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These Are The 4 Best Dishes Action Bronson Ate On His VICELAND TV Debut
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Thank God for good grub and Action Bronson. The 'Renaissance Man' has officially returned, working his palette in addition to spitting the usual fire, in VICELAND's F*CK THAT'S DELICIOUS.
In the premier episode, we join Bronson and his crew—The Alchemist (DJ/Producer), Big Body Bes (Entertainer), Meyhem Lauren (Rapper)—as they eat and rap their way through a few of the stops part of his Mr. Wonderful tour: Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Miami.
Action Bronson. Crew. Bomb food. Wackiness ensues. Check out the f*cking delicious things these boys got their hands on:
1. Lychee and Pork Salad: Roses Luxury, Washington D.C.
General Manager Andrew Limberg and Chef/Owner Aaron Silverman of Roses Luxury presented the table with a signature tasting menu, wanting to 'highlight the good stuff.' The good stuff included smoked trout, catfish, brisket, chicken fried oysters with raw oyster tzatziki dill, and scrambled eggs over a soft broiler mixed with uni, topped with an uni hollandaise. Though, it was the lychee pork salad that might've won over Bronson's heart: ground garlic, red onion, marscapone, lychee, and smoky pork. Everyone agreed that Roses did a good job at combining and experimenting with flavors; makes sense, since they happen to be America's Best New Restaurant according to Bon Appetit and GQ!
2. Barbecued Chicken: Wyatt's Country Barbecue, East Atlanta
The gang soon enough found themselves heading south for the tour. Stopping in Atlanta, they met up with Frko Rico, an illustrator who created original artwork for Mr. Wonderful. Rico brought the boys to hidden barbecue gem Wyatt's, named after the owner, Oscar Wyatt. Wise old Wyatt explained that the key to cooking the best BBQ is a using old-fashioned rock pit, which he definitely has, and takes advantage of. Bronson and Co. take advantage of being in town by loading up on tons of Wyatt's tasty barbecued chicken.
3. The Original Jamaican Restaurant, East Atlanta
Within the same city, the squad was able to try out another local-legendary barbecue joint: The Original Jamaican Restaurant. Bronson praised their curry chicken and roti ("It's all about the surprise inside"). Other squad-approved items included the jerk chicken, coconut water, and caramelized pepper.
4. Bay Scallop Ceviche: The Dutch, South Beach
"It just made me feel like a man…a man who loves a beautiful thing…"
Beautiful words from Action Bronson, in reaction to sampling some Bay Scallop Ceviche from The Dutch in Miami. Among all the delicacies he sampled—sandwiches, stuffed pasta, shellfish and seafood—Executive Chef Conor Hanlon's papaya ceviche had Bronson completely intoxicated, so much that he insisted on recreating the dish right then and there. Hanlon said that it was the area's Latin influence and fascination with ceviche that inspired the summer-flavored dish: a sweet blend of fresh bay scallops, passion fruit, red onion, and jalapeno. Getting to make the dish himself must have been that much sweeter for Bronson—he actually grew up working in kitchens in NY. "I never really went as far as I wanted to culinarily, but now, it's like I'm living out my dreams." Just add that to the Wonderful dream he's already living.
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By Molly Shannon
Molly is the original krill queen and co-founder of the Boba Belt. She fancies a mean ramen burger, and a cold glass of nonfat milk.
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Dalton State College is a public, 4-year institution located in the state of Georgia. Along with its traditional on-campus programs, the college also offers a unique online learning experience, giving students the opportunity to take single classes, complete the first two years of their degree, or earn full degrees entirely online. Students attending class on campus at DSC have access to The Derrell C. Roberts Library, which features resource collections catering to a number of specialized interests. High school students currently in their 10th, 11th, or 12th year can take advantage of the school's Dual Enrollment, which allows them to simultaneously earn high school and college credit.
DSC is a small yet growing college. It's a fun file activity college with great staff and teachers. If I had to give Dalton a rate from 0-10, I would give them an 8.


NOAA Fisheries Service has issued new and revised definitions for certain regulatory terms, and procedural and technical changes to the regulations addressing scientific research activities, exempted fishing, and exempted educational activities under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This final rule is designed to clarify the requirements, ensure that the necessary information is made available to complete analyses, and provide for expedited review of permit applications where possible. The changes take effect September 24, 2009.
For more information, contact Jason.Blackburn@noaa.gov.


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Age 62 of Minneapolis. Began his journey to the spirit world on March 28, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer. He follows his relatives: Sam, Marjorie & Allison Boisvert. He leaves behind beloved son, Luc Boisvert, adoring sisters Jeri Boisvert (Greg Peterson) & Annette Coombs (Rob); cherished nieces and nephews: Meghan Hill (Dan) & Rochelle Rice (Eric), Jennifer Swenson (Peter), Patrick & Ian McMonigal, Michael Peterson & Karl Coombs & greats Adriana, Jena, Joseph & McKenna. He was hard-working, kind and funny. He loved to fish, be in the woods and by the "Big Lake." Wade struggled with difficult challenges in this life but he maintained such a sweet innocence, ever loving and grateful. We will miss his constant reminders that he loved us "so, so much." We will love him "so, so much" forever. Wade didn't want a funeral. The family plans to have a loving get-together by the Big Lake. (Published in the Star Tribune on April 2, 2016)

