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Staff Spotlight: Kimberly Harris
Meet Kimberly Harris, Community Life Ambassador at the Nueva Vida Haven Emergency Overnight Shelter for Women and Children (NVH). Kim has been with the Mission for over 15 years and in her current role since 2011.
A native of Texas, she grew up "in a dysfunctional and abusive family." Her home life became unbearable, she says, "really jacked up," and convinced her that if she didn't leave she wouldn't live. So she boarded a train bound for Cabo San Lucas—or so she thought—to party. "But God had a different plan for me."
The train stopped in San Diego and she found herself homeless. That was August 2002. Fortunately, she learned about the Mission and the help they provide to people experiencing homelessness in San Diego. "I didn't know at the time but that's exactly where God wanted me . . . when I didn't have anyone or anywhere to turn to. It's all God."
Today, Kim supervises clients on the graveyard shift in NVH, where they can stay for up to 30 days. Clients arrive from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, complete the intake process, enjoy a hot dinner and then are brought to the dorm where they shower, get clothes, toiletries and other items they need. Before lights-out at 9:30pm they'll get ready for bed and attend a devotional to hear the good news of salvation, sometimes joined by a local church group.
Kim's critical role involves offering practical and emotional support during the night, monitoring the shelter, waking them at 5:00am and making sure they get breakfast, among other responsibilities.
But of all this, she says, "It's really just a matter of loving them and giving them hope, letting them know we're there for them, hear them and validate them. The Lord has a plan for them." Like Kim, many NVH staff have been through the same Mission programs. "Who better to minister to someone who's homeless than someone who's been homeless?" she asks. "I'm a living, breathing testimonial to the grace of God."
Kim and the NVH team take women straight from the streets if they have the beds. "It's much needed, I'm sorry to say." Once taken in, they are helped one step at a time. That first step is often the hardest. "It's hard to put your life back together when you don't know the resources or where to go or how to proceed," Kim says. "If we can get them plugged into the Lord Jesus, then it's 'on' from there!"
She's witnessed a lot in her time with the Mission. Asked what memories stand out of people she's helped, she recalls a mother with two small children who came to NVH as a client several times, struggling with the daily realities of living on the streets. "It's hard enough to take care of yourself but my heart goes out to women with kids." Later, Kim saw her at Rock Church and her life had changed dramatically. "I can't go anywhere without running into former clients and it's so rewarding to see those transformations."
This, as with so much else, brings to mind her faith. "Jesus says He'll put our feet upon a rock and He did that with her. She was so grateful someone took the time to care and validated her. It's what God asks us to do—love others with our hearts, minds and bodies and in the process to share the gospel with them. We're just loving them. They might not receive it the first time they're here but eventually they will." Kim observes that many people's pain and defensiveness are so deep they don't expect love and grace anymore. Reflecting on her own time as a client, she adds, "It took me a while to understand that God was calling me. It will for them too. But it's so rewarding to see them receive God and all He has in store for them."
It takes longer for some than others. Kim recalls seeing women in the shelter in 2002 whom she still sees there today, almost 17 years later. "I ask, 'Aren't you tired?' And they say, 'Yeah, I am.' These streets will wear you out and tear you down. We're just changing them one heart at a time." Then she reconsiders, "Well, the Lord's changing them."
Others move more quickly. Some leave NVH and move into the year-long program, Haven of Hope (HOH) and then into transitional housing and "up and up and up." Kim adds, "Just seeing them grow in God's grace is wonderful."
She loves serving people at the Mission, and especially serving with the team the Lord assembled there. Differences of age, background, testimony and more all contribute to her appreciation of the community. She feels especially grateful to see all the youth coming in, wanting to serve and help people.
Kim's work background when she joined the Mission didn't involve all the social and trauma-related aspects she's so skilled in now. How did she learn? "It's all been God teaching me, along with training at the Mission." She thinks about her time here and adds, "It's a privilege to get paid to live out your faith with people. That's usually reserved for pastors and people who work in the church. For God to give me a job where I can live out my faith and he can guide me and teach me . . . it's just phenomenal."


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This paper shows that the Republic of Ireland's per capita receipts from all taxes and social security contributions are lower than the average for a 'peer group' of high-income EU countries. Per capita taxes on capital are close to the peer group average due to Ireland's relatively high level of receipts from corporation tax.
However, Ireland under-taxes stocks of capital relative to the peer countries. I consider potential reforms in the area of taxation of capital stocks. Suggested reforms are consistent with the key objectives of simplicity, equity and efficiency. There are strong theoretical arguments in favour of recurrent taxes on immovable property.
With this in mind, I argue that there is a strong case for increasing the basic rate annually over a 10 year period and for regularly rebasing property values to their actual levels. In addition, I caution against proposals to increase the complexity of the tax by applying different rates in different local authorities. Hardship issues are best resolved through a deferment system for low-income households.
I also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of introducing a tax on net wealth. Wealth taxes are particularly attractive in distributional terms. The structure that will best reconcile the tension between our main objectives is one with: A) either zero or very few exemptions and reliefs, B) a relatively high tax-free allowance or threshold, and c) a flat marginal rate that is set at a low level.
I argue for reforms to Capital Acquisitions Tax, identifying in particular the generosity of existing reliefs as undermining the principle of horizontal equity between taxpayers. Finally, an important principle is that all income, whether from labour or capital, should receive equal treatment. One implication is that capital gains should count as income for tax purposes.

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A new year means a new season of hot trends in events – new ideals and old favourites coming to the forefront to delight guests. So, what are the top 2019 catering and event trends we can look forward to? Essential Catering & Events have their finger on the pulse, and have plenty of predictions for us.
As part of seasonal menu development, Sean Robertson and his team identify what's hot (and what's not) for the year ahead in terms of flavours, service and the most sought-after party trends. This year is all about clean, green, and smart catering that's both mindful of the environment and nourishing for guests. Sean tells us about some of his catering and event trend predictions for the year ahead.
Mindful Menus
Corporate and private event guests alike are hankering for healthy food, sourced sustainably and locally. 'Low food miles' are three very important words in the catering industry right now. At Essential Catering we love supporting local artisans that are the best at what they do. For instance, we feature the famous Yarra Valley Persian Fetta throughout a number of our dishes and source our meat from Little Cattle Creek.
Veggie-centric dishes were trending in 2018, and that'll only increase this year. And we'll continue to grow our own fruits and herbs on-site to incorporate into our menus. Clients are increasingly more interested in understanding where ingredients have come from.
Beverage Trends
Craft Tea (alongside the craft beer that everyone knows and loves) will be all the rage this year – tea's making a real comeback of late! Bespoke iced teas will be a popular non-alcoholic refreshment for sophisticated soireés.
