It was a hot summer afternoon when Papa had a heart failure. We were so disoriented as we rushed him to the hospital. Hours later, after some resuscitation and all the doctors could do, we gained hopes again. "His heartbeat is getting stable" smiled the doctor and our hearts beamed with joy.
What is the heartbeat of every generation?
What is the most important thing needed by a generation?
What do you need to build a sustainable society?
Your guess is as good as mine – INFORMATION. Or is that not your guess? If not, pardon me but information is the heartbeat of every generation.
Let me clear your doubts by first defining the key terms as used in this context – I will use heartbeat to mean the most vital or important thing; and information as some of us know is "the things that are or can be known about something or a given topic; this implies – communicable knowledge about something".
Having seen the definitions, imagine what your world (yes! Your world) would look like or how it will be without you knowing the road to your house, without you even knowing your name or where you came from. Now, imagine how the earth and your generation will be without information – black and blank.
There will be no growth, no development in every sphere of life – medicine, engineering, law, finance, education, without information. Information is to every generation what salt is to a soup. Without salt, the real taste of the soup is missing and sometimes, the soup can be rendered useless.
No generation can make an impact, no generation can leave a footprint on the sand of time, no generation can provide anything needed for a sustainable society. With your permission, I'll like to take a close look at some of the importance of information.
Information gives birth to inventions – have you ever thought of the source of inventions? If you have, was your answer the same as mine? Definitely, information is the mother of inventions. In the early ages, man used fire as a source of light at night when it was dark.
The fire put man's life in danger as he could either get burnt by the fire or it could engulf the entire place. Someone thought of what man was going through and knew something had to be done. The information – the need for a safer source of light occurred to him.
Small lamps were made and someone else came up with the idea of guarding the fire. Today, we also have electric power supply in almost every part of the world which makes life worth living. This development – the inventions were birthed by the presence of the information on the need for a safer source of light.
In addition, information sends problems packing early. Wow! What a funny but practical sentence. Can you remember the creation story? How was man when created by God? What did he wear and where did he live? Is everything still as it was in the beginning? In the creation story, when Adam and Eve discovered ( had information) that they were naked, they immediately gathered leaves and covered themselves.
That was the end of man's nakedness and the birth of fashion. Today, many designers keep seeing the need to produce wears for a particular class of people in a certain style. In another development, when they (Adam and Eve) were sent out of the garden, they had the need of a home.
It occurred to them (they had information) that living in open air and amidst wild animals was not good for them – they found shelter in caves and sent homelessness packing. With information about our problems, we will always try to proffer solutions and this will make our generation to be remembered in years to come.
In conclusion, there is too much to be said or written about information being the heartbeat of every generation than can be written in this article. People now know the importance of information and as a result, a lot of books are written, a lot of blogs and websites (like campusmuster.com) are developed.
Lots of television and radio programs are presented and a lot of libraries and research centres are built – to help disseminate information. Even schools are not left out on this great achievement in the quest to provide reliable information for all: we have ineffable libraries we can always run to for information on any topic.
Information is that which changes lives, societies and generations. There is no doubt why it is written in the Bible "my people perish for lack of knowledge (information)". Be informed today and erase the problems of tomorrow. Stay informed no matter what. Information should be like the blood that runs through your veins.


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Italy's Saipem lands deal to build Baltic Pipe: Polish president
Italian company Saipem has landed a massive deal to build the Baltic Pipe, a strategic gas link from Denmark to Poland, the Polish president announced on Monday.
Italy's Saipem lands deal to build Baltic Pipe: audio report
Polish President Andrzej Duda is seen on a television screen as he holds a news conference in Warsaw on Monday morning.Photo: PAP/Wojciech Olkuśnik
Andrzej Duda said at a televised news conference that Polish state-owned gas grid operator Gaz-System had selected Italy's Saipem as the contractor to build the offshore part of the pipeline.
He added that the project, "a milestone on the road to fully diversifying gas supplies" for Poland, was now ready to get under way "in the coming days."
Italy's Saipem, a provider of oil and gas services, said the deal was worth EUR 280 million, Poland's PAP news agency reported.
The news came after Poland's Gaz-System last month said it had obtained a complete set of domestic permits needed to build the Baltic Pipe.
The project to build the pipeline is part of Warsaw's efforts to diversify gas supplies and reduce the country's energy dependence on Russia.
Poland's Gaz-System in January signed a deal in Warsaw for the supply of pipes for the planned new gas link.
Gaz-System in August last year signed a contract with US manufacturer Solar Turbines on the delivery of key components for the Baltic Pipe.
Piotr Naimski, the Polish government's pointman on strategic energy infrastructure, at the time hailed the EUR 115 million contract as "a milestone on the road to constructing the Baltic Pipe."
Under a deal signed in Brussels in April, the European Union agreed to provide EUR 215 million in funds to subsidise the planned gas link.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki at the time hailed the Baltic Pipe as a "breakthrough project" that would take Poland's energy security to the next level.
The European Commission has said that "the Baltic Pipe project, a new, bi-directional offshore gas interconnection between Poland and Denmark, will be crucial for security of supply and market integration of the region."
Work to build the Baltic Pipe, which would connect the Polish and Danish gas transmission systems and enable Poland to access gas from Norway, is expected to start later this year and be completed by October 1, 2022.
Once built, the Baltic Pipe will have the capacity to carry 10 billion cubic metres of natural gas from Norway to Poland annually.
The Polish president last year described the pipeline as "a strategic project for Poland's energy transformation, as well as for the energy security of the entire Central and Eastern Europe region."
Poland's annual gas usage is estimated at around 17 billion cubic metres, of which half is imported from Russia's gas giant Gazprom under a contract expiring in 2022.
In May last year, the Polish prime minister said his country aimed to wean itself off Russian gas over the next three to four years.
Polish state-run oil and gas company PGNiG in November told Gazprom it would not renew a long-term deal on Russian gas imports when the contract expires at the end of 2022.
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Mississippi coal plant taken to court
By Bridge the GulfFebruary 16, 2011
By Ada McMahon, Bridge the Gulf
On Monday, Feb. 14, the Sierra Club took Mississippi Power's proposed lignite coalmine and power plant to court, as part of its ongoing attempt to stop the project from being built.
In a morning press conference, the environmental group and a diverse range of residents and advocates voiced their opposition to the project, calling it "dirty, expensive, and unnecessary." They said residents of south Mississippi simply cannot afford the $2.4 billion project, which is expected to bring a 48% rate increase to Mississippi Power's residential consumers.
Rose Johnson, founder of the North Gulfport Community Land Trust and former head of the Sierra Club's Mississippi Chapter, spoke about the impact the project would have on the African American community of North Gulfport. "My opposition arises from the numbing and debilitating effect that a 48% rate hike would have on my community and its citizens. Many are struggling to make ends meet. The last thing they need ... is an unnecessary, expensive, $3 billion coal plant."
Byron Johnson spoke to the impact such a dramatic rate hike would have on local business. "We will not be able to survive a [rate] increase," he said of the two Gulfport restaurants he owns.
The project, slated for Kemper County, was initially rejected by Mississippi's Public Service Commission, which cited its "unprecedented risk" and expense to ratepayers. But then the Commission reversed its decision, granting a certificate the project needs to move forward.
Sierra Club through its attorney Robert Wiygul argued that this "flip-flop" decision is arbitrary and not supported by the Commission's own findings. They say that the Commission must justify its decision with more substantial evidence that the project is in the public interest, or stick with its earlier decision and not grant the certificate at all.
