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Walmart cuts Milwaukee jobs after pay raise promise from Trump tax breaks
Posted by Syndicated | Jan 14, 2018 | Syndicated |
After the promise of giving workers a pay bonus when the Trump tax plan was pushed through Congress, Walmart is laying off thousands of workers across the country without prior notice as it abruptly closes Sam's Club locations. Included is the West Allis location which will put 165 employees out of work.
The Walmart corporation announced that it will increase its minimum wage to $11 an hour, in a move that the company attributed to the major corporate tax cut signed into law by President Trump last month. The $300 million the company will spend on the wage boost is just a fraction of the more than estimated $2 billion a year Walmart could net from the corporate tax rate cuts that took effect January 1.
Even so, the company felt the need to make the wage boost more affordable by simultaneously closing 63 Sam's Club stores and laying off thousands of employees. For all the press fanfare surrounding the wage announcement, the quiet layoffs are likely a more meaningful indicator of what awaits the American worker in the wake of the Trump tax cuts.
Walmart's wage hike follows hard on the heels of the company's 2016 move to raise its minimum wage to $10, and a 2015 boost to $9. These earlier wage hikes are generally thought to have been the product of widespread pressure from labor unions and social justice advocates to pay its workers a living wage—and, probably more relevant, a perceived need to compete with other retailers that had already increased their minimum wage.
Even before the tax cut was enacted, the same pressures seemed to be in play last fall, with Walmart's competitor Target announcing an $11 minimum wage in September. All of which is to say that this week's wage boost was likely due to the same competitive forces and public criticism that forced the company's hand in 2015 and 2016—not because of the tax cut.
Of course, it's hardly surprising that Walmart would claim the tax cuts really mattered. President Trump's self-proclaimed "Christmas present" is among the most unpopular tax changes in recent history—no mean feat for a plan that purports to cut taxes for most American families, at least in the short run. Polls show that Americans believe – correctly – this tax cut was not designed for them, and was instead geared toward highly profitable Fortune 500 corporations like Walmart.
The companies benefiting most from the tax plan desperately need to reverse the public tide of antipathy toward Trump's high-end giveaway—or else face the prospect of losing these tax breaks under a possible Democratic Congress in 2019.
And make no mistake, Walmart will enjoy huge tax breaks from the new corporate tax rate reductions that seem likely to dwarf the $300 million its latest wage boost will cost. Walmart's otherwise-loquacious press release is comically taciturn on this point, saying only that "the new law will create some financial benefit for the company."
It's impossible to know just how big this benefit would be until the company's financial reports for 2018 are filed, but it's entirely plausible that the company's annual federal income tax reduction could exceed $2 billion. The company's pretax U.S. income has averaged almost $18 billion over the past five years, and the 40 percent reduction in statutory tax rates (from 35 to 21) would have reduced the company's tax bill by $2.2 billion on that income. From that perspective, the real question is: why isn't Walmart using some of its newfound billions to save the jobs of thousands of Sam's Club employees?
The most likely answer is a sobering one, no amount of tax cuts was ever going to save those jobs. Thousands, and potentially millions of Americans voted for President Trump because he looked them in the eye and told them that that he would bring the lost jobs back, and would restore America's industrial might. But Walmart was never a job creator. At its best, it was a job compressor, replacing countless mom and pop storefronts with one mega-store.
Sam's Club represented a step toward a more automated, less human driven retail experience, and the company's decision today to transform ten of its shuttered stores into warehouse house for its e-commerce branch is a further step toward employing robots instead of people. Self-congratulatory press releases notwithstanding, the company's Sam's Club layoffs are likely a far better indicator of the tax plan's long-term effects on the American workforce than the company's $1 minimum wage boost. One wonder who the former employees of Sam's Club will trust next.
Matthew Gardner
Mike Mozart, Joe Wittkop, and Austin Kirk
Originally published on the Just Taxes Blog of ITEP as Walmart's Minimum Wage Hike: Did the Tax System Make Them Do It?
Gift to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) helps the organization directly impact federal and state tax policy debates across the country.
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Being a parent brings joy, builds character, and offers a whole new meaning to life. While parenting is a life of teaching, growing and pure love, raising children can also be physically grueling.
Even though you've probably convinced yourself that "old age" is the reason behind your aches and pains, it's more than likely that your responsibilities as a parent are the main reasons for your sore muscles. Constantly picking up your child, along with their toys, and twisting and turning every which way can cause some serious physical pain, especially in your back.
· Acute – Pain lasting less than 3 months is usually categorized as acute back pain and is the easiest to treat. Acute back pain can be treated by alternating heat and ice on the discomforted area. Over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications will also ease acute back pain.
· Chronic – This category of back pain lasts longer than 3 months and the pain more intense. In some cases, chronic back pain is due to problems within the spine and may require medical assistance.
· Lift with Your Legs, Not Your Back – This saying is still as true as it was fifty years ago. Pick your child up with your legs, not your back. Using this method will not only prevent you from straining your back, you'll also be working your leg muscles.
· Running – is a great stress and pain reliever that often diminishes pain in the lower back. If you indulge in a short jog about two to three times a week, you should start to feel a difference in your back almost immediately.
· Various Exercises – Medical professionals have found that exercises, such as; yoga, water aerobics, and Pilates, can soothe pain and loosen the stiffness in the lower back. Keep in mind, a rigorous workout could ultimately intensify the pain in your back. Stick to a low impact workout.
· Self-Massages – Try giving yourself a massage on and around the knotted area of your back with a tennis ball. This trick will loosen up sore muscles and release the unwanted tension in your back.
· Cat/Cow Sequence – This simple yoga technique can significantly decrease back pain.
