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Managing the grievance process
Dealing with grievances within the workplace in an appropriate and fair manner is crucial to having a happy workforce, to creating a sense of fairness, and addressing issues in a timely manner. A happy workforce is of course going to be more productive and loyal to your business, so it is clearly beneficial to get it right.
In addition to the benefits of getting the process right, it is also crucial from a legal perspective, as a failure in your grievance process can lead to:
- Claims for constructive unfair dismissal;
- Increase compensation in the Employment Tribunal by up to 25%;
- Claims for discrimination.
I accept that investigating and dealing with grievances is time consuming and can be stressful, but it does not have to be a difficult process.
Despite this there are a number of crucial mistakes that I see time and again when advising employers and employees about disputes at work.
1. Not acknowledging the grievance
It may seem fairly obvious but, on many occasions employers either fail to recognise that the complaint is a formal grievance, or they recognise that it is a complaint but don't deal with it under the grievance process.
The first step when receiving a grievance or complaint from an employee is to confirm receipt and start a dialogue with them to ascertain if they want to follow a formal grievance procedure or if it is something, they are happy to be dealt with informally.
2. Not checking internal grievance procedures
In many cases employers will have an internal grievance procedure in place, either in the contract or a handbook, but time and time again employers do not check what their own processes say about dealing with grievances.
This in itself can cause the employee to feel more aggrieved – "they can't even get the process right" – and if the issue leads to an Employment Tribunal claim it will not look good for you. Worse still, if your grievance procedure is contractual (i.e. forms part of their terms of employment) you may find yourself with an additional breach of contract claim.
So, as soon as you receive a grievance pull out your grievance procedure and ensure you note the content and keep a copy to hand.
3. Jumping to conclusions
All too often employers will receive a grievance and instead of looking at it objectively will jump to a conclusion about the validity of the complaints. This then in turn can mean that a fair process is not followed, or the investigation is one sided.
It is important to keep an open mind about the grievance and about the employee who is raising the grievance. The investigator must ensure that in the course of their investigation they look for facts and evidence that both supports the grievance and goes against it. If you reach a conclusion before exploring the evidence, it can lead the investigator to only seek evidence to support the conclusion reached.
4. Giving details of the grievance to other staff members
When it comes to grievances, for some reasons Employers forget all of the rules and processes in respect of confidentiality and very quickie the nature and substance of the grievance becomes common knowledge in the business.
It is important to keep the content of the grievance confidential and only tell those people who really need to know about it and do not disclose the whole grievance.
If for example an employee has raised a grievance about their manager and you need to questions colleagues, you do not have to tell them who has raised the grievance or the content of their grievance, if could be sufficient to merely ask questions related to the grievance without specifics.
If you are going to discuss the content of the grievance with others, then you must explain this to the employee who raised the grievance and ensure that the other employees understand it is confidential and they in turn must not discuss with anyone.
5. Assigning an investigator who has not received any training
Hopefully grievances will not arise often in your business, however the fact you don't have many grievances is not a good enough excuse for not training staff.
It is important that the investigator has had some training on how the process should work and what they can and cannot do. If you throw someone into the process with no training or support, it will inevitably lead to problems (including those listed above).
I am of the view that you should have one or two people (depending on the size of your organisation) who are trained in dealing with grievance and disciplinary investigations and whose job it is to investigate when issues arise. This is of course easier in a larger business but is something to consider when you are looking at your HR documents and strategy.
Good management of the grievance process is crucial to ensuring that matters are resolved fairly and smoothly. There is a high risk, from a legal perspective, to your reputation and in terms of the good will and morale of other employees, if you get it wrong.
The key points to note are:
- Have a written grievance procedure in place that complies with the ACAS code of practice on disciplinary and grievances;
- Give managers training on dealing with grievance investigations;
- Seek external help and support, particularly if the grievance is complicated or could become high risk.
My passion is to help employers and business owners to be the best employers they can and therefore if you want to be the best employer in your industry drop me an email to arrange a no obligation discussion and quote. Email: [email protected]
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Whilst outside the Church, Communism has so spread its errors in all directions that the Church herself is infected by them, at the same time within her very bosom the virus of a false ecumenism poisons souls without number, either tearing them away or keeping them outside of the unity of the true faith and the one and only Ark of Salvation.
Amidst so many ruins, so many betrayals, may it please Almighty God, following an ancient example, to prepare this priestly Fraternity of ours, a small band of rebuilders who, being truly aware of their own frailty, turn today to Thee, Virgin most powerful, Help of Christians. For, distrusting in our own strength, so little before the magnitude of the task entrusted to us, we wish to place ourselves under thy motherly and powerful protection, O Virgin who art terrible as an army arrayed in battle, to whom from the beginning it was promised thou wouldst tread upon the head of the serpent. Amidst these dangers hanging over our heads, we beg and beseech God, who has deigned to call us to the service of His Church, that He deign to seal and confirm our calling through thee, O Ark of the Covenant.
And so, O Immaculate Virgin, before thy throne of grace today we prostrate ourselves, and, desiring to increase thy praise and glory so that to the filial love of Christ thy Son towards thee, O most sweet Mother of ours, we may add our humble contribution, here and now to thee beneath the most special title of thy Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart,
with its priests, seminarians, and brothers, sisters, oblates and tertiaries, with all its spiritual family.
In order that thou shouldst be now the Lady and Queen of our Society and Fraternity, by a perpetual donation into thy hands, we offer and we entrust our possessions and our homes that they may truly belong to thee; our bodies and also our souls, indeed our whole selves, we hand over and consecrate, that thou mayest ever have us ready at thy command.
The souls also entrusted to us we hand over to thee that thou mayest guard them beneath thy motherly care; finally our apostolate we commend to thee and we relinquish it that it may be wholly Thine, O Queen of Apostles!
Hold it so firmly, O Tower of David, that it may never turn from the right path, O Virgin most faithful. Keep every member most unshakably attached to it. Guard our Faith virginally intact, O Virgin most pure, thou who hast received the power to crush all heresies throughout the entire world. Keep for the Church, O thou who art Full of Grace, her Sacrifice of the Mass according to the ancient and venerable Roman rite, sure conveyor of grace, and to it keep us most faithful. Cause to flourish within us, O Queen of all Saints, the holiness of the priesthood, of religion, of the family. Guard, O Mother of Divine Grace, our Society as a fruitful and ever-living branch of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Obtain for us the grace, O Mother of the Church, whereby we may from day to day become in the hands of God an instrument more docile an ore apt for the saving of the greatest number of souls. That we may know that thou hast heard our prayers, O Virgin most clement, send us those many workers whom the Divine Lord of the Harvest calls into His mission fields. Grant us finally, O Mother of the Sovereign High Priest, the grace by which to work for the restoration of the Catholic priesthood and thereby for the splendor of the priestly soul of Christ, illuminated by Whose rays may persons and families and nations at length obtain the establishing of His Kingdom.
