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The Security Council this morning extended the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) until 30 June and welcomed a series of recommendations by the Secretary-General concerning the role of the Mission in Liberia's electoral process.
The Council took that action by unanimously adopting resolution 1100 (1997). The Secretary-General's recommendations include the following measures: strengthening of UNOMIL's electoral unit, with, among others, recruitment of 200 additional personnel to observe the polling and counting of votes; making provisions for a "quick count"; and assistance by the international community for the repatriation of refugees. He states also that there should be a clear understanding with the Economic Community of West African States' Monitoring Observer Group (ECOMOG) regarding its responsibilities for the protection of international personnel during the electoral process.
Emphasizing that the holding of free and fair elections as scheduled was essential to the peace process, the Council urged the international community to provide financial, logistical and other assistance to the electoral process, including through the Trust Fund for Liberia, and to provide additional support for ECOMOG to enable it to sustain a secure environment for the elections.
The Council also expressed its concern at the delay in the installation of the new independent Elections Commission and the reconstituted Supreme Court, and urged that they be installed immediately. It requested the Secretary-General to keep it informed on a regular basis of the situation in Liberia, and in particular, significant developments in the electoral process and to report on the matter by 20 June.
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Speaking before action on the resolution, the representative of Liberia praised the pioneering efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which had helped to bring peace to Liberia. He called on the international community to provide resources so ECOMOG could be deployed throughout the country to ensure the holding of free and fair elections, and to assist in the return of refugees.
Also making statements were the representatives of the Netherlands (on behalf of the European Union and associated States), France, Egypt, China, Portugal, Sweden, Chile, Japan and United States.
The meeting began at 11:40 a.m and adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Council Work Programme
The Security Council met this morning to consider the twenty-second progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) (document S/1997/237). Stating that the "prospect for peace in Liberia now seems to be more promising than at any time since the start of the civil war", the Secretary-General recommends that the Security Council extend the mandate of UNOMIL for a period of three months until the end of June. At that time, he adds, he would be able to report on the conduct and result of the Liberian elections, scheduled for 30 May, including any presidential run-off election that might be necessary.
The Secretary-General also makes recommendations on the role to be played by UNOMIL in the forthcoming elections. He calls for UNOMIL's electoral unit to be strengthened and for a consultant to be recruited to serve as the United Nations technical adviser and non-voting member of the Elections Commission. Moreover, 200 additional personnel should be recruited to observe the polling and counting of votes and there should be provision for undertaking a "quick count". He recommends also that the international community make available additional resources to assist in the repatriation of refugees and that a clear understanding be reached with the Economic Community of West African States' Monitoring Observer Group (ECOMOG) regarding its responsibilities for the protection and security of international personnel during the electoral process.
In order that Liberian voters receive neutral, factual information about the electoral process, voting procedures and related matters, the Secretary- General further recommends that UNOMIL be authorized to arrange for the production and broadcast of daily radio programmes prepared by UNOMIL and United Nations agency information personnel. That would entail the leasing of production facilities and securing access to air time on local radio stations, as well as an increase in UNOMIL's staff, including the secondment of one professional radio officer.
He states that ECOMOG is essential to the provision of adequate security for the elections, and calls on the donor countries to contribute to meeting those needs particularly those related to transportation.
The Secretary-General concurs with the recommendations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that the election date of 30 May be strictly adhered to; that elections be organized and conducted by an independent Elections Commission; that disputes be adjudicated by the Supreme Court, whose members will be appointed in consultation with the Liberian judiciary and the Bar Association for review by ECOWAS; that the parliament to be elected will be bicameral, with a House of Assembly of 64 members and a
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Senate of 26 members and elections will be conducted on the basis of proportional representation under a single constituency; and that refugees will not vote in their host countries.
In view of the decision that refugees should not register and vote in the countries of asylum, the Secretary-General's electoral assessment commission concluded that refugee participation required a proactive approach to repatriation coupled with additional efforts to facilitate registrations and voting by returnees.
Stating that the timetable for the conduct of the elections is extremely tight, the Secretary-General expresses concern at the delay in the installation of the new independent Elections Commission and the reconstituted Supreme Court, and the implications of that delay for the electoral process. According to the proposed timetable, electoral law and regulations would be enacted by the end of March, the registration of voters would be held in April and the election campaign would be held in May.
According to the report, the current budget for UNOMIL does not include resources for the electoral process. Should the Council decide to extend the Mission's mandate, the additional requirements for the electoral component will be sought from the General Assembly.
Since ECOMOG plans to withdraw from Liberia six months after the elections, the Secretary-General supports a proposal by the Chairman of ECOWAS that a process should commence for the restructuring of the Liberian armed forces, the police and other security agencies, with assistance from the United Nations and the international community.
In discussing humanitarian aspects of the general situation in Liberia, the Secretary-General states that reintegration now constitutes the main focus of effort. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is leading the reintegration of former child soldiers with the aim of directing them into vocational or formal education institutions. Most of the 4,036 demobilized child fighters have been reunited with their families.
Text of Draft Resolution
The Council also has before it the following draft resolution (document S/1997/254, of 26 March), which reads as follows:
"The Security Council,
"Recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Liberia, in particular resolution 1083 (1996) of 27 November 1996,
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"Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General dated 19 March 1997 (S/1997/237), especially his conclusion that the period under review has witnessed an improvement in the security situation, revitalization of civil society, and reactivation of political parties to prepare for elections,
"Noting the agreement between the Council of State and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on a basic framework for the holding of elections in Liberia scheduled for 30 May 1997,
"Emphasizing that the holding of free and fair elections as scheduled is an essential phase of the peace process in Liberia,
"Reiterating that the people of Liberia and their leaders bear the ultimate responsibility for achieving peace and national reconciliation,
"Noting with appreciation the active efforts of ECOWAS to restore peace, security and stability to Liberia, and commending the States which have contributed to the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG),
"Expressing its appreciation to those States which have supported the United Nations Military Observer Mission in Liberia (UNOMIL) and those which have contributed to the Trust Fund for Liberia,
"Emphasizing that the continued presence of UNOMIL is predicated on the presence of ECOMOG and its commitment to ensure the safety of UNOMIL,
"1. Decides to extend the mandate of UNOMIL until 30 June 1997;
"2. Welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendations contained in paragraphs 29 and 30 of his report dated 19 March 1997 concerning the role of UNOMIL in the electoral process;
"3. Expresses its concern at the delay in the installation of the new independent Elections Commission and the reconstituted Supreme Court, and the implications of this delay for the electoral process, and urges that they be installed immediately;
"4. Urges the international community to provide financial, logistical, and other assistance to the electoral process in Liberia, including through the Trust Fund for Liberia, and to provide additional support for ECOMOG to enable it to sustain a secure environment for the elections;
"5. Stresses the importance of close contacts and enhanced coordination between UNOMIL and ECOMOG at all levels and, in particular, the importance of ECOMOG to continue to provide effective security for international personnel during the election process;
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"6. Urges all Liberian parties to cooperate with the peace process, including by respecting human rights and facilitating humanitarian activities and disarmament;
"7. Stresses the importance of respect for human rights in Liberia, not least in the period leading up to elections, and emphasizes the human rights aspect of the mandate of UNOMIL;
"8. Also stresses the importance of assisting with the prompt repatriation of refugees who are willing to return to Liberia in time to participate in the registration and voting process;
"9. Further stresses the obligation of all States to comply strictly with the embargo on the deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Liberia imposed by resolution 788 91992) of 19 November 1992, to take all actions necessary to ensure strict implementation of the embargo, and to bring all instances of violations of the embargo before the Committee established pursuant to resolution 985 (1995) of 13 April 1995;
"10. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Council informed on a regular basis of the situation in Liberia, and, in particular, significant developments in the electoral process, and to submit a report by 20 June 1997;
"11. Decides to remain seized of the matter."
