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Comedian & Actor Reggie Ballard Talks Life Before & After Martin – Inside The Black Actor Studio
Reggie Ballard joins Danny Royce in the studio as a guest on today's episode of Inside The Black Actors Studio. They discuss his career before and after Martin, comedy, acting craft, and so much more!
Join us on Inside The Black Actor's Studio to discuss the craft, artistry, and pathways of some of the most prestigious members of the black community. Host Danny Royce sits down with each guest as he dives down the rabbit hole of their journey and their passions. Only on Black Hollywood Live.


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The Rolex 24 hour race at the Daytona International Speedway was the premier event of the Grand-Am Series prior to the merger with American Le Mans Series which has resulted in the Tudor United SportsCar Series. TUSC continues to use Rolex 24 as their opening round, and is the longest endurance race in the US on a professional level. Daytona 24 was my first major endurance race in the US and I have completed this race for the past two years.
Registering for the event is pretty straight forward. It helps to be an SCCA member if you are from the US as the Central Florida SCCA region organizes the volunteers. However there are plenty of foreign marshals volunteering the event as well, so your credentials may get you in just fine.


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Continuous professional development is essential to keep up to speed with the skills IROs need in a fast-changing market environment – and the leading IR associations are furnishing the essential tools and certifications they need.
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In the first two months of the year, there was zero substantial growth in the society. How do you view the subsequent trend of the consumer market?
In the first two months of the year, there was zero substantial growth in the society. How do you view the subsequent trend of the consumer market?
As one of the "troikas" driving the growth of the national economy, consumption has been the main "booster" for economic growth for six consecutive years.However, due to the impact of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic, consumption was hindered.Data released recently by the National Bureau of Statistics show that in the first two months of this year, the total retail sales of social consumer goods (hereinafter referred to as social zero overall) declined by 20 each year.5%. How to view the subsequent trend of the consumer market? Sauna, Yewang interviewed Zhao Ping, director of the International Trade Research Department of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Fu Yifu, a senior expert at Suning Financial Research Institute. Sauna Night Net: How to view the subsequent trend of the consumer market? Zhao Ping: The epidemic is not over yet, so some consumer demand will be suppressed, certain scales of dinner, cultural and sports activities, etc.But after the epidemic is over, consumption will inevitably return to its normal growth trajectory. Based on the experience of the SARS period, I judge that the impact of the epidemic on consumption may be higher than the impact on GDP.In 2003, the GDP growth rate was 10.0%, an increase of 0 from the previous year.9 digits, but the company 's growth rate is only 9.1%, a decrease of 2 from the previous year.Seven digits, even lower than the GDP growth rate of the year. First of all, I think the recovery of the entire macro economy will be faster than that of consumption.Also referring to the SARS period, although the growth rate of the zero volume of the company decreased in 2003, the growth rate returned to 13.3%.Therefore, after this epidemic complex, it may take 3-6 months for consumption to gradually return to the normal growth range. Fu Yifu: The epidemic has put pressure on the growth of the consumer market.However, the negative growth of social zero spending does not mean that the consumption of residents is weak. Many people's consumer demand has only been delayed and has not disappeared. After SARS in 2003, social consumption ushered in a clear and rapid rebound.In addition, the economic strength and economic environment of developing countries are completely different from 2003. At present, the overall per capita GDP has exceeded 10,000 US dollars. From this perspective, we are actually closer to the international high-income countries.At the same time, the average Internet in 2003 was still in the enlightenment stage, but now online shopping, live broadcasting, online education, online medical care, etc. have developed and become more comprehensive and thoroughly penetrate the consumer's life scene. Therefore, after the new coronary pneumonia epidemic is completely controlled, social consumption will usher in a considerable rebound.At the same time, the resumption of production at the production end is being promoted in an all-round way. If we take some better preventive measures, the gradual consumption data should not be very bad, and even the original expectations can be achieved. Sauna, Ye Wang, Pan Yichun, editor Wang Yu, Sun Yong proofreading Chen Diyan


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How 3G and 4G network technologies differ
3G and 4G are the names given to two types of communication technology, but they each have a different set of standards and benchmarks. These standards have been developed through the collaboration of telecom associations from all countries of the world. 3G has been instrumental in the evolution of several generations of mobile networks. The aim of the collaboration was to develop a set of general 3G standards that would have global applications.
The standards of both 3G and 4G technologies are designed to increase the rate of speed at which voice and data can be transferred. Since each one makes the rate faster, this has implications for the various applications that users want to download and ones that will be developed in the future. These include such things as conferencing, multimedia and streaming. Both 3G and 4G deliver high speed Internet connections and have therefore been called wireless broadband technologies.
About the 3G Wireless Communication Technology
The aim of the 3G technology is to allow a high data rate for various applications that can be used on smart phones. These include such applications as video calling, downloading streaming audio and video, and video conferencing. There are two collaborations in 3G technology – 3GPP and 3GPP2. 3GPP2 is creating the standards based on the technology of CDMA.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) sets out the guidelines that must be in place before any network can be called a 3G network. These are:
- The minimum data transfer rate for downlinks has to be at least 144Kbps for handsets being used in cars or on trains and 384Kbps for those who are walking or standing in one spot.
- Downlink for indoor conditions must be at least 2Mbps.
- The 3GPP specifies on demand bandwidth and broadband Internet access at 2Mbps.
Variations of the CDMA are the main multiple access techniques that 3G networks use. Existing CDMA networks will keep using WCDMA (wide band CDMA), which is a 5MHz channel capable of providing at least 2MBPS. In other parts of the world different CDMA technologies are used such as CDMA 2000 and CDMA2000 1x Ev-Do.
About the 4G Wireless Communication Technology
4G wireless communication technology is still in the development stages and is the next generation of mobile networks. There are two technologies being considered for this fourth generation – WiMAX and LTE. This is because of the high speed data transfer rates that will be possible with 4G, such as 100Mbps when moving and 1Gbps when in one location.
In order for a wireless network to be classified as 4G, there are certain conditions that must be met. These are:
- Data transfer rates of 100Mbps when mobile and 1Gbps when stationary.
- Network must operate completely on IP
- Channel allocation is dynamic with varying channel bandwidth. This bandwidth varies from 5 to 20MHz depending on the requirements of the application.
- Capability for soft hand over
- In 3G the downlink data rate should be at least 2Mbps when not moving and 384Kbps when mobile. In 4G, the downlink data rate should be at least 1Gbps when stationary and 100Mbps when mobile.
- 3G uses CDMA technology for multiple access. Two technologies are being considered for 4G – LTE and WiMAX.
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Posted: Oct 29, 2018
Hope College forward Hilary Curry is the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.
The senior from Grand Rapids, Michigan (Grandville Calvin Christian HS) is honored for her performance during the Flying Dutch's victory at Alma College last week that clinched their third consecutive MIAA championship.
Curry scored the game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory at Alma on Wednesday, October 24.
Her seventh goal of the season tied her for the team lead with Rylie Dalton.
This is Curry's first MIAA Player of the Week honor this season and the second of her career.


