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Sep 18th 2006 12:49PM I hate to be a fuddy duddy, but I might have to unlink this RSS. I don't care about the card game--at all. And I'm rather tired of reading anything about it. Can you post it to an alternate site?
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Sep 14th 2006 9:59AM I am with Forsaken. I'm a working mother with real world responsabilities, and I love spending time with my husband and child. WoW is a *game* not my second job. Did farming create the high prices or did the high prices create the farming is a topic I don't care to rant about. What I do know, is that while completing some Felwood quests last night (the "run here then run there" type), I spent at least 20 minutes in transit--that's 20 minutes I can't be farming. Many things in WoW are like this--and I believe they are like this so it takes me longer to level, so Blizz can keep collecting their fees. As long as that continues to be the case, I will let the farmers farm, I will play, and I will buy gold. If you hate me so what--get a life, I've got one and so should you.


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God of Carnage
Goodman Theatre 170 N. Dearborn Street Chicago
Dont miss the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation God of Carnage, by Yasmina Reza (Art). When Alan and Annettes son hits Michael and Veronicas son with a stick, the two couples meet to discuss the problem over appetizers. What starts as a civilized get-together quickly devolves into a scrappy, laugh-out-loud evening that The New Yorker calls ninety minutes of sustained mayhem. In unanimous critical praise for its Broadway debut, God of Carnage has been hailed first class (The New York Times), the best play in town! (New York Post) and scabrously funny (USA Today) and earned the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and three Tony Awards, including Best Play.
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Chicago Tribune - Recommended
"...after the recent heavy diet of Robert Falls spectacles, shocking new plays and hefty Regina Taylor triptychs, I suspect many in the loyal Goodman audience will find God of Carnage, which is directed by Rick Snyder and features a solid Chicago cast made up of David Pasquesi, Beth Lacke, Keith Kupferer and Mary Beth Fisher, something of a relief. It is, by any standards, a very funny explication of a very simple situation: One 11-year-old has wacked another kid in the mouth with a stick, and both sets of parents meet in a Brooklyn living room to alternatively apologize, assess blame, work out consequences and throw their multifarious neuroses in each other's faces." Read Full Review
Chicago Sun Times - Somewhat Recommended
"...Each of the four adults here is neatly obnoxious in a special way, and it is hard to care about any of them. Veronica is an art specialist who is writing about the chaos in Sudans Darfur region, while her husband is an earthy hardware wholesaler who might not have enough drive to satisfy her. Alan is a slick and smarmy corporate lawyer working for a big pharmaceutical company whose wonder drug has just been exposed as seriously problematic (hence the escalating phone calls), while his younger second wife, who works in wealth management, is clearly unhappy on the homefront. (Rezas idea of satire is to let the morally corrupt Alan casually drop the fact that he will be traveling to The Hague soon, and not as one of the accused.)" Read Full Review
Daily Herald - Recommended
"... the laughs come fast and often over the course of Snyder's breakneck, 75-minute show as already fragile spousal alliances fracture and reform, leaving husbands squaring off against wives and women squaring off against men until all are left standing soiled (metaphorically speaking) and alone. All of which is reflected in the savvy staging by Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member Snyder. Snyder, who directed Steppenwolf's revival of Reza's Art in 2009, has proved himself a master at mining the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. The rolling waves of laughter opening night at the Goodman confirm a flair for physical comedy." Read Full Review
Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended
"...God of Carnage is a classic comedy of manners: get some nice people together, give them just the slightest nudge, and watch them devolve. But Reza takes the convention to hilarious extremes, pushing a sharp probe into the soft gums of several sanctimonious lies--including the one about how parents love their kids. Reza is incredibly lucky to have Rick Snyder and his marvelous cast performing her play. Mary Beth Fisher's right arm alone is something to watch as it presents a sort of evening-length pedantic ballet. But David Pasquesi is positively archetypal as Alan, a big-time lawyer with just the perfect hint of nihilism in his smile." Read Full Review
NewCity Chicago - Highly Recommended
"...From the opening lines, which show how the simple parsing of language can and does sow the seed of conflict, ideas about marriage swirl around big themes about mans nature and civilization itself, all without ever adding any friction to drag on the works comic rhythm. (Theater-goers might also see shards of resonance with Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf, just recently at Steppenwolf.) Takeshi Katas set nails the trappings of enlightened bourgeois aspiration, and Rick Snyders crisp direction keeps the audience from wondering whats so funny about such profound sadness until long after the curtain falls." Read Full Review
Windy City Times - Recommended
"...Although Reza's two-couple roster may call to mind a Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? gone looney-tunes (similarities that may reflect simply the choices for this particular production), director Rick Snyder and his quartet of poker-faced troupers demonstrate their mettle at delivering sitcom-with-bite dialogue conveying the myopia of bourgeois citizens unsure of their place in a nebulous society. Moreover, if the small cast, single set, modern dress and 75-minute running time guarantee this play's popularity with theater companies of all budgets, you really can't blame Reza for repeating the formula that proved so commercially successful with Art, her groundbreaking 1994 play. It's not as if human behavior has changed much in the last 17 years." Read Full Review
Centerstage - Somewhat Recommended
"...The actors comfortably inhabit their characters, and the costume and set design strike just the right notes of bourgeois affectation. But the plays relentless insistence on showing just how self-interested and degraded each character is would mean more if the characters were allowed to develop fully, rather than being reduced to ciphers in a shallow argument about the baseness of human nature, or if the misogyny didn't bleed through so noticeably."
