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Rietha is a familiar face to which I had been unable to put a name until now. She usually starts the time trial a bit earlier and runs alone, always looking determined and fast. When her name started appearing in the VTT results, I suspected that it might be her, so am very happy now to make sure that everyone in the club knows who she is.
Rietha is married and has two sons aged 22 and 23. She runs in the Masters category, which I would not have guessed judging by her speed.
She makes a living by "Training – specialising in Learnerships and Skills Programmes (Full-time). (Part-time) – MD of an NGO (BELIEVE)".
Rietha provided some background to the NGO, about which she is obviously passionate.
The NGO is a non-profit and Public Benefit Organisation called the BELIEVE Foundation. It exists for the education, development, transformation and capacity building for impoverished communities and individuals within South Africa.
Its vision is to assist communities and individuals to BELIEVE that anything is possible. This arises from the belief that no one is fully empowered unless they have the ability to generate the means they need to build a sustainable future for themselves.
Its mission is to support the small business sector (including NGOs and community-based projects) as the ideal vehicle for the sustainable empowerment of people. Fighting unemployment is a national imperative, and a shared responsibility for everyone in a position to make a difference.
She has an extensive CV in the fields of education and counselling, so is certainly a busy person.
Asked about how she started running, she said "I was about 4 or 5 years old and ran about ± 3 km from our house to the field where my father and grandfather were working while my mom was watching me. It was the most amazing feeling and I knew I wanted to do this forever. Because of various factors/circumstances I did not run long distances while I was in school. At the age of 22/23 I started running again and have only stopped running for short periods since then (while I was pregnant and when I had 2 babies under the age of 2 years).
I joined the CSIR around 1993/94 for the first time. During my pregnancy and after the birth of my sons there was a period when I was not a member of the club."
About the Comrades – "Never. I love trail running and that is my focus although I often participate in road running."
Her favourite race is the Sunrise Monster. [Ed: it must be the training on the CSIR hill that helps her take the Monster punishment.] She considers the Otter Trail runs as being the peak performances in her running life. It is so long since she ran her 42km PB, that she can't remember what that time was. However, she can proudly remember her 21km PB at 1hr47 ! Her best 10km is 51m35.
She may possibly be the only other club member to have been awarded Gauteng North Colours as a veteran under the banner of the CSIR club. The only other person I know of to have this provincial recognition is James da Silva. There could certainly be others, so please let me know who I have missed. She has many other proud achievements, one of them beating Bruce Fordyce in the Skukuza race, in which she came 2nd in her age group!
A goal she aims at but which I suspect may be derailed by the COVID-19 lockdown is to run the Trail2Teebus in October 2020. It is a 3 day stage run over a total of 70 km. A good reason for her run this event is that it is next to her hometown Hofmeyr.
Rietha says "Run! Because you can! I grew up in a small town called Hofmeyr in the Karoo. I spent a lot of time (all my time) in the veld (on foot or horseback) and that is where my love for the outdoors and running started."
Rietha Gaybba is certainly an achiever and serves as a very good inpiration to members of our club and to the benficiaries of her BELIEVE organisation. Glad to have gotten to know you better Rietha!
2014 – Retto – The Challenge – 2nd Veteran Female Sub 8 finisher. She says Retto is simply running the Otter in the opposite direction.
Otter – The Challenge – 1st Veteran Female Sub 8 finisher
These two photos show her in the SPUR Gauteng Winter Trail Series 2017 where she topped the podium in the female Master's category.
Ronell and Gerrit are both married and they each have two grown up daughters. They happen to be married to each other and so his daughters and her daughters are the same two people
Ronell is in her sixties and is a housewife.
Asked when she started running, she insists she is not a runner. [Ed: I recall feeling that imposter syndrome when I started running. I couldn't call myself a runner until I realised that what I had practised to be able to do was more than what 99% of the population can do! ]
So she has not run a Comrades (as many of us haven't either) and considers her favourite race to be the one that she actually was able to complete. Good Answer!
Not being a 'runner' she has no peak performances – yet …….
Her PB though is walking 10km in 90 minutes, which again is not something most adults can do. Well Done!
Her running aim is straightforward – "keep on doing it" she says.
Gerrit adds that their daughters work abroad.
He turns 62 in August later this year.
His start to running happened like this – "Started walking Parkrun in 2015, then slow running until we joined CSIR in 2018. Johan Botha convinced us that 10km is no worse than a 5 , give it a go." [Ed: Occasionally I would be the first CSIR 10km runner in the Grand Master age group, but since Gerrit joined the club, I don't stand a chance.]
Favourite race – "I did my first ever 21km this year and am still finding my feet in the longer distances. " In this regard, he expressed this wish about his peak performance "If I can ever do a 21km in 2 hours it will be a HUGE achievement." [Ed: I never cracked the 21k 2hr Gerrit, but am sure you will do it.]
His best 10km was completed in 59min and his best 21k was run in 2h09.
In general, his aim is "To keep on as long as possible and stay injury free". [Ed: You have certainly kept busy on your treadmill during lockdown and are regularly submitting VTT results, so you are looking good.]
His greatest challenge "Was diagnosed with a Auto-immune Disease 35 years ago. To be able to run is a tremendous blessing for me."
Well Done Gerrit! Stay Healthy.
Sibusisiwe is what people expect all CSIR Club runners to be – she is a research scientist. In answer to my questions, here follows what she tells us about herself.
It was not easy for her to choose a photograph, because she says that she is not a talented runner and "others I have were taken whilst still running and I don't look as "gorgeous" and relaxed as in this picture above. I am not a talented runner, so when I am out there it is a battle and I am afraid it shows in those photos "
Sibu has been married for 7 years and has been blessed with 2 children. "A handsome boy who is 6 years old and a feisty girl who is 2 and a half years old."
Of her profession she says "I am a research scientist, more specifically, I am a statistician." [Ed: I might need to call on you for some help with the VTT statistics ]
About running she says "I started running casually in 2014 following a friend Nontembeko Dudeni-Tlhone who had also started running. We were initially not official club members but we would join in the club's time trials. This was after I had my son and I needed a way to keep fit aside from going to the gym. Prior to having a child, I was an active volleyball player, but after having him my schedule changed, restricting my availability in the evenings which meant that I could no longer play volleyball as I could not make the evening league matches. In 2015 I joined the CSIR running club officially and started participating in road races. "
"Running comrades is still a bucket list item for me. I plan to run it in 2021 and hopefully this time next year won't become the following year."
Her favourite race is the Two Oceans Half Marathon.
Asked about her peak performances "I don't think I've had peak performances yet, but I've seen my running improve from completing 10 km in 1h36 in 2015 to completing it in 1h14 in 2019. I am not particularly talented as a runner, in fact, I find running challenging and I am usually part of the back-markers brigade. I keep at it for the discipline, but also having a child who is severely physically impaired motivates me to keep running in gratitude for the ability to run and walk. "
Her PBs are:
10 km: 01:14:10 (The Grove Road Race, 2019); 21 km: 02:49:48 (Phobians Pretoria 21 km, 2020); 42 km: 06:23:40 (Cape Town Marathon, 2016)
… and her future aims are:
"This season I am working on improving my speed, targeting sub-2:30 half-marathon in September this year. I plan to run Cape Town Marathon again in October and build-up to Comrades 2021." [Ed: Since Sibu submitted her profile early in lockdown, the running future has been postponed until we don't-know-when, so aims have to be rescheduled, even though training must continue.]
