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Grizzly Bear – Shields
GrizzBear don't disappoint. They are like the anti-Mickey Rourke of the music industry, in that they don't inspire fear and discomfort, and vomit on your floor in the middle of the night.* Perhaps a little less accessible than pop delights such as "Two Weeks" from Veckatimest, but what Shields lacks in pop sizzle it more than makes up for in musicality and craftsmanship. Grizzly Bear almost manage the grand feat of getting me to like acoustic guitars through using them for texture, not fauxmotional whinging like everybody else. There really isn't much to be said apart from making fun of Mickey Rourke again, but I don't want to get any late night phone calls from Mickey's lawyers, or woe and behold, from the big man himself. Go buy Shields — Grizzly Bear are on Warp records, but they could probably still use the money.
Dan Deacon – America
America's album cover is an aerial shot of Lake Placid, and the album itself begins with a sound as horrible and grating as the movie Lake Placid. From there on it gets way better, with a wash of sound that washes across your ears from start to finish like a great wash of Americans rolling and tumbling upon their collective stomachs, their giant t-shirts flapping in the air as a grand salute. In his spare time Deacon hangs around making contemporary classical music, and it shows as this is some of the most musically intricate and well composed electronic music I've heard—Phillip Glass filtered through distortion pedals and Mickey Rourke's mangled face comes to mind at several points throughout the experience. I can't say this is one to reach for while you're kicking back with your best pipe and a glass of brandy, but it is damn good.
The XX – Coexist
There are no surprises on Coexist, The XX are just doing what they do, but perhaps doing it a little better than on their first outing. The best thing about them is that the tunes are as sparse as the remaining hairs on Jason Alexander's head. However, much like their Scandinavian precursors, The Knife, there is an odd paradox to their sound. Richly emotional songs, played cold and distant in a wash of sound and silence that stretches out endlessly like the dead emptiness of the cosmos. Why so cold guys? Lighten up a little, and maybe we'll feel something other than emptiness when listening to your little pop songs. I kid, I kid, it's quite good, the beats are fantastic, and I'm sure it'll play well in all the nice cafes and galleries, it just doesn't hurt to have a little heart in your tin-man.
Cat Power – Sun
Chan Marshall seems to be almost pathologically mediocre. She never does anything terrible, it's always listenable and perfectly pleasant to have chiming in the background, but when has she ever done anything worth the time to sit down and listen to? Is she some sort of clone of Peter Bjorn & John? This comes closer, but it's still a long, long way from interesting. There are just so many people doing this kind of business already and this just isn't as good. Consider the choice to purchase and then listen to this album the equivalent of choosing to watch According to Jim, when you have the fullSeinfeld box set. You will die, depraved, sick, sad, and alone—and when you die, Jim Belushi and Chan Marshall will be sitting there waiting for you to listen to her play shitty guitar while big Jim plays harmonica. Forever.
*Apologies to Mickey Rourke who is a talented, wonderful actor despite being a supporter of big W Bush, and obviously the victim of some lecherous and evil scientist/plastic surgeon.
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Employment Law Labor Laws
How to accommodate for nursing breaks at work
Anniken Davenport
New mothers who breastfeed their infants and return to work frequently intend to continue nursing. New breastfeeding laws assure break time for nursing mothers so they can express and store milk for their babies. Lactation breaks are quickly becoming the norm. For new mothers who breastfeed and return to work, breaks are absolutely essential. Delayed or no breaks can cause pain and medical complications as well as interfere with the ability to continue nursing. Here's what the new laws require and how you can make lactation breaks at work part of your family-friendly policies.
Nursing breaks and the Fair Labor Standards Act
When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it included a little-noticed change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The change, which became effective March 23, 2010, the same day the ACA passed, provides unlimited milk expression breaks. Those breaks serve as lactation accommodations for hourly workers. Another provision in the ACA provided that breastfeeding support, including some supplies like a breast pump, must be covered. This has encouraged more new mothers to breastfeed before and after returning to work.