If you've been experiencing back pain and play the role of "Mom" or "Dad", targeting your specific back pain problems will help you find solutions quicker. Identifying your body's stress and sore areas is a priority now more than ever.


Ask any parent of a former preemie and you'll find that they very likely honor their kid's due date as much as, if not more, than they celebrate their birth date. Once a mama finds out that she's pregnant, the due date is the end goal, the day she will dream about and anticipate. When you best that date by more than two months, it can be a bittersweet occasion. For that very reason, I tend to commemorate my due date every year because it reminds me of the hurdles we went through and the sheer fighting spirit that our kiddo has as a result of his early arrival.
We knew from the get-go that our son had some moxie. His daddy has joked that he stared down the angel of death and gave him the middle finger on the day he was born. In fact, his middle name means lion heart which has proven to be a very fitting moniker. And since his birth, we have seen him continue in this fashion. He is no doubt his own person…adventurous, loud, imaginative, and tenacious with endless energy and an old soul. One minute he can be racing across the backyard, in full cowboy regalia with guns a blazin' and in the next breath asking you some deep question about heaven and hell. He loves to wrestle with his daddy to music from Rocky. And he dreams of living on a farm where he can be a full blown homesteader. I love all of these qualities but the one I find most endearing is his ability to become whoever he wants to be and is not afraid of what anyone might think of him. Oh, to live life with such abandon…it's a freedom that few people allow themselves to experience and one I hope he never surrenders.
We have built a rather massive dress-up box to feed this alter ego. Really, it's more like a box, three drawers, and two hooks full of any imaginable hat, accessory, jacket, vest, or weapon imaginable. It seems excessive, but he is in character everyday, sometimes several times a day, so it seems warranted.
When we took him to see The Greatest Showman last week, it was impossible to say no when he leaned over in the middle of the movie and asked if he could get a top hat. Before we even made it home from the theater, Amazon was set to deliver his new hat just 48 hours later. And of course, it had to be accompanied by a ringmaster jacket…so we pulled that together the next day too.
Indulgent? Yes. But paramount to his persona and therefore essential for us to back? For sure.
So much we can learn from our kids if we pay attention. Love his spirit – and looks like he may be headed for theater one day.


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Port welcomes Mayor and Council's support
Ports of Auckland (POAL) today welcomed Auckland Council and Mayor Len Brown's support for the port to stay in its current location.
Debating the port's development proposals today at the Auckland Plan Committee, Mayor Len Brown said emphatically that Auckland's port is not going to move. This was supported by a Council resolution in favour of the port staying in its current location.
Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson said "I am delighted that the Mayor and Councillors have said today that Auckland's port is here to stay. It gives our staff and customers certainty and helps us plan for the future."
Council also agreed that Ports of Auckland should proceed with plans to seek Aucklanders' views about its revised development options.
"We welcome the opportunity to fully engage with the public and stakeholders about the future of their port", said Mr Gibson.
Ports of Auckland will now work with council officers to refine its consultation plans in light of feedback from Councillors at today's committee meeting. "Our aim is to be able to present this information to the public by the end of this month", Mr Gibson added.
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About Northlake
05 November | News | Janelle Durham
Northlake Lighthouse – September 2018
Northlake Lighthouse
"Brrring! Brring!"
Fran picks up her phone. "Hello?" It is 8:20 Wednesday morning.
"Hi. This is Bill H. at Catholic Community Services. Andrea at Holy Family gave me your name."
"Hi. What's happening?"
Bill continues, "I'm calling about the Overnight Shelter for Women and Children. The church that is scheduled to host the shelter in September can't do it and our back-up church can't either. Can Northlake shelter about 30-35 women and children from 8:30 pm to 7:00 am, September 7 – 30?"
And that's how it all got started. Andrea L., Pastoral Assistant for Social Justice at Holy Family Catholic Parish, knows Fran W. through the Kirkland Interfaith Network (KIN). Northlake and Holy Family both belong to KIN along with 6 other Kirkland churches.
Later that day, Fran visited Northlake's administrative office and told Sandy N. about the phone call. Sandy told Rev. Jim. Together they phoned Bill who offered to stop by Northlake on his way home from work.
In the past Northlake has not been able to host a shelter because the church has few restrooms, no showers and no laundry capability. This time it's different because nearby New Bethlehem Day Center serves this same population and has showers, washing machines and dryers. The Day Center is at the Salt House, just across the street from Lake Washington High School.
After a tour of the church and discussions with Rev. Jim and Sandy, Bill thought Northlake's facility would work for the shelter. He pointed out that St. John's Episcopal Church just down the street has hosted the shelter in the past. Kirkland police and fire department are familiar with the program.
Northlake's Social Justice Team sponsored the proposal to the Board of Trustees. The Rentals Team went to work reviewing impact to rentals and campus use, reporting their support to the Board. The Board of Trustees, viewing the bigger picture, considered questions about safety, impact on long-term renters, scheduled activities and whether or not hosting the shelter supports Northlake's mission.
Information about how the shelter operates was gathered. The shelter has two trained staff onsite at all times, supported by a Program Manager who visits the shelter at least twice a week. Residents sleep on mats that are kept in a Storage Pod during the day. Each evening a prepared meal is brought in, no cooking required, a lot like the Community Suppers served at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church. Residents help clean up and receive breakfast before they leave at 7:00 am.
Monday evening, the 27th, the Board held a Zoom meeting, conversing by computer and phone. More questions were asked and answered. The Board decided to ask the congregation for their thoughts. By Wednesday, just one week from the day the request was first made, the Board approved hosting the shelter during September.
Isn't it exciting!? Would you like to help? Here are some things you can do:
Donate diapers and feminine hygiene products.
