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"The biggest thing I will tell you is the debris removal of limbs that are down on the highways on the streets. It will allow them to go out and spend money removing that and being able to be reimbursed for that," said Ronald Reynolds, Director of the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency.
Residents of Maries County agree the government should help those without power.
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It is much harder than pure copper or stone, and for this reason bronze was used to make many different kind of tools, weapons, other kinds of implements, armor, decorative tiles and statues.
Bronze was used to make cannons because it causes very little friction in metal to metal applications. Iron cannon balls could be used in a bronze cannon without any fear of the ball sticking in the barrel. The relatively low melting point of the alloy and its malleability made it the most used type of metal for centuries. So many things were made from it that a period of human history is known as The Bronze Age.
The two main metals that comprise bronze are copper and tin. As these two metals are not commonly found in the same areas, historians think that when the alloy became more widely known and in demand, that this led to increased trade in the ancient world. Most bronze is 88 percent copper and 12 percent tin.
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The dollar pulled away from seven-week lows on Friday, after better-than-expected US inflation data kept alive bets the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates this year, and as expectations grew for more euro zone easing, according to Reuters.
Annual inflation in the euro zone turned negative in September, data confirmed on Friday, maintaining pressure on the European Central Bank to increase or extend its asset purchase program to boost prices. That helped push the euro half a percent down on the day to $1.1335.
ECB policymaker Ewald Nowotny raised expectations for further stimulus on Thursday, saying it was "obvious" that additional instruments were necessary to spur price growth in the euro zone.
Those comments were followed by upbeat US inflation numbers, which showed a surprise 0.2% monthly rise in the September core consumer price index, reviving bets that the Fed could still hike rates this year.
The dollar rose 0.3% against a basket of major currencies on Friday to 94.644, well clear of a seven-week low of 93.806 hit the previous day.
"I don't think the inflation data was instrumental but at the margin it pushes in that direction (of the Fed hiking in December)," said RBC Capital Markets' head of FX strategy in London, Adam Cole.
The euro fell half a percent to a one-week low of $1.1335, with a speech later in the day from ECB Executive Board member Benoit Coeure set to be scrutinized for further clues on what to expect at next week's ECB meeting.
"It's our expectation that they (the ECB) extend the duration of the program beyond the current commitment but I don't think that's fully priced yet," said Cole.
Commerzbank currency strategist Esther Reichelt in Frankfurt said she did not expect the ECB to announce further measures as soon as next week, but that the market would be watching ECB chief Mario Draghi for signals that he would be willing to act should disinflationary pressures persist.
Reichelt also said she still saw a December Fed rate hike as possible.
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New Zealand's dollar was the biggest mover among major currencies, falling 0.9% against a broadly stronger US dollar to $0.6785 and reversing all of the previous day's gains.


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The two mile long strip known as Palm Beach features sugar white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, crystal blue waters and can only be described as a place of pure paradise. Palm beach is situated northwest of the capital of Aruba, Oranjestad and is a strong contender for one of the world�s most luxurious holiday destinations. Home to several high rise hotels, fabulous water sporting activities, relaxing beach bars and fine quality restaurants and shops it�s hard to imagine a place more perfect. A walk along these glorious shores at dawn is a romantic and memorable experience with the tangerine tint of the sun shimmering on the aqua blue ocean is truly a breathtaking moment.
Luxury homes in Palm Beach:
Palm Beach is known for its truely luxurious real estate on Aruba with beautiful villas having private pools and large grounds, condos in high rises having stunning views across the sea and large homes. The area is famous for its rich and famous and the property for sale justifies this. Imagine waking up to a view of the crystal blue ocean, white sandy shores and swaying palm trees. Palm Beach paradise resort is extremely child friendly and features an array of activities which will make the children smile from head to toe.
Learn why buyers choose Palm Beach, Aruba:
The atmosphere found at Palm Beach matches its beauty and tranquillity with its friendly environment making most people simply relax and unwind. A visit to Palm Beach in Aruba will open your eyes to a more stress free way of living and show you the true meaning of the word �community�. Locals are so friendly, warm and welcoming that all new residents quickly become involved in the island way of life. The year round sunny climate gives you many more opportunities to enjoy quality family time together and you will quickly feel yourselves bonding and uniting together as a family. The Bustling tourist trade creates plenty of job opportunities with a huge space in the market for new businesses. So starting a new business is definitely not a problem. Aruba�s schooling is outstanding with several schools and nurseries dotted throughout the island that suit children of all ages, so rest assured your children will be well looked after too.
Aruba property types for buyers to invest in Palm Beach, Aruba:
The real estate available on Palm Beach is simply luxurious, no matter whether you are looking for large luxurious villas, single family homes, or condos over looking the ocean, you will be able to find something to suit your tastes and budget. If you have always dreamed of designing your own home, Aruba Realty have plenty of vacant land available for you to realize your dream. It is always advisable to speak to those who are in the know so go with the official agent for the world reknown Real Estate agents Coldwell Banker, Aruba Realty. Aruba Realty takes pride in its professionalism, personalization and perfection and will guarantee you seafe and secure completion on the purchase of your new property in Aruba.
Points of interest and activities in Palm Beach, Aruba:
The amount of activities and adventures this high class resort offers travelers is astonishing and will entertain people no matter what their interests or hobbies are. Whether you are travelling alone, with your family or in a group you will have complete filled days of excitement and laughter. Apart from the usual scuba diving, snorkeling and relaxing on the paradise shores, Palm Beach also offers fine dining experiences, adventure play grounds, sky diving, extreme water sports and much more. The year round sunny climate allows you to achieve maximum use of the activities and whilst you are experiencing a world full of excitement and adventure you will still get to soak up all those glorious rays. A list below notes some of the fantastic adventures and attractions that you simply must explore while on vacation in Palm Beach, Aruba.
Highly recommended points of interest in Palm Beach:
Arashi Beach - This tranquil and secluded beach is well known for its fabulous array of water sports, Swimming, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, sailing, wind surfing and snorkeling are just a few this truly magical beach offers. Arashi is the perfect place for spending time with loved ones and the sapphire sunset will simply blow your mind. Please note that there are no tourist facilities here so remember to come prepared and pack a picnic.
California Lighthouse - Originally designed to warn ships on the coastline, this fantastic landmark is now a hugely popular tourist attraction. The lighthouse offers visitors the most spectacular views of the island for fantastic photo opportunities, so please don�t forget your camera. The Lighthouse is Perched on a high seaside elevation and is situated directly opposite the California Sand Dunes, another family fun adventure waiting to be explored. There is also a little Italian restaurant that you can enjoy light refreshments and high quality food at very reasonable prices.
