USAID's Office of Health Systems (OHS) tracks health indicators for low- and middle-income countries, including indicators for maternal, neonatal, and child health, family planning, and HIV and AIDS. The Health System Benchmarking Tool (HSBT) helps to standardize this tracking process and provide answers to emerging policy and programmatic questions.
The HSBT is designed for health system managers and administrators, policy makers, and monitoring and evaluation experts. It can highlight a health system's strengths and weaknesses, especially when compared against other countries with similar socio-economic, demographic, or gender empowerment characteristics. It focuses on the three Bureau of Global Health priority initiatives by including relevant indicators on Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD), AIDS Free Generation, and Protecting Communities from Infectious Disease. The tool provides an option to specifically benchmark EPCMD countries using health system outcomes and impact indicators.
A unique feature of the tool is its clustering function. Users can match countries' socio-economic characteristics to control for their effects before comparing health system indicators. The Excel-based tool can be downloaded to be accessed offline.
The tool displays data sets for 142 countries covering socio-economic, demographic and gender and health system functions, outcomes and impact indicators (2000-2014).
The tool allows for comparison of indicator(s) over time by countries, countries within regions, and countries by income groups.
It recognizes trends in health system indicators from 2000 to 2014.
It can identify countries with best and worst health system indicators by region, income group, or by a selected group of countries.
The data set can be imported in any statistical software for inferential analysis.
Donors and country health planners need to compare health system performance of countries and administrative units to identify performance, the best and to make investments, planning and management decisions. However, there previously were no global tools available for benchmarking health system functions, outcomes and impact. The Health System Benchmarking Tool fulfills that need.


New hydraulic fluid oil tank.
Fluid filter is built into oil tank, Reusing old reservoir when servicing gearbox system, will introduce expired fluid and contaminants back into any fresh components you install.
We recommended changing oil tank when doing any hydraulic fluid service to F1 System.


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Are you ready to Make Money Cleaning Houses and be your own boss?
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You can work as little or as much as you want. It would not be out of the question to earn as much as $1,000 a week if that's your goal. Anyone can own their own business and with the help and mentoring of an experienced and successful company (we have been in business for more than a decade) you can succeed with very little up-front cost. The great thing about house cleaning is that you almost always get repeat business because the home owners want you to come on a regular basis. That's a great win-win.
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Mission & Mandate
CEO's Remarks
Technical Training & Project Management
International Education Programs
Consulting & Technical Assistance
International Financial Institutions Founded
TTA Technology Training Associates Ltd., established in 1991, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada. TTA has been providing training programs for its international clients, specifically for managerial and technical personnel from developing countries in Asia and Africa. It also manages joint-educational programs between BCIT and a dozen of post-secondary educational institutes in Brazil, South Korea and China.
TTA has managed and implemented multi-million dollar projects funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and International Financial Institutes (IFIs), such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with the total project funding equivalent to over thirty-five million dollars.
Through the CIDA and IFI funded projects, TTA has provided technical assistance and training services to a number of companies and institutions for capacity building and institutional development in many countries in Asia and Africa. TTA has provided both technical assistance and training services in the sectors of transportation, logistics, and road development to organizations, governmental departments, and agencies in more than twenty provinces in China as well as to many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Republic of Philippines. Overall, TTA trained more than two thousand managerial and technical personnel in Canada over the past twenty-five years.
The success of TTA depends on its global network, close working relationships with its partners, a good understanding of the needs of its clients, acquired experience and expertise in all relevant sectors, its capacity in technical assistance (TA), and training in project management and implementation. More importantly, as TTA's parent organization, BCIT, one of the largest polytechnic education institutes in Canada, offers full support to TTA in its project initiatives internationally.
TTA will continue to form partnerships with its like-minded international institutions and professionals to provide its high-quality technical assistance, training services, and capacity building programs to its international clients globally.
a subsidiary of BCIT
Copyright TTA Technology Training Associates Ltd. © 2016

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You will be collected from your Darwin accommodation at 7am for your private luxury 5 day 4WD Tour through Mary River, Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks.
We head south along the Stuart highway and along the Arnhem Highway into the Mary River wetlands region. Our destination today is Bamurru Plains, Australia's answer to the Okavango Delta, located on a 300km square private buffalo station, just west of Kakadu National Park, on the Mary River floodplains. Bamurru invites guests to share in a profusion of bird and wildlife right on their doorstep in a unique bush camp that exudes "Wild Bush Luxury" and brings a touch of style to the discovery pf a remote and beautiful wilderness.
En-route to the lodge, take a 1.5 hour cruise on the Wetlands. Sp ecies of birds that can be found in the area include Gouldian Finch, Rufous Owl, Grey Goshawk, Great- Billed Heron, Black Bittern, Rainbow Pitta, Brolga, Jabiru, Kingfishers, Darters, Cormorants and Sea Eagles.
After lunch we arrive at Bamurru Plains and you will now be looked after by their staff for the duration of your stay. Your Sacred Earth Safaris guide will be contactable by phone, if needed, but will not be on site at Bamurru.
After checking into your accommodation, you have the rest of the afternoon to relax and enjoy your surrounds or take a tour from your daily included activities).
Overnight accommodation- Safari bungalow with eco-friendly en-suite, a supremely comfortable bed (organic cotton linen, pillow menu) and decor reflecting the regions earlier indigenous, hunting and pastoral history. Each room has a cold water thermos, local flora and fauna reding materials, species list and binoculars.
Package includes chef prepared meals and beverages from a select open bar as well as daily guided wilderness safaris which may include airboat tours, open-top 4WD safaris, river cruises and wildlife viewing.
Each of the 9 safari bungalows are built on stilts overlooking the floodplains frequented by a myriad of birds and animal life. Mesh screen ceiling to floor walls provides an experience in which you can see, hear and almost touch the wildlife and wilderness around you. The alarm clock in the morning is the call of the Magpie Geese, after whom the camp is named, as the orange light of dawn spreads across the floodplains, all audible and visible without having to leave your bed.
Air conditioning can be provided, when booked in advance, though the lodges power is mainly solar generated, air conditioning requires extra generator capacity and a surcharge is applicable for this.
Today is spent at Bamurru, with a range of activities available to you. Or simply relax.
At 10am we depart Bamurru and make our way into World Heritage listed Kakadu National park. Kakadu is the largest national park in Australia, has some of the world's finest rock art and a variety of habitats, including floodplains and savannah woodlands.
Our first stop in Kakadu is Ubirr in the very north of the pa rk. Here we walk through galleries of ancient aboriginal rock art, which your guide will interpret. Also learn about bushtuckers and bush medicines before reaching the top of the plateau. Here we can relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the floodplains and Arnhemland escarpment.
Then onto Nourlangie Rock, an ancient Aboriginal shelter, where we will explore the area and the rock art. Your guide will lead you on an interpretive walk around the site, followed by Nawalandja lookout. The short hike to the lookout is rewarded by a magnificent view over the Arnhemland escarpment.
Dinner this evening is at your own arrangement and expense (the hotel has a restaurant).
We start today at Maguk (Barramundi Gorge and falls). Termite mounds are abundant along the dirt road that tak es us to the car park and from there, we take a walk through a paperbark forest to reach the gorge. Once we reach the gorge and waterfall, we can have a refreshing swim in the plungepool.
Departing Kakadu, we leave through the southern entrance and after a leg stretch at the historic mining town of Pine Creek, we head south to the township of Katherine.
Upon arrival into Katherine, we make our way out to Nitmiluk Gorge, home to 13 spectacular gorges, carved out of the rock by torrential summer rains, over millions of years.
Your accommodation this evening is at Cicada Lodge, where you will be drawn into the Dreaming world of the traditional owners, the Jawoyn People whilst still experiencing the highest levels of service and comfort. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with a 'Welcome to Jawoyn Country' followed by an evening of tasting bush food canapés and drinks as the sun sets over the Katherine River.
Overnight accommodation- Cicada Lodge at Nitmiluk Gorge. Your package includes sunset drinks and canapes, arrival drinks and continental breakfast.
This morning embrace the spirit of Nitmiluk as you fly back into the Dreamtime, to an authentic Indigenous art site.
Landing beneath rock escarpments at your first out-of-the-way site you will feel a deep connection to the land, its history and the traditional landowners - the Jawoyn people, as your pilot/guide explains the rock art to you. Swimming at your very own pristine waterfall at the next landing site is a highlight on this trip, the rock pool is exclusively yours, guaranteed!
There is no road access to these spectacular and secluded sites and you will certainly not find them on a map. As you return flying over a horizon that never ends you may even sight wild buffalo, donkeys and other wildlife.
**shorter helicopter flights are available as alternatives to the extended flight and other alternatives include a hands-on cultural experience for $75pp or a visit to Leilyn (Edith Falls) instead.
After lunch take the 2 hours cruise, viewing the beautiful scenery and discovering the customs of the traditional owners, the Jawoyn people.
We head north again to Darwin, arriving at approximately 6pm and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
This tour is only operated as a private charter (sole use of vehicle and driver guide) during the months of May- October only - please enquire for prices and further details.