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SIDBI Bank Recruitment
Candidates who want to develop their career in banking sector have good chance to apply against SIDBI Bank Recruitment. In this bank, there is Director, Executive Officer posts available for the interested contenders in SIDBI vacancy 2017. Aspirants have to send their duly filled application form at below mentioned postal address on or before the last date that is 16-11-2017. Individual who have wish to get more information regarding SIDBI Bank Recruitment 2017, they may read complete notification through online mode or by going through the content given on this page.
The selection of eligible candidates will be done based on written test and interview performance which will be organized by the recruitment panel of the bank. Applicants should match their eligibility before applying for Small Industries Development Bank of India vacancy. Here, on the page of www.recruitmentinboxx.com, we have mentioned complete information about SIDBI Bank Recruitment 2017. So, candidates are advised to stay tuned with us on this page……..
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The ability to shift consciousness has numerous benefits and can be taught. Our learning is integrated when we can shift our own consciousness. We achieve a level of self mastery ?recovery of our own attention. These are the tools taught on the avatar course. Some students integrate the tools quickly, some will take years to fully integrate, as a result of life lessons we must first experience.
The ability to shift consciousness requires awareness of what is existing. If a pain persists without attention, it may lead to nerve damage and numbness - an inability to perceive pain. Since pain is the messenger that something is out of balance.. to reach a state of numbness poses more of a threat than the original pain signal.
We can become psychically numb…we are unable to differentiate our own thoughts from those indoctrinated into us.. we learn to recite without question the facts and details of what was read, said or inferred. Spreading of gossip or incorrect information is an example of psychic numbness.
Punishment delivered as a form of control, reduces our awareness. With reduced awareness, we are less adept at feeling obvious signs of violation. Violations can continue easily once our awareness is down. The natural signal, PAIN, is interrupted by a spasm, a tick or a total bypass of the nervous system into nervous BEHAVIOR ?irritation, excitement, hyper excitement, hysteria, giddiness, mania etc. All reactions TO stimuli are either self created, administered or as a result of a collective identity (culture).
We escape into our interests.. hobbies...being absorbed into a self created form of pleasure that temporarily lifts us out of the suffering that is inevitable for us to experience. Sometimes, the self absorbed interest leads to further injury…carpal tunnel syndrome, eyestrain, obesity, joint pain, muscular pain, social isolation, addictions and compulsions etc.
What seems to separate us from the animal kingdom is an ability to increase our awareness ?it can be easily taught in an environment that is lenient, loving and forgiving of errors. The temporary teacher is creating opportunities for our world lessons to unfold without punishment. Through these lessons, we increase our self awareness until we can demonstrate the use of the tools TO the teacher or anyone else. This is the goal of avatar ?there is a learning environment where teacher and student sometimes appear to be struggling a little to get some experiences to work with. (A violation has to be felt fully before it transforms into a world lesson.) A pain has to be recognized before it can be eliminated and awareness has to be raised before there is a cure.
We can set ourselves up as a healers and go ahead and heal those we believe are needing us, or we can set ourselves up to allow others to heal themselves ( if they feel the need.) The rate of success depends on our honesty and willingness to acknowledge certain aspects of ourselves that we create when our awareness drops. There is rarely any identity that we cannot cease to create. Avatar is easier for those interested in self honesty ?it's more challenging for those of us who have been betrayed, lied to, robbed, mugged, beaten and punished inappropriately by someone they have given authority to. It's difficult for those of us who have witnessed too much of any limited experience. We have been limited and disempowered. (A housewife for 20yrs might find the freedom to choose her experiences to be more painful than the limited life she may be complaining about.)
Avatar offers the tools to freely create and discreate (eliminate fixed attention) whenever, and wherever. It gives a power that can be giddying and shocking. The power is respected and contained ?unleashed when suffering is no longer welcome.
What aspect of suffering is no longer welcome?
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Professor Dewan Abdul Majid is a physician and a teacher at Tulane University Medical Center of New Orleans.
He and his family had been evacuated and currently living with a friend in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The family is now helping out at a shelter set up by Red Cross.
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October 2019
Dear St. Gertrude Parishioners,
Compassion/mercy. Faith. Gratitude. These themes have been the focus of the Gospel passages we have listened to these three weeks. We have been invited to consider Stewardship here at St. Gertrude Parish: putting our faith into action through the use of our time, our talents, and our treasure. If I were to sum up the difference in attitude stewardship brings to our hearts and souls, I would say we are being good stewards when instead of asking, "What can you do for me today?", we ask, "What can I do to make God's love more present in my family, my community, and my world?"
That change in attitude changes everything! It takes the focus off of me and places it where it belongs—on all my sisters and brothers, especially the least among us. And it moves us out of a feeling of helplessness and powerlessness to being engaged disciples, doing the best we can with the gifts we have while leaving the rest up to God.
A few weeks ago, members of the Refugee Ministry spoke at all the Masses reporting on their wonderful work. Then the second collection was taken up to fund welcoming another refugee family to our community. That collection raised over $6,000—more than $1,000 over the amount needed to sponsor a family! But here was the next amazing thing—about five days later, I received a very warm note in the mail from some out-of-state folks who come here for Mass now and again because of relatives in the parish. The note explained how glad they were to be in Church when the Refugee Ministry representatives were speaking. They felt certain the
collection would be adequate to sponsor another family. And they were enclosing a check for $5,000—enough to sponsor another family—because no such ministry existed in their own home parish! Gratitude begot gratitude.
God indeed does work in mysterious and wonderful ways! As we spend some time reflecting on the stewardship of our "treasure" this month, let us each ask ourselves the simple questions: how well am I putting my faith into action? Is my compassion and mercy demonstrable in the way I treat others—especially those who are the least, the lost, the broken and suffering? Do I realize that faith pervades my entire life—my faith in my partner/spouse, my faith in my family members, my faith in my friends, my faith in my community? And finally, how well do I make gratitude for all I have an essential part of my every day life? Do I regularly thank God for my gifts? Do I regularly acknowledge the people who are part of my life and express my gratitude to each of them? Do I share my blessings with my community and parish, with those in need, with those who are today suffering?
Last year at this time, every parishioner was asked to consider what they were contributing weekly in the Sunday Offertory collection. Many thanks to all those who responded and increased their weekly offering! I encourage you again this year to consider how you use your treasure to put your faith into action. As you can tell from the financial report, although we are doing a little better, the Sunday offertory is still not meeting regular expenses. We will still end the year in a deficit. Recently, in an attempt to bring us closer to budget and out of deficit, some expenses have been cut. Because there is really no "fat" to cut, we did not replace the administrative assistant at Heart to Heart, and some of the pastoral staff are having their hours reduced by 20%. These moves will help us get closer to a balanced budget, but they will not be enough. Please spend some time in prayer and thoughtful reflection on your own weekly gift to the parish. And thank you for all you do for St. Gertrude Parish!
Sincerely yours in Christ Jesus,
Rev. Richard J. Prendergast
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Latitude: 51.0879 / 51°5'16"N
Longitude: -2.0173 / 2°1'2"W
OS Eastings: 398884
OS Northings: 132060
OS Grid: ST988320
Mapcode National: GBR 2Y3.LSY
Mapcode Global: FRA 66N7.XJZ
Plus Code: 9C3V3XQM+43
Entry Name: Goodfellow Cottages
Listing Date: 23 January 1985
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1318678
English Heritage Legacy ID: 320389
Location: Teffont, Wiltshire, SP3
County: Wiltshire
Civil Parish: Teffont
Built-Up Area: Teffont Magna
Traditional County: Wiltshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Wiltshire
Church of England Parish: Teffont Evias with Teffont Magna St Michael
Church of England Diocese: Salisbury
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1/163 Nos 1 and 2 Goodfellow Cottages
Pair of semi-detached cottages. Late C17. Rubble stone, thatched
roof, brick and stone stacks. One storey and attic, 3 windows;
symmetrical. Planked doors in beaded cases to either side are
flanked by 2-light recessed chamfered mullioned window and single
recessed chamfered light, 3-light mullioned window to centre.
Attic has three dormers with 2-light casements. Right and left
returns are windowless. Rear has similar mullioned windows and 2-
light casements to attic.
Interior has chamfered beams with ogee stops, open fireplaces with
chamfered lintels with stepped stops on limestone chamfered jambs.
Undergoing renovation at time of survey (March 1985).
Listing NGR: ST9888432060
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Cardinal Wiseman lifted the Coventry Schools' Evening Telegraph Under 15s Shield in some style when they overcame Finham Park 5-0 at Coventry University last night.
Jamie Bing lashed a first-half hat-trick for Wiseman with an additional goal by Stephen Clancy making it 4-0 by the break.
Pete Williams completed the nap hand for Wiseman in the second half with Finham Park having a player sent-off for alleged violent conduct 10 minutes from time.
Ernesford Grange pipped Woodlands 2-1 in the Under 13s final - the reverse of the score when the two squads met in last year's Under 12s final.
Dale Sawyer bagged both goals for Ernesford with Harry Ibbertson on target for Woodlands.
Finham Park romped to a 9-1 victory over Sidney Stringer in the final of the Under 14s Plate.
John Openshaw, Adam Howe, Jack Hnatushka and Josh Blundey each netted twice with Dave Freeman completing the Finham tally. Ayon Williams replied.
Cardinal Wiseman face Woodlands in the final of the Under 16s Cup at the same venue tonight. The finals of the two girls' competitions will also be played.


