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Next Spring an Orioleby Gloria Whelan
A pioneer adventure perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series! On Libby Mitchell's tenth birthday, she and her parents climb into a covered wagon and set off on a journey that takes them two months and a thousand miles. Their trip from Virginia to the deep woods of Michigan is hard, but it is exciting, too. And at its end lies their new home--a place that is rugged, wild, and full of promise. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Night of the Full Moonby Gloria Whelan Leslie Bowman
In the winter of 1840, the night of the full moon is approaching. Nothing will stop Libby Mitchell from visiting her best friend, Fawn, during a special ceremony at the nearby wigwam camp. But Libby's adventure takes an unexpected turn when soldiers suddenly rush in. They order everyone at the camp, including Libby, to move off the land--immediately! With each passing day, the displaced people must move farther away from home. Will Libby ever see her family again? History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
Once on This Island (The Island Trilogy #1)by Gloria Whelan
When war erupts between England and America in 1812, it brings change and uncertainty even to Michigan' s remote Mackinac Island. For young Mary O'Shea, the hardest change is the departure of her father, who leaves Mackinac to join the American Army. With her sister and brother, Mary must tend the farm, deal with the hardships of British occupation, and hope for the safe return of their father. The story, told with quiet humor, brings to life this episode in history. The readers feel the beauty of the island, the pain of separation, and the anxiety and fear produced by war. Smooth writing, vivid characters, and a strong sense of place make this a good choice for libraries and a treasure for ones in the Great Lakes area.
Parade of Shadowsby Gloria Whelan
At the dawn of the Young Turk Revolution, an English girl goes on the adventure of a lifetime For years Julia has stared at her globe, dreaming of countries on the other side of the earth. In 1907, when her father is assigned to go on a diplomatic mission to the exotic Ottoman Empire, Julia begs him not to leave her alone in the house that has been empty since her mother died. Although Julia is only sixteen and young women rarely travel abroad, her father relents. She will accompany him on his trip--seeing sights she never dreamed of that will change her life forever. The land of the Turks is in the first days of a rebellion, and Julia's father has come to assess the revolt. In the endless deserts of Syria, Julia encounters ruins too old to be imagined, fascinating people, romance, and a revolution that will move her in ways she never thought possible.
Return to the Island (The Island Trilogy #3)by Gloria Whelan
It is the spring of 1818 and Mary O'Shea is once again living on beautiful Mackinac Island, set like a glittering jewel in the vast Great Lakes. The small island Mary knew as a child is now a booming town: Brigades of traders bring their precious furs from far-off western lands and hundreds of Indians camp on the shore, filling the island night with bonfires and the constant sound of beating drums. Mary is delighted with her life on the farm and knows she chose wisely in declining a marriage proposal from James Lindsay, a young duke she met during her travels in London. But love of the land isn't the only reason Mary chose to return to her farm after a taste of England's high society. Mackinac Island is also home to Mary's dearest friend, White Hawk, an Indian raised by white settlers. And although White Hawk is often called away to defend Indian claims to native lands, Mary anticipates his visits, hoping that one day he will stay forever. Then suddenly Mary's plans come into question. James, traveling across America to sketch the land and its people, appears at her doorstep to ask for her hand and declares he will not leave until she consents! Now her future, which once seemed as certain as the ebb and flow of the tides, is cast into stormy waters. Will she journey across the Atlantic to live a life of elegance and ease with James, or will she remain on her beloved island and wait for White Hawk? In this dazzling conclusion to "The Island Trilogy", Mary must uncover the truth of her own heart in order to discover what her future holds.
See What I Seeby Gloria Whelan
Kate Tapert sees her life in paintings. She makes sense of the world around her by relating it to what she adores-art. Armed with a suitcase, some canvases, and a scholarship to art school in Detroit, Kate is ready to leave home and fully immerse herself in painting. Sounds like heaven. All Kate needs is a place to stay. That place is the home of her father, famous and reclusive artist Dalton Quinn, a father she hasn't seen or heard from in nearly ten years. When Kate knocks on his door out of the blue, little does she realize what a life-altering move that will turn out to be. But Kate has a dream, and she will work her way into Dalton's life, into his mind, into his heart . . . whether he likes it or not.
Shadow of the Wolfby Gloria Whelan
Libby Mitchell can't believe her luck! In 1841, her pioneer family decides to move north--near her best friend, Fawn, who lives with the Ottawa tribe. But the girls' happiness at reuniting is short-lived. Greedy men want to cheat Fawn's people out of their land and put all of the forest in danger. Now Libby and Fawn must think of a way to stop them--before the woods that they call home are lost forever. History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Silverby Gloria Whelan
Deep in the Alaskan wilds, 9-year-old Rachel dreams of owning and racing a sled dog one day. When her father, who breeds and races huskies, gives her the runt of the litter, Rachel names the puppy Silver and sets out to prove he's a champion.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Small Acts of Amazing Courageby Gloria Whelan
Kindness has incredible consequences in this compelling novel set in colonial India from a "master storyteller" (Publishers Weekly) and National Book Award-winning author.It is India, 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind awaits the return of her father from the war. Rosalind is kept from boarding school in England at her mother's insistence. While her father has been at war, Rosalind sees the country slowly change. A man named Ghandi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her heart tells her, not what her parents prescribe for her, but no one seems to listen. This penetrating story, told with lush and vivid detail, contrasts Rosalind's privilege and daily experiences in India with the hardship of the people around her. As she comes of age during this volatile period of history, will she find the courage to claim her own identity and become her own person? National Book Award-winning author Gloria Whelan's "insight into history and her characters' minds make every moment of this saga believable" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). This paperback edition includes an excerpt of All My Noble Dreams and Then What Happens, the standalone companion to Small Acts of Amazing Courage.
Small Acts of Amazing Courageby Gloria Whelan
It is India, 1918, six months after the end of World War I, and Rosalind awaits the return of her father from the war. Rosalind is kept from boarding school in England at her mother's insistence. While her father has been at war, Rosalind sees the country slowly change. A man named Ghandi is coming to power, talking about nonviolence and independence from Britain. Rosalind longs to live the life that her heart tells her, not what her parents prescribe for her, but no one seems to listen. This penetrating story, told with lush and vivid detail, contrasts Rosalind's privilege and daily experiences in India with the hardship of the people around her. As she comes of age during this volatile period of history, will she find the courage to claim her own identity and become her own person?
