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What GAO Found
According to data from the most recent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) survey in 2016, an estimated 22 percent of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees, and 14 percent of federal employees overall, experienced some form of sexual harassment in the workplace from mid-2014 through mid-2016. VA has policies to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace, but some aspects of the policies and of the complaint processes may hinder those efforts.
- Misalignment of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Director position: VA’s EEO Director oversees both the EEO complaint process, which includes addressing sexual harassment complaints, and general personnel functions. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), this dual role does not adhere to one of its key directives and creates a potential conflict of interest when handling EEO issues.
- Incomplete or outdated policies and information: VA has an overarching policy for its efforts to prevent and address sexual harassment of its employees. However, some additional policies and information documents are not consistent with VA’s overarching policy, are outdated, or are missing information. For example, they may not include all options employees have for reporting sexual harassment, which could result in confusion among employees and managers.
- Delayed finalization of Harassment Prevention Program (HPP): VA has not formally approved the directive or the implementing guidance for its 4-year-old HPP, which seeks to prevent harassment and address it before it becomes unlawful. Lack of formal approval could limit the program’s effectiveness.
VA uses complaint data to understand the extent of sexual harassment at the agency, but such data are incomplete. For example, VA compiles information on allegations made through the EEO process and HPP, but does not require managers who receive complaints to report them to VA centrally. As a result, VA is not aware of all sexual harassment allegations across the agency. Without these data, VA may miss opportunities to better track prevalence and to improve its efforts to prevent and address sexual harassment.
VA provides training for all employees and managers, but the required training does not have in-depth information on identifying and addressing sexual harassment and does not mention HPP. Some facilities within VA’s administrations supplement the training, but providing additional information is not mandatory. Requiring additional training on sexual harassment could improve VA employees’ knowledge of the agency’s policies and help prevent and address sexual harassment.
Why GAO Did This Study
In June 2020, GAO issued a report entitled Sexual Harassment: Inconsistent and Incomplete Policies and Information Hinder VA’s Efforts to Protect Employees (GAO-20-387). This testimony summarizes the findings and recommendations from that report, including (1) the extent to which VA has policies to prevent and address sexual harassment of VA employees, (2) how available data inform VA about sexual harassment of its employees, and (3) training VA provides to employees on preventing and addressing sexual harassment.
What GAO Recommends
GAO made seven recommendations in its June 2020 report, including that VA ensure its EEO Director position is not responsible for personnel functions; require managers to report all sexual harassment complaints centrally; and require additional employee training. VA concurred with all but the EEO Director position recommendation, which GAO continues to believe is warranted.
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- On the First Anniversary of the Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi By Sam NewsOctober 27, 2020
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- Department Of Justice Is Combatting COVID-19 Fraud But Reminds The Public To Remain VigilantBy Sam NewsOctober 15, 2020The Department of Justice is reminding members of the public to be vigilant against fraudsters who are using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit American consumers and organizations and to cheat disaster relief programs. In particular, the department is warning the public about scams perpetrated through websites, social media, emails, robocalls, and other means that peddle fake COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments, and protective equipment, and also about criminals that fabricate businesses and steal identities in order to defraud federal relief programs and state unemployment programs.[Read More…]
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- Former Attorney for Municipalities in Puerto Rico Sentenced for BriberyBy Sam NewsApril 27, 2021A former attorney for three municipalities in Puerto Rico was sentenced today to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of four counts of bribery with respect to programs receiving federal funds.[Read More…]