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As Union Telecom Secretary, Thomas was the key architect behind the success of 3G spectrum auctions, one of the high-points of India's telecom history.
Joining IAS in 1973, he had decades long career in various departments in the Government of Kerala and the Government of India. He became India's Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Earlier, as the Chief Secretary of Kerala, Thomas was instrumental in computerization of the file system in the State Government Secretariat. The web based system of admission to professional colleges in Kerala was his outstanding achievement in 2005. An international observer in Sri Lanka's general elections of 1998, many still remember his contribution in streamlining the general elections to the Legislative Assembly and the Indian Parliament in Kerala - the online distribution of electoral photo identity cards and the electoral rolls with the photographs of voters printed thereon.
As Kerala's Chief Secretary and also as Additional Chief Secretary, Thomas has been a panellist at the UPSC interview Board for selection to All India services. He speaks with tremendous insight on the subjects of telecom, power, land revenue administration and elections at various fora.
An MSc in Physics and MA in Economics, Thomas did a diploma in Public Administration from Paris.
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If you have been to The Hub 101, you must have met her. Danielle, one of our Erasmus+ interns, has been working with us for almost five months already, and now she is ready to share her experience with us.
Hello, Danielle! For many of us you are already a familiar figure from The Hub 101, but could you introduce yourself to those who have not met you yet?
My name is Danielle Grootes, and I come from Leiden, Holland. I study European Studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. My studies are really broad as the programme includes politics and marketing, language and cultural studies, history… We do projects and practice our research skills. For my language studies I have done French and Italian, and I have specialised in marketing.
Is the internship a mandatory part of your studies in Holland?
Yes, it is mandatory. However, it is not mandatory to go abroad, although it is preferred.
I wanted to go abroad for my internship, as my first internship was in Holland. For my second one I wanted an international experience, because it is good for your personal development and language skills, and a great cultural experience as well.
Had you studied or worked abroad before this internship?
I spent five months in Athens, Greece, for my Erasmus+ study exchange. It was so nice, the people, the university, the weather… I got to know many international students. It was funny how all of us Northern European students started to copy the Southern European students in giving kisses as greetings!
Previously I have also done a week-long intensive language course in France where I went to school and stayed with a host family. And I worked at a children's camp, also in France, for five weeks, which was nice. The work was a bit similar to what I have been doing here, mostly planning and leading activities.
What attracted you to this internship placement offered by our university in particular?
My university has a database for internship positions and I found this placement there. What I liked about the offer was that it offered work with international students in an international team. In Holland I had been helping the ISN in Leiden and working with Erasmus+ students, organizing and helping with activities, and I really liked getting to know people from other countries. In the future I would also like to work in an international environment, maybe even abroad.
I chose to apply for an internship in Spain because I like the Southern Europe. The people here are warm and friendly.
Here at CEU UCH I work for the Language Service, specifically at The Hub 101, which is a space for language learning. I really like working for this department. My colleagues are helpful and whenever I have any problems I can go to them for help.
What has your work been like at The Hub? Have you come across any challenges in your work, and what have you learned?
It has been good, I have had amazing time with my internship. Everyday I see different people coming in, and I like to work with young people.
At The Hub I have been organizing activities and doing the weekly planning, and I have also been helping with attendance lists and other administrative work for the Language Service. Promoting The Hub has been an important part of my work, and I have been leading the University's Snapchat as a Snapchat ambassador.
One challenge for me was that I had to speak Spanish. Before coming here I did a two-month language course, but it was only two times in a week for an hour, and so I only knew the basics. But I have improved a lot as I have an obligation to speak the language, both at work and on my free time as I have roommates that only speak Spanish. Coming here I had A1 level Spanish, but before I return to Holland I think I will be able to do another language level test to see how much I have improved.
I have also learned to lead activities, which is a handy skill to know for my professional future. I have learned how to promote The Hub in the best way and how to attract people to enter, and how to both interact with my colleagues and to work independently.
Let's talk about your experience in the city! What do you think about Valencia? What do you recommend for every new international student to do here?
I think the city is beautiful, I really love the buildings with their balconies. I like the city centre a lot, and I also like the people, especially my roommates here.
Students coming to Spain should visit all the cities they can. During my stay here I have been to Alicante and Benidorm, Barcelona, Madrid, Granada… That is my tip for people coming here, to travel as much as possible! You should also try all the typical Valencian things, like paella and horchata, visit the Old City, and go for a picnic in the Turia Gardens. My favourite place in the city is Plaza de la Virgen, it is so beautiful there.
What plans do you have for the future? Have you thought about returning to Valencia or Spain in the future?
I want to live abroad. When I return to Holland I will be graduating and also doing extra courses in psychology, because I am planning to do a Master's degree in marketing psychology. I got interested in the subject after doing my Bachelor thesis about consumer behaviour and sensory marketing. And I want to study my Master's abroad, in Sweden or Denmark. Or maybe in Spain, but it is more difficult because everything is in Spanish.
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This supplemented book assists Canadian corporate tax executives to understand the options available when expanding current or future business activity into the United States. In addition, lawyers, accountants and financial professionals who advise business clients on tax issues use the publication to understand and communicate the alternatives and tax implications of expanding current or future business activity into the United States. The author writes in clear, non-technical language to ensure that the reader can quickly identify and understand the complex compliance issues encountered by Canadian companies entering into or carrying on business in the United States. Contents include discussion of · basic structure of tax system (domestic and international) · U.S. and Canadian taxation of Canadian-owned U.S. investment · doing business in U.S. through permanent establishment and through no permanent establishment · financing U.S. business activity · U.S. real estate investment. Useful appendices include full text of Canada-U.S. tax treaty, IRS publications, IRS forms, record-keeping requirements and sample statements and elections.
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It's amazing how inspiration can be found in the strangest places. Last week was my first week of healthy eating in months. It felt strange, and my body was like "heeyyyy!" but I was feeling pretty proud of myself. My 23-year-old daughter was on this quest with me. I had to slap brownie bites out of my daughter's hand, but she was thankful and has been feeling better. Here's the rundown of benefits, my foot pain has diminished, my energy is better, I sleep like a baby at night because my body is not trying to digest tons of food, and I'm more rested when I wake up. I used to sleep and still feel tired after waking up, and I was waking up all weird hours of the night. Because of my recent fall, I'm having trouble with my knee, but that'll work itself out. Continue reading "The Inspiration of Number 22"
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This is the Year of Possibilities
It's a new year with new possibilities! I'm trying to get in better health this year. I did okay (for me anyway) last year and lost 25 lbs and have kept it off. I have so many joint and back issues, that I'm limited in exercise options. To make things worse I had the weirdest fall 2 months ago and injured my shoulder. But I'm reminded of people that have been in worse condition and retrieved their health. Obviously, I'm not going to be one of those people that are trying to run a marathon in the spring. Running was never a great thing for me. But swimming? Hey, I can do that. In fact, my doctor recommended swimming because of my muscle and joint problems.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Love beer and art? See them combine on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Ann Arbor Art Center's September edition of "Straight Up" - a series that features local artists.
This month's theme? Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, more commonly known as PBR. The beverage company is holding its annual national PBRART challenge, where artists can win $30,000 in cash prizes, have their art displayed in bars across the country and get the chance to be featured on 30 million cans. See last year's winners.
The event is an after party for the Ann Arbor Art Center's annual fundraiser event A2 Art and Brew.
The event is featuring local artists' take on Pabst Blue Ribbon beer (Photo: Ann Arbor Art Center)
Come out to Alley Bar between 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. for a one-night-only sale and pop-up show, and tunes by DJ DAYGGS.
Alley Bar and the Ann Arbor Art Center join forces every month for Straight Up (Photo: Alley Bar)
As part of Alley Bar's Giveaway Thursday's series, 10 percent of all beverage proceeds will be donated to Autism Alliance of Michigan.
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The UK's Data protection rules changed with the introduction of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018. The new regulations meant significant changes to how organisations process data, with new restrictions meaning greater penalties for failing to meet data protection regulations. GDPR has had a serious impact on how your data is processed and stored – and not just for employees but also for contractors and job applicants.
Breaching the law could subject a company to significant fines of up to €20 million, or 4% of an organisations' global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
The major changes that GDPR have on HR information are:
- Data protection by design and default – A new approach to data that requires organisations to embed privacy considerations in both operational and strategic HR practices. Employers need to ensure that only personal data necessary for each specific purpose is processed. This includes ensuring that:
- only the minimum amount of personal data is collected and processed for a specific purpose;
• the extent of processing is limited to that necessary for each purpose;
• personal data is stored for no longer than necessary; and
• access to the data is restricted to that necessary for each purpose.
- Processing by consent – Many employers currently process your personal data based on consent. This approach has been increasingly criticised, as the validity of employee consent is questionable due to the imbalance of power in an employment relationship. Under GDPR consent must be "freely given, informed, specific and explicit". Where your employer obtains consent in a written declaration that also concerns other matters, the request for consent must be presented in a manner that is clearly distinguishable from the other matters, in an intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language. This means that broad consents in employment contracts to process your data will not be valid. Further, the requirement that consent be freely given means that valid consent will generally be difficult to obtain in the employment context due to the imbalance of power.
- Legal basis for processing – There is a greater focus on the legal basis for processing personal data under the GDPR. As processing employee data on the basis of consent will be problematic, employers will need to rely on other grounds, including that processing is necessary for:
- compliance with a legal obligation;
• the performance of a contract; or
• the purposes of the legitimate interests of the employer or a third party.
If you were to object to processing based on legitimate interests, your employer cannot process the data unless it shows that its legitimate interests are sufficiently compelling to override your interests or rights, or that the purpose of processing is to establish or defend legal claims.
- Information for employees and job applicants – Under the GDPR, employers are required to provide more detailed information than under the Data Protection Act 1998 to employees and job applicants about the processing of their personal data. Under GDPR, information that employers must provide includes:
- the identity and contact details of the employer as a data controller;
• the data protection officer's (DPO) contact details (if the organisation has a DPO);
• the purposes for which the data will be processed and the legal bases for processing, including, if relevant, the legitimate interests relied on;
• the categories of personal data to be processed;
• the recipients of the data;
• any transfer of the data outside the European Economic Area (EEA);
• the period of storage;
• the rights of data subjects, including the right to access, rectify and require erasure of data, the ability to withdraw consent or to object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority;
• the consequences for the data subject of failing to provide data necessary to enter into a contract; and
• the existence of any automated decision-making and profiling, and the consequences for the data subject.
Employers must provide the information at the point of data collection. Where an employer wishes to process existing data for a new purpose, it must inform employees or job applicants of that further processing.
- Data subject access requests – You have an existing right under the Data Protection Act 1998 to obtain from your employer (or former employer):
- confirmation as to whether or not your personal data is being processed;
• information on your data, including the purpose of processing, categories of data collected and the recipients of such data; and
• a copy of the data being processed.
Under the GDPR, employers must provide the requested information within one month of the request (three months in the case of complex requests), and free of charge unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. The GDPR places much more rigorous obligations on employers to ensure that there are systems in place to ensure that they comply with access rights, with particular emphasis placed on the clarity, transparency and accessibility of such systems.
- Accountability principle – One of the biggest changes under the GDPR is the new principle of accountability; the GDPR requires employers to demonstrate compliance with the data protection principles. This will mean enhanced obligations for employers, including a requirement to keep extensive internal records of data processing operations, which must be produced to the supervisory authority for inspection on request. Employers should create a data register to meet their record-keeping requirements. This should be an up-to-date written record containing information about all personal data processed by the organisation.
- Automated decision-making – You have a right under the GDPR not to be subject to a decision made solely by automated processing where a decision significantly affects you. This includes decisions based on profiling (any form of automated processing to evaluate certain personal aspects of individuals, in particular to analyse or predict indicators such as your performance at work, health, personal preferences, reliability and behaviour). The GDPR requirements regarding automated decision-making mean that employers should incorporate human intervention into automated processes that significantly affect employees unless they are relying on an exception to the rule.
Lots to think about but the good news is we are employment law experts – so you don't have to be. If you have further questions on this, or any aspects of your employment, chat to our HR experts today.


