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Business Invitation Assignment
To: Ms. Alice
Subject: Confirmation of the booking of MacDonald's for dinner and dance
Greeting of the day Sir, You booking for Dinner and Dance has confirmed. The Grand Hotel got a booking request by MacDonald's as the company is giving the Dinner and Dance party to its staff.
In this party, 500 people will come and party is next Saturday (15 April 2018) in our hotel. All requirements of the booking have completed accurately. This is confirmation mail that your booking has done for the same day. Your team can visit in The Grand Hotel according the scheduled time.
Thanks & Regards
F&B Supervisor
Personal Mail to friend for decoration
To: Sam
Subject: Event Decoration Information
Hello Dear Sam, I hope you are well. I am writing this mail to you because your hotel confirmed an event for net Saturday (15 April 2018). The event will be start from 6.00PM in The Grand Hotel. In organising this event, you are selected for the decoration with the some special flowers. The below are information that are will be used in decoration:
|Nam of flower
|50 Pounds
|20 Pounds
|Calla Lily
|10 Pounds
|Lily of the Valley
|10 Pounds
|5 Pounds
|7 Pounds
|7 Pounds
As you are a responsible person for this, your management team selected you for this. I hope you will complete your responsibility effectively. Some advance of the work will be credited in your bank account soon. Hence, your should plan for the decoration of event and so we can provide a best experience to visitors.
Thanks & Regards
F&B Supervisor
To, HR department
From: F&B department
Cc; Financial department, Maintenance Department, Engineering Department, Front Office Department, Security department, Food and Beverage Department
Subject: Information for responsibilities in event
In our hotel, Next Saturday is a party in which approx 500 guests will come. This mail informs the various departments for their responsibilities in the organisation of the event.
HR department – This department will be responsible for managing the extra staff
Financial department – This will be responsible for recording all financial activities
Maintenance Department – The responsibility of the maintenance in hotel will look by this department
Engineering Department – This department complete all the work related to technology and electivity in the event
Front Office Department – This department will prepare the list of the guest
Security department – The responsibility of the security will be completed by security department
Food and Beverage Department – In the event, management of the food and beverage will seek by this department
Thanks and Regard
The Grand Hotel
Notice to Notify all hotel Guest of the Event
To: All staff members of MacDonald's
From: The Grand Hotel
Subject: Invitation for Annual staff dinner and dance event
Greeting of the day, The Grand Hotel invites all the staff member of MacDonald's on 15 April, 2018 (Saturday) on the annul party. This event will start from 6.00 PM that will run by midnight. In this, occasion all the staff of MacDonald's are invited.
Thanks and Regard
The Grand Hotel
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Follow the science. It's the exhortation we hear all the time from politicians and bureaucrats to activists and academics.
Whether at work or at school or via the mainstream media, we are awash in a reverence to science. But what if science is being used to advance an ideological agenda and great harm is the result?
Joining us today to discuss this possibility is Dr. Annie Kleykamp an experimental psychologist, medical analyst and evidence-based health advocate. Hear why she believes the COVID-19 pandemic is being cynically used as a golden opportunity to "prove" e-cigarettes damage the lungs and thus destroy the virtues of vaping.
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Released on October 30, 2020
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Section Executive Committee Members
Molly Barker is an associate at K&L Gates, LL and a member of the firm's environment, land and natural resources practice group. Prior to joining K&L Gates, Molly focused her practice on environmental, real estate, energy, natural resources and land use law. She worked with public and private clients to conduct due diligence for permitting energy projects, obtain regulatory closure for contaminated sites, bring business operations into environmental regulatory compliance, sell or purchase contaminated properties, and evaluate land use issues arising out of development projects. Having also previously served as a judicial law clerk for four judges at the trial court level, she has touched on nearly every type of legal issue that makes its way through the state superior court system. In Molly's free time, she enjoys backcountry skiing, snowboarding, yoga, ballet, cooking, backpacking, traveling, and surfing.
Donya Williamson Burns is an attorney with Houlihan Law, P.C. Her practice includes state environmental cleanup actions, land use permitting and environmental liability, condemnation litigation, and commercial and residential real estate sales and leasing. She has also worked with local jurisdictions on municipal code revisions pertaining to telecommunications. In her spare time (usually 4-7 a.m.) Donya enjoys competitive rowing, bread baking, gardening (mostly the pruning part), and playing the piano. She also has a couple of kids; they are adorable but do not contribute in any way to the aforementioned spare time.
Caroline Cress is an Assistant Attorney General in the Ecology Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office in Olympia. Her current practice focuses on air quality, climate mitigation, and regulatory oversight of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Prior to joining the Ecology Division in 2016, Caroline clerked for Hon. Ann Schindler at Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals. She also worked for the Global Environmental Governance Project, the Nature Conservancy, and the Southern Environmental Law Center. Caroline received a B.A. in government and environmental policy from the College of William & Mary and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. In her free time, Caroline enjoys gardening, hiking, and playing with her dogs.
Kyler Danielson is a civic-minded, enthusiastic millennial with a pet hedgehog. As a lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Kyler is passionate about Washington state's growth, development, and future. She is currently a land use project manager at Lakeside Industries, working directly with local governments and experts to maintain and obtain land use permits. She participates in stakeholder groups, testifies at public meetings, monitors local code changes, and evaluates land use laws. Kyler previously practiced environmental and land use law for almost four years at a private firm in downtown Seattle. She obtained her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, and her B.A. in French and political science from Western Washington University. In her free time, Kyler attends comic conventions, listens to melancholy music, and volunteers in her community.
Meghan E. Gavin is an attorney at Cascadia Law Group in Seattle and Olympia. She represents clients in environmental and natural resource matters, including disputes over liability for environmental cleanup costs and in matters involving federal Indian law. She is eagerly learning water law and energy law. Before joining Cascadia, Meghan worked as a federal clerk. She attended law school at the University of Washington, graduate school at Fordham University, and undergraduate school at Boston College. Meghan is happy to be back home in Washington, where she can ski and kayak in the same day.
Gabrielle Gurian is the current Young Lawyer Liaison for the ELUL Section. She is an Assistant Attorney General in the Ecology Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office in Olympia and her current practice focuses on water quality, shorelands protection, toxics cleanup, and environmental reviews under SEPA and NEPA plus associated permitting. Prior to joining the Ecology Division in 2019, Gabrielle clerked at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Environment and Natural Resources Division, the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), Public Justice, and worked as a student attorney for the Harrison Institute for Public Law at Georgetown University Law Center. Gabrielle received a B.A. in International Affairs and Spanish from University of Washington and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Chongqing, China from 2012-2014. In her free time, Gabrielle enjoys rock climbing, surfing, mushroom foraging, and playing with her puppy, Mori (named after her favorite mushroom, Morels).
Robie G. Russell is engaged in the practice of law in Seattle, Washington, and Boise, Idaho. His practice emphasizes all environmental matters including regulation and remediation, real estate, oil and gas, and general business matters. He has had substantial experience in dealing with regulatory agencies and in managing negotiations and litigation concerning asbestos abatement, underground storage tanks, fuel delivery systems and hazardous wastes.
Prior to reentering private practice, Mr. Russell served for four years as the Regional Administrator of USEPA's Region 10 headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Region 10 comprises the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. While in that position, Mr. Russell was responsible for all environmental matters in the region as well as the management of over 700 employees and an annual budget in excess of 150 million dollars. During his tenure, Region 10 successfully negotiated the Tri-Party Agreement for the remediation of the Hanford nuclear facility, managed the cleanup of the Alaska Oil Spill, and numerous other significant environmental matters. Mr. Russell also led USEPA delegations to the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and Canada, and was a member of a delegation of scientists and legal professionals who visited the Soviet Union and Poland, including the nuclear site at Chernobyl.