- Federal Tactical Teams: Characteristics, Training, Deployments, and InventoryBy Sam NewsSeptember 10, 2020Within the executive branch, GAO identified 25 federal tactical teams, and the characteristics of these teams varied. The 25 tactical teams were across 18 agencies, such as agencies within the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Energy, and the Interior. The number of reported team members per team ranged from two to 1,099. More than half (16 of 25) of the teams reported that they are composed of team members working for the team on a collateral basis. Most teams (17 of 25) had multiple units across various locations. Photos of Federal Tactical Teams in Action Tactical teams generally followed a similar training process, with initial training, specialty training, and ongoing training requirements. Nearly all teams (24 of 25) reported that new team members complete an initial tactical training course, which ranged from 1 week to 10 months. For example, potential new team members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hostage Rescue Team complete a 10-month initial training that includes courses on firearms; helicopter operations; and surveillance, among others. Nearly all teams (24 of 25) reported offering specialized training to some team members, such as in sniper operations and breaching. Nearly all teams (24 of 25) also reported having ongoing training requirements, ranging from 40 hours per year to over 400 hours per year. The number and types of deployments varied across the 25 tactical teams for fiscal years 2015 through 2019. The number of reported deployments per tactical team during this time period ranged from 0 to over 5,000. Teams conducted different types of deployments, but some types were common among teams, such as: supporting operations of other law enforcement entities, such as other federal, state, and local law enforcement (16 of 25); providing protection details for high-profile individuals (15 of 25); responding to or providing security at civil disturbances, such as protests (13 of 25); and serving high-risk search and arrest warrants (11 of 25). Four teams reported that they had deployed in response to the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and 16 teams reported deployments related to nationwide civil unrest and protests in May and June 2020. Tactical teams reported having various types of firearms, tactical equipment, and tactical vehicles in their inventories. Team members generally have a standard set of firearms (e.g., a pistol, a backup pistol, and a rifle), but some may also have specialized firearms (e.g., a shotgun designed to breach doors). Tactical teams also have a variety of tactical equipment, such as night vision devices to maintain surveillance of suspects or tactical robots that can go into locations to obtain audio and video information when team members cannot safely enter those locations. Tactical teams may also have tactical vehicles, such as manned aircraft (e.g., helicopters) and armored vehicles to patrol locations. The figure below identifies the number of tactical teams that reported having such items in their inventories. Number of Federal Tactical Teams That Reported Having Firearms, Tactical Equipment, and Tactical Vehicles in Their Inventories, as of January 2020 Appendix I of the report provides details on each of the 25 tactical teams, such as each team's mission; staffing; types and frequency of training; and number and types of deployments from fiscal years 2015 through 2019. This is a public version of a sensitive report issued in August 2020. Information deemed to be sensitive by the agencies in this review, such as the quantities of firearms, tactical equipment, and tactical vehicles in team inventories, has been omitted from this report. Many federal agencies employ law enforcement officers to carry out the agency's law enforcement mission and maintain the security of federal property, employees, and the public. Some of these agencies have specialized law enforcement teams—referred to as federal tactical teams in this report—whose members are selected, trained, equipped, and assigned to prevent and resolve critical incidents involving a public safety threat that their agency's traditional law enforcement may not otherwise have the capability to resolve. This report provides information on the (1) federal tactical teams and their characteristics; (2) training team members receive; (3) deployments of such teams from fiscal years 2015 through 2019; and (4) firearms, tactical equipment, and tactical vehicles in team inventories, as of January 2020. To identify federal tactical teams, GAO contacted executive branch agencies with at least 50 federal law enforcement officers. GAO administered a standardized questionnaire and data collection instrument to the identified teams to gather information on team missions, staffing, training, deployments, and inventories. GAO reviewed team documents, such as standard operating procedures, and interviewed agency officials. GAO collected descriptive information on reported deployments as of June 2020 in response to COVID-19 and nationwide civil unrest, which were ongoing during the review. GAO incorporated agency technical comments as appropriate. For more information, contact Gretta L. Goodwin at (202) 512-8777 or firstname.lastname@example.org.[Read More…]
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- Puerto Rico Electricity: FEMA and HUD Have Not Approved Long-Term Projects and Need to Implement Recommendations to Address Uncertainties and Enhance ResilienceBy Sam NewsNovember 17, 2020As of October 2020, 3 years since the hurricanes destroyed much of Puerto Rico's electricity grid, neither the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) nor the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had approved long-term grid recovery projects in Puerto Rico. In 2019, GAO made four recommendations to FEMA and HUD to address identified challenges in rebuilding the electricity grid in Puerto Rico. As of October 2020, FEMA had fully implemented one recommendation and partially implemented two others, while HUD had not implemented its recommendation. Specifically, FEMA established an interagency agreement with the Department of Energy (DOE) to clarify how the agencies would consult on recovery efforts. FEMA had taken actions to partially implement recommendations on improving coordination among federal and local agencies and providing information on industry standards. However, further steps are