All parents are not looking for the same thing from a senior school. But how should you consider which one is best for you and your child?
Small classes are often a requirement of parents. They are usually equated with that other requirement, more individual attention for the child, but they do not necessarily go together. Private schools can often provide more individual attention because the teachers are required to stay longer hours and provide extra support outside mainstream classes. They may also have better training. This is the kind of individual attention that parents expect when they are paying school fees.
Parents expect better discipline from a private school and it is usually delivered. That is because private schools are able to pick the students they want and weed out the ones they don't want if those students are disruptive or step out of line. This does not happen at public schools because if students in the state sector get excluded from one school, they only end up in another one. Students in private schools have to meet the required standards of behaviour.
When teachers are competitively recruited (in stark contrast to public schools which hire graduates indiscriminately) and expected to work long hours to meet the learning needs of their students, it usually makes for a more dynamic and interesting result in the classroom. Sometimes private schools can offer a broader curriculum and better teaching resources as well. But when the teaching is not good and parents are not happy, private schools are often quick to change things around and sometimes get rid of teachers that prove less than capable or do not have parental support. Essentially, it is the quality of the interaction in the classroom that determines the quality of the teaching and learning. Sometimes this happens best in schools that do not appear on the surface to have the best facilities. But parents should be able to choose a school based on the aspects of education that they value most.
Student safety may not be the hottest issue in Cyprus education, although it clearly was an issue for parents that were surveyed in other countries. This may be becoming a concern in Cyprus. Parents of children in public schools are constantly demanding more security measures and although the safety problems are exaggerated there are signs that it could become an issue, while some private schools have stepped up security on campus.
When it comes down to exercising choice, private education gives parents what they want. Sometimes what they want is a highly competitive, exam and results driven environment. Sometimes it is something quite different – extra literacy support and the chance to take drama or art as a serious subject – or just better sports facilities.
And for many foreigners in Cyprus, it is the opportunity for their child to learn in English and get A Levels or IB with extra support to get into a UK or US university. The point is that not every school will meet the needs of every child. With private education, parents have a choice. To make the right choice, though, parents must decide what constitutes value for money for them.
Nothing should be taken for granted. For instance many parents believe that small classes are something worth paying for. Often private schools do have much smaller classes than state schools. This is a good thing. While it is clearly not the case that bad teachers can suddenly teach just because the classes are small it does mean that good teachers can give your children more time and individual attention.
However, just because you pay for education, it does not guarantee the school employs only good teachers. There are good teachers in state schools and bad teachers in private schools. But it seems it is a lot easier to get rid of bad teachers in private schools than it is in the state sector, in which teaching unions are all-powerful. It is interesting to ask private schools how they support poor teachers and see if they admit to ever having had any!
There is also the matter of academic results. Schools these days are very open about their exam results and usually display them on their website. But this is not necessarily a great way to judge value for money. Many private schools select the pupils they want in the first place and only take those they consider academically able. So sometimes students in the less selective schools actually do better academically, even though this is not always obvious from the results. Nor will the results reveal how many parents at the school are paying for private lessons on top of school fees. In which case you might ask yourself why would you pay for both?
There is no guarantee that your child will do well academically in any school, no matter how much you pay. However, one thing that private schools can do well is monitor progress and communicate with parents on a regular basis. Especially if the school has a parent portal, a virtual learning environment and a good website. It is reassuring to know that you can walk into school at any time and teachers are always willing to talk to you or reply to emails. So it is useful to ask how quickly any kind of underachievement will be picked up on and how long the school would wait to get in touch.
The social mix of the school and its culture is something a lot of people think is worth paying for. Some private schools in Cyprus offer an international environment with opportunities for the students to interact with and learn from other students from all around the world. The student population of some schools is mainly Cypriot and there are parents that prefer this.
High academic achievement is always of paramount importance, but sometimes it could be at the expense of a broader education and the development of a love of learning. A parent could prefer a school that encourages students to pursue other interests by offering a range of extracurricular activities as well as subjects not deemed 'academic' such as music and drama.
This is the most valuable thing a good private school can give you, freedom to choose from any number of activities, an interest in everything and the confidence to achieve what you are capable of. Good private schools should be advising their pupils to take the traditional exam subjects and supporting high achievement in them. But those that encourage the broadest range of interests, and pay the most attention to your child's individual needs are the ones doing the best job.


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The Ridgefield Playhouse returns with its first live show of 2021 – Celebrate Valentine's Day with Broadway stars Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett
Love is in the air at The Ridgefield Playhouse and even a pandemic won't stop us from celebrating Valentine's Day! Whether you want to get out and paint the town red (socially distanced of course) this Valentine's Day with dinner and a show or spend a romantic evening at home, we have a fun way for everyone to celebrate this year while helping to support the arts! The Ridgefield Playhouse will host its first live show of 2021 with Broadway's most talented power couple!
Tony Award nominee Jarrod Spector (Jersey Boys, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Cher Show) and Kelli Barrett (Broadway's Doctor Zhivago, Wicked, Baby It's You, FX's Fosse/Verdon) will take the stage for two limited capacity performances on Sunday, February 14 at 4pm and 8pm.
Only 100 people will be in the audience of the 500-seat theater to hear songs from Broadway's Jersey Boys, Wicked and more, along with hits from your favorite popstars like Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney, when they perform "Funny How it Happens: A Valentine's Day Celebration." Livestream tickets are also available for those who would like to watch from home. The shows are part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series with support from Adam Broderick Salon & Spa, BMW of Ridgefield, Silver Ribbon Jewelry of Westport, Campari & Cinzano Prosecco and Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe. The shows kick off with a free glass of champagne and chocolates for all in theater patrons.
"Stay at Home" ticket buyers can upgrade their virtual tickets to include champagne and chocolate, which will be available for pick up at The Playhouse on the day of the show. Raffle tickets will be available with a chance to win fabulous prizes including a gift certificate for a day of beauty at Adam Broderick Salon & Spa; a date night package with a BMW and personal driver that includes dinner for two at Sarah's Wine Bar and tickets to a show of your choice at The Ridgefield Playhouse, courtesy of BMW of Ridgefield; beautiful earrings and a gift certificate from Silver Ribbon Jewelry of Westport. Dinner and a show packages available and include a prix fixe dinner at TerraSole Ristorante (3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield).
Hitched in 2014, Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector take you on an intimate journey following the uncanny parallels and fortuitous make-it-or-break-it moments throughout their careers and friendship that eventually brought them together. Spector is best known for his Tony Nominated performance in 'Beautiful: the Carole King Musical' in the role of Barry Mann. He played Frankie Valli for a record 1,500 performances in Broadway's 'Jersey Boys' and debuted on the Great White Way at age 9 as Gavroche in 'Les Miserables.' He was last seen as the iconic Sonny Bono in Broadway's 'The Cher Show.'
Barrett originated the role of Lara Guishar in Broadway's 'Doctor Zhivago' and has also played leading roles in Broadway's 'Wicked', 'Baby It's You!' and 'The Royal Family'. She was lauded for her portrayal of Liza Minnelli in the award-winning FX show 'Fosse/Verdon,' adding this credit to over 2 dozen others in television and film. "Funny How It Happens" features pop favorites (Close To You, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Be My Baby, etc.) and iconic songs from their Broadway musicals (You've Got a Friend, Cabaret, I Got You Babe, etc.) while offering an inside (and often hilarious) scoop on what life is really like as a married Broadway power couple. This show will be a safe and fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day 2021!
For more information or to purchase touchless print at home ticket ($45 - $75) go online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org or, you can visit or call the box office (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is currently doing socially distanced, limited capacity seating. Concession/bar can be ordered via our mobile site so that you can pick it up on the way in, or get notified when it is ready for you to pick up once in the theater. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT and is committed to keeping the arts alive and available to all.
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]]> kerry@ducey.org (The Ridgefield Playhouse) Events Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:25:30 -0500 YWCA Darien/Norwalk Newcomers Wine Tasting Event on January 21st https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46294-ywca-newcomers-wine-tasting-event-on-january-21st46294-ywca-newcomers-wine-tasting-event-on-january-21st https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46294-ywca-newcomers-wine-tasting-event-on-january-21st46294-ywca-newcomers-wine-tasting-event-on-january-21st
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk Newcomers Club is partnering with Baywater Properties to host a Winter wine tasting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21st.
Wine expert Tyler Colman will lead a tasting on Zoom of a selection of red and white limited production wines from Italy that overdeliver.
The event is free, all are welcome, but registration at www.ywcadn.org/newcomersclub.
The selected wines are available for purchase prior to the event at Leary's in Darien.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Jen Russey) Events Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:08:27 -0500 COVID-19 Vaccine at RVNAhealth, Community Testing on Saturday https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/life/46289-covid-19-vaccine-at-rvnahealth-community-testing-on-saturday46289-covid-19-vaccine-at-rvnahealth-community-testing-on-saturday https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/life/46289-covid-19-vaccine-at-rvnahealth-community-testing-on-saturday46289-covid-19-vaccine-at-rvnahealth-community-testing-on-saturday
COVID-19 Vaccines Available at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is an official COVID-19 vaccine provider in the State of CT, approved by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and authorized within the CDC's Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). RVNAhealth is administering COVID-19 Vaccines in accordance with the phased vaccination approach outlined by the CT DPH.