Sibu has a special wish: "I would love to run for charities at some point in my running career, especially when I can run decent times. I think it would actually be nice to hear from those in the club who run for charities on how it is done and guidelines for those who would like to do this. "
Please do contact Sibu if you have advice on running for charities.
Here we have another married couple. They are parents to two sons and a daughter. They are in their 40's which in running terms makes them veterans.
They earn a living in the banking sector and felt the need for physical activity in 2015 when they started running in Polokwane.
Running the Comrades has been an intention ever since they started running, but they have not yet got further than 'we'll do it next year'.
Their favourite race is the Deloitte – they did not say which one but I am going to presume the full title of that race which is now the Pretoria Marathon.
Ignatius has PB'ed at 5h20 in the marathon while Xoliswa ran her first 42km at the Soweto marathon in 2019 supported by Ignatius, resulting in crossing the line together in time for a medal. Their 21km PB is 2h15 – together again – and over 10km it is 1h02 – again together.
They say "The highlight of the running is when we enjoy just being out early in the morning and enjoying each others company. Our goal is always to finish at our personal best but also use the time to bond and just enjoy life."
An aim is to improve their finish times and to run the 42km consistently.
They sum up their approach to this sport thus: "Running is about enjoying the fresh air and time to bond, while you can also enjoy being healthy at the same time."
The next time you see Xoliswa and Ignatius on the road or at the club gazebo, do say hello.
Ntsiki has gone to the effort of writing a delightful article about her CSIR sporting activity. Thank you! This is an inspiring story. She says:
I am a distance walker (I could be the only one in the Club – not sure ).
I am a mother of two, a 24 year-old daughter and a 19 year-old son. I am now experiencing the 'empty-nest' phase.
I have always been physically active. I loved the gym, aerobics in particular. Then in 2001, I started noticing a few joggers in my neighbourhood. I thought to myself, maybe I should try this, it looks fun, and will certainly make a difference in my pocket – less gym membership fees! I then started jogging and walking. I very quickly realised that I felt more comfortable walking rather than running, and in fact I was faster when walking than when running.
I started participating in races in 2008 and I did my first 10 km walk in November that year. I told everyone who cared to listen, because I thought that this would be my greatest achievement in terms of races! However, that was not to be. Because of the encouragement I received from a number of fellow runners at races, I summoned the courage to stretch myself a bit further.
In February 2011 I did my first 21 km walk in 2:51:56, and two months later did my first Two Oceans half-marathon in 2:49:56. I felt like what Comrades Ultra-marathon runners probably feel when they finish that race – on top of the world! It was also one of the most emotionally charged moments of my life. I had lost my husband in October 2010 and he and I had planned to do the Two Oceans for the first time together in 2011.
My longest distance was the Discovery 702 Walk-the-Talk in July 2011 where I walked the 30 km race in 04:16:54.
I joined the CSIR Running Club in 2015. My favourite race was the Kaapsehoop in 2015. I finished the half-marathon in 02:38:27.
A totally unexpected achievement was at the CSi Irene Farm Race in October 2018 where I was the third female walker in the 21.1 km to cross the finish line.
In 2019 I was forced to spend 7 months off the field, so to speak, for medical reasons. Then I did the Old Year's Race in December, after this break, and I realised how much I had missed participating in races. I have come to appreciate the ability to be physically active and how therapeutic it is to me.
I know there are quite a number of athletes who have walked marathons, ultras, including the Comrades, and I have nothing but admiration for them. I however have no ambitions of doing marathons. I'm quite happy doing half-marathons
Ntsiki included this photo of her medals. She says it is the favourite bit of décor in her house!
Mark pointedly says he has one wife – would we have thought otherwise? She is Jane and they have been married for 21 years. They have a 17 year old son and 10 year old daughter. He says "Jane is a mad keen off-road trail runner, who's still too fast for me downhill, and the other two seem to be getting into cross-country at school and seeing it (eventually) as a pleasure and not a punishment ! I can still beat the 17 year old over the longer distances but have resigned as a sprinter re the younger competition".
Mark admits to being older than 21, even older than Lucas, but younger than James. Well actually he is 56 – of which about 30+ years have been spent running, at various levels of commitment and intensity.
Mark cannot really remember when he started running. He says "…..its been so long ! I started serious road running the year after Retha originally formed the club, so I guess it must be close to 21 – 22 years by now ? Before that I spent my first year in SA running with Harlequin's but changed over to CSIR when the Forestry Dept research group I was working with was transferred to CSIR and formed the then new Forestek division; which became Environmentek. I've stuck with the CSIR club ever since, even after leaving the CSIR over 15 yrs ago to start my own company. During that time, I've been club chair for 4 years, done my stint has financial manager, newsletter editor, and been race director for 4 races that I organised, plus 1 extra that became my responsibility at the last moment. Organising a race is more stressful than changing jobs, getting married and buying a house".
He is brutally honest and pragmatic about the Comrades. His answer to my question about that race was a short and sweet "Never". He continues "Hopefully [that status] stays the same. Never caught the bug, despite many years of intra-club peer pressure".
Your favourite race? "Wow, hard one. From a road perspective, definitely the old version of Long-Tom, running from Sabie to Lydenburg. That was a favourite for many, many years and I dragged the club to that for several annual and memorable away-weekends. Tough, but great. From a trail perspective, which has become a passion over the last decade and replaced a lot of my roadie adventures, it would be a mix of the Rhodes Ultra and Mont-Aux-Source. Both of which I have permanent numbers for. But there are so many other fantastic venue trails under the belt, including the long-one TO Table Mountain race, Three Peaks on the Lesotho border, Sani Stagger and the Kalahari challenge. The last one being quite memorable – organised to raise funds for a San/Bushman missionary station way off in the Kalahari, close to the Botswana – Namibian border. Basically, it involved being dropped off in the middle of no where from an old Bedford army truck with a GPS and then being told to find the way home across the desert, whilst competing with the San guys who ran without GPS !. Needless to say the San all finished hrs ahead of the GPS-lead runners … incredible speed and route finding capabilities !"
And your peak performance(s)? "On the trail, being mad enough to run 3 x successive Rhodes Ultra's, knowing what I'd feel like from the previous run, when I was 50+. On the road, maybe the personal feeling of triumph after completing my 1st ever ultra on the old Bergville – Ladysmith route, maybe 20 years ago. Never imagined at that time I could run over 50km's. Especially coming from a student running background in the UK where finishing a half marathon made you the village hero for a year, but over here doing the same is typically considered a pre-breakfast jog…."
"I think I've done all the time-based PB's I want to do – the future PB is maintaining the love for running (with a bit of road and mtb cycling and swimming thrown in for cross-training confusion as well)."