Time Out Chicago - Highly Recommended
"... Rezas pop-philosophy riffs (like those in Art) arent as profound as they want to be, and Christopher Hamptons English translation (like his for Art) never stops sounding like a translation. Though Hampton amusingly sets the action in gentrified Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, and transfers other references to a U.S. milieu, his dialogue sits a bit stiffly in the mouths of these skilled Chicago actors. But this cast is otherwise exquisiteId almost be willing to see this production four times, concentrating on a single performance just to be sure I caught every nuanced choice. The imposing, unadorned white walls of Takeshi Katas spare set feel like a missed opportunity, but I appreciated the humor in Birgit Rattenborg Wises costume designs, which, like Rezas script, drown these bourgeois characters in shades of gray." Read Full Review
Chicago Theater Beat - Recommended
"...God of Carnage succeeds because it nails the savagery that we all understand. Reza posits that there may not be much of a difference between parks infested with roving gangs of kids or Brooklyn living rooms with cups of espresso and imported rum. She digs under the veneer of modern civilization, and even Veronica, modern civilizations biggest champion, cant prevent her passions from slipping out. To insult and question how a person raises their kids is asking for strong responses. But Reza, Snyder, and the cast commit fully to this explosive scenario, and we get to enjoy the fireworks."
ChicagoCritic - Recommended
"...The typicality of these four Americans loudmouths who get their way with volume and overwhelming force instead of sharp-tongued argument makes this God of Carnage more of an oddity, and a farce, than it was ever meant to be. Yazmina Reza once said, I would like to see [audiences] laugh at the right moments. In this production, because of the decisions made by director and cast, they do not. Which is not to say that this is a bad play, or that this production is not entertaining on the contrary. It is simply not all that God of Carnage could be." Read Full Review
Chicago Stage Standard - Recommended
"...Sure, its happily short (70 minutes) but not sweet. In fact, while watching this ugly, slow-motion car crash, an audience is right to feel slightly soiled, as if were eavesdroppers or peeping Toms at our neighbors worst night ever. The connection, alas, to Edward Albees vicious domestic drama is superficial. There are no stakes in this squabble, no larger context to explain the internecine warfare."
Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended
"...These four people do not live up to any of this. Alan spends very little time with his son as he is tied to his cell phone ( something that never would have happened in years past) and what takes place regarding this phone is something that will make a lot of you applaud. In fact, much of the carnage that takes place on the stage of the Goodman is actual and deserves to be applauded as in many cases, it is something that we wish we had the nerve to do ourselves. Lets face it, what we see in this sterling and brilliant production is what we see in real life- in restaurants, at parties, at the park- it is happening everywhere- real people attempting to do more than they can, but dont realize it." Read Full Review
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Career Map: Hairstylist
© Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2013
This career map may be used or reproduced by any third party for non-commercial, not-for-profit purposes, provided that no fee, payment, or royalty of any kind shall be charged for any further use of the fact sheet by any person. Any proposed commercial or for-profit use or reproduction of this fact sheet requires a written licence from the Queen's Printer for Ontario.
Hairstylists cut, style, curl and colour hair; and perform permanent waves; provide hair and scalp treatments. Barbers, whose main duties are to cut and trim hair and trim and style beards and moustaches, are included in this occupation. Hairstylists in Ontario are skilled workers and provide the public with a high standard of service, which is maintained through certification. To work as a Hairstylist in Ontario you must have a valid Certificate of Qualification.
Certification Requirements in Ontario
Hairstylists must be certified to work in Ontario and be a member of the Ontario College of Trades. The Apprenticeship and Certification Act (1998) regulates this trade. It states that all Hairstylists must have a valid Certificate of Qualification, or be registered as an apprentice, before they can work in Ontario. It is illegal to perform the duties of a Hairstylist if you don't have a valid certificate. This certification is available through Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship offices of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU).
To become a Hairstylist in Ontario, you must do one of the following:
- complete an apprenticeship, which includes approximately 2–3 years of on-the-job training (about 90 per cent of the apprenticeship) and 16 weeks of in-school training (about 10 per cent of the apprenticeship). Graduates from Ministry approved 1500 hour Hairstylist programs at private hairstyling schools are only required to complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Fees for these courses range from $5,000 to $6,000. Apprenticeship is a training agreement between a person who wants to learn a skilled trade and an employer who needs a skilled worker. Apprentices must work with a qualified trainer. An apprentice earns at least minimum wage while working and learning the skills necessary to become a qualified tradesperson or journeyperson. Apprentices receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship when they complete their training. Employers often request this certificate as proof of training and experience
- have the training and experience from another Canadian province, Canadian territory, or another country that meet the requirements of an apprenticeship in Ontario
When you have met the above requirements, you must:
- complete and submit an application for the Certificate of Qualification (called the "C of Q")
- contact the Ontario College of Trades and pay the examination fees
- schedule, write and pass the Certificate of Qualification exam
Competencies Required to Practise Your Trade in Ontario
Before you can receive government certification, you must complete training that covers the competencies listed in the Apprenticeship Training Standards – Hairstylist. This document lists in detail all of the skills and work tasks that Hairstylists must be able to demonstrate in order to be eligible to write the Certificate of Qualification examination. In Ontario, an employer who sponsors an apprenticeship signs off on each of the following competencies during an apprenticeship:
- protect self and others
- perform routine salon functions
- perform sanitization procedures
- treat scalp and hair
- cut hair
- style hair
- perform a permanent wave or straighten and wave super-curly hair
- colour hair
- lighten and tone hair
- work with wigs, hairpieces, and extensions (optional)
- perform hand and facial services (optional)
As an internationally trained Hairstylist, you must be able to prove that you have these skills before you can write the Certificate of Qualification examination.
Language Requirements
When you apply for certification as a Hairstylist, you are not required to pass an English language test, but the job requires excellent language skills. As a Hairstylist, you must be able to talk comfortably with customers about their needs, give and receive instructions clearly and effectively, read and interpret instructions and warnings on product labels, and understand how to use computerized cash registers.
To become certified, you must write a technical multiple-choice examination, which requires a knowledge and understanding of the technical terms used in this trade.