All employers with 50 or more workers must allow the unlimited breaks for eligible nursing mothers. Employers with fewer workers are also covered unless they can show providing the breaks is an undue hardship. The law does not define undue hardship. Exempt employees are not covered. However, exempt employees generally have flexibility to arrange for breaks as needed.
Exactly what is required? Here's a summary:
Eligible nursing mothers must be allowed to take lactation breaks at work whenever they need to express milk.
Break frequency depends on the individual mother, her milk supply and the needs of the infant or infants. See details below.
Employers must allow the breaks until the employee's infant reaches one year of age.
Nursing mothers must be provided a private place to express milk. That space cannot be a bathroom. It must be shielded from view.
Lactation breaks must be uninterrupted.
Lactation breaks do not have to be paid unless the nursing mother is taking a regularly scheduled paid break. She must also be fully relieved of duty while expressing milk. Otherwise, the break must be paid.
Length, duration and frequency of nursing breaks
The Department of Labor (DOL), which administers the FLSA, has issued employer guidance on breaktime for nursing mothers. You can find that guidance here. That document provides more information on the breaks. For example, it clarifies that an employer does not need to create a permanent lactation break room. Instead, the DOL envisions a flexible approach to finding and providing an appropriate site when a new mother needs one. Finally, this nursing mothers' law, as part of the FLSA, also prohibits retaliation against mothers who express milk.
The DOL suggests that breaks last between 15 and 20 minutes to allow the average nursing mother to express and store milk. This depends on whether the lactation space has an electrical outlet or whether the mother must pump manually. Electric pumps tend to be more efficient than manual ones. Break length also depends on how far the employee must go to reach the lactation space. Another factor is whether she can keep her pumping supplies there and how far she must walk to store milk. DOL also suggests that nursing mothers will need between two and three breaks in an eight-hour shift.
There is no requirement in the FLSA's lactation accommodation provisions covering the storage of expressed milk. Because breast milk is highly perishable, it needs to be refrigerated. Nursing mothers may choose to bring their own coolers to work or use another available office refrigerator or freezer. If you have a large number of child-bearing age women in your workplace, you may want to provide a separate refrigerator.
Other breastfeeding and nursing mothers' laws
The DOL says that states, cities and municipalities can pass their own laws providing nursing breaks. The federal law is just the minimum requirement. Many states and cities have created greater nursing mother protections. Additional jurisdictions are scheduled to require nursing breaks in the coming months and years.
Currently, twenty-nine states plus the District of Columbia provide workplace protections for nursing mothers. In some cases, the protection mirrors the ACA/FLSA provisions. But some do provide greater benefits. This includes greater accommodations for nursing mothers if their regular jobs don't allow for convenient milk expression breaks.
Always check if your state or city has additional required lactation accommodation rules. Some recently enacted state and city breastfeeding laws include:
Kentucky: On June 27, 2019, a new pregnancy and lactation accommodations law covering employers with 15 or more workers went into effect. Kentucky's law doesn't exclude exempt workers. New and expectant mothers in the Bluegrass State are entitled to the following accommodations under the Kentucky Pregnant Workers' Act:
Frequent or longer breaks;
Time off to recover from childbirth;
Acquisition or modification of equipment and appropriate seating;
Temporary transfer to a less strenuous or less hazardous position;
Light duty or a modified work schedule; and
Private space that is not a bathroom, to express breast milk.
Oregon: As of September 29, 2019, an Oregon state law will expanded breastfeeding and lactation protection. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees and job applicants who have limitations related to pregnancy. This includes all employers with 6 or more workers. Smaller employers are also covered unless they can convince Oregon authorities the law creates an undue hardship.
Accommodations include acquisition or modification of equipment or devices, more frequent or longer break periods or periodic rest; assistance with manual labor; or modification of work schedules or job assignments.
Lactation breaks follow the FLSA requirements but continue until the child reaches the age of 18 months.
Break times for nursing mothers to express milk must be provided as often as needed.
New York state and New York City: New York state has some of the most generous lactation accommodation laws in the country.
Employers must provide lactation breaks that last a minimum of 30 minutes.
Exempt and hourly workers are covered.
New mothers may continue to take lactation breaks for up to the child's third birthday.