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When La Guardia Cross introduced his daughter Amalah to the fine art of tea time, he wanted to do it properly. Seeing that Amalah is 2 years old, however, the activity did not go quite as planned.
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Welcome to the Minecraft section! Here I will list up all the published Minecraft Videos and Live Streams from Twitch and Youtube.
Shader & Texture Pack!
I am using the SEUS Shader and the John Smith Legacy Texture Pack.
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John Smith Legacy (TP) https://www.johnsmithlegacy.co.uk/
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Did this really just happen? First Minecraft Youtube Video!
Did this really just happen? 😱🙀 Minecraft Monday🔔
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The events will start during Student Orientation Week (Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 to Friday, Sept. 6, 2019) and continue through to Global Climate Strike Week (Sept. 20 through 27).
'Thoughts Tree': Wall of Questions and Comments
Tuesday, Sept. 3 to Friday, Sept. 13--Hosted by the University of Toronto Mississauga Library
What does climate change mean to you? Come join the conversation about climate change. What do you want to know – what are you wondering about? What worries you? What are you hopeful about and where do we go from here? Come to the front of the Library and add to our 'Thoughts Tree'. We will have sticky notes available for you to post your thoughts and opinions. The Tree will be available in front of the Library between September 3-6 and 9-13. Your opinions matter to us--join the conversation!
Banner-Making Workshop with Justseeds Hosted by Blackwood Gallery
In advance of a Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20, join facilitators from the Justseeds Artists' Cooperative to create banners, placards, and posters in support of climate justice. Sharing techniques from the long-standing tradition of artmaking for protest movements, guest artists Mary Tremonte and Jesse Purcell will share strategies for slogan-writing, screen-printing, hand-painting, and iron-on adhesives in daily workshops and drop-in arts builds. Students are invited to contribute to a collection of signs and banners which will be made available to all participants in the September 20 walkout.
FREE and open to the public by drop-in, no experience necessary, all materials provided.
Monday, Sept. 16 – Thursday, Sept. 19: 10am-5pm
Friday, Sept. 20: 10am-12pm
Location: Outdoors at CCT Main Entrance
Climate Change Teach-Ins (led by UTM faculty)
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019
There will be two one-hour sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon (session times and faculty taking part to be announced soon).
Location: DV/CCT courtyard (rain location: MN Lobby Gallery (formerly New North)
Faculty leading 10:00 - 11:00 AM session:
Evonne Levy, Department of Visual Studies
Monika Havelka, Department of Geography
Steve Hoffman, Department of Sociology
Faculty leading 2:00 - 3:00 PM Session:
Christoph Richter, Department of Biology
Stephen Scharper, Department of Anthropology
Andrea Olive, Department of Political Science and Department of Geography
Climate Talks (with sustainable refreshments)
Three TED-style Climate Change Talks followed by group discussion
Monday, September 23, from 5:00 –7:00 PM
Reception preceding from 4:00 – 5:00 PM (with sustainable refreshments)
Location: KN137
Pegeen Walsh
Executive Director at Ontario Public Health Association
John Robinson
Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Professor, School of the Environment
Presidential Advisor, Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability
Jae Page
Alumna, MScSM program at UTM
Currently pursuing a PhD in the Department of Geography and Planning at U of T
The Riverwood Conservancy Climate Change Summit: Health
Meltdown: A Climate Change Summit
Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
Location: Maanjiwe nendamowinan MN 1210 (formerly New North)
To coincide with the week-long Global Climate Strike, this summit brings together leading environmental voices to share information, perspectives, and action plans to combat climate change. The evening will combine a keynote presentation and a panel discussion to highlight how climate change threatens individual health, the economy, ecology, and our society, and what needs to be done to address the growing challenges of life on a hotter planet.
Communal Viewing of the 2018 documentary Anthropocene: The Human Epoch
Outdoor screening, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 8–10 PM (Bring your own blanket)
Location: North Field (Rain Location: IB120)
A cinematic meditation on humanity's massive reengineering of the planet, ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch is a four years in the making feature documentary film from the multiple-award winning team of Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier and Edward Burtynsky.
Third in a trilogy that includes Manufactured Landscapes (2006) and Watermark (2013), the film follows the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group who, after nearly 10 years of research, are arguing that the Holocene Epoch gave way to the Anthropocene Epoch in the mid-twentieth century, because of profound and lasting human changes to the Earth.
From concrete seawalls in China that now cover 60% of the mainland coast, to the biggest terrestrial machines ever built in Germany, to psychedelic potash mines in Russia's Ural Mountains, to metal festivals in the closed city of Norilsk, to the devastated Great Barrier Reef in Australia and surreal lithium evaporation ponds in the Atacama desert, the filmmakers have traversed the globe using high end production values and state of the art camera techniques to document evidence and experience of human planetary domination.
At the intersection of art and science, ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch witnesses in an experiential and non-didactic sense a critical moment in geological history — bringing a provocative and unforgettable experience of our species' breadth and impact.


