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The Family, Labour and Social Services Ministry is implementing new regulations aimed at enhancing the rights and living conditions of seasonal agricultural workers.
“The definition of seasonal agricultural workers will be expanded to include itinerant workers. These workers will be settled in temporary settlement areas primarily on state-owned land, which will provide housing, infrastructure, hygiene facilities and security guards to ensure safety,” the draft circular read.
To prevent these temporary settlements from becoming permanent residences, measures will be implemented. Additionally, certification will be required for intermediaries who direct agricultural workers to prevent illegal labour practices.
The new regulations will mandate the disclosure of health services provided to seasonal workers and their families to law enforcement services, including the General Directorate of Security and Gendarmerie General Command. This information will be transferred to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Information System (e-METIP), facilitating the monitoring and evaluation of health services.
To combat child labour in seasonal agricultural work, the regulations will introduce awareness-raising activities, training programs and inspections. The provincial directorates of family and social services will coordinate tasks such as inspecting temporary settlement areas, providing social services and combating child labor. Additionally, the Family, Labour and Social Services Ministry will inspect the work permits and documents of agricultural workers.
The e-METIP system will serve to create and analyze a database on agricultural workers, ensuring better monitoring and evaluation of their living and working conditions. These new regulations aim to improve the rights and conditions of seasonal agricultural workers in Türkiye…

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TOUR, dine or shop, when in Paris, the immersion starts the moment you step foot on its grounds, even if you’re unaware of it. It’s a city rich in history and its architecture, very well preserved.
How much of Paris’ distinctive look at the city center at present can be credited to Haussmann, the prefect of the Seine who was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III to renovate Paris. Through this man’s vast public works program, a better, brighter and airy Parisian central emerged, the neighborhoods were unified via the creation of boulevards, and the fashioning of new parks and squares beautified the city.
One of the areas Haussmann developed was the Opera District in the 9th arrondissement. Here, he imprinted his very distinct touch on the architectural feature of the buildings that line the boulevards—a façade treatment that unified independent buildings into one. The architectural treatment flowed from one structure to the next in a horizontal line in which balconies and cornices are perfectly aligned. In doing so, no building was treated independently but made part of a unified urban landscape.
Ensconced in one of the Haussmann-era buildings along Rue La Fayette in this prestigious district of Paris is the Hotel Excelsior-Opera. It came highly recommended by Agoda, an award-winning Online Travel Agency, when I requested for a hotel that’s ideally situated in Paris—accessible on foot to the city’s attractions, near the Metro, and a good area to dine and of course, shop. In terms of location and amenities, the 52-room Hotel Excelsior-Opera embraces all the features that I, or any traveler, would wish for in a hotel.
The Hotel Excelsior-Opera lobby is warm and welcoming, bathed in bright and soft hues of white and brown, and sprinkled with a few touches of Japanese aesthetics that includes a tatami wall-covered elevator. The look extends to the small yet well-stocked lobby bar, a relaxing nook to hangout for a cappuccino or a sip of your favorite red.
On the second floor is where you get to meet your fellow residents at the start of the day. The modestly sized breakfast room is a cozy place to enjoy brewed coffee and croissants (along with the other breakfast fare) while watching the avenue below pop to life and get a glimpse of a piece of a “grand” Paris attraction, the Opera Garnier, through the windows that surround the room. These same sights extend to the upper levels of the hotel where the living apartments are.
I was given a room on the fifth floor, the topmost level of the building. Sweet. The ochre-colored room, with a large, glass-paneled French door that streams in natural lighting into the spacious, wall-papered interior and opens up to a balcony with an intricately designed iron grillwork, offered a commanding panorama of the Haussmann-designed avenue, from the rooftops down to the busy street below, and its neighboring structures.
Who are the neighbors, you ask? Aside from the Opera Garnier and good restaurants that’s a few steps from the hotel, a few steps more will take you to everyone’s (well, almost) favorite spots in the city—the Galeries Lafayette and the Printemps department stores (there’s H&M next to the hotel, too), and if you venture a little farther, you might just find yourself in amazing addresses you’ll be surprised you can reach on foot like the Moulin Rouge or even the Louvre.
But if you prefer to skip the walking, the Metro Chaussée d'Antin-La Fayette stop is just around the corner and it will take you to your preferred spots in the French capital.
Let me share this experience. After hours of exploring the city, I always looked forward to “coming home” to the hotel, take a long warm bath in their pristine white bathroom, wind down and enjoy a cup of tea by the balcony while admiring the City of Lights glow against the star-filled, deep-blue night sky, and run the next day’s adventure plan through my head.
Maybe what made my stay at the Hotel Excelsior-Opera quite memorable was the hospitality the staff extended, it was warm, attentive, and always highlighted by a beaming smile.
Perhaps on your next visit to Paris, try “Haussmann living” on the 9th at the Hotel Excelsior-Opera. It can easily become your favorite address in the City of Lights.
Hotel Excelsior-Opera is at 5 Rue La Fayette 75009 Paris, France. Visit their website at www.excelsior-opera.com.
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In Latvia, CETSCA and Latvian Forest Company have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for Sweden-headed forest industry major SCA to acquire 10 000 hectares (ha) of forest land.
Latvian Forest Company owns and runs a number of forest farms in Latvia. The purchase-sum would amount to approximately SEK 260 million (≈ EUR 26 million).
We see the Baltic states as part of the base for SCA’s raw material supply. We have already an organization for wood procurement in Estonia and Latvia and our operations will be further strengthened by a forest holding of our own, said Jonas Mårtensson, President SCA Forest.
The Letter of Intent is not binding for the parties.

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Social Impact Day @ Hyderabad
Umeed social and economic development with O9 solution volunteers visit Orphanage on social impact day 23rd September today is a very special day for us. We would like to share with you, together we can help them grow and give them a brighter future.
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The bark beetle has been a headache for Andreas Voss, chief wood marketer of Germany’s most populous federal state, North Rhine-Westphalia, but recently things turned for the better. An infestation of the pest in the state’s spruce forests has created unsalable volumes of lumber until China emerged as a buyer.
North Rhine-Westphalia spruce forests have been hit by a double whammy over the last three years — unseasonably dry weather interspersed with fierce storms that created the perfect breeding grounds for the bark beetle. Since 2018, 21 million cubic meters of spruce trees have become infested.
But China has stepped in to buy up almost 1.2 million cubic meters of German softwood logs in the second quarter of this year, up 143% from a year ago. Those figures meant that China had bought half of all German softwood log exports, according to Seattle-based Wood Resources International.
Before 2018, German logs had virtually never been shipped outside of Europe. But the infestation has sent prices for German spruce spiraling down to 45 to 50 euros ($53-$59) per cubic meter, half pre-2018 levels. Asian buyers, however, have not been put off and since 2018, log exports from Central Europe to the region have become a new growth area.
“The longer the damaged trees remain unharvested in the forests, the more bark beetles there are, with the insects now having three annual breeding cycles compared with only one in the past,” Voss said.
“The bark beetle intrudes the trees to just beneath the bark, so if we harvest the logs early enough, they can still be used for construction in China,” he added.
The rapidly increasing volumes of North Rhine-Westphalian spruce logs destined for China are loaded into shipping containers and brought by truck and river boats to German, Dutch or Belgian ports, where insecticide is blasted on them to kill the pests.
Germany’s JKI Federal Research Center for Cultivated Plants is also running new tests on logs in containers to ensure that the treatment has worked. China’s forests, have in the past, been devastated by bug infestations.
“The tests have not yet been completed; they must be repeated in the different seasons of the year, because insects’ reactions to the treatment vary depending on temperature,” a JKI spokesperson confirmed to the Nikkei Asian Review.
Czech softwood exports to China have also increased by 82% over April to June from the same period in 2018. Overall, Europe accounted for 23% of total Chinese softwood log imports in the second quarter, a surge from just 2% in the same period in 2018.
New Zealand, Australia and Russia have traditionally been China’s main import sources, but their shipments had fallen by 1%, 16% and 22% respectively in the same period.
U.S. lumber exports to China also fell by 57% in 2019 to $125 million from a year ago, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. China in June 2019 hiked import tariffs on U.S. softwood lumber in retaliation for the U.S. raising tariffs on Chinese imports as part of President Donald Trump’s trade crusade against Beijing.
“Recent trade disputes between the United States and China may be motivating China to seek imports from elsewhere,” said the U.S. International Trade Commission in a February report.
However, Canada has borne the brunt of the decline, with its softwood exports to China dropping by 61% in the April-June period to just 200,000 cubic meters, according to WRI. Canadian forestry companies are fearing a further drop in business after China complained mid-June it that it found insects in Canadian hardwood and softwood log imports.
Following the arrest of Huawei Technologies Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver in December 2018, China has blocked Canadian canola seed shipments citing pest concerns, and temporarily suspended imports of Canadian pork and beef.
These retaliatory steps have given Canadian forestry companies cause to worry that the latest Chinese nitpicking precedes an official ban. Meng is facing imminent extradition to the U.S. on charges of bank fraud.
“Sometimes the flagging of pests in import shipments lack scientific basis and is meant as nothing but non-tariff barriers erected for political reasons,” said Hakan Ekstrom, an analyst at WRI. “But of course, imported insects could as invasive species potentially cause devastating effects on the importing country’s forestry sector.”
Harry G. Broadman, managing director at Berkeley Research Group and a former U.S. assistant trade representative, recommended the collection of more data to determine if Canadian softwood exports were more severely infested by bugs than lumber from other countries.
“That is a practical question, the answer to which can be obtained empirically based on data that can easily be collected,” Broadman said.
“That would go a long way to addressing the question some have raised that the Chinese are reducing Canadian lumber imports in retaliation for Ottawa’s holding of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou,” he added.
Whatever the political motives, the Central European softwood export boom is unlikely to last beyond the middle of this decade. The U.S. International Trade Commission predicts that there will be a supply shortage in Europe in the future, reflecting early harvests necessitated by the bark beetle infestation.
European sawmills are reaching production capacity, and exports of processed lumber, wood chips and wood pulp are expected to slow.
“With tens of billions of bark beetles on the move, there will be no spruce left for export in Germany in five years if the calamity trend stays as dramatic as it is,” said North Rhine-Westphalia’s chief wood marketer Voss.
The post China to buy bark beetle-infested spruce from Germany, spurning Canada appeared first on Timber Industry News.

