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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay 8-21-2001 by L.L. No. 4-2001. Amendments noted where applicable.]
This chapter is promulgated for the purpose of ensuring that employees of the Town of Oyster Bay's contractors and subcontractors for service contracts and subcontracts earn an hourly wage to meet their basic needs, based upon the following findings:
That the Town of Oyster Bay provides service contracts and subcontracts to businesses that result in the creation or maintenance of a wide variety of employment opportunities in the Town of Oyster Bay.
That, while the Town of Oyster Bay has limited taxpayer resources to expend, it has a responsibility to set a standard for wages that permits employees and their dependents of the above referenced businesses to meet their basic needs.
That the use of taxpayer dollars to promote sustenance and the creation of living wage jobs will increase consumer income, reinvigorate neighborhood businesses and reduce the need for taxpayer-funded social programs.
That the creation of the living wage standards will relieve the undue burden placed upon the community and taxpayers who otherwise must further subsidize employers paying subpoverty wages to the abovementioned employees and their dependents.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
- Any service contract or subcontract let to a contractor with 10 or more employees by the Town of Oyster Bay for the furnishing of services to or for the Town of Oyster Bay (except contracts where services are incidental to the delivery of products, equipment or commodities) which involves an expenditure equal to or greater than $50,000. A contract for the purchase or lease of goods, products, equipment, supplies or other property is not an "assistance" for the purposes of this definition.
- An applicant for assistance that has not been granted an exemption from this chapter.
- A person employed on a full-time basis by a covered employer to perform work on or for the project or matter for which the covered employer has received assistance; provided, however, that persons who are employed in construction work covered pursuant to federal, state or local prevailing wage laws shall be exempt from this chapter.
- Defined in the language set forth in § 149-3 of this chapter.
- The Department of the Town of Oyster Bay in which any contract or subcontract is entered into to provide services for the Town of Oyster Bay.
Applicability. Covered Employers shall pay no less than a Living Wage to their Covered Employees, who perform at least 40 hours of work per week, 50 weeks a year, provided that in the case of employees performing nonconstruction work that is covered by state or local prevailing wage laws, covered employers shall pay the greater of a Living Wage or said prevailing wage for non-construction work.
Amount of wage. The Living Wage shall be calculated on an hourly basis and shall be no less than $9 per hour worked with health benefits, as described in this chapter, or otherwise $10.25 per hour. The Living Wage may, by duly enacted resolution of the Town of Oyster Bay, be upwardly adjusted each year no later than April 1 in proportion to the increase immediately preceding December 31 over the year earlier level of the area Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, applied to $10.25. The contractor shall provide written notification of the rate adjustments to each of its employees and to its subcontractors and/or tenants, who shall provide written notices to each of their employees, if any, and make the necessary payroll adjustments by July 1.
Health benefits. Health benefits required by this chapter shall consist of the payment of at least $1.25 per hour towards the provision of health-care benefits for employees and their dependents. Proof of the provision of such benefits must be submitted to the agency not later than 30 days after execution of the contract to qualify for the wage rate in Subsection B for employees with health benefits.
Certification of employers paying less than living wage barred. Prior to entering into any agreement with the Town of Oyster Bay for any form of Assistance, a Covered Employer must certify for the town department that it will pay each of its covered employees no less than the Living Wage.
Living wage reporting. Each Covered Employer shall maintain payrolls for all Covered Employees and basic records relating thereto. The records shall contain: the zip code of each employee's place of residence, the number of hours worked each day, the gross wages, deduction made, actual wages paid and any other data as may be required. Upon request by the Town Board, a Covered Employer shall produce for inspection and copying its payroll records for any or all of its Covered Employees.
The town department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary and appropriate for the implementation of this chapter.
Covered Employers who fail to submit documents, declaration or information required to demonstrate compliance with this chapter, shall be deemed nonresponsive and subject to disqualification and other sanctions set forth herein.
The town department shall develop an administrative procedure and appeal process for determining compliance with this chapter.
All RFP's, town contracts and financial assistance agreements subject to this chapter shall contain the following two paragraphs or substantially equivalent language:
"This contract is subject to the Living Wage Law of the Town of Oyster Bay. The Law requires that, unless specific exemptions apply, or a waiver is granted, all employers (as defined) under service contracts (as defined) shall provide payment of a minimum wage to employees (as defined) of $9 per hour with health benefits of at least $1.25 per hour or otherwise $10.25 per hour. Such rate shall be adjusted annually pursuant to the terms of the Town of Oyster Bay Living Wage Law, of the Town of Oyster Bay."
"Under the provisions of the Living Wage Law, the Town shall have the authority, under appropriate circumstances, to terminate this contract and to seek other remedies as set forth therein, for violations of this Law."
All Covered Employers subject to the provisions of this chapter shall submit a completed sworn (under penalty of perjury) Declaration of Compliance form, signed by an authorized representative, along with each proposal.
Covered Employers shall require their subcontractors and tenants/leaseholders to comply with the provisions of this chapter. Language indicating the subcontractor's or tenants/leaseholders agreement to comply shall be included in any contract or agreement between a covered employer and their contractors, subcontractors, tenants or leaseholders.
Covered Employers shall maintain a listing of the name, address, date of hire, occupation classification, rate of pay and benefits paid for each of its employees, if any, and submit a copy of the list to the town. Covered Employers shall maintain payrolls for all employees and basic records relating thereto, and shall preserve them for a period of three years after termination of their contracts.
Covered Employers shall give written notification to each current and new employee, at time of hire, of his or her rights to receive the benefits under the provisions of this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall augment the town's normal and customary procedure for administering its contracts. The town shall administer the requirements of this chapter as follows:
The Town Department shall develop rules and regulations necessary and appropriate to review contract documents to ensure that relevant language and information are included in town RFP's, agreements and other pertinent documents.
