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Get off the backside of your butt and do SOMETHING for this country. Rip the environmentalists a new body cavity and get our own oil in our system so we can save the 6.1 TRILLION dollars the arabs are going to reap from this latest increase in a barrel of oil. What must we do to heat our homes? Paying more than 3 bucks a gallon for heating oil is ludicrous because our government can't stand up for us. Give more money to the world, The cost of making ethanol is costing more than it's worth in burning in a car. All that's accomplishing is to drive up the cost of food. Nice going, a real snooker job on congress for this fiasco. Go environmentalists and Al Gore, wreck this country as fast as you can.
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For GOD's SAKE – have COMPASSION on AMERICAN WORKERS who have through NO FAULT of their own lost their JOBS and are not getting rehired!!!!!!!!!
What kind of country lets AMERICANS lose EVERYTHING and sends money OVERSEAS to people who have OUR jobs there???
- lovestohike 12/23/2012 9:51pm
Pelosi supports Shariah law.
That is why she hates dual income families in the US.
She would rather pay for killing babies then have successful women in the United States.
That is why she wants to keep the rest of the women in the world in chains via Shariah Law,
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I recently sent Rep. Pelosi an email asking why she does not support offshore drilling and exploration to help us become energy independent and also create jobs.
Here response stated drilling won't produce enough oil to help the current situation.
I find this hard to believe. How does Barack's plan to open up a small amount of our EMERGENCY reserves bringing a few thousand barrels of oil a day somehow help us, but drilling and bringing millions more barrels of oil to the market won't??
Wake up America – does Rep. Pelosi and other Democrats really think we are that stupid?
We currently produce about 5 million barrels of oil per day and consume about 18 million barrels per day. That means we have to either consume 13 million barrels per day less than we are using now (72% reduction) or we have to increase our domestic production by 13 million barrels per day. There could be some combination or an increase in domestic production and a decrease in consumption, but we are AMERICANS – we can do anything we set our minds to!
Rep. Pelosi – don't tell me what we can't do – I don't want to hear your shortcomings and shortsightedness, you don't represent me or other Americans like me very well….
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You could plant a drilling rig every half mile across the US and not ake a difference. See, the person who owns the well an decide not to pump until oil is at a high price. Half the wells in west Texas are maintining pressure until oil hits $100 a barrel again.
Sounds like what you want is for the oil companies to be nationalized – like those socialist countries.
Pelosi: No Vote On Offshore Oil Drilling; So Why A Vote on FISA Capitulation?
Nancy Pelosi is an awful Speaker of the House, imo. You may disagree, but you can not disagree with the fact that she plays fast and loose with the idea that she can block House votes when she wants. To explain away the FISA Capitulation vote and why she let it pass in the House, Pelosi bizarrely blamed the Senate, as if the Senate controlled the House calendar.
But when it comes to offshore oil drilling, Pelosi DOES control the calendar:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday ruled out a vote on new offshore oil drilling even as Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said he might be open to a compromise that included it.
Somehow she could not rule out a vote on FISA Capitulation. I mean that only involved the Constitution after all. No big deal.
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I agree career polticians have too much power and think the people they represent are stupid…Oh wait, maybe we are stupid or we would not keep sending them back to Washington. We need to get this current crop out of office and get people in there who will get spending under control and eliminate all the corruption and waste,
- fortermlimits 11/04/2009 11:52am
Let's hope that all of the California people catch on this time around and vote her out. Keep your fingers crossed and pray.
- lovestohike 12/23/2012 9:52pm
She lives in a bigoted district – in a small minded 2 per cent world that hates america. Its not Calfiornia – its her luxury friends that she bestows our tax payer dollars on by her legislation. She buys votes.