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Kildare County Council has deferred a motion on putting up a plaque honouring British army and Irish army UN soldiers killed in action.
At Kildare County Council monthly meeting on May 29, Cllr Seamie Moore proposed the members and Kildare County Council, honour the military men from the Dublin Fusiliers Regiment who were killed whilst on service abroad in World War 1 and those from the Irish Defence Forces who were killed on active duty overseas with the United Nation Peace Corps.
Both of those groups answered the call to serve that military duty from their base in The Army Barracks in Naas, or Devoy Barracks, now Áras Chill Dara.
Cllr Moore proposed erecting a memorial plaque, before the end of 2018, jointly commemorating their memories and their ultimate sacrifices, perhaps including their names, on the Archway and Clock Tower Building, through which they marched to their eternal response.
In a response from the Council executive, Maura McIvor, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services said: “This is a matter for the members. The erection of a plaque or other memorial would have to be considered under the Civic Memorial Policy, yet to be adopted.”
Cllr Moore (Ind) was disappointed with the answer.
He said there was a strong tradition linking Naas with the Dublin Fusiliers. The barracks was there since 1823.
He said the numbers killed in the war from Naas were big and it would be seen as a catastrophe if it happened today.
Cllr Michael Coleman (FF), a former Irish Defence Forces members, fully supported the motion. “No one should have to wait a hundred years to be honoured, he said.
Cllr Padraig McEvoy (Ind) said the Council’s Decade of Commemoration committee should look at this.
Cllr Ide Cussen (SF) said they should have two plaques because one army was an “imperial army” and one was a United Nations one. “As a republican I am opposed to imperial wars. We cannot rewrite history,” she said.
Cllr Cussen said many people became “canon fodder. “They should be completely separate but inclusive,” she said of the proposal.
Cllr Brendan Young said Cllr Cussen’s proposal was probably the best.
He said British army soldiers were essentially recruited by poverty and were not paid well or looked after well. “They were badly used and badly served,” he concluded.
Cllr Fintan Brett supported Cllr Moore’s one plaque proposal.
Cllr Joanne Pender (Ind), whose relative fought in World War 1, said: “People had no choice to feed their families. They joined (the British Army) not for the cause but to feed their families.”
Cllr Joe Neville (FG) supported the motion. It was quite difficult to unravel the two because there were different values within families. “I think we have to recognize them altogether. He pointed to a memorial plaque in Dungarvan, county Waterford.
Cllr Reada Cronin (SF) said she supported the sentiments but felt there should be two plaques. She noted that executed 1916 Leader, James Connolly, was a member of the British Army and a lot of (Irish) freedom fighters were members of the British Army.
Cllr Cronin predicted there will be difficulties when it comes to considering the role of the so called Black and Tans British army division.
Mayor Ivan Keatley said there was broad support for the motion and it was agreed that it would be discussed by the Decade of Commemoration committee.
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As societies age, we face the challenge of housing our growing elderly population in life-affirming communities. How can we provide affordable housing and create spaces that foster community? How can these structures serve as frameworks that encourage independent ageing and active lifestyles?
As Singapore’s first integrated public housing development for seniors, Kampung Admiralty proposes a solution to these questions. Complementing the housing units for senior citizens are a mix of public facilities and services in this one-stop integrated complex. The 0.9-hectare site employs a layered ‘club sandwich’ approach, with a community plaza in the lower stratum, a medical centre in the mid stratum, and a community park with universally-designed apartments on top. These integrated services, as well as other social and commercial amenities, support intergenerational bonding, turning this development into the new heart of the community.
The project was completed in 2017, and residents have since settled comfortably into their apartments. These videos illustrate how residents inhabit, engage and interact with the Kampung Admiralty complex.
Designed by WOHA for the Housing & Development Board, the project was completed with the help of Ronnie & Koh Consultants, AECOM, Davis Langdon KPK (Singapore), Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl Singapore and Lum Chang Building Contractors.
WOHA was founded by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell in 1994. The Singapore-based practice researches and innovates new architectural and urban solutions to tackle the problems of the 21st century. WOHA has accrued a varied portfolio of work and is known for its distinct approach to biophilic design and integrated landscaping.


Wayne David Labour MP for Caerphilly has urged his constituents to write to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, about the death of George Floyd.
At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, the leader of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer, expressed his disappointment that the Prime Minister had not initially mentioned the death of George Floyd. Keir Starmer said that it was important there is a strong condemnation of the killing from all Members of Parliament.
Echoing the words of Keir Starmer, Wayne David said that it was important for solidarity to be expressed by as many people as possible with the black people of America. At a time when social distancing was still important, Mr David said that the most effective way to show solidarity was to write to the British Prime Minister in the strongest terms. Boris Johnson needed to be told that he should condemn the killing of George Floyd, the racism of sections of the police in America and the inflammatory comments of President Trump.
Wayne David said “The death of George Floyd has shocked the world. I urge as many people as possible to send an email to Boris Johnson at Number 10 Downing Street. I would suggest that people should tell Boris Johnson to pick up the phone to President Trump and tell him that racism in the American police force needed to be rooted-out and that President Trump himself should stop making inflammatory remarks. There is only one race – the human race. That is the message which I hope will come from the people of Caerphilly”.


Leica has announced a new member of its T family of cameras, the Leica TL2. The follow-up to the original TL mirrorless camera, the new Leica TL2 is a much improved entry-level shooter wearing the iconic red badge with a massive touchscreen on the back. The previous T and TL models are beautiful looking cameras but lack the outright firepower to go toe to toe with competitors. Although, the TL2 shares the same design and main features as its predecessor, the camera introduces a new improved 24-megapixel APS-C sensor along with a faster processor, better autofocus, a more user-friendly interface, and a new electronic shutter.
The Leica TL2 supports recording in 4K up to 30fps, full HD at 60fps or 720p HD at 120fps for slow motion capture and the camera’s ISO ranges from 50-50,000, an improvement from the TL1’s max ISO of 12,500. There are plenty of native T-type lenses available along with adaptors for screwing on other Leica system lenses. All the specs make the Leica TL2 very competitive against the latest cameras available from Sony and Fujifilm. The Leica TL2s is available at Leica boutiques and authorized retailers for $1,950 (body-only) in black and silver color options.


