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Kristoffer Larsen
Memorial Foundation
Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth
Who we are
The Kristoffer Larsen BIG HEART Memorial Foundation has been established by the Larsen family of Geneva, Illinois to honor the great memory of their beloved son and brother Kristoffer Larsen (1993-2016).
Kristoffer suffered a sudden cardiac death on May 27, 2016 at age 22 while visiting his grandparents in Norway. He was a healthy and active young man that cared greatly for his siblings, family, friends, and people around him. Our work with the Foundation is dedicated in his honor, to preserve his spirit, positive outlook, and to help prevent other families from experiencing the devastation of suddenly losing a loved one.
We partner with the community and organizations that can help achieve our vision. We would love your help and support.
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There are some places ideally suited to taking at a slow pace, idly wandering around the sites whether they are small picturesque villages, stunning harbours and beaches, vineyards or even lighthouses. The island of Île de Ré in French Charente–Maritime has all this and more.
Île de Ré appears to be from a different era, narrow winding streets lined with pretty little houses often covered with hollyhocks or other similar floral displays. Splashes of vibrant reds, pinks or yellows against the brilliant white or natural stone of the buildings, often the only other colour is the pale blue of window shutters.
Connected to the mainland by the three kilometre bridge "Pont de Ré" making access particularly easy, it is popular with Parisians from where it is possible to reach within three hours. For this reason many choose it as the ideal spot to purchase their holiday homes.
"speeding set of cyclists shoot past"
It is not actually completely out of time, there are cars just not that many, people seem to take the opportunity to walk or ride a bike. Cycling in fact is a very popular way of getting around the island, groups, families, couples and lone cyclists weave their way along the network of roads and paths that criss-cross the island.
Be careful though even these can move quite quickly and often the riders seem absorbed in the surroundings. They hardly notice pedestrians and it can become quite a shock to suddenly have a speeding set of cyclists shoot past when attempting to cross the road.
Clear azure skies providing the roof to the adventure obviously help but in fact during this visit it was not always so. There were several heavy bouts of rain and yet it did not really take anything away from the enjoyment of this island, there always seem to be somewhere to go, something to see away from the worst of the weather.
"resembling life-size dolls houses"
I have to admit however my favourite moments were spent exploring the towns and villages. Wandering along the streets which always seemed quiet, possibly due to being late season but I was not complaining. The houses are so quaint resembling life-size dolls houses, the streets incredibly pretty, row after row of these attractive cottage-like homes. It is easy to get lost amongst them and several pleasant hours were spent doing just that.
St. Martin de Ré is the main town of the island, built around its attractive harbour. This is a highlight of the island, with boats of all descriptions, from yachts to traditional, colourful fishing boats, reds, blues and mahogany is everywhere. Surrounded by fortifications which are up to 8m high and 2m thick there are around 12km of fortified walls. It is probably the busiest place to visit, but its well worth spending sometime there and a trip up the St Martin's Church tower provides a great panorama especially over the Breton Strait.
"is seeing donkeys in trousers"
A slightly peculiar sight is seeing donkeys in trousers, which were originally donned to protect them from mosquitoes. They now provide rides for kids along the beaches and it is common to see them grazing just outside the town. What better way to relax after the ride than with an oyster or potato ice cream? Not for you, maybe the 24ct gold covered one will suit your expensive palate more.
Markets are a favourite place to visit for me and the small one located in La Flotte is especially good for a visit. The stalls are closely packed with all manner of local produce with wines, meats, cheeses, vegetables and even fish which despite its size provide plenty of interest to help wile away an hour or so.
It's very popular with locals and tourists alike browsing the stalls overflowing with colour in search of something tasty to eat or drink. Red peppers, green artichokes, white wines, various cured meats providing both colour and a mixture of aromas perfect ingredients for a picnic on the beach.
The beaches are generally wide and sandy ideal for walking the dog or if a little more active there is the opportunity to try sand yachting, kite-surfing, windsurfing or just surfing when the conditions are right. I wandered through some rock pools in the hope of finding some the inhabitants, however beachcombing may not be a career path open to me.
"This will make an amazing bed and breakfast"
Île de Ré is blessed with picturesque lighthouses; unfortunately there was not enough time to visit all of them. However managing to visit the Grand Phare des Baleines (literally Lighthouse of the Whales) seemed to be the pick of the bunch. Taking the time to climb the narrow stairs to the top is well worth it, providing great views over the island and along its coast.
Some of the original rooms are being renovated and living quarters being restored to enable paying guests to stay overnight in future. This will make an amazing bed and breakfast, it will surely be a commercial success and a very popular place to stay.
Dining out on the island is exceptionally good and as might be expected seafood dishes are favourite choices for many visiting here. Fresh mussels, scallops and fish dishes are available in almost every restaurant and hotel. France is a popular gastronomy destination it is unlikely many will be disappointed with the choice on offer on here.
There is much to recommend this island to the traveller, there is plenty to keep most entertained. Those seeking a quiet time to relax or preferring an activity holiday cycling or beach activities will not be disappointed. Île de Ré really is a pleasure island.
I am very grateful to the Poitou-Charentes Tourist Board for organising this trip and the agencies that made it possible by providing accommodation, transport and meals. All opinions expressed however remain my own.

