go You're looking for a job.
go here You've researched the perfect few opportunities and made an online application through a search engine. You wait. And wait. And wait.
http://www.premierinternationalws.com/?p=top-thesis-wyve-77 It's important to remember that for companies recruiting today, candidate choice has never been greater.
go Technology based platforms such as LinkedIn, Hired and even Twitter enable companies to have almost the complete market place to choose from. It's possible for them to now contact hundreds of candidates in just a few clicks, and candidate applications have never been higher.
The old school days of interviewing a handful of candidates from your competitors and picking the best is gone. Nowadays, companies will only hire people if they are certain they will perform.
Great (!). What can I do about this?
As a single candidate, standing out in such a crowded environment is difficult. Yet, successful people DO STAND OUT in order to reach that perfect opportunity and connect with the handful of really powerful influencers in society.
Learning to stand out in an overflowing candidate pool means you have to learn to become more "hireable". Take note that becoming more hireable is fast becoming an essential skill-set in career development and success.
So what actions can you take in order to improve your hireability?
Why do certain candidates consistently get the best jobs?
Here are five easy and instantly actionable steps you can take to make yourself more hireable.
Any master sales person will tell you that in order to succeed, it's essential to know your product inside out. Buyers can tolerate a product that may not be perfect. But no one likes to be unsure of what they are buying.
The biggest barrier to hiring is indecision. In the midst of interviewer bias, multiple opinions and endless pondering, the one person who can't be unsure is you.
In our experience, being sure of exactly who you are is the single biggest influencer in convincing an interviewer. Our brains are programmed to categorise. Songs, memories, places – and even other people.
The shorter, more specific, more focussed you can describe yourself, the more convincing you will be about what value you bring.
For example, rather than say you are good at prospecting, presenting and negotiating with people, your interviewer will be more convinced if they hear you simply say your key strength is winning new business.
Think about you. Increase your hireability. Exactly who are you?
Just like managing a complex sale or coming up with a winning marketing strategy, getting hired is a process.
In order to stand out and perform to your best, it's essential to partner with a specialist. Someone who has a deep understanding of what matters in the hiring process.
Whether it's a career coach, a skilled recruiter or a mentor, the knowledge and experience of a trusted partner can be invaluable. When selecting a partner be careful to choose someone who can demonstrate a track record of success, has good references and most importantly – is passionate about what they do. Skilled specialists in any field are always in high demand so expect to spend some time and effort to find the right people! Your aim is to find someone who can offer you valuable insight and advice tailored to you.
Although it may take time to find the right partner, the results will always be worth it.
Armed with someone who is an expert in the hiring process, you'll have a long term relationship with someone who can help you become more hireable and build exactly the career you want.
Hireable candidates achieve success on the foundations of strong relationships. Finding the right partner is essential.
All of us are unique. It therefore makes sense that finding the right opportunity for us is not easy. It takes hard work and discipline to find the few rare opportunities that are exactly what we are looking for.
Hireable candidates qualify opportunities hard. They ask great questions, go deep and don't commit too early until they are sure it's a good fit.
Not only does this save time and ensure success in the long run, it also creates a great impression with hiring managers and interviewers. It shows them that the candidate is focussed. It shows them that the candidate is diligent. And most of all – it forces the interviewer to sell the opportunity to the candidate – often raising their chance of being selected.
Hiring managers want people who are genuinely interested and careful in selecting the right opportunity. They don't want yes-men or yes-women. They want people who can think for themselves.
Don't just listen to what the job has to offer. Take control and qualify hard to see if its right for you.
Interviews are an opportunity to convince others in a very short time window that you are the best person for the job. With such limited time and so many complex factors in play, it's essential to use this time as optimally as possible.
In our experience, contrary to popular belief, the best interviewers don't just wing it or have a "natural" tendency to interview well. Their performance is based on a key fundamental factor.
Just like master marketers spend thousands of hours to refine the perfect marketing message, candidates who are more hireable, practice their interview technique until it is perfect. They focus on delivering their unique value proposition. They stay consistent. They use powerful phrases and ask great questions. And most importantly – they know when to stop talking.
To become more hireable, don't leave the big pitch on the day to luck. Emulate interview environments and practice your pitch. Create the best possible impression.
Be the ultimate polished professional when the big interview arrives.
Even if you deliver the perfect interview pitch and create the best possible impression, it still might not be enough.
We've all experienced the feeling that an interview couldn't have gone any better – only to then be left hanging with no decision or follow up.
It's important to remember that hiring managers have almost endless choice. In this increasingly connected and information-overloaded world we live in, people are more and more hesitant to push the button and make a decision. Especially for high-stakes decisions such as hiring.
Great candidates understand that even hiring managers need convincing. They always follow up quickly, agree next steps and make their timelines clear from the start. Hireable candidates instil urgency and display their belief in their ability to deliver.
And most of all, if companies are slow to move forward, they are willing to move on. After all no-one wants to work for an organisation or hiring manager that can't make a decision. And plus, it's always good to play hard to get.
Being more hireable is a skill that is well worth investing in.
The professional equivalent of your stock price.
Top achievers want to stay at the top and always remain in high demand. That's why they get the best opportunities, best rewards and best selection of what the market has to offer.
Do you want to become more hireable?


TV Club 2018: Pose was one of the most beautiful stories on TV.
Entry 8: As long as there are so few shows by and about trans people, I'm OK with Pose corniness.
Oh, Sonia! Catch back up with Detroiters! It … just got canceled, so it's not much of a commitment! To Willa's question: It was the story of Sam (Sam Richardson, also of Veep) and Tim (Tim Robinson, long since ex- of Saturday Night Live). Tim's dad was a legendary Detroit ad man until he experienced a mental health crisis that required him to be institutionalized—and, trust, my description of this is a lot more sensitive than Tim's. Sam and Tim took over the business and tried not to run it into the ground. Robinson and Richardson, who also co-created the show, are both from the Detroit area, and their affection for the city shone in the locations they shot in, from penthouse restaurants to downtown pop-up parks to the Detroit Institute of Arts and even the tidy turn-of-the-20th-century two-story homes where Tim and Sam lived, next door to one another. But even as some episodes highlighted areas of the city that are vibrant and safe, others set up Sam and Tim to mock new arrivals taking advantage of Detroit's cheap real estate and rough reputation.
At the heart of it, though, was Sam and Tim's relationship, one of the sweetest male friendships on TV. Between their career partnership and their intertwined personal lives—Tim was married to Sam's sister—the two spent virtually all their time together and appeared to treasure every moment of it. They supported each other in all their worst ideas and impulses, defended one another against criticism from outsiders, and loved each other fiercely and without shame (or any of the winky gay panic that, for instance, has aged so poorly with Chandler and Joey on Friends). On top of being hilarious, the show's central duo was touchingly pure.
Pose is a very different kind of show. But it also takes great care in portraying unromantic love between characters who are bonded by choice. Blanca certainly could not be more of a mother to Damon (Ryan Jamaal Swain), Angel (Indya Moore), and Ricky (Dyllón Burnside) if she had raised them from childhood, but Pose shows us how the characters keep choosing each other as their circumstances change. Elektra's arc, and the peace she and Blanca made after all the betrayal and heartbreak they'd put each other through, was one of the most beautiful stories I watched on TV this year. Like Sonia, I can't dispute that it has saccharine tendencies. But given that this is one of two TV shows about and by trans people, I'm OK waiting until there are five or 10 before their characters start displaying major flaws. While I wait, I will—speaking of flawless—pass the time watching the series premiere cold open on a loop.
I guess that word brings us back to Willa's description of The Americans. I think it's more than fair to say that the series was flawed, that sluggish fifth season in particular. But like Todd, I waited eagerly for screeners during its final season this spring. I raptly devoured them. Months later, I can still mentally summon every beat of the sequence in which Elizabeth (Keri Russell) finally exhales with relief after a customs officer fails to recognize her in her glasses and wig—her very last disguise!—only to see Paige (Holly Taylor) on the platform as the train glides away. The Americans appropriated a lot of songs I loved, but "With or Without You" is now embossed with that moment forever.
And just as one era-defining spy drama was wrapping up, we got a new one in Killing Eve. Farewell, Cold War dread; hello, Hell World nihilism. Not only does Jodie Comer's Villanelle not have children of her own to agonize about between assassinations, she has open contempt for everyone else's who cross her path. She and Elizabeth do share a love of impeccably tailored designer clothing, though—and what would you give to see Eve Polastri and Stan Beeman comparing notes over beers? Someone should already be writing this sketch for the Golden Globes.
You know where else Villanelle would shine? The ring. Willa, talk to us about GLOW.


