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In a recent session, I prompted women leaders with: “If you aspire to a more senior leadership role in your company, type YES in the chat.” Responses flooded the chat. And the reasons they felt this aspiration isn’t always feasible soon followed.
When discussing women and mothers in the workforce, work-life balance often takes center stage, but that’s not the only thing women need. Research by McKinsey and Lean In’s Women in the Workplace report shows that while women leaders aspire to advance at work, the need for feeling more supported and included often thwarts the desire. As a result, women and mothers leave for more fulfilling, supportive, and engaging work cultures or leave the workforce entirely.
The big question is, what part can personal and professional development play in solving these problems?
One answer is to focus on creating learning communities specifically engaging and supporting women and mothers, so they don’t feel the need to leave their current work environments.
In the 2021 report The American Upskilling Study, Gallup discovered that close to half of American workers say they would change jobs if offered opportunities to gain new skills, and 65 percent want it to come from their employer while working.
Imagine, for a moment, that a new employee walked into your company and knew within the first five minutes that they supported women and mothers in leadership. How would that look, sound, or feel?
Can someone pick up on this immediately, or would they need to spend a week, a few months, or even a year to conclude?
Women and mothers determine whether they’re supported through the learning and development opportunities available.
Communities of Learning and Practice Should Focus on Skills and Life TopicsAccording to the Advancing the Future of Women in Business: The 2022 KPMG Women’s Leadership Summit Report, 86 percent of executive women base their team success on collaboration because they recognize the value of gaining insights from others. With this in mind, here are five ways to make learning communities more engaging for employees:
1. Create small groups of learning communities with no more than five to six participants to provide greater connection and a sense of belonging.
2. Consider using a skill-specific or life topic as the group’s core learning focus, not a company title. This can resemble group coaching on traditional and nontraditional topics, such as productivity and organizational hacks, building habits, networking, building confidence, sleep, travel, financial wellness, caregiving, and leading hybrid teams.
When we help employees find ways to solve their existing problems, they feel more equipped to handle work and life demands.
3. Partner with a diverse bench of consultants with entrepreneurial backgrounds to bring fresh insights to the learning experience. The global workforce has changed significantly in the last five years, and without a playbook on how to adapt to the changing needs, problem-solving approaches require entrepreneurial mindsets.
4. Engage employees as subject matter experts when creating new programs. Include them in the program’s design, implementation, and evaluation. For example, survey each mother in your organization and use focus groups to gain insight into their needs. Involve them in creating any program designed to support them.
5. Increase the frequency of climate and culture surveys and audits specific to women and mothers at work for continuous integration of needs in learning.
Many employees need more time to focus on their personal and professional development outside of work. Caring about what they care about in communities of learning, work, and life quality will increase, as will retaining women and mothers.

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Nov 17, 2014
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Have you sailed recently on one of these 21 cruise ships? You may have been exposed to coronavirus
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Tens of thousands of cruisers on voyages involving U.S. ports in recent months may have been exposed to the new coronavirus, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A cruise-focused segment of the agency’s website updated on Sunday lists 28 sailings on 21 ships in February and March that had passengers on board who contracted the virus.
In some cases, the passengers began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 while still on board the vessels. In other cases, they began exhibiting symptoms shortly after disembarking.
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The voyages include sailings on three of the world’s 10 biggest cruise vessels: Royal Caribbean‘s Symphony of the Seas and Oasis of the Seas, and MSC Cruises‘ MSC Meraviglia. All three of the sailings began and ended in Miami.
The CDC lists 11 voyages operated by six lines where passengers began showing symptoms while still on board. These are the vessels and the sailing dates:
- Celebrity Eclipse (March 2 to 30)
- Disney Wonder (March 6 to 20)
- Grand Princess (Feb. 21 to March 7)
- Norwegian Bliss (March 1 to 8)
- Norwegian Breakaway (March 7 to 14)
- Pride of America (Feb. 29 to March 7)
- Riviera (Feb. 26 to March 11)
- Liberty of the Seas (March 15 to 29)
- Majesty of the Seas (Feb. 29 to March 7)
- Oasis of the Seas (March 8 to 15)
- Symphony of the Seas (March 7 to 14)
There were 17 more sailings operated by eight lines where passengers who contracted COVID-19 began showing symptoms shortly after disembarking. These are the ships and the sailing dates (in the case of two ships, more than one sailing was affected):
- Carnival Imagination (March 5 to 8)
- Carnival Valor (Feb. 29 to March 5; March 5 to 9; March 9 to 14)
- Carnival Vista (Feb. 15 to 22; Feb. 29 to March 7)
- Celebrity Infinity (March 5 to 9)
- Celebrity Reflection (March 13 to 17)
- Celebrity Summit (Feb. 29 to March 7)
- Crown Princess (March 6 to 16)
- Disney Wonder (Feb. 28 to March 2)
- Grand Celebration (Feb. 22 to 24)
- Grand Princess (Feb. 11 to 21)
- MSC Meraviglia (March 1 to 8)
- Norwegian Bliss (March 8 to 15)
- Norwegian Breakaway (Feb. 29 to March 7)
- Explorer of the Seas (March 8 to 15)
For the latter group, passengers showed signs of COVID-19 within 14 days after disembarking — the estimated maximum incubation period of the illness. That means they could have had the illness while still on board the ships. But the CDC says it’s impossible to know for sure.
“The traveler might have contracted COVID-19 during the voyage,” the agency said. “However, other sources of transmission after the voyage cannot be ruled out.”
Cruisers should note these lists do not include every sailing around the world where passengers may have been exposed to the new coronavirus. The CDC only has jurisdiction over voyages that include at least one stop at a U.S. port, and thus it only tracks illnesses on such sailings. Cruise ships entering U.S. ports are required to inform the CDC of illnesses on board.
Several high-profile coronavirus outbreaks on cruise ships, such as the February outbreak on the Diamond Princess in Japan, are noticeably absent from the list. That’s because the vessels were on itineraries that didn’t include a U.S. port. More than 700 passengers on the Diamond Princess tested positive for the coronavirus and 10 died.
The 28 sailings listed by the CDC could have been carrying as many as 86,658 passengers, according to a TPG analysis of berth availability on the ships.
The listings appear at a section of the CDC website that explains a new coronavirus outbreak-related directive that tightens the requirements for cruise lines disembarking passengers from ships in U.S. ports.
On Saturday, the CDC said cruise lines no longer could use commercial flights or other forms of public transit to transport passengers home from ships. Instead, the agency said lines must charter private aircraft or use other private transportation methods such as private cars to get passengers home.
The directive applies to all travelers arriving in the U.S. via a cruise ship — not just those experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
In announcing the directive, the CDC specifically mentioned the high number of cruise ships where passengers may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
“Since February 2020, travelers on dozens of cruise ships have been affected by COVID-19 outbreaks,” the agency said. “Cruise ships are often settings for outbreaks of infectious diseases because of the semi-enclosed environment and contact between travelers from many countries. Outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships pose a risk for rapid spread of disease beyond the voyage. Aggressive efforts are required to contain spread.”
As part of the new directive, the CDC said passengers leaving cruise ships should wear a face mask or cloth face covering while traveling home from vessels. The agency said cruise lines were responsible for providing such masks to every departing passenger.
Once at home, cruisers should then remain at home for 14 days, the CDC said.
Additional resources for traveling during the coronavirus outbreak:
- How to cancel or postpone a cruise due to coronavirus
- How coronavirus is impacting airline award availability
- How coronavirus has left the travel industry reeling
- Airlines scale back inflight offerings due to coronavirus
- How to ward off coronavirus in your hotel room
- Guide to traveling during the coronavirus outbreak
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Where: Rick’s Restaurant, 1973 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
How much: $5.99
Contact: 760-416-0090; ricksrestaurant.biz
Why: It’s sweet comfort.
Sometimes, you just need comfort food.
It had been a rough couple days for my friend. His father was recovering from emergency surgery at Desert Regional Medical Center, and my friend wanted to meet somewhere not too far from the hospital for breakfast and a nice chat. I was having a stressful workday, and I was more than happy to take a break and oblige.
I knew exactly where to go: Rick’s Restaurant. It’s long been one of my favorite places to go for a nice, chill breakfast or lunch. It’s not fancy; instead, it’s comfortable and appealing, with friendly service and a menu full of Americana (plus some Cuban favorites as well).
This wasn’t a meal where calorie counts and carb intakes were concerns; we just wanted good, filling, comfort food. We both ordered the chicken-fried steak and eggs … and, of course, we had to split one of Rick’s fresh, house-made cinnamon rolls.
The chicken-fried steak was good. The cinnamon roll was out of this world. It was everything a classic, fresh cinnamon roll should be: sugary, warm and oh-so-pillowy. It was the perfect starter to pick at and enjoy while chatting—with occasional pauses to say “Yum!” or “Wow” in reference to the cinnamon roll.
The breakfast at Rick’s didn’t solve any problems; afterward, my friend needed to go back to the hospital to spend time with and advocate on behalf of his father. I had to go back to the pile of work and annoyances I faced. But for that hour or so … life, genuinely, was good—thanks to a great friendship, a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere, and the type of delicious, down-home food that only fantastic places like Rick’s Restaurant can offer.