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Are you in need of a little retail therapy? Plan a trip to Cannon Beach, Oregon! This picturesque seaside town offers a myriad of unique storefronts. Pick up some new gear at a surf shop, or browse boutiques filled with men's and women's clothing. You can even visit a year-round Christmas store! Whether you're looking for the perfect outfit, gift, or souvenir, Cannon Beach has it all. Here are a few of our favorite places to explore.
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Siemens Communication on Progress 2018
October 2017 – September 2018
Siemens_Sustainability_Information_2018.pdf (English)
https://www.siemens.com/investor/pool/en/invest... (English)
This COP qualifies for the Global Compact Advanced level
Meets all criteria for the GC Advanced level
and Transparency
How is the accuracy and completeness of information in your COP assessed by a credible third-party?
Information is reviewed by multiple stakeholders (e.g., representatives of groups prioritized in stakeholder analysis)
Information is assured by independent assurors (e.g., accounting or consulting firm) against recognized assurance standard (e.g., ISAE3000, AA1000AS, other national or industry-specific standard)
The COP describes any action(s) that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to have the credibility of the information in its COP externally assessed, including goals, timelines, metrics, and responsible staff
Information is reviewed by a panel of peers (e.g., members of the same industry, competitors, benchmarked leaders, others organized via Global Compact Local Network)
Information is assured by independent assurors (e.g., accounting or consulting firm) using their own proprietary methodology
The COP incorporates the following high standards of transparency and disclosure:
Applies the GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines or the GRI Standards
Is 'in accordance - comprehensive' with GRI Standards
Applies elements of the International Integrated Reporting Framework
Provides information on the company's profile and context of operation
Is 'in accordance - core' with GRI Standards
Strategy, Governance
and Engagement
Criterion 2: The COP describes value chain implementation
Analyze each segment of the value chain carefully, both upstream and downstream, when mapping risks, opportunities and impacts
Communicate policies and expectations to suppliers and other relevant business partners
Implement monitoring and assurance mechanisms (e.g. audits/screenings) for compliance within the company's sphere of influence
Undertake awareness-raising, training and other types of capacity building with suppliers and other business partners
The Siemens Business to Society approach describes how Siemens specifies its external and internal impact along its value chain.
Any relevant policies, procedures, and activities that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to fulfill this criterion, including goals, timelines, metrics, and responsible staff
Criterion 1: The COP describes mainstreaming into corporate functions and business units
Place responsibility for execution of sustainability strategy in relevant corporate functions (procurement, government affairs, human resources, legal, etc) ensuring that no function is conflicting with company sustainability commitments and objectives
Align strategies, goals and incentive structures of all business units and subsidiaries with corporate sustainability strategy
Assign responsibility for corporate sustainability implementation to an individual or group within each business unit and subsidiary
Design corporate sustainability strategy to leverage synergies between and among issue areas and to deal adequately with trade-offs
Ensure that different corporate functions coordinate closely to maximize performance and avoid unintended negative impacts
All sustainability activities are led by the Chief Sustainability Officer who is a member of the Managing Board and who chairs the Siemens Sustainability Board. Sustainability Managers in regions and Divisions ensure implementation across businesses.
Criterion 4: The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the human rights principles
Process to ensure that internationally recognized human rights are respected
On-going due diligence process that includes an assessment of actual and potential human rights impacts (BRE 2 + BRE 3 + ARE 2 + ARE 3)
Internal awareness-raising and training on human rights for management and employees
Operational-level grievance mechanisms for those potentially impacted by the company's activities (BRE 4 + ARE 4)
Allocation of responsibilities and accountability for addressing human rights impacts
Internal decision-making, budget and oversight for effective responses to human rights impacts
Processes to provide for or cooperate in the remediation of adverse human rights impacts that the company has caused or contributed to (BRE 3+ BRE 4 + ARE3 + ARE 4)
Process and programs in place to support human rights through: core business; strategic philanthropic/social investment; public policy engagement/advocacy; partnerships and/or other forms of collective action (BRE 6 + ARE 6)
Human rights is a continuous awareness topic. In fiscal 2018, Siemens joined the European Business and Human Rights Peer Learning Group of the Global Compact Network. It is designed as a human rights peer learning group for European companies.
Criterion 5: The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of human rights integration
System to monitor the effectiveness of human rights policies and implementation with quantitative and qualitative metrics, including in the supply chain (BRE3 + ARE3)
Monitoring draws from internal and external feedback, including affected stakeholders
Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results
Grievance mechanisms that are legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning, and based on engagement and dialogue (BRE4 + ARE4)
Outcomes of integration of the human rights principles
Siemens has secured reporting channels in place that can be used by employees and external stakeholders to report violations. Defined processes for clarification and plausibility checks are implemented as well as responding to confirmed cases.
Process to deal with incidents the company has caused or contributed to for internal and external stakeholders (BRE 4 + ARE 4)
Criterion 3: The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of human rights
Commitment to comply with all applicable laws and respect internationally recognized human rights, wherever the company operates (e.g., the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Guiding Principles on Human Rights) (BRE1 + ARE1)
Integrated or stand-alone statement of policy expressing commitment to respect and support human rights approved at the most senior level of the company (BRE 1 + BRE5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)
Statement of policy stipulating human rights expectations of personnel, business partners and other parties directly linked to operations, products or services (BRE 1)
Statement of policy publicly available and communicated internally and externally to all personnel, business partners and other relevant parties (BRE 1 + BRE 5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)
We are currently optimizing our human rights related Due Diligence in project business.
Criterion 6: The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of labour
Reference to principles of relevant international labour standards (ILO Conventions) and other normative international instruments in company policies
Reflection on the relevance of the labour principles for the company
Written company policy to obey national labour law, respect principles of relevant international labour standards in worldwide company operations and engage in dialogue with representative organization of the workers (international, sectoral, national).
Inclusion of reference to the principles contained in the relevant international labour standards in contracts with suppliers and other relevant business partners
Specific commitments and Human Resources policies, in line with national development priorities or decent work priorities in the country of operation
Structural engagement with a global union, possibly via a Global Framework Agreement
Participation and leadership by employers' organizations (international and national) to jointly address challenges related to labour standards in the countries of operation, possibly in a tripartite approach (business – trade union – government).
Criterion 7: The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the labour principles
Risk and impact assessments in the area of labour
Dialogue mechanism with trade unions to regularly discuss and review company progress in addressing labour standards
Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organization
Internal awareness-raising and training on the labour principles for management and employees
Active engagement with suppliers to address labour-related challenges
Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g., whistleblower mechanisms) available for workers to report concerns, make suggestions or seek advice, designed and operated in line with the representative organization of workers
Results from supplier self-assessments, supplier quality audits and external sustainability audits feed into our SCM-system to identify, analyze and monitor performance and improvement measures.
Criterion 8: The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of labour principles integration
System to track and measure performance based on standardized performance metrics
Dialogues with the representative organization of workers to regularly review progress made and jointly identify priorities for the future
Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the working conditions of companies in the supply chain, in line with principles of international labour standards
Process to positively engage with the suppliers to address the challenges (i.e., partnership approach instead of corrective approach) through schemes to improve workplace practices
Outcomes of integration of the Labour principles
In 2018, we conducted 765 supplier quality audits with integrated sustainability questions, 3,688 self-assessments and 387 external sustainability audits. In the external sustainability audits, we identified a total of 8,776 potential improvements.
Criterion 9: The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of environmental stewardship
Reference to relevant international conventions and other international instruments (e.g. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development)
Reflection on the relevance of environmental stewardship for the company
Written company policy on environmental stewardship
Inclusion of minimum environmental standards in contracts with suppliers and other relevant business partners
Specific commitments and goals for specified years
With the CO2-neutral program we reduced emissions by 700.000t CO2 compared to 2014. We are well on track to achieve our interim goal of 50% by 2020. In Germany, about 80% of the electricity consumption of our sites is already covered by renewables.