Relying on our title of the Apostles of Jesus and Mary, we promise thee, O Queen of Martyrs and Confessors, that we shall labor until our last breath for the restoring of all things in Christ, for the spreading of His Kingdom, and for the preparing of the glorious triumph of thy Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Mary. Amen.
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The Worldwide Dota 2 Championships 2019 (TI9) came about from 20 to 25 August in Shanghai, China. The finalist made a promising start with match one but team OG constantly outperformed them for the following three consecutive matches. Already we should say goodbye to the first two teams eliminated-Chaos Esports and Ninjas in Pyjamas. Anathan Pham, 19 and his four teammates will share in $23 million after winning Dota 2 event The International in Shanghai at the weekend.
In an upset that blew the minds of DotA 2 followers all over the place, OG came again from an initial 2-0 dropping place in a greatest-of-5 collection towards team for the grand last. Nevertheless, it wasn't meant to be. Group OG fought in opposition to the one Chinese language staff left standing within the semifinals — , their nemesis from TI8 final 12 months.
It may reply to changes in each gamers' well being, positions, and merchandise stock instantly. First 5v5 outcomes: OpenAI Five beats our scripted bot in exceedingly restricted 5v5 (taking part in to first tower loss of life, with 5 invulnerable couriers, mirror match, five fastened heroes, no neutrals, runes, shrines, wards, Roshan, or invisibility).
Do not forget to fill out your predictions for hero picks, crew results, participant performance, and event meta. Dota 2 s mega esports occasion The International has wrapped up, with OG lifting the aegis for the second 12 months working. The finals saw them win three-1 against workforce Wind and Rain, granting them a position in The Worldwide.
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It is hard for newbie to change into a pro if you solely play Dota for wanting time. The top 4 groups in every group advance to the Higher Bracket of the Principal Event. Dota is chosen by looking down the checklist of video games on Twitch , selecting the most popular one that ran on Linux and had an API. In all sixteen video games towards eight opponents, OG only misplaced as soon as to Na'Vi and Vici Gaming.
It started as a consumer-made modification for Warcraft 3 and has grown into one of the most performed on-line games on this planet. Liquid struggled to maintain up within the center two games, but the closing sport of the event was far more tense and shut between the 2 teams.
Unusually close to our bedtime, Valve has launched Dota 2 's microtransaction shop as it formally declares the sport free to play. OpenAI's machine studying algorithms went up in opposition to a 5 groups: an OpenAI employee group, a workforce of viewers members who watched the OpenAI worker match, a Valve worker team, an newbie staff, and a semi-pro staff. The Worldwide 2019's second-place staff, Workforce Liquid, can be based in Europe.


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ROH Conquest Tour (April 23, 2016) was a professional wrestling event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). It took place on April 23, 2016 at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas.
- Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
- (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match.
- Dark Match: Jessica James defeated Lady Luck
- Mark Briscoe defeated Silas Young
- Rhett Titus (w/ Kenny King) defeated Will Ferrara
- Bobby Fish defeated Kenny King (w/ Rhett Titus)
- The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) defeated The Addiction (Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
- The Pretty Boy Killers (Keith Lee & Shane Taylor) defeated Andy Dalton & Ken Phoenix
- The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) defeated Cheeseburger & Delirious
- Jay Lethal (w/ Taeler Hendrix) defeated ACH and Moose (w/ Stokely Hathaway) and Jay Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong in a Proving Ground Six Man Mayhem Match
- Adam Page defeated BJ Whitmer in a San Antonio Street Fight
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Wa-suta – The Legend of WASUTA (3rd Mini Album)
June 26, 2019
With the 4th anniversary in March 2019, the mini-album of Warta released for the 5th anniversary is released! A work that has achieved further evolution, with the worldview of Warta unchanged! ) RS
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05.メラにゃイザー!!!!! ~君に、あ・げ・う♪~
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The World Standard, stylized as Wa–suta (わーすた), is a 5-member group formed on March 29, 2015, as iDOL Street's fourth idol group. The group's image is described as a digital age idol generation that works towards the world to spread "kawaii japan idol" culture using social media and "real idol" activities. Wa-suta's current lineup includes members Sakamoto Hazuki (坂元 葉月), Hirokawa Nanase (廣川 奈々聖), Matsuda Miri (松田 美里), Kodama Ririka (小玉 梨々華), and Mishina Ruka (三品 瑠香).
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Shallow Water by Yellek
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1. Raise terrain to size and shape you want.
2. Add water (not sea) to the area you created.
3. Fill area down to the level you want the water on.
4. Click anywhere on the map, and the water will drop.
5. Save your changes.
1. Raise terrain
2. Place water
3. Fill area to ground level
Now your map has floating water (in the air)
4. Drop the water
Now CLICK anywhere on the map and the water will drop.
NOTE: Troops will walk through here, but peasants will not!
5. Save File
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Within Forum gala session 5 significant investment projects which are planned or offered to realization in Khersonshchyna in the medium term were presented.
The significant project on construction by LLC AE NIBULON of an object of transport infrastructure "The reloading terminal on shipment of grain and oil-bearing crops on the river and marine transport" in Hola Prystan of the Kherson region was presented by the Hero of Ukraine, CEO of LLC AE NIBULON Alexey Vadatursky.
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Alexander Adamchik, the acting vice-chairman of the Kherson regional state administration, presented to the participants the wide regional potential in the sphere of alternative power engineering, construction of the waste-processing enterprises for the latest technologies. Forum participants' attention was drawn to the offered number of land plots, namely 52, free and suitable for construction of alternative power engineering facilities through «green tariff».
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LA QUINTA, Calif. (CBS.MW) - Storage Tech is "poised" to recover when the market does, said CEO Pat Martin Tuesday.
But if that doesn't happen, Martin said the company will still drive profitable revenue growth.
However, Martin, speaking at a Goldman Sachs technology conference in La Quinta, Calif., said he anticipates a second-half U.S. economic recovery.
Specifically, his goal for the company
Emergency storage backup are a major business customer priority, he noted and added that storage spending accounts for 75 percent of customer server budgets.


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The revised edition comes from the electronic version of the handbook published by the National Institute for Education in 2014. Two chapters were reworked and other parts were modified in a partial way for the new edition.
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Clash Royale is a continuous multiplayer amusement featuring the Royales, your most loved Clash characters and a whole lot more. Gather and redesign many cards including the Clash of Clans troops, spells and guards you know and love, and in addition the Royales: Princes, Knights, Baby Dragons, and the sky is the limit from there. Thump the adversary King and Princesses from their towers to crush your rivals and win Trophies, Crowns and brilliance in the Arena.