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Q: Cannot find module '@firebase/functions-types' or its corresponding type declarations I upgraded from firebase 6 to 9 and angular-fire to 7.2 (with angular 13), but now this error appears (7.4 with angular 14 is the same problem):
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I tried to delete the node_modules folder and reinstalled with npm i . But nothing changed.

A: Battled with this for some time, and tried many things but I think my problem was conflicting versions of dependencies in package-lock.json. What finally seemed to solve it for me (after updating to angular v14) was:
rm -rf node_modules
rm package-lock.json
npm i

A: In my case run npm i @firebase/functions-types

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New York's attorney general is investigating whether Intel violated state and federal antitrust laws by penalizing computer makers, cutting of competitors' distribution channels and improperly paying customers for exclusivity.
Specifically the investigation is probing whether AMD has a fair chance to supply its X86 computer processing units for desktop and laptop computers and servers. Currently Intel has 80 percent of the market, according to AG Andrew Cuomo.
The preliminary investigation into the matter shows that there is a need for a full investigation Cuomo said in a prepared statement. This investigation comes on the heels of a string of allegations and investigations surrounding Intel's dominant market share. In July the EU charged Intel with violating antitrust rules there. In August the FTC was asked to investigate the company by two senators.
NEW YORK, NY (January 10, 2008) ‑ Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today served a wide-ranging subpoena seeking documents and information on Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), the world's largest maker of computer microprocessors. Cuomo is investigating whether Intel violated state and federal antitrust laws by coercing customers to exclude its main rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), from the worldwide market for x86 computer processing units (CPU).
"After careful preliminary review, we have determined that questions raised about Intel=s potential anticompetitive conduct warrant a full and factual investigation," said Attorney General Cuomo. "Protecting fair and open competition in the microprocessor market is critical to New York, the United States, and the world. Businesses and consumers everywhere should have the ability to easily choose the best products at the best price and only fair competition can guarantee it. Monopolistic practices are a serious concern particularly for New Yorkers who are navigating an information-intensive economy."
* Illegally cut off competitors from distribution channels.
Modern x86 CPUs are currently the industry-wide standard for a majority of desktops, laptops, notebooks, servers, and workstations. The x86 market accounts for over $30 billion in annual worldwide sales, with Intel retaining the lion's share of the market, estimated at 90% by revenue and 80% by volume.
"Our investigation is focused on determining whether Intel has improperly used monopoly power to exclude competitors or stifle innovation," said Cuomo. "We will also look at whether Intel abused its power to remove competitive threats or harm competition in violation of New York and federal antitrust laws."
Similar antitrust allegations have been examined by authorities in Europe and Asia and resulted in formal actions, including a cease and desist order, against Intel. In July 2007, the European Commission reached and the Korean Fair Trade Commission reached preliminary conclusions that Intel violated competition law. In 2005, the Japanese Fair Trade Commission concluded that Intel violated its competition laws and Intel agreed to cease and desist.
Both Intel and AMD are based in California.


