores our current "Jabber" extensions. In any
> case, we're not interested in trying to change the name of the "Jabber
> movement". Instead, we want to rename the standards body that creates
> and extends the XMPP protocol. This is a narrow change that has clear
> benefits for everyone.
I would, once again, suggest that you, Matt Tucker, as the main
proponent of the name change, request a Foundation vote.
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Bernd Wiesberger fired a final round 64 on Sunday to defend his 2019 Made in Himmerland title by five shots from Italy’s Guido Migliozzi. Here is what the Austrian had in his bag.
WINNING SCORE: 21-under-par, 263.
DRIVER: Titleist TSi3 with 8.5° loft, fitted with Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 8 TX shaft.
3-WOOD: Titleist TSi2 with 13.5° loft.
HYBRID: Titleist 818 H2 with 17° loft, with Fujikura Motore Speeder 9.8 TX shaft.
IRONS:Titleist T100 (3-iron), Titleist 620 CB (4-iron to 6-iron) and Titleist 620 MB (7-iron to 9-iron), with Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120X shafts.
WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (46°, 53° & 59°), with Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120X shafts.
PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Tour Rat Concept 1.
BALL: Titleist Pro V1.
- A high quality ball striker and accurate driver, Wiesberger like many of his fellow Tour pros uses a combo set comprised of a number of different models to achieve optimal ball flights throughout his set, as well as increased forgiveness in the longer clubs and control in the shorter irons. The eight-time European Tour winner carries a cavity back 3-iron that is built for higher launcher and increased distance, smaller cavity mid-irons, then fully bladed short-irons to allow for maximum control and feel when approaching greens, which he hit 70 percent of on Sunday.
Higher lofted fairway woods are all the rage in men’s pro golf at the moment, yet Wiesberger remains loyal to a strong lofted hybrid that is closer to a 2-iron in performance than a 5-wood or 7-wood. Carrying just 17˚ of loft, his hybrid is fitted with an extremely stiff and heavy graphite shaft, that also keeps the flight down.
Up until recently, Wiesberger carried a mallet putter as his flatstick of choice, but it was a blade style that delivered his latest win. A Tour only model, Scotty Cameron’s Tour Rat is a traditional Anser style putter milled from high quality steel.
Wiesberger’s win means Titleist golf balls claimed three of the four European Tour events held in May, with all three events played solely on the circuit won with either a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball.
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This year's Marion County event was the best yet!!! Thank you Denny Salzwimmer and Mark and Kelley Primavera!!!! We got there Friday afternoon and were pitted between Suzie Q and Rat Poison and met Hemi Greg for the first time. We had met Sue and Steve Christopherson last year and it was nice seeing them again. Tim Stevens was there helping them out as well as being a special awards sponsor. We made a test run on Saturday afternoon and,although it wasn't quite what we were looking for, it wasn't too bad with the weather conditions which were reported elsewhere. It was very hot and very humid all day and evening. We went up and started the car and did a pretty good burnout, I backed up, went up and did a dry leave with the front wheels dangling in the air. I backed up again and did a dryhop and then staged the car. It left pretty good, but being a bit down on power, it did do some bouncing and hopping around butit went straight. it was a 7.86 at 171. For first round we were paired with the Shell Shocked Vega of Rob Bundy. Before we went up I went over and introduced myself to Rob and also informed him of my Senior Citizen discount. We also discussed what we would do on the burnouts. When our turn came, we started our burnouts together and it sure seemed from my view that we both let out a lot of smoke. I backed up and did another dry leave. Rob got back and we both did some dryhops on the way to stage the cars. Once we staged, Rob, being the nice fella he is, gave me my Senior Citizen discount but he then drove around me. I guess I forgot to tell him that he wasn't supposed to do that but I doubt he would have listened!!! lol The car left good and straight but was once again bouncing a bit through first and second gear. I ran a 7.95 at 171. Not sure what Rob ran but it was better than that!! I was scheduled to run Sharkey's Machine the second run but mechanical woes prevented that....there will be a next time, somewhere, as Sharkey has expressed a desire to take a bite out of something Solid!!! I hope he realizes that he my just have some broken teeth after trying that!! I was lined up with the Red Baron Mustang II for the second round. It is driven by Mr. 000 zip, formerly known as 007, Butch Chovan!! He is known by those numbers as those are some of his RT's. Once again, both cars did some nice smoky burnouts, I did a dry leave and we both did some dryhops, and then we staged. I was determined to better my two earlier runs but it was not to be, as we both wound up doing a bit of pedalling. I wound up running an 8.42 backpedaling several times. All in all, it was a great event despite the heat and humidity and the numerous sprinkles through out the day. Thanks also to all the great photographers who cover this event!! I also need to send out a big thank you to my crew, Scuba Steve Casey, Jim Follke, who came all the way from Newport News, VA, and Pete Stump who came all the way from Kansas City, KA., and Daryl and Heidi Arnold, plus Makayla Sapienza who came from MI. Thanks one and all!!! | <urn:uuid:249c04ed-58a2-4876-9c00-9f24cc33c3b8> | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | http://www.nitromater.com/threads/the-solid-rock-at-marion-county-nostalgia-funny-car-nationals.28675/ | 2014-03-08T11:10:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999654345/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060734-00020-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.991752 | 707 |
Welcome to the first Reiki Blog Hop!
The theme was set by Joy Vernon who asked us to share some of our first experiences with Reiki
Looking back at my first experience of Reiki, I guess it’s a pretty unremarkable incident, but then such is my habit as to see all individual events are being mostly mundane at the time and it’s not until much later when there becomes a broader context and longer timelines that something more interesting begins to emerge to me…
Certainly I recall hearing the word Reiki for the first time and I met the word with an internal sigh and probably the sort of feeling Mr Creoste felt when he was offered that after dinner mint… (those of you raised on Monty Python will know what I mean… those of you who somehow managed to miss the experience… Don’t go there! It’s not pretty! 😀 ) I’d just finished 2 years of full-time studies in Holistic Therapies and it was a new course at the college and the tutors filled it to the brim with so many types of therapy that it was hard to take in and digest them all fully or try and distinguish how the flavours changed from one to the other. I had a grand case of holistic indigestion and when finally, I’d filled countless tick box sheets of client case study evidence into groaning overstuffed box files, then someone suggesting to me that I should further train in Reiki, it was not something that tempted my appetite no matter how many times I was told I’d find it amazing… All I heard was the Pythonesque waiter saying…
And finally, monsieur, a wafer-thin mint.
Oh sir! It’s only a tiny little thin one.
Oh sir… it’s only wafer thin.
But you know how it is with these things… if they’re supposed to come and find you, they come and find you.
So, fast forward I think about 8 years in calendar terms and about what felt like 50 years of life events which hit like a tornado that I still can’t really put into linear sequence but included several births, a couple of deaths, and the set up and put on hold of a business and just the general chaos that I file under – If you want to make God laugh, then tell him your five year plan!
I’d always kept my hand in at some level with therapies and after my youngest finally started full-time school, I turned my thoughts to getting my business back together and of maybe it would be good to train in another therapy now as a way of getting back up to speed. I mulled the thoughts around and left them unvoiced and then one evening after a yoga session, the instructor called me back and told me that a friend of hers was training as a Reiki Master and was looking for students to teach and asked if I’d be interested.
Well, I guess that you’ve probably worked out that I went to meet her.
To be honest, I had low expectations. Even though I’ve trained in several therapies, my formal traditional education was in the Sciences and so I will look for explanations as to how things work and I will shoot down pseudoscience babble but I also know that there are some things that Science as yet can not explain and that have a magic that I can enjoy… Reiki falls into that category for me… something that I cannot adequately explain in a way the satisfies the scientist in me but something that I can feel in a way that appeals to the artist in me. I don’t say ‘healer’ as I feel that is something that straddles both camps and is the blend that emerges at the interstices of all my different sides…
So, the thing with Reiki that caught my attention was that during that first session, even though on one level I was intensely alert due to my nosiness as to what’s going on? What’s she doing? I wonder if my thumb will go numb if I wedge it into my pocket? And other such stuff of no great importance… On another level… there was a profound sense of calm. But, what really intrigued me was that each time she placed her hands directly on my body, rather than in the aura, then my mind would stop with the chatter and inside my head seemed to fill with an inky darkness that had a small glimmer of white light at the centre and then the light would slowly expand until it filled my whole mind and then her hands would move to a new place. Each time, at that precise point that my head was full of white, then the hands left and moved and the chatter crept back in until the next pit-stop.
This was enough to convince me that it was time for me to take this further and soon after I received my first attunement. This seemed unremarkable at the time other than seeing swirls of colour… Though over the following days and weeks, I felt an intense urge to paint. I’d not painted since I’d left school though for some reason I had kept materials and taken them with me every time I’d moved house… I knew that there were oils paints sitting in my attic and eventually the urge grew so strong that it overrode my common sense of fear of breaking my neck to scramble up without a ladder to get them, that I did retrieve them and set to work to let this noise out of my mind …
It was messy and chaotic and brushes were soon abandoned as they treacherously refused to replicate what I saw and eventually in my garden, covered fingertips to elbows in paints and with more on me than on the canvas, I let out a sigh of relief… There it was! A great wet mass, the result of my self-(non-surgical)trepanning… I’d let it out of my head to escape into the world …
And then I tossed it to one side and carried on my merry way and it would be another 5 years before I took up art again and turned it into a daily practice.
At that point, I viewed Reiki as being another tool in my kit and certainly it enhanced my other therapies and also I could see many benefits in my day to day life… It took me a long time to figure out that art was going to be the way that I would feel most naturally connected to Reiki.
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Oil jumped to a record high above $US75 a barrel on Wednesday on strong US demand and ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.
US crude futures reached a record settlement of $US75.19, up 1.7 per cent, or $US1.26, on Wednesday, after hitting an all-time intraday trade high of $US75.40.
The market was closed on Monday and Tuesday for the Independence Day holiday.
London Brent crude rose $US1.47, or 2 per cent, to $US73.98.
A dispute between OPEC nation Iran and the West over Tehran's atomic ambitions helped drive prices to a then-record $US75.35 in April as investors feared potential supply disruptions from the world's fourth-biggest crude exporter.
News that Iran had postponed a planned meeting with the European Union to discuss incentives to end the standoff supported crude's rise.
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana had been due to meet Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani on Wednesday.
They are now scheduled to meet in Brussels on Thursday and July 11.
Solana, surprised by Larijani's sudden postponement, made clear the West wants a quick answer on its incentives for Iran to halt uranium enrichment.
"From the oil market's perspective, the intensity of the confrontation has not changed," said Michael Wittner of Calyon investment bank.
"We're not closer to a resolution of the crisis, but it hasn't escalated. We're trapped in no man's land."
Oil also rose as geopolitical tension heightened after North Korea, labeled by President George W Bush as part of an "axis of evil," launched a series of missiles into the Japan Sea.
The missiles included a long-range one able to reach Alaska, although it apparently failed 40 seconds into its flight, US officials said.
Lingering concern over Iran and still robust consumption in the United States and China, the world's biggest fuel burners, also helped crude climb recently.
"It was only a matter of time that we would see new highs," said Tom Bentz, analyst at BNP Paribas Commodity Futures.
"The geopolitical concerns have provided the main support, while gasoline has taken over the lead lately as we head into peak demand season."
Gasoline futures rose on forecasts that US demand increased last week ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend.
US oil inventory data to be released on Thursday is expected to show a fall in crude and gasoline supplies last week, according to a Reuters poll of analysts.
US crude rallied more than $US3 a barrel last week as US drivers hit the roads for the summer holidays.
"After gasoline inventories began to fall last week the key focus is now where they go this week," said Gerard Burg, energy economist at the National Australia Bank.
"The market wants to see if stocks are adequate to get through the summer driving season, especially as supply could be disrupted by more hurricanes."
US retail unleaded gasoline prices rose nearly 7 cents to average $US2.93 a gallon last week, just below the record of $US3.056, the Energy Information Administration said on Monday.
While US demand remains strong, European motorists have adjusted their habits as prices soar, according to Thierry Desmarest, Chief Executive of French Total.
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If you’re trying to cut back on caffeine, try replacing it with Ali Smith‘s paintings; they are pure visual energy. “With their rough edges, fractured compositions and unpredictable scale-shifts, the L.A. artist paints energetic pictures whose wild swipes and slashes are not expressive — in any way, shape or form. Rather than standing in as authentic emblems of inner turmoil or heartfelt emotions, the whiplash gestures in Smith’s paintings take on lives of their own.” – Los Angeles Times
Arches and Rembrandt, leading fine art material manufacturers, present Against the Grain, a one-night art auction to raise grant funds for one Los Angeles-based student artist. With more than fifty participating artists, Against the Grain will feature works on paper that showcase diversified studio practices through a shared medium. Unlike any other charity arts auction, Against the Grain pioneers an artist community-based project in direct support of the next generation of emerging artists.
From the frenzied tableaus of Eddie Martinez to the illusory oils of Annie Lapin, the works donated to Against the Grain will have a humble starting bid of $100. Each participating artist will be provided with newly developed archival paper by Arches paper mill (France) that does not require gesso before painting with oil colors, a key advancement for the painting practice. Additionally, the artists will be given a selection of the finest quality Rembrandt oil colors from Dutch color maker, Royal Talens. Additional sponsorship of gift certificates and cash awards will be provided by local participating fine art stores, announced the night of the event.
Local curatorial entity, 5790projects, and curator Amir H. Fallah will select one student artist from a surrounding university to award funds raised from the silent auction– a grant that can be used for studio practice, tuition, or supplies. A pool of student artists will be nominated by each participating university’s Studio Art faculty, each of which will receive a studio visit from event producers 5790projects and Fallah in order to determine the prizewinner. The grant recipient will be announced at the close of the event on August 25th, 2012 at the sponsoring venue, Mark Moore Gallery (Culver City, CA).
The opening reception will also feature live DJ sets, food trucks, and beer tasting by Brouwerij West. Event tickets are $10 – and can be purchased at the link below.
See more preview images of work on auction after the jump!
Join Mark Moore Gallery and Beautiful/Decay tonight for “Second Fridays” Summer Screening Series! Each screening will be a free evening of animated featurettes, music videos, reels and video excerpts hand-picked by MMG artists, plus live DJs, refreshments and food trucks.
For the first installment of “Second Fridays,” Mark Moore Gallery artist Allison Schulnik has curated eight short films that reflect or influence her own practice, including works by Suzann Pitt, Yuri Norstein and Bruce Bickford among others. Focusing on experimental animation – which she originally received her degree in – Schulnik has selected a combination of both clay, stop-motion and traditional cell animated videos.
Mark Moore Gallery
June 10th, 8-10pm
5790 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
A while back I had a chance to do an interview with artist Kim Dorland- and was excited to learn that his show will be opening at Mark Moore gallery this Saturday, March 20th! I haven’t gotten a chance to see them in person yet, but these works are gorgeous. Dorland makes use of a sumptuous impasto creating narratives that are visceral, expansive and nostalgic all at once…all the more reason to see them in person.
If the still above seems uncannily familiar to you- it’s because it’s from Michael Jackson’s unforgettable music video, “Thriller;” sans MJ, flesh-eating (choreographed) Zombies, or any sign of human life, for that matter. In the video “Untitled #100, (Fantasia),” artist Josh Azzarella took two years to meticulously remove everything but the murky rolling fog of a smoke machine and ominously ambient noises. The full length feature can be viewed on the humorously titled Funk of 40,000 Years. The result is a haunting look at a seeming post-apocalyptic landscape; robbed of its ghoulish face paint and kitsch, the video is a frightening look at what is left behind. The film is certainly imbued with new symbolic meaning now that the prince of pop himself has left the building, so to speak.
Josh will be showing this video at Mark Moore Gallery this Saturday, from 5-7pm. They will also be showing artist Kim Rugg (who has a similarly “systematic” practice of cutting out every single letter from newspapers and arranging them alphabetically). Shown in conjunction, an interesting dialogue regarding notions of truth and fiction within the media ensues between the two artists. If you are in LA, this exhibition is not to be missed!
Beautiful/Decay recently had the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at Mark Moore Gallery while artist Cordy Ryman was installing his latest exhibition, “Hail to the Grid.” As the show title implues, Ryman both riffs off the conceptual frameworks of minimalism and abstraction, and simultaneously playfully transgresses some of the movements’ core philosopies. While minimalism delights in the precision and rationality of its more reductivist tendencies, at the very core of Ryman’s sensibility is an opposing sense of spontaneity and free-form creation. Many of his works are self-referential, responding to their own materials or processes as sources of inspiration and thematic vocabulary. For instance, the cast off remnants of Velcro used to install a piece to the wall are later integrated into a grid-like abstracted collage, which, in turn, becomes the subject matter for a painting. Ryman delights in the elegance of distilled form, though instills a sense of sincerity in their physicality: hand-cutting, painting and fashioning his constituent parts with an affectionate hand. While a minimalist like Stella, for example, savored the steely finality of his imposing black paintings, Ryman in contrast frequently re-works his pieces, allowing chance and flexibility to enter into the work at any time. Even the installation of works are constantly in flux–shortly after Beautiful/Decay snapped up photographs of Ryman’s installation in process, Ryman called to inform us that one of the pieces was now on the wall and the entire exhibition looked different! Be sure to visit Ryman’s exhibition, opening this Saturday and running until Dec. 21 to see the final results! Full interview with Ryman, including his process for creating works, installation and outlook on art, below.
I particularly like the dreaminess of Todd Hebert’s above painting aptly titled, Dreamcatcher. The soft focus fireworks insinuate the mundane and transcendental in a surreal fashion. I love the feeling of feather contrasted with the light, as well. Hebert’s new works will be on display at Mark Moore Gallery beginning July 11th. | <urn:uuid:4ff4758e-dc15-495f-9bc4-d3458e9fa9df> | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | http://beautifuldecay.com/tag/mark-moore-gallery/ | 2014-10-31T09:04:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414637899290.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20141030025819-00231-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948971 | 1,528 |
Fifty years of cell phones
The first cell phone call was made 50 years ago on April 3, 1973.
The first cell phone call was made 50 years ago today.
That sounds wrong, right? Have cell phones really been around that long?
What we know as modern cell phones, no. But technically, yes. Let’s dive in.
