The Steamship Authority board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to authorize just under $11.3 million for the purchase of two offshore supply vessels from Louisiana. The vessels are to be augmented to suit the SSA’s needs, and will replace the freight ferries Gay Head and Katama, which are approaching the end of their lifespans. SSA general manager Robert Davis said the two vessels, the Lode Star and the Shooting Star, are 240 feet long, though registered at 221 feet long. After the SSA is through converting them, they will be 15 to 20 feet longer, he said. Those conversions, and other costs, will roughly triple the purchase price.
“So when we take this all into account,” Davis said, “the overall cost estimate for the project, including acquisition, broker fees, inspections, conversions, reactivation, design, and engineering, and the Steamship Authority shipyard representatives, along with a 20 percent cost contingency, we come up with a total budget for the project of approximately $32 million.”
Davis said the SSA considered other options before choosing to acquire offshore supply vessels.
He said “a midlife refurbishment” of the Gay Head or the Katama was not desirable due to the age of those ferries. Laying the keel for a “Woods Hole–type” ferry was “a desirable option on many levels,” but funding limitations and a protracted construction timeline sidelined such a prospect. The SSA therefore tapped a marine broker and began looking down South with an eye toward vessels that could operate in the harbors SSA vessels use, Davis said. Such vessels would require “a molded depth of between 14 and 20 feet,” Davis said. Other requirements were that the vessels were under 15 years old, could be converted to the lengths the SSA desired, and were reasonably priced.
“In April of this year, staff, along with a marine surveyor, concentrated our inspections on the Hornbeck Offshore services Lode Star class of vessels,” Davis said. He added that a naval architect provided conceptual plans for these vessels that included “modifications to the stern for a stern ramp that would be capable of matching up with the authority’s existing transfer bridges and fendering systems, a sponson design, concepts for the passenger accommodation spaces, amongst other things.”
Davis estimated the conversion of the vessels at $4 million. Another set of costs would be “reactivation,” which he said would include “main engine overhauls, bow thruster and generator overhauls, installation of a marine activation system slide, various steel replacement and coating estimates, amongst others.”
Davis said he anticipated one of these newly acquired vessels to be ready for service at the beginning of the 2023 summer schedule, “and the second vessel to follow shortly thereafter.”
SSA director of marine operations, Mark Amundsen, said, “There’s some really good value in these boats.”
Amundsen noted the vessels have been kept in freshwater, and that most of the vessels’ equipment has less operating hours than “our newest vessel, the Woods Hole.”
Davis said the vessels will be towed to a place where they can be taken out of the water for further inspection.
Amundsen said that would include “ultrasonic gauging of the hull,” inspection of the rudder, the bow thrusters, and the propeller.
Amundsen also said he expects these vessels will be much more maneuverable, based on their bow thrusters and their controllable pitch propellers.
Port captain Charles Monteiro said he anticipated “a lot more reliable service with these vessels — in all types of weather.”
Vineyard representative Jim Malkin said he was “delighted” the vessels will be sister ships. As sister ships, Davis said, training for one will work as training for the other.
Davis informed the board the SSA had 30 days to rename the vessels. He said staff would poll the board and port council members individually, compile a list, and bring that list back for evaluation at September meetings. Nantucket board member Robert Ranney asked if the public could weigh in on the naming process. SSA spokesman Sean Driscoll said he would come up with something to facilitate public participation — something not as formal as a naming contest.
“I feel fingers on keyboards across the Islands even as we speak,” Driscoll said.
The Pied Piper of Beach Road Weekend
In the wake of failed overtures for ferry diversions from Oak Bluffs to Vineyard Haven to help transport Beach Road Weekend patrons off-Island, the board voted unanimously to allow SSA licensee Cape Islands Transport (d.b.a. Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry Service) to utilize its vessels Pied Piper and Sandpiper to bring folks to Falmouth after the music festival.
Ahead of the vote, SSA general counsel Terence Kenneally said he and Davis had been concerned about how folks would be further transported once they got to Falmouth. However, Kenneally said they were satisfied to learn Beach Road Weekend organizers had put together a “transportation package” that picked folks up in Falmouth by bus and took them to “their various hotels.”
Kenneally also said he and Davis conferred with Falmouth’s interim town manager, Peter Johnson-Staub, who reportedly said the town has no apparent objections, but would have enjoyed more time to mull the logistics.
Concert promoter Adam Epstein first broached the subject with SSA officials in February, but it didn’t reach the full board until July.
The license agreement allows the general manager to approve “an occasional charter trip,” Kenneally said, but he characterized the service for Beach Road Weekend as above and beyond that allowance.
Both Malkin and Tisbury port council member John Cahill expressed support for the special Pied Piper and Sandpiper service.
Falmouth board member Peter Jeffrey said he also supported the special Pied Piper and Sandpiper service. Jeffrey commended Davis and his staff for “so quickly” reaching out to Johnson-Staub and the select board. Jeffrey said the message he received from town hall was that in the future such things should be coordinated “well in advance, not just the week in advance.”
Jeffrey went on to say, “And that’s a lesson to be learned moving forward.”
He added Johnson-Staub “didn’t like being backed into a corner,” but supported the service nonetheless.
Board chair Moira Tierney characterized the prospect of special music festival ferry service under the SSA license as an example of “the Steamship Authority going above and beyond to meet the community’s needs.”
In other business, the board voted to alter a previously approved $217,324 purchase of two new diesel buses. On the recommendation of Alison Fletcher, SSA director of shoreside operations, the board instead unanimously authorized the purchase of two electric buses for the sum of $560,704.
Updated with more information from the meeting.
It sounds like a great opportunity and I’m happy to hear about all of the detailed refurbishments and improvements. It would be a bonus to include a sort of service contract for maintenance and repairs, perhaps as an alternative to where the SSA currently has these things done.
The SSA has most of it’s repair work done at it’s repair yard in New Bedford
Any thoughts about converting to an electric drivetrain ?
great idea If im not mistaken the governor was electric when they got it
The Govonor has always been diesel powered.
It had an electric transmission.
A new build would be far cheaper.
The same goes for cars.
Don…Any thoughts on where the large battery charging station will go? Any thoughts on what will charge the charging station(s)? Any idea on how long it will take to charge the vessel(s)? Any thoughts on how many trips the vessel can make before it needs a charge? Any thoughts on how large a battery bank will be required to power the vessel and how large will the back up diesel engine be? Asking for a friend.
Bill — Just for some reference. One of the largest 100 % electric ferries in the world ( Ellen-195 ft with space for 200 passengers and 31 cars.) has a 56 ton, 4.3 mwh battery pack with a range of about 25 miles.(Woods hole to V.H is about 7 ) It has the battery capacity of about 50 tesla model s’s .
The charger would go right next to the dock and have inductance charging , just like the charging stations for the e busses just under the roadway on church st in Edgartown.
They can charge a bus in about 5 minutes– The engineers will figure out how to top off the charge in the 30 minutes it takes to load and unload.
The charging station doesn’t seem to be that large. — see picture in the link above.
A large quick charging station (or 2) could be in Woods hole, and a smaller, cheaper “trickle charger” could be on the Vineyard to supplement charging capacity during the day and provide a 100% charge overnight
I suggest flywheel energy storage on the dock as a means to reduce the peak load from the grid.
As for where the electricity will come from– Well, 50 Tesla’s doesn’t seem like that much of a stretch, but I do notice they are building some rather large wind turbines about 15 miles from here. I think we could tap into some of that.
One thing for sure, you can tell your friend that none of it will be coming from burning coal.
I hope Mr. Acker is reading this.
Yeah, it’s new, complicated and expensive technology, but I feel it is an investment in the future that will benefit us all in ways we don’t even know.
I hope I have at least scratched the surface about your questions.
Don, how many megawatts does it take to charge a boat battery in five minutes.
Does that much power even come down Woods Hole Road?
Albert — did you read what I wrote ? Where did i say you can charge a boat battery in 5 minutes ?
Read my comment again, please.
I’m sorry that I can’t compress some complicated concepts into one liners so that it easier to understand. Please , if I am taking the time to do some research and answer someone’s questions at least have the decency to not misquote me .
I know you like seeing your name in the paper. But have no fear that George will post your comment even if it makes sense.
The largest electric ferry hold 200 people and 31 cars? That ain’t gonna work here Don. It might be feasible 10-20 years from now but certainly not now. Another small point, the electricity used to charge the batteries of all these vehicles is being generated by burning fossil fuels(the majority of it anyhow).
Thank you Don!! for this clear concise and straight-to-the-core description of the reality of electric ferries – please keep the info coming!
Now we need to do whatever we need to do to make sure that they realize that no matter what boat they get, it must be able to function all electric.
And most or all of that electricity can of course be generated by the acres of PV canopies that can be mounted above the entire parking lot – it will look beautiful, like a shining undulating sea.
