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Seven dead following Nigerian train attack
by David Bishop | Mar 30, 2022
At least seven people were killed and others kidnapped during an attack on a major Nigerian railway after gunmen detonated a bomb on the track and opened fire on a halted train on a line linking the capital Abuja with the northwest city of Kaduna. In an article which you can read on the News Blog page of the Future Media website, the AFP news agency reports that around 970 passengers were onboard the train when gunmen blew up the tracks and started shooting into the coaches. The Kaduna State security commissioner said that the passengers had been evacuated by the army, with those who had sustained injuries having been transferred to hospital while search and rescue operations were continuing, suggesting some people were still missing.


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Q: Inequality with gcds Prove that $gcd(a,b-1)gcd(b,c-1)gcd(c,a-1)\le ab+bc+ac-a-b-c+1$.
I can't even find when the equality stands except for one trivial case, and the task also asks us to prove that there are infinitely many $(a,b,c)$ which satisfy the equality.
Also we can notice that if the equality is satisfied, every $p$ where $p|a =>p|(b-1)(c-1)$, and same for $b$ and $c$, also if $p|a-1 =>$ $p|bc$.

A: Hint $\ $ It suffices to show the LHS divides the RHS. Let $\,d = \gcd(a,b-1).\,$ Then $\,d\mid a,b-1$ so $\,{\rm mod}\ d\!:\ \color{#c00}{a\equiv 0},\, \color{#0a0}{b\equiv 1}\,\Rightarrow\, e = \color{#c00}ab+\color{#0a0}bc+\color{#c00}ac-\color{#c00}a-\color{#0a0}b-c+1 \equiv c-1-c+1\equiv 0.\,$ Thus $\,d\mid e.\,$ Similarly for the others (by symmetry). Finally, the lcm of the gcds is their product since they are pairwise coprime, since for any pair of gcds, one divides $\,n,\,$ the other $\,n\!-\!1,\,$ for $\,n\in \{a,b,c\}.\,$ Therefore since each gcd divides $\,e\,$ so too does their lcm = product.
Alternatively, notice that $\ e\, =\, abc + (1-a)(1-b)(1-c),\, $ which makes the divisibility clear.
The proof shows $\,(a,b')(b,c')(c,a')\mid abc+a'b'c'\ $ if  $\ (a,a'),(b,b'),(c,c')\,$ are all $\,1$

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I didn't read much as a child, so picking my top 5 was hard. Not because there were so many books to choose from (which is often the case) but because I couldn't remember any children's book that I had read, at all.
After wrecking my brain I've finally come up with 5 children's books which I read AND enjoyed! Hurray!
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket – I've only just read the first 3 books in this series a few months ago and I've posted a review for each of them (First, second, and third). Not my favourite series in the whole wide world, but it is meant for children so it totally counts!
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll – Who hasn't read this classic? Really! This was the first e-book I've ever read. I worked on a call centre (for about a month or so) and every time it got quiet I took out my phone and immersed myself in Wonderland. Escapism in its true form.
Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr Seuss – I got this book as a gift from one of my closest friends right before I went off to University. I remember reading it and ugly crying on its pages because Dr Seuss was so wise, it was like he wrote the book specially for me (I was at a very sensitive stage in my life… Haha).
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson – Another companion during my short period in the call-centre business. Those pirates kept me entertained for days with their treasure hunting and pirate-ness.
Which book would you have included in your Top 5 list?
There's a new Booktuber in town!
Treasure Island is certainly adventurous! Young Hawkins is courageous, my word!
It's just so magical, isn't it?
Hello there stranger! I missed you! 🙂 I think I watched half of the first episode of that series on Netflix. I can't quite remember why I stopped watching it. Knowing me I probably got distracted with something else and simply forgot about it. Haha!
I never would have thought of Treasure Island as middle grade but great picks!


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Lyft sues to block NYC's driver minimum wage law
Minimum wage for drivers set at $17.22 per hour
By SARA ASHLEY O'BRIEN, CNN BUSINESS
Posted: 1:44 AM, January 31, 2019 Updated: 1:44 AM, January 31, 2019
John Taggart/Bloomberg/Getty Images via CNN
(CNN) - Lyft is suing the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission over its first-of-a-kind driver minimum wage law, claiming its implementation would hurt its business.
The agency voted on a minimum pay formula in December to protect ridehailing drivers from being underpaid by companies.
Lyft's John Zimmer put it all on the line to catch Uber
Lyft files confidential plans for an IPO
NYC sets first-of-its-kind minimum pay for Uber, Lyft drivers
Under the new policy, which is slated to go into effect on February 1, drivers will earn a minimum take-home wage of $17.22 per hour. That's the ridehailing equivalent of a $15 minimum wage, accounting for the fact that drivers have to cover payroll taxes and don't get paid time off, the TLC said.
The move would raise the average driver's pay by $9,600 per year, according to the proposal.
The calculation takes into consideration a "utilization rate" based on how often drivers on a platform have a customer in the car -- and Lyft is taking issue with this.
An industry-wide utilization rate is only mandated for the first 12 months of the rule, and Lyft argues this gives the company with the biggest marketshare -- Uber -- a "built-in" advantage over others. It will make it more difficult for smaller companies to compete on prices and payment for drivers, as well as continue to service less populated areas, the petition said.
"It's no secret that Uber has tried to put us out of business in the past," a Lyft spokesperson said in a statement. "They've failed repeatedly, and the TLC should not assist them in their efforts."
According to the petition, Lyft argues that "instead of setting an industry-wide utilization rate that will at all times apply equally to each of the four ridesharing companies, the rule allows any company to use its own company specific utilization rate."
It asks the court to "vacate" the law.
All eyes are on New York City as its regulatory changes could provide a model for other cities eager to rein in ridesharing firms that have increased congestion even as they've revolutionized transportation.
The legal filing is already drawing a lot of scrutiny from the Independent Drivers Guild, a rideshare drivers union, which pushed for two years for the rules to be turned to law.
"The idea that this lawsuit is about anything other than avoiding paying drivers a fair wage is laughable," said Jim Conigliaro, Jr. Founder of the Independent Drivers Guild, which advocates on behalf of about 70,000 app-based drivers in NYC. "Regardless of any lawsuits, we are calling on Uber, Lyft and Juno to commit to paying their drivers no less than the required minimum wage by Friday."
A spokesman for the New York City Law Department also pushed back in a statement to CNN: "These rules protect thousands of hardworking drivers who work for the four busiest app companies. The rules ensure minimum income protections, are fair and legal, and we'll vigorously defend them in court."
Another ridehailing company, Juno, reportedly also filed a petition against the TLC. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lyft stressed it is not taking issue with the minimum wage law itself but rather the implementation of it. In addition to the utilization rate, Lyft also said it is problematic the TLC requires a minimum wage be applied to each ride -- not to a weekly calculation of rides -- which it says goes against the local law. The rule could also incentivize drivers to pick up passengers in already congested areas, the petition said.
"Our lawsuit does not target the law passed by City Council, but instead addresses the specific way the TLC plans to implement the rules, which would advantage Uber in New York City at the expense of drivers and smaller players such as Lyft," Lyft's statement said.
Uber declined to comment.