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Legislation that would raise the state's minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour by 2018 was approved by the Maryland General Assembly Monday, reports CapitalGazette.com.
The House of Delegates voted 87-47 Monday to give final approval to increasing the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $8 in January, according to an Associated Press story. It would rise to $8.25 in July 2015; $8.75 in July 2016; $9.25 in July 2017 and $10.10 in July 2018.
The vote sends the bill to Gov. Martin O'Malley to sign into law, who made the measure a priority this legislative session.
Senators rejected more than 15 amendments to the bill on Friday before approving it, including increasing the minimum wage for tipped workers and reducing the amount the minimum wage would be hiked to $8.25. Lawmakers were hesitant to vote for amendments because they feared that would harm its chances to pass by Monday’s end of the General Assembly.
The O’Malley administration supports a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017.
Before it passed the House, O’Malley’s proposal was stripped of a provision that would have indexed the wage to inflation after it hits $10.10. A proposed minimum wage hike for tipped workers was also removed.
The bill includes a provision allowing employers to pay workers younger than 19 a training wage — 85 percent of the minimum wage — during their first six months.
Opponents say a higher minimum wage would burden small businesses and kill jobs. Supporters argue the measure will help Maryland’s low-wage workers better provide for their families and build savings.
“It is the right step to take economically,” O’Malley said last month at a hearing. “If we want a stronger economy, if we want more customers for businesses, if we want economic growth, then we should raise the minimum wage.”
Statements from Attorney General Doug Gansler and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown last month said that an increase in the minimum wage would pull many full-time workers who earn the base pay, and their families, above the federal poverty line.
But many other small business owners and representatives from companies like DavCo Restaurants, which operates more than 150 Wendy’s restaurants in the region, said a minimum wage hike would seriously hurt them, forcing them to cut jobs and potentially shut down.
Many called the governor’s bill extreme, arguing that an increase to $10.10 an hour would come as a shock to businesses.


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WASHINGTON-U.S. retail sales in March totaled $418.3 billion on an adjusted basis, down 0.4 percent from February and up 2.8 percent from March 2012, according to this morning's report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Looking at individual retail channels, furniture and home furnishings stores posted increases over both February and March of last year--0.9 percent and 2.8 percent respectively. General merchandise stores registered declines of 1.2 percent from February and 4.9 percent from last year's March. Department stores (excluding leased departments) posted sales drops of 1.1 percent month to month and 7.6 percent from last year.
In its statement on the numbers, the National Retail Federation noted that March brought the first monthly decline in sales since last October. NRF attributed last month's weak sales performance to colder-than-normal weather across the country and the impact of the payroll tax increase earlier this year. Jack Kleinhenz, NRF's chief economist, also cited "an anemic employment picture and delays in tax refunds....While we remain optimistic that retail sales will grow modestly this year, it seems like the economy is off to a shaky start as we enter the second quarter."


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Utilizing Primary School Songs For Learning And Development
Grade school is a critical phase of a kid’s turn of events and when a great deal of their learning in a developmental manner happens, which can bigly affect them in later life. Tunes can assist youngsters with learning and create in an assortment of ways, and as such it is something that ought to be supported in the schooling framework. A portion of the advantages of melodies and music in junior schools include:
Certainty – by getting kids to participate in bunch marking, at that point kids get trust in bunch exercises as they are utilizing their ability yet in a manner that doesn’t single them out. Grade school tunes will in general be exuberant which urges the youngsters to sing up and have the certainty to partake
Communicating – music in elementary schools primary school activity is an extraordinary method to get your students to communicate by taking part in singing. As the youngsters get more sure, at that point they will feel more fit to communicating through tunes. Figuring out how to communicate, will imply that the youngsters become better at social collaboration.
Support – on the grounds that singing and music in grade schools includes something somewhat more required than a typical exercise then youngsters are probably going to partake in something that they see as fun and fascinating, along these lines empowering
Language Development – contemplates have shown that singing to more youthful youngsters causes them create language better, anyway having the option to sing in a gathering can help show new jargon and a capacity to utilize new words, just as assisting with their phrasing. Youngsters grow better verbal feeling and spatial mindfulness through singing
Memory – learning tunes contextualizes things, so showing a specific subject or truth through grade school melodies, is an incredible method to get kids to learn and recollect things.
Mental health – research shows that childrens minds grow better if singing is engaged with the homeroom, as it supports cerebrum movement on various levels, and this incitement is useful for improvement.
Understudy Teacher Bond – assuming your class sees that you are drawing in with them in singing, it will improve your relationship with them, as they will consider it to be a gigantic positive that a grown-up is taking part in a pleasant movement with them, and cause them to appear to be more available.

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Mockingjay, the final book in the Hunger Games series, by Suzanne Collins isn’t due out until August 24, 2010. So, try one of these science fiction and fantasy titles while you wait!
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I came across this recipe and thought it sounded like and interesting way to use large squash blossoms if you are lucky enough to have some extras. Recipe source: Coyote Cafe
Top Review by Sharon123
Ellie, this was so good, although I did make a few changes. I used daylily flowers, which are a little smaller than squash blossoms. I didn't have enough swiss cheese, so use about half cheddar. I loved the spices! This was great with a mild salsa. Thanks Ellie!
- 1 lb Fontina cheese, grated
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons marjoram, minced
- 20 squash blossoms, stems and pistills removed
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cumin seed, ground
- 1 tablespoon coriander, ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 quart peanut oil (for frying, or other oil for frying)
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- In a bowl of an electric mixer blend together cheese, sour cream and marjoram. Put mixture into a pastry bag and chill for a few minutes.
- Stuff the squash blossoms with the cheese mixture.
- Mix together eggs and water in a pie pan and set aside.
- In a seperate pie pan sift together flour, cornstarch, cumin, coriander, salt, chile powder and cinnamon.
- Dip each squash blossom int the egg wash and then in the flour mixture.
- Heat up oil to 340-degrees in fryer or large skillet suitable for deep frying.
- Deep fry squash blossoms until light brown (2 minutes), drain on paper towels.
- Arrange blossoms on a platter and serve with your favorite salsa.


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Apple is reportedly planning an electric, self-driving car. Toyota, well aware of the challenges and opportunities in the global auto industry, warns Apple to "be prepared to deal with customers and various changes for some 40 years."
In other words, cars are not like computers. Toyota sells tens of millions of cars every year, year after year. One of the world's most successful car manufacturers, Toyota maintains a long-term focus and plans strategy years in advance as it seeks to maintain momentum. Can Apple enter the automotive market and build sales there for the long run?