Let’s say 2 acres of PV = 43,560 s.ft./acre x 2 = 87,120 s.ft. / 17 s.ft/PV panel = 5125 PV panels x 350 watts/panel = 1,793,647 wattpower, which equals roughly 1800 kW power, which can top off the batteries during the 30 minutes the ferries are docked (Don et al, how much energy will be required for a single crossing?) – and, when no ferry is docking, that massive amount of PVsolar power can be absorbed by the bunkered battery pack located close by.
And BTW, those 87,120 s.ft.sq.ft of PV panels would generate at least 1,700,000 kWh annually – and that’s enough to provide 18,000 kWh annually to power 306 all-electric homes and their 2 all-electric cars. Imagine that.
All of this totally real, practical and doable today.
And I would bet that, if we compare the true 20-year cost of continuing in the current fossil fueled mode v. the scenario I describe above, I betcha the all-electric option would come out costing way less, maybe even way-way less.
And it would be totally secure, uneffected by world politics and the price of fuel.
And it would cause no carbon emission (even the making of them will be done with solar power, 100% recycling, and plants for purification, and woodchip/mycelium compost filters to purify wastewater – and they are working hard to find safe substitutes for the current rare-earth mining.)
And when the Big Long Total Grid Blackout happens (which we all now know is only a matter of when), and our stores of fossil fuels run out soon thereafter, then neither we nor our food or toilet paper or meds will be able to cross the water (except by sail!) – UNLESS we get into independent solar-powered electric mode. Right?
Keep it coming Don!
Scott–The Gay Head and Katama can each carry 140 passengers and the freight equivalent of 39 cars, while the Sankaty carries 290 passengers and the freight equivalent of 37 cars.
Yes, some reduced capacity, but we are not talking about buying Ellen — the technology is always getting better. I think if we start the process now, it will take at least 5 years before we actually would have a ferry. While the terminal in W.H is under construction, we should at least build the basis for whatever infrastructure we will need 20 years from now.
And yes you are correct about the fossil fuel.
I really like this link I discovered recently :
It has real time percentages– today, it seems the one coal burning power plant in New England is actually even running. Mr. Acker is happy…
So coal at .1% and natural gas at 55% . Interesting to watch that one– yesterday N.G was at 60% . That one coal burner is there to supplement peak power demands or when other sources are down for maintenance. One advantage of coal is that it can be easily ramped up or shut down.
But I digress.
To your point.
The current ferries we have all run 100 % on fossil fuel.
So here’s an interesting point;
I compared the gas milage , or the equivalency as determined by whoever– not me– of 3 vehicles based on weight — about 5000 lbs.
I googled for the weight only — 5000 lbs.
Here are the first 3 that came up.
Tesla model x– 107 mpg in the city 97 on the highway. 5,307 lbs
Mercedes gls — 19 city 23 highway 5735 lbs
Volvo xc90 ——21 city– 30 highway. 5170 lbs
Ever wonder how that happens ?
So burn fossil fuels to generate electricity and put it in an electric drive train and gain 500 % fuel efficiency.
Magic— I’m in.
Sorry, mr acker that coal fired power plant shut down again at about 2 pm today.
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Aberdeen are monitoring the progress of Carlisle centre back Morgan Feeney, according to a report.
The Daily Record reports that the Dons are keeping a close watch on the former Everton youth player, who missed out on Wembley glory last week through injury as Carlisle secured promotion back to the English third tier with a penalty shootout victory against Stockport County.
However, the report also says that Premiership rivals Hearts and Hibernian are also both interested in the 24-year old's services, with Feeney having worked with Hibees boss Lee Johnson at Sunderland.
Born in Bootle, Feeney got a brief taste of senior football with boyhood club Everton, making his debut as a 18-year old in a UEFA Europa League tie against Atalanta in November 2017.
Following his release by the Toffees in 2020, Feeney spent six months at the Stadium of Light before signing for Carlisle, initially on a short-term contract in January 2021.
Since then, he has gone onto establish himself as a key man in the back line at Brunton Park, making a total of 87 appearances in the last two seasons, where he also scored five goals.
Dons manager Barry Robson needs defensive reinforcements, with the departures of Mattie Pollock, Liam Scales and Hayden Coulson at the end of their loan deals.
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Ross McCrorie is also set for the exit door and is expected to complete a £2million plus add-ons switch to Bristol City in the EFL Championship.
As well as Feeney, the Reds are also believed to be interested in signing Go Ahead Eagles defender Jay Idzes, who will be a free agent next month.
Robson has, however, made one new signing ahead of next season with Livingston full-back Nicky Devlin pledging his services to Aberdeen on a two-year contract.
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Asus UL20FT-A1 brings 1.2GHz Intel Core i3 330UM to the ultra portable Asus UL20 series. According to the guys over at NotebookReview the ASUS UL20FT offers a more powerful processor then its predecessor Asus UL20A for just a few more bucks. It also adds a better display and bigger hard drive. Unfortunately omits the USB 3.0 and eSATA ports so let’s hope Asus will add those in the next refresh. With all the nVidia Optimus packed laptops appearing lately it definitely isn’t exactly the most exciting but for under $650 is not much more expensive then your average netbook but offer a lot better performance so it is definitely great value for money.
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We normally don’t post rumours and leaks as we would hate to tease you with desirable devices that might never happen but this one is just to sexy to pass up. Engadget got exclusive video and photos of the yet-to-be-confirmed Dell Thunder smartphone prototype that featured 8 megapixel digital camera with flash, Google Android 2.1 and 4.1 inch OLED display (480x800px). Let’s hope the final model will feature a 2.2 version of Google Androd – Froyo.
While having strong presence in the corporate world Lenovo is trying to breakthrough the consumer market with its IdeaPad notebook series and the new Lenovo IdeaPad U160 is the latest testament. It packs an Intel Core i5 520UM running at 1.06 GHz, 2GB RAM, glossy 11.6 inch display, weighs just under 1.4 kg and costs €799. Did we mention that it got some style too although that bright red will not fit everyone’s taste. According to guys at NotebookCheck it is a fine device that offers great performance for such a small notebook and a decent 5 hour battery life. Read the full review for more details and photo gallery.
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Special Election, Not Appointment, Likely for Next Mayor
Nine of the 12 remaining commissioners tell the Miami Herald they will support a special election for both the mayor's seat and for Seija's District 13 seat. The three hold-outs could not be reached for comment.
The commission has 30 days to meet and set a date for the election. That date must come 45 days after the meeting. The winner of the election would serve for the rest of Alvarez's term, until late 2012. He or she would be eligible to run for re-election after that.
Several candidates have indicated they would run in a special election, including Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaino, county Commissioner Carlos Gimenez, former state legislator Marcello Llorente, and 2 Live Crew impresario and New Times columnist Luther Campbell. Several other candidates have expressed interest but said they'd rather wait to run in 2012.
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When it comes to spending on munching and swigging, how do you think your city stacks up? Bundle crunched the numbers and turned it into a plump and juicy infographic, served up piping hot inside…
Everything is bigger in Texas, so perhaps it’s no surprise that Austin came out on top, with $12,447 spent per household per year. Five average Detroit households, the nation’s lowest spenders, can eat on one Austinite’s food budget. The most home-cookingest city? Hialeah, Florida. They spend 69% of their budget on groceries. Oddly for a place known for its unique take on dishes, Chicago is only a few slots above the national average.
What interesting or unexpected trends can you spot? How does your city rank? Are you throwing the curve for your whole city? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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Several experts on the Middle East concur that the Middle East cannot be democratized.
Islamophobia emerged from the Western countries, and this is a challenge that we all together need to surmount.
In this country, there is a segregation of Black Turks and White Turks. Your brother Tayyip belongs to the Black Turks.
I am aware of the thesis that the United States has long since invested exclusively in stability and this has obviated democratic transformation in the Middle East.
Russia is not engaged in a fight against Daesh in Syria. On the contrary, they are actually targeting moderate opposition.
The members of the Muslim Brotherhood in Syria are also part of the Syrian people, and they have the right to exercise their democratic rights.


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Upwork has released its Economist Report: One Year Remote, finding many companies will continue with remote work thanks to its benefits.
The pandemic is attributed with forcing a decade of digital transformation in a year’s time. Companies large and small had to adapt quickly, and help employees work remotely. Many companies have embraced the change, committing to a remote or hybrid workforce moving forward.
According to Upwork’s Dr. Adam Ozimek, the transition to remote work may be more successful than many companies and executives realize. One of the biggest benefits has been an increase in productivity.
When workers are asked if productivity has gone up from working remotely, 61% say yes, and only 12.7% say no. While workers may be viewing their productivity in a self-serving light, Upwork’s survey of 1,000 hiring managers showed a positive view as well: 32.2% of hiring managers felt that overall productivity had gone up as of late April compared to the 22.5% that felt it had decreased.