I agree whole heartedly. She is an embarrssment to the State of California,House of Representitives, the Senate and the USA. I have been voting democratic ever since I was 21 and I am 66 now. I am sad to say that this past election really disappointed me. I am seriously considering becoming an Independent. Her stance on illigal immigration is totally unamerican. She takes the side of the illigals and wants them all to get amnesty. She want them to get the jobs instead of the legal Americal citizens. Maybe she has uses them in her business. Don't let anyone tell you they can't get social service because in California, they come first. That is because of the all the bleeding heart illigal lovers in California, such as Pelosi. "You can't break up a family and send the parent back to their native country." Yes you can. Send the children back with the law breaker parents. If the parents are illigal, so are their children. Pelosy should be ashamed of herself.
- roundbottom 07/22/2009 8:20am
I was a democrat for most of my life & I'm 68, I'm so ashamed of how the dems have became so far right & now seem to have no common sense, Pelosi & Reid changed my way of thinking, they've broken every law & voted against anything that would help the american worker. You know her husband owns a tuna factory & the people are working for less than the minimum wages, why do you think she loves the illegals.
- lovestohike 12/23/2012 9:53pm
She also does not plan to give them health insurance – that is why they will just pay the 2000 dollar fine allegedly. She also gave exemptions to the law to most of her friends.
Nancy Pelosi needs to go. She and her fellow Democrats are the reason our country is broken. I am tired of hearing out of her mouth how the Bush administration is responsible. They really think we are stupid. Democrats were behind the sub-prime lending practices, pushing banks to relax their lending practices with the help of Acorn's bully tactics. All roads to the economy failure lead back to Democrats, especially Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and many others. They need to stop blaming Bush and Wall Street greed.
How long does it take Barney Franks to hide enough money to retire on.It makes me so ashamed to see the likes of him being in the peoples' house. What people? He has no shame and that does not speak well for the folks in Mass to keep sending this creep back to Washington.
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June 24th, 2009, 09:44 PM #16
Congratulations, Tim, for your success!
I was wondering if anyone here thinks publishers would be interested in a series that is based around the common titanic theme of the battle between good and evil. However, in order to show a unique voice, the story explores and is centered around a "twist" if you will in the battle between good and evil. Not going to give anything away, but it is very much different in the bigger picture than the hero vanquishing a dark lord.
More importantly, if there are any editors, agents, or publishers around here, what's your opinion on my question?
The battle between good and evil intrigues many people if the success of series such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Wheel of Time are anything to go by. But I think what the genre really needs is a break from the usual hero going to defeat the dark lord who wants ultimate power while still centering around the theme of good against evil. In the bigger picture, of course.
June 24th, 2009, 10:04 PM #17
1) Again, publishers are not all one entity and editors aren't either, so there's no way to say whether "publishers" would be interested in the book or not.
2) There are plenty of fantasy novels where it is not about a hero facing off with a Dark Lord.
3) That being said, there's no reason they might not be interested in it, but they have to be interested in various details of it, the emotional conflicts within it, etc., and then if they read the ms., they have to like the writing. Having a plot twist alone is not what makes the decision.
You're not going to know if you can get anyone interested unless you go out with it into the marketplace.
June 25th, 2009, 02:46 AM #18
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However, the no advance plan that some major publishers are trying out is not, overall, going to be advantageous for authors. It means that authors have to wait a year and a half before receiving any money on their work. Essentially, Macmillan New Writing is operating along the lines of category romance publishers (though those often pay small advances.)
The worst aspect of the MNW contract is that the royalty is based on net sale price, not the RRP. So if Waterstones buy my book from Macmillan, they'll typically demand a 40% discount, and my royalty is discounted by 40% too. On the other hand, when I self-published, and kept 100% of my royalties, I soon learned that 100% of nothing is nothing... You're better off with a smaller slice of a bigger pie. (And the reason we write is because we want people to read our stuff, right? Having your book in Waterstones is sure as hell a good way to make that happen).
Most SFF authors these days are seeing a lot of their income come from foreign rights sales; Tim is at the mercy of Macmillan's rights department, which may not bother to pursue sales even though they have World rights
I'd strongly suggest Tim that you try to get a literary agent on the third book or the second if Macmillan rejects it.