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Donald Trump on Taylor Swift | Her Music Sucks!
Years ago, Taylor Swift released an album titled "Red."
Nevertheless, this beloved solo artist stunned the universe this week when she made her political opinion known for the first time in her professional life, revealing herself to be…
… a democrat!
Or at least to be supporting a pair of democrats in her home state of Tennessee: Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives.
Cooper is running against Marsha Blackburn, who Swift wrote on Instagram has a voting record in Congress that "appalls and terrifies me," explaining thusly:
"She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape.
"She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry.
"These are not MY Tennessee values."
Asked about these comments on the White House lawn on Monday afternoon, President Trump said, sort of humorously:
"Let's say that I like Taylor's music about 25 percent less now."
He added more specifically:
"Marsha Blackburn is doing a very good job in Tennessee. She's leading now substantially which she should.
"She's a tremendous woman. I'm sure Taylor Swift doesn't know anything about her."
Swift actually outlined her take in a very detailed, calm and fair manner.
But she's been pilloried by republicans nevertheless, of course.
They apparently think Kanye West is a well-educated political guru who should be listened to and respected when it comes to his opinion…
… but Swift is a vapid moron whose viewpoint she be scoffed at, naturally.
"So @taylorswift13 has every right to be political but it won't impact election unless we allow 13 yr old girls to vote," Mike Huckabee tweeted for instance. "Still with #MarshaBlackburn."
Okay, but — who wants to do the math for the former Governor and explain to him how old Taylor Swift fans who started following her after the release of her first album in 2006 are now?
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A lawsuit has been filed in Florida's 8th circuit court, related to the death of a 69-year-old woman at North Florida Reginal Medical Center on December 31, 2016. The estate of AnnaMary Bakley is suing for damages of over $15,000 for mental and emotional distress, in addition to costs of the deceased woman's funeral. According to the lawsuit, the Bakley estate is claiming medical malpractice and negligence in the misdiagnosis of gastrointestinal symptoms exhibited by the patient when she was admitted to the medical center.
Why the Family Is Suing for Medical Malpractice and Misdiagnosis
Ms. Bakley was taken to UF Health Shands Hospital on December 30, 2016, after falling at home. As the patient complained of severe abdominal pain, and testing suggested a gastrointestinal issue may be present, she was transferred to North Florida Regional Medical Center for specialist care. According to the estate, who have brought the lawsuit, the doctor providing treatment should have recognized that Ms. Bakley's symptoms were not due to obstructive jaundice, as diagnosed, but should have checked for signs of a gastrointestinal bleed. The bleed in Ms. Bakley's stomach, which contributed to her death, was due to a pyloric ulcer, a condition which is normally treatable with antacids.
It is claimed that the doctor treating this patient should have recognized the symptoms as being those associated with a pyloric ulcer, rather than obstructive jaundice.
When you, or a loved one, visit a doctor or medical center for healthcare, you place your trust in their ability to accurately diagnose and treat your illness or injury. Although the majority of medical practitioners are dedicated to doing the best job possible, failings to occur. Did you know that medical errors are currently the third most common cause of death in America?
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when the treatment provided falls well short of what could reasonably be expected in the circumstances, causing the patient to sustain injuries, or die. Some examples of medical malpractice encountered by our Cooper City attorneys include:
- Errors when administering anesthetics
- Negligence or a failure to exercise sufficient caution and provide a high-level of care to a patient brought into an E.R
- Hospital malpractice, or medical malpractice on the part of an independent contractor working within the hospital
- Misuse or failure of a medical device
- Failure to diagnose conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, brain tumors, ectopic pregnancies, and infections
If you have sustained injuries due to medical malpractice, or a loved one has died as a result of medical negligence, you can file a lawsuit to recover damages, including medical bills and funeral expenses. However, as medical malpractice law is particularly complicated, you should enlist the expertise of a Cooper City medical malpractice attorney first.
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Ella's Supper Club
Ella's Super Club, features an intimate setting with wood floors, beautiful windows, and a city view. On 1st Avenue, the view showcases the downtown street feel and city lights. It is a beautiful setting for smaller receptions, meetings, or private dinners.
Formerly known as Ella's Supper Club, and home to a dance studio for several years, the 3rd floor of the Event Center is perfect for smaller gatherings of 60 – 80 guests. Company retreats, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and birthday parties are just a few examples. The ballroom houses an adjacent bar and sitting room area.
The 3rd floor bar is staffed by the Montvale Event Center. We do include glassware, however the bar is dry, allowing for bottled beer and wine only. The bar top can also be used to place appetizers or non-alcoholic beverages for catered events.
Sitting Room/Bridal Suite
The sitting room adjacent to the ball room on the 3rd floor doubles as our bridal suite. It has it's own restroom, and allows for a private area separate from the groomsman throughout the wedding day. When we are not hosting weddings, the sitting room may be used as a green room for performers, a unique space for a breakout session, or even a small company luncheon.
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A page to track font selection issues:
Inkscape's Font Selection
Inkscape has two ways of selecting a new font:
- Through drop-down menus (ComboBoxText) in the Text toolbar.
- Through a special widget in the Text and Font dialog.
The Glyph panel also allows a font to be selected but this only effects which glyphs are shown in that dialog.
All selection methods rely on the Inkscape FontLister class for generating the list of fonts to be shown.
GTK's Font Widget and Dialog
Gtk has it's own font selection widget and dialog. These differs from Inkscape's font selection widget in the following ways:
- Inkscape disables Faux Font Face selection. Designers would rarely would want a synthesized face.
- Inkscape lists fonts used in a document first. This includes CSS font fallback lists (e.g. "Times New Roman", Times, serif).
- Inkscape shows fonts used in a document but are not found on the system appear with a strike-through.
- Inkscape displays the names of generic CSS fonts using their CSS values ("Sans" appears as "sans-serif").
- Inkscape includes only one entry for faces that cannot be distinguished uniquely by CSS (and Pango). The GTK font selector shows all faces but the rendering of some are incorrect.
- Inkscape shows both the CSS name and the Display name for font faces.
- Inkscape renames some weights to match CSS: "Book" -> "Normal", etc.
- Inkscape has separate sections for family and style. The style options are updated when a new family is selected.
Inkscape's FontLister
A class for listing fonts.
FontLister is a singleton... but it also tracks fonts used by a document. There really should be one instance per document. FontLister contains a Gtk::TreeModel for font family and one for font style. The style model is updated to match the selected font.
Three widgets use FontLister:
- FontSelector (TextEdit.cpp) [ListView]
- FontSelector (Glyphs.cpp) [ListView]
- Widget in Text Toolbar [ComboBoxText]
Each widget updates FontLister when selection is changed. FontLister should be updated once after which the three widgets should update the selected font/style. FIXED
One possible solution is to only update on document read and if a new font is added via the toolbar (the only place a new document font can be added).


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Yamaha CDR-HD1000 CD/Hard-Disk Recorder Page 2
It's another button, labeled HDD for hard-disk drive, that unlocks the CDR-HD1000's secret identity. The hard disk can store up to 30 hours and 40 minutes of CD-format audio without data compression. Even better, the hard-disk drive's data-transfer rates are fast. Ideally, you can copy a CD to the hard disk at 10x speed, and you can copy data from the hard disk to a CD-R at 8x and to a CD-RW at 4x speed. (Blank discs are rated at different transfer speeds, however, so not all of them can achieve these transfer multiples.)
With so much storage capacity, you need some way to organize the hard disk's contents. Cleverly, the Yamaha recorder uses a hierarchy of virtual "discs" (up to 999) and "tracks" (up to 99 per disc, just like a real CD). In addition, tracks from different discs can be organized into a playlist called an "album" (up to 999). Finally, a collection of tracks, discs, and albums is called a "group." If a disc contains CD Text, that's also copied, but graphics and other nonaudio data are left behind. Finally, audio from CD-ROMs and DVDs cannot be copied.
The HD1000 accepts digital audio data with sampling frequencies of 32, 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz, but they're all converted to the 44.1-kHz, 16-bit CD format. The digital output is always 44.1-kHz and 16-bit. The back panel has the connections you'd expect on a CD recorder. It also sports an RS-232C jack, but that's used only for factory diagnostics, and a fan to keep the chassis interior cool. The supplied remote control, most notable for its bland design, duplicates most of the front-panel functions and adds an alphanumeric keypad.
Although the CDR-HD1000 contains a hard-disk drive, it is not a computer, so it can record only on "music use" blank CDs. These discs contain header information that's slightly different from that on "data" CDs and also cost more. The added cost is a royalty meant to compensate artists, record companies, songwriters, and music publishers for presumed losses due to home recording of copyrighted material. In addition, as the law requires of all consumer digital audio recorders, the HD1000 adheres to the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS): you can digitally copy a digital original, like a music CD, but you cannot digitally copy the copy. For example, if you digitally copy a CD's contents to the hard disk, then later want to copy the same contents to a blank CD, the transfer must be analog - meaning that the output from the hard disk goes through a cycle of digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion before it goes to the recorder's inputs.