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Part 4 of 4: Solar Inverter? What the heck is that?
In this 4-part series of articles Greg Shaw, Managing Director, Solar Shop Hua Hin, explains by KISS (Keep it Simple): The difference between DC and AC power; The difference between 1 and 3-Phase; How do Solar PV Panels Work?; and What is a solar inverter? Stay tuned as there will be more articles to come to help you (and our customers at Solar Shop Hua Hin) understand solar systems. If you take the time to read this 4-part series you will be rewarded with a real-life practical conclusion which you will more fully understand. And that will brighten you day because knowledge is power!
PART 4: What is a Solar Inverter and what is it used for?
written by: Greg Shaw, Managing Director, Hua Hin Solar Co., Ltd.
A Solar Inverter (or converter or PV inverter) converts the energy (and power) gained from the sun through a solar panel system into a usable power source that can be fed into an electrical network. Put another way, solar inverters convert variable direct current (DC) into an alternating current (AC).
High quality solar inverters, such as those sold by Hua Hin Solar, are designed to precisely match the frequency and voltage level of the grid they are connected to. In our Grid-Connected solar systems solar power is first consumed in the building, then any surplus electricity is fed to the utility grid. Inverter systems up to a power of 5 kW are generally built as a single-phase system. For larger systems (5kW or greater) the inverter output feed is generally connected to a three phase system. 3 Phase inverters have a relatively simple design and distribute load to all three phase equally – leading to better quality output and higher efficiency. Conversely, a single-phase inverter can be used for each of the 3 single phase lines of a three phase system. However using 3 separate inverters to supply power in this way may exceed acceptable cost of the solar system.
Hi-end inverters also feature maximum power point tracking (MPPT) to get the maximum possible power from the solar panel PV array. They repeatedly sample the output of the solar cells to obtain the maximum power for the given environmental conditions – namely solar irradiation, temperature and total resistance. Put another way, since the solar panel module's peak voltages and currents vary considerably depending on the weather conditions, an electronic circuit in the inverter continuously adjust voltage so that the inverter's working point matches the PV arrays maximum power. This way maximum power fed into the house and utility grid is achieved.
Safety First! Grid-tied solar inverters are also designed to shut down when they do not detect the presence of the grid. This is built-in safety system is known as "anti islanding protection." This is important as if the inverters continued to work in the event of a power blackout, their energy output could harm any line workers sent to fix the power grid.
Solar Inverters commonly used in a domestic or workplace setting are known as a "Micro Inverter" (or miniaturized inverter). Micro inverters are used by home owners who wish to save on the cost of electricity by generating their own source of power. Those people living in geographical regions with high exposure to sunlight are often those that purchase solar energy systems.
Solar micro-inverter is an inverter designed to operate with a single PV module. The micro-inverter converts the direct current output from each panel into alternating current. The micro-inverter design allows for parallel connection of numerous, independent units in a modular way.
Micro-inverter advantages include;
single panel power optimization
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plug-and play installation
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A 2011 University study reported that an individual integrated inverter setup (with micro-inverters connected in parallel) yielded about 20% more power in unshaded conditions. In terms of shaded conditions, the inverter generated 27% more power compared to solar panels connected to a single inverter. Both setups utilized identical solar panels.
OK! So here it is! A real-life practical-application conclusion to the 4-part series of articles you just read….
One of our clients recently asked, "If we are on vacation and we are not using any electricity, will it be easy to switch off the panels? What happens to the electricity from the panels if the system is switched off?
Dear [Customer],
We install a DC switch between the solar panels and the solar inverter. All you do is flip the switch like a circuit breaker. The current cannot flow from the panels and the system stops. As there is no DC current to convert to AC electricity there is also no power produced by the inverter.
At this time a worker can do works on the panels as they are not generating DC current.
Greg.
Hua Hin Solar Co., Ltd., is Hua Hin's largest and most dependable solar energy company. We provide exceptional products and services at affordable prices and we offer long-term customer care. Our Team is committed to using green solar and wind energy to help our retail customers and residential/business partners make the necessary transition towards energy independence. "We design and install affordable solar systems with the highest yields. For your free consultation contact us today at huahinsolar@gmail.com. If you have anything less than a great experience with Solar Shop Hua Hin please call my cell." Greg, Managing Director, +66(0)89 824 1963.


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Biografia
Pia Roncoroni, sposata con l'architetto Massimo Soli, ha esordito come scrittrice dopo la laurea, collaborando a testate di provincia con articoli di costume. Trasferita a Roma, ha scritto su "Il Tempo", "La Repubblica", "Il Messaggero". Alla Fiera di Milano nel 1986, nel corso della "Grande Fiera d'Aprile", la mostra "Italia, il genio della moda" - una esposizione storica e critica sulla moda italiana - è stata da lei curata.

Su Renato Balestra Pia Soli ha scritto: «Un sarto che una "certa Roma" adora perché è vitale, allegro, socievole, curioso, disposto e disponibile.» Per Pia Soli «I Missoni rappresentano il modo di vivere dove il lusso non è il costo ma la genialità, la fantasia la semplicità.» Una sua definizione di Valentino: «L'uomo a cui si deve l'invenzione delle lettere dell'alfabeto applicate all'abbigliamento».

Un libro sull'arte del convivio, commentato dai grandi nomi della moda internazionale, è stato da lei pubblicato, in occasione della mostra a Roma "Pranzo alle otto. A tavola con i grandi della moda internazionale".

Con Sergio Salaroli, Pia Soli nel 1990 ha raccolto documentazione iconografica, relativa a quindici anni di promozione, pubblicità, confezione e distribuzione dei più noti stilisti italiani d'alta moda: una immagine della loro griffe, le vetrine dei loro punti di vendita.
L'Accademia di Costume e di Moda ha ricevuto da Pia Soli la donazione di una ricca rassegna stampa, raccolta in decenni di lavoro a contatto con l'alta moda.

Sulla rivista "Effe" - mensile femminista autogestito - pubblicato a marzo 1977, Pia Soli, sotto il titolo Dalla moda alla rabbia, racconta di aver iniziato a scrivere nel 1958 e di aver sempre trovato «muri di gomma sui quali si sbatte, senza rumore». Sempre inviata, mai collaboratrice fissa; sempre «senza contratto - guai a pensarlo! - sempre a pezzo».

Opere

Mostre curate

 Gennaio 1985. New York - Italia: The Genius of Fashion, "Galleries at F.I.T.", Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, a cura di Pia Soli.
 21 aprile 2009. Roma - Rumon: Sacrae Romae Origines di Francesco Franci. Abiti d'Alta Moda Brioni, Laug, Sarli e Gattinoni, a cura di Pia Soli.

Libri
  Mostra a Verona nel 1983.
  Catalogo della mostra tenuta a Genova, Palazzo Rosso e Palazzo Bianco, dall'11 dicembre 1984 al 12 gennaio 1985.
  Collaborazione di Diana De Marco. Catalogo della mostra: Milano, studio Marconi, 9 marzo 1985.
  Introduzione di Giulio Andreotti, fotografie di Uberto Gashe per Sarteur.
  Con traduzione in inglese.

Scelta di articoli
  Mostra organizzata dall'Istituto nazionale per la grafica, a cura di Bonizza Giordani Aragno.
 La più bella del Tricolore è la «colored» Denny Mendez, "Il Tempo", 30 luglio 2014.

Note

Bibliografia
  Contiene citazioni di scritti di Pia Soli.

Giornalisti di moda
Persone legate al femminismo


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As Chicago ends deadliest year in quarter of a century, top cop promises more detectives and more 'positive interactions' in neighborhoods
"We all know this has been a challenging year here in the city of Chicago," Superintendent David Brown said at a news conference to discuss his goals for the new year.
By Katie Anthony
SHARE As Chicago ends deadliest year in quarter of a century, top cop promises more detectives and more 'positive interactions' in neighborhoods
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown speaks at the Office of Emergency Management and Communications in the Near West Side neighborhood on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. On Thursday, Brown offered a look ahead at plans for the Police Department in 2022.
Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file photo
As Chicago ends its deadliest year in more than a quarter century, Police Supt. David Brown on Thursday promised more detectives to solve murders and more officers on the street to engage in "positive interactions" in neighborhoods.
"We all know this has been a challenging year here in the city of Chicago," Brown said at a news conference to discuss his goals for the new year. "Too many families are reeling from the loss of loves ones due to senseless gun violence.
"Too many residents are dealing with the ripple effects of this trauma due to crime in our community," he added.
There have been nearly 820 homicides in Chicago this year, according to data from the Cook County medical examiner's office. That's the most since 828 homicides were recorded in all of 1995. The total for 1994 was 931.
As of Tuesday, at least 4,390 people had been shot in Chicago, an increase of 8% from last year and 68% more than in 2019.
Brown said he wants to beef up the number of violent crime detectives from 1,100 to 1,300 during the first quarter of 2022. Right now, the average caseload for detectives is about 5.5, a number the superintendent wants to bring down to 3.5.
The department has lost hundreds of officers this past year, and Brown did not say how many of the new detectives would replace those who have left.
Despite the shortages, Brown said his department's clearance rate for homicides was 49.4%. But that figure includes cases solved from past years, as well as cases that are considered "cleared" even if an arrest is not made.
Brown did not provide a breakdown of how many homicides committed this year have resulted in arrests.
The superintendent also talked about recruiting more new officers, saying the department's goal for 2022 is 14,000 applicants.
"There will be more officers on the street, not just in patrol cars or behind desks, to interact with all Chicagoans," Brown promised. "We want to build on positive interactions between the community and law enforcement.
With guns fueling much of the violence in Chicago, Brown said his department took 12,034 guns off the streets this past year and made 5,596 gun arrests.
The number of assault weapons seized doubled from the previous year, with 701 recovered, according to Brown. More "ghost guns," or homemade guns without serial numbers, were also recovered, 455, a 71% jump from the 130 recovered in 2020.
Judge finds convicted TV pitchman Kevin Trudeau in contempt for failing to report to court
Sham diet book author Kevin Trudeau won't face jail for now, but U.S. authorities demand that he start paying down a $37 million fine.
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Bulls veteran DeMar DeRozan focused on teammates currently available
While DeRozan would like having injured players like Lonzo Ball and Javonte Green back in uniform, he's not dwelling on it. DeRozan is from the school of out of sight, out of mind.