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The possibilities are limitless with this classic blackened steel rack. Have a fleet of them around the house in just about every room; hanging pots & pans in the kitchen, drawer pull for those extra-long drawers in the office, towel rack in the bathroom, display with coat hangers in the bedroom. An all-round storage solution, and hand tinkered to boot.
Also a versatile option for hospitality projects. What better way to display your menus? Just pair with a bunch of s-hooks and clipboards.
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Have a read of Styling with Hardware: Ideas for Using the Flotilla Rack.
Good for: utensil rack, oversize drawer pull, kitchen hardware, tie rack
Our products are hand forged using honest & humble materials. Their imperfections, patinas and variations are intrinsic to the underlying importance of craftsmanship within India.
If the product is made from brass, it will patina & age over time. This ever-changing characteristic makes the object even more beautiful.
If the product is blackened steel, Linseed oil or Penetrol can be used to keep it rich & dark in colour. This will also prevent & remove any rust which may build up over time in coastal or wet environments. Dot a rag with Penetrol & massage into the steel for 3-5 minutes & leave to dry. We recommend a few coats over the life of the product.
If the product is crafted with raw leather, it is designed to age & darken over time. We love when the story of the user & their environment is imprinted on our products. Oxalic acid can be used to wipe down raw leather to remove any dark stains or spills. A little goes a long way!


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An Arbon car rental gives you the opportunity to go where you want, when you want. You'll be able to explore all the sights, and even see what else the rest of Idaho has to offer. We've answered your most popular questions about renting a car in Arbon. Find out how to get the best rates on your ideal vehicle.
CarRentals.com makes it a cinch to grab budget-friendly rates. Just type in your travel dates and scroll down the variety of car rental suppliers, select the top rental locations, and find the cheapest packages Arbon has to offer. You should also:
Even a little knowledge can go a long way to getting you the most savings.
From budget-friendly brands like Economy and Budget to global names like Hertz and Enterprise, CarRentals.com has some of the best brands in the business. Read through the reviews to get an idea of which one is best for your next trip.
Whether you want a roomy family vehicle or a low-cost economy car, the sheer wealth of options in this Idaho town means you're certain to find an automobile that suits your needs. Some options include:
Usually, to rent a car in Arbon you must be at least 21. Please note, you may find that there is an added charge if you're under the age of 25 or for larger or higher category cars in particular. Read through the supplier's terms to determine what the exact charge is before you book your vehicle.
When cruising through Arbon or the rest of the U.S. of A., you'll need insurance. Many suppliers require that you show proof of insurance before you rent a car. Many countries require driver's insurance. You may be able to buy interim coverage through the rental agency. Otherwise, as a U.S. citizen, you can also book Collision Damage Coverage through CarRentals.com during checkout.
The major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover) will usually offer coverage. However, many of them have restrictions, like not covering large vehicles like premium models or some SUVs. Make sure to call and find out what kind of coverage is offered before you travel to Arbon.
Most suppliers allow you to choose which policy you want. Here is a list of the typical policies.
Most suppliers provide you a full tank policy. At CarRentals.com, we recommend returning your car with a full tank of gas. To avoid any added expenses, it is best to find a gas station before bringing the rental. Stations close to airports or car rental places tend to have higher prices.
Unlimited mileage is a good choice for anyone who don't want to worry about incurring any extra charges with the distance they drive. Just make sure that your policy really provides unlimited miles. Read the details on mileage limits before you book.
Make sure you check a few things before you leave the car rental lot. You should take time to:
Use CarRentals.com to get yourself the best wheels Arbon has to offer. Before you know it, you'll be going between the great restaurants, famous landmarks, and all the fantastic sites in Arbon.