The Town Department shall develop rules and regulations necessary and appropriate for the monitoring of the operations of the contractors and subcontractors, to ensure compliance, including the review, investigation and resolution of specific concerns or complaints about the employment practices of a Covered Employer relative to this chapter. In such cases, the town shall attempt to resolve the problem within 30 days.
Where a violation of any provision of this chapter has been determined, the contractor or subcontractor shall be given a written notice by the town per the rules and regulations promulgated by the respective town department. If the violation continues and/or no resolution is imminent, the town shall pursue all available legal remedies, including, but not limited to, any or all of the following penalties and relief:
This chapter shall apply to all actions occurring on or after the effective date of this chapter and shall apply to:
Grounds for granting exemptions:
General exemption. Exemptions may be granted by the town where application of this chapter to a particular form of assistance is found by the town to violate specific state or federal statutory, regulatory or constitutional provision or provisions.
Youth employment exemption. An exemption to this chapter may be granted where a beneficiary is an organization who regularly employs individuals under the age of 21 in a summer youth or school-to-work program. The exemption shall only apply to these employees.
Contents of exemption requests. All general exemption requests shall include the following:
The nature of Assistance to which this chapter applies;
The specific or official name of the Assistance and Assistance program, the statutory or regulatory authority for the granting of the Assistance and a copy of that authority;
The conflicting statutory, regulatory or constitutional provision or provisions that make compliance with the chapter unlawful, and a copy of each such provision; and
A factual explanation and legal analysis of how compliance with this chapter would violate the cited provision or provisions, and the legal consequences that would attach if this violation were to occur.


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After your fiancé pops the question, there are a million thoughts that immediately run through your head, and then the planning begins! Along with the preparation for a wedding, most newlyweds also begin physically preparing themselves to fit into the wedding attire they've always dreamed of. This is usually accomplished through strict dieting and long hours at the gym! You probably haven't thought about newlywed weight gain. Have you?
Well, what happens after the wedding? Your time is no longer consumed with wedding plans and it can be very easy to put on those extra few pounds, so get your spouse on board with you and come up with a diet and fitness plan to suit the both of you!
Healthy lifestyle tips and sites to help avoid newlywed weight gain
1. Healthy eating is an important concept when trying to loose or maintain your weight, but shopping healthy is probably the most important! If you and your spouse decide to establish a healthy lifestyle and learn to eat healthy early on in your marriage, it's easier to maintain this habit down the road! Find yourself some healthy recipes, and construct your grocery list from there. Check out one of my favs: EatingWell.com. Try to stay away from the junk when you're shopping; this is a true test of will-power ladies. As you know the more accessible it is, the more frequently you're going to help yourself and indulge! And remember the golden rule… do not go grocery shopping when hungry!
2. If you're like me, then you've tried every diet regimen out there and have completely exhausted your 'dieting' efforts, and now realize that not all diets were made for every BODY, because not all bodies are created equal, so decide what works best for you! Diets are often times short-lived, so just deciding to eat healthy, and watching portion sizes can be the key. Check out WebMD's breakdown of healthy eating and diet. Sign up for their email newsletter and you'll receive some cool healthy recipe ideas as well!
3. Some of you may already have your own routine at the gym and enjoy your alone time when exercising, but working out a few days with your spouse will give you the extra push your body needs. If you're not a gym go-er, home video workouts is the new craze to really whip yourself into shape. If this is something you and your hubby can both commit to, it can be a fun activity and improve on teamwork! My personal favorite is: BeachBody.com.
Regardless of how you choose to exercise, it is important to find something you love. Remember to switch up your workout so that you're not just going through the motions, so-to-speak, but also giving your fitness level an extra push! The summer months are the perfect time to take advantage of the warm weather when you have the opportunity, and plan your workout, outdoors! For some fitness tips and tricks around newlywed weight gain, check out what Self has to say.
Whatever you decide to do, do it together, you'll be appreciative of each other's support and establish a long, happy… healthy life together! You can also work together on your name change using our 20 step name change checklist.

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A couple of years back, when the officers at the New York airport conducted their normal search duties, they could successfully seize around seven packets of a drug called fentanyl from passengers who were due to board flight. Few years down the line, the number of packets seized has shockingly risen over 100. What's more shocking is that these illegal purchases were conducted by using the infamous cryptocurrencies.
Although cryptocurrencies have been launched in the market to solve the current underlying problems and improve the transaction time in transferring funds, due to its anonymity and deregulated environment, the criminals and drug sellers are using these options to trade the material and gain digital money through it.
This information, if found to be true, will be dealt with strictly and compel the lawmakers in the U.S to make stricter regulations in crypto trading that may indirectly affect the trade price of businesses that deal with crypto altogether. As of now, the lawmakers are leaving no stone unturned to regulate this trading voicing their opinion about the drug abuse, which will eventually expand to more number of citizens and lead to drug abuse if it is not dealt with immediately.
Previously, this kind of illicit purchases was conducted through DarkWeb and the transactions were conducted through debit and credit cards only. Now the sellers have switched to crypto trading and offer lucrative deals like 10% off and unlimited purchases to entice the users who are willing to purchase drugs through their digital assets. Funnily enough, these transactions are not private because the personal details are anyway captured by the exchanges used by the user during the purchases.
Do you feel that these illicit activities will harm the genuine traders who have invested their money for the sheer interest of the coin usability and believe in the technology? Do you think that like DarkWeb, even cryptocurrency will soon become an illegal trade activity and be banned everywhere in the world? Punch in your thoughts about this latest development and let the discussion begin!


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Strong winds, steep temperature drop, snow in the forecast
Get ready for some dramatic changes in the weather.
Here's what to expect:
Strong winds
With gusts of up to 50 mph possible, Connecticut is under a Wind Advisory from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service's hourly forecast, winds will begin to increase around 10 a.m.between 17 and 22 mph.