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Stratford Centre stabbing: 'Who's given them the right to take away my son's life?'
PUBLISHED: 10:41 08 November 2018 | UPDATED: 10:46 08 November 2018
Met Police
The mother of Beniamin Pieknyi has told how her family will "never be whole again" following the 21-year-old's murder.
In a statement issued by Irina Pieknyi following the sentencing of five men involved in Beniamin's death, she said: "I am a mother of eight children, and they have all been amazing children.
"Since the day of March 20, 2018, I'm not feeling like a human anymore. I cannot get over the fact that only seven of my children are still around."
Irina, who was unable to travel from Romania to attend the trial after spending her family's savings on Beniamin's funeral and repatriation, said: "It's not easy bringing them up and giving them an education.
"It's so unfair that one of them was taken away and part of my heart was taken with him. The pain I feel since that day will stay with me forever. I am asking if the ones who did this are even aware that their actions have destroyed a family?"
She added: "Who's given them the right to take away my son's life?
"Are they aware of the pain, the tears and destruction they left behind? Are they aware that our family is not the same as before and will never be whole again?
"I'm at a loss. I have no words to describe how I feel.
"What made them do this to my son? I cannot find the strength to face them and it's breaking my heart."
Five men were sentenced yesterday (Wednesday) at the Old Bailey.
Vladyslav Yakymchuk, 23, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, to serve a minimum of 24 years.
He was given three years for violent disorder and 18 months for carrying a bladed article. He pleaded guilty to all three counts on June 13.
Kevin Duarte, 19, of no fixed abode, and Moses Kasule, 20, of Cavesson House in Ribbons Walk, Stratford, were sentenced to 12 years in a young offenders' institution for manslaughter, and 36 months for violent disorder.
Kasule and Duarte were found guilty of manslaughter and violent disorder on October 12 following a four week trial. They pleaded not guilty
A further two men, Alexis Gabriel Da Costa Varela, 19, of Lillechurch Road, Dagenham, and Mario Zvavamwe, 19, of Crow Lane, Romford, were found guilty of violent disorder on the same day.
Zvavamwe was sentenced to 30 months in a young offenders' institution. Varela was sentenced to 40 months in a young offenders' institution, as well as 12 months for a previous conviction of violent disorder.
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We know better than to text, check Snapchat, like a Facebook post, or talk on the phone while driving.
We know better.
We've heard and read the heartbreaking stories of lives lost and ruined. But why do we do it anyway? For the same reason you can't eat just one potato chip. Or you "Gotta Catch 'Em All."
Dopamine, the Ping, and Addiction
Dopamine is partly to blame. It's the chemical reaction in your brain that leads to addiction. The ping of your cell phone creates the same arousal response that activates your brain's reward center. And it is a key transmitter in a highly complex chemical relationship that sometimes leads to addictive behaviors. Food. Gambling. Video gaming. Drugs and alcohol. Shopping.
And texting while driving.
When we hear the ping of a text message, social media update, or email, our brains get a hit of dopamine. Who's it from? Who liked my post? What am I missing out on if I don't read this? Experts are learning that this initial hit, interestingly, can lead to a higher rush of dopamine than reading the message itself. And it's not just with cell phones. The internet can also prompt addictive behavior.
"Ha Ha. Made Ya Look!"
Dopamine is a large part of the reason we are drawn to the urge to give in to a pleasurable experience. And you can't stop the dopamine reaction any more than you can stop adrenaline from making you jump when startled. It's autonomic. It's primal. It's how we are wired. And some scientists say it's much of the reason why our species has survived for millennia. Food equals life. Sex equals the procreation of mankind.
We humans are wired to want to give in to our pleasures and primal urges. And that, some researchers say, is why we have a very hard time ignoring the ping of a cell phone when we are maneuvering a two-ton vehicle at 65 miles per hour through three lanes of heavy traffic with our toddler in the back seat.
That ping elicits the same dopamine response as the potato chip you just have to have, or the slot machine lever you are compelled to pull for the umpteenth time. It makes you want to look.
How Cell Phones Are Similar to Slot Machines
David Greenfield, founder of the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction and the research source behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign calls the smartphone the "smallest slot machine in the world."
He compares the variable reinforcement of a text, email or social media hit to a slot machine's potential rewards. You don't know when you'll get it. You don't know what you'll get. And you don't know how good it will be. It's the anticipation that generates the high.
In addition to the dopamine surge, there's something else working against us in a different part of our brain, he explained in a CNN interview. The dopamine reaction causes a partial shut-down of our prefrontal cortex - where most of our judgment and reasoning occurs.
So now, we have two areas of our brain working against us as we hurtle down I-95 dodging other smartphone addicts. We have the dopamine devil urging us to "take a quick peek," while our inner voice of reason, which should be slapping our hand, is instead rendered mute.
And most experts agree that the prefrontal reasoning center is not fully developed until around age 25, which explains why the situation is even worse with teens and twentysomethings. (Incidentally, car insurance companies figured this out long ago. Think of what age insurance rates generally drop: 25!)
This texting and driving epidemic is starting to make more sense now isn't it?
While this chemistry lesson is quite fascinating, what can we do to stop this behavior the very next time we get behind the wheel?
EndDD.org reports that over 90% percent of drivers know cell phone distractions are dangerous and find it "unacceptable" to text or e-mail while driving. Yet, 35% of them do it anyway.
4 Easy Ways to Stop Using a Cell Phone While Driving
- Turn your phone on silent
- Completely turn your phone off
- Put your cell out of reach (in the trunk, glove box, or in a purse in the back seat)
- Download one of the many apps that helps prevent you from texting while driving (most are free). Some will silence notifications and message people trying to reach you that you are driving.
And by all means, if you are texting someone that you know is driving, stop texting them! If for no other reason, you could be liable for damages if that driver causes an accident because of your text. Some states are currently considering legislation of this nature.
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Colmar: "Big City" Alsace
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While yesterday's stroll through the vineyards between Ribeauville and Hunawihr tempts us to take a jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and spend the day sitting a picnic table at the edge of those vineyards, as travelers we don't live by bread, wine, or loafing alone, so instead, we'll drive about ten miles and a half hour south to Colmar.
Colmar is the third largest city in France's Alsace region, and while it has over ten times the population of little Ribeauville, with sometime less than 70,000 residents it is only a third the size of the Alsatian capital, Strasbourg.
As we reach the northern end of Colmar, we'll be greeted by a sight that many European immigrants to the United States saw on arrival in New York: The Statute of Liberty.
Of course, this isn't the real Statue of Liberty, but rather a smaller replica of the one erected in the U.S. by Colmar's "favorite son," Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. Unfortunately, safely getting out of our rental car in order to take a "selfie" with the statute could prove problematic given the traffic entering and leaving the city.
We'll arrive in time to enjoy a local specialty called "Tarte Flambé" (a type of thin-crust pizza) during an al fresco lunch at a café on the main square before setting off on a walking tour of the town.
Colmar has the ubiquitous Gothic cathedral that we can briefly poke around in, but we'll find a visit to the smaller, plainer Dominican church with its splendid "Madonna of the Rose Bush" altarpiece framed in gilded wood more memorable. (WikiArt Photo)
Like many European cities, Colmar has its share of high-end clothing boutiques, and the usual collection of shops selling tourist souvenirs. More intriguing then the goods being sold inside are the signs marking these establishments.
Small canals run along the edge of the old section of Colmar. "Dugout canoes" powered by electric motors carry tourists around this part of the city. If the weather is warm, we'll sit at canal side cafe and have a cold drink while watching these little vessels ferry the tourists up and downstream.
Then its back up the "wine road" to Ribeauville for a final night in Alsace.
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Full Over Futon Bunk Bed For Teenager
Full Over Futon Bunk Bed For Teenager – Teenagers don't always want bunk beds and often times sharing a room is less than desirable. However, if you already have a bunk bed, or are looking for a bed that both your kids and eventually teenagers can use, a full over futon bunk bed can be a great choice to provide that transition as they continue to grow.
The great thing about full over futon bunk bed is that the lower bunk can often be converted into a foldable couch. This can be beneficial for teenagers as their space can be more customizable to allow for increased control and individuality. Teenagers will spend more time in their rooms then the average child. Privacy and alone time are much more important to the adolescent and providing them with a means to be more diverse in their activity can have lasting effects on the development of your teenager.
Since rooms for your kids are often not as large as the master bedroom, space saving can play an important role in planning a room that is functional for a teenager. The full over futon bunk bed mattresses themselves are becoming significantly better in providing adequate support for the growing body and can lead to reduced back problems in the future. The mattresses are generally firm enough to provide an environment suitable for proper development and studies have shown that adequate support for the teenager will assist in reduced back problems in the future.
Investing in a full over futon bunk bed at an earlier age is an economical means to both provide a bed that is like a tree house when they are younger and still have the convertibility as they age. Futon mattresses typically have a life span of about 10 years with adequate maintenance such as flipping the mattress monthly and avoiding excessive moisture with the use of a futon cover. Many designs are readily available from online suppliers as well as local retailers.


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South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
On-line version ISSN 2310-3833
Print version ISSN 0038-2337
MAJA, PA et al. Employing people with disabilities in South Africa. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. [online]. 2011, vol.41, n.1, pp.24-32. ISSN 2310-3833.
South Africa has developed policy and legislation to overcome barriers that people with disabilities face in the labour force, yet there remain practical issues relating to the implementation of these policies. This research aimed at identifying the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions and experiences of employers when hiring People with Disabilities (PWDs). Two organisations were selected using a purposive sampling method where interviews were conducted based on a completed questionnaire. It was found that there was a lack of knowledge about disability and although there were negative attitudes presented toward disabled people from fellow employees as well as physical barriers to their employment within the organisations, there were also clear benefits. These benefits were related to among others, the positive contribution made by the employees with a disability.
Keywords : people with disabilities; attitudes towards People With Disabilities; employment of people with disabilities.


