Canadian trumpeter Kenny Wheeler was both a major jazz composer and a soloist given to free flights, thriving on the creative tension between lyricism and fiery interplay. Musicians loved the challenges implied in his writing, as is apparent in every minute of this 1983 session. Wheeler and Michael Brecker make a very fine, mutually-inspiring frontline, and Double, Double You also draws upon several long-established creative relationships. Wheeler and Holland had been close musical associates since the 1960s. Holland and DeJohnette established themselves as one of the great rhythm sections in Miles Davis's band and on many ECM discs (including Kenny's Gnu High and Deer Wan). And Wheeler and Taylor were forever in each other's groups, at the time of this recording also playing in the trio Azimuth.
The interaction of Eberhard Weber's highly distinctive bass and Rainer Brüninghaus' lyrical piano is at the heart of a number of popular ECM recordings, starting with Weber's Colours of Chloë, and extending through the discographies of the Colours band and the Jan Garbarek Group. But the rapport of the two players was rarely better displayed than on 1976's The Following Morning, where their dialogues are softly cushioned in attractive arrangements for strings, horns and woodwinds.
Chick Corea's first unaccompanied album initiated the solo piano idiom at ECM, and proved to be extremely influential. Alongside music created in the moment, some powerful melodies are explored here, not least that of "Sometime Ago", soon to be a theme song for the Return To Forever band. "I found it quite easy to select what I felt was the single best disc [of 1971]. Chick Corea's Piano Improvisations Volume One is a true masterpiece of music and a very important album" - Michael Cuscuna, Record World.
In Pas(s)ing was Mick Goodrick's recording debut as leader, after some years with Gary Burton and before that, a spell with Woody Herman. Never very tigerish about self-promotion, Goodrick has spent most of his life teaching in Boston: Jazz Times has called him "perhaps the most influential mentor in the history of jazz guitar." This 1978 production emphasizes what a creative player he is in his own right, inspired by the great team of players assembled for the session. The playful album title, by the way, alludes to ECM's first office address, which was, yes, in Pasing.
With Absinthe, his second release for ECM, guitarist Dominic Miller has created an album colored by a distinct atmosphere. "The first thing that came to me before I wrote any tunes was the title," he says. "Living in the South of France, I am fascinated by Impressionism. Sharp light and witchy mistrals, combined with strong alcohol and intense hangovers must have driven some of these artists toward insanity. Skies that are green, faces blue, perspective distorted." While Miller's ECM debut, Silent Light, emphasized intimacy in solo and duo settings, Absinthe finds the guitarist fronting a quintet that brings his ever-lyrical compositions to textured life.
This is definitely one of those few recordings I would want with me if I were stranded on a desert island.
Alma is sublimely beautiful, sad, and joyous. Many times I have been moved to tears by these compositions.
Even though Gismonte is a renowned guitarist, this recording features piano (with a few hints of synthesizer dropped in very sparingly, to wonderful effect).
Break out the headphones. The digital manipulation trip that David Torn has designed for his first ECM disc in two decades is one of those wildly evocative expeditions that demands a comfy chair, an hour's-worth of solitary time, and the will to follow the music's wonderfully disturbing soundscapes to spots that live somewhere between the rainbow bridge and the gates of hell.
This evergreen stands tall in the ECM forest. There is no sense of competition, only mutual reveling in a distinctly nuclear sound. One could easily call it fusion, but if anything it is fused with itself, for it has created every element it seeks to combine. Timeless indeed.
"John Abercrombie's guitar is framed and supported by composer Vince Mendoza's quasi-orchestral use of synthesizers. Jon Christensen's drums add acoustic commentary. "
Poate cel mai frumos proiect al lui Brahem si unul dintre cele mai bune publicate vreodata de ECM. Brahem lasa putin muzica clasica pentru a aluneca spre jazz si a face loc improvizatiei, mai ales in concerte. Melodiile sunt superbe, iar Gesing si Meyer sunt doi colaboratori stralucitori.
Inspired by his time spent with the Xingu Indians of the Amazon, to whom the album is also dedicated, Sol Do Meio Dia (Midday Sun) is a consistently intriguing transitional album from multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti. With him are percussionists Nana Vasconcelos and Collin Walcott and guitarist Ralph Towner, as well as Jan Garbarek on soprano saxophone for a brief spell.
At this point in his career, Gismonti was beginning to fill in the porous sound of his 8-string guitar. To this end, Vasconcelos and Walcott flesh out much of the dizzying rhythmic space that defines his sound, while Towner's 12-string laces the background with more explicit chording. Walcott traces magical circles in "Raga," for which Gismonti engages us with nimble fingerwork on the guitar's highest harmonics. Thus begins a chain of sporadic bursts acting in dialogue.
If the title of this classic Jan Garbarek date from 1984 moves you, there's a good reason for that. Like all of the tunes therein, its nomenclature is culled from the poetry of Tomas Tranströmer, who was just awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature this year. And if anyone has the vocabulary available at his lips to reproduce it without words, it's Jan Garbarek.
Some of Gary Peacock's finest music has been made in piano trios. Early in his musical life, Peacock established a fresh role for the bass as an independent melodic voice, a concept carried forward in the history-making groups he's played with – from Paul Bley's Bill Evans's trios to Keith Jarrett's. As a bandleader he has also been influential: Tangents is the second release from the great bassist's trio with Marc Copland and Joey Baron and draws on years of shared playing in diverse contexts. All three band members contribute compositions, Peacock's including "December Greenwings", revisiting a piece Gary introduced on his ECM recording December Poems. Repertoire includes five tunes from Peacock, two from Baron, one from Copland, and an outstanding group improvisation, "Empty Forest". The trio also plays Miles Davis's "Blue In Green" and, perhaps surprisingly, Alex North's theme for the film Spartacus, which also proves a fine vehicle for improvising.


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import org.eclipse.swt.dnd.Transfer;

import org.eclipse.gef.dnd.SimpleObjectTransfer;

/**
 * A GEF clipboard for cut/copy/paste actions between GEF editors. It exists
 * mainly for convenience and allows clients to add graphical objects to the
 * system clipboard. It will not work between two instances of the workbench
 * (but will work between multiple windows belonging to a single instance of the
 * workbench). Setting the contents of the clipboard will erase the previous
 * contents of the clipboard.
 *
 * @author Eric Bordeau
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     * be garbage-collected until some other contents are set using this method.