On April 3, 1973, Motorola engineer Martin Cooper stood in Midtown Manhattan and placed the first public call from a handheld portable cell phone to the headquarters of Bell Labs in New Jersey.
This would forever change the way people communicate by allowing phone calls from nearly anywhere. Phones and other devices since have become mini-computers with the ability for always-on connectivity through messaging, entertainment, internet access, apps, and social media. In fact, most Americans – 82 percent – are now using a smartphone versus a “regular” phone.
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the cell phone, it’s exciting to look back on how far the technology has come,” said Thomas White, Director of Sales for UScellular. “As the technology evolves over the next 50 years, we will continue to invest in our Tennessee network to ensure our customers can connect to what matters most.”
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The Adventurous East 14N/15D
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ORION TOUR has prepared this tour for the daring and adventurous. This itinerary involves some rough and rugged touring at times so please be prepared for such a challenge when you join us. The old Turkish proverb, “More effort produces better results” is the motto here. After all… if our ancestor could do it, so can we! Good and sturdy pair of walking shoes is a must on this tour.
ORNHAE (14 Nights/ 15 Days)
Adana, Antakya, Urfa, Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Van, Dogu Beyazit, Kars, Erzurum, Hopa, Trabzon, Istanbul
Day 1 Adana (D)
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We will meet upon arrival at Istanbul airport and transfer you to the domestic terminal for our flight to Adana. Dinner and briefing at our hotel.
Day 2 Adana / Antakya (B,D)
Following an early breakfast at the hotel we will proceed to Antioch-on-the Orontes, a city thought to have been founded in 300 BC. Due to its geographical position, Antioch (or present day Antakya) became a meeting pot of Hellenistic and Oriental worlds. Its prosperity and mild climate turned the Antiochenese into people who welcomed all kinds of vanities, pleasures and excesses. Due to these conditions it was not difficult for a new religion to gather plenty of adherents among the Gentiles of Antioch. The word "Christians" was first coined here. St. Paul, St Peter and St. Barnabas were very effective in converting people to Christianity. The museum of Antioch has a superb collection of mosaics found in Antioch, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria. St Peter Grotto is a cave church known as the meeting place of the early Christians. Pope Paul VI held a service here and declared that a plenary indulgence might be gained at any time by pilgrimage to the church. Nearby Daphne has been claimed to be one of the places where Paris chose Aphrodite as the "most beautiful" among the goddesses. Daphne is also depicted in mythology as the sacred grove where Apollo tried to rape a nymph of the same name just as Eros struck her with one of lead tipped arrows; thus, turning her into a tree and making it incapable of loving either a god or a mortal. Dedicated to Apollo, Daphne became notorious for its morals and soldiers who were caught visiting the place were dismissed from service. Roman Emperors however never missed a visit when they were in the area! Not much is left and a lot needs to be excavated here. Our next stop, Seleucia Pieria, was the port city of Antioch. St. Paul and St. Barnabas sailed to Salamis from here. The rock tombs and the Tunnel of Titus will also be among our highlights. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Antakya
Day 3 Antakya / Urfa (B,D)
After an early breakfast, we proceed to Urfa that dates from very early times. An important stage on the "Fertile Crescent" route from the Mediterranean shore to Upper Mesopotamia, Urfa saw the rival armies pass beneath her walls. Tradition has it that Abraham stopped here on his way to Ur in the land of Canaan. The mosque of Halil Rahman with the sacred fish in the nearby pool will be one of the highlights. Dinner and overnight in Urfa.
Day 4 Urfa / Adiyaman or Kahta (B,D)
On our way to Adiyaman from Urfa this morning, we will stop by Harran, referred to in Genesis (XI, 31,32; XII, 4,5) as Charan. Among the ruins we shall visit are the Citadel, the Grand Mosque and the city walls. Dinner and overnight in Adiyaman or Kahta
Day 5 Adiyaman or Kahta / Diyarbakir (B,D)
We leave the hotel right after midnight for sunrise at the top of Mt. NEMRUT. This is where King Antiochus I of Commagene built a colossal funerary sanctuary, a temple dedicated to himself, to the Greco-Persian gods and to his Persian ancestors. The East and West terraces have a central courtyard surrounded with colossal statues of lions, eagles, etc. Colossal statues of seated figures are Apollo, Hermes, Zeus and Hercules. Sunrise from the top of Mount Nemrut will be incomparable to anything you have seen before. If an unexpected situation develops, we shall plan to be there for sunset, instead. Continue to Diyarbakir for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Diyarbakir / Mardin (B,D)
We will have a city tour of Diyarbakir in the morning. This city's history stretches back to the Hurrian Kingdom of Mitanni (1500 BC). In the course of history it was dominated by civilizations of Urartu, Assyria, Persia,
Alexander the Great of Macedon and Seleucids. Arabs conquered the city and renamed it "Diyar-ı Bakr" (land of copper). In1085 it was conquered by Seljuks and then the Ottomans took over in 1515. Highlights will be the old city walls and gates, the Grand Mosque and the Church of St. Mary (17th Century). In the afternoon we will visit Mardin, a city on the south slope of a mountain where we will see a 1500 years old Deyr ul Zaferan Monastery and do a walking tour in the city center among the labyrinth of narrow streets. Dinner and overnight in Mardin.
Day 7 Mardin / Van (B,D)
We leave early in the morning visiting the famous ancient site of Hasankeyf and having a stop by the Malabadi Bridge. We will drive through very scenic mountain passes and drive along the largest lake of Van in Turkey. Dinner and overnight in Van.
Day 8 Van (B,D)
We will have a city tour in the morning. Van was the capital of the Kingdom of Urartu and the castle dates back to the 9th cent. The museum in Van contains some very impressive Urartian jewelry, inscriptions, cylindrical seals, bronze belts. At Gevas, a small port on the south shore of Lake Van, we take a boat to Akdamar Island where we will visit the Armenian Church of the Holy Cross. We then drive to Cavustepe that is composed of two citadels on a hill with two summits connected by a saddle. This is also the place where we find a great variety of Turkish, Armenian and Kurdish kilims and carpets, a real deal! Dinner and overnight in Van.
Day 9 Van / Dogu Beyazit (B,D)
We drive to Dogu Beyazit in the morning. Behind the city rises the spectacular Mount Ararat where the search for Noah's Arc still continues. We will visit the Ishak Pasa Palace that is an amalgamation of castle, palace and mosque, built in 17th cent. Privately chartered minibuses will take us to the site of Noah’s Ark. Dinner and overnight in Dogu Beyazit.
Day 10 Dogu Beyazit / Kars (B,D)
We start early in the morning for our trip to Kars which has got its name from Turco-Bulgarian tribe called Karsaks during the 1st cent. BC. Kars was held by the Russians between 1878-1920 that accounts for the 19th century Russian aspect of the town. We drive east to visit Ani that was the capital of, first an Urartian State, later, Capital City of the Armenian Kingdom of 10th century. Byzantines took it over in the 11th century. In 1239 the Mongols arrived and cleared everybody out and the place became a ghost city. The castle and the ruins of 8 churches date from the 10th and 11th centuries. Back to Kars. Dinner and overnight.
Day 11 Kars / Hopa (B,D)
We begin our extremely attractive drive to Artvin in the morning. We will hire minivans to visit the beautiful Georgian church of Ishan on top of the mountains in a small village. Further visits will include Osvank and Haho churches driving and viewing the Tortum lake. Follow the course of Coruh river where there are narrow yet very attractive gorges before going over the dam and the mountains of the Black Sea to reach the picturesque coastline. Dinner and overnight in Hopa
Day 12 Hopa / Trabzon (B,D)
Leaving Hopa behind us we proceed westward to Trabzon along the coast of the Black Sea that will give us some magnificent views of the mountains on one side and the inviting Sea on the other. We will drive up to the Uzun Gol (Long Lake) where we have our lunch and some free time over 1100 meter elevation. Following this we arrive at Trabzon and visit the church of Haghia Sophia before check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.visit the famous Greek Sumela Monastery built on a steep and rocky slope in the 6th century and abandoned in 1923. The various chapels and rooms are mere shells but with a good deal of fine fresco paintings. It is mysterious and impressive. Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.
Day 13 Trabzon (B,D)
We drive to visit the famous Greek Sumela Monastery built on a steep and rocky slope in the 6th century and abandoned in 1923. The various chapels and rooms are mere shells but with a good deal of fine fresco paintings. It is mysterious and impressive. Lunch at a local restaurant. Some free time to explore the exciting city in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.
Day 14 Trabzon / Istanbul (B)
We take the morning plane to Istanbul and take it easy on our last day of the adventurous tour of Eastern Turkey for packing and last minute arrangements or shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 15 Istanbul (B)
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Expectation are a reflection of our thrive for perfection. Often we use controlling attitudes as a security blanket against disappointment but control does not bring us happiness. Instead it’s overuse causes anxiety, depression, anger issues, addiction problems and loneliness. Here is how to let it go now.
LOVE IS FREE
There are 7 billion human beings on this planet having their own unique personalities. If you expect everybody to be like you, you will quickly get disappointed. Choose to give your love to someone and you will find yourself much happier. Imagine your mothers love and how often you messed up something and she still chooses to love you. Love is yours to give and yours to feel.
YOU ARE NOT STEVE JOBS
You are Yin and your work is Yang. Start seeing it as your passion and therefore put your sexual energy into it to nurture what you seek, fully commit and dedicate your heart into it so that you enjoy the process while arriving to your destination. Success is a day by day practice of doing what you love and having a deep appreciation and respect for it. So, instead of reaching your goal, walk the way! Stop saying I Want and start saying I DO!
FUN IS RELATIVE
We came to Planet Earth to experience a range of emotions. Sometimes we will feel angry or sad and that’s natural. Remember that Emotion stands for Energy in Motion and the beauty of it is that it’s constantly changing. It’s the contrast of the seasons. All the colors your eyes can see, your mind is able to feel. Always embrace your beautiful mind for showing you it’s complex spectrum.
YOU ARE PERFECT ALREADY
The aim for perfection is an obsession. Sadly you experienced a lot of pressure at a young age and now you have to deal with this insecurities. But why so serious? We came here to have a good time, to be happy and to love. Realize that when you lose perfection you are moving closer to your authenticity which is already perfect.
The way to happiness is being in the present, not making judgements and accepting life as it presents itself. Remind yourself occasionally that life is what it is and happiness is achieved through non-attachments. Allow yourself to be happy, don’t let anybody dim your light. We are the Micro of the Macro. As you change so does the world. That is the Secret, the Law of Correspondence. Create peace within yourself first. Be the change.
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“You only get one life…it’s actually you’re duty to live it as fully as possible.”
-JoJo Moyes, Me Before You
Happy Sunday everypawdy!
I hope you all had a PAWSOME holiday season! Everyone in my family certainly did, especially us furry members! I received some really great gifts from my family like a giant stuffed caterpillar from my grandparents and a stuffed hedgehog from my mom and dad. I also received some very thoughtful gifts from some special furends: some yummy treats and a new toy from Ms. Jean in Pennsylvania, some homemade treats and pawsome books (to share with students at school) from Ms. Lynn, a new stash of fun bandanas from Ms. Libby at school AND a “reading club” bandana from my teaching partner Ms. Lisa! How lucky am I to have so many special people think of me!?!?!?
This fall has been pretty hectic since my family moved into our new home in October. My mom and dad designed our new home with the 5 of us animals in mind. My new house is tripawd friendly because it is a ranch so I don’t have to go up and down the steps anymore! At my old house, my mom and dad used to limit how many times I went up and down the long flight of steps because if it was up to me, I’d go up and down each time they did and that’s a lot of work on this tripawd! I was only allowed to go upstairs once at night and then down in the morning. They used to put a gate up at the steps and I would patiently wait at the bottom of the steps for them to return. I didn’t like having to stay downstairs because they are my people and I must know where they are and what they are doing at all times!!! In my new house I can go everywhere my people do! We have steps that go downstairs to the basement and my mom and dad still make me practice going up and down a few times a week just for strength and exercise. The new steps are challenging and at first I was really unsure of them but I’m getting more and more confident each time we practice. My new house also has a dog run and a shower in the garage just for us dogs! I do miss my yard at the old house….our new yard won’t be fenced in until spring and right now there is no grass back there. Mom says I am not allowed to go run and play in the mud (I don’t understand why) so for now we go for several walks and I do my zoomies in the basement or in the long carpeted back hall at school.
My new neighborhood is quiet and I’ve enjoyed meeting several of the neighbors. There are a handful of dogs here but my mom and dad have made sure that everyone knows I am still working on being confident around unfamiliar dogs so everyone has been really respectful, especially once they hear my story. Unlike our old neighborhood which was very busy, I love the fact that the only dogs around are the dogs who live in our small neighborhood because it makes it easier for me to realize that they won’t hurt me. Now that we are moved in and the holidays are over, I am going back to see my teacher Ms. Chris at dog school (Woof Wise Dog Training) and I can’t wait! The classes help my brain stay busy and boost my confidence when working in close proximity to other dogs. They also help me stay strong physically and Ms. Chris does a pawsome job making adjustments to activities for me. Classes start in just a few days and I can’t wait!
Do you know what yesterday was? It was a REALLY special day for me because it was my GOTCHA DAY!!! My parents and Gene and Lucy helped me celebrate by taking a fieldtrip to see my furends at my favorite place, The Natural Pet Enrichment Center! Can you believe I have been in my new home now for 2 whole years? When I think back to where I was 2 years ago and what I went through, I no longer feel sad because it’s just a few dark months in what has already turned into the greatest life ever. My mom has always been very honest with the kids at school about what happened to me. They often say they feel so bad for me and my mom reassures them by explaining that even though it was an unhappy time for me, surviving what I did handed me this great new life and an even greater responsibility to make the most of it! I was determined to live and the people who took care of me were willing to do whatever it took to make it happen. Not everyone is given the second chance I was but I know better than to take it for granted…I am ALIVE!
So…instead of dwelling on the past, I look only to the future! I love my job as a therapy dog and I can’t imagine a more perfect gig for an imperfect rescue dog. I LOVE people and I’m not at all reserved when it comes to making furends with everypawdy I meet! I also am not shy about letting a few select people know they are my “favorites” (and it’s not just because they bring me bananas). To the 100 students who enter our classroom each day, I let them know it’s ok that reading is challenging for them and I encourage them to work harder at it. I make sure I greet every person I meet in the hall with a smile because you never know what kind of day they are having. I let the quieter kids know that I appreciate their calm, quiet demeanor even though sometimes those kids are the ones who get left out. I show the kids that there are times to be silly and do tricks but there are also times when focus is really important. On days that we wear teal to remember a student gone too soon, I wear my teal bandana and let them know it’s ok to feel sad and miss a friend. When a student has trouble controlling his body, I politely sit on his feet so my weight helps him calm down. To the staff and students with physical disabilities, I sit next to their wheelchairs and gently put my head in their laps so we can see eye to eye. I too know what it’s like to be different.
I always embrace opportunities to go to new places, meet new people and experience new things because after all, that’s life and so much of it is missed if you are too scared or too preoccupied to really take it in. I didn’t make a resolution this year because I’ve been given a second chance and I promised to always live in the moment and make the most of it. My purpose is to help others do the same. | <urn:uuid:166fcf9b-de0c-4e4d-958a-892c015d4e76> | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | https://goldtrap.tripawds.com/ | 2020-12-04T04:15:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141733122.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20201204040803-20201204070803-00337.warc.gz | en | 0.980855 | 1,438 |
Butcher of the Year finalists: Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards 2017
PUBLISHED: 16:57 01 September 2017 | UPDATED: 16:57 01 September 2017
We were looking for butcher's whose skill is undoubted and who help keep the food miles down. Here are your finalists for 2017...
“We can’t thank our customers enough for getting us to the awards again,” says butcher patron Simon Taylor. “I believe this nomination proves that we strive to provide the highest level of service, as well as creating innovative and delicious products. Our motto is service, honesty and bespoke quality. With a drive to keep our standards high and always moving forward, we can only hope to win the award three years running.”
“We opened in spring 2016 with the emphasis on sourcing the very best produce Surrey and Britain has to offer,” say company directors, Gary Core and Alex Emmett. “It’s great to have been welcomed into the area so warmly and to make it into the final three of these awards is amazing. We’re proud to bring these traditions back to the High Street and value time-honoured techniques over mass-produced supermarket offerings.”
“We are immensely humbled our customers have taken the time to vote for us,” say patrons George and Nathan Honour. “Being a family business we offer our customers a wealth of experience in traditional butchery with a modern twist. We are dedicated to helping our customers with selecting the right cut of meat and cooking method to give them the results they are looking for, and passionate about supporting the UK farming industry.”
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DOHA: The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictQatar) yesterday launched the second phase of Better Connections Programme under which it plans to set up 75 new facilities (computer rooms) by 2015-end to train more transient workers in computer and information technology.
The ministry, in association with other stakeholders, set up 25 rooms in the first phase.
A new group of institutions and companies, including National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Ezdan Holding Group, Qatar Rail, Msheireb Properties, Qatar Fuel (Woqod), QDVC and UCC announced to partner with the ministry in the second phase.
Aiming to raise workers’ ICT awareness, the programme, launched last May, gives contractors and employers a practical framework to provide training and access to ICT tools for workers.
New ICT facilities will be set up at worker accommodations, taking the total number of facilities to nearly 100 by December.
“I emphasise this work will only be completed and fruitful through support and contributions from our partners whose expertise will add a lot to the programme,” Reem Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary, Digital Society Development, ictQATAR, said at the launch at InterContinental the City Hotel.
The ministry signed MoUs with new institutions and companies — one with NHRC. The committee will monitor and update the content it had earlier created for workers, part of which talks about workers’ rights. NHRC will also set up an ICT facility in its headquarters.
Two MoUs with Qatar Rail and Msheireb Properties will ensure their contractors provide facilities equipped with Internet connection and ICT tools at their workers’ accommodations.
Hassan Ahmed Al Marwani, Technical Interface Director, Qatar Rail, said, “We are committed to ensuring all our workers are provided with the best possible welfare facilities on and off construction sites. In this sense, we make sure to apply the highest standards in establishing workers’ accommodation from safe living units to social rooms and recreation facilities, including special facilities for computers and Internet access ensuring our workers are practising their right to be connected to the world.”