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"The Daily Mail is a serious, responsible and impartial news journal" said a senior Labour party member "And is therefore read and trusted as a reliable and authoritative source by all the party's senior members."
"We were therefore very disturbed by the recent revelation in the Daily Mail that the father of our leader, Ed Miliband, had not only been critical of many aspects of life in Britain, but had even been a Marxist." "This was a total surprise to us" said another party spokesman. "We never knew he even had a father; Ed Miliband has never, ever mentioned the fact, let alone ever told us anything about him. The Daily Mail must have done some very thorough research to have discovered this fact, and we are all very grateful to them."
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Production Area: Old vineyards selected in the municipalities of Orsogna, Filetto and Guardiagrele. The soils are made up of textured lands and generally end with a limestone substrate and rocky outcrops sparse. The thermal values characterize a rather warm texture, with little annual rainfall and very high temperature ranges; ideal conditions that have a positive influence on the quality of the grapes.
Color: Straw-yellow colored wine with greenish reflections
Grape/Blend: 100% Trebbiano
Planting Density and Training System: 1600-1800 plants per hectare & pergola Abruzzese.
Harvesting Period: First ten days of September
Wine-making Process: After harvesting, the grapes and the whole bunches, without undergoing lacerations, are subjected to soft pressing from which the "must flower" is obtained. It follows the static cold decantation of the must, for the elimination of the solid parts in suspension. With the inoculation of selected yeasts, fermentation begins at a controlled temperature of 16 ° C.
Alcohol Content: 12%
Refinement: The wine is racked and placed to refine for a few months in steel barrels. The sparkling base is then processed in the autoclaves where refermentation and foaming takes place.
Tasting Notes: Straw-yellow colored wine with greenish reflections, very fine and lively perlage. Intense, enveloping and balanced bouquet, with notes reminiscent of green apple, white grapefruit and acacia flowers. On the palate rich, intense, soft, fresh with notes that have complete correspondence with the perfume.
Food Pairing: It is the glass of sparkling wine for any time of day. As an aperitif, it surprisingly stimulates the appetite; at the table it is the pleasant pairing with the daily lunches characterized by light foods.
Serving Temperature: To be served at 6-8 ° C preferably with an ice bucket.


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Lake of the Woods
211 Yorktown Boulevard, Locust Grove, VA
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211 Yorktown Boulevard is a Lake Living Retreat nestled amongst the woods of Lake of the Woods, VA & SOLD for $174,900! A Home Warranty is also included with this home! This home is cute as a button and won't last long! Contact me today to schedule a showing!
211 Yorktown Boulevard offers three generously sized Bedrooms and two Full Baths, all on one main level. This Retreat has everything you need to make it your permanent Lake Home! The home offers an Open Concept Kitchen, Living, and Dining areas. The Living Room is complete with a Wood Burning Fireplace with brick facade and mantel that makes for a cozy and inviting atmosphere for family and guests alike! The Large Deck out back has plenty of room for the grill and entertaining friends after the sun sets on the lake! Features of this home include a Samsung Refrigerator, Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Plantation Blinds, & Newer Heat Pump.
Lake of the Woods (LOW) is a gated, residential community of single-family homes located in the northeastern tip of Orange County, Virginia. Lake of the Woods has two lakes – the Main Lake and Keaton's Lake—two dams, and a front entrance pond. The Main Lake covers 500 acres and is fed by Flat Run and numerous springs. This lake has two marinas, seven lake access areas, and eight sandy beaches.
You can have ALL this and ALL that Lake of the Woods Lake Living has to offer right outside your door!
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Thirst for news is as normal as thirst for water. But where we turn for news, and what we do with it after, makes a huge difference.
Years ago, the sudden death of a young child actress became a major reporting event in the US. Experts spelled out in great detail the symptoms and risks associated with her condition. A strong pull to these reports kept me glued to the television for days – until my own 17 month old daughter fell suddenly ill, exhibiting most of the symptoms described on the news.


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It's no secret that navigating fixed income investing can be tricky. From bonds to preferred shares, complex structures, and lack of trading accessibility can make finding investment grade fixed income vehicles a time-consuming task. Join Jaime Purvis, executive vice president, Institutional Sales, at Horizons ETFs to learn how exchange traded funds (ETFs) can be a smart and simple tool to access diversified exposure to income generating investments. Learn how passive investing differs from active management in this space and how different fixed income asset classes can help or hinder your portfolio.


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Breakthrough is getting free from the past to see a new future
The kicker? You need the right conditions for this to happen. We help you get to the source of your power through the following high-impact interventions:
The kicker? You need the right conditions for this to happen. We help you get to the source of your power through the following high-impact interventions:
Our flagship LEP™ programme creates a high impact environment for your success. We have you inquire at depth into key aspects of successful leadership in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous landscape. There are three ways to leverage this programme:
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When the curtain eventually drew on the Women in Travel event this month at World Travel Market the one thing that continued to linger on and was sensed again and again by attendees and speakers alike throughout the event was the incredibly high level of emotions charging the room. These emotions span from a strong sense of empowerment and opportunity, to sisterhood and a feeling that we were all there to share, learn from each other and celebrate our achievements and just as well, our mistakes.
Some women talked to me afterwards about the sense of confidence they had gained from hearing so many women sharing similar stories of challenges and resilience. Others mentioned to have felt a really strong call for action, to do better, to do more, to believe in their own abilities and go with their instincts.
I sometimes get the impression that women are being told to hide their true emotions, as if they were a bad thing, something to be almost ashamed of, especially in a professional environment. Yet, far from it, emotions are a positive force for movement (emotions, from the Latin verb' movere' , to move) and they are natural, ancestral forces that push us to act, originally on the all important, survival 'fight or flight' question. Without emotions we could be dead! So emotions also enable us to analyse, process and review information. This is an important function in any business, entrepreneurial and leadership role too.
In summary while I am not advocating a ruthless display of emotions, I believe that positively harnessing them can drive actions and ignite our thinking process. Furthermore, I believe that natural, positive, emotional responses such as laughter can engage the hearts and the minds of people and really show our authenticity.
The women who came together for the Women in Travel platform at WTM were a force to be reckoned with. The power of their emotions created a very positive, highly energetic, dynamic and go-get, can –do bond amongst people who had never met before. Unfortunately we could not bottle it up and take it home, but I am confident that some of that energy will have made its way into participants' daily routines and perhaps changed something, even a little something. I am hoping that when we gather again at
next year's WTM we will have new success stories to tell. Please feedback if you have any such story or if you think the Women in Travel has sparked an idea or a call for action, I would love to hear from you.


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The ManageMagazine team is thrilled to announce our new Co-Creative Partnership with the Awaken Business Summit, led by CEO Jane Graham.
I met Jane Graham in November this year, where a friend had invited me to join herself and Jane at a meeting with the words: "Vibeke, I think you need to meet this woman".
The decision of going to Copenhagen to join this meeting was right. It was soon clear that Jane and I share the global vision of improving lives, workplaces, and businesses/organizations through empowering decision makers.
While the size of the Awaken Business Summit, the line-up of speakers and shiny photos of Sir Richard Branson and all are impressive – what I met behind the scenes, was a genuine and an authentic businesswoman. A woman who had taken the route from heartbroken over the loss of a close family member, through mindfulness and meditation to find her heart's purpose of helping others through a summit.
As she once found herself to be guided at a similar business summit in the UK, her heart is now set on building her own summit – an awaken summit…the Awaken Business Summit.
ManageMagazine is immensely proud to partner with Jane Graham and the Awaken Business Summit. Jane's ambition is admirable and the professionalism of the Awaken Business Summit is praiseworthy.
Jane Graham says:
"I am so delighted to partner with ManageMagazine on so many levels. This way – together – and with so many ManageMagazine readers, we are able to give people this possibility of supercharging themselves, their teams, and their businesses. We all need inspiration and we all seek education, new strategies, and fresh energy".
The Awaken Business Summit – March 20-21.
The Awaken Business Summit isn't just another gathering of business people. It is a high-profile event and among the largest of its kind in Europe. The summit invites 2500 people to join a smashing two-day event in Copenhagen at the Tivoli Hotel and Congress Center on March 20th-21st, 2019.
The line-up of speakers is surely impressive – featuring business magnate, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson.
The follow up is among others the former Director of Market Development at Facebook Randi Zuckerberg (sister to Mark Zuckerberg), Baroness Mone of Mayfair – one of UK's most sought-after business speakers, the explosive speaker about sales Jack Daly and many more.
"Our aim is to awaken people's minds and hearts to find a breakthrough to brilliance. We believe the world can be made a better place by having people attending our empowering summits, and our workshops. Through our events – and with ManageMagazine – it is possible to share empowering inspiration and true success stories of real global leaders", says Jane Graham.
"We know of similar summits – held other places in the world, where companies have been seen to grow 100 percent in turnover, have opened new offices and the like – after attending these awakening summits", Jane continues.
At ManageMagazine we welcome the Awakening Business Summit to the business scene in Denmark. We look forward to working together and to build a collaborative advantage for the benefit of business professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and all others interested in leadership, management, and self-improvement.
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If you are not a member yet, you can join ManageMagazine and still save money on your ticket while simultaneously getting the benefits of supporting and joining ManageMagazine. I hope to see you in Copenhagen in March for an inspiring two-days event of empowering presentations.