Application Process
There is no automatic certification for internationally trained tradespeople in any trade in Ontario, but there is an assessment process that evaluates the training and experience of internationally trained tradespeople. The length of time that it will take you to become certified will depend on how closely your training and experience match the training standards for your trade in Ontario. It can take as little as three months if you are immediately eligible to write the certification examination, or as long as three years if you are required to get work experience or if you have to complete a full apprenticeship.
Before You Emigrate To Canada
Get information about working as a Hairstylist in Ontario. The more you know about the Canadian system, the easier it will be for you to find a job when you arrive. Apprenticeship Training Standards – Hairstylist is a useful reference for internationally trained Hairstylists who are unfamiliar with the terminology used and the skills required in Ontario. You can get a copy of this booklet from a Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship. There is a list of these offices at the end of this fact sheet.
You will need proof of your training and experience. Collect documentation that proves your skill level as a Hairstylist. Include letters from employers, diplomas, and other documents that describe your training and the work tasks you have performed. These documents must also show where and how long you have worked as a Hairstylist. It is important to include as much information as possible about your years of experience and your duties at work because the evaluation of your skills will be based on your on-the-job experience.
When You Arrive In Ontario
The Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship offices process all applications for trade certification in Ontario. When you arrive in Ontario, contact the Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship office in your area and make an appointment to see a training consultant. If you haven't already requested a copy of Apprenticeship Standards – Hairstylist, you can get one from the office.
Step 1. Meeting a Training Consultant
The training consultant will ask you for documentation that describes your past work experience and training. Take as many of these documents as possible to this first meeting:
- your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- letters from current or past employers, dated and written on company letterhead, showing the company name and address, the exact dates of your employment, the number of hours that you worked, your title, and a complete description of your job duties
- trade certificates, diplomas, or licences
- official school transcripts from your training, if available. You should also provide a detailed list of the subjects covered in each course and the length of each course.
If these documents are in a language other than English or French, bring a translation that is signed by a notary public, or a lawyer. The training consultant will use these documents to compare your work experience to the requirements for certification as a Hairstylist in Ontario.
Step 2. Assessment of Your Previous Training and Experience
The training consultant will assess your documents and compare your training and experience to the training and experience required in Ontario
- If your documented experience is equivalent to that required of an apprentice in Ontario, you will be eligible to write the Certificate of Qualification examination without serving an apprenticeship. You will then complete an application for the Certificate of Qualification.
- If your documented experience is not equivalent to an apprenticeship in Ontario, you will need more training and work experience as a Hairstylist. You can find an employer who will agree to enter into an apprenticeship agreement with you, or you may decide to take a Hairstylist course that includes on-the-job training, which still involves an apprenticeship agreement.
Training and work experience
If required, you may have to serve an apprenticeship to get the skills needed to work in Ontario. This apprenticeship may be shorter than the apprenticeship required of an inexperienced worker in the trade. During the apprenticeship, you will work as you learn and complete your in-school training.
To get a position as an apprentice, you must apply directly to employers and find one to sponsor your apprenticeship. You can find employers by looking in the Yellow Pages (the telephone directory for businesses), local newspapers, or just by walking into hair salons in your neighbourhood (this is called a cold call visit). Employers are looking for a well-written résumé and your ability to sell yourself (tell them why you will be good for their beauty shop or salon). Once you have a job, employers will be looking for high quality work and reliability. You may need to demonstrate your skills as part of the interview process.
When you find a position, you must register your apprenticeship training agreement with a Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship office. Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you will receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship.
To find a Hairstylist course at a private hairstyling school, consult the Yellow Pages under "Schools – Hairdressing", or contact the Ontario Association of Hairstyling Schools. (See the "For More Information" section at the end of this fact sheet for more information about the association.) Some private hairstyling schools offer 450-hour upgrading courses. The cost for upgrading courses is approximately $1,500. Private hairstyling schools may place graduates of upgrading courses in jobs in salons.
Attestation of Competencies
In addition to providing documentation above, you will be asked to complete and sign an Attestation of Competencies. This document is an oath that you make, stating that you have all the competencies required for the trade. This Attestation of Competencies will be considered as proof that you are able to do the work of a Hairstylist. A false attestation is a serious criminal offence.
Step 3. Application for the Certificate of Qualification
When you have met the requirements for certification, you will complete an application for the Certificate of Qualification.
Step 4. Letter of Permission
If your application is approved, you will receive a Letter of Permission will be issued by the Ministry that allows you to work for up to ninety days until you write the Certificate of Qualification examination. You must write the examination within this time.
Step 5. Exam Preparation
The Certificate of Qualification examination is based on the skills that Hairstylists need to succeed in the workplace. The content of the exam reflects both on-the-job and in-school training.
The best way to prepare for the examination is to make sure that you can perform all the skills described in Apprenticeship Training Standards – Hairstylist. Study the competencies and be sure that you can explain the theory behind each task.
You can also study Milady'sStandard Textbook of Cosmetology (Thomson Delmar Learning, 2004 ISBN 1-56253-880-2). It is available at private hairstyling schools and at public libraries in Ontario, although they may carry older editions. The cost of this textbook is about $90.
Step 6. Certificate of Qualification Examination
You may write the Certificate of Qualification examination for Hairstylists at an Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship office once you have either completed an apprenticeship or applied and been approved through the application process above. The examination is available year-round, by appointment. First, you have to call the Ontario College of Trades and pay the examination fees. You can then arrange a date to write the exam at a Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship office within ninety days of your application. You must show photo identification on the day of the exam.
Description of the exam
The Certificate of Qualification examination is a written examination with multiple-choice questions. These questions test your practical knowledge of workplace procedures and tasks. You are allowed three hours to complete the examination. A copy of the examination plan is available at any Workplace Training Branch Apprenticeship office.