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StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void (PC) Review
Played On: PC
Genre: Real-time strategy (RTS), Strategy
ESRB: T (Teen)
Jake Yanik | November 17, 2015
I'll confess that I've never been a big fan off StarCraft. The story was okay, if a bit angsty, the gameplay was too heavily focussed on offense for my tastes (and early-game zerging—it coined the term, after all), the multiplayer was very dependent on one hard meta after another, and the early iterations (SC, SC:BW) felt a bit… Games Workshop—if you catch my drift. I always liked the SC universe, though, and I very much liked the aesthetic, but every time I'd try to play it "for real", I always seemed to be met by a game that just didn't much care for me. And that's okay. I was perfectly happy to play the StarCraft games to enjoy the campaigns and then move on. Legacy of the Void, though…
So much happens in LotV that I can barely wrap my head around it. I've always enjoyed Chris Metzen's writing, even if I felt that the StarCraft games were his weakest offerings. But this time around, there's so much bombastic spectacle, so many heavy-handed twists and turns, and so many events that feel like they were written in for nothing more than an excuse to justify a full SCII-style campaign that it all comes together to feel like the worst of a coming together of Michael Bay and M. Night Shyamalan. But fear not, because the best of that unholy union is also present: there's plenty of spectacle, it looks great, it's over-the-top, and by the end, even someone as cynical as I was finding myself engaged (but I'd never admit it).
In terms of gameplay, while much has remained the same from HotS, there are definitely some intense changes to the multiplayer that will no doubt shake up the meta at the competitive level. Certainly, the most obvious of these changes is the speeding up of unit and structure construction. Sh**'s fast, yo. Like, really fast. Because of my feelings on the series, I've never been a competitive SCII player, but I do have friends that are, and watching them get out-zerged by Protoss while playing as the Zerg melts my brain. In the first hours of day one, when no one can be expected to have a grip on the new hard meta, we were losing matches inside of 6 minutes, with our longest being drawn out into a 14-minute win against another team that clearly hadn't played LotV yet, either. I don't mean 6-minute roach rush, either, I mean full-on, base filled will enemy siege tanks, "you dun f***ed up your eco"-style losses.
"I like Legacy of the Void—genuinely, I do."
It's very clear that this installment of StarCraft is meant to really shake things up at the professional level, and I have no doubt it will do amazing things to provide more entertaining spectacles for the viewers in what's quickly becoming the fastest-growing sector in gaming. I guess I can't be too upset about Blizzard doing an excellent job of catering to their eSports following—there are plenty of games that focus on the more casual demographics already. It's more that this iteration of SC multiplayer feels so inaccessible that I can't help but wonder if it will bolster the current community at the expense of a future one. I spent two days getting fed in multiplayer and I'm none the wiser when it comes to how to correct my play style. Losses come so quick and decisively that it's difficult to learn anything about where I went wrong.
But that's me, and clearly there are people out there who are winning, because clearly I'm losing to those people. And anyway, LotV adds something that's much more up my alley: Archon Mode. Placing two players in control of one base (I see what you did there), Archon Mode should not only be a great way to showcase more elaborate tactics on the competitive end (as well as a huge potential for laughs, if your friends are anything as hopeless at co-operation as mine are), but also a great tool for teaching new players at the casual end. I say should, of course, because we've never managed to find a match. More than fifteen minutes in the queue sometimes before getting frustrated and running off to get pub-stomped in the standard matches.
I like Legacy of the Void—genuinely, I do. It's just that I don't really want to play it now that I've finished the campaign. The focus on unlocking and swapping between different units in the same slot makes for a highly customizable and highly "for your tastes" kind of experience in the campaign—I just wish that had carried over to the multiplayer to really shake things up. The multiplayer is more uninviting than ever, and the story was a worthy enough send-off to last until Blizzard decides they're ready to turn the eSports scene on its head with a StarCraft III in another six or seven years. In that regard, then, perhaps Legacy of the Void is more successful than I thought. But it still doesn't win over my heart. And for anyone who's only after the multiplayer, well, I could say anything I want up top, because all you need to hear is that it's still StarCraft—but more.
I like Legacy of the Void---genuinely, I do. It's just that I don't really want to play it now that I've finished the campaign.
File Under: Activision Blizzard, Games Workshop, Starcraft, Strategy
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Pelosi insists Trump is 'goading us to impeach him'
byBrendan Morrow
President Trump might actually want Democrats to launch impeachment proceedings against him, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) suggested on Tuesday.
Pelosi said at a Cornell University event that Trump is "goading us to impeach him" and "every single day" is "taunting, taunting, taunting," CNBC reports. She said Trump knows impeachment would "be very divisive," but he "doesn't really care" and "just wants to solidify his base."
The House speaker has previously suggested that impeachment would play into the president's hands and that Democrats should avoid doing so, instead focusing on defeating him in 2020.
At the same time, Pelosi on Tuesday said that Trump defying congressional subpoenas "could be part of an impeachable offense," Bloomberg reports, adding that "every day he's obstructing justice by saying this one should testify, that one shouldn't testify."
Pelosi spoke on the same morning that the White House instructed former counsel Don McGahn not to comply with a subpoena from Congress; Democrats in the House are considering holding both him and Attorney General William Barr, who missed a deadline to provide Congress with the unredacted Mueller report, in contempt.
Since the release of the redacted Mueller report, more Democrats have taken the step of calling for impeachment, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday saying, "This is not a fight I wanted to take on, but this is the fight we have in front of us now. Begin impeachment proceedings now against this president."


Welcome! To mark the publication of my first eBook, Finding Jamilah, I've started up this blog. Figuring out how to use it well is another story!
I wrote Finding Jamilah during the last few months during my (almost) two-year stay in Jordan. Being so far away from my friends and family made me long for home, hence the impetus behind my story. For nearly two years, I was an Aussie Muslim woman, born in Singapore, living in a sea of Western foreigners, in the middle of the Arabian desert! Fun times, fun times.
Remember that kid in high school who always said she was writing a novel? And then life happened, and dusty manuscripts piled up in different computers? Well, that was me. Through the mercy of God and amazing friends who have been relentless in their support, my book is finally up, and I can look back and feel so relieved that hey, I actually did it 🙂 Like many other writers, I have an embarrassing amount of half-finished stories that haven't seen the light of day, so I'm thrilled that Finding Jamilah made it out into the big wide world.
Congrats Raidah- really proud of you sis- only bigger and brighter things to come iA 🙂 looking forward to reading more of your blog (and stories, of course)!
Thanks so much Bushra! I'll be updating soon inshaAllah!