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Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
The Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 90 miles north of Las Vegas in Lincoln County, Nevada, is located in the Pacific Flyway, and encompasses 5,380 acres. The name, Pahranagat, comes from the Pauite Indian word meaning valley of shining waters. Established to provide habitat for migratory birds, especially waterfowl, the refuge is a unit of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
More than 230 different species of birds use refuge habitats. The abundance and diversity of birds is highest during spring and fall migrations when large numbers of songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors are present. Refuge habitat ranges from cattail marshes to arid Mojave Desert uplands. The refuge's lakes and marshes are a rare sight in southern Nevada.
Getting There . . .
North on U.S. Highway 93 from Interstate 15 - 70 miles. Follow signs to refuge headquarters.
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Water at Pahranagat Refuge is managed to obtain the most value for wildlife. Various depths of water support different species of plants favored as food by the various species of migratory birds. The refuge has four main water impoundments: North Marsh, Upper Lake, Middle Pond, and Lower Lake.
The North Marsh/Upper Lake is the largest and is the main water storage impoundment. Water stored here in the winter is used in the summer to irrigate food crops for migratory waterfowl.
The Middle Pond catches and stores water released from the North Marsh/Upper Lake. The Lower Lake is the last water storage unit and impounds excess water from the Middle Pond. Other management programs include habitat restoration and enhancement for numerous nongame bird species.


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We had sun in the morning and I went with a predominately warm palette with the exception of the cool shadowed mountain in the distance. It was breezy and cold. In fact I sacrificied my umbrella when a strong gust came by. I held everything down not considering what might happen. Yep, it looked like a segment on the weather channel. The umbrella turned inside out. Shrapnel. Don't think I can save it. Lots of bent parts. The rest was painted with palette in sun and board in shade. A no no but so be it. The color is a bit off probably because of the sun effect but overall I think I'm at least a bit satisfied.


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Sam Smith Has Celebrated Getting His Singing Voice Back After His Vocal Cord Surgery By Posting A Video Of Him Crooning An Elvis Presley Classic.
Picture: Sam Smith - Sam Smith at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at LAX - Los Angeles, California, United States - Monday 4th May 2015
The Stay With Me hitmaker underwent an operation on his vocal cords in May (15) after he developed a haemorrhage, forcing him to cancel a string of tour dates.
The singer has laid low since the surgery, until he got up on stage for a mass sing and dance number with Nile Rodgers and Chic in London in June (15), and he has now proved his singing voice has returned.
Smith posted a video on Instagram.com of him performing a soulful version of Presley's 1961 classic Can't Help Falling in Love during what appeared to be a soundcheck for a concert. In the caption, he simply wrote, "I'm back".
Smith is expected to return to the stage for the Forest Live outdoor concert in Suffolk, England on Sunday (05Jul15).


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Mid-1970's, Yosemite Valley, California. This picture was taken by my then girlfriend and climbing partner Faye Nakamura. I'm not sure which climb we were on but it's not a wall since I don't have a haul line or aiders.
You'll notice a few "Friends" (expandable protection) on my rack on the right. These were original pieces made by and bought from Ray Jardine who invented them long before expandable protection became popular and generic.
Most of the photographs we took on climbs in those days were slides and I have yet to scan my extensive and unfortunately deteriorating slide collection. I hope to get to it before it fades away.
Yes, I was a serious climber for about ten years and climbed quite a bit in Yosemite Valley including some walls. These days my knees knock cleaning my gutters on an extension ladder and hiking is what I do for adventure. I'm glad I experienced the climbing scene when I did; I never got into the indoor climbing gym scene, competiions, or speed climbing with and without equipment. I was what modern climbers call a "trad" (traditional).
For those of you interested in climbing (and entertaining stories), you might enjoy this (true) story I wrote a while back: A Climbing Story.


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MKE 2018 Week 2 – Personal Pivoting Needs
On the second Sunday webinar, MKE members get prompted to add their PPN´s at the top of the written DMP.
So what are PPN´s?
In the MKE we are taught that there are 7 motivators that drive out behavior:
- Liberty
- Legacy
- Autonomy
- Helping Others
- True Health
- Spiritual Growth
- Recognition for Creative Expression
Some may argue that it should be fewer or more of them, yet I think we can all agree that these 7 pretty much cover it!
As it would be virtually impossible for anyone to address all of these in every single moment and action, we encourage members to chose the two that speak most loudly to their heart.
To have them is an absolute necessity for happiness, they provide 'oxygen for the soul' and, actually, by getting the two most important to You, You have them all!
It´s of crucial importance that Your Definite Major Purpose (DMP) clearly reflect both of Your PPN´s and that the vast majority of Your DMP revolves around Your PPN to effectively and efficiently impact Your subconscious mind (that we lovingly call 'Subby' in the course).
"Our difficulties are largely due to confused ideas and ignorance of our true interests. The great task is to discover the laws of nature to which we are to adjust ourselves. Clear thinking and moral insight are, therefore, of incalculable value. All processes, even those of thought, rest on solid foundations."
Charles Haanel, 'The Master Key System' – Part II
Once we find (chose) what really drives our motive, and build our dream around that foundation, the power of our Subby to manifest becomes virtually unlimited!
Peace be the Journey // Claes


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Superfoods make you superhuman, right? Well, superfoods may not dramatically extend your life, but they certainly add flavor, variety, and
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some health benefits to your diet (at least compared to the chips and dip you may have had for dinner last night).
Superfoods is a general, unscientifically defined word that encompasses a lot of ingredients, some exotic (like açaí) and others more ordinary (like blueberries). They're generally high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. We don't know whether the phenomenon is all marketing hype. But here's a fact: Unprocessed, whole foods are good for you. So try out this menu, which has a day's worth of recipes (and some extras for further exploration). Report back on your superpowers.