As far as booze goes, rosé will continue to be a popular choice for functions. Gin is definitely having a moment, so signature gin cocktails with bespoke botanicals will be a trendy addition to events this year.
Interactive Food Service
Why not mix entertainment and food service? Having a chef 'on show' cooking, carving or creating on the spot is a great way to engage your guests and will likely be one of the top 2019 catering and event trends. Food stations will also continue to trend this year – as corporate and private event clients have definitely discovered the joy that comes from more casual style dining options.
Flavours of the Moment
Pacific Rim cuisine! Think Pacific Island food created with Asian cooking techniques. This delicious fusion of East meets West uses healthy cooking methods like grilling, and a diverse range of exotic and colourful ingredients. Our tip? It'll feature heavily on function menus this year. Likewise, the robust flavours and bold spices (such as chipotle) of South American cuisine will be popular menu options. Heart-warming Greek and Mediterranean flavours will also make a comeback this year.
Grab and Go Options
As conferences continue to be less formal and more interactive, corporate catering menus need to be easy to eat for busy delegates on the go. Corporate event clients' thirst for healthy options will continue to grow, and be one of our top 2019 catering and event trends – and we have adapted our menus to include a more diverse range of clean eating choices, 'good fats' and plant-based proteins.
Fermented Foods
The fermented food craze will continue into 2019 with kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha set to be menu favourites throughout the year. Fermented foods are proven to foster the growth of probiotics in the stomach and Australians are obsessing over this healthy foodie trend.
Everyone loves a good party theme, don't they? Theming up catering, as well as the event space itself, will be a hit with event guests this year during 2019. After all, everyone's all about those 'Instagrammable moments' to engage with guests and audiences after an event as well as during them. From street food stations to unique conference tea breaks, adding a theme to your catering is a fun way to get your guests talking.
Steer clear! Here's what's not
Unfriendly Packaging
Excessive plastic packaging or packaging that is not biodegradable are big event NO NOs for 2019! We think that's a given, but it's worth saying explicitly. Guests are incredibly environmentally conscious, and appreciate the smaller details.
Formal Dining
More and more, our event clients are moving away from formal style dining. More casual options such as shared platters, buffets and cocktail parties will be popular service styles this year. In fact, we've noted a real decline in formalities at both corporate events and weddings (traditionally favouring sit-down events). Many couples this year are choosing to break with tradition and ditch the 'cutting of the cake', first dance and even speeches.
Brought-in Foods
What does that refer to? Mass-produced, supermarket quality, bland food. Essential Catering & Events proudly handcraft their menus – and doing just that is more important than ever as event guest's appetite for handmade and high-quality, nutritious food continues to increase.
Donut Walls
Donut Walls were a fun party favourite last year, but we have a suspicion that we won't be seeing it too much in 2019. It's on to the next big, fun, photo-friendly craze!
Formal or fun? Essential Catering & Events tailored menu choices help create the perfect mood for your event. Contact your party professionals today.


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Last week I made a visit to Charleston Farmhouse, East Sussex, to meander through the gardens in the rain, and we'll get to that- but first earlier that morning I had been meandering around my own garden, cup of coffee in hand pondering the darkening rainclouds overhead wondering if they would finally break to end our bone-dry, rainless May.
Rose 'Fighting Temeraire'.
It's June now and it's been a wet one. It's my birthday month, and there began a tradition over the last few years of receiving rose bushes from various family members in an annual celebration. It began with S'ceptured Isle, a pretty pink cupped beauty for a shady corner by the house, given to me by my grandmother, 'green-fingered GJ'. Since then my sister Imogen has given me 'Imogen' to forget-her-not, and my father 'Fighting Temeraire'- which is a glorious, ridiculous, painterly rose, named after Turner's sunset-strewn, ship at sea. This particular rose starts as a blood-red bud, opening slightly to a sugary coral, before opening to a magically large, single flower with soft ruffled petals in a soft mix of apricot, and pale primrose, with stamens in bright gold. Standing in my garden, I looked on as 'Fighting Temeraire' clashed and clanged with every single thing I've planted around her… especially the bright purple linaria.
Flowers in response to the visit to Charleston Farmhouse. Rose 'Fighting Temeraire', Foxglove 'Sutton's Peach, Honeysuckle, Philidelphus, Icelandic Poppies, Dock Flower, Hellebore, Iris.
I spent the drive to Charleston thinking about colour, and colour theory… and how I could use colours to make 'Fighting Temeraire' sit better in the garden- these turned out to be fitting musings as the new Wolfson gallery in the old Sussex barns on the Charleston Farm had an exhibition on curated by London-based textile designer, Cressida Bell, granddaughter of artist Vanessa Bell, called "In Colour – Sickert To Riley". We were greeted with boldly painted walls on which the work of former Charleston residents Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant sat next to a feast of the great British colourists.
The front door into Charleston Farmhouse.
My whole day was being tied up nicely, and it's nice when days happen like that- as if there's some special force making up thought-chains for you. It all culminated with a tour of the house and gardens; through the front door, hung heavy with pink roses, there were great, big smacks of clashing colour to greet you everywhere. Vanessa Bell who was "a poet whose medium was colour.", or so said her sister Virginia Woolf, had laid her version of lyricism all over the house- painted doors and painted floors, hand made tables and lampshades, painted too, painted wardrobes and painted bed-heads, a great hodge-podge of playfulness mixed with a seriousness of literature and thought stacked heavily upon the shelves, painted too of course.
View of Charleston with the studio on the right.
Into the garden from the studio, where the luminescent light, so particular to the South Downs, had hummed about the place, paint pallets were strewn everywhere, and threadbare sofas hung comfortably around a large, painted, fireplace. An unassuming back door at the end, leading quietly through to the garden where the rain had finally been unleashed, and we walked into a great big drenching, a bucket full of water from the heavens.
The garden, like the house, like the occupants that lived here, was full of clash; great, big wonderful dashes of colour, moments of Impressionist, and Post-Impressionist, formal and renegade, moments of calm, moving into riots of colour- completely non-sensical and yet utterly, utterly beautiful. This is a garden as playful, romantic, melancholic, as silly, rule-breaking, traditional, formal, dramatic as the people that lived here.
This is a garden to write in, to paint in, a garden to love in and to hide from the rest of the world in, where rules are made, and rules are broken- a world in which colourful lives have been lived, and whose legacies still burn brightly. Returning home, via the ever wonderful Middle Farm for a quick Cider sweep, home to "Fighting Temeraire". I gathered a few other stems from the garden, in apricots, and oranges, in an attempt to make sense of her colours, but looking through post-Charleston eyes at the 'Painterly Rose' reclining in her bed next to the bright purple Linaria, I may just let them live side by side in beautiful clashing colours after all.


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BOSTON (CBS) — When Cheryl Fenton of Medford got married five years ago she had no doubts. She chose the right man and the right name. "In my heart I was Cheryl McPherson, but on paper, Cheryl Fenton. That's the way it's got to be," she said.