You are inspiration Raidah 🙂 I have enjoyed reading your blog so please keep updating, I will defo buying your book, I KNOW it will be a brilliant read.


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Successful CNY Pizza Shop For 50 Years Saved From Auction Block
A successful pizza shop that's been serving pies in Central New York for more than 50 years has been saved from the auction block.
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An iconic pizza shop that's been serving the Central New York community for more than 50 years is going on the auction block and the owner is hoping the same community will help him save it.
Successful CNY Pizza Shop For 50 Years & 1972 Mansion for Sale
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It seems like most of the country, even Florida, has gotten snow. But Mother Nature somehow forgot about Central New York, where grass can still be seen. Someone must have reminded her because here it comes. Lake effect snow, sleet, and freezing rain are all expected this weekend.
State Police Arrest Rome Man After Crashing Stolen Vehicle On Dirt Road
A Rome Man has been arrested by New York State Police following a crash on a dirt road in the Town of Madison.
Madison-Bouckville Antique Week Not Happening Once, But Two Times In 2021
Madison-Bouckville's Antique Week was one of the many events that were victim to Covid-19 in 2020- This year, it's back on not once, but twice!
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Have you seen the show "A Discovery of Witches" and noticed a Central New York connection? One of the characters lives in Madison County.
Madison Girl Wants Supplies for Animal Shelters Instead of Birthday Gifts
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Home Top News Course at U.S. military college OKs attacks on Mecca, Islamic civilians
Course at U.S. military college OKs attacks on Mecca, Islamic civilians
An investigation has started into a course taught at a U.S. college for military staff officers that gave tacit approval to unconditional attacks on Mecca and Islamic civilians.
The course offered at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia, cited the atomic bomb raids on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as the World War II fire-bombings of Tokyo and Dresden, Germany, as justification for such actions against Muslims.
The contents of the course, "Perspectives on Islam and Islamic Radicalism," explicitly went against the stance laid out by U.S. President Barack Obama to conduct dialogue with Islam.
Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has ordered that the course be suspended and called for an investigation.
The course has been offered at the Joint Forces Staff College since 2004. Active military officers gave lectures in the course, which has been taken by about 600 staff officers with ranks of colonel, lieutenant colonel and captain or their equivalent, according to U.S. Defense Department officials.
Since the summer of 2010, one part of the course was taught by an Army lieutenant colonel and covered an operational model for combating Islamic jihad. In documents used in that session, the allegation was made that at least 10 percent of the 1.4 billion Muslims in the world were radicals, and that even moderate Muslims supported the use of violence.
The claim was made that total war had to be conducted, calling any strategy to seek common ground between the United States and Muslims as "irrational."
A document also said there was no need to follow the Geneva Convention, which calls for excluding civilians as targets of fighting, when involved in combat with Muslims because Islamic terrorists often targeted civilians.
"This would leave open the option once again of taking war to a civilian population, whenever necessary (the historical precedents of Dresden, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki being applicable to the [destruction] of Mecca and Medina)," the document said.
The document also states, "Some actions offered for consideration here will be seen as not 'politically correct.'"
According to the website of the organization that obtained the document, other instructors in the course pointed out that Muslims hated Christians and Jews and felt it was their mission to scorn them.
Officials at the U.S. Defense Department learned of the contents of the course this spring when a participant blew the whistle. A report was submitted to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, and Dempsey issued the order in late April to suspend the course and conduct an investigation.
In a related development, reports surfaced last year that the anti-Muslim Christian Crusades of the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries were cited during a training session for Air Force officers who would be placed in charge of launching nuclear weapons.
An official in charge of press relations at the Joint Forces Staff College acknowledged to The Asahi Shimbun that the contents of the course in question were inappropriate. The official gave no clear response on whether any disciplinary measures would be handed down to the instructors, citing the fact the investigation was ongoing.
This is not the first time actions by the U.S. military have fueled speculation about an anti-Islam bias. The burning of the Koran by U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan touched off enormous criticism around the world.
The course taught at the Joint Forces Staff College goes against the stance taken by Obama of viewing only al-Qaida as the enemy of the United States rather than all Muslims. Obama has sought dialogue and reconciliation with moderate Muslims.
However, part of the course in question not only said 10 percent of all Muslims were radicals, but also indicated that even moderate Muslims were sympathetic of the violence used by their more radical brethren.
(This article was written by Hirotsugu Mochizuki and Yoshiaki Kasuga.)
Source: The Asahi Shimbun


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Barts Health to offer new Covid-19 treatments to the people of north east London | Our news
Barts Health to offer new Covid-19 treatments to the people of north east London
Posted Thursday, 16 December 2021 by Aine McCarthy
From today (Thursday 16 December), Barts Health NHS Trust will be offering neutralising monoclonal antibody (nMAb) treatment to people with Covid-19 at Mile End Hospital, and will be offering at-home antiviral treatment for the disease as well.
This is the first time these treatments – which have to be given within 72 hours (nMAb treatment) or five days (antiviral treatment) of a positive Covid-19 PCR test – will be widely available to the people of north east London.
People with underlying health conditions that put them at risk of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 will be sent a letter – along with a PCR test – by the NHS. If they experience symptoms, they will then need to do a PCR test. If this is positive, they will be contacted by their doctor or NHS 111 to discuss the possibility of having nMAb or antiviral treatment.
Those deemed eligible will be referred to Barts Health. From there, medical professionals at the Trust will determine if the patient should have nMAb treatment as a day-patient, antiviral treatment at home or neither.
Fiona Ashworth Director of Covid-19 treatments and vaccines at Barts Health said: "Barts Health are once again proud to be playing a vital role in the fight against Covid-19. Our hope is that by offering these services to people across north east London, we can prevent people becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 and reduce the number of people who need to be hospitalised with the condition.
"Vaccination is the best way to reduce your chances of becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 and I encourage everyone to get their vaccine – first, second or booster dose – as soon as possible. But for those who do become ill when infected, these treatments will help alleviate their symptoms, speed up their recovery time and could mean fewer people are admitted to hospital."
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VIDEO:SEAT Leon SC Loses Two Doors
by Chris Auty | Feb 12, 2013 | Seat, Video | 0 comments
The SEAT Leon just got a lot more interesting by ditching its practical five-door image and opting for a sleeker, sportier three-door look.