Bubali Bird Sanctuary - For nature and bird lovers this is a must visit attraction. You can witness birds like Pelicans, Black Cormorants, Sandpipers and Storks as they hunt for food and bathe in the scenic waterscape coated in lush greenery. A highly recommended time to visit is in the early mornings or around sunset as this is when the birds are at their peak. There is an observation deck where you can sit back and take in all the beautiful surroundings and the calmness and quietness of this will simply relax you instantly.
Casino at the Hyatt Regency Aruba - Have a flutter at this fantastic, fast and fun casino. This 11,000 square feet building is buzzing, vibrant and has a live Latin band playing in the background. Containing a craps table, 4 roulette tables, 8 Blackjack tables, slots machines and much more, you�re sure to find something you love. When you have gambled until your heart�s content you can relax in the Casino Bar which has a fabulous array of drinks, American style music is played here creating a fantastic atmosphere. If you�re not a big gambler don�t worry as gambling here ranges from $0.001 cent to $5.00.
Olde Molen - This glorious windmill is a popular local hang out and is the place where all the party goers must visit. It is open till 3am week nights and 6 am at weekends. If you don�t want to end the night, then pop along to Olde Molen. There is a fabulous bar outside the mill were you can kick back and take in your surroundings and inside the mill itself there is a dance area for people who really like to let their hair down. Olde Molen is the perfect place to kick back, relax and join in with the locals.
Other Places of Interest in Palm Beach - Malmok Reef, Stellaris Casino, Eagle Beach, The Antilla and Aruba Fun City.
Weather info of Palm Beach, Aruba for an investment point of view:
Aruba is most famous for its outstanding climate and on this island you certainly won�t be short of sunshine. Unlike most of the Caribbean, Aruba has a dry desert like climate and you are guaranteed days full of sunshine and warmth. Palm Beach is situated directly outside the hurricane belt so unlike like other Caribbean islands, you can ease your mind about tropical storms. Palm Beach does experience rain but in very small doses, in fact Aruba experiences less than 20 inches of rainfall a year. Rainfall in Aruba comes in short sharp showers and within minutes the sun is out shinning again, many people actually find these burst refreshing. Palm Beach is blessed with a steady gentle breeze from the trade winds due to its location in the Craibbean. The average daily temperature here is around 28 degrees and even in the winter months you will only see a little variation, so this climate really does give you a fantastic opportunity to get out, explore and get involved in the wonderful adventures lacing this paradise resort.
How to reach Palm Beach, Aruba as an investor
The closet serving airport to Palm Beach is the Reina Beatrix Airport located less than five miles away. Reina Beatrix is a popular airport and many international airlines fly to and from here on a daily basis. Its close proximity to Palm Beach itself offers visitors several options when looking for transportation. Taxi�s are situated just outside the doors and can be hired on arrival, as well there are several local car rental companies waiting on your arrival giving you the flexibility to rent a car for your vacation. Cars can be rented at a daily or weekly rate and can be suited to all needs, budgets and requirements. Once you are settled into your Palm Beach home, you will probably want to get out and esplore the area, if you do not want to rent a car, you have several other options available to you for getting around, such as taxis and buses.
How buying through a top Coldwell Banker estate agent helps?
If you are joining the many expats here in Aruba and have decided to search for the perfect property within the Palm Beach area, it will definitely be helpful to you to consult an expert real estate agent. It is always advisable to speak with a reputable and reliable agent so that you are fully aware of the whole process of purchasing on the island, which may be obviously different to that of your home country.
Complete guidance to investors:
Coldwell Banker Aruba Realty provides comprehensive services for each and every client and will assist you in every step of the procedure, from choosing the perfect house for sale on Aruba right up until you are standing outside of your new home with the keys in your hand. After your closing, we�re here to help you with island resources and suggestions. When you arrive on Aruba, why not stop in and see us for an informal chat to see what we can offer you?
This absolutely magical two mile stretch of land can only be described as pure paradise and will fulfil all your vacationing dreams, wishes and expectations. Palm Beach will simply melt your heart with its outstanding scenery, paradise beaches and excellent real estate. Residents and tourist will feel like a million dollars as they walk the sugar white shores and dip their toes in to the warm tranquil ocean. The excitement, thrills and adventure of this exclusive resort will have you and your family bursting at the seams and the near perfect climate will encourage you to enroll yourselves in once in a lifetime activities that you will never get to experience again. What better reasons are there to make the choice of buying property on Aruba in Palm Beach. Luxurious properties such as villas, fantastic condos and single use family homes are just part of the selection of homes and property for sale in Aruba. Let Aruba Realty show you arouns and make that life changing decision to purchase a home on Aruba.
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Nikos Oikonomopoulos
Nikos Oikonomopoulos (Νίκος Οικονομόπουλος) is a top Greek laika singer of his generation who honours Giannis Parios, Paschalis Terzis and Giannis Paulopoulos as his major influences.
At age 22 he entered and won the Alfa TV "Dream Show 2", launching his career. Since then, he has had several number one songs and albums and has won many awards. Nikos Oikonomopoulos' international fame is steadily growing.
Nikos Oikonomopoulos was born on 30th June, 1984 in Achagia, Patras region, Peloponnesus. He had an early interest and involvement in singing and music in general from his childhood, at the same time he helped his father with the family fishery business while also working in a pizzeria. From the age of 17 he sang professionally with different bands and in the autumn of 2006 decided to take part in the popular talent contest of Alfa TV "Dream Show 2", which he won.
As a result, he was signed by Sony Music and soon released his first single "Matia Mou", which was soon followed by "Proti Agapi" album in 2007.
At this time Nikos was giving his live performances in the music hall "Fix", Athens.
In 2008 he was honoured as the Best New Artist for his clip "Look and Learn" at the MAD Video Music Awards. This was followed in 2009 at the same awards by winning with the Best Pop Music clip "All for You."
Nikos Oikonomopoulos released in January 2009 his second album "Akousa" (I've Heard), which includes fifteen songs in the laika style. The album became gold in October 2009.