Many of Wiygul's arguments came from the Commission's earlier decision to reject the project. He cited the Commission's comments that it would be "too big to fail," and create "unprecedented risk" and "unprecedented cost" for ratepayers in Southern Mississippi.
Wiygul said that the Commission failed to explain how these, and a total of 11 risks it initially identified, were no longer of concern. Through his questioning, Chancery Court Judge Jim Persons appeared to have similar concerns, saying that the Commission did not address whether ratepayers will be able to afford a 48% increase in energy bills. The Judge said he will make his decision within two weeks.
Mississippi Power's attorney Ben Stone argued that diversifying Mississippi's energy sources with lignite coal would be cheaper for the ratepayer, pointing to the volatility of natural gas prices. But he failed to offer specifics to counter the claim that rates would rise by nearly half for Mississippi Power customers.
Passing this "unprecedented cost" off on ratepayers is enabled by a 2008 Mississippi law, which allows power companies to pay for plants before they are built through rate increases, rather than paying for upfront costs themselves or through private investors.
In addition to rate increases, which would begin in 2014, opponents have concerns about the environmental and human health impacts of lignite coal mining. The Sierra Club says the Kemper County project would displace hundreds of residents, strip mine 45 square miles, create a 500 acre dump for toxic ash, and emit mercury into streams, wetlands and neighboring communities.
No matter the environmental impacts, Sierra Club calls building any new power plant in Mississippi "unnecessary" because current plants and new energy efficiency projects can easily meet the state's energy needs for decades to come.
(In the photo by Ada McMahon, Rose Johnson and other residents, business owners, advocates and elected officials from the Mississippi Gulf Coast speak out against the Kemper County power plant at the Harrison County Courthouse on Feb. 14, 2011.)
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First Born (actual age 70)
Coming into the world as a gray beared 70 year adult Benjamin Button had a difficult time. His father wanted to disown him, and he is screamed at by nurses and doctors ever since he came of his mother's womb. He is wise for his age. Also, the hospital has decided to stick him into a a baby's crib surrounded by crying babies. "This is a fine place to keep a younster of quiet tastes. With all this yellig and howling, I haven't been able to get a wink of sleep" (63).
Period: Jul 10, 1860 to Dec 10, 1930
Benjamin Button's life
At age 3 ( actual age 67)
As a young child Benjamin Button had many playdates with children his own age (supposely). However, he did not enjoy this time and instead enjoyed talking with his grandfather. "When his grandfather's intitial antagonism wore off, Benjamin and that gentleman took enormous pleasure in one another's company" (68).
At age 5( actual age 65)
Entering kindergarten at age 65, Benjamin days were long and boring. He was stuck with other children, whom already bored him. He would rather hang out with his grandfather. "When he was sent to kindergarten, where he was initiated into the art of pasting green paper on orange paper, of weaving colored maps and manufactucturing eternal cardboard necklaces. He was inclined to drowse off and sleep in the middle..." (68).
At age 12 (actual age 58)
While living his first twelve years of his life as a senior, Benjamin is able to see that he looks younger than he did when he was a baby. The experience shocks him. His actual body was also in better condition. "Did his eyes deceive hi, or had his hair turned in the dozen years of his life from white to iron-gray under its concealin dye" (68).
Like many teenager his age Benjamin tried to get into college like the rest of them. He ended up getting in Yale, however at this time he actually 52 and you could easily tell that he was out of place. The school ended up denieing him his place at the school. Telling him that he was lying about his age, even after Benjamin showed him his birth certificate. "Mr. Hart opened the door. 'The idea!' he shouted. ' A man of your age trying to enter here as a freshman," (70)
Once Benjamin Button became 20 years of age he started to go out with his father to social events. At one of these events he meet his future wife: Hildegarde. "Benjamin felt himself on the verge of a proposal--with an effort he choked back the impulse," (73).
Age 20 (Actual age 50)
Six months after meeting Hildegarde he was engaged to her. Many people had doubts about the marriage and told Hildegarde to not go through with it. "However every one agreed with General Moncrief that it was 'criminal' for a lovely girl who could have married any beau in Baltimore to throw herself into the arms of a man who was assuredly fifty. In vain Mr. Roger Button published his son's bith certificate in large type in the Baltimore Blaze. No one believed it, " (74).
In 1898 the Spanish- American war broke out. Benjamin decided to fight in the war because his life at home was becoming boring to him. He no longer loved the presence of his wife. "At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898 his home had little for him so little char that he decided to join the army," (75).
At age 41 ( Actual age 29)
After coming home from the army Benjamin comes home to wife with her arms wide..closed? When Benjamin came home his wife was furious because he keeps looking younger, while his she ages. Now Benjamin has lost the women he used to love because of a fate he cannot control. "She sniifed again. 'The idea,' she said, and after a moment: ' I should think you'd have enough prise to stop it.'" (76). The it she is talking about is Benjamins facial apperance.
After already being kicked out of Yale years before Benjamin has now been accepted into Harvard University. Benjamin did very well at the school in his early years at Harvard. He was able to keep his words at making Yale feel bad that they did not keep him. But his success was largely due to the fact that in the football game with Yale he played so brilliantly, with so much dash and with such a cold, remorseless anger that he scored seven touchdowns and fourteen field goals for Harvard,"(78
When Benjamin was in his senior year at Harvard he looked as if he was a sixteen year old teenager. He fell behind in school. "He became known as something of a prodigy--a senior who was surely no more than sixteen," (78)
At age 44 (actusl age 16)
When Benjamin finally graduates from Harvard, his wife has left him and his son wants to disown him. It seems as if there is no one who loves him anymore. He also, now lives with his son, Roscoe. "Upon his graduation in 1914 he went home to Baltimore with his Harvard diploma in his pocket. Hildegarde was now residingin Italy, so Benjamin went to live with his son, Roscoe. But though he was welcomed in a general way, there was obviosly no heartiness in Roscoe's feeling toward him," (79).
Finally Benjamin hangs out with younger people, like his father wanted him to, years and years ago. However, he is now 55 years old and hang out with fifteen-year-olds. "Benjamin was no longer persona grata with the debutantes and younger college set, found himslf left much alone, except for three or four fifteen-year-old boys in the nieghborhood," (79).
Benjamin tries to go back to the army, but is turned down because he looks so young. "It informed him that many reserve officers who had served in the Spanish-American War were being called back into service witha higher rank.." (80).
At age 65 (actual age 5)
Benjamin is sent to kindergarten again with his grandchild. He finds that he actually enjoys playing with paper and glueing it to paper. "Roscoe took them both to kindergsarten on the same day and Benjamin found that playing with strips of colored paper, making mats and chains and curious and beautiful designs, was the most fascinating game in the world," (82).
Benjamin leaves this world at age 70, while sleeping in his baby crib. " Then it was all dark and his white crib and the dim faces that moved above him, and the warm sweet aroma of the milk, faded out altogether from his mind," (83).
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Eric Lu Signs Exclusive Contract With Warner Classics
The 21-year-old appeared on the cover of Issue 106 of Pianist.
2018 Leeds International Piano Competition winner Eric Lu has signed a new contract with Classical label giants Warner Classics.
This will be his second release on the label following on from his debut performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, recorded live at The Leeds with the Hallé and Edward Gardner.
Under his newly signed contract, Lu will be releasing recordings of Chopin's 24 Preludes, Schumann's 'Ghost' Variations and Brahms' Intermezzo No 1.