Summer of the Warby Gloria Whelan
It's the summer of 1942. At her grandparents' island cottage in Michigan, 14-year-old Belle excitedly awaits the arrival of her exotic older cousin, Carolyn. Belle's expecting worldly sophistication and French style. But Carolyn brings much more than that: she carries the troubling reality of the World War that is ravaging her home. Turtle Island will never be the same again. Set against the backdrop of breezy island cottages, this heartrending tale from National Book Award medalist Gloria Whelan is the story of a beautiful place and a special friendship-and how events thousands of miles away shaped them both.
That Wild Berries Should Growby Gloria Whelan
In the depths of the Depression, a young girl goes to live in the country Although the Depression has destroyed Detroit's economy, Elsa cannot imagine living anywhere else. She loves her friends, her family, and the hustle and bustle of the great industrial city. But when a mysterious illness forces her to miss half of fifth grade, her parents take drastic action and send her to stay with her grandmama to heal. Not just for a week. Not just for a month. For the entire summer. Elsa is frightened of her stern German grandmother and doesn't think she could ever feel at home in the peaceful Michigan countryside. The nights are too quiet and the days are too boring, and she has nothing to amuse herself with except her journal. But as the Lake Huron summer wears on, Elsa learns to take joy in empty places and live for the beauty of nature.
A Time to Keep Silentby Gloria Whelan
Thirteen-year-old Clair Lothrop's world is falling apart. Her mother has died, and her father spends his evenings shut in his study. In a desperate attempt to get her father's attention, Clair stops talking. Clair's vow of silence gets her father's attention, but not in the way she hoped. He resigns from his position as the pastor of a large metropolitan church to begin a mission in the remote woods of northern Michigan, taking Clair with him. Clair is furious at having to leave her friends. The woods are frightening, and her new house is a tumbledown shack where raccoons and mice have made their home. But everything changes when Clair discovers a wonderful new friend her own age, Dorrie, who lives alone in the woods to avoid her alcoholic father. Through this surprising friendship, Clair finds strength and courage she didn't know she had.
The Turningby Gloria Whelan
As the Soviet Union crumbles, one ballerina dreams of Paris It is 1991, and revolution is coming to the Soviet Union, but in Leningrad, life goes on as it always has. Food is scarce and luxuries are few, but for a young dancer named Tanya, life is a beautiful dream. She dances all day and all night, performing on the stage of the greatest theater in Russia. Her family has sacrificed everything for her dream, and their efforts are finally paying off. Soon the company will tour Europe, and Tanya will see Paris--a city so beautiful that she has begun to contemplate the unthinkable: leaving the Soviet Union forever. Paris offers a chance for defection, which would mean saying good-bye to her family. But as the group prepares for the trip, politics and romance tempt her to stay in Leningrad. Soon Tanya must choose her path. Does her future lie in Paris--or in a new Russia?
The Waniganby Gloria Whelan
To save his family, a logger goes down the river--and brings along his wife and daughter When Annabel's father sells their house in Detroit, she is thrilled by the idea of life on a farm. But when they reach their little plot of land, she sees that her daddy has been swindled. The rocky ground is hard and unforgiving, and nothing will grow there. Ruined, her father has no choice but to take the only job he can find: chopping down trees in the lush Michigan forest. For Annabel, life in the camp is dreary--but it is about to get a whole lot worse. When her father is chosen to accompany the year's load of logs as it floats down the river, Annabel and her mother take up residence in the wanigan, the floating cookshack that follows the men. This rough-hewn one-room cabin will house them for three months. As uncomfortable as it is, Annabel learns that sometimes, a river can be a home.
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Skip to comments.Cops Shoot Family Dog Just Because
Posted on 06/28/2013 9:52:04 PM PDT by Altariel
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It is not just shooting dogs....
Before leaving the USSA for good in 2004, I noticed that cops, even in small towns, had morphed from being the "good old boy" to being jack-booted thugs, who thought of themselves
as lord and master over the citizens.
Put your cursor on the first character of my post, hold down the button, and drag the cursor down a line.
Ack! You got me!
Drag your cursor over my post...
Thats OK just because the dog is dead does not mean he cannot VOTE..
Its Chicago for pitys sake..
They STOMP on the kittens!
Sounds like they have it all on video. I hope they end up owning the local police franchise.
Well, until they actually start terminating "officers" who engage in such conduct and remove their ability to "serve" further (thus not letting them "earn" a beloved pension) such conduct will continue.
So, yes, let the dog owners now "own" the local cops, but also let them "own" the individual officers.
I can picture the owner shooting "the dog that shot my dog" and it will turn very ugly - police will have no option but to put whole families down if they feel the need to kill a dog....
I assume Mr. Green owes a phone...what the hell happened to common sense...
"Mr. Green...this is the police officer in front of your house, your dog got loose, can you please get him under control and back on a leash...?
Well, they are big dogs... and tough.
You know... One day, someone is going to lose it, and kill a cop or two when they shoot the family dog. When it happens, I hope they just follow the threee "S" cardinal rules (shoot, shovel, shutup). I have absolutely no empathy/sympathy for city/county -paid criminals when this occurs. I view it as cleaning up the gene pool.
The main unit not only has USB jacks to offload video to storage drives, it can connect to my DVD recorder, as well.
I can archive the video in several ways.
The menu even includes a function specifically for archiving videos.
Pretty cool gizmo, really.
"muzzles hate dogs."
I personally know one dog who returns the favor.
He can smell the evil.
[he also growls at 'trannies'..draw your own conclusions, there]
I'll always regret not owning a golf club of some sort.
A golf ball perched on his head would have been really funny. ...:)
As it was, he just grabbed the leather thingy and played with it...LOL
[Honey Dobe don't care]
Now file a USC983 suit against them. Then file trespassing charges, reckless endangerment, and mopery with intent to creep.
Once the lawsuits are settled and these creeps are bankrupt and no longer police officers the real fun can begin.
I want to hear the other side.
But as it is, this sounds absolutely ridiculous. I can't even count the ways.
Do they not have animal control in that district? Why didn't the complainant call the pound? Maybe animal people would better handle this. Don't know why you'd call police about a loose dog.
Where did I miss that this was a Corso (pit bull derivative)?
Don't mistake this for defending bad acting cops but
essentially accusing people of signing up for a job where
they would rather do paperwork than be in the field
borders on asinine. I work in a similar field where negative
interaction with people requires report writing before
one goes home after shift. Nobody wants to invite extra
paperwork upon themselves. Those that might would
be called "office staff" and that is where they would stay.