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If a book's good enough, there's a market for it. You certainly don't need to follow the well-worn paths. The only advice I can give you, and it's a bit of a cliche, is not to worry about the market. Write the book that interests you; if you love it, the chances that someone else will are that much higher.
June 25th, 2009, 01:32 PM #19
Hi Tim,
I'm really looking forward to reading your book, I'm a big Jack Vance fan. I've added it to my, admittedly very long, Amazon wishlist but will buy it ASAP.
I wanted to ask you a couple of questions:
1. did the editor of your book make or requested many changes? And if so were they small or big changes?
2. did they base their decision to publish your book on any kind of data or research or is it more of a 'hunch'?
June 25th, 2009, 03:10 PM #20
Hi Nickbjorn,
I still get a thrill at coming across another Vance fan - although after six years on the Vance Integral Edition you'd have thought I'd be used to it by now
1. did the editor of your book make or requested many changes? And if so were they small or big changes?
2. did they base their decision to publish your book on any kind of data or research or is it more of a 'hunch'?
On my second book, there is more hard data to go on - the sales performance of the first book. They've deferred a decision on whether to take that up until they get more sense of how the first one is selling "in the trade" (i.e. to bookshops rather than actual retail sales).
I've added it to my, admittedly very long, Amazon wishlist
June 26th, 2009, 04:58 AM #21
Thanks Tim, that's really interesting. it's great that they gave you a lot of creative freedom and the final say in the matter. It seems as though publishers are aware that one of the things that appeals to readers of the fantasy genre is something different rather than the formulaic. I guess escapism isn't escapism without some surprises.
I'm writing a book myself that does fantasy a little differently (although there definitely a touch bit of Vancian picaresque in there), so I'm very glad to see that publishers can be open-minded.
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June 26th, 2009, 05:07 AM #22
Good luck with your own book, Nickbjorn.
A lot of top-drawer writers have acknowledged their debt to Vance--GRR Martin, Gene Wolfe, Dan Simmons, John C. Wright spring to mind--so we're in good company!
While publishers naturally like to bring out "standard" fantasy because they know there's an audience for it, there's always scope in fantasy for something a bit different - Alan Campbell's Deepgate Codex springs to mind among recent works. One of the things I love about fantasy is that it's such a broad church.
June 26th, 2009, 10:36 AM #23
Tim's relationship with his editor -- which sounds like an excellent one -- and the way he was acquired are the normal, routine procedures of fiction publishing.
June 29th, 2009, 12:35 PM #24
My only experience with publishing is of my friend who works at Profile/Serpents Tail and my wife who has an agent but no deal as yet. In both instances these are non-fiction, which I guess works a bit differently to fiction.
I've picked up the Scar Night, which I enjoyed a lot, I have the second book waiting in an ever growing pile next to my bed. One thing I've picked up in just a short time on this forum is the sheer volume of fantasy out there. I'm glad I'm a pretty fast reader.
June 29th, 2009, 02:08 PM #25
But to make a less parochial point - readers often hark back to a Golden Age of sf/f. But I doubt that there's ever been more books being published in the genre than today, even with a recession. Some of it's derivative and conservative, sure, but there are tons of really good fantasy writers working in the field today who are delivering challenging and imaginative fiction. Joe Abercrombie, Richard Morgan, Alan Campbell and China Mieville spring to mind, but there are plenty of others.
July 3rd, 2009, 12:55 PM #26
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Thank you to everybody that has contributed to this thread. It is more beneficial than you know for an aspiring writer. I am currently working on my first novel and a short story. The short is related to the novel (as one characters background) but is intended to be completely stand alone. The short is almost done and I plan on submitting it to some new writers contest and/or emags.
I have a couple of questions:
1.) Any advice on self editing? I want to put the best product in front of whoever reads it, but with the exception of the critiques of the other member of my two man book club, I am left to self edit.
2.) How much harder is it going to be to get published for someone whose writing is geared more to fantasy noir than mainstream?