"It's a great honour to record for Warner Classics – a label with a back catalogue of legendary recordings, many of which were part of my own musical upbringing," says Eric. "The Warner team were incredibly supportive following the Leeds Competition, and I'm looking forward to starting this new chapter in our relationship with repertoire that's close to my heart".
Following his win, Lu appeared on the cover of Issue 106 of Pianist, in which he spoke candidly about his experience during the competition, his love of Chopin, and why he thinks Schubert is the greatest. Download your copy here.
Lu's career took off after his 2018 win at The Leeds International Piano Competition. He stormed to victory with a rousing rendition of Beethoven's Concerto No 4 in G major Op 58 alongside the Halle Orchestra, winning £25,000, worldwide management with Askonas Holt and a range of performance and recording opportunities with BBC Radio 3.
The 2019/20 season looks very exciting for Lu. He will have debuts with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony and St Petersburg Philharmonic, a UK tour with the Orchestre National de Lille, and recitals at the Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg), Wigmore Hall (London), BOZAR (Brussels), Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Philharmonie Luxembourg and Gewandhaus Leipzig.
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BREAKING NEWS – mass grave in eastern Zaire discovered
by Press Team
Kinshasa (AP) – Refugees in eastern Zaire have begun moving further into the country after a mass grave has been discovered in the greater Bukavu region on the site of a former refugee camp. Evidence suggests that the people found have been the victims of violence.
Amnesty International's spokesman says the mass grave "was covered poorly and hastily, the degrading bodies of almost 300 people of the negroïde race must have been buried in the past year, probably in between February and April 1995."
"Most of the human remains were buried collectively. Some of them were for women and children. We were unable to identify the almost 300 bodies, both personally of ethnically." the source added.
Governments officials in Kinshasa were quick to place blame on the Rwandan government and the RPF as perpetrators of an attack, but AP has found no objective evidence to support that assertion. Prime Minister Léon Kengo wa Dondo : "the illegal government of the Rwandan Patriotic Front have been retaliating ever since they have seized control over the country. We will not allow those dogs to cause any further trouble within our territory"
It remains to be seen whether these horrendous actions were transgressed by the Rwandan Patriotic Army, as stated by the Zaïrian government, or a result of turmoil and violence within the refugee camps.
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Making a Splash… … that's Raza Beig!
Raza Beig heads Splash, Iconic, and LMI – the fashion concepts of the Landmark Group. Since the inception of Splash in 1993, Raza has been actively involved with the overall business development and retail buying for the brand. In 1998, he helped set up Lifestyle, the department chain in India. Raza's bullish approach facilitated the initial days of the Group's entry into a new market and before he knew it, he was made a board member, in charge of the fashion division for India. In 2000, he was appointed Managing Director of Splash and was invited to be part of the Board of Directors of Landmark Group, and in 2006 he was appointed the CEO of Splash.
Splash has gained new heights under Raza's vigilant leadership and today the brand is taking 'fashion' forward to a new level. Raza heads the buying team, and oversees the creation of Splash's season collections. He travels with Splash's team of designers and buyers to major international fashion shows, to keep abreast with the changing trends in global fashion. He is personally involved in selecting and signing off all the garments and accessories which finally make it to a collection. A perpetual traveler, Raza was in Kuwait during April, and found time to allow us to catch up on what's new.
You're at the forefront of the Splash, Iconic, and LMI concepts for Landmark. Around 300 stores in 14 countries, and always full of energy for more. What is it about the business that keeps you so energised on a daily basis?
I want more. The business of fashion keeps me energised. It is ever-changing: trends change, fabrics change, customers change. Every day is different. This change excites me and it keeps me young!
What is the DNA that you've created for Splash? Why do you feel your customers remain to loyal and passionate about the brand?
People don't expect from a value brand what we're able to deliver. The difference is, we understand fashion: we do fashion well and we do it right. We just don't go on to charge a premium for it!
Our customers are incredibly loyal because we remain true to those who don't want to spend a fortune on fashion but still want to look good. At the end of the day, fashion is about how you put it together and how you style it.
What's new with your brands in Kuwait?
Our Kuwait shoppers should take a look at Iconic – it is a little above our others brands in terms of content and pricing, and it's now in Splash. Other brands that have proved so successful here – including Kappa – we're increasing our focus on, with deeper stocks and a broader range.
Perhaps the most significant news comes from the launch of our four collaborations – each with established designers… but all at Centerpoint pricing.
Aiisha Ramadan is known for couture, and for us she's created a bold, colourfully blocked collection. From Essa Walla we have unstructured kaftans using signature prints, perfect for Ramadan. Nina Zandnia, from Sweden, has delivered a collection of nautical classic pieces, and Ken Ferns rounds the four off with his fun and tribal holiday collection. All limited availability pieces and all at Splash prices.
Where is global fashion heading now?
Fashion across the world is under stress – it's surrounded by a lot of negative energy. The consumer is changing – they want sustainable fashion, they want conscious fashion. Today's generation of shopper is digitally savvy, and they don't go into stores as often as we used to go. What they expect is an experience more than just a product. Digitally and socially, we need to be there, and we are there. It's all work in progress.
What is your biggest management secret? What's your top tip to keeping so many balls in the air at one time?
There's no secret! It's simple – any good manager needs a team who shares the same vision as they do. I'm a complete believer in my team – they're young, but anyone with the right energy deserves to be empowered. I like to see risk-takers, and I like to disturb the norm.
What do you do when you manage to orchestrate some time off?
My work is my holiday, so I don't take time off! My work doesn't feel like, well, work. I'm not saying I don't feel the pressure of work, but when you love what you do, you don't need a holiday. I'm always travelling anyway, so I get to see many exciting places. When I travel with my family though, the running joke is that I can never pass a shopping mall without going in to see what's new!
Up close and personal with Raza Beig
What are your best three qualities?
I listen, I forgive, I'm experimental
What characteristics you most deplore in others?
What catches your eye?
What inspires your curiosity?
Who do you most admire?
What thoughts keep you awake at night?
Business!!
What is your most treasured possession?
My mother's scarf – memento and constant reminder of her
What is your favourite travel destination?
Wherever the party is
Finding eternal peace – when you've found it, the world looks better because you know you're doing the right things
Your motto in life?
I have two! The sky is the limit, and the best is yet to come


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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS TO ASSIST BUSINESS THROUGH THE COVID19 PANDEMIC
Ontario Small Business Grant
Minimum of $10,000 and maximum of $20,000 for people forced to close as of Dec 26th, 2020.
For more information on this program please visit- https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/59788/post-4
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
Does not require your landlord to participate.
For more information on this program please visit: https://www.canada.ca/…/sub…/emergency-rent-subsidy.html
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
Receive up to 75% wage refund.
For more information on this program, please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/…/sub…/emergency-wage-subsidy.html
Superior East CFDC
Business Loan assistance and information.
www.superioreastcfdc.ca or 705-856-1105
Canada Emergency Business Account
$60,000 Business Loan, with $20,000 forgiveness
For more information on this program please visit: https://ceba-cuec.ca
PPE $1000 Support
Receive up to $1000 back for gloves, barriers, masks etc. purchased during the COIVD19 Pandemic.
For more information on this program please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/…/businesses-get-help-covid-19…
Digital Main Street
One on one support to help you increase the digital visibility of your business and start/grow your online sales.