"The two South Holland officers arrived while plaintiff Randy Green and his family were asleep inside of their home, and where Mr. Green's Cane Corso dog, Grady, was sitting on the front porch."
Corsos are a much older mastiff breed.
That, he is.
And his new "little sister" [she is closely related to him by bloodlines] is going to follow in his paw-steps.
At just 3 months, shes already 'guarding'.
Good dogs.
Any body; cop, or any one else hurts my boys or girls they will be going to the morgue. I don't care about prison and I really don't care about the assholes family.
Yeah, I skimmed some too much.
As far as Corsos, confusing them with Presas.
Lucas the pit bull was a sweet dog with a huge and great heart only doing what his owner forced him to do and he pleased his owner as he was the best at what he was forced to do.
POS Michael Vick can kiss my ass.
Presas are an old breed, too.
Now, if only life imitated art....
Because too many people have been conditioned to "call the authorities" rather than take care of a matter themselves, neighbor to neighbor.
Because too many people think calling 911 is appropriate for everything ranging from drive-thru order errors to calling to complain about a headache or a toothache.
Sixth sentence of the story.
"The two South Holland officers arrived while plaintiff Randy Green and his family were asleep inside of their home, and where Mr. Green's Cane Corso dog, Grady, was sitting on the front porch.
Why are not the dog-loving celebrities speaking out against the shooting of INNOCENT dogs by cops? Is it PC? Do we dare not offend cops? Do we take the side of these cops no matter what because maybe some dogs are aggressive? Why aren't their fellow officers not doing anything to stop this? These cops need training!
I feel we are as defenseless to stop this as we are of stopping the murder of innocent human life in the womb.. or the destruction of our country for that matter.
Speak up!
Cops shoot dogs in front of Pennsylvania high school http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/29/16758026-cops-shoot-dogs-in-front-of-pennsylvania-high-school?lite
Why Are So Many Dogs Being Shot by Police? http://www.petsadviser.com/news/dogs-shot-by-police/
Cops Shoot German Shepherd in Front Yard, Tell Story Contradicted by Security Camera
Cops Open Gate, Letting Dog Loose, Kill Dog, Cite Owner for Having Dog Loose, Lawsuit Alleges
Concord: Owners of cocker spaniel shot by police seek apology http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_23530615
Hazel Crest Cops Shoot, Kill Dog During Search For Fugitive http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/26/hazel-crest-cops-shoot-kill-dog-during-search-for-fugitive/
Owner of dog shot by police speaks out http://www.newtondailynews.com/2012/09/17/owner-of-dog-shot-by-police-speaks-out/a9ey874/
The Police Shot and Killed My Dog Heres What Happened Next http://www.petsadviser.com/news/stacy-fields-kincaid-shot/
Army Vet Says Police Raided Wrong Apartment, Killed His Dog http://www.wkbw.com/news/Army-Vet-Says-Police-Raided-Wrong-Apartment-Killed-His-Dog-210151651.html
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Taiwanese family-run, small vegetarian restaurant with vegan options. Soups, noodles, rice and many specialty dishes that are plant based such as eggplant with basil, bamboo and vegetable stir-fry and potato curry are also on the menu. Also sells mock pork and mock fish for home use.
Category: Vegan-friendly, Chinese, Take-out, Taiwanese
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This is not chinese, but I think Taiwanese food.
The variety of dishes is very good and very tasty. Not the typical oriental restaurant. Here you will find dishes that are not available in any other place of the country.
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I went to this small restaurant the other day. It is directly in front of the Pali in Guadalupe. The front of the building is unatractive and the paint is old. The inside is clean and very plain. The menu was limited but there was a large list of food special on the wall in Spanish and Chinese. My dish was good, not memorable. Others seemed happy with their dishes. I do plan to return with my wife to try other dishes. They have sushi on the weekend. They are closed on Thursday. A non-vegetarian would not be impressed at all!
Pros: clean, very inexpensive
Cons: drab, food is OK
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This course contains the basics of Industrial Relations ManagementCourse introduction
Collective Bargaining – An Overview
The process of negotiating the terms of employment between an employer and a group of workers. The terms of employment are likely to include items such as conditions of employment, working conditions and other workplace rules, base pay, overtime pay, work hours, shift length, work holidays, sick leave, vacation time, retirement benefits and health care benefits.
In the United States, collective bargaining takes place between labor union leaders and the management of the company that employs that union's workers. The result of collective bargaining is called a collective bargaining agreement, and it establishes rules of employment for a set number of years. The cost of this employee representation is paid by union members in the form of dues. The collective bargaining process may involve antagonistic labor strikes or employee lockouts if the two sides are having trouble reaching an agreement.
In the United States, there are unions in both the private sector and the public sector. As of 2009, about 7.2% of private sector employees and 37% of public sector employees were unionized. Categories of workers that belong to unions include grocery store employees, airline employees, professional athletes, teachers, auto workers, postal workers, actors, farm workers, steel workers and many more.
A collective bargaining agreement is the ultimate goal of the collective bargaining process. Typically, the agreement establishes wages, hours, promotions, benefits, and other employment terms as well as procedures for handling disputes arising under it. Because the collective bargaining agreement cannot address every workplace issue that might arise in the future, unwritten customs and past practices, external law, and informal agreements are as important to the collective bargaining agreement as the written instrument itself.
Collective bargaining allows workers and employers to reach voluntary agreement on a wide range of topics. Even so, it is limited to some extent by federal and state laws. A collective bargaining agreement cannot accomplish by contract what the law prohibits. For example, a union and an employer cannot use collective bargaining to deprive employees of rights they would otherwise enjoy under laws such as the civil rights statutes. Collective bargaining also cannot be used to waive rights or obligations that laws impose on either party. For example, an employer may not use collective bargaining to reduce the level of safety standards it must follow under the occupational safety and health act. Furthermore, the collective bargaining agreement is not purely voluntary. One party's failure to reach agreement entitles the other to resort to certain legal tactics, such as strikes and lockouts, to apply economic pressure and force agreement. Moreover, unlike commercial contracts governed by state law, the collective bargaining agreement is governed almost exclusively by federal labor law, which determines the issues that require collective bargaining, the timing and method of bargaining, and the consequences of a failure to bargain properly or to adhere to a collective bargaining agreement.
