That Pesky Question
It’s the middle of the summer when your air conditioner breaks and the search for a new one begins. No sooner are you online browsing before the same question hits every time: what size air conditioner do I need? This question is absolutely crucial to anyone looking to purchase a new air conditioner for their home. If you have a house that is small and quaint then you wouldn’t want a large air conditioner that is heavy to carry and hard to install. Establishing a budget early on and sticking to it is the best strategy to avoid buyers remorse.
Take a look at some of these top rated air conditioners of various sizes:
Quality Air Conditioners
|Name||Frigidaire FFRE0533Q1 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner with Full-Function Remote Control||Frigidaire FFRE0833Q1 8,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner with Temperature Sensing Remote Control||Frigidaire FFRE1233Q1 12,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Compact Air Conditioner with Temperature Sensing Remote Control||LG LW1215ER 12,000 BTU 115V Slide In-Out Chassis Air Conditioner with Remote Control
|Product Dimensions||15.2 x 16 x 12 inches||15.5 x 18.5 x 13.4 inches||21.5 x 19 x 14.5 inches||22.2 x 23.6 x 15 inches|
|Shipping Weight||46.4 pounds||47 pounds||82.6 pounds||92.8 pounds|
|Item Model Number||FFRE0533Q1||FFRE0833Q1||FFRE1233Q1||LW1215ER|
|Customer ratings||4.2 out of 5 stars||3.9 out of 5 stars||4.2 out of 5 stars||4.3 out of 5 stars|
There are a number of things to consider when thinking about buying an air conditioner such as:
- Location/placement in your home
- What does a professional say?
- How will it affect my energy bill?
With all of these factors influencing your decision, the answers to those questions should help provide you with a good estimation of what size unit is right for your home.
Don’t Go Too Big For Your Home
According to Angie Hicks of Angie’s List, an over-sized air conditioner can and most likely will experience short cycling periods. This means that the air conditioner will run long enough to cool the home, but is extremely inefficient at removing the humidity from the air.
An over-sized air conditioner is prone to spontaneous shut on and off which is a nightmare for energy efficiency, and accordingly, your wallet. Making sure your unit is doing only the necessary amount of work, and not more, will save tremendous amounts of money on energy bills.
Don’t Go Too Small Either
According to ASM Air, even purchasing an air conditioner that’s too small will run all day constantly and never properly cool your home. This can also lead to the unit malfunctioning early and having to spend more to replace the unit.
What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need? I Want Numbers!
For those of you who want exact specifications to make absolutely sure that you’re getting the right size unit for your home, ASM Air also has a formula to calculate what size you need: House square footage times 25, divided by 12,000 – 0.5 = required tons. They also have another way to see what size you need because they have a chart for consumers to go by. For window air conditioners, this is a great option if you only want to cool a single room in the house and don’t want to spend money on a central air conditioning unit. The same concept of size matters with window air conditioners as well, according to Lowe’s. A air conditioner unit that is too small won’t cool your room efficiently and if it is too large the air will cool slightly but continue to feel sticky and damp..
- 150 to 350 sq ft: look for a 5,000- to 8,000-BTU unit
- 350 to 550 sq ft: look for an 8,000- to 12,000-BTU unit
- 550 to 1,050 sq ft: look for a 12,000- to 18,500-BTU unit
- 1,050 to 1,600 sq ft: look for an 18,500- to 25,000-BTU unit
- Have help when installing a window air conditioner because they are heavy.
- Installing a window air conditioner in a window that won’t get direct sunlight is better.
- Always make sure there is an adequate power outlet beside the window you want to install the air conditioner in.
- Also make sure it is installed properly so it won’t collect water and freeze up.
According to Allison Bailes of Energy Vanguard Blog, the label tells you the model number and the serial number and this is what you can go by once you figure out how many tons your air conditioning unit needs to be. Bailes also had examples of how you can go by the model number to find the amount of tons:
Model Number – Tons
Other Sizing Factors
Another important factor in determining how big your air conditioning unit needs to be is British Thermal Units (BTU). These units tell you how much heat it will take to elevate the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, according to Mary Mattoon of AltEnergyMag.com. The number of BTU’s needed to cool your house depends on the amount of square footage you have in the home.
For people who want air conditioning units, but don’t want to do the calculations themselves, George Brazil HVAC states that you need a professional air conditioning technician to do a Manual J Heat Load Calculation. This calculation takes these factors into account:
- Square footage
- Layout (multiple levels, basement, etc.)
- Number of windows
- How shaded your roof, walls and home are
- Where you have vaulted ceilings (if you do)
- The quality of your home’s insulation
- If your air ducts are sealed and insulated
Using all of the methods provided here will help you to pinpoint exactly what size air conditioner is best for your home. Remember, having a unit that is too big or too small could cost you a fortune in the long run. Happy savings!


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If you like the 'sound of silence' go and enjoy this beautiful course tucked away in the mountains. Not long, but every hole gives a challenge. Always enjoy the area for the solitude. Well maintained ... read more »
We recently stayed at Kahler Glen with a large group. We paid a hefty price since it was during Oktoberfest. The place was big enough to accommodate everyone and the lodge was nice. However, the power... read more »
Based on some of the other reviews I had extremely low expectations of my experience here. However, with a smoking deal thru Golf Now we gave it a try. Wow what a surprise! Extremely scenic, somewhat ... read more »
Rented a condo there for a winter getaway it was awesome. Would go back in a heart beat
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Really enjoyed the golf course and the friendly man in the pro-shop, thanks for your prompt and polite service. The driving range is a lake with floater golf balls, it was fun, the mats were older and kind of "grabby" at your club head and the range balls were new and old (6.5 out of 10 quality). My son and I played in early August 2014, the golf course was green in all the right places and the greens were in great shape running fast, smooth and receptive to good shots. The golfer can see almost every landing area from the tees. The elevation changes through the course require the ability to calculate your club selection carefully. I didn't expect the wind to be a factor but it definitely affected the ball so aim wisely. The longer hitter must play this as a target course landing in specific areas due to doglegs and trees. The player who shapes shots equally well left or right will love this course. In Aug. the course was very dry and the ball rolled well beyond its landing point...aim smartly. Loved the course definitely going back. My son is a novice at best, he loved the course too. I feel that all players at all levels can enjoy this course...it wasn't horribly penalizing to bad shots. 15 of the 18 holes were very forgiving. That being said, lay up your second shot to the 100 yd. marker on 18, hit a mid iron tee shot on 17 near the left side of the fairway at the 150 marker, and be mindful of the bail areas on all the par 3's. Only one experience here but it was great weather that day, great course conditions and friendly people. The restaurant was closed but they had a hot dog machine in the pro-shop with some snacks and beverages that held us over until we could get into Leavenworth for a bratwurst.
Kahler Glen is my favorite place to go to. The golf course is very nice, I love going to the beach, and in winter, it is fun to sled and ski.
I love Kahler Glen and think it is so cool that they are reaching out to the kids in the community through JR golf.
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It’s The Adventures of Superman when he was a
boy (err young man?) in issue #501.
The Adventures of Superman #501
Triangle Number 1993 – 15
Writer: Karl Kesel
Penciler: Tom Grummett
Inker: Doug Hazlewood
Colorist: Glenn Whitmore
Letterer: Albert de Guzman
So every fan who was following along with the books as “Reign of the Supermen” launched had their favorite Superman, the one that they supported more than the others. Shockingly, as a 9-year old, I immediately glommed onto the star of Adventures of Superman. It was 1993, teenagers with attitude were all the rage, and Super
boyman was no exception. He was just incredibly cool and I wanted to be as cool as him.
Part of the draw of the Metropolis Kid was that unlike a lot of his peers in the industry, Tom Grummett draws a believable teenager. The kid actually looks younger than the other Supermen and is noticeably younger than Grummett’s own renditions of the Man of Steel as well. The thing about the Superman books at this point in time is that it becomes very obvious which artists can and can’t draw a teenager, since the Kid will show up in every other book at this point in time. It was between this series, Robin, and the eventual Superboy series that Grummett cemented himself as my first favorite penciler, though I didn’t really know what that was for quite some time yet.
Another contributing factor to my love of the Kid would be incoming writer Karl Kesel. Kesel comes on to the book after having been an inker on Superman during the Byrne days and writing and drawing several backup stories over the last two years of the titles. Kesel would write Adventures of Superman for most of the next five years, as well as writing most of the first three years of Superboy when that title launched. To say that he’s the definitive writer for the character would be an understatement.
Oddly enough, the only one of our four Supermen who didn’t get a full-page splash for a reveal in their introduction turned out to be the first one introduced: The Last Son of Krypton. The other three all get fantastic full pages to showcase the new looks and designs, and all work to wonderful effect. In the Kid’s case specifically, he rescues a jogger from getting run down by a stolen taxi cab, but not before making sure to grab her right by the butt. The one thing that’s not ever really clear about this opening scene is the motivation these men have for trying to run the woman down. They were just doing a joy ride and decided to commit vehicular homicide just on a whim.
Just the first three pages that introduce the kid do so better than any of the other introductions. Grummett and Hazlewood dynamically show off his powers, while Kesel writes him with the perfect brash and showboaty attitude. He takes the sunglasses off one of the crooks and then steals a kiss from his damsel before jetting away. He’s the picture of a reckless youth, all swagger and no maturity.
It’s here where the subplot finally checks in with local Sooperman, Bibbo Bibbowski. He’s seriously doing the best he can to live up to Superman’s ideal, even if his brain isn’t always caught up with his big heart. He’s handing out sandwiches to the needy, even if they’re sealed with saran wrap and staples, and when he finds out that an old woman had thrown puppies into the river rather than let them starve, he dives in to rescue them. Only one of the puppies survives, and Bibbo takes it in, set to name him Krypton after his fav’rit.
And now after meeting two of the other Supermen, Lois gets a close encounter with a third, as she arrives at the Daily Planet to find the Kid sitting at her desk with his feet propped next to her keyboard. It’s here where we first really see the Kid’s distaste for the moniker Superboy, as Jimmy Olsen doesn’t even finish his sentence before the Kid has him upside down in mid-air like a middle school bully. While he can’t convince Lois of his legitimacy, he does convince wannabe reporter Tana Moon, who gets an on-air exclusive revealing that he’s a clone of Superman for GBS.
One of the most notable things about the Kid during this era is that to sate his very big ego, he was willing to believe almost anything, and was always willing and ready to showboat. Whereas Clark Kent became a journalist to hear about events where he could save people, the Kid is a reality TV superhero in the dawn of the reality TV age. The kid was a personality that could have come right out of MTV’s The Real World.
And while his personality doesn’t really match that of the man he is a clone of, there’s a good reason for that, as Lois explains when she calls the Kents. The reason Clark was the person he was was because of the morals that the Kents had instilled in him. This kid did not have those same lessons, he was grown in a vat, never had a childhood, never got taught right or wrong. He’s acting on hormones, ego, and instinct. He’s still mostly doing the right thing, but he’s going to slip every now and then, and that’s okay.
The issue ends with Luthor confronting his mole within Cadmus, a man who told him that all attempts to clone the man of steel had failed. But obviously, one attempt seems to have made it through, but not to the extent that everyone thinks, as Packard begins to spill his guts to Luthor.
Now that we’re done with the four introductory issues, there’s one last thing to touch on with the direct market editions of the four issues. As previously stated, they were all card stock covers with die-cuts revealing each Superman’s symbol, that when you opened you got a portrait of that Superman. This meant that you also had extra cover space on the back cover since the ads that would normally be there got placed on the regular interior cover. What the issues did instead was to put a greyscale of the lineart to the next issue on the inside back cover, and on the outside back cover were the other three Supermen’s interior covers to showcase the rest of the heroes.