If you have difficulty with English you will be allowed to bring a reader with you. Readers can be anyone whose English skills are strong; they may be relatives, friends, or interpreters from your community. Readers can translate the parts of the examination that you don't understand, but they are not allowed to help you answer the questions. The examination is highly technical; make sure that you choose someone who knows English well, but does not have knowledge of the Hairstylist trade. Readers must sign a statement that they don't have any training or experience in the trade.
If you think you will need more time, you can begin the examination in the morning and make special arrangements to stay for a maximum of six hours. Dictionaries, pencils, erasers, and paper are available in the examination room. If you bring your own dictionary, you will be asked to submit it to the examination supervisor for inspection.
Pass mark
The pass mark for the examination is 70 per cent.
Rewriting failed examinations
Your examination results will be mailed to you. The results sheet will detail the score as a percentage for each section of the examination, so if you fail you will know which areas you still need to improve. If you fail an examination you can re-write it after fifteen days.
If you fail the examination twice, you will be required to either take a refresher course to upgrade your training or get more work experience before you can try the examination again. There is a $100 fee every time you write the examination.
Step 7. Certificate of Qualification
If you pass the examination, your Certificate of Qualification, which is valid for three years, will be provided to you by the Ontario College of Trades. You can get an official duplicate (copy) of the certificate from the Ontario College of Trades for a fee of $25. You must renew your membership with the Ontario College of Trades annually for a fee of $120.
Fees and Costs
(in Canadian dollars)Assessment | no fee |
Application for the Certificate of Qualification | no fee |
Registration of an apprenticeship, if required | $60 + HST |
Certificate of Qualification examination | $150 + HST |
Rewriting failed examinations (re-examination) | $150 + HST |
Official duplicate (copy) of the Certificate of Qualification | $25 + HST |
Annual membership fee to the College of Trades | $120 + HST |
Training and Upgrading
Hairstylists in Ontario have opportunities to upgrade their skills by attending special seminars, workshops, and trade shows:
- Some private hairstyling schools offer special courses for skills upgrading. The cost is approximately $600 per week.
- Training and upgrading for Hairstylists and students are also available from industry suppliers. These courses showcase new products and techniques. Prices vary. You can usually obtain information on these courses through your workplace. See the Yellow Pages for a list of schools.
- For information on trade shows for Hairstylists, contact the Allied Beauty Association. See the contacts listed at the end of this fact sheet for more information about this association.
Step 8. Licensing
Once you have obtained your Certificate of Qualification, you must contact the Ontario College of Trades to apply for membership. If accepted, you must pay your membership fees.
Labour Market Information
There is a steady demand for skilled Hairstylists. Some salons hire only experienced workers who can bring with them an established clientele. Other salons are willing to train new staff.
The hours of work can be long, with many of them spent standing serving clients, often in the evenings and on weekends. The rates of pay vary depending on the workplace, the clientele, and whether the work is full-time, part-time, or on commission. The salary range for apprentices and skilled Hairstylists is from $14,000 to $50,000 (excluding overtime, commissions, and tips).
An increasing number of Ontario Hairstylists rent chairs in salons. Some Hairstylists work out of their own homes, obtaining a permit and licence to have a home-based business. There are strict rules in Ontario regarding health and safety that Hairstylists must follow regardless of where they work.
Most salons in Ontario require Hairstylists to have their own equipment . The cost of equipment will vary depending on the quality. Basic scissors, a dryer, a curling iron, flat irons, and brushes could cost from $300 to $900 or more.
For more information on labour market conditions and wages in your region, visit Job Bank.
Related Occupations
There are many other personal care occupations related to hairstyling. Esthetics, electrolysis, cosmetology, and nail technology are services that may be offered in salons and spas.
Estheticians (manicurists and pedicurists), cosmeticians, electrologists, and nail technicians are just a few of the occupations related to hairstyling that might be of interest to someone who has experience in the beauty sector. Apprenticeship and certification are not required for these occupations. For more information, see Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology and visit Ontario Job Futures.
MTCU apprenticeship offices in Ontario
To order a copy of Apprenticeship Training Standards – Hairstylist, to get more information about certification, or to make an appointment with a training consultant, contact the office in your community.
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705-737-1431 | From 705 and 905 area codes 1-800 560-3821 |
705-725-7201 |
Belleville | 135 North Front St. Belleville, ON K8P 3B5 |
613-968-5558 | 1-800 953-6885 |
613-968-2364 |
Brantford | 505 Park Rd. N., Suite 201 Brantford, ON N3R 7K8 |
519-756-5197 | 519-756-0724 | |
Chatham | 870 Richmond St. W. 1st Floor Chatham, ON N7M 5J5 |
519-354-2766 | 1-800 214-8284 ext. 519 |
519-380-0611 |
Cornwall | 132 Second St. E., Ste 202 Cornwall, ON K6H 1Y4 |
613-938-9702 | 1-877 668-6604 |
613-938-6627 |
Dryden | Provincial Government Building 479 Government St. Dryden, ON P8N 3K9 |
807-223-4632 | 807-223-6374 | |
Elliot Lake | 50 Hillside Dr North Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1X4 |
705-848-4661 | 705-848-4660 | |
Fort Frances | 922 Scott St. 2nd Flr. Fort Frances, ON P9A 1J4 |
807-274-8634 | 807-274-5553 | |
Hamilton Central | Ellen Fairclough Building 119 King St. W., 8th Flr. Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7 |
905-521-7764 | 1-800 668-4479 |
905-521-7701 |
Kapuskasing | Ontario Government Complex 122 Government Rd West Kapuskasing, ON P5N 2X8 |