needed, including finalizing guidance on FEMA's process for approving funding for projects. Regarding HUD, it has not addressed GAO's recommendation to establish time frames and requirements for available funding. Damaged Power Lines in Puerto Rico in November 2017 after Hurricane Maria Until HUD and FEMA implement GAO's recommendations, uncertainty will linger about how and when federal funding for long-term grid recovery will proceed. In particular, it is uncertain how available funding sources will support measures to enhance grid resilience to hurricanes, such as smart grid technology. FEMA officials told GAO that additional funding sources could be used for resilience measures but that this would not be determined until specific projects are submitted to FEMA for approval. Moreover, although FEMA finalized a $10 billion cost estimate for grid repairs in September 2020, several steps remain before FEMA approves funding for projects—a process officials said they were drafting. HUD funding could supplement FEMA funding but, as discussed above, HUD has yet to establish conditions for using these funds and has not established time frames and a plan for issuing this information. According to HUD officials, they plan to publish requirements in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, but this depends on other factors, such as input from other federal agencies. Further delays in publishing the conditions could contribute to delays in Puerto Rico's ability to initiate grid recovery projects. In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria damaged Puerto Rico's electricity grid, causing the longest blackout in U.S. history. It took roughly 11 months after the hurricanes for power to be restored to all of the customers with structures deemed safe for power restoration. Since electricity service has been restored, local entities have undertaken the longer-term task of more fully repairing and rebuilding the grid. GAO reported in 2019 on challenges hindering progress in rebuilding the grid and recommended that FEMA and HUD take actions to address these challenges. This report examines the status of efforts to support long-term grid recovery in Puerto Rico, including actions taken by FEMA and HUD to implement GAO's 2019 recommendations. For this report, GAO assessed agency actions; reviewed relevant reports, regulations, policies, and documents; and interviewed federal and local officials. GAO previously made three recommendations to FEMA and one to HUD to provide needed information and improve coordination to support grid recovery. Both agencies disagreed with GAO's characterization of their progress made addressing these prior recommendations. GAO continues to believe additional actions are needed to fully implement these recommendations. For more information, contact Frank Rusco at (202) 512-3841 or email@example.com.[Read More…]
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S.P. 39 - L.D. 207
Resolve, Authorizing the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services to Purchase Land in Charleston, Maine
Sec. 1. Purchase land. Resolved: That the State, by and through the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, is authorized to purchase, in an amount not to exceed $90,000, property in the Town of Charleston, designated by Map 10, Lot 4 on tax maps for the Town of Charleston, said property also being described in a deed from Donald C. Berry to Elizabeth Kenny and Wilfred L. Kenny dated March 23, 1994 and recorded in Book 5588, Page 99, Penobscot County Registry of Deeds.
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Corporates with sound credentials can enter banking business, says RBI, issues guidelines
The Reserve Bank, which has laid down an elaborate 'fit and proper' criteria, has not excluded any category like brokerages, real estate companies from entering into the banking space as has been advocated by the Finance Ministry.
The final guidelines pave the way for corporate houses like Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, Larsen & Toubro, Tatas, Mahindra and Mahindra, Life Insurance Corporation and Aditya Birla Group to enter the banking business.
"Entities/groups should have a past record of sound credentials and integrity, be financially sound with a successful track record of 10 years," it said.
The minimum paid-up capital for setting up a bank has been pegged at Rs 500 crore.The cap on the foreign investment, including FDI/FII and NRI, has been set at 49 per cent.
As per norms notified by RBI, on receipt of licence, promoter has to start operations within one year and list the company within three years of commencement of the business.
Also, new banks should open at least 25 per cent of branches in unbanked rural centres.
Those seeking to set up a bank would have to submit applications by July 1, 2013. The RBI will display names of applicants on its Website.
Before granting licences, RBI would seek feedback about applicants from other regulators, enforcement, investigative agencies like I-T Department, CBI, ED, as deemed appropriate.
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From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
Even at the age of 14, Hailstone always knew she was different. She had an abnormally low body temperature which was written off by doctors as a case of anemia, unsuspecting of the fact that she was actually a mutant. Always shy and scared, the rough nature of high school took her by surprise and her latent powers awoke as she chilled the floor of the gym to ice. Outcast by her powers, she left home for Paragon City to receive special training for her abilities. She hopes that maybe with control she can regain her self confidence and do good to the world, or at the very least return to normalcy.