July 3rd, 2009, 06:09 PM #272.) How much harder is it going to be to get published for someone whose writing is geared more to fantasy noir than mainstream?
July 4th, 2009, 01:34 AM #28
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Get more readers than your two man group. Other eyes are going to notice what isn't down on the page that you might not because it's in your brain. A class may help with this. A teacher who isn't trying to teach you about a bunch of rules as the correct way to write is preferable, but even if you have one who is, or classmates who have that notion, you can learn about options and different techniques as long as you don't regard anything as rules. Remember, like W, you are the decider.
Put stuff aside for a few days and then read it again. You are more likely to catch things than continually re-reading.
Everything you put in a story becomes part of the story logic. Everything you have a character do, learn, think, feel and observe becomes part of the character logic, which is part of the story logic. Seventy-five percent of the problems authors develop in their stories that editors are trying to catch are when an author contradicts and otherwise violates his own character and story logic, particularly character logic. An author will forget that a character knows something or doesn't know something and have the character act illogically. An author will forget that a character was upset last scene and suddenly the character is strangely calm, that sort of thing. So authors have to run over their own logic, and if there are errors, figure out if they are going to fix the errors or just change the logic throughout to reflect the new reality they want. One way to do that is post-outlining, where you outline what happens and what characters think in each section or chapter. This may be particularly helpful for the organic writers who don't outline beforehand.
Don't be afraid to play with words, sentence patterns and sound rhythms. Even if you feel you aren't much of a poet, much of what any writer is doing is about sound as well as content. It doesn't have to be flowery, but use of language techniques causes images and ideas to better sink into the readers' brains and stay there, so it's worth trying to play with. Again, studying writers you like can help with this. Studying writers you don't like to determine what they are doing to create a negative effect for you may also be helpful.
2.) How much harder is it going to be to get published for someone whose writing is geared more to fantasy noir than mainstream?
The idea that dark fantasy is an outcast, difficult for most people to take, its artists toiling in the gutter largely unrecognized except by those few discerning souls who understand genius, often turned away by uncaring publishers who only publish according to tapioca commercial greed is, well, a marketing technique. It's putting on the rebel leather jacket so that it looks cool. You can't be a rebel unless you have something to rebel against, after all.
But dark fantasy has firmly and centrally been in the genre's history since the beginning and has always been considered a major style. Numerous bestsellers published by large SFF publishers over the past four decades write dark fantasy or dark style fantasy, and critics and reviewers always like it. So stop worrying.
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Bridges stated that Jack Mettee has consultants to get the concept done. Parsons noted that if McDonalds decides to go in they have a boiler plate design and do not need a conceptual plan. Mettee and Jerry Coogan are administering the grants. Gray stated that the selectmen have given their OK on this matter.
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Sylvania has a highly trusted reputation in incandescent lighting. For about 100 years the manufacture has been consistently improving and innovating the lightning. With A-shape bulbs, chandelier bulbs and decorative globes, the company's incandescent bulbs present significant quality and durability.
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Parabolic aluminized reflector, PAR, is a kind of bulbs that are typically used for outdoor lighting, in homes, stage lighting, automobile lighting and other applications. Sizes of a concrete bulb determines its application. PAR16, PAR20, PAR30 bulbs perform excellent accent and task lighting and general illumination for home and business. For general illumination indoors or outdoors customers also choose PAR38 bulbs with recessed fixtures. This type of spot and flood bulbs has the most popular angles of beam. Sylvania's PAR lamps are counted as the standard of halogen industry because of their quality performance and perfect color rendering. For studio and stage illuminating, PAR46, 56, and 64 bulbs fit the best. The company has been developing special innovative features for stage lighting technology for more than five years. They use an aluminum reflector instead of a glass one to make the bulbs weigh lighter up to 65% and give brighter lightning. Lamps are made of quality materials, have attractive metal trim and a porcelain body.