WILLIAM BULL (Liberia) said the encouraging state of affairs in Liberia was directly attributable to the Member States of ECOWAS whose nationals had shed their blood and had expended vast financial resources to help make peace in Liberia. It was due also to the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the widespread international support which now existed for the ECOWAS Peace Initiative. That pioneering effort of a subregion demonstrated that countries could act decisively in bringing some of the objectives of the Charter to fruition.
As outlined in the Secretary-General's report, he said resources must be provided for the deployment of three additional battalions to ECOMOG. That would allow ECOMOG to be deployed throughout the country, a condition necessary to ensure freedom of movement, freedom of expression and voters participation free of intimidation. A substantial number of eligible voters who were presently refugees in neighbouring countries must be assisted to return home prior to the elections. Resources were required for their voluntary repatriation. Also, ECOMOG required additional technical support especially medical supplies, spare parts and anti-riot equipment. Further
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assistance was required for the restructuring of the Liberian Armed Forces and paramilitary units in view of the intention of ECOWAS to withdraw its Monitoring Group from Liberia six months after the elections.
He urged that those requirements be met in order to restore democratic governance in Liberia. Even though some outstanding issues, such as a reconstituted Elections Commission and Supreme Court, had not been fully resolved, they were not insurmountable problems. The long suffering Liberian people had sacrificed much but they were mindful that in the final analysis, durable peace could only be guaranteed if the electoral process was credible and acceptable to the vast majority.
The full implementation of the Secretary-General's basic framework for the holding of elections in Liberia would allow the Liberian people to select their own leaders under conditions which must be declared by all, including the international community, as free and fair. Accordingly, he supported the adoption of the draft resolution now before the Council and joined in the appeal that the international community gave unqualified support to the implementation of the electoral framework.
JAN BERTELING (Netherlands), speaking for the European Union and also Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, said the Union fully supported the electoral process as defined by the Liberians and ECOWAS on the basis of the recommendations of the ECOWAS Committee of Nine. He welcomed the fact that the military component of UNOMIL was at full strength and supported the Secretary-General's proposal to strengthen the electoral unit of UNOMIL. Efforts should be made to enable as many Liberian refugees as possible to vote. There was a need for voluntary repatriation in the shortest possible time.
The representative said that, since the timetable for the elections was very tight, the Union looked forward to the installation of the new independent Elections Commission on 2 April. He hoped the reconstituted Supreme Court would follow suit. Strict adherence to the timetable would be important. Provided the timetable was respected, the Union would be ready to provide financial and technical assistance to the electoral process. The Union would send a team of election observers there, he added.
The fact that Liberia would be voting in two months for its President and Parliament was due in some respects to the efforts of the ECOWAS and its Chairmen, ECOMOG, UNOMIL and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, he continued. The Union had made substantial financial contributions to the peace process and the increased strength of ECOMOG would enable it to play a crucial role in providing a more secure environment for the elections. There should be clear understanding between ECOMOG and UNOMIL in that regard. European contributions had also been given for the reintegration of soldiers in civil society following their demobilization. In that regard, the Union
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would like to stress the importance of the immediate arrangements for child soldiers to return to their families and be reintegrated in society.
The draft resolution was put to vote
Speaking before the vote, ALAIN DEJAMMET (France) said he would vote for the draft resolution before the Council. The positive results in Liberia was due to the efforts of ECOWAS, the Africans on the ground and the representatives of the Secretary-General. He expressed hope that the process for the elections would be respected. Since the timetable was extremely tight, he expressed concern that the Elections Commission chair had not been named so far. All Liberians, especially the leaders of the former factions, should endeavour to make the elections a success. France would do all it could to help, and that was why it would vote for the draft resolution.
The representative said the demobilization of combatants and the return and reintegration of refugees were essential tasks that should receive adequate attention. France was helping to solve those problems in the context of the European Union.
MAGED A. ABDEL AZIZ (Egypt) said he supported the understanding that the United Nations would assist the electoral process in Liberia. The actions of ECOWAS and ECOMOG in helping to bring peace to Liberia were proof that regional arrangements had an important role to play, but they needed support from the international community. He hoped that assistance to those actions would continue so that ECOMOG and ECOWAS could carry on their efforts.
He also expressed the hope that the elections would take place on 30 May and the Liberian leadership would cooperate in the necessary tasks to make the elections successful. There remained, however, difficult tasks even after the election, including the need to absorb the returning refugees, to reintegrate former soldiers and to reinstate the infrastructure that was destroyed during the war. The international community should stand by Liberians to help them to restore their country.
WANG XUEXIAN (China) said he would vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Council. He was encouraged by the progress achieved in the peace process including the disarmament of ex-combatants, and the political good faith and positive action of the various sections of Liberia. The ultimate settlement of the question remained with the Liberians themselves. It called for a strong sense of responsibility on the part of the people themselves.
He hoped that the various parties would continue in their efforts to hold sincere consultations and to resolve their differences so that the elections would be successful. He favoured shifting the focus of UNOMIL to assistance to the elections. He appealed to all sides to cooperate in the
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elections. He praised the efforts of ECOWAS and said it had helped Liberia to move from war to peace. The international community should provide it with political and financial help, especially now when the peace process was at a critical juncture.
ANTONIO MONTEIRO (Portugal) said he favoured the strengthening of ECOMOG and paid tribute to the role of its chief commander in demobilizing the combatants of all Liberian factions. For free, fair and internationally recognized elections, several requirements must be met. Some of the factors that should be considered include the urgent installation of the Elections Commission and the reconstitution of the Supreme Court, the registration of voters and the return of refugees, all of which were crucial for the credibility of the electoral process. The possibility of the non- participation of almost 30 per cent of Liberia's population in the elections should be a matter of great concern to the international community.
The representative urged Liberians to cooperate with the peace process by respecting human rights and facilitating humanitarian activities and disarmament. The United Nations and regional organizations must continue playing important roles in Liberia.
PETER OSVALD (Sweden) said prompt voluntary repatriation of Liberian refugees was essential in order to enable a large number of them to vote. The ECOMOG would play a crucial role in the electoral process by ensuring security and protection of international personnel. Sweden would vote for the draft as a prolongation of UNOMIL's mandate and the extension of its tasks in line with the Secretary-General's recommendations to promote the process of peace and democracy in Liberia.
JUAN SOMAVIA (Chile) recalled some of the positive developments that had taken place recently in Liberia, such as the demobilization of combatants and the gradual reconstruction of civil society. That showed that the Liberian crisis was being solved gradually to a point at which elections could be held in the country. The fact that about one third of the combatants had not been disarmed should be noted and should not be allowed to hamper the electoral process.
The representative praised the part played by ECOWAS in turning the situation in Liberia around from the chaos witnessed last year by the international community. After the elections were held, the United Nations system, the Bretton Woods institutions and the international donor community should accord Liberia priority in their assistance programmes. Assistance to that nation would help reduce poverty, help bring about peace and gradually place it on the road towards development.
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HISASHI OWADE (Japan) said vigilance on the part of the international community was particulary necessary now that preparations were under way for the 30 May elections. The elections, if conducted in a free and fair manner, would provide the first opportunity for the people of Liberia to express their views as to how and by whom they wish to be governed, and thus prepare the ground for the establishment of a stable foundation for national reconciliation.
In order to enhance validity and transparency, the elections in Liberia would benefit from the repatriation of those citizens who had sought refuge in the neighbouring countries, he said. He emphasized the importance of the continued presence of ECOMOG in maintaining a secure environment in Liberia. He also welcomed the extension of its mandate for an additional three months, until 30 June.