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BLS Analysis for Recruiters March 2022
By bobmarshall on April 1, 2022 in BLS Analysis
Bob Marshall's March 2022 BLS Analysis for Recruiters; 4/1/22
March BLS Preface
Top Echelon Expert Recruiter Coaching Series, Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
On April 12th at 1pm eastern, I will conduct my next FREE webinar in the Top Echelon Expert Recruiter Coaching Series. It is entitled,
"The Brilliance of Simplicity in Recruitment"
It was Confucius who said that "life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
Achieving simplicity in recruitment matters and can play a part in helping leaders and teams cut through the complexity that gets in the way of delivering on strategy, greater value, and a more fulfilling work experience.
Humans need boundaries as much as they need sleep. Humans need meaning and connection. They need these things—as working people or consumers of business products or leaders of businesses themselves—as much as they need convenience, speed, or scale.
This is why millennials are driving the change toward more purpose-driven corporations; because they want two simple things: the mobility offered by technology and values they can relate to. And it is why the more we understand the work of psychologists and neuroscientists, the more clearly, we understand that we simply cannot go on overloading people with systems and structures that are complex and anti-human.
In this presentation, we will discuss how people who adopt The Simplicity Principle live by six fundamentals:
1. They have boundaries.
2. They know how to reset and rest as well as how to be "always on."
3. They treat their schedules like their bodies.
4. They recognize and accept the human scale, the human dimension, and the neuroscientific research about human cognitive load and how it affects everyone.
5. They apply action.
6. They regard their organizations as superorganisms.
And so, based on this Simplicity Principle, I have been working during the last year putting the final touches on my legacy training product entitled, The Elite Recruiter Masterclass.
This Masterclass is based on simplifying our language and keeping the focus on our interaction with others while avoiding technology wherever possible and feasible.
As I cover some of the coursework from the Masterclass, I will spotlight some of the critical substructures of Search that Big Billers have developed over the years including:
*Establishing Habits with Atomic Fundamentals
*Why Marketing is King
*Working on The Best Job Orders
*How to Qualify the Candidate with CLAMS
*How to Become a Robocruiter
*Explaining to Your HMs How You are Different
So, join me on Tuesday, April 12th, at 1pm EST to learn how to be more people-centric in our current technology world! –Hope to see you there!
"The biggest risk to productivity is always the same: working on the wrong thing."
-James Clear
Wouldn't it be great if you could break away from the daily recruiting grind and work only with the jobs and candidates that you know will make you money? No need to imagine it anymore because we have made it real for you. We are excited to share with you Bob Marshall's Elite Recruiter Masterclass which is now open for enrollment—and is engineered to answer the needs of professional recruiters just like you!
Now open for enrollment. The 2022 Elite Recruiter Masterclass (ERM) offering my most comprehensive training to help you reach new levels of success in your recruiting career. Including how to find and retain the best clients and candidates as well as understanding how to spot the best job orders. Make this year you're best ever by signing up today!
Elite Recruiter Masterclass
FREE SERIES – New UPDATE!
As our "Simple Brilliance of…" series came to an end this last Tuesday, March 29th, with Part Ten, "The Simple Brilliance of Mike Crosswell", we will begin our next free series entitled, "The Super Six Substructures of Search", in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for details.
Job Growth Moderation Likely, But Wage Pressure to Remain Elevated
Daily News, March 7, 2022
On the heels of last Friday's jobs report, The Conference Board Employment Trends Index indicates more robust job growth lies ahead, although at a slower pace. However, hiring and retention will continue to pose challenges.
"So far in 2022, more than 1,000,000 jobs have been gained," said Frank Steemers, senior economist at The Conference Board. "However, some moderation in job growth is likely in the months ahead — we are now further into the recovery and economic growth rates are projected to decelerate compared to an especially strong 2021. Still, with the labor market being short 2,100,000 jobs, returning to pre-pandemic employment levels is likely in 2022."
But even with the job growth ahead, The Conference Board noted issues will continue over hiring and retention.
"The unemployment rate has already dropped below 4% and is expected to approach 3% by the end of 2022," Steemers said. "In such a tight labor market, wage growth will likely remain elevated. In particular, workers in in-person services, such as restaurants, personal care and hotels, are now benefitting from a tight labor market."
The Employment Trends Index rose to a reading of 119.18 in February from the upwardly revised reading of 118.15 in January.
The new ADP/Moody's National Employment Report: Over 61% of the employment from February to March 2022 came from Small & Mid-sized Businesses
Private sector employment increased by 455,000 jobs from February to March according to the March ADP National Employment Report. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP NER is produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with Moody's Analytics. The report, which is derived from ADP's actual data of those who are on a company's payroll, measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month on a seasonally-adjusted basis.
The matched sample used to develop the ADP National Employment Report® was derived from ADP payroll data, which represents 460,000 U.S. clients employing nearly 26,000,000 workers in the U.S. The February total of jobs added was revised from
475,000 to 486,000.
Small businesses: 90,000
1-19 employees 37,000
20-49 employees 53,000
Medium businesses: 188,000
50-499 employees 188,000
1,000+ employees 118,000
B. Construction 15,000
A. Trade/transportation/utilities 49,000
B. Information 0
3. Administrative/support services 36,000
2. Education 11,000
F. Leisure/hospitality 161,000
G. Other services 21,000
"Job growth was broad-based across sectors in March, contributing to the nearly 1,500,000 jobs added for the first quarter in 2022," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "Businesses are hiring, specifically among the service providers which had the most ground to make up due to early pandemic losses. However, a tight labor supply remains an obstacle for continued growth in consumer-facing industries."
(The April 2022 ADP National Employment Report will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET on May 4, 2022.)
March 2022 ADP Small Business Report Highlights
Total Small Business Employment: 90,000
►Service Producing 94,000
►Goods Producing 2,000
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary – January 2022
The number of job openings was little changed at 11,300,000 on the last business day of January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires and total separations were little changed at 6,500,000 and 6,100,000, respectively. Within separations, the quits rate decreased to 2.8%. The layoffs and discharges rate was little changed at 0.9%. This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector, by industry, by 4 geographic regions, and by establishment size class. The release also includes 2021 annual estimates for hires and separations. The annual number of hires and quits in 2021 increased to 75,600,000 and 47,800,000, respectively. The annual number of layoffs and discharges decreased to 17,000,000 in 2021.
On the last business day of January, the number and rate of job openings were little changed at 11,300,000 and 7.0%, respectively. Job openings decreased in several industries, with the largest decreases in accommodation and food services (-288,000); transportation, warehousing, and utilities (-132,000); and federal government (-60,000). Job openings increased in other services (+136,000) and in durable goods manufacturing (+85,000). Job openings decreased in the West region.
Revisions to the JOLTS Estimates
Job openings, hires, and separations have been revised to incorporate the annual
updates to the Current Employment Statistics employment data and the JOLTS
seasonal adjustment factors. See the revision section at the end of this release
for more information. _______________________________________________________________
In January, the number of hires was little changed at 6,500,000. The hires rate was unchanged at 4.3%. Hires were little changed in all industries. The number of hires was little changed in all 4 regions.
In January, the number and rate of total separations were little changed at 6,100,000 and 4.0%, respectively. Among the industries, total separations decreased for federal government (-13,000). The number of total separations was little changed in all 4 regions.
The number of quits edged down in January to 4,300,000 (-151,000). The quits rate decreased to 2.8%. Quits decreased in retail trade (-69,000) and in information (-20,000) but increased in finance and insurance (+30,000). The number of quits decreased in the Midwest region.
In January, the number and rate of layoffs and discharges were little changed at 1,400,000 and 0.9%, respectively. Layoffs and discharges increased in retail trade (+48,000) and in information (+40,000) but decreased in federal government (-12,000). The number of layoffs and discharges increased in the Northeast region.
The number of other separations was little changed in January at 391,000. Other separations increased in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (+10,000) and in durable goods manufacturing (+8,000). The other separations level decreased in information (-9,000); state and local government education (-9,000); and in arts, entertainment, and recreation (-3,000). Other separations were little changed in all
4 regions.
Over the 12 months ending in January 2022, hires totaled 76,400,000 and separations totaled 70,000,000, yielding a net employment gain of 6,400,000. These totals include workers who may have been hired and separated more than once during the year.
In January, the job openings rate increased in large establishments with 5,000 or more employees. The quits rate decreased in large establishments with 250 to 999 and 1,000 to 4,999 employees.
Annual Levels and Rates
Consistent with BLS practice, annual estimates are published for not seasonally adjusted data and are published with the January news release each year. Annual estimates are not calculated for job openings because job openings are a stock, or point-in-time, measurement for the last business day of each month. Calculating annual levels and rates allows additional comparisons across years. Annual levels for hires, quits, layoffs and discharges, other separations, and total separations are the sum of the 12 revised monthly levels. Annual rates are computed by dividing the annual level by the Current Employment Statistics (CES) annual average employment level and multiplying that quotient by 100.
In 2021, there were 75,600,000 hires, an increase of 2,900,000 from 2020. Total separations decreased by 11,700,000 in 2021 to 69,000,000. Quits increased to a series high of 47,800,000 in 2021, a gain of 12,000,000 (JOLTS annual estimates are available back to 2001). Quits comprised 69.3% of total separations. Layoffs and discharges decreased by 23,800,000 in 2021 to a series low of 17,000,000 and comprised 24.6% of total separations. Other separations increased by 94,000 in 2021 to 4,200,000 and comprised 6.1% of total separations.
The annual hires rate for 2021 was 51.7%, a 0.6% increase from 2020. The annual total separations rate for 2021 was 47.2%, down 9.6% from the previous year. The annual rates for the components of total separations were 32.7% for quits, 11.6% for layoffs and discharges, and 2.9% for other separations.
The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey estimates for February 2022 are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
Online Labor Demand Rises in February
The Conference Board®−Burning Glass® Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Index increased in February and now stands at 171.2 (July 2018=100), up from 164.9 in January. The 3.8% increase between January and February follows a 0.7% decrease between December and January. Overall, the Index is up 49.5% from a year ago.
Like The Conference Board's long-running Help Wanted Advertising Index of print ads (which was published for over 55 years and discontinued in July 2008), Help Wanted OnLine® measures help wanted advertising, i.e., labor demand. The HWOL Data Series began in May 2005 and was revised in December 2018. With the December 2018 revision, The Conference Board released the HWOL Index, improving upon the HWOL Data Series' ability to assess local labor market trends by reducing volatility and non-economic noise and improving correlation with local labor market conditions.
