The following booking conditions set out the terms on which you contract with us, Different Iceland ehf. All information provided in on our website www.differenticeland.is is, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of publication. We will advise you of any changes that are important to the contract or which we believe will affect your pleasure gotten from the service. Please advise us if there is any requirement which you believe is relevant to your tour so that we can provide you with the latest information at the time of booking. In these booking conditions, "you" and "your" means all persons named on the booking (including anyone who is added or substituted at a later date). "We", "us" and "our" means Different Iceland ehf.
Except where otherwise stated, these booking conditions only apply to service arrangements which you book with us in Iceland and which we agree to make, provide or perform (as applicable) as part of our contract with you. All references in these booking conditions to "service", "booking", "contract" or "arrangements" mean such service arrangements unless otherwise stated.
The person who makes the booking accepts responsibility for the group, and in particular for payment for all tour participants on the booking. You must be at least 18 years old to make a booking. A contract is made when we accept your booking and send you our written confirmation and invoice. If we cannot accept the booking, any money paid will be promptly refunded.
Tour packages or multi-day tours: We require a deposit of about 30% of the estimated total in order to be able to confirm the service. Final payment is due two weeks prior to arrival. Should the final payment fail to be settled by set date, we are entitled to treat your service as cancelled by you, in which case the cancellation policy shown in Clause 4 will apply.
a) The prices included in our brochures are subject to updates. Full pricing details are shown on our website www.differenticeland.is, or may be obtained by calling us.
b) We reserve the right to notify you of any variation in the advertised price and any changes in service arrangements before accepting your booking.
c) Online bookings are fully guaranteed and will not be subject to any additional surcharges.
d) Prices in our brochures and on our website www.differenticeland.is are calculated in Icelandic Krona = ISK. Currency conversion may be found on this site: https://www.islandsbanki.is/english – click on the corresponding tab for credit card conversion rate.
Our cancellation policy follows the industry standard and the standard set by the Icelandic Travel Industry Association. Should the final payment not be processed by set date, or if you cancel your order, you will be liable to pay any losses that we have incurred in organizing your service up to the point of cancellation, or in the case of failure to settle the final payment. Should you need to cancel your booking you must notify that to us as soon as possible, and you must also obtain written confirmation by us of having received such cancellation (which we will provide immediately). Cancellation charges apply, as seen below. These are calculated in reference to the date when we receive written notice of cancellation, or the date of implied cancellation due to an unsettled final payment.
We start planning the services we offer many months in advance. For your own safety, Different Iceland ehf reserves the right to adjust or make minimal updates to tours according to weather and road conditions. Services to remote and in some cases, underdeveloped areas of Iceland, carry the risk that some of the service rendered is subject to alterations beyond our control, sometimes at short notice. Whilst we always endeavor to avoid changes and cancellations, we must reserve the right to do so. Most alterations are minor and may apply to the choice of suitable vehicle for a particular route, changing due to weather conditions, updated departure times, or nearby pick up locations.
(c) cancelling, or accepting the cancellation, in which case you will receive a full and quick refund of all assessments you have paid to us. If we have to make a significant change to your service or cancel we will as a minimum, where compensation is due and appropriate, pay you the compensation set out below, subject to the following exceptions.
(2) We have to cancel because the minimum number of bookings necessary for us to operate your service has not been reached (see above). No compensation will be payable and the above options will not be available if we cancel as a result of your failure to comply with any requirement of these booking conditions entitling us to cancel (such as not receiving payment on time) or where a change is a minor one.
Very rarely, we may be forced by 'circumstances beyond our control' (see clause 6) to change or terminate your service after departure but before the scheduled end of your time away. This is extremely unlikely, but if this situation does occur, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain these from our suppliers, pay you any compensation or meet any costs or expenses you incur as a result).
Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions, we regret we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented, or affected by, or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of 'circumstances beyond our control'. In these booking conditions, 'circumstances beyond our control' means any event which we or the supplier of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include actual or threatened war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity and its consequences (including suspected terrorist activity and all action taken during any "terror alert"), industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events outside our control. This list is not exhaustive.
Refunds will be processed in the form of payment used at the time of booking. This will be made payable to the person who made the original payment. The time, the refund takes, will depend on the form of payment. We will endeavor to refund all credit card payments once approved within 48 hours.
Alterations to your booking are at our discretion and must be requested in writing by the person who made the booking, together with an administration fee of 5,000 ISK per person (maximum at any one time: 10,000 ISK) in addition to any additional booking costs as a result of the changes made. Additional fees may be charged, depending on the cost and the added work that is placed on us by the requested change. If you are unable to travel for a good and unavoidable reason, we may transfer your booking to another person suggested by you provided that a request for such a transfer is made at least 30 days before departure and is accompanied by written proof of your reason for being unable to travel (such as a Doctor's Certificate) together with all original travel documents which you may have received and the full name and address of the transferee. The transferee must fulfill any conditions that apply to the service, and all costs of the original booking and of the transfer must be paid before the transfer can be effected. The cost of the transfer will consist of both an administration charge of 5,000 ISK and all costs which our suppliers impose.
We make every effort to ensure that the service arrangements we have agreed to provide, as part of our contract with you, are delivered with reasonable skill and care. We will monitor and control the performance of our suppliers and judge their performance against the standards. Subject to these booking conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted service arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted service arrangements.
Please note: it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care were not used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers). We will not be held responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (for example loss of enjoyment), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: a) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or b) the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your service and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or c) 'circumstances beyond our control' as defined in clause 6 above .
Please note we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised by us and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract. In addition, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expenses or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or (2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers or (3) arises out of use of our services for special projects or research whether in connection with study, employment or otherwise or (4) is connected with any business.
Should delays due to weather conditions disrupt your itinerary, additional costs may be incurred and these would be the responsibility of the client.
All day and multi-day tours are dependent on weather and other conditions in the areas we travel through. Different Iceland ehf reserves the right to change, re-schedule or cancel tours if conditions are a threat to the safety of its travelers. If tours are cancelled by Different Iceland ehf due to bad conditions and weather, a full refund will be given.
We will store and use the personal data supplied by you as part of your booking form for the purposes of fulfilling the contract between us. We will never pass on your information to third parties, other than to fulfill the contract between us, without your written permission unless we are legally required to do so in accordance with the Data Protection Act. We will also use the information to keep you informed of our services and any special offers or deals which we think may be of interest to you. Please inform us at the time of booking if you do not wish us to use your information in such ways.
Different Iceland is an Icelandic tour operator, authorized by the Iceland Tourist Board. Should any disagreement arise, this will be settled in Iceland and according to Icelandic law.


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Anita Chinkes Ratner is the SVP and Head of Music and Licensing Strategy at Viacom Media Networks.
In this position Ms. Ratner and her team provide music supervision and licensing for content creators across Viacom, and operates Viacom's Music Publishing, Music Library and Clip Licensing businesses. Ms. Ratner's work supports Viacom brands' music and licensing goals across platforms ranging from digital and soundtracks to television and film.
Prior to her current role at Viacom, Ms. Ratner served as SVP of Global Music and Media Licensing at MTV Networks and she was MTV's Vice President of Rights and Clearances. Prior to Viacom, she was in the international program sales group at CBS Inc., and she has worked as a freelance music supervisor, editor, and production assistant on numerous film and TV projects.
Ms. Ratner received a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Television Production from Hofstra University, and has been a featured speaker at the Sync Summit and Association of Independent Music Publishers. She is a member of Women in Music, NYWIFT, WICT and the Guild of Music Supervisors. She currently lives in New York City with her family. She has been a fan of music for as long as she can remember and feels truly lucky to be able to work in a creative environment with an incredible team of people. She especially loves the music discovery that comes along with her job.