Sonja M. Haggert is a veteran of several sales, marketing, and communications positions. She spent much of her career with Met-Pro Corporation becoming vice president and general manager of its Keystone Filter Division, where she discovered her passion for mentoring and teaching.
Over the course of her 30 year career she was contributing editor and writer for numerous trade publications, including leading edge chapters for two books published by Richard D. Irwin, Inc.
These experiences sparked and ignited her passion to write and mentor, and helped launch a successful second career as a business writer and editor in the field of investing.
"Being a novice in the field of investment, but experienced as a writer and editor, made for an intriguing reason to write this book," explains Haggert.
"I hope it is the key that ignites your desire to invest and gives you helpful insights from my personal learning experience. My goal is to make the seemingly complex world of investing simple and practical, providing practical solutions to questions you have asked yourself."
Sonja is on the board of Laurel House, a non-profit working to end domestic violence. During her time there she has served in numerous capacities including Co-President. At present, she is active on various committees including chair of the investment committee.
Sonja and husband Brian were instrumental in developing and formalizing the board of directors for Let's Go Play, a non-profit for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Sonja has a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University. She and Brian reside in suburban Philadelphia.


Wells Operated By Banter Exploration Inc.
Sorry, no contact information for BANTER EXPLORATION INC. is available.
Leases Operated by Banter Exploration Inc.
Drilling Permits Filed by Banter Exploration Inc.
• Banks, R.C. & Hamilton, J.M.
• Bar C Well Service Co.
• Barb Drilling & Prod. Co.
• Barbee & Co., Inc.


I am very surprised by some of the negative reviews of Jolly Acres. As such, I decided to submit a review of this fine campground. First of all, there are only 6 "permanent" campers (we are one of those). At least 4 are here for jobs and/or school, and the other 2 seem to be retirees. The only posted rules are to leash and pick up after your pets, (common in ALL campgrounds), to not climb the fence and to watch your children at the pond (which should be common sense). The Wi-Fi isn't the strongest due to a lack of towers in the area, but I rarely have issues getting online. There are hunting dogs next door (which is the side of the park where we are located), but I rarely hear the dogs except during the daylight hours. And, the dog owner has recently moved his kennel to an area away from the campground. This is an excellent place to park your camper!! Potlucks at least once a month, folks who are always willing to assist with camper issues, friendly greetings at all times. This is a wonderful place to be, whether on a permanent basis, temporary, vacationing or just passing through. I would HIGHLY recommend Jolly Acres!! We camped at Jolly Acres RV Park and Storage in a Travel Trailer.
Very nice clean park located just off interstate but with very little noise from traffic. Only drawback is the "reserved" lots (which are the choice lots) for the RV clubs. Employees are friendly and efficient and offer printed information about area attractions. We would definitely stay here again. We camped at Fair Harbor RV Park in a Travel Trailer.
This park was noisy; had uneven lots; and rutted gravel roads. Will not return. We camped at Lake Aire RV Park & Campground in a Travel Trailer.


Keke Palmer and Julia Stiles have also joined the cast, while Mette Towley and Trace Lysette are in talks.
Plus, Betty & Veronica's relationship, the audition process, and much more.
The cast of the new spin on the classic 'Archie' universe talk about the darker tone of their series and how their characters are evolving into the modern era.


PRC researchers are engaged in ground-breaking research advancing population science in four primary research areas: (1) Demography: Family Demography and Intergenerational Relationships, (2) Demography: Education, Work, and Inequality, (3) Reproductive Health, and (4) Population Health. These four broad areas are crosscutting and synergistic, reflecting the dynamic and interactive nature of the PRC research community and its many collaborations. Crosscutting themes include population inequalities and health disparities over the life course.
PRC faculty members have a remarkable record of extramural funding, publish frequently in top scientific outlets, and have a distinguished record of shaping scientific initiatives for population research. Their scientific contributions are path breaking and their awards are many.
The PRC also hosts a selection of projects within each research area and a research brief series designed for academic and press audiences.


Stock Option Agreement (Incentive and Nonstatutory Stock Options) - Be Inc.
same definitions as in the Plan.
upon the termination of your Continuous Service.
Adjustments, as provided in the Plan.
Company from the sales proceeds.
not be in material compliance with such laws and regulations.
(e)   the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Date of Grant.
together with such additional documents as the Company may then require.
disposition of shares of Common Stock acquired upon such exercise.
such shares of Common Stock are transferred upon exercise of your option.
respect to your shares of Common Stock until the end of such period.
Consultant for the Company or an Affiliate.
or an Affiliate, if any, which arise in connection with your option.
procedure shall be your sole responsibility.
Stock from any escrow provided for herein.
address you provided to the Company.
and those of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall control.