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Guide Outfitter Licence
A guide outfitter is licensed to guide resident and non-resident hunters in an exclusive guide area with clearly defined and legally described boundaries. The guide areas vary considerably in size and availability of big game species. A guide outfitter licence can be issued for a term of 1 year or 5 years. If you hold a 5-year guide outfitter licence, your quota will be updated annually.
You can apply for a guide outfitter licence using BC Hunting Online or continue to apply in-person at a FrontCounter BC office. If you choose to submit your application online, you must have a basic BCeID. You must also have your Fish & Wildlife ID (FWID) prior to submitting your application. As a licensed guide outfitter, you are also eligible to register your clients and buy licences on their behalf.
The following criteria must be met to proceed with an application for a guide outfitter licence:
Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada (i.e. a landed immigrant).
Must satisfy the Regional Fish and Wildlife Manager, within the region you intend to acquire a guide area, that you have a working knowledge of the Wildlife Act and the Commercial Activities Regulation, B.C. Reg. 338/82, Division 1, Guides. This is done through the successful completion of the Guide Outfitter exam.
A guide outfitter shall carry, in full force and effect, public liability insurance in an amount of not less than $2, 000 000 that is, applicable to his guiding business, in effect at the time of application for an annual licence, and effective for the term of the annual licence period or for the period for which he has paid an annual fee.
If not a certificate holder, the guide outfitter must have permission of the guiding territory certificate holder(s).
The remaining term on the Guiding Territory Certificate must exceed the term of licence being applied for.
Must not have any outstanding reports or royalties or active suspensions.
Annual Licence
$500.00 Guide Outfitter Licence
$25.00 Licence Application Fee (new applicants only – first time applying for any Guide Outfitter Licence)
Five Year Licence
$2000.00 Guide Outfitter Licence
$25.00 Licence Application Fee (new applicants only – first time applying for any Guide Outfitter Licence)
NOTE: Royalties from the previous year are not processed at the time of application submission. A Permitting Clerk will contact you if additional fees are owed. In the case of renewals, please note that your royalty fees for the previous year must be paid in full prior to a new licence being issued.
Fees are payable at the time of application. Applications will not be processed until the fee has been paid.
The payment can be made by credit card, cheque or money-order. Credit Card payments are securely processed online in the Final Step of the application process. You also have the option to mail in a cheque or money order or pay in person at any of the FrontCounter BC locations.
The Habitat Conservation Trust Fund surcharge is included in the above fee(s).
Fees calculated in the electronic Fish and Wildlife application may not be final. A Permit Clerk will contact you if late fees are owed or if other licence specific fees are outstanding.
What you need to apply?
General Requirements
Proof of passing the Guide Outfitter Exam (new applicants only)
Which Regions your guide area is located in
Including a guiding territory certificate number if you are operating within a guiding territory
Consent of the Guiding Territory Certificate Holder or Agent
This applies if you are not the guiding territory certificate holder
Guide Outfitter Exam
The Guide Outfitter examination is a screening tool. A mark of eighty percent (80%) is required to pass the exam. However, as stated within the Wildlife Act, the Regional Manager must be satisfied that the applicant has a working knowledge of the Wildlife Act. This may require further consultation in addition to the exam.
There is no fee associated with the exam. The exam is 2.5 hours in length and is made up of sixty-five (65) multiple choice questions that may cover a number of topics. Questions within the exam are intended to test the applicant's knowledge of the Wildlife Act and Commercial Activities Regulation.
Study material can be accessed electronically through the internet or in hard copy:
- Wildlife Act (hard copy: public library, or BC Courthouse Library)
- Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation, B.C. Reg. 338/82, Division 1, Guides (hard copy: public library, or BC Courthouse Library)
- Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis (hard copy: FrontCounter BC offices, Service BC Access Centre or wherever hunting licences are sold)
You may schedule an examination through your local Service BC Access Centre. Click here to find the Service BC Access Centre location nearest you.
What Happens After you Apply?
The target time frame for issuing your permit is 30 days
Processing time within the North East Region will be considerably longer as there is a required consultation process with members of the Treaty 8 First Nations communities.
Your application will not be processed until payment has been received in full.
Receiving the application
Your application will be reviewed to ensure that it is complete. Your payment and documents will be entered into the appropriate systems. When necessary, you will be contacted for more information.
An application will not be accepted and processed until all required information as well as payment has been received.
Decision Making
A decision will be made on whether to issue a licence or not after a full review of your submission.
Issuance of Licence
If your application is approved, your licence is issued and available in your Fish and Wildlife profile. If your application was not approved, you will be notified.
Starting spring 2018, you do not need to carry a copy of your guide outfitter licence while guiding; however, you must carry a valid government-issued photo ID and be able to produce your Fish & Wildlife ID number. Conservation Officers will be able to access your profile and verify your licences in the field.
Hiring Assistant Guides
Beginning April 1, 2015 an assistant guide licence issued by government is no longer required, nor available. In order to be an Assistant Hunting Guide, a person must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Have passed the approved assistant hunting guide exam and have a permanent identification number. Assistant Guide Exam information can be found at Guide Outfitter Association of BC Website
Not be prohibited from guiding. Guide Outfitters can check here: Guiding Sanctions (PDF, 78 KB)
Not have outstanding fines owed to government under the Ministry's legislation. Guide outfitters may check for outstanding fines by querying the Ministry of Environment - Environmental Violation Database
Guide outfitters who are considering hiring an assistant guide from outside of Canada are encouraged to contact Citizen and Immigration Canada or visit their website to learn more about the options and process for hiring temporary foreign workers.
A person acting as an assistant Guide must carry a written authorization issued by a guide outfitter at all times while guiding. A sample written authorization is provided here. Also see below for more information about the written authorization.
Authorizing an Assistant Guide
Section 48 of the Wildlife Act provides that a guide outfitter may hire a qualified person to act as an assistant guide. This section also requires that a qualified person hired as an assistant guide must be issued a written authorization, in the prescribed manner and form and with the prescribed content by the employing guide outfitter.
Requirements as to the manner, form and content of the assistant guide authorization have been prescribed under section 1.17 of the Wildlife Act Commercial Activities Regulation (the 'regulation'). The requirements are as follows:
the authorization is to be written;
the authorization is to be legible; and
the authorization is to contain the following information:
the name, birth date and permanent address of the assistant guide;
the permanent identification number of the assistant guide;
the name of the guide outfitter;
the number of the guide outfitter's licence;
the date the written authorization is issued;
the date the term of the guide outfitter's licence ends;
the statement: '(name of assistant guide) has been hired as an assistant guide.';
any restrictions on the assistant guide when guiding for game on behalf of the guide outfitter contained in the contract between the guide outfitter and the assistant guide, such as restrictions relating to season, areas or species; and
a signed statement by the guide outfitter that, to the best of the guide outfitter's knowledge, the information contained in the written authorization is true, accurate and complete.
To help ensure that all the requirements of section 1.17 of the regulation are satisfied the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Fish and Wildlife Branch has prepared the following assistant guide authorization form here. A guide outfitter may elect to use this form or prepare their own authorization. The only statutory requirement is that the authorization must satisfy the requirements in section 1.17 of the regulation.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the assistant guide authorization form or the requirements under s. 1.17 of the regulation, please contact FrontCounter BC at 1-877-855-3222 (Canada) or ++1-778-372-0729 (From outside of North America).
Acting on Behalf of a Guide Outfitter
If you would like to give consent for a person to act on your behalf for the purpose of registering a client, submitting a guide outfitter report, paying royalties or buying hunting licences, you can now appoint this person as your designate using BC Hunting Online or over the counter at a Front Counter BC or Service BC office. If you cannot attend an office, you may request to appoint a designate over the phone, after verifying your identity.
It is the designates responsibility to first create their own Fish and Wildlife profile, obtain a FWID and become verified.
Once the designate is registered with a FWID, a guide outfitter can add that person as their designate and choose which activities they can perform on their behalf.
The designate registration does not expire. It is the responsibility of the guide outfitter to manage which tasks the designate can perform on their behalf and, where applicable, to remove the privilege of a person to act as designate.
For more information see the Frequently Asked Questions. For step-by-step instructions on how to obtain a FWID, apply for a guide outfitter licence, register a client and buy hunting licences please refer to the Quick Reference Guides.


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That Carolina Panthers dropped their third game in a row Sunday – losing 30-27 to the Seattle Seahawks. If you're keeping track, four of the Panthers' five losses have been by seven points or less. That means Carolina could easily be 10-1 and competing with New Orleans and LA for the top spot in the NFC. Instead, at 6-5 it's uncertain if they'll even make the playoffs.
A season that began with so much hope is now filled with uncertainly, and with that comes questions about what happened, why it happened and what can be done to fix it? Vashti Hurt of Carolina Blitz and Sheena Quick of Quick Out The Blocks discussed this and more in their weekly "The Morning After" segment.