As of early January 2021, Connecticut is in Phase 1A of vaccine roll-out. Phase 1A includes all healthcare personnel, long-term care facility residents and medical first responders.
This web page will be updated as additional Phases become eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine in Connecticut. (Last updated: January 11, 2021)
Phase 1A Eligible Vaccine Recipients
Registration and appointments: Individuals who are part of the State of CT Phase 1A population must pre-register and make an appointment on the VAMS portal to receive the vaccine at RVNAhealth. Appointments may not be scheduled directly with RVNAhealth.
Your RVNAhealth COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
RVNAhealth COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments consist of 4 primary steps:
Arrival: Please park in the RVNAhealth parking lot at 27 Governor Street in Ridgefield, CT and follow the signs to enter through the side lobby door. All visitors must wear a mask to enter and your temperature will be taken. Please note: Individuals with high temperatures will not be permitted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Check In and Registration: Phase 1A individuals must pre-register in the VAMS system. RVNAhealth will confirm your VAMS registration, and you will answer a series of questions. If you are not registered in the VAMS system, you will not be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Please note: Individuals who have received another vaccine within the past 14 days will not be permitted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nurse's Station and Vaccination: All vaccinations are administered by RVNAhealth nurses. Prior to receiving your COVID-19 vaccination, you will review the pre-vaccine checklist and learn what to expect following vaccination. You will receive your vaccine in your arm.
Monitoring: Following vaccination, you will remain at RVNAhealth for 15 to 30 minutes while being monitored for any reactions. This is mandatory. While waiting, you may make your appointment for your second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
RVNAhealth follows strict infection control and hygiene practices and has extensive cleaning measures of all equipment and facilities. All treatment rooms have a newly-installed filtration system to ensure absolute safety. Rooms are cleaned before, after, and between appointments with medical-grade solutions. The RVNAhealth building and organization has been operating throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and have been successful in maintaining a safe and trustworthy environment.
PAYMENT/INSURANCE
Please bring your insurance information with you at the time of your appointment. If you are uninsured or do not have a participating insurance plan, COVID-19 vaccines will be offered free of charge.
Flu & Pneumonia Vaccinations
Nursing Services & Immunizations
Virtual Wellness Fair
Physical Wellness & Training
What is VAMS?
VAMS is the CDC's secure, online tool where individuals can answer COVID-19 vaccine eligibility screening questions, make a vaccine appointment, get a reminder to return for a second dose and receive a vaccine certificate. To learn about creating your account and scheduling an appointment, visit the CDC's Frequently Asked Questions about VAMS.
Which COVID-19 vaccine will I receive?
RVNAhealth currently administers the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Individuals cannot choose which vaccine they will receive. Please note that the Pfizer vaccine is available to individuals 16 years and older. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available to individuals 18 years and older.
Can I be placed on a wait list to receive the vaccine?
Not presently. Appointments are only available online for individuals who are eligible for and ready to accept the vaccine in the current phase.
How safe are COVID-19 vaccines?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for the Pfizer -BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. Both vaccines which have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials. For the most up-to-date guidance, visit the CDC vaccine safety page.
What can I expect after the COVID-19 vaccine?
You may experience some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection against COVID-19. Learn more in this CDC video.
RVNAhealth will continue to provide COVID-19 Vaccine Updates via website, social media, e-newsletters, and local media as new information become available.
For additional questions, please call RVNAhealth at (203) 438-5555 or contact us ››
COVID-19 Testing Now Available at RVNAhealth
Beginning January 16, 2021, RVNAhealth offers COVID-19 testing by appointment to the public. Tests are administered by RVNAhealth nurses, and are available at RVNAhealth (Ridgefield location) or at your home.
Individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A separate appointment must be made for each individual who receives a test. Individuals must remain in their vehicles until asked to enter the RVNAhealth building; masks are required. RVNAhealth offers tests to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Individuals with symptoms or a believed exposure are tested externally — in the RVNAhealth parking lot.
RVNAhealth offers both PCR (oral swab) and Rapid (nasal) tests. Learn about both tests below, as well as RVNAhealth safety protocols and payment.
At RVNAhealth by Appointment
27 Governor Street, Ridgefield CT
Appointments may be made for the following times. Appointments may be made up to two weeks in advance.
Thursdays, 1:00pm – 6:00pm (beginning January 19, 2021)
Saturdays, 11:00am – 2:30pm (beginning January 16, 2021)
If you encounter problems scheduling online, please call our office at 203-438-5555.
Masks are required to enter the RVNAhealth building. Upon arrival, please park in the designated "Vaccine Parking "spots in the RVNAhealth lot and call the phone number on the sign to check in. Remain in your vehicle and answer screening questions over the phone until instructed to enter the building.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (RVNAhealth) Life Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:08:00 -0500 Connecticut Residents Over 75 Can Now Register for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments as State Transitions To Phase 1b https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/life/46292-connecticut-residents-over-75-can-now-register-for-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-as-state-transitions-to-phase-1b46292-connecticut-residents-over-75-can-now-register-for-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-as-state-transitions-to-phase-1b https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/life/46292-connecticut-residents-over-75-can-now-register-for-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-as-state-transitions-to-phase-1b46292-connecticut-residents-over-75-can-now-register-for-covid-19-vaccination-appointments-as-state-transitions-to-phase-1b
1.3 Million Residents Are Eligible To Receive Vaccine in Phase 1b as 46,000 First Doses Are Expected To Be Delivered Weekly From the Federal Government
Governor Lamont Accept Advisory Group's Recommendations To Expand Phase 1b To More Populations
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that phase 1b of Connecticut's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will begin on Monday, January 18, 2021, and residents in the state over the age of 75 can now schedule appointments to receive the vaccine.
In addition, Governor Lamont announced that he is accepting the recommendations of the Allocation Subcommittee of the Governor's COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group to expand phase 1b to include additional population groups. In the coming weeks, phase 1b will expand to include:
Residents between the ages of 65 and 74 (approximately 353,000 individuals); and
Residents between the ages of 16 and 64 who have underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk of the virus (approximately 362,000 individuals).
This is in addition to those already in phase 1b, including:
Residents who are 75 and older (approximately 277,000 individuals);
Residents and staff of congregate settings (approximately 50,000 individuals); and
Frontline essential workers (approximately 325,000 individuals).
In order to ensure that the most vulnerable populations within phase 1b are prioritized, Governor Lamont has directed the Connecticut Department of Public Health to begin the phase by prioritizing the vaccine for persons over the age of 75 in the first wave. As supply increases and a significant portion of individuals over 75 have received the vaccine, phase 1b will open up to include more of the eligible populations with a focus on addressing issues of equity and risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19.
It is estimated that 1.3 million Connecticut residents are eligible for phase 1b. Currently, the state anticipates receiving about 46,000 first doses of the vaccine per week from the federal government.
All eligible residents are required to make an appointment in advance of receiving the vaccine. Beginning today, individuals over the age of 75 can make appointments utilizing the following tools:
Healthcare Provider: Many residents have already been or will be contacted to schedule an appointment by their healthcare provider if their provider is participating in the state's vaccine program. Not all providers are administering the vaccine. A list of participating providers is available at ct.gov/covidvaccine. Residents are urged not to contact their physician or healthcare provider directly for COVID vaccine appointments.
Online: A form can be accessed online at ct.gov/covidvaccine that allows individuals to schedule an appointment through the web-based Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS).
Telephone: Those without internet access can call Connecticut's COVID Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line at 877-918-2224. The phone system was created in partnership with the Department of Public Health and United Way of Connecticut and is specifically targeted to provide support for eligible vaccine recipients who have limited technology access, or who have language, disability, or other barriers that could prevent them from using existing self-scheduling options successfully. The line will take calls on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will offer a call-back option when all contact specialists are busy serving other callers. The team will aim to return calls as soon as possible, with the goal of same-day response.
Further details on phase 1b eligibility will be forthcoming and will include guidance for employers, employees, self-employed, and other individuals on when and how to schedule vaccine appointments and where vaccinations will be available.
Providers may fill appointments with other eligible phase 1b populations if spots are available.
"The Connecticut Department of Public Health has worked diligently with our healthcare partners across the state to increase access to the vaccine, but I must continue to urge patience at this point in time," Governor Lamont said. "We know many people are excited to receive the vaccine and the promise of the future that comes with it, but we are limited in our ability to distribute them purely based on the amount we receive from the federal government. We are hopeful we will see increased allocations in the coming weeks and months, which will lead to even more light at the end of the tunnel."
