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Nepal and Hope.
It is hard to describe the feelings I (Annalisa) have been experiencing over the last week. They're somewhere on the continuum between excitement and anxiety. While I knew we were ready to come to Nepal to begin the execution phase of this incredible journey, I don't think I was mentally prepared for arriving here. Truthfully, I don't think that anyone from the US can really be prepared for seeing Kathmandu for the first time.
Tanja called her blog Beauty Lost & Found. It's an apt title – and I was thinking about exactly that as we drove from the airport to our hotel. There is beauty here; the women's faces and saris, the beautiful fruits and vegetables being sold at the roadside, the old brick buildings with their detailed ornamentation work and carved wooden doors, the temples, the colors of marigold and pink and orange that you see amidst the haze that settles in the valley.
But as we drove through the streets (an adventure in itself – think of a giant game of chicken between cars, motorbikes, rickshaws, buses & trucks, pedestrians and stray dogs), we saw trash everywhere, homeless children, a river polluted with raw sewage, people scrabbling out a basic existence by selling food in the hot sun… and more. Down-river, there was smoke. "That's where they burn the bodies," Tanja said. We drove on. We arrived at our hotel perhaps 20 minutes after leaving the airport. All that, in 20 minutes. I fought to hold back tears then, and we were only at the beginning, and watching from a distance, so to speak.
It is exactly this which confirms that we are supposed to begin here, and begin now. This is where we can do something. This is where we can serve. We don't really know what awaits us tomorrow, when we meet with the first of the co-ops, but we are hopeful, and hope is needed here. It truly is.

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Actress and Free a Girl Ambassador, Mallika Sherawat, continues to raise her voice regarding the heinous crime of forced child prostitution, by joining Free a Girl's Lock Me Up Campaign at the 71st Cannes Film Festival 2018, wherein Mallika was locked up in a small cage at the Radisson Blu, 14 May, to raise EUR 25,000 towards the liberation of minor girls from brothels in India.
Soroptimist Bianca Leemkuil from the Netherlands, surprised Mallika with a cheque for €55.000, as a donation to the unique and progressive programme School for Justice, which was set up in Mumbai, India in 2017. Securing massive media attention around the world, the ground-breaking programme which rescues girls from child prostitution, educates and trains girls to become lawyers and prosecutors, and in doing so, affords them the power to prosecute the criminals that once owned them.
The School for Justice programme is supported by a large number of clubs in the Netherlands, and reflects the vision and principles of Soroptimist International, and its mission to transform the lives and status of women and girls globally, through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.
Mallika says: "We have to take a stand against child prostitution. Not talking about it or not taking a stand is as much a problem. Every minute that we don't take action there are women and girls suffering sexual exploitation and they do not have the luxury of waiting for an eventual change."
Free a Girl, is an international NGO, that fights against human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of children in India; firm in the belief that there is a need to change the conversation and mobilise society to act. Free a Girl India – an initiative of Free A Girl, is a coalition with partners Sanlaap, Freedom Firm, Transforming Lives Foundation, Equal Community Foundation and Odanadi, focuses on creating awareness about the problem of child prostitution and the impunity of the offenders; and to date, the organization has helped in the liberation of 4149 girls from brothels, as well as supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of the girls back into society. The School for Justice was founded to break the cycle, so that child prostitution in India may become a problem of the past. The girls selected for the programme were freed from prostitution several years ago, and have gone through a process of trauma counselling, empowerment and education.
The Lock Me Up Campaign is an initiative to raise public awareness of the plight of women and girls in India; with small cages placed in locations around the Netherlands, to symbolise those that exist in the brothels of India, where young girls are held captive, and forced into prostitution. Participants are locked up for 12 hours to create awareness about forced prostitution amongst minors and to raise as much money as possible. The more money collected, the more girls can be rescued from prostitution by the teams supported by Free a Girl. With this money Free a Girl can continue to suppport the rescue teams and expand operations to liberate even more girls. The money is also invested into prosecuting as many human traffickers as possible.
Made up of 103 clubs, the Union of Soroptimistclubs in the Netherlands, Suriname and Curaçao, is part of the Soroptimist International network of over 75,000 club members in 122 countries.
For further information contact Bianca Leemkuil @firstname.lastname@example.com
See also: www.soroptimist.nl
and https://www.freeagirl.nl/en/
Read an open letter from Malllika Sherawat at http://www.freeagirlindia.org/open-letter-stand-forsaken-children-mallika-sherawat/


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Greenview Shores Real Estate
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Search all Greenview Shores homes for sale & real estate listings in Wellington, Florida below. Greenview Shores is an established neighborhood that's among the more affordable communities in Wellington, FL. Homes in Greenview Shores adequately combine functionality with desirability, consequently making it one of the more popular locations for empty-nesters or anybody specifically looking for a single-story home. For more information about Greenview Shores properties for sale or to schedule a home showing, contact your Greenview Shores Wellington real estate experts today! Read more about Greenview Shores real estate.
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RENO, Nev. – More than 750 middle and high school students from around the region gathered to kick off Careers in Construction Month at the 2nd annual Northern Nevada Construction Career Day at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Thursday, Sept. 28,
Gov. Sandoval has issued a proclamation declaring October as Careers in Construction Month in Nevada, citing construction as the "fastest growing industry in the Silver State in terms of percentage of growth and stands as Nevada's sixth largest sector in total employment with more than 85,700 jobs."
Construction Career Day featured more than 50 exhibitors in all facets of the construction industry presenting hands-on, interactive displays to educate students and counselors about the unlimited potential of construction-related careers.
BuildNV.org and Construction Career Day is a collaborative industry effort between Nevada Builders Alliance, The Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, and the Northern Nevada Apprenticeship Coordinators Association. BuildNV has partnered with the Washoe County School District and Signature Academies and Career and Technical Education to present Construction Career Day.
"We're looking to re-define success in education," Aaron West, chief executive officer of Nevada Builders Alliance, said. "Thanks to in-house on-the-job-training from employers and apprenticeships available through the trade associations, students have options other than university attendance in which to find careers with high pay and benefits. Many of these programs put students to work earning money while they are going to school."
West said the state faces a shortfall of thousands of construction workers and said Construction Career Day is about young people being exposed to the wide variety of jobs leading to lucrative careers in construction.
"It's especially important to reach middle school students as they head into high school and can begin to select Career and Technical Education classes, which give them a head start," he said. "High school students in CTE programs gain employable skills and nationally recognized certifications that qualify them for placement in programs where they can earn living wages while learning on the job."
Southern Nevada's Construction Career Day takes place in late October.
For information on Construction Career Day, contact email@example.com, or call Pam Duxbury, outreach coordinator at Nevada Builders Alliance at (775) 882-4353.


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You have a great item, earnings letter and affordable price tag. What will happen next? You will launch your product or service site also it could take a few additional actions in order to produce your item sell like hot cakes.
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Charter Capital Management, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, comprises a team of accomplished professionals dedicated to achieving superior returns through opportunistic investing in U.S. real estate.
The group was founded in 1992 to provide a number of elite Middle Eastern organizations, primarily from Gulf Cooperation Counsel member countries, an entrée to U.S. real estate markets. It has successfully managed all facets of investing, owning and divesting of real estate holdings.