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org.
Emsi Burning Glass is the world's leading authority on job skills, workforce talent, and labor market dynamics, providing expertise that empowers businesses, education providers, and governments to find the skills and talent they need and enables workers to unlock new career opportunities. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and Moscow, Idaho, Emsi Burning Glass is active in more than 30 countries and has offices in the United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, and India. The company is backed by global private equity leader KKR. www.burning-glass.com
The next release for March 2022 is Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 10 AM.
In March 2022, the regular unemployment rate fell .2% to 3.6% and the broader U-6 measure fell .3% to 6.9%.
Here is a look at the March U-6 numbers for the previous 19 years:
March 2021 10.7%
March 2020 8.8%
The March 2022 BLS Analysis
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March and the unemployment rate fell by 0.2% to 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.  Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, health care, and construction.
The change in total nonfarm payroll employment for January was revised up by 23,000, from +481,000 to +504,000, and the change for February was revised up by 72,000, from +678,000 to +750,000.  With these revisions, employment in January and February combined is 95,000 higher than previously reported.  (Monthly revisions result from additional reports received from businesses and government agencies since the last published estimates and from the recalculation of seasonal factors)
The unemployment rate is also published by the BLS. That rate is found by dividing the number of unemployed by the total civilian labor force. On April 1st, 2022, the BLS published the most recent unemployment rate for March 2022 of 3.6% (actually, it is 3.620% down .203% from 3.823% in February.
The unemployment rate was determined by dividing the unemployed of 5,952,000 (–down from the month before by 318,000—since March 2021, this number has decreased by 3,739,000) by the total civilian labor force of 164,409,000 (up by 418,000 from February 2022). Since March 2021, our total civilian labor force has increased by 3,778,000 workers.
This month, our Employment Participation Rate—the population 16 years and older working or seeking work—rose to 62.4%. This rate is at the historically low rate of 62.4% recorded in September 2015—and, before that, the rate recorded in October 1977—9 months into Jimmy Carter's presidency—almost 40 years ago!
The unemployment rate includes all types of workers—construction workers, government workers, etc. We recruiters, on the other hand, mainly place management, professional and related types of workers. That unemployment rate in March was 1.5% (this rate was .7% lower than last month's 2.2%). Or you can look at it another way. We usually place people who have college degrees. That unemployment rate in March was2.0% (this rate was .2% lower than last month's 2.2%).
On March 31st, the real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 2.3%.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in the fourth quarter of 2021, as real GDP for the nation increased at an annual rate of 6.9%, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The percent change in real GDP in the fourth quarter ranged from 10.1% in Texas to –2.3% in Iowa.
Real GDP increased in 19 of the 21 industry groups for which BEA prepares quarterly state estimates. Information services; professional, scientific, and technical services; and real estate and rental and leasing were the leading contributors to the increase in real GDP nationally. Professional, scientific, and technical services was the leading contributor to the increase in Texas, the state with the largest increase.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on Fourth-Quarter 2021 and 2021 GDP by State Estimates
The fourth-quarter 2021 and 2021 annual estimates of GDP by state reflect the continued economic impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth-quarter estimates reflect an increase in COVID-19 cases resulting in continued restrictions and disruptions in the operations of establishments in some parts of the country. Government assistance payments in the form of forgivable loans to businesses and social benefits to households all decreased as provisions of several federal programs expired or tapered off.
The 2021 annual estimates reflect the continued economic recovery, reopening of establishments, and continued government response related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The full economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be quantified in the GDP by state estimates because the impacts are generally embedded in source data and cannot be separately identified.
GDP by State, Annual 2021
Real GDP increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 2021. The percent change in real GDP ranged from 8.6% in Tennessee to 0.3% in Alaska.
Finance and insurance; information services; and professional, scientific, and technical services were the leading contributors to the increase in real GDP nationally. Finance and insurance was the leading contributor to the increase in Tennessee, the state with largest increase.
Next release: June 30, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. EDT
Gross Domestic Product by State, 1st Quarter 2022
If you look at the past 22 years of unemployment in the March "management, professional and related" types of worker category, you will find the following rates:
The March 2022 rates for these two categories, 1.5% and 2.0%, respectively, are still fairly high. But regardless, these unemployment numbers usually include a good number of job hoppers, job shoppers and rejects. We, on the other hand, are engaged by our client companies to find those candidates who are happy, well-appreciated, making good money and currently working and we entice them to move for even better opportunities—especially where new technologies are expanding. This will never change. And that is why, no matter the overall unemployment rate, we still need to MARKET to find the best possible job orders to work and we still need to RECRUIT to find the best possible candidates for those Job Orders.
6.3% 4.3% 5.2%
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Is it just me?, or do we all have fleeting fantasies of just cashing it all in and dropping out of society – getting out of the rat race. Okay, actually, my life isn't all THAT hectic, maybe more of a mouse jog than a rat race, but you get my drift.
Just cashing it all in and living a simple life somewhere, just the few necessities, whatever we each deem those to be, and sitting around, in my case, knitting, camping, hanging with the hubby.
We have friends who actually did this about 15 years ago. They were both in their early 20's, married 3 or 4 years, both on the way up the corporate ladder, had just bought their first condo, new cars… the whole enchilada. He and his wife were mountain bike riding buddies of the hubby.
They cashed in and dropped out. They figured they were young, had money, could cash out without any debt, were never going to have kids, and just decided to live their dream. They moved to Durango, Colorado to ride mountain bikes whenever they wanted in "mountain bike heaven." They live simply in a trailer park, he works part time at the ski lifts in the winter, and part time during the summer when they use the ski trails for mountain bike downhill races, and she substitute teaches when they need the mon ey. And they ride their bikes. Still, after 15 years. We still get a Christmas card every year.
Soooo, the other day I'm working on the First Class shawl – and just can't get over how soft this yarn is. Prime Alpaca. They're not kidding. Prime stuff. It is so seriously soft.
Now, those who are more fiber-savvy than I will probably say "so what", but I didn't realize until I was buying it and the shop owner informed me, that this stuff isn't even dyed. This is the actual color of the alpaca.
For some reason, I'm pretty sure his name is Larry. Larry the alpaca. He's got to be the star of the herd, the envy of all other alpaci (plural of alpaca, maybe?) – because this is easily the softest alpaca I've ever felt. All those alpaci are suffering some major fleece envy, I'm quite sure.
So here's my plan, we get together a group of like-minded knitters/spinners and hire a detective to find Larry, then we cash in and drop out, start our own little knitting/spinning commune – you know, live in yurts and let the babies run around naked… kum ba yah and all that stuff. Maybe we could get a couple of sheep to keep Larry company, and start spinning and selling Larry yarn. At our own pace, of course, and only what we don't want to knit with ourselves.
"Larry and the Fleece Mamas" yarn – hand dyed, hand spun. I'd buy it, wouldn't you?
Slight problem, though…. I'm slightly attached to the hubby, oh yeah, and the kids – and I'm pretty sure they wouldn't go for it. Well, maybe if there was good mountain bike riding for the hubby… and Kaity wouldn't be too hard a sell. We need a spinner, anyway.
oh, well, a girl can dream.
I think the best part for Kaity was that her grandparents from Texas were able to make it. They didn't think they were going to be able to come, then they called me Monday and said they would be here… and asked me to keep it a surprise. I was watch ing for them out the front window all afternoon, and when they pulled up and rang the bell I told Kaity, "I think there's a package for you…! (she was probably thinking yarn!) – and she was VERY surprised to see her "Pa and Leone" standing there! Fun, fun….
Yes….. that's Kaity, and yes…. she's spinning.
Gotta love her – but, man, that girl does spread it around.
So, NO, I was not giving in to spinning, and roving fluff adding to the mix. Not.Giving.In.
Then, we heard rumor of a new yarn store. Modern Gypsy Studios. Exotic fiber-handspun yarn. Well – I mean, really, we had to at least check it out.
It's a small place, but 95% of the yarn in there the owner, Deb, has spun herself! LOTs of it- mostly wool, but some silk and other stuff too.
And Deb, the owner, she knows we're sucked in…. now she's talking classes and rovings and dyeing, who knows what else…. we're still in super-novice mode – a little green on the lingo.
Yeah – so, I caved….. I bought the daughter a $5 bag of roving…. I'm such a sucker. Really, one of us ought to exercise a little self control.
Kaity spun all the way home (not an easy feat in a VW bug), and I could barely tear her away to go to graduation practice. I've created a monster, I'm sure. Let the fluffing begin…. fluff everywhere…. fluff, fluff, fluff.
All in all, we got out pretty cheap for our first trip – a free spindle, $5 of roving, and I bought three $5 skeins of wool sock yarn (Alice Strathmore Scottish Campion) – one of the few yarns Deb didn't spin herself.
What have I learned this week – Never, never, never say never.
Oh, yeah, before we left – she demonstrated her spinning wheel ;o) No, absolutely not.
Here's where I found Kaity last night, sitting in front of the computer (nothing new), in her PJ's (nothing new) – wearing her mortarboard!!
Think she's a little excited about graduating Thursday!?
Oh please – what kind of loser wrote that…. oh wait, that was me. Sept 21, 2005.
Huh – Me again…. dork.
Ok – it's right there on the side bar. Check it out – The Dark Side.
Go ahead, laugh, ridicule, slap me upside the head, say "I told you so." I don't even care.
I present: above….. my Spring Fling (back only, so far), my current First Class shawl, and the pitiful beginnings of my Flower Basket shawl, which I totally want to dump and restart as the Adamas Shawl.
and…. here's the sock graveyard on my desk: Yarntopia socks – pattern yet to be determined, but probably footies; Claudia's Handpainted in "Turquoise Jeans" in a kind of made up rib pattern; and more Claudia's, "Passion Fruit" in the More Fun Than Cables pattern.
So what. Doesn't bother me a bit. I've seen worse. I can stop anytime I want.
… and actually, I'll spare you a picture. But, get this…. yesterday I killed a lizard with my air conditioner. Now, how often do you figure the big ol' outside part of the air conditioner with the big fan thingy (technical terms, but stay with me) actually takes it out on the yard fauna.
I bet you're getting a little afraid to read this blog every day now, aren't ya? First it's plucking pheasant stories – and now lizard death. Ok – I promise, no more gross stuff…. only happiness and light from now on. But, really, you gotta admit that's weird.
– and now that I can't write about gory stuff anymore… well I just don't know what to tell y'all.
Psalm 139: 13-14 "For you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
I am a knitter... striving to live a life centered on God's will for me as a wife, mother, and homemaker. I'm blessed with a dear hubby and three kids- and I can't believe it took me 40-some-odd years to figure out I LOVE TO KNIT!!!
Count Your Socks, Take a Button!


