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By Frank Meintjies · 28 Nov 2013
The recent resignation by NUMSA president Cedric Gina is another rip in the fabric of the trade union federation, COSATU. Given that a breakup of COSATU will weaken labour’s voice as a counterpoint to the strength of capital and the state, this development again raises the question as to what is to be done to save the situation.
By now, all those who follow current affairs are familiar with the features of the split. The broad pattern harks back to COSATU’s formation.
The federation was woven from two main union strands – the feisty general workers unions aligned to the ANC and the strong industrial unions, which at the time favoured a focus on workplace issues. Through skilful ANC leadership and visionary trade union leadership, political disagreements were managed as COSATU was formed and grew to become a formidable force. From my time in COSATU, I recall that, even when tensions resurfaced at key points, for example around the adoption of the Freedom Charter, the different factions avoided going for broke and engaged in patient negotiation. Somehow, the unity of workers – a key COSATU principle – remained paramount.
But now, a significant number of COSATU trade unions feel that the ANC has not moved rapidly enough to change South Africa’s economy so that the masses have a bigger share in the wealth of the land. They, led by Zwelinzima Vavi, want a far more robust engagement with the ruling party and an open discussion about the value of the alliance. Another group of trade unions, led by COSATU chairperson Sdumo Dlamini, feel this assessment is too harsh. It remains optimistic about the alliance and, while acknowledging failures, believes the ruling party can be improved to reverse the dramatic slowdown in redress and delivery.
The ruling party has not helped those who argue for continuing with the current COSATU-ANC relationship and for remaining in the alliance. The ANC has taken a strong stand on issues such as the E-tolls, the National Development Plan (NDP) and the youth wage subsidy – adopting these despite objections and protest from organised labour. It has refused to submit the youth subsidy scheme to NEDLAC, a policy forum valued by COSATU. Government has also begun implementing the NDP, including a chapter on the economy which COSATU says supports the lowering of wages as part of strategies aimed at making South Africa investor-friendly.
All parties involved in the drama are conscious of competitors, new voices and developments in the wings. New formations such as the Economic Freedom Fighters, the Workers and Socialist Party (WASP) and the Association of Miningworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) have served notice that – either individually or collectively – they hope to take over the mantle of being the foremost representative of working class interests. These role-players are relevant to the developments in NUMSA. If NUMSA quits COSATU, these players will no doubt seek to woo it into an alliance.
However, these new formations have their own deficiencies and challenges. A range of questions remains unanswered. Do they have organising capability? For instance, will they be able to organise vulnerable workers? Do they have the leadership skills that it would take to hold such a diverse alliance together? How will they entrench worker leadership in their formation(s)? And will they be able to forge common ground and clear principles that would guide responses to critical policy issues?
For its part, COSATU’s options are narrowing with each week that passes. This is what happens – in organisational development terms – if there is paralysis and if no action is taken to reposition the organisation out of crisis. It is in this light that I suggest that COSATU considers adopting the unification agenda suggested below.
Firstly, COSATU should withdraw from party politics for a period of, say, three years.
COSATU need not take a decision on the tripartite alliance – trying to take such a decision would entrench the stalemate or heighten conflict. Instead, COSATU could just emulate the ANC and show indifference towards the infrequent alliance meetings. Alternately it can use alliance meetings as a platform to call for solidarity for its strategic national campaigns. With regard to next year’s elections, the federation could undertake a broad democracy campaign. It could call on members to vote for parties of their choice and, as active citizens, to follow up and hold elected leaders accountable.
The aim here is not to reduce votes for the ANC. That would be dabbling in party politics, which would be a contradiction. In fact many workers, especially those in public sector unions that have benefitted from the ANC's reign, will vote for the ANC. Rather, the aim with this suggestion is to disentangle the federation from power plays and factional manoeuvres within the ANC, creating space and time for a focus on rebuilding and unity.
Secondly, COSATU should adopt, say, three key major national campaigns that advance working class interests. Such campaigns may focus on addressing economic inequality or seek to improve the environment in which wage negotiations take place. Possible campaigns could include - one that combines the idea of a minimum wage with the demand for food security; mobilisation in support of quality health care that is accessible to all; and a multi-stakeholder drive to expose the conditions of part-time, casual and informal workers in sectors such as the retail industry.
Thirdly, and most importantly, the federation should devise a clear and well-resourced plan to improve trade union practice in its own ranks. In this connection, it should help member unions improve service to members, it should revive and strengthen its web of shop steward ‘locals’ throughout the country and it should offer organiser and shop steward training to all member unions.
This suggested course could lead to a ‘unification congress’ supported by both NUMSA and the federation’s office bearers.
But, at the same time, these proposals are a long shot. Union leaders who see the federation as a stepping-stone to political office – and to the status and pleasures that come with it – will no doubt reject these suggestions out of hand. Yet COSATU desperately needs to make a move. If it continues to fiddle while waiting for reports from task teams and quasi-legal special committees, the federation will, in any event, fragment and wither away.
I Beg to Differ
I am in fundamental disagreement with this article.
Unity in COSATU can only ever mean the subordination of organised labour to Zuma's predatory and repressive regime.
The ANC is lost as a progressive force. Zuma destroyed it to the point where it is now irrecoverable.
The break up with Cosatu, which is now controlled by the SACP who are Zuma's enforcers, is the best news in a long time for workers, the unemployed and others.
We should celebrate the break up of the federation and build real alternatives (non the EFF's proto-fascist demagoguery) on the left. We need a democratic party that unites workers struggles with community struggles.
In 2013, Cosatu is and can be nothing other than a mechanism for maintaining Zuma's control.
AMCU, Abahlali Base Mijondolo, even EFF are all signs that the ANC's hundred year long control over the forces of liberation is now in its last days. Zuma will go down in history as the man that destroyed the ANC - with the support of the KZN mafia - Nzimande, Dlamini etc.
COSATU Is Finished after Marikana
When NUM officials shot at striking workers at Marikana, the event that preceded the massacre they inflected a terminal injury on COSATU.
The stable door cannot be fasted now. The horse is bolted.
This is a backward looking that completely misses the urgency of the new moment that is here.
The ANC is fragmenting and COSATU is finished.
We can't go backwards now. We have to build new movements out of the ashes of the ANC.
AMCU, NUMSA, the social movements and, if they can jettison their appalling leadership, EFF too, will unite on the left. The DA, COPE, Agang and the ANC will unite on the right.
Very valid viewpoints - can't argue with that. The beliefs and aspirations - as well as the attempt to make sense of developments - you convey are as valid as any other opinion expressed on the site. They help to take the debate to a higher level.
It would be great if those who are cobbling together the new alliance/alliances, or others in the know, shared information with the public. Who are the leaders and what past experiences or struggles do they arise from? What would such an alliance stand for - they have a common enemy, but what are their short - and medium term strategic goals? How would this diverse collection of actors hold together? Apart from elections - what kind of campaigns would they mount?
