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The first thing that comes to my mind when I think about a ninja is the movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" – the 1990 version, not the 2014 reboot. Modern culture views a ninja as a sort of super hero. According to Wikipedia, a ninja (or shinobi) was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan. Folklore depicts the ninja as having legendary and often supernatural abilities. Sound like any Scrum Master you know?
The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring Scrum is understood and enacted by the team, and also helps those outside the team interact with the Scrum Team in a way that maximizes the value created by the team. Sound like a ninja yet? Well, the Scrum Master also… wait for it – facilitates Scrum ceremonies. Now does it sound like a ninja? No? OK, another key focus of the Scrum Master is to remove impediments and distractions that might negatively impact the team's progress or results – by any means necessary! OK, I added the "by any means necessary" part, but that isn't too far off how I'd expect a good Scrum Master to behave. Impediment removal is critical to creating an environment where the team can focus on their work and deliver quality and value. Anything that gets in the way of building teams, developing backlogs and producing working, tested software is an impediment, an enemy that needs to be obliterated! Now we're sounding more like a ninja.
The enemy (impediment) can take many forms, is able to morph into other forms easily, and can also remain invisible for long periods of time. Some more common enemies may appear in the form of team dynamics challenges, transparency issues, poor communication, and logistical or technical blockers. Sometimes they are as unassuming as poor Scrum practices or mechanics, which are often simple to repair. More often, though, the enemy is a culture or mindset impediment. This type of impediment is frequently hidden behind visible symptoms, or disguised as something else.
Destroying impediments requires different tactics that depend on the enemy's strength, frequency of attack and other factors. The first step to defeating your enemy is to know who your enemy is. How do we find impediments that aren't clearly visible?
Battle plans and a field manual are great tools, but when you come face-to-face with the enemy, experience is what really counts. Here are a few advanced tips from experience in the field:
A ninja knows their objective and does not stop until the goal is achieved, sometimes running straight into the flaming arrows flying toward them. Attacking impediments requires preparation, courage, and tact. Ninjas are known to be warriors – legendary, almost supernatural beings. Start your journey today to become an impediment-removing ninja Scrum Master. Pick an impediment from your list, choose your weapon, make a plan of attack, then run full speed toward the enemy – victory is yours for the taking!


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Few of the extensive range of small isles of Japan are as following:
- Okushiri
- Rishiri
- Yagishiri
- Mikura
- Hachijo
- Koju
- Miyake
- Etajima
- Odaiba
- Daikon Island
- Daito
- Ogasawara Islands
- Izu Islands
Over two-thirds of the terrain of Japan is cragged and hilly. An extended string of mountain moves down its central region, dividing it into two similar halves. The Japanese islands are, actually, the crests of mountain ridges which were picked up near the outer border of the Asian main land.
The mountain ranges of Japan are extrusive and volcanic and approximately fifty of those volcanoes are active. The climatic conditions in the Japan islands are dominated by warm and humid summers and cool winters.
The population of Japan is mainly centralized in the plain land as well as the basin regions of the mountains. Thus the eminent cities are constricted into one-third portion of Japan's entire land mass. Tokyo the biggest city in Japanese Islands is proclaimed as its capital city.
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The word "Prayer" and how it will be used on this site:
'Prayer' :
An act of giving one's attention (energy) to a focus for an intention while holding the awareness that one is connected to the Flow of "All Life," Creation, Universe etc.
Intentions such as an expressions of gratitude, requests for clarity, manifestation of desired visions, or other similar communions.
This act of "prayer" can be performed in a myriad of ways such as singing, meditating, dancing, running, drawing, visualizing, good deeds, just to name a handful.
Clarifying Mexica 'Nican Tlaca' Spirituality
False rhetoric about how our Indigenous Ancestors didn't pray or have spirituality is quite a popular lie that has been circulating on the internet world for some time now. Many of these online articles spreading the the lies are really just rehashed excerpts of the original stagnant sentiment posing as original thought.
There is Mexica spirituality. Spirituality is very "Nican Tlaca" / Indigenous and not exclusively a European concept as some neo-Mexica dogmatist would like you to believe.
Duality in Spiritual Science
There is the material, knowable realm that is tangible and tactile to us via our physical senses. Then there is the reflection of that realm, the duality.. the non-material, unknowable, or spiritual realm that exists.
Duality is spoken of in the most basic understandings of Mexica-Tolteca worldview & science. You will find this duality in the understanding of Ometeotl as well as symbolized throughout almost all Mexica spiritual artwork and architecture.
Seems egotistically stubborn to not Understand that if there is a material/knowable/graspable/logical reality, then, referencing the most basic quality of Ometeotl which is Duality and Complimentary, logically there exists the non-material/intangible/illogical reality. That is of course if one is being true to the understanding of Ometeotl.
The Ego and Spirituality
The Ego/Mind (self-importance) is not comfortable with the fact it cannot know everything and that it's material/provable knowledge has limitations. The Ego/Mind is not comfortable with the Unknown (Spiritual), which can be symbolized as being the Female side of Creator/Creation. This is also where we can reflect on how the ignorance to deny the spiritual (feminine, unknown,etc.) manifests in our world as negative traits. Some quick examples being the abusive patriarchal authority systems of the world and the mistreatment of Mother Earth. So you can see the importance of the need to acknowledge the Spiritual side of our lives.
As Indigenous people we get defensive when hearing words that remind us of western religions such as Christianity, Understandably we meet them with reluctance. Given (Western) Christianity's track record with Indigenous peoples, the defensiveness displayed by Native folks is completely understandable.