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Fanless Industrial Intel Skylake Computer
- Up to Intel Core i7
- 3 HDMI, COM, dual Gb LAN
- Dual 2.5" hot-swap bays w/RAID support
HARNESSING THE POWER OF SKYLAKE
The ML600G-52 is both highly versatile and extremely efficient, with support for a range of Intel's 6th generation Skylake processors. Configurable with CPUs ranging from an efficient Celeron, to Intel's flagship Core i7, the ML600G-52 is an incredibly capable and versatile computing platform. With improved graphics capabilities and a range of performance boosts, Intel's 6th generation Skylake processors give the ML600G-52 the advanced capabilities to tackle any computing challenge. Ideal for today's cutting edge embedded projects, manufacturing facilities or any processing intensive application, the ML600G-52 is the right tool for virtually any job.
THE PROTECTION OF HARDSHELL FANLESS
The ML600G-52 has been engineered using our Hardshell™ Fanless Technology, which utilizes an all metal, fanless and ventless enclosure designed for the rigors of industrial environments. Internal components are protected from dust, airborne contaminants and even chemical and moisture ingress, as well as shock and vibration, all of which can have devastating effects on sensitive electronics. The strikingly unique finned enclosure provides efficient and effective cooling of internal components without the need for failure prone fans or venting.
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Today's Industry 4.0 applications demand a wide array of connectivity to both modern and legacy equipment. In addition to 4 USB 3.0, the ML600G-52 also offers 3 HDMI ports for triple independent display, 3 COM, dual Gb LAN and even VGA, ideal for interfacing with existing tooling, devices or machinery. For storage intensive applications, the ML600G-52 provides dual hot swap bays. Should a hard drive fail or need to be changed out, the system doesn't need to be powered down, preventing downtime and increasing overall operational efficiency.
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|Graphics/GPU||Intel HD Graphics 510
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|Memory Type||DDR4 SO-DIMM (non-ECC)|
|Memory Capacity||32 GB|
|Memory Speed||2133 MHz|
|Memory Slot Count||1.780000|
|Number of Displays Supported||3|
|Rear I/O||3 HDMI ports
2 Gb LAN ports
4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 RS-232/422/485 COM ports
1 RS-232 COM port
1 VGA port
2 USB 2.0 ports
2 Audio jacks; line-out, mic-in
|Front I/O||2 USB 2.0 ports
1 Power button
|Expansion Options||1x Full-size mPCIe slot
1x Half-size mPCIe
|Storage Options||Dual 2.5" Hot-swap HDD/SDD
|LAN Controller||Intel I210 GbE
Intel I219-LM GbE
|System Monitoring||Watchdog Timer|
|Input Voltage||12 VDC / 19~24 VDC|
|Power Input||DC Jack|
|Operating Temperature Range||0 ~ 50°C|
|Dimensions (WxHxD)||187 x 79 x 290mm
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|Expected Life Cycle||5 Years|
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RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU)
RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU)
|Warranty||2 Year Limited Warranty on parts and services|
|Notes||If you are looking to put your own drives with a height of 7mm in the hot swap bays we recommend the adhesive spacer be added to the drive due to fitment issues.


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News Watch: Eels Unveils ‘Mistakes Of My Youth’ Video
Watch a mini Mark Oliver Everett get into fights and hang around town.
Eels have unveiled 'Mistakes of My Youth', a new video taken from 'The Cautionary Tales of Mark Oliver Everett', out 21st April via E Works / PIAS. A reflective take on Everett's early years (or at least this seems to be about his time growing up), it shows a 'tough kid' scuffling, hanging out and being dejected and bored in American suburbia. Turns out Mark was a troublemaker - not that he's denied it in the past.
Yesterday Eels shared a new song from the record, 'Where I'm From'. Listen here.
Eels, 'Mistakes of My Youth':
Eels postpone headline tour to next year
The dates have been moved to Spring 2023.
Eels - Extreme Witchcraft
As freewheeling as Eels have sounded since ‘Souljacker’.
Tracks: The Smile, Yard Act, Let’s Eat Grandma and more
First week of the year, first round-up of the biggest and best new tracks out.
Eels release ‘Amateur Hour’
The track comes ahead of the release of new album ‘Extreme Witchcraft’.