text:
Case Study: Worker Protection and Statistics on Accidents and Occupational Diseases - HVBG, Germany
The German Berufsgenossenschaften (BG)
Under the social insurance system in Germany, statutory accident insurance covers the results of accidents at work and accidents on the way to and from work, as well as occupational diseases. This statutory accident insurance is organized into three areas:
industrial accident insurance (represented by the BGs)
agricultural accident insurance
public sector's own accident insurance scheme.
The 35 Berufsgenossenschaften (BG) cover the various branches of the industrial economy in Germany. They are responsible for 39 million employees insured in 2.6 million enterprises. Every person in a work, service or training position is insured, regardless of age, sex or income level. Their umbrella organization is the Central Federation of the Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG).
By law, the BG is responsible for using all appropriate means to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases, to provide effective first aid and optimal medical, occupational and social rehabilitation, and to pay benefits to the injured and sick, and to survivors. Thus prevention, rehabilitation and compensation are all under one roof.
The premiums to finance these benefits are paid exclusively by the employers. In 1993 all industrial employers paid on average DM 1.44 to the BG for every DM 100 wages, or 1.44%. In all, the premiums came to DM 16 billion (US billion used—one thousand million), of which about 80% was spent for rehabilitation and pensions. The remainder was used primarily for prevention programmes.
Occupational Safety and Health Protection
The employer is responsible for the health and safety of the employee at work. The legal scope of this responsibility is set by government in laws and ordinances, and in the protective labour regulations of the industrial BGs, which complete and concretize governmental protective labour law for each branch of industry. The system of prevention of the BGs is notable for its orientation to actual practice, its constant adaptation to the needs of the industry and to the state of technology, as well as for its effective support of the employer and the employee.
The BGs' tasks of prevention, which are primarily carried out by the Technical Inspection Service (TAD) of the BG and the Occupational Medical Service (AMD), include:
advising and motivating the employer
supervising industrial occupational protective measures
informing and training company staff
safety checking on appliances and equipment
initiating, carrying out and financing research.
Responsibility for implementing industrial occupational protection lies with the employer, who is legally obliged to hire appropriately qualified personnel to assist in occupational protection. These are specialists in work safety (safety officers, safety technicians and safety engineers) and company doctors. In companies with more than 20 employees, one or more safety representatives must be hired. The scope of the responsibility of the company for occupational safety specialists and company doctors is set by trade association regulations that are specific to the branch of industry and degree of hazard. In companies where an occupational safety specialist or a company doctor is employed, the employer must organize an occupational safety committee, made up of one company representative, two workers' representatives, the company doctor, and occupational safety specialists and safety representatives. First-aid personnel, whose training is directed by the BG, also belong to the company occupational safety organization.
Occupational medical care has a special significance. Every employee who is at risk for a specific type of health threat at the workplace is examined in a uniform manner, and the results of the examination are assessed according to stated guidelines. In 1993 approximately four million occupational preventive medical examinations were carried out by specially authorized doctors. Lasting health concerns were ascertained in less than 1% of the examinations.
Employees who work with hazardous/carcinogenic materials also have a right to be medically examined even after the hazardous activity has been completed. The BGs have established services to be able to examine these employees. There are now three such services:
Organizational Service for On-going Examinations (ODIN)
Central Registration Service for Asbestos Dust-Endangered Employees (ZAs)
Wismut Central Care Office (ZeBWis).
The three services cared for approximately 600,000 people in 1993. Collecting examination data assists in individual care and also helps improve scientific research for early detection of cancer cases.
Statistics on Workplace Accidents
Goal. The primary goal of collecting statistics on workplace accidents is to improve workplace safety by assessing and interpreting data on accident occurrences. These data are compiled from reports on workplace accidents; 5% to 10% of the accidents (approximately 100,000 accidents) are investigated each year by the Technical Inspection Services of the BGs.
Employers' reporting responsibility. Every employer is obliged to report a workplace accident to his responsible BG within three days if the accident results in an incapacity to work for three calendar days or causes the death of the insured ("legally reportable workplace accident"). This includes accidents going to or from work. Accidents that cause only property damage or prevent the injured person from working for less than three days do not have to be reported. For reportable workplace accidents, a form "Accident Notification" (figure 1) is submitted by the employer. The time away from work is the significant factor for reporting purposes, regardless of the seriousness of the injury. Accidents that appear harmless must be reported if the injured person cannot work for longer than three days. This three-day requirement facilitates pursuing later claims. Failure to file an accident report, or filing one late, constitutes a violation of regulations that can be punished by the BG with a monetary fine of up to DM 5,000.
Figure 1. An example of an accident notification form
Notification by the attending physician. To optimize medical rehabilitation and to determine how long the employee is unable to work, the injured person receives treatment from a medical specialist selected for this work. The doctor is paid by the responsible industrial BG. Thus, the BG also receives notification of reportable workplace injuries from the doctor if the employer has failed to (promptly) file an accident report. The BG can then request the employer to file a workplace accident notification. This dual reporting system (employer and doctor) assures the BG of receiving knowledge of practically all reportable workplace accidents.
Using the information on the accident notification report and the medical report, the BG checks whether the accident is, in the legal sense, a workplace accident within its jurisdictional competence. On the basis of the medical diagnosis, the BG can, if needed, proceed immediately to ensuring optimal treatment.
A correct and complete description of the circumstances of the accident is especially important for prevention. This enables the BG's Technical Inspection Service to draw conclusions about defective machinery and equipment that require immediate action to avoid further similar accidents. In the case of serious or fatal workplace accidents, regulations require the employer to immediately notify the BG. These occurrences are immediately investigated by the BG's occupational safety experts.
In calculating a company's premium, the BG takes into account the number and cost of workplace accidents that have taken place at this company. A bonus/malus procedure set by law is used in the calculation, and a portion of the company's premium is determined by the company's accident trend. This can lead to a higher or lower premium, thus creating financial incentives for employers to maintain safe workplaces.
Collaboration of the employees' representatives and the safety representatives. Any accident report must also be signed by the workers' council (Betriebsrat) and by the safety representatives (if these exist). The purpose of this rule is to inform the workers' council and the safety representatives of the company's overall accident situation, so that they can effectively exercise their collaborative rights in questions of workplace safety.
Compiling workplace accident statistics. On the basis of the information that the BG receives on a workplace accident from the accident report and the doctor's report, the accounts are translated into statistical code numbers. The coding covers three areas, among others:
description of the injured (age, sex, job)
description of the injury (location of injury, type of injury)
description of the accident (location, object causing the accident and circumstances of the accident).
Coding is performed by highly trained data specialists who are familiar with the organization of BG industries, utilizing a list of accident and injury codes which contains over 10,000 entries. In order to achieve the highest quality statistics, the classifications are regularly reworked, in order, for example, to adapt them to new technological developments. Furthermore, coding personnel are periodically retrained, and the data are subject to formal-logical and content-sensitive tests.
Uses of workplace accident statistics
An important task of these statistics is to describe the circumstances of the accident at the workplace. Table 1 portrays trends in reportable workplace accidents, new accident pension cases and fatal workplace accidents between 1981 and 1993. Column 3 ("New pension cases") shows cases for which, because of the seriousness of the accident, a pension payment was first made by the industrial BGs in the given year.
Table 1. Occurrences of workplace accidents, Germany, 1981-93
Reportable accidents
New pension cases
Source: Central Federation of Berufsgenossenschaften (HVBG), Germany.
To judge the average accident risk of an insured, the number of workplace accidents is divided by the actual time worked, to produce an accident rate. The rate per one million hours worked is used for comparison internationally and across years. Figure 2 shows how this rate varied between 1981 and 1993.
Figure 2. Frequency of workplace accidents
Industry-specific accident statistics. In addition to describing general trends, workplace statistics can be broken down by industry. For example, one might ask, "How many workplace accidents with portable grinders in the metalworking trade were there in the last few years; how and where did they take place; and what injuries resulted?" Such analyses may be useful to many people and institutions, such as government ministries, supervisory officials, research institutes, universities, businesses and workplace safety experts (table 2).
Table 2. Workplace accidents with portable grinders in metalworking, Germany, 1984-93
New accident pensions
For example, table 2 shows that reportable workplace accidents with portable grinders in metalworking rose continuously from the middle of the 1980s to 1990. From 1990 to 1991 a considerable increase in the accident figures is to be noted. This is an artefact resulting from the inclusion, beginning in 1991, of figures encompassing the new borders of reunited Germany. (The earlier figures cover only the Federal Republic of Germany.)
Other data compiled from accident reports reveal that not all accidents with metalworking portable grinders take place primarily in companies in the metalworking industry. Portable grinders, which of course are often used as angle grinders to cut pipes, iron bars and other objects, are frequently employed on construction sites. Accordingly, nearly one-third of the accidents are concentrated in companies in the construction industry. Working with portable grinders in metalworking results mainly in head and hand injuries. The most common head injuries affect the eyes and the area surrounding the eyes, which are injured by broken pieces, splinters and flying sparks. The tool has a fast-spinning grinding wheel, and hand injuries result when the person using the portable machine loses control of it. The high number of eye injuries proves that the importance and obligation of wearing safety glasses while grinding metal with this portable machine must be emphasized within companies.
Comparison of accident rates within and between industries. Although in 1993 there were nearly 18,000 workplace accidents with portable grinders in metalworking, compared to only 2,800 workplace accidents with hand-held power saws in woodworking, one cannot automatically conclude that this machinery poses a greater risk to metalworkers. To assess accident risk for specific industries, the number of accidents must first be related to a measure of exposure to danger, such as hours worked (see "Risk analysis of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses" [REC05AE]). However, this information is not always available. Therefore, a surrogate rate is derived as the proportion which serious accidents make of all reportable accidents. Comparing the serious-injury proportions for portable grinders in metalworking and portable circular saws in woodworking demonstrates that portable circular saws have an accident seriousness rate ten times higher than portable grinders. For prioritizing workplace safety measures, this is an important finding. This type of comparative risk analysis is an important component of an overall industrial accident prevention strategy.
Occupational Disease Statistics
Definition and reporting
In Germany an occupational disease is legally defined as a disease whose cause can be traced to the occupational activity of the affected person. An official list of occupational diseases exists. Therefore, assessing whether a sickness constitutes an occupational disease is both a medical and legal question and is referred by public law to the BG. If an occupational disease is suspected, it is not sufficient to prove that the employee suffers from, for example, an eczema. Additional knowledge is required about substances used at work and their potential for harming the skin.
Compiling occupational disease statistics. Because the BGs are responsible for compensating workers with occupational diseases as well as for providing rehabilitation and prevention, they have a considerable interest in application of statistics derived from occupational disease reports. These applications include targeting preventive measures on the basis of identified high-risk industries and occupations, and also providing their findings to the public, the scientific community and political authorities.
To support these activities, the BGs introduced in 1975 a set of occupational disease statistics, which contain data on every occupational disease report and its final determination—whether recognized or denied—including the reasons for the decision at the level of the individual case. This data base contains anonymous data on:
the person, such as sex, year of birth, nationality
hazardous exposures
the legal decision, including outcome of claim, determination of disability and any further actions taken by the BGs.
Results of the occupational disease statistics. An important function of the occupational disease statistics is to track the occurrence of occupational diseases over time. Table 3 charts the notifications of suspected occupational disease, the number of recognized occupational disease cases overall and the payment of pensions, as well as the number of fatal cases between 1980 and 1993. It should be cautioned that these data are not easy to interpret, since definitions and criteria differ widely. Furthermore, during this time period the number of officially designated occupational diseases rose from 55 to 64. Also, the figures from 1991 encompass the new borders of reunited Germany, whereas the earlier ones cover the Federal Republic of Germany alone.
Table 3. Occurrences of occupational disease, Germany, 1980-93
of suspected occupational disease
Recognized occupational disease cases
Of those with
Occupational disease fatalities
Example: infectious diseases. Table 4 shows the decline in the number of recognized cases of infectious diseases during the period 1980 to 1993. It specifically singles out viral hepatitis, for which one can clearly see that a strongly declining trend developed from approximately the mid-1980s in Germany, when employees at risk in the health service were given preventive inoculations. Thus occupational disease statistics can serve not only to find high rates of illnesses, but can also document the successes of protective measures. Declines in disease rates may of course have other explanations. In Germany, for example, the reduction in the number of cases of silicosis during the past two decades is chiefly a result of the decline in the number of jobs in mining.
Table 4. Infectious diseases recognized as occupational diseases, Germany, 1980-93
Total recognized cases
Of those: hepatitis viral
The HVBG, as umbrella organization for the BGs, centralizes the common statistics and produces analyses and brochures. Furthermore, the HVBG sees statistical information as an aspect of the overall information that must be available to carry out the broad range of mandated responsibilities of the accident insurance system. For this reason, the Central Information System of the BGs (ZIGUV) was formed in 1978. It prepares relevant literature and makes it available to the BGs.
Workplace safety as an interdisciplinary, comprehensive approach requires optimum access to information. The BGs in Germany have resolutely taken this path and thereby made a considerable contribution to the efficient workplace safety system in Germany.
More in this category: « Risk Analysis of Nonfatal Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Case study: Wismut - A Uranium Exposure Revisited »

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Table A.32.8-2 specifies the use of the Functional Group Macros used in the Multi-frame Functional Groups Module for the VL Whole Slide Microscopy Image IOD.
M - Shall be used as a Shared Functional Group.
U - Shall not be used as a Shared Functional Group.
U - May be used only if Photometric Interpretation (0028,0004) is MONOCHROME2.
C - Required if Dimension Organization Type (0020,9311) is not TILED_FULL; may be present otherwise.
The Plane Position (Slide) and Optical Path Identification Macros are Type C, which allows the Per-Frame Functional Group Sequence (5200,9230) to be entirely omitted in those cases in which there are no other Per-Frame Functional Group Macros with content (i.e., the Frame Content Macro is empty or absent).
Defined CID for Purpose of Reference Code Sequence (0040,A170) in the Referenced Image Functional Group is CID 8120 "WSI Referenced Image Purposes of Reference".
Frames shall occupy plane positions in a regular tiling of the Total Image Matrix; the frames may extend beyond the edges of the Total Image Matrix. Therefore, the value of Column Position In Total Pixel Matrix (0048,021E) shall be an integer multiple of the value of Columns (0028,0011) plus a constant, and the value of Row Position In Total Pixel Matrix (0048,021F) shall be an integer multiple of the value of Rows (0028,0010) plus a (possibly different) constant.
Pixels beyond the edge of the Total Image Matrix may be encoded with a fixed padding value. For images with MONOCHROME2 Photometric Interpretation, see Pixel Padding Value (0028,0120) in Section C.7.5.1.1.2.
The encoding of tiles may be sparse; i.e., some tiles may not be encoded in frames. There are no constraints on the ordering of frames within the pixel data; each frame specifies its position in the Plane Position (Slide) Functional Group.
Different SOP Instances within a Series may have different tiling boundaries and sizes.
Frames associated with different optical paths may coincide in any spatial dimension.