Another benefit has been the ability to relocate to less expensive areas. Upwork estimates some 23 million people planned to relocate, thanks to the freedom remote work offers.
More companies are also open to the possibility of hybrid teams, made up of a combination of full-time and independent workers. The pandemic has helped many hiring managers become more comfortable with hiring independent freelancers, breaking down previous misconceptions and opening the door to a wider talent pool.
Not surprisingly, reduced cost was another big factor. Upwork estimates that employees who commuted to work by car saved roughly $4,350 this past year. On average employees have been saved approximately nine days of commuting in just a year’s time.
One of the most interesting findings of Upwork’s report is a greater understanding of perceived pain points and their true cause. In other words, some of the issues blamed on remote work are really a result of the pandemic, not remote work.
Parents, for example, have likely had to balance work with interruptions from children. This is not a product of remote work, but rather a result of many schools having been closed due to COVID. In a post-pandemic situation, kids will be at school, and remote work will mean fewer interruptions.
Upwork’s full report is well-worth a read and demonstrates the permanent effect this past year has had in transforming the workplace.

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I’m a person. Well that went well. Type, backspace, type, backspace, repeat. I’m already rather muddled about what to write here, plunging right in with no plan. I guess then that could be a starting point for a person description. The one below. Which is often responsible for this diving business. OK.
I’m a female with a diagnosis of ADHD, primarily inattentive. It’s like sort of living in a weird daydream a lot, losing and forgetting stuff, getting distracted and ‘checking out’. I annoy myself on a daily basis. I’m crap at texting and ringing people back. Most of them laugh at me. Some express dismay. A couple have thrown their toys out of the pram. One blocked me on Facebook for it. I’m going off on a tangent now.
Bipolar. I have that diagnosis too. It makes for a great combination with ADHD. Well, not really. It’s challenging. I don’t like bipolar with the exception of being in an early stage happy hypomania but the buggers put a stop to that by giving me pills. They are right though. I agree with them as they’re pretty essential for most people. Depressions remain. Lucked out there. At least before there was a bit of fun. Well, apart from it actually turning out to be erratic stuff that I didn’t notice as erratic. It has landed me in all sorts of undesirable positions. Some funny on reflection. Mainly not. “At least you didn’t buy a zoo like another of my patients” said my psychiatrist. Woah.
I’m a mum. I manage that mostly well judging by the hugs I receive from my children. I love them, they say they love me and I’m the best mum. Bribery is amazing. They do try my patience a lot but that’s kids, especially when they appear to hate each other vehemently at times. I need alot of help when I’m ill and I hate them seeing me like that.
My family are a bit of a hotchpotch. I have a working class side and the other side have posh voices. That was a bit weird growing up. My accent unintentionally changes according to ‘the side’. Pronouncing my t’s and stuff. They’re all very kind though. I’m not into this class stuff. It’s bollocks.
Mental illness. Grew up with it, have it, others in my family have it and friends too. We have a collection going on. Schizoaffective disorder, anorexia nervosa, depression, dyspraxia, ADHD all over the shop, emotionally unstable personality disorder (detest that name) and generalised anxiety disorder. I’m sure I’m forgetting some. Oh and a fair amount of self medication. Trauma of course. Suicide attempts and completion quite frankly.
I’m a Mental Health Nurse.
Bet you didn’t expect that. Whaaaaaat? A nurse with Bipolar and ADHD? Yes. How the hell I managed that bitch of a course I don’t know. Lots of help from amazing people really who believed in me. Apparently I’m good at it and I really care. I mean I do really care, I don’t mean people think I do. It’s my passion for want of a better word. Just to reassure, I know when to take time out. Patient safety obviously is paramount.
Anyway I’m rambling.
This site is, I guess, my personal journey and learnings of mental illness. Stigma bashing, awareness raising. That sort of stuff.
Thrilling. Thank you for coming. Hopefully you might stay and we can share stuff and stuff.
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Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s ‘SCENTsational’ new Outdoor campaign is snagging donations using the irresistible smell and sound of the iconic Aussie Barbie.
Created in partnership with JCDecaux and Cloudmaker Consulting, the campaign combines Tap and Go technology with scent and sound in an Australian media-first to promote Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia’s (PCFA) annual ‘Big Aussie Barbie’ and raise money for prostate cancer research, awareness and support.
Harnessing the irresistible smell of sizzling snags, the campaign features a custom-built Citylights panel featuring a Tap and Go payment system that rewards donations by releasing a fried onion sausage sizzle scent, along with the sound of crackling snags. To further enhance engagement, the panel depicts a glowing image of a big BBQ featuring animated hot embers to grab the attention of passers-by.
“Outdoor is the only medium that can offer a fully immersive experience like this,” said Alan Klein, head of creative solutions, JCDecaux.
“Using all five senses has definitely put the ‘sizzle’ into this campaign and we are certain it will resonate – who could resist?”
Sarah Lowe, director, Cloudmaker Consulting, added, “Out-of-home provides the perfect opportunity to reach a larger audience, while also delivering a uniquely engaging activation that actively encourages instant donations to improve overall campaign effectiveness.
“Working together, we developed a fantastic result combining scent, sound, special printing and Tap and Go technology in a unique media first.”
Associate Professor Anthony Lowe, chief executive officer of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia said, “During International Prostate Cancer month in September, we are running our annual national fundraising and awareness campaign – The Big Aussie Barbie.
“This year’s campaign aims to generate awareness of prostate cancer and also raise vital funds to provide information and support to the 200,000 men and their families affected by the disease.”
The unique scent and sound releasing Tap and Go panel is located in the heart of Sydney’s Martin Place until 5 September delivering high foot-traffic and unbeatable dwell time to ensure engagement and most importantly donations. To ensure Big Aussie Barbies are hosted across the country, the campaign is supported by the broadcast power of JCDecaux Citylights in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.


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The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy today (11 December) announced the appointment of Sarah Bedwell as the new Certification Officer.
The Certification Officer is responsible for statutory functions relating to trade unions and employers’ associations.
Sarah Bedwell will take up her role on 1 January 2018, replacing Gerard Walker, who has held the post since June 2016.
Sarah Bedwell has been the Director of Regulation at the Human Tissue Authority since 2011. Prior to this, she was the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Governance and Registration at the Nursing and Midwifery Council between 2008 and 2011 and Deputy Chief Executive from 2010 to 2011, the Head of Governance at the General Medical Council between 2002 and 2008 and Head of Screening between 1998 and 2002, and Head of Legal and Fiscal Framework at the Charity Commission between 1995 and 1998.
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The Certification Officer (CO) is an independent statutory authority that is of considerable interest to Government Ministers and stakeholders. The officer has always played a key role in the UK’s industrial relations landscape, by regulating trade unions and employer associations, and ensuring their accountability to their members. The CO also investigates alleged breaches of trade union law; determines complaints from members regarding any breaches; and certifying the independence of trade unions.
The changes in the Trade Union Act 2016 will enhance the role of the CO to ensure robust and effective regulation of trade unions. This modernisation will bring the role up to date and in line with a modern system for industrial relations, a system that will hold unions fully to account to their members. The new functions include the authority to exercise enhanced investigatory powers into potential breaches of trade union law and subsequently issue financial penalties where they are deemed necessary.
The successful candidate for this role will join the Certification Office at a time of important change in the regulation of trade unions. The new CO’s key task will be to implement the Government’s reforms and we are looking for a candidate who can navigate and deliver this fresh new approach.
The postholder must be able to display:
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and an ability to work at a senior level;
- Demonstrated leadership through a period of significant change together with experience in implementing change and overseeing the management of risk;
- The ability to analyse and evaluate complex information in order to deliver fair, balanced and proportionate judgments based on evidence and reasoned argument and present them clearly and accurately;
- Effective leadership in any dispute in a manner that maintains public confidence in the impartiality and independence required of the Certification Officer; and
- Demonstrate strong leadership ensuring requirements for the control and management of public expenditure are met.
BEIS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, transgender and working patterns and to the principle of public appointments on merit with independent assessments, openness and transparency of process.
BEIS offers professional training courses on public sector finance and governance for those new to the public sector.
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd June. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please submit the following documents by email to:
- A Covering Letter ☐
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Please ensure that you include “Certification Officer” in the subject box.
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Music is “is an art form whose medium is sound and silence.” Music has been around since ancient times. Music was in fact an integral part of Greek and even Roman culture. Professional musicians were valued members of society and musical education was an important part of the training of elites. Music was regarded as a sign of culture and taste. Today music continues to be a great part of society. However, throughout the years music has been influenced and changed, which have lead to the different genres today: Hip hop, pop, indie, jazz, rock, latin, etc.