Criterion 11: The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for environmental stewardship
Process to deal with incidents
Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the environmental performance of companies in the supply chain
Outcomes of integration of the environmental principles
Our report on the Siemens CO2 neutral program describes the year-by-year improvement on carbon emissions. Against 2014 (baseline), we reduced our emissions by 33%. We also track emissions in our Supply Chain (Scope 3) and the installed base at customers.
Criterion 10: The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the environmental principles
Assessments of lifecycle impact of products, ensuring environmentally sound management policies
Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organisation
Internal awareness-raising and training on environmental stewardship for management and employees
Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g. whistleblower mechanisms) for reporting concerns or seeking advice regarding environmental impacts
Environmental risk and impact assessments
Criterion 14: The COP describes effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the integration of anti-corruption
Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results (D12)
Process to deal with incidents (D13)
Public legal cases regarding corruption (D14)
Use of independent external assurance of anti-corruption programmes (D15)
Outcomes of integration of the anti-corruption principle
Through the implementation of a new Compliance Due Diligence Tool we achieved reduced complexity, automation and intelligent screening in the due diligence process for Business Partners.
Criterion 13: The COP describes effective management systems to integrate the anti-corruption principle
Support by the organization's leadership for anti-corruption (B4)
Carrying out risk assessment of potential areas of corruption (D3)
Human Resources procedures supporting the anti-corruption commitment or policy, including communication to and training for all employees (B5 + D8)
Internal checks and balances to ensure consistency with the anti-corruption commitment (B6)
Actions taken to encourage business partners to implement anti-corruption commitments (D6)
Management responsibility and accountability for implementation of the anti-corruption commitment or policy (D7)
Internal accounting and auditing procedures related to anticorruption (D10)
The Business Conduct Guidelines have been updated and revised in a cross-organizational process. The process of compliance in project sales was further enhanced by adding the two risk modules human rights and anti-money-laundering.
Communications (whistleblowing) channels and follow-up mechanisms for reporting concerns or seeking advice (D9)
Criterion 12: The COP describes robust commitments, strategies or policies in the area of anti-corruption
Publicly stated formal policy of zero-tolerance of corruption (D1)
Commitment to be in compliance with all relevant anti-corruption laws, including the implementation of procedures to know the law and monitor changes (B2)
Statement of support for international and regional legal frameworks, such as the UN Convention against Corruption (D2)
Detailed policies for high-risk areas of corruption (D4)
Policy on anti-corruption regarding business partners (D5)
Siemens Integrity Initiative earmarks more than US$100 million to support organizations and projects. To the end of FY 2018 more than US$70 million were committed to ~55 projects worldwide, summarized in the Siemens Integrity Initiative Annual Report.
UN Goals and Issues
Criterion 15: The COP describes core business contributions to UN goals and issues
Align core business strategy with one or more relevant UN goals/issues
Develop relevant products and services or design business models that contribute to UN goals/issues
Adopt and modify operating procedures to maximize contribution to UN goals/issues
Criterion 18: The COP describes partnerships and collective action
Develop and implement partnership projects with public or private organizations (UN entities, government, NGOs, or other groups) on core business, social investments and/or advocacy
Join industry peers, UN entities and/or other stakeholders in initiatives contributing to solving common challenges and dilemmas at the global and/or local levels with an emphasis on initiatives extending the company's positive impact on its value chain
We are an engaged member of One Young World, the "We mean business" coalition, OECD and the World Economic Forum (e.g. PACI, CEO Climate Leaders).
Criterion 16: The COP describes strategic social investments and philanthropy
Pursue social investments and philanthropic contributions that tie in with the core competencies or operating context of the company as an integrated part of its sustainability strategy
Coordinate efforts with other organizations and initiatives to amplify—and not negate or unnecessarily duplicate—the efforts of other contributors
Take responsibility for the intentional and unintentional effects of funding and have due regard for local customs, traditions, religions, and priorities of pertinent individuals and groups
We contributed €21.2 million to our Corporate Citizenship activities: access to technology, access to education, sustaining communities and arts and culture. Our work ranges from financial disaster relief to inclusive and innovative business practices.
Criterion 17: The COP describes advocacy and public policy engagement
Publicly advocate the importance of action in relation to one or more UN goals/issues
Commit company leaders to participate in key summits, conferences, and other important public policy interactions in relation to one or more UN goals/issues
Siemens is highly engaged with UN GC Caring 4 Climate programs. Siemens took part at the COP 24 in Katovice, where we gave insights how renewable energy can contribute to the decarbonization of the industry.
Criterion 21: The COP describes stakeholder engagement
Publicly recognize responsibility for the company's impacts on internal and external stakeholders
Define sustainability strategies, goals and policies in consultation with key stakeholders
Consult stakeholders in dealing with implementation dilemmas and challenges and invite them to take active part in reviewing performance
Establish channels to engage with employees and other stakeholders to hear their ideas and address their concerns
Analyzing the SDGs adds a new perspective on our assessment of material issues for Siemens. In addition to our global materiality assessment, we select topics of particular relevance, e.g. human rights, and perform in-depth materiality screening.
Criterion 19: The COP describes CEO commitment and leadership
CEO leads executive management team in development of corporate sustainability strategy, defining goals and overseeing implementation
CEO publicly delivers explicit statements and demonstrates personal leadership on sustainability and commitment to the UN Global Compact
CEO promotes initiatives to enhance sustainability of the company's sector and leads development of industry standards
Make sustainability criteria and UN Global Compact principles part of goals and incentive schemes for CEO and executive management team
Criterion 20: The COP describes Board adoption and oversight
Board of Directors (or equivalent) assumes responsibility and oversight for long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance
Board establishes, where permissible, a committee or assigns an individual board member with responsibility for corporate sustainability.
Board (or committee), where permissible, approves formal reporting on corporate sustainability (Communication on Progress)
The Siemens Chief Sustainability Officer chairs the Siemens Sustainability Board with members of the Managing Board and Senior Management of Regions, Divisions and Core Functions.
The COP describes policies and practices related to supporting women's empowerment and advancing gender equality in the community
Designing community stakeholder engagements that are free of gender discrimination/stereotyping and sensitive to gender issues
Gender impact assessments or consideration of gender-related impacts as part of its social and/or human rights impact assessments
Community initiatives specifically targeted at the empowerment of women and girls
Strategies to ensure that community investment projects and programmes (including economic, social and environmental) positively impact women and girls
Strategies to ensure that community investment projects and programmes (including economic, social and environmental) include the full participation of women and girls
Ensuring female beneficiaries of community programmes
No practice for this criterion has been reported
Any relevant policies, procedures, and activities that the company plans to undertake by its next COP to address this area, including goals, timelines, metrics, and responsible staff
The COP describes policies and practices related to supporting women's empowerment and advancing gender equality in the marketplace
Support for women business owners and women entrepreneurs
The Siemens Code of Conduct for our suppliers and business partners covers also equal opportunities irrespective of skin color, race, nationality, social background, disabilities, sexual orientation, political or religious conviction, sex or age.
Supplier diversity programme
Composition of supplier base by sex
Supplier monitoring and engagement on women's empowerment and gender equality including promotion of the Women's Empowerment Principles to suppliers
Gender-sensitive marketing
Gender-sensitive product and service development
The COP describes policies and practices related to supporting women's empowerment and advancing gender equality in the workplace
Achieving and maintaining gender equality in senior management and board positions
Achieving and maintaining gender equality in middle management positions
Equal pay for work of equal value
Flexible work options
Access to child and dependent care
Recruitment and retention, including training and development, of female employees
Education and training opportunities for women workers
Creating and maintaining workplace awareness of gender equality and, inclusion and non-discrimination for all workers
In fiscal 2018, women accounted for 24% of our total workforce. The proportion of female employees in management positions at Siemens has risen and is now at 16.4%. Women hired amounted 27% of all new hires.
Support for pregnant women and those returning from maternity leave
Gender-specific health and safety issues
Gender-based violence and harassment
Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities for women workers
The COP contains or refers to sex-disaggregated data
Our Business-to-Society (B2S) methodology includes six impact areas to which we have mapped the SDGs. We have measured the impacts of projects, sites, businesses, as well as activities in countries and societies. 31 countries have concluded the analysis.