I have heard that some (proponents of "new") refer to their initiative as SA's equivalent of the MDC (a combination of unions and opponents of the ruling party). Is this true, and what would that mean? So much is taking place in behind the scenes that it is difficult to know what's going on and what is being proposed. Regardless of answers to these questions, the emergence of new actors are important (for democracy and to advance economic transformation) and should make debates in next year's elections particularly vibrant.

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When is the best time to visit Belize? Whether you’re an adventure seeker or you’re looking for a naturally aesthetic, fun-filled epic adventure, Belize is going to be a great travel destination for your next vacation.
You might be wondering, what makes Belize such an amazing travel destination? If that’s the case, you’re in the right place. Well, that’s exactly what we’re here to tell you.
In this article, we’re going to talk about Belize, why it is such a popular tourist destination as well as the best time to visit Belize. We’re also going to talk about the exciting things you can do in Belize with your friends and family, so sit back, relax, and read this article till the end.
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Why is Belize Such a Popular Tourist Site?
Belize is a Caribbean country, located on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and Guatemala. It has a small population of around 408,000. The reason for the immense popularity of Belize in front of tourists is that it is rich in culture, natural beauty, historic importance, and entertainment. That’s exactly why in 2018, around 1.7 million tourists visited Belize seeking a sweet and calm vacation.
Belize is an incredible tourist destination full of life and amazing scenes and that is exactly why we want you to be one of these many tourists to go there and have the time of your life with your friends and family.
Best time to Visit Belize
Belize is so beautiful throughout the year that you can visit any time you like. However, if you’re one of those tourists who want to spend less and have more fun, then you’re definitely going to want to go to Belize at the best time of the year.
In our opinion, the best time of the year to visit Belize is from March to August. Depending upon the weather and the time of the year, the number of tourists and costs of tourism seem to differ. Let’s take a look at tourism in Belize throughout the year.
March to August
This time of the year is the best time for you to visit Belize with your loved ones. The temperature is mild to warm and there isn’t a lot of rain going around. There are going to be tourists coming and going throughout this time.
If you’re thinking of going to Belize at this time, you’re going to have a great time because the costs are going to be normal, you’ll find accommodation and the weather would be great for outdoor exploration. So, definitely visit at this time.
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The wet season – from September to December you’re going to want to stay away from the area. There’s going to be rainy and windy weather and some of the tourist attractions are also going to be closed down.
You shouldn’t go to Belize at this time and definitely try holding back for a few months so you can experience better weather, good tourism costs, and great accommodation.
January to February
Although not the ideal time to visit Belize, the wet season is almost gone in these months and you can visit if you want to. There are going to be some tourists and the costs of tourism are going to be at a low point.
If you’re thinking of going in this time, you’ll have a lot of fun and you’ll save a great deal of money as well on tourism and tickets along with accommodation. So, try going in this time instead of the wet season in Belize.
Things to do in Belize
If you’re looking to have a great time with your stay in Belize, you’re definitely going to want to explore everything you can. For a reference, here are some of the best things you should definitely take part in if you’re in Belize to make your stay memorable.
Visiting the Great Blue Hole
Known as the world’s largest sink-hole, the Great Blue hole is located in the Belize Barrier Reef. If you’re in the area and looking for a sight to behold, definitely going to the Great Blue Hole and taking a gander is definitely going to be a treat for you and your loved ones.
Exploring the Cayo District
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Going to the Belize Zoo
Belize is known for its wildlife and natural diversity. If you’re a nature lover and you’re looking to witness exotic plants and wildlife, going to the Belize Zoo is going to be a great decision. You’re going to have the time of your lives in this place seeing different creatures and luscious plants.
Relaxing at the Ambergris Caye
There’s nothing better than relaxing at a Central American beach with a beverage in your hand. Belize is filled with many beaches because of being on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. The Ambergris Caye is one of the best places in Belize if this kind of relaxation is what you’re eying.
Partying in Belize City
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Aussie Angle: If anybody can sort this lot out ahead of the Ashes, Darren Lehmann can
The timing’s not the best but it’s better now than mid-Ashes
Monday 24 June 2013
I know Darren Lehmann well, and he's a man who knows how to win. He's a double World Cup champion as a player, he's won three tournaments in Australia as a coach in all formats of the game and he's won the Indian Premier League too. He's the right bloke for the job.
"Boof" likes the way the game was played in the past, and in Test cricket there's still a bat and there's still a ball. You go around Australia and you won't hear a bad word said about him. What he's very good at is man management. He will bring a different approach to the job. He'll sit down with the team and say: "Well listen, guys, how are we going to win this match?" And he will allow the players to do the thinking themselves.
I think young players like Usman Khawaja, who plays under Lehmann at Queensland, will do better now. But it's not only the youngsters. "Boof" played under coaches like Bobby Simpson and John Buchanan, back in the days when we were the best team in the world and had the best set-up. So he knows about how to handle the old-school type of player as well.
If anyone can turn it around in a short space of time, he can. But the pressure now is on the players themselves, not on Lehmann. Now the old coach has gone, there's no one else left to blame. If they didn't want Mickey Arthur, they've got what they wanted but now it's time to put up and shut up. Now we'll see how good they really are.
I think Michael Clarke doesn't want to be a selector any more because the rotation system that has been introduced just doesn't work for our team. The players have told Clarke: "Look, we don't want to have you as a selector, we want to be able to confide in you."
As we found out from Cricket Australia yesterday, Mick was told that he was ultimately responsible. He's taken a bullet that he didn't see coming. We always take tough decisions in Australia, always have, always will. The timing's not the best but it's better to do it now than halfway through the series.
So was the decision pre-planned? Is it a coincidence that the CEO of Cricket Australia, James Sutherland, is already in England three weeks before the start of an Ashes series? I've known James since he was 20 and I've never seen him so irate as when he described David Warner hitting Joe Root as "despicable". And Sutherland is taking personal responsibility for the decision.
Mick's record was OK but no more than that: 10 wins and six defeats in 19 Tests. If it wasn't for one session against South Africa last year, when we were reduced to 6 for 45 in the third Test in Perth, we would have been the No 1 Test team in the world. But it's all been downhill from there. And Homeworkgate in Chandigarh and other incidents have not gone down well.
Mick's a quality bloke but he may not have understood the Australian culture around the team. We've got to surround the side with a core group of former players who have been there and done that. You could have 10 to 15 of them in that group to get the culture right. They don't have to all be involved at once, just two or three at a time.
I was the batting coach with the team earlier this year. Mickey invited me in and he was fantastic. During the winter Michael Clarke asked Matty Hayden, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath to come in and we all worked with the team for a whole Test match at home; we were effectively part of the squad, and we were brought in to help the players make good decisions.
So is it now time for Clarke to give Mike Hussey a ring? The board didn't handle that situation well at all when he decided to jack it in.