Noting that the wounds of the extended civil war were deep and the very socio-economic fabric of Liberia as a nation must be restored, he stressed that the responsibility for accomplishing that task lay chiefly with the Liberian people themselves. But the international community should be ready to follow with assistance. Japan was prepared to play a meaningful role in such assistance efforts and had already been extending electoral assistance through a contribution to the United Nations Trust Fund for Liberia. Japan would further consider a wide-range of assistance, including the possibility of funding for the purchase of equipment and the dispatch of personnel to serve as electoral observers.
BILL RICHARDSON (United States) said that although Liberia had taken important steps forward, risks to peace remained and the international community must continue to be vigilant. Large numbers of fighters had not disarmed, and the factions, although formally non-existent after 31 January, had not fully disbanded their command and control structures. The ECOMOG continued to discover weapons caches in various parts of the country, even in Monrovia. He appealed to the former faction leaders and their fighters to complete disarmament by turning in to ECOMOG all remaining weapons.
He expressed concern at the delays in inaugurating the independent Elections Commission and hoped it and the Supreme Court would be installed and would start to function without further delay.
He was also concerned that a level playing field be created for all candidates to compete openly and for all citizens to vote freely in the elections. The United States would like to see equal access by the various political parties to the media, particularly radio, to enable them to share their views with as many people as possible. He looked forward to further details on United Nations plans for radio programming.
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The United States supported the fullest possible voluntary participation by all Liberians in the electoral process. The Liberian Government and electoral authorities, and Member States in which Liberian refugees were located, should make every effort to achieve that objective.
He supported the extension of UNOMIL through June to enable it to assist with preparations and observation of the elections and welcomed the Secretariat's assurance to the Council that the new electoral activities would be carried out within UNOMIL's existing resources. Voluntary contributions for the elections should be fully utilized before election activities were funded out of the UNOMIL budget. Once the elections had concluded, including a run-off if necessary, the role for the military observers should be completed and UNOMIL should begin the drawdown of its operation. Some of UNOMIL's activities, particularly the monitoring of human rights, however, should continue as programmes under the appropriate United Nations agencies after UNOMIL formally concluded as a mission.
The draft was then unanimously adopted as Security Council resolution 1100 (1997).
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The City of Missouri City wants to make one thing clear: their new fire emergency services fee is not a crash tax.
Missouri City is doing damage control after the fee was called a "crash tax" by local media outlets, causing confusion in the community and anger among council members.
"I'm disappointed that certain media decided not to tell the truth," said Mayor Allen Owen. "It was portrayed like we cooked this up in a back room as a way to gouge the citizens and that is not what happened. We're always looking for ways to save our citizens money."
The ordinance, which the city is calling a "cost recovery program" will help the city recoup expenses when firefighters are dispatched to car fires, injury accidents and hazardous spills.
It was set to take effect March 1 but the City Council decided to put the measure on hold for 90 days to educate community groups about what the new fee structure means and make any necessary changes to the ordinance.
Fees for emergency fire services have been broken down into four tiers ranging from $500 to $2,000. A motor vehicle fire is considered a Tier 1 event while a fatal car accident is a Tier 4 event.
The city would submit the fire services fee to the at-fault motorist's insurance company only if a claim has already been filed by the motorist.
In the event an insurance provider does not cover these fees, the individual will not be billed.
If an individual at fault does not have insurance or a provider refuses to pay or does not cover the full invoice for services rendered, the city will not pursue the matter.
"Research shows that insurance providers have not increased premiums based on the implementation of cost recovery programs but rather based on at-risk driving habits and behavior," according to a Missouri City news release. "Currently most liability insurance covers the fee."
Bellaire, Channelview, Georgetown, San Angelo, Marshall, Greenville, Bryan and College Station also reportedly assess cost recovery fees.
The new emergency services fee was initiated after a gasoline tanker fire in front of City Hall in September 2011. Missouri City Fire responded to the explosion. The City was unable to recover all of the emergency services costs and as a result, began discussions on the emergency fire services fee as a way to prevent taxpayers from covering such costs in the future.

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Jennifer Lawrence's Fall At Oscars Sparks Spoof Dior Ad
A Tumblr user named i-nsan created this mock Miss Dior campaign ad and it's getting great feedback. Do you like it and think Dior should use it?
Jennifer Lawrence's fall will go down in history but it might be the perfect moment for her Miss Dior campaign. Jennifer, 22, is the face of Miss Dior's Spring 2013 collection, and it appears that this fake ad may be a winner!
Jennifer Lawrence's Fall At The Oscars May Be Great Ad Campaign
The Best Actress Oscar winner for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, is the face of Miss Dior. After i-nsan, a Tumblr user posted this photoshopped pic, it had everyone buzzing!
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It's unclear what she was smoking, but she also seemed to be having a heart-to-heart with her girlfriend as they hugged and looked like their were in an intense conversation.
Now that Jennifer has won an Oscar at such a young age, don't you think that everyone should leave her alone for a bit to enjoy this time?
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It's interesting that some of the people who have written what might be termed the darkest sort of literature (often poetry), are the same people who have written what might be termed some of the most fanciful (again, often poetry and/or for children).
T S Eliot is on my mind as I say this: thinking of his book Ash-Wednesday (several linked long poems) juxtaposed to his book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (best-known musical adaptation of the poems is Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats).
The connection between the dark and the light is very real.
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postgenomic is a great way to keep up with science blogs. For example, searching for encyclopedia of life pulls up all sorts of interesting posts. A sampling:
Island of doubt
There is simply no way around this taxonomic deficit. While the EOL won't by itself answer too many questions, by drawing attention to how much work remains before we begin to get a grip on the ecosystems we are already manipulating beyond recognition, maybe, just maybe, we can re-distribute some of our research resources to that less glamorous pursuit known an inventory control.
PRO: Jonathan Fanton, president of the MacArthur Foundation. This is certainly going to advance the science of identification, and the science behind biodiversity.
CON: Dan Graur, a University of Houston professor of biology. I'm skeptical. Some of this knowledge goes back to the 18th century. It's all very nice, but this is not a scientific endeavor, it's an editorial effort. I'm a scientist, I like new knowledge.
My Biotech Life
That flash phylogenetic tree just blew my mind. And the level bar that hides/shows information depending your knowledge level, also cool!
I don't mean to sound so negative, since I think it's an eminently laudable goal, but I get very, very suspicious when I see all the initial efforts loaded towards building a pretty front end while the complicated core of the project is kept out of focus. I'd be more impressed with something like NCBI Entrez, which, while not as attractive as the EOL mockups, at least starts with the complicated business of integrating multiple databases. I want to see unlovely functionality first, before they try to entice me with a pretty face.
These are not the only blogs, and as always the comments left by others on these blogs is also fascinating. My sense is there is a "wow" factor based on the the publicity, coupled with not inconsiderable skepticism about content.


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The collar of the Order of the Garter
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|Every-"body's" talking: What booth staff body language says to trade show attendeesWe've all been to trade show booths that were, well, "less-than-stellar" to say the least. Booth staff is inattentive and interaction is minimal. The result? You guessed it: No relationship built or sale closed.How can a company be sure that its trade show staff gives off the right impression? Interestingly enough, it boils down to far more than a well-crafted sales pitch or carefully pinpointed prospects. Many times, it's just as much about what one's body communicates as his or her language. Read on to learn a few useful nonverbal communication tips for your team to implement at its next trade show.
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We would like to introduce you to our newest AYSO Region 76 program, 4U Playground for 3 year-olds! The Playground program is very different from our other programs.
The objective of the 4U Playground Program is to use soccer as the "teaching thread" to develop fundamental motor skills such as balance, running, jumping and throwing for three year olds. This is the foundation of sports success and an active lifestyle. Please don't expect 45 minutes of soccer games.