Before his appointment to federal office, Mr. Russell served as a Senior Deputy Attorney General for the State of Idaho. His work involved major litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Claims Court, and the Idaho Supreme Court as well as numerous appearances before state and federal administrative agencies and the state legislature. Mr. Russell was in charge of the Natural Resources Division which handled all matters pertaining to environmental regulation, water quality, and resource management. He also headed the Local Government Division. Prior to law school, Mr. Russell served as Administrative Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Protection and Health.
Mr. Russell received his Juris Doctorate and B.S. from the University of Idaho. He has also taken and taught numerous continuing legal education courses in the environmental field as well as business and public administration. In addition to his bachelor and juris doctorate degrees, Mr. Russell holds a Public Administration Certificate from the State of Idaho. Mr. Russell resides on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Patrick Spurgin is a 1976 graduate of Washington State University. After some years of knocking around in various jobs, including forestry services grunt work, retail sales at Woolworths, and quality assurance at the Washington Nuclear Projects in Elma, Washington, Pat attended the University of Utah College of Law and graduated in 1984. Following law school, he served as the director of both the Utah governor's High-level Nuclear Waste Office and the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of State Lands and Forestry. He returned to Washington in 1990 to serve as the central regional office director for the Washington Department of Ecology until 1997. Pat maintains a solo practice in Yakima and is also of counsel to Zeilman Law Office. His practice principally comprises legal services to tribal and local government in the Yakima Valley. These services include representation in various matters including Endangered Species Act compliance, CERCLA natural resources damages assessment, Growth Management Act implementation, fish habitat project and fish production facility planning, permitting, and implementation, including water rights issue resolution and tribal government procurement activities. Pat also serves as a land use hearing examiner for several local governments in the Yakima Valley.
Martha Wehling is an Assistant Attorney General in the Washington State Attorney General's Office, representing two programs for the Department of Natural Resources, Forest Resources & Conservation and Product Sales & Leasing. Martha's practice is currently litigation-based, including a challenge to the "trust mandate" for the State's public lands, challenges to programmatic management decisions governing the state trust lands, and challenges to individual timber sales and timber sale contracts. Martha previously was in-house counsel at WFPA, an associate at a boutique firm, and represented WDFW, State Parks, and DNR's forest practices division. Martha used to hoot for northern spotted owls, chase cabbage white butterflies, and scowl at brown headed cowbirds. She has approximately 3,350 pounds of pets.
Tom Wilcox is an attorney with Axiom Law, focusing his practice on environmental health and safety, trade association, and supplier contracting practice. He is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and juris doctor studies at Georgetown University Law Center. He volunteers as a Visiting Attorney with the Environmental Law Institute supporting Carl Bruch, Director, ELI International Programs, focusing on fundraising and planning for the Environmental Peacebuilding Association's international conference scheduled for February 2022. Tom has 30+ years of in-house environmental, health, and safety practice with aerospace facilities for Boeing in St. Louis and Seattle and, before that, meat packing, grain, animal feed, fertilizer, and petroleum companies for Farmland Industries, Inc. in Kansas City. He started his career at Spencer Fane Britt & Browne in Kansas City. Tom's free time is busy with his partner, teenaged children, and the family Westie, Armando. He enjoys piano and choral music, hiking and beachcombing, and genealogy research.


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5 Things Auto Insurance Companies Don't Want You To Know
When you've been hurt in an auto accident, handling a personal injury claim without an attorney often results in recovering little or no compensation. An insurance company's top priority is to do everything it can to minimize your settlement or deny your claim altogether. To protect the company's bottom line, an insurance adjuster uses a variety of tactics and keeps important auto insurance facts from you. Our personal injury attorneys at Moore Law Firm in Mobile, Alabama, understand the games insurance companies play, and they tell you what auto insurance companies don't want you to know.
- 1. The Insurance Company Isn't Your Friend
After an accident, the insurance company representing the other driver calls you about your claim. They want you to believe they're your friend and are only trying to help you through a trying time, but they're not on your side. A claims adjuster's job is to protect the company from paying you any more than they have to by disputing or even denying your claim. You shouldn't answer any questions the adjuster asks or sign anything until you've spoken to a personal injury attorney.
- 2. They Use Delaying Tactics
Insurance companies aren't obligated to treat you fairly, and their priority is to try to get out of paying claims or limiting the amount they pay. A common tactic is to delay handling your claim. The purpose is to increase your worry overpaying your bills and make you more open to accepting whatever amount they offer.
Another ulterior motive of delaying payment on your claim is to run out the clock on your right to file a lawsuit. In Alabama, unless you're a minor or you've been declared incompetent, you only have two years from the day of your car accident to file a personal injury claim. Once this statute of limitations expires, you lose your right to seek compensation through the courts.
- 3. Settlements Are Often Lowballed
Underpaying legitimate claims saves insurance companies billions of dollars. They know car accident victims are under a lot of stress as they worry about mounting medical bills and how they're going to repair their car. They prey on this vulnerability to try to get you to settle quickly, minimizing the settlement amount. Insurance companies almost always offer a lowball settlement first, and these offers are frequently accepted because the claimant doesn't have all the auto insurance facts. In Alabama, you can recover economic and noneconomic damages, including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages, so don't settle for less than you deserve.
- 4. You Don't Have To Accept A Settlement
Many companies use a "Take It or Leave It" tactic to make you believe that their first settlement offer is the only offer you're going to get, and if you don't take it, you're going to be left with nothing. This isn't true. If the offer won't even cover your current medical and car repair bills, turn it down. If you accept a settlement before the extent of injuries or bills are known, you may receive a much shorter amount than what you really need. Once you accept a settlement, you can't get a second settlement to cover any leftover or new costs.
- 5. You Can Hire An Attorney Immediately
Insurance companies discourage you from hiring an attorney by trying to convince you that you don't need one and that you'll get way less money because of the attorney's fee. They may also say you must wait to hire an attorney until they've had an opportunity to settle the claim first. You don't have to wait to hire an attorney and should hire one immediately after your accident.
A personal injury attorney knows how to negotiate with insurance companies to get you a higher settlement than you would on your own. An attorney negotiates for the highest possible settlement, and even after they collect their fee, your settlement is still higher than what you would have received.
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Editorial: Books are clean, harassers are mean and this house is really keen
↑ Hooray! We can check out library materials without fear of lingering virus cooties from their previous users. Battelle, once again bringing science to bear on the challenges posed by the pandemic, subjected some test books and DVDs to veritable showers of synthetic spit loaded with SARS-CoV-2 virus and found that, after a three-day quarantine, no trace of the virus remained. As reassuring as this is, let's all still aim to be as hygienic as possible with our borrowed stuff, OK?
↔ Let no one question the willingness of Gov. Mike DeWine, his wife, Fran, or Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to put their money where their mouth is – or, more precisely, to publicly put a long swab where their nasal cavity is – in encouraging Ohioans to be tested for coronavirus. While the image of the three submitting to the swab might have grossed out the faint of heart, it probably also induced more folks to get tested. More testing helps track the virus's spread, and that's the whole point.
↓ How unfortunate that Ohio's Dr. Amy Acton is only one of a number of public-health officials to leave their jobs after harassment by people who blame them for delivering the inconvenient truths about living in a pandemic. The National Association of County and City Health Officials told the Washington Post that more than 20 have been fired, resigned or retired after pressure and threats from critics. The worst part is that shutdowns and measures such as masks have the support of most Americans; it's a self-centered minority whose ugly attacks are driving good public servants from their jobs and making everyone less safe.
↔ Here's hoping the right rescuer comes for the "Circus House" – a feat of magnificent whimsy, built next to Goodale Park in 1895 by circus impresario Peter Sells and designed by architect Frank Packard with two round rooms, a tent-like flared roof line, brick detailing that looks like tent fringe and many other touches. Despite a series of expensive renovations between the 1990s and now, the historic house is vacant, falling into disrepair up for auction at sheriff's sale. If you've ever admired it and you can spare $933,334 – the minimum bid – now's your chance.