One thing's for sure, it was time for a change. We never lost 4-0 in India, we never did so badly in a one-day tournament. Never once in my playing days did I see a player hit another player. If you behave like a buffoon off the field, you will behave like one on the field too.
Former Australian Test batsman Dean Jones will be writing regularly for 'The Independent' during the Ashes
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This is the flag of the former Otago Harbour Board, which has been reorganised, regrouped and renamed since this last flew in the early to mid 1980s. It's a boring flag in a way, in that it just has the initials of the organisation on a plain background — a building site flag. The clever thing about it though is that the initials have been nicely shaped into an anchor — the perfect symbol for a Harbour Board.
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Utah Department of Workforce Services provides more unemployment resources
SALT LAKE CITY– The Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has added additional unemployment resources for Utahns.
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Utahns are out of work. Currently, DWS is processing a record number of unemployment claims. The amount of claims filed within the last few weeks exceeds all claims filed in 2019.
In a statement, the Unemployment Insurance Division says the department is doing its best to keep up with demand. In a statement released on Tuesday, the DWS said, “85% of claims from the first week of the COVID-19 impact (March 15-21) are now processed, thus meeting the 21-day expectation of service during normal circumstances.”
However, the division is quickly falling behind. There was an unprecedented 2,400% increase in claims submitted for unemployment insurance the week of March, 15th.
The DWS warns that people should expect “disruptions to normal service levels including long wait times for call and chat services. Those seeking unemployment assistance should also expect a wait time of from 21-30 days for claims to be processed.
You can apply for unemployment at jobs.utah.gov.
Governor Gary Herbert is promoting a kind of loan program that could prevent people from needing to apply for unemployment insurance. It’s called the Paycheck Protection Program, and it’s aimed at helping small business owners who employ 500 people or fewer. It can cover any kind of business expense for up to eight weeks, but bosses need to follow certain rules to qualify.
“As long as businesses keep their employees on payroll and use the loan for operating expenses, the PPP loan will be forgiven,” he says.
He’s calling on business owners to apply for this as fast as possible. They can also apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program through the Small Business Administration.”
Gov. Herbert says, “It’s for immediate expenses and past-due bills. Just by applying directly through the SBA, whether you get the loan or not, you get a $10,000 stipend to help you with your expenses. That’s a pretty good deal.”
How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus
COVID-19 coronavirus is transmitted from person to person. It is a virus that is similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:
- Wash hands frequently and thoroughly, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
- Don’t touch your face.
- Keep children and those with compromised immune systems away from someone who is coughing or sneezing (in this instance, at least six feet)
- If there is an outbreak near you, practice social distancing (stay at home, instead of going to the movies, sports events, or other activities.)
- Get a flu shot.
Resources for more information:
State of Utah: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707
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And, since you love your salad and you already have the grill going … go ahead and top it with a grilled steak. All that salad and fruit underneath will make you feel a lot better about eating red meat. Trust me.

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Speaking at the party’s conference in Brighton last week, the Labour leader said that he would also reverse a planned cut in corporation tax for larger companies.
In his keynote speech, Miliband added that he would freeze business rates for companies with a rateable value of less than £50,000 at 2014 levels for three years from 2015.
Neil Morgan, director and head of pubs at Christie+Co, said: “Reduction in business rates will obviously help add profit to the bottom line. It’s a good tonic for the pub industry.” He added: “The trouble is, what is said in conference rarely happens.”
Stephen Taylor, managing director at Guy Simmonds, also said he “cautiously welcomes” the comments.
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He pointed out that the typical pub will see a reduction in rates, not a freeze.
Simon Hall, director and head of pubs at Fleurets, added: “Any help would be beneficial, but I think if they come into power they would think again.”
The decision was welcomed by Colin Lambert, associate director at Savills, too. He said licensees need to make sure they do everything they can to find out if they can get any reduction.
However, John Webber, head of rating at Colliers International, said the Labour leader’s speech was a “sticking plaster rather than a cure”.
“Labour would, in effect, be helping businesses in more prosperous areas — such as London — that don’t necessarily need help, at the expense of those that do,” he said.
Jerry Schurder, Gerald Eve’s head of rating, said the proposal is “quite clever politically” as it “offers something that applies to most properties, but for which the costs are relatively modest”.


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Whiskey Wednesday: So, here we are. Let's talk.
The Ghost of Jay Cutler: Okay, first things first - Ole Miss only scored 31 against SEMO, and was completely shut out in the second half. Is this a cause for concern. If so, how and to what extent?
Juco All-American: Sorta. More than anything, this game showed Ole Miss that if Bo Wallace gets hurt things get really, really sucky. It's not that the rest of the team sucks. Even Barry Brunetti, who everyone wanted to hate on when the game was over, produced yardage. He just can't throw it very well. 3/12 against SEMO is pretty bad. If Wallace got hurt for long, it's obvious that the coaches would pull a freshman redshirt. That's not a great situation to be in at this point of the season.It was also frustrating that a number of backups, who should theoretically play their asses off with the hopes of earning playing time, instead came out flat. Rough.
Whiskey: I think you pretty much nailed it. My concern is that I can't really think of a winning football program that doesn't routinely hang 50 or more on a team like SEMO. The fact that our 2nd and 3rd teamers aren't motivated or prepared enough to score some damn points and keep the shutout going, is to me a really bad indicator of our mindset as a program. We can obviously get up for some big games, maybe find an upset or two this season, but being able to come out against a weaker team and leave absolutely no doubt... that's something that I associate with winning programs that have a winning attitude and take a businesslike approach to every practice and every non-conference cakewalk.
Next question: What were your thoughts on the freshmen in the game?
Ghost: Well Robert Nkemdiche's a badass, but we already knew that, and it shouldn't be surprising to watch him do well against SEMO. I think he was out of position a few times, and there were some plays where he, much to my chagrin, looked pretty hesitant. Other than that, he was very powerful and had an impact on the SEMO line.
Treadwell and Adeboyejo were largely nonexistent, but they only had balls thrown their way maybe a couple times each? Evan Engram though had a catch that I'm still trying to process in my head. So he was lined up on the LOS as a true tight end in that play, wiggled into a seam in the SEMO zone, caught a pretty well thrown ball, and just trotted into the endzone somewhat effortlessly for a 60-something yard score. I know he needs to put on weight to take on SEC linebackers as a blocker, but he's phenomenal as an edge blocker for his age, and he has great athleticism for a tight end. What a damn good talent evaluation by Hugh Freeze.
Speaking of freshmen, should we have burned quarterback Devante Kincade's redshirt? A lot of fans were upset that we couldn't get more out of Barry Brunetti and Robert Ratliff, and are rightfully worried that, without Bo Wallace, this offense will crumble. Should Kincade have gotten some real game experience?