Do you have any particular aims for your running in the future? "Actually, in the short term – myth busting. I've just swapped after 25 yrs with Saucony to Mr Price Sports shoes, which appear to be pretty much perfect for 1/4 of the price. Made the strange decision to test this out after reading multiple, brand independent reviews on running shoes which said what the on-shelf MPS shoes are the same as those used to win the Comrades and are good to go for other runners too. Time will tell if my knees and toe nails agree. I needed a new pair anyway."
He ends off by saying "All is good for now – thanks for letting me introduce myself."
Thanks for an entertaining runner's bio Mark.
Kagiso (known to me as KG and to others as KK) is single and has one daughter.
He competes in the 50-60 age category, earning himself the description of a 'Master' runner.
He says "I started running about 10 years ago. I used to run on my own around the CSIR until Thabo Pooe and Raynold Zondo convinced me that I could run more than the 5k that I typically did in those days. I then joined the CSIR Running Club and that has contributed immensely to improvement in my running."
His Comrades story goes like this, "I have started Comrades five times. On the first occasion I was cut-off at Drummond on the Up run and joined the happy company of Tiro (and Edward I think) in the real bus. On two occasions I arrived at the finishing line but several minutes too late to qualify for a medal."
"Loskop is without doubt the race I enjoy the most. It is tough, but it is very well organised and running out of Middelburg knowing that a bag of oranges awaits those who get to the dam, is sufficient motivation. But I have also had very difficult races. My first marathon at the Vaal which was also supposed to be a qualification for Two Oceans ended after 5.20.! And I developed cramps for the first time ever. I will also never forget the first time I arrived at Fields Hill. It was steep, it was long, it was horrible. And I watched my bus slowly leave me behind. But I still returned the following year."
His response to my question about his peak performance was a very positive "My best years are yet to come!!"
"My best 10k was at Swartzkop in 2018 (about 55 minutes), My best 21k was at Sefako Makgatho in 2018 (2.08); and my best marathon was at Kaapsehoop in 2015 (4.42). My best Comrades was 12.04. I did not get a medal, but I appeared on TV!"
Future aims? "Yes, to get my Comrades medal in 2020." We will support you all the way KG.
He adds "I think that we have a great running club." Glad to have you as a member!
Editors Note: Kagiso has been a staunch supporter of our club and has served on the committee in more than one portfolio as far as I am aware.
Erin and Willie will be married 24 years this year. Erin says "In fact, we met at a running group and instantly fell in love, hence running has a very special meaning for us. We have 4 very boisterous and gorgeous Golden Retrievers with whom we spend a lot a time with. They also enjoy a monthly Adventure Tails run which is part of Trail Adventure."
They were born in the late 1960s, during the amazing Flower Power period (and tragic Vietnam war). Last of the hippie era.
They started running little bit more than 3 years ago. Erin says "It all started out with running the 5km Trail Adventure runs. Since we had not run for about 20 years it was no easy thing to do. We joined the CSIR in 2019. For us, running is not about winning, but about enjoying it and having fun."
Asked about the Comrades she says "No, and we will never run it either. We do not even call that far. But we are super great supporters of the Comrades. We have the utmost respect for the runners who take on this race."
"Way back in the 1990s I did the Sabie Shufflers and till this day this run has stayed with me, as it was my first 32km and the scenery was spectacular. But for Willie and I we have two races: the Kaapsehoop, since this was Willie's first 21km and the Knysna Forest 21km because it was a real adventure and once again, the atmosphere and the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful."
On their peak performances she says, " Oh my soul ….. to finish a race (which we have accomplished to date) and then to finish a race without walking (there were a couple of successes in this category, but mostly there are some walking …….. )
"We only do 21km and 10km races. These are the distances we enjoy. For our PBs, we are working on it……. "
Future running plans? "Yes, to put on our running shoes and hit the road and to run a 10km in just under an hour. As the saying goes 'slow progress is better than no progress' "
The upper photo was recently taken at the Knysna 21k last year and the second photo was taken a long time ago at the Munich City Run in 1999.
The CSIR Running Club supports Sizwe Shabalala and Jabulani Mkhonza. This article will help you know them better.
Sizwe has worked for a family in Faerie Glen for the past 15 years. Three years ago in his early forties he decided to go for a run at the end of the day. His employers encouraged him and started taking him to the Botannical Gardens Park Run where despite him being in his mid-forties, he won the race more often than not.
Having participated in 50 of these park runs, his employer entered him in the 2017 CSIR half-marathon – he finished in 15th place in 1h25! There were 1388 starters. He was exhausted having not yet learned how to pace himself. Not bad for a first event further than 5km!
Early in 2018, his employer registered him as member of the CSIR club – paying his subscription. Being a fairly reserved man, he ran 8km to get to the time trial, then ran the 8km time trial itself and then ran home a further 8km. I noticed him shyly standing to one side at a time trial and chatted for a while. Discovering that he lived in the same suburb as I do, I offered him a lift home and started giving him lifts to and from the Saturday morning races where he continued to perform excellently.
It was at one of his first longer distance races – the 32km at Bronkhorstspruit – that he encountered an injury, something that I suspect ALL new runners have go through. He was still running hell-for-leather all the way and ended up straining some big muscle. This kept him out of action for a few months. Once back in action, he continued to improve, running his first marathon (Bela Bela) in 3h15 and later that year completing the Loskop 50 km in 3h45!
Of course, the 2018 prize-giving saw him walking away with a host of trophies .
In June 2019, Sizwe phoned me to ask if a friend could come with us to the time trial – I said we could talk about it, but there was the friend already waiting with Sizwe for the next lift. And so I met Jabulani.
It turns out that Jabulani is also employed by a family and enjoyed going for a run after work. On one of these runs he met Sizwe and they started to run together. Not only are they both Zulu, but both their families live in Ermelo!
Jabu – at 29 years old – initially used to finish five-or-so minutes behind Sizwe, and has never taken longer than 1h40 to complete a half-marathon. The friendly rivalry continues with Jabu recently getting the better of Sizwe. Jabu's first marathon 4 months after he started running was done in just under 3h30. In Saturday's tough Tukkies marathon (his second), he again stayed inside the 3h30 mark.
Note that neither of these men had any previous running experience – they are obviously talented runners! As a club, we can be very proud of them.
The ideal situation is that club members be available where practical to provide transport. Sizwe and Jabu can be picked up on race day at the Engen garage next to the Pick&Pay Hypermarket.
Comrades – this would be the ultimate experience for Sizwe and Jabulani – their performances suggest that they just might be contenders for a Silver medal.
Support in the way of running shoes which are closing in on the end of their soles would make ideal training shoes, allowing them to use their good shoes in races (Sizwe size 9 and Jabu size 10). They have each kindly been donated a pair – one by Gerrit and another pair by Willie. Last year Linda donated her used Garmin to Jabu, while Sizwe still runs using an old wristwatch of mine, where the only function that still worked was the stopwatch. I remember JP giving a CSIR running vest to Sizwe. Whatever you might have in old belt bags, camel backs, water bottles, etc could also be of use to them. February 2020.
Johan has recently hit the big 40 and is not married – he uses this opportunity to do some marketing – he says he is available!
"This [running] is all very new to me and I have had no experience in running when I started roughly two years ago.
