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U.S. Department of Labor and Associated General Contractors Renew Alliance to Promote Safety and Health in the Rio Grande Valley
OSHA News Release
U.S. Department of Labor and Associated General Contractors
Renew Alliance to Promote Safety and Health in the Rio Grande Valley
DALLAS, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) have renewed an alliance to help protect construction industry employees in the Rio Grande Valley.
OSHA Acting Area Director Luis Ramos-Morales and AGC Executive Director Perry Vaughn sign an alliance renewal to continue protecting employees in the construction industry.
The three-year alliance renewal will address falls, struck-by, electrical, and trenching and excavation hazards. The alliance will continue to provide outreach, increase training opportunities, and focus on sharing information about OSHA's enforcement initiatives, safety and health regulations, and efforts to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
AGC credits the alliance for promoting dialogue between employers and OSHA, and helping to increase awareness of jobsite hazards in the Rio Grande Valley's construction industry.
The OSHA Alliance Program fosters collaborative relationships with groups committed to worker safety and health. Alliance partners help OSHA reach targeted audiences, such as employers and workers in high-hazard industries, giving them better access to workplace safety and health tools and information.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to help ensure these conditions for American working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education, and assistance. For more information, visit https://www.osha.gov.
Chauntra Rideaux, 972-850-4710, rideaux.chauntra.d@dol.gov
Juan J. Rodríguez, 972-850-4709, rodriguez.juan@dol.gov
Release Number: 19-672-DAL
U.S. Department of Labor news materials are accessible at http://www.dol.gov. The Department's Reasonable Accommodation Resource Center converts departmental information and documents into alternative formats, which include Braille and large print. For alternative format requests, please contact the Department at (202) 693-7828 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (federal relay).


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JClic — набор бесплатных программных приложений под лицензией GNU General Public License, среда создания приложений для осуществления различных видов учебной деятельности: тесты, задания на ассоциации, упражнения с текстом, кроссворды, пазлы и т. д.

JCLic состоит из трёх основных компонентов:
 JCLic — основная программа, используемая для выполнения заданий. Она позволяет создавать и организовывать свою собственную библиотеку проектов, и делать выбор между различными вариантами графических сред и операционных функций
 JClic author — инструмент, позволяющий создавать и изменять JClic-проекты при помощи интуитивно понятной визуальной среды. Программа дает возможность создавать Java-апплеты образовательных приложений для их включения в  Веб-страницы. Задания также могут быть интегрированы в библиотеку проектов.
 JClic reports — модуль, позволяющий управлять базой данных отчётов о выполнении учащимися заданий, включенных в различные JClic-проекты. Программа работает в сети и предоставляет возможность получения статистических отчётов о результатах.

Программа JClic написана на языке Java и работает в различных операционных системах: Windows, Linux, Mac OS X и Solaris.

Разработка проекта JClic в настоящее время ведётся на веб-портале Департамента университетских исследований и информационного общества (DURSI) правительства Каталонии.

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Ссылки

 Домашняя страница JClic
 Примеры использования Java-апплетов:
 Задание на заполнение пропусков в тексте об интерференции света
Задание на «сложные ассоциации» по теме «Термодинамические процессы»

Свободные программы для образования
Свободное программное обеспечение, написанное на Java
Программное обеспечение тестового контроля знаний

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Does anyone know of a decent firewall for Linux with a usable GUI? I'm tired of iptables. It's powerful, yes... and with a little pain I can get it to do anything I want. But I use it so rarely that between uses I forget most of what I've already set up and more importantly pretty much all of the syntax . I use Sygate on my Windows boxes at work... and I'm looking for something similar under Linux. Google has not been much help. Any ideas?
To clear a few things up, I'm not looking for a GUI around iptables. I'd like something completely different and preferably something that has application based filtering in addition to standard port/host stuff.
I have access to an IBM T40 laptop. When this laptop has, under WinXP, the keyboard shut; the output is switched to the external monitor and the input is switched to the external keyboard and mouse. When openned, the output is on the local screen and input comes from the trackpoint, or trackpad, and internal keyboard. XP is also capable of setting both screens active, either as the same display or as separate displays.
Under X11R6, at least as Lycoris, Fedora, and Knoppix configure it, the input will only come from, in order: the external keyboard, the internal trackpoint, but not pad, and the output always goes to the external monitor and not the internal LCD, ever. This simply isn't workable for a laptop, especially when not docked. For myself, I'm not really particular, but if I expect to sell the rest of the office on Linux; I need a nearly similar functionality.
Is there any method, manner, combination that will enable Linux to respond to the "hinge switch" and imitate the features that are had under XP?
Yes, I've hit Google. The exploration was most unhelpful.
Recently installing SOTLinux, if anyone has any experiance with it, i'd like feedback. Thanks.