Washington, DC, November 30, 2012 – The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) today successfully achieved Occupational Safety and Health protections for commercial aircraft; after tireless advocacy to improve safety and health standards in its members' workplace. AFA commends the Obama Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) for their collaborative approach to reach the policy statement released today that will correct a nearly four-decade old exclusion of OSHA in the passenger cabin.
In 1975, the FAA claimed exclusive jurisdiction over workplace safety and health for all crewmembers, preventing OSHA, the agency that regulates the safety and health of most U.S. workers, from protecting Flight Attendants and other crewmembers while working on board commercial airline flights. AFA has pursued legal and regulatory solutions to extend OSHA safety and health protections to workers in the airline industry. Today's FAA policy announcement comes after AFA aggressively advocated for Flight Attendant safety and health protections to be included in the FAA reauthorization bill that was signed by President Obama in February 2012.
The FAA/OSHA policy statement can be viewed here.


If you have never done a triathlon yourself, it is hard to know what to pack, what to wear, and what to practice. It seems simple enough. Run, bike, swim … or is it bike, swim, run?
It also may sound more intimidating than it really is. The best triathlons for kids keep distances age-appropriate and focus on completion over competition. When selecting a triathlon for your child, look for one that makes it clear that the focus is fun.
Remember to review the specific instructions on the triathlon's website so that you and your child feel prepared. The more you know ahead of time the more fun everyone will have.
Some triathlons offer an orientation, which will give you and your kids a chance to review the race course for the different age levels, find out what you need to bring, where the bikes are kept, see the entry and exit points of the transition areas, discover where adults can watch, and lets you plan your route for the best photo ops. Check for orientation times offered ahead of race day.
The transition area is where bikes are kept on racks that are organized by age group to minimize confusion and lost bikes.
On race day, find your age group and pick a spot on the racks that is easy for your child to locate when running in from the pool area.
The transition area is also where they leave all of their gear: towel, running shoes, socks, t-shirt, race bib/belt, water bottle, and hat. Kids can bring goggles with them for the swim.
Tip: Spend a moment to familiarize your child with the entry and exit gates. Review where the bike is to be left after the ride; there may be a second transition area, and again, look for the entry and exit points so your child knows what to expect and where they are supposed to go next.
If your child is new to triathlons, look for one where kids swim in an indoor or outdoor pool rather than a lake. Swimming in lanes is much easier than swimming in open water, as well as less intimidating, and they are mostly temperature controlled.
Find out the distance your child's age group needs to complete and practice a couple of times in a local pool.
Kids can wear goggles and use a floatation device if necessary.
All kids will start in the water, hanging on to the pool edge, their swim will end in the shallow end and they will be guided along a path to their bike where volunteers will be on hand to help them.
Tip: It is important the kids know how many lengths they need to do on triathlon day so they don't get confused and do too many or too few.
Helmets mandatory and fun required!
Adults can sometimes help with the transition from pool to bike and even run alongside kids on the bike if they're up for it.
Bring a towel to dry off, and then put on the t-shirt/race bib before the helmet (you'd be surprised at how many forget to do this).
Have the race bib already pinned on the t-shirt. Shorts are not necessary (your child will still be wearing their bathing suit).
Tie shoes properly or get kids some "clips" like these ones for young kids or these for older ones that allow for fast shoe putting on. Volunteers will be there to help get kids dressed but everyone is trying to go fast so it can get clumsy.
Tip: Kids are not used to putting socks and shoes on wet feet or riding a bike while dripping wet. It's a good idea to practice running out of a pool, sitting on towel, putting on t-shirt, socks, shoes, helmet, and riding around the block while still wet.
Helmets must be done up before touching the bike. Safety first!
Kids will walk their bikes from where they change to the designated spot marked for getting on their bikes.
There will be a clearly marked area at the end of the bike course where they must dismount their bike.
Tip: Most bike distances will include a number of laps around the same loop. Cyclists and their family members are usually responsible for counting their own laps so come with numbered signs or get close to the bike loop so your child can hear you and help them keep track.
If their chain falls off or a tire goes flat on the course, do not panic. Volunteers are riding the bike loop and will be by shortly to assist them and get them back in the fun.
Practice the distance with your kids and check the bike ahead of time to ensure their seat is the right height, tires are inflated, chain is in good working order, and that they can manage the brakes.
You will never see bigger smiles than when your child rounds the curve leaving the transition area to head out for the run. They know the finish line is in sight.
If it's a super-hot day, a hat is a good idea, and it's important to encourage them to stop at the water stations provided.
Kids should know how far they are running and follow the appropriate signs and volunteers that are there to point them in the right direction. If laps need to be done, help your runner by counting laps for them.
Tip: A few practice runs and some training in how to run before the event are great ways to help kids feel confident and to know what to expect on race day.
Once they leave transition for the run, grab your camera and get yourself to the finish so you can cheer them on and snap photos of them smiling as they cross the line.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story suggested that training wheels were allowed in kids' triathlons. Of course, kids aged 9 and older participating in triathlons would not likely require training wheels.
My 11-year old is competing in her first Tri this summer, and is a year round competitive swimmer, so we think she will love it! Is it necessary for a child to have a triathlon suit or do you think a suit with shorts over top for the bike and run are fine?
Assuming that she's competing in a triathlon distance that is appropriate for an 11-year-old, shorts over a swim suit will be fine, Angie.
Nice article Deb, and very good response Jim. There are very nicely set up programs called 'kids of steel' that introduce very young children to the sport of triathalon….however, as soon as you hit the age limit you are with the big kids (age appropriate groupings and distances). Many parents pull their kids at this point in time for the simple reason that a) some six years olds have only finished Red Cross 'animal levels and cannot swim the entire length of the pool unassisted, b) many are still using training wheels, and c) the routes involve (in some cases) road running and cycling…at an age when the children are not yet able to ride around he block by themselves let alone run or bike on the road. Some children are ready for the competition….. Ps. Loved your sentence…"You will never see bigger smiles…" You made me tear up! Too often triathalon has more to do with a parents ego than the child's readiness….just personal opinion. Keep the kids of steel competition going, promote 'completion' as a goal…and keep it fun for the children.
RE: recommendation for ages 9 and up – you essentially addressed our concerns at AfL.
We feel that triathlon is competitive by the very nature of its structure. If you have found events that emphasize completion over competition (i.e. winning or beating an opponent), then that is great to hear.
Given that the structure of triathlon, by its very format, emphasizes winners and losers, we are not confident that all parents and all event organizers can be relied upon to emphasize completion over competition in these circumstances, hence we are not confident recommending triathlon at those young ages.
If completion is the important consideration for preschoolers and early elementary age, we recommend that parents simply create a family event with their child and have fun as a family.
This will also afford opportunities to coach young ones through the transitions so they are not "left behind" at later ages in terms of competitive advantage.


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She is now the last sea going paddle steamer in the world. Photographed here from Dunoon Pier, the great ship sails 'Doon the Watter', the River Clyde to Rothesay on the Isle Of Bute.
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Cardinals Notes: Pujols, Dotel, Wainwright
By Mark Polishuk | October 20, 2011 at 6:52pm CDT
With Game 2 about to begin, let's look at some news about the team that is three wins away from its 11th World Series title…
How would winning or losing the Series impact Albert Pujols' free agent decision? FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi explores the question in this YouTube video.
Octavio Dotel told reporters, including Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated (Twitter link), that he would like to return to St. Louis next season. Though Dotel could set a record by joining his 13th different franchise this winter, it's probably no surprise that he wants to settle down. The Cardinals have a $3.5MM team option on Dotel for next season that can be bought out for $750K. Dotel may be more valuable to the Cards on the open market given that he projects as a Type A free agent.
Adam Wainwright tried to convince the Cardinals into activating him for the postseason, a request that was emphatically denied, reports R.B. Fallstrom of the Associated Press. Wainwright underwent Tommy John surgery in February and missed the entire season, though St. Louis GM John Mozeliak recently said that the team plans to pick up Wainwright's $21MM option for 2012-13, barring any medical setbacks.
Adam Wainwright Albert Pujols Octavio Dotel St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees Notes: Sabathia, Swisher, Blake, Soriano
NL East Notes: Reyes, Johnson, Phillies, Sandberg


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Doctor Who Guest Star Andrew Garfield Receives Oscar Nom
The Academy Award nominations have been announced and despite Suicide Squad being cruelly overlooked, there's good news. Doctor Who guest star and one time Spider-Man Andrew Garfield has received a Best Actor nod for his turn in the Mel Gibson directed, Hacksaw Ridge.
Garfield, who played Frank in the 2007 two-parter Daleks In Manhattan / Evolution of the Daleks, is nominated for his portrayal of a conscientious objector who refuses to carry a weapon, whose commitment to serving on the front-lines as a medic takes him to the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
Also nominated in the same category are Casey Affleck, Ryan Gosling, Viggo Mortensen and Denzel Washington.
He isn't the only Doctor Who guest star to receive an Oscar nomination. In 2015, Felicity Jones, Robina Redmond in 2008's The Unicorn and the Wasp, received a nod for The Theory of Everything whilst in 2010 Carey Mulligan, Sally Sparrow in 2007's Blink, was nominated for An Education.
The Academy Awards take place on February 26th, 2017.
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This block in Commercial Road Koroit has a frontage of 12.19 and a thumping depth of over 80 meters - an area of approx 980 sq.mtrs. The existing old cottage is probably too far gone to have any value as a result the owners will now sell for $99,000 (was $115,000), as the sale has become urgent! Power and water is available. This is a fantastic 'starter' property for a home or investment.