How To Use Clash of Royale Hack Generator?
Clash Royale hack is the select instrument and it is putting forth an incredible number of advantages. So as to acquire monetary forms and advancement quicker, you can depend on this apparatus. The technique to utilize is:
- Tap on the above "get to online generator" catch to visit the official site of the device.
- Here, you have to enter the username in the first segment.
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- Choose the number of coins and jewels now.
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The entire procedure takes a couple of minutes and on the off chance that you need to dispose of the considerable number of issues, must pursue the strategy admirably. In the event that you are as yet pondering that for what reason to utilize hack device, the highlights can enable you to know the explanation for utilizing it. These are a couple of things however it assumes the imperative job.
Clash Royale – Essential Tips
Subsequent to utilizing the Clash of Royale Hack device and getting Clash Royale Free jewels, it is an ideal opportunity to burn through every one of them carefully. There is additionally a need for the powerful technique to prevail upon the adversary and be the choice gamer. First thing is to keep up the deck. You can keep 8 cards in the deck, it very well may be normal, epic, uncommon or the blend of these. Regular cards require less remedy and effectively distract adversary while epic is incredible yet have bad marks as well.
There are numerous kinds of chests accessible in the amusement and you can get these by winning in fights, families' chests and some more. There are free chests as well. It can help in procuring coins, pearls, and cards as well. Gather crown chest to acquire the higher measure of monetary standards since it can offer an extraordinary help in winning.
You should adjust the deck else it very well may be difficult to prevail upon the adversary. There are add up to 8 cards so you should separate it in a request to deal with the deck. Use 3 normal, 3 epic and 2 uncommon cards however it is likewise hard to find what one to utilize.
Importantly methodology can upgrade the odds of playing when contrasted with playing with no technique. Pick some great cards and on the off chance that you don't have the correct card of need, use Clash of Royale hack to gain jewels and purchase cards.
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Date: 24 July 2019 | Time: 9 AM – 11 AM (ET) | Location: UN Women Headquarters CR 19-19
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On 24 July, UN Women in partnership with the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will be hosting a webinar on "Challenges and Solutions to Inclusion". The webinar will explore how partnerships and alliance building can help address challenges to full and effective participation of women and girls with disabilities across the humanitarian – development continuum.
Speakers include Boram Lee, disability advisor, WRC, and Rose Achayo, director, National Union of Women with Disabilities of Uganda.
1. Welcome and introduction
2. Overview of UN Women's work
3. Understanding meaningful participation and leadership of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (DPOs)
4. Challenges that hinder the full and effective participation of women and girls with disabilities
a. Gaps in access to resources and capacity
b. Gaps in alliances
5. Good practices
a. How working with various stakeholders can provide a dynamic source of ideas and policy perspectives to address multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women with disabilities
b. How directly funding organizations of women with disabilities provides spaces for them to address their needs and priorities
6. Upcoming opportunities for engagement in the context of Beijing +25
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Our Spanish for Tourism course aims for you to develop your second language and acquire the necessary skills in order to work in this industry. Certainly, it is very relevant to learn how to communicate effectively with customers and deepen your understanding of cross-cultural interaction.
The Spanish for Tourism course will develop your communication skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, similar to a General Spanish course. Additionally, you will increase your targeted and functional language.
This will enable you to meet client needs, provide high levels of service and solve problems efficiently.
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You will have General English in the morning and learn about English for Travel and Tourism in the afternoon!
Why LAL?
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- We place an emphasis on practising real-life business situations.
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Mentoring, Consultancy, Event Management and Network Support 2019/2020 (2 year term)
This is a Public Call for expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to deliver training, mentoring, consultancy and network supports to the micro-enterprise sector based in County Tipperary. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the micro-enterprise sector and show that their training proposals and interventions are both practical and customer focused. Tax Clearance Certification and Professional Indemnity Insurance are essential.
Prospective business Mentors should have in-depth business knowledge, sectoral expertise and proven experience dealing with the owners and managers of small businesses. The Mentor should be able to empathise with challenges facing small business promoters and in making application highlight their specific skill set, detail experience to date and indicate the areas they wish to work in.
If you wish to be considered to deliver training, mentoring, consultancy, event management or network supports on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Tipperary, please download the application form and briefing material for the various initiatives from our website
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A GUNMAN faces a prison sentence after admitting having weapons in public.
Shaun Hartley was spotted threatening people as he cycled along Brighton seafront.
Armed police swooped in to arrest him at the marina.
The 38-year-old had his face covered and was brandishing a BB gun.
He also had a fish knife and cannabis resin in a backpack.
At Lewes Crown Court he admitted possessing offensive weapons, and possessing the class B drug.
It was revealed that Hartley, of South Coast Road, Peacehaven, has battled with mental health problems and has twice been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Judge Christine Laing QC delayed passing sentence for his defence team to get psychiatric and psychological reports from doctors treating him.
But the judge refused to order a pre sentence report and refused to order a psychiatric report on behalf of the court.
The judge said: "Why was he going around with a number of weapons? A gun was being brandished at a member of the public.
"Be under no illusions these are serious offences and a custodial sentence is inevitable."
Naomi Edwards, prosecuting, said the incident happened on August 10.
At the time, one witness told The Argus: "It was a scary sight.
"He had his face covered and there was certainly a lot of panic in the area from other people.
"I didn't see the police arrive, I just saw them when they were already arresting a man.
"I saw the police bagging a gun."
"The police acted really fast which was good because people in the area were definitely getting scared."
Thomas Nicholson-Pratt, defending, asked the judge to order a full psychiatric report for Hartley, but the judge refused.
He said: "There are some underlying issues there. He was sectioned last year and at the beginning of this year."
The judge told him no new report would be made, but gave Mr Nicholson-Pratt time to gather existing reports from doctors.
Detective Sergeant Tom Duffy said: "Whatever the circumstances, being in possession of an offensive weapon in public is a serious offence, and anyone caught committing such an offence will be dealt with robustly.
"I'd like to remind people, particularly given the current climate, of their responsibility around UK legislation.
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Zurich insurance is a Swiss insurance company that has its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The company is the largest insurer in the whole of Switzerland and as per reports in 2017; it was listed as the 91st largest public company in the world.
There are three main segments of this company and they are general insurance, global life, and farmers.
Solar panels and Zurich insurance
As more and more businesses understand the need to embrace the concept of green technology, there has been a massive increase in the demand for photovoltaic solar panel systems. However, using the PV solar panel systems comes with their set of risks and Zurich Insurance aims at precisely explaining these risks and challenges.