For more information on this program please call the Wawa EDC (705) 856-4419 or email kklockars@edcwawa.ca
Energy Bill Grants
For more information on these programs please visit: https://www.oeb.ca/…/covid-19-energy-assistance-program…
Property Tax and Energy Rebates
For more information on these programs please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/…/businesses-get-help-covid-19…
Canadian Federation of Independent Business For more information on what the CFIB can assist you with please visit: https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/…/covid-19-how-were-fighting…
Temporary Ban on Business Evictions
For more information on this program please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/…/renting-commercial-property…
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) will support vulnerable businesses and eligible not-for-profit organizations that are impacted by the economic disruption associated with the COVID-19 pandemic across the regions of Canada. Applicants are eligible to receive up to 100 percent of total eligible bridge support costs, covering up to a six (6) month period.
The RRRF will provide unconditionally repayable and conditionally repayable contributions to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises, up to a maximum of $250,000 for a six month period. Support to eligible not-for-profit organizations will be non-repayable.
It is highly recommended that you read this Applicant Guide before submitting an application form. Please pay particular attention to the eligibility criteria to determine if you can apply. Applicants are encouraged to address all submission requirements and ensure that the application submitted contains sufficient detail to enable a thorough review and assessment. Submitting an incomplete application may result in the delay of assessment and/or rejection of an application.
Funding decisions will take into account the minimum amount required to carry out the project, proof that applicants were profitable prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and the severity of impacts.
All applications will be evaluated on their ability to achieve the Fund's objectives and on their relative strengths in the following areas:
Applicant has confirmed and attested that it does not qualify for, has been rejected from or has not accessed other Government of Canada COVID-19 relief supports or that it can demonstrate the need for incremental support if funding was received from other programs;
Demonstrated need;
Priority Sector Alignment:
Health and Life Sciences (Private Sector only, excluding professional services)
Mining Supply and Services
Not-for-Profit Sector: Chambers of Commerce
Not-for-Profit Sector: Industry or Sector Association
Not-for-Profit Sector: Tourism organizations
Other sector or applicant of significant importance to a community, region or supply chain.
Positive financial position pre-pandemic and viability post-recovery;
Degree of COVID-19 impacts;
Job maintenance impacts;
Equity and Diversity; and,
Regional and/or Community context.
If you would like more information on this funding opportunity please visit:
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Northern Ontario Women – NOW Program
Are you a woman entrepreneur in Northern Ontario and would like to have the opportunity to register for an education course to help you start or grow your business?If you answered yes, then you're lucky! The program NOW has just received limited funding from FedNor so that for a while we are able to help women entrepreneurs in Northern Ontario pay for training courses.
To learn about the eligibility criteria and / or to get an application, email now@lambac.org today!
Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant
TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing to help businesses rebuild, reinvest and create good jobs across the province. Today, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, announced Ontario's Main Street Recovery Plan and intends to introduce the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, proposed legislation that would support small businesses and modernize rules to allow them to innovate and meet the challenges of today. If passed, the act will remove hurdles faced by small businesses and allow them to pursue new opportunities — while maintaining or enhancing protections for public health, safety and the environment.
The plan includes:
A one-time grant of up to $1,000 for eligible main street small businesses — in retail, food and accommodations, and other service sectors — with two to nine employees to help offset the unexpected costs of personal protective equipment (PPE);
Ontario's Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Network, which links 47 Small Business Enterprise Centres across the province as places where small businesses can access tailored advice and information on local, provincial and federal programs;
Digital Main Street Squads to help small businesses grow online;
Mental health supports for families, frontline workers, young people, children, and Indigenous communities;
Ontario's Small Business Recovery Webpage to provide single window access to small business supports.
"Small businesses are the backbone of Ontario's economy, and our government will always be in their corner. Through more than 100 virtual roundtables and discussions with small business owners, their employees, local leaders and economists from all over Ontario, I've heard directly about the extraordinary sacrifices small businesses have made to keep their employees safe, their customers confident, and their communities strong," said Minister Sarkaria. "Our government is standing with main street businesses, and we remain committed to their recovery and renewed success. We are determined to support them through this pandemic and beyond."
The plan's regulatory and legislative changes, if passed, will:
Commit to exploring options to permanently allow licensed restaurants and bars to include alcohol with food as part of a takeout or delivery order before the existing regulation expires;
Permanently allow 24/7 deliveries to businesses that include retail stores, restaurants, and distribution facilities;
Support the distribution of local food and food products by increasing the range of products sold at the Ontario Food Terminal;
Enable Community Net Metering demonstration projects to help support local communities to develop innovative community projects like net-zero or community micro-grids;
Modernize the Assistive Devices Program;
Support Ontario's Taxi and Limousine Industry by increasing fines for illegal operators.
"Small business owners and entrepreneurs have overcome significant challenges and made extraordinary sacrifices to continue contributing to our communities through these unprecedented times," said Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for Digital and Data Transformation. "Providing new, easy-to-use and innovative tools, like our Small Business Recovery Webpage, will give them the information they need to reopen safely and rebuild better in one central location. It's another way we're building a smarter government."
"Ontario's small businesses were hit hard by COVID-19, but they were the among the first to step up and demonstrate the best of the Ontario Spirit by bringing forward their innovative ideas and solutions in our time of need," said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. "Building on the steps we took at the outset of the pandemic to provide urgent economic relief to struggling small businesses, Ontario's Main Street Recovery Plan will help get more and more small businesses back on their feet as we continue down the path to economic recovery together."
For up to date information on this and other programs, please visit:
The Small Business Recovery webpage: ontario.ca/smallbusiness.
Future Proof – Turning Bricks into Clicks
Sudbury, ON. NORCAT, the global leader in skilled labour training and innovation services, is excited to announce it has been selected by Digital Main Street to deliver its new Future Proof program across Northern Ontario. Launched today, the Future Proof program will help entrepreneurs leverage digital solutions and adapt their businesses to regain lost revenue and become more resilient and competitive as the economy recovers in a post COVID-19 world.
The nine-month project, led by Digital Main Street, is delivered in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Invest Ottawa, Communitech and NORCAT.
"As Sudbury's regional innovation centre, NORCAT's goal is to accelerate the growth of innovative companies that will drive future economic and social prosperity for Canada," says Don Duval, NORCAT CEO. "We are proud to collaborate with Digital Main Street and our regional and provincial partners to deliver the Future Proof program across Northern Ontario. By empowering small businesses with digital solutions, data insights and the tools to evolve and adapt to today's economic climate, we can help entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario not only recover, but grow and thrive."
The Future Proof program targets small and medium-sized businesses in the retail, hospitality, service and trades sectors looking for an advanced level of support to take their established online presence and ambitious market growth plans to the next level. Through the program, business owners will have access to teams of qualified students, experienced digital marketing professionals and business advisors to develop sophisticated digital marketing plans to identify and pursue new domestic and global market opportunities through online sales.
"Ontario's small businesses are at the heart of our economy and will play a key role in its recovery. That is why we have invested in Digital Main Street. To help entrepreneurs take advantage of the increase in online commerce by supporting them to execute digital transformations, and ultimately succeed at doing business in a digital world. The Future Proof Program will help protect Ontario's main streets, support local jobs and help our economy come back stronger than ever," says The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.
Through Future Proof, NORCAT will work with over 120 small businesses across Northern Ontario before the project's completion in March 2021. The program is available to small business owners across Northern Ontario, including Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Timmins and Kenora districts.
"Providing businesses with the tools they need to adapt, recover and grow is a key part of our economic recovery plan throughout reopening and into the future. The Future Proof Program powered offered through Digital Main Street is just one example of how Ontario's recovery will be driven by innovation," says The Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Future Proof is the latest initiative developed by Digital Main Street, complimenting the successful ShopHERE and Ontario Grants programs. Created through a partnership between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas to help businesses utilize technology such as websites, social media and e-commerce platforms to grow and pursue new opportunities, Digital Main Street has engaged with over 6,000 main street businesses since 2016.