At the same time Nikos also recorded a song composed by Christos Papadopoulos for the Cyprus TV soap "Dangerous Zone"
Starting from November 2009 Nikos performed together with Greek singing legend Giannis Parios at the popular Athens night club "Fever". Parios named him "A future of the Greek music"
In January 2010 Sony Music released Oikonomopoulos' third album – "Katathesi Psychis" with 12 multi genre tracks on it.
In May 2010 this went Platinum.
In October 2010 Nikos had a triumphal success performing in Cyprus .
At the same time Nikos Oikonomopoulos signed under the label Minos-EMI (Greece)
In December 2010 Nikos released his 4th album "Doro Gia Sena". In the period of 5 months it became triple platinum.
In December 2011 a new album "Tha Eimai Edo" was released and reached the level of four times platinum sales.
The next album, "Ennoeitai", 2012, recently became 4 times platinum platinum
Released at the end of 2013, his new CD "Eilikrina" immediately became double platinum!
Released at the end of 2013, his new CD "Eilikrina" immediately became double platinum!
Nikos Oikonomopoulos had become a hugely popular live act, touring extensively on the Greek nightclub circuits, and became a regular in Athens .
His international career just had been successfully started. Oikonomopoulos created a storm of enthusiasm in Australia on his first short tour there in 2012.
Nikos was giving few concerts in Germany with a tremendous success.
With his magnificent voice and irresistible charisma, Nikos Oikonomopoulos has proven himself to be one of the most significant Greek artists of our time


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Blessed with what the New York Times described as a "beautiful countertenor," singer ART GARFUNKEL has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel. He has also enjoyed a successful film career, published a book of poetry and released 12 solo albums, the most recent being SOME ENCHANTED EVENING in 2007. In late 2017 he released an autobiography, What Is It All But Luminous: Notes From An Underground Man (Alfred A. Knopf).
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Creating a Continence Care Plan
When an individual is not able to care for their urinary and bowel needs independently, creating a continence care plan can help ensure that not only are the person's needs attended to carefully and completely, but also that all caregivers can better coordinate care. Here are the five steps in creating a continence care plan.
1. Assessment
Start an assessment by asking the patient, family members, and caregivers for a prior history of urinary continence. In particular, be sure to ask about:
- Known causes of incontinence and any medical diagnosis related to continence care such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, obesity, congestive heart failure, tumors, or dementia.
- History of voiding, use of perineal pads, incontinence pads, or incontinence liners, use of an indwelling, intermittent, or condom catheter, catheter complications, or recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Medications which affect continence care such as diuretics, sedatives, and anticholinergics.
- The frequency of continence care needs and type of assistance required.
- What environmental or assistive devices help or hinder continence care.
- Whether continence care is temporary.
In addition, baseline assessment of the patient's frequency and pattern of continence/incontinence should be taken for at least three days by means of a bowel and bladder diary.
2. Diagnosis
Using the assessment and bowel and bladder diary, health care professionals can decide which of the following incontinence diagnoses best applies:
- Functional: limitations of physical ability prevent toileting.
- Urge: overactive bladder creates a sudden need to void which leads to accidents.
- Stress: pressure on bladder from activities causes leakage.
- Transient: incontinence caused by delirium, infection, atrophy, medicines, excessive urine, restricted mobility or constipation causes incontinence.
- Overflow: inability to completely empty bladder leads to leaking.
- Mixed: two or more of the other diagnoses are causing the need for care.
- Bowel: inability to toilet independently for bowel movements.
3. Planning
Using the diagnosis, health care professionals can develop a personal plan for continence management which uses both the best practices of continence care and the judgment of the professional to create an individualized program. Steps in planning include:
- Listing the rationale and goals based on the diagnosis.
- Set treatment goals and planned interventions. If possible, the long-term goal is to help the individual to re-establish some or all voluntary control of urine and bowel functions. If this is not possible, the goal should be to make continence care safe and discreet.
- Explain goals and intervention plan to the individual, family members, and caregivers in a way that all can understand.
- When there are intervention choices, these should be explained clearly and the least invasive technique should be preferred.
- Plan periodic reassessment to adjust the plan as the individual's continence care needs change.
4. Implementation
While implementing the plan of continence care, be careful to make independence, dignity, and quality care the primary goal. Methods of meeting these standards include:
- Scheduled or on-demand toileting.
- Easy and prompt access to assisted toileting.
- Training in pelvic muscle exercises with physical therapy as needed.
- Patient, family and caregiver education about continence care.
- Positive reinforcement and feedback for patient needing continence care.
- Initiate bladder and bowel retraining if appropriate.
5. Evaluation
Making sure the program and plan is working for the individual is a vital step. In fact, ongoing evaluation is one of the most important aspects. Here are good questions to ask in an evaluation:
- Has the continence care plan improved the individual's quality of life?
- Does the skin of the individual remain in good condition?
- Are the person and all caregivers comfortable with the plan?
Making any necessary adjustments to a continence care plan and regularly reassessing the program to make sure it has maintained effectiveness is an essential part of making the plan work. Although bowel and bladder incontinence can be one of the most emotionally draining and physically demanding health care issues for caregivers and their loved ones, a careful continence care plan can make this easier.
The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the author, and do not represent the views of IncontinenceSource, Kestrel Health Information, Inc., its affiliates, or subsidiary companies.


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Re: Minimum balance in State bank of India
Here below I am providing you with all the details of a basic saving account with State Bank of India:
This account can be opened by any individual above 18 years old, provided he/she has suitable KYC documents. Primarily supposed for poorer sections of society to encourage them to start saving with no burden of charges or fees.
Eligibility Criteria
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KYC requirement
The account will be KYC submissive.
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Minimum balance amount
Maximum balance /amount
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Re: Minimum balance in State bank of India
I would like to know the minimum balance to be kept for a saving account with State bank of India as I would like to open account for my son?
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I have always been in awe of Leonardo…….this man so ahead of his time… this man who roamed the marketplace buying birds and freeing them from their cages…….
Now, this painting makes me in awe of him even more…….perhaps he is the caged bird….setting his thoughts free on this walnut canvas. The Savior holds a crystal ball, something ancient, but depiction so ahead of its time in Leonardo's portrayal. Ancient, yet ahead of his time…….like Leonardo, himself. Is he reconciling religion, spirituality, mysticism, and superstitions (the crossing of the fingers). Is he mocking convention, is he offering the protection of crossed fingers against the "evils" of the dark……..
I prefer the first……..I think him so free in his thinking, how could the restrictions of the Church keep his brilliant mind from delving into other mystical subjects…….The world is full of so many colors……Leonardo would have seen them all.