As you can probably tell from the video and pictures this is a new 2013 SEAT Leon that's had two of its doors removed. The SEAT Leon SC, using the same parlance as the smaller 3-door Ibiza, marks a bit of a change for the Leon as it has never been offered as a 3-door model. It's sporty nature has always been accompanied by a practical side, but no more – now the Leon can be sporty and stylish.
SEAT Leon SC FR
From the front it's difficult to notice the difference, but from the B-pillar backwards you notice the gently sloping roofline and the gentler slope to the rear window. LED lighting features at both front and rear and with its sharper creases it all looks a bit Audi. No bad thing, especially when you consider that the Leon is a bit cheaper than it's more upmarket relative despite them sharing so much under the skin.
Not much changes on the inside but why change one of the best features of the new Leon? Classier materials combine with new technology to produce a much more upmarket cabin. Touch-screen infotainment systems with colour screens are the order of the day, with the FR model getting the largest 5.8-inch screen.
Rear view of Leon SC is almost identical to five-door
What's Special About It?
Apart from the sleeker side profile you'd be forgiven for thinking there's not much to say about the Leon SC. It shares the same Reference, Style and FR trim levels as the five door model while the engine choice is the same, topped by a choice of 1.8-litre petrol TSI with 180bhp and a 2.0 TDI with 184bhp.
What's more significant, and less noticeable, is that the Leon SC has a shorter wheelbase. 35mm has been chopped out from between the wheels and, while it may not sound like much, it should make the Leon SC feel more lively and engaging. If that's true then it bodes well for an upcoming Cupra version!
Side profile of Leon SC is very reminiscent of Audi A3
Official prices haven't been decided but it's safe to say it'll be pretty close to the equivalent five-door model. We won't have to wait long to find out as the Leon SC goes on sale in July.
Smart new cabin remains the same


Miami is a little paradise filled with exciting things to do, places to visit and event to attend. However, unlike other cities, in Miami, there is a touch of luxury in every bit that you engage in, be it eating out, playing at the beach or even driving around.
Being the head quotas of many banks, multinational, and other organizations, Miami has developed luxury consumer market to reflect its status. Additionally, Miami is among the top cultural centers in the world and boasts of being an exotic paradise for tourists and residents alike.
With this luxury persona in mind, it is only befitting for you to drive in luxury during your stay in Miami. With regards to motor vehicle luxury, it does not get any better than the Bentley range of cars.
The brand name - Bentley - immediately conjures among many people images of pristine craftsmanship and over-the-top quality and luxury in cars. It does not matter which model of Bentley comes to mind. There is a constant appeal that the brand emanates. The appeal of utmost luxury on the driving.
#1. Utmost Luxury - One of the top reasons to rent a Bentley whilst you stay in Miami is for you to a have a good time all round. The scene in Miami in terms of entertainment and attraction, as mentioned earlier, is quite robust. There is something for everyone. If you like outdoor events, there are there in aplenty. If you fancy a night out while visiting, the night scene is unmatched by any other city.
However, to truly enjoy your stay and make it as luxurious as possible, you should drive in luxury all throughout your stay. A Bentley car will give you utmost luxury and comfort while you drive.
#2. Ups Your Profile - In a city that is considered the as leader in financial, international trade, commercial services and entertainment, you can be sure of having a hard time if you intend to stand out in the crowd. A Bentley will go a long way improving your profile as the brand has long been associated with success and accomplishment. Having these traits attached to your persona will up your profile, making it easier to get business done.
If you are sold on renting a Bentley for the day, week, weekend or even month, the next thing to consider is how to go about renting one. Fortunately, there are a plethora of dealers renting luxury cars in the Miami.
The very first thing you would want to do before heading out to the dealer is to put a finger on the model of Bentley you fancy. In this regard, Bentley offerings in terms models include the Bentayga, The Continental GT, The Continental GT Speed, the Flying Spur, the Mulsanne and the Mulsanne Speed.
You should narrow down to two models that you like. Thereafter, you should contact several dealers offering the models you like and compare the rental prices between the various models that you have narrowed down and between the various dealers as well.
Doing this will ensure you get the best deal possible.


There is a process for applying for a building permit. First off, who can apply? There are limits on who may apply for a building permit. The building code requires that the person applying for a building permit must be responsible for the design of the building, structure or system being built.
The process starts by visiting the municipal building department to check on zoning restrictions. For this step a complete set of construction documents must be included. At this stage, the bylaw examiner looks for compliance with various municipal zoning bylaws, such as the height of a building, how much of the available property is covered by existing buildings, and how much will remain with the proposed construction. Does anything infringe on setback zones?
If there is any problem with a zoning bylaw you may want to go to the committee of adjustment.
If the proposed work doesn't contravene zoning bylaws then the application for the permit may be started by attaching all of the drawings for the work to be done and paying the required fee for the permit. Usually, the people at the front desk of the building department will be very helpful with the process and walk you through the steps. Don't feel embarrassed by not knowing what to do, the staff makes the experience friendly and smooth as possible. The key to a successful application is to have a complete set of drawings with specifications submitted with the application.
The approval, or reasons for denying the application happen within 10 business days for most classes of residential applications. In Toronto, a small project may be fast-tracked and take only 5 days. For a larger residential project, the process may take up to 10 days. Reasons for denial include some design element that doesn't conform with some aspect of the Ontario Building Code, or there is incomplete information on drawings, structural changes that would require the design by a professional engineer or a design that is inappropriate for the intended occupancy. In any case, any shortcoming in the application will cause a delay in the process, and require the submission of additional information.
Not everyone may apply for a building permit. The person responsible for the design has to be responsible for the compliance with the Ontario Building Code. The regulations consider that a homeowner would be responsible for any work done on that person's own home and so, providing there are suitable drawings that illustrate project details that comply with zoning bylaws and the most recent version of the building code they may apply for a permit. A person with suitable qualifications who has reviewed the drawings, or has created the design may represent the owner and apply for the permit on the owner's behalf.
Professional Engineers who are certified for designing structures and are licensed by the PEO.
A Public Designer registered with the ministry to provide specific design work.
Public designers with a BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) are limited to buildings not exceeding 600 square metres (about 6,450 square feet,) nor greater than 3 stories in height and depending on qualifications may also design plumbing systems and HVAC systems.
Any of these individuals may perform construction design work for a third party and apply for a building permit for the subsequent construction of a building, renovation or installation of a system.
Once you have decided to get a building permit the resources of a building designer may help you get to the building permit by providing complete construction documentation for the application, and assist with the actual application as well. Call Measurite at 905 409 8487 for a no-obligation consultation.