In Mexico, one popular type of music are corridos. A corrido is a popular narrative song in poetry form. Corridos are often about oppression, history, daily life for peasants, and other socially important information. This type of genre goes back to the Mexican Revolution. A corrido from this time period that continues to be popular today is “La Adelita.” La Adelita is the story of a young woman in love with a sergeant who travels with him and his regiment. This corriedo was composed in honor of the heroic women who dedicated their lives to the Revolution by joining the war efforts on the battlefield.
Today, this genre continues to prosper in Mexico. Although corridos have changed, they continue to be narrative songs. However, most corridos now tend to be about drug dealers. These corridos are known as “narco-corridos.” There are other corridos based on other subjects like immigrants crossing the frontear. Many Hispanics cross the border every year and many die in the attempt of reaching the Amercian Dream. Corridos often narrate these unfortunate stories. Sadly, immigration is more than a corrido inspiration, these corridos are real life events. Hispanics cross the border in the dream of reaching and achieving a better life than the one they left behind. Many are not fortunate to step foot on the other side of the border and the ones that do, often face obstacles. It is not easy being in a country that is not yours. However, music is always there to bring back memories and make Hispanics feel at home.

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Below is a link to a good article written by Risk Magazine (subscription required) on the tension between the proposal that banks issue bail-in debt and the requirement that those same banks comply with the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR).
The NSFR is a liquidity ratio which is to be introduced in 2018 as part of the Basel III reforms. It is designed to address the problems that can arise due to liquidity mismatches, such as those which affected Northern Rock. Broadly speaking, its purpose is to align more closely longer-term, less-liquid assets with longer-term liabilities.
In summary, the article claims that the effect of the bail-in proposals would mean that “banks would have to sell more bonds at a higher cost to a smaller group of buyers”. It points to a body of research which estimates that banks will have to issue EUR 2.7 trillion in long-term debt in order to comply with the NSFR. However, it also notes other research which suggests that:
- a significant proportion of investors do not regard bail-in senior debt as an investable asset class;
- investors who may continue to take bail-in risk may demand as much as a 345 basis point premium on spreads in order to do so;
- concerns persist as to whether conversion/write-down clauses in bail-in debt would mean that these events would no longer qualify as “Credit Events” for the purposes of CDS transactions; and
- The effect of the risk-based capital guidelines for insurers which form part of the Solvency II reforms to take effect in 2014, will be to encourage insurance companies to invest in shorter-dated securities, rather than the longer-dated securities which Basel III will encourage banks to issue.
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On 3 April 2012, the EU Commission published an update to its legislative proposals programme for 2012. The legislative initiative on a framework for bank recovery and resolution now looks set to be adopted in June 2012.
The document can be found here:
EU finance ministers and central bank governors met in Copenhagen on Friday and Saturday to discuss strategy for solving the economic crisis, the resolution of failing banks and the EU budget. On the second day of the meeting a common framework for the resolution of failing banks was discussed with Margrethe Vestager, the Danish Minister for Economic Affairs and the Interior, noting that:
“The crisis has shown us how important it is that countries have an efficient and credible system which can step in when banks are failing. Some EU countries have already introduced resolution regimes, but it is important that we agree on a common EU framework in order to ensure a level playing field, create the right conditions for cross-border banking and ensure responsibility in the financial sector. At the same time, we must carefully consider the timing for such a framework, since financial markets are fragile.”
A report on the meeting can be found here: http://eu2012.dk/en/NewsList/Marts/Uge-13/informal-ecofin
On 30 March 2012, the EU Commission published a statement by Michel Barnier, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, on the proposed European framework for bank recovery and resolution.
The Commission is in discussions with key stakeholders to finalise the proposal. The discussions will focus on the use of the bail-in tool, with specific issues under discussion including:
- Conditions when a debt write-down could be triggered,
- Scope and purpose of the tool,
- Hierarchy of creditor claims in a debt write-down,
- Details and rationale behind a required minimum level of liabilities eligible for write-down,
- Legal and practical details of the implementation of a debt write-down,
- Timing and entry into force of the tool.
It was noted that the Commission intends to publish its proposal before the next meeting of the G20, which is scheduled to take place in Mexico from 18-19 June 2012.
The statement is available here:
The EU Commission has updated the Crisis Management section of it website to note the fact that it is currently undertaking final technical discussions with key stakeholders prior to the publication of its proposal for a European framework for bank recovery and resolution.
The Commission states that the discussions will take place over the next four weeks and are designed to lead to the swift adoption of the proposal. The discussions will be based on a discussion paper focussed on the debt write-down tool (bail-in). A summary of the discussion paper will appear on this blog very soon.
Early indications are that the Commission will publish its formal proposal at the end of May / beginning of June.
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text: Answering the need for real time data and diagnostics for effective machine maintenance decisions, Spectro recently launched its new, integrated solution for on-site lubrication analysis. It is a portable lubrication analysis solution. Possible target applications are equipment used in power generation, transportation, marine, mining, construction and oil exploration, since it is very high value and must operate in extremely rigorous and challenging environments. Regular monitoring of lubricating fluids is essential in keeping these investments running at peak efficiency and to their maximum useful life. Further, lost revenue due to equipment downtime can be substantial to these operators. The time lost in sending samples to remote laboratories in traditional oil and lubrication analysis can be the difference between predictive or reactive maintenance actions. With this battery-powered and solvent free tribology system, users can test for machine wear, contamination detection, and lubricant condition directly at the asset. The patent-pending design, housed in a rugged, briefcase sized package, combines particle counting, filtration and molecular and elemental spectroscopy all in one unit. Using simple, touch-screen technology, maintenance and reliability personnel can cost-effectively perform the eight most important lubrication tests in less than eight minutes; including course wear metals, fluid chemistry, TAN/TBN, water content, viscosity, soot, particle count, and filtergram.

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Friday Seafood Brunch
Friday Seafood Brunch at Dubai's Finest All Day Dining Restaurant - Sloane's
From delicious lobster and jumbo prawns through to marinated mussels, the Seafood Brunch is available every Friday from 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Start your seafood journey by sampling deliciously moorish delicacies from the chilled seafood station and enjoy fresh seafood, a tasty selection of sushi and sashimi, as well as freshly caught Alaskan King Crab and Prawn Cocktail. The hot seafood station is equally as tempting offering up everything from an exquisite Lobster Thermidor to an aromatic Indian fish curry.
The journey continues over at the grill station where diners can sample freshly grilled Caribbean lobster, tiger prawns and succulent scallops all bursting with flavour. Brunch goers can also delight in deliciously fresh fish, straight from the market and cooked to order tableside, to your liking.
Those with a sweet tooth are urged to leave room for dessert. An enticing dessert counter featuring a decadent chocolate fountain, as well as a variety of ice creams and other sweet treats, offers the perfect end to a relaxing brunch.
Situated on the mezzanine level of Grosvenor House Dubai, this vibrant and stylish international restaurant boasts some of the finest cuisine in town, not to mention some of the most impressive views of Dubai Marina that diners can enjoy from its beautiful terrace.
Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm,
Non-alcoholic package: AED 315 per person inclusive of selected soft beverages
Alcoholic package: AED 450 including selected alcoholic beverages.
Children aged 4 and under eat complimentary and children aged between four and twelve years can eat for just AED 155 per person including soft beverages.
- Everyday All Day Dining
- Breakfast 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Dinner 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Brunch every Friday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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The SDGs set 17 social, economic, health, education and environmental goals for the world to achieve by 2030.
After reflecting on the presentations and conversations at F20, I think there is some exciting potential for philanthropy organisations to become more active in connecting the dots between the climate transition, inclusion and equality.
I have two suggestions:
- We can choose to work on a climate transition issue that is relevant to our current philanthropy strategies; and/or;
- We can apply a climate lens over all our work and ensure that all new programs and buildings aim to achieve both social and energy efficiency outcomes.
At Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation our grantmaking is contributing to achieving the SDGs.
Dr Catherine Brown participates in the F20 panel discussion, “The Implementation of the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda - Role of Foundations”.
The Foundation began working with Renew on an energy efficiency pilot project involving nine sites owned by not-for-profit organisations.
We have now grown this to 50 sites and have begun working directly on several projects that reach many low-income households. For example, we have a partnership with the peak body for affordable housing, Community Housing Industry Association, and are now rolling our energy efficient audits using an online model.
We are also working with Brotherhood of St Laurence, which is one of the largest community service organisations in Melbourne. These organisations and their tenants are reducing carbon emissions and also saving electricity costs, which is a double benefit.
Delegates at the F20 Conference in Tokyo.
One of the most impactful projects we have supported and collaborated on over five years is the Foodprint project with The University of Melbourne and Sustain, the local sustainable food network.