Since its inception, the group has invested in over US$330 million in real property. The investment portfolios have yielded an internal rate of return in excess of 25% and grossed over US$130 million in profits.


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I have been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America for personal injury litigation defense. I am a Kentucky Super Lawyer and have been an AV Preeminent Rated Attorney for 12 years.
I have spoken frequently state wide and nationally on Civil Litigation, Trial practice and Tactics, Commercial Trucking Litigation, Insurer Law and Education and School Law areas. I have chaired the Kentucky Bar Association convention CLE program in 1998 and 2010. I have served in leadership positions in the Fayette County Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association and the John Rowe chapter of the NBA.
I have over 31 years' experience as a successful trial attorney. My Practice is concentrated in Civil Trial Practice, Commercial Trucking Litigation, Insurance Defense law, Public Education/School Law, Civil Rights Litigation, Complex Litigation, Premises Liability/Arson Litigation, Product Liability Law, Bad Faith Litigation in both state and federal courts, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Wrongful Death and Professional Malpractice Law. My significant expertise with insurance coverage litigation, via declaratory judgment actions, the provision of coverage opinion letters and examinations under oath is also extensive.
I volunteer a great deal of my time to Civil outreach such as, mentoring members of the BLSA at the University of Kentucky College of Law; serving with men with one voice empowered and focused on serving as a role model for under-parented and disenfranchised youth.


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In Philadelphia galleries: A Temple dean gets her close-up
In Philadelphia galleries: A Temple dean gets her close-up
The Clay Studio's curator, Jennifer Zwilling, organized "Making a Difference," a group show of works in clay by artists meditating on our current political divides, especially on the subject of climate change. Some standouts include the late Philadelphia-based artist Paula Winokur's porcelain balls from her 2003-14 series, "Global Warnings"; Tim Berg and Rebekah Myers' "Turn a Blind Eye" (2017), an installation of glazed ceramic canary figurines on maple perches, turning their heads away; and Russell Biles's "Vote," tiny porcelain portrait busts of Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, Valdimir Putin, Barack Obama, and others.
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LinkedIn announced in October 2015 that it is now connecting top freelance professionals in some US states with high quality leads with ProFinder and we recommend that Canadian Professionals Sign Up As A Pro too.
How does ProFinder work?
LinkedIn now invites US members to make a request for services they need and assuming you've signed up for ProFinder, and should that lead match your expertise, it sends email to you. You then have the ability to respond to the member with a short proposal which will be sent to person looking along with access to your full LinkedIn profile. If your offer fits the member's needs, they'll reach out and start a conversation.
Three things we recommend you do now
- Sign Up As A Pro
- Ensure you're receiving or reading LinkedIn email (or you'll miss the invitation)
- Ensure that your LinkedIn profile is optimized for the opportunities you are seeking
Although it's not available here yet, you'll be added to their notifiy list and emailed when they are accepting pros in Canada and early birds will most definitely catch the (prequalified) worm.
For more information about ProFinder and other LinkedIn tips, tricks and resources you need to know to beat the competition, sign up for some linkedin training, schedule some linkedin coaching or subscribe to this blog and watch for answers in upcoming publications.


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Connor wins state Spot On Fishing and Outdoor's photo competition
Cleve's Connor Brumfield won the South Australian Spot On Fishing and Outdoor's photo competition for a 77-centimetre, 8-kilogram carp he caught at Menindee Lakes.
The 12-year-old entered the SA Angler photo competition after he caught the impressive fish from the shores of the lakes near Broken Hill.
Connor's parents broke the news of his win during his school's recess break and he said he was very excited when he heard he had won.
"It's the biggest fish I've ever caught," Connor said.
"I've been fishing forever...mainly for fun."
He won a number of prizes including an Xtreme kayak designed for fishing, a cooler bag, Spot On merchandise, fishing equipment and much more.
The Cleve Area School year 7 student said he looked forward to testing out his new equipment during the school holidays.
Initially he was one of the six bi-monthly winners of the state competition, before he beat the other five finalists to take home the overall major prize.


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The PTC Projects initiative provides both members and non-members the opportunity to develop and implement projects that promote the use of telecommunications and ICT to improve the quality of life in the Pacific region.
The initiative's goals are two-fold:
- To help realize PTC's vision and mission
- To add to the value of PTC membership
For questions regarding the PTC Projects initiative, please email email@example.com.
A powerful partnership for empowering youth and community awareness of longer term environmental change.
Principal Investigator: Nicholas Rollings, Associate Professor, School of Geography, Earth Science and Environment, University of the South Pacific.
Partner Organizations: University of the South Pacific
This project's goal is to deploy Information and Communication Technologies to provide a scientifically robust monitoring system for land and near shore environments in Pacific Islands for the regional context of climate change, to collect and record data. This project will provide a tool to raise awareness of what challenges will need to be addressed in the coming years.
Principal Investigator: Laura Hosman, Assistant Professor, California Polytechnic State University, USA
Partner Organizations: University of the South Pacific, Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, United States Peace Corps, Federated States of Micronesia
This project's goal was to increase literacy and support education in all subject areas by providing access to books, videos, and other valuable educational content through an offline digital library, including content specifically curated for the Pacific Islands.
Principal Investigators: Dr. Julie Vonwiller and Chris Vonwiller
Partner Organizations: PTC Australia, RedR Australia, The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, Open Systems Education Trust, Vonwiller Foundation
This project's goal is to develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept small, hand-held, easy to use devices that are capable of two-way speech-to-speech translation for deployment in emergency situations where the responder does not speak the language used in the disaster region.
Principal Investigator: Bruce Baikie, Director, Broadband Initiatives, Inveneo, USA
Partner Organization: Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC)
This project helped extend broadband Internet access in Palau, one of the world's most remote countries.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Laura Hosman, Assistant Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
The PISCES Project brought solar-powered Internet connectivity and laptops to a remotely located school in Chuuk, Micronesia.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Krishna Jayakar, Associate Professor, College of Communications, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
This project assessed the status of programs and policies that promote broadband access for persons with disabilities in the leading economies of the Asia-Pacific region.
Principal Investigators: Dr. Laura Hosman, Assistant Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA and Bruce Baikie, CEO & Founder, Green Wifi,USA
This study investigated the potential for a new generation of ultra energy efficient data centers to benefit the local economies in Guam and Palau initially and later possibly in Fiji, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu by collecting relevant data, reporting on demand forecast and possible scenarios, and assessing the potential impact for each country.
Principal Investigators: Dr. Mark Chun, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Applied Research, Graziadio School of Business & Management, Pepperdine University, USA and Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Teaching Excellence, Pepperdine University, USA
This research project, which was a joint collaboration that included CPCNet in Hong Kong and six universities across mainland China and Taiwan, investigated how the technologies and resources of telecommunications companies could help corporations in delivering e-learning initiatives (i.e., integrate face-to-face, online, and asynchronous learning) in the Asia-Pacific region.
Spreading Best Practices in Rural Agricultural Information:
Lessons of Sichuan for the Asia-Pacific Community
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chun Liu, Associate Professor, Southwest Jiaotong University, People's Republic of China
This project identified the best practices and lessons Sichuan's experience offers for rural development in other Asia-Pacific communities or sub-national administrative units.


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Here's my interpretation of this month's challenge posed by East of Malaga blog. I chose to show how two urban landscapes, one in Toronto and one in Ottawa, look in different seasons.