One of the top risks has to be the one pertaining to fire. The worst thing is in case of fire, as complete shutdown of power might not be possible. This is because the solar panels will continue to generate electricity using the sunlight. So, in such cases, it is more important to have the right insurance cover. Zurich insurance aims at offering precisely that.
When Zurich insurance offers the right cover, they talk about the possible challenges and risk associated with the use of PV solar panels. Along with this, they also make it a point to offer the possible solutions and help in risk assessment and mitigation. Of course, they further have insurance policies to cover the risk and cost of damage; should there be an unwanted incident.
Their services
Apart from this, Zurich Insurance is a large company that offers different types of insurance. The list is massive and encompasses several names which include but not limited to crime insurance, environmental insurance, marine insurance, health insurance, inland marine insurance and more.
The company is enjoying a great deal of success as they have offices in more than 50 countries and they have approximately 60,000 employees. In North America alone, the company is a leading provider of commercial property casualty insurance services and they cater to small business and huge corporate clients as well.
Owing to their blend of massive experience and thorough expertise in matters pertaining to insurance, the company has managed to put forth the right kind of message and is one of the popular choices among those seeking the best insurance cover.


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Do American movies seem stale to you? Are there moments when you want nothing more than to read subtitles? It's a big, cinematic world out there filled to the brim with non-American films. With 2013's "Nairobi Half Life," and "Fanie Fourie's Lobola," Kenya and South Africa's movie industries are on the rise. South Korea is still experiencing a renaissance. Thailand's industry is growing along with China's. Argentina and Colombia are coming into some serious economic growth thanks in part to films like 2012's "Elefante Blanco" and "La Sirga." But until those movies make it onto DVD, here are five foreign flicks to sate your appetite.
Werckmeister Harmonies: February 1, 2001
Director: Bela Tarr
Country: Hungary
A gigantic tractor-drawn trailer holding the stuffed carcass of a whale and other assorted medical oddities rolls into a bitterly cold village on the Hungarian Plain. The man behind the display, The Prince, drives the villagers to violence and the riots spare no one. "Werckmeister Harmonies" is unrelenting and nihilistic. It's incredibly shot and acted, each scene is impeccably crafted. It's a movie that requires patience and concentration. Those who finish it will be thoroughly rewarded.
The Clone Returns Home: January 10, 2009
Director: Kanji Nakajima
Country: Japan
An astronaut, Kohei (Mitsuhiro Oikawa, "Casshern"), is pushed into signing an agreement to clone his body after death. He dies in space soon after and his clone is awakened. This patient meditation on life, death and Japanese philosophy is devastating at numerous turns. The world is hauntingly still and distant. Every emotion seems distant from the person feeling it and propelled by an impressive, haunting score. "The Clone Returns Home" feels like a nostalgic trip back to a place of tragedy.
I Wish…: June 11, 2011
Director: Hirokazu Koreeda
Country: Japan
After being separated from his brother, Ryunosuke, during a divorce (Ohshiro Maeda, "Link"), 12-year-old Koichi (Koki Maeda, "Kamen Teacher") begins to believe that if he makes a wish at the exact time and place that two bullet trains pass each other, he can bring his parents back together. "I Wish…" is delicate and heartwarming. Real life brothers Ohshiro and Koki have indelible chemistry on-screen. "I Wish…" revives that innermost part in a person that yearns to go back to a simpler time, a childhood filled with beginnings and not ends.
Blue is the Warmest Color: October 9, 2013
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Country: France
Young Adele's (Adele Exarchopoulos, "I Used to be Darker") life is changed when she sees Emma (Lea Seydoux, "Grand Central"), a mysterious woman with blue hair. Quickly, her desire is awakened and the two embark on a passionate journey through love and loss. Finally, a movie that shows a lesbian relationship in an honest and less romanticized light than something like "Chasing Amy." The movie's beautiful and resonant for couples around the world, regardless of sexuality. Its NC-17 rating is well deserved, but the emotional fallout of the film far outweighs any controversy that arises from the film's 10-15 minute sex scenes.
Sankofa: May 28, 1993
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A conceited Black American fashion model, Mona (Oyafunmike Ogunlano) goes on a photo shoot in Africa. A man the locals call Sankofa (Kofi Ghanaba) begins to curse her mercilessly saying, "Return to your past!" She is then transported to the days of slavery, forced to endure the physical, psychological and spiritual horrors there. It's hard to describe the kind of emotions "Sankofa" bombards the viewer with. It's relentlessly brutal in its portrayal of chattel slavery. Where many slavery movies focus on the physical and psychological torture of slaves, "Sankofa" also brings in the spiritual abuse. If any movie should be the "definitive" slavery movie, "Sankofa" is a more than worthy contender.


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I'm not a fan of Kmart. I couldn't tell you in 100 words or less why that is. But I feel really sorry for them right now, and just might go shop there to show some solidarity against the absolutely insane American consumer.
Suddenly, shopping on Thanksgiving is something bad. Since Kmart answered the cry of the consumer and decided to stay open 41 hours straight on Thanksgiving, the consumer has turned around and called the retailer out on being "unfamily." But isn't that exactly what consumers want? Don't you want to shop on Thanksgiving?
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Plus, shopping on Thanksgiving has not always been taboo. That's what we did on Thanksgiving when I grew up in Kansas. Dad and Grandpa would watch football. I'd go shopping with the other women in the family. We weren't looking for bargains. We were passing time. But we went during regular store hours, not when people should be sleeping.
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William "Bill" Danley Durr Jr, 82, of Washington, formerly of Bartonville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at Morningside of Washington.
He was born May 31, 1935, in Macomb to William D. and Bessie L. (Hensley) Durr Sr. He married Janet Short on Nov. 30, 1962, in Peoria, and she preceded him in death in 2012. His parents also preceded him in death.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his three children, William E. (Diane) Durr of Washington, Ill., Susan (Sean) Reed of Ottawa, Ill., and Kenton (Karen) Durr of Duncannon, Pa.; three grandchildren, Alaina Durr, Brendan Durr and Leah Rose Reed; and a nephew Paul (LeeAnn) Stephens.
Bill was owner and operator of Midway Lanes until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Greater Peoria Bowling Association, where he was a past vice president and Hall of Fame inductee. Bill was once a minor league pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles and played against the Harlem Globetrotters when he was in high school. He was an avid fisherman, loved to play golf and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Jack Thompson will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.davison-fulton.com.
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William "Bill" Danley Durr Jr, 82, of Washington, formerly of Bartonville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at Morningside of Washington.


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The House of Commons has passed a government amendment about environmental principles and a new green watchdog in the EU Withdrawal Bill, which could weaken protection for the environment in this country.
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Starting with B for 'beginnings', this film takes an alphabetical journey through the key issues affecting lesson planning, and features seven teachers from across the UK sharing their tried and tested strategies for success.