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Menterwolde (gemeente), een voormalige gemeente in de provincie Groningen
Menterwolde (klooster), een voormalig middeleeuws klooster nabij Nieuwolda in de gemeente Oldambt (Groningen)
Menterwolde (nederzetting), de verdwenen nederzetting behorend bij het klooster Menterwolde
Menterwolde (landschap), een middeleeuwse aanduiding voor het Wold-Oldambt

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I'm Emilio Velez Jr and I'm from The Bronx, New York. I am the creator of "The Dodgeball Teens" comic books. I've been drawing cartoon characters and comics since I was at age of 13 and enjoy it til this day. I love writing stories involving my comics. I love reading comics, I love collecting them and the whole aspect of it.
I enjoy playing video games, watching TV like cartoons and sports, drawing comics, playing baseball and listening to music from the 1980's. I gradauted Blessed Sacrament St. Gabriel High School in 2001 and also graduated Monroe College in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. I'm a huge fan of the New York Yankees and my favorite player is Bernie Williams. Sorry Red Sox fans.
I hope you enjoy my comics.


Janet Jackson at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
The BET Black Girls Rock! Awards, which celebrates inspirational women, aired on DStv last night.
Model Naomi Campbell won the Black Girl Magic Award, while dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison was honoured with the Living Legend Award.
Actress Lena Waithe was given the Shot Caller Award and Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement, was the worthy recipient of the Community Change Agent Award.
Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige took home the Rock Star and Star Power Awards respectively. That said, neither of these phenomenal singers will be getting any fashion awards from us for the outfits they wore to the event.
Ciara at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
The singer's latest single could have inspired this look; we'd say she 'Levels Up' in Balmain.
Kyla Pratt at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
The singer scored points for her blazer-inspired take on a little black dress.
Naturi Naughton at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
Image: Aaron J. Thornton/Film Magic/Getty Images.
Powerful in bright pink: the actress looked beautiful and confident in this Jay Godfrey jumpsuit.
Queen Latifah at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
The singer is known for taking on comedic roles in movies, but if this outfit was a joke we just didn't get it – what's with that cape?
Mary J Blige at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
Image: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for BET.
The skirt of the rapper's Roberto Cavallli gown appears to have been fed through a paper shredder. And, together with the cut outs on the top, makes her look as if she's been attacked by some clawed-creature from a horror movie.
Jazmine Sullivan at the 2018 BET Black Girls Rock! Awards.
The 'Insecure' singer clearly has confidence in her choice of this Alexander McQueen gown, but we don't.
The way the sheer portion of her skirt cuts her legs is less than flattering. And, together with those ruffled sleves, makes her dress look unbalanced and top-heavy.
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In addition to an abundance of nature, you'll discover many styles of architecture on the Dominican campus--whether the Victorian splendor of Edgehill mansion, the modern state-of-the-art Science Center or the colonial magnificence of Magnolia House. One thing is certain, as you stroll across our pristine gardens and manicured lawns, you will be standing on the soil that has served as a home to higher learning for more than 125 years. If you would like to get to know our campus better, click on the categories to the left and read on. Better yet, come visit us in person.


