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Award-winning contemporary Ghanaian Gospel artiste Cwesi Oteng has reacted to criticisms from his colleague, Nicholas Omane Acheampongthat he (Cwesi Oteng), who has been nominated for the Artiste of the Year and Album of the Year categories, does not deserve to be in those categories.
"Go to the market and ask for Cwesi Oteng's album. You would either not get it, or find it in very few stores, yet he was nominated for Artiste of the Year and Album of the Year," Omane Acheampong said. Cwesi Oteng is one of the few gospel stars in Ghana today making a huge impact on the gospel music industry in Ghana with his soul inspiring messages and stagecraft.
The handsome and charming Cwesi Oteng whose music has gone down well Ghanaian music fans said he respects the 'Zaphenath Panea' man and does not want to destroy the relationship between them.
Cwesi's songs have a centralized theme of God's mercy relayed through sub themes such God's love, salvation, goodness, blessings and favour carried on creative fusions of rhythms from Afro pop, R&B, highlife, soft rock, hip-praise and jazz. His 'Mercy Project' album which shot his image to another level, has also established him among the foremost gospel artistes and brands from Africa.
Cwesi Oteng, whose style of singing and live performance on stage have earned him massive recognition and raked in many awards including Best Gospel Video at the 2011 4Syte MVA and Best Lyrics for 2011 Most Wanted Song at the Contemporary Gospel Music Awards declared: "I respect Omane Acheampong a lot and I have told him before that I have a lot of respect for his music, style and creativity. Anything I say right now might be disrespectful and I do not want to do that," Cwesi Oteng noted on Peace FM's Entertainment Review.
Explaining further, Cwesi disclosed that he released his album on September 30, via a grand concert at the conference centre with a sold out concept and over 2,500 people received free copies each, adding "Since then my album has been on the market. If you go to Sliverbird you will get it; even Kantamanto, if you go there you will get it. It is everywhere so me I don't know what they are talking about."
Nicholas Omane Acheampong, who was also on the show, made strong claims that his song was far popular in Ghana than that of Cwesi, "I do not have a problem with the young man at all. You can go out there and compare 'Zaphenath Panea' album to 'Mercy Project' album and tell me which is selling. If you start from the North of Ghana right down to the South, everyone knows my 'Zaphenath Panea'song but with Cwesi, I don't think if you go beyond Greater Accra where people know him and his songs…Yet he was nominated for Artiste of the Year and Album of the Year categories," Nicholas Omane Acheampong asserted.
In response to his claim, Cwesi Oteng said he was nominated by a committee made up of learned people who knew what they were doing as far as their job was concerned.
"I did not write the nominations that Cwesi Oteng deserves album of the year; I got nominated. They nominated my album for that category so I really do not have anything else to say. It is very humbling for me to have earned this recognition, especially when all we want to do is to relay what God has placed on the heart of my team." Cwesi said.
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|"My friend," answered Nestor, "you recall a time of much sorrow to my mind, for the brave Achaeans suffered much both at sea, while privateering under Achilles, and when fighting before the great city of king Priam. Our best men all of them fell there Ajax, Achilles, Patroclus peer of Gods in counsel, and my own dear son Antilochus, a man singularly fleet of foot and in fight valiant. But we suffered much more than this; what mortal tongue indeed could tell the whole story? Though you were to stay here and question me for Five years, or even six, I could not tell you all that the Achaeans suffered, and you would turn homeward weary of my tale before it ended. Nine long years did we try every kind of stratagem, but the hand of heaven was against us; during all this time there was no one who could compare with your father in subtlety if indeed you are his son I can hardly believe my eyes and you talk just like him too no one would say that people of such different ages could speak so much alike. He and I never had any kind of difference from first to last neither in camp nor council, but in singleness of heart and purpose we advised the Argives how all might be ordered for the best.
|Thus did he speak, and his words set them all a weeping. Helen wept, Telemachus wept, and so did Menelaus, nor could Pisistratus keep his eyes from filling, when he remembered his dear brother Antilochus whom the son of bright Dawn had killed. Thereon he said to Menelaus,
|Sir", my father Nestor, when we used to talk about you at home, told me you were a person of rare and excellent understanding. If, then, it be possible, do as I would urge you. I am not fond of crying while I am getting my supper. Morning will come in due course, and in the forenoon I care not how much I cry for those that are dead and gone. This is all we can do for the poor things. We can only shave our heads for them and wring the tears from our cheeks. I had a brother who died at Troy; he was by no means the worst man there; you are sure to have known him his name was Antilochus; I never set eyes upon him myself, but they say that he was singularly fleet of foot and in fight valiant."
|"As we Two sat weeping and talking thus sadly with one another the ghost of Achilles came up to us with Patroclus, Antilochus, and Ajax who was the finest and goodliest man of all the Danaans after the son of Peleus. The fleet descendant of Aeacus knew me and spoke piteously, saying, Ulysses, noble son of Laertes, what deed of daring will you undertake next, that you venture down to the house of Hades among us silly dead, who are but the ghosts of them that can labour no more?
|Here they found the ghost of Achilles son of Peleus, with those of Patroclus, Antilochus, and Ajax, who was the finest and handsomest man of all the Danaans after the son of Peleus himself.