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“As a young boy my room was plastered with photos of bodybuilders. Naked, oiled male bodies. That got my mother so concerned, she asked our family doctor one day to take a look at that. ‘Other boys put images of women on their walls, and mine does this!’ She believed I was gay. That’s nothing wrong, but for her it was unimaginable back then. The wise doctor calmed her down. ‘Everyone had idols; others would hang up pictures of the Beatles, even though they were men as well. Look at it like this, Mrs. Schwarzenegger: as an athlete he surely won’t start to smoke or drink!’ That assured her. Her worry lines stayed though.”
– Arnold Schwarzenegger, in a recent interview in a Austrian magazine, blogout.justout.com, Jan. 19.
“(Passing legislation or adopting policies that recognize) forms of unions, which distort the essence and purpose of the family end up penalizing those who, with much effort, commit themselves to living a life whose bonds are marked by stable intimacy, have juridical guarantees and are recognized publicly.”
– Pope Benedict XVI, quoted in an article titled “Same-sex unions ‘penalize’ traditional marriage,” from the Pope’s speech about rapid social and cultural changes in society, www.catholicnews.com, Jan. 14.
“Of course, same-sex couples with much effort, commit themselves to living a life whose bonds are marked by stable intimacy, without the artificial and societal benefit of juridical guarantees or public recognition, making it that much more difficult to maintain those relationships, and the fact that we’re fighting for the right to marry should suggest we want marriage at least as much as those heterosexual married couples, fifty percent of whom cannot manage to stay married, or faithful, and are fighting not for marriage, but for divorce. But why should that matter?”
– David Badash, responding to the Pope’s comments in his column titled “Pope’s Latest Assault: Gay Marriages Are ‘Penalizing’ Straight Marriages,” thenewcivilrightsmovement.com, Jan. 20.
“The repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ was a turning point in the marriage discussion. It poses a major challenge and an opportunity for the president. Given that openly gay men and women would soon be fighting and, in some cases, dying for their country, I wondered whether the president thought it was time that those women and men be entitled to full marriage rights. The president is facing new terrain now that some gays in the military will undoubtedly be lawfully wedded to their partners. Will the families of those service members have access to the same benefits and support networks that their heterosexual counterparts have? Will their spouses be the first informed if they pay the ultimate sacrifice in the course of defending their country?”
– Kerry Eleveld, in an opinion column titled “Obama’s gay rights challenge,” www.washingtonpost.com, Jan. 21
“(C)hild rearing among same-sex couples is more common in the South than in any other region of the country. Gay couples in Southern states like Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas are more likely to be raising children than their counterparts on the West Coast, in New York and in New England. The pattern is also notable because the families in this region defy the stereotype of a mainstream gay America that is white, affluent, urban and living in the Northeast or on the West Coast.”
– Gary Gates, a University of California demographer, citing data from a 2009 Census Bureau sampling regarding LGBT people, in an article titled “Parenting by Gays More Common in the South, Census Shows,” www.nytimes.com, Jan. 18.
“Canada celebrates ten years of marriage equality and the world is still rotating on its axis and hasn’t regressed to its former flat state of 6000 years ago – back when the Sun rotated around the Earth and talking snakes inhabited gardens with mysterious fruit trees. Plus! Despite claims from gay-hating American fundies, not a single heterosexual marriage has failed anywhere in the entire known universe due to the gays getting hitched in Canada.”
– Mike Tidmus, on his blog, www.miketidmus.com/blog, Jan. 14.


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While debates rage over abortion, they obscure other heart-wrenching issues that expectant parents can face. Among the most difficult but rarely discussed are decisions about fetuses with severe health problems that are expected to pass away shortly after birth.
Many women have experienced miscarriages in the early stages of pregnancy. These occur mostly during the first trimester. But people often fail to consider later term loss. Each year, thousands of expectant parents face terminal prenatal diagnoses and perinatal loss. In 2006, there were 25,972 reported fetal deaths at twenty weeks or later. And there were an additional 19,041 live-born infants who died at less than 28 days of age.
The leading cause of death among fetuses and infants is birth defects such as congenital malformations and chromosomal deficiencies. Infants with certain terminal conditions, known as fetal anomalies, have an even greater chance of a radically shortened lifespan. In 2005, 6,925 fetal and infant deaths in the United States were caused by fetal anomalies. Some of the babies with these conditions are expected to live mere hours after birth.
While technological and medical advances, including the ability to conduct fetal surgery, have improved the chance of survival for some of these severely ill babies, many conditions remain incurable and untreatable.
Most ultrasound studies that are capable of detecting terminal conditions cannot be performed until 18-20 weeks of gestation. Many parents choose late-term abortion because they feel they have no choice – the only alternative is to watch their baby suffer and die after birth. Sometimes the child survives for a brief period, but it usually is not an extended, good quality life.
But parents have another choice that many are unaware of: perinatal hospice. This option allows parents to accept that their baby will not survive long-term and begin preparing for the loss without an early termination of the pregnancy. This is a new concept that is still not yet widely known, but it is beginning to grow.
Perinatal hospice programs serve families who anticipate that time with their baby will be brief. Hospice services begin at the time of diagnosis when the parents realize that death is probable or imminent. Expectant and new parents can find comfort in a program that supports them and their baby from the beginning, during pregnancy and after birth.
There are more than 150 perinatal hospice programs nationwide. Locally, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment has a Perinatal Palliative Care Initiative. According to its website, CHOP's program works with expectant parents to create a birth plan that is consistent with their hopes, goals, and values, helps families develop coping skills, explores medical decisions, helps the family to make memories with their child, and provides a safe environment for families to discuss their experiences. The program works with referring physicians and the family to "develop a plan that will work for everyone."
While it is admirable to maintain hope for sick babies, there are times when parents and medical providers may decide that expensive, invasive treatment is not the right choice. And for these situations, perinatal hospice is an excellent alternative to help both the parents and the infant in a challenging and often devastating situation.

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Photographers and reporters are mostly after me. They want to know what I read and what I'm like and I don't really know myself, so how can I tell them?
[from an entry by her daughter Camille] If nobody is spritzing chemicals on the predators, all a plant can do is toughen up by manufacturing its own disease/pest-fighting compounds. That's why organic produce shows significantly higher levels of antioxidants than conventional--these nutritious compounds evolved in the plant not for our health, but for the plant's. Several studies, including research done by Allison Byrum of the American Chemical Society, have shown fruits and vegetables grown without pesticides and herbicides to contain 50 to 60 percent more antioxidants than their sprayed counterparts. The same antioxidants that fight diseases and pests in the plant leaf work similar magic in the human body, protecting us ... against various diseases, cell aging, and tumor growth.

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The Top 10 In Action Sports
01Empty Pistes And Knee Deep Powder: Snowboarding In Uzbekistan Looks Amazing...
0210 Hollywood Secret Agents Who Are Awesome At Action Sports
0310 Snow Parks You Need To Ride Before You Die
04How Did This Guy Ice Climb Up The Most Famous Waterfall In The World?
05This Underwater Volcano Just Erupted In Tonga... And Created A Whole New Island
06Could This Family Friendly Resort Become the Next Freeride Mecca?
07Getting Lost: The Inside Secrets of America’s Biggest Surfboard Factory
087 Terrible Adverts That Will Make Skateboarders Weep
09This Guy Built An Amazing Wooden Bike... And It Only Took 1000 Hours
10Want to Work in The Bike Business? Here’s What Not to Do…
2011/12 wasn´t an easy season for Tom Klocker, coming back from a serious wrist injury and suffering another shoulder injury in April.
We are more than happy that he still managed to film a decent season edit. Check it out!
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It may be considered a discomfort within the neck for pet proprietors to discover their beloved pets are lamenting because of the contaminated commercial dog food which was given for them. Clearly, pets cannot decide upon themselves, neither would they look for the products or food they want. So essentially, all of them depend on their own proprietors, especially with regards to providing them with food using the best commercial dog food. Furthermore, pet proprietors might want to provide the perfect for their pets, and providing them with food contaminated pet foods might be accidental. But to consider that it’s contaminated, then your effects are the same. Smartest choice? Have a minumum of one commercial dog food storage for his or her food.
Most generally, pet proprietors may be believing that they do not need anything like this whatsoever because they are feeding their pets using their table scraps. But they are table scraps always safe for his or her pets? I suppose, nah-uh… Certainly good but may it may be dangerous.
Research has shown that feeding your pets with family table scraps isn’t 100% suggested. It is because there are lots of products which are certainly guaranteed for humans but possibly dangerous for pets. Attempt to consider pet foods, they’re clearly designed for pets only because these products contain stuff that can also be dangerous for humans. For table scraps, there’s also products inside it that induce illnesses to pets, particularly if the pets have hidden allergic reactions.
I might say, feeding your pets daily with junk foods which come in cans and packs can also be not advisable. Like humans, they likewise have this desiring organic foods because they are naturally born carnivores. And providing them with food with raw foods like meat is excellent for his or her health. Raw foods can improve their strength and vitality and may help them eliminate more severe infections, particularly if given the correct quantity from it every day.
But how would you have the ability to keep and keep individuals raw foods safe and fresh? For meat, most likely you could have them frozen in fridges. This could assist the commercial dog food maintain its freshness. Must consuming meat for meal, pets might want additionally that their meats get flavors or cooked.
Another commercial dog food that may be possibly contaminated is individuals which come in packs. Nowadays, pet foods usually are available in these forms. These food types are processed, so that as pointed out not long ago, these aren’t completely advisable for the pets to become given daily. However, because there are still pet proprietors who have confidence in the dietary details these types of foods give, many still feed their pets with pet foods such as these. And also, since it pets cannot complete all of the food within the pack, then it’s excellent to possess individuals foods left within the package be stored in complete safety commercial dog food storage.
Commercial dog food storage will come in plastics along with other forms and sizes. To individuals who consider not requiring these types of stuffs whatsoever, they should reconsider. If they would like to feed their pets with safe foods, then better purchase something similar to this to help keep the meals from possible contamination.
Well, when speaking about keeping food for humans and pets, remember to split up animal feeds from human foods. And also to keep your same quality freshness of commercial dog food (just like any pet proprietors would like to feed their pets the very best of everything), it’s very much advisable to ensure that they’re inside a safe commercial dog food storage. Just keep the storage free and clean from rodents.