As of March 2019, all New York City employers must provide lactation rooms and a written lactation policy. There are very specific requirements for what must be included in the break space:
The lactation room must be within a 'reasonable proximity" to the lactating mother's workspace.
There must also be a chair, an electric outlet, a table to store supplies, a place for the pump and access to running water.
The employer must also provide a refrigerator to store expressed milk close to the mother's workspace.
Nursing break best practices
Employers can x
capitalize on improvements they make to help new mothers return to work and continue nursing their infants. Providing a clean, private and convenient milk expression facility makes good sense for any employer touting its family-friendly bona fides. Here are some best practices for providing lactation accommodations:
Family or infant friendly label: Check if your state allows you to designate yourself as family-friendly in promotional or recruiting materials. For example, Washington state has passed a law that allows employers to earn the label "infant friendly." It requires allowing flexible work schedules and providing a lactation space that's convenient, sanitary, private and safe. Additional musts include water for pump cleanup and a convenient separate refrigerator, so milk isn't stored with everyone else's lunch.
Commercial solutions: If you can't or don't have space to set aside for a lactation room, look at some of the commercially available options. If you have recently been at a major airport, you may have seen one option – a portable pod that's fully equipped for private nursing or milk expression. When placed in a workplace, these even include refrigeration for milk storage.
Adding mothers' rooms: When the ACA nursing break provisions went into effect, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and hospital developed a model for nursing accommodation. This includes multiple mothers' rooms across campus. The rooms are equipped with hospital grade breast pumps, supply vending machines and storage refrigerators. JHU has published a comprehensive guide for managers, which can be adapted to various workplaces. You can read the guide here. It includes tips on how to approach a returning mother who wants to express milk and how to handle breaks.
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A Review of the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix
April 25, 2019 by Carl Turnley
Let's take a moment to recap the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix, a race that was certainly exciting and action-packed:
The winner of the race was Lewis Hamilton driving for Mercedes. Lewis admitted it wasn't his finest weekend until the final 10 laps of the race. He insisted Ferrari were "incredibly quick" during the race. During the middle stint of the race, he had a competitive race with Sebastian Vettel. Fortunately, Hamilton was able to perform a dazzling move on the brakes to surpass Sebastian and take second place. On lap 48, Hamilton passed Charles Leclerc to take first place. On the final stretch, Leclerc's vehicle had a loss of power, due to cylinder failure, which resulted in not taking the victory lap.
The loser of the race was deemed to be Sebastian Vettel. He had an incredible start; however, it was downhill beginning on lap 38. His vehicle spun out, which resulted in Lewis Hamilton passing him up. The effects of the spin out caused the front wing to break off. From that point on, his hopes of getting a podium position were eliminated, he finished the race in fifth place. On a positive note, he finished the race one short of 100 races in his career. A feat only accomplished by Hamilton (130) and Michael Schumacher (142).
The race team considered the winner would be Mercedes. Mercedes was off to a great start during the season-opener; however, when they arrived in Bahrain the dust seemed to have settled. Ferrari was apparently no match for the Mercedes cars. Ferrari excelled during practice and in qualifying. Ferrari secured the front row during qualifying. It was expected for Hamilton to at least earn a podium spot, but not for his teammate Bottas. To much a surprise, it was Mercedes that took first and second place. This one-two finish was a first for Mercedes since 2014. It earned Mercedes 39 points clear of their rivals Ferrari in the constructor's championship.
The overall winner was considered the Bahrain International Circuit. The usual warm desert sun was not out on Sunday, before the Grand Prix. Nevertheless, the climate was forgotten as the Bahrain International Circuit produced a stormy race of their own. The race was exciting throughout the event, especially the final 10 laps.


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Race rather than the rule. It is important
Race is a purely social concept.
Ethnicity refers to a shared cultural heritage.
Basic Definitions:
Race – A group of people who have been
identified as having real or alleged physical characteristics. It is the fact
that these biological traits are endowed with social meaning that brings them
into the realm of the social sciences.
– refers to people who share common cultural characteristics and ethnic
identity; they share a sense of "oneness", and a shared fate.