However, one should be mindful of Emotional Reactions and consider how they may block us from coherently communicating and understanding important subjects we will come across in our dialogues. So when others say God, Prayer, or Spirituality let's put the ego away and really use our Creator given minds and hearts completely, so that we may truly hear what the next human being is trying to communicate to us.
Mexica Movement Contradictions
How ironic, the argument made by neo-Mexica dogmatists to deny us and our Ancestor's their spirituality is that Eurocentrics view the material (knowable) realm as separate from the non-material (unknowable) realm. Yet you got these dogmatist denying and not giving acknowledgment to the Unknowable (Invisible, Spiritual) reality. Thus embodying the same crime they accuse others of.
Defining Spirituality
"Spirituality can be expressed as Acknowledging, Learning, Nurturing, Integrating, Communicating, and Moving in a conscious relationship with the intangible "Mover. " The Great Mystery- Creation Force of 'all-life'. "
Respect for Indigenous Spirituality
It is plain to see— as Brown people we were at our best, healthiest, and most abundant when all social structures (which were tied to ceremonies) were in place and motion. When I speak of health and abundance, I speak of Mental, Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional riches. These priceless riches were nurtured and kept strong by these various types of ceremonies.
Spirituality is a direct supporter of successful and righteous oriented warrior campaigns. This is a bit aside from the focus of this post but it needs to be addressed real quick. Ignorance, intentional disconnect, and belittling of our Ancestral ways surely wasn't the mentality that has allowed us and our traditions to survive. In fact, the belittling of our spiritual ways is quite the racist and eurocentric way of thinking. Yet these self-proclaimed authorities of all things Mexica blatantly contradict themselves and do just that. These dudes be killin me.
I wonder if these neo-Mexica dogmatists who deny our Nican Tlaca ancestors their Spirituality ever stopped to focus their thoughts and find some type of connection with the All Encompassing Living Scientific Universe from which they are a part? Have they not used their own "Scientific Observation" and realized when one focuses their Thoughts or Visions that the manifesting of those visions start to drip into realization?
Pretty obvious these dogmatists have very little experience and exposure to authentic ceremonies and non-material wisdom. Perhaps it's due to rigid hearts and closed minds.
Mexica Spiritual Science
Mexica Dogmatists also say things like: "Our Ancestors were scientific, not spiritual."
Yea well, listen. Here's some science for you: Microscopic body cells are able to communicate with other parts of the body to call on resources and actions from other parts of the human body. They communicate via electricity , radio signals, and shit like that.
This is no different from how us Humans (Microscopic Cells) communicate with other parts of the Universe (Human Body) for things we may possibly need, or how other parts of the greater Body may call on the talents of us "Microscopic Cells" to perform certain actions in support of the whole Universal Body.
There's some science for that ass. Pretty easy to "scientifically observe" I would think.
Prayer and Ceremony is the cornerstone of Native-Indigenous ways, and Spirituality is very much "Nican Tlaca." Don't let these dogmatic neo-Mexicas tell you otherwise.
People all over the world pray or do ceremony in a myriad of ways. Disrespecting (mocking, disrupting, belittling, etc.) another's style or denying them their right to Prayer makes one no better than the "Eurocentrics" that they claim to be against.
Keep it real. Don't be a fake Mexica sucka and get your Prayer & Spirituality on homie.


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Magic Ride
It is said that the sun makes people more sexual, but Calah was feeling nothing of the sort. She was sweaty sticky and steaming hot. She had just got off of work and had to wait for the city bus. The sun was breathing its last sensual breath, burning the sky with crimson hues. Her short waitress sundress clung to her sticky body, especially her curvaceous behind showing her lace panties. Her breast glistened with sweat and the glow of the crimson sky, as if she had been massaging them with oil. She pulled back her long brown hair in a loose pony tail. Then she moistened her thick lips with her water from a bottle and poured the rest over her head.
Calah sat down on the bench. "Wow, my feet hurt" she thought removing one of her sandals. I should have known not to wear these things to work again. She massaged her foot until the bus pulled in front of her. "Ah man no seats! She said louder then she wanted or knew. She pushed her self through the heavy staring crowd. The men were pleased about this. They got to feel her hot voluptuous body rubbing against them for a second. She ignored the looks and licking lips and comments from the men. She reached the middle of the bus and grabbed a pole to hold so she wouldn't fall over with the rocking bus.
Her heart beat fast, behind her was this guy that she had a secret crush. He never seemed to notice her everyday on the bus like the other guys. When there were seats he was usually reading or glaring out the window.
He was a normal looking guy, nothing different about him; Calah just thought he was so sexy. He wore these flowing linen shirts open enough to see part of his chest. She could tell he worked out, she could see his quads popping through. She would often go home and think of him. She would touch and rub herself until she was wet. She would imagine making love to him. This would bring her to soft moans and sighs as she felt the orgasmic energy tingle through her body.
There she stood in front of him trying to contain herself, her chest falling up and down rapidly. Then she felt a trickle down her leg. "Oh no," she thought. "Why now someone is going to think I've had an accident." She rubbed her legs together trying to rub the wetness off but it kept coming. "Oh god oh god." Her mind was racing; she was panicking, then the bus stopped with a sudden jolt almost knocking everyone over. The people screamed with fright and the lights went out.