↑ A summer bonus to spend on food should be a welcome boost for thousands of Ohio families. SNAP, the federal food-stamps program, is mailing debit cards to all families of children who qualify for free meals at school. The money, which could be as much as $300 per child, is to make up for the meals they didn't receive while schools were closed because of the coronavirus. As a bonus, now is a great time to buy fresh produce, which can earn families matching dollars for more food.
↔ It's great to see summer day camps returning, for all the bored kids and harried parents who need some summer diversion, even if pandemic-related precautions like limiting group sizes and banning hugs – even for your favorite counselor – take a tiny bit of the joy out. Cheers to the counselors and kids figuring out how to have fun anyway.


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Spring Pesto Pasta
Spring is finally here! After a long winter of potatoes, starch, squashes and canned veggies, spring brings this new excitement to play around with fresh vegetables. Delicate, green and delicious. this Spring Pesto Pasta is really best in the spring/summer, but can also be done with a combination of canned veg. The combination with a fresh pesto is the perfect side dish or lunch plate you'll be craving all spring and summer long! Don't get stuck using the same vegetables as I


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Editorial Review
A noteworthy review of Natural Disaster True Survival Stories from Horn Book Guide on October 1, 2016
Natural Disaster True Survival Stories series. In a series about real-life disaster survival, this volume focuses on the earthquake that decimated Haiti in 2010. A brief introduction describes this disaster, followed by five chapters that detail real individuals' involvement. Gripping, you-are-there narratives are supplemented with primary source quotations (footnoted and sourced); photos and other graphics (maps, graphs, diagrams, etc.) provide additional insight. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.
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Updated: November 27, 2022
The logo for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been unveiled to both praise and mockery on social media.
The new design at once depicts the Olympic flame within a gold medal, and the hair and lips of Marianne – the personification of the French Republic since the 1789 revolution.
Organisers say the logo brings together iconic symbols of sport, the Olympics and France.
But some joked that it would be better suited to a dating site or hair salon.
The logo – which will for the first time be used for both the Olympics and Paralympics – took a year and a half to be created and was first unveiled in Paris on Monday.
What is the design?
The new design marks a change in direction from the colourful depiction of the Eiffel Tower used as the logo in France's bid to host the 2024 games.
Organisers said the three symbols were intended to be "both simple and powerful".
The gold medal symbolises "striving for excellence", while the flame "reflects the unique energy" of the games, they said.
The image of Marianne was incorporated as a reminder that the 2024 Olympics are for everyone in France and in homage to the female athletes competing, they added.
Marianne is also being used as a nod to history – women participated in the Olympics for the first time in the Paris Games in 1900.
The logo is accompanied by the words "Paris 2024" in an art deco-style font, which was popular when Paris last hosted the sporting event in 1924.
"The combination of the gold medal, the Olympic flame and Marianne brings together the values, history and French touch that will make these Olympic Games truly special," Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant, chair of the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission, said of the new design.
"I believe that this innovative design will be quickly recognised around the world and be a wonderful calling card for the Olympic Games Paris 2024."
How have people reacted?
Many people have praised the design as a fitting tribute to France and the Olympics. Government spokeswoman Sibeth Ndiaye was among those to describe it as magnifique (magnificent).
But the new logo has also inspired a slew of jokes online.
Some social media users said the new design looked more like a modern chic Parisian woman than Marianne, while others suggested the designers appeared to have taken inspiration from the logo of popular dating app Tinder.
One of the most common jokes about the new logo was that it looked like an advert for a hair salon or product.
"Is this a new range of shampoo?" one Twitter user asked in French. "A new hair salon will open in Paris in 2024," said another.
Others said it looked like an emoji or a cartoon character.
Paris 2024 is not the first Olympic logo to be met with mockery. The brightly coloured London 2012 design was widely ridiculed after being unveiled in 2007.
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Tuesday – July 17
Mars the warrior planet, now in balancing Libra is working both sides of the scale. On one side, Mars trines lucky Jupiter in the communicator sign, Gemini (where it will be until next June). Libra has an eloquent side and with the power of Mars, communications you put together this week – presentations, letters, emails – can really drive some good response if worded well. Don't worry about the Mercury retrograde we're in, in astrological poker this transit kind of trumps the retrograde problems we're used to.
On the other side of the scale, Mars also squares Pluto in Capricorn. You know what it means to square off with someone – it's not fun. Some situations can be unfair, but necessary. If someone lays down the law today, take it in stride and work around it if you have to – anything to get you through since you won't likely be able to change it.
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How Lack of Appreciation Can Ruin Your Marriage
In This Article
All of us like being appreciated, loved, and complimented, particularly by the one we love. Appreciation is the most important aspect of marital satisfaction. Although it may be said that appreciation can only stem in a healthy marriage, it can also contribute to the healthiness of that relationship.
A couple that appreciates each other on a daily basis for all the little or big things eventually develops a culture of gratitude within their marriage. This is extremely important for a couple to stay happy and contented and their marriage to thrive.
It is common for there to be seasons in a relationship where partners fail to communicate appreciation due to reasons such as work stress. Life gets busy, and all of us tend to get occupied with our tasks.
It is during this time that we often fail to recognize the contribution of our spouse in helping us and making our lives easier. It is expected to happen due to various reasons for a short span of time, but when this lack of appreciation becomes a permanent habit, it can prove disastrous for your relationship.
Appreciation must be felt, expressed and reciprocated. Just by following the below-mentioned ways, you can transform your marriage.
1. Feel
When your partner does certain things for you, it is important that you acknowledge them. You must cognitively know what your spouse is adding to your life, be it something big or small.
If you fail to do so, this means you take them for granted and sooner or later, they will realize this too and stop doing what they do for you.
Small gestures such as preparing your favorite dish for dinner, or doing your share of the chores or maybe even something big as planning a trip for your birthday; you need to be able to recognize these as loving gestures from your spouse.
Although they may not be seeking praises by doing all of this, if you simply appreciate them for their efforts they will be happy. This will increase love and feeling of gratitude in between the spouse.
2. Express
If you do recognize your partner's effort, it is equally important for you to express your appreciation towards them. You must find meaningful ways to communicate gratitude that ensure that your spouse hears it.
For this, the word 'thank you' can be of great help. Saying this simple word or writing down on a note is a great way to let your partner know they you appreciate them for whatever they do for you.
Similarly, compliments can go a long way and are easy and take no time at all. Saying something as simple as, 'Dinner was great' or 'Thanks for washing my car' can be extremely powerful, kind and positive and can really help you enhance your relationship and push away all kinds of marital issues.
Here's an amazing appreciation game that can help you and your partner:
3. Reciprocate
In addition to your partner feeling and expressing their gratitude, the key to a successful marriage involves reciprocation from both partners. Returning your spouse's favors may make them feel as blessed as you felt when they expressed appreciation for the things you have done.
When both partners begin to appreciate each other for all that they do, they often start a cycle of continuous appreciation and gratitude towards each other.
Each of them will try harder to serve each other due to the positive momentum created for each spouse to feel appreciated while also challenged to show appreciation towards each other.
Appreciation can be the antidote for divorce
Marriages tend to end up in divorce when there is a lack of appreciation, more complaining and taking each other for granted.
If your marriage does not have gratitude, it is important that you find it before it is too late because such marriages usually head towards divorce with each partner going a separate way.
But if you already have a good, healthy marriage, making appreciation towards your spouse a part of your daily routine can make a good relationship great.
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The Symposium will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at General Motors Heritage Center.
The address for the Museum is 6400 Center Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312.
Parking is free for Symposium attendees, and no permit or pass is required.
Registration is 7:30 - 8:15 am.


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Rihanna receives 2019 Urban Luxe Award for Fenty casual wear from her idol, Janet Jackson
Two icons one incredible night.
Rihanna and Janet Jackson were in the same place and at the same time and we weren't there to witness it ourselves!
At the Fashion Awards in London's Royal Albert Hall, the two icons, along with Tyler, the Creator, took the stage as Jackson presented Ri-Ri with the Urban Luxe Award for her fashion contributions to sportswear, according to Vogue.