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Eleven Dell Rapids wrestlers placed in their weight classes in the Top of the Rock tournament, hosted by the Quarriers Saturday at the high school.The team place fourth overall.Senior Leon Maxwell was the only Quarrier wrestler to take the first place spot, defeating Payton Jensen of Parker by pin in the heavyweight division.
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The advent of mirrorless has offered camera makers the chance to move beyond the film-era definitions of just how a camera should look. And few have embraced this opportunity to defy convention as enthusiastically as Pentax. For a company that makes admirably no-nonsense DSLRs, its two mirrorless offerings are both interesting expressions of creative design. The Pentax Q is easily the smallest mirrorless camera on the market, with a sensor size to match while, with the K-01, Pentax also claims the crown for the largest mirrorless camera we've yet seen.
While the K-01 may (intentionally) look un-camera-like, its combination of mirrorless design and a sensor inherited from the excellent K-5 means it shouldn't be dismissed. If the K-01 can successfully combine best-in-class image quality with a dedicated live view camera and many of the K-5's photographic features, then it'll really be the worth some attention.
The K-01 is a camera that's likely to polarize opinion at first glance. Its bulky cuboid design is an inevitable consequence of having a full-depth K-mount. Its rather toy-like buttons and switches, however, were voluntary design choices that will put some people off. Aesthetics aside, it's another consequence of using a conventional K-mount that may present the K-01 with its greatest challenge. On the one hand, the K-mount means that the camera can use a vast range of legacy and current Pentax lenses - avoiding the lens drought that early system adopters usually have to endure. On the other hand, the K-01 is a contrast-detect camera in a system designed for phase-detection autofocus, a combination that has rarely resulted in great AF speed.
Also, because the K-01 doesn't have an aperture coupling, it has no way of working out what aperture a pre-1983 (pre-KA) lens is set to. Instead you have to use the green button, which stops down the lens and sets the shutter speed to the metered value for that aperture. This isn't necessary for KA and newer lenses.
With a list price of $749/£629/823 body-only, it's a much cheaper camera than the K-5 and, with its unconventional styling, manual focusing aids and decent video specifications, there may yet be niches for the K-01 to thrive in. And that's before you start considering how many people would like a body on which to use their existing K lenses.
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Students in Sociology and Criminology can expect to develop the insights of the sociological perspective as they become familiar with continuing research and theoretical analysis of the social world. They learn how to better understand the structures and patterns upon which everyday life rests, to understand the interplay between individual choices and social constraint, to interpret events from multiple perspectives, and to examine social arrangements critically. They learn how to make a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.
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Lecture by Dr. Pedro Noguera
Pedro Noguera, PhD, Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University and Executive Director of the Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools, presented a lecture on September 29th entitled, "Challenging Racial Disparities in School Discipline Outcomes: Best Practices for Educators, Parents, and the Community." The event was co-sponsored by Denver Public Schools Division of Student Services, DU Latino Center for Community Engagement and Scholarship, Interdisciplinary Research Incubator for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE) at DU, Morgridge College of Education, Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University College, DU Department of Sociology and Criminology; Gender and Women's Studies Program, Padres y Jovenes Unidos, and the Denver Classroom Teachers' Association. View event flyer.
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Paul Colomy, Professor, recently won the William T. Driscoll Master Educator Award for 2014. The award commemorates the outstanding teaching style of Dr. William T. Driscoll (former Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Biological Sciences) and honors Paul's continuance of Driscoll's legacy of educational excellence. Paul received his award at the Pioneer All University Awards Ceremony at Newman Center for the Performing Arts on May 8th.