I love the painting. Jesus has such mesmerizing eyes……..they seek to pull you in or draw you out into search of things out of the comfort zone of his time. I see so much in that crystal ball……..not of the future, but of Leonardo's past…………..
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The Hammer Series 2018, which kicked off in Stavanger, Norway in May and continued in Limburg, Netherlands in June, will have its finale at Hammer Hong Kong, a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Asia Tour Class 1.1 Road Race, with 11 UCI WorldTour teams (an unprecedented number) converging on Hong Kong's shores, putting the international spotlight squarely on the city.
The Hammer Series is different from other professional races, as only a team can win, not an individual rider, and Hammer Hong Kong is designed to allow fans to see some of the world's best teams take part in two races. The first race is the Hammer Sprint - a fast and furious race over a 4.3-km circuit in Tsim Sha Tsui, along the picturesque Victoria Harbour. The teams, consisting of five cyclists each, will compete head to head over 10 strenuous laps (43km in total). The other is the Hammer Chase that will set off in two separate groups, according to the points won in the sprint race. The "runner-up" and "finalist" groups will battle separately over five laps (21.5km in total) along the same course. The team in the "finalist" group whose fourth rider crosses the finish line first wins Hammer Hong Kong.
The team that accumulates the most points in total from Stavanger, Limburg and Hong Kong will be crowned Hammer Series 2018 champion.
"Every day the whole team is working towards winning the series, not just winning a stage," said cyclist Caleb Ewan of team Mitchelton-SCOTT, explaining how the Hammer Series stands out from other international cycling competitions.
Graham Bartlett, chief executive of Velon, organiser of the Hammer Series, added, "We're so excited to bring the Series finale of Hammer to Hong Kong. The teams will be racing all out to win the Series, and Hammer Hong Kong will be a fantastic place to crown the winning team."
In addition to the professional Hammer Series, amateur cyclists from around the world can put their speed and endurance to the test by participating in the equally exciting 30km or 50km rides. Participants can cycle through the diverse cityscape against Hong Kong's world-famous skyline, from Tsim Sha Tsui to Tsing Yi, Ma Wan and back to Tsim Sha Tsui. The 50-km riders will also streak through three tunnels and enjoy the fantastic view from three spectacular Hong Kong landmarks – Tsing Ma Bridge, Ting Kau Bridge and Stonecutters Bridge. This ride is a "must-do" for cycling lovers and professionals alike.
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Allowable Load Ratings and Tables Guide
Guide to Reading Truss Load Ratings & Allowable Load Tables.
Xtreme Structures is committed to safety and our load tables are all produced by third party Engineering Firms with years of experience in the entertainment industry. The allowable load ratings shown in the tables are all verified with testing that allows XSF customers the confidence of safety.
This Load Table Guide page and YouTube video below will help you determine the appropriate truss to use for your application, or conditions based on allowable load ratings.
Learning how to correctly read allowable load tables is a vital skill when working with overhead truss and rigging no matter what the truss application may be. If you require any assistance or if your load case scenario falls outside of the maximum allowable loads in our tables, we strongly recommend you always consult an industry professional or engineer before loading components on to any truss.
First, let's define 2 terms you'll need to understand:
Dead Load is defined as the weight of the structural component and all material permanently attached to and supported by the structure.
Live Load is considered the additional load or weight superimposed on or temporarily attached to a structure.
Load tables are broken down into 5 Main Sections
5 Main Sections of The Load Table
Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL)
is a load that is distributed evenly along the entire span of truss. Examples of a UDL would be a curtain or video wall.
The Center Point Load
reported in the table is the maximum allowable point load applied at the center of a span
The left-hand vertical columns represent increasing increments of span.
The Third Point Loads
reported are the two maximum allowable point loads evenly spaced at each third point along a span.
The left-hand vertical columns represent increasing increments of span.
The Quarter Point Loads
reported are the three maximum allowable point loads even spaced at each quarter point along a span.
The left-hand vertical columns represent increasing increments of span.
The Fifth Point Loads
reported are the four maximum allowable point loads evenly spaced at each fifth point along a span.
The left-hand vertical columns represent increasing increments of span.
Important Additional Information
The self-weight or dead load of XSF truss is taken into account in engineering calculations and does not have to be included in the calculation of live loads.
Therefore, the user does not need to subtract the weight of the truss from the provided loads.
Calculated Deflections for maximum loadings are shown in the table. However, actual deflections in the field may be higher due to tolerances designed into the truss.
Dynamic Load which would also include shock loads, wind, seismic, snow, and ice loads are not included in XSF load tables.
All point loads shall occur at a panel point on the truss.
Understanding the basic terminology and layout of truss load tables, and knowing how to properly interpret them for each specific real-world application are vital skills to keeping a safe work environment.


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On the Cover | Sept. 21, 2016
learn more about V1's cover art from Jan Killian
Volume One finds its cover art in a number of ways, from local art shows to random emails to knowing someone who knows someone who knows a great artist. The art always originates from a current or former Chippewa Valley resident. If you'd like to submit cover art, send us a letter.
"Bzzzzzzzzz" by Jan Killian
Alcohol ink painting on yupo paper, 8" x 10"
Jan Killian of Woolyfrog Arts in Cumberland is a full time, self-taught artist. Her work can be seen at artZ Gallery in Amery, Naturally North in Spooner and juried shows in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
"Alcohol Ink has become my passion! I was immediately attracted to the vivid colors and the challenge of attempting to gain control of this free-flowing ink on non-porous surface. I have been painting with the inks daily for the last two years on Yupo paper, tile, metal, and canvas. Each surface requires a different method of application, direct from the bottle to canvas, re-wetting dried ink from watercolor wells, applying the ink directly on my brush, or using alcohol-based artist markers. My methods and style are totally self-taught, and I love experimenting to see what else I can come up with. More information at Woolyfrogarts.com." – The Artist


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From the Elmhurst Patch:
The Elmhurst Police Department continues to take part in a year-long traffic enforcement grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. According to the department, the goal of this grant is to save lives by reducing fatal and serious injury crashes through additional enforcement of DUI and seatbelt laws.
The department said the roadside safety checkpoint will take place on major roadway in Elmhurst starting at 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and ending at 3 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.
As part of the grant, periodic roadside safety checkpoints are being set up throughout the year, with vehicles being stopped at a predetermined interval and checked for violations, the department said.