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God's jury: the Inquisition and the making of the modern world by Cullen Murphy
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James is a publishing sensation, climbing the bestseller lists. Maybe you read the book and want something else like it. Maybe you want a similar book to read while you wait to get your hands on it. Either way, these books are for you.
The edge of impropriety by Pam Rosenthal
Riding on instinct by Jaci Burton
Nauti dreams by Lora Leigh
Masterpiece Mystery returns on May 6, 2012. Kicking off the new season will be Sherlock! Season 2 starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes. David Suchet returns as Hercule Poirot. It is the final season for Agatha Christie's Hercules Poirot. Zen, Inspector Lewis, Case Histories, and Inspector Morse are all returning.
Inspector Morse [videodisc]: The dead of Jericho by A Zenith Production for Central Independent Television
April is National Poetry Month, if you haven’t already, maybe it’s time your group considered reading and discussing poetry. Choose a poet and let members select 2 or 3 poems from the poet’s collected worksto read. Members can discuss their reactions to the poems or maybe to poetry as a whole.
The complete poems by Walt Whitman ; edited with an introduction and notes by Francis Murphy
How to read a poem: and fall in love with poetry by Edward Hirsch
How to read a poem— and start a poetry circle by Molly Peacock
Migration: new & selected poems by W.S. Merwin
Swan: poems and prose poems by Mary Oliver
These historical fiction books span the centuries as well as the globe. Try them for an escape to another time and place.
The book thief by Markus Zusak
Girl in hyacinth blue by Susan Vreeland
City of dreams: a novel of Nieuw Amsterdam and early Manhattan by Beverly Swerling
The midwife's tale by Gretchen Moran Laskas
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet: a novel by Jamie Ford
Sarah's key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Better homes and gardens herb gardening by [contributing writer, Karen Weir-Jimerson]Growing herbs can be one of the easiest things you ever do in the garden. They have many advantages, including attractive foliage and flowers, appealing scents, usefulness in cooking, and ease of cultivation. Many herbs also have flowers that attract beneficial insects, birds, and butterflies. This book includes lots of info that will be helpful when selecting the herbs to grow in your garden, as well as instructions for creating container gardens, using herbs in cooking and crafts, and lots more.
Handmade garden projects: step-by-step instructions for creative garden features, containers, lighting & more by Lorene Edwards Forkner — Would you like to give your garden a little something extra? By reusing materials and with a little DIY effort, you can add depth and interest to your garden. This book has it all, from pathways to structures to furniture to containers to storage and more. Check out the author's blog for lots more info and inspiration.
Canton Seniors Book Discussion group will meet on Wednesday, May 23 from 2:00-3:00 PM in Canton Public Library's Group Study Room A. We are reading the Everyone's Reading 2012 choice:
Lethal by Sandra Brown — When her four year old daughter informs her a sick man is in their yard, Honor Gillette rushes out to help him. But that "sick" man turns out to be Lee Coburn, a man accused of murdering seven people the night before.
While the world is watching The Hunger Games, you may be waiting to read a title in the series or wanting to read something similiar. Try these read-alikes, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
The running man by Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman ; with an introduction by the author
Among the hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Daylight runner by Oisin McGann

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basically all the choices have been taken. lol
no ones touched on any other genre besides rap/hiphop
all that scene kid emo music blows michael jacksons back door. ;/..... Did he bleach that too?...
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Pinnacle Charter School leaders will sit down with New York State Education Department officials this afternoon to hear more detailed shutdown plans for the K-8 school.
Linda Marszalek, the school’s chief academic officer, says she hopes the state will reconsider its plans this year, given the difficulty in finding new schools for Pinnacle’s 560 children, many from impoverished homes, just days before school begins.
“I’m hopeful the state education department will want to come to the table to work together for the best interests of the kids,” Marszalek said. “We all want the same thing. It just doesn’t make sense a week before school starts.”
Pinnacle’s attorney, Lisa Coppola, has also filed a motion in state Supreme Court arguing the school should stay open. The legal argument centers around the federal No Child Left Behind law, which mandates every student has a right to a spot to a school in good standing. The Buffalo City School District is already struggling with that dilemma, saying it only has from 300-500 spots in the face of more than 2,200 transfer requests this year.
The state’s Board of Regents voted in 2012 to shutter Pinnacle based on its rate of student achievement, but the school’s attorneys obtained a stay on that action while they fought the decision in court. But the stay lapsed on Thursday after the state Court of Appeals refused to hear the case.
The next day, Pinnacle leaders received word the state Education Department planned to close the school -- touching off a scramble among school leaders, teachers, parents and students. Pinnacle students would presumably have to transfer to Buffalo schools. The school held an emergency meeting for parents yesterday.
Pinnacle opened in September 2003. In a news release, the school said its language and math scores have risen dramatically relative to other schools in recent tests.