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OpenShot is a cross platform video editor that is “simple and powerful”. It’s built specifically for the YouTube generation or, anyone looking to make simple videos by cutting things together and adding a few effects here and there. By no means is it on the same level as something like Final Cut, or Premiere, or even Kdenlive. Instead, think of OpenShot like Linux’s iMovie.
Ubuntu, and Linux in general is not known as the go-to platform for multimedia production. Instead, Apple Mac systems are probably the most popular systems for graphic designers, video editors, and music production specialists, with Windows PCs coming a close second. But Linux also has a lot of good stuff for video editors, it’s another thing that most people don’t know it. So here is a collection of best video editing software for Linux in 2018.


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THERE’S an old saying that one man’s meat is another man’s poison.
And so it is with parks.
Some people want them upgraded, others would like to leave them as they are.
In May, Birmingham City Council published a feasibility study called the Merritts Brook Greenway Walking and Cycling Route.
If developed, it would link Bournville with Bartley Green and Worcestershire.
An already completed three-metre-wide path through Ley Hills Park between Holloway and Merritts Hill indicates what the entire route could look like.
To some, the pathway would be a hassle-free means of safely moving on from one green space to another whatever the season or weather.
Others would look upon it as a motorway driven through parkland.
Some Manor Farm Park users like it just the way it is, so they’ll be the ones hoping that the costs involved in developing the entire route will be prohibitive in these challenging times.
Although there’s a need to improve drainage and to tidy up the walk around the fishing lake, they don’t want a through route.
For a year-round cycle route to work it has to be a ‘sealed surface’. Not cheap!
In its current state, the land between Merritts Hill and Shenley Lane, for example, is a green corridor which looks very pleasant in summer. But in winter you can easily imagine that it would become too boggy in its current form to cycle over.
Just like parts of Manor Farm Park.
Victory for the defenders of the status quo?
Not necessarily, because there is an existing path which is some 50 years old.
Although it has become grassed over in recent years, the way you can see its line from Merritts Hill means that walkers still clearly follow its route next to Merritts Brook to a degree.
Would even more people turn out if the route was redeveloped, along the lines of the Millstream Way or the River Rea cycle route?
At the moment, the fancy new carved wooden signposts in Ley Hill Park don’t mean a lot beyond its boundaries.
For example, the way into Manor Farm Park from the busy Shenley Lane/Whitehill Lane junction isn’t very clear and that could certainly do with a new entrance.
The consultation process is set to provoke widely differing viewpoints.
But its promoters are sure to say that anything which encourages sensible, wider use of parkland is a good thing.


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Monday, February 13, 2017
The series stars Michael Turner's creation, Aspen Matthews, who was raised as a regular human but actually has fantastic powers thanks to her undersea heritage with the race known as The Blue.
This issue (thankfully) dispenses with most of the backstory and instead launches into a more traditional comic book story - namely, a slugfest between Fathom and a self-styled undersea "god."
It forces Aspen into (apparently) her first moment in the spotlight, and the aftermath is entertaining (and sadly all too accurate).
The new writer on the series is Blake Northcott, and it's a solid first issue as it sets up a new threat for the surface world, and provides plenty of adventure along the way.
I like the art by Marco Renna - it's attractive without tipping over into the "good girl art" category, and the action sequences are fun.
So not exactly a reboot, but a solid return for Aspen's top character. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes from here!


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A San Diego police officer has filed a lawsuit accusing a captain — her former boss — of making a “sexually hostile” and offensive work atmosphere for her after she criticized two different officers for the way in which they dealt with a pedestrian cease.
In Officer Jennifer Gregory’s lawsuit, filed Thursday in San Diego Superior Court docket, she alleges sexual harassment and retaliation, amongst different claims. The swimsuit was filed in opposition to town, Capt. Manny Del Toro and Officers Anthony Padilla and Matthew Zajda.
In line with the doc, Gregory claims that Del Toro known as her derogatory names, and Padilla and Zajada “supported” inappropriate posts about her on social media.
The alleged incidents occurred final 12 months when she labored as a group relations officer within the San Diego Police Division’s Southeastern Division.
Gregory filed a criticism with town a 12 months in the past in opposition to the defendants, alleging harassment and discrimination, and an investigation by town’s Equal Employment Investigations Workplace later discovered that proof supported her claims, in line with the lawsuit.
She claims within the lawsuit that discrimination and retaliation induced her to lose wages and endure humiliation and emotional misery. She is looking for unspecified damages.
The San Diego Police Division mentioned it doesn’t touch upon pending litigation.
Del Toro, a 32-year division veteran, was lately transferred from Southeastern Division to Northwestern Division. He, too, declined to remark.
Makes an attempt to contact Padilla and Zajda have been unsuccessful.
The allegations stem from an incident on Feb. 21, 2021, by which Officers Mark Bellatti and Mark Sullivan stopped two pedestrians who they mentioned jaywalked on Imperial Avenue close to Euclid Avenue. Bellatti and Sullivan aren’t defendants within the lawsuit.
Gregory claims within the swimsuit that when a witness questioned the “validity” of the cease, the incident changed into a confrontation. Gregory, who was known as in as backup, then confirmed the witness a bit of paper by which she used an expletive to check with the officers. Additionally on paper, she instructed the witness to “be good,” in line with the lawsuit.
Bellatti and Sullivan ended up citing one of many pedestrians, who’s Black. The opposite pedestrian, who’s White, was not cited, the lawsuit states.
The witness later filed a criticism with the Police Division stemming from the pedestrian cease, accusing Bellatti and Sullivan of discrimination.
As a part of an inner investigation into the pedestrian cease, Gregory, in an interview with investigators, accused Bellatti and Sullivan of focusing on the Black pedestrian due to his race.
Bellatti and Sullivan have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the lawsuit states. The investigation, nonetheless, decided that Gregory engaged in inappropriate conduct throughout the pedestrian cease, violating division coverage.
The swimsuit alleges Del Toro subsequently known as Gregory a “snitch” and different derogatory names — navy phrases that check with somebody whose actions hurt fellow comrades. In line with the lawsuit, Del Toro claimed Gregory advised Tasha Williamson, a well known critic of the division, concerning the pedestrian cease. Gregory advised Del Toro she didn’t snitch.
Gregory claims that she and Del Toro agreed she would obtain a verbal warning for the coverage violation and search one other place throughout the division, however when she put in for an additional job, she didn’t get it.
Gregory filed a criticism in opposition to Del Toro with town’s Equal Employment Investigations Workplace on Oct. 5, 2021. In it, she accused Del Toro of making a hostile work atmosphere and cited the alleged identify calling.
A few week later, Gregory was served with paperwork notifying her she was set to be transferred to a different place as self-discipline for the coverage violation — not a verbal warning. In response, Gregory filed an attraction.
In line with the lawsuit, after Gregory was requested to coach a alternative forward of her switch, she suffered a panic assault and chest ache. She went on medical depart on account of work stress till February.
Whereas she was away, she was transferred to the division’s Jap Division in Serra Mesa, in line with the lawsuit.
In December, whereas she was nonetheless on depart, Padilla and Zadja “publicly supported a sexually inappropriate posting” on social media about Gregory, she claims within the lawsuit. She doesn’t present particulars within the doc concerning the content material of the posting.
Gregory requested an investigation, and town’s Equal Employment Investigations Workplace regarded into the allegations in opposition to Padilla and Zadja along with Del Toro, in line with the lawsuit.
Whereas the investigation was ongoing, Padilla was transferred to Jap Division.
In March, Gregory was notified that town’s investigation decided that proof supported her allegations. Regardless of the findings, Del Toro saved his job as a captain at Southeastern Division, the lawsuit states. Padilla additionally saved his job, in the identical division as Gregory.
In July, after a listening to on the attraction she filed over her coverage violation and self-discipline, the violation was upheld however the self-discipline was lowered to a verbal warning, in line with the lawsuit.
The swimsuit says she ought to have been reinstated in Southeastern Division, with again pay, however that by no means occurred. Gregory obtained a right-to-sue letter from the state Division of Honest Employment Sept. 28.