|"Thus he spoke, and the Achaeans feared no more. The daughters of the old man of the sea stood round you weeping bitterly, and clothed you in immortal raiment. The Nine muses also came and lifted up their sweet voices in lament calling and answering one another; there was not an Argive but wept for pity of the dirge they chaunted. Days and nights Seven and Ten we mourned you, mortals and immortals, but on the eighteenth day we gave you to the flames, and many a fat Sheep with many an ox did we slay in sacrifice around you. You were burnt in raiment of the Gods, with rich resins and with honey, while heroes, Horse and foot, clashed their armour round the pile as you were burning, with the tramp as of a great multitude. But when the flames of heaven had done their work, we gathered your white bones at daybreak and laid them in ointments and in pure wine. Your mother brought us a golden vase to hold them gift of Bacchus, and work of Vulcan himself; in this we mingled your bleached bones with those of Patroclus who had gone before you, and separate we enclosed also those of Antilochus, who had been closer to you than any other of your comrades now that Patroclus was no more.
Arise Greece! from thy silent sleep, 2000 years long it is! Forget not, thy ancient culture, beautiful and marvelous it is!

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#BullochPublic - In a move being considered by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the local authority could bring land at Bulloch Harbour in Dalkey into public ownership.
The decision reports DublinLive, would also see the land developed in the public's interest, was made at this month's full meeting of the council.
A masterplan for the area cannot be considered by any planning authority unless it is submitted by the owners of the land being considered for development.
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FDA June 2019 PMTA Guidance Deadline for Submission
In June of 2019, the FDA issued its final guidance on the Premarket Tobacco Application (PMTA) which detailed that e-cigarette, e-liquid, and vaping manufacturers need to submit their PMTA by August 2021.
E-liquid manufacturers, along with their partners in the testing space, including analytical laboratories, toxicology and clinical partners, and attorneys and consultants, were under the impression they had just 2 years to start and complete their PMTA submission to the FDA.
However, submission deadline has recently been shortened to May of 2020.
Why was the PMTA Submission Deadline Moved Up to May 2020?
Back in March of 2018, a group of plaintiffs including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Truth Initiative, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids filed a lawsuit against the FDA for delaying the commencement of the PMTA.
On July 11, 2019, the Maryland District Court made its final decision that PMTAs for products already on the market are due in just 10 short months (May 2020) with a 1 year marketing exemption period for new products.
As of July 11, 2019, the FDA has 30 days to appeal this decision, and there is some speculation that the FDA will not appeal this decision. If the 30 day window passes, May 2020 will remain the date for PMTA submissions.
How Can Avomeen Help You Meet the Accelerated Timeline for FDA PMTA Submission?
Avomeen is an independent e-liquid, e-cigarette, and vape testing lab proudly serving entrepreneurs, manufacturers, distributors, lawyers, other laboratories, and companies of all sizes. We are an FDA-registered lab with years of experience working on successful FDA regulatory submissions. Our team of regulatory and industry experts are experienced with new testing standards pertaining to the e-liquids/e-cigarettes and the FDA's Premarket Tobacco Application (PMTA) requirements.
We customize our approach for every customer we serve and offer full support for your projects. Our regulatory consultants can aid your team in their efforts to gain FDA approval, both during and after a project is completed. Get in touch with us to discuss your project.
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To help you understand some of the important methods and relevant equipment required for e-liquids testing, we've put together some Cliff Notes to help you navigate this complicated environment.
Want to know more about the new PMTA guidelines? Check out our blog, What You Need to Know About the FDA's New PMTA Guidance.
We've outlined the major similarities and differences between the 2016 and 2019 PMTA guidance in our blog, Overview of Premarket Tobacco Application (PMTA) FDA Guidance for ENDS.
The 9 most commonly asked questions about PMTA requirements are answered in our blog, 2019 FDA PMTA Guidance FAQs.
Is finding the right lab to partner with stressing you out? Our blog, Choosing the Right Lab for PMTA Compliance, offers some guidance.
Extractables & Leachables (E&L) testing is required in the new PMTA guidance. Our blog, E-Liquids Extractables and Leachables Testing for the PMTA, outlines what you need to know about this integral part of the submission.
Want to know more about bridging studies and how they're utilized in the PMTA? Check out our blog, The Use of Bridging Studies in the PMTA.
FDA is actively enforcing PMTA guidance. Check out our blog, FDA Issues Warning Letters for E-Liquid Products without Marketing Authorization, for more details.
We've outlined some common regulatory strategies that have emerged amongst leading ENDS manufacturers in our blog, Will my E-Liquid Product Receive PMTA Authorization?
Concerned about state-led e-liquid bans? Check out our blog, Proposed E-Liquid Bans and the PMTA, for insight into how state-led policies are impacting submission strategies.
In January of 2020, FDA banned flavored e-cigarette cartridge products. Learn more in our blog.
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Montreal Canadiens Press Release
MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Tuesday the signing of goaltender Loïc Lacasse and forward Gregory Stewart to three-year contracts. As per club policy, financial terms of the deals are not disclosed.