"Thousands of Connecticut residents have already received their first round of the vaccine, and second-dose shots started last week," Connecticut Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford said. "With the start of phase 1b, we are bringing on additional capacity to administer the vaccine to tens of thousands more Connecticut residents – protecting our seniors, our workforce, and the most vulnerable among us. Vaccinating millions of Connecticut citizens will take time and I urge patience and continued vigilance, including wearing face masks, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings. Our state's approach has been balanced, allowing for flexibility when it comes to who gets vaccinated, while ensuring as many of our vulnerable residents are at the front of the line during this phase."
To date, more than 160,000 people in Connecticut have received the vaccine during phase 1a, which began December 14 and includes population groups such as healthcare personnel, residents and staff of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and medical first responders.
Connecticut ranks number five nationally in the percentage of population that have been vaccinated so far.
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccination distribution plans in Connecticut, visit ct.gov/covidvaccine.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Gov. Ned Lamont) Life Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:30:28 -0500 Maritime Aquarium's New Exhibit A Slug's Life: Facing the Climate Endgame, Opens Jan. 16 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/places/46293-maritime-aquarium-s-new-exhibit-a-slug-s-life-facing-the-climate-endgame-opens-jan-1646293-maritime-aquarium-s-new-exhibit-a-slug-s-life-facing-the-climate-endgame-opens-jan-16 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/places/46293-maritime-aquarium-s-new-exhibit-a-slug-s-life-facing-the-climate-endgame-opens-jan-1646293-maritime-aquarium-s-new-exhibit-a-slug-s-life-facing-the-climate-endgame-opens-jan-16
Marvel at the fascinating forms and adaptations of animals from ocean reefs and freshwater streams – and discover the important warnings they can tell us – in "A Slug's Life: Facing the Climate Endgame," a special exhibit that showcases live creatures with their representations in art, opening Jan. 16 in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Stars of the new exhibit are an order of mollusks called nudibranchs known for their striking forms and brilliant colors. Nicknamed "sea slugs," nudibranchs occur in some 3,000 species in oceans all around the world. (Some two dozen are found in Long Island Sound.)
In addition to live nudibranchs and other mollusks, "A Slug's Life" will feature nudibranchs depicted in onyx and marble sculptures by Gar Waterman of New Haven, as well as nudibranch photographs by divers from all around the world.
"This exhibit represents a revolutionary new approach for The Maritime Aquarium, and one that is relatively unique among aquariums," said Jason Patlis, the Aquarium's president and CEO. "By bringing together live animals, sculptures and photographic images to showcase these really remarkable animals and their fight for survival against climate change, we are telling a powerful story to multiple audiences through multiple media."
Nudibranchs are generally less than 3 inches long. Because these tiny creatures react very quickly to environmental change, they're considered by scientists to be an "indicator species."
"Divers like to seek out these pretty little animals to photograph, and so the notable presence – or sudden absence – of sensitive animals like nudibranchs might indicate the health of a marine environment, or possibly 'red flag' an issue before it becomes obvious," said Barrett Christie, the Aquarium's director of Animal Husbandry. "So even without special equipment, researchers may be able to get an idea of how well a reef is doing by looking for nudibranchs."
Besides the live nudibranchs, "A Slug's Life" will display an assortment of other live mollusks in diverse shapes and sizes – some with shells, some without – including a common octopus, sea hares, conchs, abalone, giant clams and Indo-Pacific snails.
Plus, the exhibit will include a display of live freshwater mussels, another "indicator species" that – as a group – are considered the most endangered animals in North America. By their filtering water in streams and rivers, freshwater mussels play a critical role in keeping ecosystems healthy, yet 35 species have gone extinct since 1900 and the remaining species' populations have declined by about 70 percent.
Blending nature with art, "A Slug's Life" will display more than a dozen dynamic sculptures of nudibranchs by Gar Waterman, son of pioneering underwater filmmaker Stan Waterman ("The Deep"). The younger Waterman spent a formative year at the ages of 9 to 10 in Tahiti, where his father was filming a National Geographic special. Waterman says that watershed year of almost daily contact with marine life on the South Pacific barrier reefs established a visual foundation of marine imagery that endures as a primary source of inspiration for his sculpture. After college at Dartmouth, he spent seven years in Italy learning to carve stone, eventually returning to establish West Rock Studio in New Haven, where he has lived and worked for the last 25 years.
Waterman considers himself to be "the world's only stone sea slug sculptor."
"Of all the strange creatures to be found underwater, nudibranchs are just bizarre and colorful enough to catch the public's eye and be tapped as heroes of biodiversity," Waterman has said of his art. "Any means of presenting the incredible biodiversity that is at risk in the world's oceans to a generally disengaged public carries a potential for sparking positive change."
"A Slug's Life" also showcases beautiful portraits of nudibranchs on ocean reefs taken by a diverse roster of renowned underwater photographers from around the world: Gordon Tillen (the Philippines), Keith Ellenbogen (New York City), Kevin Lee (California), Alicia Hermosilla (Mexico), Jim Anderson (Scotland) and Emanuel Gonçalves (Portugal).
"The diversity of artists who are joining forces in this story of 'A Slug's Life: Facing the Climate Endgame' underscores the most important message of the exhibit: that the ocean inspires us in many different ways, and yet it is in trouble, and we need to act now to save it," Patlis said.
"A Slug's Life: Facing the Climate Endgame" will be open through June 13 and is free with Aquarium admission. In conjunction with the exhibit, The Maritime Aquarium will be offering new educational programming and additional events during the run.
Learn more about the Aquarium's exhibits, educational programs and conservation efforts at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Dave Sigworth) Places Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:16:42 -0500 Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County Hosts: A Jurassic Park Agricultural Miracle in Israel https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46291-a-jurassic-park-agricultural-miracle-in-israel46291-a-jurassic-park-agricultural-miracle-in-israel https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46291-a-jurassic-park-agricultural-miracle-in-israel46291-a-jurassic-park-agricultural-miracle-in-israel
What does a 2,000-year-old date taste like?
Hear from scientists who coaxed a biblical Judean date palm to bear fruit
In September, Israeli scientists from the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and Hadassah Medical Center traveled back in time two millennia, becoming the first people to sample dates from trees extinct since the biblical period.
Dr. Elaine Solowey, director of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture of the Arava Institute, and Dr. Sarah Sallon, director of the Louis L. Borick Natural Medicine Research Center of Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, harvested ancient dates in the culmination of an ambitious, decades-long experiment to raise the biblical-era date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, from the dead.
On January 26, Dr. Solowey and David Lehrer, executive director of the Arava Institute, will tell this miraculous story live on Zoom.
The program, open to the community free of charge, is hosted by the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County (Conn.) in partnership with the Arava Institute, the Consulate General of Israel to New England, and more than 30 Jewish federations across North America.
"I've been following the story of Dr. Solowey's work on the Judean date palm for the past decade," says Federation CEO David Weisberg, who will facilitate the conversation and who has a past professional relationship with the Arava Institute. "Bringing back a tree and its fruit from extinction is truly a real-life Jurassic Park story."
The researchers believe that the dates were native to ancient Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula, and hybridized in the ancient Land of Israel. The Arava-Hadassah experiment seeks to rediscover the origins of the historic date-palm population and confirm the date seeds' long-term durability, while shedding light on ancient cultivation techniques that nurtured this unique fruit and exploring potential relevance for modern date agronomy.
"The harvest of the biblical date palms brought years of innovative scientific research to fruition," says Lehrer. "We proved that we can not only restore an ancient variety to the land but showed how scientific collaboration and academic partnership benefits all the people of the Middle East." [more]
Photo: Researchers Dr. Elaine Soloway of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (left) with Dr. Sarah Sallon of Hadassah Medical Center, moments after picking the first harvest of dates | PHOTO CREDIT: MARCOS SCHONHOLZ
Program details:
A Jurassic Park Agricultural Miracle in Israel
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 12 noon
Open to the community free of charge
Registration: jewishphilanthropyct.org/datepalm
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Federation for Jewish Philanthropy) Events Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:07:07 -0500 Lamont Announces Deployment of More Than 100 Members of the Connecticut National Guard To Washington, D.C. https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/politics/46290-lamont-announces-deployment-of-more-than-100-members-of-the-connecticut-national-guard-to-washington-d-c46290-lamont-announces-deployment-of-more-than-100-members-of-the-connecticut-national-guard-to-washington-d-c https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/politics/46290-lamont-announces-deployment-of-more-than-100-members-of-the-connecticut-national-guard-to-washington-d-c46290-lamont-announces-deployment-of-more-than-100-members-of-the-connecticut-national-guard-to-washington-d-c
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that at the request of United States National Guard officials, he is authorizing the deployment of more than 100 members of the Connecticut National Guard to Washington, D.C. to aid and facilitate the peaceful transition of presidential power.
This includes members of the Connecticut National Guard's Military Police, as well as two patrol explosive-detection dog teams that are dual-trained for police patrol activities and explosive detection.
Additionally, the state's Air Guard has also placed C-130H aircraft and crews on alert status, which are capable of moving personnel throughout the country if needed.
"The State of Connecticut stands ready to help ensure the peaceful transition of power and protect our democracy," Governor Lamont said. "May God bless our brave men and women in uniform, and the United States of America."