A freelance writer for several local and national magazines, Cheryl is known by her byline. Taking her husband's name simply was not an option. "Changing my name because I got married would be just like changing a company that's been in business for 15 years," she said.
As it turns out, Cheryl's decision may translate into higher earnings over the course of her career. A European study found that women who keep their maiden names make $500,000 more than those who take their husband's names.
According to Career consultant Elaine Verelas of Keystone Partners in Boston, it's all about developing a brand and women who have already established themselves in their field can risk a lot by changing their names. "People who went from a maiden name to a married name overnight and no one knew are the people who get lost in the shuffle," she said.
WBZ-TV's Kate Merrill reports.
Take Cheryl for example. When you Google 'Cheryl Fenton' dozens of her published articles pop up on the screen. If she had changed her name all those years of work and experience would disappear faster than you can say 'I do.'
For some women it's not that simple. As a marketing professional, Deanna Dwyer knows all about the importance of branding but she still wanted to take her husband's name. "On the other hand, I didn't want to let go of my own professional identity," she said. She used a hyphenated name for years. Then she switched over to her husband's name when she took a new job at Franciscan Children's Hospital. "Here at the hospital, I used my married name because nobody knew me before I was married," she said.
Varelas says there is no wrong choice, but if you do decide to change your name, you have your work cut out for you. "You need to do a great job of getting that message across that everyone you ever knew knows you've changed your name," she said.
In the end keeping your name just to make more money probably won't work. It's more about the career decisions you make rather than what's on your license that leads to higher salaries.
In this day and age of social media I do not think it would be that difficult to let people from your past know you are married and let them know your new last name. Unless your husband has some horrible name or a name that rhymes with your first name there is no excuse for NOT taking your husbands name. I took my husbands name and I wouldn't do anything differently.
Why didn't he take your last name? I was married 4 months ago and my wife wanted to keep her name. She asked me, "why do I have to take your name? Why don't you take my name?" Good point. It's traditional and conventional and also a bit sexist. So she kept her name. The animals also have her last name, but the kids will have mine.
I wonder if the $500K in extra lifetime earnings isn't because of changing or not changing of the name. Certain professions where name recognition is crucial like being a reporter/columnist/politician, etc could really matter, but tons of professions could easily handle a name change. Could the dollar difference be because of the type of personality? Maybe the types of professions that these types gravitate toward may by themselves be higher paying. And, I would imagine a woman that keeps her own name is more likely to be professionally driven and enjoy being that independent woman. She may have held off marriage longer, held off having kids longer, returned to work faster, is more apt to put in time at the office instead of with the family, etc… Many of the women that I see with this personality are very successful at work. And with more work comes more money. It's a hard thing to balance. It's a trade off. For many it's a trade of the more traditional home life for the money (apparently $500K over a lifetime). There's nothing wrong with it, but it seems to be a trade off.
I also wonder if these non-traditional women paid for dates during their dating lives. Do they expect or appreciate it when a man opens their door? Do they send flowers to their man or do they take on the traditional role of recipient? Do they like it when their man acts like a traditional man and takes charge or do they like being in control? If a woman can't submit her name to her husband, what other traditional roles (healthy roles) will her personality not allow her to submit?


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Gorgeous Anjana Sukhani at Raju Manwani's event. She was also noted for her performance in the remixed Hindi music video for the song 'ghar jayegi'. Even though she does not have a film industry related background, she has figured in sizeable roles in multi-starrer block buster movies such as Salaam-e-ishq. She has acted in Golmaal Returns, sequel to the 2006 hit movie Golmaal. Her latest projects are "Jai-Veeru" (2009) and "Allah ke Banday" (2009).
Gorgeous Anjana Sukhani at Raju Manwani's event
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From The Socialist newspaper, 5 November 2008
Obama wins, neo-cons routed in US presidential elections
New struggles lie ahead
US president Barack Obama supporters, photo Paul Mattsson
The overwhelming victory for Barack Obama in the US Presidential elections and the major gains scored by the Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives represent a turning point for the USA. At the time of writing it appears Obama has won over 52.3% of the popular vote and more than 62 million votes. The massive increase in turnout - which at the time of writing is estimated to have reached 64% - the dramatic increase in registration and votes from Afro-Americans, Latinos and young people represent a crushing condemnation of Bush and the neo-cons as well as a generalised, if inchoate demand for 'change' amongst the mass of the US population.
Tony Saunois (CWI)
In the run up to the election opinion polls indicated that over 90% of the population thought that Bush was doing a "poor job" and 80% considered the country to be on the wrong track.
The backlash against the Bush regime and the effects of the economic crisis has produced a mass politicisation in the USA reflected in this election. The huge Obama rallies during the election attended by tens of thousands, with over 250,000 turning out in the early hours of the morning for his victory rally in Chicago, indicate the massive polarisation and high expectations which have developed during the campaign.
While at the time of writing the final results are not yet tallied, it is clear that Obama has scored a massive victory amongst important sections of the population. Amongst young voters Obama was leading by 69% to 31% for McCain. Amongst new first time voters, Obama won 69% to 30%. The only age group Obama was behind in was the over 60s.
Throughout the campaign the question of race has been featured as an important issue which it is, especially in the USA due to its racist history. While racism still exists, Obama's victory was possible because it cut across ethnic and racial divisions. Unsurprisingly, an estimated 95% of Afro-Americans voted for him. Amongst Latinos, 63% supported him. While amongst whites he won a minority 43%. This does not tell the entire story as amongst working class whites the figures appear to be more evenly split.
US president Barack Obama supporters, photo Paul Mattsson
McCain's support was drawn overwhelmingly from small towns and rural areas while Obama won 71% of the vote in the big cities and 59% in the smaller cities and 50% in the suburbs.
In this election the decisive factor we saw was the massive class polarisation which has taken place in US society in recent years. Although the vote for Obama and the Democratic Party, which remains a capitalist party, is not a conscious class vote it does indicate the gulf which has opened up and the bitter hatred that has developed towards the rich - especially the bankers and financiers. The running sore of the Iraq war remains an important issue but as the economic crisis has unfolded it has taken precedence in the minds of people. Consequently in some polls 10% considered Iraq as the major issue. This represented an important change which has taken place during recent months. However, Iraq will remain an important question for people and the Obama Presidency.
Throughout the election campaign tens of thousands of people have been drawn into campaigning work for Obama. In the US and Europe, capitalist commentators have argued that campaigning activity and activists were a thing of the past. TV ads and the media were all that is needed for politics in the modern era they claimed. Both the capitalist Republican and Democrat parties have been election machines with few activists on the ground in the real sense. However, the mobilisation of tens of thousands into activity during this campaign illustrates how people can rapidly be drawn into active politics when they perceive a real struggle to defend their interests is at stake. It is striking how rapidly these layers were drawn into activity for Obama. While TV ads etc, were used by Obama, it is significant that mass meetings, workplace meetings, canvassing and the use of blogs and the web were a major feature of this campaign. This has important lessons for the US and other countries for the future when a new genuine left or workers' party develops.