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A while ago I mentioned my love for the book F*ck Feelings, and how I turn to it in emergency situations. There are pages I have read many times, and the book's message of "Dear heaven, life is hard!" never fails to soothe me.
Well, hardly ever. Sometimes one needs a different kind of comfort. A less blunt message.
So here is a list of books that while not explicitly and entirely about the care of the self, are some that I turn to when I need sanity, comfort literature, sisterhood, or tips for, gosh, it so often boils down to this: How to give ourselves permission to do what we need to for ourselves, or NOT to do that which we very much do not want to do. Without scorching the earth.
All these books are, I feel, written by kindred spirits. I have many kindred spirits, even just counting those alive today, so this is a partial list. I am hoping you will add yours to the comments, so that we can build our Collective Self-Care Library.
There is Nothing Wrong With You, by Cheri Huber
When bad things happen to good people (us!), we often think we're to blame. Maybe not consciously, but often what's happening underneath is self-recrimination. Fundamental flaws! That must be the explanation for why we were fired, dumped or just couldn't tell that joke right.
Many of us have an internal dialogue running day and night that helpfully points out all the many ways our fundamental flaw shows up. Freud identified this voice as, I believe, the "parental introject," a wonderful phrase that sounds like a painful process indeed. Cheri is a Zen Buddhist, so she's not as interested in the source of the commentary. She just wants to shut it the heck up. (I recommend this book to virtually all my clients.)
How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life, by Heather Havrilesky
I first knew Heather Havrilesky as the TV reviewer on Salon. This was during a time when the only TV I watched was Buffy, but I loved reading Heather. So smart! So funny! So wise! It never mattered that I wasn't watching the show in question, because Heather was writing about life. It is no wonder she has become a hugely popular advice columnist. Whatever problems her readers bring, Heather responds with practical advice of the sort that you or I would come up with, probably, but delivered with so much wit and sheer kindness. As a TV reviewer would try not to say, You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll want more. (And you can get Heather weekly online. Here's a recent beautiful piece for us middle-aged folk: I'm too old for love but I want it anyway.)
The Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes
What if you're the kind of person whose first principle of self-care is Say No to Everything? Shonda didn't really think she was that kind of person, a big old no-saying person, not at all! But her sister did, and when she said as much to Shonda over Thanksgiving preparations – as sisters often do on Thanksgiving in America – Shonda decided to make a change. She would start saying Yes, where she had previously said only No. For a whole year. Spoiler: Saying No can be a very self-caring way to say Yes.
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: A Practical Parody, by Sarah Knight
As advertised, it's a parody (of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, of which Knight is a fan). AND it's serious. Entirely practical. This is essentially a book about boundaries, with a never-empty pad of permission slips. Also a ninja assassin training manual for self-care. Also it's hilarious, which is a rarity in personal development literature. This one is a comfort because it is always relaxing to be in the company of a plainspoken woman who gives you permission to do what deep down you know is right for everyone: to stop sacrificing your life on the altar of "Gee, I hope I'll be found acceptable."
Be it known: Only the outside of the book uses the little fig leaf/asterisk. On the inside, lotsa swears.
This is Not a Diet Book, by Bee Wilson
Well, heck! This is the book I wish I had written. If you are a person who struggles with weight, knows that dieting just makes you heavier, and has no idea what to do instead, Bee has the answer: Meals. Generous meals. Comforting meals. Regular meals. Nothing between meals. (As well as some thoughtful suggestions like "cultivate a taste for bitterness," which I'm working on, for Bee.) This book is such a kind-hearted, clear-eyed instant-release dose of sanity. I regularly send it to clients. Not in print in North America but you can get it online.
The Art of Simple Food, by Alice Waters
Not my desert island cookbook, not by a long shot (that honor is taken, year after year after year by Suzanne Goin's Sunday Suppers at Lucques; ask me about my mods for her Torchio with Cavolo Nero). But it is an exceptionally thoughtful roundup of the basics, done well. If you really want to take charge of your health, one of the most important things you can do is to take charge of your food and put it together yourself. Alice will show you some simple, reliable, delicious and very comforting ways to do this.
Yoga for Every Body, by Jessamyn Stanley
If I may be cynical for a moment: One of the reasons for yoga's popularity is that our culture's most celebrated/prescribed body types look good doing it. Especially on social media, yoga can seem like some kind of performance art. Of course there's an inner game too, but that can be hard to play when you're on your mat, looking around the room, playing the game "One of these things is not like the others." If, like me, you are the one that's "not like the others" in yoga class, Jessamyn's book is for you. It's not about looking good on Instagram – although she sure does! This book is about yoga for the purpose of self-care. Hallelujah.
Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert
No surprise here! You were certainly expecting this one, the ur-text of self-care for middle-aged ladies everywhere. And a cracking good yarn about the long road/world tour to healing a broken heart and replenishing a broken bank account.
Maybe you haven't already read it. It certainly took me far too long, while I believed the dismissals citing feminine self-involvement. And yes, globe-trotting a broken heart away is not a privilege available to the masses. But … that's what books are for.
What It Is and Picture This, by Lynda Barry
If you followed Ernie Pook's Comeek and other works by Lynda Barry, you will have guessed that young Lynda didn't have an easy life. But she did have writing and drawing, and these two graphical (but not in comics form) memoirs reveal her process. This might be just what your inner 12-year-old needs right now.
Love Warrior, by Glennon Doyle Melton
Here is a book to read if you're angry and you don't want to paint the town with your outrage, but you do want to hang out and maybe have a little Yeah! And another thing! party with someone who gets your mood. Doyle Melton writes about how her marriage was broken and how they put it back together again, maybe, for a while, and it is a book of white-hot fury, in many places.
You may wonder, what on earth could be self-caring about that sort of read? It's cathartic, like a safe revenge fantasy in which no one gets hurt.
The descriptions of hilariously bad therapy are also quite cathartic. Humor is a very important component of self-care books.
The New Garçonne: How to be a Modern Gentlewoman, by Navaz Batliwalla
Not a book that will teach you how to hold a salmon fork or look good while fox hunting or which wine to pair with your Dover sole. The gentlewoman in question is the one who likes to dress comfortably, perhaps slightly androgynously, and enjoys a small wardrobe of perfect things – in other words, this is a beautiful, light, sparkling fantasy of a book, a peek inside the frankly curated closets and jewelry boxes and sitting rooms of some outstandingly stylish women. All beautiful, all quirky, no supermodels. Unexpectedly, together with Ann Patchett, Batliwalla has inspired me to do as a gentlewoman of old would do: Shop her closet.
So there you have it: my starter pack of dependable self-care/self-comfort manuals.
I can't wait to read yours.


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Here be the fanarts for God's Revelation
Cute looking God by Van Husk who did the quirky webcomic Random Things for Random Beings
Lorie and Black Pearl for the Autumn Exchange by the talented 3D artist CentComm who did Datachasers and Luna Star
God and Batty for the Halloween Exchange by Stever who created the webcomic Batty
Winking God by Ninabird who did a fascinating webcomic called Shifting Land
The Watchmaker, an impressive drawing by darkredmaplesword from DA
A creative animated pic of The Universe Creator by DaMoreFishy
Sweet quick sketch of Lorie by ShiroKuro
Awesome imagining of God being a Deadly Sin character by azureXtwilight
A sweet sketch of Lorie and God by MoonLotus-Hime
Another sweet imagining of Lorie as a guy by azureXtwilight
A beautiful angelic drawing of Lorie by SoulFury. The speed drawn video of this image is here.
Drawing of God, wonderfully and adorably made by Memoria Caelestie
A wonderful Christmas exchange by MST3KFan
A quick sketch of Lorie by argylefox!
Another quick sketch of Lorie by VeniceLatte!
Yet another quick sketch of God, Lorie and Cain by I1like1pie
A great Valentine exchange by gideonland
Sweet adorable Lorie by Sovember


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Pest Management Hints and Tips: Ant & Cockroach Prevention
It's an understandable impulse to grab a can of supermarket spray to deal with cockroaches and ants when they find their way inside in search of food and water. Yet, its wise to be cautious about use of home insecticides and pesticides. Applications can be haphazard, the solution short lived, and continued use can put children at risk of ongoing pesticide exposure (link to why avoid chemicals).


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Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (NP MPA)
The Islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida are synonymous with wonderful coral reefs, amazing surf breaks, peace, and tranquillity. For diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, it's also the place where one can have unforgettable encounters with majestic manta rays. Located within the Coral Triangle marine biodiversity hotspot, Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area (NP MPA) is […]Read More
The Rhone Delta and the Camargue National Park
Camargue or the Rhone Delta is a swampy region in the south of France, which has formed from deposition of sediments carried by the Rhone river as it flows toward the Mediterranean Sea. It covers an area of 930 km ² (145,300 ha), being one of the most highly protected deltas in the entire world. […]Read More
Bohol's Tarsiers – the smallest monkey in the world?
Another goal of our project in the Philippines was the tarsiers reservation of the Bohol island. Tarsier is a primate that is related to Lemurians and has been promoted as the smallest monkey in the world. Tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta) on the island of Bohol is monitored and protected by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation. Tarsiidae is […]Read More
THRESHER SHARK FROM MONAD SHOAL – part 2
The thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) is named this way because it has a long tail, the size of its body, which makes it resemble the continental mammal. But the famous tail, that is used to hunt, by whipping and stunning the fish, has attracted its destiny of endangered species: it is hunted to meet the […]Read More
Thresher Shark from Monad Shoal
Author: Claudia Milea The Thresher Shark – one of the most shy and elusive shark Impressed by the grace of the gentle giant from Oslob, we headed our steps to the last point of our expedition, Malapascua Island, for Thresher Shark(Alopias vulpinus) meeting. One of the most shy and elusive shark, the Thresher Shark is […]Read More
Oslob – The gentle giant
Author: Claudia Milea Oslob – The gentle giant The expedition continued to carry us to the south of Cebu Island, to Oslob, more specifically to Tanawan village. We went there for a really special meeting with the world's biggest fish: the whale shark. Divided into two subpopulations, the share is considered to be 75% in […]Read More
Sardine Run – Moalboal – 2017 Project
Author: Alin Miu A new WEPA project is almost completed. Philippines Cebu region offers unique landscapes, gorgeous islands, memorable diving places, animals and fish of every kind, hospitable and smiling people. In the next period we will present our experience with this unique ecosystem. Moalboal – Pescador Island– Sardine run The trip from Cebu to […]Read More
Seahorses of the Black Sea
Author: Alex Georgescu Few know the Seahorses are actually fishes and have all the organisms that fish have, being at the same time the only vertebrates that swim vertically with their heads up. There are almost 50 species of seahorses of which most commonly met in The Black Sea is the Common Seahorse (Hyppocampus guttulatus). It […]Read More
Loggerhead Turtles of Zakynthos Project – part II
Author: Madalin Miu The second part of our Loggerhead Turtles of Zakynthos project was going to take us on a very interesting underwater adventure. We went to the port of Agios Sostis on a beautiful September afternoon. This area is part of the Zakynthos National Marine Park and we'd just like to take this opportunity […]Read More