"What the hell"! Calah shouted. It was pitched black. She couldn't even see her hand in front of her face. "Well at least no one will see me dripping she said. I could wipe it real fast before this bus starts moving. "Passengers we have broken down in a tunnel. Hopefully we will be moving shortly I have called for help. Please be patient I know it is hot." The bus smelled of sweat and fury. Everyone was talking and complaining in a worried uproar.
Calah bent over to wipe her soaked legs. In a frightened shock, she felt hands wrap around her waste and pull her in. She smiled mischievously and rose up. "You feel this," her crush said making her yoni swell with nectar again. "I've wanted you for a long time. I can't, I don't want to wait anymore. Let me in." he put his hand under her dress and rubbed her from front to back. Calah was anxious and panting already. She ached for his touch as her sacred spot spasmed yearning for a caress against her g spot. She grabbed the pole with two hands and bent over; she pushed back firmly and began to move on him. He lifted her dress exposing her lace covered voluptuousness. She stood on her toes lifting her behind higher and he pulled his phallus from his shorts. He pulled her panties to the side and pushed his phallus into her anxious yoni. She couldn't help but moan loudly. He felt good as he thrust deep into Calah. He roared and moaned with his head tilted back in ecstasy. Her yoni was tight and wrapped around his phallus like a tight friendly hand. They could feel their energy intertwining and vibrating into each others body. They were so engulfed in extreme bliss that they hadn't noticed the bright yellow light emanating from their bodies illuminating the bus.
The others passengers did however. They stared in amazement. These people were having sex on the bus! An almost blinding magical light surrounded them. They were all caught up in the intensity of it that they could not protest.
Calah and her crush continued not noticing their audience. The louder they moaned the more vibrant the light became. As they began to move faster and stronger the light sent tremors through the bus. They screamed and moaned, he plunged harder and faster until they both exploded in an intense rapture of ecstatic pleasure. The light swarmed the entire bus and filled all of the passengers with an intoxicating frenzy. They all laughed with joy and delight. They were completely eclipsed with passion and affection. Everyone became relaxed and comfortable. All the tension and worry left the other passengers. There was complete peace.
Calah and her crush came down from their intoxication to see this completely electrifying sight. All the passengers were carrying blissful smiles on their faces. Some were having orgasmic convulsions. This was some kind of sex magic some of the passengers concluded. Who were these people? They seemed like regular people like everyone else on the bus so how could they make a whole bus experience bliss from their bold encounter? Calah and her crush were just as confused but they knew they had created something in their orgasm and it was indeed magic.
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Social innovations such as Sticking Together Project possess characteristics that challenge established system models, including co-design with young people and testing of new outcome measurements.
The alternative service model has been designed to break the cycle of unemployment, target and scale in geographic areas of disadvantage, and for commercial sustainability.
The team worked with disadvantaged jobseekers at every design stage to build an engaging service driven by their needs.
20 young people, many living with anxiety and depression, were engaged in the prototyping of the service. Josh, aged 23, comments on the designed coaching resources: "The tools helped me a lot because I understand them. They give an understanding of planning and teamwork – stuff I never had before." The tools also helped Tamara, aged 23; "I now feel bright about the future. The tools have helped to lessen my feelings of depression and lack of self worth."
Young people involved in the prototyping phase have become ambassadors, attending launch events and creating videos to share their experienc
The coach role is pivotal to service effectiveness – building strong rapport with young people to understand their work-readiness and life situation. The coach offers tailored support and mediation for both the young person and their employer, to achieve the mutual aim of sustained employment.
The coach role was developed in conjunction with SYC's most effective staff and a group of 20 disadvantaged young people. Working together we prototyped the main interactions undertaken by the coach.
A rigorous recruitment process was also designed for the coach role including real life coaching sessions with archetype young people involved in the prototyping.
A set of six coaching tools were designed and tested with young people to influence soft skill development and job readiness:
1. Home, Health & Relationships – establishes connection between the young person and coach. Determines key barriers and maps current situation
2. Doing OK – enables reflection on feelings of anxiety and/or depression
3. Where You At – supports thinking towards mental readiness for employment
4. Wellbeing Web – explores and encourages resolving deficits in wellbeing
5. Skill Tachometer – guides self reflection and development of employability skills
6. Roots and Fruits – supports goal setting and attainment in all aspects of life, to contribute positively to employment outcomes
The ultimate goal is to empower employers with the skills to continue a coaching relationship with their young employees once the service ends.
Two tools assist skill transfer:
1. Nitty Gritty Checklist – an interview and observation guide for the coaches when they interact with employers, covering culture, unwritten norms and soft skill expectations. It aims to surface the non-technical elements of the job that the young person must develop to be successful and help employers make the implicit, explicit
2. Skill Tachometer – gathers the employer's point of view on the young person's skill development/progress and supports feedback between the young person and employer
Following a rapid but rigorous development period of three months of ethnographic research, three months of prototyping and three months of trials, the program is now running in four sites in two states and undergoing a comparative trial for effectiveness by Queensland University of Technology.
The team has also developed a comprehensive outcomes tracking system that enables coaches and young people to track their progress, as well as for the project team to identify areas for improvement in the design.
This weekly tracking process and clinical supervision model ensures each action solution devised for an individual young person to be continually modified based on actual feedback from the individual.
The Sticking Together service model aims to challenge current employment service practices and youth unemployment conversations. SYC will use pilot data to advocate for employment services transformation and gain support from employers, investors, the local community and governments.
The service has been designed to extend support to more disadvantaged young people through:
– A deliberate model suitable for replicating, scaling and providing social impact investment return
– Targeting and tailoring the service to respond to regions experiencing high long-term unemployment
The pilots have already attracted federal funding, evidencing greater support and interest in the project.