Volunteer to assist with helping to get the shelter settled in to Northlake the first to evenings and with additional Sunday morning preparation for services. Signup Here
Prepare a meal, ask friends to help. Signup list to volunteer to provide a meal. (Be sure to choose the option for Family Shelter located at Northlake Unitarian Universalist.)
Northlake has worked to end homelessness for over 10 years. Members have donated socks and hygiene products and paper plates. We've cooked and served meals. And now we are bringing our work even closer to home. We are offering a safe, dry, welcoming space to homeless families.
Who: Eastside Emergency Shelter space is being sought by Catholic Community Services of King County (CCSKC), after their planned primary and backup church hosts fell through due to circumstances beyond their control.
What: Sleeping space for homeless women and families with children under 17. There are 2 staff people (who have been in their position for over 5 years) who remain awake all night and supervise.
When: September 7 to September 30, 2018, from 8:00pm (with the shelter opening at 8:30) to 7am, with cleanup completed by 7:30am. A nearby day center will provide facilities for showers, laundry, and other needs.
Where: The sanctuary. Clients will be limited to the upstairs of the building.
Why: Providing shelter for homeless families dovetails with our congregational mission. This usage covers many hours when our space would otherwise be empty.
Request to the board
The board was asked to approve this use, which represents a significant commitment of church space and effort during September, and which has impacts on staff, congregation, and other renters.
This request came in from the social justice team. Northlake staff have led the engagement with CCSKC and have been heavily involved in discussions. The rental committee has explored impacts on spaces and other renters, and has collected information for this proposal.
In the words of Bill Hallerman, agency director for CCSKC…
The Eastside Emergency Shelter for Families serves up to 50 people each night—30 regular spaces and 20 overflow spaces (which are all mats on the floor). Our average this year has been about 30 people a night. Currently, the shelter is open nightly from 8:30 pm to 7:00 am, with the facility rotating among five Eastside churches.
The Eastside Emergency Shelter for families has two staff onsite at all times, supported by a Program Manager who maintains relationships with community partners and visits the shelter at least twice a week during hours of operation. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing nightly shelter operations and facilitating the shelter relocations. Each guest is offered dinner and breakfast, limited hygiene services, and a safe place to sleep. Single- and two-parent families with children age 17 and younger are the target population. Our Case Manager visits the shelter once a week to make sure that the families get assistance in looking for housing and resources. Residents of the shelter can go to the New Bethlehem Day Center in Kirkland during the days to get food, laundry, showers and more extensive services.
Meals for the shelter are brought in by different community groups, who sign up to cook and serve meals through an online signing up process. The shelter travels with a Storage Pod that can store supplies and mats during the day, which is placed in the parking lot of the host church at a location that they select. It would be great if the Shelter would have access to a refrigerator on site, to store leftover food for the following nights. The Shelter is accustomed to signing a facility use agreement and providing liability coverage and an insurance certificate to the host church. We also can provide the Church $1,500 for the month to help cover utilities and expenses. Our residents and the staff will clean restrooms and the Church space before leaving each morning.
It may have been in a committee meeting or perhaps just a chat in the foyer, but one Northlake member recently shared with another that I may have a bigger vision for NUUC than many of you do. I certainly hope this is not true, particularly since so many great things and terrific programs have been rolling forward this summer. How could I possibly expect more?
Yet, as this congregation enters a second transitional year, this is a good time to look at a vision for maintaining and building on all that is happening at Northlake. This is where I envision a 3-step program that should not only help all here through this coming year but also provide some terrific support for the ongoing life of this congregation through the coming years. Here are those three steps:
A Small Group Ministry Program
The first item is searching. The search for a new minister will be a critical component of church life in this coming year. Your search team is off to a great start. Please do everything you can to help them in this process. More information on the search process will be available from search committee members, so stay tuned for their messages. But the first step will be answering a questionnaire on what you desire from your next minister. Please fill it out and turn it in.
Your second item is covenanting. Plans have been made for covenantal workshops this fall to craft a working summary on your congregational covenant.
Please note that a Covenant of Right Relations (CRR) is more than a measuring stick. The words you choose to put in your summary should point toward the place you intend to be with each other. Since "intend" refers to a hope, wish, or dream you will look together at a process to be put into place that allows Northlake's members and friends to say, "We may have fallen short, but we forgive ourselves and each other and will start once again, guided by the intentions of our covenant."
Doug Zelinski served for nine years as the Director of Leadership Development in New York and New England. In The Exceptional Moment of Our Unique Faith Zelinski wrote,
"Unique among the faiths, Unitarian Universalism proclaims the ordinary but decisive moments of human agency as the key to creating beloved community rather than a particular system of belief. We ask: How do we strive for communities of wholeness, with ourselves and with creation? What must we promise to make this so? How do we "begin again" after we break our promises? These are the questions of covenant. We are not exceptional in our perfection of covenanted community, but we are called to be exceptional in our promotion of it."
The summary you craft should be short. This summary should list the ways you (all of you) hope to be at NUUC. This summary will be developed within this community, outlining a "moving toward beloved community" practice, posted in the lobby, shared from the pulpit, and distributed to new members. This summary will be a goal, an aim, and a focus for the life of Northlake and Northlakers.
Your third item is A Small Group Ministry Program. The central goal of the Soul Matters program is not just for worship, or for interesting and focused services, its overriding aim is to "foster circles of trust and deep listening." With this in mind, this faith community holds in its grasp an opportunity to enter and engage in one of these small group programs.
There are many benefits for small groups, including:
A Journey the Whole Church Takes Together
Experience the Theme, Don't Just Analyze It
Questions to Walk with, not Talk Through
A Reminder that UUism is Distinctive, not an "Anything Goes" Religion
Soul Matters Adapts to You
Margaret and I have a vision that NUUC's congregants could engage more fully in these steps that relate to the themes already being featured in your Sunday services. We have looked at the busy schedule for this fall and, given the many meetings already scheduled for September and October, aim to kickoff a Northlake UU small group program in November. It is our hope that many Northlakers will join one of these groups with the intention of doing your part to "foster Northlake's circles of trust and deep listening."