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Four fantastic Toronto spots to take in afternoon tea
Where to enjoy a ceremony that's steeped in tradition. (Yup, we went there.)Read More
Where to enjoy a ceremony that's steeped in tradition. (Yup, we went there.)Read More
I had the chance to visit the Windsor Arms in Toronto this week, as a part of a birthday present from my friend. The Windsor Arms is a five-star hotel, located in Yorkville – one of the richest parts of the city, lined with expensive boutiques and of course, expensive hotels.Read More
Oh afternoon tea…I can honestly say that you are one of my most favourite things ever. There's just something about meeting up with my girlfriends over a pot of steaming hot tea and a serving tray full of delicious baked goodies that brings out a feeling of instant happiness. Now I'll be honest, when it comes to afternoon tea, I've yet to indulge in one that I haven't enjoyed. BUT, I definitely do have my absolute favourites of all time (stay tuned to future blogs for the other!)Read More
Meet Lisa, Bianca, Kathy and Kim. Laughing together since Third Grade. We captured them in Toronto last month celebrating Kim's engagement; having tea and strolling Bloor Street.Read More
We were seated in the beautiful Purple Room, which is literally purple. The walls are painted a dark purple, the drapes are a light lilac, and even the dark purple velvet chairs match the walls. There's a beautiful fireplace against the back wall which I'm told is original and still working.Read More


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Summary Report for:
51-4033.00 - Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
Sample of reported job titles: Cell Operator, Centerless Grinder Operator, CNC Operator (Computer Numerically Controlled Operator), Deburrer, Die Maintenance Technician, Fiberglass Finisher, Grinder, Grinder Operator, Machine Setter, Process Equipment Operator
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as gauges or micrometers.
- Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.
- Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
- Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.
- Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
- Select machine tooling to be used, using knowledge of machine and production requirements.
- Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
- Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.
- Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Buffing machine — Buffing machines
|Calipers — Digital calipers; Vernier calipers
|Micrometers — Digital micrometers
|Radius gauge — Digital radius gauges
|Surface grinding machine — Computer numerical control CNC grinding machines; Outer diameter OD grinders; Surface grinding machines; Universal grinding machines
|Thickness measuring devices — Gage pins; Limit gauges
Technology used in this occupation:
|Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD software
|Enterprise resource planning ERP software — SAP software
|Industrial control software — Mazak Mazatrol SMART CNC
|Inventory management software — Manufacturing reporting system software
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
|Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
|Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
|Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
|Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Work Activities
|Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
|Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Work Context
|Exposed to Contaminants — 99% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 91% responded "Every day."
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 91% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 70% responded "Extremely important."
|Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 79% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 82% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 58% responded "Extremely important."
|Contact With Others — 49% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 62% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 75% responded "Every day."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Less than high school diploma
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: R
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$15.70 hourly, $32,660 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|72,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Decline (-3% or lower)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Metal and Plastic Machine Workers . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Sette Element Mountain Shoe
A great looking shoe that'll have all other cyclists wondering what you're sporting. The super ridged nylon sole transfers every bit of torque you can dish out.The power hungry aggressive outsoles allow optimum grip in all conditions, so next time you are heading big you'll have the kicks to back you up.
My size is a 44 my old shoes are a 44 my work boats are 44 but this 44 is to small not my fault. The add does not say they run small and to top it all off I have to pay shipping to get a bigger size there and back how wrong is that. No more price point for me!
I have been wearing these shoes for about 10 months. I ordered them because I sweat a lot while riding and that usually wears out my shoes fast. I didn't want to spend a lot for shoes that I would have to replace every year. I ride 3 to 4 days per week and the shoes are holding up very well and are comfortable. They handle anything the trail throw at them. I have switched from Crank Brothers (egg beater) cleats to SPD cleats with no problem. These shoes are a great value and I will be buying another pair when they wear out.
CONS: I used these for 4.5 years on my daily mtb ride. The first issue I had was that their sizing, it can be different from other mtb shoes. I'm a 45 EU/11 US and these on 45 were a bit bigger. They felt narrower on my feet and with a half inch gap in the front. But I have medium/large wide feet. Walking on the them felt stiffer than other brands. The inner soles were replaced after a year for a regular sneakers thin soles. When climbing on wet roots and rocks, you are to be careful because they are slippery. The soles are more of a hard plastic than rubber material. The positive is that it took me 4.5 years of daily beating, wet, muddy, not caring, just sprayed with water when cleaning,etc,etc... C'mon! it's called mountain biking for a reason. One, the left shoe peeled off like a banana due to the constant wetness. I gorilla/duct taped it and will use them as spare shoes. Bottom line: You can't expect the perfect shoes for the money. If you are on a budget and the reviews sues your needs, then buy these shoes.