For more information please contact Lindsay Lane | NORCAT | llane@norcat.org | 705.521.8324 x337
Funding Opportunity for Local Business!
Covid-19 Technology Adoption Fund
CTAF will provide eligible businesses, start-ups, municipalities, and Indigenous communities across Northern Ontario (within the Algoma Region) with access to capital grant funding to acquire digital technology and e-business and marketing solutions to ensure they can survive and adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19.
The Covid-19 Technology Adoption Fund is capital grant funding for eligible applicants of up to $10,000 with a minimum contribution of 25% from the applicant towards the project.
Eligible project types for digital technology and e-business and marketing :
Time tracking software for mapping out where time is spent
Streamline work processes with digital dictation
Use project management and task management tools to stay on top of daily responsibilities
Create a filing system to make it easier to sort, save, share and find documents
Develop an efficient email management process that makes it easier to stay on top of the flow of messages
2. Financial Management
Use an on-line invoicing service to reduce the cost of collecting from customers
Use on-line budget tracking to keep on top of, and reduce expenses
File reports more efficiently on-line
Use a comprehensive accounting software to streamline business finances
3. Social Marketing Solution
Use software to create a marketing plan that they can edit, update and share with their team
Please note this excludes any form of advertising
4. Collaboration & Learning
Webinars or web conferences for keeping everyone informed with travelfree face-to-face time
Expand their knowledge and empower their team with on-line business training
Set up an Intranet for local file sharing
Communicate quickly and clearly with team messaging software
Use social media to conduct customer service and CRM set-up
Set up an on-line help desk or ticket system to handle customer issues
Allow clients to schedule appointments on-line at their convenience
Use on-line surveys and questionnaires to seek customer feedback
6. Mobile Working & Commuting
Create a mobile office that allows them to work productively from anywhere
Try remote desktop applications to access files on their computer
Help companies go paperless, to save money on supplies and storage in their office
You can submit your application online by filling out our online form HERE. Please contact ttrecroce@ssmic.com if you experience any issues completing or submitting your application form.
Once you have submitted your application form, a member of SSMIC staff will reach out to make contact with you to hold a remote consultation to review your application and project.
If you have any questions regarding applying for this program, please contact the Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre at 1-705-942-7927.
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ATTENTION WAWA BUSINESSES!
Your business could be eligible for up to a $25,000 GRANT to help adjust to the impacts of Covid-19 and the Wawa EDC is here to help!
On Monday, September 28, 2020, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs announced the creation of a new short-term Northern Ontario Recovery Program (NORP) to help businesses adapt to new COVID-19 public health guidelines and protect employees and customers.
Companies can apply to NORP for assistance with projects that help them adjust to the impacts of COVID-19, such as, but not limited to; building renovations and new constructions, customer and employee safety installations, equipment purchases, including personal protective equipment (PPE) marketing for new business initiatives, and restructuring of business operations.
Applications are open with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) administering the new program from October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, and funds are given on a first come first serve basis.
To learn more or apply click the following link: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/northern-ontario-recovery-program
For more information about applying, please contact Linda Bouchard Berzel by calling 1-705-255-8316 or by sending an email to linda.bouchard-berzel@ontario.ca.
If you need assistance in filling out an application, please call the EDC of Wawa at 705-856-4419, or email jlabonte@edcwawa.ca, we would be happy to help!
Wawa joins Digital Main Street's ShopHERE Program to Support Local Businesses
To help support our local small businesses, today Wawa is joining the ShopHERE powered by Google program. ShopHERE in collaboration with the Economic Development Corporation of Wawa and the Wawa Business Improvement Association looks to help over 100 local businesses get online this year.
ShopHERE powered by Google, which started in the City of Toronto, helps independent businesses and artists build or improve their digital presence and minimize the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, Google Canada announced a one million dollar investment to enable Digital Main Street's to expand the program to municipalities across the country, offering more businesses and artists the opportunity to build their own online store.
The opportunities afforded by the digital economy are still limited if people don't have the right skills. Understanding this from the outset, the program has been designed to help more small businesses and artists receive the digital skills training needed to participate in the digital economy.
The program is now available to small businesses in Wawa. Local businesses and artists can apply for the program at www.digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere to get their online store built at no-cost.
"Wawa has a thriving community of local bricks and mortar and home-based businesses as well as artisans and artists that will benefit from the program," says Andy Stevens, Chair of the EDC. "It will make getting online accessible and serve to support businesses and the Wawa Goose Nest Market vendors to access a wider market segment that was not available to these businesses in the past."
"The Wawa BIA and EDC Wawa are working in concert to help bring the ShopHERE program to local businesses, artisans and artists with the understanding that if businesses are going to thrive in the information era they must have an online presence that is attractive and functional. A big thank you to all the companies and teams involved that are making this program possible." Liz Talian Clarke, Chair of the Wawa BIA.
"Since Google began its business in Canada nearly twenty years ago, we've been focused on helping Canadian businesses of all sizes to unlock the prosperity of the internet," says Sabrina Geremia, VP and Country Manager, Google Canada. "We remain optimistic and more determined than ever that technology is the toolkit for a world of opportunities. Our one million dollar investment will go towards expanding the ShopHERE program nationally, so we can help small businesses across Canada navigate the challenges ahead."
To find out more about the ShopHERE program, contact the EDC Wawa at smohamed@edcwawa.ca, by phone 705 856 4419, or go to www.digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere to register directly.
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GO EASY ON US, MR. PRESIDENT!
An Open Letter From Rush, Sean and Bill O To President Bush (as transcribed by Steve Young)
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First of all, understand that we love ya, and we don't want to make a big deal out of this. Really. Up 'til now things have been a smashing success, and our mult-million dollar broadcasting contracts show it.
For years we've stood steadfast, turning those lemons you've thrown at the American people into sweet, sweet lemonade. We convinced Average Joe Dope -- who wouldn't know an estate tax if he sat on one -- that big tax breaks for rich folks like us was a benefit for him. That was fun. We tooted the horn about that four million job gain, but didn't mention that two million of those jobs had been lost earlier under your administration. Average J.D. is so easily fooled by sleight of math.
No WMD found? No problem: "Would you rather Saddam still be in power?" "What about the torture chambers?" "My God, he gassed his own people." And if those don't work, we can always find some ex-Iraqi military wacko who'll say he heard from someone who met someone else who has a sister-in-law who actually saw Saddam sneak WMD into Syria.
Joe Wilson? Richard Clarke? Cindy Sheehan? Demeaning one and all? Child's play. Glenn Beck could've handled them all by himself.
Turning any issue back on the Dems has never been a problem. Lieberman's so anxious to appear on our programs and back U.S. up that we would need a moat to keep him away. Gitmo? Durbin helped U.S. turn it into a weeklong "you calling our troops nazis?" party. Mrs. Alito's crying during Lindsey Graham's speech turned into a Democrat bad, although we still don't know how we pulled off that one. Sometimes it just falls into your lap.
Oh, sure, we've had a few rough moments. There was your guitar strumming during Katrina and the whole "Brownie you're doin' a heck of a job" thing, but thankfully, New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin delivered his own head on a silver platter. And what Sean was able to do with "the buses" was pure talk gold.
But Sweet Jeebus, George, the last few days have been tough. Right after we back you up on condemning the NSA whistleblower for leaking national "can you hear me now" secrets, Scooter admits that Dick told him to spread national secrets. Darn it, Mr. President, some of our listeners might just think that might be illegal or traitorous.