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Under What Circumstance Can a Sole Proprietor in Singapore Employ Foreign Workers
As a general rule, foreign workers are not allowed to work in Singapore unless they have been granted a valid work pass. However, there are some circumstances under which a sole proprietor in Singapore may employ foreign workers.
For example, if the business is registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as a sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor may be eligible to apply for an Employment Pass or Personalized Employment Pass.
Alternatively, the sole proprietor may apply for an Entrepreneur Pass if he or she plans to set up a new business in Singapore. In order to be eligible for an Employment Pass or Personalized Employment Pass, the sole proprietor must demonstrate that he or she is able to pay the foreign worker’s salary and that the foreign worker is suitably qualified for the position.
On the other hand, the application for an Entrepreneur Pass requires the sole proprietor to show that he or she has a minimum investment of S$50,000 and that he or she has a viable business plan. Sole proprietors who meet these eligibility requirements may employ foreign workers in Singapore under certain circumstances.
- Under What Circumstance Can a Sole Proprietor in Singapore Employ Foreign Workers
- How Can a Sole Proprietor Hire Foreign Workers?
- Common Requirements For Employing Foreign Workers
- Levy Waivers
- Conditions For a Levy Waiver
- Supporting Documents Needed for a Levy Waiver Application
- How Long Can Sole Proprietor in Singapore Employ Foreign Workers?
- Work Permit Rules that Must be Met by The Employer
- What Every Employer of Migrant Workers Must Know About Work Permits
- Higher-Skilled Worker Levy Rate: What Is It All About?
- What are The Requirements to Upgrade to Higher-skilled Status?
- How Can IAS Help
- Frequently Asked Questions
How Can a Sole Proprietor Hire Foreign Workers?
If you want to hire foreign workers in Singapore, there are a few things you need to know. First, you must be a Sole Proprietor registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
You must also be planning to hire the foreign worker for work in the services sector only. Additionally, the foreign worker must come from an approved source country or region, and you must have an available Quota for that particular nationality.
Finally, you must be able to pay the required Levy for the foreign worker. If you can meet all of these requirements and local laws, then you can proceed with hiring a migrant worker for your company.
Employing foreign workers is not as easy as employing workers native to the Singapore or permanent residents. So, as an employer you need to be sure that you are well-versed with the local laws and work permit prerequisites enacted by the government of Singapore.
Why, you may ask? Well, for a start, you do not want to employ competent workers at the expense of breaking the law. And you need not be told that ignorance is no defense when it comes to breaking the law. You must do your due diligence and review compliance obligations of local authorities on employing workers from a foreign country.
Below is a list of the requirements that MUST be met in order to employ foreign workers legally:
- Potential workers’ home country
- Age of Foreign Employee
- Type of business activities or services
- Quota and levy
Potential Workers’ Home Country
In Singapore, as with other countries, there are specific immigration/employment laws that must be obeyed if you wish to employ workers from a foreign country.
These laws or requirements are not to deter employers from seeking qualified candidates outside the borders of their home country. However, these laws were created to guide employers in search of a foreign top talent.
Before employing foreign employees, you must ensure that he or she hails from the following countries – People’s Republic of China, Malaysia, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Any employer hiring employees outside the approved list of countries is not only at the precipice of receiving jail time but also risks the government shutting his or her business down.
Age of Foreign Employee
Now that you are aware of the host country a potential employee must hail from, you should also know that there is an age requirement that must be met.
Only individuals who are 18 years and above are eligible for work permits in Singapore.
Any local employment laws prohibit you from employing anyone below the age of 18.
It is advisable for you as an employer not to seek duplicitous ways to circumvent this requirement simply because you want to employ cheap labour.
Asides from 18 years being the minimum age a foreign employee, there is also a maximum age limit – such reasoning or, if you please, the requirement is only corollary.
For foreign employees of non-Malaysian descent, you must be between the ages of 18 and 50. While foreign employees of Malaysian descent must be at least 18 years old and at most 58 years old.
Types of Services Rendered
The type of business services an establishment offers determines if the company, sole proprietor or partner, is eligible to hire employees from foreign countries.
According to the sector-specific regulations issued by the Singapore government, the following services are categorised under the service sector. Hence, a permanent establishment operating the services outlined below can extend their employment contract to foreign employees.
- Financial, real estate, insurance, Infocomm, and business services.
- Transport, storage, and communications services.
- Commerce (retail and wholesale trade).
- Community, social and personal services (excluding domestic workers).
- Hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, food courts, and other approved food establishments (excluding food stalls or hawker stalls).
Quota and levy
There is a quota for the number of foreign employees that can be hired. Concomitantly, the various quota are subject to a levy.
For instance, the maximum quota of workers from foreign countries for the service sector is 35%.
This maximum number suggests that within each employing company, there is space for domestic workers to be employed.
The quota or dependency ratio ceiling (DRC) prevents domestic workers from feeling that immigrants with work permits are replacing them.
There are 3 different tiers under the DRC system – with the first tier being the lowest or basic and the third tier being the highest.
Kindly note that the DRC system is designed such that employers hiring close to the maximum quota (tier 3) are poised to pay levies higher than those who employ significantly lower than the maximum quota.
Also, note that there are two types of skills – basic and higher – and the levy for each is different.
The levy for each skill type can be paid monthly or daily.
The daily levy rate, however, has a slant to it. It is only applicable to migrant workers who were unable to work for a full month.
Waivers for migrant workers levy payments are available to employers.
However, certain conditions must be met in order to be eligible for the levy waivers.
These conditions or situations are not so herculean that they make receiving a levy waiver implausible and impossible.
Conditions For a Levy Waiver
Bear in mind that applying for a levy waiver is because something happened to the worker; thus, preventing the worker from performing his or her designated duties.
Conditions that make an employer eligible for a levy waiver
- The migrant worker is on overseas leave.
- The worker was hospitalized and required a medical leave.
- The worker was arrested by the police or detained at an embassy.
- The worker has shuffled off this mortal coil.
- The worker became a permanent resident of Singapore.
- The worker is Malaysian citizen doing a mandatory National Service in his or her home country.
- The worker is in the harbor-craft sector and, consequently, left Singapore’s port aboard a shipping vessel for at least three successive days.
If your migrant worker at one point or another falls in one or several of the categories listed above, you are well within your right as an employer to request for levy waiver.
Now that you are sure your worker met the conditions above, you will need to provide supporting documents to your claim for a levy waiver.
As you know already, your claim alone is not enough reason for the Ministry of Manpower to approve your request for a levy waiver.
Supporting Documents Needed for a Levy Waiver Application
- If your migrant worker was hospitalised in a Singapore hospital, you will need a medical certificate from the hospital, specifying the length of hospitalisation. Also, request for the medical bills, indicating the dates of admission and discharge.
- If your migrant worker vacation overseas, you do not need to provide any document. Simply apply for a levy waiver after the worker returns to Singapore.
- If the migrant worker was arrested or kept at an embassy, request an official letter from the police or the embassy for the period of detainment.
- If the migrant worker shuffled off this mortal coil, a photocopy of the death certificate is enough for a levy waiver.
- If the migrant worker becomes a permanent resident in Singapore, a letter from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority is sufficient.
- If the migrant work is aboard a shipping vessel away from Singapore’s shore for 3 straight days, a signed form, stating the period the worker was aboard the vessel, from the vessel’s captain is enough.
- If the migrant worker is from Malaysia and has to return home for a mandatory service, a letter from the Malaysian authority indicating how long the national service lasted and a certificate for completion.
Note that you can only apply for a levy waiver after the levy has been paid, and your application can only be done online.
How Long Can Sole Proprietor in Singapore Employ Foreign Workers?
As with all types of employment contracts, there is a limit to the period of employment. After which, the employment contract expires, or the employee is told to retire.
In Singapore, the employers in the services industry are allowed to hire employees with work permits for a certain period, depending on the host country of said employee.
Higher-skilled or Basic-skilled foreign employees from the People’s Republic of China are allowed to work in the service industry for a period of 14 and 22 years, respectively.
However, workers from Malaysia and North Asian Sources are exempted from the maximum employment period clause.
Albeit, workers from all eligible home countries cannot work after the age of 60.
Note that the maximum employment period clause might differ for other sectors. So, do well to know the rules that apply to your sector.
Work Permit Rules that Must be Met by The Employer
Even though Work Permit holders are expected to comply with the rules and regulation stipulated by the Government of Singapore, the employer must also meet certain condition in order to become an employer or Work Permit holders and stay so.
Below are some of the conditions that must be met:
- Each worker must paid the fixed monthly salary specified by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower.
- Asides from paying workers salary, the cost of daily living and medical treatment must also be paid.
- Proper housing containing the necessary appliances must be provided to workers.
- Medical insurance covering in-patient treatment and surgery should be bought for workers.
- In the case when a worker is deemed medically unfit for work by a Singapore-trained doctor, then such worker must be relieved of his or her duty – and the corresponding work permit will be nullified.
- Payment of monthly foreign employee levy. Note that this payment is not an “umbrella” payment; that is, the payment is for each employee. Think of it as an employment tax liability.
- For workers of non-Malaysian origins, ensure to purchase a security bond for each.
The litany of conditions above is not the entire list of conditions specified by the Ministry of Manpower, so, do well to check their website.
Another reason for employers of Work Permit users to check the Ministry of Manpower’s website is because additional conditions are sometimes added to the existing list.
What Every Employer of Migrant Workers Must Know About Work Permits
- Work Permits or passes are issued ONLY to migrants, not locals.
- The issued Work Permit is for a specific worker, and said worker is allowed to ONLY work for a particular employer within a specific sector or job.
- The term of a Work Permit depends on the employment period, security bond and the validity of the migrant worker’s international passport.
- The Work Permit holder is not allowed to start a personal business.
- The only business or occupation the Work Permit holder is allowed to participate in is the one specified in the Work Permit card.
- Since the employer is responsible for providing accommodation for the beneficiaries of the Work Permit. Thus, said beneficiary must reside at the accommodation provided by the employer at the outset of employment.
- Work Permit holders are not allowed to get married to a Singaporean or Singapore permanent resident without the permission of the Ministry of Manpower.
- Finally, the Work Permit does not cover the medical cost associated with pregnancy or child delivery. So, Work Permit holders are not to get pregnant or give birth in Singapore during the term of their Work Permit unless they are married to a Singaporean or Singapore permanent resident with the Ministry of Manpower’s permission.
Higher-Skilled Worker Levy Rate: What Is It All About?
There are two levy rates. Employers are mandated to pay one of these levy rates.
The first is called basic-skilled, while the latter is called higher-skilled. Both levy rates can be paid monthly or daily.
However, when your workers are considered higher-skilled, the levy bill reduces.
The higher-skilled worker levy due to the lower rates is attractive to many employers.
Furthermore, workers with higher-skilled status have longer employment periods, unlike basic-skilled workers.
If you are interested in this type of levy, you can easily upgrade your workers to higher-skilled status.
The criteria that migrant workers must meet in order to be upgraded to the higher-skilled status differs from sector to sector.
The requirements for each sector, namely Service, Process, Construction, Manufacturing, and Marine Shipyard, will be discussed shortly.
How to Upgrade to Higher-skilled worker levy?
The conversion from “basic-skilled” to “higher-skilled” is done entirely online.
- For The Process Sector
As a sole proprietor, if your business meets the description of what the Process sector is, as specified by the Ministry of Manpower, then you can apply for your workers to get higher-skilled status through:
- The skills or education and salary route;
- The experience and salary route; or
- The skills or education and experience route.
For the first and third route of getting higher-skilled status for your foreign employee, the worker will need to provide an educational or a trade certificates acknowledged by the Ministry of Manpower.
While for the second route, no certificate is requisite, only a minimum years of experience and monthly salary.
By following one of the 3 routes mentioned above, you can apply for a higher-skilled status for your migrant workers.
- For The Construction Sector
There are four paths that can be followed to get higher-skilled status – CoreTrade, Direct R1 Pathway, Market-Based Skills Recognition Framework (MBF), and Multi-Skilling Scheme.
Each path has distinct features that makes it different from others.
For instance, under the “CoreTrade” pathway, the worker must have a minimum of 4 years experience in the construction industry and successfully complete the CoreTrade skills assessment.
Similarly, the Multi-Skilling Scheme path quires the migrant worker to have between four to six years of experience, as well as specific certificates.
Every other pathway requires skills or certification except the MBF pathway.
It is advisable for the employer to consult with the migrant workers to know which pathway is the best fit for each worker.
- For The Manufacturing, Marine Shipyard or Service Sector
All that you need to do is upload a scanned copy of the foreign employee academic or trade test certificates.
The trade certificates required by each sector differs.
For example, in the Marine Shipyard sector, to upgrade to higher-skilled status, the welding trade test of the worker must be approved by the institutions listed on the Ministry of Manpower’s website.
For the Service sector, the trade test certificate accepted are Skills Evaluation Test (SET), Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ), and Market-Based Skills Recognition Framework.
Some Caveats About Upgrading to Higher-Skilled Levy Rate Employers Should Note
The new levy rate will take effect from the first day of the following month.
Workers from a foreign country whose native language is not English – and the accompanying certificates are not in English language – will need to provide a translated copy of the certificate(s), as well as the original document.
Academic or educational documents, such as diploma or higher academic degrees, need accompanying documents (like verification proof, transcripts, or certificate of graduation) to authenticate the provenance of the academic document uploaded.
How Can IAS Help
So, can a Sole Proprietor in Singapore employ foreign workers? The answer is yes! Employers must ensure that the potential worker passes the Self-Assessment Tool Test provided by the Ministry of Manpower before starting the application process for a work permit or pass.
The Ministry of Manpower is the only branch of the Singaporean government that can issue work permits and passes. Immigration Advice Service is an expert in helping businesses navigate the complex web of local government laws, paperwork, and approvals. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you employ foreign staff in your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After you fire an employee, you will need to cancel the issued Work Permit, at most a week after the worker’s last day of work.
Furthermore, you, the employer, will cover the worker’s relocation and travel costs (back to the home country).
Lastly, issues such as outstanding salary payment and levy must be paid.
See “What should I do after firing an employee?”
See “What should I do after firing an employee?”
Yes. The Ministry of Manpower can ban employers from hiring migrant workers if they break one or more employment rules.
Yes. Employers can appeal the ban they received by writing to the Ministry of Manpower.
The work permit for your employees will be revoked. And if you default on your levy payment for a work permit more than twice within the last 2 years, that work permit cannot be reinstated.
The process is quite simple. All you have to do is:
One, pay all levy debts using the stipulated payment methods;
Two, fill and submit your reinstatement request online before the deadline – the deadline will be stated in the Work Permit suspension letter sent to you; and
Lastly, pay the transaction charge for the reinstatement of your worker’s Work Permit.
Note that the transaction charge for musicians is higher than that of non-musicians.
Also, reinstating the Work Permit for construction workers require an additional process.
The deadline cannot be extended.
Once the reinstatement deadline elapses and you failed to reinstate the Work Permits, the workers under your employment will have to return to their home countries.
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بيانات المستخدم والتعليقات والتوصيات للكتب
In some ways, this book was beautiful in it's description of love and life. In other ways, it was extremely disturbing in Flortino Ariza's blatant abuse and manipulation of women as he plays the victim of unrequited love. At least three women's lives are ruined because due to his exploits while "waiting" for his true love obsession to be conned into changing her mind.
I'm usually not a big fan of the short story format, but I really enjoyed this book. Certainly anyone who likes Atwood's other work should give it a read. As others note, it is a group of loosely-connected stories going back and forth over the lifetime of the central character, as well as the other people who come into and out of her life.
Originally posted on my blog here. It's hard to say what caught my attention first about this book. I love wolves, werewolves in particular; the premise sounded engaging; the cover simple but catching (though yellow and red aren't my favorite colors together, this seems to work). Once I started the book I found it interesting, particularly in that we are inside the head of Luke and he is quite a knowledgeable kid. All his little tidbits and asides were one part fascinating (I'll admit it, I took some notes as there are some real facts involved), one part conceited and one part distracting. While I liked how into detail things got....this also kind of made the book heavy to read even though it wasn't particularly deep. It took me a while to get through it...but I did get through it and ultimately liked it, which matters more I think, in the long run. The most original part of the book, and what I found the most interesting, was that these werewolves aren't like your normal werewolves that have the wolf inside them, no, these werewolves are more like selkies than anything else. The skin is separate from them and they have to protect it. I thought that this was clever and this is the first time I've come across something like this. Other than that though, not too much else was original, but it was bearable. The other characters tried to become three dimensional, but it felt forced. Luke is too dominate a narrator so we only really get to know him and everyone else is how he sees them. Nothing wrong with this, it just wasn't as fleshed out as it could have been. Overall, an interesting read, different from your regular paranormal teenage werewolves. Also, I learned some Russian. That's always cool. (by the way, 'cool' in Russian is 'klassni'....just in case you wanted to impress someone).
I officially give this book 3.5 stars. The story is exciting but could be executed a bit better. I was really excited to read this installment of the Maker's Song series as I have read all three of the previous books. While I think that Ms Phoenix is a talented author and has created a unique and exciting world I do sometimes get frustrated with her execution of the storyline. I have become attached to Dante and Heather and I want to see them be happy and suceed which is why I keep reading the books but Im beginning to be frustrated with sheer amount of conflict and lack of resolution in the books. It seems as if everyone and their mommas are set out to get Dante. I was really excited to read more from Dantes point of view in this book and it helped me to feel more connected to him as a reader. I enjoyed seeing the tender moments between he and Heather but I felt that they were too few and far between. That cliffhanger was simply ridiculous and I must say shame on you Ms Phoenix for ending the book that way. Trust your readers to tune in without torturing us. I was also frustrated with the neverending changing point of views from different characters. It started to feel false and a little ridiculous. All this talk about how powerful and wonderous Dante is but he never seems to be able to avoid the bad guy. I mean just about everyone seems to get the best of him at some time or another. I hope that the series turns around a bit in the next installment. I think its a great idea and the characters are lovable and intriguing I just would like to see the good guys succeed sometimes and more focus on the main characters and their development.
اعتبر المستخدم أن هذه الكتب هي الأكثر إثارة للاهتمام في الفترة 2017-2018 ، ويوصي مجلس تحرير البوابة "مكتبة الاتجاه كتب" جميع القراء بالتعرف على هذه الأدبيات.