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MUST DO THINGS-BALI
Bali has charm that will never let you leave! There is something for everyone. From forested, volcanic mountains to iconic rice paddies. From pristine beaches to coral reefs. If you’re looking for a right balance of culture, beaches, parties and nature, then Bali will be the perfect destination for you to go. The vibrant vibes that Bali portrays will make your stay worthwhile.
If you’ve been to Bali what was the best things you did or admire to do?If you haven’t been then, what would you love to do?
A solid backpacking trip in a luxurious way will always help to explore and cover such offbeat places. I think Travel Khiladi did the same for all the Khiladi Travellers. This article will be the guide for your trip to Bali to explore the offbeat places.
Nusa Penida is the best destination to start your stay in Bali. It is a home to a few enchanting islands. The island is just a 40 minute ferry ride from Sanur. The ferry is quite a bumpy ride and I recommend you to not eat a lot before boarding the ferry. A single day and $50 are enough to explore the top attractions such as Klingking beach, Crystal Beach, Broken beach & Billabong beach. The cost is inclusive of a private car, sightseeing and food at the bamboo huts.
The complimentary food we get in the package is any one dish with some drinks of our choice. They serve great mouthwatering beverages. These places are also good for snorkeling owing to the good marine life and clear water. Don’t be afraid of getting photo-bombed here as not many tourists come here anyways.
Situated on the southern part of the Bukit peninsula, Uluwantu temple is a well-known sea built temple which is 90meters above the Indian Ocean on top of a cliff. It’s the best spot to catch the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Due to it’s distant location, not many tourists make it to this temple which is why it makes it a good choice to visit. The best time to visit the temple is around 5ish.The entry fees for the temple is $3.
A parong and slash must be worn in order to visit the temple. If you’re not carrying, not to worry they will provide outside the temple for free. The sunset and Indian Ocean view was on point as it offers a plethora of opportunities to click the best pictures.
Tip: The temple is surrounded with forest which has lot of monkeys, be careful with your belongings. These monkeys are habitual of snatching things such as jewelry, cap, spectacles etc.
One of the most off-beat beaches in Bali. It’s white creamy sandy beach with a pearly texture. In order to enjoy and chill with fewer number of people as well as to ignore the madness and chaos of Kuta and Seminyak, then Balangana beach will be the best option.
It is also famous for pre-wedding photo shoots. As and when you reach, you will see lot of couples with the photographers. The beach also has a small temple in a cave which is not noticeable, when you climb the stairs, you will see on the right side a small cave in that there’s a temple.
Bali has lot of options for shopping, but to get the best place according to me would be shopping on the streets of Ubud. The shopkeepers will seem occasionally pushy, but there are no fixed prices, so have those bargaining skills up your sleeve to get the best deal. The streets will be super crowded but it’s fun to shop and negotiate.
The people are so nice in Ubud, they interact with you much more as compared to South Bali People. There’s one café called Warung d’Ubud which serves amazing smoothies at the cheapest price. If you’re in Ubud, you must visit this café and try Avocado smoothie.
BAS DE ATAYANA
One of the first agro tourism spot started in Bali. This place is a combination of three things it has rice terrace fields, a swing and the processing of coffee. Bali is all about coffee and rice terrace fields. This place is perfect for coffee lovers as it shows the full process of how coffee is made. It serves different type of coffees and the charges are very minimal. This is the place where you can have the actual flavor of coffee.
The swing will help you to see the rice paddies in much better way. The swing will cost for 5$ for both the sides. They swing with the front facing as well as back facing. During the swing, they play a drum which is part of their culture. The swing will last for more than 3 minutes. The rice terrace fields offer a perfect Bali photo opportunity with its dramatic views.
Partying late night and getting up early for the rafting, thought was a bad idea? But no, it was a hell out of a crazy experience. Toekad Rafting gives the fun and exciting experience by just offering 2 hours 30mins ride. It is kind of crazy cardio exercise after the relaxing trip of Bali. It is highly recommended as the freezing cold water and crazy guides was on point. The scenic view and the bumpy ride were just cherry on the cake. The journey on board will give you beautiful journey around 12kms of Ayuny raiver. A small pub on the way in the middle of the river was just amazing for the refreshment. As they serve lot of things such as Beers, Coconut water, chips,etc. They also offer lunch for complimentary.
After reading this post, I think Bali should be in your bucket list. It gives you all the flavors, what you looking for. It is just an umbrella for the various things. From crazy parties to scenic places. Best place to chill and party in Bali is Rock Bar, Sky Gardens, Potato heads, La favela & Finns. Sky Gardens is ranked as 25th best club in the world. I think you should not miss this one, as it has some great vibes gives you hangover with its music.
One Personal Tip: Always try to learn the language of the specific country where you travelling. It will help to get good discounts. My personal experience, I learnt Balinese language before heading towards it and somehow it helped me a lot.
Imagine, I’ve done all of this in 4 days. What can you do in a week?
Thanking Travel Khiladi for giving me the opportunity to travel and explore Bali which was always on my bucket list.

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A Camas High School junior who aspires to one day run for public office recently spent time as a page in the state senate.
Jonathan Grall, 16, worked as a page for 18th District Sen. Ann Rivers, Jan. 27 through 31, by participating in the Senate Page Program. He was one of 18 students ages 14 to 16 who took part in the program during the third week of the 2014 legislative session.
Pages deliver mail, run errands, present the flag and learn parliamentary procedure. Students also work to draft a bill and engage in a mock session.
“I really like getting firsthand experience with state government,” said Grall, the son of Charles and Kelly Grall. “I might be interested in running for state senator someday, so this was a great opportunity to learn what government work is like.”
Grall is a member of Youth Philanthropy of Clark County and Future Business Leaders of America, and also volunteers for the Boys and Girls Club. After high school, Grall plans to attend a Pacific Northwest college, where he would like to take part in the Senate internship program.
Rivers sponsored Grall for the page program.
“I had met Jonathan prior to his coming to work for the legislature,” said Rivers, R-La Center. “I knew his interest in politics and state government would make him a great fit for this position.”


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Zionist Organization of America.
In response to freshman House Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) accusing him -- and black conservative Candace Owens -- of "elevating hate" and "extremism" in the United States, Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), said Tlaib, a former writer for anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan, certainly "knows what hate looks like." He added that Tlaib "falsely accuses Jews of dual loyalty" while she wraps herself in the flag of the Palestinian Authority.
Morton - Klein - Tuesday - House - Judiciary
Morton Klein testified on Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee, which held a hearing on hate crimes and white nationalism. Prior to the hearing, Tlaib tweeted, "This is going to be tough for the family because the @GOP
are calling ZOA’s Mort Klein & conservative Candace Owens to testify at the same hearing. Both have elevated hate rhetoric and extremism in our country."
In a statement given to the Daily Wire, Klein said, "As usual, Tlaib resorts to name calling without any facts. I know what unbridled hate looks like firsthand as I lost nearly all of my family in Hitler’s Holocaust."
Wake Up To Breaking News!
Satan's greatest desire is to convince the world he doesn't exist, and he has quite nearly succeeded.


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Councilmember Johnson Hosts ‘Read Across the 7th’
2011-02-22 · By Editor
On Saturday, February 26th, join Councilmember James Johnson for Read Across the 7th, a family event at Bret Harte Library.
Meet your 7th District Councilmember and explore the many resources Bret Harte Library has to offer! Enjoy games, prizes, and reading as Councilmember Johnson and staff promote literacy across the 7th District and the City of Long Beach.
The Read Across the 7th event is Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Bret Harte Neighborhood Library 1595 West Willow Street, Long Beach, 90810.
For more information, contact the 7th District Council Office at (562) 570-7777 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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The sad truth is that addiction and relationships are often not a good fit.
Our drug rehab in Pennsylvania works with people struggling with various substance abuse problems, and we see the damage that addiction can have on a person’s entire life, including their relationships. Whether it is your marriage, your bond with your daughter, or your relationship with your parents, your addiction could be ruining it.
Signs Your Addiction Is Ruining Your Relationship
Your entire life may be destroyed by your addiction and relationships are just in the path of destruction. As an addict, it can be hard to look at how your addiction is affecting your relationships objectively, but if you answer these questions honestly, you will have a better idea.
Have you lied or been deceitful about your drug use to a loved one?
Honesty is an important aspect to a good relationship. If you are consistently lying to your loved one, do not be surprised when they start to get suspicious. Even if they do not suspect drug use, they will recognize your change in demeanor.
Has your loved one caught you in a lie?
Even worse than lying to your loved one is getting caught in your lie. Relationships are built on trust, and when that trust is broken, it can be hard to rebuild.
Has your drug or alcohol use caused financial problems?
Finances are one of the biggest points of contention in a marriage. Beyond the cost of the drugs or alcohol themselves, when your alcohol use had led to a DWI or other drastic fees, you are only adding stress for your spouse and putting a strain on your marriage. Without going to a proper alcohol detox center, you could lose your spouse forever. Get help immediately before your debt becomes insurmountable.
Do you find yourself being extra irritable and snapping at your loved ones?
Your loved ones can only take so much. People who are addicted to drugs will often experience mood swings and take out their anger on those closest to them. Chances are, you do not like be yelled at either, so by doing the same to your loved ones, you are bound to push them away.
Are you avoiding your loved one?
Many people struggling with addiction will experience feelings of depression and withdraw from social situations. If you continue to shut them out, your loved ones may stop trying and your relationship could become distant.
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, do not wait to act. Addiction hurts relationships to the point that they may end up beyond reconciliation, but do not let this happen to you. If you are noticing these kinds of cracks in your relationships, addiction treatment is a must. A family addiction program may also be helpful to mend these relationships with your loved one.
You do not need to end up alone. Salvage your relationships by getting addiction treatment. To start your journey to a comprehensive recovery, reach out to us today at 570-536-9621. At Clearbrook Treatment Centers, we will answer all of your questions about our Pennsylvania treatment centers and get you the help you need.


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Date(s) - 12/12/17
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Glenbard North High School
Glenbard North Civics Club
Tue, December 12, 2017 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mary Ann Ahern, Political Reporter for NBC5 Chicago and nbc5chicago.com, will moderate theforum which will include questions from students.
National observers consider the 6th District a swing district in the mid-term Congressional elections. The race has high visibility as it is one of 23 seats that House Republicans hold that Hillary Clinton won in the 2016 Presidential election. Clinton outpolled Donald Trump by about 7% in this traditionally Republican district.
The IL-6th Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidates Forum is presented by the Glenbard North Civics Club and the Coalition for a Better Illinois 6th.