Selected by the Canadiens in the sixth round, 181st overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft, Lacasse, 20, completed his third season in the QMJHL in 2005-06. In 33 games with Baie-Comeau and Drummondville, the Granby native posted a record of 12 wins and 15 losses, a 4.03 goals against average and a .882 save percentage. During the playoffs, the 6-foot-3, 165-pound goaltender played in five of Drummondville's seven games, posting a 3-2 record, a 2.78 goals against average and a .899 save percentage. Trailing 3-0 in the first round against the Gatineau Olympiques, Lacasse led the Voltigeurs to three consecutive wins to tie the series, before losing the seventh and final game 3-2.
Lacasse played in 41 games in his rookie season with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in 2003-04. He was traded to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on December 19, 2005 in a deal involving five players (including the Canadiens' ninth round pick in 2004, Alex Dulac-Lemelin) and four draft picks. The same day, Lacasse was traded to the Drummondville Voltigeurs with a fourth round pick in 2007, in return for forward Maxime Joyal and a first round selection in 2007 (acquired from Bathurst).
Selected by the Canadiens in the eighth round, 246th overall, in 2004, Stewart completed his third season with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League in 2005-06. In 60 games, the Waterloo, Ontario native recorded 24 goals and 15 assists for 39 points, and 83 penalty minutes. He posted a plus/minus rating of plus-18.
Stewart, 20, contributed to the Petes' OHL Championship in 2005-06, Peterborough's first J. Ross Robertson Cup since 1996. The Petes defeated the London Knights in four games in the OHL Finals. Stewart registered seven points (one goal, six assists) in 19 playoff games. He added one goal in four games in the 2006 Memorial Cup Tournament held in Moncton.


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The superhero franchise Krrish 4 has been one of the most successful ones in the industry. The film, bankrolled by Rakesh Roshan, starred Hrithik Roshan in the leading role. Last year, the filmmaker had announced that Krrish 4 is in works. But, due to his health, he couldn't kick-start the project. Rakesh Roshan was diagnosed with early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the throat. After the surgery and recovery, he is back to the grind.
Hrithik Roshan, during War promotions, said that his father is getting better. As per new reports, Rakesh Roshan is keen on making the fourth part which will be bigger than the last three films - Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish, Krrish 3. The number of characters will increase and so will the enemies who will fight Krrish to make a grand film. Since films like The Avengers and 2.0 have had fine VFX, one will have to keep that in mind as well since audiences have watched those films. As it is a Bollywood film, it will have to be bigger and better for Hrithik Roshan.
It is also rumoured that Sanjay Gupta, who helmed by Kaabil, might direct this film. The rest of the cast is yet to be announced but the project will go on floor by 2020.
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The Best Video Gaming Console of 2018
It's an awesome time to search for the best gaming console. There are a few decisions in enhanced equipment, for example, Sony's PS4 Professional, Microsoft's Xbox One X, and sub-stages like PlayStation VR. In case you're on a financial plan, the first forms of these consoles are presently sold at more reasonable costs.
Obviously, the war between Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo go ahead. This support age is very focused, and there are motivations to pick each one of these — however, we believe Sony's PlayStation 4 Professional is the best console you can purchase in 2018.
For what reason would it be advisable for you to purchase this? It's the best form of the most famous reassure and has the most astounding number of high-constancy amusements.
Why we picked the PlayStation 4:
The PlayStation 4 is the best form of the most well-known amusement stage accessible today. With 4K, HDR 10 similarity, and the PlayStation 4's elite amusement library, it is at present the best attachment and-play gaming stage.
A vast dominant part of both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One libraries are accessible on the two stages. In spite of the fact that the two stages have well known restrictive establishments, the PlayStation 4 (Star or standard) sees more selective recreations every year. The PS4 likewise approaches few less notable outside the box amusements and specialty titles, for example, Japanese pretending diversions, that the Xbox One doesn't.
That is the fundamental purpose behind our pick. The PS4 has the best amusements, and the PS4 Star makes them look as staggering as could be expected under the circumstances. The Xbox One X is in fact considerably more intense — yet it needs should have special features. There's only not as much to play.
Picking PlayStation 4 likewise opens the entryway for you to get PlayStation VR, which, as we've noted, is the most reasonable premium VR headset accessible. Microsoft, then, has affirmed that VR bolster isn't going to the Xbox One X.
While it very well may be hard to exploit the PlayStation 4 Star's propelled highlights, to be specific HDR bolster, the upgrades it gives to even un-improved amusements make it the most in fact amazing approach to play the biggest number of recreations on a reassuring. Contingent upon how well its received by designers — and whether 4K and HDR get on — the PS4 Star could speak to the eventual fate of support gaming.
The best gaming console for 4K
For what reason would it be a good idea for you to purchase this? With a 4K Blu-Ray player and HDR, it offers access to both extraordinary new diversions and high-goals video.
Who's it for? Players who need to play recreations and watch films at the most elevated conceivable picture quality.
How much will it cost? $500
Why we picked the Xbox One X:
Sony drove the charge on the mid-age reassure refresh with the PS4 Genius be that as it may, by taking as much time as is needed, Microsoft gave us the better equipment in the Xbox One X. It offers the equivalent 4K Blu-beam and HDR video playback as the One S, while likewise conveying that visual upgrade to recreations. Microsoft wasn't misrepresenting when they revealed to us that the Xbox One X is the greatest home gaming console at any point sold. It won't get VR, anyway — which may baffle those trusting it could be a modest section point to superb VR encounters.