Tips-n-Tricks #415. If you have a severe case of "gear lust" try to weigh the real world benefits to having that piece of gear. Will it make your photography better?... 20/11/2012 · I mainly look for actual, candid moments. They say the most because they capture something real. I keep my camera within easy reach, and it's normal for me to take photos of everyday happenings; not just birthdays, first days of school, or holidays, but all the time. Of course, it helps that most of my photos are of my own kids, and they're pretty comfortable with me taking pictures of them.
Meanwhile, when these portraits happen (between poses) you can achieve some pretty good candid images if you play dumb enough. One of the best tricks I've found is to ask for a pose, then fib about when I'm actually pressing the shutter button. I've achieved some interesting candid results that feel very natural, quite unlike the traditional "stranger in front of the camera" poses.... by not distracting the subject during the process of taking photos. Thus, the candid character of a photo is unrelated to the subject's knowledge about or consent to the fact that photos are being taken, and unrelated to the subject's permission for further usage and distribution.
20/11/2012 · I mainly look for actual, candid moments. They say the most because they capture something real. I keep my camera within easy reach, and it's normal for me to take photos of everyday happenings; not just birthdays, first days of school, or holidays, but all the time. Of course, it helps that most of my photos are of my own kids, and they're pretty comfortable with me taking pictures of them.
At this focal length you can take remarkable candid portraits and you can also use this lens to take clear studio shots too. You almost certainly don't need a focal length that is so long if you are working in the studio. Your 50 to 70 mm range will probably do quite fine.
Tips-n-Tricks #415. If you have a severe case of "gear lust" try to weigh the real world benefits to having that piece of gear. Will it make your photography better?


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Mushrooms of Cape Cod and the National Seashore (Paperback)
By Arleen Bessette, Alan Bessette, William J. Neill
Although known for its sandy beaches and pounding surf, historic Cape Cod is also home to a unique community of mushrooms that can be found on its heaths, pine and oak barrens, and on the borders of its bogs, kettle ponds, and cedar swamps. Here is the definitive guide to the highly varied mycoflora of Cape Cod and the National Seashore. It contains accurate and up-to-date descriptions and over 150 color illustrations that help the reader identify over 250 indigenous mushroom species. The scope of this work goes well beyond the identification of mushrooms. The authors provide information that increases the readers awareness of the fragile nature of Cape Cod's various ecosystems and the critical role that mushrooms play in helping to preserve them.
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Publication Date: June 1st, 2001
Plants - Mushrooms
Hardcover (June 1st, 2001): $59.95


I am writing this letter on behalf of Keith Senzer of Power Shift Coaching.
Keith has helped me in both my professional and personal lives. Keith helped me through a tough decision process that had to be made concerning my 10 year old daughter. As a result of our conversations Keith pointed us in the right direction and helped us to find the right people to give our daughter the proper support she needed. She has become a better and less frustrated student. Keith having gone through similar issues was able to speak from the heart. I have worked with Keith for the past 10 years and I find him to be trustworthy, knowledgeable and above all honest.
As for my professional life, Keith also helped me decide on a few changes that I needed to make. As a result of our talks I feel like I have made necessary changes to improve my current work an overall financial success.
I would recommend Keith Senzer to anyone or group that is looking to be motivated in a positive way.
Oh Shift! is a fun way to interact with others who may need a shift in their thinking in order to achieve the life of our dreams. The shifting process that I learned enabled me to get out of my victim mentality and take control of things I thought I had not control over. Being a shifthead is a life altering experience.
The profound and positive impact of this workshop on my life was a perfect example of what can happen when willingness, readiness and the right opportunity come together.
Oh, shift! for Teens has taught me to pay attention to my actions and thoughts more. It was really helpful when I was asked to turn bad situations that are bringing me down into positive situations. I'm trying to create a more positive outlook on life.
Since our Oh, shift! class, I've been more aware of the choices I made or that I am making. I've also been thinking more positively instead of negatively and turning bad situation to better ones.
Oh Shift! allowed me to engage with like-minded people on a journey of transformation. Going through this program, I have become aware of a variety of eye-opening feelings and emotions stemming from events that have taken place in my life. Until now, I have never questioned how things are I've just been content to believe they just are. But Jennifer Powers has created a program that enabled me to easily ask why things are, and get excited about the answer. Take the journey to become a shift-head you'll be glad you did!
The Oh, Shift! workshops are great for anybody who is interested in improving their life through the power of self-awareness. No matter if you are new to real introspection or pretty comfortable with it – these workshops will give you important things to look at, think about, and reflect upon, along with great tools and support to truly make a shift that will change your life for the better!
I was recently promoted to the training manager for my company. As a new manager I struggled with how to manage an employee who abused her work schedule. The employee needed to arrive to work by 9am. Last summer the employee arrived to work anywhere between 9:30am to 10am. Keith listened to my issues and helped me develop a plan of action to correct the employee's behavior. Keith continues to provide me with the resources and skills I need to manage effectively. Thanks for all your help and support.
I more strongly believe that I have control of my life and no one else can take away that right. I learned about the consequences that come as a result of shifting.
I've been wanting to make some changes in myself to become happier and kinder, but have felt super-busy and unsure about the how to. This curriculum has given me the opportunity I was searching for. I especially like thinking about changing my reactions to the simple, everyday things. Just changing your reactions leads to all the other changes, it doesn't have to be an overhaul but something workable, something approachable.


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Arlene has come up with some neat samples of recycling, reusing or repurposing to give us some ideas for the June challenge.... look at these beauties.
just click on the photo to go to her photostream to see how she did these.
I read on the Hero Arts blog of May 13, 2011 that Hero Arts won a 2011 Small Business of the Year award for their sustainability and green business. I know a lot more people recycle, re-purpose, or reuse items, whether it's wood planking from an old farmhouse or a doily for an embellishment on a card. I had already thought of my challenge for the Die Cut Divas flickr group challenge early in the month, but it still needed firming up. No matter what type of recycle, re-purpose or reuse of an item, the card must have a die-cut or be embossed with your machine. Any type of machine is fine.
What kinds of things can be reused, recycled, re-purposed? I use tissue boxes all the time as well as packaging for stockings for die-cuts. I love the idea of doilies, buttons, or stick-pins for flowers making the card scene. I now have a great button die that I love to use because it's not as thick and heavy as a real button. How about turning ribbon into flowers? Yes, that's not recycled, but it is re-purposed.
Have fun! I am publishing this early as I have been locked out of my desktop for about a week and I want to make sure I can get this up and running.