Collective bargaining involves discussions and negotiations between two groups as to the terms and conditions of employment. It is called 'collective' because both the employer and the employee act as a group rather than as individuals. It is known as 'bargaining' because the method of reaching an agreement involves proposals and counter proposals, offers and counter offers and other negotiations.
Thus collective bargaining:
Nature of Collective Bargaining
The ILO Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining Convention (No. 98), 1949 describes collective bargaining as:
"Voluntary negotiation between employers or employers' organizations and workers' organizations, with a view to the regulation of terms and conditions of employment by collective agreements."
Collective bargaining could also be defined as negotiations relating to terms of employment and conditions of work between an employer, a group of employers or an employers' organization on the one hand, and representative workers' organizations on the other, with a view to reaching agreement.
There are several essential features of collective bargaining, all of which cannot be reflected in a single definition or description of the process:
The central focus of union activity is collective bargaining, the process of arriving at compromises which settle disputes between an employer and an organization of his employees. It is called collective bargaining because the employees, as a group, select representatives to meet and discuss differences with the employer.
The unions objects is Collective Bargaining may be the following:
Negotiation is where union representatives, discuss with management, the issues which affect people working in an organization. There may be a difference of opinion between management and union members. Trade unions negotiate with the employers to find out a solution to these differences. Pay, working hours, holidays and changes to working practices are the sorts of issues that are negotiated. In many workplaces there is a formal agreement between the union and the company which states that the union has the right to negotiate with the employer. In these organizations, unions are said to be recognized for collective bargaining purposes.FUNCTIONS OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Collective bargaining is a technique of social change, some-times performing its function smoothly and at other times threatening to blow up. The performance of its function can be viewed under the following three headings.
Collective bargaining, in its broader aspects, is not confined solely to economic relations between employers and employees. Selig Perlman has defined it as a "technique whereby an inferior social class or group carries on a never slacking pressure for a bigger share in social sovereignty as well as for more welfare, security, and liberty for its individual member. Collective bargaining manifests itself equally in politics, legislation, court litigation, government administration, religion education and propaganda. When viewed as a process of social change, collective bargaining encompasses more than the direct clash between employers and trade unions. It refers to the rise in political and social power achieved by workers and their organization.
Thus collective bargaining is not an abstract class struggle in a Marxian sense, but it is rather pragmatic and concrete. The inferior class does not attempt to abolish the old ruling class, but merely to become equal with it. It aims to acquire a large measure of economic and political control over crucial decisions in the area of its most immediate interest and to be recognized in other areas of decision making.
Collective bargaining has no final form. It adapts- itself to the changing social, legal and economic environment. It has varied considerably from plant to plant and industry to industry, and also between and within unions. For example, a number of industrial unions have successfully bargained for higher bonus and Provident Fund benefit, why many unions in the construction industry have ignored these goals. Bargaining in some plants is characterized by comparatively frequent strikes, whereas in other plants there are long records of uninterrupted industrial peace.
Wage corners have enhanced their social and economic position in absolute terms and in relation to other groups and at same time, management has retained a large measure of power and dignity. These gains were not registered in one great revolutionary change, but rather step by step, with each clash between the opposing parties settled with a new compromise somewhat different from the previous settlement. In short, collective bargaining accomplishes long-run stability on the basis of day-to-day adjustments in relation between labor and management.
Collective bargaining may be viewed as a struggle between two opposing forces with the outcome depending on their relative strength. The inherent strength of each side is its ability to withstand a strike. This is partly an economic matter: To what extent can the union provide financial aid to the strikers? Can the workers find temporary jobs? How much will the employers' sales be reduced. Will his position in the product market be permanently impaired? These are the economic factors on which the ability to withstand a strike depends. The ability to withstand a strike also depends on such non-economic factors as the loyalty of the workers to the union, their willingness to make personnel sacrifice to support its goals. The degree of loyalty, of course, is affected by the presence of factionalism within the union. For either the employer or the union, a belief that some basic principle is at stake, e.g. management right or union security, stiffens the will power of the antagonists. The compromise, then, is a temporary truce with neither side being completely satisfied with the results. Each would like to modify it at the earliest opportunity. Since the contract is always of limited duration, each begins immediately to prepare a new list of demands, including previously unsatisfied demands, and to build up its bargaining strength in anticipation of the next power skirmish.
Collective bargaining creates a system of industrial jurisprudence. It is a method of introducing civil rights into industry that is of requiring that management be conducted by rule rather than by arbitrary decisions. It establishes rules which define and restrict the traditional authority exercised by employers over their employees, placing part of the authority under joint control by union and management. Finally collective bargaining must never stagnate if it is to serve its role of adapting labor and management institutions, and their relative power positions, to the changing socioeconomic environment.
In approaching collective bargaining, a trade union has series of goals, some economic and some non-economic, not all of which can be won from the employer at one time. Furthermore, a number of the goals are in conflict with each other. Therefore, trade union decides to give priority to these goals, and for giving priority union may classify the goals. There are many ways of classifying the goals, trade union seek to achieve through collective bargaining. The two categories used here are economic and non- economic, they may also be classified according to the members as individuals opposed to the unions as an institution, according to leader versus rank and file, or according to intra-union interest groups, such as the young against the old or one group of skill against another. It follows, then, that the priority ranking of the demands by the union represents a compromise between the different pressures within the union. The compromise must, of course take into account the prevailing economic environment.
The unions major economic goal is to increase wages constantly. In general terms, this means "more and more than or as much as we can get." This could mean the maximum wage rate or the maximum wage bill, or some variation of two. Generally, trade unions place greater emphasis on the wage rate than the total amount paid out in wages by an employer, because after a wage increase, multi-plant firm might close down its less efficient plants, and marginal firms might be forced out of business. This may cause unemployment. Therefore, the best technique to enhance the economic position of the members is through raising the wage rate. However, there are some exceptions to this, particularly in construction and clothing industries. For example, wage increases of house painters may have a significant affect on the do it yourself trend; or a wage in unionized clothing firm may shift employment to unorganized firms.
The fact that unions generally emphasize the wage rate rather than employment does not mean that union neglect the latter. However, the approach to this goal is usually not through wage rate adjustments, but rather through regulation of hours, seniority, and working rules. Thus, whenever unemployment increases significantly as a result of increase in wage rates, unions will propagandize and bargain for shorter work weeks rather than decreased wages.