I often get asked about the pros and cons of doctoral researchers blogging, and I know other colleagues do too. There isn't a right or wrong answer to the question of course, it's always an "It depends". But here's a few beginning thoughts.
For a start, whether to blog or not depends what you are hoping to achieve. Maybe you are thinking about an individual blog, something you create yourself on one of the standard platforms like blogger, wordpress or medium… and if you are, here's some possible reasons and some things to consider….
(1)	Your personal blog is a place to reflect and record what is happening in your research.
A blog can do this. It can be like a journal. You might blog about the things you are reading and thinking about. Formulating ideas into a thousand words or so and linking to relevant texts and other online resources can be helpful to your writing and thinking. It can be an archive and an aide-memoire (see Heather Davis post).
However, there are some potential pitfalls in using a blog as a journal. Take writing about field work for example – you do need to be careful about what you say… "I've just seen the most disgraceful behaviour imaginable… " is not going to endear you to your research participants. You have to anticipate that they might go searching for you and what you do. And why are you journalling in public? What do you want everyone to know, and not know? How will you feel about your first doctoral year reflections some years later – will you want your early researcher self obliterated from public view?
(2)	Your personal blog is a way to develop your writing.
Blogging is a great way to develop academic writing. All of the writing advice out there, whether it's for academic or creative writing, suggests that it's good to develop a writing habit. Write regularly, everyday. It's good if writing is as routine as cleaning your teeth. Blogging can be a useful part of a regular writing routine. As well, writing texts that are going to be public can help you develop a 'voice', help you to write with some authority, and allow you to practice writing in an accessible style. Writing in public and for a public is also, as Thesis Whisperer says, a key part of developing your academic identity.
(3)	Your personal blog is a way to create a network.
Well no, it won't do that. A blog doesn't create a network, not by itself. Having a network means that you've found people who have the same interests as you. This is unlikely to happen just because you have created a blog. It's not as simple as making a page, writing a few posts and hoping people will find it. Some might, but many more won't. People have to know your blog exists. So you need to communicate it and yourself in some way – through face-to-face conversations, linked in, twitter, facebook … It's the totality of your social media activity that creates the network, not just a blog (see Deborah Lupton's research on this for example).
But as all the social media advice says, you need to do more than just promote your blog – you need to join in conversations. There's nothing more tiresome that someone who only tweets about their latest blog post and never engages in any other way. You have to be a participant not just a marketer.
(4)	Use your personal blog to communicate your research.
Communicating means that you have to find readers – see all of the above on networking. You need to get out there and join in conversations in order to get people to become interested in your work.
•	Does a blog count as a publication? The answer is yes, it does. A blog is published – on the web – and it can be cited. And if you simply cut and paste your posts into your thesis or a paper then you are technically self-plagiarizing if you don't note the original.
Now, because publications are high stakes in the academic game, you do need to consider what you need/want to do in relation to publishing. How does it connect to getting a job? Some people think that publishing your research on a blog is wasteful and the 'good stuff' should be saved for the publications that matter more – books and refereed journal articles. But it's worth remembering that a blog post is generally short, it's not the same as a journal article or a chapter, and you are likely to always do more in a paper or chapter than a post. And some people swear that their blogging was more than a bit useful in the process of getting a job, as it demonstrated to selection committees that they were keen, and able, to communicate with wider publics.
•	Another common worry is that someone will steal your ideas. The truth is that this may happen, but it can happen anyway, not simply from blogging. Someone can be in your conference presentation, read an online conference paper, take away your slides handout, read your digital thesis – and they can just as easily plagiarise them too as a blog post. Plagiarism is a hazard of contemporary academic life and each one of us makes our own actuarial calculations about what is too risky.
But I'd also note that the reverse works too – blogging can be a hedge against accusations of plagiarism. I often use my blog to put down markers in the field – so if I'm thinking about something and I blog about it in a dated post, then I can demonstrate that I didn't steal the idea from someone else who writes about it later!
And of course, stealing ideas is harder if your blog is not anonymous.
But is an individual blog what you want and/or need? The reality is that many doctoral researcher blogs do have quite limited readerships. Those that don't, those that are well read and known, tend to have focused missions and a clear readership in mind. And even then, only some garner masses of readers. So, before you spend a few hours setting up your blog, it'd be good to spend time getting clear about exactly what you want to do, and why.
It's worth considering options other than starting off your own individual blog and committing yourself to regular dollops of time writing posts. You could for example write guest posts for established blogs. You could suss out how to become a regular or semi-regular blogger for an online publication. You could form a collective with other doctoral researchers, or with others in your field, and start a newspaper-style blog. Write for Research has a helpful explanation of three different types of blogs. All or any of these blogging options could achieve what you want. It is really, really worth thinking about which type of blog suits you best.
•	Why blog? What do you hope your blog will do?
•	Who is it for? What are they interested in? What else is out there and how is your blog different?
•	How will you engage with your ideal readers?
•	Should you start your own blog, blog with others or blog around?
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27 Responses to should doctoral researchers blog?
Thank you – this is extremely timely and relevant.
A great read indeed, thank you.
I started blogging in 2005, I was in my 2nd & final year of the MBA programme (MBA was for 2 years, yes! :)). It was a combination of # 1 & 2, definitely no 3 or 4!
At that time you were lucky if you had one or two readers/commentators / month! I had a very small number of people and mostly friends (& my mother too occasionally). I sometimes blogged about a certain incident in a course or about a professor's witty comment regarding some case study or the like but never got any engagement on such topics. I realise, at least now, that I was writing for me, a journal to document my MBA life. But the blog was a mixture of everything actually.
I am saying the above to point out that I agree with you 100% that one needs, as in any other endeavour, a sense of focus/direction about why and possibly how to (at least broadly) plan & commit to a (project), blogging being a v. good example for this end.
Communicating one's doctoral journey can be rewarding but you simply cannot portray everything. You need to have major classifications of what you intend to present and to whom. The reason for you conducting such writing experience in the form of a blog is equally important.
I started my blog before I began my PhD program. Now that I am in school, I blog about some things regarding research, but not a whole lot.
Thanks for this. I don't yet use my blog for reflecting on my research but this makes me think I ought to. It would be great to connect. I'm in my final year (I hope!) of an EdD looking into senior teachers' use of Twitter for CPD.
Thank you so much for posting this. I created my blog to document my doctoral school experience and also to share things I came across while doing research etc. Your post is so relevant and important. My blog is very new, but I am trying to connect with others in the blog-world.
I started my PhD in 2009 and used a blog to keep notes about my reading. I am fairly mobile and at the outset it was my version of 'the cloud' – I could pick my notes up anywhere (it was 2009!). The tags I used have been enormously useful when it comes to finding notes on a particular topic so that I can remind myself of what I thought was useful/important etc at the time I made them. I used this repository a lot at the mid stage but much less now when I have better mastery of the literature – in fact yesterday was the first time I visited it in 2014.
North America, Canada, are big users. A lot of the entries are about distance learning so no surprises – but come on Australia you should be interested!
I started a blog specifically for my PhD when I commenced in 2012. I have other blogs so the process was a bit familiar but I was keen to experiment with writing about the PhD. I was quite nervous about several of the things you identify, including 'stealing ideas' and confidentiality. I knew I was going to be doing a research project with children and so the confidentiality side loomed extra large in my mind. As I think most PhD researchers do, I have some worries about being gazumped (even though in my project there would be no way for someone else to have exactly the same data and analysis). So, even starting out I was quite choosy about what I was prepared or not prepared to blog.
For my PhD blog I was inspired by Thesis Whisperer and then your blog to write more about writing, and so from the beginning I focused more on meta-thesis and reflections on process rather than the content of my work. I didn't want to make it a personal confessional style blog, although some of what I write is obviously personal because I am the one doing the research. However, one of my personal rules is that it is not a whinge-fest. I have other personal forums for that! I am in the 'good writing practice' camp and I have a different imagined audience compared with the more formal writing I've been doing towards my thesis and papers for publication. I am definitely someone who thinks through writing, and I've found blogging on these things a useful parallel thread to the main work of my PhD.
My blog posts have even inspired a friend who thought there's no way she'd be able to do it to think more seriously about doing a PhD!
This is one of the blogs I follow. I found the comments here quite thought provoking!
Thank you. This resonates with a number of things I have been mulling over since starting my blog at the end of Jan 2014. I do write about the doctoral stuff but for me, the blog is about more than the research. It is about finding and developing my own written voice and identity. It is a great way of thinking out loud and exploring my responses to what others are saying. I feel compelled to write – the more I write, the more I have to say. I don't altogether know who is listening, though I do get great feedback from associates, friends and family.
Thanks for this. A really useful post. And a great blog. This is the way it should be done.
Really nice post! I also find blogging is a good way to explore new ideas for future research. Thanks for your efforts doing this!
Interesting. I thought of starting a blog as I'm starting a PhD. Do you think that a blog from a PhD researchet could include posts about research and also more personal opinion posts about other stuff, for example politics?
In the first point you say "A blog can do this." … my immediate thought when I read that was, no a blog doesn't do that, the writer does that, the blog is just the medium that is used to do that. What I think is an important question is "do you need/want to think out loud?" – a blog is a way to think out loud. It is also a way to capture your ideas in a public place – it is self-publication.
I also think your field you play a role in your decision as to whether or not to blog. As someone studying ed tech and social media, blogging makes sense. But it may not make sense in other fields.
Thank you so much for this post. It has inspired me to start a blog about my doctoral research, which I have been wanting to do for some time. I am keeping it as a reference to manage my new status as a blogger. I always enjoy reading your blog posts that comes to me via email. I am pleased to be part of the blogging community myself now so that I can join in conversations too.
A researcher's blog like mine can serve as a digital repository of overflowing thoughts, which I immediately forget even if I put them on paper. A blog post can be searched and retrieved, and the most important thing is blogs can interact. I'm ready to meet the people, talk with them about my ideas, and keep these ideas as my portfolio. It's not necessary just to write about research in the researcher's blog – it can record personal feelings and other topics that demonstrate what kind of person I am alongside my academic identity. Prof Thomson's post is here timely to justify my "point of telling".
Worth a close read if you're also interested in starting a blog to record your research life.