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text: shenanigans 320 Posted January 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, marc32137 said: So the one with the updated artwork has to be War on Errorism, right? We've also updated the artwork on one particular release to reflect the current shithole idiot in office. The updated artwork will only be available thru this subscription series. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Question: Where is your next vacation trip with Jim?
Answer: We're going to Sydney in April with Maxx and Rob!
Question: Hi Saab! can you do another TV Club blog? I really love your taste when it comes to TV series! pretty pls? :)
Answer: Will do!! Thanks for the reminder!
Question: There was a guy before that tried to court me but i was just not ready to be in a relationship, so after some time he stopped texting me and i just miss him and cant get over it? How do i move on?
Answer: POWER OF NOW!! I'm reading the book right now by Eckhart Tolle. Either do something about it or let it go. Text him and ask to hang out or forget about him! Do not dwell on things beyond your control!:)
Question: Hi, Saab. There's a new tourist spot here in Cebu called Terrazas de Flores, its a flower terraces botanical garden. The first in PH. Hope you can swing by when you happened to be in Cebu. I love you
Answer: Sounds lovely! Thanks for the tip!
Question: Hi Ate Saab! How do you edit your instagram photos? Do you use another app or just instagram. Your photos are always on point! Hihi! <3
Answer: Oh wow, really? Thanks! I use VSCO or sometimes I upload photos I've edited via Adobe Lightroom for my blog.
Question: Hi Saab! Any project offer in GMA/AbsCbn? want to see you again in TV acting.
Answer: After the LONGEST time, I finally went to an audition for a TV hosting job but I was so nervous because I haven't been in front of the camera in so long. Totally blew it! Haha! Maybe next time.
Question: Hi Saab, how to become a better person? Do I need to learn skills or travel/be adventurous? but I'm such a homebody. Help.. Thank you!
Answer: Hello! I think reading up on mindfulness and meditation really helps you relax and become a kinder person :)
Question: When are you gonna release the New Album of Cheaattts????
Answer: This year!!!
Question: Saaaaaaaaaaab, ANUNA ANG WAKE UP WITH JIM AND SAAB? Huhulabyu! :(
Answer: SORRY I'M THE WORST PRODUCTION MANAGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(
Question: Saab gawa ka ulit ng everyday make-up video :)
Answer: Omg ang dami kong utang sainyo
Question: Hey!!! What do you think of premarital sex? Hahaha Is it really a sin?
Answer: I personally don't think it's a bad thing. Some married couples don't love each other anyway so marriage doesn't really prove anything. A lot of couples who are in love aren't able to marry each other because of their sexuality, too. Love is love is love. But if you're going to feel guilty about it, don't do it. If other people feel like it's okay, don't guilt-trip them either.
Question: Hi saab, can you do vlogs every now and then? Feeling ko sobrang funny and witty ng vlogs mo if ever!!! Lamyu
Answer: Okay lang ba kung through photobooth lang sa laptop hahha joke lang. Okay sige ilalagay ko na sa calendar ko, PROMISE.
Question: Hi Saab, I'm trying to start my own blog but IDK anything about coding, layout embedding; basically all technicals. I want it sana to be all physically fixed before I start publishing. Any tips?
Answer: There are a lot of ready-to-go layouts online that you can use! Depends on which platform you're using!:)
Question: Hello Saab! Do you have an experience in dealing with someone who is diagnosed with a mental disorder? A person who is really close to me is diagnosed and I'm totally clueless on how to cope. :(
Answer: Yes, and I can't do anything but be there for her. Be patient and encourage your friend to go to therapy. I know that talking to a professional about it really helps :) Do your research on their condition and read up on how you can help!
Question: Hi Saab! Have you ever had issues with Jim's friends or with your exes? My bf's friends doesn't support us that much and even said bad things about me before. What to do?
Answer: Yes, some of Jim's friends didn't talk to us for months because they didn't like our tandem. But we lasted longer than they thought and we were obviously very happy and they got over it. They were all invited to our wedding and there's no issue at all :) You can't control others. Just be happy and they'll come around eventually!
Question: Hi Saab! Birthday na!! (Feb.10) Nag-abang ako kung may gig kayo that day pero wala. 😴 Then I found out meron sa Feb25 sa cup fiction. I'm TOO SHYYYY to go. HUHU. Feeling ko di ako belong dun. HUHU😴
Answer: Omg ano ba!! Everybody is welcome at Cup Fiction :) We also have a gig tonight at Saguijo!! Belated happy birthday!!
Question: Saab! Love the new lay out. Pero medyo matagal sya mag load compared before? Thank you for updating palagi mo kaming binibigyan ng something to look forward too. LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUU
Answer: Thank you!! I'll try to fix the loading problem!!
Question: Hi Saab! Travel OOTD tips and essentials please, especially when going somewhere cold, like Paris/Japan :) Thanks!
Answer: Bring moisturizer!!:) Thermal underwear and something to keep your ears and hands warm. Plan your outfits so you pack as little clothes as possible. You'll probably go shopping there anyway :p
Question: more videos please. i sometimes re-watch your Christmas vid with Jim and laugh endlessly. fave.
Answer: Okay! More videos!! Got it!:)


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text: The pentazolate anion—a five-membered ring composed only of nitrogen atoms—has great potential as a high-energy-density material for explosive or propulsive applications. But chemists have had to stabilize the anion with molecules or ions, such as water or ammonium, that decrease the material's overall energy density. Now, chemists led by Nanjing University of Science & Technology's Bingcheng Hu, in collaboration with the University of Southern California's Karl O. Christe, have prepared a silver pentazolate complex that's devoid of stabilizing molecules or ions (Nat. Commun. 2018, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-03678-y). The chemists prepared the naked pentazolate complex by treating a water-stabilized magnesium pentazolate salt with silver nitrate. The resulting AgN5 is stable up to 90 °C and very sensitive to impact and friction, breaking down into only Ag and N2. However, the chemists were not able get a crystal structure of this heat- and light-sensitive, insoluble compound as a pure complex because it began decomposing to AgN3 almost immediately after it was synthesized. So, to further characterize what they'd made, the chemists treated the AgN5 with aqueous ammonia, which produced [Ag(NH3)2]+[Ag3(N5)4]–. This complex was thermally stable up to 90 °C and was only moderately sensitive to impact and friction.


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Exercises are essential for our body as they develop stamina and make our muscles strong. During pregnancy also they play an important role by maintaining the weight and easing the process of delivery.
Yoga in pregnancy is the best form of exercise. It not only provides strength to the muscles but also brings flexibility. It also helps in easing tensions. But before starting yoga in pregnancy you should consult your doctor and do it under the guidance of an experienced practitioner. Although many poses can be modified according to the condition of the pregnant woman some are complete no.Some poses which should not be tried in pregnancy are:
Twists while standing: Standing twists should be avoided in early days because they can lead to miscarriage. They put excess pressure on abdomen. Twists on shoulders and upper back are allowed during pregnancy. Relaxing is a hormone produced in pregnancy which makes joints soft and if too much pressure is put it can lead to dislocation.
Back bending and doing inverted poses: There is a fluctuation in blood pressure during pregnancy therefore in order to avoid falls one should not do inverted poses. The blood circulation to uterus is also affected. Bending backward is also avoidable. This affects the abdomen and can be harmful for the baby.
Some breathing exercises: Pranayam or breathing exercises help in providing sufficient oxygen to the body. It helps in easing tensions. But holding breath is not allowed.
Upside down: Standing upside down or shoulder stands are strictly prohibited. These postures hinder blood circulation and put pressure on placenta and can also lead to critical situations like umbical chord being tied around the neck of the baby.
Stomach Pressure: With the advancement in pregnancy the abdominal muscles stretch. Any pose that puts pressure on the abdomen should not be done. Poses that need lying on the back should be avoided.


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Miron joined TravelBrands in December 2013 after 14 years with itravel2000 where he had been Executive Vice President Marketing & Brand Development. He left in October 2013 when ownership changed at itravel.
"My time at TravelBrands and the opportunity to work with a great team of dedicated travel professionals including the DeMarinis brothers was amazing and I wish them success with the current plans and strategies as they move forward," Miron said. "I will make an announcement shortly on my next endeavour."
The TravelBrands statement added: "Through his efforts, TravelBrands built stronger relationships with various Tourism Boards across North and South America which has positioned the company as a leader in the industry. Brad has decided to pursue entrepreneurial interests and we want to wish him all the best in his future endeavours."