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Video Roulette Equipment – Benefits of Using High Limit and Small Minimum Bets
Competitors around the world have long been debating the fairness of the newly introduced, automated roulette device, otherwise called rapid roulette or airmail. Some argued that although it is purely a casino game of chance, others feel this is a game of skill. Some of these heated debates from previous weeks or years did not give a definitive answer.
Roulette is a game played on a roulette table with two wheels, one wheel is called the “red” wheel and another one is named the “white” wheel. The results of each spin of the reddish colored and white wheels depends on the productivity of a random variety generator. With the aid of this random range generator (RNG) the roller wheels are certain to get the random results needed to determine a winner. The random quantity generator or the “roger” as it is called, is also the thing that determines how the ball spins on the roulette table.
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Of course, all roulette wheels function exactly the same way. The random range generator (RNG) is in charge of generating quantities and completing theorems for the various outcomes. These outcomes are subsequently translated into probabilities for each bet and the chances of hitting an individual number or winning a set of consecutive jackpot-sized prizes is substantial.
The specific random number generator used on the video roulette game is more complicated than what is on the land version. In the video variation, the dealer will spin the roulette wheels until all the chips have been picked up. The video roulette game is not able to establish which of the wheels gets the highest probability of landing a hit, since all the chips have been picked up. At these times, the random number generator will generate a number and match it with the chip denomination on the wheel. This process is repeated until an absolute combination is reached.
Since most video roulette machines have a optimum bet of $200, it might be wise to use bigger bankrolls on these machines to reduce the chances of losing more income when you are unable to reel in a preferred jackpot prize. Making use of smaller bankroll limits on video roulette machines furthermore reduces the risk of getting caught with an inferior bankroll by keeping the ultimate betting amounts at a lower level than what’s possible in the land edition of the overall game. A smaller winning limit can lead to a smaller payout, but a much larger one can create a much bigger payout with a much more compact initial bankroll. In general, the biggest payoff in video roulette is the ability to reduce the possibility of loss while still earning a big quantity of winnings.