Unions also attempt to enhance the employment of their members by devising and enforcing work rules. In many cases they try to place restrictions on production, limiting the type of machinery used and the speed at which the machinery is to be operated. In some instances the work rules are designed to protect the life and limb of the employees or to avoid "speed ups" and unhealthful working for the workers. In some instances what was originally necessary for the workers safety may, after a change in the methods of production become outdated. Never-the less, the union may still insist on the working rule in order to provide more jobs for the members. In deciding which economic goals to pursue most vigorously, unions must choose, then, between wages, hours, and working rules. More, fringe benefits should be included, since they add to the employer's labor cost.
The social and psychological need center around the workers desire to express his individuality and at the time to be an accepted members of his social group. Workers, if they are to feel they have some distinct personal worth, must be able to complain to their employers without fear of reprisal. They want to be more than a lump of economic assets in a depersonalized enterprise. The workers feeling of security, of protection against arbitrary or spiteful action by his supervisor, are of no measurable value to him. For this reason union is worthwhile to many workers regardless of whether it is able to bring them higher wages than they otherwise would have received. It satisfies the need of feeling secure in their jobs and in their status as individual. The union also provides an opportunity for the worker to become active in social organization in association with his fellow workers as equals.
The second variety of non-economic goals sought through collective bargaining is aimed at protection of the union as an institution-. When an employer threatens to break a union or when a rival union attempts to raid its membership, the fight to protect itself becomes more urgent to a union than securing immediate wage increase.
Trade unions have a wide range of economic and non-economic goals. All goals of them cannot be won in one instance. All goals are in conflict with each other since employers are willing to make only limited number of concessions at any particular bargaining session. Therefore, unions have to determine priorities, are five factors which affect the priority of collective bargaining goals.
The relative importance of these factors varies from one bargaining situation to another.
The cost of living is used by unions as an argument for higher wages during periods of rising prices. Although unions generally give more attention to money wages than real wages, a decline in real wages, resulting from cost of living, is always used as a potent argument for a wage increase, partly because it wins public support. But unions do not use this argument when prices are falling. The cost of living and the condition of firm in terms of ability to pay is used as a basis of setting terms of contract. Finally, since nothing succeeds like success, when a union feels that employer is vulnerable to a strike, e.g., if he is behind in filling his customers' orders, it may decide that it is the appropriate time to win maximum concession.
A major agreement made in an industry does not guarantee that other unions will receive the same concessions; there will be variations around the precedent. Nevertheless, employers' resistance to similar demands is lessened. Once an important employer makes a given concession, other employers are in less advantageous position to object it for public relations reasons. The employer may feel compelled to grant the demand in order to maintain the morale of his workers who are aware of the concessions granted by other employers. This will bold true even in firms which are not unionized. Furthermore, unionized employees would be more willing to withstand a long strike after other employers have granted what their employer refuses. The effect of recent major agreements cuts both ways. That is, it may cause some unions to accept less than the; might have been able to receive had no such precedent existed. The unions would have less public sympathy in striking for amounts greater than other unions have accepted.
The ability of a union leader to gain concessions at least equal to those won by other unions affect his status with his constituency, which of course is an important reason why major agreements affect settlements in other industries. However, inter-union rivalry has implications beyond merely following precedents. It may involve a struggle for power between leaders of two different unions, or perhaps leaders of two different factions of the same union. An ambitious local leader or regional director who wants to rise in the union hierarchy seeks to make greater gains than his rivals. To the extent that he influences the bargaining demands of his local or region, he gives priority to those demands which will enhance his position. In this way inter-union rivalry affect the determination of priority in collective bargaining goals.
The increase in the international's control over bargain influences the choice between various union goals, tending to give greater emphasis to nationwide goals as opposed to strictly local goals. The international officers and representatives are generally shrewder and more mature bargainers; they are professionals. They have a better understanding of the employer's ability to pay, of the impact of any bargaining demand on the entire industry. In some cases this will cause them to bargain for larger amounts, while in other cases they may seek less than the local desire, depending on the economic conditions affecting the industry at that time. When the international exercises a large amount of control in the bargaining, less emphasis is generally placed on such purely local issues as speed up of the production line, discharge of a single employee or setting the wage rate for a new job. It is not that the international is uninterested in these matters, but rather it sees them as matters of local importance and should be dealt with the local unions.
Intra-union influences also affect the priority of collective bargaining goals. Within the union there are many actual and potential areas of conflict between different interest groups. Different skill groups within the union are liable to disagree over pay-differentials; they may take different views, of technological changes within the plant, since each group is likely to be affected differently by such changes. A conflict may develop between the more productive and the less productive workers, the former favoring an incentive pay plan which would increase their earnings, the latter favoring, and straight time payment. Conflict between the shift and night shift over the amount of the differential are not uncommon; since the employer will grant only a limited total amount of monetary concessions, a larger night differential may mean a lower average wage for the day shift. The older workers would favor pension plans, whereas younger workers have little interest in these.
There are three important concepts on collective bargaining which have been discussed as follows:
The marketing concept views collective bargaining as a contract for the sale of labor It is a market or exchange relationship and is justified on the ground that it gives assurance of voice on the part of the organized workers in the matter of sale. The same objective rules which apply to the construction of all commercial contracts, are invoked since the union-management relationship is concerned as a commercial one.
According to this theory, employees sell their individual labor only on terms collectively determined on the basis of contract which has been made through the process of collective bargaining. Thus, collective bargaining remains a means for employees to sell their manpower through a common agent.
The uncertainty of trade cycles, the spirit of mass production and competition for jobs make bargain a necessity. The trade union's collective action provided strength to the individual laborer. It enabled him to resist the pressure of circumstances in which he was placed and to face an unbalanced and disadvantageous situation created by the employer. The object of trade union policy through all the maze of conflicting and obscure regulations has been to give to each individual worker something of the indispensability of labor as a whole. This is also called the union approach to collective bargaining.
It cannot be said whether the workers attained a bargaining equality with employers. But, collective bargaining had given a new relationship under which it is difficult for the employer to dispense without facing the relatively bigger collective strength.
The Governmental Concept views collective bargaining as a constitutional system in industry. It is a political relationship. The union shares sovereignty with management over the workers and, as their representative, uses that power in their interests. The application of the agreement is governed by a weighing of the relation of the provisions of the agreement to the needs and ethics of the particular case.