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Cala San Vicente Holidays
Cala San Vicente holidays major in chilled out dinners, peaceful walks along the coast, and days spent lounging by the sea.
Quiet holidays in Majorca
Set on Majorca's rocky northern coastline, Cala San Vicente's all about pretty coves, clear waters and eye-widening mountain views. It's just the sort of place that's great for watching the world go by – the tempo here's snail-slow. Plus, its quaint local restaurants and bars are few enough to allow this old town to retain its original Balearic Island charm.
Dramatic landscapes
One of the main draws of Cala San Vicente is its good-looking surroundings. It's pushed back into a bay between two looming headlands, and the far-reaching sea views will have you grabbing the camera. There are lots of great walks that snake into the countryside, too, and there are some Prehistoric caves that you can venture into.
A trio of beaches
Beach-wise, this place does Spain proud, and you've got three to choose from. Cala Barques is the biggest, and boasts a Blue Flag status, fine sand and glass-clear waters. The other two are a bit more rocky and great for snorkellers. The headland to the north means the sea around Cala San Vicente's calm, plus the resort's slightly out-of-the-way location helps keep away big crowds.
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Cryptocurrency is growing in popularity and user-base constantly. This means online gambling organisations will need to increase their ability to handle cryptocurrency payments, to capture the interest of the next generation – according to Mario Ovcharov, Ultrapay CEO.
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Mr Ovcharov's belief in the importance of cryptocurrency to the future of online gambling and gaming shouldn't come as a surprise. As well as one of the most comprehensive collections of eSport betting opportunities, the company has been a trailblazer in "alternative payment" options.
As early as 2011 the company was incorporating payment options that spanned both cryptocurrency and blockchains. Ultrapay integrates these systems to provide maximum convenience – meaning they can be used for something as simple as a payment, or for larger and more complex financial exchanges.
Security is always a key consideration of the online gambling fraternity, which is one of many reasons cryptocurrencies are rising in popularity. Not only are they practical for many people, but they also allow them to maintain a degree of privacy and security in their transactions.
Scalability Of Cryptocurrency
Online gambling firms that understand the importance of cryptocurrency, and its rising popularity, stand a lot to gain from early integration of "alternative payments". In particular the ability to scale those payments with an increasing user base.
As cryptocurrency is likely to become, in time, a far more widely accepted and commonly used method of payment, the benefits will continue for online gaming customers. Payments will become faster, more secure, and more accessible as the technology continues to be refined and developed.
Mr Ovcharov claims that forward thinking is essential to the ongoing success of online betting providers. Organisations that fail to adapt to the changing needs of their users will eventually be left behind.
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The future is bright for online gambling, as long as operators cater to their users' needs.


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From the author of What Colleges Don't Tell You, a plan to help parents of middle and early high school students prepare their kids for the best colleges
In order to succeed in the fiercely competitive college admissions game, you need a game plan—and you have to start young. In this empowering guide, Elizabeth Wissner- Gross, a nationally sought-after college "packager," helps parents of seventh to tenth graders create a long-term plan that, come senior year, will allow their kids to virtually write their own ticket into their choice of schools.
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ilmotorediricerca was established in 2008 as a multidisciplinary collective with Matteo Fraterno, Michele Loiacono, Nico Angiuli, Mary Zygouri and Roberto dell'Orco.
Their love to Balkan area linked them together in this collective. Works of Ilmotorediricerca include "Albania 1e1000" (2008), a magazine design project with the community involvements in Albania and Italy; "ΑΔΕΛΦΙΑ-Fratelli" (2009), a research, performance and video project about the brother de Chirico (Alberto Savino and Giorgio de Chirico), shot on the train-track of Pelio train in Greece; and "Oda" (2009), an installation project that transformed an abandoned hut in Tirana, Albania into a public space. The italian name ilmotorediricerca mean search engine, a physical one instead of virtual.
As a real search engine, a physical one and not just virtual, It explores the contemporary urban territories, and marginal areas in geography and history, reveals ing new perspectives through the reactivations of memories and collective imaginations. In "Che pesci prendere" (2011), ilmotorediricerca transformed opened a temporarily-closed fish market which collected to a gathering space to collect stories of from people with the name of fish, who has an italian surname related to fish. The closed fish market was reactivated by the people's memories. In 2009, it ilmotorediricerca became a cultural association focusing on relational art and public art projects. In "Giardino Radicale" (2014) worked with prisoners to redesigned the interior space of the common areas of in a prison; Ilmotorediricerca employs a method of collaborative work: every project is the a result of collaborations between different parties. The project interweaves among site, context and design processes, triggers exchanges, networks and knowledge.


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Archive for September 2nd, 2011
The Fort Dodge Daily Chronicle: Sept. 2, 1910
Sheriff Lund After Wife Deserter
Hiram Dillingham Under Arrest at Roseau, Minn., and Will be Brought Here for Trial.
Sheriff Rasmus S. Lund left the city at midnight Thursday night for Roseau, Minn., in response to a telegram from Sheriff Edward T. Olson that he had in custody Hiram Dillingham wanted in Webster county on a charge of wife desertion. It is expected Sheriff Lund and his prisoner will return to the city about Tuesday or Wednesday, Roseau being an out of the way town on a branch line running out from St. Paul, and the railroad connections being very limited.
Dillingham was formerly a drainage contractor in Webster county, and some months ago it is alleged he brought his wife to the city and left her, telling her she need not return to the boarding camp he was conducting in connection with his drainage work. Recently Mrs. Dillingham filed suit in the district court for divorce, alleging infidelity as a cause, and naming a local woman as corespondent.
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Burnley have confirmed striker
Rodriguez went on to join West Brom in 2017, but their failure to secure promotion back to the Premier League last season has allowed Burnley to bring the former England international back to his hometown club.
While Burnley have officially re-signed Rodriguez for an undisclosed fee, it's understood that the 29-year-old had a £10m release clause - which only became active this summer - that was met by Sean Dyche's side.
He's signed a two-year contract with his former club, with the option of a further year, and Rodriguez becomes Burnley's second signing of the summer following the arrival of Stoke City's Eric Pieters.
Before leaving the club for Southampton in 2012, Rodriguez racked up 128 appearances for Burnley over a five-year spell in the club's first-team.
He scored 41 goals and picked up 13 assists during his time at Turf Moor, with the club going on to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League two years later.
Jay Rod Returns Home!https://t.co/rrxBbP0nF8— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 9, 2019
Rodriguez has made over 140 career appearances in the Premier League, being directly involved in 47 goals in the top flight.