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Dear last year, I am sorry I am sorry for the things I say about you I call you the worst, I spit on your image I carve out your memories as though they are wax I am widdling To nothing.
Dear “Home,” While there are many, your flaws complete you. I love your flaws because they add to your value, rather than take away. But you are more than just a home. Your foundation, while cracked, supports me.
To an angel, They say theres a difference between lust and love But its all the above that makes my mind and my heart crazy for you
Dear Mother, I'm sorry I am not the perfect one The girl who you wished I could be Unfortunately, I am just me But I would like to take the time to thank you For everything that you have done
To the curious individuals like myself, yearning to discover something new each day: Elongated lines stretching in the palms of my hand augmenting like the roots leading to the stem of a plant
To the woman I strive to be, I desire to be a woman of honor With character as pure as the freshest pigment. A woman whose integrity is like the simplest stroke of a brush, Straight and unwavering:
Dear friend, I know you miss this place I know you've forgotten what it holds, but let me tell you I was once told each star is a person's hope
Dear Mr. Right, There you were Sitting at my kitchen table We were talking about anything and everything Just like we always do
Dear Uncle Dave, It's been awhile, I don’t know how I’ve been so brave, It feels like your absence has become so vile.
Dear boy with bluer skies, Since you're the one who makes my heart race, I hope that my eyes weren't wrong, When I saw you behind the stair case, As I sang that old Spanish song,
I truly wish But I wish a lot. I wish you would listen. I wish you could see how much How much I love you. But I wish a lot. I truly wish.
You will have to be brave That is the first thing I will tell you There is no one to be brave for you, and being you requires a lot of bravery Because you will be afraid
Dearest Self, How scary to look into that silver wall and see the shell of what you've become the deep creases and trenches in that young man's face don't reflect the man he knows he is
Ode to the courage that lies within you The sadness in your eyes I see is undefeatable Your thinning rosy lips sewn shut Not a word to be said, but the sadness your eyes speak at first glance
They say love is easy but I know better I say love is hard and hurts because your heartsrings are tethered To someone else and as they move you follow but the pain when they rip out your heart is hard to swallow
Dear You, I feel I can’t describe you You might read this, too And my writing feels too frou-frou But my brain always feels like goo When there are thoughts of you
Dear Anonymous, My armor was strong and unbreakable Walls piled high with an all-day guard Somehow you dodged my protection And found your way in and slowly but Surely my armor fell down around you and I
Seeing your letters after long day’s toil, like flowers with warm ethereal glow grounded solitarily in iced soil Comfort and warmth upon me they’d bestow I held your promise so close to my heart
Dear Sad Girl, With the sad sad eyes,who pretends to be happy but inside wants to die. Here’s a note for you to read when your worries come like a stampede.
Dear Twin, You are my other half, my mirror image. You are my best friend and you mean everything to me. We are inseparable from birth and have a wonderful bond. We argue a lot, but that is what siblings do.
I wish I could know, Know how things have changed. Changed into you, You, my future self. Self fulfilling, Fulfilling my dreams,
Dear Ethan, When we met I have already held your body I have already kissed your lips You were once my Ava I loved you so much I still took you as Ethan They weren't the same person
Dear Younger Me, It’s and Older You How I miss the days we played, all the fun things we used to do. Dear Younger Me, It’s and Older You The years are rough, it’s just not like the way it used too be.
You are art You are a masterpiece cut by the stars How could you ever believe that You don’t own a place in my heart To think you are anything less would be bazaar You are Art You are a lovely rose
Dear Jarrod, Reflection. I don't know if you realized what yesterday was. it would have been our 2 year anniversary. We fought all the time.
Dear Benjamin James Fussel, Hey... How are you? I hope that you're well, wherever you are. Hey... I know... It's been a few years, though you've probably haven't aged.
Why don't you wanna get to know me? You left me when I needed you most. I don't know you at all but part of me does because you were there when I was a little girl, now I'm a teenager and your not here.
To: The Butterfly To Be Opened: When It Has Become an Autobiography Dear Butterfly, I have an image of the woman I hope to become I am not her yet
Jail ain't full of prisoners My mind is what's locked up If you don't shoot us on spot we just in handcuffs The crimes that weren't committed still gotta be paid for You know your target we know who you work for
Dear Counselor, I don't see you often but you see, this mark on my arm stings. I.....I'm afraid to die but I can't resist the urge to peel my skin back and bleed out the pain.
There is a flower Its petals are elegant and they roll outward gloriously like Arms and they revel in the sun. This is May, however. This beautiful life will not be as ornamented Come the bitter of October.
Dear Future Self, I hope you're reading this from a better place. I hope you have joy in your heart and a smile on your face. As I write this letter to you, I am heavy with sadness.
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- Neighbors and passersby will compliment you on your lovely house plan with a front porch and bonus expansion above the garage. The exterior has a blend of brick and shingle siding.
- Inside, the foyer is flanked by your dining room and the office behind French doors.
- Directly ahead, the living room has a fireplace and sliding glass doors open to a veranda, great for extending entertaining outside.
- The kitchen has a rounded eating area - adding balance to the circular sitting area in the master suite - and has an island with seating for up to six and loads of work space. It is open to the vaulted family room which has its own fireplace and access to the veranda in back.
- The master suite has a sitting area and a larger sleeping portion. Two more bedrooms are on the main floor and each enjoy their own privacy.
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- Total Heated Area: 2,474 sq. ft.
- 1st Floor: 2,474 sq. ft.
- Balcony / Veranda: 423 sq. ft.
- Porch, Front: 176 sq. ft.
- Bonus: 612 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms: 3 or 4
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Converse Reveals Collaboration With Korean Streetwear Boutique Kasina
The One Star and Chuck 70 Ox get reworked.
Converse has teamed up with Kasina to debut a new capsule highlighting the One Star and Chuck 70 Ox. The Seoul-based streetwear and sneaker boutique celebrates its 20th anniversary this year after opening its doors in 1997. Beginning with skatewear, the brand when on to embrace youth in the music and art industries contributing to the vibrant Korean streetwear scene.
Pulling from the label’s history, Kasina updated the One Star and Chuck 70 Ox in black leather with wide, black pinstripe detailing on the midsole. Kasina’s Hanja “女” character is printed on the heel alongside a text stamp of its founding year. Contrast stitching adds dimension to the both pairs which each sit on a clear outsole. As a final touch, a star logo is split between the right and left foot on the sneaker’s bottom.
Shoppers will be able to shop this collection on July 13 online and in stores. Take a closer look at the duo above.