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WATCH: Woman's horror as pets are attacked in stand-off with wild Raccoon dogs terrorising Bassetlaw village
Sophie Wills
Police are investigating in a Bassetlaw village which is under siege by two wild 'raccoon dogs' - that are terrorising locals and attacking animals.
Officers were called after residents reported being subjected to a two hour stand off with the bizarre-looking creatures.
Left, a Raccoon dog. Right: Mandy Marsh, 53, with pet pony Peaches.
Mandy Marsh, 53, and her husband Dale, 54, said they were woken at around 4am by a "blood curdling scream" and ran outside.
They spotted a dog-sized animal which they had never seen before in a stand off with their pet goat Betty and pony Peaches.
The couple - armed with planks of wood - said it took them two hours to chase off the snarling and hissing animal.
But it returned minutes later to corner a dog walker outside their home in Clarborough, before scarpering off.
Police are warning residents to be vigilant.
Police confirmed two "potentially dangerous" raccoon dogs which are "not domesticated" have escaped from a nearby enclosure - and warned anyone who sees them to call 999.
Mandy said since the ambush yesterday (May 28) locals have been in touch to report other sighting and attacks on animals in the village.
The Raccoon dog is indigenous to East Asia and is unrelated to raccoons but is related to fox and wolf.
They eat anything from insects and reptiles to small mammals, eggs, and crops and in 2017 the RSPCA warned people against keeping them as pets.
She said: "It was actually terrifying.
"We were laid in bed at about 4am and I heard such a terrifying noise like I had never heard before. It was screaming.
"My husband went out and opened the door and the dog shot out.
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"The dog was barking like mad and my husband went out after her.
"He came back and he said to me 'you are going to have to come and see this, there is something in the field attacking the pony and I have absolutely no idea what it is'.
"We ran out and this animal - we now know it's a raccoon - was trying to attack our goat .
"The pony was standing in the way trying to protect the goat. The raccoon was trying to kill it.
"This raccoon was absolutely crazy. It was hissing and screaming and snarling. It was going absolutely mad.
"We ran in with two great big pieces of wood to try and shoo the raccoon off and try and get it to go away so we could get the animals out of the field.
"The animals wouldn't move because they were terrified and this raccoon wouldn't budge either and was just hissing.
"It kept coming up and we couldn't get near enough to put something on it. The goat and pony were going crazy.
"It went on for about two hours. We couldn't get rid of it."
Mandy, who lives in a bungalow surrounded by fields, said vets said the goat was left with a sore shoulder and scratches.
She called the RSPCA who told her because it was attacking livestock, they should call police, she said.
The animal returned, and Dale ran out to confront it once more when it cornered a dog walker, after 6am.
"My husband heard this noise and shot out again," said Mandy.
"A woman came along with a dog, not on a lead, and saw the raccoon. She thought it was a cat at first.
"It cornered the dog. She couldn't get to it.
"The dog was going crazy. It was squawking and barking and my husband grabbed it.
"The woman eventually ran off down the lane with it - it was only a puppy - really upset.
"It would have killed that dog.
"We've never seen anything like it in our lives. It was scary.
"We didn't know what it was. It looked terrible."
She posted about the animal online and experts identified it as a raccoon dog.
Mandy claims police said they would put up a helicopter it if it wasn't found soon, and a local wildlife tracker has offered help.
"He said something was attacking animals around here recently," she said.
"He said he will come out and try and track it for us.
"They will have to get rid of it. It's dangerous.
"They police have asked for pictures.
"They said they are going to send the helicopter to try and track it because of kids.
They are worried about kids getting hurt because it's really, really nasty.
"Police have said to call 999 if we see it again."
She estimated the raccoon dog was around three stone and the size of a Staffordshire bull terrier.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "Residents in the Clarborough area near Retford are being warned to be vigilant after two captive Raccoon dogs escaped their enclosure.
"They went missing from an enclosure in Big Lane, Clarborough at around 6am this on Tuesday 28 May 2019.
"The animals, which are described as being the same size of a medium- to small-sized dog, are potentially dangerous if approached as they are not domesticated.
"Police are advising anyone who sees the animals to report any sightings by calling 999."
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In our quest to find the very best hybrid mattresses, we've stumbled upon the Avocado Green bed. What first caught our attention was the intelligent combination between Dunlop latex and a generous layer of innerspring coils. This combination leads to a very durable, yet supportive mattress, but there is so much more to the Avocado than that. There's a world of benefits that opens up when you look at the advantages that each material within a hybrid mattress brings to the table, so we felt compelled to give credit where it's due.
One of the many reasons why people purchase the Avocado Green mattress is the organic blend of materials that are used in its construction. Straight from the cover, we've noticed a blend of New Zealand wool and certified organic cotton, that creates a natural and soft protection for the Avocado Green Mattress. Each of these two materials has a unique set of features. The wool was added to the cover because of its moisture wicking properties, but also because it acts as a natural fire barrier. The material is anti-microbial and repels dust mites. On the other hand, we have the organic cotton, that adds softness and breathability to the mattress.
Pillow top available for purchase.
Excellent support for back and stomach sleepers.
Top cover features quality materials and stitching.
Ideal for people who want a bouncy mattress.
Handcrafted buttons on the cover are noticeable in certain pressure points.
Twin size, measuring 38 x 74 x 11 inches, with a total weight of 80 pounds.
Twin XL size, measuring 38 x 80 x 11 inches, with a total weight of 87 pounds.
Full size, measuring 54 x 74 x 11 inches, with a total weight of 111 pounds.
Queen size, measuring 60 x 80 x 11 inches, with a total weight of 132 pounds.
King size, measuring 76 x 80 x 11 inches, with a total weight of 167 pounds.
Cal King size, measuring 72 x 84 x 11 inches, with a total weight of 166 pounds.
There's a lot of hype surrounding this vegan mattress, but it all boils down to how the construction of the bed puts those layers to work together in order to provide comfort and relief for the sleeper. Without further ado, let's see what the Avocado Green mattress is made of.
When you first meet a mattress, the cover is the first one to leave an impression. As far as the Avocado Green mattress is concerned, everything about the top cover screams organic. It's pretty clear that this, not your average mattress. There are handcrafted tufts that add durability to the product. The organic cotton cover holds the entire structure of the mattress together with the help of wool yarn rosettes. On the bottom side of the mattress, you can see the anchors that secure the yarn.