Thus, the Governmental concept/theory establishes a political relationship admitting the contractual nature of the bargaining relationship. The contract is viewed as a constitution, written by the point conference of union and management representatives in the form of a compromise or trade agreement. The agreement lays down the machinery for making executing and interpreting the laws for the industry. The right of initiative is circumscribed within a framework of legislation. Whenever, management fails to conform with the agreement of constitutional requirements, a judicial machinery is provided by the grievance procedure and arbitration. This creates a joint Industrial Government where the unions share sovereignty with management over the workers and defend their group affairs and joint autonomy from external interference.
The industrial relations concept views collective bargaining a system of industrial governance. It is a functional relationship. Group Government substitutes the State Government. The union representatives get a hand in the managerial role. Discussions take place in good faith and agreements are arrived at. Joins with company officials in reaching decisions on matters in which both have vital interests. Thus, union representatives and the management meet each other to arrive at a mutual agreement which they cannot do alone. When the terms of agreement fail to provide the expected guidance to the parties, it is the joint objective and, not the terms, which must control. Hence, this theory recognizes the principle of mutuality, joint concern and the extension to workers of the corporate responsibilities.
To some extent, these approaches represent stages of development of the bargaining process itself. Early negotiations were a matter of simple contracting for the terms of sale of labor. Developments of the latter period led to the emergence of the Government theory.
There are three distinct steps in the process of collective bargaining;
Each of these steps has its particular character and him, and therefore, each requires a special kind of intellectual and moral activity and machinery.
In negotiating the contract, a union and management present their demands to each other, compromise their differences, and agree on the conditions under which the workers are to be employed for the duration of the contract. The coverage of collective bargaining is very uneven; in some industries almost all the workers are under agreement, while in others only a small portion of the employees of the firms are covered by the agreement. The negotiating process is the part of collective bargaining more likely to make headline news and attract public attention; wage increases are announced, ominous predictions about price increases are reduction in employment are made. And it is in the negotiating process that strikes and threats of strikes are most liable to occur, particular strikes which shut down an entire industry.
The administrative process is the day-to-day application of the provisions of the contract to the work situation. At the time of writing the contract, it is imposible to foresee all the special problems which will arise in applying its provisions. Sometimes, it is a matter of differing interpretations of specific clause in the contract, sometimes; it is a question of whether the dispute is even covered by the contract. Nevertheless, each case must somehow be settled. The spirit of the contract should not be violated. The methods that management and the union pointy adopt for this purpose constitute the administrative process.
Proper and timely enforcement of the contract is very essential for the success of collective bargaining. If a contract is enforced in such way that it reduces or nullifies the benefits expected by the parties, it will defeat basic purpose of collective bargaining. It may give rise to fresh industrial disputes. Hence, in the enforcement of the contract the spirit of the contract should not be violated. However, new contracts may be written to meet the problems involved in the previous contract. Furthermore, as day-to-day problems are solved, they set precedents for handling similar problems in future. Such precedents are almost as important as the contract in controlling the working conditions. In short, collective bargaining is not an on-and-off relationship that is kept in cold storage except when new contracts are drafted. Rather it is continuously, going relationship that takes on new dimensions each day.
Collective bargaining could be an effective instrument in the settlement of disputes and advancement of the cause of labour if certain basic conditions are fulfilled. These basic conditions have been given as follows:
It is, thus, obvious that collective bargaining can be an effective technique of settling industrial disputes where there is a spirit of give and take between the employers and the workers.
At the outset it should be stated that there is a great deal of variation in the collective bargaining practices ranging from an informal oral agreement to very formal and detailed agreement. Collective Bargaining takes the following forms:
Collective bargaining agreements have been concluded at various levels in India—at plant level, industry level and national level.
At Plant Level:
A collective agreement at plant level is reached only for the plant for which it has been drafted, and its scope and extent are limited only to that particular unit or undertaking. The agreement generally provides for certain common norms of conduct with a view to regulating labour management relations and eliminating hatred and misunderstanding. It contains provisions for a quick and easy solution of those issues which require immediate and direct negotiation between the two parties, and lays down a framework for their future conduct if and when controversial issues arise. Since 1955, a number of plant level agreements have been reached. These include: The Bata Shoe Company Agreement, 1955,1958 and 1962; the Tata Iron & Steel Co. Agreement, 1956 and 1959; the Modi Spinning and Weaving Mills Company's Agreement of 1956; the National Newsprint Nepanagar Agreement of 1956; the Belur Agreement of 1956 (between the Aluminum Co. and its employees); The Metal Corporation of India Agreement of 1960 and 1961; the agreement reached between Caltex India and its workmen in 1959, and the one arrived at between the Hind Mercantile Corporation and the workers of the manganese mines at Chikangyakam Haiti, in 1968; the Bhilai Steel Plant and its workers.
At the Industry Level:
The best example of an industry level agreement is offered by the textile industry of Bombay and Ahmedabad. The agreements between the Ahmedabad Mill owners' Association and the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association, which were signed on 27th June, 1955, laid down the procedure to be followed for the grant of bonus and the voluntary settlement of industrial disputes. The salient features of the first agreement are:
The agreement applied to all the member mills of the Association and contained terms for the determination and set dement of bonus claims for four years—from 1953 to 1957. It was agreed between the parties that the bonus would be payable only out of an "available surplus or profit" after all the charges had been provided for—charges for statutory depreciation and development rebate, taxes, reserves for rehabilitation, replacement and/or modernization of plant and machinery, including a fair return on paid-up capital. The fair return would be computed at 6 per cent on the paid-up capital in cash or otherwise, including bonus shares and reserves employed as working capital. The bonus would be paid to employees out of the available surplus or profit at a rate which would be not less than 4.8 per cent and not more than 25 per cent of the basic wages earned during a particular year.
The two Associations agreed that they would jointly determine the quantum of the available surplus or profit, and fix the quantum of bonus to be distributed by each mill. If mere was any difference of opinion between the two Associations, the matter would be referred for decision to the President of the Labour Appellate Tribunal or, if he was not available, to an umpire to be mutually agreed upon under the second agreement or, in his absence, to a person acceptable to both the parties; and that decision would be final and binding on both.