This is what I wore last Saturday. We were invited over to lunch at a friend's house. It was very spring-y so I decided to shave my legs and wear a dress! Hahaha! The weather was just right, sunny but with a bit of chill in the air.
By 4 pm, it started to get a lot cooler so I had to wear a light jersey scarf around my neck.
you have the balenciaga bag!!!!
i am in love with that bag.. if i see one at a descent price i'm gonna get it and throw away all my bags..
sorry, I don't think your outfit is hot. the yellow scarf throws the outfit off course. I would have chosen a scarf that complimented the dress. nice try! as for the bag, I can't make it out..therefore no comment.
Hi there! Im such a fan of ur blog. Im based in Shanghai with my family, but right now im in Manila to assist my eldset as he enters college in UP.
I love the GAP coat ur wearing! and the honestly without a blink, the yellow scraf is just adorable. Its carefree .Its FUN. We should have more FUN in our outfits, dont you think?
So, where can i score the GAP coat ur wearing? if ur OK to share it with me?
I've also seen export overruns from Gap, Banana Rep & J. Crew in Greenhills (the tiangge section) and at bazaars like Karl Edwards so you can also look for coats there! My friend got a really cute J. Crew wool coat for less than P2000 in Greenhills. Best of all, it was current season, and retailed for over $200!


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Written by Karen Turner Dec 31, 2020
Published in Small Business
Small UK businesses have asked the chancellor for millions of pounds in additional support to get them through the latest coronavirus restrictions.
A second round of grants, a new German-style reimbursement scheme for lost trading, improved terms for state-guaranteed bounceback loans and income support for the newly self-employed are needed, the Federation of Small Businesses has said.
With less access to credit, small firms, who employ 60 per cent of private sector workers, have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic.
The government has provided support totalling £34.4 billion, including £21.1 billion in grants and business rates relief, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Almost 1.5 million small businesses have also taken one-year interest free bounceback loans of up to £50,000, totalling £43.5 billion.
However, Mike Cherry, chairman of the FSB, has written to Rishi Sunak to say that "fresh restrictions have brought renewed disruption and financial pressure for the many small businesses affected".
The FSB proposals, which are estimated to cost at least £25 billion, include a new "revenue loss scheme" that would reimburse small businesses for the financial impact of a significant loss in custom. The German version of the scheme cost about €11 billion a month. The FSB also called for a second round of £10,000 one-off grants, plus targeted grants of up to £25,000 for small firms in retail, hospitality and leisure.
Earlier this year the chancellor introduced a "pay as you grow" plan that lengthened the repayment period for bounceback loans to a decade and allowed businesses to take repayment holidays or switch to interest-only loans, at 2.5 per cent.
Mr Cherry has called for greater flexibility, including a "student loans approach, which means that loans are only paid when the company is profitable".
About 300,000 self-employed workers who have not qualified for support because they were not operating for three years before the scheme came into force could be admitted by accepting their 2019-20 tax return, the FSB added.
"Some [businesses] had to close their doors at a few hours' notice during what should have been the busy run-up to Christmas," Mr Cherry said.
"They need a new level of assistance to match the new level of restrictions forced upon them."
Karen Turner
A very experienced freelance IT journalist who now prefers to work from home and has such a broad range of knowledge accrued over the years, we would not cope without her influence and ideas.
Choose The Right IT Support Package For Your Small UK Business

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A Landlord's Advice for Renting
By Mary Gallagher
Can My Landlord Discuss My Rental Application?
Can a Homeowner Change the Pet Addendum in the Middle of a Lease?
What Do You Do When You Try to Get a Apartment & You Need a Co-Signer?
Guidelines to Landlord and Tenant Rights
How Do I Get Out of an Apartment Lease in California?
There are many reasons for renting instead of buying: You move frequently, you prefer not to have the responsibility of a house and yard, you are just starting out on your own or it's cheaper to rent. Whatever the reason, you'll want to follow some guidelines to make your rental experience successful and stress-free.
Most rental leases are for one year. After that, they automatically roll over to a month-to-month term or, if all parties agree, can be renewed for some specific term. If you know you will be leaving in less than a year, do not sign a one-year lease unless it includes a subletting provision. If the lease prohibits subletting, you'll have to pay the rent for the full year whether you live there or not. Some leases allow subletting but make the original tenant responsible for the lease. It is more advantageous for you as a tenant to be able to transfer the lease, releasing your from any further obligations. Ask the landlord about these issues upfront and examine the lease before signing it.
Although landlords are legally required to treat all classes of people equally when reviewing tenant applications, as with job interviews nothing impacts them like first impressions. All other things being equal, landlords will gravitate toward prospective tenants who show up on time, are prepared with a credit report and references in hand and ask thoughtful questions.
The relationship between a landlord and tenant begins as soon as the prospective tenant walks through the door to look the place over. Although the unit and its location, along with the neighboring tenants, will have a lot to do with how happy a tenant will be in her new digs, her relationship with the landlord is key. Throughout this relationship it is important to remain respectful and upbeat. If the toilet is stopped up because your toddler stuffed his teddy bear into it, do not call up your landlord in the middle of the night. Report your problems during business hours when possible. Apologize and offer to pay for the repair of any damage you cause, and thank your landlord when he goes above and beyond the requirements of the lease. Someday down the line, when you need a favor because you've locked yourself out or need a reference, you will reap the benefits of a good relationship with your landlord.
Averting and Solving Problems
Although you may think the landlord does not want to be bothered about the small leak in your kitchen faucet, think about the water bill he pays every month. If the garbage builds up in the chute and no tenant takes responsibility, think about the fine the landlord may get from the city. Landlords like problem solvers and tenants who will help him watch out for problems. When it comes time for rent increases, you may find you don't get one. Landlords will go the extra mile for a helpful tenant.
Some cities, such as San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland, have rent control. This is local legislation that limits rent raises, often limits evictions and sometimes prescribes other tenant-landlord regulations. These regulations take precedent over anything written in the lease. Familiarize yourself with these rules before signing a lease.
Univ. of California, San Diego: How to Be a Good Tenant and Neighbor
Thelpa: What 5 Ingredients Make Up a Good Tenant
Mary Gallagher runs Mary Gallagher Planning (mgaplanning.com), an urban planning and consulting business in San Francisco. She is the former assistant planning director for San Francisco and planning director for San Mateo. Gallagher has been writing about real estate, development and land use for numerous websites since 1995. She holds a master's degree in historic preservation planning from Cornell University.
Tenant Checklist for Landlords
How to Find an Apartment with a Broken Lease and Judgment
Do's & Don'ts of Home & Apartment Leases & Contracts
Subletting for an Individual Lease
Tenant Retention Strategies
How Do I Rent an Apartment With a Bad Rental History?
The Best Ways to Find an Apartment
Reasons for Lease Termination
What Do Landlords Look at on Applications?
1 Tenant Checklist for Landlords
2 How to Find an Apartment with a Broken Lease and Judgment
3 Do's & Don'ts of Home & Apartment Leases & Contracts
4 Subletting for an Individual Lease