Members of the Society, together with members of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), the Mammal Society and the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) have been involved in a project to introduce Dormice to Little Linford Wood.
Details of Hazeley Wood are given on the Wildlife Sites page.
These pages provide details of reference material to help you to identify different subjects.
We have concentrated on groups of species that are easier to identify and for which there are readily-available books or other resources.
We welcome suggested additions to this list and intend that it will build up in its coverage and hence usefulness over time.
This is a list of links to websites that you might find useful. They range from other local wildlife groups to species specific groups and recording sites. Please let us know if there are any other links you feel would be useful to include here.
This section gives details of articles and publications produced by the society or by members of the society.
This page explains how you can turn your observations of wildlife into biological recordings. These are collated and stored by the local records centre (Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Environmental Records Centre, BMERC). Records are vital in assessing the state of local wildlife and in providing up-to-date data for a variety of other purposes, such as assessing planning applications. Every record contributes to our knowledge of the wildlife of Milton Keynes. Even a single record is worthwhile.
This project set out to encourage any member, who was interested in taking part, to adopt a tetrad, usually near their home or favourite stomping ground. A tetrad is a 2km x 2km square as seen on Ordnance Survey maps using the National Grid. Those participating then collect records of all flora and fauna spotted within this area and submit the records annually to the Society's collators of tetrad records. These records are then submitted to the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Environmental Record Office.


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WEB EXCLUSIVE: New Exoskeleton Tech Center Partnering with Army
By Mandy Mayfield
An international standards developer has selected two organizations to lead a new center focused on advancing exoskeleton capabilities.
Humotech, a Pittsburgh-based company, and Exoskeleton Report, a volunteer organization, won a competition in October to lead ASTM International's Exo Technology Center of Excellence, which will serve as a hub for research and development and supporting activities.
Exoskeletons are wearable devices that exert force on the user to aid their movements.
"What we are trying to do with the vision of the center is really help [improve] quality of life … no matter what age you may be," Bill Billotte, director of global exo technology programs at the center said in a recent interview. "No one should be scared of going up and down the stairs. No soldier should be doing their regular duties and come home [injured] just from carrying loads or moving around."
ASTM International will serve as the standards development organization for the center. It will also provide $250,000 annually for five years to support the center.
"The promise with this exoskeleton technology is that it can help people … have a higher quality of life and work-life for their entire life span," Billotte said.
In pursuit of that objective, the center wants to help build safety and reliability throughout the entire ecosystem of the exoskeleton community, Billotte said. "That is everywhere from the research to the commercial applications to the eventual maintenance and disposal of these things."
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center is partnering with the new organization. The military is interested in exoskeleton technology for assisting dismounted troops' movements and mitigating the risk of injuries that often result from warfighters carrying heavy gear on long missions.
"They are supporters of the center. We are going to be working with them to do different activities and we are coordinating activities with them," Billotte said.
The center will be in multiple locations, leveraging the infrastructure of its partners to meet and work.
The idea for the initiative formed when ASTM International stood up the F48 Exoskeleton and Exosuit committee in 2017. During its first year, the possibility for a center of excellence was discussed among committee members.
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I wonder with the exoskeleton if future U.S. and NATO soldiers can carry and fire the 5.56mm and 7.62mm miniguns and ammo backpacks like in the movies and video games. Such gatling firepower would make for decisive lethal infantry firepower out to the 1,000m range of an AK-47 and would surely break up ambushes. The backup exoskeleton ammo bearer can tote a few backpacks worth of ammo and also act as assistant gunner. Problem is, the peer nation might copy this idea too for they too seem to be developing exoskeletons. Perhaps the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" wasn't that far off with the enemy soldier in EOD bomb suit toting a Gatling gun and backpack full of linked ammo. Such a setup would prove devastating for the USMC and can even provide adequate air defense against drone swarms if the 7.62mm minigun or 5.56mm microgun is properly laser-sighted and targeted.
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Łucka City je obytná výšková budova ve Varšavě na adrese Łucka 15 v městském obvodě Wola. Je to nejvyšší obytná budova v Polsku, obsahuje 342 bytů s výměrou od 37 do 243 m².

Její výška až po střechu je 106 metrů, po vrchol 120 metrů. Má 30 poschodí, postavena byla v letech 2000 až 2004.

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FACTSHEET – Petition Drive to Amend Civil Rights Law Cannot Lawfully Obtain Signatures Online
Petition Drive to Amend Civil Rights Law Cannot Lawfully Obtain Signatures Online
On January 7, 2020, Fair and Equal Michigan (FEM) launched a petition drive to initiate legislation banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Michigan. FEM must collect 340,047 valid signatures by May 27, 2020 in order to get its proposal on the statewide November 3rd ballot.
On April 13, 2020, without the approval of the Secretary of State, FEM unilaterally announced it will begin collecting petition signatures electronically on its website. The Secretary of State said it "hasn't determined yet if it can accept signatures collected electronically." FEM acknowledges that no prior ballot proposal has ever been permitted to obtain signatures electronically.
FEM is relying on another executive order permitting e-signatures in certain situations (EO 2020-41). Most of this EO deals with notarization of documents. However, Section 1 of the EO ostensibly relaxes statutory requirements for legal signatures and permits electronic signatures in certain circumstances.
Petition Must be Signed in Circulator's Presence
Beyond the signature itself, MCL 168.482a(5) adds the additional requirement that any signature obtained on FEM's petition "that was not signed in the circulator's presence is invalid and must not be counted." FEM's online signature process violates this requirement as the circulator (FEM employee) is not physically present with the signer of the petition when the petition is signed.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently opined (2019 OAG 7310):
Subsection 5 of §482a invalidates a signature on a petition sheet if it was "not signed in the circulator's presence[.]" … [T]he "certificate of circulator" … requires the circulator to certify specifically "that each signature on the petition was signed in his or her presence." MCL 168.544c(1). … The importance of requiring an elector to sign in the presence of the circulator warrants little discussion. If a petition is signed outside the presence of the circulator, the circulator has no ability to affirm that the signature is in fact that of the person who purportedly signed the petition. The rejection of signatures proven to have been obtained outside the presence of the circulator is supported by the State's substantial interest in protecting against fraudulent practices or corruption in the initiative and referendum process. …
We agree that all Michigan citizens have an interest in preventing unverified signatures that potentially result from "fraudulent practices or corruption." Electronic signatures may be appropriate for business contracts and other purposes, but Michigan law requires more protection in the ballot petition signing process.
Governor Whitmer's EO usurps the authority of the Legislature
The Governor holds no legal authority to enact an expansive executive order (EO 2020-41) changing the signature requirements in all state statutes, especially as applied to Michigan's election laws. Declaring an emergency to deal with a public health crisis does not bestow control to the Governor over all Legislative enactments. EO 2020-42 (Par. 14) states, "Nothing in this order should be taken to interfere with or infringe on the powers of the legislative and judicial branches to perform their constitutional duties or exercise their authority." Only the Legislature has the authority to amend state statutes. When government officials improperly exercise power beyond that provided in law it violates principles of good governance and the Rule of Law.
The Great Lakes Justice Center calls upon Governor Whitmer to rewrite EO 2020-41 consistent with Michigan Constitutional and statutory law. We further call upon the Secretary of State to enforce state election law and deny FEM's request to permit electronic signatures.
Great Lakes Justice Center
David A. Kallman, Senior Legal Counsel
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What Is a Seven-Panel Drug Test?
By Staff WriterLast Updated Apr 5, 2020 1:48:36 AM ET
A seven-panel drug test is a test that detects seven specific drugs, substances and their metabolites using one urine sample. This type of test detects THC/marijuana, cocaine, morphine, methamphetamines, oxycodone, benzodiazepines and barbituates.
This type of test is typically very rapid, with results visible within 3 to 8 minutes after the test is administered. Usually, the test has wicks that are dipped into the urine sample. Results will either read "negative" next to each listed drug, which means there's no drug of that particular type detected in the sample, or "positive," which means the drug was detected. There is also a reading of "invalid" with some tests. This reading generally occurs when the test was not administered correctly.