This 3-step program—searching, covenanting, and small groups—will deliver many possibilities for spiritual growth in this community, not only for the coming year but, it is my hope, also in the years ahead.
~ Rev. Jim VanderWeeleInterim Minister, Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
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Hello! I'm Chelsea W., and I recently took over the role of Worship Team Leader from Chris K. The bright summer day when I walked into Northlake for the first time doesn't feel like all that long ago, but Northlake has quickly become my spiritual home, and the place where my beloved community resides. Every week, I can't wait to walk back through the doors to see all of your smiling faces, to hear about your joys and your sorrows, and to work together with all of you to create something larger than any of us could create alone.
The Water Communion/Ingathering Service is a longstanding tradition for the Northlake community. Many Unitarian Universalist congregations around the country take part in this ritual or return. According to the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association), Water Communion services started in the 1980s.
Ritual is important for our lives and our faith formation, and the Water Communion ritual speaks to me because it symbolizes some of our most important centering beliefs – the first, that we are all one. No matter where we come from, our basic humanity is the same. Just like water – made up of the same basic elements no matter where it is. The second is that we each bring our own distinctive gifts to our community – in the same way that water tastes different depending on whether it comes from a deep well or bubbled through a rocky mountain stream.
WA UU Voices for Justice and the NW UU Justice Network are evolving into JUUstice Washington, a state action network. You are invited to connect with UU justice colleagues at a Justice Summit October 20th in Edmonds WA. Forge strong, new working relationships, develop state-wide Issue & Advocacy teams, and work with others allied with our causes, especially those with whom we are not yet in right relationship. Celebrate the formal unveiling of the new organization and its increased efficacy, professionalism and capacity. FFI or Register Here. Then save a date on your calendar for the Legislative Conference on November 18, where you can align your justice work with legislative priorities.
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Analysis, background, stats and reaction to the Bengals second-round pick of Jessie Bates III.
With their second round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, No. 54 overall, the Cincinnati Bengals selected Wake Forest safety Jessie Bates III.
For the second consecutive year, the Bengals traded down in the second round. They traded eight spots down in this round to move up 22 in the third round by acquiring the 54th and 78th picks and trading No. 46 and No. 100.
As the second round played out with a run on offensive linemen and running backs, the Bengals had some debate in the war room -- and ultimately decided the better value for them was later in the second round where they took Bates III.
The Bengals coaches have been very vocal about the lack of playmaking in the secondary from starters Shawn Williams and George Iloka, and entertained several free agent veterans at the position before deciding to see who they could snag in the draft. They traded down and settled on Bates III, who had six interceptions the last two years at Wake Forest, along with nine passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
Whether he pushes Williams or Iloka out or not, Bates III could be used in three-safety looks in new defensive coordinator Teryl Austin's system.
Interceptions in 2016 for the Demon Deacons.
9 tackles for loss the last two seasons.
100 tackles in 2016, 72 tackles in 2017.
Should push starting safeties Williams and Iloka as a starter, but whether or not he takes a starting position, he will see time on defense in sub packages and be a core special teams contributor.
"I feel very confident. I'm definitely going to do my best to turn the ball over and give the ball back to Andy Dalton."
"I thought I would be picked somewhere around then, the middle of the second round. I got a little nervous after it got past the 50th pick. I got really nervous. I don't know why. I started questioning some things. I feel very confident now."
"Three hours (from Cincinnati). That's perfect. I'm going to have to keep my mom away from me."
"Being a player that understands the defense and he gets himself in position to make plays, as opposed to be fighting to be in the right position all the time." -- head coach Marvin Lewis on what makes Bates III a playmaker.
"I think he does have range. He does have versatility. ... He was a punt returner. Probably more of a 'safe punt' guy there, but he was somewhat dynamic with the ball in his hands. His pure athleticism probably shows when he has it. He knows what to do. He can track the ball well, which is what you like." -- secondary coach Robert Livingston.
"He is fearless in run support and comes to balance well pre-contact, but he isn't a power player and fundamental breakdowns lead to missed tackles. Although he seeks out contact as a downhill hunter, Bates doesn't boast ideal body armor, which leads to durability concerns at the next level. He is a very smart player and trusts his diagnose skills to put himself in position to make plays, anticipating routes and passing windows. Overall, Bates isn't elite in any one area, but he is well-rounded with the cover instincts, play range and toughness vs. the run to contribute early to a NFL secondary." - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.
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Sometimes we are undecided about our employment and career choices. While some people decide to hand in their resignation straight away, others take a career break and give themselves time to think their issues through, so they can make an informed decision. A career break is a good solution for those who feel like they need time off to grow as a person, think about their future, or simply spend some time with their family. Below you will find a few reasons why you should consider asking your employer for a break from work.
When your life is turned upside down, the last thing you want to do is facing stress at the office every day. You might be too upset or anxious to work. If you have a job that requires focus, you might want to ask for another role before you would ask for a sabbatical. However, to deal with your issues and get your life back in order, a career break might be a good option. You can initially ask for a few months, and explain to your employer that you are willing to return as soon as you are able to. When you have to attend court and move house, find a new school for kids, you might not be able to fulfill your duties according to the requirements.
When you move house, you simply might not have the ability to get to work. You will need to figure out the best way to get to work, or explore new opportunities. Moving can be stressful, especially if you have a family. You can ask for reduced hours, as well, or just a few weeks of unpaid leave, if you don't have enough vacation days left to manage the move. There will be so many things to do in the new house, and you don't want to work 16 hours a day and skip sleep, compromising your health.