Hailey had a strange childhood. Her naturally low body temperature had worried her family, and resulted in mainly fruitless visits to doctors. Explanations were given, though usually with uncertainty and confusion. The idea of something being wrong or different stuck with Hailey, she became distance and reclusive, preferring the company of the internet and her books rather then people. Other the years her slowly grew personality into the shy, insecure, and cowardly girl she is today. Her nature made school years, especially high school, rough for her. She became a prime target for jokes and pranks, and her inability to deal with it only caused them to grow worse.
It all culminated into one fateful day, cornered by bullies in the school gym, the air around her began to grow cold. A thin layer of ice formed across the wooden floors of the gym, sending her bullies tripping and falling onto the floor. Scared both by what she did and retribution, she fled the school. That day, she had discovered she was a mutant. Her parents, unequipped for this, sent her to Paragon City, there they hoped she would learn to control her powers.
For Hailey, she too saw an opportunity, a way to reclaim her confidence and the normalcy that she had left behind that day. She left for Paragon City.
The All Star Teen Sentinels
After arriving in the city, Hailey was thrust into a higher security clearance than normal, either by mistake, her inert potential, or her lack of attention to forms. It was during one of these missions, the roughed up and haggard Hailey ran into Kid Canada who lead her to the All Star Teen Sentinels, a group of like-minded teenagers with super powers. She immediately fell in love with the idea, taking up the moniker Hailstone. Through the Sentinels she's gained a grip on her powers, and recovered some of her confidence. She's since been an active member of the group, though she was a bit of a slacker, not treating it as seriously as she could. With the Sentinel's guidance she grew over time, becoming a proper, though somewhat fearful, hero. She has a preference for the easier, non-combative missions, however when push comes to shove, she stands by the Sentinels.
- Hailstone's powers and strength are based on her emotional state. States of extreme fear or emotion may cause her to literally freeze up or chill the area unintentionally.
- Hailstone is a big fan of mecha manga.
- Hailstone barely knows Japanese, her parents preferring to immerse her in American culture, although she is well-versed in Japanese mythology
- Hailstone has a fear of most things traditionally associated with horror, despite loving the genre.

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UPDATE: You can now find even more healthified recipes & tips at www.healthynbalanced.com.
I am a BIG fan of tex-mex and mexican food. I recently “healthified” my favorite recipe for creamy chicken enchiladas. This recipe is super easy to throw together and is great for a freezer meal as well.
What I did I do to healthify it this time?
I used Greek Yogurt in place of sour cream. You could not tell the difference at all! This cuts back on the sodium in the recipe, as well as calories (for those of you counting calories).
I bought full-fat block cheese and shredded my own cheese instead of buying (pre) shredded cheese in the bag. (Pre) shredded cheese contains anti-caking chemicals. It may seem more convenient, but shredding block cheese yourself only takes about 2 additional minutes and you are saving you and your family from ingesting the chemicals found in (pre) shredded cheese.
On a side note, I do not buy low-fat/no-fat cheese or dairy products. These products are processed and stripped of lots of good vitamins and nutrients that God put in dairy. 🙂
What I am going to do next time to healthify it even more?
Make my own whole wheat tortillas. (Can’t wait to try these out!)
Use homemade Cream of Chicken Soup (I am trying to cut back on my usage of canned products due to the BPA levels in canned goods and the cost. It is much cheaper to make your own than to buy it-even with coupons.)
Use brown rice on the side, instead of white rice. This has been a hard transition for us, but step by step we are getting there. 🙂
14-16 ounces Plain Greek Yogurt
1 can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Organic) or 1 1/3 c. of homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
2 tsp. chili powder (if you want a little spice, use 1 tsp chili powder and 1 tsp cayenne pepper)
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar/mozzarella cheese mix (Remember to shred your own!:))
2 cups shredded chicken
8-10 flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar/mozzarella cheese mix
Coconut oil (to coat pan)
1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Mix yogurt, soup, chili powder, and salsa in a bowl.