I started going to the local parkrun at Botanical Gardens during 2017 after deciding on a healthier lifestyle and quitting smoking. At the time I never thought it would (ever) be necessary to run more than 5km and parkruns would be perfect. I was introduced to the club by friends, joined in and soon I realised I wanted to test my ability and in 2019 did my first 10km at the Wally Hayward Race.
Since then I have completed a number of 10km's, the Vitality Run Series in 2019 as well as three half marathons. For 2020, I am setting my sights on a marathon."
It is still too early in his running career to have done a Comrades – he says "Watch this space!"
He says "With limited experience in races, the Wally was one of my favourites last year." He cannot even consider what the peak has been in his short experience and is confident that a good peak lies ahead.
Johan's PBs are 1h04 for 10km and 2h24 for the half marathon. That is a good start Johan. Let us know when you achieve your first sub-60 10k.
About the future he says "I want to stay on the road for as long as I can, it is something I really enjoy. For me, it is less about breaking records and more about the accomplishment – achieving something that 5 years ago I would not have even considered attempting. There are a number of races which I would like to participate in, in future – locally and internationally."
Please do say hello to Johan when you next see him. February 2020.
Tiro – running as a veteran – is a single man. He is the father of a son.
He joined the CSIR club in January 2014 so has gained some good experience. He admits that he has two DNFs (Did Not Finish) at the Comrades, but this has not put him off trying for a third time in June this year. All the Very Best with your Determination Tiro!
A race he remembers fondly is the The Tough One.
When I asked what he considers to be his racing peak, he said "It was 2016 when I qualified for comrades. Ran sub 5's in all my marathons including the sub 6 at City to City ultra in 2015."
His PBs are recorded on this screenshot below from his favourite running app. I suspect that an aborted Comrades features somewhere in that list of achievements.
Seeing as Tiro's main running goal is to complete the Comrades Ultra, I am sure that he will be able to add a complete Comrades to that list!
Do say hello to Tiro when he next overtakes you on the road. January 2020.
Lucas at age 44 is married and has a 7 year old son named Khumo, who he says asks too many questions! Lucas is considering renaming him 'Mr-Why' and can't wait to run a race with him.
In response to my question about when he started running, he said "I still remember correctly, my first day to running was on the 10 May 2011. It was hard and painfull – I could barely run 2km. I have to say, I used to hate running. I am now addicted – I need help!"
He continues "You wont believe but my first race was the CSIR race – 10km in 2011. I can still remember some tips from James just before the start. I then became a member of the running club in 2012."
Lucas has Comrades 2018 and 2019 events under his running soles. He won't be running that race in 2020 but will be back for more.
I asked him which is his favourite race – he had two answers.
"1. ACE race. It is quite a challenging race and it is early in the year especially after the festive season. It is always well organised and the locals on the way are supportive and encouraging. Also there is always a band playing at the top to encourage us as we navigate the hills. It is a nice race.
- As much as it is hard and brutal, Deloite/Phobians is my favourite marathon. I guess I get fun by competing against those hills even though I always come second best. One also had the opportunity for a panoramic view of the city. And I know I always have a nice biscuit waiting for me from Mama Fatima on the 2nd lap at the CSIR running club water point. She will literally stop me and say 'Lucas you MUST have the biscuit'."
Generally, if he he is not running Comrades that year, Lucas peaks from Sep to Nov, but if having run a Comrades, he is slower then. Otherwise, he performs better from March to May.
His PB's are: 42km – 3:55 at Wally, 21km – 1:38 in Mamelodi, 10km – 00:47 at CSIR.
Lucas does not have an major goals for the future – he says : "I just enjoy running. It is fun and social."
Please do say hello to Lucas when you next see him. January 2020.


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Recently the Prime Minister of Pakistan launched the 'Digital Pakistan' program with the vision to accelerate the journey of a developed and interconnected Pakistan in a Clean, Green, Paperless, transparent and efficient manner. On a global level, the journey of digitalization started with the 'Industrial Revolution (IR) 3.0' or the 'Digital Revolution' which marked the adoption of computers and automation systems in various business sectors. The next IR, i.e. Industry 4.0 took the ideology of digitalization to new heights with the 'combination of cyber: physical systems, the Internet of Things and the Internet of Systems in which computers are connected and communicate with one another to make decisions with little or no human involvement'. In addition to the numerous benefits offered by IR 4.0 to all the stakeholders, one of the greatest advantages of digitalization is the development of a Clean and Green economy.
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Roger Ebert has a list of what he considers the best movie posters of the last decade. And no doubt he has seen alot. This is one of them here (it helps to step back from the poster to see more detail).
Many Hollywood movie posters tend to be predicable, with the art work often taking a back seat to the text. In most of these posters, the art work is predominant.
There are quite a few posters here at Great movie posters of the decade – Roger Ebert's Journal. It's worth seeing them all.


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Cybex Eezy S Twist Denim and Aton 2 with SensorSafe Travel System
The newest Cybex newest stroller puts an innovative twist on ultra-compact strollers. Not only is the Eezy S Twist one of few travel strollers with a reversible seat, it's the only stroller with a 360-degree swiveling seat that allows your child to face any direction. With a simple, one-handed motion, turn your child toward you, toward the world, or at a slight angle to avoid the sun during your stroll.
Compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment on most airplanes, the Cybex Eezy S Twist opens and closes with one hand and stands when folded for easy lifting and storage. Despite its small size, the Eezy S Twist provides a smooth ride, thanks to its all-wheel suspension.
The Eezy S Twist can be used from your child's first strolling days to her last. Attach a Cybex infant car seat to create a lightweight travel system or the Cybex Cocoon S or Carry Cot S (with adapter sold separately) for a bassinet that allows baby to lie flat.
With a load leg that adds extra stability, a side-impact protection system and innovative smartphone technology, the 2019 Cybex Aton 2 infant car seat is a top choice for keeping your baby safe on the road.
New for 2019, SensorSafe 2.0 technology integrated into the chest clip of the Aton 2 sends alerts to both a vehicle receiver and a smartphone. The alerts notify parents when the child has been accidentally left in the car, helping to avoid unthinkable tragedies. Alerts also sound when the child unbuckles themselves in a moving vehicle, when a child has been seated for too long, and when the back seat has become too warm or cool.
The Cybex Aton 2 features a unique side-impact protection system, which include arms that extend from the side of the handle to absorb up to 25% more forces in a collision. Plus, the load leg in the base extends to the floor of your car, reducing crash forces by up to 50%.
This travel system includes the Cybex Eezy S Twist Denim Stroller and Cybex Aton 2 with SensorSafe Infant car seat and base with adapters included.