Governor Lamont stressed that the deployment of these Connecticut National Guard members will not impact the state's ongoing efforts to contain and combat the COVID-19 virus.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Gov. Ned Lamont) Politics Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:44:03 -0500 Golf Performance Center's Virtual Open House on January 30 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46288-golf-performance-center-s-virtual-open-house-on-january-3046288-golf-performance-center-s-virtual-open-house-on-january-30 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46288-golf-performance-center-s-virtual-open-house-on-january-3046288-golf-performance-center-s-virtual-open-house-on-january-30
The Golf Performance Center is hosting a Virtual Open House on Saturday, January 30th. Registrants can join online anytime between 10am-2pm.
This event is focused on the three program offerings for junior golfers; Junior Academy, 2021 Summer Program, and Ethan Allen Prep. Registrants will virtually meet our leadership team (Founder Roger Knick, Director of EAP Charlie Wampfler, Director of Performance Tyler Campbell, and Director of Coaching Dennis Hillman), browse useful links, watch videos, as well as schedule a conversation with our Lead Recruiter, Tom Bopp.
Register here to receive the open house link and schedule a conversation.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (GPC) Events Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:33:46 -0500 Golden Globe Award-winner Jeffrey Tambor returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse with new acting classes for beginner and advanced students https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46287-golden-globe-award-winner-jeffrey-tambor-returns-to-the-ridgefield-playhouse-with-new-acting-classes-for-beginner-and-advanced-students46287-golden-globe-award-winner-jeffrey-tambor-returns-to-the-ridgefield-playhouse-with-new-acting-classes-for-beginner-and-advanced-students https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/events/46287-golden-globe-award-winner-jeffrey-tambor-returns-to-the-ridgefield-playhouse-with-new-acting-classes-for-beginner-and-advanced-students46287-golden-globe-award-winner-jeffrey-tambor-returns-to-the-ridgefield-playhouse-with-new-acting-classes-for-beginner-and-advanced-students
There's always more to learn in the acting world. Make 2021 the year that you take your acting aspirations to the next level! With Zoom classes at The Ridgefield Playhouse beginner and advanced acting students will have the opportunity to work with Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jeffrey Tambor (The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development, Transparent), with two new workshops – Scene Study Tuesdays, January 26 – March 16, 2021 and The Art of the Personal Monologue Mondays, February 1 – March 22, 2021.
These Zoom workshops will give everyone, no matter where you live, the opportunity to work with a critically acclaimed actor who has been captivating audiences in both comedic and dramatic projects for more than forty years! In addition to his popular Zoom classes, he currently hosts the "Acting Schmacting" podcast where he has interviewed countless legends including Ron Howard, Angelica Huston, Dick Cavett and more. This class is part of our Classes @ The Playhouse Series and Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Whole New You Series with support from Reliance Merchant Services and HamletHub Community Events Series.
During Jeffrey Tambor's 8-week Zoom Scene Study course you will work with Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor Jeffrey Tambor ("The Larry Sanders Show," "Arrested Development," "Transparent"), as he returns to the Ridgefield Playhouse! Tuesdays, January 26 – March 16 from 7 – 10pm. This advanced class is a continuation of his previous classes – moving from monologues to scene performance. Using works from plays, films or scenes that have been written by other students, this class will focus on elements such as character development and behavior, and being true and personal in the work. Jeffrey provides a safe space so that students can explore and have fun while learning how to present an authentic performance. This is for returning students or those who have some experience or background in acting and writing. Students will be expected to spend time outside of the classroom rehearsing (via Zoom) with their scene partner.
If you ever wanted to dip your toe into the acting world, here is your chance. Join Golden Globe and Emmy Award Winner Jeffrey Tambor on Mondays, February 1 – March 22 from 7 – 10pm, as he takes you through writing and performing the Art of the Personal Monologue. This is a great Zoom course for beginner actors. Even if you don't think you can write, you can tell your story and that's the first step in becoming an actor. This empowering class focuses on identifying and conquering the fears that keep us from trusting our own creative voices. Students will walk away from this workshop with a five-minute monologue – perfect for an audition — as they move on with more courage, confidence and creativity in their career. Jeffrey Tambor has created some of the most iconic characters in television history from The Larry Sanders Show's Hank Kingsley to Arrested Development's George and Oscar Bluth to Transparent's Maura Pfefferman. Throughout his career, Tambor has developed a unique teaching style based on his own artistic philosophy.
To register for Jeffrey Tambor's classes ($495) call the box office at 203-438-5795 or visit our website ridgefieldplayhouse.org.Scholarships available through the generosity of the Beth and Bruce Becker Scholarship Fund. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT. Follow us on Instagram: @RidgefieldPlayhouse Twitter: @RPlayhouse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridgefieldplayhouse
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Ridgefield Playhouse) Events Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:30:49 -0500 Norwalk Health Department Offering FREE Radon Testing Kits https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/publicsafety/46283-norwalk-health-department-offering-free-radon-testing-kits46283-norwalk-health-department-offering-free-radon-testing-kits https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/publicsafety/46283-norwalk-health-department-offering-free-radon-testing-kits46283-norwalk-health-department-offering-free-radon-testing-kits
January is National Radon Action Month (NORWALK, Connecticut) – January is National Radon Action Month, and your state and local health departments urge you to learn more about radon—a leading cause of lung cancer—and test for radon in your home. Due to COVID-19, more people are finding themselves working from home and learning remotely. This is a great time to ensure that your home environment is safe for you and your family by checking radon levels. The Norwalk Health Department will mail free radon testing kits to interested residents, while supplies last.
The kits were provided as part of the Radon Partnership from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). To receive a free radon kit please complete this short survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHDRADON. Kits will be mailed out once a week to applicants. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas released in soil, rock, and water from the breakdown of uranium. It can be drawn into homes and other buildings through cracks and other openings in the foundation.
Long-term exposure to high levels of radon gas indoors is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, and smokers are at an even higher risk of lung cancer when exposed to radon. Radon levels vary throughout Connecticut. Levels of radon may vary in each home depending on the structure of the building; your home can have elevated levels of radon while your neighbor's home does not. Because you cannot see, taste, or smell radon, the only way to tell if you have a radon problem in your home is to test for it.
Testing involves placing a small device in your home for at least 48 hours and then sending the device to a laboratory for results. If you cannot get a kit from the Health Department, some low cost testing kits are available from the American Lung Association's online store (lung.org). You can also get testing kits at your local hardware store. If radon levels are high (4 pCi/L or higher), CT DPH strongly recommends that homeowners hire a professional to help lower the levels. These professionals are trained to reduce radon in homes by using ventilation and depressurization systems and other techniques. As with many home repairs, the cost of fixing radon problems varies.
CT DPH estimates that the average cost of this service ranges from $1,200 to $1,500. For more information and a list of radon professionals please visit the CT DPH website (http://www.ct.gov/dph/radon).
If you need assistance with filling out the radon survey or have any additional questions, please call (203) 854-7790.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (City of Norwalk) Public safety Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:27:28 -0500 Valley East Buys 2150 Post Rd., Fairfield https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/places/46284-valley-east-buys-2150-post-rd-fairfield46284-valley-east-buys-2150-post-rd-fairfield https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/places/46284-valley-east-buys-2150-post-rd-fairfield46284-valley-east-buys-2150-post-rd-fairfield
Fairfield, CT - Valley East Management has purchased 2150 Post Road in Fairfield, Connecticut.
2150 Post Road is a 50,000 square foot, class A, boutique office building located in the coastal town of Fairfield, Connecticut. The building was built in 1986 and has been meticulously maintained since construction. Known as "The Mill River Building" in Fairfield, 2150 Post Road is an architectural icon with convenient proximity to I-95 and walkability to the Fairfield Metro-North train station (0.6+/- miles). 2150 Post Road consistently maintains a stable occupancy, although choice suites are available for lease.
New ownership Valley East Building Management made its entry into the Connecticut market last year purchasing both 40 Richards Avenue and 200 Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk. Valley East is known for its hands-on approach to managing and leasing suburban office buildings.
Operating partner Jeffrey Supinsky is accessible to all tenants, anytime. "I pride myself on personal communication. Tenants can reach me by cell phone any day, any time, for any reason," said Jeffrey of his management style.
Partner Bob Agahi reiterated, "We remain committed to suburban office. The pandemic has corporate America rethinking urban office occupancy, and the suburban office sector is poised to capitalize as a work-from-home alternative." Both partners agree that they "see value in suburban marketplaces and are looking to grow our portfolio substantially in the years ahead."