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|22 Jun 2013
Sound on my speakers?
This is my first post on this forums and for start hello all.
Recently happend something weird,when I changed modem for internet my speakers don't work.
I saw on control panel and all drivers are okey,also all cable are okey.What is problem?
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|22 Jun 2013
Can't say I've had a similar problem and it seems highly unlikely that changing your modem would have any effect on your computer's audio system. Have you tried connecting a different pair of speakers or even some headphones? Double check that the sound isn't muted somewhere, could be muted by the icon in the taskbar or from the Control Panel or from an application.
When the modem was changed, there was no need to disconnect then reconnect the speakers, correct? The reason I ask is because, if the speakers had been unplugged/replugged, I would double check to make sure they were plugged in to the output and not the input from your audio jacks.
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|22 Jun 2013
I tried with headphones immediately but nothing,also i checked all on taskbar and control panel.Always i don't tried with new speaker,i will try.
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|22 Jun 2013
It won't hurt to try different speakers but if plugging in headphones didn't work then I doubt different speakers will make any difference.
Not sure what else to suggest. You could try uninstalling and reinstalling the audio drivers. Make sure you get the latest drivers from your motherboard manufacturer's website if this is a home built. If a pre-built computer, get the drivers from the computer manufacturer's website. Don't rely on Windows update to supply the correct drivers.
It's possible that the audio circuitry in your computer has failed and that it happened co-incidentally at the same time that your modem was replaced.
BTW, what kind of modem are you referring to? Is it an internal modem used for dialup or are you talking about an external DSL or cable modem? I have been assuming the modem was external (not good to assume anything).
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|22 Jun 2013
If you have installed a cable from a external modem for access to the internet I'm thinking the speaker connection which is close to the internet cable on the I/O panel of the motherboard could of been damaged or dislodge.
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|22 Jun 2013
When you solve a problem please tell/explain what you did so other that read these post can learn from this thread.
Thank you.
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|23 Jun 2013
Was very easy,just uninstal and reinstal deriverr
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"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12
We believe in the power of prayer — simply talking to God — and that He listens to us and works on our behalf. There are many places in the Bible where it talks about prayer. Click on these references to open up a helpful list:
2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 26:41, Ephesians 1:18, Ephesians 6:18, James 5:13, 1 John 5:14-15.
Ways to Pray:
- Every month we publish PRAYER POINTS that focus on needs within our Church, City, Nation, and World. You can use these in your own prayer life, around the dinner table with your family, or with your Community Group. Click below to download this month's points.
- Each Sunday at the conclusion of our morning services, there is always the opportunity to receive prayer from trusted leaders.
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So, one random day I suddenly decided to buy tickets to Kuching. That was how my amazing trip began. My friends from Sibu and Limbang were also excited that I was headed to East Malaysia so without hesitating, they too bought their flight tickets (yes, i have amazing friends).
After a long day at work, 5pm finally arrived and I excitedly drove home and took the bus to JB Central. Surprisingly, for travellers on Air Asia, we get to go on a free non-stop bus ride to Senai Airport (woohoo. Thanks Air Asia and Causeway Link).
Having arrived in Kuching late at night, after picking me up from the airport, we went to a few makan places but they were all closed. So we decided to call it a night.
|I had an amazing time with these lovely girls (yes, I have very pretty friends).
|Before the trip, Michelle (the host) asked if I was craving to eat anything (it's my 3rd trip to Kuching so yes, it naturally became an eat-as-much-as-I-can) trip. Since I really love eating, we had a variety of cuisine ranging from local Sarawak delicacies to Thai to Korean.
From the top left, working my way clockwise, that's some yummy kimbap, japchae, seafood Tom Yum soup, Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, satay, mee tomato (with crispy noodles), pineapple fried rice and right in the middle is peanut spread toast with chocolate drizzle.
The picture actually only showed half of what we ate in Kuching. On the first day, I was excitedly taking pictures and stopping my friends before they dig in but after that, I could not resist the temptation of the food any further and before I know it, the food was all in my tummy already. Haha.
|The next day, I rang up a friend who happened to work in Kuching as well out for dinner. This time, we had Thai food and honestly speaking, the seafood tom yum soup and the pandan chicken was awesome. My tummy was very happy that day.
|My trip is never complete without desserts and so ta-daa. Here they are.
Friends who know me would know that the highlight of my meals is always the desserts. Since I am a frequent Starbucks visitor, my friends naturally brought me there to satisfy my sweet tooth cravings. My favourite drink is always green tea frappucino. :) Then there's chocolate cake from Tom's cafe, methahon (superbly refreshing shaved ice dessert with fruits and jelly), Taiwanese shaved ice with fruits and ice cream, white lady (the local version of a fruit punch), teh-C special (3 layer milk tea) that is a MUST have, peanut spread toast with chocolate drizzle and lastly the glutinous rice balls.
These desserts do not only look pretty but they taste excellent as well. Especially the Double chocolate praline cake from #Tomscafe. The chocolate was so rich and we were definitely satisfied by our cafe choice.
|Of course what is a trip without some selfies. So here are some pictures of us being vain. :P
|On the last day, I thought to myself why must this trip end so quickly (it was a short 3 days, 3 nights trip). I was so reluctant to go back (symdrome tak mau balik) but that morning, one of my friends suddenly reminded me that another 2 gorgeous friends would be in town for a mutual friend's wedding. So we immediately arranged for a quick meet up and we picked them up from the church after our breakfast with Michelle's mum and sister.