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Andy Foster (born January 13, 1979) is the current executive director of the California State Athletic Commission (2012–present) and former Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (2008–2012) and former professional mixed martial artist.

Foster is married to his wife Sonja and they have one son.

Combative sports career

In his capacity as a mixed martial artist, Foster has achieved the following notable accomplishments: BodogFight Series III Costa Rica Combat winner (2007), International Sport Combat Federation (ISCF ) Middleweight Southeast Champion (April 2004) and ISCF Light Heavyweight East Coast Amateur Champion (October 2003). Foster has fought in combative sports since 1997.

Andy Foster is an experienced multi-disciplined fighter who Has trained in Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, Aikido, Judo, Hapkido, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, Sambo, Kickboxing, and Boxing. Foster holds a MMA record of 17 – 2 (8–0 Amateur and 9–2 Professional – Pro- 2 KOs, 7 Submissions, 1 TKO, 1 Decision). He has a 23–3 Amateur Boxing Record; 77–4–2 Amateur Submission Wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu Record; and 1–2 Amateur Kickboxing Record.

In addition to being a successful fighter, Foster has promoted five professional MMA cards; four professional Boxing matches, matchmaker of nine professional MMA cards, trained over 30 successful MMA fighters, refereed over 500 MMA bouts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor (2003–2007), served as Head Referee for the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (2007–2008), instructed several referee and judge training course on behalf of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, and judged over 100 MMA bouts.

Regulator

In 2008, Foster was appointed by then Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel as executive director of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission (2008–present) where he was responsible for carrying out the policies of the five-member Athletic and Entertainment Commission, which is charged with licensing and regulating the professional boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and wrestling contests throughout the U.S. state of Georgia.  The executive director is also responsible for regulating the State of Georgia's Ticket Broker Laws. In 2010, the new Secretary of State Brian Kemp kept Foster as the executive director.

In this capacity as executive director, Foster monitors the medical review program; develops and presents medical review program changes and/or modifications to the commission for approval; reports results of medical reviews in applicable national databases; directs drug testing program for participants and maintains confidential reports and related documents.

Foster coordinates fiscal, management, and staff functions with appropriate departmental staff; reviews, modifies, and approves program budget proposals; establishes fiscal controls to assure that expenditures do not exceed budgeted funds and are in conformance with approved fiscal programs; supervises the regulatory activities of the Commission staff and each event.

Foster directs the analysis of legislative proposals that affect the commission's program; recommends modification of proposed legislation to align with Commission policy, programs, or procedures; identifies the need for new legislation and, under Commission direction, acts to support or oppose such legislation; represents the commission before the Georgia State Legislature.

Foster oversees the education and licensure of licensees of the commission; consults with the commission to identify issues that warrant attention and involvement; recommends changes in Commission policy; implements and maintains overall policy established by the commission.

Makes final decisions regarding the application of Commission laws and regulations relative to licensing; monitors the licensing program; issues licenses in accordance with policies, rules and regulations established by the commission; develops and presents licensing program changes and/or modifications to the commission for approval; takes punitive action against licensees when situations warrant in accordance with policies established by the commission; confers with attorneys and administrators on problems regarding policy decisions and legal opinions.

Foster follows up on Commission motions and resolutions to ensure completed staff work; assigns work priorities and establishes deadlines and check points for completion; evaluates job performance of any administrative staff.

Foster assigns officials to all professional boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts events; conducts post show audits and makes reports; evaluates referees and judges; acts as Commission's liaison with the legislature, voluntary and professional associations, other governmental agencies, and the public.

Association memberships

Foster represents the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission as a member of the Association of Boxing Commissions. Foster is a member of the Unified Rules Committee of Matchmaking of Mixed Martial Arts (2008–present); Association of Boxing Commissions Member of the Unified Rules Committee to review Unified Rules (2008–Present) and Association of Boxing Commissions Chairman of the Amateur Unified Rules Committee.

Serving US military as a regulator
In September 2009, Foster traveled to Mosul, Iraq with Devil Dog Entertainment and Armed Formed Entertainment to serve as the Head Regulator for the first MMA event within enemy territory. The event "Fight Night For Heroes" was officially sanctioned by the ISCF, International Sport Combat Federation and took place on a military base in a warzone and featured 17 fights involving mainly of active duty military.

On October 2, 2009, Foster was featured by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in an article entitle "Fighter-turned-regulator oversees licensing agency" under the People in the News section.

Awards and recognition
Foster has received the 2008 Georgia Boxing Official of the Year by the Georgia Championship Boxing Committee; the 2008 Georgia Championship Boxing Committee Commissioner of the year; the 2009 Georgia Fighters Critics Pick Commissioner of the Year; the Georgia Fighters Fans Pick Commissioner of the Year. Foster was also inducted into the Georgia Fighters Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Mixed martial arts record

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|Grzegorz Jakubowski
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|align=center|8–1
|Fritz Paul
|TKO (cut)
|Ultimate Generation Combat 13
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|align=center|3
|align=center|0:00
|Quebec, Canada
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|Loss
|align=center|7–1
|Brian Ebersole
|Decision (unanimous)
|Full Throttle 6
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|7–0
|Trevor Garrett
|Submission (armbar)
|Full Throttle 5
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:22
|Duluth, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|6–0
|Wayne Music
|Submission (armbar)
|Full Throttle 4
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:19
|Duluth, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|5–0
|Wayne Music
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|ISCF Summer Heat 2005
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:14
|Valdosta, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|4–0
|Mat Santos
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Full Throttle 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:49
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Lionel Cortez
|Submission (armbar)
|ISCF - Compound Fracture 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:28
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|2–0
|Jason Hathaway
|Submission (armbar)
|ISCF - Holiday Havoc
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|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Valdosta, Georgia, United States
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|Win
|align=center|1–0
|David Davis
|Submission (armbar)
|ISCF - Anarchy in August 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:24
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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References

External links
 Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission
 The Underground
 Dalton Daily Citizen
 ISCF "A FIGHT NIGHT For HEROES – IRAQ"
 ISCF Past Champions
 NortheastMMA.net
 MMA Fighting.com
 Sports Stuff Georgia
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Your first step towards achieving fitness is by consulting your doctor. Hypertrophy:Synonymous with most people's perception of strength training, hypertrophy refers to increased muscle bulk and size. Tailor-made for individuals, specific fitness programs will meet the medical history and physical needs of participants. When losing weight, the aim is to lose the extra body fat you have and build up muscle instead of fat. \n\nThis creates stress, and stress must be dealt with or it will have a bad effect on the mind and on the body. In order to attain good health one needs fitness in their regular life. Everyone is unique; their goals, strengths, weaknesses, imbalances, etc. What good is having a strong and healthy body if you don't have the capacity to enjoy yourself and give to others?\n\nAt the gym you can order a Personal Training session on a weekly basis and also sign up to a Boot Camp; this is the equivalent of a steak at Harrods, which leaves you full and satisfied on every possible level. The Muscle and Fitness magazines deliver the best content that will enable you get the right exercises for different parts of the body.\n\nTo avoid this, there should be adequate information to enable whoever is engaging in exercise activities to get the best out of a fitness training program. The biggest advantage to a Bowflex home gym is the variety of exercises you can do. Strength training isn't just about lifting weights, yes indeed weight training can be highly beneficial to surfing strength however, there are a vast range of strength training types that can also be of great benefit. \n\nHowever, there is a constant in all the programs, and that is the balanced development of at least three motion parameters: strength, resistance and mobility – physical qualities which are closely related to the health state that fitness involves. If you are a list maker, you are more apt to succeed in your everyday life than people that stroll through life without a focus.