Becoming a carer for a family member is another reason why some people ask for unpaid leave or a career break. If you need to make adjustments in the house, and create a routine at home before you can return back to work, you can ask for time off, so everything is in place, and you can return to work without having to worry about what is going on at home. It is better to ask for time off for a few weeks than leaving early with different excuses every other day.
If you are dealing with an accident and injury, and need counseling or rehabilitation, you might be deemed fit to work, but not feel up for it. In this case, you can ask for a career break, especially if there is a chance that your injuries can be permanent. Consult with www.derricklawfirm.com to find out how long it can take to get your compensation, so you can supplement your income and fund the cost of your rehabilitation after suffering an accident that wasn't your fault.
If you feel like you are burnt out, and need to reflect on your career, of you wish to achieve more, you can go back to college or even university. With your new skills, you can start a new career, or apply for a senior position within your current company. While you will be responsible for covering the cost of your education, you can make the most out of your time off if you invest in your education and become someone you always wanted to be. From management courses to a new skill, there are several ways of enhancing your career prospects in just a few years.
Sometimes we are happy with our job, but want to try something new and exciting, or generate an extra source of income. If you always wanted to set up a business, but don't want to lose your job for good, you can explain to your managers that you will be returning to work after you have completed the important tasks related to your new business. Instead of working long hours at the office and taking time at night to build your business, you can get everything in place in just a few weeks.
Sometimes we just feel that there are so many things we haven't tried, and want to try something new before making a final decision. If you take a career break, you can try yourself in a new role and make an informed decision about what your true calling is. You might not want to let your employer know about your other aspirations, though, unless you are sure that they will understand.
You might be presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel the world or spend a year abroad. If you can, take the opportunity to see more and expand your horizons. Traveling can have several benefits. You can learn about new cultures, pick up a new language, or simply improve your communication and planning skills. If you want a year abroad, create a financial plan and ensure you can support your lifestyle while being off work.
When you feel strongly about a cause or a charity organization, you could decide to volunteer and help out with important projects. If you have the skills that make you the right fit for the organization, you can donate your time and help them succeed. Instead of managing your work life and the project at the same time, you can ask for a few months off while you are focusing on something that you are passionate about.
Taking time off work and asking for a career break is a decision not to be taken lightly. Create a detailed plan to support yourself financially, and make the most out of the time to better yourself and improve your future career prospects, so you are returning to the world of employment as a more valuable worker.


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TE Connectivity Publishes 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, released its fifth annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) report today, outlining the company's progress across a range of areas,...
New Survey from TE Connectivity Uncovers America's Desire for Wearables
New research from TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, uncovered that 76 percent of Americans would purchase a wearable device in the next six to 12 months. "The...
TE Connectivity Announces Fiscal 2015 Third Quarter Dividend Record and Payment Dates
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today announced that the $0.33 per share quarterly dividend for the third fiscal quarter of 2015 will be payable on June 12, 2015, to shareholders of record at the...
TE Connectivity to Participate In Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2015
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced that Tom Lynch, TE Connectivity Chairman and CEO, will present at the Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions...
TE Connectivity Receives Global ACE Awards for Creative Excellence
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced that it received two first-place Global ACE awards from the Business Marketing Association (BMA) for its Wearables...
TE Connectivity Posts Strong Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Earnings
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 27, 2015. On January 28, 2015, TE announced the sale of its Broadband Network Solutions (BNS)...
TE Connectivity to Report Fiscal Year 2015 Second Quarter Results on April 22, 2015
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, will report fiscal year 2015 second quarter results before trading begins on April 22, 2015. The company will hold a conference...
TE Connectivity Backs Simona de Silvestro At The 99th Running Of The Indianapolis 500®
Global technology company TE Connectivity has expanded its relationship with Andretti Autosport to field an entry at the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500 for Simona de Silvestro. The only...
Terrence Curtin Named President of TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, announced today that Terrence Curtin has been appointed to the newly created position of President of TE Connectivity, reporting...
TE Connectivity Named as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards...
Eight in Ten Americans Say Engineers are as Esteemed as Teachers TE Connectivity Survey Finds
In conjunction with DiscoverE's Engineers Week, TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the findings of its second annual Engineering Sentiment Survey,...
TE Connectivity Announces Pricing of EUR 550 Million Senior Notes Offering
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) ("TE Connectivity") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. ("TEGSA"), has priced an offering of €550 million aggregate...
TE Connectivity to Acquire AdvancedCath
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AdvancedCath for $190 million USD in cash. AdvancedCath...
TE Connectivity Publishes Digital Interactive 2014 Annual Report
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced publication of its annual report for fiscal year 2014. The interactive report covers key performance areas...
TE Connectivity Announces Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Dividend Record and Payment Dates
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today announced that the $0.29 per share quarterly dividend for the second fiscal quarter of 2015 will be payable on March 13, 2015, to shareholders of record at...
TE Connectivity and ETIRI Jointly Release the First Chinese Engineers' Innovation Motivation Survey Report
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, and the Electronic Technology Information Research Institute (ETIRI), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Information...
TE Connectivity to Participate in Investor Conferences in San Francisco: Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference; Stifel Technology, Internet and Media Conference
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced leadership participation in the following investor conferences in San Francisco: Tom Lynch, TE Connectivity...
TE Connectivity Posts Strong Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Earnings
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 26, 2014. First Quarter Highlights Net sales increased to $3.47 billion, up 4 percent versus the...
TE Connectivity Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell Its Broadband Network Solutions Business to CommScope for $3.0 Billion
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Broadband Network Solutions (BNS) business unit to CommScope...