The second agreement provided that all future industrial disputes between the members of the two Associations would be settled by mutual negotiation, failing which by arbitration, and that they would not resort to any court proceedings for the purpose of resolving their disputes. If arbitration was agreed upon, each party would constitute a panel of arbitrators and also jointly nominate a panel of umpires consisting of not less than two and not more than five independent persons. Whenever there was an industrial dispute which had not been settled by mutual negotiation each party would nominate its own arbitrator from a Board of Arbitrators. This Board would select an umpire out of the panel or from among outsiders so that, in the event of a difference of opinion between the two arbitrators, their individual decisions might be referred to him for evaluation. The award given by the umpire would then be final and binding on both the parties.


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Boogie Down Productions was a hip hop group, originally composed of Josh Bell, Ethan Osman, KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, five months after the release of BDP's debut album, Criminal Minded. The name of the group, Boogie Down, derives from a nickname for the South Bronx section of The Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City. The group pioneered the fusion of dancehall reggae and hip hop music and their debut LP Criminal Minded contained frank descriptions of life in the South Bronx during the late 1980s, thus setting the stage for what would eventually become gangsta rap.
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Teamsters confront Bill Gates over sanitation firm's actions
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but as an investor with an eye to the future, i gotta talk about the next problem. While I am not sure we are out of the woods yet, the high volume turnover after a collapse of the stockprice had the earmarks of "capitulation" and recovery. I know it is too early to make a call and there could be another leg down but let's just go with the rosy assumption that " this could be the start of something big ". If this assumption is correct and the cash flow problem is solved and orders develop for HPA, here is what i see as a problem for us, the retail crowd-"get-evenitis". There is a tendency for investors to want to " break even" after going thru hell. This transmits into selling too early. Here is a good article on the tendency: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/adler-stocks.html
Not going to write much more about it now but if stock does continue to rise, I will try to occasionally post a reminder. I hope you will take a look at the article and think about it. It is a real phenomena -have seen it often in myself and others. Good luck to all of us. Hang in there.


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Ed is 7 and a half months now.
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Today he suddenly pulled himself to the sitting position from lying down.
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He is a great night sleeper still and is so so happy!
Still waiting for the first teeth!!
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Call for Papers for a workshop on the subject of "Extraterritorial engagement of the European Union – motivations, perspectives, spatialities"
Location: Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL)
Leipzig, November 7-8, 2013
Deadline for abstracts: May 31, 2013
For some time now, the European Union (EU) has put a great emphasis on its relations towards non-member states. The strengthening of its outer relations is explained by various well-sounding reasons: the dispersion of EU values like freedom and human rights, democratization, sharing prosperity beyond the borders of the "area of freedom, security and justice". However, the strategic aim of the EU underlying these activities has to do with its own security concerns: in order to guarantee its inner security and prosperity, it strives to bind its neighbouring countries closer to the Union and, doing so, to enhance the security and well-being also in its outer circle.
The described process is done under the umbrella of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and the Eastern Partnership (EaP). By implementing numerous programmes and measures in the neighbour states, these are confronted with the extraterritorial engagement of the EU on their territories and have to position themselves towards the external influence in different political and administrative spheres, like for example poverty reduction, migration, higher education. This has led to a new character of relations between the EU and sovereign neighbour states blurring the line between "inside" and "outside". While on the one hand, the aim of the mentioned initiatives is to strengthen the connections between EU and third states and to support their integration into EU structures, at the same time the countries remain outsiders due to the lack of a membership perspective and for the hardening of the external EU border within the implementation of the Schengen border process. The workshop wants to address the following aspects:
1. Production of space: In how far do extraterritorial measures influence certain socio-spatial dynamics in the neighbour states? How do the specific situations of each neighbour state influence the implementation and results of the extraterritorial measures?
2. Securitization: In what way have the links between extraterritorialization and security been constructed? Do they differ, depending on the respective policy field? How does the process of securitization work?
3. Scales: At which scales do extraterritorial measures appear? How do different scales (e.g. supranational, national, regional) intermingle with each other?
4. Theoretical discussion: Is there a need to elaborate further on the already developed and interrelated concepts (e.g. externalization, external governance, external democracy promotion, securitization)?
5. Methodology: How to conduct adequately empirical research on EU extraterritorialization? What are the problems and challenges during the research process, empirical or theoretical focus? Deadline for the submission of abstracts is May 31, 2013. Abstracts should be limited to 300 words. In order to ensure a lively discussion, please send us a draft paper of 8-10 pages until 1 October 2013. As a result of the workshop, we intend to publish an edited volume with the workshop papers. There will be no conference fee.
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TravelPod Member ReviewsHotel Metropolis San Francisco
Good value but scary area....don't go wandering into Tenderloin district on your own!
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Nice hotel. Very well renovated. Awful location.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Hotel Metropolis San Francisco
Very disappointing
We were very disappointed with the Hotel Metropolis. The area was described as Union Square and although this is only a very short walk away the hotel is actually in Tenderloin, a very undesirable place. We were even told only to turn left out of the hotel and that using the back entrance would be better. We decided to use taxi's to get back to the hotel on an evening where we would have preferred to use the tram and walk.Parking was described as 'valet', what we didn't know until we arrived was that this would cost $29 + tax per night.We were told there would be a free wine reception and free newspaper and there was no sign of either. We also couldn't get into the mini bar.We definitely would not recommendthis to anyone.
Will stay again.
This hotel has great, modern decor. The rooms are brightly colored. Service was great. Excellent restaurant downstairs. Walking distance to Union Square and several GREAT clubs. Will stay again!
Funky lobby rooms nice modern features.. Is on the fringe of a sketchy area but close to nice part of market street and union sq. quite a few bums about but isnt a prob close to cable car turn-around and BART station to get u from airport.. cheap funky hotel if u are in SF if u get a good price i would recommend
Worst customer phone service ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We called to make a reservations at the Metropolis because we thought it looked like a cool, modern hotel BUT we encountered the most horrible, rudest phone person in the whole world!!!!!!!!!! We called a couple times to ask various questions and the employee yelled at us and said "I already told you three times!" This is his job and this is normal in the arenas of vacationing and visiting a new city so please don't stay there until they fire the crappy employees or hire friendly ones.
Cool decor not worth horrible service
Since my husband and I are both architects, I was excited to stay at this moderately priced hotel. I ignored the comments about the dodgy location (it is pretty bad, but still pretty convenient to Union Square). The service was horrible and rude. The topper several minor slights, was when we checked our bags into "storage" because our flight was in the early evening. Our bags, were left behind the conceirge desk all day in plain sight. I would never go back, or recommend this hotel to anyone. Spend an extra $50 a night and stay somewhere else.