Minority – a group that has less power
than the dominant group, has less esteem and prestige, and is often the target
of discrimination. The two major characteristics are distinctive identity and
subordination. The sociological meaning of minority does not refer to the
numerical size of a group, nor to any specific ethnicity, race, or other real
or imaged factors as these factors are relative to a specific society.
Consider the following: "A racial group is a socially
constructed category of people who are distinguished from each other by select
physical characteristics" (Basirico et. al., 2014). Conversely, an ethnic group
refers to a group of people who share certain cultural traits, such as a
religion, language, or a geographic region. Key to the concept of an ethnic
group, however, is the sense of "peoplehood" that is developed within
these groups.
refers to selected cultural and sometimes physical characteristics used to
classify people into groups or categories considered to be significantly
different from others (Identities and Inequalities).
In America today, there are many ethnic groups that are widely recognized. These groups can include: American Indians,
Latinos, Chinese, African Americans, European Americans, etc. For some
ethnicities, there is no "real" connection to others in the same grouping. It
is possible that there are no shared or recognized traditions or customs. This is the case with many Irish and German
Americans. In contrast, some ethnic groups are coherent subcultures with
a shared language and body of tradition. Newly arrived immigrant groups
often fit this pattern (Identities and Inequalities).
Ethnic membership is usually ascribed at birth; when a
person is born into an ethnic group it is unlikely that he or she will leave
unless there are unusual circumstances. A person born into Jewish culture may
leave and adopt Christianity for example, or an Amish born person may opt to
leave the Amish community but cases like this are the exception rather than the
rule.
It is important not to confuse
the term minority with ethnic group. Minority is simply a number, in relation
to the number and population of ethnic groups in a population. Even if an ethic
group is a "minority" in the overall population of a country, they may be a
"majority" in the town or city in which they reside. For example, think about
the Amish population in some towns in Michigan, Pennsylvania, etc. While this
ethnic group is a minority in the over US population, they are the majority
population where they live.
Race is all
about biology and species. Race, in the
traditional sense, has more to do with physical characteristics, rather than
culture. However, in this day and age, this traditional definition doesn't fit in with what our
reality is, in relation to "race." As
humans, we like to divide and define. Sociologists believe that "races" are
created by humans, not by biology. We can no longer define and group people
into "race" based on skin color and/physical traits. We cannot continue to categories people by
"race" because in this day and age, there is too small a dividing line between "black",
"white", or any other race.
Ethnicity versus Race
Ethnicity and
supposed "racial" groups are largely cultural and historical
constructs. These two categories are now thought of as social
divisions rather than actual biology. However, this does not mean that they do
not exist. To the contrary, "races" are very real in the world
today. In order to understand them, however, we must look into culture
and social interaction rather than biology.
In the US culture today, races have been defined by physical
traits that we can quickly identify by looking at a person. Due to this misinterpretation of a social
phenomenon, discrimination has become easier in our culture. People can now
focus on minute differences in others instead of focusing on what could and is
similar.
Diversity Patterns in
When we talk about race and ethnicity, we are focusing on
categories and numbers. The most comprehensive information that is presented is
the US Census that is Census gathered every 10 years. Even with how far
we have come with technology and information gathering, the Census can still be
considered not always or fully accurate. There are populations, think migrant
farm workers, who are under counted and/or not counted at all. This can be due
to several reasons, including people choosing to not answer the Census at all.
The US Census asks people to self-identify in terms of their
race and their ethnicity. There are people who do not realize that there are
distinct difference between these two words. And, while people are allowed to
self-disclosure, not every person filling out the Census will truly disclose.
For example, there are people who are two or more races and yet would check
only one box. Another factor to consider is that the US government provides the
categories in which people must choose. The failure to allow people to identify
with categories that they themselves subjectively volunteer makes the data less
reliable.
The Census lumps people into groups based on the information
provided but, again, people must choose from what they are given by the
government. A person with European descent is guided to choose the "white"
category. While at the same time people from Africa are guided to choose the
"black" category. The Census also
divides by ethnicity and race. The only ethnic groups on the Census are
"Hispanic" and non-Hispanic. But when we look at race, the categories could
possibly be endless.