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Q: Fetch specific element using custom attribute in jQuery Below is a sample structure from which i'm trying to get the specific value of custom attribute

Below is how i'm trying to fetch, but it always returns false.
if ( $('div').attr('context') == 'james' ) {
    alert("yes");
} else {
    alert("no");
}

A: The call to $('div').attr('context') will only grab the first div found in the DOM and check it's value. Since it doesn't have that attribute you get false. Instead you will want to iterate over all your div's and check each one. For example:
var found = false;
$('div').each(function( ) {
  if($(this).attr('context') === 'james') found = true;
});
if(found) alert("yes");
else alert("no")

You could also use .filter:
if( $('div').filter(function(){ return $(this).attr('context') === 'james' }).length )
    alert("yes");
else
    alert("no");

Note: If you used data-context="james" you would use the .data() method rather than .attr().

A: Simply let jQuery do the filtering for you. Also, this can be done with plain old vanilla javascript pretty easily:

// Select by attribute
var theDiv = $("div[context='james']");

// If we have something here...
if(theDiv.length){
  console.log(theDiv.text() );
} else {
  console.log("Nope, not found.");
}

// We can use this same selector with plain javascript...
let theSameDiv = document.querySelector("div[context='james']");

// In this event, however, we access the text differently.
if(theSameDiv){
  console.log("Found without jQuery!", theSameDiv.textContent);
} else {
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}

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I was offered Federico's Car Care Microfiber Cleaning Towels (5 Pack) in exchange for an honest review. Please know my opinions may not reflect others. As I stated in my review for the tire gauge, I am not a "car" person at all. When I was offered an opportunity to test the MicroFiber Cleaning Towels, I figured, I needed this since I will be touching my tires and possibly getting my hands dirty. It comes with 5 microfiber towels in blue, you can use it whether is the wet or dry and it is reusable. The instructions stated the towels should be washed prior to usage. I decided to get my car washed and try the towels out. Once my car was washed and dried by the car wash machine, I then wiped the car with the towels to eliminate the extra streaks the car wash leaves. It was great! I did not see any streaks after I was done. They seem to be very absorbent and I like that part a lot. Great product! However, I would like to see more colors.


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Public Pushes for Health Benefits to Be Considered in State's Medicaid Expansion Study
KUER 90.1 | By Andrea Smardon
Published December 17, 2012 at 10:44 AM MST
The Utah Department of Health has hired an outside firm to study the costs and benefits of expanding Medicaid in the state. The department has been gathering feedback from the public on what should be considered in the study.
Christina Osburn has a brain tumor and epilepsy. She's been on Medicaid for more than 10 years, but she expects to lose that coverage because her income will soon exceed the threshold to qualify.
"It has literally saved my life - by paying for my medication, for the doctors that I see," said Osburn, "They either expand Medicaid, or I end up dying and other people end up dying."
It is people like Osburn who physician Ray Ward is hoping will be included in the state's cost-benefit analysis of Medicaid expansion.
"The benefit isn't the money saved, the benefit is the increase in health in people's lives when they have access to healthcare," said Ward, "So I'm just hoping the state will consider those things when they do their study."
Utah Health Department Director David Patton agrees that this view is important for lawmakers to consider.
"A study is very quantitative, but there are impacts on society in general and there are impacts on individuals - maybe they can't be quantified - but at least you can make policy makers aware that there are issues to think about," said Patton.
The study by Public Consulting Group, headquartered in Massachusetts, is expected to be finished by late January – in time for the state legislature's upcoming session. The state's health reform task force will discuss the fiscal impacts of a Medicaid expansion at their meeting Monday afternoon.
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Categories: Fiction, Thrillers
Tags: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A series of murders, seemingly unconnected except for a mysterious symbol appearing at each location, has Roche and his team stumped. Out of options and clutching at straws, he sends a message to Matthew, asking him to travel to Israel in the vain hope that he might be able to use his rare skill to help shed some light on the situation. A connection is uncovered, linking these crimes to an area of scientific research that appears to be in the realms of science fiction rather than science fact, but it's still all too real, and the stakes are far bigger than anyone could imagine.
Things then take an even darker turn when a remorseless killer, known as The Machine, is discovered and they seem intent on finding and eliminating Matthew. Fearing for Matthew's safety, Roche attempts to help him escape – but is he too late? From Israel to Gibraltar, Matthew tries to hide, but The Machine is relentless and is always hot on his heels…
A crash landing of a cargo plane and a chase through Tel Aviv puts Matthew in touch with new friends who offer to help but things are just too dangerous and, in an attempt to help Matthew protect himself, Roche moves him to Tunisia, where he's pushed through a vigorous training programme before the hunt continues.
From Europe to Australia to the Middle-East, Matthew evades capture and execution while they attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery and finally find an end to the nightmare. Can they do it in time? How far is Matthew willing to go to find the answer? Exposing the truth could see Roche face a devastating dilemma…
David Collenette lives in Caldicot, South Wales and runs his own consultancy business. Adopted at birth and raised in Wales, David found his birth parents in his thirties, having already written a number of short stories, to find that his birth father was a published author. David published his first novel, Hawk's Cross in 2017.
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Eckhard Deutscher (* 18. März 1949 in Kelkheim (Taunus)) ist ein deutscher Entwicklungspolitiker und ehemaliger Exekutivdirektor der Weltbank in Washington D.C. sowie ehemaliger Vorsitzender des Entwicklungsausschusses der Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD) in Paris.

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Nach dem Abitur 1968 in Frankfurt am Main studierte Deutscher an der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt Sozialwissenschaften, Erziehungswissenschaften und Philosophie. Er schloss das Studium 1976 mit der Erlangung der Promotion (Dr. phil.) ab. Er unternahm Studienreisen nach Lateinamerika (Mexiko, Peru, Kolumbien) und arbeitete danach zunächst als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter in der Hochschulverwaltung und anschließend ab 1979 für sechs Jahre als Hochschulassistent. Während dieser Zeit forschte Deutscher an verschiedenen wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen in Mexiko, um eine Habilitationsschrift abzuschließen. Dabei war er auch Gastprofessor an den Universitäten Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Xochimilco und Universidad Veracruzana in Xalapa. Deutscher habilitierte (venia legendi) sich 1986 mit einem Thema über die mexikanische Revolution an der Universität Frankfurt.

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Seit 1986 war Deutscher im Auftrag der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Costa Rica tätig und leitete dort das Centro de Estudios Democráticos de América Latina (CEDAL) in Santa Bárbara de Héredia. Die Aufgabe bestand darin, politische Parteien, Gewerkschaften und gesellschaftliche soziale Gruppen wie Kooperativen oder wissenschaftliche Einrichtungen in verschiedenen lateinamerikanischen Ländern durch politische Bildungsmaßnahmen zu stärken.

1991 übernahm Deutscher die Aufgabe des Zentralstellenleiters für Erziehung, Wissenschaft und Dokumentation bei der Deutschen Stiftung für internationale Entwicklung (DSE;  später: Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung) in Bonn, die später mit anderen Institutionen in die Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) integriert wurde. Diese Zentralstelle führte Fortbildungsveranstaltungen in den Bereichen Grundbildung, Hochschulkooperationen und Dokumentationswesen in Afrika, Lateinamerika und Asien durch. Im Rahmen und zur Durchführung dieser Aufgaben führten ihn zahlreiche Reisen nach Afrika, Asien und Lateinamerika.

Deutscher übernahm von 1994 bis 2000 eine ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit als Geschäftsführer der Society for International Development (SID) – Chapter Bonn. Dort arbeitete er eng zusammen mit dem SID-Vorsitzenden Uwe Holtz, um nach dem Berlin-Umzug der Bundesregierung für Bonn als Standort für UN-Einrichtungen zu werben und Lobbyarbeit für dieses Ziel zu betreiben.