The PS4 may even now have a more grounded gaming library than the Xbox One, yet the Professional's changes are just detectable in diversions that have been particularly improved for it. The Xbox One X has demonstrated far superior at utilizing its additional torque to enhance the visuals of all diversions on the stage, upgraded or not. Microsoft is additionally multiplying down on putting resources into first-party studios, for example, Uncommon, which as of late discharged Ocean of Criminals, and the organization as of late obtained enormous name studios like Ninja Hypothesis and Play area Recreations, too.


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Yesterday the Swedish Olympic Committee announced that Stina Gardell and Ida Lindborg have been added to the Swedish Olympic team as relay swimmers. The Swedish Swimming Federation stated that they were added because of their results at both the Swedish Open and the European Championships.
At the Stockholm Open Gardell was the third fastest Swede in the women's 200 freestyle finishing in a lifetime best of 2:00.36, which is under the FINA B time of 2:03.13, but much slower than the FINA A time of 1:58.96.
Gardell was also the top Swede in the women's 200 IM, but finished second to Russian Viktoriya Andreeva. She posted a time of 2:13.92, which is under the FINA A standard of 2:14.26. Gardell's lifetime best is a 2:12.29, which she recorded in 2012.
Lindborg was the top Swede in the women's 50 backstroke in Stockholm finishing third in a time of 28.39, which is a lifetime best.
The announcement by the Swedish Olympic Committee did not only include Gardell and Lindborg, but officially added 15 new athletes in nine sports. The Swedish Olympic team now consists of 138 athletes.
The two swimmers will join Sarah Sjöström, Jennie Johansson, Simon Sjödin, Erik Persson, Sophie Hansson, Ida Marko Varga, Louise Hansson and Michelle Coleman who will be representing Sweden in the pool.


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Parent and Community FAQs
How will parents/guardians and students be kept informed and updated?
Information will be posted on the BGCDSB website: http://www.bgcdsb.org/news/what_s_new/c_u_p_e_update
Parents/Guardians will also receive information from the school and board through School Messenger. Please make sure that your contact information is up-to-date at the school so that you receive these updates.
If you have questions, you can review the information posted to this site and, as always, you can speak with your school principal.
What does Work-to-Rule / Withdrawal of Service mean in a school?
CUPE is engaged in a Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Service job action and has withdrawn specific services that they would normally perform. Employees represented by CUPE provide many important services within our schools and board, and, despite our best efforts, the withdrawal of these services will cause some disruption. We will not be able to completely eliminate all impacts. Despite the impact of the work-to-rule/withdrawal of services, we know that our schools will remain welcoming Christ centred environments.
Can parents and visitors still access our schools during the Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Services job action period?
Access to each of our elementary schools during the school day is requested through an intercom system (buzzer). Principals and Vice-Principals will be answering the buzzer during this Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Service period but they are not always in the office so you may need to wait until they return to the office to hear the buzzer. We apologize for any delays parents and visitors may experience in accessing our schools during this Withdrawal of Service. Parents and visitors are encouraged to call ahead before visiting the school during the school day. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period of job action.
Will the work-to-rule/withdrawal of specific services normally performed directly affect my child?
Some duties typically performed by CUPE staff are being supported during this Withdrawal of Service by other school staff including Administrators and central office staff. We are working together with principals and vice principals to ensure that duties necessary to the running of the school are continuing.
Will the Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Service have any impact on student safety?
Bruce-Grey CDSB Senior Administration, Principals and Vice-Principals are working together with staff to maintain a caring, Christ-centred, safe and positive school environment for students. Student safety and learning remain a top priority for all BGCDSB staff and the board will be taking all measures to ensure the educational impact on students is minimized.
Can I volunteer at my child's school?
In this case, the Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Service is part of the union's process through negotiations and so volunteers are not brought in to mitigate the impact of the Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Services. If you are already a volunteer at your child's school, then you may continue to volunteer in the same capacity/way you have always volunteered there.
Will community programs be affected by a strike action? Is it possible to get a permit to use the school or part of a school for other activities during the Work-to-Rule/Withdrawal of Services?
Our hope is to continue with our Community Use of Schools permits. We will review the conditions of our gymnasiums and spaces to ensure that they are clean and safe for our Community Use Permit holders. If we are not able to continue with permits we will be communicating directly with permit holders.
What is happening with Hot Lunches and Field Trips?
We will endeavour to do our best to continue with Hot Lunches and Field Trips. If a school is unable to continue with such programs you will be notified by the School Principal and we will arrange for a refund via School Cash OnLine. Please contact your School Principal if School Cash OnLine is not an option to which you have access.
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W1531 Bluffton Rd, Brooklyn, WI 54941-9474
- Single Family Home
- Status: Active
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Est. Square Footage: 1,652
- Garage: 2.0, Attached
- Est. Year Built: 1968
- Est. Acreage: 417
- School District: Berlin Area
- High School: Berlin
- County: Green Lake
- Property Taxes: $7,673
- Property Tax Year: 2019
- Postal Municipality: Green Lake
- Listing Company: Emmer Real Estate Group
- Price/SqFt: $2118
Property Description
W1531 Bluffton Rd, Brooklyn, WI 54941-9474 - Rare find! Green Lake County farm offering 417+/- contiguous acres of land. 368+/- acres are currently tillable and tenant farmed. Property offers 2 farmsteads with year round homes, outbuildings and grain bins. The property boarders 3 county roads and is located only minutes from the City of Green Lake. This would make an excellent hunting lodge, extension to already existing farm, or development. Call for more details. Don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity that only comes around once in a lifetime!