It is estimated that between 120 and 130 million will have voted in this election making it proportionally the highest turnout since women were given the vote in the US in1920. For hours people queued to cast their votes, in scenes reminiscent of the first post apartheid election in South Africa. For Afro-Americans, especially, Obama's victory has been as significant as Evo Morales victory was for the indigenous peoples of Bolivia.
Another important feature in the election and during the economic crisis has been that the question of 'socialism' has been put back into the political debate in the USA for the first time in decades. Ironically this was done by the neo-con Republican right, including in the Congress. They first raised it when the bail out package was announced. Then Obama was accused of being a 'socialist' and even a 'communist' by the Republicans. Neither Obama nor the Democrats are socialists and they both defend capitalism. However, events and the Republican right, have inadvertently put the question of socialism back on the table for discussion. Unfortunately, there was not a strong left or working people's party which could then capitalise on this. However, as capitalism continues to decline it will re-introduce the issue for debate and discussion about the way forward in the coming months and years amongst workers and young people as the effects of the crisis hit home.
Obama's victory represents a further ideological defeat for the neo-cons and has aroused enormous enthusiasm not only in the USA but internationally. The people of Western Europe, and especially Asia, Africa, and Latin America in particular look to this victory with high hopes and expectations.
The crucial issue following Obama's election victory is what policies his new administration will introduce? Will his programme and policies be able to satisfy the hopes and expectations which have been aroused amongst millions following his victory?
Obama will take power against the background of the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. It is already having a devastating effect on the lives of millions throughout the US. Internationally, US imperialism remains bogged down in two major wars - Iraq and Afghanistan.
The demand for change and reform could compel Obama to introduce some reforms for example in health care and assistance to those threatened with eviction from their homes following the financial meltdown. Those who voted for him will also demand that he takes steps to withdraw troops from Iraq. If he fails to do this, then the massive hope and expectations in him could rapidly evaporate. Yet, even the introduction of some temporary concessions will not be sufficient to resolve the devastating crisis which is unfolding. A genuine mass programme of public works, in the face of a deepening recession and mass unemployment, will be needed. There must be a struggle to demand no evictions from their homes of those who cannot afford mortgage repayments.
Bush rejected a bail-out to the motor industry. Thereby condemning thousands of workers and their families to suffer the misery of unemployment. Rather than a bail- out for the directors of major companies threatened with bankruptcy, they should be nationalised with compensation paid to small share-holders on the basis of proven need and put under democratic workers' control and management. These and other demands will need to be fought for by working people and those who voted for Obama, to fight the effects of the recession.
The deepening economic crisis of capitalism will not allow Obama to satisfy the demands and needs of those who voted for him. He is not coming to power at the same stage of the economic cycle as Franklin D Roosevelt did in the 1930s. Roosevelt assumed the presidency in 1933 and introduced the 'New Deal' just as the slump following the 1929 crash was at its lowest point and the economy then began to pull out of it. The 'New Deal' introduced some minimal measures which were utilised by the trade unions. Yet it was a question of "advertised reforms" and did not mean lasting significant gains for the mass of the working class.
Yet Obama is coming to power at the beginning of the onset of the recession.
Significantly, during his victory rally Obama appealed for all Americans - rich and poor, Republican and Democrat to stand together. Yet how is it possible to have 'class unity' between rich and poor just at the time the capitalists are trying to unload the burden of the crisis onto working people and their families? A 'rainbow' administration, including Republicans like Colin Powell is also being considered.
Moreover, in international policy Obama has made clear that the disastrous military intervention in Afghanistan will be stepped up with the threat of further incursions into Pakistan. Democratic Congressmen are also demanding that Britain step up its intervention into Afghanistan. This will not prevent the inevitable defeat of US forces in such catastrophic foreign interventions.
This election opens a new era of struggle in the USA. One that will pose the need to build a new political party that will fight to defend working people and challenge capitalism. One that will offer a real socialist alternative to capitalism.
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The coronavirus crisis has laid bare the class character of society in numerous ways. It is making clear to many that it is the working class that keeps society running, not the CEOs of major corporations.
The results of austerity have been graphically demonstrated as public services strain to cope with the crisis.
The government has now ripped up its 'austerity' mantra and turned to policies that not long ago were denounced as socialist. But after the corona crisis, it will try to make the working class pay for it, by trying to claw back what has been given.
- The Socialist Party's material is more vital than ever, so we can continue to report from workers who are fighting for better health and safety measures, against layoffs, for adequate staffing levels, etc.
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- When the health crisis subsides, we must be ready for the stormy events ahead and the need to arm workers' movements with a socialist programme - one which puts the health and needs of humanity before the profits of a few.
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In The Socialist 5 November 2008:
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If Obama wins - Looking beyond the hope bubble
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Canary Wharf: Low paid workers welcome socialist campaigners
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Marxist analysis: history
1918 revolution: When German workers entered the stage of history
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Laurel Trainor is the Director of McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind, which has a LIVElab concert hall for 100 people that allows her to do a lot of studies in the relationship between musical performance and how it's received by an audience. She's been using a number of different immersive technologies including motion tracking to track how body sway is a form of bi-directional, non-verbal communication that happens between musicians. She's also been able to study synchrony, and the impact of movement in the audience and how audience members communicate with each other. She's also able to do some pretty sophisticated spatialized audio within the LIVElab, and to recreate the sound of live performances, which allows her to research the role of live embodiment when listening to music.
I had a chance to catch up with Trainor at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Future of Neuroscience & VR Workshop in New York City. We talked about the role of body sway and non-verbal communication in playing music, the importance of synchrony in group dynamics, and how deficits in perceiving time and rhythm could be a factor in a number of different major developmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, dylsexia, and developmental coordination disorder.
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My faith journey
I grew up in a Christian family and was baptised at the age of seventeen. It was at this time that I felt that God was calling me to make a public commitment. Throughout my childhood I always knew God was with me and that comfort has never left me. As a teenager I attended youth group and then became a leader for a number of years. In that time I learnt many things about God. It was also the time of my life that my faith had really been challenged.
As a Sunday school teacher and then as a youth leader, I knew I enjoyed working with children and teenagers. However it was not until I took part in a mission trip to Southern China to teach English at summer school that I knew God was calling me to be a teacher.