The group recently renovated the entire third floor of 40 Richards Avenue, turning the 18,000 sq ft space into a modern co-working space called NORWORX, which includes private closed-door offices, conference rooms, common areas, and all-inclusive modern amenities from advanced technology capabilities to building perks such as covered parking and a workout facility. A hospital grade air filtration system and strict PPE protocols are practiced, providing a safe-space productivity environment for one of the fastest growing virtual office segments in the country now that employees are feeling the need to separate their work and personal lives, reports the US Chamber of Commerce, and companies now need to provide "de-densified" workspace closer to home for its employees due to the shift to remote-first workforces.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (MaxEx PR) Places Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:01:28 -0500 Rowayton Arts Center Invites Artists to Become Exhibiting Members – Drop off date January 28, 2021 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/neighbors/46282-rowayton-arts-center-invites-artists-to-become-exhibiting-members-161037542246282-rowayton-arts-center-invites-artists-to-become-exhibiting-members-1610375422 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/neighbors/46282-rowayton-arts-center-invites-artists-to-become-exhibiting-members-161037542246282-rowayton-arts-center-invites-artists-to-become-exhibiting-members-1610375422
The Rowayton Arts Center (RAC) will review artwork by local artists interested in becoming exhibiting members January 29, 2021. Artists should bring items for consideration to the gallery on Thursday, January 28 from 12 to 5 pm. The artist selection will take place on Friday, January 29 with notifications sent to accepted artists the following week. Artists should plan on picking up their artwork on Friday, January 29 from 12 to 5 pm or, with prearranged permission, Saturday, January 30 from 10 am to 1 pm.
See the full Exhibiting Member Prospectus at rowaytonarts.org/prospectuses. Benefits for RAC Exhibiting Members include entry into the Holiday Gift Show as well as the open juried exhibitions and members-only exhibitions.
There is also the opportunity to participate in off-site shows and to have the artist's information displayed in the Exhibiting Artists Online Gallery on the RAC website (fee required). Plus, all Supporting and Exhibiting Members enjoy a 10% discount on each RAC purchase at $100 or more.
]]> marketing@rowaytonarts.org (Rowayton Arts Center) Neighbors Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:30:22 -0500 Lamont Directs Flags Lowered in Honor of U.S. Capitol Police Officers https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/politics/46285-lamont-directs-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-u-s-capitol-police-officers46285-lamont-directs-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-u-s-capitol-police-officers https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/politics/46285-lamont-directs-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-u-s-capitol-police-officers46285-lamont-directs-flags-lowered-in-honor-of-u-s-capitol-police-officers
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut flags lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the service of U.S. Capitol Police Officers Brian D. Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, whose deaths followed a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol. Flags should be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.
"Officers Sicknick and Liebengood dedicated themselves to protecting the U.S. Capitol and by extension acted to protect democracy itself," Governor Lamont said. "We honor their lives and the service of all the Capitol Police officers who guarded the Capitol against a violent attempt to overthrow our government. On behalf of everyone in the State of Connecticut, I extend my deepest condolences to their family and friends, as well as to their Capitol Police colleagues."
]]> kerry@ducey.org (Gov. Ned Lamont) Politics Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:01:46 -0500 CT COVID-19 Vaccine: Phases and Eligibility https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/life/46286-ct-covid-19-vaccine-phases-and-eligibility46286-ct-covid-19-vaccine-phases-and-eligibility https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/life/46286-ct-covid-19-vaccine-phases-and-eligibility46286-ct-covid-19-vaccine-phases-and-eligibility
Connecticut is currently in Phase 1a of our statewide vaccine roll-out.
Eligible citizens, based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) are:
Healthcare Personnel: All paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.
Long-Term Care Facility Residents: Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.
Medical First Responders: High risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their response to medical emergencies such as Emergency Medical Technicians, Police, and Fire.
NOTE: Phase 1a does not include healthcare personnel that do not have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. For example, telehealth services.
How to get access to a vaccination
Healthcare Personnel should contact their Employer Coordinator, who has been designated to ensure access to the vaccine.
Vaccine administration for healthcare workers will be available at hospitals, outpatient clinics, and local health departments.
Residents of long-term care facilities should ask facility leadership about reviewing vaccine. All vaccine clinics in long-term care facilities will be administered by CVS and Walgreens.
Upcoming Phases
Phase 1b
Three primary groups will be eligible for the vaccine in Phase 1b:
Front line essential workers
Individuals and staff in congregate settings
Individuals 75 years of and older (please see additional info below)
Based on this initial overview of eligible groups, the State will look to enter Phase 1b during the month of January, 2021.
Information about scheduling a vaccination for those 75 and older is coming soon, and will be posted here, and on CT's main COVID-19 Vaccination Portal.
For all others: The COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group will next meet on January 14th. We will have more information for employers and other individuals following this meeting. Please visit our main Vaccination Portal regularly for all the latest updates.
Phase 1c
Updated information will be coming soon!
Future Phases
(Summer and Fall, 2021)
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to eligible members of the general public starting this summer. At that time you should expect to have access to the vaccine at the same locations where you would normally get vaccinated: pharmacies, doctors offices, community health clinics, local health clinics, as well as through other providers.
Our decisions about priority order for Phase 1b and beyond will be made based on ACIP guidelines, our State's allocation subcommittee advice, and ultimately the decision of the Governor. ACIP and our allocation subcommittee are making their recommendations based on multiple factors – including maximizing the benefits of vaccine access, mitigating the spread of the pandemic, and mitigating health inequities.
]]> kerry@ducey.org (CT.Gov) Life Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:11:30 -0500 Rowayton Arts Center "From the RAC Studio: Instructors and Students Show" January 10 through January 30 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/places/46279-rowayton-arts-center-160987283946279-rowayton-arts-center-1609872839 https://news.hamlethub.com/norwalk/places/46279-rowayton-arts-center-160987283946279-rowayton-arts-center-1609872839
A new exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), "From the RAC Studio: Instructors and Students Show" will be on view January 10 through January 30, 2021. This display features artwork by over 100 students and instructors involved with classes at the center.
The opening reception is free and open to the public with limited admission on Sunday, January 10 from 2 pm to 6 pm. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm.
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Market Report: New Zealand
Staff Writer May 10, 2019, 12:00 am October 14, 2020 0
New Zealand's Minister for Economic Development, David Parker, presented a manufacturing sector report last year that celebrated the emergence of new and inventive manufacturers, in light of a hard slog following the Global Financial Crisis.
According to his opening statements in Beyond Commodities: Manufacturing into the future, the manufacturing sector is a diverse, innovative and vitally important part of New Zealand – at the time making up 12 per cent of the economy, and directly employing more than 240,000 people and accounts for over half of its total exports.
He explained that manufacturing is a key contributor to New Zealand's regional economies, bringing employment and investment. "Manufacturing has one of the highest proportions of spending on research and development (R&D) in the private sector. We can build from this strong position and do more to encourage additional R&D spending. This will foster innovations that make us more productive and competitive internationally."
As a relatively small economy, distant from international markets, manufacturing in New Zealand faces challenges. According to Parker, it is not generally possible for New Zealand manufacturers to compete on price with the industrial powerhouses of the world, which have advantages of scale and proximity to key markets. He contended that New Zealand firms compete through the high quality and reliability of their products, the innovation and creativity in their design, the excellence of their service offering and the intelligent targeting of valuable niche markets.
To put the country's economy into perspective: New Zealand's trade surplus narrowed to $12 million (€7.2 million) in February 2019 from $188 million (€113.5 million) in the same month of the previous year and compared to market expectations of a $109 million (€65.8 million) deficit. Trading Economics reported that imports rose 12.9 per cent year-on-year and exports increased at a softer 8.3 per cent. The 12-month trade balance recorded a $6.62 billion gap (€3.9 billion) as opposed to a $3.06 billion (€1.8 billion) shortfall the year earlier).
Exports from New Zealand advanced 8.3 per cent year-on-year to $4.82 billion (€2.9 billion) in February 2019, after declining 3.9 per cent in December. Exports were mostly boosted by higher sales of milk powder, butter and cheese, which jumped 12.3 per cent, with milk fats and milk powder rising 18 per cent and 16 per cent respectively. Also, sales of logs and wood climbed 13.2 per cent. Meanwhile, exports of meat and edible offal decreased 9.6 per cent. By destination, exports when up to China (9.7 per cent) and the US (4.0 per cent) while it fell in Australia (-13.1 per cent), the EU (-12.3 per cent) and Japan (-2.8 per cent).
Parker recognises the importance of actively encouraging investment in both human and financial capital into innovative, high-value industries, which is why continued growth of 'high-value' manufactured exports will help to diversify New Zealand's economy.
Andrew Carpenter, Managing Director of TR Group, says that the overall uptake of heavy vehicle equipment in New Zealand is increasing, in line with global trends.
"TR Group specialise in the rental and lease of trucks and trailers," he says.
"We have a fleet size of 5,300 vehicles, with around 7,000 vehicles under our management all told.
"On the trailer front we have 1,600 trailers, around 600 rentals and 1,000 leased. These cover virtually every category in the market: general freight curtainsider and flat decks, container skels and swinglifts, refrigerated, alloy and steel tipping trailers, transporters, food grade and petroleum tankers, logging, livestock and various miscellaneous."
Carpenter explains that there have been significant changes to the industry over the past 10 years, as fleet operators have invested in higher productivity vehicles.