This release comprises twelve maps for six NTS areas of western Labrador, north of the Churchill Reservoir. Results are presented as two full-colour maps in pdf format for each map area: (i) Residual Total Magnetic Field and (ii) Second Vertical Derivative of the Magnetic Field.
Download profile data and interpolated grids here.
These open files are part of a series of ten map areas in Labrador and adjoining parts of Québec, surveyed under the Geomapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) Program of the Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada. The high-resolution survey, completed by the Geological Survey of Canada, fulfills part of a joint geoscience program with the Direction Générale de géologie Québec, ministère des Ressources naturalles et de la Faune du Québec and the Geological Survey Division, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources.


text:
Q: Combining 2 different countup codes to create a specific outcome Firstly I would apologize for the framing of the question. I am an infant with regards to my coding skills.
I am trying to achieve a count-up sequence on my Squarespace website and so far I have gotten till here (code below). Now I am trying to setup this code in such a way that in line

0

Instead of manually entering a value for data count, I want to calculate the number of days passed since the date that the company started. Something similar to one found here. Once that is calculated the count-up sequence will consider that number as a data-count value.
Now I have seen various count up timer codes on the forums and on different websites, however, haven't managed to successfully integrate that with the code I have here.
Any help with this would be appreciated.

0

0

0

A: The window load function had to be changed, since there was an error in console because of this.
Error:

Uncaught TypeError: url.indexOf is not a function
      at jQuery.fn.init.jQuery.fn.load (VM811 jquery.js:9823)
      at VM326:60

JSFiddle: here
The line changed:
$(window).on('load', function() {

Reference:

*

*URL.indexOf not found

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Q: OData Method Routing Returns 404 not found I have added OData V4 to my Web Api 2 app.
registered OData route in WebApiConfig register method before default route:
//defining the routes for our OData service
        config.MapODataServiceRoute(
            routeName: "ODataRoute",
            routePrefix: "odata",
            model: GenerateEdmModel());

 private static IEdmModel GenerateEdmModel()
    {
        var builder = new ODataConventionModelBuilder();
        builder.EntitySet<Media>("Media");

        return builder.GetEdmModel();
    }

MediaController.cs
[EnableQuery]
    public IQueryable<ApiMedia> GetMedia(ODataQueryOptions<Media> query )
    {
       *querying and returning media*
    }

but when I call localhost:80880/odata/media
returned response says:
The resource cannot be found.
Requested URL: /odata/media
calling localhost:80880/odata returns this:
{
  "@odata.context":"http://localhost:80880/odata/$metadata","value":[
    {
      "name":"Media","kind":"EntitySet","url":"Media"
    }
  ]
}

so whats wrong here?
 (does it looking for a controller named odata?)
I followed the tutorial on http://www.asp.net/web-api/overview/odata-support-in-aspnet-web-api/odata-v4/create-an-odata-v4-endpoint

A: you cant believe but I should type mysite.com/odata/Media not mysite.com/odata/media

A: You will quickly find this feature. I was looking for 2 days. Uppercase url request depends on the entityset name
builder.EntitySet<Media>("Media"); // if the changed to "media" will work !


Blue Wave Shock Treatments are powerful 1 lb. bags and are your secret to a successful season! Swimmers, rainfall, sunlight, and leaves deplete chlorine's ability to sanitize your pool. Shock "burns" or oxidizes these contaminates and replenishes the chlorine level in your pool. Shocking actually restores your chlorine's "fighting power" and makes it safe to swim again.
BURST- WILL NOT BLEACH VINYL LINERS!
Zaps organic pollutants, bacteria, and algae!
Super strong – 1 lb. treats 12,000 gallons!


text:
Q: Is this approach correct? Complex Analysis and Integration Question : Let $\gamma:[a, b] \rightarrow \mathbb C $ be a differentiable curve and $z_0 \in \mathbb C$ such that $\gamma(t)\neq z_0$ for all $t \in [a,b].$ Let $g(t) := \int_a^t \frac{\gamma'(s)}{\gamma(s)-z_0}ds.$ Show that the function $e^{-g(t)}(\gamma(t)-z_0)$ is constant and show that $e^{g(t)}= \frac{\gamma(t)-z_0}{\gamma(a)-z_0}.$
I first calculated $g(t)=\ln(\frac{\gamma(t) - z_0}{\gamma(a)-z_0})$ by substituting $\gamma(s) - z_0 = u$ in given definition of $g(t)$ and integrating , then $e^{-g(t)}(\gamma(t)-z_0) = \gamma(a)-z_0.$
I'm asking this because I'm unsure if integration is allowed in any such question, or if I should differentiate $e^{-g(t)}(\gamma(t)-z_0)$ and show it to be $0$.
I would like to know in general when one is allowed to integrate complex functions.

A: You cannot say that $g(t)=\ln\left(\frac{\gamma(t)-z_0}{\gamma(a)-z_0}\right)$. What is $\ln$? Every non zero complex number has infinitely many logarithms.
However, it follows from the definition of $g$ that $g'(t)=\frac{\gamma'(t)}{\gamma(t)-z_0}$. Therefore\begin{align}\left(e^{-g(t)}\bigl(\gamma(t)-z_0\bigr)\right)'&=-g'(t)e^{-g(t)}\bigl(\gamma(t)-z_0\bigr)+e^{-g(t)}\gamma'(t)\\&=0.\end{align}Therefore, $e^{-g(t)}(\gamma(t)-z_0)$ is constant and so\begin{align}e^{-g(t)}\bigl(\gamma(t)-z_0\bigr)&=e^{-g(a)}\bigl(\gamma(a)-z_0\bigr)\\&=\gamma(a)-z_0.\end{align}


Conference Room C has writable walls / whiteboards and full A/V capabilities. This room also has the ability to be combined with adjacent spaces to accommodate up to 200 people. Works well for networking receptions as there is a rentable kitchen / lounge space directly outside. Plenty of natural light to stay awake during a full day conference! Available Setups: Classroom style - 22 Pods - 16-24 U-shape - 20-24 Theater - 45 Uniquely aligning relationships in the innovation ecosystem, our collaborative finds, funds and grows technology ventures as a force multiplier for ventures and enterprises. Since 2007, thousands of seasoned entrepreneurs and enterprise partners from across the globe have been a part of our community. Our 65,000 square foot workspace is a first-class place to connect, learn, showcase and grow. Our modern, space with Chicago River views offers first-class board rooms and meeting space, event spaces for up to 225 people, and office space for one to ten people. Our center curates a collaborative and diverse community.


For a high quality patio at your property in Harpenden or the surrounding area, look no further than Harpenden Block Paving. Established in 1996, we are Brett-approved as well as featuring on the Marshalls Approved Register; accreditations which show just how good we are at what we do. Our small, family run company work at times to suit you, ensuring that all work takes place at a convenient time and in an efficient yet thorough manner.
We are proud to offer a wide range of patio designs and styles, promising our customers something that will suit their outside space. Whether your property is big or small, new or old, we will find the right patio for you and install it at a great price and in an impressive timeframe. All our patio paving slabs are of immensely high quality, making them extremely durable, resistant to the harshest of conditions, as well as being available in a variety of colours and styles.
For more information on our patios, or any of the other services on offer here at Harpenden Block Paving, get in touch with our friendly team of experts today. We'll be happy to help, whatever the enquiry.