705-337-4381 | 705-337-4382 | |
Kenora | 227 1/2 Second St. South Kenora, ON P9N 1G4 |
807-468-2879 | 1-800 734-9572 |
807-468-2881 |
Kingston | Cornell Corporate Centre 299 Concession St., Ste 201 Kingston, ON K7K 2B9 |
613-548-1151 | 1-866 973-4043 Employment Ontario Hotline 1-800-387-5656 |
613-548-4120 |
Kingston | 308 Wellington St, unit 101 Side Entrance (at Rideau Terrace) Kingston, ON K7K 7A8 |
613-545-2455 | 1-877 377-8370 |
613-545-9178 |
Kitchener | 4275 King St. E., Ste. 200 Kitchener, ON N2P 2E9 |
519-653-5758 | 1-866 877-0099 |
519-653-2460 |
London | 1200 Commissioners Rd E Unit 72 London, ON N5Z 4R3 |
519-675-7788 | 1-800 265-1050 |
519-675-7795 |
Mississauga (City of) |
The Emerald Centre 10 Kingsbridge Garden Cir Ste 404 Mississauga, ON L5R 3K6 |
905-279-7333 | 1-800 736-5520 |
905-279-7332 |
North Bay | 200 First Ave West North Bay, ON P1B 3B9 |
705-495-8515 | 1-800 236-0744 |
705-495-8517 |
Ottawa | Preston Square 347 Preston St., 3rd Flr. Ottawa, ON K1S 3H8 |
613-731-7100 | 1-877 221-1220 |
Apprenticeship 613-731-4160 Employment and Benefits and Support Measures 613-239-0411 |
Owen Sound | 1450 1st Ave. W., Suite 100 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6W2 |
519-376-5790 | 1-800 838-9468 |
519-376-4843 |
Pembroke | 615 Pembroke St. East Pembroke, ON K8A 3L7 |
613-735-3911 | 1-800 807-0227 |
613-732-1576 |
Peterborough | 901 Lansdowne St. W. Peterborough, ON K9J 1Z5 |
705-745-1918 | 1-877 433-6555 |
705-745-1926 |
Pickering (City of) |
1420 Bayly St., Unit 1 Pickering, ON L1W 3R4 |
905-837-7721 | 1-800 461-4608 |
905-837-6726 Toll Free Fax 1-800 461-5385 |
Sarnia | Bayside Mall 150 Christina St. North Sarnia, ON N7T 7W5 |
519-542-7705 | 1-800 363-8453 |
519-542-3391 |
Sault Ste. Marie | 477 Queen St East 4th Floor Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Z5 |
705-945-6815 | 1-800 236-8817 |
705-945-6860 |
St. Catharines | Garden City Tower 301 St. Paul St., 10th Flr. St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 |
905-704-2991 | 1-800 263-4475 |
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Sudbury | 159 Cedar St., Ste. 506 Sudbury, ON P3E 6A5 |
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519-973-1415 |
For More Information
For information on assessement, examination and training in Ontario, contact:
- Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - training hotline (toll free in Ontario): 1-800-387-5656; website: www.tcu.gov.on.ca
- The MTCU apprenticeship office in your community (see the addresses and fax and telephone numbers listed above).
For information on trades certification and licensing, contact:
Ontario College of Trades
655 Bay Street, Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
Telephone: 647-847-3000
Toll free: 1-855-299-0028
Fax: 1-866-398-0368
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.collegeoftrades.ca
For information on private hairstyling schools, contact:
Ontario Association of Hairstyling Schools
c/o Bruno's Schools of Hair Design
117 King St East
Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9
Telephone: 905-528-0428
Fax: 905-528-5202
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.brunoschools.com/
For information on trade shows, awards, current trends, and latest beauty products, see the following trade journals and magazines:
Canadian Hairdresser Magazine
Harco Publishing
1330 Bay Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, ON M5R 3K8
Telephone: 416-923-1111
Fax: 416-968-1031
Email: info@harcopub
Website: www.canhair.com/
Canadian Hairdresser Magazine
411 Richmond Street East, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5A 3S5
Telephone: 416-869-3131
Fax: 416-869-3008
Website: www.canhair.com/
For information on where to get help once you arrive in Ontario, contact:
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)
110 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M4R 1A3
Telephone: 416-322-4950
Fax: 416-322-8084
Email: email@example.com
Website: www.ocasi.org
For information on settling in Ontario, visit www.settlement.org.
For information about accessing professions and trades in Ontario, contact:
Government of Ontario
Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade
Global Experience Ontario (GEO)
Telephone: 416-327-9694 or 1-866-670-4094
TTY: 416-327-9710 or 1-866-388-2262
Fax 416-327-9711
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Author of World of Warcraft and Philosophy interviewed
And perhaps most interesting, he says that reading the book could help players better make ethical and moral decisions in the game. Just ninja-ing the mount from an Onyxia raid might not mean much to you, but when you look at the bigger picture, and what those actions mean for ethics in general, Nordlinger says the book might help players "make more aware decisions, if not different decisions." Of course, in practice, trying to explain higher philosophy to ninjas might not have the desired effect, but it does seem true that exploring the higher meanings of this game and the intents of the people playing it might put a little more meaning into the pixels as well.
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Bishop is a character I've always had a love/hate relationship going with. He's generally only tolerable in small doses, except when he was first introduced. Still I always love the history of the future thing that tends to surround him so I figured this would be a good read. It's only three issues and it runs pretty smoothly so it didn't take me that long to read. Most of it is in the form of Bishop's internal monolog recounting things that have happened. It starts from before his birth, and mostly stays in the dark future. The mutant camps and what he had to do to survive. Eventually it brings him to joining the X-Men and doing what he thinks he has to do. It doesn't go into a whole lot of detail once he gets on the X-Men team but if you know you're X-Men history you can fill it in on your own, and if you don't, it's really not that big of a deal for this. The art on this is pretty good, this mini-series came out in 2009 and it seems like they're trying to imitate the art of the 90's X-Men books and pull it off pretty well. Overall it isn't amazing or essential but it is pretty interesting, I don't really think anyone who doesn't care about Bishop will care about this but Bishop fans will enjoy it, if nothing else, just to fill in some holes in future history.