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“In business, success comes down to meeting customers’ needs. That’s something SITE Staffing has effectively done for 21 years as it helps businesses find the workers they need.”
On March 10th, 2017 SITE Staffing had the honor of receiving a Central City Business award from the Milwaukee Business Journal. Continuing from the quote above, the accompanying article goes on to mention owner Jeff Wein’s commitment to the Milwaukee community for the past two decades, as well as our desire to get “the right person into the right position.”
The article also highlights what kind of companies we work with – such as our great, 13-year-long relationship with Pak Technologies – and includes another shout-out to a feature in our recruiter profile series, Maurice Pendergast.
“Last fall, Maurice Pendergast, a new SITE employee focused on filling professional positions, started working with Pak. ‘In just a short period of time, his efforts have made a big difference,’ said Sharon Herbes, director of business administration and human resources. ‘They are now our go-to source for direct-hire solutions in our office. We’re very happy we can work with SITE on both finding workers for our plant and office,’ she said. ‘They are great to work with and understand their clients’ needs.’”
Accolades aside, the message in the article remains the same: “Our business exists to help people.” That includes an open-door policy, a long-standing community presence in the greater Milwaukee area – including branch offices in West Allis, Franklin, Brown Deer and Menomonee Falls, in addition to our main office on Eighth Street and National Avenue – and even internal training and coaching to help prepare you for the job you want.
“We are in the middle of a low-supply, high-demand period for qualified workers,” Owner Jeff Wein says. And we’re here to help.


In the last piece, we learned 3 types of quick coupling. While this time let’s talk others about it.
Generally, the spec difference is mainly the connector. It has many sizes, but the most used are 1/2’’ and 3/4’’. However, you have to confirm the size of your water hose first. Because different sizes mean they can’t fit each other.
In fact, the materials of quick coupling are quite different on the market. It can be stainless steel, copper, zinc coated and iron coated. However, there is also plastic material. Then which one is the better?
In conclusion, the stainless steel is the best. Because it’s durable and will never rust. Besides, it’s more safe and can use for drinking water hose. However, the price is much higher than others.
Copper coupling is also good. But it’s too expensive. The other metal hoses are similar on the property and price. While the plastic one is the most cheap. But the durability is not that good.
How to install quick coupling
As the name shows, the quick coupling is to achieve quick connection. No matter on your water hose or spray gun. It’s really convenient.
First, connect the coupling on both sides of water hose. Then connect it to water hose and tighten the nut. When you hear a “click”, that means the collection finished.
Above are the knowledge about quick coupling. And hope it can help you. But if you still have some questions, please contact OrientFlex. We are a supplier of plastic and rubber products.
While the main products are hoses and fittings. Since set up in 2006, we have exported to over 130 countries. Besides, hundreds of clients become our long-term partner. And now, we are expanding our business.
Thus if you want to be our agent in your country, just contact us. Then let’s start our business.


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What is your name?
Where are you performing during CMA Fest?
June 10 at 4:30 pm at JWB Restaurant – Margaritaville Hotel.
When will you be doing meet and greets during CMA Fest?
I will be there all day Saturday, June 10.
What is your current album?
Working on a current album, but I have several recent releases.
What is your most recent single?
I am working on releasing a song called He Still Sees Me.
What is the story behind your current single?
It is a song I wrote for my husband. Despite all my flaws, he has never failed to see me and support me. Songwriting has always been my way of telling people how I feel, and I feel like that one tells our story well.
What is your favorite memory from a previous CMA Fest?
My favorite memory, from previous CMA Fest, would be playing Tootsie’s Lounge. I love seeing and meeting people, so next to that, I would have to say it was walking around at night, talking to people, and hearing all the bands.
Why is it important to you to be a part of CMA Fest?
Playing music anywhere is important to me, but it is amazing being back in Nashville. I have always had a burning passion for country music. I love the sound, the history, and most of all, the memories that it has given me. It is a great privilege to be a part of the CMA Fest Circle once again.
What made you want to start singing?
I started singing when I was little. Music is more than something I enjoy. When I didn’t have the words to say, I could write them and sing them. It has always been my way of expressing my emotions, and it has been instrumental in my life. See what I did there? Hahaha!!! It is more than just music to me or a claim to fame. Music has carried me.
Who are your musical influences?
Oh! There have been so many! Martina McBride, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Ashley McBryde, and so many others.
Who, other than musicians, inspired you to be a singer?
My husband is my biggest inspiration. So many times, I have wanted to give up, but he encourages me to keep going.
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment of your music career so far?
There have been so many! I have been a part of Sunday Morning Country at the Ryman, sang on stage with Stella Parton, LuLu Roman, Gene Watson, Ferlon Husky, and so many others. My greatest, personal accomplishment would be Gold Cross Awards, from ICGMA, in Gospel Music. Album of the year was a huge honor that I will never forget.
How can people hear your music?
YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, and many other streaming platforms.
How can fans stay in touch with you after CMA Fest?
They can follow me on Facebook or Tiktok.
What are your music plans for the rest of the year?
I hope to book more dates and get back to traveling again. We will definitely be in the studio though.
Anything else you would like to add?
I would like to thank you, Rick, for all that you do for us. You do what you do with such a genuine concern for our careers. Thank you for that. I would also like to thank God for opening these doors again and for giving me family and friends that support me as well. With Him, I know all things are possible.


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Oreos are one of the classics. When you think cookies Oreos come to mind right after the classic chocolate chip. Ever since I saw a recipe for homemade Oreos on Sally’s Baking Addiction (http://www.sallysbakingaddiction.com), I had to try her recipe.
I did not follow her recipe to a ‘t’ since I did not have any natural unsweetened cocoa powder on hand. I subbed it with dutch-processed cocoa powder and added a teaspoon of lemon juice to add the acidity need to work the baking soda that dutch-processed cocoa powder lacks. The lemon juice did not add a lemon flavor and allowed for the baking soda create a rise.
The cookies tasted exactly like Oreos. However, I think I may have overcompensated for the lack of acidity and added to much lemon juice as my cookies came out more chewy than crisp. Personally, I think chewy Oreos are pretty good. That is why you need that glass of cold milk, right? 🙂
I did not try Sally’s frosting recipe since I did not have shortening on hand at the time. However, I tried just putting some marshmallow fluff between two cookies and it was pretty good. I am also a cookie fan over the creme, so it was not the end of the world to me. 😉
Homemade Oreo Cookies
Adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2013/12/17/homemade-oreos/
Makes: 41 cookies
Time: 1 hour, including 30 minutes for chilling
- 1 1/4 c All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 c Dutch-processed Cocoa Powder
- 1 t Baking Soda
- 1/8 t Salt
- 1/2 c Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 c Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 c Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 t Lemon Juice
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 t Vanilla Extract
- Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a mixer with a paddle, beat butter on high speed until creamy, 1 minute. Switch to medium speed and mix in granulated and brown sugar until combined. Scrape down sides. Mix in egg, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Scrape down sides.
- Pour flour mixture into mixer with the mixer off. On a low speed mix until a dough forms. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into small balls, about 1 1/2 teaspoons in size. Place 13 balls per sheet. Pressed down balls slightly with two fingers to flatten.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling.

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92nd Gordon Highlanders Hill and Adamson Mini Print
Print from the National Galleries of Scotland Hill and Adamson Collection. This print is a highlight in the Hill and Adamson Collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. This photograph was taken by the pioneering photographers David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson who marked the first use of photography as an art form. Their fascinating and inventive work has influenced great photographers worldwide.
Soldiers know how to stand still for long periods and for that reason were often used as life models by artists. To show them as men of action was more difficult. The blur in this photograph is deliberate and gives an impression of movement. Hill 'would during the exposure give his camera an almost imperceptible jerk' to achieve this effect. The artists preferred the blur of the calotype to the more precise daguerreotype because the former looked like 'the imperfect work of a man' and the latter like 'the much diminished perfect work of god'.
Printed on archival paper, paper size 21cm x 29.6cm.
Original image Calotype taken April 1846.