text:
Academy: Winter Programme Ends
Academy: Winter Programme Ends It has been a busy few months for the boys in the Academy.
February 28, 2020	Academy	0
Wellington's Cricket Academy was constituted in 2019 as the Club's management made the decision to shift its focus to developing talent from within. With…
The Hundred Club Win £50 a month throughout the summer in our brand new Hundred Club!
February 25, 2020	News	0
The Wellington CC Hundred Club is a monthly fundraising raffle run throughout the season – with draws in May, June, July, August, and September….
Ground Volunteers Required Wellington Cricket Club is looking to get new volunteers on board before the start of the season.
February 24, 2020	Vacancies Volunteering	0
As we gear up for the start of the season, Wellington are looking for new volunteers to help with the day-to-day maintenance and running…
WCC Running Club Wendell Wagner will be leading a weekly run from the cricket club on Thursday evenings to get us fit for the new season.
If you are interested in coming along, just text Wendell on 07538 858540 and he will add you to a WhatsApp group. The invitation…
Sign Up Now for All Stars! Wellington's All Stars cricket programme is now open for boys and girls aged five to eight.
February 19, 2020	All Stars News	0
All Stars Cricket is an ECB initiative and is aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket….
Bloor Joins from Bomere Wellington have bolstered their 1st XI squad further ahead of April's curtain-raiser against Shrewsbury II.
Wellington are pleased to announce that Sam Bloor has joined the club after making the switch from Bomere Heath. Sam is an all-rounder who…
Wellington CC Parents Information Evening
February 14, 2020	Events Junior Training Juniors	2
Wellington's Junior Section will be holding their annual parents evening on Thursday 19th March at 6.30 pm in the clubhouse. This will be an…
Cricket Force 2020 Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29, 2020
February 13, 2020	News Volunteering	0
Cricket Force is the club's annual volunteering day when we ask our members to come along and help our groundstaff prepare the club for…
Club Kit on Sale Now Seaton Sports in Wellington are taking new kit order ahead of the 2020 season.
February 11, 2020	Ladies Seniors	0
Our Gray Nicholls range is unchanged from last season and will bear the name of our Platinum Sponsors Access Covers. Browse what's on offer by…
Live Rugby and Pre Season Social: England v Wales Saturday 7 March, 2020
February 8, 2020	Events News	0
We'll be open for the big Six Nations clash between England and Wales on Saturday 7th March. The club will be open from 4…


text:
The second season of the television comedy series Mom ran from October 30, 2014 and concluded on April 30, 2015, on CBS in the United States. The season was produced by Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with series creators Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker serving as executive producer.

The series follows Christy Plunkett (Anna Faris), a single mother who—after dealing with her battle with alcoholism and drug addiction—decides to restart her life in Napa, California's wine country, working as a waitress  at the restaurant Rustic Fig and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. She lives with her mother Bonnie Plunkett (Allison Janney), who is also a recovering drug and alcohol addict, as well as her teenage daughter Violet (Sadie Calvano), who was born when Christy was 16. Christy also has a younger son Roscoe (Blake Garrett Rosenthal) by her deadbeat ex-husband Baxter (Matt Jones). Other prominent characters in the series include the manager of Rustic Fig, Gabriel (Nate Corddry) and the head chef, Rudy (French Stewart). Mimi Kennedy who plays the wise Marjorie, Christy and Bonnie's friend and co-Alcoholics Anonymous member, was upgraded to series regular status for this season. The episodes are usually titled with two odd topics that are mentioned in that episode.

Season two of Mom initially aired Thursdays in the United States at 8:30 p.m. after The Big Bang Theory, but it has aired in other time slots on the same night at various points of the season.

Cast

Main
 Anna Faris as Christy Plunkett
 Allison Janney as Bonnie Plunkett
 Sadie Calvano as Violet Plunkett
 Matt Jones as Baxter
 Nate Corddry as Gabriel
 French Stewart as Chef Rudy
 Mimi Kennedy as Marjorie Armstrong
 Blake Garrett Rosenthal as Roscoe

Recurring
 Kevin Pollak as Alvin Lester Biletnikoff
 Jaime Pressly as Jill Kendall
 Beth Hall as Wendy Harris
 Reggie De Leon as Paul
 Octavia Spencer as Regina Tompkins
 Jonny Coyne as Victor Perugian
 Don McManus as Steve Casper
 David Krumholtz as Gregory Munchnik
 Spencer Daniels as Luke
 Sara Rue as Candace Hayes
 Courtney Henggeler as Claudia
 Amy Hill as Beverly Tarantino
 Charlie Robinson as Mr. Munson
 Mary Pat Gleason as Mary
 Ryan Cartwright as Jeff Taylor
 Melissa Tang as Suzanne Taylor

Special guest stars
 Ed Asner as Jack Bumgartner
 Beverly D'Angelo as Lorraine Biletnikoff
 Colin Hanks as Andy Dreeson

Guest stars
 Crista Flanagan as Beth
 Richard Riehle as John
 Rick Fox as James Kendall
 Mark Saul as Cooper
 Alan Rachins as Jed
 Clark Duke as Jackie Biletnikoff
 Chris Smith as Douglas Biletnikoff
 Toby Huss as Bill
 April Bowlby as Selene
 George Paez as Ramone
 John Charles Meyer as Jesus
 Fred Tatasciore as Voice of Canister
 Tom Amandes as Richard
 Kelly Stables as Kathy

Episodes

Ratings

References

External links
Episode recaps at CBS.com
 at Internet Movie Database

Mom (TV series)
2014 American television seasons
2015 American television seasons

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Global research-based organisation
A well-established project leader was promoted into a role leading a large organisation covering four key sites around the world. Instead of leading tasks she had to lead over 200 people – quite a different role.
Rather than seeing herself as a functional leader, she now needed to operate with a broader and more influential scope, higher up the organisation. We were brought in to help her learn how to 'wear a bigger hat' in terms of impact in and across the company.
We coached her on a one-to-one basis for 12 months.
During the coaching sessions, we helped her think through her role as a leader, and established where she should focus her energy for the greatest impact and value creation. We really challenged her to think of her role within the company and of the company. We stretched her to think upwards and outwards as well as downwards.
The coaching focused both on leadership style and real-life challenges – thus integrating both intellectual theory and practical application.
We brought various tasks together, facilitated the building of a team vision and mission and developed the capability of her leadership team to drive the organisation with her.
We helped her develop leadership skills and capabilities. She is now seen as an inspirational and innovative leader, and her people would 'walk over hot coals' for her. The remit of her department has now expanded as a result of the innovative approach and results demonstrated by her people.


text:
Q: Link nodejs app to Rethinkdb from another container I made two 2 containers, one for the RethinkDB and one for a nodejs app.
I want to connect my nodejs app to this RethinkDB but everytime I try get an error

Error:{"message":"Failed to connect to localhost:58015\nFull error:\n{\"code\":\"ECONNREFUSED\"

But I can connect the same nodejs app running without Docker to the RethinkDB, with the open port (58015).
My Docker compose config look like this
# Rethink DB
rethink:
  build: docker/rethinkdb
  container_name: rethink
  ports:
    - 58080:8080
    - 58015:28015
    - 59015:29015

# NodeJS
nodejs:
  build: docker/nodejs
  container_name: nodejs
  ports:
    - 53000:3000
    - 55000:5000
  depends_on:
    - rethink

To connect my app to the db I set the host and port inside a JS config file
database: {
    servers: [
        {
            host: process.env.DB_PORT_28015_TCP_ADDR || 'localhost',
            port: process.env.DB_PORT_28015_TCP_PORT || 28015
        }
    ],
    name: 'atlas'
},

I tried with RethinkDB port (28015) and with my open port (58015) without success.
I tried to link this two containers with links, network_mode, without success too.
Every solutions I tried don't work.
I think my Rethink container is not ready when the nodejs app try to connect. I really don't understand the problem, if this not this.
The nodejs app is running with pm2
How can I made this app connect to my db ?

A: For you config, you should use
# Rethink DB
    rethink:
      build: docker/rethinkdb
      container_name: rethink
      ports:
        - 58080:8080
        - 58015:28015
        - 59015:29015
    # NodeJS
    nodejs:
      build: docker/nodejs
      container_name: nodejs
      ports:
        - 53000:3000
        - 55000:5000
      links:
        - rethink
      depends_on:
        - rethink

and in JS code
database: {
    servers: [
        {
            host: process.env.DB_PORT_28015_TCP_ADDR || 'rethink',
            port: process.env.DB_PORT_28015_TCP_PORT || 28015
        }
    ],
    name: 'atlas'
},

A: As far as I know, one Docker container will not see the other unless specifically linked and using the same net:
docker run \
   --name ${NEWAPP} \
   --restart=always \
   --env MYAPPPAR=${PROJ} \
   -v /var/log/docker/node/logs:/usr/src/app/log \
   --link myapp_rethink_1:myapp_rethink_1 \
   --net myapp_default \
   -p ${PORT}:9000 \
   -d ${NEWAPP}

So you need both --net and --link:

*

*--link format is sourcecontainername:containeraliasname

*--net  so that containers can find each other with internal DNS / containername. You can check network with 'docker network ls'

A: When using newer versions of docker-compose, your services will be configured to run on the same network.
The top level service name in your 'docker-compose.yml' will become the host that needs to be specified, when connecting to RethinkDB from your app:
    # docker-compose.yml

    version: '3.2'
    Services:
      web:
        build: .
        links: db
        ...
      db:
        image: rethinkDB
        ...