Abdullah Hassan Al Mehshadi, CEO, Msheireb Properties, said, “We are pleased to sign this MoU, as we believe the programme will impact the lives of labourers and their families by encouraging them to develop communications, leadership and IT skills.”
ictQatar signed four more MoUs with Ezdan Holding Group, Woqod, QDVC and UCC under which the companies will provide spaces for workers to access ICTs and the Internet where they live.
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I have not been very subtle about my annoyance with Karl. That's short for Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster': the accursed thing is everywhere. There are armies of Karl marching around practically every shopping center like storm troopers. He stands lonely sentinel in most every perennial border. He's usually planted in groups of three or four--stiff, upright, pointy tow headed jumbo matchsticks, turning straw yellow in midsummer (as if to remind you that summer is fleeting and life consists mostly of winter and death and destruction). I would not mind Karl if he would act like most kindly bores, and just hover a bit out of sight and let the belles rule the dance floor. The belle of grasses in this case is bluestem.
There could never be enough little bluestem: I wish I could wave a Harry Potter wand and turn all those blasted Karls into 'Blaze' or 'Blues' or just plain generic Schizachyrium scoparium. Throughout the summer they are reassuringly bluegreen or greenish mounds of verdure, weaving the garden together and coming to a marvellous crescendo of modest bloom in late summer. But as soon as the weather turns chilly, something astonishing occurs: little bluestems become fiery dusky rose bonfires that burst into fiery crimsons and reds and gorgeous deep pinks when backlit by the morning or evening sun.
No two look identical, and they vary pleasingly in height, shape and form. And everywhere they combine neatly with whatever you grow with them. Unlike Karl, they are drought tolerant as cacti. They thrive with lots of water, and grow in sun or shade. I declare once and for all, this is the grass of grasses: never so blatant with blossoms as some, but bringing a sort of ecstasy to the autumn garden that stands up in snow and wind and rain and blasting weather for weeks and months through the dreariest season. Did I mention that Little Bluestem grows across much of North America and thrives in almost any soil and exposure and that it is a winner?
The picture above was taken recently in Berthoud at the Northern Water Conservation Gardens. The one bat the top at the Pueblo Nature Center a few weeks ago. You can find dazzling examples of this plant almost anywhere this time of year. Why do people watch television when you can watch bluestem?
Is there a lesson in all this? The lesson is that you can never have too much of a good thing (Little Bluestem) and yes, you can have too much of a mediocre thing (Karl). Quit reading this blog immediately and go out and plant 100 new little bluestems RIGHT AWAY! I did so last week, and believe me, I am a better man for it! | <urn:uuid:47fe619a-f869-4bfd-8d75-eba465853931> | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | http://prairiebreak.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-national-grass-little-bluestem.html | 2015-02-01T14:42:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422122238667.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124175718-00117-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.946351 | 593 |
JJRC JJPRO - P175 5.8G FPV 800TVL 6CH Drone
Description:JJRC JJPRO - P175 FPV racing quadcopter (PNP version) owns a mini designed but tough structure. The 800TVL camera provides an excited first person view for players. Main Features:Race ...Available: In stock
|Product size (L x W x H)||
19.00 x 19.00 x 6.00 cm / 7.48 x 7.48 x 2.36 inches
|Package size (L x W x H)||
31.00 x 30.00 x 18.00 cm / 12.2 x 11.81 x 7.09 inches
1 x Frame Kit, 4 x Motor, 4 x ESC, 1 x Flight Controller, 1 x Mushroom Antenna, 1 x Charger Set, 4 x CW Propeller, 4 x CCW Propeller, 1 x 5.8G Transmitter, 1 x Emax EM-I6 Transmitter ( with FlySky FS-A6 Receiver ), 1 x Gopro Camera Bracket, 1 x Chinese and English Manual
JJPRO P175 Mini Racer Flight Test Review
This little FPV racing drone is pure concentrated power. Give it the gun and watch the corners of your mouth rise 🙂 The Walkera Rodeo has got some ...
JJ Pro P175. Is this the best beginner kit EVER?? First Look.
Quick look at the JJ pro P175. Honestly for $235 dollars this thing is ...
Testing the JJRC JJPro P175 Brushless FPV Quad
JJRC surprised us with a few professionally looking racing drones, 175 and 200 class. This is one of the very first flights I made with the P175. Great punch ... | <urn:uuid:35fd6c98-f226-4239-bc9a-03e7bd9e304a> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | http://flyfpv.info/jjrc-jjpro-p175/ | 2017-06-23T11:53:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320057.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20170623114917-20170623134917-00321.warc.gz | en | 0.754392 | 368 |
Well, now that we live in a Terry Gilliam-esque dystopia, I just wanted to ensure the world that The Primitive Entertainment Workshop WILL continue to report on all the monsters, ghosts, aliens, arts, jailhouse poetry, and cosmic weirdness happening in the universe, and we will continue to be weird while producing the only TRULY fake news stories that you KNOW you can’t believe in!
The Primitive Entertainment Workshop: Pushing fake news since 2013! (We started in 2012, but didn’t get into the deceit market for a couple of months…)
Now, as I’m sure you all know, we’re not just a FAKE NEWS outlet. I also want to talk about ART. (As essential for a happy, healthy humanoid as cookies, ice cream, laughter, and serotonin.) For those of you who are new to the P.E.W., or who have been brainwashed by the DELUGE of media (social and published and broadcast), you may be asking yourself, “WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS GUY? WHY CAN’T HE DRAW AN ACTUAL RABBIT? DOESN’T THAT SNAKE LOOK MORE LIKE A BIRD? WHY WOULD A MONSTER BE A FASHION MODEL???” And to a certain degree, I can understand the confusion. Let’s take a look at what’s really going on:
In the current “Post-Truth” world of “Alternative Facts,” qualities like REALISM and VERISIMILITUDE have become passé and uninteresting. (This MUST be how the Dada artists felt in the face of the great PROPAGANDA machine, as it churned away between the first and second world wars…) When NO truth matters, one uses NONSENSE to fight back. I prefer an Absurdist, Non-Representational, Visual-vs-Linguistic Juxtaposition of Minimalist, Primitivist Imagery accompanied by Semi-Compatible or Non-Compatible Titles and Text as my means of RESISTANCE. Asking the viewer to reconcile the visual data we provide for them with those mysterious or misleading titles can be hilarious, as it causes either confusion or laughter in the viewer, or sometimes both. Anger is also possible, but that’s a necessary risk in the WAR FOR REALITY!
This technique, PRIMITIVISM plus JUXTAPOSITION, is of course a RADICAL POLITICAL ACT. The current administration in the U.S. is asking people to ignore facts, ignore what they see with their own eyes, ignore all evidence, and just BELIEVE what they are told. I am presenting viewers with the same conditions: believe what they see with their own eyes or take the titles and text at face value. [The difference between The Primitive Entertainment Workshop and the REAL media is that we are telling you, up front, that we are lying. We are making ART, not presenting facts. We are ENTERTAINMENT—it’s in the name, people!!!]
Visitors to the Workshop are told that jagged lines are “emotions,” that fuzzy blobs are “angry,” that a misshapen monster is “the lovely Julie,” or that a few identical squiggles can be a pirate, the Mona Lisa, and Benjamin Franklin, all at the same time. It’s an exercise in perception and accountability, an intentional call to question verbal and linguistic certainty, and it’s funny as heck (to me, at least.)
Don’t be overwhelmed by what you see and hear in all the swampy media out there. When you need to disconnect with reality, come to US. We’ll lie to you, no doubt, but you’ll KNOW we’re lying, and you’ll feel more like you’re in control that way!
—Richard F. Yates (Monster in Chief of The P.E.W.)
[P.S. – Go eat a goddam cookie before the world ends.
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Package and Accessories
The product box has a new design that differs from what we’ve come to expect from ASUS. The box has also become thinner. You get it together with an exclusive bag for carrying the notebook. The box is covered with advertising and promotional captions and pictures.
The M50Sv comes with a standard heap of accessories from ASUS. It is the reasonable minimum of things you need to use the notebook. Besides the bag and the notebook proper, the box contains a 4800mAh 6-cell battery, power adapter, modem cable (RJ-11), TV cable (a mysterious accessory since our sample of the notebook doesn’t have an S-Video port even though the latter is mentioned in the specs), documentation (warranty, manuals, etc), Logitech’s wired USB mouse, napkin to clean the LCD panel, cable strap, and a set of discs. You get the following discs:
- System recovery DVD (No.2498)
- Driver & Utility version 2.0 (No.2670)
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Yesterday will definitely one for the books, tagged and filed in the saddest slash devastating moments of my life.
Early morning tumawag si Maryam while I'm still attached to my bed. Her first words were more than enough to deliver the whole point. "I have a problem. The business is not doing well." and all of a sudden I turned out to be unwell. She mentioned the status of our target market and industry, which is currently unstable.
Sobrang opposite sa inaasahan ko. I trust Maryam more than anyone else. I joined her team without signing a single contract to have an assurance. Kasi naniniwala ako na sobrang bait niyang tao at hindi niya ako lolokohin. Oo, mabait nga siya and she has to be brutally honest about the real score. The context of her message is telling me to find another job. Oo, maghanap ng trabaho sa panahon ng Ramadan. Parang sinabi niyang magtinda ako ng halo-halo sa panahon ng tag-ulan. Tsong, gusto kong maiyak. Kasi naman kakakwenta ko lang nung isang araw ng magiging budget, savings at investment ko monthly para ma-reach ko yung goal ko na mag-travel, magkaroon ng investment at makauwi. Isang malutong na shet sabay iyak tawa.
Una kong sinabihan si Karl. Pagkagising ni Win naglalaban ang loob ko. Ayaw ko naman itago sa kanya e. Baka lang kasi maiyak ako sa harapan niya habang pinipilit kong kumbinsihin ang sarili ko na okay lang yan. Naisip ko agad san ako kukuha ng panggastos, pambayad sa mga necessities ko.
Nakiusap ako kay Maryam. Although naiintindihan ko rin ang sitwasyon niya, di ko lang rin maatim na ganito kaswabe ang pagkabigo. Pero ito na yung reyalidad. Naipit na rin siya.
Minessage ko si Grace kung gaano ko na gustong sumuko sa Dubai at umuwi na lang like how we used to rant to each other about life shizness back at the hub. Natuwa ako kay bakla nung sabihin niyang "Baks we've been to worse". It somehow kick my balls as if i had balls. May sense talagang kausap to si bakla e. More likely nakaka-relate siya sa pinagdadaanan ko dahil halos magkaduksong ang mga bituka namin sa magkaparehong tadhana.
Gayunpaman di ko pa rin maiwasang malungkot. Hatinggabi na mataas pa rin ang pagkabagabag ko. Umaaliwangwang pa rin sa isip ko yung sinabi ni Maryam e. Salamat sa kwek-kwek na foodtrip namin kagabi, it sort of save the day from being totally miserable. Simple joys ika nga. Time to sleep, but no, I had to spill this shit inside of me. Nasabi ko na rin kay Mimay at Florence and I couldn't just ignore that sadness they have felt for me. Pero kahit papano nabawasan yung bigat sa pamamagitan ng pag amin na nabigo ako. Gusto ko ng umuwi sa loob ng isang buwan, kaso naisip ko hindi pa tapos tong braces ko.
This morning I managed to convince myself that everything will be alright. Naglakad ako papuntang office na katulad ng dati. Pagpasok sa office nagsindi ako ng pot pourri para sa konting aroma at relaxation. Turn on the laptop and listen to "Even when it hurts" ng Hillsong. Lord nakakaiyak. Hindi ko alam pero nasabi ko "Lord use me according to your will" And I started to recall a short message I received last week. "Is it really a bad day? Or it's just a bad 5 minutes that you milked over the whole day" Then I asked myself "Is it really a bad life? A bad luck?" Yes I freaking lose my job, but I still have awesome friends, supportive family, loving boyfriend. I have the basic things I need and even the stuff on my wishlist. I have saved a little amount of money, I'm debt free. I'm healthy, I'm capable, I'm alive. It is not a terrible life after all.
I spent the whole day sending CV's to several companies. I got time to have a skype call with Karl and it was enough to bring me back on track though I'm still struggling. Karl reminded me that I will always have a home with him. That anytime I could go back to Ph and we'll start anew. It feels consoling than it sounds sweet. Pero para sakin nandito na ako, sayang eh. It is not entirely messed up. I could still build myself up. And I love what he said "You only have five seconds to move on. Yan ang motto namin sa trabaho kasi after 5 seconds may susunod ng client" and that makes sense. There are things ahead, whatever it is I have to pick my ass and get back to life.
Nag-aya ako sa tropa na mag-abra, pero busy ata sila. I guess it calls for a "me time". Thank God hindi mainit at mahangin sa labas. Nag-abra ako pa-Ghubaiba. I feel relaxed to see flowing water. Siguro may psychological explanation doon.
Took some photos of the sunset and went to the local shawarma house where we used to have chai tea. I ordered parata meal and chai. Hindi ko naubos yung pagkain ko. Napansin ni ate na nagseserve. Sabi niya mukha pa akong teenager but we later on found out na mas matanda pa ako sa kanya ng isang taon. Mukha daw akong bata at walang problema sa buhay. Gusto kong sabihin ate kung alam mo lang wala na akong trabaho what the heck naman buhay oh. Tinanong niya bakit mag-isa lang ako. Sabi ko trip lang. Sabi niya "may problema ka ano?" Hay ate magbu-burst out ang hormones ko kung alam mo lang, but I was able to say "oo meron" without a blink of an eye. Out of nowhere she suddenly started to tell her story and from that point i felt some connection between the two of us. She put in details how and why she came in Dubai. And it wasn't the usual ofw stories that boils down to poverty. She's the eldest, she came from a broken family then they lost their mother at young age. Dati siyang drug addict, at early age she admits of becoming a pokpok to provide and sustain for their family. She became kabit, she have 3 children all from different fathers. She's extremely been into worse. But here she is, taking steps to change her life, grateful to God and continuously praying for her life and for her family. Yes, she is a waitress in a local and small shawarma house. As far as I know hindi ganon kalaki ang sweldo nila and the fact na they haven't provided an accommodation by their employer makes it legit for them to say na ang hirap maging ofw suck it. I wonder how much money she send to her family back in Ph and it sort of bothers. Beyond that, what resonates is knowing where her heart is after all the effin bs in her life. Si ate maagang binigo ng mundo, maaga ring lumaban, nabigo, natuto at bumabangon. I am amazed how grateful she is to God for what she has become right now. And that is sufficient for me to realize that there is more to life than sadness, pain, failure and rejection.
Tapos ayon nagpaalam na ako kay ate. Tumambay ako sa labas ng Ghubaiba Metro and it is a perfect place to feel alone, to be sad at ano ba grabe yung iyak ko sa gilid pero walang nakakapansin dahil madilim. But i felt safe, i was relieved afterwards. Yung hangin effect iba, sapat na para makahinga ng malalim. Tapos nag-text si Win ng moral support. So syempre umagos na naman ang damdamin ko. Kaya pinakalma ko muna ulit ang sarili ko ng mga isang oras. Nakinig sa mga worship song, drown myself in pain and sadness, allow God to speak in silence at niyakap ang sandaling yon at umiyak ulit na parang hindi na sisikat ang araw.
Lord I really don't know what is happening in my life right now. But whatever it is, I'll get through this with you. Whatever you want me to do, wherever you want me to go, I'll certainly be there with your grace and guidance. | <urn:uuid:ad8bdf05-c8a3-46fe-8c54-b0d463b1c281> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | http://heavenknowsmj.blogspot.com/ | 2017-04-24T01:36:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118950.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00531-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.77532 | 2,105 |
1 Dead In 2-Alarm FireMore than a dozen units destroyed at southeast valley apartment complex
2-Alarm Fire At Henderson ApartmentsNo injuries; 16 displaced
Thanks But No Thanks To Citizens "Helping" FirefightersClark County Deputy Chief says someone was cut by glass breaking a window during a local house fire Monday morning.
Day After Fire Pool Re-opensLAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas high-rise hotel has reopened its rooftop swimming pool a day after a fire sent patrons running and black smoke billowing above the Strip.
Fatal LV Apartment FireEarly morning blaze on valley's far west side
Fire At Hotel Caused By Hair IronNo injuries or evacuations in weekend incident at South Point
Everything "Ducky" After Animal RescueFirefighters save duckling from storm drain
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Winter is for working hard, summer is for playing hard. From America’s amazing cities to Australia’s white-sand beaches , OPPEIN will be there to help you plan your travel perfectly. We introduce the 5 most-searched summer vacation spots here, and 1 thing is clear: travel is not only on the road, but also in hotels. Different types hotels make your travel brilliant and interesting. Here we will show you 5 exotic hotels around the world. Each one has its own regional specialties, including Japan, Kenya, England, Australia, USA.
Peaceful and Orderly
Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Pure, clean and balanced are all words that can be used to describe this Japanese-style hotel. Peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture.
East Africa’s favourite safari destination
There are more than 40 national parks between Lake Victoria and the India Ocean, covering every imaginable landscape and featuring just about every animal in Africa.
Natural and Neutral
Kenya-style hotel relies on a theme of naturals and neutrals. This hotel reflects good aesthetic sensibilities as dark wood grain make you feel like in African forests.
The designer chose natural materials that brought warmth to the rooms. Each element of the house is viewed as a decoration to build upon the theme of neutrals and naturals.”
Noble and Elegant
The British royal family is famous all over the world. This hotel is luxurious that may remind you of British royalty’s honor and glory. Both texture with design are British style. Rich, dark wood furniture, pale linens and light brown carpet come together in this quietly luxurious look. Giving you infinite warmth and enjoyment.
Leisure and Comfortable
Australia is one of the most amazing and beautiful places in the world, a place which people must visit during their lifetime. Some Australians choose a laid-back life in the country, and others prefer to live in busy city areas. Regardless of where they choose to stay, Australians enjoy a high quality of life. In this hotel, you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic city view when resting at the comfortable long sofa. Just enjoy it.