Parent participation is strongly encouraged! AYSO master coaches lead sessions that create a fun, parent participatory atmosphere utilizing age appropriate activities.
Players are eligible for Playground if they were born in 2015.
We will be starting on Sunday, September 16, at 9:00 a.m. The program will be held at Beverly Vista School, 200 South Elm Drive in Beverly Hills.
Each child must come each week with shin guards, a number 3 size soccer ball, a refillable water bottle and either soccer cleats or decent sneakers. The children will all receive league provided uniforms that will consist of a reversible jersey, socks and shorts. The uniforms will be distributed just prior to your child's first session.


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Initially, we did not plan a meet for this event but several of our 86s and BRZs did manage to show up. Here are some shots of our attendance.
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Nissan's IDx Freeflow and Honda's New Beat Concept!
This year's Tokyo Motor Show featured some really interesting concept cars from Nissan and Honda. The following concepts seem hint that there is still an appeal and interest in an entry level drivers' car which is something we dearly miss these days. Nissan's IDx Freeflow sends a strong message with its resemblance to the once reputable Datsun 510; while Honda's Beat, seems to have grown a bit bigger than its Kei car origins.
November Drive to Abu Dhabi
For those who missed it, we headed for a special meet and drive in Abu Dhabi on a Friday morning to meet our AUH crew.
Stay tuned for future drives and events as winter is finally here!
Special Thanks to Teo and Massoud for the photos, you can check them out down here:
Toyota 86 Sedan Approved for Production!
Before you start complaining about why this is a ridiculous idea and why on earth would they approve a sedan variant while dropping the idea of a convertible version? Well, think about the bright side of having an 86 sedan. Remember the Datsun 510 or the BMW E30 sedans? Well you can think of this 4 door 86 as their modern alternative; a cheap, practical and a simple performance sedan. Plus, the wife is less likely to complain about it, the kids will probably like it and the insurance quote could go lower.
The 86, for the least, still remains loyal to the idea of being a 'budget' sports car. Though the price being proposed, initially, could probably be a bit too high but were not certain as we got the info from Australian sources:
ADAPT Performance: Meet n' Chill, Tuning Day and Drive to Jebel Hafeet
First of all, apologies for the limited amount of photos for this event as we were busy having too much fun. We head out as a convoy from Dubai Outlet Mall towards Al Ain on a very hot afternoon. As we reach Al Ain we get greeted by dark clouds, cooler weather, rain fall and finally the guy who made it all possible, Theo, the boss of Adapt Performance.
Scion FRS Supercharger Review
Following is a great and comprehensive video series explaining the woes and headaches that go into building a supercharged FRS along with a very interesting verdict.
It is worth taking note of the below, if you plan to squeeze more power out of your 86, BRZ or FRS:
Source: ft86club.com
Mishimoto Oil Cooler Kit for the GT86 & BRZ
When it comes to keeping your engine cool and prolonging the life of your oil & engine; this oil cooler kit can be a consideration for spirited driving on the streets and racing on track, specially here in the UAE.


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The Brooklyn sweater in 8 colors and the Jilly skinny jeans in 8 colors ,mix and match for the perfect outfit.
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CAMILO JORDAN, ALSO KNOWN AS CAMILO JORDON, PLAINTIFF,v.RABINOWITZ; MR. RAMINENI; FERGUSON; HARRIS; PHILLIPS; AND KENNETH S. PERLMAN, DEFENDANTS.
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Plaintiff, Camilo Jordan, commenced this civil rights action in December 2008, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. By Report-Recommendation dated August 24, 2010, the Honorable David E. Peebles, United States Magistrate Judge, recommended that defendants' motion for summary judgment (Docket No. 30) dismissing plaintiff's complaint be granted and that plaintiff's complaint be dismissed in its entirety. Plaintiff requested, and was granted, an extension of time in which to submit objections to the Report-Recommendation; and further requested a court-appointed attorney to assist him in his response. However, no objections to the Report-Recommendation have been filed.
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Family Guy: Something Something Something DarksideIn theaters: November 24th, 2009 Copyright ©
Holy ship! The Family Guy empire strikes back with another hilarious parody of your favorite sci—fi saga! May the laughs be with you as (Chris) Skywalker joins forces with (Peter) Solo and Princess (Lois) Leia to battle (Stewie) Vader and his Imperial minions. A host of new characters comes along for the wild ride, including Mort Goldman as Lando Calrissian, Chris's boss Carl as Yoda, and the Giant Chicken as the nefarious Boba Fett. It's an outrageous, out—of—this—world experience you'll "saber" for light—years to come!


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How I began Glass Painting
When I took down my bespoke studio, Faporazee, I had brought glass shelves from my studio to home. Since, they all were 8 inches wide, I was thinking how to utilize them. I first, cut them into round rectangular shapes and fitted them like tiny wall mounted arrangements. The rest of the pieces, were too many. So, I decided to paint them instead of throwing them away. How many shelves can you have at home anyway?
So, I started with my favorite, abstract design, then go onto doing floral motifs, birds, and random stuff. I loved pottery too. I had done some pot painting as a kid, using sand paper and plaster of pares to do up the texture. The next thing to do was paint it in motifs that I love by stenciling them first. I have always been good with arts and painting works. I never had to use a stencil for glass painting at all. I started off with the motifs in my mind directly onto the glass. I painted around 10 to 12 pieces in a weeks time. So, next time, I have a bottle or any glass piece that I do not use, I paint it and utilize it for decor. The pictures in this blog are my glass painting works done a few years back.
Science Makes You Stoical and Art makes You Crazy?
Science and artistic fields may seem like oil and water. A balanced left and a right brain can dwell well in both. Steve Jobs is one of the offbeat, extraordinary examples of the left-right brain mix. A shrewd hippie, with a mind for tech, and a taste for aesthetics. Science demands logic. Creativity dwells on the magic you create with your imagination. People who choose science lead practical lives looking like an extension of humanoids. Doesn't working with logic consistently make you impassive? But, we are human, aren't we? We live for emotions. Those emotions reflect through family, friends, and people you love.
I think how practical can love get for these folks? They might simply work on parameters and checklists, isn't it? when it comes to relations. The irony is, these are the kind of people who have stable relations and marriages, compared to the creative souls. Somewhere, deep down, when the practical mind is thinking well, realistically, it makes the other person's life easy. Isn't it? We, creative folks, live so deeply, intoxicating our minds with intensity, we give it a crown of madness and chaos, and call it free living. Doesn't that completely defy the very meaning of free living?
Come to think of, creativity lies in science too. Music and art are made in numbers, format, and structure. Isn't this the practical side of creativity? When designing smartphones, gadgets, the aesthetics are looked into. Now that, most certainly is the look and feel of a gizmo created with art in mind. So, what's the facade about? What's with the snobbery of science? We artists really have to learn to behave ourselves, and not be so open and expressive, expressing ourselves individualistically. But, that takes away the whole point of being a creative person. 'Expressionism,' the art of articulating yourself without the stain of pretense. Aren't there more junkies in artistic fields, and it seems to be the norm? But, doesn't art require balance too?
Madness and unruliness is not an excuse to be artistic. Likewise, being restrictive and reticent is not synonymous to science. Pragmatism is a feeling too, as long as it does not go to the extremes. It then becomes programmed and manufactured emotion, in its extremes. Sometimes, I feel, why these folks can't feel so deeply. Because, when practical living seeps in, there is that uncompromising, self righteous, rigidity; and art is about flexibility. This goes to say, you can't get into science without having a utility based thinking. You can't get into art without being outrageous sometimes, you are allowed to be vile and offensive, if only there is a deep gumption that turfs out the vile and the sickening roots of conventional wisdom.