So, the five of us decided to buy some Sarawak kek lapis (delicious local cake with assorted flavours) both as souvenirs and to fill our tummies. To our surprise, Michelle brought us to the waterfront, parked and told us that we are taking the sampan across the Rejang River to buy the kek lapis. We were immediately excited as it was a long time since we have been on a sampan.
Obviously we had a wefie with our haul from #MiraCakeHouse (the kek lapis here was really good. It was not very oily and tasted just right as it wasn't too sweet nor bland) and then decided to go for some local tea-time delicacies. So that's another wefie with our 'Sotong kangkung' (cuttlefish and kangkung in rojak sauce topped with some peanut), umai (jellyfish cold platter) and belacan beehoon. The food was awesome.
That marks the end of my eat-all-I-can trip to Kuching. Although it was short, I spent some awesome time with the girls and though everything was last minute, we realised that we really enjoy each other's company and that's all that matters.
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It is July 1962. Florence is a talented musician who dreams of a career on the concert stage and of the perfect life she will create with Edward, an earnest young history student at University College of London, who unexpectedly wooed and won her heart. Newly married that morning, both virgins, Edward and Florence arrive at a hotel on the Dorset coast. At dinner in their rooms they struggle to suppress their worries about the wedding night to come. Edward, eager for rapture, frets over Florence's response to his advances and nurses a private fear of failure, while Florence's anxieties run deeper: she is overcome by sheer disgust at the idea of physical contact, but dreads disappointing her husband when they finally lie down together in the honeymoon suite.
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Jobs: Environmental H&S Manager
TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR CAREER The best people are the best ingredients for our world class company. Add yourself to the mix at Samuel Adams Pennsylvania Brewery Company (SAPB) in Breinigsville, PA. Our brewery has an immediate opportunity for an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. The EHS Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining the company's strategy on environmental, health and safety programs and systems. This individual will function in a team environment to ensure safe, healthy and environmentally friendly working conditions and recommend measures to reduce or eliminate industrial incidents and health hazards in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. Responsibilities: · Develop, administer, and coordinate all phases of an effective EHS program. · Improve bottom line performance through significant reduction of injuries, collisions and safety expense. · Increase overall EHS awareness and knowledge at all employee levels. Promote and encourage active participation of all personnel in EHS programs. · Drive and administer consistency of the EHS processes in all field operations. · Advise Brewery Leadership team on current activities, significant developments and EHS problems. Work closely with the Department Managers to coordinate related activities in their respective areas. · Foster and promote good working relationships with all local, state and government regulatory agencies. Serve as primary contact with Agency management personnel. · Provide leadership in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all EHS programs. · Inform management of risks, changes and benefits/costs related to health, safety or environmental issues/compliance. · Identify health and safety trends that could affect all operations which could potentially affect the company as a whole. · Identify and develop best practices for all locations within the company. · Establish an EHS auditing program for all locations. Verify audits are completed in a timely manner and that corrective actions are implemented. · Network with industry associations, companies, safety professionals and regulatory bodies. Benchmark against industry and company standards. · Develops site security policies and procedures related to physical site security. · Prepare for plant emergency situations by establishing medical response program and emergency response organization. · Apply for, file, maintain and renew operating/regulatory permits and/or certificates to ensure compliance. · Conduct risk assessment by identifying and assessing potential magnitude of risk · (e. g. environmental, safety, regulatory, production feasibility and quality) and creating contingency plans. · Develop, implement and maintain equipment/process inspection programs (e. g. writing protocols, conducting inspections) in order to identify potential health, safety or security hazards. · Contribute to safety or environmental training by identifying training needs (e. g. analyze trends/compliance), communicating goals and standards, working with managers to educate associates, delivering training or evaluating training programs. Required Education and Experience: · BA/BS Degree required. · Candidates possessing any of the following certifications are preferred: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Candidate with strong technical knowledge and background in OSHA/DOT/FMCSR regulatory standards, safety engineering and environmental protection is a plus. · Minimum 10+ years safety/environmental experience or equivalent experience. · Prior multi-site experience a plus. · Proven ability to communicate effectively, prioritize, and make knowledgeable, quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. · Ability to work with all levels of management in multi-functional departments. · Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills dealing with all levels of employees, customers and management. · Self-starter who is able to work alone while demonstrating ability to work collaboratively within a team. · Ability to facilitate training for all levels of employees, supervision and management. · Able to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach. · Excellent analytical and creative problem solving skills. · Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office/Windows. · This position requires some travel – candidate must have ability to accommodate moderate travel schedule. 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- 12:00
Glenn Hoddle reckons few people outside N17 give us a chance at Highbury on Saturday.
But despite labelling title-chasing Arsenal as favourites for the Premiership encounter, the boss says we will make the short trip to N5 with a lot of belief.
"They are top of the league, they are at home, they are the favourites," Glenn pointed out at Spurs Lodge. "All the expectations are on their shoulders.
"People outside our club won't give us much chance but we'll go there with that inner belief about ourselves.
"We go in with some decent form. There has been a good solidness about us and we've played well enough on the ball.
"Arsenal have been tearing teams apart recently. They've got off to fliers in games.
"So both teams are in good form but form goes out of the window in these games.
"We've had two good away performances and beat Leeds at home. So, as I said, we go there with a lot of belief."
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Facts About NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
- Roger Goodell began his career with the NFL at the age of 23 as an administrative intern in former Commissioner Pete Rozelle's office.