Modern and Amazing
New York City is a modern place that holds immense appeal for visitors. It is the cultural and financial capital of the USA. New York is also one of the largest and most prosperous cities in the world, which is famous its skyscrapers. This hotel, like most New York’s indoor style，with beautifully decorated interior and contemporary facilities, offers you convenient urban life. | <urn:uuid:8914d933-5263-400e-997e-8422a28722dc> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://www.oppeinhome.com/vacation-hotel | 2023-01-30T12:33:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499816.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130101912-20230130131912-00175.warc.gz | en | 0.932369 | 562 |
Casdons' Toy Dyson Vacuum is a direct replica of the popular DC22 canister model. This realistic toy features a simulated cyclone action with colourful balls, so you can see it working. The wand also has real suction that is designed to pick up small pieces of paper waste or small poly beads. This wand links to a removable dustbin at the back, the child can easily take this out to be emptied and the cleaning can start all over again. This great toy is finished with 3 on board tools. Pre-schoolers learn by acting out and copying what their parents do, making the range of role-play toys from Casdon Toys ideal learning vehicles for youngsters wanting to emulate their parents. Casdons DC22 replica is the best toy canister vacuum on the market. . | <urn:uuid:d87cd1ab-3ee7-4ad8-b0a7-31ac686fa658> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | https://www.sawesometoys.com/casdon-toy-dyson-ball-vacuum-8246 | 2019-10-16T15:19:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986668994.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016135759-20191016163259-00340.warc.gz | en | 0.961381 | 163 |
Search engine optimization, more popularly known today as SEO, is the process of making use of certain marketing strategies by generating further traffic to the website or Internet-based property. In order to naturally rank in today’s most used search engines, websites or any website property needs to use certain keywords.
Statistical date has proven that the higher a certain website is able to rank in the search results generated by a particular search engine, the more likely the individuals involved will be clicking the links within the website.
Also, many are pretty much into the SEO industry nowadays. They become search engine optimizers as they act as consultants in managing and facilitating the development as well as the actual completion of SEO-related projects for their corresponding clients. They can conduct projects in-house for their employers as well. Their services are mainly associated with SEO purposes. They can decide whether to provide their SEO services strictly for search engine optimization, or as part of a particular package that also involves other styles of marketing.
The reason why SEO was created in the first place was to improve the search ranking results of certain websites. Furthermore, right at the core of SEO are two general methods that may be utilized for optimizing the websites that are involved, namely, on-site, as well as off-site optimization.
On-site optimization makes use of specific techniques that have been readily focused directly on the involved website. On the other hand, off-site optimization utilizes particular aspects that may pose huge effects on the websites that are actually not directly connected to the main website.
Search engines are made able of improving the rankings of today’s websites because of what is called today as an “algorithm”. Each and every search engine has an algorithm right at the core of their very existence. This algorithm is responsible for managing the different operations that a certain search engine is tasked to do.
Despite the fact that the existence of the algorithm makes SEO sound so much easier, it is still actually a relatively challenging feat. What makes it much of a challenge is the fact that each algorithm has been particularly designed to respond to a search engine of its own. This means that each and every algorithm is unique and ranks the sites using different criteria or levels of importance.
This is the reason why search engines are highly protective of their corresponding algorithms, which further means that all of the operations associated with the core algorithms are always tightly guarded. To prevent anyone from being able to specifically determine the exact factors or criteria used for determining the search results rankings, the algorithms are changed or modified from time to time.
PF Jones has been satisfying customers in trading-related business ventures for fifty-five years now. They are considered as the spearheaders when it comes to the supply of tow bars, car audio equipment, wing mirrors, caravanning and camping equipment, as well as Eberspacher heating systems. Moreover, PF Jones is also an official and approved agent of Bosch, Denso, Delphi Diesel. Aside from the trading expertise of PF Jones’ representatives, they are also specialized in auto electrical work.
The company has a staff of more than one hundred hardworking individuals. Each and every member of the PF Jones’ sales team is very dedicated to each section of the business, as they exert extra effort for answering any inquiry. This means that whenever you have any questions or need any help in the industry of trading, the PF Jones team can certainly and will happily oblige. They receive over three hundred telephone calls, fax connections, as well as email enquiries daily, from the United Kingdom alone. However, this does not mean that their market is in the UK only, because they have loyal customers from other parts of the world as well.
In PF Jones’ market, one of the most saleable products is the tow bars, plus, the most sale able brand is Westfalia Towbars. The main reason why Westfalia Towbars is purchased by many users is because the brand is synonymous to the possible highest standards associated with safety, design, security, and, most of all, quality. PF Jones makes sure that the products they sell on their website are guaranteed safe for all motorists.
This is not the only brand that PF Jones covers. In fact, the range of tow bars that PF Jones offers is quite comprehensive. It includes tow bars from the world’s top manufacturers of high quality tow bars that have all been readily prepared for next day deliveries.
First Builders is a committed company that provides customer the best possible service. The company has the needed skills and experience required to complete the project from start to finish. The company can handle the entire project requirement and provide the services you need, from design and ideas to planning permission and installation.
Below are the services that the company can provide:
• Bathroom installation
• Kitchen Fitting
• Home extension
• Plastering tiling and painting
• Electrical installation
• Plumbing and heating
Bathroom installation services begin with ensuring all the bathroom sanitary ware, fixtures and tiles as well as ensure that fittings are precise, will be fitted appropriately and will be delivered at the proper time. The company usually gives advice out client as to when the installation will be finish. Our staffs usually work longer hours than the normal firms to ensure that the bathroom installation will be finished faster and you will not be waiting for too long. First Builders make sure that installing your bathroom is hassle free. Our fitters are experienced in bathroom installations.
The company also offers a complete kitchen fitting service whether you buy your new or replacement kitchen from us or somewhere else. This service also includes fitting of kitchen appliances and units, gas work, tiling, worktop assembly, electrical work, plumbing work, removal and worktop assembly of old kitchen fitments as needed to homes within London. Using the company’s own team of kitchen fitters your dream kitchen are taken care of properly.
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There are a lot of different apps available on the web that help you in checking the performance of your system.
These apps and widgets provide you all the statistics about the hardware resources that come with your system.
Today we are going to share some of the Best System Monitoring Tools for Windows which will help you to monitor the performance of your Windows.
Best System Monitoring Tools for Windows
CPU-Z (CPUID’s) – System and hardware benchmark software
CPU-Z is software which is specially designed for checking the clock and processor information of your system.
Get all the information about the hardware present in your computer. You can get information about the CPU, Memory, Mainboard, and also about Windows and DirectX version.
If you want to customize the widget as per your needs you can do by using CPUID System Information Development Kit, a professional SDK built for the Microsoft Windows operating systems.
CPU-Z supports the functioning of some special keys which act as shortcuts and help you to perform your tasks very easily. – CPU-Z
HWMonitor – hardware monitoring program
Keep an eye on the voltage, fan speed, and temperature with the help of HWMonitor. The User interface of the software is very simple to understand and you can easily use the software on your system.
If you want to try the advanced version of HWMonitor software you can try the HWMonitor PRO software which comes with a list of advanced features.
You can not only monitor your own computer but can also remotely monitor computers using a TCP connection. You can check the progress of your system by generating graph logs. – HWMonitor
TechPowerUP GPU-Z – Video card GPU Information Utility
TechPowerUP GPU-Z is a lightweight system monitoring tool specially designed to monitor your video graphics card and gives you all essential information about your graphic card and graphics processor.
All major graphic processors like Intel, ATI, and Nvidia Graphics are compatible with TechPowerUP GPU-Z. Get the detail information about the display adapters and the graphics card you are using in your system.
This software is also compatible with the latest 3D graphics cards. One great feature of TechPowerUP is that you can create backup of BIOS of your graphics card which will prove very beneficial if any problem occurs in the future. – TechPowerUp GPU-Z
Taskbar Meters – System Resource Monitor
If you are using Windows 7 and want to monitor the performance of various devices on your system you should try Taskbar Meters. It’s a great System Monitoring Tool for people using Windows.
You can check the performance of three applications which are memory, CPU, and Input/output disks utilization. You can monitor all these applications from the taskbar only where your other applications are pinned.
Taskbar Meters comes with Quick Access to the Task Manager which will notify you which applications are slowing the performance of your system.
You can change the refresh time by setting the update frequency and moreover also change the color of the percentages. – Taskbar Meters
If you only want to control the CPU and the RAM usage of your system you should try this app.
This app works in the background and if you bring the cursor of your mouse on the icon of this app on the taskbar you will see the usage of CPU and RAM by your system.
SysTrayMeter is specially designed to have both metrics visible simultaneously in an extremely efficient visual representation. – SysTrayMeter
Moo0 System Monitoring Tools for Windows
Moo0 System Monitor is a free app that helps you to check the resources of your computer.
There are 43 different kinds of applications or usages that you can analyze with the help of Moo0 System Monitor. You can check the bad areas of your system which limiting your system performance on each occasion.
Using this software you can know which applications or utilities are making your computer run slow.
You can customize this app by choosing different skins. Moo0 System Monitor app comes with an auto-hide feature which you can activate by pressing Shift Key. – Moo0 SystemMonitor
CrystalDiskMark – Disk benchmark software
CystalDiskMark is a tiny disk benchmark software for windows. You can check both the reading and writing speed of the hard disk of your system with the help of this software.
You can choose different themes to match the background of your system.
CrystalDiskMark is the best disk benchmark software however most of the people have encountered one problem and that is with Antivirus programs like Avira and Norton.
So the developers of this software suggest stopping real-time scanning before running the app. – CrystalDiskMark
HD Tune – hard disk / SSD utility
HD Tune was launched in the year 2008 and to date there are a lot of revisions done to the original software thus bringing the HD Tune Pro monitoring software.
With the Pro version of this software you get a lot of advanced features like getting the detailed performance stats of block size, the parts of your system where the input/output devices are actively working, display of the hard disk drive, serial number and many more.
If you are not sure about buying this software you can try the 15 days free trial of this software. – HD Tune
Super PI Single-threaded Benchmark
You might have used Pi in Mathematics but this unit of calculation is also helpful in monitoring the resources of your system.
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This companion presents a kaleidoscopic view of the world of pop and rock. Expert writers follow the rise of fifteen global stars from Elvis to Public Enemy, Nirvana to the Spice Girls. They chart the changing patterns in production and consumption, and they trace the way new technologies have changed the sounds and practices of pop. Alive to areas of current debate, they also focus on issues such as race and ethnicity, politics, gender and globalization. The anthology contains profiles of major figures from the pop and rock field. But at the heart of this companion is the music itself--rock, pop, black music, dance music, world music--its impact, its power and its pleasures.
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'Suitable as an introductory-level undergraduate book and there is also sufficient novelty of approach within some of the chapters to interest graduates and researchers alike.' European Journal of Communication
Maps the world of pop and rock: its history, its stars and its controversies.
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This Companion provides a broad overview of the world of pop and rock. It introduces the most important and significant moments in its history and the key issues involved in understanding popular cultureâs most vital art form.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-299) and index.
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'Notes on contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction and chronology of pop and rock; Part I. Context: 1. âPlugged inâ: technology and popular music Paul Théberge; 2. The popular music industry Simon Frith; 3. Consumption Will Straw; Star profiles I: Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Marvin Gaye; Part II. Texts, Genres, Styles: 4. Pop music Simon Frith; 5. Reconsidering rock Keir Keightley; 6. Soul into hip-hop Russell A. Potter; 7. Dance music Will Straw; 8. World music Jocelyne Guilbault; Star profiles II: Bob Marley, David Bowie, Abba, Madonna, Nirvana, Public Enemy, Derrick May, The Spice Girls; Part III. Debates: 9. Pop, rock and interpretation Richard Middleton; 10. Popular music, gender and sexuality Sara Cohen; 11. Rock, pop and politics John Street; 12. From rice to ice: the face of race in rock and pop Barry Shank; 13. The âlocalâand âglobalâin popular music Jan Fairley; References; Index.\n | <urn:uuid:353c0e83-4e9d-40d2-97e7-fad7436145aa> | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | http://www.powells.com/book/cambridge-companion-to-pop-rock-9780521556606 | 2017-03-23T21:05:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218187206.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212947-00078-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.855843 | 621 |
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Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, also the chairman of Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), made this call in his speech for the ‘Appreciation Night for Covid-19 Frontliners Northern Region’ at Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel on Saturday.
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Some quail might be carriers of the West Nile virus.
Researchers with a conservation alliance based at Texas Tech have found a quail loaded with high levels of the antibody that fights West Nile virus, officials said today (Oct. 7).
The small bird, known as a scaled or blue quail, was captured in Potter County by a team from Quail-Tech Alliance, a partnership between Texas Tech's natural resources management department and Quail First, a Dallas-based non-profit quail conservation organization.
"The high level of detectable antibody is indicative not only of a possible current infection, but to past viral exposure," said Kristyn Urban, a doctoral research assistant from the university's Institute of Environmental and Human Health. "The presence of antibodies to West Nile virus suggests that quail might show resistance to this virus or perhaps be another host to the life cycle of the virus."
Future steps to test the theory need to occur, including identifying present infection in quail and assessing any outward symptoms, added Anna Gibson, another doctoral research assistant from the disease surveillance team. Earlier studies have suggested that some birds might be carriers of the West Nile virus with no outward signs that they're infected.
Still, the presence of the West Nile virus could adversely affect the bird's response to more common illnesses, changes in environment, food shortages and natural predators, she said. West Nile virus was first detected and reported from birds and mosquitoes in West Texas during the summer of 2002. Coincidentally, it was the Texas Tech team that also made those initial West Nile discoveries.
"We hope to be able to gain much more information regarding how quail species in this region might be involved in the West Nile virus maintenance and transmission cycle," said Steve Presley, an associate professor at Institute of Environmental and Human Health and leader of the Quail-Tech Alliance disease surveillance team.
Presence of the virus in Texas' quail population is troubling since they're already under population stress. Three years ago the National Audubon Society listed the Northern Bobwhite Quail as the No. 1 common bird in decline. From 1967 to 2007, the bird's population decreased from 31 million to 5.5 million.
"Just like drought, loss of habitat or a decline in fitness, the presence of West Nile virus is a troubling sign in an already declining quail population," said Brad Dabbert, a Texas Tech associate professor and lead scientist of The Quail-Tech alliance. Quail-Tech Alliance researchers will continue to screen samples of native quail, including Bobwhites, for antibodies to West Nile virus and other viral/bacterial pathogens, he said.
Meanwhile, sportsmen concerned the birds in their area may be infected with West Nile should wear gloves when handling game, and follow other food handling procedures as prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control.
Finding reasons for the overall declining quail population and strategies to reverse the trend was the impetus behind the Quail-Tech Alliance Research Initiative. As part of the project Texas Tech is partnering with some of state's storied ranches and smaller rural properties on the project. Launched in January 2010, it's expected to encompass 22 million acres in a 44-county area in west central and northwest Texas.
The core of the project is designating an anchor ranch in each county to serve as a research and/or demonstration site for the next five years. Additional smaller ranchers in the counties also are being recruited. Participating ranches include the 6666 Ranch, Guthrie's Pitchfork Ranch, Vernon's W. T. Waggoner Ranch, Collingsworth County's Mill Iron Ranch and Archer County's Circle A Ranch.
The Institute of Environmental and Human Health was created in 1997 as a joint venture between Texas Tech and the Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center to assess the impact of toxic chemicals and diseases on the
physical and human environments, including air, water, soil and animal life.
Researchers investigate elements in the environment, both those that are naturally occurring such as disease and those caused by humans, such as nuclear activity, pollution or chemical or bioterrorism, which negatively impact the environment. It is one of the few labs in the country dedicated to environmental toxicology. | <urn:uuid:38f92c68-fc6f-45d4-80cc-f157598f06e1> | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | http://today.ttu.edu/posts/2010/10/west-nile-virus-discovered-in-texas-quail-population | 2016-07-24T12:46:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257824037.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071024-00321-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957864 | 866 |
- Click the Schedules tab at the top of your page.
- Select the desired shift(s) by ticking the check boxes.
- Click Take Action at the top of the page.
- Select Add/Remove Role(s) from the drop-down menu.
- Select Add roles to the selected shifts.
- Click the role(s) you wish to add to the shift(s).
- Click Save.
TIP: When adding in a new shift to your schedule, add in Roles using the Roles tab on the left hand side of this pop-up. Select all desired Roles and then click the green Add button. Don't forget to save your changes! | <urn:uuid:7116bbc6-b85e-4c34-91d8-d5d5087267f8> | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | https://faq.initlive.com/hc/en-us/articles/215177888-How-do-I-add-Roles-to-a-Shift- | 2018-12-17T06:14:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376828318.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20181217042727-20181217064727-00029.warc.gz | en | 0.661066 | 145 |
Apparently, Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner and wideout Jeremy Gallon have some good chemistry and mojo. Check out this video posted by Gardner on his Twitter account of him hitting Gallon with a pass—with his eyes closed.
No doubt, the duo clicked late last season after Gardner took over at quarterback. The tandem connected 31 times for 511 yards and three touchdowns in 2012, averaging 6.2 catches for 102.2 yards per game.
Gardner-Gallon combined for a career-best nine hook-ups for 145 yards in their final game last season vs. South Carolina in the Outback Bowl. It will be interesting to see what the duo can do this fall.
Here are Gardner’s career passing stats:
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The Fire Ant Wars:Sometime in the first half of the twentieth century, a coterie of fire ants came ashore from South American ships docked in Mobile, Alabama. Fanning out across the region, the fire ants invaded the South, damaging crops, harassing game animals, and hindering harvesting methods. Responding to a collective call from southerners to eliminate these invasive pests, the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed a campaign that not only failed to eradicate the fire ants but left a wake of dead wildlife, sickened cattle, and public protest.
With political intrigue, environmental tragedy, and such figures as Rachel Carson and E. O. Wilson, The Fire Ant Wars is a grippingly perceptive tale of changing social attitudes and scientific practices. Tracing the political and scientific eradication campaigns, Joshua Buhs's bracing study uses the saga as a means to consider twentieth-century American concepts of nature and environmental stewardship. In telling the story, Buhs explores how human concepts of nature evolve and how these ideas affect the natural and social worlds.
Spotlighting a particular issue to discuss larger questions of science, public perceptions, and public policy—from pre-environmental awareness to the activist years of the early environmental movement—The Fire Ant Wars will appeal to historians of science, environmentalists, and biologists alike.