"You are loved for your style," Jackson told Rihanna.
The prize was created by the British Fashion Council as a way to honor fashion labels that raise the bar on casual fashion designs. It's hard to believe, but this is Rihanna's first fashion award for her Fenty fashion brand. Last year's Urban Luxe Award was given to Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's men's wear collection.
READ MORE: Add Rihanna to the list of Lizzo fans
During her acceptance speech, the 31-year old Bajan beauty thanked her collaborators and the British Fashion Council for the honor. In 2017, Rihanna was also nominated for her Fenty x Puma collection.
Also, taking home an award last night was model Naomi Campbell, who was given the prestigious Fashion Icon Award. Campbell choked back tears and said the award was "a deeply humbling experience."
Fenty has made a major splash this year, rocked by celebrities ranging from Cardi B to Bella Hadid. Rihanna herself has gone far in carrying the brand to the next level by wearing her own designs, including her choice for the awards show – a minty green minidress, with a translucent jacket.
Jackson, herself a musician and a fashion-forward icon, is someone who Rihanna sought to emulate early on.
READ MORE: Rihanna's luxe touch stretches even into coffee table books
"Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Whitney Houston—they were the people who motivated me to do this, who I idolized and looked up to, and said I want to be like them," Rihanna told MTV back in 2010.
"That started the dream, and it just went from there, and became a reality."
Rihanna's Urban Luxe award win brings things full circle.


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I can hardly express how honoured I am and how grateful to receive the Jeju 4.3 Peace Prize for 2021. It is a moment I will always treasure.
My previous post was about the massacre, torture and repression hiding under the headline, Jeju 4.3 incident. This post is a heavily edited version of the speech I gave when accepting the award.Continue reading


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Palm Beach dining: Popular Paella Night returns at PB Catch
Paella is back at PB Catch.
The seafood restaurant and raw bar, 251 Sunrise Ave., will feature the famous Spanish rice-and-saffron dish — in this case brimming with seafood — on Thursday.
Paella will be featured throughout dinner service, which starts at 5:30 p.m.
Paella Night is part of PB Catch's variety of periodic food-themed nights, which take place every couple of months to highlight a type of cuisine or food alongside the restaurant's regular menu.
Of all of the food-themed eves, which have showcased everything from spiny lobster and Hawaiian poke to Mediterranean cuisine, Paella Night is among the most popular.
While countless versions of paella have developed since the traditional dish originated centuries ago in Valencia, Spain, PB Catch, which serves sustainably harvested seafood, will feature a recipe honed by head chef Aaron Black.
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Black's paella features tiger shrimp, clams, mussels, scallops, octopus, and andouille sausage.
And, of course, it showcases Spain's Bomba rice, which, along with saffron, is key to any paella — especially when some of the rice caramelizes and crusts at the bottom of the shallow pan in which the dish is cooked.
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At PB Catch's Paella Night, look for plenty of sangria to wash the fare down.
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Also known as wax, ear wax, shatter , dabs, black glass, errl, and 701 ("oil" flipped and spelled backwards), marijuana concentrates is a very potent THC-concentrated mass that looks like butter or honey. This is the reason why it is called "budder" or "honey oil" in the streets and cannabis online shops.
The high THC levels of marijuana concentrates (ranging anywhere from 40 to 80 percent) is up to four times stronger than top shelf or high grade marijuana, which is only somewhere around 20 percent. Marijuana concentrates are usually infused in various food items and beverages.


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"O Canada!, The Star Spangled Banner (USA), United Kingdom's God Save the Queen (or USA's My Country 'Tis of Thee) and the rousing La Marseillaise of France are each set individually in exciting showcases of flutistry. Perfect for that most formal ceremony or leading the local ball team to victory!" Comprehensive program notes are included as a preface in the score.
Scored for piccolo (two in La Marseillaise), 4 to 6 C flutes, alto flute, bass flute and optional contrabass flute.


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The Martina Maillot is our feminine one-piece suit featuring a ruffled one-shoulder and full coverage along the bottom. This Italian fabric is smooth and stretchable, and printed in our Floral Nightsky print. Composition: 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex.
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California Supreme Court Rules on Overtime Calculations with Retroactive Application
On March 5, 2018, the California Supreme Court ruled in Alvarado v. Dart Container Corporation of California (Alvarado) that when calculating overtime in pay periods when an employee earns a flat rate bonus, employers must divide the total compensation earned in a pay period by only the non-overtime hours worked. This means, according to the Alvarado decision, the correct calculation of overtime associated with a flat sum bonus is the amount of the bonus divided by the regular hours worked by the employee, multiplied by 1.5 (not a 0.5 multiplier, which the employer used in the case):
(Overtime Hours x Regular Rate x 1.5) + (Bonus/Regular Hours Worked x Overtime Hours Worked x 1.5) = Total Overtime Compensation in California
This decision applies retroactively; thus all California employers who pay flat rate bonuses must ensure immediate compliance with these calculations or risk incurring penalties and liability.
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Fantastic Kerry Association away weekend in Tralee – 7 th – 9 th October 2016
What a weekend it was – without doubt one of the best ever. That was the consensus of the 95+ attendees on our visit to the Manor West Hotel in Tralee at the weekend. From departure at Heuston until our arrival in Tralee it was fun and games all the way. On our arrival at the hotel, Management went out of their way in ensuring that our stay was memorable and that is exactly what it was.
After refreshments at the hotel, several of us headed off into town to explore the numerous shops and arcades that abound, and of course, called at some of the well-known hostelries. Others in the group decided to stay at the hotel to enjoy the excellent spa facilities. Our gala dinner that evening was a gourmet delight which was followed by lively entertainment to the melodious tones of the resident hotel band. There was no problem in identifying the best line dancers on the floor, and it goes without saying that the evening would not be the same without the customary late night sing song!.
Saturday turned out to be another glorious day in the Kingdom. Whilst a slight mist enveloped the hills around Tralee town in the early morning, once we set off for Dingle what could only be described as a Mediterranean like temperature was the order of the day. Our two excellent coach drivers, Gerry and Frank from John O'Shea Coaches gave us a very informative running commentary on places of interest along the way. Of course we called at Páidí Ó Sé's pub in Ventry and enjoyed an impromptu traditional Irish music session there. As can be seen from some of the photos of the visit, under "Gallery/Recent Photos" here on this website, everyone wanted their "snap" taken outside at Páidí's monument. Our coach tour continued onto Slea head with several photographic opportunities along the way. In Dingle again there was plenty of time to check out the local curiosity shops and we had to line up to sample "Murphy's" delicious ice cream. Another gastronomic feast awaited us on Saturday evening at the Manor West followed by music by the excellent young band that had recently scooped an award at the Flea Ceoil in Ennis.
The sing song on Saturday evening lasted late into the night. Some party poopers were seen heading to their bedrooms around 3am but the die hards could be heard singing "The Boys of Barr na Stráide" as the sun was rising!
On Sunday unfortunately we had to head back to the big smoke. Some of our guests attended Church whilst others had a last chance to visit the spa. On the way home on the train, without exception everyone sang the praises of the weekend and looked to John F, aided and abetted by his daughter Eileen and Mary Shanahan of the Kerry Association, to ensure that a re-visit was on the cards in the not too distant future.


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Perception of HIV/AIDS by Primary School Pupils in Thika Municipality, Thika District, Kenya.