2001 wechselte Deutscher zur Weltbank nach Washington D.C, in der er 2002 Exekutivdirektor wurde und die deutsche Bundesregierung im Vorstand vertrat. In dieser Eigenschaft wurde er zum Vorsitzenden des Committee on Governance and Executive Directors' Administrative Matters (COGAM) gewählt. 2006 wurde er Dean of the Board (informeller Vorsitzender des Vorstands). In dieser Funktion war er maßgeblich an der Ablösung des damaligen Präsidenten der Weltbank, Paul Wolfowitz, beteiligt und verantwortlich.

Im Jahr 2008 wechselte Deutscher zur Organisation für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung(OECD) in Paris, nachdem er von den 23 Mitgliedern des Entwicklungsausschusses zu dessen Vorsitzendem gewählt worden war. Die Aufgabe des Entwicklungsausschuss ist es, eine Monitoring-Funktion zu übernehmen, die inhaltlichen Rahmenempfehlungen der Entwicklungspolitiken der Industrieländer zu formulieren und vorzuschlagen, eine möglichst homogene Entwicklungspolitik entlang der Rahmenformulierungen durchzuführen und die Mitgliedsländer in der Umsetzung durch entsprechende Länderüberprüfungen (Peer Reviews) zu unterstützen. Die Bundesregierung mit dem neuen Bundesentwicklungsminister Dirk Niebel (FDP) unterstützte dieses Mandat nicht länger, sodass Deutscher 2011 abberufen wurde.

Anschließend übernahm er bis 2013 eine Aufgabe der Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit in Ankara/Türkei, um das Instrument der trilateralen Kooperation stärker zu verankern und zu fördern, mit dem zwei Geberländer und ein sogenanntes "Empfängerland" zusammenarbeiten.

Deutscher war Mitglied des Forums Eine Welt der Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands (SPD).

Persönliches
Durch gute Leistungen bei verschiedenen Wettkämpfen des leichtathletischen Zehnkampfs erhielt Deutscher durch die deutsche Sporthilfe eine monatliche Förderungs- und Unterstützungszahlung, um an den Olympischen Spielen 1972 in München teilzunehmen. Wegen einer Verletzung konnte er jedoch diesen Plan nicht verwirklichen.

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Also known as Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs), Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be kept out of the Temperature Danger Zone (see below). At these temperatures and with adequate moisture, bacteria can double their populations every twenty minutes!
Most TCS foods go bad after only 4 hours in the Temperature Danger Zone.
Because acids kill many strains of bacteria, pH levels also affect food safety. (0 pH is most acidic, 7 is neutral, and 14 is most alkaline). TCS foods typically have pH levels of 4.6 to 7.5.
According to the University of Minnesota, foods should be held at temperatures above 140 °F to prevent rapid bacteria growth. Cold storage (cold holding) of food must take place below 40 °F.
Even your newest employees probably have the common sense to keep meat and dairy products out of the heat. However, not everyone understands the wide range of temperatures at which food can go bad. Keep your staff aware of food safety with the following quick questions about temperature control.
At the end of the day, you need to minimize your food waste and maximize your profits. By teaching your employees to keep food at appropriate temperatures and cool hot foods quickly, you can keep your customers' trust. What's more, you'll ensure every dish reaches the table at a perfect temperature, and with excellent quality!
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Q: What is the temperature danger zone?
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Q: What's the minimum cooking temperature for chicken?
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tried it knows, the practicality of it just doesn't add up.
After all, some men and women do cardio 6 hours, 9 hours, or more per week, and still have belly fat to burn. On the other hand, it works just fine for others.
British researchers wanted to get more insight into this paradox, and studied 35 overweight men and women, who weren't previously exercising.
(Reference: International Journal of Obesity 32: 177-184, 2008).
exercise, but it helped the subjects lose an average of 8.2 pounds, which is great - I was positively surprised by the results.
So cardio will work for some people, however, in my experience, it works best in young men, who need the help the least!
The best subject lost a staggering 32.3 pounds in 12 weeks, while the worst subject actually GAINED 3.74 pounds.
classified the subjects into 2 groups, called the "Compensators"
The Compensators were hungrier, and as a result consumed an extra 268 calories per day, all but wiping out their cardio efforts.
Therefore, the Compensators lost the least amount of weight, and scientists believe that was due to the huge "compensatory" increase in appetite experienced by this group.
research shows it will ruin your cardio efforts.
of high-intensity resistance and interval training (i.e. Turbulence Training) for your weight loss efforts.
cardio. Heck, few even achieve an average weight loss of 8 pounds with aerobic exercise.
exercise a go for your next workout program.
Beat the curse of cardio with high-intensity Turbulence Training.


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I can't seem to vanquish this now untimely thought from my head, so consider this some blog-pimping self-therapy.
Last Monday's city council voted 10-2 (Rye, Strohmaier voting nay) to approve a 90-day emergency ordinance that would allow the use of salt as deicer on Missoula's roadways.
One would have thought something like that would have been dealt with handily and quickly, but the hearing lasted nearly an hour (maybe more) on the issue.
More than a decade ago, Missoula's air quality rules were rewritten to prohibit the use of salt with the belief that the use of magnesium would help keep dust down and it would reduce the need for particulate-producing sand.
Now, I listened to the better part of the hearing, and I had read the pre-hearing Missoulian article on the matter, and one of the things that struck out to me is that there wasn't any real cost analysis done on the issue.
Yep – unless I'm missing something – there was no real true cost analysis done on the matter.
Now – that isn't a cost analysis.
Magnesium is $130/ton, salt is $110. Last year the city had $135,000 allocated, but spent $220,000.
Didn't we have a big winter last year? I remember shoveling a bit more. Plus there were more than the usual ice storms.
What was the de-icing allocation the fiscal year before last year? Did the $135,000 represent a cut to the typical budget allocation?
Do some minor look-see into the issue and you'll find that magnesium chloride is less caustic than salt. That's pretty well known. You'll also find that magnesium chloride is more effective at lower temperatures. That's a plus, no?
So salt isn't as effective as magnesium chloride at lower temperatures, and salt has to be reapplied once it melts the ice to keep from refreezing the road surface.
One thing that I couldn't find, but you can see how the stuff works, is what is the cost-per-yard or cost-per-square mile of application? I'm talking just the product. I see the mag chloride being put down and it's being dripped down on the roads. Salt – that stuff is tossed out at a much heavier ration that the dripping of liquid. So it appears to me – and I am admittedly no expert on the matter – that there is less mag chloride being used to cover the same area on a pound-per-pound basis. Remember – we're buying both by the ton.
Beyond that, Missoula is going to have to retool equipment to spread salt. Now, maybe we've got the stuff in stash, I don't know, but that is going to cost labor. Labor that might be better spent elsewhere. It's a cost. Regardless.
Plus – the city doesn't even have enough equipment to spread salt – it'll have to phase in new equipment over the next few years to move to salt.
Further – did I mention salt is caustic? – is equipment going to break and have to be replaced at a higher rate with the use of salt?
Then I could ask what the salt is going to do to our fisheries, as opposed to magnesium. And if we're using more salt that magnesium..well….
Regarding that – the Health Board had to make a change to its regulations for water quality to allow for the use of salt.
Read: Missoula just lowered its water quality standards so that we can use salt.
AND, the whole water quality thing'll have to come back to the Health Board and the Missoula County Commissioners to allow for the use of salt.
Seriously? Am I reading that correctly?
Anyways…there it is. Had to get it out of my head.
Geez, it sounds awful when you put it that way.
On the other hand, we've basically OK'd a trial of stuff called "IceSlicer" (www.iceslicer.com) which has been reviewed by the Health Department, the Health Board, the Water Quality Advisory Council. And of course by Public Works; Brian Hensel who runs the Street Department has been looking for something to supplement rust-inhibited mag chloride (the liquid stuff) and sand (has some uses). He wants something that costs less. He conservatively figures the cost per mile of IceSlicer at about half that of mag chloride. Application is with sanding trucks. "IceSlicer" claims to have the same corrosivity as mag chloride, about 30% that of white salt. Councilwoman Walzer found something that indicated IceSlicer is 80% as corrosive as white salt. She's looking into it. I found an apparent 2002 comparison of Ice Slicer to Kansas Rock Salt, done by the University of Colorado for Fort Collins, that found no significant difference.
Did I mention we OK'd a *trial* of "IceSlicer?" By the way, PW has used some of it under some conditions in previous years with no apparent ill effects on anything.
The emergency ordinance has some minor changes, plus the following.
with product category test protocols developed by the Pacific Northwest Snowfighter's Association (PNS) before being compared to Table 1.
THIS WAS ELIMINATED FROM THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE: Corrosivity to Steel 30% as corrosive as salt.
Doesn't the sand have 10% salt anyway, just to keep it from clumping?
Ed – Missoula did have to lower its water quality standards, no?
No, we didn't lower water quality standards.
Check out Jim Carlson's (Health Dept.) comments. And Brian Hensel's.
And Goof, I remember something about salt keeping sand from freezing, but I don't recollect any percentages.