FoodPrint has mapped Melbourne’s food bowl, celebrating our potential to provide 82 per cent of our fruit and vegetable needs within the Greater Melbourne and peri urban fringe, and identifying the biggest risks and stressors.
Critical issues include the risk of overdevelopment of valuable agricultural land on the city’s fringe, the need to drought proof our foodbowl and the potential to reuse water from water treatment plants in urban agriculture.
Foodprint’s latest report is A Roadmap for a Resilient and Sustainable Melbourne Foodbowl. It proposes an integrated approach and highlights the need for farmland protection, water access, nutrient recycling and sustainable farming. The Foodprint reports have been downloaded extensively and the model is attracting interest from other cities.
Panel discussions at the F20 Conference in Tokyo.
We are applying a climate lens across our strategic priorities. This can lead to both social and environmental benefits.
- We require high energy efficiency ratings in all new or redevelopment projects for affordable housing projects.
- We support youth unemployment projects that encourage jobs in the new economy, such as green plumbing, a social enterprise to produce solar hot water services, and urban agriculture.
- We added the health impacts of climate change to our work in health, for example, our Hot Spots initiative which is building community resilience to heatwaves and is being piloted in three Melbourne communities.
Sustainable affordable housing
In the Affordable Housing Challenge, which we have been undertaking with the City of Darebin as the site partner, we included proximity to public transport and services within the site location criteria.
We are giving higher weightings to affordable housing projects with excellent energy efficiency. For example, the redeveloped Ozanam House by VincentCare is rated best practice 5 star Green star.
Philanthropy can help the community reduce emissions, adapt to a changing climate and equitably adjust as the economy transitions. We have a special role for a few reasons:
- We bring a lens of overcoming disadvantage to all of our work.
- We can provide early support to projects to help not-for-profit organisations and communities test solutions and new models, which might not yet fit the risk appetite of business or government.
- We have a long-term time horizon and have can help develop knowledge through funding research on emerging issues and opportunities, for example, Foodprint Melbourne.
- We can support and be part of collaborations between sectors, for example, our support of Cities Power Partnership.
It was uplifting at F20 to recognise the potential for philanthropic foundations all around the world to make a contribution to the transition to a low carbon world, helping ensure that no one gets left behind.
Dr Catherine Brown
Chief Executive Officer


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10 Guest Room Essentials and Tips Treat your house guests like they are royalty. Take a cue from the little things that matter most when you are traveling. guestroom hometip JJCH - Decoration for House
Something yo do with all my wicker baskets! Bathroom Towel Storage Ideas: Another way to take advantage of vertical space is by hanging baskets on the wall above the toilet or tub and using them to store towels.

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The Insolvency Service yesterday withdrew its action against former directors of Farepak Food & Gifts Limited (Farepak) and its parent company European Home Retail Group PLC.
The application for disqualification orders against the directors was in progress at the High Court. It was withdrawn following the judge’s questioning of whether the action should continue in the light of, amongst other matters, the reported actions of HBOS in refusing to place Farepak customers’ money into a separate trust account prior to Farepak’s collapse. If HBOS did refuse to do that, it would have meant that more cash was available to meet creditors’ claims. HBOS was a major creditor.
See also: Farepak: what the judge said
Business Secretary Vince Cable has referred HBOS, now part of Lloyds Banking Group, to the FSA after his prosecution of the Farepak directors collapsed last week. In a statement Mr Cable also said he would also be contacting HBOS to establish how they would respond to calls for the bank to pay more into the Farepak creditors’ compensation fund – Daily Telegraph


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Why can't people with ADHD use planners?
People with ADHD don't concentrate easily on activities like mapping out a schedule or drawing up detailed plans in advance. Because people with ADHD tend not to take the time to think through the details of things, they don't always think about what's involved in a given task or how long that task might take.
Are planners good for ADHD?
Such traits make it difficult for people with this condition to stay on task and finish projects at school, at work, and home. However, using a daily planner can help. Using a planner for ADHD can be a great way to keep track of projects, manage your time, and combat forgetfulness.
What is the best lifestyle for people with ADHD?
In addition to a formal treatment plan—whether medications, therapy, or both—prioritizing adequate amounts of restful sleep, consistent exercise, mindfulness practices, and a nutritious diet can help those with ADHD reduce hyperactivity, improve focus, and even boost mood.
Why don t planners work for me?
Another reason your planner doesn't work for you is because you don't have a planner process! How often do you check in with your planner? Is it in a place that is well-trafficked and prominent, and therefore conducive to getting noticed and picked up? The best planning happens when you plan every day.
Are people with ADHD less successful?
ADHDers can achieve success – but this usually takes a lot of effort and drive. You can see this in the many successful people who have ADHD. Molly Seidel only discovered that she had ADHD in 2022, a year after winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
Do people with ADHD struggle with plans?
People that have ADHD share a massive struggle in decision-making and establishing plans for the future.
What makes ADHD worse?
For many individuals, ADHD impairments are made worse by their struggles with excessive anxiety, persistent depression, compulsive behaviors, difficulties with mood regulation, learning disorders, or other psychiatric disorders that may be transient, recurrent, or persistently disruptive of their ability to perform the ...
Is life harder with ADHD?
Yes, it can be overwhelming, frustrating, and just plain hard a lot of the time. But it's also worth it — especially when your own family can provide empathetic and constructive support because they understand your ADHD challenges.
What are positive habits for ADHD?
Delegate what you're bad at to others, as often as possible. Apply your energy to a creative outlet. Get well enough organized to achieve your goals. The key here is “well enough.” That doesn't mean you have to be very well organized, just well enough organized to achieve your goals.
How do I force myself to use a planner?
- There can only be one. If you're anything like me, a new project or goal can be very exciting (I'm told this is “so Sagittarius” of me). ...
- Talk about your calendar—all the time. ...
- Look at it. ...
- Carry it around. ...
- Put your whole life in it.
Why are some people not planners?
The Present Moment Is All There Is: Spontaneous individuals don't naturally think ahead or naturally see why planning ahead is of value. Their focus is very much in the present moment.
Why am I an over planner?
It's the desire to control outcomes, despite the fact that nothing will ever be perfect, and we have very little control over most outcomes. Overplanning makes you feel like you're making progress, but it allows you to avoid the uncertainty, risk, and fear of actually starting.
Which billionaire has ADHD?
Bill Gates, born in 1955 is the founder of Microsoft, and has a net worth of $103.2 billion. He also chairs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest private charitable foundation which has so far donated $35.8 billion to charity. Bill Gates, is known to have ADHD.
How does high IQ mask ADHD?
High IQ may “mask” the diagnosis of ADHD by compensating for deficits in executive functions in treatment-naïve adults with ADHD. Outlook for children with intellectual disabilities.
Do people with ADHD have a sixth sense?
The Gift of ADHD: They say that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have almost a sixth sense about people. My sharp sense of intuition is the one personal attribute that I've always been proud of. Since I was little I've been able to smell a two-faced person from a mile away.
What is ADHD brain dump?
A brain dump gets all the ideas out of the head by listing them on a single sheet of paper or writing each one on a Post-It note. Whatever way you choose to do it will give you a simple working memory exercise to enable you to witness your working memory.
What is the hardest subject for people with ADHD?
Struggles with reading, writing, and math are common among students with ADHD. Use these strategies and tools to help your child overcome these and other learning challenges in core school subjects.
What does an ADHD shutdown look like?
Differences in emotions in people with ADHD can lead to 'shutdowns', where someone is so overwhelmed with emotions that they space out, may find it hard to speak or move and may struggle to articulate what they are feeling until they can process their emotions.
Can you be really Organised with ADHD?
Getting organised with ADHD doesn't mean having to make gigantic life changes; oftentimes, small habits can make all the difference. With this in mind, here are some of the smaller ways you can become more organised as someone with ADHD. If you have lots of possessions and things, that's more stuff to organise.
What learning style is best for ADHD?
In general, children with ADHD are right-brained learners. They prefer to learn visually — by watching or doing a task in an activity-based, hands-on format, not by listening to lectures, practicing drills, or memorizing. There are many ways to implement visual learning outside the classroom.
Are Erin Condren planners good for ADHD?
One of the best planners for ADHD is the Erin Condren Daily Duo Planner. Check out the blog for more ADHD planner ideas! The 2023-2024 Erin Condren LifePlanner is here! Keep reading for everything you need to know about the ECLP Launch planners & accessories!
What age does ADHD peak?
The symptoms may peak in severity when the child is seven to eight years of age, after which they often begin to decline.
What age is ADHD worse?
ADHD does not get worse with age if a person receives treatment for their symptoms after receiving a diagnosis. If a doctor diagnoses a person as an adult, their symptoms will begin to improve when they start their treatment plan, which could involve a combination of medication and therapy.
Has ADHD gotten worse with age?