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The Michigan Sea Grant program, based at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, has been awarded more than $1.5 million from the federal government to lead two Great Lakes restoration projects that will restore native fish habitat and help clean up marinas across the region.
Michigan Sea Grant, a collaboration between UM and Michigan State University, will also assist on five federally funded projects focused on issues including endangered fish, beach contamination, sound boating practices and marina operations, and water pollution.
The Environmental Protection Agency grants are part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a $475 million federal commitment to improve environmental quality in the Great Lakes region. Michigan Sea Grant's work, along with hundreds of other projects in Michigan and the region, will help meet key restoration priorities identified by EPA.
* "Restoring Native Fish Habitat in the St. Clair River" ($1.04 million over two years). New underwater reefs will be constructed to encourage reproduction of native fish such as lake whitefish, walleye and lake sturgeon. Studies before and after construction will allow biologists to evaluate the impact of the work and improve future habitat restoration efforts.
* "Green Marina Education and Outreach" ($478,262 over three years). The project will support and improve existing Clean Marina programs in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, focusing on reducing pollution from boating and marina activities. Funding will be used to help increase participation and educational efforts that lead to Clean Marina certification.
To become certified, Clean Marinas must complete a training course, perform a self-evaluation and address both mandatory and recommended best practices. About 100 marinas in the Great Lakes region have made the commitment to voluntarily implement best practices.
The new funding will assist in the development of uniform Clean Marina certification standards that can be applied to marinas throughout the region. The project will also provide support to enable marinas to complete certification. In addition, some of the funding will be used to improve existing training tools, like the Web-based Clean Marina Classroom.
Diana is the project's principal investigator. Elizabeth LaPorte, Michigan Sea Grant's director of communications and education services, is co-principal investigator. Extension Program Leader Chuck Pistis will act as manager of quality assurance on the project.
* "Outreach to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species," Dan O'Keefe, Michigan Sea Grant project extension coordinator.
* "Expanding vessel-based education programs," Steve Stewart, Michigan Sea Grant project extension coordinator.
* "Controlling Phragmites along Lake St. Clair," Mary Bohling, Michigan Sea Grant project extension coordinator.
* "Beach information communication system," Sonia Joseph Joshi, Michigan Sea Grant project extension coordinator.
* "Laser technology for tracking beach contaminants," Sonia Joseph Joshi, Michigan Sea Grant project extension coordinator.
Michigan Sea Grant helps foster economic growth and protect Michigan's coastal Great Lakes resources through education, research and outreach. A collaborative effort of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, Michigan Sea Grant is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-National Sea Grant network of more than 30 university-based programs.
More at www.miseagrant.umich.edu or http://greatlakesrestoration.us.
We need more of these kinds of projects to restore the great lakes.


Here at PrettyGreen we are lucky enough to do some very cool things in our job – from standing on the side of a stage at a festival dancing away to our favourite band, to playing touch rugby at Twickenham or staying overnight in a castle in Devon celebrating a flagship birthday for the agency.
But not all 'life defining moments' have to be at work, so every year we are given 100 buckeroos to do anything on our bucket list – or as we like to call it, the 'living list'. The cogs in everyone's brains start turning around January 3rd to start planning what we can do that'll blow everyone out of the water.
So the moral of the story is – if you have a dream, go grab it with both hands. But not if it's changing your name by deed poll, that's just silly Jack Swallow.