After a successful season last year in both the Cross Country leagues in Birmingham and Gloucester, it was time to return to the mud.
On Saturday saw the return of the Gloucester Cross Country league which took place at Adam's Farm (Country File – BBC) in the Cotswolds. The weather was kind to the runners as it was dry and the conditions under foot were very good. The course was testing as ever though as it is set on common land and was hard to gain any sort of rhythm. But the Black Pears gave a good account of themselves.
The men were able to field two teams in the senior event and managed to finish a respectful 12th and the b' team finishing in 23rd place out of 31 teams. The men's masters team (O-40's) managed to finish 5th and the b' team were in 12th spot overall out of 28 teams. This was a great achievement by all who took part as the competition was very strong.
Notable results include Nick Hooper – 35:41 finishing 55th and Chris Attwood – 36:28 finishing 78th out of 258 runners.
The ladies senior and master teams had a great set of results as well. With the senior team finishing 9th out of 35 teams and the ladies masters team finishing a brilliant 4th out of 23 teams.
Notable results include Victoria Watkins – 27:28 finishing 21st. and Jemima Lowe – 28:06 finishing 27th.


Most boundary disputes that arise happen between residential property owners. This is probably because of the emotional reactions that occur when we feel our homes are being challenged.
Boundary disputes tend to cause a huge amount of disruption for the parties involved and can take a very long time to resolve through the courts and cost a huge amount of money, not to mention the emotional toll this process has on the people involved.
So what are the real issues in a boundary dispute and how can you resolve a dispute about land ownership?
One possible reason for an increase in number of boundary disputes could be a result of a drive for efficiency and a push to drive down costs. In the 1980s, a number of measurement processes in the land surveying process were combined and computerised which made the process much more efficient, but prior to this, all the work completed in the land surveying process was done using instruments and manual calculations and was therefore expensive.
The result of this means that there is a lack of clarity in many conveyancing deeds – they may only tell you the distance of the boundary, not the direction or any identifiable features of that boundary to help position it correctly. This is particularly important where slopes are concerned as the measurements will be longer up a slope.
You can now see why these types of disputes happen, as there is a lack of clarity in the conveyancing deeds of a property but if you are in dispute with your neighbour over a boundary, how can you resolve it?
First and foremost, try to remain rational about the dispute – having a three year legal battle over a small strip of land is not going to be productive for either you or your neighbour. One possible option is to seek a valuation of your property both with the piece of land and without it and see if there is a difference in price.
If this does not solve the issue, you could turn to mediation. This process is similar to the court process but in a different setting and with a mediator rather than a judge. The mediator will hear from both sides and then decide on the outcome. Mediation can be legally binding, but you have to get agreement from both sides involved in the process.
Where all else has failed, litigation may be your only option. This is a slow and costly process, both financially and emotionally so do all you can to resolve the boundary issue as quickly and painlessly as possible.
For more information about this article or any aspect of our disputes and litigation services, please call Chris Jolly in our Westbury office on 01373 865577 or email cjolly@mulaw.co.uk and we will be delighted to help you (there is no charge for initial telephone discussions).


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 Bonetti – cognome italiano
Alessandro Bonetti – calciatore italiano
Alessandro Bonetti – pilota automobilistico italiano
Andrea Bonetti – politico italiano
Antonio Bonetti – pittore italiano
Antonmaria Bonetti – militare, giornalista e scrittore italiano
Argentina Bonetti, meglio nota come Argentina Altobelli – politica e sindacalista italiana
Augusto Bonetti – arcivescovo cattolico italiano
Cesare Bonetti – sollevatore italiano
Dario Bonetti – allenatore ed ex calciatore italiano
Elena Bonetti – ricercatrice e politica italiana
Fabio Bonetti, meglio noto come Fabio Volo – attore, scrittore, conduttore radiofonico, conduttore televisivo, sceneggiatore e doppiatore italiano
Federico Bonetti Amendola, nome d'arte di Federico Amendola – compositore italiano
Francesco Bonetti – pittore italiano
Giovanni Bonetti – ex calciatore italiano
Greta Bonetti – doppiatrice italiana, figlia di Marco
Ivano Bonetti – allenatore ex calciatore italiano
John Bonetti – giocatore di poker statunitense
Leonardo Bonetti – poeta e scrittore italiano
Leonardo Bonetti – comico italiano
Lorenzo Bonetti – pallavolista italiano
Luciano Bonetti – imprenditore, dirigente d'azienda e dirigente sportivo italiano
Marco Bonetti – attore e doppiatore italiano
Mario Bonetti – ammiraglio italiano
Mario Bonetti – ciclista su strada italiano
Massimo Bonetti – attore italiano
Mathilde Bonetti – scrittrice e traduttrice italiana
Maurizio Bonetti – ex fondista di corsa in montagna italiano
Michael Bonetti – ex sciatore alpino svizzero
Peter Bonetti – ex calciatore inglese
Pierfranco Bonetti – partigiano italiano
Pietro Bonetti – calciatore italiano
Salvatore Bonetti – ex rugbista a 15 italiano
Stefano Bonetti – pilota motociclistico italiano
Tatiana Bonetti – calciatrice italiana
Uberto Bonetti – artista italiano

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Bonetti – comunità non incorporata della contea di El Dorado in California, Stati Uniti d'America