Strongest gusts will be between 1 and 7 p.m. Winds will begin to decrease between 8 and 10 p.m.
The NWS urges extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Dropping temperatures
High pressure builds into northern New York State tonight as frigid dry air seeps south into Connecticut.
The stong winds will help usher in much colder temperatures.
Thursday's high temperature of 49 degrees will peak around 1 p.m.
After that, temperatures will make a 28-degree drop and then bottom out at 21 degrees by 7 a.m. Friday.
The wind chill will have a 35-degree drop from 42 degrees at 1 p.m. Thursday to 7 degrees at 7 a.m. on Friday.
Temperatures fall into the 20s and teens overnight with freezing temperatures and wind chills in the teens expected all day Friday.
Some snow is expected to begin late Saturday morning or early afternoon.
The NWS says between 2 to 4 inches is possible.
"The chance of an all snow scenario for much of the area is unlikely," the NWS says in its forecast discussion. "The biggest question is how quick can the deeper moisture arrive and mix with the colder air before it can exit. By late afternoon and evening temperatures should climb rather quickly. The thinking is that highs on Saturday will be low to mid 30s inland and upper 30s to around 40 elsewhere.
"This system will be fast moving, and precipitation will be ending overnight Saturday into early Sunday. Only a few lingering flurries are expected across the higher inland terrain as the low departs Sunday. The main story then becomes the wind, as once again there will be the potential for gusty winds into the day on Sunday as the departing low deepens over the northwest Atlantic."
The forecast
Thursday: A slight chance of rain before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of rain after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph.
Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 13. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday: Snow, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10pm, then gradually ending. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.


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Would you have the courage to leave behind a comfortable life in big MNC to chase a dream full of uncertainties? That's exactly what Sujay Santra, the founder of iKure, did.
Unhappy with the way his life was going, he resigned from Oracle – one of the biggest software and hardware systems companies – and got into his own business to help out rural communities in India with better healthcare opportunities in a bid to improve their lives.
This Josh Talk was recorded in January 2018 at Josh Talks Kolkata.
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Imagine this also, we would have room to expand, there would be plenty of parking, it would be next to other sporting facilities and a possible new public high school, and here's the big kicker, we could get a private entity to help pay for building and operating the facility;
Sanford has plans to turn the adjacent rolling farmland it owns into a bustling sports, entertainment and commercial center.
What a grand idea that would be . . .
Oh wait, we foolishly built one someplace else with a cable company throwing us a few scraps from their monopoly business they run in town.
Much like the RR redevelopment, DT Parking Ramp and Administration 'VETO' building, our public indoor pool was poorly planned by an administration that was drunk with power, secrecy, entitlement, greed and impatience.
I give the Sanford Sports Complex about 5-7 years and their will be a massive indoor pool built on the grounds while Sioux Falls taxpayers continue to subsidize the Midco Aquatic Center even more.
UPDATE: A whopping 94 Annual passes have been sold this year for the Indoor Aquatic Center with a $17K operating loss for January.


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Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Verl Coup, Talmage Historical Museum
August 21, 2019
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.
When a bank and a school both close, what is to be done with the two buildings? Today we'll learn about a rural community which seized the opportunity to convert a former school into a library and a former bank building into a museum. These actions help preserve and promote the history of the community's citizens.
Verl Coup is director of the Talmage Historical Museum. He grew up near Talmage and lived here his whole life, other than during his service in the Army. Verl was a long-time rural letter carrier. He started collecting artifacts of the Talmage community.
"When the older people would move to the nursing home, they knew I was interested in history so they would pass some of their things along to me," Verl said. "Otherwise, when they pass, their money and artifacts go to the big city."
One day in 2010, he got an important call. "A lady who used to live here said the bank was closing and they would give us the building and most of the furniture," Verl said. Sure enough, the Talmage branch bank closed and the building was donated to the Talmage Historical Society to become a museum.
"My wife (Kathy) was happy to get all these things out of our house," Verl said with a smile. Kathy now volunteers at the museum. A local farmer left an endowment to support the new use for the building. In December 2010, the new museum opened its doors.
"The museum highlights the stories of the people from here," Verl said. The old bank building was organized into various displays. The teller area has places for various area families to display their family trees and photos. The bank offices have been organized into different types of rooms.
For example, there is the school room with various artifacts from school buildings and classes through the years. I had to laugh when I saw the hairstyles, eyeglasses, and short basketball shorts of yesteryear.
There is the picture room with lots of images from around the county, and a place for photos of farmers and their equipment. The vault has safety deposit boxes which are used for storage of pictures and memorabilia. There's a veterans area, a memorial wall where people can honor someone with donations that help sustain the building, and much more.
Artifacts continue to be donated. One morning Verl found a box left anonymously on the front step. Among the contents was a homestead certificate signed by President Chester A. Arthur.
The grade school in Talmage had closed in 2000 and then served as a church for a time. It has now become the Talmage Library and Events Center. Shawni Sheets, a board member of the Talmage Historical Society, is director.
The Talmage Library and Events Center is located up the street from the museum. In addition to the library's own collection, the Manhattan Public Library loans a rotation of books to the library every two months. As one might guess, the former school building has a kitchen and dining area. The big gym is available for recreation, and an additional game room has pool, foos ball, ping pong, and exercise equipment. The facility is for rent by donation. Shawni Sheets said that many volunteers have donated books and other resources.
In spring 2019, the Dickinson County Community Foundation conducted a Match Day where donations to various worthy projects in the area were matched and doubled. "By noon that day, we had matched our $10,000 goal," Verl said. "The community support is there."
It is impressive to see such remarkable, repurposed facilities in a rural community like Talmage, population 99 people. Now, that's rural.
For more information, go to www.talmagekansas.com.
When a bank and a school close, what is to be done with the buildings? In Talmage, they are being re-used in creative ways. We commend Verl and Kathy Coup, Shawni Sheets, and all those involved with Talmage for making a difference by repurposing and maintaining these buildings in ways that benefit the community. They could school other communities – you can bank on it.