Here's my interpretation of this month's challenge posed by East of Malaga blog. I chose to show how two urban landscapes, one in Toronto and one in Ottawa, look in different seasons.
This month´s CBBH Photo Challenge is the colour blue. On her post, Marianne writes that "Over the ages blue has become associated with steadfastness, dependability, wisdom and loyalty (note how many uniforms are blue)." Well, my school uniform was mainly blue (navy blue tunic, sky blue shirt, blue and maroon sash and tie, blue socks and brown shoes) so this made me chuckle. Then I remembered I took a photo of the old boys from the Jersey Militia back in June 2008. Jersey is one of my favourite places on earth. The day I arrived from Dallas, I went for a walk around St. Helier. I was jetlagged so I don't really remember the details, but I came across a formal ceremony. Since it was June 6th, I assume they were commemorating the Battle of Normandy, but don't quote me on that.
More on uniforms. This time, I present you two granaderos (grenadiers) standing guard outside General José de San Martin's mausoleum inside Buenos Aires Cathedral. San Martin is one of the founding fathers of Argentina and part of his great legacy is the Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers (Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo), to which these two soldiers belong. Our national flag –blue, by the way- is draped over his tomb.
Patagonia is a land of deep blues and greens that turn into greys and white in the winter.
The tidal range in Jersey is one of the largest in the world. According to Visit Jersey, "The landmass of Jersey grows by around a third when the tide is out, ensuring the tidal range is one of the largest in the world." I found it puzzling to see boats marooned on the sand like this one, until I learned about the tides and got used to the sight.
A fun display at Kensington Market, Toronto:
My two blog picks of the month:
Seashells and Sunflowers, by an American expat living in Argentina
Tour Absurd, a funny blog written by an American expat living in Ireland
A tongue-in-cheek side-by-side comparison of style in two great cities. Have fun!
|Very little, au naturel
|Lots! Especially this airbrushed effect that looks so artificial. Stepford Wives, anyone?
|What hair?
|Big Southern hair. Dolly Parton's wannabes.
Fashion trends
|None really stands out, except in shops. Or ski boots and parkas in winter. Or hijabs and saris in certain areas (not really a fashion trend, I know, but that's what women wear)
|Women follow trends to a T (whether they should is a different kettle of fish). Some really shouldn't. Middle aged women do like their Capri pants.
Cosmetic surgery
|Fake boob and Botox central
|Long, fake talons
|Subdued. Black is a favourite, especially in the colder months.
|Lots of pink
Summer footwear of choice
|Teens seem to favour Uggs (beats me why)
|Flip flops galore (all year round)
|Small, discrete (if any)
|Big and bold
I've been meaning to take high tea here in Toronto but never got round to it until today. Here I was, already bored out of my mind by 10 am when a light bulb went off in my head, why not do it now? I did some research online and chose the Windsor Arms Hotel. I made a reservation for 1 pm.
I put on makeup and heels and took off.
Things didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked. I took the wrong bus, the 77B instead of the 77A (come on, who reads the signs?); it was rather warm and walking in circles trying to find St. Thomas Street made me hot and sweaty and, unsurprisingly, I was late.
One advantage of being by yourself in a restaurant is that you can eavesdrop on your neighbours. And I was in eavesdropper's heaven. The four young people next to me talked about everything and anything from the Code of Hammurabi (and I even knew what that is, I saw it in the Louvre) to the Shah of Iran to why women are attracted to tall men (apparently something to do with our ancestors surviving in the savannah… whatever).
I ordered a full tea, which included loose leaf tea of my choice (Breakfast Blend with Ceylon, Nilgiris and Assam), two scones, Devon cream, raspberry preserve, a goat's cheese and red onion marmalade tartlet, two petit fours, and tiny rolled sandwiches. And a bowl of strawberries and cream to boot. I could hardly move afterwards.
Classical music was playing softly in the background. It was Viennese waltzes, which made me think of weddings.
Now I'm ready for high tea at Windsor Castle!


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About Us
LAUNCH understands the needs of exceptional children and their families. With a complete staff of professionals and volunteers, we are here to provide support for the children and their caregivers through individual and group therapy services, parent support groups and religious education.
Chantelle B. Varnado, PhD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Varnado completed her Bachelor's (1999) and Master's (2001) degree at Southeastern Louisiana University and her PhD from Louisiana State University (2015) in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has 17 years experience in the treatment of children with developmental disabilities in Livingston Parish Public Schools, at Children's Hospital of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Launch. Her research interests include treatments addressing speech breathing in children with cerebral palsy.
Katelyn Chop, OT
Katelyn graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from ULM in 2009. She was a certified elementary educator for grades 1-5 from 2009-2011. She returned to ULM to pursue her associate degree in occupational therapy and graduated May 2012. She practiced in adult inpatient rehabilitation with various diagnoses such as traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular accidents, orthopedic injuries, and spinal chord injuries. She has also practiced in outpatient pediatric clinics, pre-schools, and Pat Walker's Children's House for Abused and Neglected children while a resident in Fayetteville, AR. She returned to Louisiana to pursue her master's degree in occupational therapy and was a member of the first graduating class of master's of occupational therapy from ULM in December 2015.
Katy Bunch, SLP
Katy received her bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2016 from Southeastern Louisiana University, and her masters degree in 2019 from Southeastern University. She has clinical experience with medically fragile children, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, various neurological conditions, feeding and swallowing difficulties, and speech/language delays. Katy has also completed 16 hours of continuing education in the area of pediatric feeding. Katy believes early intervention is the key to success, and is dedicated to helping each child reach his or her greatest potential.
Alyssa LeBlanc, SLP
Alyssa received her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University in 2015 and a master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana in 2017. She has experience serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Fluency disorders, and voice disorders. She brings expertise in serving patients with in group settings. Her clinical experiences include speech, language, swallowing, and augmentative/alternative communication devices. Alyssa's passion is to serve the pediatric population and she looks forwards to assisting each child to meet their full potential!
Megan Bernard, OT
Megan received her bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University (2015) and her Masters of Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (2018). She has experience serving children with autism, genetic conditions, and sensory processing disorders. Her clinical experiences include outpatient pediatrics, NICU, outpatient neuro, and acute care. Megan enjoys helping children gain independence in everyday activities to become active participants in their family and community.
Dominique Player - Lewis, DPT
Dominique received her Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana Tech University, graduating in 2009 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Tennessee State University in 2012. Dominique is a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician with training in special needs transportation and is certified in Pediatric KT taping. Dominique has experience in adult and pediatric acute care, outpatient pediatrics, aquatics, adult outpatient, adult inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, and wound care. Dominique is also able to cast for Cascade orthotics.
Brandi Olivier, COTA
Brandi received her degree from Delgado Community College in 2016. She has experience serving children with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, sensory processing, and disruptive behaviors. Brandi has two years experience working in pediatric outpatient clinics. She is certified in Interactive Metronome, a program designed to refine a child's cognitive and motor skills. Brandi has a passion for being creative which she loves to incorporate in her work with children.