"The new norm has become 23-metre, nine-axle truck and trailer combinations running at 50 tonnes," he says. "We also have seen refrigerated semi-trailer dimensions and axle configurations change, with what is likely to be the final change coming through last year when the overall width was increased to allow pallets to be loaded side by side."
The New Zealand Government announced in April that it has shared a commitment with industry leaders to transform the island country's construction sector.
Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, said in a statement that the Construction Sector Accord was a new way for Government and industry to work together to create lasting, positive change in the sector.
"The wellbeing of New Zealanders is intrinsically linked to safe, durable and affordable homes, buildings and infrastructure," she said. "To meet the future needs of New Zealand, both Government and industry recognise that we need to work differently."
Politician, Jenny Salesa, elaborated that the Construction Sector Accord sets out an agreed vision, including better procurement practices, improved Government construction pipeline management and stronger building regulations.
"Strengthening the partnership between industry and Government will help us make that step change towards a more productive, innovative and resilient construction sector," she said.
As the New Zealand Government aims to work harder with industry, time will tell how these ambitious plans flourish and how that may directly impact the local trailer market in terms of increasing demand for specialised equipment spec'd for construction and infrastructure works.
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Welcome to Week 7. Our team is leading assembly this week.
We are keeping up with our regular timetable this week. Having said that, writing has been prioritised a little, over reading as we have so many authentic reasons to write and it is worth taking the time to spend a bit more time on the writing process now that we are so much older - more Year 3 than Year 2 now!!
In maths, a little later in the week, we will practice wrapping a present - the skill and the maths behind it! Could you please send a box in with your child by Wednesday? A taped up cereal box or similar would be fine.
On Monday evening, December 4th we will celebrate the end of the year and Christmas with a picnic on the school field from 6 to 7.30 pm. We will sing some carols and there may be a few other pop up items. Save the date!
Waterslide - This starts this week and we can have a turn this Thursday. Bring togs and a towel!
Next year, each class will have one or two parent representatives who will pass on messages from the PFA to their class parents and caregivers. If you think you are interested in such a role, let me know as we are beginning to compile a list on behalf of the PFA.
IDEA: How about we all stitch a small soft toy to the top of our bucket hat for the day? In honour of Troy's famous Tigger hat? Just an idea!!


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Toolkit Uses Just-in-Time Training to Integrate Volunteers into Healthcare Respone (CO)
Mesa County Advanced Practice Center
Practice Description:
A shortage of healthcare workers is a constant challenge for rural areas of the United States, yet it also may hinder the level of care hospitals and clinics can provide during an emergency. While retired health professionals and other volunteers may be available to augment a healthcare system response, barriers to implementing a volunteer program often include liability concerns and hospitals' ability to meet training requirements.
During 2009-2010, Mesa County Advanced Practice Center (APC) developed a toolkit for the use of volunteers in hospitals and rural medical centers. Mesa County Health Department is located in Grand Junction, Colorado, and the county is considered a "low income health professional shortage area." It is also a fairly rural region, which transforms into a populated ski resort area with a significant influx of people during the winter. These combined factors prompted development of a plan for how the APC and local hospitals would address provision of care to unexpected numbers of people during a health emergency.
The APC worked with Family Health West Hospital in Fruita, Colorado, and numerous volunteer organizations to develop a toolkit for incorporating volunteers into a healthcare surge response. The planning process accounted for clinical volunteers who would be able to perform limited medical tasks (e.g., retired clinicians) and non-clinical volunteers, which may include roles like security guards, language interpreters, or telephone operators. The APC served as a liaison between hospitals and volunteer organizations during this process – a role that ensured that any ensuing tools or training programs would serve the needs and policies held by both sets of organizations. Hospitals and clinics worked with the APC to outline the training that would be required for emergency volunteers in their facilities. Volunteer organizations held focused discussions with hospitals and the APC to better understand the roles that volunteers would play in healthcare surge, after which they identified volunteer abilities that aligned with the emergency roles.
The online toolkit focuses on several key areas important to integrating volunteers into healthcare response. The main goals of creating and assembling the toolkit included: 1) ensuring that hospitals' Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) are up-to-date and able to implement a volunteer program for activation in times of surge; 2) encouraging Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF8) collaboration; and 3) assuring that training and exercise programs follow Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) requirements.
The toolkit comprises a variety of materials that make the integration of volunteers into health systems response relatively seamless. Tools include:
A planning guide addresses general issues, such as partnerships between hospitals and volunteer organizations, site inspections, identification of appropriate volunteers, legal and credentialing issues, and information on holding trainings and HSEEP-compliant exercises.
Brief information describes opportunities for collaborating with ESF8 functions at the state level.
A readiness assessment is provided for each hospital to review prior to beginning a healthcare surge volunteer program. The readiness assessment evaluates whether health facilities have an updated EOP; possess programs to integrate, train, and/or credential clinical volunteers; have the capability to conduct just-in-time training; are involved in regional emergency preparedness activities; and have an HSEEP-compliant exercise and training program.
Tools for creating a hospital EOP are included in the event that a hospital has not taken this step. Tools include staff training and orientation lesson plans, PowerPoint slides for conducting a hospital orientation workshop, two training worksheets, and an evaluation form.
Interactive materials are provided to train hospital staff on how to hold an HSEEP-compliant exercise, such as guides and presentations, tools for exercise documentation, a target capabilities list, and national exercise priorities and scenarios.
Detailed resources for conducting a tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercise address the potential derailment of a train carrying a hazardous chemical substance. A variety of tools are provided for conducting preparatory work, holding the three exercises, and writing an after-action report. Materials are intended to exercise various aspects related to how volunteers will perform during healthcare surge, including communication capabilities and warning systems, epidemiological surveillance, provision of mass prophylaxis and/or mass care, management of volunteers and donations, community participation, fatality management, medical supplies management, and responder safety.
Proposed policies and procedures are intended to describe the role of volunteers in an emergency situation and enhance any policies maintained by volunteer organizations.
Comprehensive just-in-time training and administrative tools for volunteers are available for hospitals to use or adapt to fit their needs. Tools include a staging checklist, a placement questionnaire, and workstation training materials for various settings (e.g., the emergency department, housekeeping, radiology, etc.). Also offered are volunteer orientation handouts for numerous roles, including lab assistants, language interpreters, mental health workers, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, security guards, and others. Orientation handouts include a job action sheet, a Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) chart, and room to insert a map of the hospital or clinic.
During 2009-2010, Mesa County APC, Family Health West Hospital, and local volunteer organizations held a series of exercises that tested the regional healthcare system's ability to absorb and train volunteers. The toolkit proved to be an enormously helpful resource for providing key healthcare surge information to medical facilities with varying backgrounds in emergency preparedness, assuring that healthcare volunteers who might be needed in a surge event are aware of expectations and policies, and ensuring that hospitals possess resources to rapidly train and deploy volunteer healthcare personnel.
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Most advanced space radar on the planet set up in Guanacaste
By María Fernanda Cisneros
Photo: LeoLabs
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Guanacaste is home to the new Costa Rica Space Radar, the most advanced commercial device of its kind in the world, which will provide a unique contribution of space data from our country.
This investment represents a milestone in attracting investment to the country and the province, and its contribution to the scientific community is even greater.
"It's exactly the type of project that will facilitate scientific development, empower young people and improve the safety of space flights," explained former astronaut Franklin Chang, who is CEO of Ad Astra and a business partner of LeoLabs, the firm that built the new radar that it will operate in Guanacaste.
LeoLabs is an international company that provides data and services to its clients to understand and protect business and government activities that are developed in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). To put it briefly, the radar locates space debris and makes it possible to avoid collisions.
Costa Rica's environmental standard motivated LeoLabs' decision to build the radar in the country and the land where it is located was donated to the company.
The radar's inauguration was held on Thursday, April 22 in the morning, in "record time." Just nine months after work began in Costa Rica, the commercial radar is 100% operational, according to LeoLabs CEO Dan Ceperley.
The Costa Rica Space Radar is a critical addition to the series of radars that LeoLabs is building around the world. Credit: LeoLabs.Photo: LeoLabs
What does this device do?
This radar, located in Filadelfia in the canton of Carrillo, allows full coverage of low Earth orbit, tracks objects, including active satellites and orbital debris as small as two centimeters in size.
Space debris is one of the greatest risks for astronauts and orbiting satellites. That's why they need to be mapped accurately.
The new radar will provide an abundance of data and will help prevent collisions or track early launches. This is its main objective, said Edward Lu, former NASA astronaut and co-founder of LeoLabs.
LeoLabs' clients are satellite operators, space regulatory agencies, insurance companies and the scientific community, to whom they will now provide more information.
This firm is building more radars around the world that, together with the one installed in Costa Rica, make it possible to provide a real-time map of more objects in Earth's orbit.
"This is an important contribution to space sustainability and flight safety," Lu added.
Attracting Investment and Challenges
President Carlos Alvarado participated in the inauguration and stressed that this device shows that the country has the possibility of attracting cutting-edge technology investments.