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I recently installed an avalon trv 864 direct vent fireplace in my basement remodel. I did the install according to the manufacturer specs. My fireplace sits about 15 inches off the floor and then vents dirctly out my wall of the basement, so i have a elbow coming right off the top of the fireplace and about 20" of horizontal pipe going out through wall to termination cap. My question is about the temperature of that elbow and horizontal pipe, when i run the fireplace that elbow gets very hot, if i wet my finger and touch it it will sizzle. is this normal, or should that pipe be cooler than that considering thats fresh air coming in? |
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- Posted by haus_proud (My Page) on Sat, Mar 20, 10 at 21:18
A direct venet system is comprised to 2 vents -- one to exhaust the fumes produced by the fire and one to bring in fresh air to feed the combustion. The first will be hot, and the second will be cold. I believe the vents are usually (or always) covered with insulation so they should not be hot to the touch. I would be concerned about fire hazard risk where your horizontal pipe abuts any combustible material wjere it goes through the wall to the outside. |
The horizontal pipe does cool a bit as it nears the firestop at the exterior wall, I did contact the dealer I purchased from and I wasn't real happy with the response. They told me it will get very hot at the elbow, I will press them some more and see if there is a local rep that can give me a better answer. I am concerned about it, and cannot see how I could have installed it incorrectly as its pretty straight forward. |
- Posted by haus_proud (My Page) on Sun, Mar 21, 10 at 21:28
Two things you might think of doing. You could ask a contractor/installer to check out the system for you. If he's any good, his "trained eye" will likely see things that you didn't, and he could advise you as to whether the installation needs any changes. That will cost you the price of a service call. I think it's worth it to give you peace of mind. The important thing, of course, is to select an installer you are confident really knows about these things. If the dealer from whom you bought the system is not interested in helping (maybe because you didn't let him install it), find someone else. The other suggestion is to find out what your local building codes say about the system, if anything. Contact the building codes guy in your Town and say you are THINKING ABOUT installing the system that you installed. Can they give you any guidance on how to go about it so your installation is not a violation of the codes. DO NOT tell them that you have installed the system, because there may be a risk that they'll send an inspector to check it out, and if he doesn't like it, make you take it out. |
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Arizona could become the next state to join a growing national rebellion against the USA Patriot Act, the antiterror law passed in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Archconservative state Rep. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, said he plans to introduce a statewide resolution denouncing a law he calls a threat to American liberties. Pearce said he supports President Bush and Attorney General John Ashcroft, but said the act tramples on the Bill of Rights.
"I get very concerned when we are asked to give up our civil liberties," Pearce said.
Although Pearce did not say when he will present the resolution to the Legislature for approval, if passed, Arizona would join Alaska, Hawaii and Vermont as states that have shown contempt for the law.
Nationally, more than 150 communities, including Flagstaff and Tucson, have passed resolutions denouncing it. Leaders of Scottsdale and other East Valley cities are cautious about passing the proposed resolutions, saying it is not a local issue.
The law, which Congress passed on Oct. 25, 2001, compromises the U.S. Constitution, Pearce said, and allows the federal government to work in the dark.
The lawmaker's announcement comes as other groups in the state have proposed to take action against the antiterror law, which has come under increasing fire. Recently, Republicans and Democrats have criticized the act as a knee-jerk reaction to a national tragedy that threatens civil rights.
The head of the Arizona chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday said the group plans to pressure Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale into adopting citywide resolutions opposing the Patriot Act.
The act has increased the power of federal and local authorities to obtain search warrants for homes and businesses of suspected terrorists and detain them without charges.
Its critics say the law gives federal agents too much unchecked power, while supporters say the act is an indispensable tool in fighting terrorism.
A resolution opposing the act is symbolic, said Jake Logan, the press secretary for the Arizona House of Representatives.
He likened the action to a "post card to Congress." If the resolution is passed, a letter stating the Legislature's disapproval to the law would be sent to the president as well as the Arizona congressional delegation.
The resolution would not alter law enforcement tactics and the action is not binding, Logan said.


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"One of the things I like to do when we do a design job is to look at it as an opportunity to make something special and personal," says Pugliese, who takes on projects with his wife, Carole, an interior designer with 30 years of experience. "I don't consider myself an artist who does art for art's sake. I see myself as a designer who does art for solving creative problems."
In a Siesta Key condominium with a lot of bare walls, Pugliese was inspired by the carpet to create a muted tropical mural of white cockatoos (easily identifiable because Pugliese conscientiously researches his subjects before creating them) against a sage green and black background, to which Carole added a mirrored server to continue the theme.
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In a Casey Key powder room for which the owner wanted an underwater feel, the couple took their inspiration from the turquoise-edged cream vessel sink, creating a mermaid's grotto with a wave effect created by faux painting and a mirror that disappears into textured walls studded with shells and stars.
Beyond their custom tile furniture and backsplashes, the Puglieses provide, says Carole, complete service from to-scale room layouts to finding fabrics and lighting, to designing and making the upholstery and lighting, always with an eye to ending up with an interior that uniquely reflects the client. For a safari-themed bedroom he conjured up for a little girl, for example, Tony not only painted a savannah backdrop on the wall, he designed and painted a zebra-striped daybed and a set of leopard-printed drawers with pewter animal pulls.
Born and raised in White Plains, N.Y. (where he met Carole in high school), Pugliese was a senior vice president and creative director at Gray Advertising in New York City, directing campaigns for such big names as Canon, General Foods and Proctor & Gamble. Carole worked from home and raised their two sons and later had a decorating shop in
An art and design graduate of the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and a former instructor at Parsons School for Design, Pugliese displays his eclectic work throughout his home—paintings, drawings and hand-colored architecture photography. Their home is a testament to a couple that loves art, travel and has been together a long time—gourmet appliances and gleaming pots and pans for Carole, who loves to cook, an African spear serving as a curtain rod in the family room, collections of jadeite figurines, 1930s pottery, Japanese screen paintings, Art Deco and Art Nouveau-inspired furniture and an Indonesian screen with its feet removed and piano hinges attached serving as a TV cover for their bedroom. There are also dining table chairs they bought for $3 each when they first set up a home together and a hutch they've had throughout their married life, which has held everything from their crockery to candles in Carole's shop and now holds her prodigious collection of cookbooks.