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Rent The Fire Ant Wars 2nd edition today, or search our site for Joshua Blu textbooks. Every textbook comes with a 21-day "Any Reason" guarantee. Published by University of Chicago Press. | <urn:uuid:cbb8bee9-45ce-457a-8fd9-7a0259f8da8a> | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | http://www.chegg.com/textbooks/the-fire-ant-wars-2nd-edition-9780226079813-0226079813 | 2014-04-20T21:35:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609539230.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005219-00502-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.885096 | 318 |
The state should ensure that substitute teachers are appropriately placed and assessed in the classroom. This goal was new in 2017 and was not graded.
Substitute License(s): Minnesota offers two types of substitute licenses: a Long Call Substitute License and a Short-Call Substitute License that can be issued for two years, or as a temporary limited license. The Long-Call Substitute License requires a valid Minnesota teaching license in the area to be taught. The Short-Call substitute license issued for two years requires either a valid Minnesota teaching license or the completion of a teacher preparation program. The Short-Call Substitute license issued as a temporary limited license requires a bachelor's degree or the equivalent. Short-Call substitutes can teach at any grade level or any subject.
Length of Assignment: Minnesota limits teaching assignments of 15 days to a substitute with a Short-Call license. Substitutes with Long-Call license can teach 15 days or more in the same assignment.
Evaluation of Long-term Substitutes: Minnesota has no requirements for the evaluation of any of its substitute teachers. Minnesota state policy is unclear whether substitutes with a valid teaching license are subject to evaluation under the state's evaluation requirements.
Minnesota Administrative Rules 8710.1000 Types of Licenses Issued and the Issuing Agency including Special Permissions http://mn.gov/board-of-teaching/assets/An%20Overview%20of%20Minnesota%20Educator%20Licenses%20and%20Special%20Permissions_tcm25-90224.pdf
Require long-term substitute teachers to be evaluated.
Minnesota should maintain standards for substitute teacher quality and accountability for all substitutes, but especially for long-term substitutes who are expected to stand in for licensed teachers for extended periods of time. Minnesota can help ensure that substitute teachers are held to high standards and have access to the supports necessary to improve their practice by requiring evaluations— which it may find appropriate to modify from its standard, state-required teacher evaluations— of long-term substitutes.
Minnesota declined to respond to NCTQ's analyses.
Research finds that teacher absences negatively affect student achievement and growth. While some of this is attributable to the disruption of regular classroom practices and instruction, it may also be attributable to substitute teacher quality. The gap in instructional quality and daily productivity when a regular teacher is replaced by a substitute teacher is significant. However, absences covered by substitutes licensed by the state are not as detrimental to student achievement as those covered by non-licensed substitutes. Some research hypothesizes that the low-skill level and mobility of substitute teachers may contribute to the reduction in instructional focus and quality and that even when substitute teachers are good instructors, they may be unable to effectively implement a teacher of record's long-term instructional strategies. Parents, teachers, principals, and students have concerns about substitute teachers' quality and qualifications. States should maintain rigorous standards for substitute teacher quality and accountability for all substitutes, but especially for long-term substitutes who are expected to stand in for teachers for long stretches of time. | <urn:uuid:21f9584f-3e20-45ed-9976-0ff220355bba> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://www.nctq.org/yearbook/state/MN-Licensure-for-Substitute-Teachers-86 | 2023-02-03T23:04:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500076.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20230203221113-20230204011113-00761.warc.gz | en | 0.924028 | 635 |
Princeton Festival Will Return With New Venue at Morven
Like most cultural organizations, the Princeton Festival (TPF) has been less visible than usual during the pandemic. But recently announced plans for the 2022 version of the annual event promise a more expansive festival than ever, at a venue that locals know well.
From June 10-25, TPF will bring opera, chamber music, jazz, baroque music, and more to the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. A large tent — with a gable nearly 30 feet tall, a large stage, and room for 650 audience members — will be built in a section of Morven’s parking lot. The multi-purpose structure is flexible enough for different seating configurations, depending on the event. Jazz and cabaret will be performed in a club setting, with tables and chairs around a smaller, more central stage.
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When did you start pole dancing
in California in 2015. I was visiting home and tried a class where I fell love with pole dancing. Unfortunately I had to take a break when I went to grad school since I was in a small town in China, but so excited to be dancing again!!
Favorite Style of Dance
besides pole? Ha, I love salsa, bachata, Chinese ribbon/fan, contra, trance, swing and k-pop/hip hop dance. Right now I’m really loving k pop and salsa dancing.
The only formal dance training I’ve had is Chinese dance actually, which I began in high school. Otherwise I’ve learned other styles on the road from friends I make along the way.
Quirky, fun, expressive, detail-oriented.
Favorite Pole Move
Reverse back hook is a classic. I love inversions though.
any pose where I have to slide down the pole on my belly.
Favorite thing about teaching
Seeing people’s face light up when they nail a move!
Favorite TV Show
this is a tough one... big fan of Madame Secretary, Downton Abbey and My Love From Another Star.
Easy-She’s the Man.
tough one again- We'll go with The Red Lion: The Elixir of Eternal Life by Maria Szepes or A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
(aerial) yoga, food (cooking and eating), languages, international film, surfing
Favorite Place to Travel
Outreach Coordinator at UW's East Asia Resource Center
I have an identical twin!
"Life will take you where you need to go, life will take you where you need to be. The Earth supports you (literally). Good things are coming your way." Not sure where originally from but Rachael Brathen said it in one of her Yoga Girl 'From the Heart' podcasts.
Each instructor goes through a 200 hour certification course to begin teaching at Enchant. As they train to teach higher levels, they go through a minimum of 50 hours of training per level. Our trainings focus on proper teaching methods, safety, spotting, class structure, anatomy, progressions and regressions.
Certified to teach:
- Introduction Workshops
- Pole 1
- Pole 2
- Pole 3 & 4
- CPR Certified
- Yoga instructor certification
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Study of colossal magnetoresistance and pressure effects in La2/3Ca1/3MnO2 thin films /
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The main purpose of this thesis is to study properties of La2/3Cai/3Mn03, both polycrystalline ceramics and thin films. This material has striking related electrical and magnetic properties. Thin films show colossal negative magnetoresistance (CMR) near transition from an insulating to a metallic state accompanied closely by transition from a paramagnetic to a ferromagnetic state. The double exchange mechanism (DE) and the Jahn-Teller deformations play an important role in CMR effect. Applied pressure has a very similar effect as does an applied magnetic field, except, at low temperatures (T<Tc) the field suppresses the resistivity more than pressure. In our study we performed x-ray diffraction analysis, resistivity and magnetization measurements, as well as measurements of resistivity under applied pressure. The origin of strong resistivity change at low temperatures can be explcdned by the intergranular spin-dependent scattering of DE electrons. Oxygen stoichiometry plays an important role in the magnitude and position of MR(T) maximum. The distortions of structure and Mn-O-Mn bonds in applied pressure axe discussed. The fabrication of La2/3Cai/3Mn03 thin films by pulsed laser deposition was successfully developed. The films grown on (100) SrTiOs substrate are c-axis oriented and exhibit negative magnetoresistance Ap/p(H) of over 400% at 245°C and 4200% at 90 K. | <urn:uuid:4bde61bc-d84f-48dd-92bc-295e59d84ac3> | CC-MAIN-2015-18 | http://dr.library.brocku.ca/handle/10464/1344 | 2015-04-25T04:16:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246646036.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045726-00093-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.890657 | 342 |
Ameesha Patel finds herself single yet again. It seems that she and beau of three years, Kanav Puri have called it quits. For the last eight months or so, the actress and her London-based boyfriend have been sailing through stormy waters. According to sources, Puri was keen to settle into marital bliss with Ameesha who wanted to give her sunken career yet another try. Additionally, sources claim that Ameesha’s patch up with her estranged family has made her yet again “emotionally strong” and thus, she didn’t feel the need to fall into the arms of Kanav anymore.
“There has been major trouble between Ameesha and Kanav for quite some time now. While Kanav has been constantly speaking of settling down with Ameesha, marriage is not on her priority list right now. In fact, he had proposed marriage to her when he had come down to India to celebrate her birthday in June last year. Much to his dismay, Ameesha has been dilly-dallying ever since he officially asked her to marry him. Evidently, Kanav was getting quite restless,” claimed an insider. After her break-up with her family and ex-boyfriend Vikram Bhatt, Ameesha found herself alone. It was then that Kanav entered her life only to give her a family, hope and love.
Sources also claim that Puri had come to India during Christmas ready to propose to Ameesha who asked for more time. If rumors are to be believed, the couple began fighting and arguing nonstop which led to them completely shutting each other out. “They have now decided to take time off from each other. While Ameesha is concentrating on her career, Kanav does not want to wait any longer and things are beyond repair,” clarified a source. | <urn:uuid:d2d31114-5f04-4d07-85fd-fb199321955d> | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | https://bollyspice.com/ameesha-single-again/ | 2017-06-22T22:22:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128319912.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20170622220117-20170623000117-00701.warc.gz | en | 0.989381 | 390 |
I have a question about the possible ripple effect of the signing of Soriano based on a number of assumptions I am making.
1. My recollection is that Sternberg and the Rays do not intentionally lie or mislead the press or public about their intentions. They may be mute, or circumstances may force them to alter their initial policy, but I cannot recall an instance when they said one thing and did exactly the opposite. Yet Sternberg said the Rays were not adding any $7 million closer, and apparently they have done exactly that. Is that simply that the opportunity was too good to pass up (but they had to know that a talent such as Soriano was always available when he made the statement), or does it mean there will be some other moves that make the cost of Soriano much less in context?
2. I don't think the Rays have changed their fundamental view that it is foolish to pay big bucks to relievers no matter how good they are. Obviously paying Soriano, albeit for just one year, flies in the face of that view, and even if the difference is made up elsewhere he will receive, by Rays' standards, a disproportionate amount of the total payroll. Still, in a year when they are going all out, it might not be entirely a change of mind if they can save elsewhere and not hurt their chances.
3. Since trading for Soriano means the Rays are after the prize in 2010, it makes no sense to speculate that they are going to save money by trading any core members of the team before the season starts. So the two most expensive players, Crawford and Pena, are staying unless the return is an upgrade for 2010, most unlikely to be that and also less expensive.
4. If the trade of Burrell for Bradley happens, it has no effect on the payroll of 2010 as both are getting the same money this year. I doubt the Cubs will pay all of Bradley's 2011 salary, although perhaps they might split the payment so that some came this year and some next. I do not know if that is possible or if it is the sort of thing the Rays would consider beneficial.
5. So who does that leave, and how much can the Rays expect to save? Aybar is due $1.35 million, so the most to be saved there is under $1 million. Balfour got $1.4 million in 2009 and probably gets a raise, but is he likely to be dealt? Bartlett made almost $2 million in 2009 and is due for more. So I suppose by using Brignac the Rays could save near $2 million there. Navarro made $2.1 million so if he goes, the saving is something over $1.5 million if the replacement is minimum salary. But the big number among the small numbers is Wheeler's $3.5 million due in 2010. Wouldn't he be the most easily replaced with a cheap alternative and the biggest saving?
6. So here is the question. Does the Soriano contract mean that some combination of the above players are replaced by minimum salaried ones to total at least $4 million of Soriano's contract in savings, or do we think the Rays, when you add guaranteed increases to other players we know will be on the roster, will enter the 2010 season with a payroll approaching or even exceeding $70 million? | <urn:uuid:43a819d1-d49c-4800-8747-cda2dc9c6b9d> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.draysbay.com/2009/12/10/1194989/ripple-effect | 2013-05-25T11:50:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705948348/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516120548-00011-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975496 | 684 |
Ace of Diamonds Karma CousinThe true place of the Two of Diamonds is the Neptune Card in the Jupiter Line - and this, in itself, is an indication of protection as well as a draw or pull toward idealism. Being a Saturn-Mars-Neptune combination, however, there is also an element of conflict in life. It is an excellent card for physicians as it gives them the ability to diagnose correctly. If not concerned with medicine, there is a great power for healing - whether or not it is ever recognized or used.
The Ace of Diamonds as a Karma Cousin signifies that you are a dynamic individual with strong desires for power and material success. Although this Ace provides you with leadership qualities and strong ambition, it becomes a challenge if you act too independently or with no regard for others. Nevertheless, as an intuitive business sense and excellent negotiating skills, you can motivate and initiate new and profitable projects that benefit all. | <urn:uuid:cb5e34a4-25a6-48f7-8c66-be1743be55c9> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://www.sevenreflections.com/cards-of-destiny/karma-cousin/ace-of-diamonds/ | 2021-07-28T17:21:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153739.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20210728154442-20210728184442-00440.warc.gz | en | 0.948303 | 192 |
Ferrari 488 GTB is the second turbocharged V8 Ferrari after the California T convertible. Turbocharging is back at Ferrari after almost three decades and is expected to stick around given the environmental benefits of the technology.
The Ferrari 488 GTB, a replacement for the 458 uses a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 that kicks out 661 hp and 560 lb-ft. It is claimed to be quicker than the outgoing 458 which was powered by a naturally aspirated V8 with rather electric throttle response and sublime handling qualities.
The 488 will undoubtedly be a step up from the 458 and while critics would have their doubts, we have full faith in what Ferrari’s engineers who have given the world some of the best performance cars. Quattroroute got a chance to drive the new 488 GTB around Fiorano and here’s the POV video of the hot lap. Note the bassy turbo sound.
Ferrari 488 GTB POV hot lap of Fiorano:
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I'll get back to longer reviews next week, but for now, a very quick run-down of some recent books and bits (the "What I Read During the DGLA Reviews To Keep From Going Insane" edition):
Non Pratt's Trouble (2014) is definitely getting a proper review from me next week, but this book was fantastic. Fifteen year old girl gets pregnant, new boy in town does her a favour by pretending he's the father. It feels like a rom-com set-up, and, to her credit, Pratt manages to treat extraordinarily heavy issues with a grace that keeps things from ever being ponderous or worthy. That said, Trouble isn't ever trite or silly - it is filled with powerfully, wonderfully real characters, dealing with stuff. The protagonists are smart and confused, good-hearted but overwhelmed. I wish rom-coms were this good. Great book.
John Norman's Tarnsman of Gor (1967) is... terrible. But I've been shouting "...OF GOR" so often on Twitter recently, I thought I should do some research into the primary sources. It took me about the halfway point until I realised I'd read this a zillion years ago as a kid. This revelation took so long because: a) Tarnsman is nearly identical to Burroughs' John Carter series and b) it is really, really boring. Words can't express it, but by the end, I was actually wishing for scenes of infamous Gorean sex-slavery, if only to break up the monotony. Alas, the prurience is few and far-between - apparently the proper 'fun' doesn't show up until later books. Instead, Tarnsman is the chronicle of a fairly insufferable guy who flies back and forth on a big bird, broken up by monotonous observations about the state of society. Weeeeeee.
William Sutcliffe's The Wall (2013) is another of last year's highly-praised YA books. It takes place in a (fairly heavy-handed) analogue of an Israeli settlement. The protagonist is a thoughtful (and very lonely) kid that finds a secret tunnel to the outside and, upon seeing what's happening out there, starts to question everything going on in here. I think The Wall seems cued for pretty young readers - but, even despite the simplicity of the language, it doesn't reduce the issues. Definitely one that'll be taught in schools: an empathetic protagonist that manages to see all sides of a (vast) problem, plus the compelling parallels with his own family. Not a particularly 'happy' story, but a good one, and oddly inspiring - there are no villains, just... people.
David Ewalt's Of Dice and Men: The Story of Dungeons & Dragons and the People Who Play It (2013) was a pretty big disappointment. Ewalt seems like a great guy, but the main thing I took out of this book was: "He likes Dungeons & Dragons". Sub-theme: "He'd be fun to play with." Unfortunately, his story is just that - a story - and merely a superficial look at the origins, rise, decline and... wherever it is now... of one of the world's largest and most intriguing games. Everything is filtered through the lens of David's own experience, so the brief history of wargames is drowned out by his experience trying a game in the mall. Ditto, LARPing is captured by one session. It is a fast read, but a cursory one - made more frustrating by the fact that Ewalt does occasionally brush up against some really interesting points. What's happening to the 4e players that feel 'abandoned' by the company's disavowal of that edition? Are video gamers coming back to pen and paper, or are they still fleeing it? What's going on with the rise of Pathfinder and 'old school' gamers? Why did the company overextend and fail so badly? What did WotC - and then Hasbro - see in it? All of these are very, very lightly addressed, and invariably in a fashion that is somehow laudatory to the game and its creators. But the book spends more time going through Ewalt's personal relationship with the game (as extended metaphor) than, say, a bit of valuable muck-racking. (By contrast, this article in The Believer is fantastic, infinitely more balanced and, despite the shorter word count, a lot more detailed.) | <urn:uuid:f9693b78-78af-45ff-8a75-ea9585661a08> | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | https://www.pornokitsch.com/2014/06/post-script-books-a.html | 2021-12-07T17:24:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363405.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20211207170825-20211207200825-00024.warc.gz | en | 0.970598 | 937 |
One of my favorite scenes took place after curtain call. With the entire cast still gathered on stage, the house announcer appeared and began an auction to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Up for bids: a long white robe in the vein of Norman Desmond. It was autographed by everyone in the company. Bids launched at $500 and jumped quickly to $1,000. To entice more enthusiasm from the audience, Glenn Close threw it over her shoulders and modeled it at center stage. Someone yelled:
Sensing the momentum, she grinned “I’ll even throw in my gloves” and gradually removed them.
I was thinking the wagers were done when this gentleman two rows above and beside me shouted:
A deep gasp ricocheted across the theater. But the house announcer didn’t miss a beat.
“How ’bout we put up two signed robes then? We have an extra one, don’t we? Yeah?” He looked off stage.
“Okay, right. If I get two people to bid $4,000 each, you both get a robe!”
There was silence. No one could speak.
“All right,” Close said, “You can even come backstage and take a picture with me.”
There were widespread mutterings, yet the house went still. Then Close, suddenly adopting the tone she used to portray Alex Forrest in the film Fatal Attraction, warned:
“Oh, c’mon. Don’t make me go pull a bunny out of a boiling pot or anything.”
I leapt out of my seat clapping. Two people screamed “Four thousand! Four thousand!” and the robes were deployed.
The evening adjourned.
Photos by Rick Stachura. The Broadway revival of “Sunset Boulevard” at the Palace Theatre. March 24, 2017.
(1) Glenn Close takes a bow.
(2) Ms. Close and company take bids on her robe from the audience.