The pictures with you and Abramoff don't seem to be just accidental snapshots with some tourist at a Chanukah fling, as McClellan said they would be. Actually, the way you looked at each seemed more Brokeback Mountain than Accidental Tourist.
Then Brownie says he let you in on the deadly devastation of Katrina's wrath before you said no one could have foreseen it. And to prove it, Brownie has the damn e-mails. What happened to "I don't e-mail because I don't want anyone reading my personal stuff"?
We understand when you trot out Card or Handley to readjust the (lack of) relevance of some administration fiasco. But y'got some twenty-four-year-old kid in charge of adjusting NASA experts' documents to dismiss their belief in global warming? We know he didn't graduate college, but did he even take science in high school?
Alberto testifies that Washington and Lincoln used electronic surveillance. The federal deficit and trade gap hits an all-time high. Your 2007 budget omits a half-trillion dollars in future debt -- as well as the 'Impact of Budget Policy' section. And who the hell at the White House gave the okay to give DeLay a seat on the Appropriations subcommittee that's overseeing the Justice Department's investigation into him and Abramoff? Sure, a couple years ago we might have been able to spin that one, but that was before the Republican Party became the warehouse for Indictments 'R' Us.
Let's be honest, George. You know we think you're the bomb, but we couldn't weave all that garbage into something positive if we brought on Dick Morris, Newt Gingrich and Oliver North all at the same time. And this was just one week.
It's not like we're going to quit on you or anything. All we're saying is that when so much stuff is about to hit the fan, do us a favor and give usa heads up. At least then we would have enough time to get John Gibson to fill in for us.
Still best buds,
Sean, Bill and Rush
Steve Young, author of "Great Failures of the Extremely Successful" can be read every Sunday in the LA Daily News Op-Ed page (right next to Bill O'Reilly)
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Mr Bush said the fund would help the Cuban people in their "transition from repressive control to freedom".
The Cuban government said the plan was an act of aggression, violating Cuba's sovereignty and international law.
The president of Cuba's National Assembly, Ricardo Alarcon, said the world should be outraged by the actions of the US.
"They will not destroy the nation. They will not succeed in doing that. But they will cause harm and deprivation and suffering of individuals," he said.
The US announcement comes as President Castro, in power since 1959, prepares to celebrate his birthday in August and amid moves by the Cuban government to give a higher profile to his designated successor, his 75-year-old brother Raul Castro.
In a statement, President Bush said he had approved a "compact" with the Cuban people which outlined how the US would support them "as they transition from the repressive control of the Castro regime to freedom and a genuine democracy".
"The report demonstrates that we are actively working for change in Cuba, not simply waiting for change," Mr Bush said.
The report, drawn up by the US Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, also includes other measures such as enforcing sanctions already in place against the communist regime and "providing uncensored information" for Cubans who want change.
The commission's members include US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.
Ms Rice said the funding and report's recommendations aimed to help "Cuba's brave opposition leaders and to encourage those Cubans still silent out of fear but free in their hearts and minds to dream of a better future".
However, dissidents in Havana voiced concern that the new funding could serve as a pretext for the Cuban authorities to step up the pressure on them.
"I really appreciate the solidarity of the United States government and people, but I think that this report is counterproductive," dissident journalist Oscar Espinosa Chepe told foreign news agencies.
"I believe Cubans have to be the ones who solve our problems and any interference serves to complicate the situation."
Since the fall of the US-backed dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista in 1959, Cuba has been a one-party state led by Mr Castro.
Since 1961, the US has maintained a strict economic embargo against Cuba.


Job fairs are a great place to meet prospective employers. Treat these events as viable options to find your next employer.
Know beforehand where the job fair is and what time it starts.
Dress just as you would for a job interview and have copies of your resume at hand.
The person manning the booth may actually be in a position to hire you. If you're rude or dismissive, you won't get hired.
You'll never know what great positions may be open at a company you haven't yet considered.
Some fairs include informational sessions on resume writing, networking and other important job-seeker topics.
Each person at every table should get a polite greeting, hand shake and a look in the eyes. Each should be treated as though they hold the key to your dream job, because you never really know if they do. Prioritize according to companies in which you have interest, but don't ignore any options.
Know what you'll say before you set foot in the job fair. Essentially, your job is to "sell" people on you as an employee, so it's a good idea to prepare a solid mini-presentation in mind. Be confident and don't stumble over your words as you let people know how fantastic you are.


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Harrow Lodge skipper Roy Smith reflects on another successful week and the challenges coming up
Hornchurch captain Roy Smith is confident his side can finish top of Essex League Division One this season and continue their winning streak when they visit Hainault & Clayhall tomorrow (Saturday).
Six games have been played so far and Smith's men are second, just 10 points behind Southend ahead of their trip to Oakfield this weekend.
Hornchurch's skipper is pleased with their start to the campaign and sure they will continue winning.
Smith said: "Hainault are an experienced side and will be no pushover. We will need to be on top of our game to get the result we want. It normally turns quite a bit over at their wicket.
"It looks like it will be us and Southend going for the title, but there is a long way to go yet. We have got to play them twice, so hopefully we can beat them and finish top."
Another century from Paul Murray this weekend will ensure they continue their promotion charge. He hit 112 against Harlow last weekend as Hornchurch posted 293-6 from their 50 overs and dismissed their opponents for 221.
Smith's men were always in control after Taqi Abbas (2-34) and Max Osborne (2-59) picked up four of the top five, but Harlow's number seven Nicky Baxter started to have some fun late on and smashed 63 to frustrate Hornchurch.
That was until Chamikara Mudalige was thrown the ball and nabbed 3-15 from his 3.3 overs to wrap up the innings.
"Chami has had a couple of injuries this season so we have wrapped him up in cotton wool to prolong him for the rest of the year," added Smith.
"Harlow had a fella who was smacking it about everywhere and we were all getting a bit frustrated, so I threw Chami the ball and he finished the job. It was brilliant."
Hornchurch continued their hot streak the following day against Premier League Chelmsford in the third round of the League Cup.
An impressive team bowling effort. which was led by Dean Skipper (3-17) and backed up by Marc Whitlock (3-16). ensured Chelmsford were bowled out for 136.
Hornchurch had a slight wobble in reply. but Osborne top scored with 28 and Paul Walter played a mature knock of 18 from 33 balls to see his side home by six wickets.
Smith said: "We are still in three competitions. Promotion in the league was our target at the start of the season, but we also wanted to do well in the cups and make a finals day.
"We are on course to achieve just that."
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Shannon Beador is slimming down for another season of The Real Housewives of Orange County!
The reality star shared a glimpse at her weight loss journey on social media on Tuesday, posting a photo of what one follower described as her, "Revenge body."
Rocking pale pink leggings and a long-sleeved top, the 54-year-old appeared in great shape as she posed and smiled for the camera.
"Getting there...  #rhoc#season14 #startingsoon," she proudly captioned the photo.
Beador was quickly showered with praise by her followers, who commented on how "incredible" she looked and saluted her for being an inspiration.
"You look amazing!!! Def my motivation girl!!" wrote one fan.
"I am so inspired by you," added another.
Beador opened up about her weight loss goals during an interview with ET in July, during which she shared that she was leading a healthier lifestyle after taking time to process her split from her husband of nearly 20 years, David Beador.