3. In a seperate bowl combine chicken, cheese, and 2 cups of yogurt mixture. (Reserve the rest of the mixture to top enchiladas.)
4. Coat glass Pyrex (8×13) with coconut oil. Spoon out approx. 1/3-1/2 cup of chicken/cheese/yogurt mixture into each tortilla and roll up burrito style. Place enchiladas snugly into Pyrex. There is no need for there to be space between each enchilada. ( Depending on how many enchiladas you make, you may need to use more than one Pyrex.)
5. Top enchiladas with remaining yogurt/soup mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.
6. Bake on 350 for 35 minutes.
7. Remove aluminum foil and top enchiladas with additional 1/2 c. shredded cheese. Cook uncovered for 10 more minutes.

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Atlanta Pride wants you thinking October, and to make sure you do, it’s putting bumba-dum-dum in your booty. That’s right. Fireball singer Meghan Trainor will make you and all of Piedmont Park “All About That Bass” on Pride Saturday.
Alert your inner pink pop princess. Trainor is the first entertainer announced for the 2014 festival, set for Oct. 11-12. She will take the Coca-Cola stage on Oct. 11 in a set led by her body-proud anthem (video above), Pride Director Buck Cooke says in a press release.
“Meghan is certainly a rising star and 'All About That Bass' is a great song with a fun video and a positive message,” Cook says in the statement.” Being comfortable in your body is a great lesson for everyone to learn, but I feel it is an especially powerful lesson in the LGBTQ community. I love it when we are able to feature artists as they are up-and-coming so that when they make it big, people can turn to their friends and say, 'I saw them at Atlanta Pride!'”
Of course, the singer is just the tip of Pride’s iceberg on two stages over the whole weekend. Expect a snowball-effect of entertainer announcements as we roll toward Pride. Enjoy her signature video above, and let Atlanta Pride tout the appearance even further in its full release.
2014 ATLANTA MEGHAN TRAINOR PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCED
Atlanta, Georgia. – The Atlanta Pride Committee (APC) is pleased to announce that hot new “All About That Bass” artist, Meghan Trainor, will be performing at the 2014 Atlanta Pride Festival! The performance is sponsored by Power 96.1.
Atlanta Pride Committee Executive Director, Buck Cooke, said of the announcement, “Meghan is certainly a rising star and 'All About That Bass' is a great song with a fun video and a positive message,” Cook says in the statement.” Being comfortable in your body is a great lesson for everyone to learn, but I feel it is an especially powerful lesson in the LGBTQ community. I love it when we are able to feature artists as they are up-and-coming so that when they make it big, people can turn to their friends and say, 'I saw them at Atlanta Pride!'”
About Trainor’s sponsored appearance, Cooke noted, “I want to express our gratitude to Power 96.1 for sponsoring Meghan's performance. Because of their support, we are able to bring some of the best and brightest talent to our stage for our audience to enjoy for free.”
Cooke added, “It is exciting to have Meghan perform at the festival this year and we are thrilled to announce her as our first performer during our talent unveiling during these next few weeks.”
Trainer is a Massachusetts born award-winning artist, now based in Nashville, TN. She is currently working on her upcoming debut album with the likes of Kevin Kadish (Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter who has worked with the likes of Miley Cyrus and Jazon Mraz) to infuse hook-minded songcraft with an infectious sense of fun on this first offering. If “All About That Bass” is any indication of what the rest of the album is like, Atlanta Pride attendees are sure to be treated to hip-swinging, hand-clapping, instant smashes that will have everyone singing along in no time!
Trainer’s performance at the event is sponsored by Power 96.1. She is scheduled to perform on the Coca-Cola Stage on Saturday, October 11. For detailed show times, download the Atlanta Pride Mobile Application available for iPhone and Android users and visit atlantapride.org for the most up-to-date details on all of our performers. Atlanta Pride will also release additional talent announcements over the next few weeks and the full schedule and line-up will be published later in September.
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About Atlanta Pride:The main purpose of the Atlanta Pride Committee (APC,) a 501 (c) 3 organization, is to promote unity, visibility and self-esteem among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons and to promote a positive image in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeastern United States through community activities and services.