Danea Spillman, SLP
Danea received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders (2015) at Louisiana State University and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (2018) at Southern University. She has over 3 years of experience in treating ASD and other related developmental disorders as a registered line technician. Her pediatric clinical experiences include assessing and treating children with articulation, fluency, voice, pragmatic, and language disorders within individual, small group, and classroom settings. She is especially interested in helping children with complex communication disorders discover their voice through augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It is her mission to to help each child discover and use their voice to reach their greatest potential.
Rebecca Walker, SLP
Rebecca received her bachelor's degree (1998) and master's degree (2000) from Southeastern Louisiana University. She spent the firs six years of her career treating adult and geriatric populations, with a variety of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, in an acute care and inpatient rehabilitation setting. Rebecca has spent the last nine (+) years working with people who have intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. She enjoys advocating for her patients and helping them have the best quality of life possible.
Lindsey Rodrigue, SLP
Lindsey received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2016) at Louisiana State University and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (2018) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has experience serving children and adults with a variety of communication disorders. Her clinical experiences include adult and pediatric outpatient care, as well as adult inpatient care. Lindsey enjoys collaborating with other therapy disciplines, as well as the child's caregivers, in order to help a child reach success.
Leah Thompson
Leah graduated with an associate degree in occupational therapy from ULM in 2015. She worked as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) for 3 years in multiple settings including a rehabilitation hospital, a skilled nursing facility, and outpatient pediatrics. While working part time as a COTA, Leah completed her bachelor's degree in Health Studies Management/Marketing at ULM in 2017 and went on to earn her master's degree in occupational therapy in 2019. Leah has clinical experience with OT in the school system, acute care, outpatient orthopedics, outpatient pediatrics, mental health, and with specialized hand therapy. During her experience as a COTA and her clinical working experience when getting her masters in OT, Leah found her passion of working with children. She hopes to use her knowledge and skills to help them lead successful and independent lives.
Tina Joiner
Tina has been in the medical field for over fourteen years. She has worked in chiropractics, family practice and psychiatry. She's worked with the foster care system for several years to help children achieve permanency in safe and loving homes. During that time she has gained valuable experience in helping children with special needs access medical services. She had a sister with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus who greatly influenced the passion she has for helping children and families. Her extensive insurance and billing knowledge allow her to assist families by helping them get the most of their benefits. She joined the Launch team in May of 2018 as our office manager.
Cheri Fry, SLP
Cheri earned her undergraduate degree at the Southeastern Louisiana University (1985) and holds a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Louisiana State University (1988). Cheri brings her 30 year experience working as a Speech Pathologist in the local school system to her current role at LAUNCH. For 15 years Cheri participated on the Child Search team conducting transdisciplinary diagnostic assessments for preschoolers. Her experience in public schools allows her to assist parents during the transition into school programs, assist parents during the IEP process, and to collaborate with the child's school-based clinician.
Danielle Roblin, OT
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Semolina (Bombay Rava) – 1 cup
Ghee – ¾ cup
Sugar – 1 ½ cup
Boiled water – 2 cups
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Milk – 2 tsp
Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
Cashew nuts – ½ cup
Raisins – ¼ cup
Method of Preparation:
Roast semolina with ghee till it turns golden brown. To this add 2 cups of water. Lower the flame and sauté continuously. When semolina mixture thickens, add sugar. Add turmeric powder mixed in milk to the semolina mixture. Fry cashew nuts and raisins in ghee and add to it. Mix it well. When the sugar dissolves completely, it will be of semi liquid consistency. Now remove from the flame and allow the mixture to cool. When it cools down, it will solidify. Cut into desired shapes and garnish with raisins and cashews.


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- A beautiful traditional puka shell necklace made from subtle coral, light pink puka shells.
- Long enough to wear layered with other necklaces.
- Screw clasp closer.
- Total length of necklace measuring from end to end is 24" inches.
- This necklace was made by weaving pink thread with blue, white seedbeads and shells to create this stunning look.
- Even though this is a statement necklace it is light weight and comfortable wear.
- Pink cord wraps around the end of the necklace and it is finished with loop button closer.
- Cording and button have some wear , please see pictures for details.
- Total length of necklace measuring from end to end is 17.5" inches.
- The detail in these earrings is impressive.
- They are made from super tiny puka shells ,round metal spacers and hand carved shell birds in five differnt colors ; coral, white, pink, mint and gray.
- I love all the subtable colors in these earrings they will go with any summer wardrobe.
- Total length of earrings is 2" inches.
Is there anything more exotic than wearing sea shells ?! I love finding these vintage seashell and beach inspired accessories. They are totally unique and one of a kind !
This is a listing for three separate items : See the last picture for the description for each piece . If you need help please don't hesitate to ask !
I am happy to accept pay pal, credit cards, and personal checks. If you are paying with a personal check I will not start making the garment until I receive the payment in the mail.
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[Post updated 2019] An article in the Australian Financial Review claims that the IRS is ramping up its activities in Australia. According to the article, the IRS is "scrutinizing the tax affairs of United States citizens living in Australia with renewed intensity, as the worldwide battle to shore up dwindling government tax reserves heats up." The source of their story is Australian accountants.
We aren't surprised by the headline. In fact, the IRS is searching worldwide for unreported income and unreported foreign accounts. Obama's FATCA legislation (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act), passed in 2010 and delayed several times, is now in full effect. That means foreign financial institutions must report accounts belonging to U.S. taxpayers. Even if an American only has signature authority over an account, it still must be reported to the IRS.
Fast forward to 2019 and the IRS FATCA reporting structure should not be catching anyone by surprise. This includes American expats, dual nationals and green card holders. Simply because a U.S. citizen holds a second citizenship or resides overseas doesn't change the reporting requirements.
Since the early 1970's, U.S. taxpayers have been required to report foreign accounts but compliance was spotty. FATCA now makes foreign banks, brokerage firms and other financial institutions the eyes and ears of the IRS.
Penalties for not reporting foreign income are steep. The penalties for an unreported offshore account are even higher. The latter can involve prison and civil penalties of up to $100,000 or 50% of the highest account balance if the IRS deems the nonreporting to be "willful." Even nonwillful violations can carry penalties of $10,000 per year.
With the increased penalties come new whistleblower opportunities. As we live in an increasingly mobile society, we expect to see cross border tax evasion to increase.
Since 2013, the Australian Tax Office and the IRS have been cooperating and sharing information. Because it is still easy to hide assets using shell companies or in nominee names, there are likely to be many whistleblower opportunities for years to come.
In 2017, Paul Hogan (Crocodile Dundee) was in the news with his quite public dispute with the Australian Tax Office. Tax disputes are rarely made public because of strict confidentiality laws. They only become public upon an indictment or a court battle.
Dundee told reporters he was did not payoff the tax agency to settle a reported $150,000,000 tax debt. In an interview, he called tax officials "boofheads"and said the American IRS, British and Australia Tax Office looked up his "quoit" (anus) for years and found nothing.
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Of particular concern to Americans living in Australia or Australians living in the United States are superannuation accounts. The Australian Taxation Office provides special tax treatment to Australian self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) but the IRS does not. Under the Internal Revenue Code, income from SMSFs is taxable as ordinary income.
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Alaskan Shepherds are wolf-like canines that are considered large pups amongst designer breeds.
This is a cross between two amazing and valuable breeds, the German Shepherds and the Alaskan Malamute.
Both of the parent breeds have thick coats, an athletic build, and are extremely intelligent, so it is safe to assume that the result from breeding these two would be something amazing.