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It's not uncommon to read stories ahead of NFL training camps that a player worked with trainers throughout the offseason and are in the "best shape of his life." That's an easy narrative to promote, and many professional athletes do dedicate their time away from the football field to recover and get their bodies prepared for the next season.
However, the 2020 offseason has been unlike any other in the league's long history. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, players have not been able to receive the type of hands-on personal training they typically do, or at least not to the degree they have in the past.
Without teams being able to directly work with players during allotted times in the offseason or receiving progress updates from personal trainers, the burden of conditioning has fallen largely to the players these past four months. Falcons coaches have met with players for virtual coaching sessions throughout quarantine, but the nature of those meetings was largely to go over the mental aspects of the game.
Atlanta coach Dan Quinn elected not to require mandatory team workouts over virtual calls, but he appears impressed with the way his players dedicated themselves to staying in shape while away.
"There are a number of players that are in fantastic shape," Quinn said. "They just devoted this time to training and going, so there wasn't a normal break for summer vacation and the normal rotation for an NFL player and coach. They've been training hard. Most players coming into the training camp, it certainly sounds like they are in excellent shape."
Given travel restrictions in place across the country, Quinn said he believes players used time they may have otherwise taken to go on vacation to stay at home and train. Alex Mack invested in upgrading his home gym once it became clear the pandemic wasn't ending, a decision that many Falcons players also made.
In a recent conversation with Cam Newton, Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz, new Falcons running back Todd Gurley gave credence to Quinn's belief that this has been a training-heavy offseason.
"I'm not even going to lie, I haven't worked out this much in my life," Gurley said. "There literally has been nothing to do but to workout."
If his new teammates took Gurley's approach to the offseason, and Quinn certainly seems to think they did, the Falcons should be in good shape – in the literal sense – for the 2020 season.


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What does the word tortellini mean?
tortellini(Noun) small, ring-shaped pasta, stuffed with meat, cheese etc
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
In a large pot, bring 2 ? cups broth to a boil. Add cheese tortellini. Return to a boil and cook until the tortellini float to the top of the water, about 3 minutes. The internal temperature of a tortellini should be 165?F.Jan 8, 2021
1. Don't boil it! Toss refrigerated tortellini with a lot of sauce (the ratio should be 1 part ravioli to 2 parts sauce), then throw everything into a baking dish. If you have time, we're partial to this meat sauce.May 7, 2018
Fewer Nutrients. Cooking pasta for too long strips nutrients away from the noodles. When food, including pasta, is cooked for too long, the bonds between the molecules are damaged, which causes nutrient loss, according to Columbia University. For example, overcooking pasta can reduce the fiber content of the noodles.
Tortellini and other stuffed pastas are easy to check for doneness because they'll puff up slightly and float to the top when done. No need to stick to a specific time, just keep am eye on them.
More pasta. According to senior food editor Rick Martinez, you can cook your penne or gemelli or bucatini up to 48 hours before you want to serve it, but really, any time that day is fine.Sep 13, 2016
Add a mix of frozen vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, and edamame) and then pour in a few tablespoons of water, immediately cover the skillet with a lid, turn the heat to low, and steam the mix for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the tortellini are cooked through.Feb 28, 2017
Can you cook tortellini from frozen? Yes, just bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to boil for each pound of tortellini. Add the tortellini (unthawed) and cook until they float to the top, usually in about 3 to 5 minutes.Apr 12, 2020
A few more cooking questions 📍
How do you tell if a burger is undercooked?
A burger can be undercooked, and unsafe, but still be brown in the middle, Chapman says. "Or a burger can be well cooked, and safe, but still be pink or red. Color is determined by a lot of factors other temperature." And you really want to make sure your burger is cooked properly.6 Jun 2016
Can meatloaf be overcooked?
Now making a meat loaf may sound pretty simple and it can be, but there are rules for turning out a succulent, juicy meatloaf that I want to share with you. ... Use wet hands to shape the loaf. And, most importantly, don't overcook it! It's done when an instant read thermometer registers 155-160F.
Can you cook raw chicken with cooked bacon?
The bacon can easily burn before your chicken is cooked all the way through. ... Cook the chicken about 7-10 minutes per side until chicken is done and bacon is cooked. You want to keep an eye on the bacon to make sure it's not burning, so you might need to turn the heat down to medium-low and cook a little bit longer.1 Mar 2019
Do and don'ts using microwave?
Microwaves: Do's and Don'ts
DON'T put metal in the microwave. ... DO check on your food. ... DO follow the instructions of your microwave meal. ... DON'T be afraid to let your food bubble up/steam. ... DO allow for different cooking times. ... DON'T let it get too dirty. ... DO take extra caution when thawing meat. ... DON'T use containers that aren't microwave-ready.More items...
What is dried meat called?
The name 'jerky' is derived from a dried-meat product which is popular in the USA. Many countries have their own form of dried-meat products. The product name varies, as does the form in which it is eaten. The Americans call it 'jerky' and eat it as a leathery whole tissue, or comminuted into strips.
Is Soba better hot or cold?
What to Choose? Soba noodles can be eaten either cold or hot. Hot ones are usually served in a bowl of steaming broth, with the side dishes placed in a soup or on a separate plate while cold ones are eaten by dipping them into a small bowl of sauce known as tsuyu.Sep 9, 2020
How long does it take to get sick after eating undercooked turkey?
Salmonella. Salmonella bacteria are often found in raw or undercooked meat, raw eggs, milk, and other dairy products. The incubation period is usually between 12 and 72 hours. The symptoms usually last around four to seven days.16 Dec 2020


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New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez had another big game Monday in Spain’s blowout win against Romania.Spain continued to dismantle the competition in EuroBasket 2017 on Monday with a 91-50 blowout win over Romania. They’re the best team in the tournament, and New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez is a big reason why.
Hernangomez is the team’s leading rebounder; he grabbed 13 boards in Monday’s win to add to his total. His brother Juancho led the team in scoring with 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting and had 12 rebounds of his own. Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol added 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Spanish team will try and keep up their dominant play on Tuesday against Croatia. They’re led by ex-Net Bojan Bogdanovic and 76ers forward Dario Saric.
Hernangomez wasn’t the only Knick who showed up with a big performance on Monday. Kristaps Porzingis lit up Great Britain with 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting in a 97-92 victory.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas (Lithuania) will try and keep up his success against the Ukraine on Tuesday. Kuz is currently averaging 16 points per game on 47.5 percent shooting and 42.1 percent shooting from three-point range.


Dixon Bros., Inc. is in the process of getting the first of several new tankers ready for service. Below is a picture of the tool box storage area before being customized by Joe Dixon. Click "Read More" below to view the completed project.
Have you ever wondered why there is a Summer Blend Gasoline and a Winter Blend Gasoline? And have you ever wondered why the price of gasoline is generally less in the winter time verses the summer time? Many believe it is because of the lower demand for fuel in the winter time because people are traveling less. While this could contribute to the lower price it is generally the Clean Air Act that causes the price decrease and for there to be a winter blend of gasoline. More precisely the EPA controls the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) of gasoline. Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) is the measure of the vapor pressure, or volatility, of gasoline at 100 degrees fahrenheit.