Audio and text files of Kansas Profiles are available at http://www.kansasprofile.com. For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit http://www.huckboydinstitute.org.
The mission of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development is to enhance rural development by helping rural people help themselves. The Kansas Profile radio series and columns are produced with assistance from the K-State Research and Extension Department of Communications News Media Services unit. A photo of Ron Wilson is available at http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/news/sty/RonWilson.htm.


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Man's 'drastic' sleep challenge has parents rolling their eyes
"By day seven, I couldn't handle it anymore and had to cave and get some extra sleep."
Man is exhausted after sleep experiment00:07:26
Man is exhausted after sleep experiment
Sleep deprivation is very real for parents everywhere. For some more than others.
Which is probably why so many parents have reacted so aggressively to a sleep experiment which is doing the rounds again.
The experiment is undertaken by Ryan Bergara from BuzzFeed. He followed a method of sleeping known as Polyphasic sleeping, where sleep is broken up into multiple phases in the day. Specifically, he took on the 'Everyman' schedule, which consists of four-and-a-half hours of sleep at night and two 20-minute naps during the day. That's a total of just over five hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.
Look familiar? Image: YouTube/BuzzFeed.
"Day 1 and Day 2 were especially hard"
Clearly Bergara doesn't have the advantage of experiencing a baby with the sleeping pattern of a possum with a toothache, because it only took one day to affect him...
"Day 1 and Day 2 were especially hard for me," Bergara wrote for BuzzFeed. "By Day 2, it was hard to get the energy to work out or complete daily functions."
He reports having "a serious case of the giggles" by day five and a lack of the ability to focus.
And like any non-parent smacked in the face with a sudden lack of sleep, Bergara lasted a whopping five days.
For those who have become accustomed to the unrelenting torture of lost and/or broken sleep, five days is a very poor effort.
Consider us parents who don't have the luxury of deciding when our sleep experiment ends. Instead we're at the mercy of our adorable little offspring who would much rather sleep horizontally in the middle of us parents, kicking like a mule on steroids.
In fact, an expect five hours of sleep is something of a parenting goal for some of us.
Bergara made it just seven days. Image: YouTube/BuzzFeed.
"That's cute"
On the Facebook post, parents didn't hold back and we can almost feel the rumble of millions of eyeballs rolling in response to Bergara's failure at getting through even one week on parent-style sleep.
"Parents with babies: That's cute," commented one person.
Another added, "And all the moms reading this laughed and laughed..."
"I feel like I speak for every parent when I say "Oh, honey, bless your little heart," wrote another.
"As someone who works 13-hr night shifts and also has a seven-month-old baby I kind of judge this guy for losing his GD (god damn) mind after a couple of days of five-hour night sleeps. That's cute, kid," wrote one exhausted mama.
One even volunteered for the experiment of sleeping 10-12 hours a day (step aside, lady!).
There were too many comments welcoming Bergara to 'motherhood' and belittling him for his ability to pull the plug at any time (yeah, we're jealous of that bit too!).
It wasn't all angry mums and sleep-deprived parents either.
There were comments from emergency workers, oil rig workers, medical professionals and those working in the military.
Insomniacs chimed in: "Not just parents: And all the insomniacs cried 'AMATEUR!'"


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Situated on a 112-acre, 24-building campus, Eureka is a small liberal arts College affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It located about 30 miles east of Peoria.
Educational Divisions include: Education; Fine and Performing Arts; Humanities; Science and Mathematics and Social Science and Business.
Eureka's most famous graduate is Ronald Reagan of the Class of '32.
Other Education nearby:
(Normal) Bloomington Normal School of Radiography
(Peoria) Bradley University
(Eureka) Eureka College
(Canton) Graham Hospital School of Nursing
(Bloomington) Heartland Community College
(Washington) Illinois Baptist College


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Israel tour is not just a regular tour.
The eurovision is over, Israel has been targeted as a gay heaven of the Middle East. Moreover, this land is also the place that carry so much history and legacy that almost each step you take has something underneath.
We are going to look at those many faces, not ignoring the conflict and the difficult challenges.
Join me in a tour full of adventures, old cities, small gay group. We will start with a tantra workshop together with local men and from there we'll take a car and travel around.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Xterra Lake Tahoe- The Report
I had one goal going into Big Blue Adventure's Xterra Lake Tahoe: to beat my friend Aaron. He's a fabulous mountain biker and runner. I'm a faster swimmer, and have a little more endurance for climbing.
The plan: beat him out of the water, hold him off on the bike, then run scared.
Part one went off OK. Aaron's bike was still hanging out when I got into T1. However, my brand spanking new Adidas Spezials had given me horrendous heel blisters a few days earlier, so I spent what felt like an eternity trying to put mole skin on my raw bits. Then I spent another small eternity trying to pull the middle finger of my left glove right-side out. How did that happen?
Still ahead of Aaron by some minuscule margin, I jumped on Qeee (my mtn bike) and headed out and up Tunnel Creek. And here is where the beauty of racing Tahoe as a points race instead of Nationals came into play.
Hundreds of people did not pass me on the climb, since hundreds of people weren't competing. And the people who did were very nice about it, since they weren't competing for a national title. This was the first year in three where I haven't had to yell, "Swim faster!" when some jerk came up on me and told me to get out of his way. It just didn't happen. Much more civilized calls of, "On your left, when you have a chance!" were the norm.
Two girls in my age group passed me toward the end of Tunnel Creek. It was game time. I tried to stay on girl #2's wheel through the Flume Trail, and when she stopped after the mandatory dismount, I took off ahead of her. Girl #1 had disappeared. Bah!
Riding around Marlette Lake, a Team Type 1 triathlete passed me, and that was about all. It was the most peaceful climb out of Martlette Lake I have ever done, which is a strange revelation to have during a race.