- At one time, Goodell served as an intern with the New York Jets.
- Following the retirement of Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, the league had to vote on his successor. Each NFL team had one vote and for a Commissioner to be chosen they had to be named on 22 of the 32 teams ballots. It took five rounds of voting before Roger Goodell was chosen as Commissioner. The Oakland Raiders abstained from voting in all five rounds.
- Goodell's predecessor Paul Tagliabue was, like most league administrators and commissioners, a lawyer. Goodell himself graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a degree in Economics.
- Goodell's father Charles Goodell was a Republican United States Senator from the State of New York.
- Roger Goodell's wife is Fox News Anchor Jane Skinner.


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ePHOTOzine member kel55 is this week's Photo of the Week (POTW) winner.
The Photo of the Week (POTW) is picked by ePHOTOzine's founder and Editorial Director, Peter Bargh, once a week and here's why he thought 'Afterglow' by kel55 deserved to win this week:
"Oil on water is something any of us can have a go at but few of us will achieve this kind of quality. Superbly clean with simple but excellent colour range. I like the way the colour radiates out from the central bubble which appears to be balanced on the two larger outer bubbles. And the perfect dark outline around the bubbles creates a really clean graphical shot that would look wonderful large on a wall."
POTW winners currently receive a £100 voucher from Albelli. Take a look at the Photo of the Week Gallery where all shots that have received the award are displayed.


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Encinas Son Toni is a Holiday Villa in Pollensa, Mallorca with a Private Swimming Pool
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4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Villa with Mountain View and a Private Swimming Pool , Satellite TV, near Golf, Sleeps a maximum of 8 people.
Villa Encinas Son Toni is an impressive, very comfortable and well equipped villa set in spacious and pretty lawned gardens with a large private pool and BBQ area. It is placed in a quiet residential area, midway between the old historic towns of Alcudia and Pollensa. The nearest shops and restaurants are just a few minutes drive away. The house is very well equipped and tastefully decorated, offering lots of space and privacy for guests looking for a superior holiday home.
The villa has two storeys. A pathway through the front garden leads to the front door and then into a hallway. On the ground floor there is a lounge with satellite TV, DVD and CD players, plus patio doors leading onto a shaded dining terrace, from where a few steps lead down to the large swimming pool, bordered by extensive lawns with trees and shrubs for shade and privacy.
Also on the ground floor is a dining room, fitted kitchen with microwave and dishwasher (washing machine in utility room), plus a full bathroom and twin bedroom. A beautiful staircase leads up to two further twins, a bathroom and the master double bedroom with lounge area, dressing room, en suite bathroom with bath, and separate shower.
- Son Toni - Pollensa
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Satellite TV
- Dishwasher
- Pool size: 10 x 5 mts.
Satellite TV
Beach distance: 16 km/approx
Town distance: 10 km/approx.
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Rooms, services Osaka Joytel Hotel Osaka is offering 229 tastefully furnished rooms to those seeking accommodation in Osaka. The café is an ideal location for a personal meeting and a relaxing evening talk. The exact list of services available at Osaka Joytel Hotel Osaka (including those for an extra fee) and the exact list of equipment in a room can be found on the information sheet below.
Payment Credit card guarantee or advance bank card payment may be required for the reservation, depending on the chosen room, date and price.
Arrival, opening hours The earliest time of check-in is 15:00, the latest time of check-out is 11:00. Japanese and English languages are spoken by the personnel.
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Handful of books around 30% that I'm jumping back and forth on. All are good, but the two spec fic titles, The Testimony and The Lost Castle are not hooking me like I want. Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp is the book Die Hard was made from. This is both very cool–like a DVD editors cut version but better because it's a book–but also a bit I've seen this before, so that's dragging too.
The Testimony is a collection of viewpoints from people in our time after a voice has been heard around the world. Some believe it is God, and most are using it to justify what they already believe. Interesting study on how an appearance of God might be received.
Here's a sample from The Testimony
Later that day, drunk, I found the chip I got given a year before, that I then ignored when I fell off the wagon again, and I wondered if I couldn't find a meeting, try to pick up where I left off. I was looking for the nearest one, on the net, when I realized that it would be full of people talking about how The Broadcast reaffirmed their belief in what they were doing, so instead I forgot about it, and decided to just stay as I was.
The Lost Castle is a highly anticipated third book in Nick Cole's new zombie series. Unfortunately none of the plot so far has hooked me, and the characters I enjoyed so much in earlier books haven't really had moments that have made this addition stand out.
Just finished Santa Anna Gold, a time travel short story by Michael Bunker. Good job, and well done twist both on time travel and I the conclusion. Solid narration and production.
I'm a third into Age of Myth by Michael J Sullivan. I'm not a big epic fantasy reader–the Stavely series first book and Ed Robertson's White Tree both stared out good but lost me in the middle. I've read Sullivan's Ryria trilogy and really enjoyed it. This is a new book set thousands of years before, so same world but no spoilers. It is going about how I'd expect, with a gentle approach to fantasy mixed with interesting world building and an ominous future ahead. I like the characters and from my experience reading Sullivan, am catching bread crumbs for the mystery soon to unfold. Enjoyable with outstanding narration.


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An estimated 8.7 million animal species have yet to be discovered, a team from Canada's Dalhousie University reported in 2011. Better make that 8,699,999.
A Fluval expedition team is reporting the discovery of a new species of pike cichlid in the wilds of Colombia. Both genders of the new fish sport a distinctive W-shaped trident near the gills.