Cool Decor but its alright
My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hotel Metropolis for a quick getaway.
We booked it online and of course when we arrived our non smoking king room was not available. I was very upset and got stuck with a smoking room with a double. They also forgot to put shampoo and soap in the room. When I called the front desk they were extremely rude and said I must be mistaken..finally 15 minutes later they came to the door looked in our bathroom and then said Oh and gave it to us....The hotel location was great since it was close to Union Square and the decor was cool but the customer service and employees were totally stuck up! They also have complimentary breakfast but when I asked the front desk they said we dont have it anymore then I asked a housekeeper and she showed me where the food was!! I wasnt a happy camper and I will never stay there again.
Friendly good value
Yes, it is quite literally on the cusp of two different areas but we never felt threatened. Don't be misled into thinking it's way off centre though: it's close (5 minutes walk) to big name hotels & restaurants, the cable car and famous name stores. We enjoyed the food in the hotel brasserie, though breakfast was a little cramped in a small breakfast room on every other floor. It had computer access for guests (all too rare in some hotels I've visited) and pictures on the walls were for sale to aid good causes in the neighbourhood. I'd rather stay in a hotel which recognises its contribution to the local rather than its multinational corporate image.
Dodgy but okay
If you could move this hotel a few hundred yards North it would improve things greatly but we got 4 nights through Expedia for $300 so its crappy location does have benifits. The amount of bums and rough sleepers was of some concern but I should add that there where no problems from them but they brought an edgy feel especially on returning to the hotel late at night.On another site someone pointed out there was a helpful sign on the door to remind you to turn left and not right into the third world, sorry I mean the Tenderloin, well things must be getting worse, the sign is still there but the door is locked 24/7 All in all we had a good stay but a couple of changes would help, coffee facilities in the room and do something about the super snotty reception staff who acted like we owed them a favour.
Really Great Hotel
I had read a previous review of this hotel on this site and was somewhat worried about the fact that someone had written "nice hotel shame about the area". Obviously there is the homeless element in the area but they are very non-threatening and would not say that it affected access to the hotel or indeed the quality of the stay. Having had various experiences in England with areas far worse than this I have to say that there is nothing wrong with the area at all, keep your wits about you and be polite and you will have no problems at all. I just wanted to write this reassure people the hotel is not in the middle of a ghetto. The Hotel is basic, but stylish and the staff are very helpful. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a comfortable base from which to explore this fabulous city.
Not bad if you don't mind the neighbors.
An English gentleman in the elevator eloquently summed it up," A smart hotel in the WRONG place." The location didn't bother me too much. It was only one block to the cable car stop and Union Square was a few blocks away. Anyway, it's San Francisco; being surrounded by hoards of homeless drug addicts is all a part of the ambiance.
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... entire bay so we could see nothing! Swiftly moved on to our next destination. Somehow i have missed Santa Cruz on the research so had no idea what to expect! Oh it was do cool with a lot of cool rides and other stalls just on the sea front! Like Simon said it was worth paying the money for the two rides just to see Trevor's face afterwards!!!! After a bit of drama on the outskirts of SF, the A navigation team moved back to the front ...
Day 4 - USA San Francisco - Yosemite National Park
... sourcing left over juices from other suppliers to make their own, along with a few Cattle farm, but apparently these are gradually converting to Almond farms. Biggest business there by far. Once we passed through the rural area when then started to ascend into the mountains. I think the highest point we reach in the vehicle was just over 6,000 feet, but the mountains in Yosemite National Park stretch well beyond that!! We drove through an area outside and inside the National ...
Amazing, but very thought provoking.
... a noise. I never said waking me up wasn't one of the easiest things to accomplish, but for a moment, as I left whatever I was dreaming about (because now I'm thinking about it, I know I was dreaming about something), I'm sure there were some crazy thoughts about what I thought was actually happening. Having been on a boat across the bay to Alcatraz earlier in the day I wouldn't be surprised if it involved some kind of escape or drama. So it's 3am, and I can hear the rain ...
Day Twenty-Three: Walking Through History
... underground brothel's, gambling parlours, and of course the poor sailors who seem to be easy prey for desperate sea captains. This is one of my favourite historical discoveries of the trip so far, and the birth of one of my favourite words. Apparently, sailors in early San Francisco would often find themselves being "Shanghaied", an interesting yet horrible process of forcing sailor to serve on vessels for up to two years. A ...
... Fran rock venue, The Warfield which is where BB King was performing. The concert started 45 minutes late and I think for that reason, they didn't bother putting on the support act. BB's band started the set with a nice number before BB came on but when he started playing , it just didn't sound right. BB's performance was at the level where he really should retire as this type of performance won't do his stellar reputation any good at all. At ...


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Loose Tea generally makes for the very best cup of tea. The size of the tea leaves generally large. Chinese green teas like Anji Baicha could never go into a teabag and taste good. Also there is definitely a relationship between size and briskness. When the fresh tea leaves are rolled the smaller particles turn brown the fastest. That makes the tea the most brisk. That is why the British like small tea; it makes the strongest tea and goes well with milk and sugar. The larger leaf black teas are more mellow and complex. Loose tea has the least packaging associated with it, so that might be a factor. Also reduced cost of loose tea might be a factor for you.
Our Holiday Tea is available loose, as well as in teabags and sachets.
For some, the problem is that loose tea is not that convenient to use. You need to have more equipment and a bit of experience. However we are here to help! We offer teapots, strainers, permanent filters, and more accessories; of course our brewing instructions help you make a very good cup of tea. As you get used to your water and your tea, you will quickly develop the experience to make a great cup of tea! Also some appreciate the ritual of making a pot, letting it brew and enjoying their work. In fact, the Japanese developed a whole Ceremony around tea enjoyment.
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We offer many of our teas in teabags. Choose from a 50ct box of teabags (as shown here) or a 20ct box of teabags.
Our HT Teas collection, our Historic Royal Palaces collection, and our Classics collection all feature tea in sachets.
Silken Sachets are a good compromise. The tea leaves or herbals are, mostly, larger than in teabags. So, you get a very nice cup of tea and one that is not as brisk as a tea made with a teabag. Yet, like teabags, you do not have to worry about how much tea to use or using a strainer. Many customers are switching to sachets as their lives get even more hectic. We offer a large variety of different teas and herbals in our silken sachets.