In addition to all the different ways to start a lesson, the teachers talk about chunking (or breaking the lesson into sections); how they plan for different endings (listen out for the particularly musical strategies); the different hooks they use to engage children (including revealing that you're a secret agent!); and how they begin to plan for progression. Last but by no means least, the contributors discuss what can go wrong with lesson planning.
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This guide contains essential information about The Zoo. We recommend that you keep it handy during your visit.
If you have opted for the headset tour (obligatory), please follow the arrows on your map to ensure that you receive the correct commentary about the Human Stereotypes on display in our park.
THE AMPHITHEATRE (obligatory)
Once seated in one of our comfortable, upholstered chairs, you will watch a hologram of Our World Leader (OWL) outlining the Zoo's mission: To educate Progressed Humans about the Original Humans in order that Progressed Humans better appreciate our New Improved World (NIW).
After the talk, visitors are ready to enter the exhibits, beginning with:
Thanks to a generous donation from OWL, this year we were finally able to open the doors to this exciting exhibit, complete with stucco-fronted mansion and classic, iron railings. Inside, Rich Man can be seen sipping a cup of tea in his dimly lit living room. Outside, sitting on a sleeping bag, Poor Man uses his teacup to collect change from passers-by. (If you wish, you may drop a coin into his cup. Please use the green tokens provided in your Visitor's Pack).
The Zoo management recommend that you visit Rich Man, Poor Man Pavilion during feeding time. The difference in diet provides an interesting insight into the two stereotypes. (We ask visitors to resist feeding Poor Man. His digestive system is not accustomed to the vitamin-rich diet we Progressed Humans enjoy).
Service Information: Toilet facilities can be found to the left of Poor Man, next to the cardboard box by the dog.
The Zoo is proud of its extensive range of stereotypes from all The Past's major religions, as well as rarer species such as Scientologists. Most of our religious groups are confined to designated islands, except for the Jehovah's Witnesses, who are allowed to walk freely around The Zoo, handing out colourful leaflets.
For their own safety, all other religious stereotypes are isolated on allocated islands. The Zoo's comfortable riverboats will bring you as near to the shores as possible without causing unnecessary distress to The Original Humans.
Related exhibits: Code Kingdom, Celebrity Beach
This is a complete replica of a television studio with around-the-clock broadcasting facilities. In here you will find Original Humans engaged in arguments about crime, immigration, the distribution of goods and other issues that preoccupied humans in The Past.
Notes to teachers:
While camouflage is this stereotype's natural defence, it occasionally fails to protect them. When this occurs, they may engage in loud hissing as The Predator (often seen holding onto an earpiece) moves in for the kill. This can be a frightening spectacle and many Original Humans would become distressed and unhappy while watching it unfold on their electronic devices. As a result, we recommend that visits to this exhibit last a maximum of fifteen minutes.
Although cleaning staff maintain a constant presence on the premises, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of foul smells in Reptile House.
THE SCHOOLS' EDUCATION CENTRE (obligatory)
In this modern teaching space, our younger visitors will listen as an enthusiastic member of staff explains The Zoo's mission and background, the core of which is that The Original Humans almost destroyed Our Planet because they failed to accept each other's differences. This is why the Samnesfication Programme devised by United Governments (UG) banned diversity in all its forms, eventually eliminating religions, races, skin colours, genders (and therewith also all sexual orientations), while enshrining in law the requirement that all regions strive towards maintaining a Gini coefficient of zero.
Our World is safe. We have no wars, arguments or differences. Our World Leader (OWL) represents everyone because we are all the same. We identify as one.
In spite of our remarkable achievements, the UG understands that an inquisitive Progressed Human may occasionally experience an irrational longing for the three Ds: Diversity, Difference & Democracy. Even Young Humans, who have never experienced The Past, occasionally suffer from such curiosity, a condition known as Phantom Nostalgia. The Global Network of Zoos was created to remind Humans why we abandoned the three Ds and to prevent the extinction of rare human stereotypes through our coordinated breeding programme.
(This talk, in its entirety, is also available on your interactive map. Just press the loudspeaker icon by the Schools' Education Centre).
As well as genuinely happy families sitting at home with their screens (the devices Original Humans used for individual entertainment), this large and airy space includes a divorce court, a children's nursery (storage space for young humans), a retirement home (storage space for old humans) and separate refuges for women and men (the two most common genders in The Past). This is also where you will find the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation centre with real addicts who can be seen engaged in group therapy sessions.
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The Happy family compound will be closed during the month of April when we will be separating some of the young humans from their biological parents. This procedure is an essential part of our global conservation programme to ensure the continuation of all human stereotypes. There is broad consensus amongst the United Governments Lead By Our World Leader (UGLBOWL) that the Original Humans have a far better chance of survival as a result of this programme than would have been the case had they been living freely in The Past.
In this exhibit you will find The Gays. These were Original Humans who paired with their own gender. You'll be able to watch them in their natural habitat, reading, chatting, resting and going to work as they did in The Past.
Twice a day (weather permitting), keepers will turn on the disco music and visitors will enjoy watching Gay stereotypes come out to dance on their party lorry as it moves through the park at a slow speed. This was an annual spectacle in The Past when the parade was sponsored by commercial organisations (now defunct) keen to create the impression that they appreciated that The Gays were No Different From Other Humans And Often Mated For Life (NDFOHAOMFL).
This is your chance to watch real tech guys (and a few girls) as they sit in front of their computers, looking serious and drinking fizzy drinks with a high sugar content. Code Kingdom is particularly fascinating during mating season when a dominant male puts on a clean t-shirt and starts banging his chest with both fists before running over to the darkened assembly hall to talk at the other tech guys. Our younger visitors will enjoy seeing 'techies' assume a trance-like condition, nodding and listening starry-eyed whilst filming the alpha-male with their devices.
If you keep your eyes peeled, there's also a good chance of spotting a financier from nearby Bankers' Bay, an open enclosure from which this calculator-carrying species often strays into Code Kingdom upon hearing the characteristic mating call. (The latter is audible over a five thousand-mile radius).
Neither of these species are likely to beg for food, but they may attempt to ask for the green tokens that they know you carry in your Visitor's Pack.
Related exhibits: Religion Islands, Celebrity Beach
This brand new exhibit opened last year and is one of The Zoo's biggest crowd-pleasers.
Visit on top of the hour, when the Famous Humans descend from their mountain to pose on the beach while they chat about their diets and favourite charities (now defunct). Many of the women will appear in bikinis (now also defunct). Please resist temptation to offer them nourishment but feel free to take as many photographs as you like. This species enjoys having its picture taken and will reward you with wide smiles.