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Friends and Links
I live in Fife but guide throughout Scotland.
Time is a valuable resource so I want to ensure that you use yours to maximum effect. From a half-day walking tour of Scotland's historic capital city of Edinburgh to an extended exploration of the Highlands and Islands, I can help with planning and organisation as well as delivery.
I particularly enjoy special interest groups where the tour is built around a specific theme. Be it flora and fauna, sport and activities, genealogy, religion, food and drink, needlework – even retail therapy – if I can't accommodate it then I'm sure to know a colleague who can!
I work with a number of high-end companies who are happy to accommodate transport needs for the independent traveller – from chauffeur-driven cars to executive mini-buses and luxury coaches. Alternatively, I also provide a "step-on" service for those who already have their own transport.
Below are some suggestions to give food for thought
a walking tour of Edinburgh's historic Old Town
a panoramic coach tour of Glasgow including its galleries and murals
exploring St Andrews and the towns and villages of the Kingdom of Fife – ancient capital and home of golf
Stirling and the Trossachs – described as the Highlands in miniature , fans of Outlander may recognise many of the TV series' locations
The Highlands with their stunning natural beauty recognisable across the globe from calendars and shortbread tins
Highland Games where ancient rulers once tested their subjects strength, speed and skills including piping and dancing
The Islands with archaeological sites pre-dating the Egyptian pyramids
Scottish Borders – synonomous with Sir Walter Scott, rich with folklore and historic abbeys that speak of the history of these "Debateable Lands"
Royal Deeside and Balmoral, beloved home of Victoria and Albert
Burns Country – land of our national poet or bard – Robert Burns
History – follow in the footsteps of characters from Scottish history such as Bonnie Prince Charlie or Mary Queen of Scots
Culture – no visit to Scotland would be complete without joining the locals for some traditional music and a wee dram
Natural Scotland – for such a small country Scotland offers some of the most diverse geology and biodiversity on the planet. A photographer's dream.
A Taste of Scotland – find out why Scotland is renowned for its unrivalled produce from Stornoway Black Pudding to Arbroath Smokies……..and of course our Haggis!!
Follow the Whisky Trail – or gin if that's your tipple!
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Discovery The Temepest + Related Text
Jan 7 th, 2019
Running head: SPEECH	1
"Discovery is an aspect of revealing what is not known. In William Shakespeare's play, "The Tempest" play introduces us to unfailing phases of events that were experienced in the play. The events that have happened over the generation is being realized by the new generation concerning what happened in the when sailing back to Italy.
The entire family had attended a wedding at Tunis Africa. Claribel, daughter of Alonso, was married to the prince of Tunis. A strong storm and lightning hit the ship causing the ship to sink. Those who survived the boat capsize were kidnapped on an island with each person splitting in his or her direction. The family reunites again, but Ariel magically appears in spirit form. It introduces us to the original background to the discovery by the new generation.
Miranda represents the new generation. Her father Prospero is explaining to her of what had happened in the sea about twelve years ago. He narrates to her daughter the encounter in the sea that led to the wrecking of the ship they were looking at while offshore. He explains to her how she used the magic books skills to escape from the boat. However, they arrived at the island safely where both survived over the decade.
Miranda realizes the tragic accident they faced while sailing in the sea. The narrations she is told also helps her discover that her father was indeed the Duke of Milan ship which her uncle, Antonio had overthrown his father with his friend Alonso the king of Naples. It was on these grounds that enmity between his father and his brother developed after they even imprisoned him. When they met after twelve years, Prospero is still angry that he rethinks of revenge due to the bitterness of what they did to me.
Ferdinand, Alonso's son whom they thought had died to meet with Prospero and Miranda. Miranda has affection to Ferdinand as the third man he has ever met. Dad does not want an instance where the two, Miranda and Ferdinand will be close and thus the punishes him by assigning him to a hard job in the woods. Ferdinand finds its worthy as it will create a smooth channel to meet Miranda. His dad discovers that the two are in life and Miranda even proposes to Ferdinand for a hand in marriage, which he agrees. His dad capability to appear in spirit exposed them even when the two were experiencing the sweet moment when exchanging kind words, which Prospero liked. He welcomes Ferdinand as the husband to be to his daughter Miranda and arrange for a wedding meeting.
The discovery context has also revealed at the last part of the play. After the big storm and the lightning that stroke the ship in the wreckage, the entire group of people was separated into several categories. They stayed isolated on the island for twelve years. They reunite after Miranda's father used the force of nature, the Ariel spirit to search and re-combine the entire group as one. It is at this last part of the wedding that Alonso discovers that his presumed dead son, Ferdinand, had not indeed died but he miraculously survived. They two met, and all are happy again.
[bookmark: _GoBack]The playwright, William Shakespeare in his play has indeed plotted it so so well. The incidence has unfolded consequentially to bring the flow of ideas and events in his entire game. This attribute has been attested by how the play, The Tempest has been ordered. Themes intended to be captured by the writer has come out so nicely. One event of activities helps to discover another activity. Personally, I recommend the play as it is one of the Shakespeare's best games".


It Is Enough for Us . . .
This site is dedicated to our belief that it is not only possible but essential that we live lives of simplicity and gratitude. Our own health, as well as that of future generations, and of planet Earth itself, is dependent upon our learning to celebrate that life while sharing the gifts with which we are so richly blessed.
God is love and loves all that God has made.
Life is a gift from God and is to be celebrated.
The illusion of scarcity is a fearful lie and cripples our spirits.
Only when we share, is there enough to go around.
A life of gratitude and simplicity is abundant life.
We invite you to share this journey with us through this site. On these pages, you will find writings, meditations, recipes, family celebrations and liturgies as well as suggestions for how to bring a sense of Dayenu to your own life, including links to other sites and organizations dedicated to ending hunger, poverty and exploitation. All of this is freely offered to any who visit this site. In addition, we have an Etsy store through which you may choose to purchase books and hand-woven goods. Fifty percent of the profits from the store goes to the support of local agencies and charities addressing issues of rural hunger and poverty.
In the Kitchen you will find recipes to help you feed your family, celebrate the seasons of the year, and observe festivals, and holy days.
In the Library you will find daily messages, seasonal meditations, poetry, and essays on subjects of spirituality.
In the Pantry you will find suggestions for incorporating Dayenu into your own life and links to sites and organizations working to address issues of poverty and hunger.
The weaving room is our sharing page for hand-wovens, vestments, clothing and textiles for the home, and our Online Etsy Marketplace: Ephods and Pomegranates. (50% of all profits are donated to local agencies and charities addressing issues of rural hunger and poverty.
I am already deeply missing your morning devotionals but look forward to hearing updates through All Good Gifts. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom, faith and love!
I would like to receive posts from your spiritual insight through your web site.
Best wishes for your retirement.
An exquisite site, sure to be loved and often visited by not only us, your loving soon-to-be erstwhile parish family, but by old and new friends alike. Bless you both. You are amazing. We'll all dearly miss you, but will continue to feel we're connected, through the worldwide web!