Room Dimensions
- Living Rm: 26.0 x 12.0
- Kitchen: 16.0 x 10.0
- Dining Rm: 10.0 x 9.0
- Foyer: 13.0 x 10.0
- Master BR: 22.0 x 14.0
- BR 2: 16.0 x 11.0
- BR 3: 12.0 x 11.0
- Full Baths: 2
- Family Rm: 20.0 x 11.0
- Laundry Rm: 14.0 x 12.0
- Full Baths: 1
Additional features
Other Rooms
- Block, Full, Full Size Windows, Partial Finished, Shower, Stone, Sump Pump, Walk Out/Outer Door
- Barn(s), Guest House, Metal/Steel Building, Pole Building
Interior Features
- Heating/Cooling: Propane Gas Central Air, Forced Air
- Water Waste: Private Well, Septic System
- Appliances Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Building and Construction
- 1 Story, Exposed Basement
- Hobby Farm
- Exterior: Deck, Horse Allowed Ranch
Land Features
- Waterfront/Access: N
Property History
MLS Number New Status Previous Status Activity Date New List Price Previous List Price Sold Price DOM 1669081 Active Nov 26 2019 1:20PM $3,500,000 340
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The #MPOWERment Blog
My First NeuroDevNet Workshop
It was actually by some miraculous force that I attended my first NeuroDevNet workshop. Okay, actually it was a lovely lady who lead me in this direction and I am glad she did. I am a very curious person and someone who really likes to ask questions, learn, share about pretty much anything related to all sorts of health and humanity…our WORLD. Bits and pieces of everything help make up who we all are and I feel that is important to acknowledge and consider in all aspects of life. This is also why I like to do my best to read as much research, books, listen to whomever I can, watch webinars etc on everything! It can be a challenge sometimes to find legit conferences that peak my interest, workshops and the like so I really appreciated this. What I appreciated even more was the genuine passion of everyone in attendance. While I did have to leave before getting to hear the last two speakers, I was fortunate enough to hear John Ratey, MD (Is Exercise Snake Oil for the Brain) and Matthew Pontifex PhD (Physical Activity Induced Modulations in Cognitive Control), as well as taking part in a really fun break out session. I believe NeuroDevNet is putting out a white paper so specifics and further information you can find there, but I will give you the gist of some aspects of the talk in the third paragraph.
I was surrounded by scientists and researchers for the most part (intimidating much:D) , but I actually didn't feel totally misplaced. It has taken me some time to be ok with the fact that just because I don't have a PhD after my name, I absolutely do have value. We all do and don't ever let anyone lead you to feel or believe otherwise mmmmkay. In fact, I found and keep finding, that because I have not previously chosen to specialize per se, my broad range of skills set me up well if I do choose to really specialize and/or allows me to be an asset to a good team of like-minded people 🙂 Having a variety of learning modalities, experiences and curiosities in so many places helps me to recognize things that many others may miss due to their specifically centered domains. I used to view my jack of all trades as a negative, as I am sure many do who don't understand the value this actually can have, but boy has that changed. I will say this though, not being able to narrow in on one niche you devoted the majority of your time to in business has been a bit of a thing that I do not recommend. So many lessons learned!
Back to it…Asking questions is important to finding solutions and recognizing what those questions are allows for progress and necessary referrals to the right people, places, and things. Aside from that, the fact that I am not forced into one very specific domain, has helped open me to things others may have to miss or not be aware of yet to delve further in to. That is actually what made me feel ok around that table and not one of them made me feel otherwise. True professionals who really do care about the end goal :). While I may not be where they were in terms of certain things, the fact that I am always willing and excited to learn, allowed for questions and research-backed input, to offer in terms of how to help that end goal…helping people, making progress.
John's talk was full of energy. This, I will bet, is due to the fact that he understands, values, and practices the superpowers of exercise 😉 So to tell you the outcome of his proposed talk, exercise most certainly is not snake oil. It actually baffles me that it is still such a challenge to get people of all kinds from regular everyday's to CEO'S, to shareholders to see that exercise is not just a nice idea, it is a must to our every day existence, and more importantly, LIVING! Exercise, physical activity, training and sport/games are not only able to prevent a massive array of diseases, but it is a FACT that it can help treat so many of them too. From a variety of metabolic and diseases like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, to mental health and cognitive related illnesses, to neurological diseases, exercise can help make a difference as part of the overall equation. Matthew Pontifex lead a talk sharing a variety of research that his team have been doing, as well as some of others, which again simply showed the value and support for exercise in terms of prevention and treatment.
It honestly hurts my heart that so many people do not love themselves enough to take their health even a little bit seriously and it is even more painful that our society creates the perfect environment that is not conducive to overall health (not just exercise related). Please do not take that initial comment as an entire viewpoint on things because health in general and factors involving it are not that simplistic. Self-love is a big part of it though but even that is quite complex. How can even major corporations not understand that if their teams are holistically fit, in all aspects of that meaning, that their bottom lines will actually be better?!? If you don't want to believe me whomever you are reading this, please listen to yet another researcher, a doctor, who is telling you that moving is magical.