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Welcome to Condega
Dyed a deep terracotta, scarred proudly by revolution and surrounded by gorgeous, forested hills, Condega translates from the indigenous Náhuatl as ‘the place of the potters,’ and its ceramics tradition continues to this day. There's not much reason to visit, but if you're passing you might want to see the town's display of its historic wares in the museum and its more contemporary creations at a famed factory shop on the outskirts. If terracotta doesn’t get you going, then you can at least check out the Somoza-era bomber shot down here in 1979 and reassembled on a hilltop. Talk about spoils of war.


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One person who would never have dreamed of missing today's celebrations is Margaret Tyler from Wembley.
She has 10,000 pieces of royal memorabilia and says she will never stop collecting.
Glen Goodman was given the full tour earlier this week.
More top news
Across the country people are pledging to run 3.7 miles in memory of Matt Campbell who died while taking part in the London Marathon.
Jonathan Munro is giving evidence during the latest stage of a High Court trial in London.
But while he wasn't showing it, PC Tyler O'Hare was enjoying every minute of it.


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Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor asserts that he "completely" supports his home team Mumbai Indians in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League.
"I am completely supporting Mumbai Indians," Kapoor told a television channel while promoting his forthcoming film "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani".
The disco track "Badtameez Dil" that sees Kapoor grooving with pelvic thrusts has topped charts across the country and is already a hit among youngsters.
"In my case, I didn't get to dance in the last two years... in 'Rockstarr' I was a singer, and in 'Barfi!' I was of course deaf and mute. So I completely went out and expressed my dancing in this film," said Kapoor.
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Two diplomats from Pakistan’s Embassy in South Korea have been caught shoplifting at a store in Seoul.
Police staff from Yongsan Police Station said the two were caught stealing items worth 11,000 won and 1,900 won at the same store in Itaewon, Yongsan District, on different dates.
According to Korea Times, the police report mentioned that the first shoplifting on January 10 and the second on February 23.
After the hat was stolen, an employee at the store filed a police report shortly afterward, and the law enforcement authorities identified the suspect through CCTV footage as a 35-year-old diplomat of the Pakistan Embassy.
Following an investigation, officers closed the case without booking the suspect because of the offenders holding diplomatic immunity.
Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, diplomats and their families may avoid arrest, detention or indictment under certain laws of their host country.
The police noted that the store owner did not wish for punishment as a colleague of the diplomat paid for the item following the investigation.
Pakistan Ambassador to South Korea Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said the Pakistan embassy is cooperating with the local police as far as investigations are concerned.


How To Download National Service Scheme Appointment Letter, The NSS APPOINTMENT LETTER is one of the most vital documents given to an applicant to earn him or her slot in the NSS scheme 2019/2020. When printed, the document contains personal details of an applicant, the type of service he or she will take part in, the period and terms of the service and requirements that need to be fulfilled by the applicant. Additionally, prior to an applicant being accepted for service to a specific posting,
The NSS appointment letter is supposed to be certified by the District NSS Secretariat and then availed to the region the candidate is being posted to. This said the significance of this document should not be underestimated.
NSS appointment letter 2019/2020
The nss appointment letter 2019/2020 will be announced through the NSS website under press release. It could also be retrieved in the tab for get NSS appointment letter once you login the user details.
How to print NSS appointment letter
Immediately the NSS appointment letter has been posted to the National Service Scheme website, applicants with pending applications are called upon to find out the validity of their respective applications.
This simply means that the candidates are required to find out whether the details on their NSS appointment letters are correct or not. After the candidates have confirmed that the information o the letters are perfect, they could go ahead and print their letters only if the NSS has updated and authorized the printing of the appointment letters.


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Gilgit Baltistan Civil Servants Health & Life Insurance Act, 2019
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
ISLAMABAD, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019
Acts, Ordinances, President's Orders and Regulations
GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN
(Law & Prosecution Department)
Gilgit, the 14th May, 2019
THE GILGIT BALTISTAN CIVIL SERVANTS HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE ACT, 2019
Act no. II of 2019
1. Short title, application and commencement—(1) This Act may be called the Gilgit Baltistan Civil Servants Health & Life Insurance Act, 2019.
(2) It shall apply to all the Civil Servants of Gilgit Baltistan from BS (1-21);
(3) It shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,—
- (a) “Insurance” means the conventional Insurance/Islamic Insurance (Health & Life) as defined by SECP;
- (b) “Board” means the Board of Management constituted under Section 3 of this Act;
- (c) “Civil Servant” means a person as defined in GB Civil Servant Act, 2011;
- (d) “Family” means parents, husband, wife, legitimate children and step children of Government Servant, Sister and minor brothers residing with wholly dependent upon him/her;
- (e) “Fund” means the GB Civil Servants Health & Life Insurance Benefit Fund established under Section 7 of this Act;
- (f) “Government” means the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan;
- (g) “Health Insurance” means and include all health related benefits provided by the insurance company;
- (h) “Life Insurance” means an amount to be paid by the insurance company to the family of a deceased civil servant on his death during service;
- (i) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules;
- (j) “Retired Civil Servant” means and includes a civil servant who opt to retire after completing twenty-five (25) years qualifying service or retired on attaining the age of superannuation i.e. sixty (60) years or retired on medical grounds or compulsory retired and receives the pension; and
- (k) “Rules” mean rules made under this Act.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
3. Board of Management.—(1) On the commencement of this Act, Government shall, constitute a Board to be known as the Board of Management to control, supervise and administer the Fund, Insurance claims or any other matter related to this Act.
(2) The Board shall consist of the following, namely:
- (i) Chief Secretary, Government of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chairman
- (ii) Secretary to Government, Finance Department Member
- (iii) Secretary to Government, Law & Prosecution GB Member
- (iv) Secretary to Government, Service & GA Department Convener
- (v) Secretary to Government, Health Department Member
- (vi) Two representatives of the civil servants (one from BS-01 to 16 and the other from BS-17 and above) to be nominated by Government for a period of two years
(3) The principal office of the Board shall be at Gilgit.
(4) The Services & GA Department of the Government shall provide Secretariat support to the Board.
4. Powers of the Board.—the Board shall—
- (i) Approve selection of the insurance company for the purpose;
- (ii) Make policies and procedures for the purpose of this Act;
- (iii) Settle claims for health and life insurance and all matters connected with such claims;
- (iv) Sanction grant from the Fund to the civil servants or their families in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder;
- (v) Invest surplus money held in the Fund in profitable ventures especially in Islamic mode of investment;
- (vi) Control, supervise and administer the assets of the Fund in such manner as to promote the purpose for which the Fund is established;
- (vii) Determine and revise the rates of contribution and amounts of benefit as it may deem necessary;
- (viii) Make arrangement, if considered necessary for the life insurance and health insurance of civil servants in lieu of payment of death compensation with insurance company or other insurer and for such period as it may deem fit; and
- (ix) Do or cause to be done all things ancillary or incidental to any the aforesaid powers or to the purposes of the Fund.
5. Meeting of the Board.—(1) The meeting of the Board shall be convened at least once in every three months or earlier as may be directed by the Chairman and shall be held at Gilgit or at any other place as may be decided by the Chairman.
(2) Six members including Chairman shall constitute a quorum for the meeting of the Board.
(3) All decisions of the Board shall be taken by majority of votes; provided that in case of equality of votes, the Chairman shall have the casting vote.
(4) The meeting of the Board shall be presided by the Chairman and in absence of the Chairman, Secretary to Government, Services & GA Department shall preside the meeting.
(5) All orders and decisions of the Board shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman or of such other person as authorized by the Board.
6. Management Committee.—(1) The Board shall, as soon as possible, constitute a Management Committee, for the efficient and speedy disposal of claims of civil servants and their families under this Act and incurrence of expenditure on management of the Fund, which shall consist of the following;
- (1) Secretary to Government, Service & GA DepartmentChairman
- (2) Secretary to Government, Finance Department.Member
- (3) Secretary to Government, (Department concerned)Member
- (4) Additional Secretary Finance DepartmentMember
- (5) Additional Secretary Services & GA DepartmentSecretary
(2) The Management Committee shall perform such functions and exercise such powers delegated to it by the Board.
HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE FUND
7. Fund.—(1) There shall be established a fund to be called the Health & Life Insurance Fund which shall vest in the Board and administered by it.
(2) The fund shall consist of all the sums received from the civil servants as contribution to the Fund, contribution by the Government, any interest or profit accruing thereon, any other grant and any other amount related to the Fund.
(3) The moneys credited to the Fund shall be kept in such banks and financial institutions as the Board may decide.
8. Payment of contribution.—(1) Every civil servant shall be liable to pay to the Fund such sum of money as determined by the Board from time to time as contribution and the amount of such contribution and be deducted at source from his pay and credited or remitted to the fund.
(2) In case of deduction of contribution at source from the pay of a civil servant, the Accountant General, after compilation of accounts with all District Account offices and other offices, as the case may be, shall transfer the amount to the accounts of the Fund, up to the tenth (10) day of each month.
(3) Where the amount of contribution cannot, for any reasons, be deducted from the pay of the civil servant, the civil servant shall remit to the Fund, the sum of contribution payable by him, any balance remaining unpaid due to inadvertence or negligence of the civil servant or otherwise shall be recoverable from him in such manner as may be prescribed.
(4) Default in the payment of contribution, either for the reason that the pay of the employee was not drawn or due to his negligence or fault or for any other reason whatsoever, shall not affect the right of the civil servant or his family to receive the amount of said benefit in the event of retirement or death of the civil servant.
(5) In case of proceeding on leave without pay or deputation or stoppage of pay for any other reason, a civil servant shall pay the amount of his contribution through pay order or crossed cheque or in any other manner as may be prescribed.
(6) In case of death of an employee he/she will be entitled to claim Life Insurance and no further deduction would be made or in case of retirement of an employee the GB government shall provide NOC for further continuation of Life Insurance on the will of the employee and the claim of Life Insurance shall be paid accordingly.
(7) A civil servant, who is dismissed, removed, terminated or resigned from service, shall be entitled to claim Life Insurance subject to contribution of the premium for at least 02 years under the rules of SECP.
9. Payment of Health & Life Insurance.—(1) Any benefits to be paid to a civil servant shall be according to the guidelines/rules defined by the SECP.
10. Audit and Accounts.—(1) The accounts of the Fund shall be maintained in such manner as the Board may, from time to time, direct and by such officer as the Board may appoint.
(2) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited by Auditor General of Gilgit-Baltistan.
(3) Audit report of the accounts shall be submitted to the Board for appropriate action.
(4) The Board may conduct Audit of the Fund through any external audit Firm.
11. Protection of action taken in good faith.—No suit, prosecution or other proceedings shall lie against the Board or any officer or other authorized person for anything done in good faith or purporting to have been done in pursuance of this Act or the rules made there under.
12. Medical TA.—The medical TA shall be continued to claim by the serving employees as per existing Rules.
13. Medical reimbursement and TA to the pensioners.—The Pensioners of Gilgit-Baltistan shall continue to claim the Medical reimbursement and TA as per existing Rules.
14. Stoppage of Medical Reimbursement to the Serving Employees.—The Medical reimbursement claims by the serving employees shall stand stopped once the policy/ACT is implemented.
15. Power to make rules.—Government may make any rules for the purpose of this Act.
16. Power to make regulation.—The Board may, make regulation for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
17. Removal of difficulties.—(1) if any difficulty arises to give effect to any of the provisions of this Act, the Government may issue such orders, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as deemed necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty.
FIDA MUHAMMAD NASHAD,
RAJA JALAL HUSSAIN MAQPOON,