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Shire Hall, Dorchester
August 11, 2016 September 21, 2016 Martin Cooke
In March 2012 H&L were appointed to provide business consultancy and funding services for the Shire Hall Project, Dorchester. Over the course of the next 6 months aided by project partners, consultants and WDDC staff a round 1 bid to HLF was developed. In March 2013 the HLF southwest regional committee awarded the project a pass.
Shire Hall, which includes the Old Crown Court and Cells, is famous for the trial of the Tolpuddle Martyrs in 1834. Author Thomas Hardy also sat there as a magistrate. Time has appeared to stand still in the court, which appears today almost as it did in Georgian times.
H&L were appointed as heritage consultant for the round two development stage of the project and worked closely with the wide range of stakeholders, staff, project partners and consultants in developing detailed proposals for a round 2 bid in Autumn 2014. The project secured a round 2 pass from HLF in June 2015 with a grant of £1.5m, with opening planned for 2018.
The Grade I listed building will be transformed into a major visitor centre with high quality exhibitions and educational resources.
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Chesil Beach Centre Redevelopment
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Q: Administrator account apparently lost after forced reboot of OS X Yesterday I ran into one of those rare problems with OS X (10.11.4) where I thought I had to reboot my MacBook. The cursor wheel was constantly spinning and I was unable to quit any apps or even access Force Quit .... (This was triggered inside Firefox.) So a reboot seemed like an easy way out.
Unfortunately the reboot seems to have corrupted the setup in a bad way. I normally have two user accounts on the MacBook, like A and B, where A is also the administrator account.
After the reboot A now seems to have disappeared. It e.g. does not show up under System Preferences | Users, nor in /etc/passwd. It is also no longer available as a choice in Login Window .... The lost account's files still seem to remain under /Users/A/, but I can no longer access them because I no longer have administrator privileges.
I this a know problem (perhaps even an indication of malware)? How can I restore account A and its administrator privileges without risking corruption of its (presumably) remaining original files in /Users/A/? (At least I do have recent Time Machine backups and can log in as B.)

A: Turns out I was lucky. Booting into Single User Mode (for obtaining administrator privileges as described here) apparently caused some extra disk check. This presumably led to the restoration of some corrupted piece of (meta)data and in effect my account A, including its previous administrator privileges.
Looks as if the system is back to normal now: much relief!


The Spirit Squadron playing last week in Wichita. Brad (L) and Scott (not seen) will join us for RBF XXIX.
There is a Wendy's restaurant, Dollar General Store and Taco Bell in the same parking lot as our venue. A Starbucks is a quarter mile north on the same road. Most major fast food restaurants are within a two mile radius, since this is a major shopping area in Greenfield.
Warm up gaming will be held on Friday night, April 20 as well. Details will be announced soon.
Your editor generally doesn't pay much attention to statistics because the Indy Squadron Dispatch is written and designed specifically for members of the Indy Squadron Dawn Patrol gaming group. We hope that our content will interest outside readers and many times it does, however, the newsletter remains true to its original mission - to keep Indy players informed of upcoming gaming days. Nevertheless, we have some data that might be of interest.
Volume 30 Issue 2 of ISD drew 616 unique readers. Since this statistic tracks individual readers, and since the Fight in the Skies Society currently has 82 members, it is clear that at least 87% of our readers come from outside the Dawn Patrol community.
Back in the day! Scott at the game board, Dec 19, 2002.
The Indy Squadron is delighted to learn that former Red Baron Fight champion Scott Campbell will make his eighth appearance in the squadron's annual spring classic when he returns for RBF XXIX next month.
He will be joined by, Brad Campbell (no relation), a local player from Wichita, who will also be a guest for the weekend of April 20th.
Scott's last appearance in Red Baron Fight was on April 17, 2004 (RBF XV). Six years prior, he won a hard-fought victory over Alice Skinner in RBF IX (see story below) to earn his only Silver Goblet. Since moving away from the Indianapolis area in the early 2000's, Scott has been recruiting players and building the new Wichita Spirit Squadron.


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Dime quién soy es una serie de televisión española de drama histórico creada por José Manuel Lorenzo. La serie es una adaptación de la novela histórica Dime quién soy escrita por Julia Navarro. Dirigida por Eduard Cortés y escrita por Piti Español, se estrenó el 4 de diciembre de 2020 en Movistar+.

Sinopsis

Guillermo Albi, un periodista madrileño recibe la propuesta de una mujer rica de investigar la misteriosa vida de su bisabuela, Amelia Garayoa, una mujer de la que solo se sabe que huyó con un comunista francés, abandonando a su hijo Javier y a su esposo Santiago Carranza antes de que estallara la guerra civil española. Pero lo que la familia desconoce es una apasionante vida repleta de inimaginables experiencias alrededor del mundo del espionaje, amor e intriga, en las que Amelia tendrá que buscar la mejor salida posible de las tragedias que pareciera que la persiguen a lo largo de su azarosa vida.

Reparto y personajes

Principal
 Irene Escolar como Amelia Garayoa.
 Oriol Pla como Pierre Comte.
 Pierre Kiwitt como Max von Schumann.
 Maria Pia Calzone como Carla Alessandrini.
 Will Keen como Albert James.

Secundarios
 Oleg Kricunova como Krisov.
 Pablo Derqui como Santiago.
 Stefan Weinert como Ulrich Jürgens.
 Nicolas Carpentier como Jean Deuville.
 Lana Vlady como Anushka.
 Joan Frank Charansonnet como Viktor Sòbloev.
 Francis Lorenzo como Javier Carranza.

Invitados
 Carlos Hipólito como Juan Garayoa.
 Valeria Alonso como Gloria Hertz.
 Carolina Yuste como Lola.
 Itsaso Arana como Edurne.
 Algis Arlauskas como Doctor.
 Juan Martín Gravina como Fernando Vallejo.
 Jordi Planas	como José Rosales.
 Alberto Ruano	como Martin Hertz.
 Lucía Caraballo como Antonietta Garayoa.

Episodios

Producción
El 30 de agosto de 2016, comenzó la producción de la serie basada en la novela homónima de la escritora Julia Navarro, quien, por primera vez, dio el visto bueno a una de las adaptaciones de su obra. Ella misma, junto con los directores Fernando González Molina y José Manuel Lorenzo, es la responsable del proyecto. La producción de la serie corre a cargo de Movistar+, entre otras, que también será la encargada de distribuirla. Tras un lento proceso de producción, la ansiada adaptación inició su rodaje en  julio de 2019, finalizándolo ocho meses después. El 13 de junio, un mes antes, se anunció que Irene Escolar se convertiría en la protagonista interpretando al personaje de Amelia Garayoa.

El estreno oficial en la plataforma de Movistar+ fue el 4 de diciembre de 2020; meses antes, la propia plataforma de Telefónica presentó por primera vez los tres primeros capítulos de la adaptación en  la 68.ª edición del  Festival de San Sebastián el 21 de septiembre de 2020.