Whiskey: I think you have to keep Switchblade's redshirt; in the event that he is the future at QB, and we burned his 'shirt this year, then we potentially have only 2 years for him to start, with no telling how QBs behind him might pan out. Plus, it's been said that Freeze does things like this to manage expectations. If everyone sees that our backups struggle to produce against a shitty team, then it makes it more understandable when we struggle against talented, deeper teams.
Juco: I think that burning Kincade's redshirt would have been a mistake. Sure, the coaches would like for him to be prepared for game action in case something were to happen to Bo Wallace. Does facing Southeast Missouri State's defense really prepare him though? I'm honestly not sure how much better their defense is than the Ole Miss second-string D. People have asked, "but what if Bo gets hurt in the first series of the __________ game and can't go?" Then Ole Miss probably has the same outcome regardless of whether or not Kincade threw 12 passes against SEMO. The alternative is what if those twelve passes against SEMO are the only twelve passes Kincade throws all season. In that case, we would all look back after his senior year and say, "well... his freshman year was a huge waste."
And for the last question... Itavius Mathers had several carries in the game. What did you take away from his runs? The coaches had mentioned him as a potential #2 back. Would you say that's likely?
Ghost: Yes. iTavius has some mass that Jeff Scott and Jaylen Walton don't possess. I'm a big fan of both Scott and Walton, but against SEC defenses they will get knocked over a lot. The ambling Apple product (too much?) showed nimbler feet than I anticipated this past weekend, and could be a guy who can, if his sprained ankle holds up, fight for the tough yards in short yardage situations.
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they truly are considered in a relationship. The lovers frequently spend some time together, share resources, and help one another in times during the need. Each time a relationship happens to be formally recognized in community, it really is called a wedding.
Many individuals marry simply because they love their lovers, but this isnвЂ™t constantly the truth. The meaning that is cultural of changed drastically as time passes. Once the organization of wedding has developed, peopleвЂ™s objectives and desires for marriage have actually changed also. Nevertheless, relationships and marriage nevertheless hold a complete great deal worth focusing on in most peopleвЂ™ everyday lives.
Reputation for Marriage and Love
The initial recorded proof of wedding ceremonies times from 2350 B.C. in Mesopotamia. A lot of people hitched for financial reasons, such as for example producing kiddies, securing alliances along with other families, and wealth that is consolidating. Numerous cultures practiced polygamy, allowing a person that is single have numerous partners.
The idea that love could be a significant motivation for marriage did not gain traction until the Middle Ages in the Western world. Before the period, shared love had been regarded as the consequence of wedding, not its cause. Marrying for love would not be that isвЂњpopular the Victorian age, whenever class flexibility made interfamilial alliances less necessary for success.
Needless to say, not everybody whom dropped in love surely could marry. In the us, many unions between folks of various cultural or racial backgrounds (intermarriages) had been unlawful until 1967. That has been whenever U.S. Supreme Court overturned anti-miscegenation laws in the states. Same-sex partners didn’t gain the ability to marry nationwide before the Obergefell v. Hodges situation in 2015.
Today, numerous relationships that have been taboo into the past are actually fairly typical:
- At the time of 2010, 1 in 4 married people participate in separate spiritual groups.
- At the time of 2015, 1 in 10 maried people have actually various racial or backgrounds that are ethnic.
- At the time of 2017, 1 in 10 LGBTQ+ Us citizens are hitched up to a same-sex partner.
How Come Individuals Get Hitched?
In the modern-day united states of america, 88percent of Us Us Americans cite love as a rather reason that is important get hitched. Other typical reasons include:
- Companionship : 76percent
- Having kids : 49per cent
- Financial stability : 28%
- Protection under the law and advantages : 23per cent
A person and their spouse together as a household unit in America, getting married ties. Partners can register fees, share insurance policies, and/or together adopt a child. Wedding additionally gives lovers more use of each other compared to a cohabitating relationship would. a partner can check out their partner within the medical center while making medical or mental health care choices in the event that partner is incapacitated. Whenever a medical or psychological state crisis takes place, non-spouses may have a much harder time getting take care of a family member https://www.ilovedating.net/chatavenue-review.
Wedding in the us
Fewer People in the us are becoming hitched when compared with generations that are past. In 1960, 72percent of grownups had been hitched. Ever since then, the wedding price has decreased steadily. Now around 1 / 2 of Us citizens over age 18 are hitched.
Many grownups (58%) whom arenвЂ™t hitched state they wish to get hitched someday. But, numerous say they usually havenвЂ™t discovered the person that is right, or they would like to be much more financially stable very very first. Lots of people will probably postpone wedding until these are typically certain they would like to agree to the partnership. Presently the woman that is average married at age 28, plus the typical guy gets hitched at age 30.
Yet delayed marriages alone canвЂ™t give an explanation for reduced wedding prices. In US tradition, wedding isn’t any longer regarded as a necessity for sex, residing together, or children that are raising. Numerous People in america, specially more youthful people, see wedding as a show that is optional of.
Many people may feel cynical about wedding as a result of the divorce that is rising. Other people may wait to connect their future that is financial to enthusiast with education loan financial obligation or costly medical requirements. Additionally, it is feasible that, with all the stigma of singlehood quickly fading, individuals who could have been forced into wedding in past times are actually liberated to live alone.
Individuals who are not sure when they need to get hitched may decide to sort away their emotions having a therapist.


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It occurred to me recently that I have been touring friends and family around Manila for more than a decade now. What started as an alternative weekend activity back in college has become a 12-year-long advocacy. I have spent countless weekends – truly, I have lost count –bringing people to places like San Miguel, Escolta, Binondo, Quiapo and Intramuros.
The very last tour I gave was with friends in January last year. By then, there was already a tinge of paranoia seeping through the city with regards the presence of a strange, new virus. Yet we proceeded with our tour that took us to Binondo, enjoying plates of fresh lumpia at New Po Heng and noodles at Quick Snack in Carvajal. Two months later, my visits to Old Manila had to momentarily come to a halt.
Thus, it was great to have mustered enough courage to take my bicycle for a spin in mid-January this year. What was supposed to be a ride around my usual routes in Cubao and New Manila ended with me pedaling until I reached Mendiola. On that first sojourn, I knocked and entered, for the first time in a year, the quiet yet sumptuous abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, the home of Manila’s only monastic community for men.
Adorned with frescoes from the 1920s by Spanish Benedictines Lesmes Lopez, OSB and Salvador Alberich, OSB, the abbey is perhaps Manila’s last hidden gem. Designed by the Swedish George Asp, the neo-gothic church is a reminder of the city’s glorious past, a melding of religious tradition and cosmopolitan air. Manila was no backwater. It never was.
A week later, I picked up my bike again but this time with the intention of really getting deep into the old city. From our home along Aurora Boulevard, it was literally a straight path to Manila. I deliberately biked on a Sunday for less cars. I still get scared cycling beside jeepneys and aggressive SUVs.