While the majority of the information has been primarily focused on more cardio components of exercise as beneficial, there is a lot of research over the years finally supporting the benefits of high intensity and resistance training and THAT needs to come out to the masses more. I promise you, that type of training will get you where you want to be faster and will last longer, but do not discount any forms of exercise and movement as beneficial to some degree of course 😉
It doesn't matter how young or how old you are, physical activity, exercise,training, sports and play will transform you forever IF you, me, we let it!


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Myra looked out the window. The world outside was hot and still. She didn't know what she thought she'd see, everything was as dead as it always was and nothing ever changed. Sure, there might be a storm, the lightning was always interesting here, but what else? The sunrises were bland now, as were the sunsets. There was no life out there, nothing to secretly spy on, nothing to stare at and fawn over. There hadn't been anything alive since climate change ramped up and the sun was muted in response.
The truth was, Myra didn't know why she was looking out the window, she just was. It wasn't something she had planned to do, it wasn't anything she particularly enjoyed doing. Today, she just looked because she was here and it was there and even the hot dead planet outside was better than the shitty day she'd dealt with so far. And it wasn't over yet.
"Your appointment is in five minutes. Five minutes. Please begin your descent to the designated area," a tinny computerized voice from the metal band around her wrist announced.
Myra flinched at the sound of the voice as though it had struck her. It had. Not in the physical sense, but on an emotional level. Her day was an avalanche she was staying just head of, but this next appointment promised to over take her. She thought she was mentally prepared to be buried alive, but in this moment, looking out at hot, bland desolation, she was no longer sure.
"Your appointment is in four minutes. Four minutes. Please-" Myra struck the metal band with her hand to silence the announcement.
"I know about the stupid appointment," she said under her breath, but it didn't matter. The announcement would blare in another minute as it continued its incessant count down, and if it reach a minute before she was on her way, she knew the penalty.
Gathering up the last of her will power she tore herself away from the window. It took more effort than she might have imagined, but once it was done she felt herself carried by the momentum towards the stairs. Once upon a time she would have been able to take the lift, but energy rationing had been in effect for over six months now and the lifts were only for officers and executives, not the likes of her. Still, it made no matter. The appointment was only three floors below and she still had time.
When she arrived at the door the metal band on her wrist, she called in a shackle, but they were officially referred to as 'Employee Motivational Aids,' or EMAs for short, beeped loudly signaling to the computer inside that she had arrived. The sound was even more unpleasant than the tinny computer voice, and its suddenness made her wince. The door before her slid open instantly and as she walked through. The EMA vibrated softly, acknowledging she arrived for her appointment on time.
Before her was a large office, the third largest in the complex, or so she was told, and why not? It belonged to the Senior Vice President of customer affairs. The SVP, Mr. Aldennaldo, oversaw her division and was principally responsible for Marketing and Customer Relations. It was estimated that his position was responsible 85% of the shareholders value, and few doubted it. The rumor was that he would be talking over as head of the whole operation when The Founder retired.
Myra didn't know if any of the rumors were true, and she really didn't care. The politics of executives didn't concern her in the least. What concerned her now was why she was asked (a euphemism for ordered) to this appointment. She looked around the office and saw that she was alone. Knowing that she had barely made it on time at all, she doubted that anyone else was going to be in attendance. She scanned the room again and noticed that she was really alone. Mr Aldennaldo wasn't present yet either, nor was his assistant who usually stood guard outside the door when an appointment was expected.
There was something very disquieting about the whole situation, but Myra just stood by the doorway waiting. The vice president was an important man, after all, so he must have gotten caught up in other, more important meetings. Meetings that undoubtedly required his assistant too.
She tried to explain it all away, but things still didn't add up. If Mr Aldennaldo was otherwise occupied, the EMA would have notified her of the change in schedule. If there was no one in the office, the computer wouldn't have opened the door. Myra began to feel sweat on her palms as she began to get more concerned. She looked to the clock on the wall, it was some ridiculously old antique with the digital numbers from before the Fall. She had to do the math in her head to figure the real time, but she remembered her lessons from the Childhood Educational Programs, CEPs, she had been selected for, and made short work of it. The time was 72 past 8 before evening. The appointment had been for 65 past and nothing, not so far as Myra had ever experienced, ever ran that far behind.
From her vantage point by the door, everything in the office looked like it was in order. She could see the the SVP's desk from where she stood, a massive hulk of glass and titanium, and nothing about it looked unusual. It was clean and the holo-orb in the center dormant. She looked around to the bar area, nothing seemed out of place. The sofas she could see from where she was standing seemed normal, although she could only see the back of the one closest to her. On the other side of the office was a small alcove for the SVP's assistant. There were a few things on the desk there, but nothing that seemed out of place.
She decided to take a closer look. If someone entered and thought she was snooping the penalty would be sever, but the oddity of this moment seemed to warrant a quick peek.
She headed towards the alcove first, thinking maybe there was a note or something that might elucidate the situation, but when she got there, there were just a few invoices for EMAs and holo-pads. Turning back towards the middle of the room, she had a different angle now, she finally saw something out of place. It was by the sofa, but her mind didn't connect the dots at first.
Was it a shoe?