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Turkey will stop turning back its clocks this winter, staying on summer time all year round to make better use of daylight.
The clocks in Turkey went forward one hour on 27 March for summer, in line with the rest of Europe.
But this setting will now remain in place throughout the year across the country, according to a decree adopted at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
The clocks were to have gone back one hour on 30 October when Turkish summertime officially ends.
But after the decree, published on Thursday, there will be no winter adjustment.
The decree, which comes into force immediately, said the decision was aimed at “making more use of daylight” during the winter.
The decision means Turkey will be three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in winter as well as summer and two hours ahead of continental Europe in winter.
“I abolished the winter-summer time difference,” the prime minister, Binali Yıldırım, said in a speech to provincial governors.
“There will be no confusion now. The hours will be the same in winter and summer. You will change, not the hours.”


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This is an example of some of the bizarre test results to some of the immunological tests we’ve had done.
Clearly, this result is *not* a positive result, but it’s not a negative result either.
“Essentially normal” is the biggest misnomer in medicine–a test result is either normal or it’s not. It may be an abnormal result, but not clinically significant (if the patient is not sick for example), but it’s still an abnormal result.
I had one immunologist I saw on the East Coast, Dr. Oral Alpan, who said he thought this test result was picking up on our immune deficiency, even though it’s not Wiskott Aldrich.
I think he’s right–like catching the residual of a falling star, when you can’t see the star itself.


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The Supreme Council of Health in Qatar announced that it will open five new health centres for expatriate single workers to serve their medical needs in 2016.
This plan is part of the new health insurance scheme in which expats don’t have access to the public health system’s medical centers and services, but can only access hospitals and clinics affiliated with their private health insurance provider.
The health insurance of Qataris will continue to be covered by the government.
In the new plan, employers will need to cover the health care costs of their expat workers however, they cannot deduct the premiums from their employees’ salaries. Therefore companies should make arrangements with private insurers.
Different insurance packages will be offered, depending on the sector the expat is working in. Insurance for visitors will cover emergency services only. The details, costs and coverage of the various packages are still being discussed. For any updates please go to this website.


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This is just an update on my life and hobbies anyway, so a title is not really important, is it? Well, first of all, my sterilization is going good. I had an infection going on in my bellybutton, but I discovered it very early, my doctor gave me some meds, and 3 days later it was alright again. My stitches even fell out, yay! Or well, they were loose, so I pulled the rest of them out. I have a bellybutton again! Yeah, what a thing to celebrate, but hey, it’s all in the small things.
So, what’s been happening lately? Not that much really. We got ourselves a PS4 Pro as a shared Christmas gift, so there’s that. I really enjoy playing Tekken 7, though it bugs me that games these days have so much DLC. When I buy a game, I actually want the entire game, and not having to buy extra charas like Anna and Lei. Charas like Noctis I can understand would be an extra, but I’d expect Anna and Lei to be a part of the usual gang. Come on Namco, don’t do this to me, I need my Anna and Nina bitch fights… Oh well, good thing King is my favorite and takes up 90% of my playtime anyway. The other 10%? Lili, haha!
And now that we have a PS4, my boyfriend decided to play FFXIV with me again, so we created new charas and started over together, which is going smooth! And then I saw the new SDS Fenrir Bike mount… Except my extra retainer (whom I still use and am very happy with), I’ve never bought anything extra for this game since its release back in August 2013. But this mount was an insta-buy! And since my boyfriend wanted it too, I bought 2. Do I feel broke now? Well yeah, kinda, but I don’t regret it one bit! Now we just need to level enough to be able to actually use it, but I still enjoy it on my main.
While I’m at the topic of spending money, I actually made a very sweet purchase yesterday. Black Friday ain’t really a thing here in Europe, so it’s not like we bought a ton of shit because of “sales”, except a second controller for the PS4, which we needed anyway, so I didn’t feel bad about going to second hand shops and spend the change that was burning a hole in my pocket. Behold! A whole 110KR ($16.70) were spent yesterday. I know, laughable. BUT! I got a small bag filled with jewelry goods for 50KR ($7.59), and after looking through the stuff later, I could see that there was for at least 400KR ($60.73) beads and pieces in there, and I really like 99% of it all! This really made me happy, not only because I got a lot of nice stuff for cheap, but also because I’ve been feeling a little down ever since I knew I couldn’t attend the craft fair that I wanted to, and thus haven’t been crafting at all. Now I’ve got some new ideas again, and will hopefully get back into business soon. What else did I buy? Old jewelry to pull apart and re-use, ribbons, a snowglobe for my mother in law, and an Attack on Titan Guidebook. Pretty neat stuff for the amount paid.
And you know what? Although I might have been a bit too focused on crafting instead of writing on my story this year, and will not get all the chapters done that I wanted, I’m actually happy anyway. Last week I managed to write a Lost Chapter, which I’m gonna name the chapters that are not part of the main story, and thus are only short side stories focusing more on other characters than the actual protagonist, and it went quite good. Granted, it’s a yaoi story, and will not fit into the main story anyway, which I will keep PG-13 (ish), but I plan on doing a more gory side story as well, so maybe it doesn’t even matter. It’s not like I need to publish everything, or at least not in one go. I don’t know how to do this yet, but I might just publish the main story first, and then a collection of side stories that are 18+ and add a little extra to the main story for older readers. Anyway, writing something completely different with other characters was very refreshing, and I think I’ll get to complete the next main chapter before the end of this year after all. I also did some character bios for some of the charas that have already appeared in the main story, and it was also a lot of fun to write. It makes it easier to keep track of my ideas for them too.
I think that was it… Oh yeah! Go watch Castlevania on Netflix! Just do it! Waiting for season 2 was totally worth it, and I can barely wait for season 3. It’s just that good.