My first stop was another favorite church, more historic and culturally significant. The San Sebastián. Rising above Plaza del Carmen with its Gothic spires, Asia’s only all-steel church is currently asking for support not only for its conservation efforts but its campaign against the looming threat of a high rise condominium being built behind it.
Designed by the Spaniard Don Genaro Palacios, the San Sebastián is a truly international collaboration: with Filipino, Chinese, English, French and Belgian craftsmen, laborers and supervisors putting in their efforts and ideas to help erect the structure. The steel pre-fabricated parts were made by the Belgian Societé Anonyme des Enterprises de Travaux Publiques while the stained-glass windows were from the German Henri Oidtmann Studio.
From San Sebastián, I biked towards Ayala Bridge, turned right and headed to the Metropolitan Theater (MET). Since I couldn’t enter yet to see the renovation works, I admired the restoration from outside. The colorful mosaics are again getting a new lease on life and my hope for this Art Deco jewel was reignited. Designed by one of the Philippines’ first pensionados, Juan Arellano, the “grand old dame” has seen many highs and lows from its inception in the 1930s to the minor controversies that preceded the completion of the restoration.
This area of Manila is actually the city’s neo-classical corridor because apart from the MET, which is one of the best examples of Art Deco in the Philippines, the row of impressive neo-classical buildings built during the zenith of the American period truly makes a picturesque backdrop for any biking route. From the former Agriculture, Finance and Legislative buildings – now occupied and maintained by the National Museum – to Manila City Hall and ending at the Philippine Post Office, this strip was part of the unrealized plan of Daniel Burnham for our capital.
I made a stop in front of the Philippine Post Office as it was in here that my grandmother’s father, José Pilapil, worked during the Commonwealth, as Superintendent of Posts. My grandmother and her sisters saw the imposing building as their playground. Once a hub of activity, it now resembles a sleepy temple, a remembrance of the once bustling enterprise that is “snail mail”.
I crossed the Jones Bridge afterwards, another important architectural legacy of Juan Arellano. There were debates on the bridge’s new “old” look but one thing is certain: people flock to the bridge to have photos taken against the lamps or the views of the Post Office or the Pasig River. It’s no longer just a means of getting from one point to another; it has become a destination in itself.
From Jones Bridge, I turned right to Escolta, the former business district. I headed straight to one of the coolest spots in the city – The HUB at First United Building. For me, it is a must to have coffee at The Den, and I was happy they allowed me to park my bicycle just outside their café.
From Escolta, I biked back to Quintin Paredes Road, circled the Plaza Calderón, took a quick glance at the Binondo Church before biking through Juan Luna Street. Juan Luna is an underappreciated street that reminds me a lot of New York City. There are still grand buildings here that showcase a charming mix of neo-classical, Art Deco and Beaux-Arts styles that any biker with a keen eye for architecture would delight in.
Back at Jones Bridge, I took a right turn and entered my final stop, the historic Walled City of Intramuros. After passing by the Puerta Isabela II, the Intendencia, Plaza Mexico, I then proceeded to try a new café: the Belfry Café, located at the Manila Cathedral compound. The unique thing about this dining establishment are the bells! The massive bells grace the interiors but alas, I had to take my coffee to their outdoor area, which is a nice spot to take in the genteel vibe of Plaza Roma.
As I wrapped up my tour of Old Manila on that delightful spot, with views of the Manila Cathedral’s cupola, the Ayuntamiento or former city hall, as well as Plaza Roma with its statue of the Spanish King who sent us vaccines, I couldn’t help but ponder how we often describe Manila’s sites, streets and districts with the words “former”, “destroyed”, “decaying” or “threatened”. Nevertheless, I still feel hopeful knowing Manila is being reinvented by leveraging and reinvigorating its cultural assets.
Since 2008, it was already a routine for me to take people around Old Manila and tell its colorful story. Now with a pandemic and the novelty of revisiting these sites alone on my bicycle, the city has once again shown me a new face. It is truly ever old, ever new.
Apart from walking, nothing gets you closer to the beauty and history of these places than through biking. Despite this pandemic, it was a pleasant experience to touch base with the capital. Just remember: wear a helmet and a mask, bike with a distance from other pedestrians or riders, and bring basic tools because I didn’t pass by any bike shops along the route. Enjoy the ride and stay safe.


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Credit Suisse has hired Deborah Lee to join its growing Asia-Pacific prime brokerage business, where she will focus on attracting global investors for the bank's regional hedge fund client base, the Swiss bank said yesterday.
Lee has 10 years of experience in the industry, most recently as an executive director in the capital introduction division of Goldman Sachs's prime brokerage business in Hong Kong, which she joined in October 2007, and prior to that at the Channel Capital Group in New York.
Her appointment "reflects Credit Suisse's continued investment in prime services in Asia-Pacific and the importance of prime services to the bank's client-focused strategy", said a spokesperson. The bank identifies this division as one of its key client businesses in its equities department, along with cash equities, electronic trading and flow, and corporate equity derivatives.
Lee joined Credit Suisse earlier this month as a director within the capital services team in Hong Kong, reporting to Benjamin Happ who heads up the capital services division. Lee is also tasked with helping non-Asian hedge funds raise cash from local investors who have broader investment criteria.
Credit Suisse plans to increase its headcount in the prime services business by 15%-20% this year, according to the spokesperson. The bank made no cuts in the division in 2009, and in fact made two key hires: Happ in July and his boss, Matt Pecot, in May. Pecot is head of prime services Asia-Pacific.
Commenting on the bank's intention to continue expanding the business, Pecot said yesterday that, "people see that the macro story out here in Asia is quite differentiated from what is happening in the US and Europe and they are trying to take advantage of that by putting talent on the ground here".
"The wind is still definitely behind us," he added.

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This tenants in common agreement “severs” a joint tenancy, and sets out how the sale proceeds of real property will be split between the owners.
- You may be married or in a relationship, and want to know that if you separate, when the property is sold you will each get out what you have put in.
- You may be a couple, group of friends, brother and sister, or parent and child, buying a house together to get on the property ladder.
This tenants in common agreement protects the individual interest of each owner. It does not cover property management.
The law on co-ownership of property
In law, the relationship of co-owners of property is either as “beneficial joint tenants” or as “tenants in common”. The term “tenant” has no connection with a tenant under a lease. Under either sort of tenancy, a joint owner can insist on a sale.
Usually, your conveyancer will draw the document transferring your property to you in words that make you “beneficial joint tenants”. That means:
- You own the property equally.
- When you sell, the proceeds will be divided equally, even if one of you has contributed more in the meantime.
- If one of you dies, the other(s) automatically get his share - even if you are divorced or separated, and regardless of what you write in your will.
This tenants in common agreement changes that.
About this tenants in common agreement
This tenants in common agreement serves two purposes.
First it “severs the joint tenancy”, so that each owner owns an identifiable share. This could be 50:50, or it could be any other ratio. That is legally valid, but will not change pre-existing obligations, for example, who is responsible for repaying the mortgage.