Then came my favorite part: the gnarly switchback descent. I saw girl #1 ahead of me, and noticed she was a very strong climber, but a cautious technical rider. I would use the switchbacks as my chance to get ahead. I bounced down them as best I could, but when I stuck my foot out to corner one switchback, I felt my left arch rip. Ohhh crap. But I was too elated that Aaron had not yet blasted by me that I flew back down Tunnel Creek and into T2 without giving my evil arch a second thought.
I shoved my new racing flats on and ran for it. Toward the end of the first loop, a ridiculously tall man and I were running together at exactly the same pace. I forged ahead so I wouldn't step on his heels, and he stayed on mine throughout the entire run. I passed Mr. Team Type 1, and one other woman, and ran into the finish line feeling rad--I beat my time from 2007 by about 10 whole seconds. Ha! But most importantly, I beat Aaron. I hadn't had more than a sip of water before he came through the chute 3 minutes behind me. It was a tight race, but we hadn't seen each other the entire time!
My time, which placed me 3rd in 2007's 20-24 age group, placed me first in this race's 25-29 age group. Coachubby had finished before I started my second run loop, and was out cheering for me. He had won the male 25-29 age group, making him the 2009 West Region Champion! Woo hoo!
While the fierce competition of Xterra USA (now at Ogden) is fabulous as it pushes an athlete to her max potential--to race harder than she ever thought she could--I had no qualms with Xterra Lake Tahoe and its totally "Xterra" laid-back atmosphere. I don't need the big flashy expo, or the fancy banquet. I do need the Lake Tahoe course, and so to Big Blue Adventure, I am grateful.
They kept my favorite race course of all time alive--it's the only race I've done 4 years in a row and there's a reason. (And that reason is certainly not the people of Incline Village.) It's the camaraderie of Xterra triathletes, which is sometimes forgotten in the heat of nationals competition, and the beauty of the Xterra course.
Oh yes, and having the race at the end of August instead of the beginning of October, when it has been known to snow--yes, snow!--before and/or during the race: PRICELESS.
(The only downside is the evil foot. I have not been able to run since, keeping my streak of destroying some body part at every single Xterra event I've ever done alive...but it was worth it! Photos courtesy of Rosalie, Aaron's girl.)
Labels: race report, xterra, xterra lake tahoe
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Long live XTERRA Lake Tahoe! What a totally rad experience =)ReplyDelete
I'm seriously bummed I've had to miss that race 2 years running. Love that course AND Xterra in general.ReplyDelete
...and I laughed out loud at "Swim faster!" I've totally yelled that at some jerk! Ha!
2010! You in?ReplyDelete
Yea for fast(ish) swimmers! :)
Would LOVE to do the 2010 race! Besides the g/f LOVES tahoe =D.ReplyDelete
As for wetsuit repair: sew up the rip with a regular needle and thread and then reinforce it with wetsuit glue that you should be able to find at a dive shop. I've repaired my own suit that way and the repairs are holding.
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Madhu assumed the role as CMD after successful stints of over a decade at Tata Communications and TCTS, where he led Engineering, IT Global operations and customer experience management. Prior to this, Madhu has led several leadership positions across leading multinational organisations such as, BPL, AT&T, and Lucent. His career spans over three decades in the telecom industry.
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Our new weekly feature Fashion Backward will journey back in time to revisit the fashion forward work of some of the best in the industry. Provocative, poignant and totally out of the box, we'll look at the work that continues to inspire the fashion industry of today to push the limit. When it comes to fashion ad campaigns, it seems that there is only Marc Jacobs and then everyone else. The designer absolutely stands alone; he has created his own distinct look and raised a middle finger to the notion that fashion is something to be taken seriously. MJ always knows what women want. His runway shows are jam packed with real world items and often styled in ways that flatter humans, not just models. So when he tells us fashion can be fun, we believe him. [caption id="attachment_5039" align="aligncenter" width="929" caption="Jamie Bochert for Marc Jacobs"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5038" align="aligncenter" width="1001" caption="Chloe Sevigny for Marc Jacobs"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5040" align="aligncenter" width="1170" caption="Marc Jacobs for Marc Jacobs"][/caption] And so does the rest of the fashion world. In Jacobs' infamous Spring/Summer 2008 advertising campaign shot by Juergen Teller he was able to get notoriously stone faced Victoria Beckham to act silly. I bet she even smiled once or twice during the shoot. The ad features Beckham inside Marc Jacobs packaging - a giant shopping bag, a shoebox, etc. She commented to WWD, "The images are humorous and ironic," Beckham said. "You can't be afraid to experiment with fashion, especially when working with Marc and Juergen, you have to push the envelope and show a different side." While the ads certainly showcase MJ's individuality and innovative spirit as a designer, you also have to give Beckham credit: what she did took courage. For someone who has so meticulously created a high fashion, no nonsense image she really took a leap of faith and trusted that Jacobs would find a way to make this ad fabulous, no matter how simultaneously ridiculous it may be. That is his gift. He takes the bizarre, the obtuse, even the ugly and he makes it high fashion. He breaks the convention of relying on a pretty face and a perfect body to sell his product. It goes to show that when you have such strong design it is a waste to remain in the shackles of commonality. Victoria Beckham told WWD about the advice Jacobs gave her at the beginning of her career, "When I was starting out I remember Marc Jacobs saying, 'As long as the quality is great, then people can say it's not their personal taste, but they can't say that it's rubbish,' and that's very true." [caption id="attachment_5041" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Helena Bonham Carter for Marc Jacobs"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_5042" align="aligncenter" width="800" caption="Marc Jacobs AW10"][/caption] Jacobs' collections continue to answer the sartorial desires of women - even when the desire is unknown - and the representation of his brand continues to prove that there is more than one way to sell clothes. And beyond that, he reminds us above all else that fashion should never be boring. It is the ultimate personal expression - and there is so much more to people than made up faces and toned abs.