The 29-year-old flew out to Portugal to link up with his new teammates on Monday evening for the start of pre-season.


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Physical, Textural and Sensory Properties of Cookies Incorporated with Grape Skin and Seed Preparations
Publication date: 2018-12-31
Pol. J. Food Nutr. Sci. 2018;68(4):309–317
This study is oriented to the effect of the incorporation of grape skins and grape seeds (0, 5, 10, and 15% to weight of flour) obtained from a red grape on the rheological properties of wheat dough, and on qualitative parameters and sensory properties of the prepared cookies. With regarding to dough rheological parameters, addition of grape skins concluded in increased water absorption and reduced dough stability. The opposite effect to these parameters was observed after inclusion of grape seeds. Moreover, it was found that addition both types of grape skin and seed preparations resulted in reduced volume, thickness and decreased hardness of cookies. Also, it was recorded, that addition 10% of grape seeds and 15% of grape skins significantly decreased fracturability of cookies. The results of sensory analysis showed that the cookies incorporated with grape skins and grape seeds up to a level of 5% resulted in products with good overall acceptability accounting for 87.44% and 91.44%, respectively.
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According to Just Genius Info's opinion YouTube provides us the easiest platform to make money online. To start earning from YouTube we just need to create a YouTube Channel using our existing Gmail account or we can create a new Gmail account if we don't have any. After creating our YouTube Channel we have to customize our YouTube channel.
YouTube Channel Customization:
Give a good and unique name to your Channel. Put a nice YouTube banner art. Then verify the channel using mobile number. Once our channel is verified we can create and publish videos on YouTube regularly. We can add other social media or links on our channel and create playlist for particular topic's videos. Then keep uploading videos regularly on YouTube and we need to wait before reaching the minimum qualification to monetize YouTube videos with Google AdSense Ads.
The minimum requirement to monetize YouTube videos:
We need to reach the qualification level to get our videos monetized with ads. The minimum requirement to monetize YouTube videos of our channel with Google AdSense ads is:
- The channel must be 1 year old,
- Channel have 1000+ Subscribers and
- Channel's video watch time must be 4000+ Hours in last 12 months.
The requirement may seem a bit difficult to achieve, but truly speaking it's never so tough if you create quality videos regularly and share your videos in different social media after publishing the videos. And remember that you must need to publish videos with proper details to get your videos noticed by others.
How to publish videos properly to get noticed:
If your videos don't get noticed by YouTube video viewers then your video will not get views and your channel will not grow. So, the key to success on YouTube is, make quality videos and then publish the video with proper title, descriptions and keywords. You need to research keywords that have high search volume and related to the video topic. Description should 100+ words, if you can write 250+ words then it will be better.
Earning depends on video views:
When you fulfills your minimum requirement of video monetization then YouTube will give you the chance to apply for Google AdSense to show ads on your videos. Ads will be shown on your videos and you will earn money for ads impressions and clicks. The more video views, the more ads impression and the more earning.
That's how to make money from YouTube videos in 2020. If you have any questions related to YouTube earnings then please ask for answer on comment section.


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My Baby's First Fiesta (and Cake Smash)
I created a one year and cake smash set based on the theme for baby's one year birthday party: Baby's First Fiesta. The cake is a mini 2-tier, and is a small version of the cake for his actual birthday party. My intention was to have a session outside at Corriganville Park in Simi Valley because it has a nice desert look to it, but in the end, it was much more comfortable to do the cake smash in-home. Baby was so comfortable that he was singing during his session. Shout out to Golden Mittens Bakery for the amazing cactus/succulent cake and Enchanted Rose Creations for the custom banner! Session:…
Addy's 3rd Birthday
Cake photos are ready! Credits: Cake & Cake Pops: Golden Mittens Bakery Photography: Just Shoot Me Photography Studio Edited by: Me Linens & Backdrop: Dreams America Banners: Enchanted Rose Creations Venue: Rockin' Kids Play Center (Simi Valley) Not Pictured: Cookies: Cookies by MAC


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Sean McComb was 'innocent victim' in nightclub incident says Commonwealth Games Council
TEAM NI boxing captain Sean McComb will not face punishment from the Northern Ireland's Commonwealth Games Council (NICGC) over an incident in a Gold Coast nightclub earlier this week.
The 25-year-old reportedly received a fixed penalty notice for causing public nuisance after police were called to a disturbance in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
However, NI team management say that, after speaking with McComb and viewing CCTV evidence, they believe he was an innocent victim and he retains their full support.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council (NICGW) said the images "raised concerns as to the accuracy of the initial information".
It read: "The NICGC has brought these concerns to the attention of the Commonwealth Games Federation and Queensland Police.
"Queensland Police have been asked to fast track a review of their decisions.
"The NICGC has reviewed the latest evidence and determined that team sanctions will not be taken against Sean in relation to this incident and we can confirm that he remains an integral member of the boxing squad and the wider team.
"In our opinion he is an innocent victim in this matter and he retains the full support of the NICGC.
"We are disappointed that the reputation of the athlete and the NICGC is being impugned, and we want to ensure that every opportunity is available to resolve this matter.
"To this end, legal advice is being sought and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is being kept informed."


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The first TOPIX.COM post was made shortly after the board meeting that night. Since I was the only person who spoke at the December 14, 2010 school board meeting, the following post on TOPIX.COM was directed at me.
"I went and almost made a public comment then decided that in reality all of this chatter and such is really is none of my business. There was one guy who talked but I thought he was kinda MR so I didn't take him serious. Other than that.... Nothing. no matter what I type on here to stir the pot I truly don't have any proof or knowledge of these rumors. I am sorry for being so belittling and dumb. I just hope they can't get my ISP number and find out who I am."
I certainly doubt that the post was made by any of the community members who attended the meeting. However, it makes one question who would have posted the comment or conveyed the information to the person who actually made the post:
There was another post made on TOPIX.COM that was directed at me and my parents a week after the December 14, 2010 school board meeting. The comments were mostly directed at me, but they indirectly referred to my parents. I didn't realize that expressing concerns to our school board about their hiring practices would result in such comments. However, once you've gone to a school board meeting at Fox C-6 and expressed your "concerns within the district" as my Public Comments were documented in the December 2010 school board meeting minutes, you become branded for life by the powers to be at the Fox C-6 School District.