Underneath the cover of a mattress, you will always find the comfort zone, which is made either from a singular or a mix of multiple layers that are meant to provide the sleeper with added comfort and pressure point relief. The Avocado Green mattress has a two-inch layer made with natural Dunlop latex. There are a lot of great things brought to the table by this choice of material for the comfort zone. First off, latex is bouncy, which not only gives you that traditional mattress feels, but also makes movement a lot easier when you find yourself switching between sleeping positions throughout the night.
Moving forward, we have eight inches of innerspring units that are divided into three levels of firmness across the surface of the mattress (we'll get back to that in the next section). Made from recycled steel, this is the support layer of the mattress. Since the coils are individually wrapped, there is a lot of airflows permitted within the core of the mattress, adding more points to the breathability factor of the bed. That and the latex layer will ensure that you never have to suffer from overheating as you sleep. At the base of the mattress, we find one extra protection layer that's made out of 100% natural Dunlop latex.
For a couple of hundred bucks extra, you can throw in the optional pillow top that adds more cushioning to the Avocado Green mattress. The European-style pillow top brings an additional two-inch layer of natural latex, making the mattress now measure 13 inches in height. This brings some changes to the comfort layer of the mattress. If you opt for the pillow top model, your mattress will have a Dunlop latex layer that's divided into three sections, each with its own firmness level.
So, we have two inches of soft latex and another two of medium latex. To top it off, there's also a one-inch layer of medium firm latex in the bottom part. To better understand how this affects the firmness of the mattress, we can take a look at the indentation load reflection for each of these materials. A rating of 12 will reveal a very soft material, while something closer to 50 indicates a firmer one. With these rules in mind, the first layer has an ILD or 14 to 19, which rates it as being on the softer side, while the next two inches have an ILD of 26 to 31, falling under the medium category.
By now, you already know that each individual will feel the firmness of a mattress differently. But we're here to help you form an opinion on what the Avocado Green mattress has to offer in terms of firmness. Imagine applying hand pressure on top of the mattress and feeling the soft combination between cotton and wool that's blended into the cover. Pushing even further, you will feel the latex layer that works together with the pocketed coils to give the mattress bounce and support. Tests have revealed that the Avocado Green mattress has a firmness rating of about 7 out of a total 10, being quite a firm bed. Despite its firmness, the quilted top and the latex layer provide a decent level of comfort, as you'll come to understand from our pressure point analysis.
Another important thing to discuss here is how Avocado divided the surface of the mattress into three different firmness regions, to support each part of the body as it should be supported. The pelvic and the shoulder area is softer, while the lumbar area is firmer. Why these three zones, in particular, you ask? That's because they are the hardest to accommodate. The pelvic area is known for carrying the most weight, which means that the added support by making this zone firmer is a nice touch.
The feel of the mattress is best determined by analyzing how the body feels in all three common sleeping positions. Lying on your back on the Avocado Green mattress, you will first feel the softness of the cover. The latex layer underneath it does a very good job in filling in the gap that's normally created in the lower back area when sleeping in this position. There are no noticeable pressure points that could cause a disturbance, which is pretty much what you would expect from a mattress of the firmness level of the Avocado Green. Due to the bounciness provided by the latex and innerspring combination, you will find it very easy to roll over to your side.
Speaking of side sleeping, we were very curious to analyze the pressure points created on this side, since the mattress is pretty firm. There is a little bit of pressure noticeable in the shoulders and hips areas, and especially in the head zone. That shouldn't be a problem since side sleepers will choose a pillow with a suitable firmness to support their head and keep their body aligned in a position that's good for the spine. Tests indicate that this mattress may be good for side sleepers, but only those who have enough body weight to trigger the benefits of the comfort latex layer. Otherwise, you may feel like you're not sinking into the mattress as you should.
While sleeping on the stomach isn't recommended, as it put a lot of pressure on your neck that's forced when having to turn your head to the side, there are people who find this position extremely comfortable. This position is also very pretentious in terms of body alignment, which also left us very curious if the Avocado Green can do a good job in supporting a stomach sleeper. By lying on your stomach, you can feel how the bouncy latex pushed your hips upwards, without putting to much pressure on your chest area. That means that you can comfortably breathe when sleeping on your stomach on the Avocado Green mattress and won't have to worry about unnatural spine bending.
Our conclusion? The Avocado Green mattress is a really good choice, offering a lot of support for back and stomach sleepers, but also has the potential to support some side sleepers, as well.
When we examine the edge support of the mattress, that are two main things that draw our attention: the level of compression felt as you sleep closer to the edge of the bed and the compression experienced when you sit on the edge. The first one is important because you want to be able to roll to the edge of the mattress without too much compression, eliminating the feeling that you'll soon fall off the bed.
The edge support of the Avocado Green mattress is exceptional, mainly because innerspring mattresses with individually wrapped coils do a great job in supporting the body, even as you're lying close to the edge. There is very little compression when we sleep on the edge of the bed, which means that you can fully enjoy all parts of your Avocado Green Mattress. Obviously, there is a bit more compression felt when you sit on the edge of the bed, but it's neglectable, further proving that this mattress does a great job at this chapter.
Motion transfer is super important when you're sharing your bed with a sleeping partner. You want to both be able to move around freely and switch sleeping positions without triggering a domino effect inside the different layers of the mattress and having your movements disturb the other. Typically, a spring mattress would cause a lot of motion transfer, but when you have a mattress with individually wrapped coils, the situation is quite the opposite. Because of the way this layer is constructed, a particular set of coils will only bend under your body's pressure, without "disturbing" the other coils around it. This eliminates the domino effect and minimizes motion transfer.
While not the most generous trial period we've seen, Avocado does offer its customers the chance to test the product for 100 nights before determining if it suits their needs. As for the warranty period, you get a generous 25 years. You should remember that the warranty does not cover any normal wear and tear, which includes the softening of the product that normally occurs as you use the mattress.
Of course, every time we review a mattress, we ask ourselves "who is this product for?". First off, the Avocado Green is a bed for people who want a hybrid mattress. There are benefits to having an innerspring bed but also benefits to having a latex one. A hybrid mattress will allow you to get the best of both, without having to think about what you're leaving behind. Second, this is a mattress for people who are in love with eco-friendly products. The Avocado Green mattress is made with natural, organic and recycled materials (it wouldn't be called the "Avocado Green" otherwise).
It's also a mattress for people who prefer the traditional bounce of a bed, as the latex and the coil layers have a very quick response to pressure. Remember that this mattress falls on the firmer side, so if you are a lightweight side sleeper, this might not be the product for you. Thankfully, the manufacturer provides a 100 nights free sleep trial, so you will actually have the chance to test the bed yourself and see how it performs.