The SCEA Aspiring Christian Educator Program
The Aspiring Christian Educator Scholarship helped me to become a better Christian teacher as it gave me an opportunity to see firsthand how to teach through a Christian worldview and it provided me with the opportunity to test my thoughts and ideas with a mentor to guide me. I was very blessed with my mentors and I learnt far more than just how to be an efficient teacher from them. Having the additional support of the school community and being so warmly welcomed also made a big difference for my confidence and was a great resource for ideas and alternate teaching styles to learn from.
My first impressions of teaching at a SCEA school
While the difference between university and teaching is vast, its great teaching with other Christian people and having a community of people that surrounds and offers support. Having a time when we all come together as Christians and can share such a foundational life belief together, before going out and teaching gives such a different focus in the day and changes the outlook from meeting just the curriculum to showing the students the greater message and the reason that we are teaching here at a Christian school.
A big highlight for me is having students, at the start of term, who shared a low-view of themselves and their cooking abilities, listening to me when I said that I wouldn't accept that and that I knew that they would be able to do well. Then having these same students coming up to me at the end of class and saying that they enjoyed the class and that their recipe turned out really well. Watching my students realising that they made something and it's "Just like the picture Miss!" is a great highlight for me.
An idea I would love to see implemented
I would love to implement the flipped classroom effectively into my teaching and learning. A flipped classroom is a reversal of traditional teaching, where students gain first exposure to new material outside of class, usually via reading, an online lecture or through videos. The class time is then used as time to elaborate, clarify, discuss and critique the concepts and ideas. Homework becomes an important part of the learning process rather than the time where students are trying to consolidate their learning alone.
By using software such as Canvas with the Expert Collaborative eLearning (EXCEL), teachers are able to upload content, share links, videos or assign readings. Quizzes, assessments and collaborations can be assigned to students or groups. The teacher is able to track student progress throughout the journey and check student understanding prior to them coming to class. A flipped classroom also changes how the students participate in learning, moving them from being passive learners to being active learners.
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Celebrate British Pie WeekPosted on: 04 March 2009 by Gareth Hargreaves
A pie is a glorious thing – there's crispy pastry which releases a plume of steam when the crust is broken, then the delicious oozing filling nestling underneath.
Meat pies first appeared in England in the 12th century, and are probably still our favourites today. But there are lots of little touches to bring them bang up to date.
Try heightening the flavour of a beef and mushroom classic with a spoonful or two of hot horseradish stirred into the gravy – plus extra to serve on the side for the real hotheads in the family.
Ready rolled pastry takes all the hard work out of baking pies. You can also forget about peeling and coring apples if you are making a creamy pork and onion filling - simply add half a jar of organic apple sauce made with subtle cider vinegar instead.
Meanwhile, Ashley Robins at The Keystone in Guildford won the 2009 British Pie Week Challenge with his hearty pie mixed with locally sourced game meat, mushrooms, bacon and topped with mouth-wateringly flaky Jus-Rol pastry.
Judging the competition was John Porter of The Publican, Martin Bates of the Craft Guild of Chefs, Mike Green 2008 British Pie Week winner and Sally Baxter of Jus Rol. The rigorous judging process awarded points for originality, regionality, simplicity, creativity and passion – and all agreed that The Keystone Game Pie was the unanimously the best.
Why not try making your own Keystone Game Pie or our original Turkey, Red Onion & Pepper Pie.
Keystone Game Pie
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large red onions, peeled & diced
- 120g field mushrooms, sliced
- 120g smoked back bacon, diced
- 1 kg of mixed game meat (incl. venison, rabbit, pheasant & pigeon), boned & diced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled & crushed
- Zest & juice of 1 orange
- 70ml port
- 300ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp redcurrant jelly
- 4 bay leaves
- 30g plain flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1.2kg Jus-Rol shortcrust pastry
- 1 free-range egg, beaten
- Round metal skillet, 33cm diameter
- Heat a tablespoon of oil, brown the game in batches, keep on one side.
- Heat the rest of the oil, sweat off the onions until starting to soften but not colour. Add the garlic, bacon & mushrooms and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour & cook for 2 minutes. Season well & stir in the bay leaves, orange juice & zest, redcurrant jelly, stock & port.
- Bring to the boil, add the meat & simmer gently for 1 hour or until the meat is tender. Allow to cool.
- Heat the oven to Gas 5.
- Flour the inside of the metal skillet – do not grease. Roll out pastry base & press into the skillet, leaving an overhang of 1cm. Fill with the meat mixture. Roll out pastry lid & attach to the base using an egg wash. Press down edges with the end of a spoon. Cut a steam hole in the centre. Glaze with beaten egg.
- Bake for 30 minutes on bottom shelf, followed by 30 minutes on top shelf, until the pastry is golden & the filling over 75°C.
- Cut a generous wedge & serve with creamy mash, steamed savoy cabbage & red onion gravy.
Turkey, Red Onion & Pepper Pie
Preparation Time: 12 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
- 2tbsp sunflower oil
- 450g/1lb diced British Turkey thigh meat
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
- 225g/8oz mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tbsp English Provender Very Lazy Caramelised Red Onions
- 2tsp Very Lazy Red Chilli
- 1tbsp cornflour
- 300ml/1/2pt chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
- 1 sheet Jus-Rol Puff Pastry
- Beaten egg, to glaze
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the turkey. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the pepper and mushrooms to the pan, and fry for 5 minutes. Add the Very Lazy Caramelised Red Onions. Mix the cornflour with the stock until smooth and pour into the pan. Add the Very Lazy Red Chilli and bring to the boil, stirring until thickened and smooth.
- Add the turkey back into the pan, season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Tip the pie filling into a 1.1 litre/2pt pie dish, reserving some sauce if necessary.
- Cover the pie with pastry and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and bake for 40 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Heat any remaining sauce and serve with the pie
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Cuba, Sardinia, Bolivia, and... Birmingham? Count the Magic City among the world's hottest vacation spots, as Birmingham has been named one of the Travel Channel's 'Next 11 Great Destinations!'
The Travel Channel published its list of the best cities to visit in 2016, and it's full of exotic locales like Cuba, Bolivia, Myanmar, and The Philippines. Places like Poland, Estonia, and The Republic of Georgia also made the cut.
It may be a bit of a surprise to see Birmingham counted among these destinations, but those familiar with recent revitalization efforts know there are many, many exciting things happening in the Magic City.
Here's what the Travel Channel had to say about Birmingham as a vacation destination:
This mid-sized southern city can now claim America's oldest baseball park (Rickwood Field) and one of the newest with Regions Field, opened in 2013. Avondale Brewery,Good People Brewing and Trim Tab Brewing have all opened over the last few years, creating a craft beer scene to go along with the city's serious culinary talent. The James Beard Awards nominated Highlands Bar & Grill in the national, Outstanding Restaurant category this year.