These Shepherds are kept as pets on account of their capacity of being extremely friendly, smart, and family-oriented companions.
Alaskan Shepherds get their loyalty and courageous nature from their ancestors, the German
Shepherds and the Alaskan Malamute, both of which were working dogs.
They are keen creatures that require a considerable amount of activity and exercise, both physical and mental, and a lot of grooming due to their high maintenance coat for them to remain happy and healthy.
Alaskan Shepherds are required to be trained from day one, meaning that they are great for people who are ready and willing to make the effort.
Even though the Alaskan Malamute and the German Shepherd have been famous in the United States, the Alaskan Shepherds are considered an ordinary breed and are not recognized by the
American Kennel Club as purebred dogs.
However, once you read our in-depth review of the Alaskan Shepherd, their status of recognition by the American Kennel Club would be the least important factor while you are out trying to get your hands on one of these beautiful pooches.
The Alaskan Shepherds Puppies – Before You Buy…
There are a few factors you need to take into consideration before deciding whether or not the Alaskan Shepherd is the right breed for you, those factors being:
- Do I have the ability to afford an Alaskan Shepherd?
- Where do I find a reputable breeder?
- Will my family members, or I, be able to adjust to the new lifestyle?
Once you answer these questions, you are good to go to get your hands on an Alaskan Shepherd pup.
What price are the Alaskan Shepherds puppies?
Since the Alaskan Shepherds are considered to be an unusual hybrid, not a lot of breeders breed them.
Therefore, you can expect the cost of buying one to be anywhere between $1500 and $3000.
While in the UK they can cost anywhere around £1000 to £2500, making them relatively expensive dogs.
Please note that the price of the pup is dependent on several factors such as the lineage of the parents, the health and quality of the pup etc.
But that does not change the fact that the Alaskan won't turn out to be a loyal and faithful companion to you and your family.
How to find a reputable Alaskan Shepherd breeder?
Finding an Alaskan Shepherd breeder can be a hard task, and finding a reputable breeder that has high-quality pups and doesn't only care about filling his/her pockets may be an even harder ordeal.
Surprisingly, it is relatively much easier than a lot of people might consider it to be.
While looking for a breeder to buy your future companion from, you must pay special attention to certain details.
Be wary of red flags, that can signal to you when it is time to walk away from the breeder
Since these are indications that the breeder is up to something that isn't in your best interest, knowing about the breeder beforehand can save you from a lot of trouble.
While looking for a breeder online, such signs can be really easy to identify.
The availability of options like paying through credit cards or asking for advance payments or having exactly the kind of pup available, even if the characteristics don't align with the breed are some sure signs of a breeder's dishonesty.
Also, not being able to give full details about the pup or it's parents or making a deal that is too good to be true are some of the things that unreputable breeders do.
We recommend that you meet the breeder in person, and ask him to show you important documents such as the health clearance certificates and breeding rights for the pup.
A reputable breeder will always be more concerned about the new home that the puppy is about to go into, and less about filling his pockets with wads of cash.
Therefore, the breeder will make sure that the new owners have the capacity and means to take good care of the puppy.
3 Little-known facts about the Alaskan Shepherd puppies
The following are some facts about the Alaskan Shepherd that you should know of:
- They only bark when necessary
While they may look very vocal and intimidating, the Alaskan Shepherds have a very polite and caring nature and do not bark unnecessarily.
That is not to say that they won't bark if they see a stranger in your driveway, or when someone tries to come at them or their human family with harmful intentions.
- They're attentive guard dogs
They are big, smart, and will do anything they can to protect the ones they care about.
Apart from being great guard dogs, Alaskan Shepherds are great hunting companions too. Nothing can get out of their sight.
- They get along with other pets
Though they may not look like it, they will get along just fine with other animals and pets, and even with your cats.
For this, however, you will need to make sure that they socialize with other animals and pets from the very beginning.
Do this and you can expect to see a lot of Internet-worthy material, especially if you own a cat too.
Physical Traits of the Alaskan Shepherd
It is common knowledge that in hybrids/crossbreeds there is always the likelihood of the puppy acquiring different blends of traits.
However, since The Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd have numerous comparable physical features, the Alaskan Shepherd looks like both parent breeds; it is longer than it is tall and has erect and pointed ears, eyes the shape of almonds, a dark nose, and a strong and firm build.
Additionally, it also has a long and plumed tail and big paws with heavy cushioning/padding. The
Alaskan Shepherd can likewise be found in many different colors (around seven) that are normal to its parental breeds, and normally has dark markings on the face and brow.
The breed's coat is exceptionally thick. It is thick, straight, and medium-long meaning that you will need to spend quite a good amount of your time brushing and grooming it.
How big is a full-grown Alaskan Shepherd?
Since both the parents are large breeds, you can expect your Alaskan Shepherd to be around 23 to 25 inches in case of a male, and between 22 and 24 inches in case of the female.
Their weight is somewhere between 65 to 85 lbs for the make, and 55 to 75 lbs in case of the female making it a big and heavy dog.
It is due to these factors that the Alaskan Shepherds require a lot of room to live and play in, and require a daily exercise routine.
What is the life expectancy of an Alaskan Shepherd?
The Alaskan Shepherd has an average life expectancy of around 10 to 13 years, which is the average for most breeds.
Still, enough time for you and your friend to have a lot of fun and make memories worth remembering.
Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Alaskan Shepherds
The German Shepherd-Alaskan Malamute hybrid is a tender and genial breed.
They're very attached to their family, due to which they are really good around children. However, adult supervision is advised while they are playing with or around children due to the breed's vast size.
This breed is very defensive towards its family, making them the perfect guard dogs; a quality that they may have acquired from the German Shepherd.
They are always watchful of individuals that they find unusual or suspicious and lay out a warning before attacking.
Alaskan Shepherds are also known to be faithful and brave, yet independent and childish.
They require firm and proper training, and failure to do so may result in the iron-willed breed to walk around everywhere, even away from its owner.
Alaskan Shepherds can be aggressive towards other canines and individuals, thus early socialization is imperative for raising a balanced puppy.
Other than that, Alaskan Shepherds are exceptionally smart and can be trained to react to several orders and perform general tasks
Keep in mind that since they are so keen and eager, an exhausted or bored Alaskan Shepherd may become destructive.
Moreover, Alaskan Shepherds tend to get attached to one individual – the "pack leader" – in the family and are exceptionally loving of their owners.
The Alaskan Shepherd Diet
A good diet for your Alaskan Shepherd should include essential minerals and vitamins, as well as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vegetables, and grains, which your dog needs to stay and grow healthy.
Other things that you could feed them or add in their meal are chicken, fish, sheep, turkey, whole oats, grains, brown rice, and fish or vegetable oil.
Since Alaskan Shepherds are large in size, feeding them healthy dog food meals divided into two equivalent portions is very important and adding some vegetables in their regular diet makes sure to keep them strong and active.
Something important to keep in mind is that overfeeding can make them fat or overweight, which can make them prone to various health issues.
Also make sure to look into the right mix of vitamins and minerals, and select a brand of food that takes special care of its coat since the wrong one could lead to abnormal hair loss.
How much Exercise does an Alaskan Shepherd need?
Since Alaskan Shepherds originate from two healthy and very hard-working creatures, it's expected that this breed is both high in energy levels and endurance.