Mando, Kenneth Maina
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The increase in incidence of the HlV/AIDS among men and women in their early and mid twenties calls for urgent but effective HIV/AIDS prevention programs targeted at the youth. More than 20 million people have lost their lives to the disease. In Kenya. the pandemic has been declared a national disaster. over 2.2 million Kenyans are already living with HIV and about 1.5 million Kenyans have died from HIV related diseases. This study was on perception of HIV/AIDS by primary school pupils in class 5-8. This descriptive crosssectional study was carried out in Thika Municipality of Thika District, Kenya. The I-IIV/AIDS prevalence in the district stood at 34 percent in 2001, the highest in Central Province. A total of 465 pupils from 12 schools were interviewed. a stratified random sampling was done and data collected using self administered questionnaires. Data was processed using SPSS and Ms Excel Computer package. Chi -- square test was done on the data to show the relationships between various variables. Variations and percentages were compared using t-test for proportions. HlV/AIDS was perceived as a reality by (96.6%) of the respondents. However, even with this. a majority (59.8 %)still believed that the ongoing campaign was a plan to stop sexual intercourse enjoyment by young people. The study showed that females (43.5%) had better perception compared to males (38.1 %).However this was statistically non significant (x2=1.216, df=l, p>0.05) showing perception does not depend on gender. Of all the mentioned, sources of information, media gave most information on condoms use. There was a non-significant relationship between the perception of HIV/AIDS and the source of information (X'= 10.1 l,df=6, p=>0.05). Age category 12-13 years had the highest percentage of those with good perception (46.3 %), although poor perception was high (44.7 %) at age category 18-19 years, (x2=6.09, df =4, p-0.05). This was statistically non significant indicating there is no relationship between the age category and perception on HIV/AIDS. Public schools had a higher percentage of pupils with good perception, (42.1 %) compared to (239 %,) from private schools. however chi-square test gave a anon significant association (x = 0.313, df=1, p>0.05). Distribution of the study subjects by gender was also not significant (t=0.608,df=463,p>0.05). However, the following were among aspects shown to be significant: age distribution (x 2=356.98,df=9,p<0.001),knowledge about existence of IIIV/AIDS (t--21.5,df--463,p<0.001),source of information with media topping the list (x,2=85.l,df--4,p<0.001) and majority maintained that HIV/AIDS campaign is a scheme to stop the youth from enjoying themselves (t=4.35,df--463,p<0.001).from this study most of the respondents indicated having not had sexual intercourse (73.8%). This means that if the pupils can be helped to adopt abstinence or safer sexual practices in their lives they could be safe from the deadly scourge. The findings of this study provide crucial information on the perception of HIV/AIDS by the young people, which may significantly help in the planning of effective prevention and control programs against the pandemic.


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This group features some outstanding varieties that have been around for decades, while exceptional newcomers are added to the family each year, too. You'll recognize floribundas by their clusters of blooms that produce masses of color throughout summer. The shrubby plants make gorgeous hedges as well as stellar bedding beauties. Most floribundas reach 4 to 5 feet tall and display fairly compact form.
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Welcome to Writing Wednesday! This is a weekly feature at Cask & Quill where we try out writing prompts, share our experiences and inspire and encourage each other to write. All experience levels are welcome! Check out the introductory post here.
Today's Prompt:
Set a timer and take ten minutes to write about your daily commute.
None of this needs to be your best work. This is just a chance to flex your writing muscles and build up a practice! Take whatever the prompt first makes you think of and run with it for ten minutes to see where you end up.
Write or copy your writing practice into the comment box below so we can be inspired by you! And/or take it to Instagram! Pair a photo with what you've written and share it using #QuillClub. Please tag me @caskandquill if you like!
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Alice Lema and Pete Belcastro, Real Estate Brokers
Now is a good time to look around your property and take some time to get it in shape to sell. Here tips on how to do that from Werner Constanza and Alfonso Cervantes. Werner specializes in remodeling, decks, fences, retaining walls and more, while Alfonso is a landscape expert and knows how to make… Read More


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Pair of Vintage Deco Style Earrings Circa. 1980 United Kingdom
Deco inspired Omega clip-on earrings. Omega are the best clip-ons for comfort and support The earrings are an open drop french jet (glass) paired with crystal baguettes.... that have amazing brilliance! The earrings are 2 1/4 inches long and 3/4 inch wide, at their widest. The condition is excellent. No imperfections whatsoever.
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Welcome to the OISE Facilities & Services website. We are responsible for managing OISE's physical facilities and related services in co-operation with UofT central Facilities and Services. Our facilities include the main OISE building, a 450,000 square foot structure at 252 Bloor Street West, facilities at 56 Spadina and 45 Walmer Road, and shared facilities at 371 Bloor Street. Our key role in supporting the faculty, staff, students and guests of OISE is providing a safe, healthy and functional environment for all.
These buildings are older facilities (minimum 40 + years) with unique physical characteristics. Maintaining and upgrading a building of this size is an ongoing process. There have been significant modifications to the physical structure since I joined OISE in 2008. Several new classrooms have been added to address the growing student population. A new OISE community lounge, The Nexus Lounge, on the twelfth floor completed in 2011 provides a unique space for the whole OISE community to congregate. The spectacular views of the city are worth a visit to the 12th floor.
We invite you to visit our website to discover the varied role we have at OISE and for all updates. Please submit comments and suggestions to me directly as we are here to serve the OISE community.
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Laurelhurst Park
Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon is the perfect example of a grand old fashioned neighborhood park. I have many happy childhood memories of this place. It has served as the backdrop for many a wonderous dream.
I have featured this beautiful park last Autumn in a post entitled A Glittering Jewel in the City and when Ailsa of Where's My Backpack? chose "Park" as the theme for her latest challenge. I thought it would be fun to feature some additional pics of the park that is near and dear to my heart.
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Links for you. Science:
Her nest disturbed by the photographer, a Solenopsis thief ant worker exudes a droplet of venom on her stinger and waves it in the air (Alex Wild is still nuts. In a good way)
Economists Are Overconfident. So Are You (interesting point about data visualization)
Herbert Gintis: On the Evolution of Human Morality (a comment on Steven Pinker)
What We've Learned About Graduate Students
New Support for an Old Story
Ginsburg's Concurrence: The Gift that Keeps Giving
Attack Dog Jennifer Rubin Muddies the Washington Post's Reputation (excellent)
Healthcare Upheld!
Letter to Samuel Chase from John Adams about the Declaration of Independence
Liberalism Agonistes
Is the Bible a Threat to National Security? A military Bible paints war as religious devotion. What could go wrong?
A Breakdown of the MBTA and its Financial Status
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How Today's Supreme Court Decision Will Help Unleash American Innovation
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Arsenal are moving to sign Cristian Pavon this summer, according to reports.
Pavon, the Argentina winger, currently represents Boca Juniors in his homeland, and talkSPORT.com told you the other day how Arsenal had made a bid for him in January.
The Gunners reportedly offered Boca £27million (€30m) for the 22-year-old, who was part of La Albiceleste's squad at this summer's World Cup.
Despite no deal being completed for Pavon at that moment in time, Arsenal were known to keep their interest in the winger, and new reports suggest a new bid is imminent.
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According to AS, Arsenal manager Unai Emery is 'moving fast' to wrap up a deal for Pavon, with another bid of around €30m expected, as that is the value of the release clause in Pavon's contact with Boca.
Emery has already completed three signings since his appointment as Arsenal's new manager, with Stephan Lichtsteiner, the full-back, goalkeeper Bernd Leno, and centre-half Sokratis Papastathopoulos brought in from Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund respectively.


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While many factors are driving the tipping point in the online distribution of insurance, the thread that ties it all together is simple: changing demographics. Insurance companies cannot expect to sell the same way to a cohort with fundamentally different purchasing habits and expectations. Players that can find new ways to sell insurance products — to new audiences that are used to… Read More
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Giacomo Andreocci, who runs a small organic farm in the hills north of Rome, said he felt like part of a dying breed – thanks to a chocolate spread loved by millions.
The land around which he operates in the municipality of Vignanello was once planted with a diverse mix of olives, vines and hazelnuts.
But lately, spurred on by Ferrero, the Italian company that makes Nutella, many surrounding valleys have been turned into intensive hazelnut trees, with monoculture plantations replacing grassy pastures, small farms and rows of vines.
âThe cultivation of hazelnuts has exploded massively, causing such a rapid change in the ecosystem around us that nature is no longer able to sustain it,â said Andreocci, walking along a track at the farm where he cultivates a range of crops.