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The Living Planet Report - 2012
Living Planet Report - 2012
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The Living Planet Report uses the global Living Planet Index to measure changes in the health of the planet's ecosystems by tracking 9,000 populations of more than 2,600 species. The global Index shows almost a 30 per cent decrease since 1970, with the tropics the hardest hit – where there has been a 60 per cent decline in less than 40 years. Just as biodiversity is on a downward trend, the Earth's Ecological Footprint, one of the other key indicators used in the report, illustrates how our demand on natural resources has become unsustainable.
"We are living as if we have an extra planet at our disposal. We are using 50 per cent more resources that the Earth can sustainably produce and unless we change course, that number will grow fast – by 2030 even two planets will not be enough," said Jim Leape, Director General of WWF International.
The report reinforces the impact of human population growth and over-consumption as critical driving forces behind environmental pressure.
"This report is like a planetary check-up and the results indicate we have a very sick planet," said Jonathan Baillie, Conservation Programme Director with the Zoological Society of London. "Ignoring this diagnosis will have major implications for humanity. We can restore the planet's health, but only through addressing the root causes, population growth and over-consumption."
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https://www.kkv.fi/en/current-issues/press-releases/2018/16.2.2018-fcca-calls-for-penalty-fines-for-the-towns-of-loviisa-and-jamsa-for-direct-procurement-in-violation-of-the-finnish-act-on-public-contracts/
FCCA calls for penalty fines for the towns of Loviisa and Jämsä for direct award in violation of the Finnish Act on Public Contracts
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) called on the Market Court to impose a penalty fine of EUR 20,000 on the towns of Loviisa and Jämsä for awarding contracts the value of which exceeded the EU threshold without competitive tendering contrary to the Act on Public Contracts on 16 February 2018.
These were the FCCA's first motions to the Market Court concerning unlawful direct award since the FCCA was given the mandate to supervise compliance with the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts ("Act on Public Contracts") on 1 January 2017.
In-house entities must not have private capital
The Town of Loviisa gave Posintra Oy a contract for the provision of representation, regional cooperation, communication and vitality services until the end of 2017 in February 2017 without putting the contract out to tender. In addition to the Town of Loviisa, Posintra's shareholders include, among others, private businesses, and the provisions of the Act on Public Contracts on in-house entities therefore do not apply to the Town of Loviisa's purchases from Posintra. The FCCA would like to point out that businesses with private capital are not in-house entities as referred to in the Act on Public Contracts from which goods or services can be procured without competitive tendering.
The FCCA also finds that, contrary to the view taken by the Town of Loviisa, the contract did not relate to the kinds of research and development services that are excluded from the scope of application of the Act on Public Contracts. The FCCA is consequently calling on the Market Court to impose a penalty fine of EUR 20,000 on the Town of Loviisa.
Essential changes to contracts require new competitive tendering
Posti Oy was given a contract for providing food delivery and home meal delivery services for a Town of Jämsä catering enterprise on the basis of competitive tendering in 2016. However, the delivery of warm meals meeting food safety requirements customers' homes failed. As a result of the problems, the Town of Jämsä amended the procurement contract as of 1 July 2017 so that the home meals were delivered to customers cold and the number of deliveries could be halved.
In supervising procurement, the FCCA has given a lot of attention to contractual changes made by contracting authorities, as substantial modifications to contracts require new competitive tendering. The FCCA finds that the Town of Jämsä breached the Act on Public Contracts by not putting the contract for home meal delivery services out to tender again. The FCCA takes the view that the practice involved substantial modifications to the contract contrary to the Act on Public Contracts and therefore constituted unlawful direct award. The FCCA is consequently calling on the Market Court to impose a penalty fine of EUR 20,000 on the Town of Jämsä.
More information: Senior Research Officer Max Jansson, tel. +358 (0)29 505 3688, firstname.lastname@kkv.fi
Section 139 of the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (Act no. 1397 of 2016; "Act on Public Contracts") mandates the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority to supervise compliance with public contracts legislation. If it encounters illegalities, the FCCA may caution a contracting authority or provide other administrative guidance referred to in section 53 c of the Administrative Procedure Act (Act no. 434 of 2003). In case of illegal direct award, the FCCA may forbid the implementation of a procurement decision on the basis of section 140 of the Act on Public Contracts. If direct awards exceed EU thresholds, the FCCA may also propose that the Market Court impose sanctions, such as penalty payments, shortening of the contract, or the annulment of a procurement decision. The same applies to service acquisitions exceeding national threshold levels referred to in Appendix E of the Act on Public Contracts, carried out as direct award without legal grounds. However, a motion cannot be put forward to the Market Court if the contracting authority has posted a direct award notice regarding the procurement as per section 131 of the Act on Public Contracts.
The FCCA's supervisory powers apply to procurement initiated after the Act on Public Contracts entered into force, that is, 1 January 2017.
Keywords: Supervision of public procurement


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'The art work opens up in its own way the Being of beings. This opening up, i.e., this deconcealing, i.e., the truth of beings, happens in the work. In the art work, the truth of what is has set itself to work. Art is truth setting itself to work.' - Martin Heidegger
As an art theorist my research interests are in the fields of ancient and postmodern philosophy, contemporary visual arts and culture: ritual, embodiment and the epistemological force of art; pedagogical methodologies and strategies in arts and culture education.
I studied history, art history, arts and culture in Sofia (BG), Rome (IT), Copenhagen (DK) and Leiden (NL), and worked on different projects in the fields of visual arts and art education. My MA from Leiden University (NL) led me to explore the importance of contemporary art practice for the socio-political processes in present-day western society. My research investigates arts as a space of transformation, and addresses topics, such as embodiment, constitution of subjectivity, identity and agency.
A talk I gave about the Amsterdam-based artist duo DAY Collective's project Tete-a-Tete at Herengracht 401 in Amsterdam in October 2021.
You can find some of my projects and publications below
(click on the images for more info).
During my studies in Bulgaria, Italy, Denmark and the Netherlands I have been engaged with academic discourses that address urgent issues of the current society, such as globalisation and intercultural relations; bioethics and technological development, and the consequences for culture and society. I focus on topics, such as constitution of subjectivity and post-humanist perspectives on identity and agency, while continuing my research on the importance contemporary artistic practices have on cultural and socio-political processes.
My MA thesis from Leiden University offers a perspective on contemporary visual arts as a space of transformation, which is also my current academic research.
I offer an investigation of contemporary art through the viewpoint of Plato's notion of χώρα (chôra), which opens up a different perspective towards art and helps to better understand its role in society in the context of our technologically invested life. By proposing a different entry into the western world's binary logic of rationality, and by putting forward an ontological vision, art as χώρα enables the space for a transformation—an experience and consequently a consideration of novel modes of existence of the political body of present-day western society.
Embodying Art: Exploring New Spaces of Experiencing the World with DAY Collective
(Unbore Collective, Dec. 2021)
Who Am I? The Self through the viewpoint of Yoga and the Arts (Elephant Journal/Omflow, Dec. 2020)
It Won't Be Long Now, Comrades!
(Framer Framed Magazine, Oct. 2017)
'The Space of Chora. A perspective on Contemporary Art' (Leiden Repository, July 2017)
'Byzantine Tradition in Modern Art: Ivan Milev'
(Liternet, Feb. 2016)
Master's degree in Arts and Culture
Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands (2016 -2017)
The Art of Contemporary World and World Art Studies; Art, Science and Ethics; Art theory; Philosophy of Culture.
Thesis title: The Space of Χώρα – A Perspective on Contemporary Art.
Master's degree in Art History
NBU, Sofia, Bulgaria (2011-2014)
History, theory and critique of arts.
Thesis title: Byzantine tradition in Modern Art: Ivan Milev.
Erasmus programme in Art History
Copenhagen University, Denmark (2013)
Visual anthropology; Art history;
Research topic: Ritual patterns in art from antiquity until current times.
Specialisation in History and Culture
University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Rome, Italy (2009-2011)
Specialisation in History, Philosophy, Art history.
Bachelor's degree in History and Teacher of History
Sofia University 'St. Climent Ohridski', Sofia, Bulgaria (2005-2009)
Political and social history; Archival science; Archaeology; Ethnology.
Specialisation in ancient history.
Pedagogical qualification: History teacher.
Read my FULL CV here.