They love being outside and will excitedly take part in hikes, and run outside in huge, open spaces. Alaskan Shepherds are required to have no less than an hour of outdoor activity daily.
This breed likewise benefits from the mental stimulation caused by learning tricks and playing with its owner and family.
Since Alaskan Shepherds have thick coats, they incline or prefer living in cooler temperatures.
This breed prefers to live in rural settings or in places where larger open spaces or a yard is available for them to run around and play in.
The Alaskan Shepherds Health and Conditions
Most health problems that can occur in hybrid breeds are genetic. Some health ailments common in the parents of the Alaskan Shepherd are:
- Canine Hip Dysplasia
- Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Congenital Heart Defect
It should be kept in mind that a particular pup might never face any of these health problems, but the possibility of developing such conditions is always there.
This is why it is important to keep your pet healthy and taking it for regular visits to the vet.
4 Important Training Tips
- Start training your Alaskan Shepherd the moment you bring it into your home because puppies are the easiest to train.
As an Alaskan Shepherd pup, your dog will be highly attentive towards you from a very early age so you must teach it the do's and don'ts very early on.
Although the Alaskan Shepherd is a very friendly dog, socialization from an early age is the key to good behavior in the future.
Due to the independent nature of the Alaskan Shepherd, you may sometimes have been harsh and loud but you must do so.
- Use both negative and positive reinforcement to control your Alaskan Shepherd exactly the way you want.
Reward it for when it shows good behavior and scold whenever the situation requires you to.
Keep in mind that using such methods to control your dog is necessary for the safety of you and your family.
- Make sure to show your dog who's boss by being the dominant one.
Alaskan Shepherds have a very dominating personality and they often tend to think like wolves.
It is therefore essential that you establish yourself as the "pack leader" from the get-go so that your dog never disobeys you.
Poor training can more often than not lead to disobedient dogs and the breed is blamed.
It is therefore important that you take measures such as getting out of your car before your dog and taking the lead everywhere so that you and your dog both benefit.
- Make sure to love your dog dearly but also be firm when necessary as tough love is the key when it comes to training an Alaskan Shepherd.
If you are firm since the very beginning your dog will understand it to be your nature and will love you regardless.
My final thoughts on the Alaskan Shepherds
This remarkable combination of two formidable breeds is the perfect pet for people looking for a loyal and obedient dog.
Apart from that, now that you've gone over the various aspects of the Alaskan Shepherd, including those related to its appearance as well as its personality traits, your decision to get a new puppy would have undoubtedly be made easier.
A social dog that will get along well with other pets around the house, the Alaskan Shepherd makes for an excellent companion, given that you train it the right way.
One thing to keep in mind is that since they're large in size, they need an ample amount of space to live and play in and are needed to be trained from the very first day.
Failure to do so can lead to several problems for you, the dog, and the people around you, but it is not hard to get the hang of it soon enough and turn this pooch into a perfect family member.
So make sure you have the time, and resources to give the Alaskan Shepherd what it wants, so that it may be able to give you what you want; absolute loyalty and unconditional love.
- The Alaskan Shepherds Puppies – Before You Buy…
- What price are the Alaskan Shepherds puppies?
- How to find a reputable Alaskan Shepherd breeder?
- 3 Little-known facts about the Alaskan Shepherd puppies
- Physical Traits of the Alaskan Shepherd
- How big is a full-grown Alaskan Shepherd?
- What is the life expectancy of an Alaskan Shepherd?
- Intelligence, Temperament and Personality Traits of the Alaskan Shepherds
- The Alaskan Shepherd Diet
- How much Exercise does an Alaskan Shepherd need?
- The Alaskan Shepherds Health and Conditions
- 4 Important Training Tips
- My final thoughts on the Alaskan Shepherds


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This spacious apartment is situated on the fourth floor of an apartment building with a lift, on the seafront romantic harbor promenade of Puerto de Alcudia.
Offering a very generous distribution, this pleasant property comprises a total of 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (one en suite), a separate kitchen and a large living room with access to a fantastic terrace that boasts spectacular views all over the entire bay and the glamorous yacht harbour.
Equipped with reversible air conditioning, this attractive apartment is perfectly suitable to be a permanent residence all year round, or for holiday rental purposes.
The port of Alcudia, only a few minutes from the old town, has one of the most beautiful promenades on Mallorca with all kinds of shops, restaurants and bars, some of which are also open during the winter. Next to the prestigious marina "Alcudiamar" Alcudia´s extensive sandy beach begins, which has certain select areas where there are no hotels in the immediate vicinity and where you can still buy a nice apartment or even a villa on the seafront. The beach of Puerto Alcudia is also very popular for romantic walks by the sea during the low season months.
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As the whole nation celebrated winning World War l, a booming economy, an d their country, Jay Gatsby was celebrating a different type of dignity. Gatsby was no stranger when it came to pride, nor was he a stranger to flaunting it. He was wealthy, had a nice e house, was well known, and everyone envied him for what he possessed. Gatsby would flaunt his money and wealth by saying comments like, "My house looks well, doesn't it" ( Fitzgerald). However the one thing he desired most that money could never buy was his love and pass on for Daisy.
Gatsby believed that he could win the love of the woman he longed for by shoo wearing her with materialistic items. Tom also took great pride in his earnings and believed he was a better man because of them. He exclaims, "Now don't think my opinion on this matter is final just because I'm stronger and more of a man than you are" (Fitzgerald). He, along with Stats by feels content with the unnecessary materialistic items that he owns. Tom commits the sin o f adultery, as well, Hayes 2 and takes pride in his mistress.
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Unemployment Insurance Fund & Compensation Fund Annual Report 2006/7 briefings
Employment and Labour
20 November 2007
Chairperson: Ms O Kasienyane (ANC)
Meeting Summary
The Unemployment Insurance Fund gave a briefing on their Annual Report 2006/07. This outlined the UIF strategic objectives to develop and sustain a safety net for unemployed workers, to improve the benefit regime, improve compliance by investing in infrastructure; enhance service delivery through institutional reform and increase stakeholder awareness and support for the Fund. The Funds revenue increased by R1,1 billion or 16% for 2006/2007 and reflected an improvement in compliance. The benefit expenditure decreased by 3%. This was a consequence of the economic growth experienced by
The Compensation Fund briefed the Committee on its Annual Report 2006/2007. After investigations by the Auditor General it was decided to suspend several senior managers. The Compensation Fund had also been facing challenges including the decline in investment income as a consequence of the economic trends during the past financial year. The claim payments made in the 2006/2007 financial year amounted to R1,4 billion. This included R798, 940 paid directly to workers as opposed to medical aid Funds. The presentation included a graph indicating the disparities in the number of claim payments and the number of payments made. The bulk of the payments went to doctors and not patients. The Committee welcomed the report, but expressed concern on the governance issues. It was clarified that the investigations related to performance, and had not so far indicated anything relating to corruption. Committee members also aired their concern over the Fund's huge backlog of claims that might had prompted the lodging of duplicate claims.
Meeting report
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Annual Report 2006/2007.
A delegation from the Unemployment Insurance Fund tabled and briefed the Committee on the Annual Report for 2006/07.