Age itself doesn't necessarily make ADHD worse. The way your symptoms show up depends on several factors. The good news is that most adults are able to manage their lives well with therapy and medications.
What are 3 warning signs of ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition with three main categories of symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Parents, caregivers, or teachers may notice the symptoms mentioned below.

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We are happy to announce a new online Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) through Beanstack, an online reading and activity tracker. Learn more . . .
Faced with uncertainty about the summer schedule and in the interest of public health and safety, in-person library events and programs have been cancelled through at least August 1. Read on...
Tue Jul. 14Virtual Lego Build and Show Challenge Kids: Gather up your Legos and recent Lego creations. We will have time for sharing what we have made. Then use your Legos for different Lego challenges. For grades K - 6 Registration is required. After registration, you will receive the link to the Zoom meeting room. See the registration link in the box to the right.
Wed Jul. 15Virtual Summer Storytime Join Ms. Cathy and Charlie on Facebook Live for a virtual storytime featuring the usual fun elements of books, songs, flannelboards and movement activities. You do not need to have a Facebook account to watch.
Wed Jul. 15Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia Virtual Program Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about: » The impact of Alzheimer’s. » The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. » Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors. » Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms. » Alzheimer’s Association resources. This online event will be presented by the Alzheimer's Association and is open to anyone in the state of Michig...
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Dolcini, M. M., Cohn, L. D., Adler, N. E., Millstein, S. G., Irwin, C. E., Kegeles, S. M., & Stone, G. C. (1989). Adolescent egocentrism and feelings of invulnerability: Are they related? Journal of Early Adolescence, 9, 409-418.
The goal of this study was to determine if there was a link between adolescent egocentrism and feelings of indestructibility. The authors hypothesized that one reason adolescents engage in risky behaviors (e.g., smoking, drinking, unprotected sex) may be because adolescent egocentrism prevents teenagers from believing bad things will ever happen to them. A large sample of middle-school students were asked to complete two scales measuring adolescent egocentrism as well as a survey of risky behavior and risk perceptions. The results were contrary to what the authors predicted, such that higher scores on the egocentrism scales were associated with higher levels of perceived risks.
- Why do you think higher levels of egocentrism would be related to higher levels of perceived risk for females, but not for males?
- Although it is not surprising that the amount of experience with risky behaviors increased with age, do you think more experience with risky behaviors would increase or decrease perceptions of risk? What factors might impact how risk is perceived?
- Can you think of any positive benefits for adolescent egocentrism? What might be some evolutionary reasons why we see this?
Stander, V., & Jensen, L. (1993). The relationship of value orientation to moral cognition: Gender and cultural differences in the United States and China explored. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 24, 42-52.
Although Kohlberg’s theory of moral development laid a foundation for our understanding, there have been significant criticisms of this model based mostly on differences in gender and across non-Western cultures. This study evaluated differences between gender and across two cultures, the United States and China, to determine if these concerns were founded. Using a scale created to test caring and justice orientations, the authors found females were more likely to choose adjectives relating to a caring orientation than males. Contrary to the authors hypothesis, the Chinese group were less likely to choose the caring orientation than the group from the United States.
- One of Gilligan’s concerns with Kohlberg’s original model was that there appear to be differences in how males and females respond to moral dilemmas. What are some of the cultural factors (or societal factors) in how males and females develop that could explain these differences?
- Although the Chinese sample did not report having a religious affiliation, are there other cultural factors that might not have been accounted for why the Chinese sample was less likely to choose the caring orientation?
- Do the results of this study suggest morality is something that is learned or something that we are born with?


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Pop singer Jessie J recently announced the name of her newborn son, born last month to her partner, professional basketball player Chanan Safir Colman.
In an Instagram post, she shared a photo of her baby wearing a brown top with the word “smile” on it and revealed his name as Sky Safir Cornish Colman.
Congratulations from Famous Friends:
Well-known personalities, including fellow singer Pixie Lott, offered their congratulations to Jessie J on her baby’s name announcement.
Pixie Lott expressed her excitement, writing, “So lovely Jessie!!!!!!!”
One Month of Joy:
To celebrate her son reaching the one-month milestone, Jessie J shared a compilation video of heartwarming moments in the delivery suite and bonding time with her newborn.
In a heartfelt caption, she expressed how each day with her son has felt like the best day of her life and conveyed her love for him.
Expressions of Love from Chanan Safir Colman:
Jessie J’s partner, Chanan Safir Colman, marked the occasion by sharing an image of himself cradling their baby.
In his touching caption, he expressed his deep affection and admiration for their son, emphasizing the joy and fulfillment he brings to their lives.
Chanan Safir Colman pledged to protect, guide, and love their child unconditionally.
Support and Perspective:
In 2021, Jessie J opened up about her own experience of having a miscarriage and offered words of support to others who have gone through similar loss.
She acknowledged that while the experience was heartbreaking, it also provided a profound perspective on life.
Jessie J’s announcement of her son’s name and the glimpses she shared of their early days together have been met with warm wishes and congratulations from fans and friends alike.
The singer continues to navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood, embracing the love and growth that her child brings into her life.
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One place in Maharashtra, which can be compared to Bharatpur is "Bhigwan". About 110kms from Pune city on Pune-Solapur road. The catchment area or backwater of Ujani dam provides ideal habitat for Ducks & waterfowl. Every year we (Nature India) arrange at least 2 trips to this place. Because of its proximity to Mumbai, the trips can be arranged on weekends i.e. Sat. & Sun. This is year Batch-1 was from 5th & 6th Feb. and Batch-2 from 12th & 13th Feb.
Bus started from Dadar (Chandu Halwai) at 6.30Am. All members coming to Dadar, including me :-), were on time. Adesh boarded at Sion. As per every year we got some biscuits, namkeen and water at Sion. We stppoed for Breakfast at Navratna Hotel, Vashi. It took about 2.30pm to reach Bhigwan. Post lunch we started for Diksal. As usual Diksal was full of birds, the birds seen here include, Red Avadvats, Northern Shovellers & Pintails, Eurasian Wigeons, Common Teals, Little Grebe, Common Coot, Purple Swamphen, Glossy, Oriental White, Back Ibis, Black-tailed Godwits, Marsh, Wood, Common & Green Sandpipers, huge congregation of Whiskered Terns, Painted, Wooly Necked & Openbill Storks and the special sighting was of Bar-headed Geese. After eventful session we headed for Hotel Amardeep, which is about 22kms from Bhigwan, towards Baramati. As the day was hectic with lot of travel we all heade for early bed.
Next day we started early morning with tea. After quick breakfast we started our morning session at Kumbhargaon. Along with waterbirds, this site also gives opportunity to see dry land and scrubland birds. First we stopped for Barn, Red-rumped & Streak-throated Swallow. Then the Clamerous Reed Warbler gave us some rare nice views. It was in open for quite a long time. Other birds seen were Black Redstart, Iora, Small Minivets, Indian Silverbill, Yellow Wagtail, Bluethroat, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Ospray, Ruddy Shell Ducks and many more.... In just two sessions, we all saw more than 100 birds. After lunch we started for Mumbai and reached by 10pm.
Identical to Batch-1, this trip was also seccessful with all the sightings than Batch1 had, plus close sighting of Red-headed Falcon.
Next trip is, 3rd Batch for Jamnagar from 19th to 24th Feb.2011. Hope to see lots of Crab Plovers, Great-crested Grebes, Common Cranes, Lesser Flamingos along with other usual Jamnagar birds!!

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Human life, scattered to other planets by an extraterrestrial society, could explain why many of the aliens in Star Trek look like human women and men.
After reviewing scenes from the numerous films and shows, someone said that the wide
distribution of Earth-based life forms could aid in explaining the similarity between Spock & Kirk.
The model disregards things like the variance in heart placement, perhaps doubtful, or the Vulcan copper, instead of human iron-based, blood, also unlikely. This comes from a scientist at UNC. The overall belief is more possible than the idea that the species grew completely autonomously to look almost the same after billions of years.
Life on Earth might not have began on the planet itself. Scientists have long contemplated the option of panspermia, the impression that our planet’s life came from outer space. After wandering unplanned, into the habitable setting, the seed material might have settled into life as we know it today.
A similar idea was explored in an episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” An ancient alien species was exposed to have seeded many planets with the same genetic material. Over years, comparable plants, animals and humanoids established on a variety of worlds, based on the story given in the episode.
But some don’t buy it. Even with identical conditions, the likelihood of plants & animals with alike appearances able to breed with humans, evolving on numerous worlds from only genetic material is very low. With the passage of lots of time, the numerous worlds would advance creatures very different from one another.
By the show’s model, we are factually more closely related to an amoeba or grass than we are to a Vulcan, state some research and studies. I can’t see us having children with another species. Then again, you never know.