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SECTION 1: HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
The purpose of the Health and safety in Employment Act (1992) and amendments thereto is to promote the prevention of harm to employees in the workplace. The Act also strengthens the regulatory provisions for ensuring that actions or inactions in the workplace do not result in harm to other people, including members of the public.
Health and Safety Reform Act 2013
As a PCBU (Person Conducting Business or Undertaking), our organisation complies with this law and takes all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the health and safety of "workers". We will engage workers (including contractors and subcontractors) to comply with our Due Diligence obligations.
Company Health and Safety Policy Statement
We are committed to the protection of our employees, property, and other persons from accidental injury or damage from work carried out by, and on behalf of the business. We adopt health, safety and welfare as a fundamental business objective.
In meeting this commitment, we will comply with all legislative requirements and take all reasonably practicable steps to:
Prevent all injuries and damage;
Ensure safety is a line management responsibility;
Promote safety being of equal importance to other business objectives;
Create a safe workplace and comply with relevant standards;
Establish safe working practices – through effective systems/processes and data collection;
Ensure effective safety training;
Create interest and enthusiasm in safety – including encouraging consultation and participation;
Develop personal/individual responsibility for safety.
We believe every job can be done safely, and that safety is everyone's responsibility.
Name: Steve Gordon
Date: 22nd July 2015
SECTION 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY INTRODUCTION
1. Company "Officers"
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2013, the "Officers" of our business are:
The formal directors
A person who makes or participates in decisions that affect a substantial part of the business
Officers will take all Reasonably Practicable steps to ensure that the organisation complies with its "Due Diligence" obligations.
Health and Safety should be included in the performance reviews of all management roles.
To be deemed as compliant, an organisation must meet all six (6) of the tests below.
Acquire and keep up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety matters;
Gain an understanding of the nature, hazards and risk associated with the operation;
Provide and use appropriate resources and processes to reduce Health and Safety risk;
Monitor information on incidents, hazards and risks, and respond in a timely way to that information;
Ensure work health and safety and legal compliance;
Be able to verify that they use these resources and processes.
This Health and Safety Manual is written in order of the points above for ease of reference and proof of compliance.
3. "Worker"
The term "Worker" includes:
Employees;
Contractors and their staff;
Sub-contractors and their staff;
Outworkers, trainees and apprentices;
Students on work experience;
SECTION 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge Requirements
The organisation appreciates that without appropriate and effective training, the workplace will be a much less safe one. The table below shows what training will be undertaken to meet our obligations of taking reasonably practicable steps:
SECTION 4: HEALTH AND SAFETY – HAZARD/RISK MANAGEMENT
Our goal is to prevent people being hurt. We need to identify what could hurt people before it hurts them and manage the hazard to prevent harm occurring.
Hazards and Near Hits need to be formally identified and investigated. These investigation forms will be discussed at the next health and safety meeting to ensure that everyone agrees that the actions taken represent Reasonable Practical steps in preventing harm to workers.
Hazards will be reported and investigated via Form HS2.
Hazard Register
Identified hazards are investigated with the aim of eliminating the hazard.
If a hazard cannot be eliminated, a plan should be put in place to manage this hazard. Details of this hazard and the mitigation strategies must be recorded on the Hazard Register Form HS5.
Hazard Registers must be reviewed at least annually, and staff re-trained.
The only way to get Health & Safety being managed well in an organisation is to create a Health & Safety Culture – everyone needs to care about the welfare of themselves and other workers in the organisation.
Where possible, worker engagement will be solicited in a novel and interesting way.
Serious Harm
Whenever a person suffers SERIOUS HARM in the workplace, it will be reported to WorkSafe NZ as soon as possible – verbally/fax/phone and followed up in writing within seven (7) days.
Serious Harm is:
Permanent loss of bodily function or temporary severe loss of bodily function.
Amputation of body part.
Burns requiring referral to a specialist registered medical practitioner or specialist outpatient clinic.
Loss of consciousness from lack of oxygen.
Loss of consciousness, or acute illness requiring treatment by a registered medical practitioner, from absorption, inhalation or ingestion of any substance.
Any harm that causes the person harmed to be hospitalised for a period of 48 hours or more, commencing within seven (7) days of the harm's occurrence.
Reporting of Serious Harm must be on the prescribed WorkSafe form and signed by an "Officer" of the organisation.
SECTION 5: HEALTH AND SAFETY – PROVISION OF RESOURCES AND PROCESSES
Part of taking all Reasonably Practicable steps is to ensure that all processes and resources are provided to ensure that Health and Safety obligations can be met. Examples include:
In order to ensure the safety of contractors, we need to have a process to train them.
In order for staff to be safe from manual handling strains, lifting training should be provided.
Health and Safety Roles
Health and Safety Manager/Driver
Has a passion for ensuring that staff members are safe in their roles and actions.
Ensures that the organisation attains compliance with legislation.
Is capable to manage the administrative side of Health & Safety.
Should be a detail-focused, motivated person with leadership skills.
Drives the annual review of Health & Safety Policies/documentation and the Hazard Register.
Annual review of statistics.
Will undertake training as required to ensure that they are capable to pro-actively lead emergency evacuations and to ensure the safety of others.
Must continuously be on the lookout for issues, ignition sources and evacuations – e.g. blocked exits or new combustible materials coming to site.
Effectively carry out their evacuation duties (e.g. sweeps) and report to the head fire warden.
First Aiders
Will undertake training every two years to ensure that their knowledge is current.
Passionate about helping others and doesn't mind the sight of blood.
Keen to work with investigators to ensure that accidents are investigated to reduce the likelihood of re-occurrence.
Health and Safety Team/Representatives
The Health & Safety Team will usually consist of one person from every department or area.
Appointment should be by a voting system every 2 years.
Work with departmental managers and main Health & Safety driver to ensure Health & Safety compliance within the business.
Proactively work to engage the other people on-site to make the place safer.
To keep up with developments in Health & Safety and to provide an external perspective, this organisation will select an external Health & Safety consulting company. This organisation must have a proven track record in this space and be able to get to know our business by providing effective consulting and training assistance.
Our current Health and Safety consultant is: Training In Supply Limited
Emergency Evacuation Process
Emergency Evacuations will be held every six (6) months – on every permanent site of our organisation. If staff members routinely work outside usual business hours, and miss the standard evacuation, an additional evacuation(s) will take place.
Evacuation (Fire) Wardens will undertake training every 12 months.
We use a standard "sweeper" system, where assigned sweepers clear their designated area(s) and report to the Head Evacuation Warden. This information will be passed on to the Fire Service or Police, should they attend.
Standard Emergency Procedures
Rehabilitation and Return to Work
It is in the interests of all parties for injured persons to be helped back to work as quickly as safely possible:
We will work with ACC and the employee to get them back to work ASAP. If light duties are available for that person, they will certainly be considered, as would subsidising equipment if it meant that that person could get back to work faster.
As every situation is different, when an injured person needs to be reintegrated into the workforce, a meeting will be held with the injured person, the person's manager and ACC. The goal of this meeting is to create a formal plan that shows milestones to bring the person back to work full-time as quickly as possible – but sustainably safely.
Safe Driving Policy
The aim of this Policy is to reduce at-fault crash costs and injuries by promoting a safe driving culture within our Company.
We are committed to meeting our obligations under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (the HSE Act). This Safe Driving Policy assists in meeting those obligations.
A vehicle is considered a place of work, and employees who are mobile are covered by the HSE Act.
There are also specific requirements under the Land Transport Act. For example, the Chain of Responsibility requirements mean that anyone who causes or influences a driver to exceed speed limits or maximum gross weight limits, or to work outside of their work time or log book requirements can be fined. Company directors can also be fined the same penalty as the Company.
Work-related road safety applies to anyone who drives as part of their work, irrespective of vehicle ownership or type (including motorcycles).
Managers must take all practicable steps to ensure that our employees are safe from harm while they are working. In this situation, "all practicable steps" includes having processes for ensuring that any vehicle used for work purposes (including any private vehicle) is:
Roadworthy and warranted;
Adequately and appropriately insured; and
Is loaded and used only within its specified capability.
For example, a vehicle should not be inappropriately loaded so a driver's vision is impaired, or cargo could shift and harm the driver.
Managers must also ensure that all employees are trained and supervised so that they are able to perform their work duties safely. This would mean ensuring that employees who are required to use a vehicle:
Have the appropriate classes of a current Driver's Licence;
Are able to drive effectively – for example, they are not suffering from fatigue or any other factor;
Comply with driving hours restrictions for heavy vehicles;
Comply with the conditions of their Driver's Licence, e.g. the wearing of glasses;
Have adequate time in which to complete assignments; and
Are physically capable of undertaking assignments.
A register containing details of employee Driver Licences is to be maintained. Consideration may also be given to participating in the Driver Check service or the Transport Organisation Online (TORO) service operated by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) that enable transport operators to maintain a register of drivers in their employment. Certain transport organisations are required by law to maintain such a register.
The Company does not pay traffic fines or infringement fees on behalf of employees for any traffic offences (including parking fines) when driving on Company business. Payment remains the responsibility of the offending driver.
When working around motor vehicles (and items of plant and equipment), we must correctly demonstrate the safe methods of operating vehicles, plant and associated equipment. Managers and supervisors must set the example to employees by ensuring they and all staff members wear the applicable safety dress and equipment, which may include the wearing of:
High-visibility vest, safety helmet and gloves during forklift operator training on clients' and our sites.
High-visibility vest and (where required by the site manager/operator) safety helmet during driver training or assessment around vehicles and plant on clients' and our sites.
High-visibility vest, and where required, other items of Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. safety helmet, safety glasses, gloves, and items specific to sites such as aprons, hair covers etc.) during workplace or other site visits.
In some situations, such as during forklift operation, swinglift or sidelifter operations, and/or truck loading and unloading, the training work area is also to be marked out/cordoned off with safety cones.
When driving motor vehicles, all our employees are expected to:
Be aware of, and obey all road traffic laws;
Heed all advisory speed signs;
Maintain a stopping distance (space gap) of at least 3 seconds at all times from the vehicle travelling ahead;
Complete a vehicle POWER check (petrol, oil, water, electrics, rubber/tyre) at least weekly;
Maintain Company vehicles in a neat, tidy and properly-fuelled condition at all times;
Maintain vehicles in a safe and roadworthy condition;
Hold the correct class/endorsement of Driver Licence for the vehicle being driven;
Wear a seatbelt at all times;
Refrain from smoking in Company vehicles at all times;
Refrain from consuming food whilst the vehicle is in motion;
Use only approved hands-free mobile telephone equipment whilst in the vehicle;
Demonstrate courtesy and patience towards other road users at all times; and
Record and report details of all motor vehicle accidents/crashes whether deemed to be at fault (as the driver) or not.
No Smoking Policy
This Company Health and Safety Policy briefly outlines our Company policy regarding smoking in the workplace, i.e.:
Smoking is not permitted in Company buildings or Company vehicles under any circumstances; and
Smokers are to be instructed to place butts in a designated container and not in any general rubbish bin.
On 3 December 2003, an amendment to the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990 was passed. The amendment (the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003), required, among other things, that other workplaces became smokefree indoors from 10 December 2004 – including offices, factories, warehouses, work canteens and 'smoko' rooms, and company motor vehicles.
The legislation also requires that employers must take 'all reasonably practicable steps' to ensure that no person smokes at any time in an internal area. This includes cafeterias, corridors, lifts, stairwells, toilets, workrooms and other internal areas associated with the workplace.
This Policy applies equally to all persons in our Company workplaces, whether they are employees, contractors or visitors. Management and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that these Policies are summarised in the induction health and safety briefings to all employees, contractors or visitors.
Additional Policy Statements
To protect and enhance our indoor air quality and to contribute to the health and well-being of all employees. All workplaces (which includes all vehicles, whether owned, leased or rented) shall be entirely smoke-free. Additionally, the use of tobacco products, including chewing tobacco, is banned from all Company workplaces, except as designated in this Policy.
Smoking is prohibited in all of the enclosed areas within Company workplaces, without exception. This includes common work areas, training facilities and classrooms (whether indoor or outdoor), conference and meeting rooms, private offices, hallways, lunchrooms, stairs, restrooms, employer-owned, leased or rented vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities.
Designated smoking areas on the Company's permanent sites will be specified by the managing Director in a separate memorandum to all employees, and will take account of these general principles:
No one may smoke along any pathway or walkway leading to or from designated smoking areas;
Nor may employees smoke elsewhere, such as grassed areas and parking lots where visible to the public.
When smoking outside, smokers must be aware of the effect of the wind direction and smoke drift, particularly if an entry door is open nearby, or there are non-smokers in close proximity.
Additionally, employees may smoke in their personal vehicles on Company property, but the smoke and tobacco products must be completely contained within the vehicle. It is not acceptable that either smoking or non-smoking employees are subjected to smoke that they must walk through to reach their vehicle or any other destination on the Company premises.
While the Company may make areas available to smokers, it in no way has legal responsibility to do so; nor does the Company accept any liability for illnesses or disease which may affect persons using those areas. Employees who choose to use these smoking areas do so entirely at their own risk.
No additional breaks from work are allowed to any employee who smokes. Employees who wish to smoke may do so at the standard morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea breaks only. This aspect of the Policy addresses the anecdotal view that employees who smoke are less productive and ensures quality amongst all our employees.
Smokers and users of tobacco products must dispose of the remains in the proper containers. This helps to keep a neat and clean environment for all employees and our visiting partners and customers.
To ensure that smokers are not a poor advertisement for the Company, smokers who are presenting themselves to groups of staff, clients, or making client visits must take every care to ensure that they do not smell of cigarette smoke, as many find that odour offensive. Complaints from other parties that an employee smelt of cigarette smoke will be taken very seriously and may lead to disciplinary action.
Human Resources Matters
The Company (Board of Directors and Management Team) takes note that:
The Human Rights Commission has confirmed the position that it is acceptable to discriminate against smokers when employing staff;
The Employment Court has held that recreational drug use (such as smoking) is not a disability for the purpose of the Human Rights Act; and
Policies to advertise and hire non-smoking applicants for a job will be found to be legal and not discriminatory.