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North Forty Wildlife Art is excited to announce the release of a design entitled "Dreamin' Bout Ducks" that is printed on T-shirts, sweat shirts, mugs, totes, and a wide variety of other items, and features images from some of our favorite paintings.
The t-shirt in the adjacent photograph features an image from the painting entitled "Hidden Refuge" and features a pair of mallard ducks that have found an area that is hidden from all the hunting pressure where they can rest is complete safety.
We also have posters available from the painting entitled "Safely Home" and is available either framed or unframed in an 24" x 18" size.


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Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers
(NOC 7442)in All Trades and Transportation
Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants. Gas maintenance workers check and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by gas distribution companies.
Job Outlook
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Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers most commonly work full-time hours. Furthermore, the jobs are typically permanent positions.
The median employment income for 30% of Waterworks and Gas Maintenance Workers who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $53,471. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
Annual Pay
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Hourly Pay
Annual Pay
About the job
Nature of work
Waterworks maintenance workers maintain and repair waterworks equipment and facilities. They are employed in water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants. Gas maintenance workers check and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to exterior and underground gas mains and distribution lines. They are employed by gas distribution companies.
Job duties
Waterworks maintenance workers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Check, clean and lubricate waterworks equipment, such as pumping equipment, chlorination equipment and compressors.
- Adjust and repair waterworks equipment under the direction of qualified tradesperson.
- Search and locate reported water leaks and repair water-mains, valves or outlets.
- Install water meters using hand and power tools.
Gas maintenance workers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Check and lubricate gas pipeline valves.
- Conduct routine survey of gas mains and distribution lines to detect and locate escaping gas using gas detecting devices.
- Investigate reports of gas leaks to determine the exact location and extent of leaks.
- Dig ground to expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes.
- Keep record of work performed and location and condition of pipelines.
- Provide information on underground gas distribution lines and observe excavation work to ensure that underground gas facilities are protected.
Sample job titles
- distribution and maintenance worker - utilities
- gas maintenance worker
- maintenance utility worker
- pipeline maintenance worker
- utility plant maintenance worker
- water system maintenance worker
- waterworks maintenance worker
To work in this occupation, you should be in good physical condition and comfortable working outdoors. Basic mathematical skills are needed to make accurate measurements. You must be able to follow instructions and work well with others. The ability to read blueprints is also an asset.
Job requirements
- Completion of high school may be required.
- Several years of experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Other considerations
Mobility between jobs in this group normally occurs within the same area of work, such as within wastewater treatment plants, within water filtration and distribution plants or within gas distribution plants. Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Cape Breton
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Compared to: All NS Occupations
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Top Industries of Employment
Public Administration
Health Care and Social Assistance
Support for Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction
Rubber, Plastics & Chemical Manufacturing
What is the age of Employment?
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Top levels of education
College certificate or diploma$23,545 median annual income
High school$29,750 median annual income
Trades certificate$27,762 median annual income
Less than high school$20,739 median annual income
Compared to: All Trades and Transportation
Trades certificate$40,890 median annual income
High school$28,089 median annual income
College certificate or diploma$39,023 median annual income
Less than high school$25,753 median annual income
Bachelor's degree$36,972 median annual income
Education & training
Adult high school/secondary diploma programsThis program is typically offered at the high school level.
The Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) administers, coordinates, and supports the development and delivery of adult education programs through learning partners in Nova Scotia. Our learning partners include the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations that offer tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED, empowering Nova Scotians to achieve their learning and employment goals.
Institutions providing this program
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
PO Box 220
Halifax, NS B3J 2M4
(866) 679-6722
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
No regulating bodies were found under this occupation profile
Additional resources
There are no additional resources for this occupation.


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The food specialities of our Piceno regionAugust 6, 2010
Are you planning your summer vacation but have not yet decided on the destination?
Are you tired of the average summer resorts, full of people and noise everywhere day and night?
Would you like to spend your holiday in a peaceful country area, where you can finally relax and re – discover your connection with Nature and the natural rhythms and traditions?
What do Italians eat on Christmas Day?December 28, 2009
Christmas has just gone by and everybody here in Italy organized a delicious Christmas lunch to delight and impress their invited relatives and friends with many delicious Christmas dishes!!!! Christmas is probably the most heartfelt celebration here in Italy and there are a few typical culinary dishes which are exclusively prepared at Christmas time by…
Luxury and elegance at Roberto Capucci's exhibitionDecember 2, 2009
The "supreme elegance" of Roberto Capucci on view in a new exhibition at Bracciano Castle The wonderful Odescalchi castle of Bracciano near Rome, till December the 13th, is the magnificent setting of a long anticipated event in the art and fashion world: the exhibition in honor of Roberto Capucci, one of the historic founders of…
ART 2009 – ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITIONApril 29, 2009
Italy has long been renowned world over for its fine traditions of craftsmanship, and has been the source of countless unique masterpieces over the centuries. Italian manufacturers have a fine reputation for their excellent taste, which reflects in their products, and have never stopped producing top quality luxury goods, using the skills and expertise passed from generation to generation over several centuries.


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Princess Charlotte did NOT throw a tantrum...so stop saying she did
The news media and Twitter and the interwebs were all abuzz Friday after Princess Charlotte, the 2-year-old daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (otherwise known as Prince William and Kate Middleton) was spotted behaving less-than-perfectly at the Hamburg airport in Germany.
"Charlotte throws a tantrum" blared the headlines.
Umm, no. She stamped her feet and fell on the ground for approximately 2.8 seconds before her mother picked her up. Then she immediately calmed down.
Anyone who has had a two-year-old knows that tantrums involve full-on wailing, writhing, kicking and sometimes throwing of whatever objects are in range.
What Princess Charlotte did was the equivalent of a teenager rolling their eyes or a grown adult stifling a yawn and saying, "Man, it has been a LONG day. Could we please get on the plane and get out of here??"
Based on the pictures, GIFs and video, it appears that Princess Charlotte may have been on the verge of tears. She may have been unhappy that her mother removed some papers that she probably wasn't supposed to be playing with in the first place. She may have been tired. She may have needed a nap.
Who knows? She's freaking two.
Frankly, Princess Charlotte is me at the end of a long work week.
And her mother is my hero...handling that tiny-doesn't-quite-qualify-as-a-tantrum like a boss. While in a designer dress. And heels.
Cheers to you Charlotte (and Kate)!