TE Connectivity to Report Fiscal Year 2015 First Quarter Results on January 28, 2015
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, will report fiscal year 2015 first quarter results before trading begins on January 28, 2015. The company will hold a conference...
TE Connectivity Announces 2015 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today announced that its 2015 annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Central European Time (8:00 a.m....
TE Connectivity's Board Approves Recommendation to Raise Annualized Dividend by 14 Percent to $1.32 Per Share
The TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) Board of Directors today approved a recommendation to increase the company's quarterly dividend by 14 percent, from $0.29 to $0.33 per share, for the four...
TE Connectivity Opens High-Tech Sensor Design and Manufacturing Center in Minnesota
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, officially opens today its new facility to design and manufacture highly engineered, innovative temperature sensors in Andover,...
TE Connectivity Opens Wearables Lab to Address Rapid Growth in Market
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the official opening of its TE Wearables Lab in Menlo Park, California. Exclusively focused on wearable...
TE Connectivity Announces Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Dividend Record and Payment Dates
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today announced that the $0.29 per share quarterly dividend for the first fiscal quarter of 2015 will be payable on December 12, 2014, to shareholders of record at...
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Jody L. Sindelar, PhD
Professor of Public Health (Health Policy) and of Economics and in the Institution for Social and Policy Studies; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Research Associate, NBER
jody.sindelar@yale.edu
Yale School of Public Health (LEPH Building)
60 College Street, Ste 306
Health Policy & Management, PO Box 208034
American Society of Health Economists (ASHE)
Economics Department at Yale
Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS)
International Health Economics Association (iHEA)
iQuit Campaign
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Yale Center for Analytical Sciences (YCAS)
Yale Graduate School - Affiliated Faculty
Yale School of Medicine (YSM)
Professor Jody Sindelar is a professor of public health, health economist, and public policy expert in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), as well as with Yale's Department of Economics. In addition, she is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), research fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, and faculty fellow at Yale's Institution for Social and Policy Studies (ISPS). She is also a founding member and past president of the American Society of Health Economists (ASHEcon).
Professor Sindelar's expertise is on the economics of substance abuse, including addictive substances of tobacco/vaping, alcohol, and illicit drugs. She has published on the impacts of substance abuse on productivity, educational attainment, gender differences, and other policy issues; and in various journals of economics, policy, addiction, health and medicine. Also, she has served on numerous editorial, review, and advisory boards and committees, and has presented her research at seminars and conferences both nationally and abroad. Professor Sindelar has given keynote addresses to conferences in the United States, Australia, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. She has also been a visiting professor at several universities and institutes, including Boston University in Boston, MA; the Rand Corporation in Santa Monica, CA and Washington, DC; Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE) in Mexico City, Mexico; and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Medical School in Shanghai, China. In addition, she has had sabbaticals at the Institut d'études Politiques de Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies) in Paris, France; Stanford University in Stanford, CA; and the University of Pennsylvania.
Professor Sindelar has been a principal investigator or collaborator on numerous research projects funded by various organizations, including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA); National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA); National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); National Institute on Aging (NIA); National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA); Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF); Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI); and the Federal Drug Administration.
Stanford University (1980)
University of Chicago (1980)
Stanford University, Economics (1974)
Smoking - Effects on Productivity in China
Professors Sindelar and Wang study the impacts of smoking and quitting dynamics on productivity, which is measured by days absent from work. Their work consists of two stages: first, investigating whether smokers have more days absent than those who do not smoke; second, examining the impact of quitting smoking on days absent. Those who quit smoking can be categorized into three groups, those who quit but relapse, those who quit for a short-term, and those who quit for the long-term. In addition to the analysis on the effects of smoking and quitting on productivity, they also plan to explore the factors that influence peoples' smoking and quitting behavior, including the reasons that people start to smoke, the reasons that people have failed to quit smoking, and the reasons for continued abstinence.
President/Founding member, American Society of Health Economists (ASHE) 2006
Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) 1993
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 1978-1980 NIMH 1978
Fellowship, Stanford University, 1975 to 1977 Stanford University 1975
Health Services Organization and Delivery (HSOD) Member 2011
RAND's Bing Center for Health Economics Participant 2010
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Reviewer 2010
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Reviewer 2008
Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics Board Member 2006 - Present
Health Policy and Administration Director 2005 - 2012
International Health Economic Association (iHEA) Committee Member 2005
Health Economics Board Member 2005 - Present
American Society of Health Economists (ASHE) President 2004 - 2012
Yale School of Medicine's Commission on Women Faculty 2004 - 2006
Psychosocial Psychotherapy Development Research Center for Cocaine and Opioid Abuse Board Member 2003 - 2007
MUSC Board Member 2003
Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program Reviewer 2003
National Treatment Outcomes Monitoring System, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Board Member 2002 - 2003
Yale Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center (TTURC) and Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research at Yale (CENTURY) Board Member 2001 - 2008
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Reviewer 2001 - 2005
New England Node of the Clinical Trial Network Committee Member 2000 - 2006
Eli Whitney Museum Board Member 2000 - 2003
University of Miami, Economic Evaluation Methods: Development and Applications Board Member 1999 - 2012
AHCPR, National Research Service Award, "Yale's Training Program in Health Services" Director 1999 - 2004
Yale-Donaghue Programs on Women's Health Committee Member 1998 - 2012
CT Alcohol and Drug Policy Council, Non-statutory Professional Resource Member Member 1998 - 2002
Committee Member 1997 - 2004
National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), Treatment and Prevention Studies Committee Member 1997 - 2003