Failure to comply with any of the components of this Policy will result in disciplinary action that can lead up to and include employment termination.
Employees who are smokers are encouraged to seek assistance from such organisations as The Quit Group (a charitable trust set up to run quit smoking programmes in New Zealand, including the national free telephone support Quitline) and the Cancer Society (who work with social services to support and encourage people to quit smoking).
All employees are encouraged to offer understanding and support to any employee giving up the smoking habit.
Workplace Harassment
Company employees and others acting on our behalf are entitled to respectful treatment in their workplaces. Being respected means being treated honestly and professionally, with your unique talents and perspectives valued. A respectful workplace is about more than compliance with the law. It is a working environment that is free of inappropriate behaviour of all kinds, and harassment due to age, disability, marital status, race or colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
This Policy is intended to ensure that all our employees, contractors and visitors are treated with dignity, courtesy and respect, and are able to work in an environment which is free from harassment.
Harassment (including bullying) by any employee, client, contractor, customer, or trainee in a Company workplace (including when working at a client site) will not be tolerated. It is unacceptable and breaches this policy. Incidents of harassment can be reported verbally or in writing (such as by memo or email).
The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 defines a place of work as anywhere that an employee is doing work, whether on our own premises or not; this includes motor vehicles. The Act requires employers to create a safe and secure working environment for their employees and take all reasonably practicable steps to manage hazards and avoid exposing employees to unnecessary risk of physical injury or psychological harm.
The Human Rights Act, Section 62, states that it is unlawful for any person to be sexually harassed, either through a request for some sort of sexual activity with an implied or overt threat of detrimental treatment, or promise of preferential treatment; or through sexual behaviour that is unwelcome or offensive to the recipient, and is either repeated or so significant that the person experiences some form of detriment in their employment.
Section 63 of the Act explains that it is also unlawful for anyone to use any behaviour that expresses hostility against or brings into contempt or ridicules someone on the basis of their race, colour, national or ethnic origins, in such a way that is offensive to that person and is either repeated or so significant that it has a detrimental effect on their employment.
Harassment is a form of discrimination and is unlawful under the Human Rights Act 1993. We promote our Company as a place of work, which is free from harassment and other discriminatory or offensive behaviours.
Harassment is any behaviour which is unwelcome, uninvited and unreciprocated, and which a reasonable person, having regard to all circumstances, would anticipate as being offensive, humiliating, intimidating or adversely affects the employee's ability to perform their duties. It relates to behaviours that occur in the place of work affecting employees and non-employees (including customers, contractors, or visitors to the workplace) or outside at any work-related environments (such as a conference, a business trip, a Company function or client function). However, behaviour which occurs outside any work-related environment may also be considered harassment, if it has consequences which adversely affect the employee's ability to perform their job. Harassment may involve a single act or repeated act(s) and may be the result of behaviour which is not intended to offend or harm.
Harassment may also be related to gender, marital status, religious or ethical belief, ethnic or national origins, disability, age, political opinion, employment status, family status, sexual orientation, involvement in the activities of an employee organisation, or involves the improper use of power in a way that causes another person to be humiliated, manipulated, or disadvantaged.
Harassment takes many forms. These can range from direct forms such as abuse, bullying, threats, name-calling, and sexual advances; to less direct forms such as the creation of a hostile work environment without any direct action towards a person. Direct threats do not have to be made against an individual for harassment to have occurred.
Examples of harassment in the workplace include, but are not limited to:
Lewd or racist comments/jokes;
Taunting/name-calling;
Unwelcome practical jokes;
Threatening someone;
Offensive language;
The display or presence of offensive material;
Pinching, ogling/staring, or massaging someone; and
Displaying offensive screen savers, email jokes or viewing inappropriate websites.
Sexual harassment is a specific form of harassment. It is defined as unwelcome, uninvited and unreciprocated behaviour of a sexual nature which makes the person feel humiliated, intimidated or offended. It can arise from lewd comments/jokes, boasting about sexual performance, touching, uninvited kisses or embraces, displays of sexually graphic material (including posters/pictures/ calendars/magazines/videos), repeated invitations to go out socially after prior refusal, sexually explicit conversations, or offensive phone calls, letters and emails. For example, to indicate some sort of sexual relationship with an implied effect as to the outcome of a favoured work relationship would clearly be a serious incident of sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment does not include behaviours based on mutual attraction, friendship and respect.
Racial harassment occurs when another person directly or indirectly shows hostility, ridicule or contempt based on the employee's race, colour or ethnic/national origins through language, visual material or physical behaviour that the employee finds hurtful or offensive. This behaviour is of such a nature, or is repeated so often, that it has a negative effect on the employee's employment, job performance or job satisfaction.
Bullying, although it is not unlawful under the Human Rights Act, can contribute to either a personal grievance or a discrimination case.
The effects of harassment and bullying include:
Increased absenteeism due to anxiety, panic attacks, fear, depression, stress and ill-health.
Unaddressed stress can often lead to errors at work, injury, fatigue, illness and disease.
Reduced performance and productivity caused by isolation, breakdown in work relationships, distraction, and low morale.
Unhappy, unmotivated employees.
Increased employee turnover.
Increased management time spent investigating and dealing with complaints.
Unhealthy workplace culture and ongoing conflicts.
Industrial action.
Damaged reputation.
Expensive litigation procedures and negative publicity.
Investigations into allegations of harassment will be treated very seriously and conducted in a sensitive manner, and to the extent that it is practicable, will remain confidential. An investigation may require conferring with all parties. If the case is proven, the person(s) responsible (if an employee) will be disciplined; this may be treated as serious misconduct and may lead to dismissal.
The Managing Director encourages harassment complaints to be settled internally. Formal complaints of harassment can be directed to a Company Director, senior management, the Human Rights Commission or the Department of Labour. The Protected Disclosures Act 2000 allows people to make disclosures to appropriate authorities about serious wrongdoing without the fear of victimisation.
When an internal formal complaint is lodged, it will be dealt with as follows:
The Managing Director will either conduct the investigation or arrange for a person, mutually acceptable to both the complainant and the alleged offender, to conduct the investigation.
The complainant will be advised that a full investigation will be made, confidentially, promptly, and impartially, and in a manner that preserves the dignity and respect of the parties.
The alleged offender will be advised as soon as possible of the exact nature of the complaint and be given an opportunity to give their version of events. The alleged offender is entitled to know the name of the complainant.
Both parties will be given an opportunity to have a representative present as a witness/ advocate.
The Managing Director will maintain a fair and impartial investigation and appeal process. This process will be culturally appropriate, and adequate records will be kept.
To complete an effective investigation, the following may occur:
Current and possibly ex-employees and other persons may be interviewed.
One or both parties (if employees) may be suspended with pay during the investigation.
The complainant may contact the Human Rights Commission (discrimination as per the Human Rights Act 1993) or the Department of Labour (where it impacts on the Employment relationship, it can be notified as a "personal grievance" as per the Employment Relations Act 2000) directly, who can then initiate an investigation.
SECTION 6: HEALTH AND SAFETY – MONITORING OF INCIDENTS, HAZARDS AND RISK
The underlying ethos is one of prevention of harm to employees, contractors and sub-contractors.
Information must be taken from Hazards, Near Hits and Accidents, and then acted upon to drive improvements to prevent harm.
Each quarter, the following statistics shall be graphed using Form HS8. Comparison should assist with Root Cause Analysis. Additional action plans shall be drawn from these statistics.
Hazard IDs (including Near Hits) by reason
Accidents by reason
LTIs (Lost Time Injuries) for the business by reason
When a risk is discovered, a Hazard Report Management Form HS19 shall be completed. This will allow the Risk to be evaluated, scored, and investigated, then eliminated, isolated and/or minimised.
If work is undertaken on the sites of clients, and therefore they are being controlled by their Health & Safety system, Hazard Identifications are not automatically undertaken prior to the commencement of work. However, if specific issues arise, they should be dealt with via the client's hazard process, to encourage them to make a correction. Where this occurs, a copy of the client's completed Hazard Identification Form should be sent to our Head Office for further investigation.
SECTION 7: HEALTH AND SAFETY – ENSURING LEGAL COMPLIANCE
This Health and Safety system has many tools included to ensure legal compliance:
Hazard and Near Hit Identification, Risk Management and Evaluation Forms;
Accident Reporting and Investigation Form;
Hazard Register;
Training Requirements (including Inductions) and Training Record;
Observations;
Health & Safety Committee Meeting Template;
Statistics.
To ensure that the above tools are used, and used correctly, an auditing process ensures long-term compliance and sustainability.
SECTION 8: HEALTH AND SAFETY – VERIFICATION THAT THE SYSTEM IS BEING USED
"Observations" should be completed a minimum of quarterly (ideally monthly) to ensure that:
Individuals are performing their tasks as prescribed by process;
Processes are continuously improved.
Observations follow the "WALK" principle:
WATCH the person to see how they are performing the task.
ASK questions of the person to check their understanding of the process and to solicit improvement ideas.
LISTEN to their comments and suggestions and probe them to understand them.
KNOWLEDGE transfer to ensure that both parties understand the real situation.
Observation records should be discussed with the departmental manager after the event, and improvement ideas refined, and if appropriate, implemented.
Observation Forms (Form HS9) should be tabled at the next Health & Safety Committee Meeting for discussion and action.
Health & Safety Committee Meeting Agenda/Minutes
It is vital that all relevant topics are discussed in the next 3 months – meetings should be more frequently if deemed reasonably practicable to do so. See Form HS10 for a Meeting Minutes template.
Each year, a full Audit should be undertaken to ensure that the system is continuously improving and is being used correctly. The Health and Safety Annual Audit Form (Form HS11) should be completed by the Health & Safety Manager of the organisation and tabled at the next Health & Safety Committee Meeting for discussion and action.
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CHESANING GRAD EVENTS – Baccalaureate for Chesaning High School will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at St. Peter Parish in Chesaning. All graduates and graduate families and friends are welcome to attend. All religions and non-religious people are encouraged to attend. Awards night will also be held on May 20, at 7 p.m. in the middle school. Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 24, at 7 p.m. in the high school stadium, weather permitting.
BLOOD DRIVE – There will be a blood drive in honor of Zach Hersch on Monday, June 18, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at the New Lothrop Church of the Nazarene, 7406 Saginaw St., New Lothrop. Hersch, 28, of Chesaning, is the son of Dale and Heidi Hersch. He graduated from Chesaning High School in 2008, and from Michigan Technological University in 2013. He was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia on March 1 and is undergoing treatment at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. Hersch has had many blood transfusions along with his chemotherapy, and will continue to have more throughout his treatment. He was scheduled to have a bone marrow transplant on Friday, May 11. He was fortunate his sister, Nikki Hersch, was a 50 percent match and was his donor. Area residents are invited to donate blood and register for the bone marrow registry in his honor. For information, or an appointment, log on to redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Hersch, or call 1-800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).
ASSISTANT CHIEF RETIRES – Tri-Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Rick Beeler recently celebrated an anniversary and also announced his retirement. He retired just after celebrating 27 years with the department, in order to pursue other endeavors. Department representatives thanked him for his years of service, leadership and guidance. Beeler officially retired Tuesday, May 8.
AG BARN PROGRESS – During the Monday, May 14 meeting of the Chesaning Union Schools Board of Education, building and grounds director Brian Gross said he met with Jim Miller about progress on the school's agriculture barn. Plans are to get the utilities installed and a cement floor poured this summer. Gross said he needs help with finding contractors for cement floors and plumbers. They want the work done by this fall.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS – On Monday, May 14, Chesaning Union Schools Building and Grounds Director Brian Gross told the board of education that the majority of the improvements that were taken off the list in the first two phases will probably be done.
TWIN TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE – Carolyn Birchmeier attended the May 15 meeting of the Montrose Township Board to talk about Twin Township Ambulance service. She said in March, Twin Township responded to 60 Montrose Township calls, and in April it was 59 calls. Birchmeier said the ambulance service will be contacting people living in both within the city of Montrose and Montrose Township asking them to support Twin Township Ambulance.
ALFRED STREET ASSESSMENT – During the Montrose City Council's Thursday, May 17 meeting, a public hearing was held for the Alfred Street special assessment district. The special assessment pays for last summer's street improvements. Last year, Alfred Street residents were furious when they learned that the small project's engineering fees more than doubled their assessments. The project had been rushed through to take advantage of a federal street improvements grant. The city council took on the engineering costs, once they understood why the costs were out of line with normal street assessments. Having seen the lower revised assessment costs, Alfred Street residents did not make an appearance during the hearing. The council approved a special assessment to be paid over not more than five years.
RENEWED CONTRACT – The Montrose City Council renewed its information technology contract with I.T. Right during the council's Thursday, May 17 meeting. City Manager Neil Rankin said they have contracted with I.T. Right since 2013 and the staff has been pleased with the company's service. The company has also been preparing the city's new location at 139 S. Saginaw St. for the city office move in June.
NEW APPOINTMENTS – Three Montrose City residents have been appointed to the Montrose City Tax Board of Review. They are Nancy Obershaw, Peggy Bauer and Marsha DeLay. The city council approved their appointments unanimously.
BUDGET WORKSHOP – The Montrose City Council has set a budget workshop for Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
CITY DECLINES OFFER – The owner of the property at 120 Grover St. had offered to donate the property to the city in lieu of taxes. City officials were initially interested in accepting the property, where a house fire destroyed the primary structure but left the garage. However, the city building inspector could not in good conscience recommend accepting the property since the garage was in poor condition structurally and would have had to be either significantly improved or torn down. Since the primary structure is gone, the property is also in violation of city ordinance. The council agreed to decline the offer.
DEPOT DEPOSIT – Montrose City Councilwoman Debbie Gross said the Montrose Depot needs to start collecting a deposit from groups renting the building. She explained that it's hit-or-miss as to whether it gets swept up and the tables wiped down. She recommends a deposit of $50. The depot needs to be left the way people found it, she explained. City attorney Otis Stout agreed that a deposit is necessary. From the audience, city resident Dave Walker said, "Any hall you rent requires a deposit." Deposits will be payable by cash or check. The city can use credit cards for the rental, but the deposit needs to be cash or check, clerk Tina Rush explained. The city council agreed and the new policy goes into effect immediately.