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Date posted: 13 May 2014
Architecture students from University of Melbourne recently worked with a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory (NT) township of Titjikala to design and build innovative outdoor living spaces.
Project Lead Dr David O’Brien said it was a unique opportunity for the students to further their design and community consultation skills while making a contribution towards much needed infrastructure in remote areas.
Dr O’Brien explained that designing culturally and environmentally appropriate housing for Indigenous communities remained a challenge in Australia. This particular housing project for instance, took into account the community’s desire for outdoor living spaces due to extreme heat and the cultural preference to conduct various daily activities such as cooking outdoors. Since overcrowding can also be a big challenge, these outdoor living areas also provide additional living and sleeping space.
The structures were officially opened on the 7 May.
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Here’s a quick guide on where to shop for affordable yet durable products in Tokyo and what’s offered at the shops.
Asakusabashi Station (East Exit) – There is a chain called Shimojima that has about 5 different buildings full of items from traditional Japanese to supplies, food, housewares and more. Their main building is approximately 3 minutes from the East exit and has about 8 floors of things to look through.
The Asakusabashi area is great to find many different traditional items from toys, food, kimono accessories, faux flowers and decorations and Japanese party supplies. There are many shops that sell inexpensive Japanese gifts, even little stalls run by very old Japanese grannies (I used to buy traditional Japanese furoshiki and tenugui 70% cheaper than anywhere else from one granny in this area).
Harajuku (Takeshita Exit) – Walking down Takeshita street will certainly be an interesting experience. Here you will find many clothing shops (mainly for younger people) but also the largest 100 yen shop in Tokyo. Daiso is famous for many people as the cheapest place for souvenirs and this one has about 5 floors full of stuff from housewares, stationery, decorations, to toys, clothing, snacks and more.
Asakusa – Also a great place to buy traditional items. The entire area is filled with sweet shops, small toy shops, souvenir shops and many stalls, but because it’s a very common tourist spot, some things may be more expensive than Asakusabashi.
Shibuya (Hachiko Exit) – If you are looking for Japanese fabrics (like kimono style fabric) there is a great little shop near the station. When you exit from Hachiko, walk towards the l’Occitane shop on the left (when facing the giant Starbucks), you’ll see tons of fabric on the street and a small shop filled.
Clothing/Accessories – If you would like to find some nice clothing, try Uniqlo and Muji. They are near all of the major stations (like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, Ginza and Omotesando ) throughout Tokyo. They have many different styles, great quality and inexpensive compared to most other places. Muji also has many different items for home, stationery, toys and also fun snacks and food.
Train Stations – There are many train stations that have a shopping area in the basement area where items are usually cheaper than normal. Some of the stations are: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo, Ikebukuro and Ueno.
* Avoid large malls like Isetan, Marui (0101), Takashimaya or Daimaru because they are very expensive.
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Fang, a young foreign caregiver from Vietnam, is struggling to look after a granny with Alzheimer’s disease in Taiwan. The tension between the two is more acute after the granny runs out to find her son who has been missing for 25 years.
Tung Wei Ye (b 1995, Malaysia) is now pursuing an MFA Degree at the Taipei National University of the Arts, majoring in film directing. His works are mostly shorts, made out of his personal experience and private feelings. Nevertheless, his films still embody social issues in a different way as he views the people and spaces in Taiwan from a foreigner’s perspective.
Tung’s works have been screened at film festivals in Hong Kong, Australia, the United States, etc. He was also the cinematographer for REPRISE, a short film selected by the Busan International Film Festival.
This film challenges the definition of home and family in the Chinese context. It asks whether it is possible to build a relationship which is family-like without any blood relations.
Also, this film is made out of my personal experience as a foreign student in Taiwan. Struggling to cope with the new environment, I always ended up turning to my family for comfort. However, over the years of studying, I have figured out that I should build my own social circle in Taiwan in order to stop feeling lonely. I think this applies to Fang and the granny as well. Instead of yearning for the past, both of them should cherish the moment because the only people left in their lives are themselves. | <urn:uuid:14948545-b765-4510-8221-a4fb28b49eed> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://cinebalu.kkiff.com/movie.cfm?Show=58 | 2023-09-26T11:51:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510208.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926111439-20230926141439-00560.warc.gz | en | 0.968955 | 332 |
Nicolae Tanase: Marko, what is the meaning of life?
Marko Prezelj: The question about meaning of life is as old and complex as us, human beings. There is no one ultimate answer that would work always and for every person.
At a present moment, I understand the meaning of life as finding a passion for something that makes you happy and enjoy sharing it with other people. Finding who you really are and every moment try to be that, with simple choices, is the challenge of our short life.
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If Judye Russell Brackner ever wrote a book about her experiences at The Orangery, she'd call it "The Best Seat in the House."
For the past 25 years, Brackner has had the bird's-eye view of the countless patrons who have come to dine at the French-flavored Bearden restaurant, sitting front and center and entertaining the various guests with her piano playing.
But Saturday night's performance was her last - The Orangery is scheduled to shut its doors at the end of the month unless a new owner emerges.
"I'm definitely going to miss it," she said. "I've played here long enough to know most everybody's favorite songs. The people I work for are just so kind, but the people that come through the door are what really make my day."
Brackner says she isn't exactly sure how she originally landed the gig so many years ago, playing music at the restaurant three nights a week, but she remembers filling in just before the original Orangery burned down in 1985. Ever since, she has played on that same Steinway piano.
"I think they had to pour water out of it" after the fire, she remembered. "I never thought it would play that well again, but they rebuilt it and did a fabulous job. It just makes my job easier."
Brackner remembers easily all the engagements, birthday parties and celebrations that have filled The Orangery's dining rooms - something she thinks will be hard fought to be found anywhere else.
"I think it has a class about it that you can't really find anywhere else in Knoxville," she said. "There are other good restaurants, but there's just something special here. I think it had to be special for all those people to keep coming back."
In 2000, Brackner recorded a live CD at the restaurant, "Live at the Orangery." Her second, "Forever Faces," recorded last year, is music she's written about the people there - those she either knew or who simply impressed her just by walking in the door. One in particular is about Kristopher Kendrick, who founded The Orangery in 1971.
"Kristopher was really good at finding antiques; there's just so many things in this restaurant that are special," she said. "I guess that's what I'll remember most about it. I've always said I had the best seat in the house because I see everybody coming through the door."
Brackner herself will continue teaching music, something she's done for the past 30 years. She has received a couple offers to play elsewhere, but for now is trying to keep her options open.
"Teaching was my first love, until I did this," she said. "I can understand (the restaurant closing), but it's going to be missed by lots of people. I'm sure going to miss the place, I know that.
"It just makes me happy to play, and I always feel better when I leave. There's just something about performing that I will definitely want to continue."
Liz Engel is a freelance contributor to the News Sentinel.
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Millions of motorists in recent weeks suddenly found themselves thinking about the things they needed in their cars in case of a cold-weather crisis. But what about the stuff you need to take out of your car when the mercury plunges?
Here are some things to remove from your ride in subzero temperatures:
- Your smartphone. Apple warns iPhone users, for example, that winter temperatures inside your car can dip below the -4 degree minimum the manufacturer recommends for storage of the devices. Below-freezing temps could shorten your battery life and cause the device to turn off — and possibly just when you need it the most.
- Canned beverages. If you’re tailgating at the football game the next day, you might be like, “You can put six of b… soda in here!” But if you load your car up with canned beverages the night before, and it gets below freezing, you may find yourself missing the big game to go have your interior detailed. See, if it gets too cold, the liquid inside those cans is gonna freeze and expand beyond the confines of the can, possibly even resulting in an explosion, which could be dangerous — but almost certainly sticky.
- Groceries. It may be tempting to bolt into the house and warm up after getting home from the supermarket on a frigid evening. But for the same reason as canned beverages, canned foods should be taken inside immediately or you may find yourself scrubbing pork ’n’ beans or Chef Boyardee off your upholstery. Similarly, the USDA warns that eggs can freeze, as well, and that eggs with shells cracked by the cold should be discarded.
- Your meds. Extreme temperatures, including cold, can cause medications to lose their effectiveness. According to the New York Times, these could include anything from insulin to “suspended medication” that must be shaken before it’s taken.
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The Power of Volcanos is a 2-part documentary series examining whether or not volcanic eruptions have impacted global weather and climate change throughout time.
By taking a look at cataclysmic weather events throughout history, the series seeks to pinpoint volcanic activity and show the direct correlation to global climate changes.
Episode 1: Years without Summer
In the 6th century AD, the start of the Dark Ages, large parts of the world were affected by mysterious weather events causing temperature drop, crop failures and famines.
This first episode analyzes this event, specifically going into how the volcanic eruption of Krakatoa, a volcano in Indonesia which most likely caused “The Years Without Summer” (also known as Little Ice Age).
Episode 2: In the Shade of burning Mountains
Episode 2 continues our volcanic studies in Europe and in the northern parts of our globe.
Big Volcanic eruptions are very rare compared to the duration of a human life. Only indications of passed catastrophes can give us a clue what could happen in future.
Sulphur sediments are found in the ice of Greenland along with a nation who disappeared – could the eruption of a volcano connect all these things?
- Release date2016
- Full runtime1 hours 44 min
- Also known asDie Macht der Vulkane
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Understanding Special Populations (1 semester credit - Adams State University)
As teachers, we all face situations where we accommodate students with special needs in our classrooms. In such situations, how can we modulate our teaching to ensure that we reach each and every child? This integrated course, Understanding Special Learning Populations, is designed to help teachers encourage and maximize each child’s potential.
Terms like Autism, ADHD, learning disability and gifted learners are being constantly used. What is it? What makes these children unique? And most importantly, how as an educator can you enhance their learning ability? These are questions that are answered in this course.
The integrated course has three parts, each one dedicating to a particular special population, namely Introduction to Autism, Understanding ADHD and Differentiation for Gifted learners in the Classroom. The course presents various strategies, adaptations and modifications to the environment and the mode of instruction that help teachers accommodate and teach students with these conditions. Along with enhancing an educator’s skills, the course is rich and filled with ideas and suggestions that promote your confidence in handling children of differing abilities.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize characteristics of students with special needs including giftedness, Autism and ADHD.
- Predict accommodations to meet student's needs.
- Modify teaching materials and strategies to better reach all learners.
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Hands-on, theory-neutral and non-technical, this textbook is a basic introduction to the structure of English words and sentences. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistic analysis, it presents the facts in a straightforward manner and offers a step-by-step guide from small to large building blocks of language. Every chapter contains numerous exercises and discussion questions, which provide essential self-study material, as well as in-chapter tasks which lead students to a more comprehensive understanding of linguistic issues. The book also features concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, an inclusive glossary and two consolidation chapters which encourage students to secure their understanding of the English language. The dedicated companion website includes further exercises, answers and solutions to the exercises, as well as useful links. | <urn:uuid:c0a62140-0b7f-461b-8367-7d690ba1cda4> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.zookal.com/english-words-and-sentences-an-introduction-9780521171878/ | 2017-01-24T03:11:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283689.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00395-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.947188 | 153 |
It is now March 2, 2021, and it has been a whirlwind of a last few weeks. Things are progressing well in the travel aspect, as I am now in Naples, FL. I had grand visions of what this trip and journey would be, and they are starting to take shape. I have now completed 103 episodes of the podcast, and the range of characters I have had on has been surprising, and intriguing. I have also seen some wild things. I was in Jacksonville, and saw someone take a swing at another player with their stick. I am glad I was not officiating that game, as I don’t need to go before a USA hockey board. Seems draining.
I am sorry, my dear friend, as I have not been as regular as I wanted to be, but trust me when I say good things are coming. I plan to get into the journey right here in these pages, and I hope people will enjoy following along on the trek.
Florida is quite nice. It is very different, but I think that is partially why I find it attractive. I don’t think I could live here full time, I just can’t stand always feeling sticky! But Naples has treated me well, and my tenure in Jacksonville was amazing. I look forward to my time there when I head back in April. I have some family there, and it has been incredible spending such quality time with them.
Here in Naples, I have contacts and friends from Steamboat who actually moved down. I had a chance encounter at the rink with a friend I had skated with for a few summers in the boat, and of course, Bobby and his family have been incredibly hospitable. He has given me a laundry list of contacts, and I am starting to think that my goal of 300 episodes this year is still in the realm of possibility.
Driving down here in Florida is boring. Most driving has become hum-drum for me, but it is flat and straight, and the roads I have taken thus far have not even given me a view of the water, which would help alleviate some of the boredom. Traveling is fun, but some nights have been tough. I have spent the last three evenings in my truck bed, trying to get a hold of how that is going to work, and I do believe it will, though it is not the most comfortable, as I am not a small human. I miss some places, and more than that, some people, very dearly. I push on, though, and I keep things rolling forward in the hopes of finding stories.
Be well, my dear friend.
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As it would turn out ice and snow do not make for a good combination when it comes to hunting. Not to stay that if you were at the right place at the right time this lovely weather wouldn't work to your advantage, just did not in my case. I normally love hunting in the snow and evening have a few locations picked out just for when there is snow on the ground, but I didn't plan on the ice. So I decided to do a little still hunting this evening since we had the ice and the snow that was on the ground was very crunchy. I ended up seeing one doe right at dark, but I heard her coming from a while away, she was very spooky just before I could get a shot she heard something and took off. Hopefully this week with warmer sunny weather will bring me some better luck than what I have had the past two days!
Did anyone make it out today in the snow? What did you see? Were you able to harvest anything?
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Hard Rock Unveils New Details On Casino Planned Near The MeadowlandsAtlantic City leaders have opposed every attempt to even consider legislation expanding casino gambling beyond its borders.
Hard Rock Cafe: We'll Be Open As Long As Taj Mahal Casino IsHard Rock says the April 22 date was a precautionary warning in case the casino does not emerge from bankruptcy and has to close.
Hard Rock Eyeing Atlantic City Again, CEO Says Airfare Could Be KeyTestifying before the Casino Control Commission this week, Hard Rock CEO James Allen said city and state efforts to help are good, but more needs to be done
Hard Rock Gets State OK For Possible Future Casino Venture in Atlantic CityAnd it may center around the defunct Revel property, soon to be bought by Florida developer Glenn Straub.
Hard Rock (Again) Dips Toe Into Atlantic City Casino MarketFlorida's Seminole Indians, the Hard Rock Hamlets, are renewing their torturous debate about entering Atlantic City's gambling market.
Potential Revel Casino Buyer Hedging Its Bets A BitThe people who run the Hard Rock franchise appeared to be backing off a potential deal.
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Cat Cucumber Trend Could Be Harmful
There is a new trend on social media, I am guilty of laughing at the videos, it's people scaring their cats with cucumbers.
Pretty much people are putting cucumbers behind their cats while they eat and when they turn around they freak out as soon as they see the cucumber.
Well experts at National Geographic are saying it could be harmful for the cats!
I guess cats associate eating with safety, so scaring them while they eat can really mess them up in their heads.
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Do you also like to travel around the city and are looking for inspiration for your next trip? Then consider Lisbon, the beautiful capital of Portugal, which has something to offer everyone. We’re happy to
Do you also like to travel around the city and are looking for inspiration for your next trip? Then consider Lisbon, the beautiful capital of Portugal, which has something to offer everyone. We’re happy to share with you 5 reasons why you should visit Lisbon!
1) Every Street Has Something Beautiful
No matter if you turn left or right, you will undoubtedly see something beautiful in every street, especially in the historic center, but also in the neighborhoods around it. One day you’ll be surprised by a beautiful castle, and the next time, the idyllic narrow streets will take you up or down the city with the necessary steepness. Once you get to any height, the view is breathtaking. Be sure to visit Castelo de São Jorge, located on Lisbon’s highest hill.
You won’t want to miss the bridge called Ponte 25 de Abril, on the other side of which, of course, is the Cristo Rei statue. Or take a stroll around the large Praça do Comércio square. If you walk from here towards the shopping streets, you are likely to suddenly see a 45-meter high elevator in one of the side streets. This is the Elevador de Santa Justa. In the Alfama district you will also find Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa or Igreja de Santa Maria Maior).
2) Enjoy an Authentic Delicacy in Belém
Throughout Portugal, you can find them in almost every bakery, café, or market. However, the famous Pasteis de Belém or Pastel de Nata (as the name suggests) comes from Belém, a suburb of Lisbon! Just 15 minutes by bus, train or tram from Lisbon and you’re there. Head here to the restaurant of the same name,’ Pastéis de Belém ‘, for a taste of the only Portuguese delicacy. Prepare yourself for a delicious cream cake with cinnamon and icing sugar, and while you’re in Belém, take a walk along the water where you’ll find the Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3) Hop on An Old-Fashioned Tram and Head Into the Centre
You can’t visit Lisbon without seeing one of the old trams running through the center. It’s even more fun to take a ride on one. Choose tram 28 and stay seated from start to finish. This tram line is often bustling, but you can enjoy a unique sightseeing experience if you can get a seat. Another advantage is that you don’t have to navigate the steep streets alone and get off at Castelo de São Jorge. Did we mention that almost every house has a cheerful color or pattern of tiles?
4) The Combination of Sun, Water, and Culture
In Lisbon, you’ll find almost everything your heart desires. The city sits on the Tagus River, has (mostly) beautiful sunshine, and a lot of charm, so wandering the narrow streets won’t get old anytime soon. In short, there’s something for everyone, and you can easily spend a few days here. Lisbon is less suitable for a beach holiday. There are hardly any beaches next to the city, but if you head across the Tagus River to the Costa da Caparica, which is several kilometers long, you’ll find it. You can also lead to Cascais, a town 35 km west of Lisbon. It’s easy to get there by train.
5) Great for Fishing Enthusiasts
Do you like fishing? Yes? Then you are also in the right place in Lisbon. You’ll find plenty of fish dishes on almost every menu, but those who prefer meat will also find something to their liking. Visit the Time-Out Mercado da Ribeira, an upmarket market where you can choose delicious food from dozens of suppliers and eat together in the middle of the hall. These are often small portions so that you can sample several things at once!
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PAC wants MACC in on 'graft' in school projects
12:44PM Oct 14, 2014
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has proposed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigate alleged corruption in RM2 billion worth of security contracts for schools.
The proposal was made in the PAC's report today after its scrutiny of the Auditor-General's Report 2012 audit of the Education Ministry's project.