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Map sheet 25
Between eastern Värmland and Närke is Kilsbergen, which in a certain light is said to have a blue color. In the area that is on this bike map, the forests are deep and the lakes are many with a piece of the giant Lake Vänern in the east. At the top of the northeast on this map sheet is Värmland's Filipstad with its famous Nils Ferlin statue. To the east are Nora and Lindesberg in Västmanland. On the southern leaf of the bicycle map is Örebro, which is the city of residence in Örebro County. Bicycle map Östra Värmland / Närke provides a detailed picture of the cycle paths in the area.
In the northeast is Filipstad and then follow places such as Storfors, Grythyttan, Nora and Lindesberg. On the southern leaf of this cycle map are Kristinehamn, Degerfors, Karlskoga, Hallsberg, Kumla and Örebro in the east.
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May 18, 2016
A playground modernization project at Ventura Park in Lower Mills continues this spring as contractors hired by the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) work to complete work by early summer.
Troy Wall, a spokesman for the DCR, said Monday that the while “original scope of the playground project only included its construction, the agency decided to move forward with several additional components” at Ventura.”
This includes upgrades to pathways, an enclosure for two portable toilets, new park benches and a bike rack. The $250,000 project was funded in a state budget request pushed by Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry and Rep. Dan Cullinane.


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- 1 How do you make plain yogurt taste better?
- 2 How do you eat plain yogurt?
- 3 What does plain yogurt do in a woman’s body?
- 4 What happens if you eat plain yogurt everyday?
- 5 What can I substitute for plain yogurt?
- 6 How does plain yogurt taste?
- 7 Can you eat yogurt on empty stomach?
- 8 Can we eat yogurt at night?
- 9 What does plain yogurt and cinnamon do in a woman’s body?
- 10 How often should a woman eat yogurt?
- 11 How do you apply yogurt to your face?
- 12 Is plain yogurt good for weight loss?
- 13 What is the best time to eat yogurt?
- 14 What are the side effects of eating yogurt?
- 15 Why yogurt is not good for you?
How do you make plain yogurt taste better?
Sweeten plain yogurt at home with your favorite flavors. It’s much lower in sugar than store-bought flavors. Just stir in fresh or frozen fruit (like frozen blueberries) and a dash (about 5 drops) of vanilla extract (or other extract) or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
How do you eat plain yogurt?
How to eat plain Greek yogurt and enjoy it:
- Choose a creamy plain Greek yogurt.
- Choose a juicy fruit.
- Add a dash of honey or pure maple syrup (a dash!).
- Optional: top with cinnamon for added flavor, stir in a spoonful of low sugar chia seed jam, or top with toasted oats and/or a low sugar granola.
What does plain yogurt do in a woman’s body?
Yogurt may be an effective remedy because it contains Lactobacillus bacteria. This healthful bacteria lives in the gut, urinary tract, and vagina without irritating these areas. Using yogurt that contains helpful bacteria may restore a healthy balance of yeast and bacteria in the vagina.
What happens if you eat plain yogurt everyday?
Yogurt is rich in nutrients and may boost your health when consumed regularly. It may help reduce the risk of some diseases, while also benefiting digestive health and weight control.
What can I substitute for plain yogurt?
Substitute for Yogurt in Recipes
- For 1 cup of plain yogurt:
- 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk.
- 1 cup sour cream.
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth.
How does plain yogurt taste?
Whether you go for plain Greek yogurt (made from cow’s milk) or a non-dairy plain yogurt alternative (such as coconut, almond, or soy)… they all taste rather sour and tart. This sour flavour can be off-putting which is why so many brands have flavoured alternatives, to cover up that sour taste.
Can you eat yogurt on empty stomach?
Eating yogurt or fermented milk products on an empty stomach forms hydrochloric acid. This kills the lactic acid bacteria present in these milk products and leads to acidity. Hence, eating these products should be avoided on an empty stomach.
Can we eat yogurt at night?
Curd and yoghurt can actually impair digestion, if you have a weak digestive system and eat them at night. “People with digestion issues such as acidity, acid reflux or indigestion should avoid yoghurt or curd at night as it can cause constipation when the system is sluggish and sleep-ready.
What does plain yogurt and cinnamon do in a woman’s body?
But if you just add a dash of cinnamon–1/2 teaspoon of the copper-colored spice–to plain yogurt, you can reap some fantastic health benefits. Studies have shown that cinnamon can help lower LDL cholesterol levels, keep blood sugar levels low, and even boost memory and brain function.
How often should a woman eat yogurt?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends three-cup equivalents of dairy per day (including yogurt, cream cheese, low-fat milk) for those older than nine years of age. So, if people stay within recommended limits, yogurt will help keep them healthy.
How do you apply yogurt to your face?
To make a pack, take two teaspoons of yogurt, add one small teaspoon of honey to it and mix them well till it forms a smooth paste. Put the mask on for about 10 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Yogurt and strawberry face mask works wonders in brightening the skin and fighting acne.
Is plain yogurt good for weight loss?
Yogurt may be most beneficial for weight loss when used to replace high calorie, low protein foods rather than when simply added to your diet. As it may help you feel full for longer, this dairy product could naturally lead you to eat fewer calories throughout the day.
What is the best time to eat yogurt?
Greek yogurt Greek yogurt is another excellent source of protein to eat in the morning. Greek yogurt is thick and creamy and contains more protein than regular strained yogurt. Greek yogurt is also rich in calcium and contains probiotics that help support a healthy gut and immune system.
What are the side effects of eating yogurt?
There aren’t many reported side effects, but there have been cases of people getting sick from yogurt contaminated with disease-causing bacteria. Be careful to choose yogurt that has been prepared and stored properly.
Why yogurt is not good for you?
Not all yogurts are healthful. Those without added sugar or unnecessary additives can be a healthful addition to the diet, but some products have high quantities of added sugar and other ingredients that may not be beneficial. Natural yogurt can be a low-calorie, high-nutrient food packed with protein.

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Thirty-five new buses that were purchased by the Government from China have reached the Port of Port-of-Spain, but cannot be cleared because a “simple documentation” procedure was not done in time for the vehicles’ arrival.
This error has so far cost taxpayers approximately $1.1 million in port storage fees, all because the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) failed to write a note seeking Cabinet’s approval for the exemption of Value Added and Motor Vehicle Taxes on the incoming bases.
The 35 Haider buses, fitted with both CNG and diesel engines, cost $35 million and were imported to T&T on behalf of PTSC by south-based company Ramnarine Auto and Industrial Supplies.
The T&T Guardian was told by a Port Authority of T&T (PATT) source that the buses cannot be cleared by PTSC but by the company which imported them.
However, the source said Ramnarine Auto and Industrial Supplies must first get Cabinet’s approval for the tax exemptions and present it to the PATT before the buses can be cleared and delivered to PTSC.
A source at PTSC, who wished not to be identified for fear of victimisation, confirmed the buses were stuck on the port having arrived on March 22. The source lay blames for the situation on the recent resignations of nine senior managers for reasons unknown, noting no one within the current structure knew what to do for the transaction. Some of the managers who resigned included general manager Ronald
Forde and deputy general manager finance and accounts Gemma Bowen.
“It’s not only now we (referring to PTSC) knew that the buses were coming, because there was the tendering process then the evaluation process and then the award process, and then it took months for the Chinese company to assemble the Haider buses and have them shipped to Trinidad through its agent Ramnarine Auto and Industrial Supplies,” the PTSC source said.
“With the managers gone, nobody knew what needed to be done in time for the buses’ arrival.”
The T&T Guardian was told the buses are incurring an $80,000 per day in storage fees on the port, with the overall figure in the region of $1.1 million up to Tuesday.
PTSC chairman Edwin Gooding yesterday confirmed they were still going through the process of getting the required documentation. Asked why the documents weren’t ready in time for the buses’ arrival and of the exorbitant port storage fee they would be facing, Gooding only replied: “We should be able to get through by Friday. We usually have a grace period to work with to get our documents in order and given the long holiday weekend we should not have to pay out much in storage fees, but there are a certain number of days that we are allowed.”
Gooding said when the buses are cleared PTSC will also have to wait a further ten days for the pre-delivery inspection from technical people from the Chinese company.
“This inspection is to ensure that the buses are in the condition as ordered and they will sign off. PTSC’s technical people will then receive certificates from them. It’s called an end-to-end inspection.”
He said the buses will then be licensed and distributed between T&T, with 15 buses going to Tobago.
Also contacted yesterday, Minister of Works and Transport Rohan Sinanan said Cabinet had given approval for the tax exemptions.
This is the second batch of buses to arrive in Trinidad. A first batch of 35 arrived in 2014 and for this year Cabinet had approved an additional $30 million for the purchase of 30 more to add to PTSC’s fleet. The tendering process was undertaken by former general manager Ronald Forde.
When contacted on the issue yesterday, Forde said he was appalled to hear that the Cabinet approval for tax exemption was not sought in time. He admitted that he was the one who championed the process.
“It was a Cabinet note to purchase 100 buses for PTSC. In 2009 or 2010 the purchase was approved. In 2014, the first 35 came and this present one would be the second batch and Cabinet approved 30 more in this fiscal period. That I know,” Forde said.
Asked why he tendered his resignation, Forde replied: “I resigned.”
He did not comment further.
Source: www.guardian.co.tt (Rhondor Dowlat)