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Wellington plans to build a 147 km network of bike lanes are an effective way to take climate action, say cycling advocates, but they must be built much faster.
Consultation starts today on Our City, Tomorrow.
“Ten years is too long to wait for bike lanes,” says Cycle Wellington spokesperson, Patrick Morgan.
The Spanish city of Seville built 80km of bike lanes in less than two years. The number of people cycling grew from one percent to ten percent, for the same cost as 2.5 km of highway.
“Bike lanes are climate action.”
He says Wellington also needs Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) to make it easy for people to walk and cycle between local destinations like schools and shops.
“Everyone in our community deserves to be able to get around easily, and a decent place to live. That’s why Cycle Wellington supports a new District Plan to enable much more housing to be built.”
He says Wellington risks losing a generation of people who simply can’t afford to live here.
Better public transport is also essential to help Wellington transition to a low-carbon city.
“Option Four is the best solution for Wellington, as it is the quickest and most affordable way to deliver better transport choices, to cut carbon, and to support more housing.”
It is the only option which will cost less than the $6.4B budgeted for Let’s Get Wellington Moving.
“Our transport system is broken. Too many people are unable to get around Wellington because streets are congested, buses are too expensive or infrequent, and because there aren’t enough bike lanes. Let’s fix that.”
Contact: Patrick Morgan, Cycle Wellington, tel 027 563 4733
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How can we identify and test electronic components? What is the operating principle of electronic components and assemblies? How does an ECU receive and process signals from different sensors and what is the internal structure of these sensors like?
This training is primarily intended for attendants who have knowledge and experience in work with electrics and who are acquainted with basic measurement techniques and work with oscilloscope. The training is conducted on specially made boards on which it is possible to make and simulate different electronic circuits along with the possibility of easy measurements.
Acquaintance with at least basic components and basic electronic circuits in modern vehicles is simply essential for understanding numerous systems using electronic control. Understanding operating principles of such components and circuits enables easier diagnostics, by selection of the right measurements on the right components.


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If the election of a Polish pope came as a big surprise two decades ago, some say the next papal conclave could prompt an even more startling turn: white smoke for a black pope.
Cardinal Francis Arinze, a highly placed Vatican official from Nigeria, is one of the most often-named papabili: men who have the qualifications to hold the top office in the church. Although Arinze is quick to dismiss the idea, at least in public, observers say the increasing prominence of the church in Africa, combined with his interreligious credentials, make him a strong contender. Since 1985, Arinze has headed the Vatican's office for interreligious affairs, traveling extensively around the world and reaching out to members of other faiths.
In the first few Christian centuries, North Africa produced notable Christian leaders. St. Augustine was from North Africa. So was Pope Gelasius I, who led the church from 492 to 496. He was the last pope from Africa, which declined as a major Christian center after the advance of Islam in the seventh century.
But during the past 20 years, the number of African Catholics has nearly doubled, from 50 million to more than 90 million. An estimated 13 million of those are in Nigeria.
The Rev. Clarence Williams, director for black Catholic ministries for the Archdiocese of Detroit, estimates there are about 200 million black Catholics around the world, most of them living in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
"With two-thirds of the world's 1 billion Catholics living below the equator, the world's largest Christian denomination is no longer a European institution," he said. "Talk of a pope from Africa is very significant. Black Catholics are coming of age."
Arinze has been a strong proponent of efforts to develop a style of Christianity in Africa that reflects African culture rather than the culture of the historically dominant West. This push goes hand in hand with anti-colonial sentiment driving political change in Africa.
Dominican Father Aniedi Okure, a Nigerian working on migration and refugee issues for U.S. Catholic bishops in Washington, said, "In Africa, the growth of the church is very impressive, but it is still struggling to stand on its own feet."
The struggle is going on amid wars, refugee problems, and AIDS, Okure said. "Catholicism with an African character has not really blossomed because of these other issues the church has to contend with," he said.
Williams, of the Detroit archdiocese, said Arinze's expertise in Islam, developed in his Vatican role, is highly valued on a continent where Islam is developing apace with Christianity. Nigeria's nascent democracy is threatened by instability, reflected in the country's soaring crime rate and recurrent civil conflicts. Optimists say that Arinze's prominence, combined with his emphasis on interreligious respect, could help keep the peace.
Arinze learned about coexistence with members of other faiths early in life. Although he comes from Onitsha, a predominantly Catholic city, nearly half of Nigeria's citizens are Muslim. Arinze arranged for Pope John Paul II to meet members of both faiths during the pope's visit to Nigeria in 1998.


Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot may have emerged as the favourable flag bearer for the All Progressive Congress for the 2015, Lagos State House of Assembly election, yet the actor is not in any way celebrating that divine achievement yet as he is still strategizing on how to defeat his opponents in the election.
According to the actor, his recent victory at the party’s primary means nothing to him as he hopes to celebrate if he can win his oppositional party.
“I will celebrate after we have overcome our political opponents from other parties, not now. For me, this is not the real victory,” he said.
He acknowledged his respect for his defeated fellow APC contestants at the just conclude primaries noting that the candidates paraded by the party were of high quality but won out of divine favour, hoping to have a collective team that would work together for the growth of the state.© 2014Nigeriafilms.com


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South Metro Fire Rescue Capt. Tom Crews has battled wildfires for more than 40 years. Never has he seen a wildfire season like this.
“Fire behavior has been pretty — just not normal,” Crews said. “Anymore, (fire season) is year-round. Twenty-twenty has not been a good year. It's been a rough year, and people are tired. They're worn out and tired, and they're still going to help.”
This summer, wildfires broke out in historic scale throughout the Western United States. Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington all faced catastrophic wildfires around the same time in mid-July. Resources were low. Manpower was thin.
“It didn't seem like any resources were available on any fire we were on,” said Crews, who returned from a 14-day stint in Northern California on Oct. 2.
In the past, firefighters could count on the fact that Colorado and California had different seasons, which allowed crews to request help from neighboring states.
"There are just no resources out there, especially this time of year,” Crews said. “What you see is what you get.”
Colorado is still battling the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires in the northern Front Range. The fires became the two largest wildfires in the state's history, burning 209,000 acres and 194,000 acres, respectively.
Crews assisted with the August Complex Fire, which has burned more than 1 million acres west of Chico, California and is 93% contained. Crews also assisted with Colorado's Pine Gulch Fire, which surpassed the 2002 Hayman Fire Aug. 28 to become the largest wildfire in the state's history. Pine Gulch would retain that title, and then its No. 2 spot, for only a few weeks.
The Cameron Peak Fire, near Walden, broke out Aug. 10. Two months later, the Cameron Peak Fire surpassed Pine Gulch. On Oct. 14, what would become the state's second largest wildfire in history sparked in Grand County, the East Troublesome Fire.
The lateness of the season provided a relatively new obstacle for wildland firefighters: cold weather. Though firefighters have long battled blazes at below-freezing temperatures, fighting a wildfire in October has its challenges. Hose pumps can freeze. Snow accumulation, though helpful in pausing a fire's growth, can obstruct firefighters' access to a structure.
Fires can restart after the snow melts, fire officials say, so even the promise of a blizzard does not necessarily mean the end of a fire. Wildland firefighters will need to wait for more regular precipitation before declaring the end of a long season. And the effects are taking a toll.
“The guys and gals are tired,” Crews said of his fellow firefighters. “This has been going on for a long time. I was home for 36 hours in I don't know how many weeks. You can say no, but that's not what we do normally.”
But the harsh conditions, limited resources and a persistent season compare little to the toll that weighs on a firefighter who loses a structure they had been working to save.
“It's devastating. And it adds to the stress,” Crews said. “You just know that has affected a family or maybe multiple families. Mother Nature — she's tough, and a lot of times, no matter what, you do she's going to win. That's hard to handle sometimes.”
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