Theirs is a collaboration that has worked well throughout a lifetime. And for Pugliese, life has come full circle with him being able to concentrate on art again.
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DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg testified in favor of Johnston's proposal. The bill, he says, "moved the ball very far forward on a couple of very important fronts." For one thing, it did away with the binary choice districts now face regarding teacher tenure: either fire a teacher after a probationary period of three years or give the teacher tenure and, in Boasberg's words, "a lifetime of employment." The superintendent also liked how the bill provided a way to retract tenure if a teacher is doing poorly.
After hours and hours of debate that reduced some lawmakers to tears, Johnston's bill, now carrying a multitude of amendments to make it more palatable to the unions, passed on the last day of the legislative session, and Ritter signed it into law three weeks ago. It gives the Governor's Council for Educator Effectiveness, which Ritter created back in January to devise a "high-quality educator evaluation system," until March 2011 to make its recommendations, and calls for a new system to be in place by the fall of 2013.
Although the new law could earn Colorado extra points in Race to the Top, which grades states' applications on a 500-point system that heavily values plans to foster "great teachers," that wasn't the motivation behind his proposal, Johnston says. "I believe the most important way for us to close the achievement gap and make sure all kids graduate high school ready for college and careers is to make sure you have the greatest number of great teachers and leaders as you can," he explains. "That being said, do I think it increases our chances to win Race to the Top?
Mary Pishney often refers to her classroom as her own little microcosm of positivity, her "sandcastle of happiness." The walls are a soft blue and decorated with characters she painted herself: birds with yellow feet taped to the cabinets, an alien wearing running shoes tacked to the bulletin board. Before she left this past winter, Pishney could often be found at the front of the room, sitting in a director's chair the shape of SpongeBob SquarePants.
At the start of every school year, Pishney takes the time to get to know her students — and to make sure they know her, too. "I tell my kids a lot of stories about my childhood: happy, funny stories about burying carrot cakes in the garden and getting caught with a mountain lion in the mountains and panicking, which you shouldn't do," she says. "It makes the kids realize you're a human being, and it develops this kind of family feeling. They have more trust in you. They come up and say, 'You know, Miss P, I really don't understand this,' and you go, 'Hey! Not a problem! We can survive this.'"
So the students know all about Sweet Pea, Pishney's talkative, long-tailed Alexandrine parakeet, who parrots back her compliments for him, including, "You're a good little toot!" They recognize her blue Volkswagen Beetle. And they become interested in the fate of her alma mater's football team, which she refers to as the "blessed Buckeyes."
"I have such an emotional tie with my kids," Pishney says. It's something she always wanted — but didn't always have — with her own teachers when she was a child.
"I remember as a kid thinking a teacher really cared," she recalls. "And then the next year, I was in somebody else's room and it was, 'Oh, you're last year's newspaper.' And that doesn't feel right. There should be that true, sincere interest that transcends the year."
Pishney grew up on twenty acres of farmland outside Columbus, Ohio. Her father had his own electronics business, and her mother stayed home. As a girl, she loved tending her family's ducks, chickens, goats and horses. The second of four children, she also helped care for her younger brother and sister and ran a booming babysitting business on the side. "I think that's where I got my love of working with kids," she says.
In fact, Pishney came to realize that she sometimes preferred children's company to that of adults. "With kids, you see the essence of the innocence," she says. "There's not biases. You can have such wonderful conversations...because they're so pure in heart."
After graduating high school, Pishney headed to Ohio State University, where she majored in elementary education. She was the first member of her family to graduate from college, and soon found a job teaching first grade at a high-performing school in Columbus. "I was about 23 when I got that job," Pishney remembers. "I loved it, loved my kids." The parents called her Mary Poppins because of the kind way she interacted with her students.
And then busing came. The school's population shrank as white families fearful of forced integration fled to the suburbs, and Pishney, still a new teacher, was transferred to an inner-city school. The building was filled with roaches. There was a brothel across the street, and the children often came to school without shoes. One day, two men who'd spent time in jail after the principal caught them selling drugs to students returned to the school and threatened the faculty. Pishney quit soon after. "I would have stuck it out and tried my best," she explains, "but when your physical safety is involved, I say, 'Time to go.'"


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Interview: Craig Robinson Talks 'This Is The End,' Kissing Rihanna And 'Peeples' Criticisms
With the film out in theaters today, what do cinephiles have to do to make "Take Your Panties Off" trending worldwide?
They'll actually be able to buy the song as soon as the film comes out. I would just tell people forget the trending-ness, just buy the soundtrack. Snoop and I did a full-length cut to "Take Your Panties Off" and it's on the soundtrack for people to listen to. It was great working with him. Everyone enjoys it when I do my thing, when I perform, and I basically brought my comedy act to the big screen. I have some show dates coming up this fall, man, so I am ready to hit people in the face with more goodness!
This may be a bit off-topic, but I wanted to get your thoughts on the critic's reaction to Tyler Perry's Meet the Peeples...
It was a mixed reaction, honestly. I, personally, loved the movie. Yet, the critics came down hard on us and tried to bury the film. Others actually lifted the film up, which is really interesting to see happen. It's funny to see how people react to the project, to read their thoughts, and I wonder aloud, "Did they even watch the movie? Did they even get it?" I know we, myself and the entire cast, put a lot of heart, love and humor into Meet the Peeples. I'm very proud of that film and what we were able to accomplish.
This Is The End stars James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson, and is in theaters nationwide today (June 12).


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I had a terrible dream about attending a summer writers' conference, which I've been contemplating doing again. After last night, now I'm not so enthusiastic.