Secondly, it sets out the arrangements for division of the proceeds of sale of the property. Depending on the circumstances, that will be legally binding between the owners, but may not be binding against a third party, like a trustee in bankruptcy.
The agreement enables you to choose the ownership proportions or make arrangements for changing the proportions. For example, you may want a gradual increase in the share of one owner who is paying off a mortgage or parent-lender.
After you have signed this tenants in common agreement:
- Your shares in the property are separate in law, so that a creditor of one cannot take the share of the other as well.
- When you sell, the net proceeds are divided in the shares you have agreed.
- If one of you should die, that person’s share will pass according to his will or intestacy.
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Joint ownership agreement: holiday property regulate the share ownership and use of a house, flat or other property for holiday occupation among different owners
Joint ownership agreement: residential property to record the joint ownership of a single residential property. Where all the owners occupy the property at the same time.
Cohabitation (living together) agreement sets out living arrangements, such as responsibility for bills.
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From little ones to fussy eaters, to teenagers – a child’s food journey is so exciting and we all want to get it right! Neelajana Singh wrote the book “Our Kid Eats Everything” and its a fountain of practical advice. She shares her tips for laying the right foundation for mindful eating for life. As a part of our series on weaning, here’s the first detailed post on weaning- how and when to start.
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Confused or scared about when and how to introduce solid food to your baby? I would often read moms posting queries such as “How do I get my baby started on solid foods?”, “When can my baby start eating solids?”
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Vairamuthu is an Indian Tamil poet and lyricist.
Vairamuthu began his lyricist career through the Tamil film Soolam (1980).Debuting in the film Nizhalgal (1980) with the lyrics for the song “Idhu oru Ponmalai Pozhudhu”, he has now about 5800 songs to his credit as of January 2009.His partnership with Academy Award Winning composer A. R. Rahman has resulted in critical praise, awards, and box office hits.
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France has qualified for the Nations League final, where it will face Spain.
France is the other finalist of the League of Nations after beating Belgium 3-2 in the semifinals.
Belgium started the match better, scoring two quick goals for France at the Juventus stadium.
Initially scored the Atletico Madrid striker.
The 28-year-old, Yannick Carrasco, managed to score for Belgium, for 1-0 in the 37th minute.
A few minutes later, in the 42nd minute, Romelu Lukaku scored a super goal, for 2-0.
France overturned everything in the second half and it all started in the 62nd minute, when Karim Benzema narrowed the lead to 2-1.
A few minutes after Karim Benzema scored for 2-1, Kylian Mbappe also scored.
He scored for 2-2 in the 69th minute, from the penalty spot.
When it was thought that this challenge would go on, Milan defender THeo Hernandez came on the scene.
He scored a beautiful goal in the 90th minute, for 3-2, which turned out to be the qualifying goal in the final, where France will have to deal with Spain.


Muscat: Royal Oman Police (ROP) will mark on Wednesday its annual day which falls on January 5 each year. January 5 is considered an exceptional date for ROP as it marks the opening of the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Science.
The ROP continues to perform its national duties with high efficiency and competence which was clear in its handling of all events and eventualities such as the adverse weather conditions, the Covid-19 pandemic and the utilization of modern technologies to improve its services in addition to the many achievements made in the criminology, traffic and customs fields.
The ROP pays great attention to the grooming of its affiliates according to the nature of the tasks entrusted to each of its formations and in line with the emerging security challenges through the Sultan Qaboos Academy for Police Sciences and the training departments and sections of the various formations of the Royal Oman Police. ROP utilizes the latest training and educational programmes and the practical application that provide the police personnel with the necessary skills to deal with various security issues and events.
ROP is keen on providing security coverage and police presence at all sites through the police stations that are distributed across the country as well as the provision of the passport and residence, civil status and traffic services at the service centres in various wilayats.
The Special Task Police, a well-trained and competent formation of ROP, is always in a state of preparedness to provide support in the handling of emergencies.
As a result of modernization and development achieved in the criminology aspect, the Crime Index 2020 recorded a decrease in crimes against society such as theft, digital extortion, arson and money laundering.
The Directorate-General for Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances carried out qualitative operations and crackdowns on several drug smuggling and trafficking networks.
The Coast Guard Police (CGP) vessels roam the Omani regional seas performing their security and humanitarian duty in cooperation with other military and security authorities. Beside its tasks in confronting smuggling, piracy and infiltration, CGP coordinates with the competent authorities in combating marine pollution and providing assistance to sea-goers through permanent work teams ready to intervene in cases of drowning and marine accidents.
The ROP has reinforced the role of Directorate-General of Police Aviation which provides support to various police formations by conducting patrols to monitor the coastline and detecting suspicious boats on the regional sea of the Sultanate of Oman. ROP aviation also pitches in with the transportation of police personnel to remote locations and areas of rugged terrain as well transporting food supplies to mountainous areas.
The ROP’s enhanced efforts to reduce road accidents have yielded good results as the road accidents dropped to 70 per cent and death fell to 67 per cent between 2012 and 2020 according to the official data despite a 57 per cent increase in vehicle number registered during the same period. — ONA


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By Amanda Dunn
Can women have it all? It’s the question that seems to have overtaken ”what do women want?” in the media (though the latter still figures), and to feminist writer and journalist Anne Summers, it’s a particularly galling one.
”It epitomises the inequality between women and men, because no one asks men if they can have it all,” she says.
In fact, this is the opening gambit of Summers’ new book, a polemic called The Misogyny Factor, in which she argues that women’s equality is still far from won in Australia, stymied by an entrenched view of their ”inferiority and unworthiness” and therefore unsuitability to take an equal place in society alongside men.
And, she points out, these views can be held by women or men.
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If Tony Abbott is serious about wanting to boost women’s workforce participation, there are more effective and less expensive ways to accomplish this than via his paid parental leave scheme, which has been forecast to cost $5 billion a year by the Parliamentary Budget Office.
”Paid parental leave is an important economic reform, very important economic reform, that will boost participation and productivity,” Abbott said this week on ABC’s AM program.
Actually, Mr Abbott, no it won’t. Or at least not nearly as much as other measures, ones that are needed by women much more and for far longer than the first six months after the birth of their babies.
I am talking about childcare.
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What would I do? I ask myself each time I hear about another racist rant on a train or a bus somewhere in our country. Would I stand by complicitly or, as more and more people seem to be doing, would I take on the ranter?
A few weeks ago, when a woman was abused on a Melbourne bus for singing in French, my partner and I talked about how we would have reacted if we’d been there. I would have gone and sat beside her, I said. All I could imagine myself doing in the face of such hostility and implied violence was a silent act of solidarity. I could not see myself confronting and arguing with the abusers.
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Farm Implements Are Taking to the Fields via the State’s Roadways
Illinois is home to 27 million acres of prime farmland, and as the spring temperatures warm, farmers will be taking their implements and heading to the fields across the state. Drivers and farmers alike are urged to be extra cautious during the hectic planting season.