Stroller Features
- With one hand, unique seat unit rotates 360 degrees to face baby any direction
- Folds and unfolds with one hand and stands when folded
- Folds compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment of most airplanes
- All-wheel suspension provides a smooth ride
- Can be paired with any Cybex infant car seat or the Cybex Cocoon S bassinet for baby's first days
- Multiple recline positions, including to near-flat position for sleeping
- Extendable UPF 50+ sun canopy with ventilation that lets in fresh air
- Foot brake
- Five-point harness
- Includes dishwasher-safe cup holder, rain cover and car seat adapters
Car Seat Features
- SensorSafe technology in chest clip alerts parents to potentially unsafe situations
- Load leg integrated into base offers extra stability in a crash
- Arms of telescopic linear side-impact protection system extend toward car doors to provide the first line of protection, transferring forces throughout the shell and away from baby
- 5-point harness automatically changes when headrest is adjusted
- Flexible, energy-absorbing shell absorbs forces from a crash
- Extra-large sun canopy provides UPF 50+ sun protection and is hidden when not in use
- Can be installed without base using European seat belt routing
- Removable newborn insert provides additional support up to 11 pounds
- Can be a travel system with Cybex and many other strollers
- Engineered and designed in Germany
Stroller Specifications
- Weight limit: From birth to 55 pounds
- Product weight: 17 pounds
- Dimensions: 33.5"L x 17.7"W x 40.6"H
- Folded dimensions: 10.2"L x 17.7"W x 22"H
- Warranty: 2 years
Car Seat Specifications
- Weight capacity: 4-35 pounds
- Height limit: 30"
- Dimensions: 25"L x 17.25"W x 15.25"H
- Car seat weight: 9.5 pounds
- Warranty: 2 years
What's Included
- Cybex Eezy S Twist stroller with seat, sun canopy and shopping basket
- Cup holder
- Rain cover
- Car seat adapters for Cybex car seats
- 2019 Cybex Aton 2 infant car seat with SensorSafe
- Base with load leg


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Controversial plans for a waste treatment plant have been approved by Kent County Councillors today (Tuesday, March 15).
The proposed facility will be built on the Otterpool Quarry site in Sellindge, on the A20 near Ashford, if it meets the Environment Agency conditions.
County Councillors voted 14 – 3 in favour of Countrystyle Recycling's plans, which had been approved by planning officers.
The decision was made following a three hour long debate in county hall, which was witnessed by a large number of the protestors who travelled to Maidstone for the public meeting. read more here


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Member (Atlantic And Nunavut) Job Openings by Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission in Canada
Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission Careers 2020 - Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission invites a new worker to apply Member (Atlantic and Nunavut), that will be placed in Canada. You will definitely get a better chance as well as safer dwell later on. Becoming a member of this business makes a people can reach the purpose less complicated and make current aspiration come true.
To help the business perspective and mission comes on right Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission will be wide started on brand-new place as October 2020. Everybody who are considering answering this particular vacant, remember to engage in this Member (Atlantic and Nunavut) recruitment. If you will be one which might fill up qualifications, you can look at further info about Member (Atlantic and Nunavut) Job Openings below.
Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission Recruitment 2020Member (Atlantic and Nunavut) Job Opening in Canada
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is an administrative tribunal, established under the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, which regulates and supervises Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest, as well as enhances the privacy and safety of Canadians. In addition, the Commission has responsibilities under Canada's anti-spam legislation, which addresses the sending of commercial electronic messages (for example, spam), among other things. The Commission's role is thus to maintain a delicate balance in the public interest between the cultural, social, and economic goals of its governing legislation on broadcasting and telecommunications. The Commission is accountable for its activities to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
With the exception of decision-making responsibilities, a Member reports to the Chairperson. The incumbent's duties include: participating in processes to establish rules, policies, and guidelines for licences and carriers; participating in public hearings and consultations; developing regulations; and participating in making Commission decisions.
The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements: Education and Experience
A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study, or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;
Experience in providing advice on complex and sensitive issues, preferably at a senior level;
Experience in developing, maintaining, and managing successful stakeholder relationships and partnerships within and outside an organization;
Experience as a member or legal counsel within an administrative tribunal, or experience appearing before an administrative tribunal would be considered an asset;
Experience formulating regulatory policy would be considered an asset;
Experience in a regulatory industry, such as insurance, energy, banking, or transportation would be considered an asset; and
Experience in the broadcasting, telecommunications, or digital media industries would be considered an asset.
If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the mandate, mission and activities of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, as well as the legislative framework within which it operates;
Knowledge of the regulatory and technological environments in which the broadcasting, telecommunications, and digital media sectors operate in Canada and abroad;
Knowledge of international, social, and economic trends; the evolution in the consumption of information and entertainment by diverse audiences; technological evolution related to digital media; the supporting environment of national creative content; the role of government in the formulation of public policies; and how these relate to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's legislative mandate;
Knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in conducting a public hearing, and the legal principles involved, particularly as they relate to evidence, legal interpretation, procedural fairness, and natural justice, would be considered an asset;
Knowledge of broad issues related to media convergence would be considered an asset;
Ability to interpret the provisions of various statutes, regulations, policies, and other documents;
Ability to render fair, equitable, and timely decisions and recommendations, while anticipating their short- and long-term consequences, in a rapidly evolving environment;
Ability to conduct fair and efficient public hearings and consultations;
Ability to develop respectful and effective working relationships, and contribute to building consensus; and
Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, and the ability to represent the Commission, when required, with a wide range of stakeholders.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to confirm that you meet the above selection criteria and that you possess the following Personal Attributes:
High ethical standards, integrity, and impartiality
Tact and diplomacy
Sound judgment
Superior interpersonal skills
Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment Appointees must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout their appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the website under the Forms and reference material.
All appointees are subject to the Conflicts of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must also submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's website.
Appointees must uphold the highest standards of probity and are expected to demonstrate behaviours in the workplace that afford respect, equality and dignity, to everyone they interact with at work at all times. The Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector outlines the values and expected behaviours for public servants, including valuing diversity and creating workplaces free from harassment and discrimination. Governor in Council appointees are expected to uphold and respect these values and principles in a positive and active manner.
A person is not eligible to be appointed as a member of the Commission if the person is not a Canadian citizen ordinarily resident in Canada or if, directly or indirectly, as owner, shareholder, director, officer, partner or otherwise, the person: a) is engaged in a telecommunications undertaking; or b) has any pecuniary or proprietary interest in: i) a telecommunications undertaking; or ii) the manufacture or distribution of telecommunication apparatus, except where the distribution is incidental to the general merchandising of goods by wholesale or retail. Should a person have such an interest in a telecommunications undertaking, they must absolutely dispose of their interest within three months of appointment (statutory).
A member:
Must devote the whole of their time to the performance of their duties (statutory).
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the specified area of employment.
Must be willing to travel across Canada, as required.
Must be prepared to acquire a Secret security clearance.
Must be prepared to work from home or at a mutually-acceptable locations, as the primary work location.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.How to Apply
Review of applications will begin on February 9, 2020. Candidates must apply online via the website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by this date. After this date, your application will be retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application.
Instructions on how to apply for an appointment opportunity can be found on the website.
As one of the leading companies in Canada, Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission opens variety of opportunities for employees to grow and make them as future leaders of the professional and disciplined. Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission also gives a dynamic work environment in order to encourage employees to give optimally, and at the same time, you are able to escalate new skills and knowledge through the company programs.