Afterwards, why not head downstairs to Activist Paradise? Here, our young visitors can have their faces painted by Peaceful-Means-Only Activists, while adults listen to talks by campaigners and lobbyists (now defunct).
A highlight is the Climate Change Aviary, a luxury Boeing 747 airliner complete with staff, beautiful decor and delicious buffets. This is an exact replica of the airline that flew senior climate change warriors around the globe so that they could enlighten others – particularly those in the so-called developing world – about the dangers that their primitive lifestyles posed to the environment.
For those prepared to brave the Hard-Core Activist and Protest safari (and you won't regret it), please be advised that this section of the park is drive-through only.
In the event of engine failure DO NOT leave your vehicle but notify management via your interactive map.
You have now reached the end of the Headset Tour, but why let the fun stop here? We have a range of educational activities for those keen to engage more actively with The Past.
See how high you can climb before you fall into the lake (you will find an inflatable safety vest in your Visitor's Pack). Many Original Humans of the stereotype known as Refugees had to climb even taller walls to move between different sections of Our Planet. It was only after the United Governments (UG) was established, that the concept of escaping was naturally eliminated. We are now one world. There is nowhere for anybody to go.
Considered one of the greatest threats to humanity, books were successfully banned as soon as the United Governments (UG) took office. Eliminating existing toxic material, however, remains an enormous endeavour. Book burning is, after all, a time-consuming task. The Zoo is therefore pleased to have teamed up with Rehabilitated Book Collectors from across our region to offer Progressed Humans the chance to experience the thrill of eliminating the thoughts and feeling of others by throwing books into the flames in a dramatic and awe-inspiring setting.
Twice a year, Original Humans would gather in different time zones to talk about 'fashion', clothing all humans would aspire to wear. A selected few would walk in uncomfortable footwear on a raised platform showing off small colourful garments and purses while other humans filmed the display with their handheld devices. Together with the Celebrities, these humans were some of the most admired on Our Planet and were frequently consulted by the press (now defunct) so that they could share their views on important political issues of the day (now also defunct).
The Zoo is proud to present a complete re-enactment of such a gathering for garment display, every afternoon at Peacock Lawn (opposite Celebrity Beach).
After the show you will be able to try on some of the garments (keep in mind that Original Humans dressed differently in accordance with their wealth, gender and origin). You will soon come to empathise with the Original Humans who were obliged to spend excessive amounts of time choosing their daily wear. This was a process complicated by the fact that not only did OHs have different hair and skin colour, but they also varied in size because their genes had been allowed to roam freely via the natural conception and birthing processes, practices we now find unethical precisely because they create Difference and Diversity.
After taking part in the Textile Workshop, it is normal for Progressed Humans to experience a rush of appreciation for the simple white anorak and leggings, adjusted for local climate and conditions, which we Progressed Humans wear and might have come to take for granted.
No visit to The Zoo is complete without a souvenir. Whatever your favourite Original Human, there's plenty of choice.
Take a break in one of The Zoo canteens. We serve hot and cold nutritional tablets.
In addition to the facilities next to Poor Man's blanket, you will find toilets nestled between the SOCIAL MEDIA CESSPIT and LIARS' COVE (both currently closed for expansion works).
We are all equal. There is no Fast Track Entrance. (One exception is for Our World Leader (OWL), the members of the United Governments (UG) and those in their care/network/circle of friends).
Thank you for visiting The Zoo today. We hope you have had an informative experience.
The Zoo Management
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Clay Paky B-EYE K10s Make Debut at Calgary's Epcor Centre
Canada - Calgary's Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts has taken delivery of eight Clay Paky A.leda B-EYE K10 Easy fixtures for its Jack Singer Concert Hall, an 1,800-seat venue which is one of the most beautiful and acoustically acclaimed venues in North America.
Located in the heart of Calgary's downtown Cultural District, Epcor Centre is a six-level complex occupying a full city block. It is one of the three largest performing arts centers in Canada and the largest in Western Canada.
The Centre's head electrician, Kris Ladd, discovered the B-EYE K10 Easy in a demo video taped at LDI. Matt La Brie, in the Calgary office of Christie Lites, brought some fixtures to the Centre for Ladd to look at, and he was impressed.
"We try to stick to buying the well-known and well-supported brands," Ladd explains. "We were looking for LED wash fixtures the size of the K10s: not big 50-pounders and not little tiny ones. We wanted to use them for uplights, where smaller is better, but we also needed them to have the punch to hang overhead and do washes.
"The K10s had good intensity for their size and a very even wash throughout the zoom range," says Ladd, who "tag teams" shows with his alternate, Matt Gilbutowicz. "They can get really tight – down to a 4° beam – so they're more than a flooding fresnel. They're very versatile."
He also liked "the shape effects attributes, so you can get patterns going on the lens or projected onto people." Although this particular model of the K10 does not have a rotating head, the shape effects "gave a bit of movement to the light," Ladd points out.
Since their delivery this summer, the K10s have been used on the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's pop shows, a slate of rock concerts and stand-up comedy shows where they "color wash the stage or uplight the drapes behind the performer," says Ladd.
The B-EYE K10 Easy are mounted on truss, placed on the floor behind a drum riser or even positioned on speaker sub woofers as a side front light. "Lighting designers who come here with shows are enjoying them," he reports. "It's often the first chance they've had to see the K10s, and they tell me how bright and punchy they are."
The K10s mark Epcor Centre's first purchase of Clay Paky fixtures. "It was important to me that A.C.T Lighting has a service center in Toronto," says Ladd. "The fact that A.C.T Lighting Canada can provide full-service support was a factor in choosing the K10s."
Francesco Romagnoli, Clay Paky Area Manager for North and Latin America, added: "It's great to be associated with such a high profile center. There have been a lot of great Canadian projects and we thank our partners there for their great work and designs."
26th January 2015
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Don't think I'll make quesadillas the same way ever again.
One of the easiest ways to make a quesadilla for the entire family. True, you can't customize the filling this way, but my crew can be easy to please at times. Any filling you can think of will work with this recipe. I chose sausage, peppers, and onions.
No other seasonings needed, spicy sausage can be used as well. Chicken, beef, turkey, steak, shrimp, turkey pastrami and pepperoni…whatever your preference. Prep everything accordingly, for me the sausage was cooked through in about five minutes.
The following step was super easy. Lined a sheet pan with either non-stick foil or parchment paper. The size of your tortillas will determine how many you'll have to use. Our low carb tortillas are 8 inches(🤷🏻♀), so I wound up using ten for the bottom and sides. You'll want to make sure to allow about half the tortillas to hang over the side. To make sure that the bottom edges would fuse together, I added a light layer of shredded cheese and topped it off with the cooked sausage mixture.