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S: Family Recipes
BC: Christmas 2010
2: Din Noll | Ranch Oyster Crackers | Ingredients: 12-16 oz. plain oyster crackers 1/2-1 tsp. Dill Weed 3/4-1 c. salad oil 1 package Hidden Valley Dressing Combine Ranch dressing, dill weed, and oil. Pour over crackers. Stir to coat. Stir gently halfway through baking. | 250 | 15-20 | 8 | Side Dishes
3: Din Noll | Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter * 3/4 c. sugar * dash of salt * 3 beaten eggs * 1 20 oz can of crushed pineapple * 3-5 sliced of bread, cubed Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat, then add all other ingredients. Mixture may look curdled. Place in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and bake. Note: good side with ham, | Baked Pineapple | 325 50 mins 8-10 | Beth Happoldt | Marinated Carrots | Ingredients: 5-6 c. carrots * 1 medium onion * 1 green pepper * 1 can Campbell's tomato soup * 1 c. oil 3/4 c. vinegar * 1 c. sugar * 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp dry mustard * 1 tsp. salt * 1/2 tsp pepper | Slice carrots thin and cook until tender; drain. Mince onion and green pepper. Add to carrots. Mix all other ingredients together and bring to boil. Pour over carrots, peppers, onions. Store in covered container. Will keep for 3 weeks. be sure to make 24 hours before serving. Celery or celery seed may be added.
4: Ingredients: 2 qt. shredded cabbage * 1 chopped onion * 1 chopped green pepper * 1 tsp tumeric * 1 tsp. celery seed * 1 tsp. mustard seed * 1/2 tsp. salt * 2/3 c. vinegar * 1 1/2 c. sugar Combine all ingredients. Make 1 day ahead and stir several times. | Beth Happoldt | Broccoli Salad | Mix together: 1 large bunch of broccoli, chopped * 1 small onion, diced * 1/2 c. raisins * 8 slices of crisp bacon * 1 diced apple * 1 c. cheddar cheese For Dressing-Mix together: 1/2 c. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1/4 c. sugar Prepare dressing at least 30 minutes before mixing with other ingredients. Marinade for 1 hour before serving. | Laura Inman | 6-8 | French Slaw | Beth Happoldt | "This is my favorite broccoli salad, because of the apples!" -Peggy | "This is the only salad I know of to be eulogized! At my mother's service the revered spoke about this salad and then everyone went back to the clubhouse, where this was served." -Ann | "Another familiy favorite- I gave this recipe to Carrie at her Bridal Shower." _Ann
5: Beth Happoldt | Beth Happoldt | Chicken Salad | Ingredients: 1 lg. pkg. of lemon Jello * 3 c. hot water 4 c. cooked chicken * 1 c. grapes * 1 c. slivered almonds 2 c. crushed pineapple (do not drain) * 2 c. mayonnaise Dissolve Jello in hot water and add remaining ingredients. Place in 9 x 13 inch pan and refrigerate. 12
6: This cookbook is truly a window into our family and its tastes- lots of casseroles and desserts! - Carrie | Casseroles | Beth Happoldt | Broccoli Casserole | Ingredients: 2 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli * 1 c. cream of chicken soup * 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese * 2 lightly beaten eggs * 2 tsp. minced onion * 1 c. mayonnaise * 1 c. water * 1/2 tsp. salt * cracker crumbs Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook, covered, about 10 minutes. Drain and add mixture of mayonnaise, cheese, eggs, soup, and onions. Mix well and pour into casserole dish. Cover with cracker crumbs. Dot with butter. Bake. If you plan to freeze, reduce cooking 15 min. 350 45 10
7: Hot Chicken Salad Casserole | Beth Happoldt | Ingredients: 2 c. diced chicken * 2 c. diced celery * 1/2 c. slivered almonds * 1/2 tsp. salt * 1/2 tsp. grated onion * 2 tbs. lemon juice * 1 c. mayonnaise * 1/2 c. cheddar cheese * 1 c. potato chips Mix all ingredients, except cheese and potato chips. Put into buttered casserole dish. Combine cheese and potato chips and spread over top. Bake for 20 minutes. 375 20 6
8: "This is a recipe sent to my mother, Beth Happoldt, from friend, Eloise Sperati; with a note written on back. They would send each other tacky or funny wedding announcements, which is referenced in the note." -Ann | Baked Grits Heat 1/2 c. milk and 1 tbsp. butter. Add 1 c. cold boiled grits and stir until smooth. Than add 1 beaten egg, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. If desired, 1/2 c. cheese may be added. Pour into buttered baking dish and cook at 350 until firm and brown- about an hour | I received your letter the end of the week and was glad to hear from you. Your Victorian Saturday in Dover sounded most interesting. You did not say whether you had received the last of the Bicentennial (Frankoma) plates. If not, please let me know as I have received mine. I keep reading wedding write-ups in the paper and I conclude that anything goes. In one the bride's mother sang the benediction at the end of the ceremony- I think I'll spare the kids that. Love, Eloise
9: Frances Inman and Claudia Moore | Zucchini Casserole | Ingredients: 4 lbs. zucchini * 1 lbs. sausage * 1/2 c. chopped onion * 1 c. crushed saltines * 1 c. Parmesan cheese * 4 slightly beaten eggs * salt and pepper 8 1/2 tsp thyme * 2 minced cloves of garlic | Wash zucchini, trim ends. Cook whole zucchini in boiling, salted, water for 12-15 min. Drain, then chop coarsely. In meantime, cook sausage and onions over med heat. Drain. Combine both mixtures and add remaining ingredients, except 1/4 c cheese. Mix well and spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. 350 60-70 10
10: Beer Muffins Din Noll 4 c. Busquick * 1 can of beer * 1/4-1/2 c. sugar Mix and bake at 425. Makes 24 muffins. | Cream sugar and butter. Add vanilla and mix eggs one at a time. Flour fruit and nuts and add to batter. Put in bundt or angelfood pan. Can also cook in loaf pans, but will need to adjust temp and cook time. Make a month in advance for best results.. 250 | Ingredients: 1/2 lb. of butter * 1/2 lb. sugar * 3 c. flour 6 eggs * 1 lb. cherries 8 1 lb. pineapple * 1/2 lb. raisins 1/2 lb. pecans or walnuts * 1/2 tsp. vanilla * 1/2 small can of pineapple | Florrie's Fruit Cake (Adapted) | Ann Happoldt | "This recipe was made during WWII by my grandmother, Florrie Happoldt. I still make this today. It's best to wrap the cake in a towel soaked in rum to preserve it." -Ann | "Though Southern Baptist, our family knows how to incorporate booze into a recipe!" - Carrie
11: Carrie Hart | Mini Broccoli and Ham Cups | Ingredients: 1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, well drained * 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes* 1/2 cup Cream Cheese * 1 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 24 slices Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham * 1/3 cup chopped Smoked Almonds Combine broccoli, tomatoes, cream cheese, Parmesan and garlic powder. Flatten ham slices. Press 1 ham slice onto bottom and up side of each of 24 miniature muffin pan cups. Fill with broccoli mixture; sprinkle with nuts. | 350 | 30 | 24 | "These Ham Cups are super easy to make and a hit at any party. You can even make them ahead of time and travel well." -Carrie | Claudia's Cheese Spread | Claudia Moore | Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese * 2 tbs. defrosted OJ concentrate * 1 tbs. sugar * 2 tsp. grated orange peel 1/8 tsp. cinnamon * 1/4 c. chopped dried cranberries 1/4 c. chopped pecans | Beat first 5 ingredients until well blended. Add cranberries and nuts. Stir in. Cover and put in fridge for at least an hour. Serve with bread or crackers.