In the dream, I walked into a workshop, and the teacher, a paunchy fellow in his mid-forties with a goatee, looked around the room, and without as much introducing himself, said the following:
Before we start, let's get a few things straight. First of all, I'm not going to be your buddy, I'm not going to hang out with you, and most of all, I'm not going to help your whale-turd of a novel get published—I only have so much of that kind of capital with my agent and publisher, and I'm not going to waste it by submitting to them your cruddy book.
So don't come to me with your manuscripts, because I'm throwing them away as soon as you're out the door. If I do read them, it's for my own amusement. With the emphasis on "amuse."
That leads into my next point. About 98 percent of you are not, I repeat, not going to publish your novel. About the same number of you are not going to publish a collection of stories or have a play produced. Why? Because there's thousands and thousands of more talented people ahead of you in line, with better books, better agents, and more marketing synergy.
Somehow, I feel like I've seen this before
Yes, you heard me, marketing synergy. If you think publishing is unlike any other business, you've been watching too many reruns of "Fantasy Island." If you're well-known already, you've just increased your chances exponentially of getting your book published. What, do you think celebrities can write more than their own name on a contract? Do you think Madonnna or Ethan Hawke or Bill O'Reilly would have gotten published if they weren't on television and in films?
But let's just say—oh, for the hell of it—let's just say that you do manage to get your novel published. And, for the sake of argument, let's say it's a brilliant book, though if you had that much talent, I promise you wouldn't be begging the likes of me for help. Are you delusional enough to think you can make a career out of it?
Look at me—I've published collections of stories and a novel, all to great acclaim. Yet I'm still teaching at Northwest Bubba State Tech, pulling down a massive $35,000 a year and no tenure ahead. Why do you think I'm teaching here this summer? Because some of you will throw yourselves at me for some easy sex? I get plenty of that from undergraduates who think that bedding this hairy, corpulent body will increase their self-esteem or make it as a writer. It's because they're throwing a few grand my way to stand here and bloviate about the meaning of the writer's life.
I mean, if you've taken a week off of work to come here, or if you're a housefrau working on your sixth unpublished book, you've really just wasted your time. Of course your husband or wife wanted you to spend a week here, because that's a week they get to spend unfettered with their girlfriend or boyfriend.
Do not try this at home
So, if you're smart, you'll just sit back, relax, and listen to me say puffed up shite about writers I like, which means you'll get to hear me reading from my collection (which I highly recommend you go out and buy; don't worry, I've got copies in my briefcase now I'll sell you for $5—less than the remaindering pile you'll usually find them).
Maybe you're here for practical writing advice. Just don't worry. I'll dispense lots of gems you could read about in any decent writing book. "Never start a story with dialog" or "Never describe a lesbian sex scene 'lezzin' out.'"
But I will say one thing, right now, an ironclad rule you must never, ever, ever use dream sequences. Not in your novel, short story or even your blog. Especially your fuck-ass, suck-ass "blog," Bookfraud!
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my rant for the evening... pepsi blue... what was pepsi thinking with that flavor....
Tonight, some guys in the office were laughing about "Diet Coke PLUS" - Diet Coke with extra vitamins. LOL!
diet coke with vitamins, what's next NEW COKE?
oh yeah, they tried that bomb.
so there's a bunch of nervous executives and the boss walks in.....
"How can coke appeal to a broader market?!"
"Let's put vitamins in it"
"Excellent plan, Smith, anybody have any trouble with this?"
the executive board room is quiet. All quiet on the western front, as it were.
"Then it's decided, we'll put vitamins in our soda."
I'm just guessing here, but from my experience, I could see this happening.
Couldn't put "fail" across Lolo's picture, but she did come in 4th in the 100 m hurdles - still one heck of an effort.
woo hoo my rant thread is open... Okey dokey got a legit rant here. So one coworker has strep throat and he probably gave it to the new guy... New guy since yesterday has been coughing about once every minute or so. Does the asshat buy cough drops or maybe stay home? nope he just continues to hack all all over the place. My lab is already one person down and if he leaves that means we are short staffed which i'm all fine and dandy with. But him not going home is going to get me sick which i really don't want to deal with. Not a good way to welcome yourself into a new lab. Being an arrogant %%%%% and getting everyone sick.. thanks a-hole
*whistling a bright sunny tune...walking down hall*
Hmmn.....what's this effin' door doin' open???


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Glen Burnie Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
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Baltimore, Maryland - Chauncey Thompson, age 34, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Andre M. Davis to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. In imposing today's sentence Judge Davis found Thompson to be an armed career criminal, based on previous convictions for assault, burglary and a narcotics violation.
According to the plea agreement, on October 17, 2007 Annapolis Police officers received a tip that Thompson was at Town Pines Court in Annapolis and that he had a gun. Officers went to that location and found Thompson, ordering him to the ground. Officers recovered a loaded .357 Smith and Wesson revolver from Thompson's waistband, covered by a blue handkerchief.
Thompson was the first defendant prosecuted in federal court under the Capital City Safe Streets Coalition, which establishes partnerships between the City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, state and federal agencies to focus on crime reduction.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein thanked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Annapolis Police Department and Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Frank Weathersbee and his office for their work in this investigation and prosecution. Mr. Rosenstein commended Assistant United States Attorney John W. Sippel, Jr., who is prosecuting the case.


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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Five cities have submitted their official bid files for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.
The IOC says it received the documents from Buenos Aires, Argentina; Glasgow, Scotland; Guadalajara, Mexico; Medellin, Colombia; and Rotterdam, Netherlands, by Tuesday's deadline.
The Polish city of Poznan withdrew its candidacy last week for financial reasons.
An IOC working group will study the files and prepare a report for the IOC executive board, which will decide on a shortlist of finalists in February. The IOC will vote on the host city on July 4.
The Youth Games feature about 3,600 athletes ages 15 to 18.
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