âNow, hazelnuts are planted everywhere. . . and they suck all the resources of our land.
The changes that dismay Andreocci encompass a multitude of global themes, from food security and international supply chains to growing environmental concerns.
Ferrero's decision to relocate some of its nut supplies from Turkey, its main supplier and the world's largest producer, has responded to calls from manufacturers to shorten supply chains, boost local production and strengthen oversight sustainability and labor rights.
âConsumers in general are increasingly aware of how their product is made and where it comes from,â said Ishan Das of Freeworld Trading, a UK nut trader.
But Ferrero's change has stirred up environmental concerns and divided local communities between those who welcome the chance to maximize their income versus those who believe the resulting monoculture will create an environmental stalemate.
Hazelnuts have been cultivated around Vignanello since the 1960s. But under a 2018 plan dubbed Progetto Nocciola Italia, or Italian nut project, Ferrero has pledged to increase domestic production by 30% to 90,000. hectares by 2025.
Pressure had grown for the world's largest buyer of hazelnuts to step up local purchases, with Italian politicians criticizing the private group for its reliance on Turkish supplies. Ferrero also faced competition from the Italian food group Barilla, which launched a spread made from "100% Italian hazelnuts".
Ferrero said his relocation plan focused on areas where hazelnut orchards could be integrated with other crops, adding that he also wanted to prevent the abandonment of uncultivated farmland.
But environmental experts point out that this has led local farmers to plant nut trees where they don't naturally grow, such as near the sea. Intensive agriculture can also deplete underground aquifers and deprive native species of their habitat. .
"The more we pursue this approach, the more we move towards a point of no return," said Goffredo Filibeck, environmental researcher at the University of Tuscia in Viterbo.
Environmentalists also claim that monocultures help spread plant diseases and insects, resulting in greater use of pesticides and herbicides. However, the Italian government's national recovery plan includes an agricultural component of 6.8 billion euros, part of which aims to stimulate organic farming, improve biodiversity and reduce the use of chemicals.
âWhen there is biodiversity. . . you have a perfectly balanced system, âsaid Fernando Testa, an agricultural technician who works in Vignanello.
Ferrero strongly rejects claims that his actions are harming the environment.
âThe cultivation of hazelnuts does not destroy the Italian countryside; in fact, the country has a long history of growing hazelnuts and is one of the main producing countries, with Italian hazelnuts being used by companies in several sectors, âhe said in a statement to the Financial Times.
The company said it has brought together agricultural and scientific experts to address sustainability challenges and is promoting best practices through its sustainability program. Many Italian farmers have also praised the income from growing nuts.
"This debate is surreal," said Lorenzo Bazzana of Coldiretti, the Italian farmers' union. âMonoculture, whether wheat, corn or grapes, is nothing new. . . It is up to each entrepreneur to make his own choices and is responsible for following good agronomic techniques.
The debate in Italy comes as the global nut supply chain comes under increasing scrutiny. While Ferrero monitors sustainability of its supplies, almond growers in California have faced a backlash from their heavy water use, while cashew supply chains from Africa to South Asia have sparked concerns about work practices.
Growing more nuts in Italy helps Ferrero shorten some supply chains and increase its oversight capacity. It currently buys a third of Turkey's annual crop, which accounts for 65 to 70 percent of global hazelnut production, as well as sources in Chile and Georgia.
But as the Italian hazelnut industry expands, producers are under additional pressure to maintain high-quality supplies.
âThe market must be constantly supplied. He wants the perfect hazelnut and he wants it fast, âsaid Marcello Lagrimanti, who started growing hazelnuts in Vignanello in 2017.
While surveying the farms around him, Andreocci said he understood his neighbors' motivations but feared for what it would mean.
âFrom an economic point of view, at the moment [this] is the best thing ever. When a big business comes along, the local community focuses on a product that pays off. Jobs and wealth are created, âhe said.
âBut what are we leaving to future generations? If we continue to plunder the land as we do, there will only be desert left.
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Prayer Rooms Yellowknife Hope for the Hopeless
The Ark Family Church presents Prayer Rooms Yellowknife Hope for the Hopeless. Come join us for days of Miraculous Healing, Answered Prayers, Peace of Mind, Signs & wonders and Prophetic Outpouring.
All are welcome to join live online via Zoom with pastors John & Lalisha Naidoo weekley at 7pm from November 9th-13th and 16th-20th. For the Zoom link visit, www.thearkchurch.ca


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This week we breakdown the episode "Corporate Raiders from Dimension X". You know, the episode where we see Casey Jones in a business suit! This one was such a memorable episode for us and for our listeners as a lot of you guys contributed to this week's podcast. Not only go deep into the episode and all of its animation mistakes, we even give you a look at what pizza is like in Iran. Can you believe they put ketchup on their pizza?! Also, why does Octopus Inc. have a stadium?
This week's news items: TMNT Loot Crate Series II, NECA movie figures preorder, Super7 Wave 1 variants, and Paramount+
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Episode breakdown starts: 33:47
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Rapha Pro Team Training Long Sleeve Jersey review
Lightweight top for mild weather, available in men's and women's cutsGBP £95.00 RRP | USD $130.00 | EUR €115.00 | AUD $165.00 Skip to view deals
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Billed as a top for "slightly mild conditions", the Rapha Pro Team Training long sleeve jersey is made from the same lightweight fabric as the short sleeve version.
It's a stylish, race-cut garment that works well as a mid-layer, but it isn't hugely versatile in its own right.
Rapha Pro Team Training Long Sleeve Jersey features, sizing and construction
The Pro Team Training top is fully synthetic and made from a polyester/elastane blend that's very stretchy and light, bordering on flimsy in feel.
Rapha calls this jersey "pro fit", meaning it's designed to be form-fitting and suited to a racy position on the bike. The cut is noticeably shorter at the front to help with this.
At 53kg with a 84cm/33in chest, the size XS fits me well, with no loose material flapping around and no annoying bunching in a tucked position.
This is notable because, at my size, it's relatively difficult to find kit that isn't either a little baggy somewhere (sleeves, in particular) or too short to fit properly at my height of 174cm.
Feature-wise, the Training jersey is relatively spartan, with the usual three rear pockets and a wide elasticated hem with a generous helping of gripper dots.
The collar is nice and low, and there's a soft strip of fabric running around the inside of it to add a little luxury.
The Pro Team Training jersey is available in both men's and women's versions, with four designs for the former and two for the latter.
Rapha Pro Team Training Long Sleeve Jersey on the bike
The Pro Team Training jersey occupies a slightly odd niche in one's wardrobe.
While it has long sleeves, it's very light and doesn't feature any additional insulation (fleecy brushed fabric etc.) compared to Rapha's summer kit.
As a result, it works best as a mid-layer with a good jacket on top and a baselayer underneath in cold conditions, or with a gilet if you don't tend to get chilly arms.
One could reasonably argue that this isn't a very versatile garment. For mild-but-not-cold conditions, I'd typically opt for a short-sleeved summer top and arm warmers for flexibility, whereas with this top the sleeves are, obviously, not removable.
Given how tight the cuffs are, it's not practical to roll up the sleeves when you get warm either, not that I'd ever commit such an egregious fashion faux pas, of course.
For genuinely cold conditions, I'd generally favour a jersey with insulation or wind protection of its own, plus an outer jacket, or a dedicated heavy-duty winter jacket.
Nevertheless, in the right conditions, the Pro Team training jersey is very comfortable and doesn't restrict movement in the slightest.
Verdict: stylish and fair value, but not versatile
As part of a varied wardrobe where you mix and match layers to suit the changing seasons, the Pro Team Training top is a decent buy, but if you're looking to get maximum versatility for your money, it's probably not the best choice.
That said, it's a nicely made, well-cut jersey and, while it's not cheap, it's not priced up in the stratosphere with some of Rapha's more technical garments and their competitors.