Implications for
changing patterns in America
The US Census takes only numbers into account. In no way
does it account for the actual human or family behind the numbers collected.
Diversity, race, ethnicity and culture are deeply ingrained in each person who
fills out this piece of paper. What we learn from the Census can create change
and even social movements in our country. People can become more aware of their
own attitudes and thoughts toward another social group. In the next few
decades, what we now consider "minority" groups will no longer be so, in terms
of numbers. But how will the current "majority" population react to this shift
in numbers? When the "majority"
population become used to being equal? What about the day when the current
"minority" population becomes the "majority"?
A significant problem faced by most racial and ethnic groups
in America involves concerns regarding how they are perceived and treated by
Introduction range of cultural visitors (both foreign and
Shira a law by the Arizona state Governor
Our medias, apps, cell phones etc. Technology is
EDL a complex subject especially when we think


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From stoves to dishwashers, nothing lasts forever - eventually, appliances like these will need to be replaced. Luckily, upgrading those appliances has never been easier. Just leave the removal to The Junkluggers of New York City. Our process is easy, safe, and eco-friendly.
After you've disconnected your old appliance from any gas, water, or electrical lines, we can remove it. We'll then decide whether to donate or recycle your old appliance, keeping it out of landfills and creating a better environment overall.
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Eco-friendly appliance recycling in New York
Keeping the community clean and keeping reusable junk out of landfills is an important part of The Junkluggers mission. Appliances such as fridges, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, and more need to be properly disassembled before being tossed out because they can be harmful to our ecosystems if mishandled. Once the materials in appliances are broken down properly, they go on to be sold for parts, reused in other machinery, or disposed of further.
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I figured since there was a topic about Mewtwo, there needed to be one for Mew. I never did get him, even though my friends always wanted to trade for one of my other Pokémon that were leveled up properly (ala no rare candies). I knew better than to get hustled, so I'd always reject their offers.
Who here ever got the liberty of capturing this Pokémon?
I didn't capture one myself; a guy gave me his pokemon diamond when i was in afghanistan and it had a mew.
Was there really a way to catch Mew? I got him from a friend, and then I pwned the Pokemon League.
It depends if you wanted to use a cheat device or not. There is a known glitch that involves exploiting programmed events, such as walking into the view of a Trainer, then using a Pokémon's "Fly" or "Teleport" move to escape the area right before the Trainer notices the player, and continuing to walk into a new area in the game. This changes some of the number values in the game's memory and can start a battle with a wild Mew.
Ah yeah, I'd heard of a few different cheats, but didn't know if they really worked or not.
In pokemon emerald you could catch a Mew if you had the event item Old Sea Map to go to Faraway Island.
I never played anything past Gold and Silver.
Unfortunately neither did I, unless you count Crystal which is in the same wave.
I had Mew on Pokemon Platinum only because action replay.
I had Mew on my Emerald ROM.


GVL/Kevin Sielaff Campus Life Night takes place Sept. 13 on the grounds of parking lot H at Grand Valley's Allendale campus.
While the summer break is dwindling down to a mere week, new students are arriving at Grand Valley State University for Laker welcome week events to start making connections and learn about what the campus has to offer.
On Sept. 6, students are invited to take a break from classes to learn about the numerous registered campus organizations and clubs at the annual Campus Life Night, a tradition for more than 30 years at GVSU.
Eric Stevens, student organization development coordinator at the Office of Student Life, said the event aims to give new and returning students a snapshot of groups on campus. For 2016, more than 450 organizations are expected to attend.
In addition to the traditional student clubs and Greek organizations, several local businesses and nonprofits are expected to attend and promote their services.
As Transitions Week welcomes students to attend a variety of wellness and academic focused events, Stevens said Campus Life Night is also modeled to promote and shape the health of new students entering campus.
In addition, students are given the opportunity to meet other Lakers on campus, including professors and other business professionals, as more than 4,500 students typically attend the event.
Stevens added not only underclassman are welcome, but many upperclassmen are also able to find out about organizations or clubs overlooked from previous years.