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A look into the routine that Dallas has fallen into, and his first mistake as a Guardian.
Running In The Dark
(#) Dally_Winston111 2007-01-03Definately a great story. You really put Dally into character and kept him there! I actually pictured every word.
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Swan Valley
The city of Swan Valley and the valley that bears the same name are in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest a mile east of the South Fork of the Snake River. The river is an exceptional cutthroat and brown trout fly-fishing stream that attracts anglers from throughout the region.
The Snake River Mountain Range, with peaks rising to over 10,000 feet, lies on the western edge of the city. The Caribou Range, with peaks rising to over 9,000 feet, is to the west and southwest.
Fertile irrigated farmland, interspersed by forestland, surrounds the city and fills the narrow valley. The beautiful 16,100-acre Palisades Reservoir, created by the Palisades Dam on the South Fork of the Snake River, is 10 miles southeast of the city.
Idaho Falls is located 45 miles northwest. The Idaho/Wyoming border is 15 miles due east. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is 47 miles away.
Historical Tidbits
For generations, nomadic American Indians—primarily of the Shoshone and Bannock Tribes—migrated through Swan Valley to their seasonal encampments.
In 1879 cattlemen began to settle in the valley, which they named "Swan Valley" after the Whistling Swans that came each year to nest in the valley marshes.
Two of these families, the Ross and Higham brothers grazed over 1,000 head of cattle on meadowlands east of the Snake River.
However, crossing the river was treacherous. In 1885 the Higham brothers built a ferry.
Within a few years, sheep ranchers from Nevada and Utah brought their sheep herds to the valley for summer grazing, moving their animals across the river on the ferry. Cattlemen fiercely resisted the introduction of sheep onto the public grazing lands. They contended that the sheep ate the grass closer to the ground, leaving little grass for cattle.
In a desperate move to isolate the eastern meadowlands from the sheep, the cattlemen destroyed the Higham Ferry. Even though crossing the river was treacherous, cattle would ford the river but sheep would not. Sheep have a natural aversion to swimming because the water saturates their wool and can cause them to sink and drown.
While strained, the conflicts between the cattlemen and the sheep men did not result in bloodshed as it did in some parts of Idaho.
In 1905 Congress intervened by adopting a grazing policy for federal rangelands. The policy restricted the number of animal units in any given location by requiring grazing permits and fees. In 1934 Congress further strengthened the policy with the passage of the Taylor Grazing Act.
Swan Valley first became an incorporated village, and in 1967 with a change in Idaho law, became a city.
Palisades Dam
In 1957 the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation completed construction of the earthen 270-foot-high and 2,100-foot-wide Palisades Dam.
Construction of Palisades Dam and Reservoir has had a major impact on the city as it substantially reduced the risk of spring flooding and attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts. They come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and the diversity of recreation opportunities. Tourism and outdoor recreation industries now underpin the city's economy.
Amenities and Attractions Today
The city is home to the historic Snake River Ranger Station—the U.S. Forest Service area headquarters that began in 1908, was expanded by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The city's most significant amenity is its beautiful mountain location near crystal-clear streams and reservoirs. The area offers many opportunities to float, fish, camp, hunt, hike, trail ride, cross-country ski, snowmobile, snowshoe and generally enjoy the great outdoors.
As part of the Yellowstone ecosystem, the area is home to some of the largest elk and Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep herds in the country. White tail and mule deer, moose, bear, mountain lions and mountain goats also abound. The South Fork of the Snake River is one of the premier dry-fly fisheries in North America. Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching the swans, sand hill cranes and many others species of birds.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming—home of the Grand Teton National Park and the world-famous east slope of the Grand Teton Mountain Range—and adjoining Yellowstone National Park are a short drive over majestic mountain passes.
Many river rafters board rafts at Swan Valley to float down the South Fork of the Snake River through an imposing canyon where towering spruce, pine and fir trees provide perches for bald eagles.
The picturesque Palisades Reservoir, with evergreen forests lining the shore, extends southeast through mountain canyons into Wyoming. The lake is a popular fishing and boating destination. Cutthroat, Brown and Mackinaw Trout and Kokanee Salmon are abundant in the reservoir. Ice fishing on the reservoir is popular, not only for catching fish but also for witnessing the spectacular beauty of the snow-covered landscape.
A few miles southeast of the city are the Upper and Lower Palisades Lakes. These small lakes, formed by landslides in the mountains, are popular with hikers, campers and sportsmen who follow the trails and creeks up to the lakes.
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Have we forgotten our manners?
This year, let's try and revive that quaint old concept called good manners. The kind that they taught us in school when we were growing up, writes Seema Goswami.brunch Updated: Jan 10, 2015, 20:01 IST
Hindustan Times
Yes, I kid you not, actual horns, which make the most godawful noise when you blow into them. Which is exactly what these kids did, over and over again.
Ah well, kids will be kids, right? The poor mites, they really don't know any better.
But what about their parents (and grandparents)? Surely, they couldn't be oblivious to the pained looks being cast in their direction by all the other diners? And there was no way they couldn't have heard that loud shushing sound emanating from that irate lady at the corner table (well, okay, it was me!).
But not one adult on that table managed to muster up an embarrassed look. Not one of them stopped stuffing their mouths with butter chicken long enough to admonish the horn-touting children. And it certainly never occurred to them to confiscate the horns from their hyperactive kids so that the rest of us could eat in peace.
Oh no, that would be asking for too much. Because good manners, and a little consideration for others, is not something that you can ever expect from your fellow human beings these days. Everybody is far too busy – eating, working, texting, tweeting, or whatever else it is they do – to actually take a moment to discipline their children.
Is it any surprise then that these spoilt, entitled brats grow up to drive Daddy's car far too fast, having had a bit too much to drink, and don't spare a thought for the safety of other people on the road? Isn't it only to be expected that these children grow up to believe that the rules don't apply to them, because they are oh-so-special? After all, didn't Mummy and Daddy bring them up to believe just that? And, as sure as night follows day, they will bring up their own children in exactly the same way.
Which is why, this year I intend to launch a campaign to revive that quaint old concept: good manners. You know, the kind that they taught us in school when we were growing up. Speak softly when you are in company. Say hello or offer to shake hands when you meet someone. Say 'please' when you want something and 'thank you' when you get it. And don't lie flat on the floor and throw the mother of all tantrums if you don't.
So here, in no particular order of importance, are just some of the things that I would like to see happen this year (and every year thereafter):
* That people put their phones on silent during business meetings, while eating at restaurants or watching a movie – and better still, slide them into their pockets or purses. There is nothing more annoying than to be discussing business with someone whose one eye is on his/her phone, who keeps picking it up when it beeps to check messages, and then starts replying to these messages, ignoring you completely.
We've all had dinner with that self-important sod, who keeps taking calls all through the meal or texting incessantly, telling you with every swipe of the screen that you are not really worthy of his/her full attention. And then, there are those obnoxious creatures who keep their phones on in movie halls, picking them up every 10 minutes to whisper loudly, "I am in a movie". Oh, for God's sake, put it away already!
* That people respect other people's time as they would their own. So, doctors don't give you an appointment for 2pm and then see you a good two hours later. Your friends don't fetch up for dinner at 10pm when the invitation clearly said 8.30pm. And that everyone finally realises that it doesn't take much effort to call people to say you're running late. Only don't text if you are in a business meeting.
* That 'please' and 'thank you' see a revival in their fortunes, and become a part of everyone's vocabulary. A very well-mannered friend of mine, who always holds the door open for those coming through after him, has a nice passive-aggressive way of dealing with people who fail to say 'thank you'. As they rush past him, heads bent over their smartphones, he says loudly, "You are very welcome!"
Nine times out of ten, the offenders are shamed into saying a belated 'thank you'. The tenth person of course glides away, oblivious to the call for good manners. But, as a strategy, it is not a bad way to call people out for their bad manners and force them to do the right thing.
Will any of this work? Or am I just fighting a losing battle and setting myself up for disappointment yet again? Well, I'll let you know how this little social experiment works out in a year's time. Until then, be good, stay nice, and thank you so much for your time!
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These days painting my nails is a rarity, as getting ready is usually done in the five-or-so minutes I can sneak while Arthur naps! Though when I'm able to spend a little extra time getting ready (thanks to Arthur's wonderful grandma) it's these nail polishes by The Body Shop I've been reaching for.
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BAM recruits Director and brings framework team up to full strength
11 December 2018 12:45 - BAM Construct UK Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, 11 December 2018 - Karen Davenport has recently been appointed Framework Director by BAM Construct UK.
Karen Davenport joins BAM from similar Frameworks and Public Private Partnership roles in Graham Building and Galliford Try.
James Wimpenny, BAM Construct UK's Chief Executive, says: 'Public sector frameworks and alliances are well suited to BAM's collaborative and integrated approach, bringing specialist knowledge and new ways of working to our clients.'
BAM's framework team now numbers nine.
Further information: Mark Slattery, Press and Media Manager, BAM Construct UK Ltd, 01442 238415.