Alvarado added that the project extends responsible management of caring for the environment to outer space and that this is aligned with actions to promote decarbonization of the economy.
Co-founder and CEO of LeoLabs, Dan Ceperley, confirmed that the environmental commitment that characterizes Costa Rica was precisely one of the main reasons for choosing it as the home of this new radar and starting a long-term relationship with the country.
All of the jobs created went to professionals in the country. Even so, there is a need to train more people so that the country and Guanacaste can continue to attract this type of investment, emphasized the Minister of Science, Technology and Telecommunications, Paola Vega.
It's a relevant milestone that reminds us of the importance of maintaining efforts to promote training our population for the opportunities of the age of knowledge," Vega mentioned.
Meanwhile, Costa Rica will also be home to a space agency and the province, for its part, the Guanacaste Space Center, which "will be the one that investigates, innovates and develops matters related to space, under a collaborative scheme with other laboratories already existing in the country," according to the Law on the Creation of the Costa Rican Space Agency, which has already been passed by the Legislative Assembly and signed by the president.
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Skiers in Anchorage, Fairbanks plan Thursday rallies
Author: Beth Bragg
Around the same time the Board of Regents is scheduled to wrap up the first of two days of meetings this week, people in Anchorage and Fairbanks plan to send the board a message:
Save Alaska skiing.
At 5 p.m. Thursday outside the Loussac Library in Anchorage and the Patty Center in Fairbanks, hundreds are expected to rally in support of college skiing — one of the sports being targeted for elimination as the university confronts the loss of millions of dollars in state funding.
"We want people to know it's a good cause," said Charlie Renfro, a former cross-country skier at UAA. "People travel here from all over the world to ski. To take away a program like this doesn't make sense. This is the team with the best GPA, with the most NCAA champions. To start with them doesn't make sense."
Renfro and others started a Save Alaska Skiing website and Facebook page soon after UA president Jim Johnsen proposed to eliminate skiing at both colleges and indoor track at UAA.
Though skiers are expected to make up the majority of those at the rallies, Renfro said the mission of Save Alaska Skiing is to support the entire athletic programs at UAA and UAF.
"We don't want to see any sport cut," he said. "We'd like to have a little more discussion before we go forward."
[University budget ax falls on skiing, indoor track]
As of Tuesday afternoon nearly 5,000 people have signed a Save Alaska Skiing petition. Among them are some of the all-time best alpine skiers from Alaska who didn't compete in NCAA skiing but who say their careers were bolstered by the UAA ski team.
Olympic and World Championship medalist Hilary Lindh is one of them.
Lindh, who grew up in Juneau, said in a Facebook post that University of Alaska skiing "played a huge role in my development as a ski racer."
When Lindh was a junior-level race, the University of Alaska Juneau had a ski team and Lindh trained with them. Often the UAJ ski team and Juneau Ski Club combined resources to come to races in Anchorage, where they would compete against the Seawolves.
"When I was 14, my biggest competition in the state came from the UAA women's team," Lindh wrote. "They were who I chased and wanted to beat.
"… The UA ski teams do so much for the state — aside from bringing great people to the state who end up staying, its athletes inspire and motivate the next generation of Alaskans. The benefits go far beyond the obvious and are realized state-wide."
Andre Horton of Anchorage, a former member of the U.S. Ski Team, experienced those benefits as a junior skier for the Alyeska Ski Club. A couple of times a year, he got to race against the Seawolves at Alyeska, and those opportunities allowed him to improve his point-rankings and push his career forward.
"I never could have made the national team without the shoulders of UAA," Horton said Tuesday. "Those foreigners have really good points, and they're ranked really well. When I was young I'd go to those races and really (improve) my points.
"… We need their elite point-base to succeed. We can't drive next door to a race with good points."
[Cutting college skiing will save Alaska money, but at what cost?]
In a letter to the regents, Anchorage's Kieffer Christianson — the reigning national champion in giant slalom champion — said the UAA ski team helped him earn a spot on the national team.
"I watched ski racing on TV whenever I could, I read every ski racing magazine I could get my hands on from front to back, but the UAA ski team provide real life experience," Christiansen wrote. "Alaska has a strong network of junior racers, but the presence of a successful Division I collegiate ski team is irreplaceable."
Renfro said 500 people, maybe more, are expected to attend Thursday's rally in Anchorage. Food vendors and a DJ will be on hand, he said.
"We want to keep it as positive as possible," he said.
[UA president proposes single college of education in Fairbanks]
The Save Alaska Skiing group is acutely aware of the budget crisis the university faces, Horton said.
"We can't keep spending money. We understand that," he said.
But there may be ways to absorb budget cuts without eliminating entire teams, he said. One of Save Alaska Skiing's goals is to urge regents to give people time to explore those alternatives.
Oil revenue has been the lifeblood of Alaska's economy for years, Horton said.
"Give us two or three years of weaning us off oil so we can fund ourselves," he said.
Beth Bragg
Beth Bragg is the sports editor for Anchorage Daily News. Contact her at bbragg@adn.com.


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NYT Gets SAT/ACT Surge Story Half Right
by Alexander Russo April 6, 2016 January 9, 2022
Stories about predatory and opportunistic testing companies aren't a difficult narrative to sell these days, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're accurate or complete — even when they come from the New York Times.
Yesterday's Kate Zernike piece, Rejected by Colleges, SAT and ACT Gain High School Acceptance, describes how the two big testing companies have found a new way to sell their big tests, the SAT and ACT, despite a decrease in the number of colleges that require them:
"The SAT and the ACT, bugaboos of generations of college applicants, were supposed to shrink in significance as more colleges and universities have moved away from requiring standardized test scores for admission.
"Instead, the companies behind them have pushed into the nearly $700-million-a-year market for federally required tests in public schools, offering the SAT and the ACT even to students who do not plan to go to college."
But is this narrative accurate or complete? Are colleges really rejecting the SAT and ACT in any meaningful substantive numbers? Did states turn to the SAT and ACT in response to colleges moving away from admissions testing? Are states really turning to college admissions tests for broader groups of high school students?
Let's check it out, starting with reactions from some of those who were part of the story:
Reached by email, FairTest's Bob Shaeffer seemed understandably generally pleased with the piece. "As I told the NYTimes reporter, this is a shrewd marketing ploy by the college admissions test-makers, who were faced with stagnant sales prospects for their flagship exams due to the explosive surge of colleges and universities dropping ACT/SAT exam requirements."
According to FairTest, a record 34 colleges went test-optional last year alone.
Not surprisingly, the ACT took a different view. "The NY Times story paints a picture of an opportunistic ACT," according to Ed Colby, ACT's Senior Director for Media and Public Relations — underplaying the reality that states like Illinois and Colorado started administering the ACT going back 15 years, followed by other states including Kentucky, Michigan, North Dakota, and Wyoming. This year, 16 states are using the ACT as part of their statewide assessment programs, according to ACT.
The ACT's Colby also took issue with the story's opening line, which "doesn't link up that well with reality." According to the ACT, over 83 percent of the non-open-enrollment four-year colleges require or recommend an entrance exam. "This is not a movement."
On the issue of colleges going test-option, Achieve's Chad Colby seemed to agree that the Times' central thesis might not be accurate. "Are a lot of colleges really rejecting ACT/SAT?"
And another key bit of information in the Times piece turned out not to be accurate. The piece centers around the case of Delaware, which recently decided to replace the SBAC with the SAT. Now tucked at the bottom of the story is a correction noting that the original $100 million figure given as an estimate of savings Delaware would win from switching tests was, in fact, just $100,000.
.@kzernike Is that $100m savings for DE over 10 or 20 years considering the state has so few students tested in HS?
— Chad Colby (@chad6000) April 5, 2016
According to Achieve's Chad Colby, Zernike didn't respond to his question about the original figure (posed on Twitter), but the correction appeared shortly afterwards. Attempts to reach Zernike to discuss the story and discover how the mistake occurred were unsuccessful.
Despite these issues, Colby felt that "overall, I think it was a good story and contained a lot of information not covered before."
For example, the piece gives a nearly $700 million figure for federally required tests in public schools (courtesy Matt Chingos), points out a dynamic that may not have started with Common Core testing but has certainly accelerated since then (including Delaware and Montana, Connecticut, Michigan, and proposals in Illinois, Tennessee, Florida and West Virginia).
Indeed, while the ACT got a head start working with states, the SAT has been closing the gap in recent years. According to a College Board spokesperson, "There is great momentum for the new SAT, as we've seen in places like Michigan, Colorado, Illinois, and New York City."
Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and the District of Columbia are administering the SAT already, according to the College Board. New York City has been phasing in SAT testing for all students over the past several years.
I'm curious why Zernike and her editors chose to push the college admissions testing angle, which seems weakly supported, rather than the Common Core replacement one, which seems much stronger.
As you may recall, Zernike returned to the education beat this past summer, and has written a handful of pieces since then. One of them, focused on testing changes in Mass., was flagged by several readers and contradicted by local outlets.