As many career-related groups are on campus, he said students are able to use this opportunity to build a documented skill set. Stevens compared the experience to the sides of a coin, as this event provides the extracurricular opportunities to the other half of a required college education.
This year, a stage will be added to the location for student organizations to showcase their talents. The performances will be centered around performing arts groups such as music, dance and comedy.
In addition to the music and free food, many organizations bring "freebies" such as personalized pens, CDs or stickers for students to enjoy while walking from booth to booth.
"These (Laker Welcome Week) events provide students the chance to learn how to become a Laker," Stevens said. "Understand what it means to be a Laker, our traditions, campus programming and to wear Laker blue or attend football games.
Campus Life Night will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. located in Parking Lot H, across from the Mary Idema Pew Library. In case of inclement weather, the event date will move to Sept. 11 at the same time.
For student organizations interested in signing up, registration closes Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. The cost is $250 a business for one table and $150 a nonprofit, and free for GVSU student organizations.


Since the first of April I chose over "Woman In Gold" movies such as "Danny Collins" (good), "The Longest Ride" (okay), "While We're Young" (awful) and "Desert Dancer" (okay) until today when I went to see "Woman In Gold" which I definitely should have seen before now.
The painting in question, "The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer" by Gustav Klimt, was used as a test case before the Supreme court regarding reparation for Jewish descendants whose family art was stolen by the Nazis. It is based on a true story that brought Maria Altman (played by Helen Mirren as an adult and Tatiana Maslany as young Maria) and a young lawyer, Randol Schoenberg (played by Ryan Reynolds) together to fight for the portrait of her aunt, along with other art works, that Austria claimed and saw as their "Mona Lisa".
There are a series of flashbacks throughout the movie showing the Jewish Altman family, society and cultural leaders of Vienna, and what happened to them and their belongings when Hitler and his Nazis marched into Austria. Though many of these scenes are familiar they still resonate with the cruelty they caused on all levels.
The major part of the film is the interaction between the unsophisticated lawyer Reynolds and the refined Mirren, who can have a very sharp tongue. The chemistry between the two makes their journey together very believable as does Daniel Bruhl when he comes to their aid as an Austrian journalist aware of injustices of the past on a personal level.
Part Holocaust story, part courtroom drama and part history the whole movie is elevated by the acting of the leads especially, no surprise here, by Helen Mirren, who can throw out quips with gusto and whose face can express so much without dialogue.
As with most 'based on a true story' films much is left out such as Maria having children and what happened to her husband, played by Max Irons, though a major scene and middle portion of the film involves him. Over the credits we see pictures of the real people and we learn what happened to most of them.
The direction, especially the Austrian scenes, by Simon Curtis are generally well done as is the screenplay by Alexi Kaye Campbell, though the latter does pull at the heartstrings at points while the score by Martin Phipps and Hans Zimmer adds emotional tension to some scenes.
"Woman In Gold" is a movie that pulls you into all aspects of the story to the point of involving you emotionally!


As Google continues the crackdown on low-quality content, you may notice a warning in your Google Webmaster Tools account stating that your site has 'thin' content and that you'll have to correct this if you want success in Google's search results.
'Thin content' refers to content that is non-original. They could be product descriptions that have been taken directly from the manufacturer or otherwise. It could be content that's found all over the internet. Alternatively, it could also be an empty page with very little content on it.
Matt Cutts, Google's Head of Spam Search, has stated that affiliate sites are an example of how content placement could potentially go wrong. While there's nothing wrong with affiliate sites to begin with, they still need to justify their existence by adding value.
Cutts also criticised article syndication for the proliferation of thin content. This involves taking articles from free article sites, like Wikipedia, which don't really add value to your website at all.
So, if you've got a lot of thin content on your site, how do you get around it? It's not too complicated, according to Cutts. The best way to solve the problem is to first remove all the thin content pages on your site. Then, replace the thin content with original content that you've written or that is unique to your site.
You should then consider other mediums of content to add value to your site. This could be videos, infographics or any other kind of media; Google tends to favour sites with wider range.