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|Anti-bacterial treatment Race fit for an on-bike position Main material: 88% Polyester & 12% Elastane Contrast material: 100% Polyester
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At the Boundaries of Our Comfort Zone
July 10, 2020
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
We have received numerous messages from the Loyola University Chicago community since distributing our communication "Our Road towards Racial Justice." Many messages are encouraging, but some are critical, expressing the feeling that our communication is just words and that nothing of importance will ever happen. We take these critical messages seriously and understand that the proof is in our actions. If the pavement of our road consists of only words, it is a road to nowhere. So, I want to apprise the community in more detail of recent efforts and future goals.
In our communication, we described three new initiatives on racial justice.
The first was the establishment of the Loyola Anti-Racism Initiative. This initiative is led by Robyn Mallett, the acting assistant provost for academic diversity. The group working on the initiative comprises administrators, faculty, staff, and students from around the University. Since our last communication, this group has established immediate, short-term, and long-term goals to move Loyola towards becoming a more anti-racist institution:
2. Short-term goal: As faculty, staff, and students begin engaging in long-term anti-racism work, we will make visible the ways that Loyola will support their effort. To begin, we will compile the existing resources that we have (for example, personnel and programming). We will then make these resources accessible online. In another step, we will recruit and train the first group of faculty diversity liaisons to increase our capacity to deliver learning and development across the University. Our plan is to achieve these goals by the end of 2020.
3. Long-term goal: We will initiate strategic planning for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fall of 2020, aiming to develop the plan fully by the summer of 2021. Working with members of the Loyola community, we will identify desired changes to the curriculum. We will also consider co-curricular activities as well as learning and development for students, staff, faculty, and administration. We will revisit our existing support structure for diversity, equity, and inclusion and to improve upon our ability to meet community needs. We will link our recommendations with the overall strategic plan of Loyola.
The second initiative will be led by our new Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Badia Ahad. The goal of this initiative is to continue to diversify the faculty body and improve the racial climate for faculty of color at Loyola. Since our previous communication, her office has begun:
2. Organizing new programming, workshops, and retreats for AY 2020-2021 through the newly formed Center for Faculty Development and Scholarly Excellence. In particular, these activities will support underrepresented faculty and create an inclusive space for both collegial interaction and intellectual connection. The Center will have a faculty director to help execute its vision and scope;
3. Forming a faculty advisory group for the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs to provide guidance and feedback on initiatives, policies, and programming relative to faculty life, especially as it concerns diversity, inclusion, and equity;
4. Building upon and creating new efforts to retain historically underrepresented faculty. These efforts will include special programming for incoming faculty of color at new faculty orientation, and revamping and institutionalizing the University mentoring program. This new program structure will address the needs and challenges of underrepresented faculty at Loyola.
The third initiative is to develop a transdisciplinary University institute dedicated to promoting racial equity, justice, healing, and reconciliation. Dean Malik S. Henfield, of the School of Education, is leading the process to develop the institute. He will be working closely with Meharvan (Sonny) Singh, vice provost for research; Badia Ahad, vice provost for faculty affairs; and Scott Hendrickson, associate provost for global and community engagement. They will ensure that the institute provides infrastructure for race- and equity-centered work already happening on our campuses. The work will also lead to improvement of cross-campus collaboration for future innovation in these areas. Since our last communication, the Council of Deans and other center directors have met to continue developing the details of the institute. This fall, they will engage in discussions with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders. In another development, Dean Henfield has begun building a five-year budget plan for the institute. The Office of the Provost will provide support for the institute initially from the existing Academic Innovation Funds. The initial draft budget calls for investments in three potential areas tentatively organized as following centers:
2. The Center for Racial Justice Education: This center will collaborate with faculty in developing new transdisciplinary, trans-school certificates, minors, and professional learning activities.
3. The Center for Community Partnerships and Strategic Engagement Advancing Racial Justice: This center will facilitate community engagement and advocacy activities designed to deepen reciprocal relationships with key partners in Chicago, the nation, and across the globe.
Loyola thus gladly says, "Challenge accepted!" At Loyola, people frequently use phrases like "the Loyola way" or "We have always done it this way." Therefore, some people may feel uncomfortable with the changes taking place at our University such as the anti-racism revolution commencing here. What may make this uncomfortable feeling even more acute is that the changes are just a beginning. However, life begins at the boundaries of our comfort zone. We must push these boundaries and go where there are no roads. We must forge new trails, instead of following well-worn paths just because they are there. Loyola has forged these trails already from the viewpoint of non-discrimination policies. But Loyola longs for more. We long for a Loyola community without bigotry, not because we just tolerate others, but because they make us a better community. We long to make the world less biased through our research, education, and community engagement. We long to be a nation that stands up against racism and other forms of bias, like sexism, discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals, and the placement of children in cages. The time has now arrived to make these longings a reality.
Together in Loyola,
Norberto M. Grzywacz, Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Robyn Mallett, Acting Assistant Provost for Academic Diversity
Malik S. Henfield, Dean of the School of Education
Badia Ahad, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs


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Jennifer Rios / Enterprise Staff
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Meet the teens
Liana Anderson
Amber Barnes
Raven DuKane
Jadyn Gerloff
Calista Lythgoe
Josie Macdonald
Jordan Machuga
Robert McGill
Daniel Riggin
Abigail Sherman
Ritvik Swain
Andrew Trathen-Sorensen
Ashley Trathen-Sorensen
Stepheno Wescoat
Youth Facilitators:
Joshua Fenn
George Kallivrousis
Teenagers who spent the summer sharpening their leadership skills celebrated the culmination of their work with a pizza party and ceremony Aug. 2.
It was the second year for the Summer Teen Leadership Program, an effort of the Broomfield Workforce Center.
"It's really just a celebration tonight," Kristen Erby, career counselor with youth programs, said.
This year she cut back on classroom time, and instead students spent more time working directly with employers and learning leadership skills by seeing them first-hand.
"It's fabulous to see (the transformation of) students at the beginning and then at the end of the program," board member Darla Peterson said at the dinner.
Ward 4 Councilman Kevin Kreeger, who served on the Workforce Center board last year, participated in the group's Policy Day. Students met with Sen. Irene Aguilar at the Capitol for a "behind the scenes tour," Erby said, and then with a disability and civil rights lobbyist. Later that day, they returned to Broomfield and met with Kreeger and Director of Economic Development Bo Martinez to discuss local politics and policy.
"That was one of my favorite days," Erby said. "It was cool to see the youth asking questions like 'how can I get involved?' and 'what can I do?'"
Recruitment of middle and high school students began with school counselors in April. When that group was identified, Erby began learning about their interests through interviews and worked closely with David Jones, business services workforce specialist, to line up business tours.
Interests of the 14 students varied — from journalism and photography to jobs in software technology and engineering.
This year, the group toured Coors Field and got to sit in the press box.
"They learned about all the different types of carers you can have there and how many people support that program," Erby said, "from concessions, sales, media outreach and marketing, team doctors and players."
There's somebody responsible for the field, she said, and the group talked about how he likely had a degree in horticulture.
Students visited NCAR Research Aviation Facility in Broomfield to talk to mission pilots and Reality Garage in Boulder to learn about virtual reality technology.
Participants, who are ages 14 to 16, came from Broomfield-area schools such as Legacy, Broomfield High School, Peak to Peak Charter School and home-schooled youth.
Erby described the program as inclusive and encouraged interest from youth who are in special education programs and to those who may be members of Future Business Leaders of America.
The program is intended to teach students to be focused, kind, intelligent, enthusiastic and creative, Erby said, and to lead by example.
"They were learning from each other and it was really great to see that," she said. "We have some youth who want to go on to Princeton or MIT, and then there are others who know they want to do an apprenticeship in a trade."
Students spent all day each Thursday in June and July together, she said, and as a result became friends. Students met from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Broomfield and were provided rides to tours through the Adams County school transpiration program.
They visited the Denver Center for Performing Arts since several students were interested in careers in music and set design.
Workforce board members and the Broomfield Chamber also helped with the program and team-building exercises, which included going through an escape room.