This January, the historic Lyric Theater will reopen across from the famous Alabama Theater downtown. Mae West, The Marx Brothers, Roy Rogers and Buster Keaton all found a spotlight in this vaudeville theater and after being shuttered for decades, it's fully restored to its former glory. Expect national and global acts in performance art and music regularly.
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THE president of Yeovil Chamber of Trade and Commerce has said that business people in the town should have every right to feel positive about the future.
Dave Woan (pictured above), who has been the Chamber president for four years, said that for more new businesses were coming into the town in contrast to those closing.
"Last month I ran a head-count across the retail, leisure, hospitality, food and drink, and accommodation sectors trading in Yeovil town centre, and the results were a revelation," he said.
"I found that since 2015, no less than 20 new independent operators have arrived and all are still trading in Yeovil town centre. Add the arrival of five national brands in the same period and that makes a total of 25 new operators in four years!
"When I factored in an estimated ten operators across the same sectors which closed down over the same period - the maths showed that for every business closing down, 2.5 new businesses arrived in their place."
Mr Woan added: "Even if my stats are slightly out, more than one shop arriving for each one lost is remarkable, given the relentless negative media coverage of the UK 'high street' and is clear evidence that Yeovil town centre is on the up.
"The remaining balance of the sectors in my focus consists of established nationals and independents, who have largely weathered the storm which swept UK town centres.
"They are now leaner, fitter, and like our 'new kids on the block', embrace and harness the internet and social media as a vital part of their business model. Indeed; some traders in the new model town centre would struggle without an online presence.
"The curtain has fallen on the previous retail model of the town centre, and there is a similar tale across the service and professional sectors in Yeovil town centre.
"Retail will continue to be a good reason to visit Yeovil but is no longer the reason to visit. Town centres, and Yeovil is a good example, are now about 'experience': Diversity, events, and, of course, retail. The remaining empty shops in Yeovil are now the target for private and local authority development projects; tapping into demand, which will likely see them converted to a mix of residential, commercial and retail space.
"A good example of this is Glovers Walk, our dilapidated 1970s retail centre, now under new ownership. The family-run developers are working with the local authority, to ensure their plans for Glovers Walk dovetail into the town-wide development plans of South Somerset District Council.
"A key factor in the turnaround of Yeovil town centre is the ambitious and supportive local authority. Working closely with the business sector, the district council is investing heavily in the infrastructure, at a time when many local authorities are cutting back, and this seed investment has already attracted private commercial investment and redevelopment.
"Ironically, most of the earache I receive about empty shops is from change-averse people who have lived in the town all their lives, who you think would know better than to bad-mouth their home town. Almost without exception, everyone else talks the town up.
"Flexible leasing, rent deals, and recent retail business rates discounts, are turning heads to Yeovil. New people with new business ideas and models continue to join in - this month has seen the arrival of national retailer Dunelm, choosing Yeovil as only their second town centre outlet."


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Ignavibacteria Iino et al. 2010, class. nov.
Type order: ¤ Ignavibacteriales Iino et al. 2010.
Etymology: N.L. n. Ignavibacterium, type genus of the type order of the class; suff. -ia, ending to denote a class; N.L. neut. pl. n. Ignavibacteria, the class of the order Ignavibacteriales.
Valid publication: IINO (T.), MORI (K.), UCHINO (Y.), NAKAGAWA (T.), HARAYAMA (S.) and SUZUKI (K.I.): Ignavibacterium album gen. nov., sp. nov., a moderately thermophilic anaerobic bacterium isolated from microbial mats at a terrestrial hot spring and proposal of Ignavibacteria classis nov., for a novel lineage at the periphery of green sulfur bacteria. Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol., 2010, 60, 1376-1382.
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Off season:
Croatia suffers from a harsh winter which makes the cheap flights to Croatia available from November to February. That said if you are a fan of skiing then you'll find many mountain resorts welcoming and can enjoy a snowy holiday. Zagreb is also a very popular destination, even during the winter so you can take advantage of cheaper flight tickets and discounted accommodation if you visit then.
When is the best time to book a flight to Croatia?
You'll enjoy quieter hotels, beaches and restaurants if you secure your flight tickets for either spring or autumn. Autumn has the downside that temperatures are slowly starting to decline whereas spring is when the weather is really warming up. You'll need to book your flights to Croatia at least 2 or 3 months in advance if you are planning to visit during the peak season. If you can be flexible with when you travel and where exactly you are planning to visit then you'll find the cheapest flights to Croatia.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Croatia?
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What time of day is cheapest to fly to Croatia?
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How long is the flight to Croatia?
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Flights from Manchester to Split, Croatia: 2 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Birmingham to Pula, Croatia: 2 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Zagreb, Croatia: 4 hours 55 minutes.
Which airlines operate flights to Croatia?
Ryanair, British Airways and Croatia all provide cheap flights to Croatia although some have other benefits others might lack. Ryanair for example are renowned for offering cheap flight tickets but you do sacrifice comfort. They are also renowned for increasing the price of checked-in luggage over the peak summer months so watch out for that. British Airways on the other hand more than likely charge more for flights to Croatia although you'll have comfier seats as well as complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the flight. Overall it all depends on your own preference and whether you are on a strict budget or not.
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
The airport is located around 17km away from the city and there are a couple of ways to get you between the two. There is a bus which operates twice every hour which goes to the bus station around a 15 minutes' walk away from the city centre. This is ideal if you don't have a lot of baggage with you or if you intend to grab a taxi from the bus station. Your other option is to take taxi straight from the airport. You'll be able to get directly into the city easier this way but you'll need to part with more money than the bus. It's also worth making sure you agree on the price before getting in.
Again with Split you are limited to either grabbing a taxi or jumping onto a bus. Once your flights to Croatia have landed you'll want to look for bus number 37 or bus number 38. Both go to the city although the 37 is quicker. You can also pre-arrange for a bus to collect you from the airport although this isn't really necessary unless your flight tickets have you flying in very late. Taxis are available from outside of the airport and if you are travelling with a friend and can split the fare then this can be a worthwhile option.
You can take the airport shuttle to the city of Pula relatively easily. Once you've booked your flights to Croatia you can go online and secure your bus ahead of time or just buy a ticket once you arrive. The shuttle buses can go to other cities too such as Rovinj and Porec so make sure you get on the right bus. Taxis are another option and if you have a lot of luggage then it might be easier to find one outside of the airport and just go straight to the city that way.


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The network settings include listening port, proxy server and callback connection settings. These settings can be found in the Network section of the Settings for Host.. dialog.
Specify the inbound port that the Host will use for direct connection (TCP 5650 by default). Additionally, you can enable IPv6 support and system firewall integration at each startup.
This port is NOT used for an Internet-ID connection. See Ports for more information on the ports used by the program.
If your Host computer is connected to the Internet via a proxy server, you might need to specify your proxy server settings here. Learn how to configure access via a proxy server.