The Real for Real Cuisine business owner -- who weighed more than 170 lbs. at her heaviest -- also said she had lost around 20 lbs. and hoped to shed another 20 and rock a swimsuit.
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Q: Silence MPEG4Writer logging I see lots of logging as a result of turning on Bugsee video recording on android. It's flooding my log with uninteresting messages, particularly by MPEG4Writer
example:
[MPEG4Writer] Video track source stopping
[MPEG4Writer] Video track source stopped
[MPEG4Writer] Video track stopped. Stop source
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etc...
How can I silence this logging?
Bugsee doesn't provide any help from what I can see.

A: Bugsee team member here. You can use console filters to achieve what you want. Refer to Bugsee for Android docs (or for Xamarin as the attached label states) for more details. You can use regular expression or just look for substring to filter out all the events that contain "MPEG4Writer".

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April 26, 2016 By Avery Associates
Toronto Animal Services says the conditions in a one-bedroom apartment where 70 cats were seized were terrible and the worst case of cat hoarding they had ever seen. Officials say 70 cats were seized from a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto this week. The Toronto Animal Services says the cats, which were between one and 10 years old, could have been living in filth and squalor for years.
"The investigation is ongoing," said Fiona Venedam, supervisor of the organization's Enforcement and Mobile Response Unit.
"The conditions were terrible."
A few of the cats were euthanized and many suffered from eye and respiratory-tract infections. The lucky ones are healthy enough, and will be put up for adoption through Toronto Animal Services and Toronto Cat Rescue.
Last month around 20 felines were rescued from a farm north of Toronto.
The rescue was organized by Gabrielle Herman, owner of the Bay Cat Hospital in Toronto's Corktown neighborhood.
"The farm was just a dump. It had no hydro really, no running water. The cats were drinking out of puddles from the outside," she said.
One of the female cats, Moira, "came in half dead, trying to nurse kittens. Before we could get her well she was already at term with the next litter," said Herman, adding that many of the breeding cats were too young.
"It was like kittens having kittens"
"They were happy cats as soon as they got here, but from a health point of view there was definitely a lot that needed fixing," said Dr. Ryan Aguanno, veterinarian at the Bay Cat Hospital.
"They were very thin. They definitely had fleas and GI parasites."
The city of Toronto has set up a special task force known as SPIDER to address the problem of hoarding in the community.
The task force is comprised of a number of front-line city agencies like Toronto Public Health and Toronto Fire Services.
The problem of hoarding came into the spotlight in 2013 when more than 50 cats were eventually seized from the now-infamous Beach "cat house," which has since been cleaned up.
Author – Jeffrey Avery
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Bulgaria The Shipka Monument The Shipka Peak is next to the Shipka Pass where the key road between North and South Bulgaria crosses the Stara Zagora mountain chain. The parking space to the left is the highest point on the Shipka Pass road.
The Shipka Peak is next to the Shipka Pass where the key road between North and South Bulgaria crosses the Stara Zagora mountain chain. The parking space to the left is the highest point on the Shipka Pass road.


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If you are an expectant parent, new parent or even an experienced parent or grandparent, Bumps Burps & Giggles Baby & Children's Fair is back this year and better than ever.
The baby fair is set 11 am to 3 pm, Sunday, June 25, in Sarah Bush Lincoln's Lumpkin Family Center and an adjacent air-conditioned tent. Participants can tour the newly renovated Women & Children's Center, learn more about SBL services, meet new pediatric providers, purchase infant and children's toys, books, clothing and accessories, and enter to win beautiful nursery furnishings and a wide variety of raffle prizes. The event is free and open to the public.
This year there will be more than 30 community agencies and area businesses offering informational displays and opportunities to purchase items including support groups, home décor, photographers, investment help, financial services, and clothing for mom and baby. The event also features four breakout sessions including safe car seat installation with the Mattoon Police Department, breastfeeding tips and tricks, making your own baby food and child-proofing your home. Face painting and a fun craft with Stang Arts will also be available for children to enjoy.
Participating Sarah Bush Lincoln services include Oh, Baby! Perinatal and Infant Care Education, Center for Healthy Living, Dental Services for women and children, Physical Therapy, Speech & Hearing, and Lincolnland Home Medical Equipment.
Vendors and community agencies include 31 Bags, Coles County Breastfeeding Support Group, Coles, Moultrie and Effingham County Health Departments, DoTerra Essential Oils, Excel Chemical-Free Carpet Cleaning, Gina Meister Photography, JWag Photography, Lucky Duck Baby, Lularoe, Matilda Jane, Mattoon Fire Department, Mattoon Police Department, Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Norwex, Plush Boutique, Sister Stitch, Stang Arts, Sugar Plum Pretties, Twice as Nice Resale Shop, Usborne Books, Wells Fargo, WIC Nutrition Programs and the Mattoon Area YMCA.


Join us for the 21st Annual Fashion Show, which will be held at the Fredericton Convention Centre on April 13th. Featuring the largest first year Fashion Challenge to date, alumni presenting collections of recent work and six graduating students premiering their debut lines, New Brunswick's biggest Fashion Show is not an event to be missed!
New this year, the Box Office will open at 6:30 pm to welcome VIP guests, who are invited to arrive early for advanced seating and pre-show entertainment in the upstairs lobby. Contact Joanne Venart at (506) 453-2733 for VIP seating.
For general seating, guests can enjoy the College display and photo opportunity on the red carpet. At 7:00pm, guests will be escorted to the upstairs lobby and the Ballroom will open.
The dress code for this family friendly event is formal. Children over six are required to have a ticket. Please note that proof of purchase is necessary to collect your physical ticket on the night of the show.


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Masters in Homeland Security programs teach management and leadership skills, intelligence analysis, legal and technical issues, and risk management to prepare students to secure America and its citizens from threats. Many programs also include courses in emergency management and cybersecurity to stay up-to-date on new methods of attack that the country may face. In addition, schools may offer programs in three different learning formats, online, traditional (or on-campus), and hybrid, making a Homeland Security Masters Degree accessible to students with a variety of needs.
In the fiscal year 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was allotted a budget of $40.6 billion.
Masters in Homeland Security: Important Topics
Homeland security crosses both the private and public sector in order to protect citizens in all facets of life. Therefore, programs emphasize an integrative approach to provide a complete understanding of homeland security in a global context. Usually, that means combining aspects from many of the fields important to homeland security, such as biological warfare, intelligence gathering, emergency management, cyber security, and others. This way students might understand how they fit into the overall strategy of protecting a country's citizens and resources.
Some key topics you may study while earning a Masters in Homeland Security degree include the following.
The nature and sources of threats to social, political, and economic systems
The creation of disaster (man-made or natural) response plans based on FEMA guidelines
The assessment of risk susceptibility, resilience, resistance, and vulnerability among communities and organizations
The application of leadership principles in order to improve management policy
Research and developing trends in all aspects of homeland security
While these are some of the key topics in the field, there are many other aspects of homeland security and emergency management that you may explore. Read individual program descriptions and contact schools for details.
What's the Difference Between Homeland Security and Emergency Management?
Emergency management and homeland security masters degrees share many similarities and principles. Both focus on coordinating efforts to provide public safety through complex, collaborative tasks. However, there are some very important differences between the two fields.
For instance, Emergency Management Graduate Degrees are typically more focused on the following topics.
Usually, this is on the local level, so that communities, organizations, or businesses can be properly prepared in case of a natural or other type of disaster. However, many emergency management personnel operate at the federal government level.
On the other hand, homeland security masters degrees are more likely to examine the following topics.