Using the example above, you can connect to RethinkDB by using the host named 'db', within the app configuration file:
    module.exports = {
      rethinkdb: {
        host: 'db',
        port: 28015
     }
   };


When your house calls for cleaning but your cleanser cabinet is bare, there's no need to run out for more store-bought cleaning products. A search through your kitchen cupboards will turn up plenty of natural cleaning products to keep your house clean without damaging the environment.
For instance, banana peels are perfect for polishing shoes; salt can make mildew disappear, and vinegar does everything from making windows shine to clearing tough drains to softening old paint.
Don't reach for tarnish remover to polish up your copper-bottomed pans, make your own with this recipe: Cut a fresh lemon in half and sprinkle salt on it. Using the lemon, rub the salt into the copper and you'll be amazed how fast the tarnish melts away.
Fill a spray bottle with 1 quart water and add 1 tablespoon white vinegar. For larger jobs, like floor and tiles, add 1/4 cup white vinegar to 1-gallon hot water.
Mix a paste of either baking soda or borax with water and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Borax or baking sodas are also good alone to replace abrasive cleaners. For toilets, drop either a few vitamin C capsules or denture cleaning tablets in the bowl and let sit overnight.
Mix 1/2-cup borax in 1 gallon of hot water for counters, floors, cabinets and tiles.
Pour 1/4-cup baking soda down the drain, and then follow with 1/2 cup of vinegar. Cover. When fizzing slows, flush with hot water.
Use paste of baking soda and water. Scrub stains with steel wool.
Mix teaspoon of vinegar and lemon in cup of water and microwave for 2 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup lemon juice to 1 cup of vegetable or olive oil.
Use equal parts white vinegar and salt. Or use strong Thyme tea.
Mix equal parts flour and salt into a small amount of vinegar.
With these recipes for natural cleaning products, you can save money and enjoy a clean house without heading out to the store for commercial alternatives.
This is full of great ideas for natural cleaning of your home. I wonder if you can provide some simple solution for maintaining, timber flooring? I would like to be able to offer customers options other than chemically based products. Thanks and regards!
after removing soot and cleaning wood as well as possible, try pure vanilla oil for removing the smoke smell…by rubbing it into the wood….it works well to add pure vanilla oil to enamel oil based paints when painting a room that has had smoke damage.
want it to look like before.


text:
Q: Radioactive secular equilibrium and the relationship between the half lives of the parent and the daughter nucleus It's known that

In nuclear physics, secular equilibrium is a situation in which the quantity of a radioactive isotope remains constant because its production rate (e.g., due to decay of a parent isotope) is equal to its decay rate.
Secular equilibrium can occur in a radioactive decay chain only if the half-life of the daughter radionuclide B is much shorter than the half-life of the parent radionuclide A.

My problem:why can secular equilibrium occur in a radioactive decay chain only if the half-life of the daughter radionuclide B is much shorter than the half-life of the parent radionuclide A.
My understanding Say I've got two radioactive substances $A$ and $B$ such that $A$ decays to $B$ and $B$ to some other stable substance $C$ $$
A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C
$$ From Radioactive decay law we know that$$
-\frac{d N}{d t}=\lambda N
$$ where$N$ is the number of undecayed particles.
Let $N_a,$$
\lambda_{a}
$ be the number of undecayed particles and the decay constant of substance $A$ similarly let
$N_b,$$
\lambda_{b}
$ be the number of undecayed particles and the decay constant of substance $B$.
Now for the above defined secular equilibrium to exist for substance $B$ one can write using the above decay law $$
\lambda_{a} N_{a}=\lambda_{b} N_{b}$$
Using $$\lambda=\frac{\ln 2}{t \frac{1}{2}}
$$ we can rewrite the above equilibrium equality as$$
\frac{N a}{t_{x \frac{1}{2}}}=\frac{N_{b}}{t_{y \frac{1}{2}}}$$ where$$
t_{x \frac{1}{2}}, t_{y \frac{1}{2}}
$$ are the half lives of substances $A$ and $B$ respectively .
From here onwards how can one deduce that secular equilibrium can occur in a radioactive decay chain only if the half-life of the daughter radionuclide B is much shorter than the half-life of the parent radionuclide A.
Thank you a lot.

A: Your math is completely correct.  The key missing piece is conceptual.
Specifically:  if the lifetime of the parent is long compared to the half-life of the daughter ($\tau_p \gg \tau_d$), then there is a time-scale in between them which is long compared to $\tau_d$ but short compared to the half-life of the parent $\tau_p$.  Over this intermediate time-scale, the number of atoms of the parent is roughly constant (since $e^{-t/\tau_p} \approx 1$ when $t \ll \tau_p$), and the number of daughter atoms is given by the ratio you found above.
In the graph below, I have plotted the number of parent and daughter atoms for $\tau_p = 10^3 \tau_d$ (in units where $\tau_d = 1$.)  You can see the "secular equilibrium" period between about $t = 10$ and $t = 500$:  the times that are significantly greater than $\tau_d$ but still less than $\tau_p$.  Over this period, both $N_p$ and $N_d$ are roughly constant.  Eventually, of course, the decay of the parent becomes significant, and there's not really an equilibrium any more.

On the other hand, if the half-life of the parent is much smaller than the half-life of the daughter, then there's no intermediate time-scale over which the number of parent atoms can be said to be constant.  The parent decays into the daughter very quickly, and then the daughter decays away slowly.  There's never really an "equilibrium" between parent and daughter, because the parent is basically gone by the time the daughter's decay becomes significant.


Jamie Hunter - will outline Champlain's life and career as a significant person in the early formation of New France. He will discuss his entire life and the short period of time that he spent in 1615-1616 here in Huronia.
The Library has graciously offered their Assembly room for this event.
If you haven't renewed your membership online, membership forms will be available at the meeting.