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Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, Conductor Laureate of the Minnesota Orchestra is a legend to concert goers and music lovers throughout Minnesota during the 1960's and 70's when he was music director of the renowned Orchestra. His six decade prominence as conductor and composer is the topic of Frederick Harris' recently-published biography, Seeking the Infinite: The Musical Life of Stanislaw Skrowaczewski.
Skrowaczewski and Harris will both be in Minneapolis for a book signing event to herald publication of the book at the Downtown Barnes & Noble , 801 Nicollet Mall, December 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m. The American Composers Forum will provide refreshments. Convenient ramp parking, at after-4 rates, on 8th Street behind Barnes & Noble.
Frederick Harris is an MIT faculty member and conductor of the MIT Wind Ensemble. Harris spent nine years researching this monumental work which reflects the results of over 200 interviews. The book also covers a full history of the Minnesota Orchestra, including details of the ways in which Skrowaczewski championed plans for Orchestra Hall.
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As shown in previous research, individuals differ substantially in terms of information processing preferences as their need for autonomy. By applying message frame tailoring based on this need for autonomy – in addition to content tailoring – information can be presented in an even more personalised way, taking information processing preferences into account and yielding more positive effects on health behaviour. This project therefore aims to develop and test an online tailoring program including both content tailoring and message frame tailoring.
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text: For 1941, Cadillac embraced numerous changes to its cars. Consolidation was going on at GM, and Cadillac graciously joined the movement, blending some styling cues with lesser GM marques while adding its own elements to stand apart from the family. As cars began to resemble one another a little more closely, Bill Mitchell, a young designer at GM, worked hard at modernizing Cadillac and adding a bit of distance by design from the other brands. His work on the 1938 Cadillac was a smash hit. As Cadillac was GM's prestige marque, it was universally agreed that it should be given a little extra attention. The 1941 was another rousing success. It became an iconic design, and still today is considered to be one of the most recognized and significant cars built by Cadillac. With an entirely new body style, the new-for-1941 cars were much more modern by design, engineering, and marketing. Gone were the 12- and 16-cylinder cars, replaced by a single V-8 measuring out to 346 CI and producing 150 HP, and for those who could afford the additional coin, a fully automatic transmission was available for the first time. Headlights were now integrated into the fenders, and a more square appearance emerged with an egg-crate grille occupying the bulk of the nose. A fastback coupe was available, as was a handsome convertible with an elegantly sloping rear deck, but the sedan was arguably the most sedate, handsome and businesslike. This 1941 Series 62 Sedan features a body by Fisher and interior by Fleetwood. Presented with professionally re-plated chrome, the Light Yellow bodes well against the Tan interior, and the entire package shows well. Previously part of the Klairmont Kollection, it features front and rear roll-out wind wing windows, a column-shifted 3-speed manual transmission, fresh-air temperature control, in-dash clock, push-button AM radio, dual spotlights, fender skirts and wide whitewall tires.


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The only down side is likely to be that there's just so much going on that it would be tough to take in everything. Things will be kicking off from around 11 am and continuing on well into the night, with after parties going on at Café v Lese, The Czech Inn Hostel and the Petrohradska Kolektiv. The roads will be closed off to traffic and there's going to be live music, workshops, art exhibitions, stands selling tasty treats and no shortage of places to find a drink.
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Pancake paradise at Galetka
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Jam and Co
Fancy chicken curry with yellow noodles or stewed pork with wasabi and pickled cucumber? Head over to Prague's best Asian fusion restaurant, Jam and Co where you'll also find live music going on well into the night.
Tamarind Tree
Tamarind Tree is a food truck which serves some of the best Dim Sum to be had in The Czech Republic. Recently, they've been popping up quite regularly at events and festivals across the Czech Republic and are generally met with queues of customers. Aside from the traditional Dim Sum, one of their big sellers is the pork bun (pork belly meat marinated in hoisin sauce with scallions and crunchy cucumber on the side).
Plevel (Krymska 2)
Plevel vegan and raw restaurant has been voted best Vegan Restaurant by the Czech Vegan Association for the past 2 years. They will be grilling up some tasty treats that are bound to tempt even committed carnivores and will also be home to one of the main live music stages.
U Syraku
This is the place to find cheese, cheese and more cheese. Hot, sticky and oozy Racette cheese is served with grenaille potatoes and all manner of tasty accompaniments, such as caramelised onion, roasted mushrooms, chorizo or bacon.
Something to Drink
There's nothing like a glass of something cold and refreshing on a warm spring afternoon. Here are our picks of places to grab a beverage:
Bad Flash Bar (Krymska 2)
If you're a fan of beer, you should head to Bad Flash Bar. They brew their own beer, with 4 different kinds to choose from. They also offer an impressive selection beers imported from all over the world.
Bar v Krymsky (Krymska 21)
If you're in the mood for some cocktails and a bit of dancing, you can't go far wrong with Bar v Krymsky. They'll even be serving some extra special cocktails which were created especially for this event. A live DJ will be playing throughout the day and you could even get yourself a henna tattoo.
Bublinkarna (Krymska 10)
Bublinkarna are specialists in sparkling wine, so this is just the place for lovers of the fizzy stuff. Sparkling wines from all over the world will be available and there will even be tasting and degustation workshops.
InCider Bar (Krymska 26)
I have a major weakness for cider, so InCider Bar is going to be pretty high on my list of places to check out. They offer 6 different ciders on tap and in to honour the occasion, they will also be whipping up some homemade ice cream.
Galeriepiva.cz (Krymska 36)
This is another one for beer lovers. At Galeriepiva.cz you can sample beers from some of the Czech Republic's finest microbreweries.