Everyone who purchased the Avocado Green mattress can agree that their customer service is impeccable. They will answer every question you need to know, even prior to purchasing the mattress, so you can have all the information at hand before spending money.
When the buyer understands how the different materials of a mattress work together in its overall construction, there are little surprises related to the firmness level of the bed. As far as the Avocado Green mattress is concerned, customers claim they got what they paid for: which is a firm mattress that supports back and stomach sleepers.
Not a single customer that has purchased the additional pillow top has regretted the decision. The extra cushioning and the comfort provided by the additional layers of latex add a lot of support for people who like a plushier mattress.
There is just so much we admire about the way the Avocado Green mattress was designed and constructed. The hand-tufted rosettes are the first thing that catches the eye, as they are made from New Zealand wool and have a high functionality: their primary role is to add durability to the mattress by acting as anchors pulling yarn throughout the entire mattress. This technique helps prevent the use of chemical adhesives, further vouching for the natural state of the mattress.
The eight-inch coil system contains between 756 and 1,414 coils (depending on the size chosen) that are individually-wrapped to create a breathable, bouncy, durable and supporting the mattress. The coils are made from recycled steel and are divided into three different zones that are encased in a reinforced perimeter. Aside from this being a durability measure, it also helps minimize motion transfer. The sides of the mattress have heavy-duty handles that allow you to easily maneuver the mattress when needed, even if the mattress does not require flipping.
Being one of the greenest mattresses we've seen, it's clear that the Avocado is destined not just for people who like eco-friendly products, but also for those suffering from allergies or concerned with the use of chemicals in their beds. The Avocado Green mattress is safe, non-toxic, doesn't use any chemical fire retardants, is free from VOCs and basically, a dream come true for every sleeper who is terrified of chemical-related abbreviations.


If I don't use acidulated water or squeeze lemon on raw artichokes, they obviously get brown. Does this make them bitter, or were they probably just bitter to start with?
Bitter artichokes are often a sign that they've been in storage too long.


Perhaps the highest praise that could possibly be paid to the iconic Land Rover, is that sixty-six years on, it remains in production (now the Land Rover Defender) and yet was only intended as a stop-gap product for Rover. Following World War II, Rover needed a vehicle that they could export and build in large enough numbers to utilize their highly-skilled workforce. When a new car proved too expensive to manufacture, with questionable exportability, Rover turned their attention to a vehicle that would be useful in agricultural settings (almost like a tractor) but could also function as transportation.
The Land Rover was the result. It used as many Rover parts as possible and featured simple (read: cheap to manufacture) bodywork to decrease cost. But the flat bodywork is appropriate to the spartan vehicle and its intended uses. As development continued, the Land Rover made concessions to its intended service as a road-going vehicle and in the process lost some of its more tractor-based accoutrements including a central driver's seat.
So how did the "stop-gap" Land Rover do? Well, in its first year it exceeded sales estimates by about sixty percent. It was effectively an instant hit. And while the first generation was criticized for having too short a wheelbase (making it tough to haul larger payloads), subsequent improvements have addressed its initial shortcomings. The fact that it remains in production and competitive in the segment is a tribute to its great design, a fact not lost on the UK's armed forces.
If you're shopping for one of these, there are many things to consider including its intended use. But if you're interested in originality and history, then the Series 1 is a must. After all, it spawned the brand and launched a segment in many countries, as well as helped countless farmers and adventurers, because it is one of the most capable vehicles in history.
Thank you to owner Jason Chamberlain for allowing us to photograph his 1955 Land Rover Series 1.
In 1956 Land Rover saw fit to improve upon their first attempt at a station wagon (made with an arcane wooden structure) by producing an all metal version, simply known as the "Station Wagon". It came in two versions. One with three doors, an 86-inch chassis length and seating for seven. The second was even more impressive with five doors, a seriously long 107-inch chassis and capacity for ten people. Of course, if your nine friends who decide to tag along are looking for DVD entertainment, seat belts or cupholders, they're better off waiting to get picked up in a Honda Odyssey. They just won't feel quite as special.
I prefer the 107 station wagon. I especially like the double roof, with air channels between the two layers of metal to dissipate heat, and the (optional?) periscope exhaust that raises form the hood (bonnet??!!!). of course, it also holds A LOT more stuff on the huge roof rack, and tons more sh*\% inside too.
Top bloke and great photos.
I own a '67 IIA 88″ as my daily driver for just over 14 years now. Slow, but turns heads wherever it goes. Easily maintained and parts are still readily available. Was planning on keeping it and passing it down to may daughter, but recently drove a friend's Giulia Super and have come down with a bad case of Alfaholism…because I am a very foolish.
What type of shoes are the pair actually used in the shots? I'd love a pair.


You're word are true. Nowhere else but at the sea shore do you see fishermen going fishing at midnight. My wife grew up in a small Oregon fishing village. Even though we were married 53 years ago, she still talks about her father and his tide book.
I love the fact your wife still talks about her fishing days with her Dad. I can so relate as I grew up, loving the sea and fishing times spent as a family. My hubby and I spend many nights, still fishing at midnight, even if it's just for the pure fun of it! Thank you for your visit Scott and for sharing that beautiful anecdote.
Thank you so much. Simple thing often make great memories.


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N.W.T. pilot project 'connecting with people' on personal level without using police
By Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs
'We connect with people on a personal level… there's already a relationship there, we know everyone in our community and they know us," says Dylan Steeves.
When Dylan Steeves goes to work in Fort Liard, he never knows what calls for help will greet him.
What he can be certain of is he'll respond to those requests with an understanding of those in need.
Steeves is a community safety officer helping to mould and implement the first community policing program in the Northwest Territories.
The pilot program doesn't use standard police enforcement but aims to use alternative methods to keep the community safe and prevent crime.
"Situations might stem from community members concerned about an intoxicated person so they are afraid they may not make it home, to vehicles stuck and needing to get unstuck or needing transport back to town, to dog issues, ATVs," Steeves said.
The hamlet of Fort Liard, the traditional territory of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation and Métis, has a population of approximately 600 people.
It's serviced by a four-member RCMP detachment, typically made up of officers who are parachuted into the community, stay a few years and then leave.
Steeves, 21, said he took the job in the hopes of making a difference in the community.
He responds to mental health calls and coordinates with social workers.