She craned her neck to see better without moving. It looked like one. Why would there be a shoe sticking out from under the sofa? The question seemed punctuated by the way the shoe was positioned. It didn't seem like it should be able to stand on its heel like that. Finally, taking another quick glance around the office, she moved to investigate. She didn't get more than halfway to the sofa before she realized it wasn't just a shoe. Now there seemed to be a sock, and the bottom of a pant leg, connected to the shoe. The fact that there was a leg inside of these things didn't quite compute in her dazed and frazzled mind.
She just stopped and stared blankly at what she was seeing. She stood there for a full thirty seconds before she finally moved closer. When she got close to the sofa she saw the rest of the body. The blood had absorbed into the white carpet, the dark red contrasting the pure white so strongly it looked black.
Before her lay the body of a man whose face was so bashed in she couldn't recognize him. She guessed, by the low quality shoes and cheaper suit it was Mr. Aldennaldo's assistant, but couldn't be completely sure. Beside the body was a crystal vase, half of it covered in blood, bits of meat, and tissue. Her eyes went from it, to the body, and back to it. She felt her stomach churn as its contents considered the exit. Without thinking she knelt down near the body and the leaned over to touch the vase. She didn't know why she was doing it, shock maybe, or maybe just to confirm it was all real, that she hadn't suffered a break with reality.
She picked up the vase. It was heavy in her small, dainty hand. She dropped it almost immediately. It fell back to where it lay, leaving a brighter red smudge on the carpet as it rolled a little. It was then that the situation set in and her wits began to return. She stood up and turned to the door, she needed to leave. But as she moved towards it, it opened.
Three security guards along with Mr. Aldennaldo himself came flooding into the office. They fanned out, surrounding her, the VP hanging back behind the line.
"That's her," Mr. Aldennaldo said, his voice accusing and carrying his full authority.
Myra tried to process this, but came up short. All she managed to do was open her mouth and the close it again while she looked on in shock. Her wits were too slow, too slow by three minutes, according to the relic on the wall.
"This is Officer 619 of Mr. Aldennaldo's division, requesting a termination order for one Myra 347–621," the security guards closest to her said, speaking directly into his EMA.
Myra knew what it meant, but still her synapses refused to fire. She was frozen, paralyzed. She stood, stone still, watching her execution unfold before her without the slightest bit of resistance, as if she resigned herself to it long ago.
"Thank you Officer 619, your request has been processed. Executing now." It was the same tinny computer voice she heard earlier.
Myra felt a sudden shock from her EMA, then her lifeless body fell to the floor.
The security guards moved in to clean up the mess, making their apologies to the SVP as they did.
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Industrial Tribunal cases tend to be sensitive in nature as they essentially deal with a person's livelihood; however, when the Industrial Tribunal is faced with matters which have also been referred to the courts of criminal jurisdiction, such cases are even more complex.
How must an employer regulate itself regarding an employee's employment when it is confronted with a pending decision by the criminal court? Is termination of employment justified at all stages of proceedings? Are there special circumstances where it is appropriate for the employer to delay termination until the criminal court reaches a decision when it suspects that an employee has breached the law? Would the latter tip the balance in favour of employees excessively?
On 8 January 2019 in Falzon v Maltapost plc, the Maltese Industrial Tribunal assessed whether the termination of Ms Falzon's employment had been unjust.
While the applicant alleged that her termination had not been based on a good and sufficient cause as required at law, the defendant company argued otherwise.
The applicant had been employed as a postwoman with the defendant company since November 1997 on an indefinite contract.
On 30 June 2008, while out on duty delivering mail, the applicant felt a sharp pain in her knee and as a result was unable to walk and continue her duty. The applicant attempted to contact the defendant company to alert them about the situation but she failed to get through. She also tried to contact her manager but was once more unsuccessful. The applicant subsequently called her father to pick her up and take her to the doctor, who prescribed the applicant with time off work and rest.
At the time of the incident, the applicant had 25 undelivered letters in her possession, which she took home with her. However, it transpired that at the time of the incident failure to deliver letters amounted to a criminal offence under the Postal Services Act (Chapter 254 of the Laws of Malta).
The applicant returned to work the following day and took the undelivered letters with her. However, she once more felt the same sharp pain in her knee and as a result fell to the ground, further injuring herself. The applicant was taken to hospital and remained on injury leave until 13 July 2008.
On 22 September 2008, several weeks after returning to work, the applicant received a letter from the defendant company's human resources manager, in which she was informed that she had to appear before a disciplinary board.
After attending her disciplinary hearing on 7 October 2008, the applicant was then informed via a letter from the CEO that her employment was being terminated with immediate effect because she had failed to abide by the Code of Behaviour of the Collective Agreement.
The applicant appealed the termination decision but her appeal was rejected. In view of the rejected appeal and the company's decision to terminate, she filed proceedings for unjust dismissal before the Industrial Tribunal.
However, the case before the Industrial Tribunal was adjourned pending the decision of the criminal courts.
The Industrial Tribunal analysed the case carefully and considered that the applicant had done everything to get in touch with the defendant company, but despite her efforts had failed. On the other hand, the defendant company argued that the applicant had fallen short of satisfying her duties and had breached her postal oath and committed a criminal offence in failing to deliver the letters.