If You are fascinated to send an application for Member (Atlantic and Nunavut) Job Openings Canada October 2020 by Canadian Radiotelevision and Telecommunications Commission, please prepare requirements files and documents immediately. To apply by online, please click the "Apply" button below. If you still do not satisfy with a job above, you can try to read more jobs list in Canada region from another company below.
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What has happened to Kim Kardashian's butt? The reality star recently spent time in the Caribbean for hubby Kanye West's 40th birthday, but after looking at the mother-of-two's bikini body on her Snapchat, it appears as though her famous derriere deflated! In one post, the 36-year-old can be seen taking a shot of alcohol, and her booty definitely isn't as big as we remember.
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It won't be the first time, but Kourtney Kardashian has broken Instagram once more with a photo showing her posing on a deckchair in a super sexy golden bikini. The 38-year-old shows off her curvaceous body raising the heart rate of her followers. Her post received over 770,000 likes in a short while, with hundreds of positive comments.
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Hello, Philadelphia!
By: Mark Seaver
They say if you really want to get to know the ins and outs of a country-you have to work and live there. Ever since my first trip over to the United States a decade ago, I knew it was where I wanted to work, live and establish a presence in. After completing a Business Management Master's Degree in August of this year, I joined the First Derivatives Graduate Explorers Programme in September. Three short days in, I was given the exciting news that I would be travelling to the vibrant city of Philadelphia!
My training began within the Marketing department of our Newry based Headquarters. There, I was given access to information, collateral, and technology experts, which enabled me to soak up as much as I possibly could about our Kx Tech, before being deployed out to Philadelphia. During my time in HQ I was responsible for carrying out research within our non-financial verticals, preparing and delivering presentations on everything Kx, and organising Kx Community meetups. These duties were all carried out while working with and learning directly from senior management within the company. The final two weeks of training were spent within the Lead Generation team. There I was responsible for setting up introductory meetings with target companies based here in the US. I was also taught to fine tune and perfect my Kx pitch, which I would be making to the range of companies based here in the States within the variety of different target industries.
After six short weeks of training, I found myself in Dublin airport waiting on an early morning flight out to Philadelphia. As I boarded the plane, a mixture of excitement and anxiety crept over me. While the idea of being deployed out into a major US city as a Business Development Executive was daunting, I knew it was an exceptional and unparalleled opportunity that did not exist anywhere else! While the learning curve has been steep, and has not been without its challenges, I would not trade the experience thus far for anything. Even though an explorer may be operating independently within their assigned city, the on-going support, guidance and feedback from HQ has been second to none!
One of the most exciting and appealing aspects of the Explorers programme has been the variety of work, which often changes on a day to day basis. No two days are the same! For example, I have found myself attending a Technology Conference down in the state of Delaware, a life Science Forum in Northern Pennsylvania, and meeting with a potential client in the city centre-all in one day. Although the majority of my time here in Philadelphia has been spent targeting corporate giants within the Retail, Pharma, Manufacturing, Utilities, Teleco, and Space Industries, there are other exciting areas for an FD explorer to focus on. While out here on location, I have been tasked with the responsibility of acting as an extension of our recruitment and Technology Fund team. As a result, I have found myself strolling around some of the highest ranked Universities here in the United States engaging with faculty, researchers, and students alike. Off campus, engaging with start-ups and SME's has been an incredibly insightful and rewarding experience, knowing that our technology and services-in-kind can enable these young entrepreneurs expand into the global market space and reach their full potential. I have quickly come to realise that agility, determination, and adaptability are key qualities needed to succeed in this demanding yet enjoyable role.
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How to make a leo man want you more
Ever since the first civilizations originated, people developed interest in the meaning of zodiac, although astrology has not been accepted as a scientific field till date. Maybe, horoscope's interpretations have changed over the centuries; some facts have been added, some of them subtracted. Either way, although it has not been scientifically proven, it is certainly interesting to hear what the stars predict for us in future. Let's be honest, many of us first read the love paragraph in the horoscope and then about health, money and career. We are just curious to find out what stars are telling us.SEE VIDEO BY TOPIC: How To Get a Leo Man Back ♌ After Break Up 💔? HOW TO WIN BACK A LEO MAN?
SEE VIDEO BY TOPIC: 5 steps to make a Leo love youContent:
- How to Win the Heart of a Leo Man
- How To Attract A Leo Man: Top Tips For Getting Him To Fall In Love
- How to Make a Leo Man Wants You More – Easy Love Tips!
- 7 Things you need to know to make a Leo man go crazy about you!
- How to Attract Any Zodiac Sign
- How To Get a Leo Man To Chase You
- How To Attract A Leo Man With Our Astrological Seduction Tips
Online Marketer? Join Kasamba today to engage with thousands of new clients via online chat, phone or email. Psychics are not employees or representatives of Kasamba. Contact Us. Psychic Readings. Tarot Readings. Angel Card Reading Cartomancy. Fortune Telling. Dream Analysis.
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Oh no. His dreams and goals are very much centered on himself, his ideas, his hopes and vision to become the greatest at whatever it is that he is going to achieve. One day, everyone will know about him.
Are you up for it? Dating a Leo man - He is the star of the show Sorry to say, but the Leo man does not live for love. He knows that he can find love, anywhere and anytime. Then he moves on. He has no trouble attracting a mate.
You are not going to be the woman he lives his life for. If you are looking for a man who will set his watch to you, you have to reconsider your priorities.
Once he gets what he wants, he loses interest. The adventure is over. How to attract a Leo man So how do you tame the untamable? How do you conquer a lion who is used to roaming free and wild?
You have to be the best version of yourself. You must be able to be happy without him. You have to have other interests that may take time away from him. You must know your own worth, while never allowing him to step over any of those boundaries that you have set for him. The Leo man has keen intuition about people.
His sense of smell is on point. He can pick up your scent miles away - the Leo man characteristics are legendary. He will know if you have hidden insecurities, if you need a daddy or if you want someone to just take care of you.
They don't have the time or patience for it. It will be his way or no way at all. There are no other options with him.
Being self-sufficient is key to attracting him. As his partner, you will be expected to go out and hunt on your own. He needs a confident, someone who he can share his utmost fears or disappointments with. His feed is an important part of my day. He always has something interesting to say. He cuts to the chase and helps shape my perspective about just about anything. From spirituality to social justice. I give so him so many props for his insights, maturity and leadership.
I admire him for being so grounded, so cool, so in line with the truth at such a young age. KY and him are as close as it gets. They are partners in every way. He used to order top shelf drinks, rounds for everyone, he had a following wherever he went.
Money was meant to be spent and glory was about him wherever he was. He now spends his money on experiences rather than things. Sure, sometimes he gets carried away. I look beautiful. Contributing advisor: Divine Messenger Zuco. Start your session for FREE 3 minutes with each new psychic you choose. See more psychics. Share on social:. Affiliate Program Online Marketer?
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There are a few things you need to take in mind for how to make a Leo man wants you more. Moreover, they are secrets ways to make a Leo man feel special. First thing first, know the key traits of a Leo man.