We're a cheesy bunch 😉 I had some leftover sliced provolone that I added, plus the rest of the shredded cheese. Ohhhh yeah!!!
The next part might seem a tad tricky, but trust me it wasn't as difficult as it may seem.
~The folding of the edges over the top~ 😱
For me, I had to use an additional 6 tortillas over the top before I could flap the edges over shut. See below…
See? All right, so it's not "pretty", but let me tell you this meal was spot on! To help hold the shape as it bakes, place another sheet pan on top. This joker crisped up perfectly!
You'll Need:
16 low carb Mission Tortillas
1 pound mild sausage(or any meat you prefer)
1 large onion, chopped
1 each green and red bell pepper, chopped
2 c shredded cheese
6 slices provolone cheese
Preheat oven to 425*F. Line pan with non-stick foil or parchment paper. Drape eight of the tortillas halfway over the pan's edge and place two down the center. Sprinkle with a light layer of shredded cheese. Set aside.
Cook sausage with peppers and onions; add on top of the shredded cheese layer. Place six more on top and fold the edges up and over. Place another sheet pan on top and bake for 20 minutes. Remove top sheet pan and bake for another 5 minutes till browned. Let cool and cut into 10-20 servings.
Per 1/10th serving the net carbs, minus nacho cheese sauce, comes out to 9.6g. Granted that may seem like a lot, works out for me since this was the only thing I've eaten today. As for the nacho cheese sauce, this is entirely optional. I used the recipe from Officially Gluten Free. Easy and tasty, I added 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp granulated garlic for that "nacho" flavor.
This entire recipe is an absolute keeper! A huge hit with me and the boys, the cheese sauce was on point too! Imagine making a massive pizza quesadilla with a low carb homemade marinara sauce! ☺
Need I say more? Nah, the pictures speak for themselves, with endless possibilities! Philly Cheese Steak, chicken or steak fajita, tex-mex, spicy shrimp, cheesy ground turkey, pizza, sloppy joes, vegetarian…
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Charlie Hinton (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Phil Ryerson (Paul Rae) own a thriving day care facility. Summer is just around the corner and the prospect of taking their sons to summer camp enters into the picture. Charlie resists at first, but Phil talks him into buying a summer camp. Camp Driftwood is facing foreclosure and has fallen into complete disrepair over the years, but Phil can see its potential. Charlie is dismayed at the sight, but he realizes that with a little work, the camp can be successful again. He tries to remain optimistic until he meets the campers. A bunch of misfits make up the motley group.
Charlie's old rival Lance runs the neighboring camp Camp Canola. He and Lance have been at odds since they were kids. Lance has always loved to humiliate Charlie. Now Lance and his campers are out to torment the campers at Camp Driftwood.
Lance still continues to taunt Charlie and try at every turn to cause trouble. He proposes that the camps have an Olympiad competition for bragging rights. Unfortunately for Charlie and Phil they are saddled with a bunch of unruly kids who have trouble following orders. Although Charlie doesn't want to, he calls his estranged father for help. Buck is an old military man and doesn't always agree with Charlie.
Buck treats the kids as if they were in boot camp. The kids rebel against Buck at times but he doesn't give up. Buck is at his wits end but he teaches them about the outdoors, responsibility and how to become a well oiled machine.
Crazy antics ensue as the two camps proceed to taunt each other. The kids become a real part of Camp Driftwood and outrageous antics ensue as they fight for their camp. The under-dogs become the alpha dogs in this hilarious romp. Fathers and sons come together to save their beloved camp.
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Dr. Forde is a hepatologist and clinical epidemiologist who focuses on chronic hepatitis C infection and chronic liver disease. Her research interests, while varied, relate to the outcome of the hepatitis C- infected patient. First, she focuses on those patients in whom response to hepatitis C treatment is inadequate—including those with genotype 1 infection and racial and ethnic minorities—and those patients with metabolic syndrome. Second, she works to define extra-hepatic manifestations of chronic hepatitis C infection and how they change a patient's clinical outcome. This interest has led to work in co-morbidities associated with infection and other potential manifestations of disease, including the relationship between chronic inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
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Meeting the cold storage needs of modern business requires a smart plan and an experienced team capable of getting the job done. Whether you are in food and drink manufacturing, horticulture, warehousing, pharmaceuticals, hotels, restaurants, or one of the dozens of industries that require cold storage, MTCSS can meet your needs. Providing flexible cold storage solutions designed around your available space and specific requirements, they have the answer.
A common question that we sometimes get involves cold storage and food. In particular, individuals have wanted to know what types of food can be stored in a cold room. Let's take a moment to answer this question and provide you with several options offered by MTCSS.
Food That Can Be Stored in A Cold Room
Consider your fridge for a moment. What is the interior temperature? When it comes to cold room freezer storage, a lot has to do with the temperature. If kept above freezing but cold enough to slow down bacterial growth, then the majority of food out there will be able to be stored in a cold room. You may want to consider separate cold storage rooms if you have products that are capable of absorbing the flavours of things around them. For example, basil is commonly not put in cold rooms with other food because it absorbs the flavour of everything around it.
As there are only a few categories of food that should not be stored in a cold room, let us list them. Tropical and subtropical fruit will commonly not do well in a walk in cold room. This includes things like avocadoes, and bananas. In addition, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, melons, and garlic all are known to do poorly in colder temperatures. Honey, bread, and fresh herbs will also do poorly in cold storage rooms. Storing these items in a cold room will affect the texture of the food.
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Known for their cold storage solutions, MTCSS is a trusted name in cold storage. Providing building contractor services, refrigeration contractor's end users services, and a cold storage enclosure provider, MTCSS is responsible for overseeing every aspect of the cold storage installation. Their supply of cold storage rooms includes industrial cold rooms, modular cold rooms, refrigerated doors, industrial doors, spare parts, and maintenance.
Handling food in an intelligent manner, the walk in cold rooms designed by MTCSS takes into account proper food storage. The storage for food is between 10-18C and included sealed joint gaps to help prevent bacteria. Tight walls and floor junctions along with durable surfaces that can be repeated cleaned and disinfected means that you have an easier to manage storage space. With non-toxic, smooth, durable, and impervious finishes on all surfaces, condensation and mould are prevented. Cold room freezers are typically from -40-0C while the walk in chillers are from 0-5C. Aiding in proper food storage, all the cold storage rooms are fibre free, hygienic, fire safe, airtight, and guarantee thermal bridging.
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Logix Cyber Park has a generous lush green space which makes it a soothing corporate address. The complex offers several recreational activities, a fully functional gymnasium, proximity to almost every public amenity, cafeterias, food-courts, luxury hotel chains, and several multi-cuisine restaurants. Our coworking space in Logix Cyber Park is equipped with the best-in-class in-house amenities to make your stay in the office a comfortable and seamless experience. The operational area is designed to enable conclusion driven decision making. Creative collaborative zones ensure that monotony is checked at the door, and your imaginative grey cells are always well-oiled. Explore our coworking space in Logix Cyber Park.