Domestic and International Security Issues
Infrastructure Protection
Strategic Planning for Security
Intelligence Operations
Due to their similarities, many programs have Emergency Management and Homeland Security Degree options either as a combination or as a concentration. Other schools have it listed as a single masters degree. In order to find the perfect program for you, be sure to understand the differences between each of these programs and how those differences may impact your course of study.
Common Homeland Security Classes
Homeland security classes focus on the many concepts, theories, and strategies of keeping America safe. For example, students might learn to analyze the aspects of the disaster cycle and understand the nature and sources of threats to social, political, and economic systems. In addition to security specific topics, courses might also cover leadership, management and communication techniques in relations to the public and media. This may help students develop high-level operational expertise in all of the facets of homeland security.
While every school has a unique design and specific courses may not be the same at every institution, you might take the following classes while earning a Masters in Homeland Security degree.
Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Information Technology in Emergency Management
Policies of Homeland Security
Global Lessons in Security
Advanced Intelligence Applications for Homeland Security
Issues in National Security
Intelligence in Homeland Security
Choosing a Homeland Security Masters Degree: Essential Information
In order to teach the concepts, theories, and principles of homeland security, many masters programs teach aspects of criminal justice, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and emergency management. This allows students an opportunity to examine the facets of homeland security from a domestic and international approach. Programs also explore how these principles are different for federal and local governments, as well as for the private sector.
In fact, some schools offer a joint degree, such as a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. Others may have homeland security offered as a degree in the School of Emergency Management, or as a concentration for a Cyber Security Masters Degree. Finally, some schools may offer those subjects, and others, as concentrations for Homeland Security Masters Degrees.
All of these variations offer you plenty of options to find the perfect program for you. However, it also makes it important to understand your own goals upon earning your degree in order to find a program that fits.
Types of Homeland Security Masters Degrees
The majority of Masters in Homeland Security programs offer one of three different types of degree. Each of these have similar goals and objectives, which is to teach a complete understanding of the principles of homeland security. However, the specific courses and structure may vary.
Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security: A MS degree is focused on teaching students a complete and thorough knowledge of the theories and concepts of homeland security. MS degrees may take a more scientific approach to the subject matter and highlight technical aspects of the field.
Master of Arts (MA) in Homeland Security: Similar to an MS degree, MA degrees are normally focused on developing research and critical analysis skills. However, MA programs are often associated with a liberal arts approach and may focus on theory and interdisciplinary studies.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Homeland Security: As opposed to both MA and MS degrees, which are typically focused on preparing students for doctoral programs or research careers, MPS degrees are similar to Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. These are professional degrees and strive to prepare students for immediate application in their field.
Keep in mind that every program has a unique design. As a result, some MPS degrees may be more focused on research and some MA or MS degrees may place more emphasis on application. Check with a number of schools to find the perfect program for you.
What is Cyber Security in Homeland Defense?
With the ever growing role of technology in government and everyday life, cyber security is an increasingly important facet of homeland defense. Cyber security consists of all of the processes, technologies, and practices that protect computers, networks, programs, and data from attack or unauthorized access. This requires coordinated efforts throughout all parts of an information system.
Many Homeland Security Masters Programs offer courses in cyber security to prepare students to face this growing challenge. Cybersecurity classes may cover risk assessment and various areas of cryptology. Other schools may offer it as a concentration, which typically includes a number of courses in the subject. However, as opposed to a Cyber Security Masters Degrees, these programs may look at the issues solely through the lens of homeland defense.
What Is a Degree in Counterterrorism?
Counterterrorism is a common topic in homeland security and may be available as a concentration area in Masters in Homeland Security programs. Counterterrorism consists of all of the practices, techniques, and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments, companies, and others use in response to terrorist threats. Therefore, if you decide to pursue a counterterrorism concentration for your Masters in Homeland Security degree, you will typically study cyber security, influence warfare, and counterterrorism strategy. Other topics may include intelligence writing, threat management, counterterrorism briefing and anti-terrorism techniques.
However, all programs are unique. Therefore, while some programs may offer counterterrorism as a concentration in homeland security, other schools may offer it as a separate degree. Keep that in mind while searching for the perfect school for you.
Masters in Homeland Security Program Admissions Requirements
Every school has their own specific set of admissions criteria. However, there are some common requirements for Homeland Security Masters Programs.
Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Remember that some schools have stricter requirements than others. Other requirements may include at least two years of prior professional experience in the field, a minimum bachelors GPA, or minimum GRE scores. As a result, it's important to check the specific requirements of each school before you apply.
Homeland Security Masters Program Graduation Requirements
In order to earn a Masters in Homeland Security degree, many schools require students to complete the following.
Complete all required courses (core and electives)
Earn minimum number of credits
Capstone or thesis project
Keep in mind that some schools do not require a capstone or thesis project. Also, some schools may have minimum GPA requirements while you go through the program and in order to graduate. For instance, this may include maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA overall and a 2.25 GPA on all major courses. Check with schools for details.
How Long Does It Take to Earn a Masters in Homeland Security Degree?
Typically, it takes full-time students two years to earn a Masters in Homeland Security. However, some schools offer accelerated options, which may allow students to earn their degree in as little as one year. This is usually viewed as the minimum amount of time.
Many schools also provide students the option to earn their degree at their own pace. This may help many students who can only take a limited amount of courses per semester. However, it usually takes part-time students longer to earn their masters.
Different Options for Earning Homeland Security Masters Degrees
Typically, there are three different formats available to earn your Masters in Homeland Security. This may help accomodate different learning styles and scheduling needs.
Online Masters Degree in Homeland Security: Online programs may provide you the flexibility to perform coursework at your convenience, such as early in the morning or late at night. It is also a great way to pursue programs anywhere in the world, so you might truly find one to match your interests. However, it is important to note that some online programs do require students to go to campus for residencies or to complete specific course assignments. Follow up directly to learn if this might apply to you.
On-Campus Masters in Homeland Security: Traditional programs offer the structure that some students prefer while attending school. This may include specific class times and professor office hours. It also allows students to take advantage of the campus experience and resources, such as libraries, career support and student events.
Hybrid Homeland Security Masters Degrees: Some students view hybrid programs as the best of both worlds, as some course requirements are completed online and others on-campus. Campus sessions may be in the form of full classes, or shorter residencies. Every program is different.
What To Do With a Homeland Security Degree
Earning a Masters in Homeland Security degree may provide you the opportunity to pursue careers focused on protecting America and its citizens. Typically, these careers can be in a number of different settings, such as in an office or out in the field. Graduates might consider working for the federal government in various departments, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Transportation and Security Administration (TSA). Alternatively, you may also pursue a career in local law enforcement or even for private companies.i
Some potential careers in homeland security, and their 2016 median annual salary are listed below.
Detectives and Criminal Investigators: $78,120ii
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives: $84,840iii
Information Security Analysts: $92,600iv
While the specific responsibilities vary for each of these positions, normally each is focused on conducting tests to show weaknesses and vulnerabilities and recommend security enhancements to management.v Each of these positions also have different requirements. However a bachelors degree if often required for entry level positions, while masters degrees may be prefered for more advanced postions or leadership roles.
Do you want to earn a degree in a field where you can help keep your friends and family safe? Then take the next step to earn your Masters in Homeland Security by clicking on any of the listings on this page. This will show you program descriptions, common courses, and specific admissions requirements. You can even reach out to your favorites directly to request more information and apply today.
Or, you can use the menu to narrow your search to specific learning formats (online, on-campus, or hybrid) or even a specific state. All this could help you find the perfect program for you.
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