Over all, this piece is reminiscent of another recent Times effort focused on Oakland public schools, in which the journalists involved seemed to be pushing a narrative that wasn't well documented and downplaying another one that seemed much stronger in terms of evidence available to support it.
Alexander Russo
Alexander Russo is a freelance education writer who has created several long-running blogs such as the national news site This Week In Education, District 299 (about Chicago schools), and LA School Report. He can be reached on Twitter at @alexanderrusso, on Facebook, or directly at alexanderrusso@gmail.com.
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Disruptions to productivity can be reduced significantly by deploying Werma andon light systems on packing and dispatching lines. Find out how.
The andon light systems indicate the status of a workstation and are commonly used in some of the UK's largest online retail operations. In a simple traffic light configuration the green light may indicate the workstation is operative, an amber light that supervision is required to attend to a developing concern – shortage of packing material - a red light can be deployed to indicate a serious disruption to the work flow.
Werma's andon light systems can be enhanced with a simple low cost wireless monitoring package called WIN. A wireless transmitter unit is fitted to the andon light set and transmits the status light change when it occurs to a receiver unit attached to a client PC or directly into the IT network infrastructure. Multiple users in key positions can then view the status of the workstations and react to disruptions to productivity. Remote key users can be notified by screen alerts and WIN can generate emails to be sent automatically to nominated addresses thus ensuring that the right people are notified promptly to issues the moment they occur.
Changes in the status of the andon lights are stored on the Werma software and can be reviewed by any client operating WIN on his local PC. Runtime and productivity screens give accurate and impartial historical views on the productivity of workstations and management reports can be generated and exported to e.g. excel with just a couple of mouse clicks.
Improved transparency of the operation, identifying issues promptly as they occur and monitoring response time to fixing the issues are just some of the benefits the system offers.
A typical starter pack including hardware and all software costs can work out as little as £350 per workstation, and the system, being wireless is simple to install or retrofit to existing andon light systems.


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Selig L. Holocaust testimony interviewed by Robert Krell, October 19, 1983.
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Date of Recording19 October 1983
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IntervieweeLewis, Selig
Duration54m 45.0s
SynopsisSelig L. was born on January 4, 1910 near Kraków, Poland. He describes his family. He recalls how he owned a tailor shop in Kraków. He recalls widespread antisemitism. He recalls riots and violence in Jewish areas. He describes the German occupation. He describes restrictions implemented against Jews. He explains that his brother was killed for being out past curfew. He describes ghettoization in Kraków and his family's move to a smaller city without a ghetto. He describes a roundup and how he and his brother were selected for work in an airplane factory. He describes being separated from his brother. He describes being transferred to various cities working in factories. He describes conditions in the barracks. He describes abuse by the kapos. He explains how he used his skills as a tailor to make a cap for a guard and was given food in return. He describes his illness at the end of the war and hospitalization. He describes living in soldiers' quarters in Bergen-Belsen for two years. He explains that he is the only one of his family who survived. He describes how he was able to immigrate to Canada as a tailor. He describes his life in Canada. He speaks about nightmares. Selig shows a document.
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Both maintenance workers killed by an Amtrak train near Philadelphia, Pa., last year were on drugs when the crash happened, test results show, but that doesn't appear to have factored into safety lapses and miscommunications being blamed for their deaths.
Other documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board pinned blame on a lax safety culture that put Carter, 61, and Adamovich, 59, in harm's way as they performed maintenance on an active track in April.
Lawyers for Carter's family said his positive drug test was irrelevant to the systematic failures the investigative report described at Amtrak.
Carter, Adamovich and Hunter had all passed previous drug tests given as part of their employment, according to the investigative reports. No drugs were detected in post-crash tests given to surviving maintenance workers, the train's conductor and two assistant conductors.
Federal regulators say they've seen an uptick in drug use by rail workers in recent years. Starting in April, workers who perform track maintenance will be subject to the same random drug and alcohol testing as train crew members.


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Tata Consumer Products Ltd Share Price Target 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, And 2030
August 19, 2022 September 5, 2021 by Prabhat Kumar Sharma
Are you searching for Tata Consumer Products Ltd's share price target for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2030 with the quarterly reports, annual reports, and other fundamental terms analysis? This article is for you.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd is one of the best companies in the Tata Group. It works in the field of Tea or Coffee. This article will help you to analyze and get future targets of Tata Consumer Products Ltd. Let's start.
1 Tata Consumer Products Ltd Share Analysis
1.1 Tata Consumer Products Ltd Quarterly Report Analysis
1.2 Tata Consumer Products Ltd Annual Report Analysis
2 Tata Consumer Products Ltd Share Price Target/Prediction/Forecast
2.1 Tata Consumer Product Share Price Target 2022
Tata Consumer Products Ltd Share Analysis
Tata Consumer Product is a multinational Company that deals in the sector of consumer goods. It is one of the Subsidiaries of Tata Group and is headquartered in Maharashtra, India. It is the world's second-largest manufacturer of tea and coffee. They sell their tea in India as Tata Tea and sell the same product tea in Canada as a Tetley, which is the second biggest-selling tea brand in Canada and the USA. The CEO of this Company is Sunil A. D'Souza.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd Quarterly Report Analysis
In the June quarter of the financial year 2021, the company made sales of Rs.1,965.89 Cr. in which they made a profit of about Rs.303.74 Cr. after paying taxes. In the September quarter of the financial year 2021, Company made sales of Rs.1,987.50 Cr. through which they make a profit of around Rs.188.34 Cr. after paying all the essential taxes to government bodies.
In the December quarter of 2021, the company made sales of around Rs.2,030.48 Cr. in which they made a profit of about Rs.187.48 Cr. after paying all the taxes. In the March quarter of 2022, the company made sales of around Rs.1,948.42 Cr. In which they made a profit of about Rs.206.19 Cr. after paying all the taxes. In the June quarter of the financial year 2022, the company made sales of around Rs.2,076.88 Cr. By which they made a profit of about Rs.232.83 Cr. after paying all the taxes to the government bodies according to their sector resemblance.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd Annual Report Analysis
In the year 2017, Company made net sales of around Rs.3,063.89 Cr. in which they make a profit of about Rs.276 Cr. In the following year 2018, they make net sales of Rs.3,217.32 Cr. and make a profit of it around Rs.534.32 Cr. in that year they spend their fund on developing infrastructure. In the next year that is 2019, they make sales of about Rs.3,429.66 Cr. in which they make a profit of it around Rs.410.93 Cr.
In the year 2020, they make sales of Rs.5,690.24 Cr. and profit of around Rs.523.54 Cr. which is higher than last year which is the result of their investment in developing infrastructure In the year 2021 they make sales of around Rs.7,154.36 Cr. make a profit of about Rs.619.51 Cr. as we can see from last two years they make good revenue that why I said earlier that till the end of this decade Tata Consumer Products will emerge as a best in their field.
Tata Consumer Products Ltd Share Price Target/Prediction/Forecast
Here we are trying to predict a possible target which the shares of Tata Consumer Products can cross in upcoming years to come. Our prediction is based upon different tools and terms which include Fibonacci retracement, support, and resistance. So, here we go with our possible targets for the upcoming years which are attached below.
Target Of Tata Consumer Products
Tata Consumer Product Share Price Target 2022
When we read the technical charts we predict two possible targets which the share of Tata Consumer Products can attain in the year 2022 first is around Rs.900 and after attaining these values share price will go down for while and we will predict the second possible target which they can get in the year 2022 is about Rs.1,050.
In the year 2023 we again going to predict two possible targets for the share price of Tata Consumer Products which they can attain easily because of their product need in the market which is going to be basic need product for mankind so, we predict the first possible target is Rs.1,330 and the second possible target is around Rs.1,700.
As the charts show they will give good returns in future years to come so, here we predict the first target for the year 2024 is about Rs.2,050 and the second possible target which they can attain after showing some downtrend is about Rs.2,430.
For the year 2025, we can predict two possible targets which the shares price of Tata Consumer Products will beat easily first is around Rs.2,840 and the second is about Rs.3,650 as I told earlier the company share prices will in a positive trend in future and share prices of this company share increase day by day in future years to come.
Till the end of this decade, Tata Consumer Products will be the highest revenue-generating company in the Consumer good products in South Asian Countries and in European and American Countries which include Canada too. So we predict the first possible target which they can attain in the year 2030 is around Rs.6,580 and the second possible target that they can cross by the end of this decade is around Rs.9,550.
In this article, We have done a detailed analysis of Tata Consumer Products. We tried to include every aspect in our article which is really essential to know before investing in any specific company shares.
Before ending this artical, I am going to tell you some strengths of Tata Consumer Products which is really important to become one of the best in their field.
Brand name.
In-house demand for products.
Trained manpower.
Excellent management.
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I am a share market expert for the last five years. I have expertise in technical analysis, and fundamental analysis of stocks, and assets. On this website, I write content like analysis of shares, predict future targets of shares based on analysis, simplify technical analyses, and intraday trading.
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