A callback (also reverse) connection is a type of direct connection when the Viewer's external IP address is used to connect to a Host not directly accessible (e.g. located behind a NAT/Firewall). Learn how to configure a callback connection.
In version 126.96.36.199 and earlier the Host listening port, proxy and callback settings are available in the Options dialog (select "Show content for version 6.8" at the top of the page).


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Geniusweb Legacy SupportGeniusweb was founded in 1996 by Matthew Steven. It provided web hosting, custom web programming and design, and online marketing advice. As of 2019, the company stopped accepting new business.
Customers hosting on Geniusweb systems (such as Varhost) may obtain legacy support through 2020, however all are encouraged to transfer to new hosting providers for better ongoing support options. Unless otherwise agreed, no hosting plan will be billed out for renewal beyond 2020.
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Finding the right job that suits your strengths and interests isn't always easy. But Afford has helped many people find a job that they enjoy and look forward to each day.
Elisabeta was born in Romania and was referred to Afford Disability Employment Services (DES) after having looked for a job for a while. Elisabeta was keen to start working, however her previous employment in domestic cleaning and warehousing took a toll on her health and she was diagnosed with carpel tunnel and other physical injuries.
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Best of Weddings & Hall of Fame Awards
Degas House is pleased to announce that it has received The Knot's "Best of Weddings" Award for 7 years in a row -- 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The award is difficult to obtain due to fierce competition. It was earned from brides who recommended it as an exceptional wedding and reception venue, and it was also an editorial pick from The Knot offices in New York.
In 2016, Degas House also received the prestigious "Hall of Fame" Award from The Knot. In order to receive the "Hall of Fame" award, a business must receive "Best of Weddings" for 4 years in a row.
We are proud of the weddings and receptions we host and that is reflected in the winning of this award.


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Hisbodedus Video
In this video, Rabbi Lazer Brody explains about Jewish personal prayer as Hitbodedut, which is the same word as Hisbodedus, as spoken by Jews from different parts of the world. Gotta love a rabbi who rides his horse out into nature, to "his office," to speak out loud to God, and to connect his soul with its Creator!
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Kevin D. Johnson
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A 47-year-old Syracuse woman died this weekend after she was badly beaten at her home, Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler announced at a news conference Monday night.
Kimberly M. Rhoades, of 134 Eureka St., was attacked in her home around 1 a.m. Friday, Fowler said.
Neighbors called 911 at 1:05 a.m. after hearing a woman scream, Fowler said. When police arrived, Rhoades was bleeding from her head and complained of pain to her ribs and abdomen area, police said.
American Medical Response ambulance took her to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where she later lost consciousness. Rhoades was pronounced dead Saturday, the police chief said.
Syracuse police collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, Fowler said.
Syracuse police on Monday arrested Kevin D. Johnson, 47, of 611 Ash St., Syracuse, in connection with Rhoades' death, Fowler said.
Johnson, who police said has a lengthy criminal past, turned himself in to police, the chief said. Johnson was charged with first-degree manslaughter and first-degree burglary, both felonies. More charges are pending.
"Additional charges may very well be forthcoming against Kevin Johnson regarding his connection and relationship with our current victim and other females, as well," Fowler said.
Rhoades and Johnson knew each other, Fowler said. Johnson was not at Rhoades' home when police arrived early Friday, however "there are witnesses to the crime," the chief said.
"Our suspect came to the house and entered the house unlawfully for the purposes of attacking our victim," Fowler said.
The police investigation revealed Rhoades suffered multiple head injuries and internal bleeding to her brain.
Family members said they don't think this was the first time Johnson assaulted Rhoades, a divorced mother of three whose married name was Kimberly Samson. She was assaulted about three weeks ago, but never reported it to police, according to a family member.
Syracuse police said they are looking into possible motives to find out why Johnson assaulted Rhoades on Friday. Police said no weapon was used in the attack.
They are looking into whether the victim's prostitution arrest last year could be somehow connected to her death.
"You're asking if her murder and her connection to Kevin (Johnson), if that had anything to do with her prior arrest of prostitution?" Fowler responded to a question at the news conference. "It very well could be. That's one of the avenues that we are exploring."
Johnson was arrested for third-degree assault and unlawful imprisonment in June 2003, according to syracuse.com | The Post-Standard archives. In October 2003, he was arrested for resisting arrest and two drug charges. The disposition of those arrests was not available.
After Johnson turned himself in to police Monday, he spoke with detectives briefly, but then asked for a lawyer, Fowler said. Johnson was arrested and sent to the Onondaga County Justice Center, where he is waiting to be arraigned on the manslaughter and burglary charges Tuesday morning.
"It's just a sad occasion when a member of our community has lost their life," Fowler said. "I'm sure the family and loved ones of this victim are extremely saddened. Hopefully by this rather quick arrest, this will help them at some point along the way to bring closure."
Rhoades' death marks the 24th homicide so far this year in the city of Syracuse.
"It's always tough to find the words when someone has lost their life," Fowler said. "I can't stand here at this podium or any place else and foster any magic words that's going to make a difference because the worst has already been done. Someone took another person's life in the city of Syracuse. That's extremely sad."
Syracuse police are asking anyone with information to call them at (315) 442-5222.


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Trade Finance Client Integration Manager opportunity has arose with a leading commercial bank based in Manchester or London. The main purpose of the role is to differentiate my client from their competitors by providing integration consultancy services to clients in order to win and retain their business. You will oversee integration projects of business won which handles all aspects of global and regional cash management solutions for their clients. This role does involve national travel throughout the UK and a job car is provided.
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A range of walking route cards each with one featured walk. With a colourful map to the front, a concise description of the route and laminated both sides for weather resistance. An ideal way to get to see the countryside without spending a fortune.


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Business Development Manager
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We are looking for a skilled new business executive who has experience selling technology solutions to the higher education/ universities sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional or up & comer looking to make a name for themselves - as you will be granted autonomy to generate and close your own new business across the UK, while based from home.
JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager
LOCATION: Home based in South East England/ London
PACKAGE: up to £40K base, x2 OTE
Successful SaaS business founded in Ireland 5 years ago
Several big name universities as customers with tons more to still to be won (some international)
Mature working environment and friendly culture
Have experienced year-on-year 'organic' growth - with plans to grow further.
A record of success in B2B new business sales
Previous experience selling into higher education/ universities
A skilled relationship builder and exceptional communication skills.
If you have worked for a SaaS business, eLearning company or HR solutions business, it will be an advantage but not a pre-requisite
A genuine interest in being part of a post-start-up environment and looking to grow the business exponentially.