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Housing and development progress report in Singapore
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Housing and development, in any country, is among the most significant factors that need to be looked at and is a major indicator of a country's progress and success. Housing policy and its development in Singapore is looked after by the Housing and Development Board (HBD) which works under the Ministry of National Development, Singapore. The HBD is responsible for social housing management and development in Singapore and has been doing a good job at it. Singapore is now including in the few Asian countries that successfully provide affordable houses to the population.
Success of the public housing schemes in Singapore is evident in the fact that public estates house nearly 85% of the population. Housing rights are fully granted to the citizens of Singapore such that even the poorest 20% have equal access as the wealthy, to the public housing opportunities, unlike the poor in many other countries who are often homeless. By 1980s, nearly all the poor living in slums or squatters had public houses to live in. This evidence of housing access to the poor reflects the success of the housing policies in Singapore.
Strengths of public housing in Singapore:
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Making housing affordable in Singapore includes financial considerations; cheap and affordable units, and the physical; having minimum requirement of physical development so that it is less costly to live in.
The physical improvement in the décor, services and facilities in the housing units are a major attraction the many people who choose to live in them.
The new towns being developed now have tall and high density buildings. A town of approximately 650 ha now houses a population of 250 000 people. This allows ample amount of space for the growth of facilities that need to be provided in residential areas; schools, parks, sport complexes etc.
Challenges in housing and development in Singapore:
Where some elderly prefer to live independently, there are still many who choose to live with their extended family. The housing authorities must ensure that families have the opportunity to stay close to the elderly in their family if they wish to, even if it may not be in the same household.
Low economic value of public flats compared to private property
HBD flats cannot be bought with the intent of investment. They can only be owned by Singaporeans and other permanent residents. This may make people more likely to prefer private leasehold property over public houses.
With the challenges it faced and the progress it has made over the years in mind, Singapore housing policies can be seen as a successful attempt at accommodating its large population. The HBD, in fact, can be seen as one of the most successful public housing schemes. It needs to continue to grow and adapt with the socioeconomic and political changes. The increasing demand of better facilities and living standards in public houses also requires an effort by the authorities if they wish maintain their position and importance.
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Games against Finns will aid Victory Shield preparations
Northern Ireland's U16s are set to take on Finland twice in challenge matches this week.
And U16s manager Declan Devine will actually be choosing from two almost completely different squads for the games in Belfast and Dungannon.
The international friendlies will be the only home matches for the U16 Schoolboys before the Victory Shield in November. Two games in Estonia next month will complete the preparations for that competition.
Devine has selected two almost completely different squads for the games against the Finns to give players the opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the final Victory Shield panel.
He said: "These games are a fantastic opportunity for our players to test themselves against a very high level of opposition and gives this age group a first taste of international football in preparation for the prestigious Victory Shield tournament.
"I would like to thank NISFA and the Irish FA for the work they do in providing these level of games for our talented young players. We hope this year's squad can emulate the standards set by last year's players and hopefully we have players playing this week that may continue to develop into stars of the future".
The first game against Finland takes place tomorrow (Tuesday 18 September) at New Midgley Park in Belfast (7pm start). And game two is at Dungannon's Stangmore Park on Thursday (20 September), again with a 7pm start.
This year's Victory Shield tournament is being organised by the Football Association of Ireland on behalf of the Schools' Association Football International Board.
The shield was presented to SAFIB in 1947 to mark, as suggested by its title, victory by the Allies in World War II - and has been played for continuously since then.
Northern Ireland have only won the shield once – in 2000-01 – since the current version was set up in 1947.
England have not entered for the past couple of years so Northern Ireland's U16s will be facing Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland in this year's tournament, which is being staged in Co Kerry from 12 to 16 November.
Northern Ireland U16 squad for game one v Finland (in Belfast): Conner Byrne, Cameron Stewart, Sean Stewart, Matthew Walker, Vicky Saldanha, Sean McAllister, Orrin McLaughlin, Connor Bradley, Ross McCausland, Dale Taylor, Oisin Gibson, Jamal Tavares, Aaron Donnelly, Charlie Lindsay, Caolan McBride, Jamie McDonald, Matty Lusty.
Northern Ireland U16 squad for game two v Finland (in Dungannon): Conor Manderson, Harry Wylie, Josh Roney, Lewis McKinnon, Aaron Donnelly, Caolan McBride, Charlie Lindsay, Charlie Allen, Reece Doyle, James Clark, Lewis Robertson, Nathan Copeland, Stephen McGuinness, Sean McAllister, Orrin McLaughlin, Connor Bradley, Harry Wilson, Terry Devlin.