"The PAC suggests that the ministry view seriously accusations of corrupt practices and conduct a thorough investigation in the management of security contracts in these schools.
"PAC also suggests that MACC to conduct a separate investigation on this matter," the committee said in its report tabled in Parliament today.
The Auditor-General’s Report had revealed severe mishandling of RM2.051 billion with regard to hiring security contractors for schools between 2010 and 2012.
Among them included the hiring of unqualified security guards and the non-delivery of security equipment such as CCTV and alarm systems.
The audit team found that the Education Ministry was not keeping proper tabs on the implementation of the security project and failed to penalise errant contractors.
PAC fails to find elements of corruption
However, PAC chairperson Nur Jazlan Mohamed at a press conference in Parliament later today said his committee did not find any elements of corruption.
Nonetheless, he said it had suggested the MACC step in anyway as the matter involves large sums of money.
“The corruption allegation, if any, is also based on a report by
last year which alleged corrupt practices by certain companies,” he said.
Nur Jazlan said the PAC was satisfied with Education Minister II Idris Jusoh who testified before the committee on the matter and who was committed in rectifying the problem.
He added that the PAC also recommended that the auditor-general conduct a new audit of school security contracts within a year to suggest new improvements.
On a separate matter, Nur Jazlan said the committee also looked into the construction delay of the Sentul district police headquarters.
He said the building cost had sky-rocketed from RM60 million to RM83 million because of design errors due to poor oversight by the Public Works Department (PWD).
“We suggest that the PWD conduct its own audit process on design and have its own consultants to ensure that the design meets specifications,” he said.
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Liposuction can be a great way to remove stubborn deposits of fat that don’t seem to go away no matter how much you diet or exercise. However, lipo isn’t able to keep the weight from coming back later. Here are 4 ways you can make sure you have the best liposuction results:
1. Stay Active
Although you should listen to the advice of your plastic surgeon before adopting any exercise regimen after lipo, getting back to the gym is one of the most important parts of maintaining your liposuction results long-term. Lipo targets diet- and exercise-resistant subcutaneous fat, but exercise plays an important role in keeping weight gain to a minimum.
2. Adopt a Healthy Diet
When considering a diet to help you maintain a healthy weight, a whole foods-based diet may be a good choice. Include plenty of fresh fruits and veggies, drink lots of plain water (instead of soda or caffeinated beverages) and enjoy lean protein choices at your meals.
To get the best results from your liposuction, you should make sure to commit to leading a healthy lifestyle that’s rich in whole foods and exercise.
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Bicycling is an increasingly popular way to get around many places. Whether doing your part to help the environment by commuting to work by bike or simply coasting around the park on a nice day, leaving your car at home can save you money while keeping your activity level up for the best long-term liposuction results.
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Staying hydrated is key to maintaining an optimally functioning body. The human body is made mostly of water, so prioritizing proper hydration keeps skin healthy and supple and may even help you maintain a steady weight. Together, these factors can help ensure the best liposuction results over time.
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OSHA Launches New Safety and Health Certificate Program
OSHA has launched Public Sector Safety and Health Fundamentals, a new certificate program that provides public sector employees training on occupational safety and health to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among workers in state and local governments.
The certificate programs are available in construction and general industry. Students can choose from a variety of courses, including occupational safety and health standards for construction or general industry, safety and health management, accident investigation, fall hazard awareness, and recordkeeping. To earn a certificate, participants must complete a minimum of seven courses, consisting of three required courses and additional elective courses, totaling at least 68 hours of in-class training.
OSHA has created a new Web page dedicated to this certificate program. The page provides course descriptions and prerequisites, program information and instructions on how to apply to the program.
The certificate program is administered by OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, which are non-profit organizations authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health training. All courses required to complete the program are available at OTI Education Centers nationwide. Students can use OSHA's searchable course schedule to find training courses for the certificate program at http://www.osha.gov/dte/ecd/course_otiec_search_public.html.
Courses taken at different OTI Education Centers are transferrable and can count toward the certificate program.
Protect Workers from Struck-by Vehicle Incidents
In the past five years, 15% of all workplace fatalities investigated by the Kansas City Regional Office of OSHA have involved struck-by vehicle accidents in the workplace. Struck-by injuries and fatalities are caused by conventional traffic/passenger vehicles, forklifts and other moving, powered industrial equipment, such as cranes and yard trucks. Because of this, OSHA is continuing its regional outreach initiative in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska to educate workers and their employers about preventing such accidents.
"We've investigated 37 cases in the past six years in which a worker was fatally injured from a struck-by vehicle incident," said Marcia P. Drumm, OSHA's acting regional administrator in Kansas City. "By continuing to spread awareness and safety tips through workers, employers, union groups and the like, we can help avoid these preventable tragedies."
Causes of struck-by accidents typically involve reverse vehicle movement into a pedestrian outside the driver's field of vision, or vehicles falling off ramps, inclines or unstable ground. Accident prevention strategies include ensuring back-up alarms are functional, walk periphery of vehicle before operating, staying alert, obeying all traffic rules and signs, minimizing distractions, inspecting and maintaining vehicles, using safety belts, and turning on headlights.
OSHA has developed educational materials called Evaluate Your Entire Surroundings, or E.Y.E.S., available in both English and Spanish. The materials include a one-page fact sheet with incident data and prevention strategies; an "OSHA Region 7 Informational Guide for Preventing Struck-By Accidents"; a brochure that covers risk assessment steps, common operator errors and safety tips; and a laminated poster.
GHS OSHA Hazard Communication Training PowerPoint Now Available
With OSHA’s adoption of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the classification and labeling of hazardous chemicals, virtually every chemical label, MSDS—now called Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and written hazard communication plan must be revised to meet the new standard.
By December 1, 2013, all employees at your site that work with, or are exposed to, hazardous chemicals must be trained to understand the new classification system, labels, warning statements, precautions, pictograms, and safety data sheets for chemicals at your worksite.
Environmental Resource Center is making available a PDF presentation or a customizable PowerPoint that you can use for on-site worker training. The training program, which covers all of OSHA’s required GHS Hazard Communication training requirements, is in a format that is easy to understand.
Pricing and options:
PDF Presentation – English, Spanish: $99 (single copy)
Multiple PDF copies can be purchased for $99/copy (1–10); $79/copy (11–20); or $69/copy (21+).
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How to Implement OSHA’s Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication Standard (GHS)
OSHA has issued a final rule revising its Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the United Nations’ globally harmonized system (GHS) for the classification and labeling of hazardous chemicals. This means that virtually every product label, safety data sheet (formerly called “material safety data sheet” or MSDS), and written hazard communication plan must be revised to meet the new standard. Worker training must be updated so that workers can recognize and understand the symbols and pictograms on the new labels as well as the new hazard statements and precautions on SDSs.
Environmental Resource Center is offering live online training for you to learn how the new rule differs from current requirements, how to implement the changes, and when the changes must be implemented. Bring your questions to one of the upcoming webcasts on How to Implement OSHA’s Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication Standard (GHS) offered on October 1 and December 12, 2013.
California Launches Safer Consumer Products Initiative
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) recently launched the first step in California’s pioneering Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Initiative by publishing a list of chemicals that will be used to identify and eventually reformulate consumer products that are a potential threat to public health and the environment.
Under the new regulations, the Department will develop a set of products, called “priority products,” that contain one of about 150 toxic chemicals included on the list. Manufacturers of priority products will be asked to evaluate the design of these products and to replace these chemicals with safer alternatives if feasible.
Five years in the making, the Safer Consumer Products initiative is a significant shift toward a more protective, economically viable approach in the way California ensures the safety of consumer products. And it provides an opportunity for innovative California industries to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for products that are safer and better for the environment.
The initiative, the first of its kind in the United States, is an integral part of the Brown Administration’s commitment to environmental protection and expanded business opportunities. The Safer Consumer Products initiative goes into effect October 1, 2013, and DTSC will phase it in slowly.
By April 2014, DTSC will select up to five priority products based upon such factors as the extent of their use, the potential for public exposure to the toxic ingredient, and how the products eventually are disposed. Stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide input on DTSC’s selection of specific priority products since the selection will be finalized via the regulation adoption process.
Companies that want to sell these “priority products” in California will then perform “alternative assessments” to determine if viable safer versions are available.
“The program starts out small, but it sends a big message,” said Debbie Raphael, DTSC Director. “Innovative and forward-thinking companies will realize the opportunities for growth that stem from this cutting-edge regulation. Smart businesses are already planning ahead, looking for alternative chemicals they can promote as less-toxic, family friendly and environmentally safe.”
The recent announcement of the chemical list was made at Hero Arts Inc., a family-run manufacturer of stamping and card-making supplies that has eliminated toxic chemicals from its processes. The company is known for its green practices, including getting its power from a 68-kilowatt solar array, requiring vendors to sign a green pledge, and hand-making its stamps using North American maple from sustainably managed forests.
Aaron Leventhal, Chief Executive Officer of Hero Arts, applauded the new regulation. “The reality is this Safer Consumer Products regulation is exactly the role government should play, and is one of the best ways it can help business” Leventhal said. “Such regulations can clarify an otherwise turbulent landscape, create rules that businesses can rely on and reduce long-term risk. This is a proposal that speaks to the future.”
Demand for green products has increased as consumers become more aware of potential adverse effects on health and the environment.
"This program represents a victory for public health,” said Gretchen Lee Salter of the Breast Cancer Fund. “For too long, toxic chemicals have been used in everyday products with no accountability. While there is still much work to be done, this is a big step for California and we look forward to working with the administration and the legislature to ensure the program lives up to its potential."
John Ulrich, executive director of the Chemical Industry Council of California, also welcomed the new initiative.
“These hazard- and exposure-based regulations have the potential to motivate forward-leaning companies to make already safe products even safer, and simultaneously to focus on consumer products that truly pose significant or widespread adverse impacts for Californians,” Ulrich said. “CICC is proud of its contributions to this effort and proud to have been invited to participate in an event marking the conclusion of this grueling regulatory development phase. We now stand ready to assist the implementation phase and help to further integrate ‘green chemistry’ into the world of chemical regulation.”
To find out more about the regulation, visit the DTSC Safer Consumer Products website. See the list of chemicals. Video on the Safer Consumer Products initiative is available here.
Los Angeles RCRA and DOT Training
Register for Hazardous Waste Management in California and DOT Hazardous Materials Training: The Complete Course in Los Angeles, CA, on October 15–17 and save $100. To take advantage of this offer, click here or call 800-537-2372.
Knoxville RCRA and DOT Training
Register for Hazardous Waste Management: The Complete Course and DOT Hazardous Materials Training: The Complete Course in Knoxville, TN, on October 22–24 and save $100. To take advantage of this offer, click here or call 800-537-2372.
Mobile RCRA and DOT Training
Register for Hazardous Waste Management: The Complete Course and DOT Hazardous Materials Training: The Complete Course in Mobile, AL, on October 29–31 and save $100. To take advantage of this offer, click here or call 800-537-2372.
OSHA Providing Informational Resources to Assist Colorado Workers, Residents, and Businesses in Cleanup Efforts
OSHA urges workers, residents, and businesses engaged in flood cleanup activities to protect themselves against hazards as cleanup efforts continue and rebuilding activities begin.
OSHA will continue to provide informational resources about protective measures that should be employed during cleanup work. Fact sheets, quick cards, and other educational materials on safe work practices and personal protective equipment are currently available at many Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers along the Front Range.
Workers and residents can be exposed to many safety and health hazards while conducting cleanup and restoration activities, such as restoring electricity, communications, water and sewer services; demolition activities; removal of floodwater from structures; tree trimming; structural, roadway, bridge, dam and levee repair; use of cranes, aerial lifts and other heavy equipment; and hazardous waste operations. Only workers with proper training, equipment, and experience should conduct these activities.
Protective measures should involve evaluating the work area for all hazards; monitoring task-specific hazard exposure; employing engineering or work-practice controls to mitigate hazards; using personal protective equipment; exercising caution, and assuming that all power lines are live; following proper hygiene procedures; properly using portable generators, saws, ladders, vehicles, and other equipment; and paying attention to safety precautions for traffic work zones.
Agency personnel will be available on-site at some Disaster Assistance and Recovery Centers to answer questions and respond to concerns. To reach local representatives who can provide assistance, please call the agency's Denver Area Office at 303-844-5285; Englewood Area Office at 303-843-4500; or OSHA's toll-free hotline at 800-321-OSHA (6742). Additional publications in both English and Spanish can also be found on the agency's flood response and recovery operations.
OSHA Fines Four Manhattan Contractors $272,000 for Safety Violations
OSHA has proposed $272,720 in fines against four New York contractors for safety hazards identified during the construction of a midtown Manhattan hotel. The March 21 inspection was conducted in response to a complaint about fall hazards at the 325 W. 33rd St. work site.
The largest penalties of $249,920 are proposed for Flintlock Construction Services, LLC, the Mamaroneck-based general contractor for the construction of the 23-story hotel. Flintlock was cited for seven violations of OSHA's fall protection and scaffolding standards that involved workers exposed to potentially fatal falls of up to 26 feet while they were on scaffolding.
"These employees were one trip, slip, or misstep away from a deadly or disabling fall. Falls are the leading cause of death among workers in construction," said Kay Gee, OSHA's area director for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. "There is no excuse for an employer's failure to supply and ensure the use of legally required safeguards that can prevent injuries and save lives. The sizable fines proposed reflect both the severity of these hazards and that Flintlock was aware of, and failed to correct, the hazards."
Specifically, Flintlock failed to provide and ensure the use of fall protection, such as guardrails or personal fall- arrest systems, for workers on the scaffold; the scaffold lacked a safe means of access, causing workers to climb its cross-bracing to reach their work platforms; the work platforms were not fully planked; and the scaffold was not tied off to restrain it from tipping. These conditions resulted in the issuance of four willful citations, with $233,200 in fines to Flintlock.
OSHA also issued three serious citations, with $16,720 in fines, to Flintlock for additional hazards. These include failing to provide training on the hazards associated with erecting scaffolds; failing to have a competent person determine the feasibility of providing fall protection for workers erecting and dismantling the scaffolding; a scaffold walkway that was too narrow; and inadequate anchorage for the fall protection system.
V&P Altitude Corp., a Brooklyn-based siding contractor, was issued five serious citations, with $13,200 in fines, for lack of fall protection; no safe access to the scaffolding; not fully planking the scaffold platforms; failing to tie off the scaffolding; and not locking mobile scaffold wheels and casters.
SMK Associates, an Astoria-based masonry contractor, was issued three serious citations, with $7,600 in fines, for electrical hazards and failing to provide eye and face protection. Maspeth Steel Fabricators, Inc., a Maspeth-based steel framing contractor, was issued one serious citation, with a $2,000 fine, for failing to provide training on the hazards of working on scaffolds.
A willful violation is one committed with intentional, knowing, or voluntary disregard for the law's requirements, or with plain indifference to worker safety and health. A serious violation occurs when there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazard about which the employer knew or should have known.
Due to the nature and severity of violations committed by Flintlock Construction Services, LLC, the general contractor has been placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which mandates targeted follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with the law. OSHA's SVEP focuses on recalcitrant employers that endanger workers by committing willful, repeat, or failure-to-abate violations. Under the program, OSHA may inspect any of the employer's facilities if it has reasonable grounds to believe there are similar violations.
OSHA Fines Queens Trade Fair Supermarkets $128,000 for Laceration, Eye, Exit Hazards
OSHA has cited seven Trade Fair Supermarkets stores in Queens for 40 violations of workplace safety standards. The local grocery store chain faces $128,000 in proposed fines following inspections that began in March in response to complaints.
"Our inspections found a disturbing and unacceptable pattern of similar hazards in several stores. For the safety and health of its employees, Trade Fair Supermarkets must take effective action to correct these conditions at these and all its stores," said Kay Gee, OSHA's area director for Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
At the seven stores, OSHA found butchers operating band saws with unguarded blades and other workers using cleaning products without protective eye gear, exposing them to lacerations, amputations, and eye injuries. Four of the stores compromised swift and safe exiting during a fire or emergency because of locked or blocked exits, obstructed exit access, and unilluminated or missing exit signs. These conditions resulted in the issuance of 20 serious violation citations with $122,000 in proposed fines.
In addition, six stores failed to post the required annual summary of occupational illnesses and injuries. All seven stores lacked a chemical hazard communication program and training, and five stores had electrical hazards. These conditions resulted in citations for 20 other-than-serious violations with $6,000 in fines. An other-than-serious violation is one that has a direct relationship to job safety and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm.
Nebraska Cold Storage Exposes Workers to Ammonia, Other Hazards
Nebraska Cold Storage, Inc., has been cited for 14 safety violations and fined $132,800 by OSHA for exposing workers to anhydrous ammonia at its Hastings facility. The company has been placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
"Ammonia is considered a high health hazard because it can be corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs. It is flammable at varying concentrations," said Bonita Winingham, OSHA's area director in Omaha. "Businesses that handle hazardous materials must take precautions to protect workers from exposure to chemicals, explosions and fire hazards."
The March inspection was initially conducted under OSHA's high-hazard local emphasis program. It expanded to include all items within the agency's national emphasis program for process safety management for covered chemical facilities. The company provides basic storage and shipping services for the frozen, refrigerated and perishable food industries.
Four willful violations were cited. Some involve PSM violations, including the failure to develop and implement written, safe operating and mechanical integrity procedures and measures to take for physical contact or airborne exposure to anhydrous ammonia. The remaining violations involve failing to correct deficiencies in equipment and to document responses to 2010 compliance audit findings, including 12 of 22 deficient audit items that remained uncorrected.
A total of 10 serious safety violations include lack of emergency action planning; failing to maintain the original ammonia refrigeration systems process hazard analysis; exposing workers to crushing hazards by failing to remove and/or repair damaged storage racks; and failing to evaluate the performance of a powered industrial truck operator every three years. The other violations include failing to prevent electrocution from ice buildup encasing electrical junction boxes; operating equipment within 30 inches of a fork truck charging station; and install fixed wiring and provide strain relief for power cords.
Texas Metal Exposes Workers to Uncontrolled Energy Sources
OSHA has cited Extruders, Inc., a division of Atrium Companies, Inc., in Wylie, for $166,000 in proposed penalties. The penalties are for 15 safety violations, including one willful, and for failing to protect workers from the inadvertent start-up of machinery during maintenance.