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Customers will primarily be in UK&I but there will be opportunity to work internationally
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Lee Warren
Executive Director
Organic Growers School
(828) 214-7833
For Immediate Release:
New Workshop Series on Fall & Winter Gardening with Organic Growers School
Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School is offering an organic gardening series focused on fall and winter growing, which will take place on Tuesday evenings, August 13th and August 20th, 2019 from 6 to 8pm at the Dr. John C. Wilson Community Garden in Black Mountain, NC. The Community Garden is located at 99 White Pine Drive in Black Mountain with easy parking and accessible foot trails.
Preparing your garden for winter is the theme of the series that will cover topics such as when to seed and transplant, which vegetables to plant, site location based on the hours of sunlight, and simple techniques for winter protection. Additional topics include raised beds, fertilization and water, mulching systems, three-season cover cropping, harvesting tips and timelines, fall and winter pest pressure, and increasing plant hardiness. In addition, winter planning for spring gardening will be covered.
Diana Schmitt McCall will be teaching the workshop series for Organic Growers School. McCall says, "Western North Carolina plant hardiness zones range from 6 to 8 which means that no matter where you live in our region, a wide range of vegetables can overwinter without much fuss." McCall manages the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden which is home to nearly 70 gardening families, over 100 fruit and nut trees, mushroom logs, a native species trail and a biodynamic donation garden which produces 4000 pounds of produce annually for distribution in Black Mountain. Her work also includes school garden programs, expanding community gardens in the town, and partnering with numerous agencies and institutions to educate her community on how to grow, access and prepare healthy food for themselves and their families.
Cost for the workshop series is $25 for one week and $40 for both. More information at: https://organicgrowersschool.org/gardeners/fall-gardening/ or call 828.214.7833.
Organic Growers School (OGS) is the premiere provider of practical and affordable organic education in the Southern Appalachians. Since 1993 OGS has been building a vibrant food & farming community by boosting the success of organic growers. A 501c3 non-profit, our hands-on training, workshops, conferences and partnerships inspire, educate, and support people to farm, garden, and live organically. Program fees do not cover program costs. Please donate to support sustainable agriculture education.
Author: Lee Warren
Lee Warren has been homesteading and farming for more than 25 years. She is the former Executive Director of Organic Growers School and the manager of Imani Farm, a pasture-based cooperative farm in Rutherford County, NC. Lee is also an herbalist, writer, teacher, and food activist, with an avid interest in rural wisdom, sustainable economics, and social justice issues.


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Starting with release
6.11.0, the Core and APM/Trace components of the Windows Agent run under the
ddagentuser account, created at install time, instead of running under the
LOCAL_SYSTEM account, as was the case on prior versions. If enabled, the Live Process component still runs under the
LOCAL_SYSTEM account.
The user
ddagentuser is created at install time for the Datadog Windows Agent. When installed on an Active Directory server, the username and password must be provided to the installer. The new user is a non-privileged user. It gains the following rights during installation:
The installer changes the local group policy to allow the newly created user account,
ddagentuser, to run as a service. If the domain group policy disallows that, then the installation setting is overridden, and the domain group policy has to be updated to allow the user to run as a service.
The Agent installer creates the
ddagentuser at install time, and then registers the service (with the randomly generated password). The user is created as a local user, even in a domain environment, so that every machine on which the Agent is installed has a unique user and password.
The exception is on domain controllers (primary and backup). There is no notion of a local user on a domain controller. Therefore, the created user becomes a domain user rather than a local one.
To support this environment, the Agent installer requires that the administrator provides a username and password under which the Agent run. The username and password are provided as properties on the installation command line, i.e.
Msiexec /i ddagent.msi DDAGENTUSER_NAME=<DOMAIN>\<USERNAME> DDAGENTUSER_PASSWORD=<PASSWORD>
For installs on a domain controller, the
<USERNAME> and
<PASSWORD> supplied should never be an existing "real" (human) user. The installation process changes the rights of the user and they are denied login access.
Additionally, the installer adds the user to the following groups:
Note: These options are honored even in a non-domain environment, if the user wishes to supply a username/password to use rather than have the installer generate one.
Note: When upgrading the Datadog Agent on a domain controller or host where the user has supplied a username for the Agent, you need to supply the
<DDAGENTUSER_NAME> but not the
Note: If encountering permission issues with system and winproc checks upon installing, make sure the
ddagentuser is a member of the Performance Monitoring and Event Log Viewer groups.
Msiexec /i ddagent.msi DDAGENTUSER_NAME=<DOMAIN>\<USERNAME>
If you use Chef and the official
datadog cookbook to deploy the Agent on Windows hosts, use version 2.18.0 or above of the cookbook to ensure that the Agent's configuration files have the correct permissions
Every effort has been made to ensure that the transition from
LOCAL_SYSTEM to
ddagentuser is seamless. However, there is a class of problems that requires specific, configuration-specific modification upon installation of the Agent. These problems arise where the Windows Agent previously relied on administrator rights that the new Agent lacks by default.
For example, if the directory check is monitoring a directory that has specific access rights, e.g. allowing only members of the Administrators group read access, then the existing Agent currently can monitor that directory successfully since
LOCAL_SYSTEM has administrator rights. Upon upgrading, the administrator must add
ddagentuser to the access control list for that directory in order for the directory check to function.
Note: The same considerations apply to the log files that may be monitored by the Logs Collection features of the Agent.
The change to
ddagentuser affects your JMX-based integrations if the Agent's JMXFetch is configured to connect to the monitored JVMs through the Attach API, i.e. if:
You're using a JMX-based integration, i.e. one of the following integrations:
AND you've configured the integration with the
process_name_regex setting instead of the
host and
port settings.
If you're using the Attach API, the change in user context means that the Agent's JMXFetch is only be able to connect to the JVMs that also run under the
ddagentuser user context. In most cases, it's recommended that you switch JMXFetch to using JMX Remote by enabling JMX Remote on your target JVMs and configuring your JMX integrations using
host and
port. For more information, refer to the JMX documentation.
In v6.11 +, the Agent runs as
ddagentuser instead of
Local System. Because of this, it does not have access to the full command line of processes running under other users and to the user of other users' processes. This causes the following options of the check to not work:
exact_match when set to
user, which allows selecting processes that belong to a specific user
To restore the old behavior and run the Agent as
Local System (not recommended) open an Administrator console and run the following command:
sc.exe config "datadogagent" obj= LocalSystem. Alternatively, open the Service Manager, go to DataDog Agent > Properties and specify Log On as
Local System.
For the Cassandra Nodetool integration to continue working, apply the following changes to your environment:
CASSANDRA_HOME and
DSCINSTALLDIR) as system-wide variables instead of variables only for the user doing the Nodetool installation.
If you are using the Datadog- Win 32 event log Integration, the Datadog user
ddagentuser must be added to the Event Log Reader Group to collect logs from the Security logs channel:
ddagentuser -> Check Names.