Living Outside the Limbo
Since the turn of Sept 1st 2016, it seems like I have already been living in the unborn month of October, outside the scope of my limbo. All these months have been riding on the auto pilot mode, but looks like the settings have changed. What did the oblivion do to me?Let me sail in my search for peace through meddling chaos. It's quite the quagmire, let me tell you! Like the quicksilver, time runs out of you, as much as you are running along the time. Doesn't unpredictability make life adventurous? Too much information can shut you down for good. The kind of shut down that reincarnates and beckons the innate nature, almost forgotten over the passage of time.
After almost a decade, I have started to recognize my true self. Re conciliate my inner peace, enjoy the sunlight and the rain equally. Past is not bad as long as it reminds you of who you truly are! The original you! You get so lost hotfooting, you forget simple things that matter and forget to thank God for all the good things happening with you. Limbo is your pet stop watch. You are thrown into a limbo by life, when every aspect starts to steer at an overwhelming rate, without the look out for breaks.
When a few lines begin to rhyme the rhythm of the present, it seems like a gift, truly! Meaningfulness in its fullness starts to snail into the little holes hammered into your soul. Chaos theory is only for the creative hearts who render them beautifully. They understand the purity that lies beneath the dust of chaos and mayhem. That is what deep living does to you. You alight down the staircase of insensibilities and unconcerns and FEEL so real, it bumps off the eclipse of numbness with an epidemic outbreak of compassion. I do remember now, like a breath of fresh air, how compassionate I have been before being pushed into the cosmos of abeyance. To the world, it might seem like an immovable stagnation, but for me, it has been a spiritual challenge to know the unknown in the state of nothingness.
You feel the gravity, but inside your soul there is no pull. You nourish your body robotically, because something inside you is not dead yet. That something has been at a primitive stage during this long period of nowhere. That something has evolved into a matured gumption, and full blown awareness. Auto pilot has chosen to flake out. I think forgiveness is from true realization than from manufactured wisdom. The long term contract with the limbo now ends with the end of August.


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Editorial By Walter Schaffner
Before Max Birnstiel moved eastward to found the IMP in Vienna, I had the privilege to work with him in Zürich in his Institute of Molecular Biology II. Why II? Because there was also Molecular Biology I, of course. One may wonder why there were, to begin with, two Institutes of Molecular Biology in our relatively small University. That had to do with two outstanding scientists who had a great impact on the development of molecular biology in Zürich and far beyond: Charles Weissmann and Max L. Birnstiel. Each one of them was recruited back to Switzerland by the renowned Zoologist Ernst Hadorn, and each one had his own vision of how to do science - hence the unconventional solution of twin institutes. Since I had done my diploma with Ernst Hadorn, the Ph.D. with Charles Weissmann, and later was a group leader with Max Birnstiel, I may present here some of my recollections of exciting early years in research, which I presented in a similar form at the 1997 celebration of 30 years of molecular biology in Zürich.


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Exploring the Landscape:
What Institutional Websites Reveal About Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Activities
June 2010
Despite persistent calls for colleges and universities to post student learning outcomes assessment information to their websites, the assessment information that can be found online falls considerably short of the activities reported by chief academic officers. The study finds that institutions are often not taking full advantage of their website to increase transparency regarding student learning outcomes assessment. The researchers share their findings and offer recommendations for institutions.
Report: "Exploring the Landscape"
Please cite as: Jankowski, N., & Makela, J. P. (2010). Exploring the landscape: What institutional websites reveal about student learning outcomes activities. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois and Indiana University, National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA).
This NILOA work has been featured in a several media venues:
The Chronicle of Higher Education, What's on Your Web Site? In July 13, 2010.
Inside Higher Ed, Colleges Keep Much Assessment Activity to Themselves in July 14, 2010.
Lumina Newsletter, Accountability/ Transparency & Student Performance in July 2010. Under the blue heading, "Accountability."
Also announced in the newsletters for various organizations, such as ACE and AIR.
The NILOA Occasional Papers further the conversation about learning outcomes assessment.
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The intension of MVC or Model-View-Controller is to build applications in a modular way. In MVC, 3 general parts/layers are responsible for creating the output and allowing the interaction with the user:
In the context of the MVC the model has the data that is essential to render things in the view. So it represents the data that are mandatory for rendering. It also takes over the process related to the domain. The model is used to do something and get the data.
A view takes care of "rendering the pixels on the screen"and should be as dump as possible. Naturally a view class understands one or more model(s) and outputs the information of that model. (A view is not allowed to write in the model.) So the view is conscious of the model and knows how to read the data out of it – but never the model should know something about the view!
It glues together Model and View, it controls the user communication with the model and the view. (It's a thin layer that connects models with their views)
The diagram below illustrates a common request cycle in an MVC application.
The process begins when a user takes an action on a web page – submitting a form that adds a new blog post, for example. The request is sent to the blog controller, which extracts the data submitted via the HTTP POST request and sends a message to the blog model to save a new post with this data.
The model checks the data against its validation rules. Assuming it passes validation; the model stores the data for this new post in the database and tells the controller it was successful. The controller then sets a variable for the view indicating success.
Finally, the view displays this message to the user back on the web page, and they know their new blog post has been successfully created. If, for some reason, validation of the data failed, the model would alert the controller of any errors, which would set a variable containing these errors for the view. The view would then present the original form along with the error messages for any fields that didn't validate.


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People with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), want to work in their community. The purpose of this website is to provide information about what the state of Florida is doing to make it easier for people with disabilities to work. Explore the other pages on this website to learn more about how the state of Florida is helping people find good jobs in their communities!
This website can help you learn about:
- What is Employment First
- Helpful Information for Job Seekers
- Agencies and Providers who are Making a Difference
- Stories about People with Disabilities Working in the Community
Finally, the interviews!
We are happy to report that we have captioned all of the self-advocate interviews and posted them to the video webpage. Check them out now!
Webinar Recording Availble: Recording: Employment First Florida videos
On April 30, the EFF presented video clips of self-advocates talking about job creation and negotiation, career advancement, and returning to work after illness or dismissal. John shared tips and suggestions on ways to use the videos to educate and communicate the message of Employment First with individuals, families, support staff, and others.
Brick by Brick: Building Brevard County's talent pipeline through work-based learning experiences
The passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014 established a mandate for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to strengthen local partnerships with school districts. VR, which is within the Department of Education, has enhanced its collaboration with schools to allow access to services to students with disabilities who are still in high school to help them transition to employment and postsecondary education. Read more about Brick by Brick and other outstanding agencies.
RESPECT of Florida: Supporting Self-Employment through Microenterprise Grants
The Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (Florida ARF) is a statewide professional association that serves as a voice for rehabilitation service providers. Florida ARF represents community rehabilitation providers (CRPs) throughout Florida with different levels of engagement with community employment. The association has been a consistent partner in efforts to change public policy and expand community employment. Read more.
Webinar Recording Available: Self-Advocate Interviews!
Employment First Florida went to the Florida SANDs conference in Orlando and asked 10 people with disabilities about their experiences, feelings, and ideas about work. They shared that finding a job can be hard work, but all agreed in the end it is worth it. A group jpined us us on March 28 to hear what else they had to say. Check out the webinar recording.
New Opportunity: Become a Local Interagency Collaborative Team!
Application deadline closed
Do you want to receive support to develop and implement Employment First in your community? This is your chance! We are providing select communities with technical assistance to develop and implement local-level Employment First projects. The local teams help raise awareness that Florida is an Employment First state, ensure that local organizations work together to support employment for all, and identify and help resolve barriers to employment. Learn more about the opportunity and the application process at www.employmentfirstfl.org/localteams.