Yale Seminar Series for Connecticut Legislation, Charles E. Culpepper funding Chairperson 1997 - 1999
Working Group on Methadone Treatment for the Drug Policy Study for the Connecticut Law Revision Commission Member 1996 - 1997
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Training Grant, Yale University Director 1995 - 1997
Yale School of Public Health Dean 1995 - 1997
Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Addiction, CT Member 1995 - 1996
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Special Review on Managed Care 1995
National Sciences Foundation (NSF) 1994 - 1996
Research Triangle Institute, Substance Abuse Grant Board Member 1994 - 1995
National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA), Study Section, Prevention and Epidemiology Committee Member 1994
National Institute on Aging (NIA) Committee Member 1993
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Researcher 1993 - 2012
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) 1993 - 1998
Health Care Policy and Regulation Workshop, funded by Robert Wood Johnson Board Member 1993 - 1995
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Committee Member 1993
National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) Reviewer 1992
National Research Service Award, "Yale's Training Program in Health Services" Director 1992 - 1998
Alcohol Services Organization of South Central Connecticut Board Member 1992 - 1995
National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) Committee Member 1992 - 1994
Health Economics Panel, New York State Department of Health One of four economists on rate making body setting price increases for all hospitals and nursing homes in New York State 1991 - 1997
National Institute on Druge Abuse (NIDA) "Research Centers on Health Services, Research for Drug Abuse and Drug Problems," and "Managed Care of Substance Abuse Treatment" 1991
National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) Committee Member 1990
National Institute on Aging Committee Member 1990
Calvin Hill Day Care Center Board Member 1989 - 1994
Shirley Frank Foundation, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center, New Haven, CT Board Member 1988 - 1990
Medical Economics Group, a Yale University Institution for Social and Policy Studies working paper series Editor 1985 - 1989
Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research at Yale (CENTURY)
Division of Women's Behavioral Health Research
Drug use, Addiction, and HIV Research Scholars (DAHRS)
Obesity Research Working Group
Yale Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science


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Fissure Jazz is a jazz combo comprised of young talent from the Sioux Falls area. The name comes from a fun interpretation of the anatomical definition of fissure: "a deep groove in the brain." The group has been playing together for nearly two years and has shared the stage at Jazz Night at the Pavilion, fundraiser concerts, JazzFest 2018, and several private events. The group consists of a full rhythm section, three to four horns, and a featured vocalist. Their repertoire includes jazz standards, modern works and arrangements, and original music. The Jazz Fest 2018 performance has been the band's favorite, and they are incredibly excited to share their music once again!
Music influences: JAS Quintet, Steve Wiest, Dan Miller, Bob Reynolds, Pete James Johnson, John Kizilarmut, Harry Watters, Kamasi Washington, our high school teachers.


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Greenhill and Sandsfoot gardens named as some of the country's best green spaces
In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, Greenhill and Sandsfoot Gardens are two of 2,127 parks and green spaces celebrating success today.
Today (Thursday 14th October), Weymouth Town Council is raising a Green Flag Award at Greenhill and Sandsfoot Gardens. The Jubilee Clock will also be lit green tonight to help celebrate the award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
During the last 18 months, our parks and green spaces have played a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely. The news that both Greenhill and Sandsfoot Gardens have retained their Green Flag status for another year is testament to the hard work and dedication the council puts in to making these green spaces a great place that everyone can enjoy.
Cllr Ann Weaving, Deputy Mayor of Weymouth Town Council, said: "It's an amazing achievement for the council to win these awards once again so congratulations to the hard work of our parks team, Friends Groups and the Greenhill Community Trust.
"We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining Greenhill and Sandsfoot Gardens to such a high standard."
Greenhill and Sandsfoot join parks and green spaces as diverse as the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, Woodhouse Park in Peterlee and Chiswick Old Cemetery in London to receive Green Flag status.
Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd added: "I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making Greenhill and Sandsfoot worthy of a Green Flag Award.
"To meet the requirements demanded by the scheme is testament to the hard work of the staff and volunteers who do so much to ensure that Greenhill and Sandsfoot have high standards of horticulture, safety and environmental management and is a place that supports people to live healthy lives."
In celebration of this year's announcement, Green Flag Award hopes buildings and monuments around the UK will #GoGreenForParks today to show appreciation for the spaces that mean so much to people. Share your pics at #GoGreenForParks.
A full list of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces is available on the Green Flag's website: www.greenflagaward.org/award-winners/


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Ryan Tubridy's emotional message after Late Late Toy Show appeal raises €6.2 million for charity
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Ryan Tubridy has shared an emotional message after this year's Late Late Toy Show saw €6.2 million raised for charity.
The RTE star has thanked the crew, children and viewers following the massive success of the show.
This year's Late Late Toy Show was a little different as the kids and guests had to follow social distance guidelines due to Covid-19, the Irish Mirror reports.
Ryan posted a pic of himself holding a guitar and wearing a Star Trek jumper on Instagram with the caption: "'So shines a good deed in a weary world'.
"To all the wonderful people behind the scenes, to all the children and to all who showed such kindness at such a difficult time, thank you from the bottom of my heart."
It comes as Late Toy Show star Adam King will relive his magic moment from the other side of the screen tonight after reuniting with his family today.
The inspirational space-loving little six-year-old from Co Cork won the heart of the world last night after reuniting with his hero JD from Temple Street live on the most-watched TV show of the year.
Adam travelled up from Youghal with dad David while his siblings Danny, Katie, Robert, and baby Sarah watched with mam Fiona at the family home.
Over 1.5 million people tuned in to see him tell Ryan Tubridy of his dream to be a commander in NASA – and when asked about being an astronaut he said he couldn't because of his brittle bones.
Cork Beo reports that Adam was born with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). It's a condition which causes brittle bone and causes stunted growth which can make him prone to fractures.
Despite these he's still a very active kid – he plays with TWO GAA clubs and soccer with Youghal United. He's also starting tennis next week.
"Instead you can be the guy with the microphone underneath on the ground," Tubridy replied when Adam told him of his future plans.