Highlights of the report were commented upon by Mr Boas Seruwe, Commissioner of the UIF, Mr R Chauke, Manager, UIF, and Mr Sagren Govender, Executive Manager, Legal, UIF
It was indicated that the UIF strategic objectives or priorities were to develop and sustain a safety net for unemployed workers, to improve on the benefit regime, improve compliance by investing in infrastructure, enhance service delivery through institutional reform and increase stakeholder awareness and support for the Fund. The Fund had experienced a decline in benefits. This was due to the growing economy that had resulted in more people becoming employed.
A history of the Fund's revenue was given. Revenue increased by R1,1 billion or 16% for 2006/2007 and reflected an improvement in compliance. Contributions to the Fund had risen by 16% to R8 billion and investment went up by 56% to R1,3 billion. The Fund had thus improved in investing the money it received from contributors. There was increase of the net surplus by 30% to R6 billion, which essentially represented the profits made by the Fund.
Investments in the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which were mainly in bonds and in companies listed on the stock exchange, had increased by 40% and were currently worth R19.9 billion. The benefit expenditure decreased by 3% in consequence of the economic growth experienced by
The asset evaluation conducted by the UIF Actuary in 2006/2007 concluded that the reserves required to meet potential future liability were estimated at R8.6 billion, as at 31 March 2007. The Fund had however met and exceeded the required amount since the evaluation. The asset evaluation also concluded that the Fund could continue as a going concern for the next 10 years with no need of extra funding.
The UIF had been focusing on improving its accountability, with the Auditor General's unqualified report being a major achievement. There had been no audit qualifications in the 2006/2007 year, signifying an improvement in accountability. The major areas of improvement specifically were the Bank reconciliation process, the benefit payment to contributors, fixed asset management and the supply chain process.
Four matters of emphasis were raised, which the Fund had been addressing. The matters of emphasis include the recovery rate, that had been very low in the 2005/2006 financial year, but had increased in the 2006/2007 year. Other matters of emphasis were being addressed mainly through the compliance office, the financial advisory committee and the audit committee who were monitoring the recommendations made by the Auditor General's (AG) office. These did not relate to breakdown of internal controls. The first emphasis of matter related to the interpretation of Section 13(3) of the Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001. The Fund's interpretation was not agreed upon by the AG, but was endorsed by the Office of the Chief State Law Advisor, which in addition recommended that the section be amended to make it less ambiguous. The relevant section had thus been targeted for amendment in the next Unemployment Insurance Act Amendment Bill. The second emphasis of matter included important findings that the Fund did not have effective controls in place to recover benefits paid in error. The cumulative amount of benefits paid in error doubled in the reporting year to R66.1 million. It should nonetheless be noted that this did not relate to payments made to individuals without particulars, but rather to previously unemployed individuals who failed to notify the Fund when they became employed. Various projects to improve the detection and prevention of benefits paid in error were in place. Specifically, the Fund introduced a new adjudication functionality in its operational system, hence the increase in the amount of benefits now shown as having been paid in error, as they were now being detected. The adjudication functionality, which was in the process of being implemented in all the provinces, electronically detected discrepancies using updated employee information submitted by employers. The recovery rate had therefore substantially improved in the current financial year as compared to prior years.
The third emphasis of matter pertained to the cash basis of accounting not being in line with the accounting framework applicable to the Fund. Advice was received from the Accountant General on improving UIF compliance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Specifically, the Fund was advised to not only indicate the amount received but to estimate and indicate the amount owed to the Fund.
The fourth emphasis of matter related to errors that occurred when the UIF did not have a proper financial system, resulting in the writing off of R3.8 million in respect of prior years. These errors had been resolved since the implementation of the new financial system.
It was further pointed out that the service improvement initiatives for 2006/2007 indicated in the presentation were new drives to improve the Fund's internal system. The medium term outlook for the UIF referred to external initiatives that were going to be implemented. These would include the improvement of social assistance, improving the benefits provided by the Fund through using financial reserves accumulated throughout the years. The legislative mandate referred to the ongoing determination whether the current legislation governing the UIF was still relevant.
The Chairperson welcomed the report by the UIF. She asked for further clarification on the three-year strategic plan, particularly the progress made in 2006/2007 as page 13 and 19 of the report indicated three targets not achieved.
Mr Seruwe replied that the three-year strategic plan was only implemented at the beginning of the 2006/2007 financial year. Some of the targets not achieved were due to the transition from a manual to an electronic system, with the latter having only become operational in August 2007. Campaigns to increase the use of the system were going to take place in December and would ensure that the targets would be achieved in the next financial year. There had also been a drive to switch to a new online system, although this was not yet complete.
Ms A Dreyer (DA) referred to page 24 of the Annual Report and asked for further clarification on the expenditures highlighted.
Mr Chauke responded that there were some printing errors in the report and the section indicated as 'other' was meant to read 'benefit expenditures.
Mr N Nene (ANC) asked for more information on the short courses indicated on Page 23 of the Annual Report, and the pass rate for the courses.
Mr Chauke responded that the short courses listed were programmes accredited with the
A Member asked for more information on the bursary schemes.
Mr Chauke replied that the bursaries offered were more or less contracts for a three-year degree.
Ms Dreyer commented that there were over 60 terminations, as indicated on page 26 and 27 of the report. These were disproportionately higher than the number of appointments. She asked for an explanation.
Mr Chauke responded that the bursary schemes offered by the Fund were more or less contractual agreements and individuals could not simply leave after the completion of their degree. It was necessary to have a formal termination process.
Mr B Labuschagne (DA) also referred to job terminations and appointments, and wondered if the greater number of terminations could be related to the capacity constraints in the Fund's medium term outlook, as indicated on page 38 of the Annual Report. He asked what was the Fund's percentage vacancy rate.
Mr Chauke replied that there were 352 vacancies for the entire country .These vacancies were sitting at labour centres, provincial offices and at the various UIF offices. The high job terminations reflected in the report were due to printing errors. There were actually more appointments and promotions than terminations.
Ms Dreyer aired her concern over the printing errors, which created a very bad picture of the Fund, especially since the report was a public document.
Mr Labuschagne asked for further clarification on the capacity constraints indicated on page 38 of the Annual Report.
Mr M Mzondeki (ANC) commended the improvements made in this financial year. He asked about the process involved in the amendment of the Act, mentioned on page 32 of the Report.
Mr Seruwe replied that the amendment process was already under way and had been approved by the Fund's Bboard. The matter was currently with the legal advisors, after which the Minister would take it through the normal channels to Cabinet and Parliament. This would happen in 2008.
Mr Mzondeki commented on the monthly reminders sent out to employers by the UIF and indicated that he was not convinced on the usefulness of the scheme.
The Chairperson requested if there were any awareness drives being conducted by the UIF.
Mr Seruwe responded that the Fund had planned awareness workshops that would inform members of the new and less cumbersome online system. The Fund was also in the process of planning awareness campaigns on the processing centres, to inform people of the location of the centres and the services offered.
The Chairperson asked to know the outcome of the feasibility studies in Guateng and the
Mr Govender replied that the feasibility studies were on scanning documents. The studies had shown that was possible to switch the scanning process from a manual to an online process.
A Member asked to know the disability targets of the UIF.
Mr Chauke responded that the target was to have 5% of the staff as people with disabilities, although currently there were only 2%.
Mr Mzondeki proposed that the UIF make amendments to the report and provide a revised document, as there were too many errors.