Live Music
Music is the heart and soul of any party. Here are the places to head for some of the day's best live music:
The Main Music Stages
The bulk of the live music is going to be happening at Jam and Co, Plevel and Bad Flash Bar. A couple of bands to watch out for will be Prague based garage-punk band Old Folks House, who will be playing at 2pm and the delightfully mellow alternative Jazz ensemble Ploy, who will take to the stage at 7pm.
Café v Lese (Krymska 12)
Café v Lese offers a very promising programme of music, which will be headlined by indie-pop ensemble Lake Malawi. Other performers will include master of the indie-dance scene Fred Madison, the funky sounds of Prace a Kone (horses and pigs) in addition to soulful and kooky acoustic duo, Les Flatmates.
The Czech Inn Hostel
The Czech Inn Hostel will also have live music from 12pm-1am. Their programme will include some Brazilian grooves, a fair few live DJs and some live beat making from D'Anthony.
Arts and Crafts
Atelier Poplawska (Francouzska 98)
Polish Designers and sculptors will open up their workshop to visitors and offer the chance to create your own clay based creations. There will also be the opportunity to have a look at some exceptional works created by the present students and teachers.
Dilnicka and Koralkarna Krymska (Krymska 27)
If you've ever thought about making your own jewellery, this is worth checking out. Workshops will be running throughout the day, demonstrating how to make your own beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces from beads.
Strojovna (Krymska 24)
Strojovna is a pretty interesting social project. They basically employ people who would otherwise struggle to find work to make and repair clothes. By doing this, they are able to teach people valuable skills and also promote a greener and more sustainable attitude towards clothing. All kinds of special events will be taking place here for Korso Krymska, including workshops and Japanese Calligraphy and jewellery making. There will also be the chance to buy some handmade socks, purses and boots.
Shopping and Fashion
If shopping is your thing then look no further, as Vrsovice is home to some super stylish vintage and second hand clothing boutiques. One of the best is BOHO Vintage Concept Store.
BOHO Vintage Concept Store (Francouzska 76)
BOHO Vintage Concept Store is all about creativity and original design. Much of what is sold here is designed especially for the store, there are also some second hand pieces and pieces created by rethinking and restyling older garments. If you're looking to add some unique items to your wardobe, this is the place to come.
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Tesla has finalized plans for a factory in Shanghai that would have capacity for 500,000 vehicles a year, according to a Bloomberg report.
A deal to produce Teslas in China has been in the works for some time, as the automaker has been trying to work out details with Shanghai's municipal government. Those conversations were in play back in October. Chief Executive Elon Musk has said he hopes to begin producing cars in the country in 2020.
Bloomberg reported that Musk would be in the city for an event with the government on Tuesday. Reuters reported that Musk attended a signing held at Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel.
The Shanghai municipal government said in a statement that it will chip in on capital costs – in fact "fully support the construction of the Tesla factory," according to the Reuters report.
Tesla plans to produce the first cars about two years after construction begins on its Shanghai factory, ramping up to as many as 500,000 vehicles a year about two to three years after that, Reuters reported.
Tesla is looking to increase production, while also more efficiently reaching global markets. The company currently operates its only car-assembly plant in Fremont, Calif., and a giant battery factory in Nevada. The company has said a European plant will follow the China plant and could be announced by the end of the year.
The importance of a factory in China has grown as trade talks between the U.S. and China have complicated. In response to tariffs imposed by the U.S., China last week increased the import duty on U.S.-made cars to 40 percent, prompting Tesla to raise prices in a large and competitive market for electric cars. A plant in-country would enable the automaker to avoid passing those taxes on to customers.


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Significance Of Playing in an Escape Room
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It helps to improve the teamwork skills. Since when playing you play with other folks to crack the hints. Since if your team keeps on arguing they will end up losing. So you know how to relate with people.
Your problem solving skills are improved. This is because the game involves solving the puzzles. And since majority of the individuals wish to win they will try to solve the clues. It will similarly aid you to unravel challenges faster in life.
Some studies have been done and it has shown that escape room helps in relieving stress. This game helps the player to focus more on the puzzles given instead of what is bothering them. So by the time they complete the game, their burden will have been reduced. It aids the brain when you concentrate on something else. This helps to block what was initially bothering the individul.
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text: I went to see CHVRCHES and Phantogram at a free concert in Philly yesterday. It was really fun and all, but because it's a free concert, you get all these douchebags who come for the free-ness of it without actually really caring about the performers. So the people there kinda sucked. A lot. And there were no security or police around, so I saw a guy get knocked down in a fight by another guy and hit his head hard against the pavement and he had a bloody nose. Can't say that was pleasant to witness...but anyway, it was fun overall and both of those bands were WONDERFUL <3


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FAQs for Junipalooza
Media information:
Looking for media information about either the London or Melbourne editions of Junipalooza in 2020? Would you like images of previous Junipalooza events, want to know about the exclusive releases at the show, or the gins making their debut? All media questions can be emailed to email@example.com
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
You must be over the age of 21 to enter Junipalooza.
We do allow adults who have bought tickets to bring small children (under the age of 5) so long as their are two adults per child and that they are supervised at all times. As it is a gin show, please be aware there will be nothing to cater to children. It is, literally, all about gin. Please also be aware that we cannot accept any form of underage drinking whatsoever – even if it is the parent giving a seemingly innocent "sip, try, test" to their own child. Sorry. Anyone seen doing this will be asked to leave immediately.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the next event?
Tobacco Dock is located at Tobacco Quay, Wapping Ln, London, E1W 2SF
Tobacco Dock is located at the junction of Wapping Lane and Pennington Street, E1. The nearest Overground station is Wapping – no more than 5 minute walk from the venue.
Closing times.
Please note that although the sessions close at 15.00 & 20.00 on the Saturday, and at 16.00 on the Sunday, samples from producers and the sale of cocktails will stop 15 minutes prior to the end of each session. This is to allow for enough time to finish your drinks comfortably, and to give enough time for those looking to buy any bottles off the producers or the Kiosk to do so, before we have to ask everyone to make their way home.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Curious minds and water are always welcome! We strongly encourage responsible drinking so there will be plenty of freely available water at each stand, as well as food offerings at reasonable prices.