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The Jacksons @ Paloznak Jazz Picnic, 1 August
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They earned the status of pop royalty in the music world, providing the launching pad for what would become Michael Jackson's legendary solo career.
In 1980, The Jacksons were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.
At the BMI Urban Awards in 2008, The Jacksons were honored as BMI Icons. In 2016, "ABC" joined "I Want You Back" to be inducted into the Recording Academy's Grammy Hall of Fame.
Date and time:
Thursday, 1 August, 9 pm
Main Stage
8229 Paloznak, Sport u. 2
Photo courtesy of the organisers
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Spring 2003
"A Small Voice Between the Smoke and the Silence" / Una pequena voz entre el humo y el silencio (In Spanish)... Eight pages of photos and questions written from the vantage point of an Iraqi child. Originally published in the Mexico daily, "La Jornada," on April 12, 2003, this is an excellent teaching tool for use in bilingual-Spanish classrooms and in Spanish language classes. Raises profound questions and helps students examine the war and its consequences from a different point of view.
*Addicted to War: Why the U.S. Can't Kick Militarism, an Illustrated Exposé, Joel Andreas. (AK Press, 2002). 62 pp. $10. Takes on the most active, powerful, and destructive military in the world. Hard-hitting, carefully documented, and heavily illustrated, it reveals why the United States has been involved in more wars in recent years than any other country. Find out who benefits from these military adventures, who pays, and who dies.
Before and After: U.S. Foreign Policy and the September 11 Crisis, Phyllis Bennis. (Olive Branch Press, 2003). www.interlinkbooks.com. Includes valuable history of U.S., Israeli, Palestinian relations. Strong history of U.S. domination of U.N. and the evolving policy of U.S. unilateralism.
Challenge to Genocide: Let Iraq Live, Ramsey Clark et al, ed. (International Action Center, 1998). www.iacenter.org. The first chapter, "Fire and Ice," by Clark, contains powerful unreported information on the devastation caused by the 1991 war and sanctions.
*Hidden Wars of Desert Storm (video), Audrey Brohy and Gerald Ungerman. (Free-Will Productions, 2000). 64 minutes. $25. This documentary looks at the origins of the Gulf War crisis and challenges the official Western "party-line" view of a spontaneous crusade for "Freedom & Democracy." It exposes the White House and U.S. State Department's hidden agenda in the Gulf as well as the Pentagon's use of radioactive ammunitions made of uranium 238, backed by interviews of such prominent personalities as Desert Storm Commander General Norman Schwarzkopf, former Attorney General Ramsey Clark, and many others.
Iraq Under Siege: The Deadly Impact of Sanctions and War, Anthony Arnove, ed. (South End Press, 2002). 262 pp. $16. A powerful collection of essays by scholars such as Noam Chomsky, Phyllis Bennis, and Howard Zinn that deal with all aspects of the current conflict in Iraq. A key primer.
Let Iraq Live (video), Gloria Riva. International Action Center. 28 minutes. $17. www.iacenter.org.
No-Nonsense Guide to The Arms Trade, Gideon Burrows. (New Internationalist/Verso, 2002). 144 pp. $10. An excellent description of the world trade of death products, from small arms to jet fighters. A valuable resource for socially conscious math teachers, global studies, or social studies teachers. Part of an extremely useful series that every school library should have.
Target Iraq: What the News Media Didn't Tell You, Norman Soloman and Reese Erlich. (Context Books, 2003). Excellent, specific discussions of media bias and war rhetoric.
Understanding the U.S.-Iraq Crisis: A Primer, Phyllis Bennis. (Institute for Policy Studies, January 2003). 24 pp. An excellent resource that answers 43 basic questions about the current march to war, the history of U.S.-Iraq relations, and alternatives to the current policy. An electronic version of the publication can be found at www.ips-dc.org/iraq/primer.htm. Printed copies available at low prices. Check out the above website, or contact 202-234-9382 or email@example.com.
Why Another War? A Backgrounder on the Iraq Crisis (Second Edition), Sarah Graham- Brown and Chris Toensing. (MERIP Report, December 2002). 16 pp. Primer offers answers to major questions on the Iraq crisis including: Does Saddam Hussein's regime pose a "mortal threat" to the U.S. and Iraq's neighbors? How have sanctions imposed after Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait affected ordinary Iraqis? The Iraq backgrounder is available online at: www.merip.org or in print form at no charge, while supplies last. To order copies or for further information, contact MERIP at email@example.com or call 202-223-3677.
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Relocating to Northern Nevada: Housing demand at an all-time high
Special to the NNBV
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is adapted from the 2019 edition of the Northern Nevada Relocation Guide, a publication produced in partnership with The Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada. Go here to view the digital version of the second annual magazine, which will be inserted in the upcoming Sept. 30 print edition of the NNBV (for subscribers).
RENO/SPARKS, Nev. — Reno's red-hot economy continues to push home prices to record highs, and developers are scrambling to add inventory to the market and alleviate pent-up demand for new single-family homes.
In June 2013, the median sales price for single-family homes in Reno and Sparks was $222,000, the Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors reports. That number was a 30 percent increase from the same month a year prior.
Fast forward six years later (and please sit, in case your knees get weak) — the median sale price of a single-family home in June 2019 rose to $400,000. That's an 80 percent increase in median sales price in just 72 months.
The run-up is primarily the result of thousands of newcomers moving to the region, and the inability of residential developers to keep pace with demand. In July 2019, there was just 2.3 months of sale inventory on the market, which is deep into a seller's market.
Although the summer months saw a spike in median sales price, the median sales price for the first half of the year was $385,000, notes Angelica Reyes, RSAR president.
Mike Kazmierski, president and CEO for the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, says Reno-Sparks is in the midst of an unprecedented transition as it segues into a mid-sized city.
"Prices are up because supply has been down, but we are working to improve on the supply side," Kazmierski says. "A lot of availability depends on what people are looking for. Are they looking for good schools? Proximity to place of employment? Downtown living? The beauty of this region is that we offer (housing) options in all of those areas.
"We have single-family homes in the best school districts, downtown living continues to be developed, and we have more affordable housing in the outskirts. People have options, it just depends on where they want to live and the quality of life they are looking for."
While price remains a point of contention for homebuyers, options abound for buying a home in the Truckee Meadows and surrounding communities. Here's a closer look at some of the many new housing developments under construction in the region:
- National homebuilder D.R. Horton is erecting three communities at Verdi: Estates, Crest and Falls at West Meadows. Homes in each community range in size from 2,350 to 3,200 square feet. Prices at Crest begin around $460,000, homes at Falls start at $491,000, and homes at the Estates start at $527,000.
- Meridian 120, also in Verdi near Cabela's, features two communities: Argos and Quest. Homes at Quest range in size from 2,185 to 2,982 square feet and start in the $400,000 range. Homes at Argos, meanwhile, range in size from 2,824 to 3,639 square feet and start in the $600,000 range.
- Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers also in active in northwest Reno. Its Cliffs at Somersett community offers homes ranging in size from 2,636 to 4,188 square feet. Prices range from $611,000 to $1 million.
- Toll Brothers also has single-family home communities under development at Rancharrah, Damonte Ranch in South Reno, and in North Sparks.
- Regional builder Ryder Homes has communities underway in Northwest Reno (The Pointe at Somersett), northeast Sparks (Ventana at Sierra Shadows), north Sparks (Shadow Ridge) and South Reno (the Meadows). Homes at Shadow Ridge range in size from 2,352 to 3,043 square feet and start near $450,000. The Pointe at Somersett features home sites ranging in size from 2,386 to 3,057 square feet with prices starting at $556,000. Ventana at Sierra Shadows is Ryder's newest community. It's located north of Wingfield Springs in Sparks, with home sizes ranging from 2,044 to 2,215 square feet.
There also are many new communities under development in North Valleys, Lemmon Valley, Cold Springs and North Reno that typically offer more affordable price points for new homebuyers. For instance, Paradiso Communities' Legacy Point subdivision located on the north slope of Peavine Mountain has homes starting at $300,000.
Newcomers to the region can't fail to notice the thousands of new apartment units under construction if that's more to their liking. And of course, the residential resale market offers homes in desirable communities such as Midtown, the Old Southwest, and Caughlin Ranch to name just a few.
Reno, Bay Area teens launch company to help children with special needs
"The thing that I like most about entrepreneurship is I can work toward something that I'm passionate about and be at the forefront of the change that I want to see happen," said Priyanka Senthil, a senior at Davidson Academy in Reno and co-founder of startup company AUesome.