text:
Employee Owned Source Code
= sharing equity on software projects
URL = http://codesolid.com/employee_owned_source_code.html
Developed by CodeSolid:
"Employee Owned Source Code is a new way to organize software projects that is designed to allow designers, software engineers, QA engineers, and other software builders to collaborate and share equity on software projects.
We believe that venture capital is superfluous to our goal of building marketable software products. Companies like 37 Signals have already demonstrated this point, though they may have organized differently in other respects. We are working for ourselves, not someone else.
We build equity by a commonly agreed metric. On the Goalboost project, we use the metric of "one hour per share", which mean that a time and billing application was the perfect way to simultaneously dogfood an app we can sell with a tool that helps us manager our equity model. Everyone contributing to the project gets a share of the product equal to the number of hours contributed / total hours contributed. That's not the only metric we could use, but it's a useful one.
The flatness of the equity arrangement means that certain skills such as QA may end up being better compensated relative to development than they might in other organizations. However, given that the only capitalists on the team are we builders, development still plans to do quite well.
All shareholders get one vote on hiring decisions and other common decisions we need to make, so although shares may be distributed unevenly (according to hours contributed), our group consensus is not an oligarchy, but a democracy. See the "one worker one vote" discussion in What is a Worker Cooperative? (pdf).
It is a software licensing model. Currently for Goalboost our source is available on Github to allow others to decide whether to contribute, but we may decide at some point for to make our code proprietary and available to contributors only.
* What It Is Not
Employee Owned Source Code is not open source. The goal is to build marketable products for profit. Our work is copyrighted and proprietary, just as it is on any closed source project. The difference is, the owners of it are we who created the value.
It is not centralized. We work where we live.
It is not a software development methodology. We do what we agree is right to build the software."
Why Employee Owned Source Code is a Problematic Solution
Michel Bauwens:
(see: http://codesolid.com/employee_owned_source_code.html)
Once in a while, we are confronted by initiatives which elicit contrary feelings, especially if they come from what you consider as 'your own side'.
An example of this would be my perplexity towards encountering CodeSolid and their proposal for Employee-Owned Source Code, originating as it does from a cooperative, which Nathan Schneider considers to be a platform cooperative. As he writes about them in a Facebook exchange:
" I do view it as a platform cooperative because a) ownership is shared through the company's online platform, not behind it (as in a tech worker cooperative); b) membership is open to whoever contributes; c) governance is handled according to one-person-one-vote."
(but let me note that it is not clear to me that this is actually the case; I read the description as being a closed cooperative shop)
So here is a labor initiative based on shared property, we should rejoice right ?
I'm afraid I can't, and this for a number of reasons:
first of all, in their presentations, they explain their motivation as a critique of open source, which they say is 'free' and cannot generate incomes.
This is a strange argument, since for the last 20 years, the free software movement has insisted that 'free is not gratis', i.e. free as in free beer, not free as in gratis.
Of course, the two aspects are often related, but it is important to see why. Software is a resource that is subject to near-zero marginal cost of reproduction. This is true independent of whether a software is open or closed. Current technology simply allows for the very easy sharing of any software available in the market, an aspect which is very strong for me personally as I live in East Asia, where hardly anyone ever pays for commercial software. This is the reason that companies like Microsoft now give their Windows 10 software for free, not because they are kind-hearted, but because they realized it was a lost battle.
So indeed, open source is not free because it is subject to a shared license. But that of course doesn't mean at all that open source provides no income. First of all, open source is hyper-productive, i.e. entrepreneurial coalitions aligned around these shared pools have access to quantum leap in resources, compared to entrepreneurs who choose the path of private proprietary software, and this is both why open source is becoming standard amongst developers (see the 29m software projects on GitHub), but also for venture and other investors. While proprietary software is far from dead, it is a steadily declining part of the code pool.
Open sourcing software leads therefore to competitive outcomes, and thus income, to vast reductions in infrastructural investments, which can be used in other productive ways by participating entrepreneurial entities. Finally, while the open source software is often free (as is a lot of proprietary software), it also generates substantial incomes for developers, which are actually a 'aristocracy of labor'. Fair use pools not only generate 1/6th of U.S. GDP (according to a 2011 study) and emplloy 17 million workers, but developers are generally well paid for their work on software. Labor for open source is only 'free' if the motivation of the workers is to develop such software either for their own use, or to contribute to common projects they believe in.
Making money from an abundantly shareable resource that is kept artificially scarce through repressive laws like the Digital Millienium Act is actually properly a form of rent extraction.
With these arguments in mind, what can we say about the decision to collective enclose software in a cooperative ?
First of all, in terms of income, it will make little difference, since their labor will be paid regardless, and even as a startup, it's a good bet that they will have to develop a lot of the software for free anyway, as companies will not buy a cat in the bag.
Secondly, it makes them uncompetitive, since they cut themselves of from shared development. As a company, you'd have to think very seriously in order to buy proprietary software that will likely evolve much more slowly and with much less support than open source software. It is more likely you would work either with a private company participating in open source, or with a free software based labor cooperative. If you choose the first, you have dedicated service, likely to be reliable, if you do the second, you participate in the creation of al alternative ethical economy.
Working with closed proprietary software has indeed a number of ethical challenges:
the first is that you are deliberately withholding useful knowledge from humanity, and depending on the criticality of your sector, that could be a major problem
second is that it aligns you with legal and technical repression, since abundant resources can only be made artificially scarce at that price; this is certainly uncomfortable for 'progressive' entities
third, it aligns you with liberal ideology, i.e. the belief that private selfish behaviour, even in a collective form, will automatically general public benefit, instead of explicitely aligning yourself with social and environmental goals
fourth, it aligns you exclusively with an exchange-driven economy, instead of a use-value driven economy.
fifth, by charging rent from a abundant resource, you align yourself to a game of the democratisation of rent exctraction, rather than changing the rules of an unequal and iniquitous social and economic system; the only different is that you do this as a collective owner rather than individual shareholders. Granted, that is of course a big difference.
We also have to seriously challenge, apart from the increased lower competitivity of proprietary software over time, whether ownership in a artificially scarce immaterial resource, will actually work in any way to create "equity", which presumably would be gained from licensing fees. But for these licensing fees, as open source companies have proven, you don't need to privatize your software, it suffices to create value added services that the market is willing to pay for.
So for me, there is only one good argument for choosing the path of CodeSolid, apart from a purely pragmatic argument that it may be justified to use temporary limited proprietary software in a context of competitive realism, i.e. avoiding that third parties take immediate advantage of one's open source work.
It is the argument of exploitation, i.e. the fact that, in capitalist open source companies, i.e. the private shareholders extract private rent, which is for me the only serious justification for collective artificial enclosure of software by the "good guys"; though as I argue for all the reasons above, I do not believe it will work.
The main objections are however also strategic.
As open source software and all open knowledge, has proved to be hyper-cooperative and hyper-competitive, the question indeed arises, who will profit from that extraordinary productivity, where will the freed surplus go ?
Clearly, SolidCoop does not like that, but paradoxally, by removing themselves from that hyper-productive advantage, they are leaving it to capital to profit exclusiely from these gains. I believe in this context, that the proposed choice literarlly condemns progressive social change by leaving the appropriation of that enormous surplus value to capital.
Is there an alternative from retreating towards collective privatisation of abundantly shareable resources ?
I believe there is, and it has two aspects. One is the notion of open cooperativism and the second is the one of commons-based reciprocity licensing.
How does open cooperativism differ from platform cooperativism ? Platform coops decide to mutualize plaftorm ownership, and this could be either private common ownership, or a commons. So certainly, platform coops that decide to include the user community in their governance and property arrangements, could be open cooperatives.
Open cooperatives are cooperative arrangements whereby the goal of the entity is the production of a social good, with the aim to create livelihoods around this social good, i.e. they are not-for-profit (but not 'non-profits'); second, they agree to actively construct shared resources for humanity, i.e. they co-produce commons with the productive communties and ethical entrepreneurial coalitions they are aligned with or belong to; third, they go beyond collective private ownership towards multi-stakeholder forms of property and governance that include user communities.
One of the issues however with open coops, i.e. coops that actively co-produce commons, is the issue of captation of value by outsiders. In my view, this is much less a problem for software, but become a serious problem when it is linked to physical production, and its necessary investments in places, machines and raw material. In such a context, the use of the open source software by much stronger capitalist forms, especially if they do not contribute to the common effort, represents a huge issue of value distribution and fairness.
Here is where the commons-based reciprocity licenses come in, such as the CopyFair license we have proposed. In this scenario, commons are still produced and shareable by other workers and citizens, but commercialization is forbidden by non-reciprocal players. In this scenario, the hyper-productive advantages of open-sourcing are fully taken on by participants, and the surplus value only goes to the co-producers, not to any freeriders.
But what about equity in this scenario. Can participants obtain equity ? Yes, in everything that is not a abundantly shareable resource. A mutualized commons fund, that collects ownership and investments in land, machine-parks, and represents the immaterial equity from the collective expertise of the entity (as capitalist firms do, since only 20% of their worth can be traced back to material resources).
Since we live in a time period where equity in software no longer functions, this model only represents a gain. As the cooperative of platforms gains since, the commons funds grows and can start paying out an extra basic income to all participants (see the ideas of Dmytri Kleiner in that respect).
Voila, I made my points here I believe, explaining why I believe Employee-Owned Software is a pragmatic and strategic mistake for progressive forces and the alternative economy.
For an example of a successful commons-based ethical entrepreneurial coalition, look at the practices of Enspiral.org which combines the co-construction of commons (loomio, co-budget), ethical entrepreneurial forms, common governance of the common infrastructure (Enspiral Foundation); and very clever proposed ways to coopt external funding (capped returns, etc ..).
Retrieved from "https://wiki.p2pfoundation.net/index.php?title=Employee_Owned_Source_Code&oldid=98217"
Peerproperty