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The holiday season is a challenge for everyone, with too few hours in the day and no let-up in everyday demands and commitments. Add on the frenzy of gift buying, food and drink shopping, event organization and the expectation that you WILL have a good time, and migraine sufferers often feel extra pressure and apprehension.
Naturally, you want to be able to join in the fun and celebrations, and you don't want to let people down or feel you're shirking your fair share of the work involved.
But you need to take care of yourself. The added pressure of the holiday season can spell disaster simply because there are so many situations and circumstances that can trigger a migraine attack.
A Personal Survival Kit
One thing that can really help migraineurs, both practically and in giving some peace of mind and confidence, is putting together an emergency kit and making sure it's with you wherever you go. Some advisors recommend having more than one so you can keep one at home, one in the car and another at work. Here's what you need:
- A container to hold all your medications.
- Prescribed medicines or over the counter alternatives that help.
- Medications for side effects, such as nausea.
- Instructions and dosage information.
Add to these basics any other items that help you deal with approaching attacks. You could include:
- Dark glasses
- Bottled water (this helps you swallow pills or simply slake thirst and prevent dehydration)
- A washcloth or a small towel that you can dampen and use as a cold compress. Dark colored fabrics are most beneficial as you can also use them to shield your eyes if the light levels are painful.
- Earplugs. Pop them in for respite from loud music or shrieking crowds.
Your Migraine Journal
Keeping a migraine diary is one of the most valuable actions you can take, as it helps build up a picture over time. It provides a practical record of what happened, how painful it was, the duration of the attach and what helped you.
In the throes of an attack, thinking or concentration is often difficult, if not impossible, and the diary removes the need to think. Did taking an over the counter painkiller early on help abort a threatened attack? Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't, and knowing the difference can help with prompt action. Refer back and remind yourself which medications helped in the past, especially ones that warded off pain when taken during the aura phase, and include those in your emergency kit.
If you haven't maintained a journal, make some notes before the New Year's parties and celebrations get underway. Jot down your meds, dosages, and any supplements that help, as well as favorite avoidance tactics, such as going somewhere quiet or covering your eyes.
If you do have a journal, pick out the most useful information and make separate notes. They don't need to be extensive, just memory joggers you can include in your emergency kit. Notes like this may also enable friends to help out in case of a sudden attack when the pain can really knock you sideways. It's also a good idea to include your doctor's contact information.
Practical Tips for a Migraine-Free New Year's Eve
Tip #1 - Stay Hydrated
This is especially important if you're drinking more alcohol than normal. Alternating alcoholic beverages with a glass of water really helps you avoid over-indulgence. Remember that certain drinks are more likely to trigger migraine, such as red wine, whiskey, or champagne. One suggestion is to take along your own non-alcoholic drinks if you're partying at a friend's place. That way you don't feel like you're missing out when everyone raises their glasses, and allows you to limit your intake more easily.
Tip #2 - Avoid Food Triggers
Good food and tempting morsels are part of the problem during celebrations. It's all too easy to nibble a bit too much chocolate, over-indulge in nice cheese or snack on cured meats and other common migraine triggers. It's the tyramine that forms in mature protein foods that does the damage, but another potential hazard is cold foods such as ice cream or frozen drinks. Those triggers affect up to 80% of migraine sufferers.
Tip #3 - Avoidance Strategies
Carry your migraine kit everywhere you go. If you feel an attack starting, drink plenty of water and take your abortive medications. If possible, find somewhere quiet and dark to lie down for half an hour to give the meds time to kick in. This isn't always possible but should be if, for instance, you're at a friend's house.
And finally, be kind to yourself. Don't deny yourself all celebrations just in case a migraine starts, but instead, take things gently, monitor your feelings, and take abortive action if it's called for.


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From the moment I saw the sketch for CAS(E) This Sketch this week, I couldn't help but think of a Venn Diagram. That may not be exactly what this is, but that is what interlocking circles will be forever in my mind. The star wrapped circles from the Making Christmas Bright stamp set seemed a perfect match with elements from the Twinkle, Twinkle Suite. The colors from that suite are perfect for this card as well.
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1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Retro chic
A stylish mix of serious cocktailians
Small Italian bites
Cocktail know-it-alls (in a good way)
First impression?
Just around the back of the Gale Hotel (you can take the long way through the hotel lobby or, preferably, enter through the lovely little back terrace), this intimate speakeasy aims to pay tribute through its cocktails to the building's 1941 origins. With its low-slung, dark leather banquettes and soaring ceilings, the cocktail club looks like it was serving Martinis to space race era ad men just before you walked in.
So who's there?
Though it's technically a hotel bar, The Regent has drawn locals serious about their cocktails since it first opened back in 2013—and it does some decent repeat business. While regulars seem to prefer the bar, smaller groups looking to engage in a real, live, audible conversation can get cozy on the mini-banquettes that line the limited floor space. (Don't be surprised if you have to wait for one to open up.)
How are the drinks?
While the talented bar staff are always crafting something new—there's a daily menu, often seasonally focused, that's written on a blackboard—many patrons prefer to stick with the classics: Negronis, pisco sours, and Hemingway daiquiris are always being mixed.
Worth ordering something to eat, too?
Though there's a small menu of bar snacks, courtesy of Dolce (a solid Italian spot that occupies the front part of the hotel), "small" is the keyword. If you're looking to dine, make this a pre- or post-meal spot. If you're fine with a few bites to accompany your drink(s), you'll be satisfied.
Did the staff do you right?
Decked out in dapper vests and ties that complement the bar's retro vibe, The Regent team knows what it's doing. Whether your drink is shaken or stirred, every movement is choreographed and intentional, and aimed at creating the perfect cocktail. Because the space is small, it can get crowded—particularly on weekend nights—but even when it's a few people deep at the bar, the bartenders have a knack for knowing that you're standing there and it won't take long to be acknowledged, or served.
Bottom line: what are we coming here for?
When a great cocktail—and only a great cocktail—will do, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better spot to linger over a classic libation than The Regent. But take a cue from its size and keep your crew small for the best experience—or just grab a seat at the bar and go it alone.
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Another collection resurrected from Aromaleigh v1. I bought several of the Pure Drama shadows, but none from the v1 Drama Queen collection, so I can't compare v1 to v2 formulations. I can tell you that even during the original Aromaleigh run, the Drama Queen shadows were priced just slightly lower than the others; and that, just like now, the Drama Queen shadows are described as being the sparklier, more glam versions of the Pure Drama shadows.
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