Division of Blind Services: Employment Placement Specialists and Counselors Meeting Regularly to Improve Employment Services
Until a couple of years ago,Division of Blind Services counselors did not work closely with the employment placement specialists (EPS), also employed by DBS, to whom they would refer job seekers. EPS would then take on the responsibility of helping the job seekers find employment. In many instances, counselors would be brought into job situations to help people maintain employment by helping them become oriented to workplaces and obtain any needed accommodations and natural supports. DBS made changes to improve this process. Read more about DBS and other outstanding agencies.
Second annual conference sponsored by Florida APSE and SEDNET
The conference is about the transition of youth with mental health disabilities, specifically addressing employment, community engagement, and systems of care. There will be workshops about mental health and college, career and life ready skills. The conference is scheduled for May 1-3, 2019 at the Omni Resort in Championsgate, FL. Family, educators, agency professionals, advocates, community partners, and others are invited to attend. More information.
New! Fast Facts #4: Working in the Community: Why it is Important
Our factsheets share information about employment for people with disabilities in Florida. Issue #4 explains what we mean when we say, "working in the community." Our project partner Arizona, from Tampa, shared his thoughts for this factsheet: "My disability at work sometimes has a negative effect on my self-esteem, but my job helps me keep my head on straight and helps me focus." Want to read more? Visit the self-advocate resource library to view and download this and other factsheets. Share them with others and help educate our community!
Employment First Florida: 2015-2016 Annual Report of Accomplishments
Read about the good work we are doing! The report reviews the present challenges people with disability face and the challenges we face a as a community to get laws passed and keep making progress. Read out report today!
July 2018 Grassroots Group meeting summary: Transitioning from school to work
In July, Dr. Danie Roberts-Dahm joined the Employment Florida Grassroots Group to share how Project 10 helps builds knowledge and transition service skills of educators, families, and youth. Dr. Robert-Dahm talked about Project 10's in-person training, online education, and website resources. Through Project 10's programs, educators can learn how to develop individual education plans that lead to employment, the discovery process, ways to work with students and future employers, how to increase graduation rates, and more. View full summary and meeting materials.
CareerSource Florida partners with organizations to address barriers that often coexist with disabilities
CareerSource Florida is the statewide agency responsible for compliance with workforce-related legislation. It creates policies that local workforce boards implement to increase community access to work opportunities. CareerSource Florida often collaborates with other agencies to organize job fairs, conferences, and other opportunities to connect the business community with job seekers, including those with disabilities. Read more about CareerSource and other profiles about agencies making a difference.
April 2018 Grassroots Group meeting summary
Our April 24 event welcomed Eric Reed, the deputy director of Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology (FAAST), to learn about assistive technology initiatives and programs that connect job seekers with the resources they need to thrive at work. In his presentation, he walked through several programs that FAAST runs in Florida that help connect job seekers with the AT resources they need to thrive at work. FAAST is administered through the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Read the full summary and access the event recording on the archives page.
Research Liaison Presents at Florida Conference
Ashley Wolfe, an ICI research liaison, presented at the Florida SAND Conference in Orlando on February 3. Wolfe, who has intellectual disabilities, spoke about a new curriculum the ICI developed to help people with disabilities find fulfilling jobs and advocate for what they need.
The Explore Work Curriculum provides a chance for people with all kinds of disabilities to think about what kind of work they might like to do and to explore employment options. The curriculum includes short videos focused on asking for accommodations and finding transportation to the workplace.
Wolfe explained that the curriculum is intended "to give a sense of confidence and independence...giving real hope that you can work, capable of working, can be given the right kind of employment services."
Wolfe said that the most fun part of the conference for her was meeting other participants from Florida. They had the chance to "socialize, dance, go out to eat and have a nice Italian dinner."
When asked why others should attend this conference, Wolfe said, "This can be a way of connecting and having social interaction with [a] new and diverse population...People of different backgrounds, cultures, interests."
January Grassroots Group
Missed the January 23 meeting? Visit the archive page for recordings and materials. Topic: Vocational Rehabilitation's business relations project has become a leading tool for helping employers efficiently connect to potential employees with disabilities. Our guest presenters, Kathy Davis and Aleksander Bologna, will share information on the history of the business relations project and how it functions.
The Successful Futures program at Helping People Succeed (HPS): Expanding Options for Volunteering and Employment
Helping People Succeed (HPS) is a service provider headquartered in Jensen Beach, in Martin County. Since it was established over fifty years ago by parents wanting a better quality of life for their children with disabilities, HPS has evolved its programs and services to meet changing attitudes toward people with disabilities, and has grown to serve children and adults with disabilities and their families in four Florida counties. Read more about HPS. Read other profiles about agencies making a difference.
Nassau County School District becomes VR vendor to better serve transition-age students
In 2016, the Nassau County School District became an official Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) vendor. Administrators decided to have the school district become a vendor so it could better support its students with disabilities, ages 15 to 22, in paid and unpaid community-based work experiences before graduation and employment. Read more.
Archives: October's Grassroots Group meeting on transportation
Recording and handouts for October's presentation on transportation are now available. During the meeting, Safee Broxton from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council presented on Florida's transportation voucher pilot program. Safee provided findings on outcomes and also examples of individuals with disability who utilized the vouchers. Ashley Wolfe, from the ICI, introduced our new transportation video (see below!)
New Explore Work Curriculum Video: Lucy & Transportation
Lesson 3: Getting Employment Help from State Agencies
All workers need to pay attention to transportation. Getting a job is great, but if you can't get to the job, it's a problem. Unless you have a driver's license and a car, you need to do some planning. Watch our video about Lucy's transportation problem and possible solutions [link to video].
New Resources: Fast Facts about Employment for People with Disabilities in Florida
Visit the self-advocate resource library to view our Factsheets. Factsheet 1 looks at data from Florida's Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). APD supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, and work in their neighborhoods and communities. Factsheet 2 looks at data from the American Community Survey and the amount of people working. Factsheet 3 looks at data on the percentage of people who want to work from the National Core Indicators.
Florida Self-Advocacy Central: An Online Bridge Connecting Self-Advocates
Members of FL SAND (Florida Self-Advocates Network'D), a statewide network of local self-advocacy groups, wanted to develop a website for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), service professionals, and family members. They created FSACentral.org as a news hub. The site features information and resources to improve the quality of life of people with IDD, as well as policy development updates and advocacy talking points. Self-advocates can use FSACentral to become informed, educated, and motivated to make change, whether or not they are members of FL SAND. The site is useful for all Floridians with IDD and those who support them, whether or not they have a local support network. Read more.
New Explore Work Curriculum Video Lesson 4: Advocating for accommodations
Accommodations are changes made to the job so that a person with a disability can have access to everything he or she needs to do the job well. Once you have a job, you may have to ask your employer for the accommodations you would need so that you can do the job effectively. So it is up to you to advocate for yourself. Watch our video to learn how Jen asked for accomodations .
Notice of Opportunity to Apply to Participate as a Pilot Site: 12-month project
Application Deadline: May 5, 2017
Participate in the Employment First Florida Interagency Collaborative Team Pilots! The application makes local entities eligible for selection as an Employment First Florida Interagency Collaborative Team Pilot Site. Pilot sites will receive technical assistance and mentoring to support local level interagency partners. We encourage applications from collaborative groups in a common geographic area. The applicants should describe and define the geographic area (i.e. region, county, metropolitan areas, or another local geographic descriptor) that their Collaborative Team will serve. Learn about the project background and download the application now. The pilots are operated by the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston (ICI) and funded by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC).
Human Resource Management (HRM) division of the Florida Department of Management Services
HRM provides human resource programs and services that attract, develop, retain, and reward a high-performance workforce. Among their activities, HRM offers training, roundtable discussions, and other resources that assist state agencies recruit and retain individuals with disabilities. Read about more about their programs.