Scratching your head about what to get the older kids on your holiday gift list? Check out the tween and teen gift guide! These tried and true items will bring smiles to the faces of both the kids receiving the gifts and their parents.
You know how some gifts are much bigger hits than you anticipated? That happened last year with these stocking stuffers. I thought they were fun, but they were played with pretty much all winter and made random appearances throughout the year. These are fun for any age. There area lot of different animals, from unicorns to sharks to to pigs in Hawaiian shirts to holiday options like snowmen, reindeer, and more, so options to match each person's interests.
My daughter's fact lit up when she saw this at Target. It could be great to give as a gift as is and see if the recipient can do one door per day during the 12 Days of Christmas. Another option: all these items are stocking stuffer size. You could be done with just one purchase if you have someone who loves beauty and bath products.
Experiences create memories that last longer than most things and let's face it, the time your kiddo is under the same roof is dwindling. Think about what your tween or teen loves and give a coupon good for a day, or more, out. Get ideas and specifics on experiences as gifts here.
Hint: If you can, schedule the outing for over the holiday break. School pressures aren't so time consuming and it's a bit easier to relax together.
My teen loves Alex & Ani bracelets, and I love that they have empowering messaging behind them. They're a great way to reflect what's important to your tween or teen, be it a favorite baseball team (Go Cubs!), memorable trip from this year, cause near and dear to their heart, or favorite animal (elephant for my girl).
These are not cheap, but some models were more affordable than I had realized. Make your tween or teen the documentarian of the family gatherings and have them put together movies of the fun. It's also great for capturing their adventures, be it sledding, skiing or surfing somewhere warm.
Teenagers are notoriously hard on their bags, and famously forgetful when it comes to leaving nasty items inside of them. Getting a fresh one is a gift to both of you, really. However, even if a new one isn't needed for those activities, it may be good to have a clean one on hand for travel, including college visits. These cute Vera Bradley options are popular among my daughter's friends.
I would want this even if didn't have the fun Yoda quote on the front because I love products that make science fun. Add in keeping kids busy over break, and it's a win for everyone.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has a pretty significant following of tween and teen fans, and the music he collaborated on for Moana is pretty great. It also includes some empowering messages great for tweens and teens.
For a few other fun Star Wars and Disney gift suggestions, check out fun ideas from my friend and Disney aficionado, Sherry Boswell, here.
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Harmon's Histories: Then and now, post offices provide essential service for Montanans
By Jim HarmonJanuary 4, 2021
January 4, 2021 By Missoula Current
Jim Harmon is a longtime Missoula news broadcaster, now retired, who writes a weekly history column for Missoula Current. You can contact Jim at harmonshistories@gmail.com.
Within the last couple of months, I've come to know my local postal clerks quite well. I'm sure they're not quite as delighted to see me as I am to see them, given the dozens of books I package and deliver on a daily basis for shipment across the country.
(Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus – and Santa delivered more orders for my new book than an old fuzzy fossil and his wife can keep up with!)
But through this whole process of becoming a first-time author, I've gained a real appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service and its employees.
While others talk of profit/loss statements, and question the purpose of the post office, I marvel at what those folks are able to do.
From the beginning of this country, the post office was characterized as essential. George Washington deemed it instrumental "in diffusing a knowledge of the laws and proceedings of the government (and) contributing to the security of the people, (guarding) them against misrepresentation and misconception."
He was addressing a joint session of Congress, Tuesday, October 25, 1791, as reported by Philip Freneau in the first edition of his National Gazette, in Philadelphia on October 31, 1791.
The only way that speech, and Freneau's reporting of it, could reach citizens outside Philadelphia was by "the most ready and regular modes of conveyance," which (without established "post roads" and postal routes) were neither all that ready nor regular.
George Washington before the U.S. House of Representatives, National Gazette October 31, 1791
With manifest destiny's cross-continental expansion, the need for regular postal service to newcomers in the West remained a high priority for a century. Newly minted Montana territorial communities of the 1860s were desperate to hear anything from "the states" back east, but it wasn't easy.
"Owing to the Express coach being broken down last night, we are without news," wrote the Virginia City Montana Post newspaper on August 27, 1864. "We anticipate no mail from the States, or dispatches, as the line has probably been destroyed by the Indians."
Some of that August mail arrived in November. The Post reported, "Sunday, we received a lot of mail matter, which had made the rounds of the world, for all we know."
In territorial days, a town wasn't really a town, until it had a post office – and every town wanted one.
In 1878, Missoula's post office was designated "a third class office, with a salary of $1,000, and a clerk allowed." W.H.H. Dickinson, who operated a local store, was appointed postmaster.
Folks south of Missoula petitioned "for a post office at Lou Lou" (now, Lolo) in 1888. The postmaster was to be John F. Delancy, and the government was to name the office "Lo Lo," after an earlier moniker for the area.
In my hometown of Libby, the establishment of a post office was cheered in October 1891.
"At last, a post office has been established in the Kootenai country and now people can send letters to that section with some certainty of their reaching their destination," declared a newspaper story. The new post office was located near Libby Creek where it drains into the Kootenai River.
Libby Post Office established, Weekly Missoulian, October 28, 1891
Early railroads had postal clerks on board their trains to accommodate travelers. But local businessmen near the railroad depot in Missoula saw it as a time-saver and would take their letters straight to the mail cars, bypassing the post office.
In 1894, the postal service banned the practice, saying "it made a large amount of extra work for the mail clerks," time they needed for "sorting out mail between stations."
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the postal service carried out that essential work about which George Washington spoke in 1791, plus so much more. Remember ordering from the Sears and Wards catalogs?
Granted, with modern improvements in technology and private entrepreneurial ventures, there are many competitors for package delivery. But for an old codger like me, I can't envision our country without the USPS.
I look forward to the mail carrier's visit each day. Perhaps it will be a greeting card or my new driver's license (yes, I'm still allowed behind the wheel). There's just something about daily mail delivery – like Linus' security blanket. I'm not sure I could do without it.
Why not keep a few of the old, comfy things around in 2021 and beyond?
Jim Harmon is a longtime Missoula news broadcaster, now retired, who writes a weekly history column for Missoula Current. You can contact Jim at harmonshistories@gmail.com. His new book, "The Sneakin'est Man That Ever Was," a collection of 46 vignettes of Western Montana history, is now available at harmonshistories.com.
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Registered nursing schools train students to become an essential part of today's health care systems. Nurses work on the front lines of patient care, providing crucial medical services within hospitals, physicians' offices, community health clinics, nursing facilities, and other health settings.
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), there are more than 3.1 million practicing registered nurses (RNs) in the U.S.* This figure accounts for the majority of all primary care providers, including the largest component of hospital workers and long-term care facility staff.
From assessing patients and monitoring treatment plans to communicating with physicians and advocating for the best interests of patients, RNs can be found performing a broad range of important tasks that are critical to the delivery of comprehensive, quality care.
As a registered nursing graduate, you can be prepared to work within a wide range of healthcare areas, including medical-surgical, psychiatric, home care, and gerontology. Find out more today by finding a school and requesting further details!
The RN designation is reserved for nursing professionals who work collaboratively with physicians, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and other health practitioners to coordinate, deliver, and monitor care to all types of patients, from infants to teenagers to seniors.
Because of these responsibilities, an RN must possess a solid foundation of clinical skills and medical knowledge, as well as the ability to think critically, adhere to ethical guidelines, offer empathy, deal with stressful situations, promote safety, and much more.
In addition to working alongside physicians, many RNs practice independently within community settings, and some pursue careers in policy development, research, teaching, or health administration.
Registered nurses can also handle a variety of tasks outside of the direct care realm. These can include operating health screenings, immunization clinics, public education sessions, and blood drives.
It's important to note that each state has its own board of nursing which regulates the official RN scope of practice, determining exactly what an RN is and is not permitted to do. So you may want to check out your state's board of nursing conventions in order to understand the rules that apply where you are planning to practice.
With so many designations in the nursing field, it can be tough to know one type of nurse from another or which nurses can do what. There are licensed practical nurses (called licensed vocational nurses in California and Texas), nursing assistants, nurse aides, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other nursing professionals who may all work in the same medical settings.
Becoming an LPN (or LVN) generally requires less time and less education. However, the job also comes with less responsibility and less room for advancement. In addition, LPNs don't commonly earn as much as RNs.
For many, LPN is considered a stepping-stone toward becoming an RN. Many nursing students complete an LPN or LVN program, take the appropriate licensing examination, and gain some experience in the field before going on to take a registered nursing program.
RN is a professional nursing designation for all registered nurses. The other acronyms represent specific types of educational credentials that lead to becoming an RN. ADN stands for "Associate Degree in Nursing," whereas BSN stands for "Bachelor of Science in Nursing."
Many RNs hold BSN degrees (or a BS in Nursing, which is essentially the same thing) since this is the preferred education for most positions in the field. However, a BSN is not formally required to join the registered nursing profession. You can enter the field in less time if you earn an ADN, which is sometimes called an ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing). Some RNs who graduate with a diploma or associate degree go on to complete their BSN degree (often through a bridge program) in order to advance to a clinical or administrative position, take on additional responsibility, or enroll in a master's degree program.
If you are currently an LPN or RN and are interested in taking a bridge program to get your bachelor's degree, check out these BSN programs.
The highest-earning 10 percent of RNs were paid $102,990 or more.
Another thing to consider when thinking about this data is that many employers include incentives such as on-site childcare facilities, flexible work schedules, and educational benefits.
Additionally, earning potential can vary depending on the type of employer you're interested in working for. That's why it's a good idea to know the expected salary in different work settings.
The five states where RNs earn the most include California, Hawaii, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
In addition to clinical settings, some choose to pursue employment within administrative and teaching environments, which can mean working in a research facility, college, university, or vocational school.
It's a respected profession—Becoming a nurse can mean working in a field that is both valued and esteemed.
You can specialize or advance your practice—Through experience and education, you can qualify to work in a variety of nursing areas or move into supervisory or administrative positions.
The work is immensely rewarding—The fulfilling nature of the work is a top reason for choosing this profession. From caring for patients to comforting family members, you could make a real difference in the lives of others.
Nursing is a universal profession—Health care is an essential service. That means job opportunities can be found in all geographic locations.
There is a nursing shortage—Thanks to medical advances, an aging population, and a large number of nurses nearing retirement, there is a growing shortage of nurses. As an RN, that can result in increased opportunities as well as potential employers competing to retain talented staff.