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Practical Solutions to Machinery and Maintenance Vibration Problems
Chapter 5, Unbalance
Section 24, Slightly Cocked Rotors
If a rotor is cocked on a shaft differently than the position in which is was originally balanced, this will also result in an unbalanced assembly. For very narrow rotors, such as a disc-shaped pump impeller or pulley, the distance between the centrifugal forces of each half of the rotor may be very small, but the amount of centrifugal force is the result of half the rotor weight times the radial distance from the axis of rotation to the center of gravity of that half (at any one time, half of the rotor is pulling against the other half). This results in a very high centrifugal force which is mostly counterbalanced by its counterpart in the other half of the rotor. However, with the rotor cocked slightly, the small axial distance between the two very large centrifugal forces causes a couple unbalance, often several times greater than the allowable tolerance.
This textbook contains only part of the information in our Practical Solutions seminar.


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How to use LifeTracker?
- You can start by creating tasks which you plan/need/want to do by tapping "+" button. While creating tasks you can assign them to one of the predefined contexts. Context is a set of attributes of the time and place where completing this task will be most relevant for you.
- Once you have your tasks, start them and mark them complete once you are done. From this LifeTracker will learn your patterns of behavior.
- Based on the schedule in your calendar (Google Calendar in Android version) and what LifeTracker knows about your habits, it will deliver relevant notifications about your planned tasks.
- The more you use LifeTracker, the more relevant notifications and reminders will get to better fit your life rhythm and help you achieve your goals.

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GENEVA, July 1 (Itar-Tass) —— The Action Group on Syria will put pressure on all the sides to the Syrian conflict, UN/LAS Special Envoy Kofi Annan said upon the end of the international conference in Geneva on Saturday.
A decision to form a transitional governance body in Syria is a key result of the conference. Annan said the new body would have executive powers and might include members of the incumbent government, the opposition and other groups. He added though that a decision on the membership of the new body and the future of President Bashar al-Asad must be taken by the people of Syria.
Annan said it would be premature to speak about a possible date and venue of the next conference on Syria. He said that would depend on further developments in the turbulent country. The Action Group would convene if necessary, Anna remarked.
Concerning the UN monitoring mission, which had suspended activity in Syria due to the escalated violence, Annan said, the monitors would resume their work as soon as that was possible. He also said that the UN Security Council would consider the future of the mission, whose current mandate expired in late July. He said the evaluation would be done very quickly, within the next couple of weeks.
Annan did not rule out he might visit Syria again.


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Shakespearean Travesty SIR: Three cheers for Michael Connor’s review (November 2012) of the Bell Shakespeare production of its version of Moliere’s School for Wives and more generally, the output of Bell Shakespeare itself. My wife and I watched in disbelief Bell Shakespeare’s much touted production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Never had we seen Shakespeare so badly presented: the text was murdered, the set was ludicrous, the production and direction were a mystery and the acting was below high school standards. But it was politically correct, which was never a Shakespearean vision. That Bell Shakespeare is heavily subsidised and…
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text: Lord God, I have sinned against you and have done evil in your sight. I am sorry and repent. Have mercy on me according to your love. Wash away my wrongdoing and cleanse me from my sin. Renew a right heart within me and fill me with the joy of your salvation. You are the Father of all mercy, forgive my sin and restore me in your image, to the praise and glory of your name. Hear my prayer, O Lord, my God. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.


Summit County open space group takes on new role
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Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado – Several members of the county’s open space advisory council will take on an additional role to help identify potential parcels of land for affordable-workforce housing.
The county commissioners approached the open space group last month, asking members to use their expertise in land acquisition to help search for land that could be suitable for housing projects. The council didn’t unanimously support the concept, but after some debate, the group formed a committee to take on the job.
Dissenting members said the council’s successful open space mission could be diluted by mixing the two roles, but the commissioners did not want to have two separate advisory groups potentially in conflict.
“Five of us are wearing two hats right now,” said open space Councilman Russ Camp. “There should not be a conflict between open space and affordable housing,” he said, explaining that both goals are important for the county.
Camp said the committee is still trying to put together a method of looking at land without having it conflict with the overall group’s open space advisory role.
The plan is to be ready when a new revenue stream for land acquisition kicks in next year.
“When 5A got passed, it created a funding source for affordable housing and for buying land for other public purposes,” Camp said, referring to a ballot measure approved by voters last November.
“The commissioners wanted to take advantage of the land expertise on the council and widen its scope to include workforce housing,” Councilman Art Girten said. “It’s no secret that [the open space board] has been pretty darn successful. The BOCC said, you guys are pretty good at what you do. We don’t want to have two committees opposing each other.”
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The final four: Glenwood Springs police chief candidates talk policing philosophies at community meet and greet
Thirty-six candidates applied for the Glenwood Springs chief of police position. None of the candidates were from within the Glenwood Springs Police Department.


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.Folio Quarterly - Autumn 1992. An article by Andrew Birkin, The Tragedy of Peter Pan, recounts J.M. Barrie's obsessive love of the five Lewelyn Davies boys and their beautiful mother, Sylvia. The top picture shows Sylvia and George, photographed in 1900 by J.M. Barrie. The lower picture is of J.M. Barrie at about the same time. Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie was published by the Society in October 1992.
Sir James Matthew Barrie (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) Scottish novelist and playwright. This is the fifth novel written by the author of Peter Pan, preceding it by 14 years. It is a story about a society of pipeweed lovers who share a favorite tobacco - The Arcadia Mixture. Maurice Brazil Prendergast (October 10, 1858 – February 1, 1924) American Post-Impressionist artist who worked in oil, watercolor, and monotype.
J.M. Barrie is related to two books that I love: the first is his fairy tale "Peter Pan". The second is Andrew Birkin's "J.M.Barrie & The Lost Boys", the biography of Barrie: a well documented, moving book that helped me discover many layers of theme to Peter Pan beyond that of a charming story for children. I wonder what Barrie would make of the biography given a note scrawled across the pages of one of his last notebooks "May God blast anyone who writes a biography of me"!


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GOSHEN – Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler recently announced that Spencer Seymour, 33, of Newburgh, was found guilty by an Orange County jury of Burglary in the Second Degree and other offenses, in connection with the June 14, 2015, burglary of a Town of Newburgh home.
Seymour faces up to fifteen years in prison when he is sentenced on March 24, 2016, before County Court Judge Nicholas De Rosa.
The burglary occurred on June 14, 2015. Seymour was said to have entered a home on Weaver Road in the Town of Newburgh while the owner was not home and stole tools and a rifle.
An eyewitness, a nearby resident, saw Seymour enter the home, leave with a bag full of the homeowner’s belongings, and put the bag into his pickup truck. The neighbor took Seymour’s picture as the burglary was occurring.
Hoovler said when the homeowner later saw the picture, he recognized Seymour and the pickup.
Seymour, after he found out that police were looking for him, turned himself in and surrendered the proceeds of the burglary.
District Attorney Hoovler thanked the Town of Newburgh Police Department for their efforts in the investigation and prosecution of the case.
“Citizens have a right to feel secure in their own homes,” said District Attorney Hoovler, “and when our homes are violated, even when we’re not there, we lose not only property, but the sense of safety that we all deserve to have in our homes. The violation of a home affects not only the homeowner who is victimized, but every other resident of the community, who have to wonder whether or not their homes might be next. In my office, we take residential burglary seriously, and we will seek strict sanctions for those who commit such violations of private property.”