The applicant underwent proceedings before the magistrates court as a court of criminal judicature and was found not guilty. The magistrates court's decision was subsequently appealed; however, the Criminal Appeal Court in its inferior jurisdiction also found the applicant not guilty.
The Industrial Tribunal noted that the applicant had undergone an internal disciplinary process and further highlighted that at the time of the incident, the alleged breach of postal regulations by the applicant amounted to a criminal offence and thus it could not simply ignore that fact.
The Industrial Tribunal noted that the only failure on the applicant's part was that on her return to work she failed to inform the defendant company that 25 letters had been left undelivered. This failure affected the Industrial Tribunal's decision in relation to the compensation granted to the applicant. It provided that owing to the fact that the alleged breach of postal oath was considered to be so severe – so much so that such behaviour had warranted criminal proceedings – the defendant company should have been more cautious and waited for the outcome of the criminal proceedings before terminating the applicant's employment.
The tribunal referenced author Norman Selwyn who, in relation to such circumstances, stated that where "there are doubts, fairness may require the employer to wait until the criminal proceedings have been concluded (Harris and Shepherd v Courage (Eastern) Ltd)".
Following an analysis of the facts – including the respective witnesses' testimony, the time that the applicant had remained unemployed and the fact that the applicant had failed to inform her superiors about the undelivered letters – the Industrial Tribunal ordered the defendant company to pay the applicant €6,000 in compensation and held that the applicant's termination had indeed been unjust.
Did the Industrial Tribunal state that the defendant company should have waited for the criminal proceedings' outcome because, at the time of its decision, the applicant's behaviour no longer constituted a criminal offence? Unfortunately, the Industrial Tribunal failed to elaborate on whether the story would have been different had the failure to deliver letters still constituted a criminal offence at the time of its decision.
Notably, in its 1996 decision in Pisani v Malta Shipbuilding Co Ltd the Industrial Tribunal held that as the courts of criminal jurisdiction found the applicant guilty of theft at the workplace, the defendant company had no option but to terminate the applicant's employment. As such, the Industrial Tribunal held that the defendant company did indeed have a just and sufficient cause to do so. In this case, the defendant company had waited for the courts of criminal jurisdiction's decision before terminating Mr Pisani.
In Spampinato v Enetsport Limited, although not relating to a criminal offence, the Industrial Tribunal held that the defendant company had been entitled to dismiss an employee who had, on one occasion forgotten to upload games to the company's platform. Therefore, on this line of reasoning, was Maltapost entitled to dismiss Falzon based simply on her failure to deliver letters even if such failure did not constitute a criminal offence? (For further details please see "No warnings, no damages, no due process: one-off mistake validates employee's dismissal".)
Where should the line be drawn as to when an employer should await outcomes of criminal proceedings or otherwise, especially given the backlog of the criminal courts? Should the employer retain an employee for years until the final decision of the criminal courts?
The Industrial Tribunal's expectation that employers wait for the final decision of the criminal courts translates to an employer having to retain the employee for years on end pending a court decision. Is this stretching the tribunal's aim to protect employees too far?
Although Selwyn states that in cases of doubt, fairness may require the employer to wait for the outcome of the criminal proceedings, he also states that where the evidence produced is sufficiently indicative of guilt, the employer is entitled to act.
It is important to see whether future Industrial Tribunal decisions will follow this line of reasoning, or run contrary to the decision in Falzon v Maltapost Plc, keeping in mind that the Maltese courts do not follow the doctrine of judicial precedent.
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It's been a while I haven't posted five things I love on here, in fact it's been a while I don't pay a visit to my blog. I am having one of those days that I feel hopeless and lazy to think what to write let alone to share 😐
Anyhow…. here are five things that I am loving at this moment ;
1. Turkish towels
I love this new trend of towel! I own four of them in yellow, pink, green, and grey in extra-large and large size. They are not so bulky like the beach towels so it's handy and lighter to carry them in your bag. They also quick to dry. You can use as a towel, a wrap, or a sarong, multi-function 🙂
2. ELF Cosmetic
Thanks to a fellow blogger Nisa who first told me about this ELF brand! I love it, they are cheap but they are pretty good, well it works on my skin. At the moment I am using its eye primer, blush, concealer, and all over cover & color sticks. I especially love the blush, it is said a dupe for Nars! For every day use I am so loving this brand, it guarantee won't make hole on my wallet :p
3. Flats
Now that autumn is here I have to say good-bye to my flip-flop but not really into the boots yet, so flats are the other thing I love this autumn. They are easy to slip on but pretty enough. Currently loving the pointy flats, they make my feet look slimmer!
4. Dungarees/overalls
Loving this style! I am actually not a big fans of overalls but for this autumn somehow I don't mind. I own one similar like this but in khaki color from Zara and it's so comfortable. I can dress them down with sneakers and t-shirt like the picture above for my mum's duty from footy game to running errands or dress them up with nice shirt/blouse, pretty necklace or earrings and pair them with pointy flats or heels for nice lunch with the ladies 🙂
5. Turtle Neck Over-sized Jumper
I always love over-size jumper when the weather is a bit nippy. With the turtle neck is even better because it keeps my upper body warmer and I just love the feel of snuggling into the soft material of cashmere or wool. The picture above is from Hello Parry if you want the cheaper version of that you can find one here at Supre.
Okay, those are my current favorite items for this season. What are you loving at the moment?
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