The main mission of the APC is to provide lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender and queer persons with cultural and educational programs and activities which enhance mental and physical health, provide social support, and foster an awareness of the past and present contributions of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer persons, through community activities and services, including an annual Pride event.
2014 Atlanta Pride Festival Sponsors: RAINBOW: Bud Light, Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, David Atlanta, Delta Air Lines, Power 96.1/Rock 105.7; DIAMOND: Georgia Aquarium/Wolfgang Puck Catering, Grady Health System, Smirnoff; PLATINUM: Chevrolet, Gayborhood, Georgia Voice, MailChimp, MINI USA, PNC Bank; GOLD: Fusion Radio, Keurig/Green Mountain, Wells Fargo

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"We've had enough." Young activists call for education funding and real partnerships
We demand that young people are meaningfully engaged with decision-makers and intergenerational dialogues on education, blogs Nnenna Onwuka of Transform Education.
- Nnenna OnwukaCommunications and Outreach Coordinator
It's time to strengthen gender focus in humanitarian action
The humanitarian system is at a critical juncture. As the new humanitarian chief assumes his position, Plan International is calling on him to raise the ambition of the humanitarian sector on gender equality and inclusion and to seize the opportunity to drive truly transformative change.
Move over Femtech, we need Equality Tech
Feminist technology must go beyond responding to girls' needs, suggest Nora Lindstrom, Senior Lead for Digital Programmes and Nikita Shrubsole, Influencing and Digital Policy and Advocacy Officer.
- Nikita ShrubsoleDigital Policy and Advocacy Officer.
Girls, women and children bear the brunt of the food crisis in South Sudan
More than half of South Sudan’s population will suffer acute food shortages this year according to UN predictions. Families say this year is the most severe period of hunger in living memory – with girls, young women and mothers the hardest hit.
- KC ShreeramEmergency Response Communications Specialist, South Sudan
How we got child marriage banned in Dominican Republic
We knew that girls were dropping out of school and becoming pregnant far too young but society didn't see child marriage as an issue. Here's how Plan International made it everyone's problem - and got child marriage banned in Dominican Republic.
- Virginia SaizCountry Director Plan International Dominican Republic
Why we must prioritise education as we build back from COVID-19
COVID-19’s impact on access to and quality of education for children and young people all around the world grows daily. Girls, young women and the most marginalised will be worst affected. We must not let them fall behind.
- Kevin NascimentoDeployable Education in Emergencies Specialist
Inclusive quality education: the key to climate and gender justice
Inclusive gender-responsive education is fundamental for progress towards climate and gender justice.
- Leah MossPolicy and Advocacy Officer
For a fairer future, girls must help design decision-making processes
Youth Activist Angelica Ojinnaka and the Inter-Parliamentary Union's Martin Chungong make the case for an overhaul in decision-making processes so girls and young women are no longer excluded.
Social media companies must act on the harassment of girls
Online harassment of girls has become normalised. This is what social media companies can do about it, blogs Plan International CEO, Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen.
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A word from the wise....
Disconnect the battery completely before changing the glow plugs
When buying the plugs make sure that they are matching make, brand and numbers.
Re-attach the battery, attach the ignition rail to all the new glow plugs and place them on a baking tray to prevent any heat damage. Turn the ignition to MAR.
All you want to do is to test them quickly to see if the glow/heat process is uniformal so that they all glow/pre heat at the same time frame and of the same illumination (heat consistency)... It should take a maximum of thirty seconds to test.... Once you are happy, turn ignition off and disconnect the battery and reinstall them.
It is not unknown to have one or even two glow plugs in a batch to fail even when new, this test will show any weaknesses before fitting and then throwing in a red herring before going hunting for another fault when all along it was a duff new glow plug.
If one is not working as it should, simply take it back to the supplier for a replacement, but unfortunately you will have to check it all again... Just in case
Been there, done that, got the T shirt mate
Hope this helps
Almost forgot.... It may be sound advice to also change the heater plug relay at the same time and clean the contacts up... For the cost of the relay itself, you then have peace of mind the the circuit is in good working order for at least three further years.
PS... stay away from using Ether (aka easy start) Diesels love the stuff but once you use it more than once, it will always need it on cold mornings like a junky needs a fix


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