New York, NY – Feb. 7, 2017 – The National Advertising Division has recommended that Reynolds Consumer Products, LLC, discontinue advertising that conveyed certain comparative performance claims for the company's Hefty brand trash bags, following a challenge by The Clorox Company, the maker of Glad trash bags. NAD further recommended that Reynolds discontinue its "Costs Less Than Glad" claim, a finding that Reynolds said it would appeal to the National Advertising Review Board (NARB).
Clorox took issue with two television spots that featured professional wrestler John Cena as a proxy for Reynolds' Hefty "Ultra Strong" bags and comedian Rob Schneider – smaller and less muscular than Cena – represented competing "Wimpy" trash bags.
NAD determined that the claim that Hefty "costs less than Glad" was a line claim that required evidence that each trash bag in the Hefty line of trash bags costs less than the equivalent Glad-branded trash bag regardless of where they are purchased.
Because Glad trash bags are generally available at wholesale club stores at lower prices than Hefty trash bags and because the evidence in the record shows that Hefty's basic large outdoor trash bags are not sold at lower prices than Glad's equivalent trash bag, NAD determined that the advertiser's broad, unqualified claim that its bags "cost less than Glad" was unsupported and recommended that the claim be discontinued. However, it noted that nothing in its decision prevents the advertiser from making a supported "low price" claim in a stand-alone context or site- and time-specific truthful comparative lower price claims.


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Mr Toma graduated from the University of Baghdad in 1997. Following this, he then continued to study at Royal College of Surgeons until 2011. Having then chose to specialize in Neurology he also completed a postgraduate degree in neurosciences/hydrocephalus in 2012 at St George's University in London.
Mr Toma was extremely kind and we have the utmost trust in him. His specialty is normal pressure hydrocephalus. My husband has proved positive and Mr Toma will be fitting a shunt in the near future. We are so relieved.


A worker files a "continued claim" when the worker reports by "MARVIN" (Michigan's Automated Response Voice Interactive Network) to claim benefits by certifying as to his or her continued eligibility for benefits.
The claim must be filed by the Saturday after the end of the week containing the last day of the period for which the worker is claiming benefits or is reporting to certify for benefits.
With a few exceptions specifically granted by the Agency, such as for individuals in certain kinds of training, or those with hearing difficulties, all continued claims for unemployment benefits must be filed by telephone or online using MARVIN. Unemployed workers are assigned a calling day and time. An unemployed worker who misses calling at the assigned time can call in at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursday or Friday of the same week, without penalty.
Times are Eastern zone. The telephone number for calling MARVIN is 1-866-638-3993. A worker with a CWAM account can certify by online at any time Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Where the question at a hearing is whether the claim was filed on time, or whether the unemployed worker had good cause for filing late, the burden of proof is on the unemployed worker to show that he or she filed on time or had good cause for being late.
The UIA Advocacy Program can provide assistance to employers and/or unemployed workers in preparing for an Administrative Law Judge hearing. Call 1-800-638-399.
i hurt my knee at home a day off. next day went to work,im a bartender so im running around.the next day i couldn't walk.called work told my boss i couldn't work because i couldn't walk.went to doc at walk in clinic.they took x-rays nothing showed any damage.now im wating for an mri.i missed 3 days work now.the following work weak is coming ill prob be off for four more days and i dont know for how many more.with doctors note of course.im wondering if i can apply for anything,and if so when and where do i apply.
Unemployment Insurance benefits are only extended to claimants who're able and available for work.
Hello, I have a question, if my weekly benefit is 300$ but I have earned 350$ by working 33 hours, still can I claim for benefits, how does it work, could you let me know? Thanks.
Please use the "Benefits Calculator" available on this website to estimate weekly payment.
Please use the web link below to find precise answers to all your questions.
Do you call Marvin every week or every other week?
Please use the link below to access all the information you need to get started.
After I call Marvin how often will I receive benefits, by weekly or once a week?
UI benefits are claimed and credited on a weekly basis.
Please call the Claims Center immediately for an update. Please remember it is your responsibility to chase periodically.
My 3rd and 4th weeks were accepted yesterday.
how long is the usual wait for a deposit?
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i have been trying to get on line to claim my week ending and i cant. i went on phone sunday and its closed…help me ….
Please call the number during the prescribed hours.
You will find these details on the official website of the Unemployment Office.
I have received 20 week's of unemployment and friends of mine say that i should receive 26 week's.
Should i be receiving 6 more week's of unemployment ?
I filed last Monday but haven't heard anything. What do I do?
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I sighted up for unemployment on wiwam but i can't find the Marvin web site too certify.does anyone know the web address???
I missed my time to call Marvin, what should I do?


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Doruk ÇELEBİ // Friday , 02.11.2018
Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2018 Edition Ultraman (Ref. 311.12.42.30.01.001)
Omega is under the spotlight once again with the famous Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2018 Edition Ultraman model, which was exclusively designed for the #speedytuesday event that became more like a tradition at the social media photo share platform Instagram.
The Speedy Tuesday event, which is contributed by Omega Speedmaster fans all over the world sharing their beautiful photographs of their watches, has got Omega's support this year again. In order to support this event that became more like a tradition, Omega launched its second timepiece dedicated to the occasion. Here we are with the mighty Ultraman...
The new Speedmaster model, which has been introduced with the name Ultraman, attracts attention with its references to the Japanese cult film series of the same name. The productions that have been created by the special effects expert Eiji Tsuburaya, are considered among the best examples of Japanese Kaiju (science-fiction movies focusing on giant monsters destructing cities, buildings etc.) series. The production team behind the films used an Omega Speedmaster in the Return of The Ultraman TV Series, which was shown in the 1970s. The watch, which is displayed on the arm of the monster fighting character, is among the iconic figures of the science-fiction world with its black / orange color theme and the unique center second hand. The get together of the 70s Japanese science-fiction movie and the legendary 1967 Speedmaster Moonwatch, is undoubtedly meaningful to many watch enthusiasts.
The new model which is designed in black and orange tones shares the same platform with the Omega Speedmaster Professional model produced in 1967. There are various details on the watch that refer to the Ultraman films like the orange colored and black striped second hand. Since the Ultraman character's superhero mode is limited to only 3 minutes, the first 3-minute index of the chronograph counter is marked in orange as well. At the 9 o'clock position, it is possible to see the silhouette of the Ultraman figure. This silhouette, which is only visible under UV light, can be seen with the help of a lamp placed in the special strap changing tool that comes in the box set.
The back of the watch features a vintage Omega logo and #Speedytuesday engravings as well as the words "QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED MISSIONS".
The model comes in a 42mm diameter stainless steel case that is equipped with a hesalite crystal on the front side. The case, which is water resistant to 50 meters. Inside the case is the hand-wound Caliber Ref. 1861 which we are familiar with other versions from the Speedmaster Professional model family.
The model is available on a stainless steel bracelet as well as a NATO and leather designed in matching black and orange tones. Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 2018 Edition Ultraman (Ref. 311.12.42.30.01.001) is limited to a span of 2012 units only.