“Agricultural commodities generate more than $19 billion annually to Illinois’ economy, and that translates to a lot of activity in the fields this time of year. It’s a time for all of us to be aware that large farm machinery is on the roads and to be aware and patient when we encounter them,” said Michael Kleinik, director of the Illinois Department of Labor. “Everyone practicing patience and common sense will make for not only a productive planting season but also a safer one.”
Vehicle safety is an especially important focus this time of year. Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatalities in the agriculture industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These accidents result in about 130 deaths each year nationwide.


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Milligan and Jurman pay a visit to Queensland Children's Hospital
Caltex Socceroos defenders Mark Milligan and Matthew Jurman took time out from training yesterday ahead of Saturday’s international friendly against Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium to visit kids at the Queensland Children’s Hospital.
When Australia’s match against Korea Republic was announced earlier this year, Football Federation Australia (FFA) received an invite from ‘Juiced TV’ – a program broadcast throughout the wards at the Queensland Children’s Hospital via the Patient Entertainment System – to visit seven-year-old patient Kobi.
For the past two years Kobi has been bravely fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and is undergoing daily chemotherapy and care both in Queensland and at his home in Northern New South Wales.
Milligan and Jurman spent an hour with Kobi as well as his younger brother Trey as Juiced TV filmed a Socceroos inspired segment for an upcoming episode.
Kobi and Trey shared their passion for football by asking a series of questions to the defensive duo, before showing them their own football skills.
You can purchase tickets here to watch the Caltex Socceroos take on Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, November 17 at 7:50pm AEDT.
Alternatively, you can buy tickets here for Tim Cahill's Farewell against Lebanon at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:50pm AEDT.
About ‘Juiced TV’:
Juiced TV is an Australian first entertainment initiative that benefits the health and wellbeing of sick kids and their families in hospital, one episode at a time. The program began in January 2015 at the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Since then it has directly touched the lives of more than 1,800 patients and their families by improving the hospital journey and creating a unique way for them to engage and communicate with one another. Juiced TV have received a great amount of support from local and international bodies in the past two years. The entertainment, experiences and guests they’ve welcomed to the hospital for their kids has included Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston straight off the set of Thor, Justin Timberlake, Johnny Depp appearing on the show as Captain Jack Sparrow, and recently Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
Williams returns to where his English adventure began
One of the newest Caltex Socceroos, Ryan Williams, is returning to the club where his professional football dream began. The 25-year-old, who earned his first Caltex Socceroos cap in June, will join English League One side Portsmouth on July 1 after his Rotherham United contra
Football Federation Australia coaching appointments
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced Tony Vidmar has joined the Caltex Socceroos as an Assistant Coach whilst Gary van Egmond has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Young Socceroos. Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said he was delighted to welcome
Aussies Abroad: Taggart strikes again for Suwon Bluewings
Adam Taggart has continued his K-League hot-streak with an equaliser for Suwon Bluewings in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with leaders Jeonbuk Motors. Taggart – who played his first match for Australia in close to five years in the Caltex Socceroos 1-0 loss to Korea Republic earlier this
Copa America 2020 a 'phenomenal opportunity' for Caltex Socceroos: Ryan
Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mathew Ryan believes the Caltex Socceroos’ participation in the Copa America 2020 is a ‘phenomenal’ opportunity for Australian football. Australia are heading to the 47th edition of the showpiece South American tournament, to held in Argentina and C


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When you start to create a journal page, you may have an idea in mind or a story to tell. Sometimes a journal page theme will appear on its own as you apply the pen or splash the paint around. The most important thing to do is to do it and see what happens. Creative journaling is all about play and experimentation. There are no rules; just have fun.
Sometimes a page starts out one way and takes an undesired, unexpected turn. When that happens, go with it and see what you can create out of what may seem like a mess.
I often journal with watercolors, which can be a challenging medium. I created a video to show what happens when you think you've messed up a journal page. You will be surprised at the results when you loosen up and let go!

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I felt great. I had just taught an amazing lesson on analyzing poetry. Finally, my students could write intelligent analysis in their poetry essays.
My joy turned to horror as I read “this poem is cool” 8,114 times. I sniffled as students laughed at my grief. Seconds before peppering the class with spiral notebooks, I had an idea: maybe I should teach poems by Carl Sandburg. I put the notebooks away, called my bookie, and placed a bet on Chicago.
I had work to do. I had to create a list of Carl Sandburg poems with teaching ideas. Here’s what I came up with:
Poems by Carl Sandburg for High School
- “Fog” - Teach personification, or more accurately, felinification. Visual learners will find this poem as appealing as cat nip to a cat. Have a little fun with a fogcat art contest. Use white boards or individual slices of paper. Award prizes. Do cartwheels. Bring in a fog machine. Show the 1986 playoff game between Chicago and Philadelphia.
- “Chicago” - Sandburg loves personification. He also loves Chicago. Instruct students to imitate the first five lines of this poem to describe their own city or school. Use this identifying figurative language in poetry lesson plan to delve into Sandburg’s artful comparisons.
- “Bones” - This Shakespearelike treatment of death even contains an allusion to Hamlet. Normal human beings consider it morbid. Teenagers will think it cool. Images of the bottom of the sea populate the last 5 lines. Instruct students to think of a strange place and use this imagery lesson plan to have them write about it.
- “Death Snips Proud Men” - Sandburg personifies death in this unusual look at every one’s eventual fate.
- “Government” - It’s safe to say that Sandburg is a proponent of limited government. Instruct students to write an imitation poem with their description of government. You may wish to review important political documents–The Declaration of Independence, Magna Carta, U.S. Bill of Rights, and other documents that call for limited government.
For a complete semester standards based curriculum guide, follow the link.
This post is part of the series: Teaching Famous Poets
These famous poems by famous poets are excellent for high school and middle school. Each list comes with lesson ideas and links to the actual poem.


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Your recovery will depend on the area or areas treated. Recovery times vary from patient to patient, but someone undergoing liposuction on the abdomen or thighs should plan to take 1 week off from work. Compression garments are worn in the first few days following the procedure, but many people choose to wear them for longer because they help with swelling and support. Limited activity is encouraged immediately to help in the healing process, but more strenuous activities should be avoided for 2 to 4 weeks. Bruising is usually gone within a week or 2, and swelling may take up to 6 months to resolve entirely.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among teenagers. It is important for teenage patients and their surgeons to consider whether or not nose reshaping is an appropriate cosmetic surgery option. Doctors should ensure that the decision to undergo rhinoplasty is the patient's own choice, rather than the result of peer or parental pressure. Regardless of the reason for surgery, doctors recommend that girls wait until age 14 or 15, and that boys wait a few additional years to undergo rhinoplasty. By this time, the nose should have finished growing.