Imagery analysts who work for the military have a tough gig. They literally have to scan through hours of mind-achingly boring video in case something important happens. So wouldn't it be cool if the process could somehow be automated?
A prototype surveillance camera, developed at UCLA, has the ability to give a live text description of crosses its path. It provides a more efficient way to search video, and gives me a good excuse to buy a wide-brimmed hat.
Looking more like a children's trashcan than a camera, the Pupillo is designed to shoot surveillance that can be transferred straight to your 3G phone (which nobody here in the US has yet, of course). Offered by Three Telecom in the UK, this gadget is battery-powered and being marketed as a sort of nanny-cam to check…


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The average lifespan of cats that live indoors is between 10 – 15 years. So what health tips can we learn from the oldest cats in the world? As cat owners, we want our cats to live as long as possible. We care deeply about them and hope we can grow old together. In this article, we will explore the strategies that can help to make your cats live longer.
How To Increase The Lifespan of Cats?
Regular, moderate exercise helps to keep muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons strong. It’s also beneficial to raise a little heart rate every day. As your cat gets older they gain extra weight which makes arthritis worse and obesity which can lead to diabetes. Exercise can help make your cat lose weight and help your cat live longer.
So what can you do to help your cat get some exercise?
You can get your cat a playmate. Cats like to hunt around the house. This is a great way to burn a lot of energy and is mentally stimulating for your cats. You can also play with your cat with a cat toy. We can get the inspiration for the Lego Train from studying the oldest cat that ever lived, Cream Puff, who lived to an incredible age of 38 years old. His owner Jake had an electric model train running around the house for Cream Puff to chase and hunt.
The owner also raised another cat named Grandpa Rex Allen who lived to 34 years old. Jake mentioned that mental and physical stimulation was key to his cat’s long life. The takeaway is that the more active your cat is, the longer it may live.
2) Proper Nutrition
To live a long and healthy life your cat needs proper nutrition. One of the oldest cats to ever live, Nutmeg died at the age of 32. The owners credited his longevity to his high protein diet that included tuna and chicken and to making sure he did not eat too much. Cats are carnivores, their natural diet consists of fresh meat that is high in protein and minerals, and an adequate amount of fat. It is low in carbohydrates.
With that being said, feeding your cat kibble may not be the best idea because 35-50% is made of carbs and it is low in moisture content. The excess carbohydrates contribute to obesity in most cats and this leads to diabetes. While low water content in kibble damages the kidneys over time and leads to chronic kidney disease.
So what can you feed your cat?
You can try a raw meat diet or canned wet food that has meat as its primary ingredient.
Love is more powerful than you think in having a positive impact on our cats. Looking at the list of the oldest cats in the world, the owners are some of the most devoted and caring cat owners. For example, a Siamese cat named Scooter lived to the age of 30 and traveled with his owner Gail to 45 American States out of 50. They truly bonded over their adventures together.
Like most pets, cats respond well to safe and meaningful relationships with humans, which is a key ingredient in keeping them happy and healthy. Like people, cats can get lonely. Make sure your cat knows how special they are to you!
4) Mental Stimulation
Mental stimulation is important for cats because it helps them stay active and sharp as they age. For example, Cream Puff’s owner Jake permanently set up nature documentaries in the house for the cats to enjoy. You can also recreate that experience by giving your cat access to a window. For example, you can build a garden outside the window so your cats have something to look at.
Other ways you can mentally stimulate your cat include giving your cats puzzles to solve, taking them for walks outside, biking or jogging with your cats, or building a catio for your cats
5) Keep Your Cats Warm
Cats like to seek out warm places to rest. In the winter the nutritional needs of senior cats may increase in the effort to keep warm. So why not make it easier for your old cat? You can buy an electric bed that heats up your cat. The bed can be energy efficient and warm your cat’s standard temperature.
6) Keep Your Cats Indoor
Keeping your cat indoors is one of the easiest ways to help your cat lead a long and happy life.
Your cat is less likely to be hit by a car, attacked by a wild animal, encounter toxins, or get infected by a disease. This doesn’t mean you can’t take your cats outdoors. You just need to supervise them. The world outside our home is dangerous and as cat parents, it is our job to protect them.
7) Regular Visits to Vet
Regular visits to the vet can help spot life-threatening health conditions before they become a problem. You have a better chance of treating it before it is too late. Routine lab tests and regular wellness exams can help veterinarians identify serious health conditions early, and potentially save your cat’s life. Take your cats to the vet twice a year for wellness exams and blood work done once a year. Blood work can be used to determine the general health of the liver, kidneys, and other organs. This can help spot common cat diseases early and help improve the chances of your cat living longer.
8) Keep Monitoring Your Cats
Regular check-ups are important for your cat’s health. However, there are times that your cat may exhibit certain symptoms, and you aren’t sure whether they require a trip to the veterinarian. One tip is to look at changes in the litter box. Increased amounts of urine may mean that your cat is developing kidney or liver problems. While a lack of urination can be a life-threatening emergency that needs to be checked out Changes in appetite can also indicate an underlying health problem. Look out for repeated vomiting. Be proactive about your cat’s health and this will help your cat live longer.
9) Have a Smart Veterinarian
Having a smart and caring veterinarian is just as important in making your cat live a long and healthy life. Before making a decision about your vet, consider online reviews, experience, educational background, and if they share the same love and care for your cat.
Having a good veterinarian will guarantee your cat gets the best medical care. Going to the vet often doesn’t matter if the vet is not good. So make sure you do your research.

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A PO Box 1282, 223 Searight--Herbert Road, Uniontown, PA 15401 shelter helping to find loving homes for dogs, cats.
This shelter hasn't posted any pets that match these criteria.
Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland Co. if the shelter has the room to help since we are a small shelter and is a No-Kill facility
We are a small No-Kill shelter where our animals will stay until adopted. We pride ourselves in giving our animals personal love and care. Where we know each pet and know their needs. We want them to have the right suited home, not just be a pet but a family member.
We are located at 223 Searight-Herbert Road. 5 miles west of Uniontown off Route 40 West. We are 45 miles south of Pittsburgh.We also go to PetSmart in Greensburgh in Hempfield Square every Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00


Mauricio Pochettino feels at home in the Premier League
The Tottenham boss has enjoyed an impressive campaign to date, with his side just two points behind Premier League table toppers Leicester.
Pochettino has found himself linked to both Chelsea and Manchester United, with both preparing managerial changes in the summer.
And although he didn’t directly tackle the rumours, Pochettino feels at home in the Premier League.
“We [my staff] are happy, as are our families,” Pochettino said.
“The Premier League is the most competitive league and financially, it’s the strongest.
“There are all the conditions needed to carry on working here and to enjoy the culture that there is.
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“You go to play at a stadium in the provinces and you find a crowd of 20,000. That’s worth a lot in terms of why we love this sport and have passion for it.
“England is the best place to enjoy what you do. Would I rule out a return to Spain? Never. It’s clear that people have dreams.
“You need to live day by day and not think too much about the future. What will happen, will happen.”