While identifying a new species is a wonderful accomplishment, it wasn't why Fluval, a Rolf C. Hagen brand of aquarium products, sponsored the 13-day, 1,600-mile expedition across the Llanos, a tropical grassland in the shadow of the Andes Mountains.
Because Fluval is in the fish business, company representatives wanted to take a field trip to view the ultimate end user of their products—fish—in a natural setting.
South America is one of the hotspots of freshwater fish diversity.
The purpose of the expedition was to:
- Understand and witness the rich biodiverse environment.
- Implement what they learned into habitat-accurate products for the home aquarium hobby.
- Raise awareness about outside threats to natural environments.
Finding the previously unknown fish was a bonus.
"Pike cichlids, while not as mainstream as some other species, are certainly ornamental tropical fish bred in aquariums and the subject of tropical fish literature within the hobby," said Eric Marquis, aquatics communications manager for Montreal, Canada-based Rolf C. Hagen.
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Fluval isn't wasting time in bringing the discovery to light, especially among fishphiles.
The sighting and trip will be featured in Fluval's "Colombia Expedition" film, which will be released in conjunction with the launch of the FluvalAquatics.com website in September. Photographs of the still-unnamed fish will be released at the same time.
Aquatic fans are encouraged to register on the Fluval homepage to be alerted when the site goes live.


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Meet the SBA: Minerva DeJesus, New York District Office
Meet the SBA: Minerva DeJesus, New York District Office
When a friend or family member asks what you do to help small businesses, what do you say?
I always tell them that as a Business Development Specialist I come in contact with start-ups and existing small businesses. I provide them with information on the SBA's programs and services in English and Spanish. I also let them know about the wonderful resource partners we have who are available to help them with free business counseling, management and technical assistance, training, assistance in finance, assistance with government contracts and more.
What's your favorite thing about what the SBA does for small businesses?
One of my favorite things is to hear that a small business owner is living his/her dream. Another is when the small business finds the assistance they need from the SBA.
Is there a particular small business "success story" that comes to mind when you think about how the SBA helps people?
I believe all small businesses are success stories, but my favorite one is Gourmet Guru, Inc. founded in January 1997. This is a family-owned business that won an SBA award in 2011. They are a direct importer, producer/distributor and marketer of high quality natural and organic foods. Their customers have commented on the excellent service, support and innovative products they provide. Gourmet Guru was built in the Bronx to tap into the healthy-foods market and help people learn how to eat healthier. I also encourage other small businesses to think about becoming a potential award candidate during our annual "Small Business Week Award Ceremony" celebration for further recognition.
Do you have any advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners out there?
There is valuable information out there so I tell them to reach out, ask questions and don't give up. I also encourage entrepreneurs and small business owners to visit our website at www.sba.govwhich offers a variety of free online business courses and lists a calendar of great business events.
Anything else to add?
I encourage you to visit and browse our website at www.sba.gov. If you are unable to find what you need please call us.
Meet the SBA is a series of features of SBA employees – both in Washington, D.C., and around the U.S. – who work every day to help small businesses grow and create jobs. Employees were nominated by their colleagues to be recognized during Public Service Recognition Week 2011.


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Redwood City, CA (PressExposure) January 09, 2010 -- Spacify has teamed up with Casprini USA to distribute Mies Van Der Rohe and other Modern Classics designers in North America. Having obtained the distribution rights of the contemporary modern furniture design for North America, including the Mies Van Der Rohe collection, Casprini USA has received the legal rights to reproduce and sell the designs of Mies Van Der Rohe in the North American market.
Casprini has produced the contemporary furniture classic collection in European market for over twenty years from the Grand Comfort series by Le Corbusier to the series of Mies Van Der Rohe furniture.
The modern classic furniture requires a certain set of specialization techniques for manufacturing process. Casprini with its advanced industrial facility manufactures the contemporary classics with the same precision and specs as the original designs. The process includes galvanic equipment and chrome plating facilities for metal components, specialized craftsmen for upholstery stitching and finally a quality control department for through inspection. In addition, each furniture piece will be marked with the Casprini-Made in Italy stamp and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.
Spacify brings the precision and technology advancement of modern classics furniture to the U.S. market at affordable price.


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I think I might have been a few days early but I'm not sure. I was breastfed. My grandma gave her a hard time about it because in her mind you only breastfed because you couldn't afford formula so she thought it made her look poor. Ugh! I was cloth diapered. I think that was the norm in the late 70's anyways.
I think even if my mom had used formula and disposables, I would still choose BF and cloth. But it's great to have good support from her. My MIL breastfed (and used cloth) too so it's nice to not feel AS awkward if I need to nurse the baby around her.
Oh yeah I forgot to put stuff about delivery. My mom had something in her IV, but no epidural. I'm not sure how common epidurals were back then. I'm definitely a "drugs, not hugs" person in the delivery room, so her lack of epidural didn't influence me. Hats off to anyone who goes natural though!
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Master Details 1/32 US Navy/Marines Fighter Pilot WW2 Tropical Kit First Look
By Michael Benolkin
|Date of Review
|July 2012
|Master Details
|US Navy/Marines Fighter Pilot WW2 Tropical
|Kit Number
|Primary Media
|Resin, White Metal
|Beautiful casting
|White metal heads will make the figure a bit top-heavy
|Skill Level
First Look
Master Details is back with their latest pilot figure, this time representing a typical US Navy or Marine Corps fighter pilot wearing tropical flying gear typical of South Pacific shore-based operations during World War II. This crew figure is posed standing with one had in his shorts pocket and the other resting on his 1911 .45 caliber pistol holster. The figure is wearing the standard Mae West floatation vest and a web belt for his holster and spare magazine pouch. Two heads are provided, one wearing his flying headcover with goggles, the other wearing a ball cap.