hands down the best intro to attached riding. Flexibility , easy to walk in ,,, cheap durable... should I go on... I have had mine for almost 6 years and they have 1000's of miles on them and they still work like a champ... Stay away from the wellsgo pedals they come with sometimes... buy a decent pair of shimano SPDs I ride these road and mountain and they are great dual purpose. I now ride SIDI ergo 5's and these shoes paved he way for me to appreciate a real pair of nice road shoes... I owe my start in riding to these shoes ... they transformed my ride and made me want to do more and more miles !!! Happy riding everyone mountain or road ;)
I've been riding this shoe for 10 years. The treads are just now starting to fall apart. The straps and velcro are still working perfectly as is the sole. Now I'm debating shoes again and these are falling to the top of the list. I'm 6'1" at 210lbs and ride these all over the east coast. They are well ventilated and even after getting wet hundreds of times, they still don't stink. Go figure.
I was looking for a shoe that can be walked in like a PI X-Alp Enduro or Shimano M077. These are not that shoe. The lugs are more of a hard plastic than a rubber. I nearly slipped trying them on on my tile. The fit was about a size too small as well. They may be a good dedicated XC shoe, but, if i wanted that type of shoe i would've got a stiffer lighter shoe. The Shimano M077 is much better for wet rocks and roots compared to this.
they've held up for a year, but the stitching is fraying, the velcro is coming lose, and the cardboard foot-bed (below the liner) is molding. Only the last could be my fault, for not thoroughly drying them.
I bought these shoes as my first in a combo deal with Time Atac Alium cleats. Overall, these are great shoes and go up to the large size I need (49). My only disappointment is they run a bit wide, and I have narrow feet, so they are a little bit loose.
I've had these shoes for nearly 6 years and they've held up over multiple seasons from flowy Midwestern singletrack to riding Slickrock Trail in Moab, UT and now cruising the rockgardens of the Black Hills. For the price, you cannot beat these shoes. If you want something a bit more comfy/secure-fitting, however, I'd opt for the Sette shoes with the buckle (but of course you'll pay just a bit more). Happy riding!
Always had problems with shoes not fitting right. I'm a 10.5/US, and WIDE!!! Bought the 45 and still some room up front. First day commute today, very comfortable. Paired with Shimano M520. To all my WIDE FEET brothers and sisters, you cannot go wrong with this shoe!
Have used these shoes for bike commuting and single track riding. Work extremely well for the price and seem to be well made.
Good value for the buck! I got mine on sale and will buy this model again. Fast drying, straps super convenient.
Good price for a functional, starter clipless shoe. Solid construction.
I bought a pair of these shoes, my first whit cleats and i use it with shimano pedals, that was more than a year ago, and they are in a great conditions i use them 3 or 4 times a week, on streets, hard terrain, mud, and also hiking with my bike and crossing smalls rivers, they are very easy to put, just a few seconds and you're ready to go, i would recommend this to anyone!
I've put these shoes through four seasons of hard riding both on and off road, and under many different conditions. They've held-up quite well, and should last for a long time. Sizing is pretty accurate, but might run a tad smaller, which is what I needed. Upper mesh material breathes well in the summer, and I actually use them with insulated shoe covers during the winter. They've taken a lot of abuse, and still look good. Great value for any rider.
I ordered these shoes and feel great easy too wear and really comfortable only bummer is a metal screw in spike was missing from my pair of shoes and am still waiting for it to arrive in the mail from sette I called in to let them know my order was missing apiece and they told me they would send it to me it's already been a month and still waiting Hope your order isn't missing a cleat or you'll have to walk funny when u wear them like me
This was my first clip less shoe and I am still using them today. The are amazing for the price but could be a bit lighter.
Shoes are a bargain and are holding up really well to me abusing them :) Would recommend.