The Chairperson agreed that an amended document was needed by the Committee.
Compensation Fund Annual Report 2006/2007
Mr Shadrack Mkhonto, Commissioner, Compensation Fund and his delegation gave a presentation on the 2006/2007 Annual Report.
It was noted that after a few investigations by the Auditor General (AG) it was decided to suspend several senior managers. The delegation present today thus only consisted of three managers who were currently working at the Compensation Fund. The suspension of several members of the senior management team had been a challenge, which was still being addressed.
Aside from that, several other challenges were experienced during the financial year. These included the decline in investment income as a consequence of the economic trends that occurred during the year. 95% of the Fund's investments were required to be invested into bonds, which ensured that a specific return was received. However, this investment strategy was under review based on the noted improvements in the economy.
There had been improvement in the Fund benefits. The 19.5% decrease in the Administration expenses indicated in the presentation was due to less usage of outsourced services, and partly due to the vacancies created by the suspension of senior managers. Provisions - declined as a consequence of the review on the bad debts account. The claim payments made in the 2006/2007 financial year amounted to R1,4 billion. The claim payments also included R798, 940 compensation paid directly to workers as opposed to medical aid funds.
A graph was included indicating the disparities in the number of claim payments and the number of payments made. The bulk of the payments were going to doctors and not patients.
Achievements in 2006/2007 included the pilot project to decentralise claims registration and assessment in the
There were several qualifications received in the audit report. Progress had been made in resolving these qualifications as of September 2007. Corrective actions indicated in the presentation included the appointment of a debt collection agency, although this was still under review. Additional expert resources were required with regards to the debt collection policy.
Other matters brought up in the audit report included the actuary's recommendation that more detailed data on medical claims and pension payments be collated to enhance the accuracy of actuarially-calculated provisions. It was agreed that an Actuary database be set up by next year in order to provide the necessary information required.
The Chairperson aired her concern over the governance issues brought up in the presentation.
The Chairperson gave her acknowledgement of the progress made by the Compensation Fund, particularly the claims process, by which now claims were processed within 90 days of receipt.
Ms Dreyer pointed out that the main service of the Compensation Fund, according to the governing legislation, was primarily to collect levies and pay out finances. However, it appeared from the Annual Report and presentation that 10 years later the Fund was still not fully functional in terms of its core mandate. In particular, it was disturbing to find out that the Fund was only now in the process of establishing an integrated financial management system. This could be the source of all the problems that the Fund had been facing. She therefore asked how had the Fund been operating during the last ten years.
The Commissioner replied that a specific answer could not be given, although there was a turnaround strategy already in place, which the Minister of Labour had signed, to address some of the issues being faced by the Fund.
Ms Dreyer referred to the suspension of the top managerial staff indicated in the presentation. She asked exactly how many people had been suspended and what were the circumstances surrounding the suspensions.
The Commissioner replied that four officials had been suspended. These were the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Supply Chain Manager, the Chief Operating Officer and a Senior Manager. The circumstances surrounding the suspension involved a process that started with forensic report from 2005, which was subsequently taken to the Director-General in October 2007. On the basis of that report the Department of Labour advised the Director-General to suspend the officials to allow investigations to be conducted. The report did not directly point to any corruption by the officials but related to their performance, although the investigations being conducted could bring up other issues.
Ms Dreyer asked to know the overall percentage vacancy rate at the Compensation Fund.
Ms Dreyer requested to know how the Fund was addressing its backlog in claims payments. The late processing of claims was possibly the reason behind the huge claims by doctors, who might lodge multiple claims because the initial and subsequent claims were not processed quickly enough.
The Commissioner requested that he be permitted to provide detailed answers in writing on the questions on backlogs and the vacancy rate. He however indicated that the Fund was addressing the weakness in the system that allowed multiple claims to be lodged without being detected.
The Chairperson aired her concern on the suspension of several managerial staff as they occupied important strategic positions that would definitely affect the functionality of the Fund. She asked what interim arrangements had been made, and whether there were plans to cope in the future if the suspensions were to become dismissals.
The Commissioner responded that the Fund was in the process of procuring external service providers to assist with the duties of the suspended officials. Furthermore the UIF Commissioner was providing the Compensation Fund with assistance to cope with the situation.
A Member asked to know the Fund position on HIV/AIDS in terms of policy, and in regard to situations when an individual contracted the virus whilst working. It was certainly an occupational hazard for medical practitioners who conducted surgery and treated patients.
A delegate from the Compensation Fund replied that the Fund did indeed have a policy on HIV/AIDS, which was in the process of being renewed. In cases of a worker contracting the HIV/AIDS during work, he or she had to go through a process involving two HIV/AIDS tests. If the first were to show negative, but the second, after the window period had elapsed, showed positive, then it would be assumed that the worker did indeed contract the virus during work as claimed
Ms L Moss (ANC) aired her concern over claims that did not get to the injured person. Such situations have been reported in the farming areas, where the farmer owner received the bulk of the compensation paid out, leaving the injured worker with little to nothing.
A representative from the Compensation Fund replied that the Fund did focus on the rural areas in terms of educational campaigns, using various sources of media.
Mr Labuschagne referred to page 1 of the Annual Report, containing an overview, but asked for more clarification on the Fund's backlogs. He aired his concern over the 366 839 claims still to be adjudicated and said that some of the claims could have been lodged seven years ago. He asked when these would be paid out. Mr Labuschagne commented that the slow processing of claims implied a lack of competence and incapacity of the Fund.
Mr Nene suggested that plans be put in place for the Committee to receive quarterly reports on the progress being made by the Fund in addressing the issues highlighted in the meeting.
The Chairperson indicated that the Commissioner should be present in the next meeting to be held in 2008. She also requested that a full report on the suspensions and issues raised be provided to the Committee at that meeting. She further requested that the Fund provide written answers to the rest of the questions, due to lack of time to address the issues fully now.
The meeting was adjourned
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Some drivers just can't seem to hang up the cellphone – even with tough fines in place in many parts of the country. So, a new digital device will do it for them.
Dubbed Scosche, the manufacturer claims the device not only will prevent calls from being made from a moving vehicle but the technology also will prevent text messaging, the use of e-mail, even blocking the use of a cellphone's camera and other apps.
And should you use the device to try to get your teenagers to focus on driving the system will send its own text message or alert if it's either tampered with or itself disabled.
About the size of an inkjet printer's ink cartridge, Scosche starts at $129.95 and can be purchased at a variety of locations, including at the mega-website Amazon. Notably, it's listed alongside of some other gear the company produces that makes it easier to make calls or use devices like external navigation systems and satellite radio receivers.
Is the company being a bit hypocritical? Not necessarily. It notes that the anti-cellphone device automatically goes into standby mode when the vehicle isn't moving. And it also disables itself when it detects that a hands-free calling system is in use.
The maker claims the system will work with at least 1,200 current cellphones. It requires the blocker to be connected to a car's OBD II system – normally used to access data on vehicle performance. Once it's hooked up, it just requires going online to download a special app onto the cellphone or mobile device.
One downside is that the system can't tell the difference between a cellphone in the hands of the driver and one being operated by a passenger if they both are equipped with the app.
The technology doesn't put out an RF field, like some cellphone blockers – which a few hotels have used to force guests to make calls from the house phone system – so it won't run into a problem with the FCC.