The figure is cast in resin with separate arms also cast in resin. The heads and chin strap for the flight headcover are cast in white metal. While there is no problem using white metal heads on resin figures (cyano will keep them together), the mass of the head will make the figure a little more top-heavy so you'll need a stronger mount to securely hold your figure in place, especially moving this to different locations such as contests.
This figure is available directly from the manufacturer at Master Details' website.
My sincere thanks to Master Details (http://www.masterdetails.com) for this review sample!


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This week Kraft Cheese bags are $2 each. There is a catalina going on: Buy 5, Save $5, Donate 5 Meals for Feeding America" and it runs from 7/19 through 8/15/2010."
The participating products are:
* Kraft Singles
* Kraft Parmesan cheese
* Kraft Natural cheese
* Kraft String-Ums cheese
* Kraft Cracker Cuts cheese
* Kraft Deli-Deluxe cheese slices
* Philadelphia Cream cheese
* Velveeta cheese product
* Cracker Barrel Cheese
* Cheez Whiz processed cheese
* Breakstone's sour cream
* Breakstone's cottage cheese
* Knudsen Sour Cream
* Knudsen Cottage Cheese
AND, there are peelies for $1 off cheese floating around too. (they have been found in orlando too, but I personally have not found them out here yet….and I have been looking, DARN!)
So, buy 5 bags for $10, use (5) Peelies and your cheese is free. I'm not sure if you will save $5 right away and pay $0 OR if you will pay $5 and get a $5 catalina to spend next time. If you do this deal, please let me know.
(thanks for the list of items amy-whosaidnothinginlifeisfree?)


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Alexander Hall About us Careers Mortgage Adviser
This role provides a superb opportunity for mortgage professionals looking to take their career to the next level and offers fantastic earning potential and exceptional career progression for individuals with the ability and flair to succeed.
Based at one of our impressive central London offices, you will provide professional, expert advice to clients on a daily basis. In particular, you will be responsible for delivering first-class customer service and building long-term relationships with your clients, providing expert guidance on mortgages and mortgage-associated products, such as insurance.
As a member of the Alexander Hall team, you will receive first class qualified leads and full administration support from a dedicated office team, allowing you to truly control the process including assessing your clients needs, proposing the best possible solutions, dealing with lenders and assisting your clients with the application process.
To succeed in this role you must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work on your own initiative and must also hold full CeMap qualifications. If you are interested in pursuing a career in Mortgage Broking, but do not hold full CeMap qualifications, see our Trainee Mortgage Adviser position for further opportunities.


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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri coach Gary Pinkel on Monday
reinstated tailback Damien Nash, ending a one-game suspension
apparently spurred by negative comments Nash made about the team's play-calling.
Pinkel did not say if Nash, a junior who leads the team with 610
yards rushing and eight touchdowns, would be in the starting lineup
Saturday when the Tigers (4-4, 2-3 Big 12) play host to Kansas State (3-5, 1-4).
"He'll play," Pinkel said during the Big 12 Conference's
weekly media teleconference. "How much? We'll make the decision on
Pinkel suspended Nash indefinitely two days after Missouri's
20-17 loss to Oklahoma State on Oct. 23. After that game, Kansas
City Star columnist Jason Whitlock quoted Nash as being critical of
the play-calling in a game in which the Tigers blew a 17-0 lead and
were shut out in the second half.
Things got worse Saturday at Nebraska. The Tigers could muster
only 51 yards on 35 rushing attempts in a 24-3 loss, Missouri's
third straight.
Starter Marcus Woods gained 22 yards on seven carries. Freshman
Tony Temple, who shed his redshirt status to play, had 13 yards on
six carries and left the game with an Achilles tendon injury early in the fourth quarter.
Pinkel said he hopes Temple, who had a soft cast on his lower left leg Monday, will be able to play against the Wildcats.
Temple said he was feeling much better.
"I'm planning on coming out there and playing this week and hopefully having an opportunity
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I'm in a vacation rental in rural France with a minimalist kitchen. I purchased some vacuum sealed cooked beets to go with a roast chicken for a simple supper, along with a simple salad. I have to reheat the chicken.
I have butter, salt and pepper. Then I have available growing in garden pots summer savory, tarragon, bay leaves, chives, thyme and rosemary. Also half a lemon, leftover from another meal. Balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well.
What would you do with them? I also have some chèvre.


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Why 'PATEL' needs reservation!
Why all protest rally named 'PATIDAR'!
First I was happy that people are opposing reservation but it was my false impression. I came to know that now PATEL are demanding reservation. Why?
I have seen rally photos on FB and seems like people were interested in taking selfies, videos but not in protest! like they were out for entertainment!!!
I can understand that we are suffering a LOT from reservation system but demanding one's own reservation is not the solution, in fact it leads society and system to no where, just chaos only.
Instead, We should protest against reservation. We should not brand protest like PATIDAR. It is the problem of other casts also and all knows how many casts we are having. What will be the consequences if PATEL become eligible for reservations?
In short, according to my perception, this is not going in right direction and of course hell ye, this is my blog and I have the right what to say, what not to!!!