A few weeks before your surgery, you will meet with the surgeon to discuss your personal goals and plan out the procedure. You will also have follow-up appointments post-op to monitor your progress. After surgery, you will need ice packs, gauze and certain pain medication for pain management purposes. All of these pre and post-op appointments and supplies are necessary to take into account when determining what the overall cost of the procedure will be. Be sure to ask your surgeon’s office whether appointments and supplies are included as a package cost and what, if any, additional supplies you may need to buy as you recover from your nose job.
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A rhinoplasty reshapes your nose, changes the shape of your nostrils, removes a bump or corrects an injury to the bridge of your nose, or addresses other issues, such as breathing problems. In some cases, people choose to have a nose job in order to correct a defect in the nose that makes it difficult to breathe. In short, a good nose job is one that achieves your personal vision for the surgery and doesn’t require additional procedures.
Before anything else, the surgeon determines a patient's candidacy for rhinoplasty. He or she takes the patient's health history, asks about medications and whether the patient smokes, and addresses other concerns. It is important for the patient to be honest with the doctor. Withholding certain information could increase the risk of surgical complications.
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Open rhinoplasty gives the surgeon greater access to the cartilage and bone of the nose but it will leave some scar tissue. By creating an incision across the columella (the area of cartilage between the two nostrils) the doctor can lift the skin off the tip of the nose and shape the cartilage very precisely. When healed, the incision leaves a very small, almost negligible scar on the underside of the nose.
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The anesthesiologist charges a separate fee for their services. Your doctor may use an anesthesiologist or a certified nurse anesthetist. You can either have IV sedation, which means you are heavily sedated but not asleep during the procedure, or general anesthesia. These two options carry different price tags. A nurse anesthetist typically charges a little less than an anesthesiologist. The difference between the two is that an anesthetist typically only has to complete a nursing program, while an anesthesiologist is a licensed medical doctor who went through medical school.
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Rhinoplasty is among the five most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States, with more than 200,000 procedures performed in 2013 alone.  During the procedure, a plastic surgeon sculpts the cartilage and bone of the nose to achieve a patient's desired look. For men and women who are unhappy with the size and shape of their nose, rhinoplasty, otherwise known as nose reshaping surgery or a "nose job," offers a safe, effective, and time-tested cosmetic solution. When performed by an experienced, skilled cosmetic surgeon, rhinoplasty can greatly improve the balance of facial features, helping patients discover newfound confidence. Rhinoplasty can also be used to correct structural defects, including those that cause breathing problems.
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PepsiCo’s (NYSE: PEP – News) downtown Chicago corporate plaza received the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
PepsiCo’s Chicago Plaza office earned recognition for reducing energy use by 10 percent in less than a year, cutting water to 37 percent below Energy Policy Act performance standards, and eliminating almost 226 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions through energy saving programs. Building on PepsiCo’s “Performance with Purpose” sustainability vision to improve environmental, social, and economic aspects for a better tomorrow, this certification reinforces the company’s commitment to reduce the impact of its businesses on the environment.
“Our LEED certification is a tremendous
As an employee-established environmental committee, the PepsiCo Green Chicago Team focused on four critical elements in the large-scale effort to obtain LEED certification:
— Energy savings — The Green Team was able to keep all employees engaged and aware of their daily energy use through employee-nominated floor leaders;
— Waste reduction — Monthly contests were held that pit each of the 16 floors against each other in competition to reduce waste and both winners and losers were announced internally;
— Recycling — A formal recycling program was also started that focused on recycling 100 percent of the recyclable glass, paper, plastic, cardboard, batteries, printer/fax cartridges, and light bulbs discarded in the Chicago Plaza’s refuse bins. The program has diverted 70 percent of the Chicago Plaza’s solid waste to recycling centers so that it can be beneficially recycled and reused instead of being disposed in local municipal landfills;
— Air quality — The Plaza replaced all janitorial and cleaning products with alternative cleaning products that meet the USGBC’s stringent Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials standards and improved the building’s HVAC system to be more efficient.
“Our goal in the beginning was to shift the cultural perspective and instill a sense of environmental responsibility,” says Meagan Smith, marketing manager, Quaker Foods & Snacks and Green Team co-founder.


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To make the terrine:
Combine first 9 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Add 3 shallots. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 30 minutes. Chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 7-cup pâté or bread pan with plastic wrap. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over low heat. Add remaining 5 shallots. Cover and cook until very soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to processor. Add pork, eggs, flour and Port and puree. Strain cream mixture, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible. With processor running, add cream through feed tube and process just until combined with pork. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in currants.
Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Cover with foil. Place pan in large pan. Add boiling water to larger pan to within 1/2 inch of top of terrine. Bake until terrine begins to shrink from sides of pan and knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and cool on rack. Chill until cold. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
Line platter with lettuce. Arrange terrine atop. Sprinkle with pepper and parsley. Garnish with bay leaves. Spoon confit around sides. Serve with bread.
To make the confit:
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until reduced to thick glaze, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.) Serve warm or at room temperature.


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Useful Tips to Guide you in Buying a High Performance Leash
If you are to have a high performance leash, it is necessary to carry out some research. Leashes are available in most outlets but getting the genuine one can be a challenge. There are a lot of unscrupulous traders in the modern days who are likely to sell you a fake product. An individual should interact with close friends and relatives who have better knowledge on where to get genuine leashes. A leash of a poor quality may give you the best service and this is one reason why one should always seek for high performance leash. There are a number of things that one may find out to identify if a leash dealer is genuine. One of them is identifying if the dealer is authorized to undertake such a business. Some of the dealers get into this without even registering their companies which is dangerous for both the merchant and his clients. Before agreeing to buy any leash, it is also advisable to check on its features.
The features of the leash that you are planning to buy should be intended to satisfy your needs. There are various features for different leashes and therefore you should communicate the intended use for your leash to get the right one. Different outlets have varying prices for their products and therefore one will be required to conscious of price. Even though their products are genuine, some dealers will hike their prices which is unfriendly to the client. You need to research on the standard price for your intended leash so as not to pay more than it should be. Money saved from such purchase can be useful in other ventures which are equally important like buying food for your dog. The other thing that one needs to check is the provision of warranty. Some shops will give you warranty for your products while others fail to do so. It is advisable to make a deal with the shop that is offering warranty to avoid extra costs when your product becomes faulty a few days after buying it.
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Allen & Overy is the latest magic circle firm to announce bonuses for its US associates.
The firm has halved last year’s bonuses of $32,500 for junior lawyers, with most now receiving $17,500. Last year’s bonus for senior associates of $65,000 has also been halved, with most senior associates this year receiving $32,500.
Last month Allen & Overy US head Kevin O’Shea told The Lawyer that the firm would be taking a more financially prudent approach to bonuses this year due to the economic downturn (17 November ).
Last month Cravath Swaine & Moore became the first US firm to halve 2008 year-end bonuses followed by Simpson Thacher & Barlett, Davis Polk & Wardwell and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (24 November).