Franciscan VNS is a home health provider in Central Indiana, serving over 550 patients a day with skilled health care. The agency originally licensed 1-800-HOMECARE to gain a competitive advantage and build stronger relationships with referral sources. After years of using the number, they discovered an unexpected benefit: helping to maintain better contact and communication with current patients that improves the quality of care they can provide.
The majority of the agency's referrals come from the hospital system to which they belong, but it is not immune to the pressures of local competition. About 20% of their patient population comes from outside the system, including nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, and if patients or case managers have a bad experience they will actively search for a different provider.
There are well over 50 home health providers in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. No matter how much name recognition Franciscan VNS has, there are always companies who want the referrals they are getting. Having the advantage of the super memorable 1-800-HOMECARE phone number helps the agency maintain a strong bond with their partners.
After licensing the number for several years, Franciscan did an audit of their call volume. They noticed a surprising fact: while inbound calls from referral sources were important, those type of calls were outnumbered by calls placed by existing patients and their family members. By being able to connect quickly with patients, the Franciscan team can triage issues before they escalate and keep everyone on their road to wellness.


Are there life circumstances that may be conducive to contracting De Quervain´s syndrome (De Quervain tenosynovitis)?
What type of doctor should perform surgery on De Quervain´s syndrome?
What can you do if months after surgery you still experience pain in the operated area?
What can you do if during primary surgery the radial nerve has been severed?
Yes! For instance young mothers who have to lift their newborns/infants may develop De Quervain´s syndrome because they are not used to that lifting motion.
In the same way any unprecedented manual activity that requires a series of frequent motions that one is not accustomed to, may favor De Quervain´s syndrome.
Surgeons, hand surgeons and orthopedists usually operate on the wrist in case of De Quervain´s syndrome. I do recommend to each concerned patient to inquire prior to committing to surgery on the operators experience level in performing hand surgery interventions.
In a case like that the situation should be analyzed by an experienced hand surgeon. Some of the reasons leading to such after-surgery pain may be eliminated through secondary surgery. (e.g. if the tendon sheath has not been separated properly/entirely or if there is a sub-sheath within the main-sheath that has been overlooked before and needs separating).
TENs unit used to treat pain associated to a damaged radial nerve.
This is a particularly difficult situation. It may – especially in the early stage – be recommendable to reconstruct the nerve microsurgically. However, should the patient retain a neuropathic pain, the early administration of drugs along with the application of a so-called TENs unit mabe beneficial.
This method sends gentle electrical impulses into the nerve strands. The goal of this therapy approach is to stimulate the damaged nerve in such fashion that it will help prevent pain signals from reaching the brain.
The image shows such a TENs unit in connection with a damaged radial nerve following surgery on the first extensor compartment.


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G-7 leaders focus on Ukraine war in summit
By Tamara Keith
Russian missiles hit an apartment block in Kyiv yesterday, and that added to the sense of urgency for world leaders at the G-7 summit today. It's being held in the German Alps, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined by video link. NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith is at the G-7, and she joins us now. Hey, Tam.
TAMARA KEITH, BYLINE: Hi.
SUMMERS: So what did Zelenskyy ask the leaders for?
KEITH: I got a chance, along with a small group of other reporters, to talk to National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan after that meeting that Zelenskyy joined. And he said that Zelenskyy and the leaders were able to have an extended back-and-forth via video feed about the state of the war in Ukraine and Zelenskyy's strategy going forward. And Sullivan told us that Zelenskyy expressed an urgency to end the war. He said the Ukrainian president asked for economic aid, but he was also looking for something very specific, especially after that missile attack.
JAKE SULLIVAN: At the top of his mind was the set of missile strikes that took place in Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine and his desire to get additional air defense capabilities that could shoot down Russian missiles out of the sky. So the president was able to be positively responsive to him on that.
KEITH: Zelenskyy's request for defense and economic assistance wasn't a surprise. And President Biden came ready to say that the U.S. will provide $7.5 billion in financial assistance. And Sullivan said that the U.S. is very close to finalizing a deal for a security assistance package that includes air defense capabilities.
SUMMERS: Tam, as I understand, you've learned a little bit about this package. What else does it include?
KEITH: Yes. So while Sullivan wouldn't get into the details, a source familiar with the package told me that later this week, President Biden is expected to announce that the U.S. is buying a Norwegian advanced surface-to-air missile system to assist Ukraine in its defense. And I was curious why the U.S. would look to Norway for this kind of system. And what I learned is that it's actually used in Washington, D.C. - this very type of system - to protect the White House. Mark Cancian is a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. And he described it to me.
MARK CANCIAN: What this system does is it takes an anti-air missile that has been used on aircraft and it puts it in a box and puts it on the ground.
KEITH: Cancian is a former longtime Defense Department official, and obviously he is simplifying a bit here. But that box includes a sophisticated ground radar system. And he told me that this makes sense to give to Ukraine because it will give them more range and a greater ability to defend against Russian cruise missiles. But it also isn't overly complicated. Still, he says, there are likely to be technical challenges, for instance, if the radar system needs repair.
SUMMERS: These G-7 leaders are meeting at a time when their economies have all been hit quite hard by the huge spike in energy prices, which is a result of the sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. How are they addressing oil prices and inflation?
KEITH: The White House says that leaders are close to agreeing in principle to pursue oil price caps. And this is a new idea. It's an effort to starve Russia of a major source of funding for its war effort - exports of oil. Some countries, like the U.S., have stopped buying Russian oil, but those that continue to purchase the oil are paying really high prices, which essentially rewards Russia. Sullivan said that there are a lot of details to work out about how this cap would be implemented. That is not going to be worked out at this meeting. But those are things that finance ministers and energy ministers could start sorting out after this G-7 is over.
SUMMERS: NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith in Germany, traveling with the president. Thanks so much.
KEITH: You're welcome.
(SOUNDBITE OF THE PHARCYDE SONG, "SHE SAID") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


Another Friday - another Bloggers Challenge, and what better challenge to have than Halloween on Halloween! For my challenge today - I used my Test Tube Holder Pattern to create a ghoulish treat using my Artistic Outpost Vintage Halloween Plate.
After creating my box out of my black card stock, I used the Spectrum Roll Technique (TJNL), with my Pumpkin Patch ink on white card stock, then stamped my fence image in black, and attached to my box. I stamped my pumpkins in black on pumpkin pie card stock, cut them out and adhered them to my box. The darling vintage witch was stamped with black archival ink on white card stock, cut out then colored with Shimmerz Paints and attached to my box. The sentiment on my tag was created with my JustRite Small Letters Set, punched with my circle punches, then tied onto my Martha Stewart Test Tubes with hemp.
Looking for more creative Halloween ideas - be sure to check out the Bloggers Challenge Players.
If you'd like to play along with this weeks challenge, simply leave a link on this blog post, or if uploading to SCS use keyword BC71.
Awesome holder. I must thank you for the fabulous templates! I have made many and given them as gifts to friends. They have loved them! Thank you!
SUPER Lisa! That old looking test tube looks fabulous with your vintage Halloween image. This really captures the spirit of the day! Have a very Happy Halloween!
This is a classy looking Halloween treat! So cute with that darling witch and I love the test tube idea! Happy Halloween!
another great idea with those test tubes! I'll have to go look if they are still available - too cute!
This is great!! Now...if i could just find some of those test tubes to try out your templates....lol!
You certainly made these test tubes famous this year! Great job!
I think all your adorable test tube projects have caused stock in test tubes to go up considerably. Nice job!!
Love it! I have yet to try one of these but have wanted to every time I see it. Great job.
WOW! What a clever idea! I love the test tubes, and this is "spooktacular"! TFS!
These are great little gift ideas, Lisa. Everyone loves the one we made at CC's meeting. Thanks for sharing it!
Ohhh great idea! So cute! How fun! TFS!
this is so cute, Lisa! what great idea! thanks for sharing!
Neat idea thanks for sharing. I would have never though to us test tubes.
I love your test tube holders, but with the addition of the little witch, it's even cuter!
Wow, this is such a great take on the challenge. The little witch is very very cute.
Great Halloween project, Lisa! Thanks for sharing lots of different ways to use those cool tubes.
Super! The Vintage Images are just so cool and those test tubes are perfectly wonderful.
I love those test tubes, and you have done great things with them. This is another cutie . TFS!
I am interested in your Blogger's Challenges...is it a weekly thing? Do you link a project to your comments section? Can anyone play along? Thanks!
I love that little girl image! It looks just like my daughter! (well minus the witch costume). Great job with the challenge.


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