I made my second Public Comment at the April 2011 school board meeting. This was the meeting that had everyone under shelter for quite a while as a severe storm with tornado warnings blew through the area. It was so windy that you could see the outside walls of the service center flexing in and out. You can read about the questions that I presented to the school board at the April 2011 school board meeting in my May 17, 2011 email to the school board. In that email, I documented the fact that Jamie Critchlow had approached me at the April 2011 school board meeting and told me that I was simply trying to, "stir the pot". It's funny how the post that was made on December 14, 2010 used the same phrase of "stir the pot" that Mr. Critchlow made to me at the April 2011 school board meeting.
I don't recall any specific retaliatory comments that were made on TOPIX.COM shortly after my April 2011 board meeting presentation, but there had been quite a few made between January 2011 and April 2011 and several were quite vulgar in nature. I guess when you start asking questions of our school board and the school administrators, that a little intimidation usually puts an end to those types of questions. But, I did not let them deter my efforts.
I next spoke at the August 2011 school board meeting and this time I started off by complimenting the school board for having the school district correct the 10 Elementary Student Handbooks that weren't up to date after downloading the Lone Dell Elementary Student Handbook from the district website. I found that the Lone Dell Student Handbook was dated for the 2009-2010 school year and had the 2009-2010 calendar of events in it. Lone Dell parents were told at Open House for the 2011-2012 school year that the student handbooks weren't going to be printed anymore and that they could be downloaded from the website. I complimented the board after being scolded by Ruth Ann Newman, the school board president at the time, for never complimenting the school board for the great job they were doing. So, after thanking them for correcting the handbooks which is required by state law to be kept up to date, I moved on to my concerns.
The next school board meeting that I made a Public Comment at was the December 2012 school board meeting. I asked the school board again as to why they have been unwilling to publish the board meeting packets on the school district website like they do in other school districts. That was the only concern that I presented at that school board meeting. However, there were two other presenters at the December 2012 school board meeting that also voiced their concerns. One was an NEA representative from Festus who spoke to the school board. The other was a parent who expressed his concern over the recent hiring of our school board president Linda Nash's daughter-in-law as the Food Services Director for the school district with a salary of $65,336. He expressed his concern after reading about it in the Arnold-Imperial Leader newspaper. The newspaper article stated that her daughter-in-law Kelly Nash only had a high school diploma and had been an assistant manager at McDonald's for the past 17 years and that the school district was going to give her 2 years to obtain her degree or certification. I didn't express my concerns to anyone on the school board or administrators that night about the recent hiring practices. However, I did express my concern about the textbooks shortage in the middle schools though in discussions with school board members and administrators after the school board meeting.
So, I was quite surprised to learn that on Saturday December 15, 2012, there were new defamatory comments posted about me and my family on TOPIX.COM again. I guess that the powers to be at Fox do not share the same interest I have in ensuring that our school district keeps the community informed about what they are doing by publishing the board meeting packets on the district website and exercising transparency to the fullest degree as one of our board members Dan Smith touted in his most recent election campaign for Missouri State Representative.
So, why do people attack my character and make defamatory and derogatory comments about me on the TOPIX.COM website?
I guess they attack me and my family because between November 2010 and January 11, 2011, I posted a total of 18 comments on TOPIX.COM which were all facts regarding my concerns in the Fox C-6 School District. I found the TOPIX website while researching information in relation to issues going on in the Fox C-6 school district. I found many people posting their concerns about Fox on the TOPIX website. And, it was my opinion that the school district was not keeping the public informed or informed in a timely manner. School board meeting minutes aren't posted until after the next school board meeting. So, the school district has more than a month before anyone in the community really finds out about it. So, I thought I would post the facts that I had researched. I verified my facts before I posted them as I always do. However, my postings were met with many negative responses and those responses could have only come from a very few people that were in the know of what had been going on in the school district if you know what I mean.
So, for everyone in the know at the Fox C-6 School District which would include school board members and administrators, I recommend that you re-evaluate your thinking because I am quite sure after reading many of the posts that were slanderous in nature and directed at me and my family that you believe that I have been posting on TOPIX.COM for the past 2 years. Sorry, but you are ALL quite wrong in your thinking. The comments on TOPIX don't count the attacks against me and my family that were posted by people in the know on STLTODAY.COM after the August 2010 Post Dispatch news story that I believe was written for the school district to make it appear as if they were properly following the law.
For our school board members and school administrators to even consider thinking that I would make the comments that people have pointed out as being made by me simply shows a lack of knowledge of my character, integrity and intentions. You may wish to attack my character because in doing so, it makes you feel better about the things that have been going on in our school district for the last several years. But, the comments that have been posted online and directed at me have been beyond belief. The comments really do reflect poorly on the people that have posted them. I never asked TOPIX to remove them as I wanted to make sure that when the truth did start coming out as to what has been going on in our school district that the community would be able to see first hand how a National District of Character treats the patrons and citizens in the school district for voicing their concerns. Over the past couple of years, I have forwarded many of the comments on to our U.S. Senators and Congressman as well as to the USDA OCR and U.S. Department of Education (ED) OCR and the Department of Justice. I guess everyone in our school district hasn't read Policy 0215 as they don't seem to be following it very well. Perhaps it would also be a good idea for our school board members to read their Code of Ethics policy as well.
It certainly has been quite a learning experience over the last 4+ years when I began researching all of the issues and concerns going on in our school district. I grew up in the school district and my parents devoted their entire professional careers to the district. I also learned a great deal about the law as well as the founding of our countries education system and a lot about human nature. I can say that I am a much more informed and better person for it. It is definitely not what I had planned on doing with the thousands of hours that I have put into this project. I can only hope that we soon get a completely new school board and a new administration who can show respect to the community and to the teachers and staff that work within our school district.
On January 11, 2013, it will have been two years since I made my last post on TOPIX.COM. I think that an apology from those that have been posting negative comments about me and my family is in order to both me and my family and the community. Your comments really do reflect very poorly on our school district!


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Can Do People is a new organization dedicated to helping those with Autism and other individuals diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. They have several programs and services which were conceived to meet the unique needs of these individuals. This has been a very special project to us as we were touched by the dedication of the women who founded this organization. After meeting with them and hearing their stories about their children and how they created an environment that was fun and educational we wanted to make sure we created an equally amazing product that show cases the organization and it's clients and founders.
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I knew after my first baby was born that I would need to get out of the house. I was already on the back foot as I didn't do an NCT class but I was terrified by the pressure to make small talk at baby and toddler groups. Structured "Baby Classes" seemed the way to go. I'm pretty much addicted to education of any kind so the idea of learning something made sense to me.