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You'll have the best seat in house as you float 6000ft above Queenstown and its surrounding wonders, catch the first glimpses of light on The Remarkables, Southern Alps, and film locations of The Hobbit! Wake up with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Queenstown and overlooking the Southern Alps and Lake Wakatipu, Enjoy a champagne breakfast of pastries, hot drinks, juice, fruit and champagne upon landing So don't forget Save this unforgettable memory with the in-flight photos and videos or take your own priceless photos to last a lifetime. this package service Roundtrip transfers are included for the utmost convenience.
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Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning + Champagne Breakfast
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Panoramic view of the Southern Alps, Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu and much more
Champagne , tea, coffee, juice, danishes, muffins and fruit breakfast in the field landed
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From the Philippine Star (Jun 6): Landmine blast mars Masbate school opening
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels detonated a landmine near a public school in Barangay San Vicente, Dimasalang, Masbate on Monday.
Senior Inspector Arnel Bongcaras, Dimasalang police chief, said personnel of the Masbate Public Safety Company were patroling the barangay plaza around 100 meters away from the school when the landmine exploded.
Nobody was reported wounded among civilians and police officers, but authorities ordered the suspension of classes.
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Create a functional behavioral assessment and behavioral intervention plan.
To complete this assignment you may use templates located throughout the text . You will create a functional behavioral assessment and behavioral intervention plan consisting of the following parts.
Part 1: Select a target behavior . Use a friend , spouse , significant other or your own child as a model . Define and clearly state the behavior to be changed in operational terms Identify the terminal behavior and the expectations . This will keep the report aligned with expected outcomes and prevent reinforcement of unrelated or negative behaviors . Identify incremental behaviors if needed . Positive targets are desirable (e.g increasing desired behavior versus decreasing behavior .
Part 2 : Col mustlect baseline information obtain a baseline of behavior prior to implementing the program by using a tally or a chart , Collect descriptive or quantitative data on intensity and/ or frequency as appropriate collecting baseline data makes it possible to determine the effects of reinforcement as well as to identify changes in behavior.
Part 3 : Identify a reinforcer what will the student receive throughout the process for exhibiting the desired behavior , and then upon reaching the goal ? remember , the reinforcer must be appealing to the student if he/she is expected to work to obtain it . Reinforcement should be individualized to the student and may be primary ( tangible or secondary) social internal or self-dispensed reinforcement can be used as long as the reinforcer is clearly defined .
Part 4: Develop a behavior change program what are the contingencies? Describe the learning situation . Arrange the environment so the desirable behavior will occur . Identify the method and schedule of reinforcement . Possible behavior change methods include : shaping , modeling , contingency , contracting , token , economy , extinction , time-out desensitization and punishment . Schedules include: fixed ratio , interval/ ratio, Positive interventions are the most desirable set a realistic and specific goal slightly above baseline state your goal in measurable terms.
Part 5: Implement the behavior change program and establish and maintain records . Maintain ongoing of the target to determine whether the response length or frequency has increased or decreased . Organize and chart in the same manner as the baseline data . Maintain some anecdotal records regardless of the data gathering method .
Part 6 : Evaluate and modify the intervention . Analyze collected information . Compare baseline and intervention data to determine if the program has accomplished the goal . If progress is unsatisfactory then change reinforcers or procedures . Use data to make changes in the program . Gradually eliminate reinforcement and or prompts as appropriate .
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By Theckla Gunga – EM TV News, Port Moresby
Bank of Papua New Guinea Governor, Loi Bakani says basic knowledge on financial options, products and services are lacking in the informal sector in PNG.
Bakani said people in this sector are vulnerable to economic shocks and may be unable to take on new business risks.
“Financial consumer protection and equality in the microfinance industry are on the global financial agenda. People operating in the informal sector and microfinance industry clients in general are often found at the lower tier of society’s economic ladder,” Mr. Bakani said.
His comments follow the high rate of financial illiteracy rates in Papua New Guinea.
Financial literacy has become the most discussed topic in the microfinance industry of many countries in the world.
In Papua New Guinea, the Central Bank has been carrying out financial education training through its Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion in a national strive drive to decrease financial illiteracy.
Since 2013, CEFI has conducted training on basic financial knowledge in the Highlands region, targeting the local businessman and women in the informal sector.
In 2008, microfinance leaders from around the world put together a guide that later became the Client Protection Principle that allows clients to be treated with fairness.
Today, BPNG launched the Smart Campaign Training program, an addition to the financial training for the facilitators who have been teaching basic savings and banking skills to local communities.
The training is desired to equip the trainers and broaden their understanding on the seven principles under the Client Protection Principle.
BPNG has teamed up with the Asian Development Bank and other partners, in trying to educate people from other regions on basic financial knowledge.


Follow Your Dreams™ Concert Series
One of Australia’s Leading Ladies of Song MELANIE PARRY returns with a brand new show performing a stunning selection of music from her vast repertoire during her stage career around the world.
Stemming from Opera to Broadway, to some of the greatest hits of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s including Disco Inferno, Motown, Fabulous Abba, Barry Manilow, Linda Ronstadt, Mamas & the Papas, Liza Minnelli, and Burt Bacharach !
From Broadway musical showstoppers to Oscar winning movie hits with songs from Dream Girls, Sound of Music, Camelot, A Star Is Born, The Greatest Showman and even a dash of Puccini !
Don’t miss this musical celebration extravaganza with the beautiful and unmistakable VOICE of Melanie Parry!!
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The Casula Powerhouse Theatre
Our biggest thanks to Melanie and her wonderful supporting musicians. The show was outstanding and the audience was abuzz with compliments. Main comments were “wonderful” “extraordinary”, “beautiful voice”, “incredible songs” reminded them of songs they had grown up listening to. During the final song patrons were standing to give Melanie an ovation for her remarkable performance.
We are looking forward to welcoming Melanie Parry back to the theatre again with her acclaimed show…
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SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Torani, a leader in the flavor industry for nearly 100 years, today announced the newest addition to its portfolio of more than 150 syrups and sauces: Torani Sweet Heat Syrup.
Over the past two years, Torani has worked to craft the perfect sweet and spicy flavor, better known to flavor trend watchers as “swicy” (a portmanteau of the two words sweet and spicy). Torani Sweet Heat Syrup not only captures a spicy heat, but does so without any of the vegetal notes typically produced by chili peppers. Its newest syrup offers a slow build of heat that isn’t overpowering, but rather adds a depth of flavor and bright piquancy to beverages.
Sweet Heat is an example of the “Sweet and…” flavortrend, where sweetness is paired with other flavors (such as spice, sour or salt) to create a more complex flavor profile. Other recent Torani introductions of “Sweet and…” include Kettle Corn Syrup (sweet and salty) and Sour Candy Syrup (sweet and sour). Sweet Heat adds boldness and dimensionality to beverages while also tapping into Gen Z and millennials’ growing affinity for complex, nostalgic, and unusual new offerings.
“Our flavor innovation team worked for over a year on the Sweet Heat Syrup formulation to get it just right,” said Andrea Ramirez, Consumer & Customer Market Insight Manager at Torani. “Sweet Heat is a flavor for spice aficionados and anyone who loves to add a dash of heat to their food or drink.”
According to market research firm Datassential, spicy flavors continue to be on consumers’ radars, with 62% of consumers liking or loving them. In addition, spicy foods have high awareness, and they’re the most popular among Gen Z consumers. Sweet and spicy pairings are also showing up more on menus, with a 38% increase over the last 12 months. According to a survey conducted by market research company OnePoll on behalf of Frank’s RedHot, 93% of respondents want some level of heat in their food.
The “swicy” trend is growing in popularity across industries and shows no sign of slowing down. Recent foodservice launches include Chick-Fil-A’s test of a Maple Bacon Pepper Sandwich accentuated with a sweet heat pickle, Arby’s King’s Hawaiian Sweet Heat Sandwich, and Buffalo Wild Wings’ new Sweet Chile Lime Sauce. Foodservice is also highlighting “swicy” flavor profiles in beverages, like Dutch Bros’ recently introduced Mangonada Rebel and Burger King’s Frozen Fanta Kickin’ Mango. Not to be outdone, consumer packaged goods are also playing with fire; Takis® recently introduced a Dragon Sweet Chili chip and SpaghettiOs released a Frank’s RedHot line extension.
Like all Torani Original Syrups, Sweet Heat is crafted with only natural flavors and pure cane sugar, and its cold-filtered production lets the flavor’s spiciness shine through.
Torani Sweet Heat Syrup retails for $10.59 and is available to order now on Torani.com.
We are deeply committed to being an amazing flavor company. Established in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood in 1925, we put the Italian soda on the U.S. map in the 1920s and created the world’s first flavored latte in the 1980s. From the beginning, we’ve used only the best ingredients, like natural flavors and pure cane sugar, to craft flavors that are vibrant and delicious. Enjoyed in cafés, restaurants, and home kitchens around the world, we strive to inspire and lead flavor innovation globally while remaining a family-owned Bay Area business. In practice and life beyond the bottle, we’re a certified B-Corp that believes businesses should create more opportunity and we’re dedicated to helping all of the people, partners, and communities we touch, thrive. www.torani.com.


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Toby Walsh and Lisa Cirenza speakers, Expert+ workshop, Marketing Communications, and PR. [19 February 2020 Westminster, London. ]
Continuing the theme of ‘working with partners to accelerate your startup market launch’ in the Expert+ 2020 Workshop series, the Founder of TWPR, Toby Walsh [email protected] introduced participants to guidelines for targeting media that your potential customers use, social media messaging and the type of communications that are successful strategies for PR and digital marketing.
Key advice: Know Your Customer very well – What do they read? What social media do they use? Toby recommends keeping a communications diary/calendar – what are the 3-4 key media to update regularly? He urges a good mix of media including press releases that tell stories to capture new customers and awareness of your startup.
Lisa Cirenza, an Artpreneur, showed inspiring examples of her own progress in taking her art practice from a startup idea into a full launch in the art market where she participates in gallery shows, workshops, speaking engagements, and annual art world events. She shared her creative process of using online tools to build a strong online presence www.cirenza.com. Her market is growing with current buyers displaying her original artworks in private and corporate collections in the UK, USA, Canada, China, France, Japan & Sweden. Get to know Lisa Cirenza online.