13: Beth Happoldt | Country Captain (Chicken Curry) | Sauté in 1/4 cup of oil 1 c. each of diced onions and green peppers Add: 2-3 c. cooked chicken, shredded * 2 cans tomatoes * 1 c. diced celery * 2 bay leaves * 1/2 lbs. mushrooms * 1 c. raisins 1 tsp. curry powder * 1 tsp. thyme * 2 tsp. salt * 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper * 1/2 tsp. garlic powder * 3 oz. of tasted almonds | Cook on low for 30 minutes. Serve with rice and any of the following in small dishes: chutney, mandarin oranges, diced apples, pineapple, bananas. Also good way to use leftover turkey. | 30 mins 6-8 | "One of Granny Beth's favorites, especially for Sunday dinner. I remember her teaching me manners over this meal." -Carrie
15: Ann Happoldt | Impossible Cheeseburger Pie | Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef * 1 1/2 c. chopped onion * 1/2 tsp. salt * 1/4 tsp. pepper * 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese * 1 1/2 c. milk * 3 eggs * 3/4 c. Bisquick | 400 | 30 | 6-8 | Lightly grease a pie plate. Cook ground beef and onion. Drain. stir in salt, pepper, Spread in pie plate, sprinkle with cheese. Beat remaining ingredients until smooth, then 15 seconds in blender on high. Pour in pie pate and bake until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes until cutting | Carrie Hart | Shepard's Pie | Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef * 1 c peas * 1 diced large onion * 1 lb potatoes * 1 c. stock * 3 tsp flour | Brown ground beef and boil potatoes. Once beef is brown, add onions and peas (may also throw in any other veggies you like) and add stock and sprinkle in flour. Stir. When potatoes are done, mash. Pour beef mixture in casserole dish and top with potatoes. You can also sprinkle a little cheese on top. Put in oven until top browns. 350 10-15 8 | "This Shepard's Pie is great for those nights you really don't want to cook and is a great way to use up leftovers. If you don't want to make mashed potatoes, it is also yummy with Instant potatoes, just make sure to put a little cream cheese in them to give a good texture. - Carrie | "I made this recipe for the family when they came for Carrie's second birthday." -Ann
16: Beth Happoldt | Finger Cookies or Sand Bars | Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter * 2 c. flour * 2 tbs. of sugar * 3 tsp. vanilla * 1 c. pecans * pinch of salt | Mix butter, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt together. Add pecans add mix. Roll into shape and size of a forefinger. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes. When cooled, roll in confectioner's sugar. | 425 12-15 4 dozen | Peggy- "I think the title sounds a bit cannibalistic- many people call these Mexican wedding cookies or sand bars." | "Laura wrote this recipe in her cookbook with the notation "Beth's Cookies" next to them." -Ann
17: Gooey Cake | Frances Inman | Ingredients: 1 pkg. of yellow cake mix * 1 lb. powered sugar 2 eggs * 2 beaten eggs * 1 stick of melted butter * 1 c. nuts 1 8oz package of cream cheese Mix together cake mix, 2 eggs, and melted butter. Spread in bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, less 3 tablespoons. Add 2 beaten eggs. Spread over top of first layer. bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Mix 1 cup nuts with remaining sugar, spread over top and bake. | 350 30-45 10
18: Frances Inman's Famous Carrot Cake | Ingredients: *First Mixture: 2 c. sugar * 1 c. oil * 4 eggs * 1 tsp. vanilla Beat well and add to second mixture * Second Mixture: 2 c. flour * 2 tsp. baking powder * 1/2 tsp. salt * 2 tsp. baking soda * 2 tsp. cinnamon Mix well and fold in 3 cups grated carrots. bake in 3 well greased pans for 30 minutes at 350. Filling: 1 stick of butter * 1 box of confectioner's sugar * 8 oz. cream cheese * 1 tsp. of vanilla Let ingredients stand at room temperature. Mix, then frost cake. | "This is my mom's favorite cake and a Thanksgiving tradition. Though the recipe looks simple enough, I have yet to make this cake successfully!" -Carrie
19: Wibba Featherston | Divinity Fudge | Ingredients: 2 1/3 c. sugar * 2/3 c. white corn syrup * 1/2 c. of water * 1/4 tsp. salt * 2 egg whites * 1 c. chopped nuts * 1/2 tsp. vanilla . | Stir first 4 ingredients in saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring, to 265 or until brittle ball forms in water. Remove syrup from heat, pour slowly over stiffly beaten egg whites, while beating with mixer. Add nuts and vanilla. Pour into greased 9x9x2 pan. Cool and cut into squares 1 1/2 lbs | Peggy Litchko | Pumpkin- Chocolate Chip Cookies | Ingredients: 1 pkg. of spice cake mix * 1 15 oz. can of pumpkin * 6 oz. chocolate chips Combine ingredients and mix well. Drop in spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. bake for 14 minutes at 375. Makes 3 dozen. Note: you can also add nuts, white chocolate or dried fruit for variety. Frosting also works too! | " Sooo easy, even I can make these! It helps to put pumpkin in bowl first then slowly add cake mix." -Peggy | Sugared Pecans 1 stick of butter * 1 lb. pecans * 2 egg whites * 1 c. sugar * dash of salt Melt butter on a cookie sheet in oven while combining other ingredients. Pour on baking sheet and bake at 350 for4-6 minutes
20: Beth Happoldt | Poke and Pour Cake | Ingredients: 1 pkg. of white cake mix * 2 egg whites 1 1/2 c. of water * 1 pkg of Jello * 1 c. boiling water * 1 c. cold water | 8-10 | Prepare and cook cake according to package directions. Cook for 15 minutes. Prepare Jello according to directions. With tines of fork poke holes into cake at 1/2 inch intervals. gently pour jell-o over cake. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving | Cracker Cookies | Beth Happoldt | Ingredients: 9 sq. graham crackers, split * 1/2 c. butter * 1/2 c. brown sugar * 1/8 tsp. salt * 1/4 tsp. cinnamon * 1/2 c. chopped nuts | Sweet and Spicy Pecans 2 Tsp butter * 1/4 c brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon * 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg * 2 c. pecan halves Place butter in large glass bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and 1 tbs of water. Stir until buts are coated. Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes Cool on foil, sprayed with Pam. | Ambrosia Mix togeather: | 4 oranges 4 bananas shredded coconut 1 can of crushed pineapple lemon juice little sugar | Put crackers in ungreased 9 inch square pan. Melt butter in saucepan; add sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well and boil for 2 minutes. Add nuts and mix. Pour over crackers. Bake then let cool before cutting into bars. 375 8 min 15 cookies
21: Beth Happoldt | Mile High Strawberry Pie | Crust: 1/2 c. butter, softened * 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. flour * 1/2 c. chopped nuts Mix and bake in 9 x 13 pan at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool and crumble. pat 3/4 of crumbs in pan. Save rest to sprinkle on top. | Filling: 10 oz. frozen strawberries (partially thawed) 2 egg whites * 2 tbs. lemon juice * 1 c sugar Beat filling until thick and high, about 15 minutes. Than fold in 1 c. heavy cream, whipped. Pour into crust and top with crumble. 350 15 10 | Mile High Stawberry Pie is better witha Southern accent! | Claudia Moore | Sour Cream Pound Cake | Grease and flour pan (could also use bundt pan) Mix 3 cups of sugar and 1/2 pound of butter. Beat in 6 eggs, one at a time. Add 3 cups of flour sifted with 1/4 tsp. soda alternately with 1 cup sour cream and a little vanilla. | Claudia's note: Keep at room temperature for 24 hours. Also freezes beautifully. 300 90 10-12
22: The Inman Pear Relish | Our family cookbook would not be complete without this! Ingredients: 1 peck (about 12 pounds) of pears- Keiffer is the best * 4 red peppers * 3 green peppers * 5 c. vinegar * 6-8 onions * 1 tbs. salt * a few hot peppers, if desired * 1 tbs. of allspice, wrapped in cheesecloth Peel pears. Grind (or use food processor) pears, peppers, onions, and hot pepper. Let vinegar, sugar, salt, and spice come to a boil, then add remaining mixture. Let boil for 60-90 minutes, depending on juciness of pears. Pour into sterilized jars. Though you may reuse jars, do not reuse the lids! Makes 16 pt. jars.


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Stevia has anti-diabetic properties. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Antidiabetic activity and phytochemical screening of crude extract of Stevia rebaudiana in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Pharmacognosy Res. 2010 Jul ;2(4):258-63. PMID: 21808578
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi - 834 006, India.
BACKGROUND: Stevia rebaudiana regulates blood sugar, prevents hypertension and tooth decay. Other studies have shown that it has antibacterial as well as antiviral property.
METHODS: Preliminary phytochemical screening of aqueous, ether and methanolic extracts of S. rebaudiana was done. Acute and sub-acute toxicity were conducted on twenty four Albino rats, divided into one control (Group I) and three treatment groups viz. aqueous extract (Group II), ether extract (Group III) and methanolic extract (Group IV). For the study of antidiabetic effect of S. rebaudiana rats were divided into seven groups (n=6). Diabetes was induced by a single dose of 5% alloxan monohydrate (125 mg/kg, i.p.) after 24 hour fasting.Blood samples were analysed on day 0, 1, 5, 7, 14 and 28.
RESULTS: Phytochemical tests showed presence of different kinds of phyto-constituents in aqueous, ether and methanol extract of Stevia rebaudiana leaves. Daily single dose (2.0 g/kg) administration of aqueous extract (A.E.) , ether extract (E.E.) and methanol extract (M.E.) for 28 days of S. rebaudiana could not show any significant change in ALT and AST levels in rats. Blood sugar level was found to be decreased on day 28 in groups of rats treated with A.E., E.E. and M.E. of S. rebaudiana.
CONCLUSION: The extracts of Stevioside rebaudiana could decrease the blood glucose level in diabetic rats in time dependent manner.