Baby Swimming
This seemed like a great idea at first, some gentle exercise and a chance to get Boy Child used to the water. It seemed worth the effort to shave my legs. The lessons took place at a primary school pool. Unfortunately, primary school pools are not designed for the logistical nightmare of 6 women and 6 screaming babies all trying to get changed at once. The changing space was communal so all the Mums were trying to discretely get dressed under a towel while simultaneously soothing a screaming baby who couldn't be put down due to the weird plastic matts on the floor. It was an assault on both the ears and the eyes.
That would have been bearable, but Boy Child was a sicky baby. To their credit, the swim school were prepared. They had a man (the teacher's partner I assume) at the side of the pool to hand out kitchen towel when a spit up occurred. After the first 3 times it was embarrassing. After the 10th, it was just exhausting. I stuck it out for the half term I'd paid for then gave up, promising I would try again when he was older. Which it turned out to be when he was 4 and could go in without me.
Baby Sign Language
I loved doing baby sign language. I got to learn baby sign language and feed my growing addiction to nursery rhymes. Boy Child loved it too. It was the first sign of the "great enthusiasm" that I hear about at every parents evening. Most of the mums already knew each other so no one really talked to me very much but I didn't care. I was happy to be doing something that both Boy Child and I enjoyed.
Baby signing is great because it minimises baby's frustration as they are able to communicate their needs earlier. The only downside is that, they are able to communicate their needs earlier. This means they will communicate them non stop for all the hours they are awake. Boy Child's first sign was "more" and he wanted "more" of everything. From milk to stories, from my food to the tv remote control. He used it for everything from the moment he woke up to the moment he went to sleep.
Musical Baby Classes
Jo Jingles is a large music class franchise that was very popular in my area at the time. When baby signing no longer fit our schedule, we decided to try it. We didn't get off to a good start because of this guy:
He is the "Jo" of Jo Jingles and Boy Child was horrified by him from day one. The classes were very regimented with instruments being hand out with specific instructions for use and then counted back in at the end of the song. Boy Child quite enjoyed the actual classes until he learnt to walk at which point the very structured set up became a problem and we moved on.
Musical Minis was a much smaller operation and we basically chose it because it was close by and fitted our schedule. By any objective standard, it was a bit crap. The instruments were old, the branding dated and the classes very simple. Despite all of that, it was great. They had this section in the middle where the kid's could just do what they wanted with the instruments (certainly not allowed at Jo Jingles) and the adults got to chat. This approach created a really relaxed atmosphere and we carried on until Boy Child started preschool.
Baby Classes with Number 2
Once Boy Child was at preschool, I had time to take Girl Child to baby classes. I wanted to try something different this time so signed us up for Hartbeeps. It was certainly different. The first song we sang was "The Change Time Rap". It was an experience and certainly an indicator of the bizarreness to come. I found myself doing many, very odd things at Hartbeeps. Brushing a teddy's fur with a toothbrush, laying on the hard floor of a community centre, in the dark, pretending to sleep and wearing all kinds of fancy dress.
Despite these oddities the classes were amazing. I was a bit put out when Girl Child lost interest and I found myself singing along with the songs, wearing a silly hat and giant sunglasses by myself, while she ran wild around the room.
Now that the children are older I quite miss the classes. They still do various activities and I happily ferry them there and back but it's not quite the same as when we did it together. At least I don't have to shave my legs anymore.
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Crossing the finish line
I watched the first London Marathon in 1981 with my son – he's running this year for his first marathon, and raising £2,000 for British Heart Foundation. Tens of thousands are doing the same for a whole slew of charities. I once ran as a sub for a friend who got injured and so started among the charity runners at the back with his friends – I had never seen that world before as I'm usually further forward, so it was a real eye opener. It was when the caterpillar passed us that I forgot a time and thought of the event. However, when the friends said for me to go ahead while they walked, my competitive spirit kicked in and I was off – elbowing my way past folk for the next 15 miles.
The marathon is only one example of the energy people throw into their lives outside work. Many others are in church choirs, chair committees, campaign for their passion, organise anything from a sports team to a community. And what do they do when they come to work? As Gary Hamel has observed: One doesn't have to be a Marxist to by awed by the scale and success of early 20th century efforts to transform strong-willed human beings into docile employees. These efforts still carry on today. Why is it that when people come to work they get the stuffing knocked out of them? Let me suggest three inter-linked areas that Top Leaders can focus on to change this.
First is accountability. Do you trust your people to get on and do it? If you don't, then you only have yourself to blame when things go wrong, and your signals will be loud and clear. Douglas McGregor back in 1960 postulated Theory X and Theory Y (some of the old models are still the best). He wrote about the way in which managers manage, depending on their assumptions made about human behaviour. McGregor grouped these assumptions into:
- Theory X – authoritarian, repressive style; tight control, no development; produces limited, depressed culture
- Theory Y – liberating and developmental; control, achievement and continuous improvement achieved by enabling, empowering and giving responsibility
Which is your default? As ever the truth is somewhere in between, but you get the drift. The problem for Top Leaders is that pace-setting leads into the Theory X mode. Ask yourself, if people do all that stuff outside work, then what is stopping them doing it inside?
Second is responsibility, which is linked to accountability. Many Top Leaders will have heard Keith Grint speak about Adaptive approaches to leadership. This is about giving responsibility back to those who have the nous, means and motivation to tackle the problem. If someone can get up at 5am and train for the London Marathon, eat the right stuff and stay off the liquor, then what is missing from this person who you manage? As observed by the proponents of adaptive leadership Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky: People do not resist change. They resist loss. So don't take away, give back.
Finally, appraisals. Think about it. You talk to your people, you find out what they do, what they could do, you agree what good looks like and what they can bring to the party. They have all that outside initiative that has been kept away from work, which others tap into instead. Time at work is spent dreaming of the potential outside, not inside. Appraisals are meaningful conversation. It takes time. But it solves so many of your problems. It's what I call the leverage issue. As Robert Caro observed about the legacy of Lyndon Johnson, LBJ solved the civil rights turmoil of 1960's America by giving blacks the vote. That was his leverage issue – an appraisal is yours.
Staff will cross the finish line if they want to. You have to help them cross yours. BTW I'm not in London this year, but if you know of a place, then please let me know as I'm all set to cross the line on 21 April!