text:
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Travis Warnell
by Todd Friedman | Jul 20, 2019 | 2000s, 2010s, Columns | 0 comments
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Travis Warnell, who is displayed on card number 171, from the Superstars of 2011 Collection. Travis is also displayed on card number 997. He holds world records on multiple games such as Golgo 13, Lethal Enforcers and Bang! for the MAME platform. He recalls being in the Guinness book and receiving a certificate as quite an achievement. His life motto is, "Try Something different, because if you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got". If you want to change the result, change the way you do things.
Do you believe some Video Games are too violent and lead to violence in America today?
I personally don't believe violent video games are a contributing factor to violence. If this is the case, then there must be very violent games in other countries that are in an everlasting war for years and years. Video games have nothing to do with any of that, just a scape goat to point a finger at. If anything, video games lessens violence, they give so many kids, adults, families a common goal and challenge. People play video games to escape real life, not to re-live it.
What games today do you play and what are your favorite genres of games?
The only game I am really playing now is Team Fortress 2. I have been playing that game for many years and I just find it fun. I don't have time to play it as much anymore, any games for that matter. I was always a fan of FPS games. Started in the early 90's with Wolfenstein/duke 3d/quake 1/2/3/, Counter Strike, L4D. It's just something about the team fortress series from when it was just a quake mod has always brought me back to it. I also enjoy the diablo series but haven't played that in quite a while. Quake 3 will always have a special place for me though. It was the first game that I really broke down and applied critical thinking to all facets of that game and learned it so well. To me, Q3 is the pinnacle of all FPS arena-based games. I am proud that one of my demos ended up in the Quake 3 frag movie "get quaked 3".
What are your opinions about today's generation of video games? How do you compare them to older, classic games?
I love a good multiplayer or coop game for the most part. That is what I wished for when I was a kid, to be able to play with my friends from all over without them having to actually be in the same room to play. All of that is possible today. I would have spent so much more time inside the house if I grew up with the multiplayer games of today. Today's games are far more in-depth, games like eve online, MMOs, and games that receive updated content keep games playable. I don't like comparing newer games with older ones because they are so much different. Older games tend to be very simple and repetitive but have such a high skill ceiling. Older games require so much repetition to master that many lose interest. I commend those who can put up massive scores on those old games. That takes a lot of discipline, skill, and persistence. I respect that.
Do you remember your first video game / arcade you played and what do you remember about it?
I remember playing centipede and that I could only get to about the second or third level. It was really fun and there was no way my parents were going to give me a pile of quarters to keep trying.
Did you ever think when you were younger you would be on a Video Game Trading card?
I didn't think such a thing would ever exist and it is impressive how far it has come. Upper deck recently announced that they are producing over watch cards. Walter was the won that initiated this on a large scale and now a major well-known company followed suit, which is mind blowing to me. If anyone could have made this possible, Walter is the one to do so. I used to collect basketball cards as a kid, and I didn't think they would seem to peak like they did in the late 90s'. The internet really made a lot of things that people though were rare, not so rare.
Have you ever received any media coverage for your appearance on the Trading Card? If so, where?
I've actually never shared with anyone that I am on a trading card. I kind of just keep my accomplishments and things like that with me. On a side note, I watched the documentary Man Vs Snake and towards the end when Walter talking about awarding Enrico Zanetti, he had my poster on his desk and was signing it. I couldn't believe I spotted that. So, in a way, my card poster made a cameo appearance in a full feature documentary!
When did you first meet Walter Day and where was it at?
I have never met Walter in person. I have only corresponded via email. The first email was in 2011 because I just really wanted an official Twin Galaxies certificate signed by him before he retired. I watched the King of Kong and Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the arcade. After watching those, I had to get a TG certificate. I didn't even care what game it was for, that is where it all started.
Do you prefer PC or Console gaming and why?
I prefer PC because they are far more interactive, more controls, more customizable, and better graphics. I do like consoles because their ease of use and it's not like you have to spend thousands to play the newest released games. PC hardware is driven by the games, which is why I prefer to just play a couple older PC games that I can run well.
If you could own one arcade game or pinball game, what would it be and why?
If I could own any game, I think it would be a mint Robotron:2084 arcade cabinet. Something about that game intrigues me. It is a balance of risk and reward based on position and numbers, kind of like chess. It is a game that you just can't do the same thing on every map to win. No special pattern wins every map, you have to react accordingly. I would love to be really good at that game. I like the controls for it. It is a game I think can keep reflexes and motor skills at a high level as you age.
Which console company is your favorite and why? Nintendo, Sony, Sega, or Microsoft?
Growing up when I did, the Nintendo SNES reigned supreme. That is my all-time favorite console before I switched to PC. I don't have a favorite company, they all made improvements to the console market.
What does it take to be a Video Game Journalist?
A good communicator, both verbal and written. Someone with a wide focus that has knowledge in all facets of gaming.
How does video game music influence games past and present?
What is funny is I can immediately pick out the opening door sound from Doom when I hear it. I find it interesting how there is spillage from videogame sounds to film. Games are so big now that millions can immediately relate just by hearing a simple sound.
Are video games aimed mainly at children, adolescents or adults?
As the younger generation grew up, they are the ones making games they wanted as kids. I feel most games are aimed mainly at adults. Kids are always going to want to play adult games, but rarely the other way around. Overall, I believe they are aimed at adults and of course, the kids will still want to play them.
Do you prefer playing video games alone, against friends or online against the world and why?
I prefer playing with friends online against the world. Teamwork is very satisfying when you win and you learn when you lose. I see it as a win-win.
What is your favorite portable gaming device and why?
I haven't tried any of the newer generation portables. I am not much to play games on a smart phone. I guess I am not much of a portable gaming type. I do have a really nice MAME hyper spin two player bar top cabinet that is somewhat portable.
Which company makes the best games and why?
Developers like CD Project, Valve, Blizzard, Nintendo, and so many more make amazing and memorable games. I don't have a single preference of any company.
Do you learn anything from playing video games?
Absolutely. Problem solving, coordination, attention to detail, motor skills, memory, and improvisation. They are also one of the least expensive hobbies.
Are video games good for relieving stress?
Yes and no. I know many that have broken more controllers and keyboards that I have ever owned. Overall, yes they are good for relieving stress.
Do you like it when Hollywood makes a movie from the video game?
I do except that it is just rarely ever pulled off well. Most big video games these days cost millions to make themselves. You take the average play-though for any game and it can easily exceed four or more hours from start to finish. It is hard to take all of that story line and compress it into just 2-3 hours.
Who is your favorite video game character and what makes that character special?
Gordon Freeman, the right man in the wrong place that made all the difference in the world. Someone looked at as so unlikely to succeed.
What springs to mind when you hear the term 'video games'?
Any game displayed through a screen.
Of these five elements video games, which is the most important to you and why? Game play, Atmosphere, Music, Story, Art style
Gameplay, no question. Some of the most popular games still being played don't have much atmosphere, music, story, or art style. It all comes down to gameplay. Put a pong machine anywhere and someone will play it.
Do you find boss battles to be the best part of a video game?
Not the best part. In arcades, they were looked at as just a quarter sink because there were some bosses that are just impossible to beat and not take damage. It was just kind of a cheap tactic to make money on a game. I feel they are done well when it is a team effort in defeating a boss, it adds a nice dynamic to a game. But in the early days, they were just a way to make everyone put more quarters in the machine.
What is your favorite single player game and favorite multiplayer game?
My favorite single player game is Half Life 2. I really like the story and it was one of the only single player games that I just wanted to keep progressing in to see what was next. It really set a precedent for me at the time with the graphics, story line, and interaction with weapons like the gravity gun.
My favorite multiplayer game, TF2 hands down. I have literally been playing that game for years and it appears to be a simple game, but it is actually quite complex. With the class balances, weapon balances, and team dynamic make it very re-playable for me.
If you can design your own game, what would it be about and who would be the main character?
It would be an open world game where everyone is their own main character. Then again, I guess that is what life is.
If you could describe Walter Day in one word, what would that word be and why?
Genuine. I have never met him, but I have seen multiple documentaries and interviews and he always seems very genuine. He celebrates people's accomplishments no matter how trivial most may view them; he makes them all important. He is always willing to talk to anyone and share stories. He makes everyone feel included and I feel that is a rare trait.
Where do you see Video gaming in the next 20 years?
I feel multiplayer will still be the path forward overall. With Esports as popular as it is, multiplayer games will be the premier games. In 20 years, we may not be too far off the whole ready player one Oasis type of game. That would be a game changer if it could be pulled off on that scale.
This is one of an ongoing series of articles based on the Walter Day Collection of e-sports/video gaming trading cards – check out more information at thewalterdaycollection.com.
Todd Friedman (218 Posts)
Todd Friedman is heavily involved in the video game community. He is currently writing for Old School Gamer Magazine, Retro Gaming Times and The Walter Day Collection. He has Co-Promoted the Video Game Summit in Illinois for the past 11 Years. Todd's first book, Walter Day's Superstars of Gaming, Volume 1, was released in February of 2020. Todd is also the Chairman of the Nomination Committee for the International Video Game Hall of Fame.
Game Cycle


This Labyrinth t-shirt features an image of Jareth, the Goblin King looking into a crystal ball.
In Labyrinth, Jareth disguised himself as a barn owl and watched Sarah Williams. When Sarah wished that her baby brother would be taken away by goblins, Jareth rushed in and took the baby. Jareth transported Sarah to his kingdom and gave her thirteen hours to solve his labyrinth and save the baby before he was turned into a goblin forever. The late, great David Bowie made Jareth, the Goblin King one of the most memorable characters in cinematic history!
For any fan of the 1986 classic, this Goblin King Labyrinth t-shirt is a must have!


text:
Sergio Samitier est un coureur cycliste espagnol, né le  à Barbastro et membre de l'équipe Movistar.

Biographie
Sergio Samitier commence le cyclisme à l'âge de six ou sept ans. Il prend sa première licence au club cycliste de Barbastro, de sa ville natale.

En 2014, il est recruté par le club Lizarte, alors réserve de la formation Movistar. De 2016 à 2017, il s'illustre en étant l'un des meilleurs cyclistes amateurs en Espagne. Il s'impose à de nombreuses reprises et termine deuxième (meilleur espoir) d'une édition de la Coupe d'Espagne amateurs. Durant cette période, il est également sélectionné en équipe nationale, notamment pour les championnats d'Europe et les championnats du monde espoirs.

Il passe professionnel en 2018 au sein de la formation Euskadi Basque Country-Murias, avec laquelle il signe un contrat de deux ans. Au cours de cette première année, il termine notamment meilleur grimpeur du Trofeo Lloseta-Andratx. En 2019, il est meilleur grimpeur du Tour des Alpes, mais également douzième de la Klasika Primavera et du Tour de Burgos. Au mois de septembre, il participe au Tour d'Espagne, son premier grand tour. Échappé à plusieurs reprises, il se classe troisième du Grand Prix de la montagne.

En 2020, il rejoint l'équipe World Tour Movistar, après la disparition d'Euskadi Basque Country-Murias.

Palmarès
 2015
  du Mémorial Cirilo Zunzarren
 2016
 Champion d'Aragon sur route
 Subida a Gorla
 Trophée Eusebio Vélez
  du Tour de Navarre
 Prueba Alsasua
 Zaldibia Sari Nagusia
  du Gran Premio San Lorenzo
  de l'Oñati Proba
 2017
 Vainqueur de la Coupe d'Espagne espoirs
 Circuito de Pascuas
 Santikutz Klasika
 Tour de la Bidassoa :
 Classement général

 San Martín Proba
 Dorletako Ama Saria
 Klasika Lemoiz
  du Mémorial Valenciaga
  de la Coupe d'Espagne de cyclisme
  du championnat d'Espagne du contre-la-montre espoirs
  du Mémorial Etxaniz
  du San Bartolomé Saria
  du Tour de la province de Valence

Résultats sur les grands tours

Tour d'Italie
2 participations
 2020 :
 2022 : abandon ()

Tour d'Espagne
1 participation
 2019 :

Classements mondiaux

Notes et références

Liens externes

 .
 .
 .

Coureur cycliste espagnol
Naissance en août 1995
Naissance dans la province de Huesca
Sportif aragonais