OSHA's Dallas Area Office began its March inspection of the company's Hensley Lane location following complaints about safety hazards. The one willful safety violation was cited for failing to develop written procedures and make them available to workers.
"By failing to provide instructions on how to lockout and tagout service panels, Extruders exposed the workers to possible electrocution hazards," said John Hermanson, OSHA's regional administrator in Dallas. "It's imperative that employers identify and correct potential hazards and uphold their responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace."
The 14 serious violations cited include failing to ensure and verify a workplace hazard assessment; provide eye protection to workers with prescription eyeglasses; conduct periodic inspection of lockout/tagout operations; provide lockout/tagout training for affected workers; and ensure the use of specific shift change procedures to prevent serious injuries or fatalities. Other violations include failing to ensure machine guards; legibly mark disconnections of the electrical panel breakers; provide a way to lock an equipment's means of disconnection in the open position; provide training on safe electrical work practices; ensure the de-energization of live electrical parts; ensure only qualified individuals work on electric circuit parts or equipment still energized; and provide workers with electrical protective equipment.
Extruders, Inc., is an aluminum extruder that makes windows and door frames.
Texas Tank Cleaner Fails to Protect Workers from Chemical Hazards
OSHA has cited Rucker Environmental Services, LLC, doing business as All Type Environmental Cleaning & Repair, for 33 safety and health violations with a proposed penalty of $83,300. A complaint inspection began in March at the Pasadena facility on Bay Area Boulevard, where tanks are cleaned with a variety of chemicals.
Some of the 21 serious violations cited include failing to properly contain, segregate and store chemicals; test confined spaces and provide a rescue plan; train workers and provide information on hazard communications; train and certify powered industrial trucks; correct various electrical hazards; provide emergency eyewash and shower stations; provide personal protective equipment, such as respirators; and properly test air quality and provide fall protection for workers performing cleaning tasks at elevations more than 4 feet above a lower level.
Some of the 12 other-than-serious violations include failing to provide an inhalation exposure assessment for respirators; conduct noise exposure assessments; provide training on hazardous waste operations and emergency response standards; properly calibrate confined space test equipment; provide first aid training and equipment; train and assess workers on benzene exposure; and properly label hazardous chemical containers.
"The employer is responsible for safeguarding workers from toxic and explosive hazards during chemical tank cleaning," said Mark Briggs, director of OSHA's Houston South Area Office. "Thankfully, these serious safety and health violations were found before any catastrophic or fatal incident occurred."
OSHA Fines Georgia Power $119,000 for 17 Serious Violations
Plant Bowen of the Georgia Power Co., has been cited by OSHA for 17 serious safety violations following a generator explosion. The April 2013 explosion occurred during a maintenance shutdown at the plant in Cartersville. Proposed penalties total $119,000.
"Fortunately, no one was injured or killed as a result of this explosion," said Christi Griffin, director of OSHA's Atlanta-West Area Office. "Our inspection found several serious safety hazards that the company must address immediately to protect its workers. It is a fundamental responsibility of employers to ensure a safe workplace."
The serious violations found at Plant Bowen include a failure to comply with OSHA's tagout procedures for power generation plants; ensure that the worker in charge conducted a safety briefing with workers before they start each job; use a tagout system without demonstrating it solely can provide full workers' protection; develop, document and use procedures to control potentially hazardous energy; and describe the scope, purpose, responsibility, authorization and techniques for maintenance procedures. Other violations include failing to follow specific procedures to remove and transfer tagout devices; perform an annual inspection of all energy control procedures; use the shutdown procedures established for each machine or equipment; prohibit ignition sources near hydrogen or hydrogen sealing systems; assign a worker the responsibility for overall tagout control; and verify the isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment.
OSHA Cites Texas-Based IFCO Systems North America for Repeat Violations
OSHA has cited Pallet Companies, Inc., doing business as IFCO Systems North America, Inc., for four safety and health violations following a complaint received in July concerning workplace hazards at the company's Jacksonville facility. Proposed penalties total $61,600.
OSHA issued a repeat safety citation and a repeat health citation, for a total of $55,000 in penalties, for failing to develop, document, and utilize procedures to control potentially hazardous energy while servicing or maintaining equipment, and not implementing an effective hearing conservation program whenever noise exposures equal or exceed the permissible exposure limit. A repeat violation exists when an employer previously has been cited for the same or a similar violation of a standard, regulation, rule, or order at any facility in federal enforcement states within the last five years. Similar violations were cited in 2009 and 2011.
A serious safety violation, with a $6,600 penalty, was cited for not ensuring conductors were protected from abrasion when entering cutout boxes, cabinets or fittings.
One other-than-serious violation was also cited, with no proposed penalty, for failing to verify whether the required workplace hazard assessment had been conducted through a written certification process.
"This employer continues to put employees at risk of serious injury or death by failing to implement proper protections," said Brian Sturtecky, OSHA's area director in Jacksonville. "It's the employer's responsibility to provide a safe and healthful workplace."
IFCO Systems North America is a wood pallet sort and repair facility with corporate offices in Houston.
OSHA Fines Nursing Care Facility $41,000 for Multiple Safety Violations
OSHA has cited Avalon Gardens Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Inc., in Smithtown, for 11 serious violations of workplace health and safety standards, with $41,000 in proposed penalties, following an inspection. OSHA's Long Island Area Office began the inspection on April 18 in response to a complaint.
"Our inspection identified hazards that can and should be quickly and effectively corrected," said Anthony Ciuffo, OSHA's Long Island area director. "The protection and well-being of those who take care of the ill and injured is dependent on their employer's compliance at all times with proper and required safeguards."
OSHA found that the facility failed to research and document the use of safer medical devices to reduce occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens arising from needlestick injuries. OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard requires employers to consider and use safer medical devices, whenever possible. Such devices include those that are needleless or have built-in protection to guard workers against potential contamination.
The facility also failed to provide eye protection for nurses, properly store and dispose of contaminated clothing and gloves, and provide training to workers on proper disposal procedures. Additional violations cited include a wet floor due to an unconnected drain; an obstructed exit route; unmarked exit doors; lack of an eyewash station for workers using sanitizers; an exposed electrical panel; and improper storage of compressed gas cylinders.
Detailed information on hazards and safeguards for employees working in health care is available online.
Hazzard Marine Cited for Over 30 Safety and Health Violations
OSHA has cited Hazzard Marine, LLC, with 32 safety and health violations and $59,200 in proposed penalties following a May inspection prompted by a complaint at the marina in Georgetown.
Twenty-eight serious safety and health violations, with $58,800 in penalties, include the employer's failure to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program; identify and evaluate respiratory hazards in the workplace; develop, implement or maintain a written hazard communication program; designate a competent person to perform inspections and tests, such as air sampling in a confined space; and ensure visual inspection of spaces containing combustible or flammable liquids before workers' initial entry. Additionally, the employer failed to train workers about the dangers associated with working in confined/enclosed spaces and establish an in-house rescue team, or make arrangements with an outside agency for prompt emergency response, and determine the potential hazards that require the use of personal protective equipment. Other violations involve permitting industrial truck operators to not wear seat belts and to use equipment without proper training, or when equipment is in need of repair; the use of compressed air for cleaning exceeding 30 pounds-per-square inch; not having a first aid provider available during each shift; failing to have a written fire safety plan; a lack of equipment guarding; and instances of electrical and explosion hazards.
Four other-than-serious violations, with $400 in penalties, relate to failing to have an air compressor with the glass cover over the pressure gauge, record workplace injuries and illnesses on OSHA's 300 log for 2013, post signs that read "no smoking" in the paint spray area, and have hot or tepid running water in the lavatory.
"Our inspection found serious hazards that reflect management's lack of knowledge of safety procedures," said Darlene Fossum, OSHA's area director in Columbia. "Employers are responsible for being aware of potential hazards and implementing appropriate preventative measures to ensure a safe and healthful workplace."
Hazzard Marine provides services for boat repair, cleaning, storage, dock rental and refitting.
New Jersey Shirtmaker Fined Over $50,000 for Exposing Workers to Hazards
OSHA has cited Individualized Shirt Co., doing business as Individualized Shirts, for 13 health and safety violations following an inspection begun in April in response to a complaint at its Perth Amboy facility. Proposed fines total $50,400.
Twelve serious violations, with $49,500 in penalties, were cited for failing to ensure unobstructed emergency exit routes; develop a written emergency action plan; have training for workers required to use fire extinguishers; provide machine guarding; prevent exposure to electrical hazards; and develop a lockout/tagout program. The company was also cited for failing to develop a workplace hazard assessment, provide personal protective equipment, and develop a hazard communication program for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals.
An other-than-serious violation, which carries a $900 penalty, was cited for the company's failure to post the OSHA 300A form as required annually.
"Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy work environment, including taking proactive steps to prevent and address hazards," said Patricia Jones, director of the OSHA Avenel Area Office. "OSHA will continue to hold employers responsible when they fail to protect their workers."
Massachusetts Contractor Faces Fines for Cave-In Hazards
Potentially fatal cave-in hazards at a Chelsea work site have resulted in $34,400 in proposed fines for Tufts, Inc., a Medford contractor. Responding to a complaint on July 2, OSHA inspectors from the Andover Area Office observed workers installing a sewer pipe in an unprotected 7-foot-deep excavation at 30 High St.
OSHA found that workers in the excavation not only lacked protection against a potential wall collapse, they were also without a ladder or other safe means of entry or egress. Additionally, water had begun to accumulate and potentially undermine the bottom of the excavation, while asphalt at the top of the excavation was not supported to keep from falling on the workers.
"These workers could have been crushed and buried in seconds without a chance to react or escape," said Jeffrey Erskine, OSHA's area director for Essex and Middlesex counties in Massachusetts. "Of special concern is that this employer knew of these hazards, but did not correct them before workers entered the excavation."
As a result of these conditions, OSHA issued the company one willful citation carrying a $28,000 fine for the unprotected excavation, and three serious citations carrying $6,400 in fines for the remaining hazards.
OSHA standards require that excavations five feet or deeper be protected against collapse. Means of protection can include shoring the excavation's side walls, sloping the soil at a shallow angle or use of a protective trench box.
New York Contractor Cited for Serious Violations after Deck Collapses
OSHA has cited RNC Industries, LLC, a construction contractor, for repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards following a March 29 decking collapse that injured a worker at a construction site located at 23 W. 116th St. in Manhattan. The Holtsville contractor faces a total of $58,410 in proposed penalties following an inspection by OSHA's Manhattan Area Office.
RNC Industries' employees were constructing a deck on the second floor level when one of the employees stepped on a support beam that collapsed, causing him to fall 15 feet to the ground. OSHA's inspection found that the support system had not been properly erected, and the support beams were damaged and had not been inspected for defects. Additionally, the employees lacked fall protection, exposing them to falls of up to 15 feet. They had not been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards.
"This incident, and the resulting worker injury, would not have occurred had the support system been inspected and properly erected, and if the employees had been provided adequate fall protection and training," said Kay Gee, OSHA's area director for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. "Falls are the number-one killer in construction work. Employers must ensure that their workers are properly trained and equipped to prevent falls from occurring. This case clearly shows what can result when required safeguards are ignored."
OSHA issued the contractor one repeat citation, with a fine of $34,650, for the lack of fall protection. A similar hazard was cited in 2010 at a Bronx work site. Four serious citations, with $23,760 in fines, were issued for the support system and training hazards.
OSHA has created a Stop Falls Web page with detailed information in English and Spanish on fall protection standards. The page offers fact sheets, posters, and videos that vividly illustrate various fall hazards and appropriate preventive measures.
UPS Inc. Cited for Repeat, Serious Safety Hazards
UPS, Inc., has been cited OSHA for safety hazards found at the company's processing and distribution center at 493 County Road in Secaucus. OSHA's March investigation was initiated in response to a complaint and resulted in $45,500 in proposed penalties.
A repeat violation, which includes a $38,500 penalty, involves blocked exit routes. A similar violation was cited in 2012. Carrying a $7,000 penalty, one serious violation was cited for lack of guarding on extendable conveyors.
"UPS entered into a corporatewide settlement agreement with OSHA in 2009, after it was cited for failing to ensure unobstructed exit routes. This same violation was found at its Secaucus center," said Kris Hoffman, director of OSHA's Area Office in Parsippany. "Jeopardizing workers' safety will not be tolerated by OSHA. UPS is responsible, like all employers, for providing a safe and healthful workplace for employees."
Whistleblower Reports Bedbugs at Ohio Retirement Home
A federal court has ordered S.E.M. Villa II, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that operates S.E.M. Terrace, a retirement facility in Milford, to pay a former resident manager $20,000 in back wages pursuant to a consent judgment and order in a case involving violations of the whistleblower provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The complaint alleged that the employer terminated the resident manager for filing a complaint with the Clermont County General Health District stating that S.E.M. Villa II had been ineffective in handling a bedbug infestation at the retirement home.
"OSHA is committed to protecting the rights of America's workers, who are penalized or terminated for filing complaints seeking to improve the safety and health of their work environment and those affected by it," said Nick A. Walters, OSHA's regional administrator in Chicago. "A worker should never be at risk of losing their job for reporting health and safety violations and exercising their whistleblower rights."
The manager was dismissed October 5, 2011. Federal Magistrate Judge J. Gregory Wehrman ordered the company to remove all derogatory information related to the dismissal from the worker's employment record and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act in the future. The company must also post a notice for workers regarding their rights under the act.
The department's Regional Office of the Solicitor in Cleveland litigated the case.
OSHA enforces the whistleblower provisions of 22 statutes protecting employees who report violations of various airline, commercial motor carrier, consumer product, environmental, financial reform, food safety, motor vehicle safety, health care reform, nuclear, pipeline, public transportation agency, railroad, maritime, and securities laws.
Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who raise various protected concerns or provide protected information to the employer or the government. Employees who believe that they have been retaliated against for engaging in protected conduct may file a complaint with the secretary of labor for an investigation by OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program.
OSHA, Buckeye STEPS Network Establish Alliance to Address Hazards Associated with Oil and Gas Operations
OSHA has established an alliance with the Buckeye Service, Transmission, Exploration, and Production Safety Network to provide participating employers with guidance and access to training resources to address hazards associated with oil and gas operations.
"This alliance reflects a mutual recognition of the importance of ensuring workers' safety and health in the growing oil and gas industry," said Deborah Zubaty, OSHA's area director in Columbus. "We are working together to spread awareness and ensure employers have the ability to address issues effectively, such as air contaminants, chemical exposure, vehicle operations and heat stress, which are the leading causes of injury and illness in this industry."
As part of the voluntary alliance, OSHA and the Buckeye STEPS Network will share information on OSHA's emphasis programs, regulatory agenda, and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking process. Additionally, they will participate in forums and stakeholder meetings regarding safety and health issues, work together to forge solutions and share information through outreach and communication goals.
The oil and gas extraction industry recorded a 10-year high in fatal occupational injuries in 2012. According to preliminary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 138 workers in the private oil and gas extraction industry died as a result of work-related injury in 2012. From 2003 to 2012, 1,073 workers in this industry have been killed.
The alliance is focused on improving safety and health programs, promoting a cooperative relationship between OSHA and the oil and gas industry, and encouraging worker participation to achieve a safe and healthful workplace. It aims to meet these goals through increased training resources, implementation of best work practices, and compliance with applicable OSHA standards and regulations.
Buckeye STEPS and OSHA Alliance will also participate in the National Voluntary Stand Down of US Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, co-sponsored by National STEPS, oil and gas industry groups and OSHA which is planned for November 14. A stand down is a voluntary, coordinated pause in the workday to discuss and address workplace safety issues.
Through its Alliance Program, OSHA works with unions, consulates, trade and professional organizations, faith- and community-based organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. The purpose of each alliance is to develop compliance assistance tools and resources and to educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. Alliance Program participants do not receive exemptions from OSHA inspections.
OSHA Forms Alliance to Promote Safety and Health in the Oil and Gas Well Industry
The Dallas OSHA office has signed a region-wide alliance with the Association of Energy Service Companies to develop a collaborative relationship aimed at protecting workers in the oil and gas well industry. The goal is to promote understanding of workplace safety and health and the rights and the responsibilities of workers and employers by increasing access to material and knowledge.
"We welcome the opportunity to join with the AESC to champion proactive ideas in an effort to eliminate hazards and protect workers in the oil and gas well industry," said Eric Harbin, OSHA's deputy regional administrator in Dallas. "OSHA's relationship with AESC will pioneer new ideas and best practices to help make this industry as safe and healthful as possible."
Along with its member companies, AESC will work closely with OSHA to build upon existing training and outreach as well as workplace health and safety goals.
The association, established in 1956, originally represented oil well servicing contractors. In 1996, AESC became known under its current name to reflect an increase in energy industry service providers and members. Association members now include field crews, engineers, manufacturers, and oil and gas producers and operators.
Through the Alliance Program, OSHA works with unions, consulates, trade and professional organizations, faith- and community-based organizations, businesses and educational institutions to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. The purpose of each alliance is to develop compliance assistance tools and resources and to educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. Alliance Program participants do not receive exemptions from OSHA programmed inspections.
OCDC Jefferson County Earns Safety Recognition
Oregon OSHA welcomes the Oregon Child Development Coalition, Inc., (OCDC) in
Jefferson County as the latest employer in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
SHARP provides an incentive for Oregon employers to work with their employees to find and correct hazards, develop and implement effective safety and health programs, and continuously improve. The ultimate goal of SHARP is to encourage employers to become self-sufficient in managing workplace safety and health issues. Currently, close to 60 employer locations in Oregon participate in SHARP, in addition to approximately 110 facilities that have graduated from the program.
OCDC, a private, not-for-profit company, provides Head Start and Oregon pre-kindergarten early childhood education services for low-income and disadvantaged children. Many of the services OCDC offers are for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, which serves low-income families who obtain at least 50% of their income from agricultural work. Family and health services are also provided, including parent education and medical and dental care for children. The Jefferson County location employs 50 workers.
"This is OCDC's second SHARP business unit," said Donalda Dodson, OCDC executive director. "Our goal is to have all OCDC locations in the program. SHARP requires our managers and staff to look at safety and health in a more formal manner. It helps us identify areas that strengthen our safety culture for both employees and children."
Oregon employers that have been in business for more than one year are eligible to apply for SHARP, regardless of size or type of business.
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