Employment First Messaging Video
As part of Florida's collaborative Employment First efforts, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council developed the Employment First Messaging Video. The video features leaders from each Employment First partner agency discussing the impact of Employment First.


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Guaranteed Quality - Builders Darwin
Ray Laurence Constructions are established home and commercial builders Darwin who are proud of our reputation and attention to detail. We are an accredited construction company in Darwin NT, and are regarded for the services we offer in the construction arena.
Ray Laurence has a full team based in Darwin, consisting of an Estimator, Project Manager, Site Manager, Administration / Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager, administration personnel, carpenters, apprentices and labourers. We pride ourselves on ensuring projects undertaken are completed in a professional, safe and timely manner. Previous customers over our nineteen years of service have included various private residential and commercial clients, schools and colleges, government, as well as the City of Darwin and Charles Darwin University.
Our experienced team of dedicated local home builders, building contractors, subcontractors, and employees are proud of the high standards adopted, ability to meet construction timelines, and repeat business in the domestic and commercial arena. We strive to provide the highest quality service and have received industry awards for major renovations in the Darwin NT area.
As specialised builders in Darwin, we are known for our custom builds and don't sell off the shelf plans. Ray Laurence Constructions relies on experience and personalised service to build and bring your ideas to life, whether it is your dream home or even new commercial premises in Darwin or the NT. We guarantee high quality work.
There are not too many construction companies in Darwin who have HIA Greensmart accreditation and we are one among them. Ray Laurence constructed buildings are energy efficient buildings. Our building contractors utilise greensmart principles to take advantage of natural airflow and light, energy efficiency, and generate less waste during the building process. As long term builders in Darwin, we consciously build with the environment in mind.


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To maintain a healthy weight, beat the illness, fresh mind and also many other benefits you have no option without exercise. Cycling is one of the best exercises for you and also your family members. In your busy schedules, you can easily exercise by cycling at home. You can select your best recumbent bike or an upright bike for fitness goals.
After a lot of analysis, I get some excellent bikes depending on their great features and also at affordable price. These attractive features can hold your attention to exercise. I hope these exercise bikes have the ability to accomplish all of your expectations. So, I am recommending these exercise bikes so that you can choose any one of them. I describe these exercise bikes with also their great features in below.
Types of Exercise Bike
There are different types of exercise bikes depending on their structure and also features. These exercise bikes are the stationary bike. Most exercise bike has resistance mechanism to the pedals so that you can adjust the pressure when exercise. Resistance mechanism depends on magnets, fans and also friction.
Recumbent Exercise Bike
It has a comfortable seat and also bigger with back support. It has also handled for extra support at your back and arms. It's easy to get on and off from the bike and resistance is often magnetic. So you can easily exercise with fearless. When you use recumbent bike hands will free that allows you to read a newspaper, book or use cell phone. The setting position is more below than an upright bike. Pedals are out in front of you in a horizontal position and paddling is also very smooth. If you have back pain then the recumbent bike is perfect for you. This type of bike is also very user-friendly. So you can find an exercise bike which is the best stationary bike for you.
Upright Exercise Bike
An upright bike takes less space and also you can fold up and roll away after exercise.
If you don't have enough space inside the room than an upright bike is better for you instead of the recumbent bike. When you use an upright exercise bike you can stand up on the pedals and your body will straight. When you exercise it seems to you that it's a regular exercise bike. An upright bike is less expensive because it uses fewer materials. If you don't have a balance problem and also familiar with equipment then you can use an upright bike.
This chart presents top 5 customers rated exercise bikes. But it doesn't mean that other exercise bikes are not perfect for you. You can choice your best stationary bike as per your requirement, budget and style.
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|31 x 19 x 46 inches
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#1. Why Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse is Amazon Bestseller
This Exerpeutic 1200 is the Amazon bestseller. The folding magnetic exerciser is designed with great features. You can use it easily and assembly is also very simple.
At this time it has 5066 reviews and most of them are positive. It is highly rated by real customers. They rated it 4.4 out of 5. 67% are 5 stars, 19% are 4 starts, 6% are 3 stars and others are 8%. So, we can easily say its performance is outstanding.
#2. Marcy (ME709) Recumbent Exercise Bike
This bike is recumbent type exercise bike. It looks very attractive and also at the low price. Rating of this exercise bike by real buyers is high and also they recommend to others. Features of this bike are great and very easy to use. This bike has the ability to fulfill all of your necessary expectation as like other larger and expensive bikes.
This bike has a large seat with also foam covered handles to support fearless exercise. You can adjust the distance between the seat and pedal as per height. Pedals are large enough with foot straps. It has 8 levels magnetic tension control system with adjustable. Monitor displays accurate distance, time, speed and also calories burned. It designs with step-through so that you can get maximum mobility. It has 2 years limited warranty. So it may the best recumbent bike which you are looking for.
#3. DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike
You can use this pedal like a best recumbent bike and also an upright bike. It depends on your setting position and the distance between you and the bike. So it may best recumbent bike or best upright bike for you.
This bike designs with some high features and is also very user-friendly. Customer rating of this product is very high and they also strongly recommend it to others.
Weight is very low only 23 lbs. It's easy to assemble and easy to carry. You can use it at your working place. You can use it while you work if your legs are free without any hamper of work. It has adjustable resistance so that you can more or less the resistance as your requirement. Pedaling is very quiet and also smooth. Its tiny Portable display allows time, distance, speed, scan and also calories.
#4. Exerpeutic Workfit 1000 Fully Adjustable Desk Folding Exercise Bike with Pulse (7150) Review
This exercise bike is a semi-recumbent bike. Its one of the best selling features is the large adjustable desktop.
It has 424 customer reviews and most of them are positive. They rated it 4.2 out of 5. 63% are 5 stars, 17% are 4 starts, 8% are 3 stars and others are 12%. So, it's easy to recommend for you.
#5. Exerpeutic (1111) 900XL Recumbent Bike Review
This is a recumbent type exercise bike and at an affordable price also for you. Its resistance system is magnetic. Eight levels of resistance are available. So you can adjust the resistance levels as you need.
The seat is very comfortable for 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 6 inches user heights. You can easily get on and also off from the bike. Dimension is so little and weight is only 63 lbs. Weight capacity is maximum 300 lbs. pedaling is very smooth and also quiet. You can move easily due to its transportation wheels. Large monitor displays time, speed, calories burned, scan and also heart rate.
#6. Schwinn (100514) 230 Recumbent Bike
This bike is a recumbent type exercise bike which may the best recumbent bike for you and also your family members. A lot of attractive features and also its low price can satisfy you. It has also high rating, a lot of positive reviews as well as recommend to others by the real buyers.
This bike can hold up 300 lbs even its weight is only 80 lbs. 20 levels of adjustable resistance and computer control it. Its 2 LCD windows can monitor workout metrics and also can upload progress in website and fitness apps. 22 programs are 9 profiles, 8 heart rate, 2 custom, 2 fitness tests and also 1 quick start available. Comfortable seat with backrest and also smooth and quiet pedaling motion can happy you. It has wheels so that you can move this bike all around. It's very easy to assemble the bike and also easy to use. Its features are great like a best recumbent bike.
#7. Sunny Health & Fitness (SF-B1002) Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike
This exercise bike is an upright bike with great features. When you exercise will feel that you are riding a bike outdoors. Customers have positive reviews, high rates so you must be happy with this bike.
This bike has a heavy flywheel with 49 lbs and also perfect for long time exercise. It uses friction type resistance system and the resistance is also adjustable. The padded seat, handlebars are also adjustable. Weight capacity of this bike is 275 lbs and its weight is 115 lbs. The bike is sturdy, stable and also very quiet when exercising. It's very easy to assemble and use. This bike has wheels and also a nice metal bottle holder.