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Colliers Advises Tarsago Česká Republika in Relocation of Offices
Prague, September 2, 2015 — Colliers International today announced that the company's Office Leasing Department, Tenant Representation Team, and Building Consultancy Team have successfully advised Tarsago Česká Republika, s.r.o. in the relocation of their offices to the Danube House in Prague, into which the company moved in March 2015.
The close of the deal marks the end of a process that started at the end of 2013, when Tarsago tasked Colliers with a comprehensive review of the company's accommodation needs with the aim of securing a solution that would best fit their new business strategy and internal reorganization. Located in Stará Celnice, Tarsago's now former 1,733 sqm office was over 10 years old, and the design and technology of the office reflected the office's age.
Having been asked find a solution for the company that would combine an open office design with varying levels of more secluded spaces, Colliers first considered a renovation of Tarsago's former location, which in the end proved to be impossible. Thus, Colliers changed gears and began searching for premises that more naturally matched the client's demands.
After successfully negotiating an early lease termination with Tarsago's former landlord, and thereby saving the company additional expenses, Colliers advised their client to relocate to the 1,100 sqm Danube House, thus maximizing efficiency and reducing the overall space leased by the company by more than 600 sqm. Having moved from an outdated, semi-cellular office environment to a modern open office concept promises the company's approximately 100 employees a more creative, collaborative working environment that is aligned with Tarsago's future business needs.
"We are extremely pleased to have moved into our new premises in the Danube House in March, which has already proven to be an environment that encourages our employees to meet, talk, and share ideas, and is thus perfectly aligned with our new business strategy," said Ricky Goodman the Transformation Manager at Tarsago Česká Republika, s.r.o.
Radana Williamsova, Senior Associate, Colliers International Czech Republic added: "The completion of this project on time and within budget demonstrates the ability of our various teams to cooperate in order to produce great results. Furthermore, the close of the deal also exhibits the comprehensiveness of services we have to offer here at Colliers."