It's a team effort—RNs work alongside a number of professionals, including physicians, practical/vocational nurses, and other health practitioners. This means that you could be part of a collaborative team, working toward the same goals.
No day is the same—In the field of nursing, you can expect to encounter patients of all of ages, backgrounds, and situations, giving you the opportunity to enjoy varied and challenging work.
Flexible hours—Although there can be a downside to shiftwork, many RNs prefer having 12-hour shifts because they often result in condensed workweeks. Some nurses also opt for part-time employment, especially those with young children.
A number of options exist for your education, including hospital-based diploma programs and post-secondary school programs that award associate and bachelor's degrees.
Hospital-based diploma programs are typically offered at hospitals in partnership with local vocational schools and are designed to cover basic areas of nursing care and theory while preparing students to take the appropriate licensing examination. This is considered the minimum level of education necessary to enter the profession.
Associate degree programs provide more instruction than hospital-based diploma programs but still offer a quicker route than a bachelor's degree program. Such programs generally consist of comprehensive clinical and theoretical training, but they usually include only a small amount of general education components.
A bachelor's degree program is the most in-depth educational option and covers more clinical and general education topics than diploma or associate degree programs. By earning a bachelor's degree in the nursing field, you can build a strong foundation in areas such as nursing care and theory as well as behavioral sciences, humanities, health care delivery systems, health policy, and leadership.
After you complete one of the program options listed above, you'll need to apply to take, sit for, and pass the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. This is a requirement in all U.S. states and territories as well as the District of Columbia, and it must be completed before you can practice in the field.
Getting your first job in the field can be exciting. If your school offers job placement assistance or has a career services department, you could have the opportunity to be lined up with interviews, or you may have access to online job banks. Additionally, many practicum opportunities can result in job offers.
If you have trouble landing a position right off the bat, then volunteering your time with local organizations, hospitals, or clinics can be an excellent way to add experience to your resume and make industry contacts. It can be a good idea to keep an eye out for positions that are temporary or part time. While these may not be your ideal choice, they can offer the chance to build experience or gain seniority. Plus, depending on the state you are planning to practice in, your license could qualify you to work as a nursing assistant or practical/vocational nurse until you find a suitable position.
You need to be aware of the typical registered nurse education requirements as well as the requirements for RN licensing, which include passing the NCLEX-RN examination. This comprehensive examination is required for practice nationwide. It is made up of questions delivered through computer testing.
Additionally, you may have to satisfy other requirements for specific state boards of nursing. That's why it's a good idea to check out conditions for licensing in your state before getting started. Further to this, it is often necessary to earn continuing education credits in order to keep your nursing license current.
Depending on where you plan to practice, you will also need professional liability insurance, either at the time that you begin clinical rotations or once you are licensed and ready to start working in the field.
If you are interested in obtaining further credentials, such as certifications related to specialized care, then there are a number of organizations that offer that service.
It generally takes anywhere from two to four years to complete a registered nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN exam.
Once you graduate from your program, you can apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination. According to 2014 statistics (encompassing January through December) from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 81.78 percent of test takers educated in the U.S. passed the exam on the first attempt.** While awaiting your results, you can apply for an interim permit that allows for supervised practice until your licensure becomes official.
Many programs also cover a variety of nursing care specialties such as geriatric, obstetric, mental health, palliative, and surgical.
Although you can expect that each RN program won't contain the exact same materials, the knowledge and skills needed to pass the NCLEX-RN are universal, so every program is likely founded upon the same goals.
In addition to classroom-based learning, RN programs contain one or more practicum components, which include clinical rotations. These practicums are designed to provide hands-on experience within various medical settings such as hospital departments, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. Not only are clinical rotations a requirement of licensing, they are also an opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
If you're an ambitious individual, then you may be wondering if there is room for advancement in the field.
The answer is yes. Abundant opportunities exist for expanding an RN career. Through experience and supplemental education in the field, you could move up toward management, coordination, and administration positions.
Additionally, many nurses return to school in order to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Obtaining a bachelor's degree (if you choose to initially complete a diploma or associate degree program) can allow you to compete for a variety of senior-level positions. Plus, there are online programs designed specifically for working RNs who want to earn a bachelor's, master's, or even doctorate degree while maintaining their current position and workload.
Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)—A CNS offers care and consultations in a variety of specialized areas such as mental health or even administration, research, or education. Those with this designation tend to work in hospitals and other clinical settings.
Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)—A CRNA handles anesthesia delivery as well as pre- and post-operative care. CRNAs can administer anesthesia independently within a variety of health environments such as dental offices and operating rooms.
Certified nurse-midwife (CNM)—A CNM is responsible for prenatal care as well as labor and delivery. Typically, CNMs work in hospitals, birthing centers, and home settings, and they can also handle postpartum care.
Nurse practitioner (NP)—An NP provides vital primary care within a variety of community situations. NPs can examine, assess, diagnose, and treat patients independently or with physician consultation and supervision (depending on the state of practice).
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree can further prepare you to advance to high-level research, leadership, administration, or education roles.
* American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), website last accessed on March 9, 2015.
** National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), 2012 NCLEX Pass Rates, website last accessed March 11, 2015.
**** Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, website last accessed on January 4, 2018.
American Nurses Association (ANA), website last accessed on March 26, 2018.
National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA), website last accessed on April 16, 2018.
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), website last accessed on March 9, 2015.
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Over the summer, he received two research grants: a $50,000 award from the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation to study the active avoidance and fear responses in people with OCD—the first study of its kind—and $70,000 for a NARSAD Young Investigator Grant, which will investigate taking active control over threat cues. He teaches courses on abnormal and clinical psychology and recently published a research paper in the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
For this "Break This Down" interview—in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 7–13) and World Mental Health Day (October 10)—Wheaton discusses the meanings of three ubiquitous letters: OCD. From offering advice to people who may suffer from symptoms to learning if individuals can address OCD symptoms through behavioral changes, Wheaton provides feedback on myths about the disorder. Here he explains the difference between coping and obsessing compulsively.
Your recently published study notes that two percent of the population suffers from OCD, yet it has become a common phrase, suggesting that a far greater percentage of the population has been diagnosed. Why is OCD understood as wider and broader than it actually is?
While it is true that epidemiological estimates suggest that OCD is relatively rare in the population, it is, however, likely many more individuals suffer from "subclinical" or "subthreshold" OCD symptoms. This means that their symptoms consume less of their time (usually occupying less than an hour per day), compared to the people who have full blown symptoms of OCD (an experience that lasts many hours a day, or on a near constant basis).
In your paper, you and your coauthors explore people's perceptions of two different reasons that OCD exists (biomedical and integrative biopsychosocial models) and how these models affect a person's belief about their prognosis and treatment. What did you discover?
Our recent paper investigated illness attributions among adults with OCD, or basically, the view someone holds for why they are suffering from the illness. We call these "causal attributions," and they come from various sources, including what patients may have heard from treatment providers. Some of these causal attributions highlight biological factors. For example, some doctors might suggest to their patients that OCD results from dysfunction in the brain, including the functioning of neurotransmitters (chemical imbalances in the brain). Other causal attributions focus on the interplay between biological factors and psychological factors, such as learning history. For example, a therapist might talk about how someone could develop OCD if they are taught to expect the environment to be dangerous and to rely on compulsions to feel safe.
What we found was that the patients who found the biological explanation to be more plausible experienced more pessimism about their own illness trajectory, including feeling that they would need to have long-term treatment and that their symptoms would likely be chronic. It could be that believing that OCD results from a brain dysfunction makes people feel less optimistic about their ability to change and overcome OCD, which could make them less likely to seek treatment. This is problematic because there are good treatment options available that help many people overcome their OCD.
What are some telltale signs a person is suffering from OCD?
The most obvious signs of OCD are obsessions (repetitive negative thoughts that provoke distress and that the person does not agree with) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors that the person feels compelled to do). The most common of these are obsessions about dirt, germs, and cleanliness (often alongside compulsive washing rituals), as well as obsessions about making a mistake (like leaving the faucet on or the door unlocked), coupled with checking compulsions (constantly making sure the stove is turned off).
If someone believes they have OCD, can behavioral changes improve symptoms?
Yes. The research is clear that behavioral treatments, namely those that involve facing fears while refraining from compulsions, can be highly effective at reducing OCD symptoms. However, people shouldn't feel that they need to make these changes on their own. Rather, they could utilize treatment providers, and family members, to aid them. The International Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF), of which I am affiliated, has many good resources to help recognize OCD symptoms and learn about treatment options.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions about OCD?
In our paper, we tried to address the myth, believed by many patients, that because OCD may relate to changes in underlying brain structures, behavioral changes and psychotherapy are unlikely to help. This isn't true because substantial research suggests that behavioral treatments can help many individuals with OCD.
Another common myth is that OCD is always about being a "germaphobe" or "neatfreak." In fact, there is a huge amount of variety in terms of what OCD symptoms look like. While some people with OCD experience obsessions about cleanliness, there are many other OCD symptoms, such as fears relating to religious practices (the fear of saying or doing something blasphemous or sacrilegious) and the fear of harming someone else even though you don't want to (the fear of hitting someone while driving).
There are also some forms of OCD that relate to romantic relationships, often called relationship OCD, such as the obsession that one doesn't love one's partner enough or that they might be in the wrong relationship. Despite all of these different forms of OCD, the number one treatment recommended for all OCD presentations is still behavioral therapy.
To learn more about OCD, read Wheaton's recent interview on hoarding in Zencare.