#8. Exerpeutic (1110) 400XL Folding Recumbent Bike
This bike may be the best recumbent bike for you and also your family depends on its attractive features. Its price is very.
It large LCD displays distance, calories burned, time, speed, scan, and pulse. The seat is large and also has a backrest for comfortable exercise. The pedaling is smooth for its 3 pieces high torque cranking system. It has eight levels of magnetic tension control system which is adjustable. The bike is foldable and it has also wheeled to move easily. It's very easy to assemble and also easy to use.
#9. Exerpeutic (4100) GOLD 500 XLS Foldable Upright Bike Review
This Exerpeutic 4106 is update model of Exerpeutic 1200 exercise bike.
At this time the Exerpeutic 4106 has 523 reviews and most of them are positive. It is highly rated by original customers. They rated it 4.3 out of 5. 67% are 5 stars, 18% are 4 starts, 5% are 3 stars and 10% are others. So, we can easily say it's another outstanding upright bike.
#10. Innova (XBR450) Folding Upright Bike
This is another great exercise bike for you depend on its attractive features and also for the low price. It's an upright exercise bike.
This exercise bike has a universal holder to use iPad, galaxy, to read a book or put others as you need. LCD displays distance, time, speed, calories burned and also heart rate. The seat is adjustable and you can adjust it to forward, backward, up and also down. It has also a backrest for you. Its high torque multi cranking system will provide you smooth and also consistent pedaling motion. It has adjustable 8 levels of magnetic resistance system. You can fold for storage after finish your exercise. It's easy to assemble and also very easy to get on and exit from the bike. Its weight capacity is almost 250 lbs and also perfect for short and tall people.
#11. Marcy (ME708) Upright Exercise Bike
This is another excellent upright exercise bike. Most of the real buyers' have positive reviews; its rate is high and also they recommend this to others.
It's build up with 14-gauge steel tubing and also uses powder coat to avoid tarnish. Weight capacity of this bike is 300 lbs and its weight is also 41 lbs. It has magnetic resistance system with 8 levels which are adjustable. LCD monitor displays accurate time, speed, odometer, distance and also calories you burned. The seat is adjustable with nine different height positions. The pedals have adjustable straps for secure exercise. The pedals are quiet and also smooth when you exercise. It has transportation wheels to move easily.
#12. ProGear (3102) Foldable Magnetic Upright Bike
Its model is most basic like others upright bike at this moment. Its color is white and also looks very nice. It has some special features so many customers have positive reviews and high rating.
This bike designs with very sturdy so that supports 220 lbs user's weight. It's very suitable for 5 feet 1 inch to 6 feet user's height. You can fold up this bike and it has also an accessory holder. LCD monitor displays calories burned, distance, time, speed, pulse and also scan. It has magnetic type resistance with 8 levels which are adjustable. The seat is comfortable as well as the pedals are very smooth and also quiet. This exercise bike has a 1-year limited warranty.
#13. Marcy (NS652) Foldable Exercise Bike
This is an upright type exercise bike with high features in low price. It uses magnetic type resistance with 8 levels which are adjustable.
The seat is adjustable and also comfortable. Pedaling is smooth and also quiet. The monitor displays distance, speed, time, calories burned and also odometer. Its dimension is small and you can also fold the bike after finishing your exercise. This bike is very strong so can hold 250 lbs user's weight. Its weight is only 37 lbs.
#14. Exerpeutic (4153) GOLD 525XLR Folding Recumbent Exercise Bike
This is another one exercise bike that may be the best recumbent bike for you and also your family members. It has also some great features as like as many expensive exercise bike. This model is better than the previous 400XL model for its features.
Its weight capacity is 400 lbs and weight is also only 54.8 lbs. The seat is larger and also has comfortable backrest to support when exercising. LCD monitor is larger to display distance, odometer, time, speed, pulse, calories burned and also scan. 5 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 5 inches user height is perfect for this bike. It has 8 levels of adjustable magnetic resistance system. It's also foldable as well as the pedaling is quiet and smooth. It can satisfy you like a best recumbent bike.
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|48.5 x 24 x 46 inches
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#15. PROGEAR (3151) 555LXT Magnetic Tension Recumbent Bike
This bike's construction is very well and it's also at a low price. It's the best recumbent bike which you are looking for with silver color.
This bike designs with magnetic type resistance. It has 14 levels of resistance which is manually adjustable. Wide LCD monitor displays distance, odometer, time, speed, calories burned and also RPM. It's possible to set up 3 goals workout settings. It can support 250 lbs user weights and weight is only 60 lbs. Transportation wheels, built in bottle holder and also smartphone/tablet holders are available. The seat is adjustable and also suitable for 5 feet to 6 feet 3 inches user's height. Pedaling is smooth, quiet and also consistent. It has a 1-year limited warranty. It may be the best recumbent bike for you.
#16. Sunny Health and Fitness (SF-RB1117) Folding Recumbent Bike
The functions of this exercise bike are very simple and also easy to use. It looks very decent with pink color. It designs with some necessary features and its price is so affordable. So you can reach your fitness goals by this exercise bike.
It has adjustable 8 levels of magnetic resistance system so that you can adjust as per your skills. The monitor displays accurate results of time, speed, distance and also calories. It can handle 220 lbs user's weight. The seat is adjustable for short as well as taller people and also has a backrest for extra support. You can fold the bike and it has also transportation wheels to move easily. The weight of this bike is only 37 lbs.
#17. Sunny Health and Fitness (SF-RB4616) Recumbent Bike
This exercise bike is a recumbent type exercise bike which is the best recumbent bike. It uses a magnetic type of tension system with 8 levels. So you can change the levels as per your skill level. Pedals are designed with safety straps. Dimensions of this bike are not too large. For safety exercise, you need at least 4 feet of free space all around of this bike.
You can read accurate result of display distance, scan, time, speed, calories and also odometer by its monitor. Its seat is adjustable and also comfortable with a backrest. Weight capacity of this bike is maximum 300 lbs. Its weight is 63.5 lbs. You can move this bike easily due to its transportation wheel.
#18. Exerpeutic (1112) 2000 Recumbent Bike
This exercise bike designs with very basic features and also at a very low price. So it may the best recumbent bike for you. Its seat is very comfortable with elbow pads and also a backrest.
Its computer displays 6 different programs. This bike has magnetic resistance system with 8 levels. The pedaling is smooth and also very quiet. It can support 300 lbs user weight and its weight is 63 lbs. 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet 3 inches users are comfortable with this bike. It has transportation wheels and also a tablet holder.
#19. Marcy (NS-716R) Recumbent Bike Review
This is another one of the best recumbent type exercise bikes for you. Its monitor can track your time, speed, distance and also calories. Its resistance is a magnetic type with 8 levels. So you can change the levels as per your skill.
You can adjust the exercise bike for its adjustable facility depends on your height. The seat has a backrest and also handlebars for comfort exercise.
Its safety pedaling system will provide you smooth and also quiet operation. It has a cup holder and also wheels to move easily. This bike is so strong that it can support 300 lbs user's weight. Its weight is 60 lbs and also it takes small spaces when you exercise.
#20. Brenda DyGraf (25-1113) Exercise Bike Review
This exercise designs as an upright type exercise bike. One of the great features of this bike is whole body movement for full body workout. It takes small space when exercise and weight are also 40 lbs. This bike is so sturdy that it can handle 250 lbs user's weight.
Its multifunctional monitor cam measure number of strides, the total count of strides, time and calories. You can rotate the handlebars and also comfortable. The seat is comfortable and also designs with padded. It has non slip pedals and the pedaling is also silent as well as smooth.