So, I assume, as you are reading this, you have the hots for a sexy guy born under the zodiac sign of the lion, and want to find out how to get a Leo man to chase you? However, the first thing you need to understand about a guy born under the star sign of Leo is the general make up of his characteristics. Leo is a fire sign, and also the sign of the Lion. Therefore, his energy is aggressive, dynamic, and positive and he prefers to mix with people who are fun rather than a shrinking violet.
How To Attract A Leo Man: Top Tips For Getting Him To Fall In Love
A Leo is the most hard-to-get man as it is very difficult to communicate with him. It is important to know what makes a Leo tick, if you want to find the key to his heart. Learn how to make a Leo man fall in love with you with just a few simple pointers. No, I am not talking about a Libra man, but the alpha male Leo. It is very hard to get under the skin of a Leo and find a way to his heart. In order to keep him attracted to a conversation, do not keep rambling about anything. You need to keep you conversations light and peppy, and make him feel refreshed by showering him with a few praises here and there. The lion needs to be assured at all times he is loved and supported by the dame he chooses as his partner. There are many such simple tricks that will help you tether your Leo prince to you.
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The Leo Man. I am an indian Sagittarius girl. Weepy, needy and over emotional women are a real turn off to the Leo. Tips on how to attract a Leo Man and have them fall in love with you.
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Trusted Psychic Mediums. If you like his tie, his shirt or his new boots, say so. The Leo man wants to be seen , to be recognised and to feel as though what he does in life matters, both to those he loves and also to the world. Leo is a fire sign, and fire signs in the zodiac are given to raw emotion, taking life as it comes and giving their all to every moment.
A Leo man loves to be the life of the party and the center of attention. He usually has many admirers and fans. For this reason, if you like a Leo man, you may feel like there is too much competition for you to have a chance or that it is impossible to get a Leo man to chase you. Yet, it may be surprising to know that a Leo man rarely has a romantic interest in those who fawn over him. He enjoys the attention, to be sure.
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Leo is often described as the King of all the Zodiac signs, because of his strong personality, confident nature and of course, his desire to be the center of attention! No wonder Leos tend to be popular, having lots of friends, and occasionally rubs people the wrong way because of his tendency to be overconfident. But think of it this way. Leo knows how popular he is and so only respects you and MISSES you, if you do something special to be remembered for. Leo is not easily guilted or manipulated. You have to understand his character before you decide to communicate your affections for him. Just think for a moment about the competition.
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Alaska pot board chair, a Dunleavy critic, is being replaced
The chairman of the board that regulates legal marijuana in Alaska is being replaced.
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Turner says Dschaak's term begins March 1. Dunleavy also re-appointed Christopher Jaime, who holds the board's public safety seat. According to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office, both Jaime and Springer had terms set to expire March 1.
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Grants to support the repair and conservation of war memorials are available from the charity War Memorials Trust if it has raised funds. Support is focused on war memorials in Very bad or Poor condition or where there is a serious Concern.
Before applying for a grant you should read the advice available on War Memorials Trust`s website. The What we can and cannot fund helpsheet explains what types of work the charity can fund.
If you believe your project is eligible for a grant you should complete the Pre-application enquiry form. You will need to be registered and logged in to complete this.
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Real is experiencing one of the best periods in its history. Current team is really very powerful. We speak not only about a starting lineup but also about reserve players who also help to win.
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ERM Information Solutions Inc Consultant, Digital Services (Associate Level) in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/ada/r/jobs/7522857
EHS&S Management Information Systems Consultant ? Digital Services
ERM is seeking an EHS&S Management Information Systems (EMIS) Consultant to join our global Digital Services business. At ERM, we offer a robust combination of deep EHS&S?experience together with broad environmental management information solution expertise. Our EMIS services span the entire information management life cycle, from assisting clients with information solutions portfolio assessment, strategy, technology evaluation and planning, to designing, testing and implementing enterprise-wide systems and innovative technologies.
ERM has enduring values, which are fundamental to our business conduct. We are passionate about our people, their safety, well-being and development. ERMers take accountability, are client focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies.? If you share our values, believe in sustainability and are motivated by opportunities to shape, build, and contribute to a team that makes a real impact to our client?s businesses, ERM is the right place for you. We offer a flexible working environment and competitive salary.
As a Consultant on our team, you will be a valuable player amongst a diverse team of professionals that are fast-paced and streamlined to address business growth, daily business operations and environmental issues, and will work within an environment that promotes proactive cooperation and motivates individuals to maintain a positive attitude in order to consistently deliver quality services and technical solutions
In this client - facing role, you will support business leaders in the successful selection, configuration, implementation and sustainment of EHS and sustainability management information systems. You will also provide objective, independent advice on off-the-shelf or custom-built, third-party technologies and knowledge of the market presence of these technologies within our clients. The successful candidate will be an experienced IT professional with effective client communication skills and experience implementing Enablon, an EHS, Risk, and Sustainability management software. You will demonstrate strong functional and technical Enablon skills along with a deep understanding of global EHS and sustainability business capabilities, regulatory requirements and best practices.
+ Evaluate EHS&S Management Information Systems (EMIS) available on the market, including assisting clients with system requirements and software selection.
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Phil and Charlie run down the Marvel comics for the week of 12-23-15. Learn more, subscribe, or contact us at www.southgatemediagroup.com. Follow us on Twitter @nuffsaidpodcast and on Instagram as nuffsaidpodcast. We also have a Tumblr blog at southgatemediagroup.tumblr.com. You can write to us at email@example.com and let us know what you think. Be sure to rate us and review the episode. It really helps other people find us. Thanks!
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Who is the social event and activities organiser?
Social Events & Activities Organiser is someone who brings a group of people together, who organizes events or activities for people to enjoy, socialise, meet one another, relax and have fun together in a respectful manner.
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As the Social Events & Activities Organiser, you will be organising, arranging your end to end local social gatherings for retirees in your state, city, town or suburb. The activities can vary from simple public meetups, locally themed get togethers, museums and art exhibitions, drinks, lunch or dinner, local activities like walks in the forest or by the beach, lakes and many more. This is basically your idea, your outing, you are taking charge of organising this for 4Retirees members and their friends. At the same time, you will be with people, out and about, you will be making new friends and getting recognition in your local community.
As the Social Events & Activities Organiser, it is your responsibility to:
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- Arrange & take part in activities for the 4retirees members and their friends
- Plan each activity and communicate with participants/invitees
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Riyadh, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of condolences today to President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi on the victims of the fire that broke out on a train in Pakistan.
In his cable, HRH the Crown Prince said: "I have been informed about the news of the fire that broke out on one of the trains in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the resulting deaths and injuries. I offer my condolences to Your Excellency and victims' families, calling Allah the Almighty to bestow his mercy on the deceased, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured ".
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Oh, Egale.
One week before this paper hit stands, I published an editorial in Xtra's sister paper in Ottawa. The message? Egale is back, baby, and it's got new swagger.
Before the article even hit the streets, my optimism was tempered by the announcement that TD president Ed Clark would receive Egale's second leadership award. More on that in a minute.
I still believe that we've seen encouraging signs from Egale this summer. It is beginning to embrace a more open, social-media driven community engagement. Egale has even joined Twitter, regularly contributing to discussions on Canadian gay life.