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Niger Delta activist, Chief Mike Loyibo, has warned the chief security officer and governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki to make sure the people that assaulted Comrade Adams Oshiomhole are arrested and made to pay for their crime.
He said the attack was actually embarrassing and a slight on the part of Obaseki.
Chief Mike also urged Obaseki to ensure the hoodlums are apprehended because “how can a former governor be attacked in his own state which is being governed by the ruling party?”
His words, “It is a slight on the part of the governor of the state who is also the chief security officer of the state that the national chairman of his part who is also a former governor of the state will be attacked by some unscrupulous persons under the guise of being political thugs.”
“It is a slight on the part of Obaseki that such kind of thing will ever happen and personally, I think this is unwarranted, callous and unacceptable.
“I have a very strong conviction that there is more to this and the governor must act fast in ensuring that the culprits are brought to book as political conflicts especially among party members must not be allowed to decline to the level in which violence against lives and properties are employed.
“I want to use this opportunity to caution Governor Godwin Obaseki not to be too desperate in his quest in retaining the number one seat in the state as we will not risk the peace that is currently being experienced in the Niger Delta for political battle and we are asking the security agencies to do all within its powers in fishing the perpetrators and bring them to book.”
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September is an important month in the garden when sowing new lawns and planting bulbs should be prioritised. Now is the time to plant daffodil, crocus, snowdrops and dwarf iris bulbs. It’s also the month to get hyacinths planted under cover for early colour, choosing specially prepared bulbs for early blooms. Spring cabbage should also be planted out during September.
A new lawn
September is a much-favored month for sowing a new lawn, as the ground will be moister with a greater amount of overnight dews and also warmer due to the accumulated heat of the summer. Starting a lawn from seed is less expensive than turfing and there is a wider range of seed mixtures for specific conditions available from seed than from turf. Seed can be stored until conditions are ideal, whereas turves may deteriorate if they are not laid within 24 hours of delivery. Germination should occur within seven to 10 days and the new lawn will have established before the first frosts.
Choosing the correct mix of seed: There are many different seed mixtures available to gardeners, which can sometimes be confusing. Bear in mind what you need from your lawn.
Seed for a ‘general-purpose lawn’ is often sold as a No.2 mixture. It will be more hardwearing and is suited to gardens that are going to be used by children, pets or have high traffic.
A ‘fine lawn’ is usually sold as a No.1 mixture. It is a mix of fine leaved turf grasses.
These lawns will not tolerate heavy wear and tear so would not be suitable where children or pets are going use the lawn a lot. These mixtures will usually be a blend of chewings fescue, strong and slender creeping red fescue and browntop. The resulting lawn will be very fine in appearance, slow growing and you will be able to mow at a low height.
‘Shady lawns’ will tolerate light to medium shade, such as under trees and next to fences or hedges. Most of these mixtures contain hard fescue, strong and slender creeping red fescue and browntop, which are all fine-leaved species. So shady lawns are usually not very hardwearing.
Get a good reputable brand of seed from a reputable store or garden centre. Make sure use fresh seed. Store seed in a cool, dry place.
Sowing the lawn: Good seedbed preparation is the key to establishing a successful lawn. Get rid of all weeds and cultivate the surface to a fine tilth.
Preparing the seed bed: Eliminate perennial weeds such as scotch grass, bindweed, docks, nettles and thistles. Do not use a residual weedkiller, as it can remain in the soil and will prevent the grass from germinating. Dig or rotovate the site to a depth of 20-25cm. Dig in well rotten manure if your soil is light. After cultivation, leave for several days to settle. Remove any weeds that have germinated. Rake in different directions to ensure a level surface. Apply 70g of general organic fertiliser prior to planting.
Seeding rate: High quality lawn: 30 g per sq.m; General purpose lawn: 20-25g per sq.m
Lightly rake over the sown areas to cover the majority of the seeds with soil. If the weather remains dry for two or three days water gently with a light, fine sprinkler.
If dry conditions persist, repeat watering as necessary while the seeds are germinating and the young lawn is becoming established.
Aftercare: When the seedling grasses are about 5-7.5cm in height lightly refirm the soil with a garden roller or the rear roller of a cylinder/rotary mower.
Two or three days later cut the grass down to one-third of its length. Ensure the blades are really sharp.
No further mowing is usually necessary until the following spring.
Use the lawn as little as possible in the first season.
During September next season top-dress with sieved compost to fill in any irregular surfaces.
Feed the lawn in spring with a good organic lawn fertiliser.
Watch out! Birds can eat seeds and may disturb the seedbed by dust bathing. Try using bird tape to repel the birds.
Weeds: Perennial weeds are best eliminated prior to and during seedbed preparation.
Remove weeds by hand or use a hand trowel or fork.


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Have a hamburger but not the bread bun, load it up with veggies and cheese. Instead of a sandwich, have the fillings on a salad or wrapped in nori (seaweed) sheet, wrapped in slices of ham or other deli meats. And instead of cheesecake with a biscuit base and sugar-laden filling, have a base made of ground almonds topped with cream, cream cheese, and berry filling.
But even if you’re not trying to lose weight, the keto meal plans might appeal to you. By limiting sugars and processed grains, you lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. Eating an array of heart-healthy fats, like nuts, olive oil and fish, can decrease your risk of heart disease. And while some people stick to a super strict keto diet, with 75 percent of their diet coming from fat, 20 percent from protein and just five from carbs, even a less intense, modified version can help you reap the keto diet’s benefits.
Now if you're thinking you'll just handle the problem by brushing and flossing a little more often, guess again. Since the breath odor is coming from metabolic changes and not necessarily a dental-related condition, traditional breath products are not likely to provide long-lasting relief. On the other hand drinking more water intake can do the trick.
Hi, don’t know if you are still wondering about brands for coconut cream, BUT if you are in NZ go for the Kara brand 🙂 Just come into pak n save store not long ago and is BRILLIANT. I couldn’t understand why people love coconut cream so much by itself and how theirs was going so thick in the fridge (I would only use mine for curries and berry icecreams). Then our store finally brought in the Kara brand about a month ago, and OMGosh what a difference to the cheaper brands it is! It is beautiful and I think (from memory) is really high in fat. Really worth the little extra you have to pay 😉
my children regularly make themselves smoothies, bacon (2 minutes in the microwave covered with kitchen paper), scrambled eggs with cheese in the microwave (mix 2 eggs, cheese, milk – 1 minute, stir, 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds, stir). They used to moan and complain there are no cereals in the house, but they have learned to cook their own breakfasts and look for what ingredients we have rather than reach for a box of cornflakes


Democratic National Convention 2012
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For Charlotte, the party’s over. After a year of planning for the Democratic National Convention, delegates, journalists and even protesters have left North Carolina largest city.
His convention over, President Barack Obama ran smack into the harsh reality of a bleak new report on the nation’s unemployment outlook Friday. Republican rival Mitt Romney pounced on the disappointing jobs figures as fresh evidence that it’s time to put someone new in the Oval Office.
His re-election in doubt, President Barack Obama conceded only halting progress Thursday night toward fixing the nation’s stubborn economic woes but vowed in a Democratic National Convention finale, “Our problems can be solved, our challenges can be met.”
They are the missing pages of a convention story line, ideas and initiatives once prominently featured in President Barack Obama’s agenda.
President Obama made his plea to voters at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night to keep him in the White House for another four years, but CBS News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer said the speech lacked the pizzaz that former President Bill Clinton brought with him Wednesday night.


The Kingston Symphony’s ‘Herbert & Dvorak’ concert on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.
Exceptional cellist Ariel Barnes joins the Kingston Symphony for an absolute treasure trove of all things Cello.
In these afternoon concerts, Ariel will firstly perform Dvorak’s beloved Cello Concerto in B minor, the centerpiece of today’s focus on the cello. Filled with finely crafted melodies, remarkable drama, intensity, and intimacy, it’s one of the finest concertos ever written. In the second half of each concert, Ariel and the Kingston Symphony will perform Victor Herbert’s Cello Concerto No. 2. This composition, full of drama and romance, took the cello to new heights and is the piece we have to thank for inspiring Dvorak’s monumental ode to the cello. We present both concertos on April 14 & 15, making for what are surely to be outstanding and show-stopping performances.