If you are looking to save a few bucks and get a good quality shoe, this is it. I have had zero problems with this shoe. In fact i have loved how they fit and their durability. I have hiked my bike in them and even been through a river in them. These are worth every penny of the price.
I purchased these as my intro to clip less riding, having never ridden "connected" before. The fit was great out of the box and once I got the pedals adjusted they work very well. Sizes run a little small as others have stated, so if you are in between sizes on the chart, go up.
Picked these up for my 12 year old son. He loves them and the quality for the price is 2nd to none
Got shoe delivered this past week, shoes look well made and sturdy. Tried them one before installing clips and came to find out they felt tight, toes reached the front of shoe, I'm an 11.5 and wide foot, got size 46 which should fit a size 12 like indicated on underside of tongue. I'm returning for an exchange to a bigger size. My advice go one size up.
I use these with the shimano m520 and they work well together. Sizing may run just a bit large but not outrageous. Very stiff with minimal padding or cushion but not uncomfortable. Easy on easy off. I've had them for almost a year and I'd buy again.
Love the Velcro straps, great adjustability and secure. The shoes are new so I expect a little discomfort around the ankle padding. Nice strong platform to pedal off of. The screw in toe spikes are absolutely awesome. These things dig in and make the necessary climbs easy. I'm a 9.5+ and the 43's fit perfect with a medium sock. Was hesitant, took a chance and am happy with the product. And of course you know this: PricePoint is excellent!
The shoe was really bad. No arch to it at all. The sides the shoe cut into my ankle also. This is after a 7 mile mtb ride. I really don't know why this company would make such a bad shoe and try to sell this. Spend the extra money and buy anything but this shoe. After this game with the company, I'm not buying anything from here again. Real problems with returns. Good luck.
Ordered these shoes as my first ever mtb shoes. Glad I went clipless for the trails. I wear a size 10 1/2 and 45 fit well. The shoe itself is comfy and the sole does a great job of maintaining grip on slick or loose trails when carrying or walking the bike.
Just tried these shoes out today . I wear a size 10 1/2 and a 45 fit perfect . Great shoe for the price ! It was my first time going clipless and I wonder why I waited . I used Shimano PD - M530 pedals with Shimano SH 56 cleats and got in and out of the pedals with no problem. I'll never go back to cages ! Try them out !
I wear a size 11 shoe so I ordered a size 45 that is suppose to be for US size 11 to 11.5. My toes were touching the end of the shoes. I exchanged them for a size 46. Fit is much better. Just got them and took them out for their first ride. Shoes were comfortable and wored well. Recommend ordering 1 size larger.


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Personal Banking Advisor - Skipton (28 Hours/Week)
- Location:
- Yorkshire: North Yorkshire
- Salary (Annual):
- Unspecified
- Salary Description:
- £15,000 - £19,999 + competitive bonus structure (pro rata)
- Company:
- Santander
- Sector:
- Banking Insurance Finance
- Working Pattern:
- Part time
- Type:
- Permanent
- Date Posted:
- Thursday, 18th October 2012
- Flexibility Offered:
- Yes, Flexible
- Job Ref:
- #6462618
Engaging, approachable and dedicated to customer service, you'll expertly match each customer's needs to the right products before securing the sale or referring on to the appropriate colleague. Dealing with customers from across our wide customer base, you can expect variety and challenge every day. You'll use your proven targeted sales experience and understanding of financial products and solutions to support and coach other members of our close-knit team, playing a key role in ensuring business is transacted efficiently within the branch.
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Westchester Surrogate's Court
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 19th floor
White Plains, NY 10601
Fax: 914-995-3728
Chief Clerk's Office
Chief Clerk
Joseph Accetta
Deputy Chief Clerk
Johanna K. O'Brien
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
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ADA: The Courthouse is ADA accessible and is equipped with appropriate bathrooms and telephones. Contact the court for specific accommodations. ADA Liaisons
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Parking: Metered parking is available at the library and Galleria parking garages.
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