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Stoke City 2nd Half Season Subscription UK & Ireland 2021-22
Stoke City's official matchday publication is free at the stadium for the 2021-22 season, but if you can't make it to the Potteries for every league fixture reserve every copy from January through to May 2022 and have it sent to your door with a second half-season subscription.
This package, to the UK and Ireland only, comes with FREE postage and covers the Potters' final 11 Championship home games of the season, starting against Preston North End in early January and ending with Coventry City's visit to the bet365 Stadium in May.
All of the B5-size 48-page issues will be produced to a schedule that allows for a second-class mail out on the Friday before a weekend fixture, so subscribers should allow four working days to receive their orders via Royal Mail.
So why not guarantee yourself a copy, in pristine condition, delivered direct to your door for the final five months of the 2021-22 campaign.
The price for this second half-season subscription is £27.50, inclusive of postage in the United Kingdom.
* Please note that this subscription is not available for Overseas orders and does not include any domestic cup programmes, which must be purchased separately.


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Please press play to listen a recording made while we explored Barcelona's Parc Guell of a Spanish guitarist playing some lovely songs from memory. Let it set the tone of the piece as you continue to read.
It was as if I was experiencing a memory without ever having lived it; a memory that had never truly been made, but had always been there, constructed of past vacation experiences, London tube billboard travel ads, and photos scattered across the internet and in the pages of guidebooks. The humidity in the air brought to remembrance of a time when I visited Florida during my sophomore year of high school, on vacation with my parents. We went deep-sea fishing and gallivanted around Disneyworld. I was peak emo at that point. Every morning I would get up, shower, dry-off, and then dry-off again before attempting to blow-dry and straighten my hair before the state's dampness took it back to its natural state. The air in Barcelona, although so similar to that, still had a unique quality about it. It was as if there was a tension in the local atmosphere between desiring to be temperate or tropical. After the taxi dropped my wife and me at the base of the steep incline that was Passage Martas 2, we sweated our way to the front door of the Barcelona Norn house where we would call home for the next five nights. And it truly was like a home; a home we've always wanted but never have been able to have. It was the sort of place in which extravagantly humble gatherings could be held where conversations might transpire in hopes of ending world hunger and solving existential questions. This was the type of place where people from over 15 different nationalities could meet with one another, having never met before, and explore friendships with long-lasting implications. Our first evening in this historic city, spent dialoguing with people from near and far as a part of a conversations and cocktails event to mark the launch of this global network of homes, solidified our footing in the city as perhaps, even if just in our own minds and in our own little pocket of the city, more than tourists tolerated by the locals. We felt invited into the theatrical production of the locale's ongoing story by means of a handful of the actors comprising its colorful cast. This temporary house became our home.
In London, I typically find myself awake in the youthful beginnings of the day, ready to experience every ounce of possible daylight that hasn't been overwhelmed by the imminent cloud-cover, to then finally close my eyes earlier than most my age, only to awake and do it all over again. My grandfather used to repeat the phrase, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." He typically shared this little thought with me after inviting me to his morning coffee at McDonald's that he attended every morning at 6am with his buddies before they all went back off to their retired lives. I always felt guilty after putting up a struggle to avoid getting myself up to go with him, but somehow its shaped me as an adult. I'm not sure my grandfather had ever spent time in Barcelona, though. Within the first 24 hours in this metropolis, we were swept up by its mid-day siesta lifestyle and late night tapas with wine and laughter; we cared not for time but for experiences. We slept in every morning, only to be awoken by the old men playing bocce ball in the yard next door and the wild parrots darting in and out of the surrounding trees.
In an attempt to escape the dreary melancholy that often rests upon the Big Smoke throughout the winter months, we escaped to this historical capital of the Catalonians in hopes of sunny days, only to be greeted with optimistic rain showers. Although we had a couple of days where the sun blazed brilliantly — in which my nose transmuted into the color of blended mixed berries — most of our days were spent opening and closing our umbrellas, attempting to keep our DK Eyewitness travel guide dry, along with our clothes and camera as we huddled together with other tourists under Antoni Gaudí's architectural accomplishments. The rain was pelting at times and kindly at others. There was one day in particular where after the rain ended and we crawled out of our siesta-shelter of a bed, I briefly caught the aroma of the rain that desperately clung to the pavement in pools of collected droplets, evaporating into the air. It transported me back to summer days in my hometown of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where the afternoon thundershowers would briefly release their frustrations out upon the earth below, then out of sheer exhaustion, scatter away into the vast blueness of the firmament with a sense of relief and resolve. It wasn't so much the smell of the dissipating rain alone that's become lodged in my mind, but the awakening of the tender blooms in botanical gardens and the unfolding blades of beaten-down grass.
The trip felt too short, though. Five nights in a foreign city could feel like an eternity if experienced incorrectly. Or they could feel as swift as a blink of an eye if enjoyed well, which was the case for us. Gabby, Barcelona's Norn house manager, told us when we arrived that we should be careful to not be taken by this enchanted place, or else we may find ourselves succumbing to its siren's song. She explained to us how she once visited Barcelona and then just never left. She wasn't the only one who warned of this danger. One of my colleagues also cautioned me to be careful that I don't fall too in love with the city, but when I eventually do, that I should start a business there and then hire her so she could move back. Neither of them spread misinformation. Dictionaries would do well to place a photo of Barcelona next to the definition of Alluring, or replace it entirely with just that image. If you aren't paying attention, it could become tempting to lose track of time, responsibilities, and real life altogether, and slip into the dream that is Barcelona.
What is it about this place that conjures up such intense and powerful emotions for those who visit? Is this way of life a legitimate alternative to the go, go, go mentality that plagues most of the world? Can a life spent in a place like this, where priorities are shifted to elevate personal relationships and quality of life, actually be something that's attainable? It's certainly of no question that the culinary dishes, rooted in Catalonian tradition and infused with a dash of modernity, are enticing. The aroma of wine mixes with the air and intoxicates those who are in its proximity. Admittedly, it must be more than the fruit of the Earth. Perhaps it's the markets, filled with €1 juices, slabs of cured meats, and stalls of fresh bread? What is it exactly? It can feel as if all of Barcelona's residents are all in on a secret of how to attain this beatific lifestyle and what makes the city so enchanting. It can be easy to think that they just know something you don't, increasing the desire to understand and remain there all that more intense. Until one day, like Gaby, you find yourself rooted in this place, grafted into the DNA of its culture, carefully warning newcomers that this type of life that may seem like a distant memory of a dream you once had of paradise, could actually be real.
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