More importantly, twice in two months Egale has applied political thumbscrews — and public embarrassment — to agitate for change. It has stood up to power, rather than sucking up to it.
Case in point. After a Sept 9 court decision upholding the prohibition on gay blood donors, Egale — with two other groups — immediately resigned from a queer consultation committee organized by Canadian Blood Services.
It was quick and decisive and it laid bare the blood agency's inertia. Despite forming the committee several years ago, the NGO is not ready to change its policy. Therefore, there is no point in remaining involved, Egale's action shows.
Maybe that doesn't sound radical, but Egale is known, at least in the circles I travel in, as an organization of lobbyists and political insiders. It has a cozy relationship with powerful folks and doesn't often rock the boat. It pursues consultation over conflict, private meetings over public spats.
On its own, the move might mean nothing. But in August, Egale executive director Helen Kennedy joined a group of activists in applying pressure to the Ottawa Police following a HIV-nondisclosure arrest.
At the request of the Gay Men's Wellness Initiative, Kennedy refused to speak at a Pride Week human rights vigil until the police were removed from the list of speakers.
Egale publicly embarrassed the police — something the old, trigger-shy Egale wouldn't have done.
Taken together, I saw these events as good news and a significant departure from the display of naivety Egale showed during the immigration guide brouhaha.
Remember that? In March, Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney was on the hot seat for leaving gay facts out of Canada's immigration guide.
A Canadian Press (CP) report revealed that a draft of the guide had included important facts — including that both gay sex and gay marriage are legal — but Kenney's office had removed them.
Before the CP report, Kenney's team told Egale members the omission was an "oversight." So, Kenney had lied to their faces.
Egale had Kenney's balls to the political wall, but it refused to squeeze the staple gun. Instead, a doe-eyed Kennedy expressed hope that the next version of the guide would include gays.
It was classic Egale: mealy-mouthed, pulling its punches.
But after Egale stood up to the country's national blood agency, it looked like things had changed.
Well, sort of. Within hours of sending my Ottawa editorial to the press, I found out who would receive Egale's second leadership award: TD Bank president Ed Clark, corporate donor to both Egale and Pride Toronto.
Clark was a poor choice, especially since last year's award was given to former Mike Harris henchman Jaime Watt.
That's not to say TD doesn't deserve recognition. It does, and it gets that recognition on every banner and advertisement Pride Toronto prints.
We've seen a pretty cool year for grass-roots activism. Why not give the award to Sasha Van Bon Bon and Jess Dobkin for their thrilling Take Back the Dyke March organizing? Why not give it to the rad dykes who have been organizing sustained public opposition to police overreach during the G20? Why not give it to Mercedes Allen, who has fast become Central Canada's hub of trans activism? Or Kyle Freeman, who has spent a decade in court fighting the gay blood ban?
In other words, why give the award to powerful people when you could give it to those who challenge power?
I'm not giving up on my Egale-has-turned-a-corner thesis just yet. But I'm less optimistic now than I was before this announcement.
Marcus McCann is the managing editor of Xtra.


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We would like to present you our monthly Macreoeconomic & Stock Market Highlights for Vietnam alongside with the monthly performance update of the TIM Vietnam Actively Managed Certificate for November 2018.
Macroeconomic highlights:
- Inflation fell by 0.29% mom, but was up by 3.46% yoy. Lower oil/gas prices, which lead to two petrol price cuts in November, were mainly responsible for the mom decline. Prices of 4 out of 11 groups fell: transportation (-1.8%), housing and construction materials (-0.6%), food and food stuffs (-0.1%), and telecommunication (-0.1%). Core inflation, which excludes commodities and government-controlled education and healthcare prices, was higher by 0.1% mom and by 1.7% yoy.
- Vietnam's final trade balance in Oct amounted to USD 0.8 bn, higher than the preliminary number of USD 0.1 bn. The preliminary number for November calls for a deficit of USD 0.4 mn, leading to a trade surplus of USD 6.9 bn for the first 11 months of 2018.
- Retail sales and service revenue continued to post solid growth of 12.2% yoy.
- The Nikkei Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index stayed at a solid 56.5 points in November, indicating a consistent expansion of manufacturing activities. Vietnam's PMI has continuously stayed above 50 for about three years now, and the November's number was the highest since early 2011, when the survey was launched.
- Like in October, the USDVND rate moved in a narrow range. The unofficial market rate has moved within the defined band from the central bank's mid-rate, ending the period above the upper-band. This is an indicator that the downward pressure on the VND is easing.
Stock market highlights:
- Vietnam's stock market, measured by the VN-Index, increased 1.5% in November. But the increase was to a large extent driven by two large cap stocks: By the property developer – Vinhome (VHM, +18%, 8% weight in the VN-Index) and by the brewer – Sabeco (SAB, +13%, 5% weight in the VN-Index). These two stocks contributed 1.3% and 0.6% respectively to the total increase of the VN-Index. VHM has a 25% free-float and is trading at a 2018F P/E and a P/B of 15.1x and of 6.2x respectively. SAB has a 10% free-float and is trading at a 2018F P/E and a P/B of 40.4x and of 9.7x respectively.
- The two major sectors, financials (27% weight in the VN-Index) and real estate (26%) had mixed returns this month: -1.4% for financials and +7.3% for real estate. We recall that these two sectors were responsible for 50% of the VN-Indexes loss of 10.0% back in October.
- The combined daily trading volume of the three bourses amounted to USD 187 mn, dropped by about 30% compared to that of October. Foreign investors were net buyers with total net purchases of USD 57 mn, including a large transaction of USD 100 mn in Masan Group (MSN). Domestic investors made up 85% of all trading volume. Based on data from a major brokerage firm, their outstanding margin loan amount, is now about 20% higher than at the low in July (at that time, the VN-Index also fell to the lowest level of this year). But domestic investors' margin loan amount is now 30% below its 4M/2018 average (during this year's rally), and it is at about the level as the average for H2/2017 (margin loans are only available for domestic investors). In our view, this is a sustainable and healthy level.
- At the end of November, the Top 50 stocks by market cap traded at a 2019F P/E and at a P/B of 15.6x and of 2.5x respectively. The stocks on our BUY recommendation list traded on average at a 2019F P/E and at a P/B of 10.3x and of 1.6x respectively.
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The Rietveld Building
The main building was designed by architect and furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld between 1950 and 1963 and completed in 1966. It is the largest of Gerrit Rietveld's buildings. There was a long period of preparation between its commission and its completion, during which important developments took place in Rietveld's way of designing. Gerrit Rietveld did not live to see the building's completion, as he passed away while construction was still going on. The academy moved into the building in 1967. When the school became part of the higher professional education system in 1968 and was given the status of Academy for Fine Arts and Design, the name was changed to the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in honour of Rietveld. Much of the building was renovated in 2004.
The Benthem Crouwel Building
The new building was designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects and built in 2003 as an expansion of the Rietveld Academie. Studios can be found on the north side of this building, and offices in the south wing. The south and east facades of the building are clad with 16,000 cast glass elements.
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The new, third Rietveld Academie building links the existing buildings and the grounds in between, forming a single entity.
You can find all information on the new building on this website.