Tubs got into a rocket before Adam got out of his chair to give him an official countdown – and right after that he was surprised with a visit from his favourite celeb – porter John Doyle from Temple St Hospital.
The images of Adam's face lighting up beamed across the globe and his infectious attitude was admired by everyone – including people from NASA.
Emotional dad David told Cork Beo of his pride and said the kid we saw on TV is exactly how he is in real life.
He said: "It's been lovely to see this outpouring from people in Ireland and all over the globe. It's very humbling. To say we're overwhelmed is an understatement.
"It was very emotional watching from backstage, it was beautiful, I was so impressed with how relaxed Adam was.
"Taking away all the wonder and magic of the toy show, as a parent the one thing you want is for your child to feel comfortable and be themselves.
"He did all that, he was absolutely himself and it came across so genuinely on the camera.
"Ryan was masterful with him. You could see they had such a good rapport and it came across so well.
"For him to have such an enjoyable experience, and the fact he got to meet JD was wonderful for him."
David thought John's celebrity treatment was "proper order" and said what happened was a "testament to the wonderful work he does and the work that everyone in Temple St does".
"It was fantastic to see how JD was brought in, it's the type of thing in the past that would be reserved for a celebrity. But I think it's proper order that he got that type of reaction from the public and Adam and it's a testament to the wonderful work he does and the work that everyone in Temple St does.
"It was a lovely moment meeting him and getting to chat with him backstage. We had a lengthy conversation about the magical nature of the giant peach he came in on. Adam is convinced he went home in the thing."
"They asked Adam before the show who his favourite Irish celebrities were. He put down three people.
"Michael D Higgins because his mam says Michael D is small and cute like he is, he put down his nurse Marie Mac from CUH, she's from the Seahorse Ward and he loves her, and he put down John Doyle. They were his top Irish celebrities.
"It's reflective of his world. A lot of his life revolves around visits to Temple St and visits to CUH. They're there helping with the challenges and struggles that people don't see.
"That's why it was such a wonderful and magical thing last night."
David described mam Fiona as "the engine" of the family and said Adam is "only the wonderful child he is because he has a wonderful mother behind him".
"Fiona is the glue that holds it all together. She can't be credited enough.
"They video called them all the second they got home and she was first to talk to him.
"She told him 'Adam you were absolutely wonderful, you were just yourself, you were amazing'.
"I think the way we both see it is that we're so chuffed that the world got to see an Adam that we know, his friends and schoolmates know, and everyone here knows.
"He's an amazing kid who like many others has a dream."
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Pursuing the goal of retiring together requires a long-term approach. Start by determining how large a combined nest egg you will need. This will depend on how much you have already saved and when you hope to retire, as well as your retirement lifestyle choices - where you plan to live, whether you plan to maintain more than one residence and what you plan to do with your time. All of these factors will affect your retirement income needs.
As with any investment portfolio, your retirement accounts should work in unison to pursue a single accumulation goal. Ask yourselves whether your overall asset allocation is appropriate for your combined objectives and risk tolerance. Are the portfolios adequately diversified? Are they over weighted in any one asset class or individual security? Also consider how your retirement portfolios complement your other assets, such as taxable investment accounts and real estate.
For couples in or near retirement, an equally important part of the planning process is determining when and how to withdraw money from retirement accounts. Consider which accounts (i.e., taxable vs. tax-deferred) to tap first. It may be better to liquidate assets in taxable accounts, allowing assets in IRAs and qualified retirement plans to continue growing tax-deferred. Remember, however, that with few exceptions, the IRS requires individuals to begin withdrawing money from tax-deferred accounts no later than age 701/2, at which point you may want to rethink your distribution strategy. For instance, might it make sense to convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA to avoid taking distributions altogether? Your tax advisor can help you consider the tax consequences of conversion, as well as the potential benefits of a Roth IRA.
These are just a few of the issues dual-earner couples need to consider when managing their individual retirement plan accounts. Since no two couples' financial situations are alike, the best course of action is to make an appointment today so that we can begin devising a coordinated plan for meeting your future financial needs.


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Number of pay TV operators with Android STBs hits 40 in 3Q 2017
40 worldwide Pay TV operators deployed Android STBs for Q3 2017
Following Dataxis research, around 40 worldwide Pay TV operators have deployed Android STBs for the third quarter of 2017. Android is in general used by operators wishing to create more "OTT friendly" pay TV offers as well as pure OTT services.
However, Dataxis research shows that the actual number of subscribers with Android STBs remains limited. For example, in Europe, for Q3 2017, less than 1% of Pay TV subscribers are using a Set-Top Box running with an Android OS.
Nevertheless, this is only the beginning of what Dataxis believes will become important. In fact, two-third of these operators started in 2017 and deployment have just started. Most recently, Rostelecom, the major Russian operator, announced a tender for the supply of 1 million Android STB.
Finally, Android TV is not only growing in the pay TV environment but also at the retail market level and in Smart TV. At the retail level, many users have found ways to use Android STBs to access pirated content. According to the Federation Against Copyright Theft in UK, over one million of boxes running with an Android OS have been sold via the retail market over the past two years. With 25% of users admitting to access pirated content with it.
Smart TV sets vendors using Android TV are not yet the major players, with mostly Sony, Skyworth, TCL, Philips, Sharp amongst the well-known brands, while the two leaders Samsung and LG have their OS, but here also, Android TV is becoming significant.
Chinese streaming platforms taking over SE Asian markets
41.4% of TVs in Latin America are Smart
Dataxis compares Europe, Latam with U.S. AVOD market
DTH free-to-air bouquets spreading across sub-Saharan Africa
Pay TV ARPU at record high levels in the Nordics
TV penetration in Sub-Saharan Africa still low