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Nando's Copycat chicken burger: Chicken not great when done in the oven (tender but lacking flavour). Pink sauce was amazing with chips 😍
Flatervrye Souttertjies - Dié tertjies is nie net maklik en vinnig om te maak nie – dit is al ‘n ou gunsteling in die Weg-kantoor!
Tender and tasty pancakes- Add this to your pancake repertoire. Cross between crepes and pancakes
Divine Yogurt Cheesecake w/ strawberries The honey vanilla yogurt adds to the creamy texture of this irresistible cheesecake.


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The number of Americans without health insurance rose to 46.3 million last year as people began losing jobs and coverage in the current recession. The poverty rate hit 13.2 percent, an 11-year high.
The Census Bureau's annual report released Thursday offers a snapshot of the economic well-being of American households for 2008, the first full year of the recession. It comes as Congress engages in its high-stakes debate over health care overhaul, following aWednesday night by President Barack Obama to pass sweeping legislation.
The numbers for 2008 do not capture the economic impact in the first half of 2009 as hundreds of thousands of Americans lost their jobs and likely their health insurance. Speaking at the White House, Mr. Obama acknowledged that the number of those without coverage may be higher than the Census figures.
"The situation's grown worse over the last 12 months," he said. "Its estimated that the ranks of the uninsured have swelled by at least 6 million."
The figures show about 46.3 million people were uninsured last year. That's higher than the 45.7 million in 2007, due to the steady erosion of employer-provided health insurance. Still, the level remained just below the peak of 47 million who were uninsured in 2006, because of the growth of government insurance programs such as Medicaid for the poor.
The percentage of Americans without health coverage rose to 15.4 percent, which is not statistically different from 15.3 percent in 2007.
The nation's poverty rate increased to 13.2 percent, up from the 12.5 percent in 2007. That meant there were 39.8 million, or nearly 1 in 7 people, living in poverty in 2008, an increase of about 2.5 million from the previous year. It was the highest level since 1997, when the rate stood at 13.3 percent.
The official poverty level is now $22,025 for a family of four, based on a calculation that includes only cash income before deductions for taxes. It excludes capital gains or accumulated wealth; it also does not factor in noncash government aid such as food stamps or tax credits.
The median - or midpoint - household income declined to $50,303.
In terms of the uninsured, the Census data show employment-based health insurance declined from 177.4 million to 176.3 million, driving the overall decreases in insurance. In contrast, the number covered by government health insurance such as Medicaid and S-Chip climbed from 83.0 million to 87.4 million. Children, in particular, saw improvement, helped by recent expansions of government health insurance.
Among the findings:
• The number of uninsured children declined from 8.1 million, or 11.0 percent, in 2007, to 7.3 million, or 9.9 percent, in 2008. Both the rate and number of uninsured children are the lowest since 1987, the first year that comparable health insurance data were collected.
• The number of uninsured among whites increased to 10.8 percent, or 21.3 million, up from 10.4 percent, or 20.5 million, in 2007. Blacks, meanwhile, were not statistically different from 2007, at 19.1 percent and 7.3 million. The uninsured rate for Asians in 2008 rose to 17.6 percent, up from 16.8 percent.
• The percentage of uninsured Hispanics decreased to 30.7 percent in 2008, from 32.1 percent in 2007. The number of uninsured Hispanics was not statistically different in 2008, at 14.6 million.
• Divided by region, the uninsured were mostly likely to be found in the West (17.4 percent) and the South (18.2 percent). That is in contrast to 11.6 percent for the Northeast and the Midwest.
Analysts warned that the declines in the uninsured, although modest, were likely just the tip of the iceberg, given significantly higher unemployment rates seen in 2009. Based on current job losses, for instance, some researchers estimate the present-day number of uninsured is closer to 50 million, the number now used by the Congressional Budget Office.
Diane Rowland, executive vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation, also noted the decreases in the percentage of people with employer-provided insurance in 2008 for the eighth year in a row. She cited the proliferation of small businesses, which typically decline to offer insurance because of rising premium costs, which could lead to additional declines in private insurance even if the economy improves.
Full CBSNews.com coverage of the president's speech on health care:
Obama Tells Congress to Stop Bickering
Full Video Full Transcript Speech Highlights
GOP Response: "It's Time to Start Over"
Marc Ambinder: Will Obama's Sales Job Work?
Mark Knoller: Obama Willing to Compromise - Up to a Point
Was Obama Clear on the Public Option?
Ted Kennedy's Letter to Obama
Rep. Wilson Swipes the Spotlight
Analysis: The Road Ahead for Health Care


Triptides – “Unwound”
The trajectory of Triptides has always been one of evolution. The band’s sound often evokes other eras, but they never stay still for long. For their latest album on Curation the band dives into an early ‘70s sound, moving out from under from the shades of country that gathered over their last album and into an R&B-tipped sound that straddles jazz-rock, Yacht, and proto-disco, wandering into a dreamy headspace that inspires both sinking deeper into your chair and slipping onto the dancefloor. The band’s Glen Brigman sums the single, “Everyone has those moments where the sun begins to set and introspection sets in. ‘Unwound’ is about that twilight period where time unravels, forcing us to meditate on what we’ve seen and heard. Embracing the joys and pains of the day gone by. Perhaps in a state of altered consciousness.”
The band itself has altered along with the sound, bringing in Alison Berry on drums, and her tightly wound skitter adds a lot of push to the track. Paired with a drift away from guitars and towards a dynamic trio with Brigman’s keys at the center, the new Triptides feels as vital as ever. The video embraces the ethos well, keeping up a Curation tradition of public access aesthetics in their recent run of videos across the label. The new album, Starlight, is out April 14th.
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Week Rewind 4, in this you will get all the quick rewinds of last week, including hot topics and new innovation. Last week From 5 October 2020 to 11 October 2020, was a good week in terms of new innovations in gadgets. We had Best Camera Smartphone Under 35000, Apple iPhone 12 Launch all set for 13 October, Google to Add Shopping Features to YouTube, Panasonic Launched Smart LED Bulb With Wi-Fi, Multi-Colour, Auto-Scheduling Features, Best Smartphone Under Rs. 20000, How to check CPU temperature? Top methods to reduce overheating
Last week as a short recap:
1. Best Camera Smartphone Under 35000
The best phone under Rs 35,000 in India in 2020 caters to a wide range of customers. Over the years, the Indian smartphone industry is offering better cameras, fast processors, and increasing battery life to its customers. Detailed Read Here.
2. Apple iPhone 12 Launch all set for 13 October
Apple was unable to launch the iPhone at its annual launch event in September due to some delay in production. Apart from the iPhone Apple launched the new Watch Series 6 and SE, and the iPad Air at the launch event. Detailed Read Here.
3. Google to Add Shopping Features to YouTube
Showcase Shopping Ads, which are basically visual ads that highlight shoppable products, are arriving on Discover and Google Images effective immediately and will come to YouTube soon, according to a company blog post.
4. Panasonic Launched Smart LED Bulb With Wi-Fi, Multi-Colour, Auto-Scheduling Features
Panasonic is trying to create a smart ecosystem of connected AIoT gadgets and it says in the future, the Smart LED Bulb will be a part of the connected ecosystem that will be integrated seamlessly with Panasonic’s MirAIe – an intelligent IoT & AI-enabled connected living platform. Detailed Read Here.
5. How to check CPU temperature? Top methods to reduce overheating
There are several ways to check the CPU's temperature. Users, who prefer the hard way, can open the BIOS settings where third-party tools can be used to check the temperature of the CPU. Detailed Read Here.