Filmación
Con más de 300 localizaciones entre escenarios naturales, decorados construidos y recreaciones digitales, Dime quién soy, dirigida por Eduard Cortés, cuenta con un equipo técnico de más de 200 profesionales entre España y Hungría. Algunas de las localizaciones elegidas se encuentran en ciudades españolas como: Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Alicante o Alcoy; así como en la capital húngara, Budapest o Fót y Komárom.

Referencias

Enlaces externos
 Dime quién soy en IMDb
 Dime quién soy en Filmaffinity

Series de televisión basadas en hechos reales
Series de televisión de drama de España
Series de televisión de España iniciadas en 2020Series de televisión de Movistar Plus+


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Presidential contenders, Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, are both claiming victory in their published numbers ahead of the ANC's elective conference in December.
JOHANNESBURG – On Thursday, Fitch Ratings agency downgraded South Africa's long-term debt to junk status. On Friday, Standard & Poor's followed suit, while Moody's placed the country on review for a downgrade.
Trump allegedly disclosed an undercover Israeli mission to penetrate an Islamic State cell developing bombs that could go through airports undetected.
Confidante and friend of Cyril Ramaphosa, James Motlatsi says that he has been reliably informed that the deputy president will be the next to get the chop in government.


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Man Loses $1.5 Million on Super Bowl Bet
4 February 2019 by Dustin Jermalowicz
A gambler who won big last year lost big THIS year as he placed a $1.5 million wager on the Los Angeles Rams to win Super Bowl LIII, making him a colossal loser (even if we're still jealous that he won all that money last year).
The punter took and placed a $1.5 million wager on the Rams to win the game at +120. The bet would have paid out $1.8 million if he won, but it was not meant to be, as the Patriots won a defensive game 13-3, scoring twice in the last eight minutes of the game.
While the loss was a big one for the gambler, he reportedly won $10 million on the Patriots-Eagles Super Bowl matchup in 2018, with $7.4 million placed on different money lines for the event. He also won big during the 2017 World Series, cleaning out books in Las Vegas.
Betting on the Super Bowl is always big business around the world, especially in the United States, where billions is wagered both legally and illegally. The activity will become even more widespread as more states legalize the activity.
We'll be informing readers as we learn more about the crazy bets placed by punters for this year's big game.
4 February 2019 - 6:54pm
Well I'm not going to regret a guy who can afford that bet at first place.
When we see how much money he had bet at last year's Superbowl it's obvious that he could afford to loose even more than those $1,5 mill he had lost now.
Reckless Bets
Silver Player
4 February 2019 - 11:27pm
That's a huge wager just to potentially take home a $300k win. What an idiot!
coolsongss
5 February 2019 - 8:09am
From the title, I thought that it was a sad news about this punter 🙂
I think that I can still congratulate on his wins in the past.
Reckless Bets wrote:
I believe he would of get 1,8mill profit for his 1,5mill stake, the odds for Rams wasn't that low.
But he had lost it anyway.
WaroftheGods
Slots Fan
WOW, just to have that kind of money to be throwing down on one game like that would be so very welcome in my world lol money's obviously not a factor for this guy, sounds like hes merely just trying to add some extra excitement to his life .
blck
Location: The North
Joined: 6 Apr 2016
Ouch, that is quite a big bet to lose. And I can agree with others, with only so relatively small win to get, it doesn't seem worth risking.
WaroftheGods wrote:
I don't think he doesn't care about his stack Chris,I just think he can afford to loose such sum.
For example I could live with a $150 loss, you probably could swallow a $1500 dropping and the guy just probably operates on another dimension, being a multi millionaire or billionaire so probably just an average stake for him.
But that doesn't mean he's not frustrated about it...I guess.
CL - klaw
Joined: 3 Mar 2014
That was my initial thought too, Reckless Bets, gotta be a bigger upside than that for such a large bet.
sharpe wrote:
I believe he would of get 1,8mill profit for his 1,5mill stake, the odds for Rams wasn't that low..
That makes more sense. I guess he's got to get his thrills where he can - bit sad to think that you have to go to such extremes to get a buzz when you have that amount of wealth.
Man, I feel like a winner when my kids put their dishes into the dishwasher!! And there's no monetary investment required (just loads of shouting and nagging!) 😀
CL - klaw wrote:
In my mind the gambler is always a gambler klaw..no matter the size of his/hers wealth I guess,...sad..yeah I guess you have a good point from a certain perspective there.
Ha-ha...good luck with that! 😜
Dustin, is there an estimate on how much $$ is bet on the superbowl each year? My son and I were speculating and wondering this last Sunday. Just curious.
Vanilipas
Location: Protaras, Cyprus
Some people thinks that professional bettors should win every bet. But its not truth. They have a goal to win just a little bit over 50% . Today he lost million, but for him its just one lose but for the press its a STORY because its SUPERBOWL
11 February 2019 - 8:10pm
Vanilipas wrote:
That's true mate but in fact we don't know if this guy (or a girl) is a professional bettor or just a splendidly rich person who's making this stakes for fun...not sure!
12Anyone else like betting Ping Pong?!?!?!


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I went to see GMS's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" last weekend and enjoyed every minute of it. This is a modern adaptation that allows the Pirate King and Frederic to be more swashbuckling and for the comedy to be extended upon, especially in the more well known numbers such as "I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General" and "With Cat-Like Tread", the latter of which can run for a few encores depending on the enthusiasm of the audience. The record for this GMS version is currently 8! It also allows for the cast, particularly the Pirate King, to break the fourth wall and interact with the conductor, the audience and, at one point, the biobox, which always gets laughs.
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2 Responses to Review of GMS' PIRATES OF PENZANCE by Paul Ractliffe
Kevin Booth says:
Thank you for a wonderful Review. It is really appreciated. Kevin Booth.
About the Central Coast says:
Hi, Kevin! I've passed on your comments to Paul. I was so sorry I missed out on seeing the show myself in the end. I knew it was going to be great and was looking forward to it, but I wasn't feeling well on the day 😦 Paul came home raving about it, though. He's a big G&S fan! 🙂


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by bill - 2011-03-17 20:00:00 ( in family, holmes, elizabeth) [php version]
I'll be spending all week (Spring Break) with my almost-6-year-old daughter, Elizabeth. Woo hoo! Yesterday was supposed to be my only "day off," as she was supposed to be in school (snow make-up day). But she's come down with the flu, so she stayed home with me.
I took her to the doctor, and they confirmed she has type A flu. It's been going around a lot, they said.
Anyway, today, after returning from the mall (where we went out of sheer boredom), and after I took a nap (yes, I'm getting old), she had an idea. "How about if I do something for you and you pay me money?"
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A few minutes later, I came out and found the kitchen very wet. Way too much water. I volunteered to run the mop over it again to sop up the excess, but she said, "No, only I can be in here."
She did let me wring out the mop. Once finished with that, she said, "Okay, now you pay me money."
"Okay," I said. "I was thinking two dollars."
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I laughed and said, "There's no way I'm paying you $20 to clean the kitchen floor."
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And that was it. End of negotiation. The one who learned the lesson was me, and that is: Always agree ahead of time exactly how much you'll be paying someone for their labor.
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