"We connect with people on a personal level and they [hamlet] aren't throwing someone in from somewhere else that no one knows. There's already a relationship there, we know everyone in our community and they know us," he said.
Steeves is one of two officers who over the last six months have created the administrative blueprint for the program.
They have developed departmental policies around community safety and created document structures and logging reports.
In January, the duo travelled to Whitehorse where they completed a two-week training course on everything from victim trauma-informed approaches, to operational readiness, to behaviour of people in crisis and more.
"The training helped us think to reflect on situations and how we handled them," Steeves said. "Getting to the root cause of the issue they [person in need] are dealing with without beating around the bush and let them know we are here to help, get down to the basis of it and try not to escalate it more."
Fort Liard has also borrowed ideas from the nationally recognized community safety program delivered by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation in Whitehorse.
The hamlet's senior administrator John McKee said the safety officer program is part of a larger effort to prioritize the safety of residents and will offer community-based responses to public safety issues and reduce the number of calls to RCMP.
"We just got up and rolling and we had identified this as a need mentioned by community members, people not knowing where to really turn," McKee said.
Elders' safety is an important component of the program.
"We're going to have a sign that we put in each elder's house that has a number and then we will do a brief resume of who is in the house, any disabilities or issues in that house," McKee said. "This will be available to us, RCMP and social services, so they know when they go to the house they'll have background."
Officers also respond to concerns over the safety of intoxicated individuals.
"We try to take people to a warm safe place where people can take care of them. Usually, calling the RCMP is the last action that we would take if there was no other options," Steeves said.
Another keystone to the hamlet's community patrolling, officers do not have authority to enforce laws, nor do they carry weapons.
Instead, Steeves said officers respond to non-criminal concerns, ensure translators are available for residents who wish to communicate in dene zhatıe and find ways to build relationships between residents and the RCMP.
"Growing up in the community and living around everyone here. I think that makes us feel safe and I don't think there's any need to carry any sort of self-defense weapons. It also makes us more approachable as opposed to someone with a baton and pepper spray," he said.
The pilot program is earmarked for three years, with more than $300,000 in territorial funding.
It also falls under the N.W.T.'s calls to justice for the MMIWG draft action plan aimed to "bridge the gap between community safety needs and the role of the RCMP."
For Steeves, he is happy to connect with his community in this role.
"A lot of it I think if people don't know what direction to go or who to ask. That's a big reason why we are here, support their decisions and help them move in the right direction and make the right choices," he said.
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Saying 'No' to Extra Work Especially Tough for Women
By Chad Brooks, Writer December 11, 2014 07:54 pm EST
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Need someone to take on additional assignments? You're more likely to find women who are willing to help out than men who are eager to take on the task, new research finds.
When asked to help with something around the office, women find it more difficult than men to say "no," according to a study from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
For many employees, choosing whether to take on the extra work can be a difficult dilemma because their decision can affect how their employer perceives them, said Katharine O'Brien, one of the study's authors and a postdoctoral research associate at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas.
"It's a difficult decision and has a greater impact upon women more so than [on] men," O'Brien said in a statement.
For the study, researchers conducted several experiments, including one that was designed to find out why women are more likely than men to say "yes" than "no" to workplace requests. The study's authors discovered that social norms play a major role.
"Women typically are regarded as nurturers and helpers, so saying 'no' runs against the grain of what might be expected of them," O'Brien said.
The researchers discovered that invitations to do more work can have serious negative consequences on women. O'Brien said women who turn down these requests had worse performance evaluations, fewer recommendations for promotions and were considered less likable.
"As might be expected, women who said 'yes' to requests were more valued and regarded as 'team players,'" she said.
The study's authors also found that women feel a stronger sense of guilt than men do, and generally feel bad, when they say "no." [Are Women Held to Higher Standards at Work? ]
"In addition, [women] do not want to be denigrated by managers and co-workers," O'Brien said. "Those are powerful reasons why women are more likely to agree to extra work."
However, saying "yes" to all office requests isn't good, either. The study's authors interviewed one female employee who was always the first to take on additional projects, but was never able to finish them because the added workload was just too much for her to handle.
O'Brien said the employee did not object nor tell the manager that she didn't have the time to take on more duties, which resulted in negative comments on her reviews and led to lost opportunities for advancement. This finding shows that agreeing to all workplace requests can be just as bad for performance as turning them down, because it can put an employee's future success at risk, O'Brien said.
"Clearly, it is in the interests of all employees to strike a balance," she said.
With this in mind, another phase of the research examined ways women can get better at saying "no." The study's authors asked participants to keep a diary listing all requests and their nature, and to consider two strategies for handling them The first strategy was to say, "I'll think about it and get back to you," while the second was to consider the request in terms of what advice they would give their best friend about whether or to accept it.
The researchers found that both strategies proved helpful to both genders in turning down added work that was too much for them to handle.
"These were just two ways of helping women and men in their ability to say 'no,' and undoubtedly, there are others that can be just as effective," O'Brien said. "The point is that it is possible to develop interventions that will enable employees to decline a request without feeling guilty about doing so and to minimize any repercussions from managers and co-workers."
Based on the study, the researchers said they would advise both men and women employees to ask themselves several questions before accepting or rejecting an extra assignment:
Will saying "yes" help you be successful in the organization?
Will performing the request be something you would enjoy?
Will the extra work time and resources take away from your job?
The study was co-authored by Rice University professor Mikki Hebl and George Mason University associate professor Eden King.
Chad Brooks
Chad Brooks is a Chicago-based writer and editor with nearly 20 years in media. A 1998 journalism graduate of Indiana University, Chad began his career with Business News Daily in 2011 as a freelance writer. In 2014, he joined the staff full time as a senior writer. Before Business News Daily, Chad spent nearly a decade as a staff reporter for the Daily Herald in suburban Chicago, covering a wide array of topics including local and state government, crime, the legal system and education. Chad has also worked on the other side of the media industry, promoting small businesses throughout the United States for two years in a public relations role. His first book, How to Start a Home-Based App Development Business, was published in 2014. He lives with his wife and daughter in the Chicago suburbs.
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An initial batch of more than 150 documents marked as classified was recovered by the U.S. National Archives in January, the newspaper reported. Aides to Trump gave the U.S. Justice Department a second set in June, while a third batch was seized in an FBI raid earlier this month, it said.
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Trump asked a federal court on Monday to temporarily block the FBI from reviewing the materials it seized on Aug. 8 from his Mar-a-Lago home until a special master can be appointed to oversee the review.
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