Chamber Director of Events and Operations Tammy Whitaker helped with a networking event that taught students to develop a 30-second speech; she and board members then attended a lunch where they gave a handshaking seminar.
That afternoon, representatives from 15 businesses participated in a speed networking event where students practiced what they learned and then mingled with business leaders.
"That was really great because some of the youth were very nervous," Erby said. "But they were very courageous."
Jordan Machuga, a 14-year-old Legacy High School student, said she learned how to introduce herself and share some facts about herself, such as where she went to school, what she plans to do after high school and what career fields interest her and why.
"I was in hospital when I was 9," Machuga said at the dinner. "I got a surgery and my nurse that was caring for me was so sweet to me and with everything she did for me. I was inspired to be a pediatric nurse."
She joined the program after hearing her mother, who works for the Workforce Center, talk about it. Machuga said she wanted to broaden her horizon when it came to careers, but still feels secure in what she wants to pursue.
Machuga volunteers at the Broomfield Senior Center where she serves and provides meals for seniors in the Lakeshore Cafe, a program of Broomfield Senior Services.
Students who go through the Summer Teen Leadership Program are not allowed to repeat, but last year's participants were invited to be co-facilitators this year, and helped to plan meetings and outings. Erby said they helped as chaperones and acted as great role models.
They also helped shape this year's program before it began.
"Their feedback was invaluable," Erby said. "They were honest about what they liked and what they didn't like."
Next year, Erby wants to expand the program and possibly partner with a Health and Human Services or Workforce staff member. It would be nice to have a larger group of students, she said, or add a few weeks on to the program.
"I've foundyouth in Broomfield just want to be doing something," Erby said, "but employers — most of them aren't hiring until 16."
This summer program helps them build their resume, learn leadership skills and explore the business side of their community.
Jennifer Rios: 303-473-1361, email@example.com or Twitter.com/Jennifer_Rios
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Villa Louis, 521 North Villa Louis Road, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
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Villa Louis
|521 Villa Louis Road N
|St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI, Wisconsin
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|Prairie du Chien, WI, Wisconsin
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|Crawford County, Wisconsin
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|Hercules Louis Dousman II
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The Villa Louis located on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien, WI is the crown jewel of the city. The house sits atop an Indian built bound surrounded by pristine estate gardens. Hercules Louis Dousman II inherited the original house from his father Hercules Dousman I. Louis had the original house razed and hired Edward Townsend Mix in 1871 to rebuilt an Italianate Late Victorian house. The house represents Today the house has been restored to its 1880's glory and is open to the public.
Site Importance
The site in which the Villa Louis stands was originally inhabited by a group of prehistoric Mound Builder People. These Mound Builders built large mounds for burial, residential and ceremonial purposes. The mound at the Villa Louis Estate has not been categorized into any of these typologies. Mounds similar to this can be seen in Illinois at the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Cahokia Mounds.
Following the habitation of the Mound Builders, Fort Crawford occupied the area. Fort Crawford was built in 1816 and occupied until 1827. It was one of a string of forts along the Mississippi River, including Fort Snelling. Fort Crawford kept peace between the Native Americans and new incoming white settlers with peace treaties. The fort was also the site of the only battle in Wisconsin during the War of 1812.
Hercules Dousman I purchased the old Fort Crawford and began to build his country estate. The house was a large brick Gothic Revival style that was built atop an Indian mound. Because of the placement of the home, it received the nickname, "House on the Mound". The estate expanded to included new outbuildings, gardens, a hothouse, vineyard, and a large addition to the house. Dousman and his family would inhabit the house until his death in 1868. Dousman's son, Hercules Louis Dousman II inherited much of his father's fortune including the "House on the Mound". Hercules Louis Dousman II decided to raze the "House on the Mound" and re-build a modern estate.
Building Description
Edward Townsend Mix, the architect, designed Louis an Italianate style home with its identifying features of boxy proportions, wide eaves, numerous brackets, and gently sloped roof. Mix decided on traditional solid masonry construction, building the walls twelve inches thick on the main block and eight inches on the kitchen area. This was in contrast to the typical balloon framing simplified construction technique that was used on Italianate style homes. He was able to even reuse many materials from the old "House on the Mound". There are recycled bricks in the wall, recycled beams in the floor, and recycled doors in out-of-the-way locations such as the basement, attic, and servants' wing. These features would later make it difficult for architectural historians to determine accurate dates of construction.
An enclosed veranda on three and half sides of the house wraps the boxy layout of the house. This feature was unusual for Mix, but was requested by Mr. Dousman, because he had enjoyed the time he spend with his family on the veranda that was on his father's house. The principle entry of the house was on the east side, but there was similar grand entrance on the west side of the house that is a marker of stream boat travel, as the west side of the house faces the Mississippi River. The reception hall organized the family's public areas by establishing circulation and the standard by which the house is viewed. The reception hall creates and east-west axis with the sitting and dining room across from the parlor and guest bedroom that was typical of this period. Off of the dining room, the back hall leads to the service wing. Many of the servant's private bedrooms were located in outbuildings on the estate; there was one bedroom for their longtime servant, Louis Le Brun.
In 1885 many updates and renovations were made to the house. There had been major advancements in plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in the fifteen years since the house had been built. These advancements were implemented into the house as well as telephones and electric call bells. A large kitchen suite and more domestic help rooms were also added at the time. A major part of the renovations was the interior decorations that needed major updates to keep in style with the latest fashion of artistic British-inspired wallpapers, carpets, and textiles.
The building additions could be done by local Prairie du Chien builders, but for the interior design the Dousman's sought outside help. They hired Joseph Twyman from the J. McGrath firm in Chicago. Twyman was a proponent of the English Arts & Crafts style and devotee of the work of William Morris. Twyman created an original and brilliantly crisp color palette of red, blue, and gold in various arrangements. Tyman followed Morris's golden rule of "have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful". The house transformed from a boxy polished plaster walls to a colorful jewel box of texture and pattern.
The Dousman estate included much more than the Villa Louis itself. The total of buildings on the estate rounded to about twenty. Accompanying these buildings were two large farms north of the city that total around 5,000 acres. These farms were rich meadowlands located in the ravines of the bluffs. The vast amount of acreage that the Dousman family owned allowed for Louis to indulge in interest of his, equestrians. Louis established a standard bred horse-breeding farm on the estate, which he called the Artesian Stock Farm in reference to the artesian wells on the estate. Louis constructed stables, paddocks and a half-mile racetrack, which was used for annual carriage races on the property.
Historical Value
Hercules Dousman I brought great economic boom to the Prairie du Chien area with his involvement of the Astor Fur Trading Company post that serviced the white settlers and neighboring Native American tribes. Hercules also was responsible for the expansion of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Co. from Milwaukee to Prairie du Chien. The Dousman family was considered to be the Kennedy's of Prairie du Chien, bringing and elite group of guests including close family friend and mentor Henry Sibley, who was the first governor of Minnesota. Much of the French heritage and culture that is seen in Prairie du Chien today is from the influence of the Dousman family.
Current Use
In January of 1950, the deed title of the Villa Louis estate was handed over to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Major restoration did not happen until the mid-1990s. Luckily the Dousman's kept the majority of their family heirlooms, furniture and even photo-documentation of the estate. Researchers painstakingly went through all the family records, letters, bills, receipts, and photographs to accurately restore the Villa Louis to its 1880's glory. Being able to have such and extensive documentation of the estate during its peak years allowed for the researchers to bring in many of the same textiles, wallpaper, woodwork, ornamentation and carpeting that was present at the time. Many of the original Dousman furniture and heirlooms were also used in restoring the house. Much of the furniture had to be reupholstered, but was done so with period accurate fabric that could cost upwards of $500-per-yard. The extensive restoration done on the Villa Louis makes it one of the most authentically restored Victorian houses museums in America. The Villa Louis today offers tours daily tours during the spring, summer, and fall months. Events are also held through-out the year including Victorian style cooking workshops and the annual Carriage Classic.
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