We do not allow anyone to bring in their own gin / alcohol.
We do not allow anyone to bring their own glassware.
We will not have a cloak room and will not be able to store bags or coats.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For any other questions – please contact us on firstname.lastname@example.com
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Due to the event postponement and offers made to guests when moving from June to September, the following is valid from 7th of April 2020 onwards:
Tickets are not transferable or exchangeable for another session or date. If you have a ticket for a specific session, it is only valid for that session. If you want to change it, please ask for a refund (terms and deadlines apply, see next question) and book a different session.
I can't attend any longer – can I get a refund?
We understand this can happen and in principal, this is fine and we will issue a refund as soon as we can, just email via the Eventbrite system, or directly to email@example.com with your order number. However, please note that we only accept and process refunds submitted before 14.00 on August 17th 2020.
After this point, all tickets are non refundable, no matter the reason (frivolous or tragic), and no matter how nice (and unfortunately for us, how aggressive) you are. We are sorry, this is final.
Is there disabled access and disabled toilets?
Yes absolutely, both London & Melbourne venues are completely accessible. The entry team and security teams around the venue will be able to assist finding elevators and navigating through the venue if needed.
Please also note that with a purchase of a ticket you agree to be photographed by our professional photographer. These images will solely be used for the promotion of the festival.
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I have no idea who God really prefers. The God of my understanding loves both the kind atheist and the hateful Christian. That's impossible for me to understand but it is what I believe.
Poor atheist has no clue that God is guiding her steps. God does it anyway. If I were God, I'd leave the poor bastard to figure it out for herself. Lucky for her and the hateful Christian that judgmental me doesn't get to step in for God. I'm not sure who would be left if I got to sling the lightning bolts. God may not choose favorites but I sure do.
My friend loves Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God. He likes that series so much that he has a shelf full of Walsch's books. I like the idea, but my conversations with God are never quite that eloquent. I listened to an interview on Morning Edition the other day and a writer quoted one of her son's teachers who said, "Do you want to be right or kind? When there's a choice, pick kindness."
My mind immediately scoffed at the inaccurate quote. It's supposed to be, do you want to be right or do you want to be happy? We hear that quote in AA meetings pretty often. My certainty that I am right makes my stomach churl and my mind break out in resentments. Just accepting things and people as they are, not as I want them to be, keeps me way happier. But kind? What would kindness do for me? How does that fit in the equation? Right<Happy. Right<Kind. Happy=Kind? Happy<Kind?
The God of my understanding broke into my thoughts. (Pick kindness always) Really? What about tolerance? What about accepting people as they are? (That's a good way and in the end that's the kindest way. Kind to yourself. Kind to other people. But sometimes kindness doesn't make you happy or right. Offer a kind word, your place in line, a smile when you don't feel like it. When you see one of my kids at the freeway exit holding a sign, just give him money if you have it. At least, don't start judging him. Don't roll your eyes. I accept that you are doing the best you can when you don't do my will; accept that he is doing the best he can.)
God sometimes reminds me that kindness extends to myself. Since my son Jack died, I can make myself feel like a failure as a parent, as a human being. There are times when I'm tired or frustrated that the voices in my head reinforce those thoughts. I don't know if non-alcoholics have those voices but I, an alkie, sure do. They are the voices that remind me of every mean word, every hasty judgement, every lapse in mothering I made in Jack's life. They have a retort for every defense I offer and I can end up frozen in misery. It's in that miserable silence that God usually steps in. (Are you finished with that thinking? Do you really think that's what I think. I am in love with you, Margaret. Stop, stop, stop killing yourself with those thoughts. They aren't coming from me. Get up and call somebody. Don't just sit there. Get up! Get UP!)
I've come to rely on my conversations with God because they follow the T-H-I-N-K guidelines (True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind). God doesn't give me any insight on the lottery or secret knowledge about the universe. God's words remind me that patience and tolerance are important, prod me to apologize when my words have been harsh. So far, God doesn't tell me what YOU ought to do. Just me. And I kind of like that God. He's my VVBFF.


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- For other uses, see Koth.
- This page details Koth in the primary universe; for the Koth in the Kelvin timeline created by Nero's temporal incursion see Koth (Kelvin timeline).
Koth was a Klingon male working as a prison warden on Rura Penthe in the 23rd century.
He took new prisoners, including Captain James T. Kirk and Doctor Leonard McCoy, on a tour of the prison when they arrived after their trial for the assassination of Gorkon. Thanks to the help of Martia, Kirk and McCoy were caught breaking out of the prison, awaiting the arrival of the USS Enterprise-A. Koth was in the midst of telling the duo the truth about who was behind Gorkon's murder (since they were about to be executed anyway) when the Federation Starfleet officers were beamed back to their ship. He then informed General Chang of Kirk's escape and offered to go after him. Chang decided to have Koth executed for his failure to eliminate Kirk and McCoy, though was ultimately killed himself before being able to order the execution.(TOS movie, novelization & comic adaptation: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
External linkEdit
- Koth (Warden) article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.


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Print this out if you wish and keep in your wallet whilst job seeking.
Congratulations; you've got a job interview! Now prepare to make the most of the precious time you'll get in front of the hirer.
After researching the company or organisation thoroughly, ask yourself the following questions:
– what does this job involve?
– what skills would a top employee in this job have?
– how can I persuade them there is something unique about me?
Examples of past performance:
Merely saying you have the required skills and experience is not enoughto make you stand out."I'm good at XYZ" is also not enough –have practical examples ready to hammer the message home.
Set pieces:
It would be wonderful to know in advance what the recruiter was going to ask. However, you can anticipate likely questions and have the answers up your sleeve, especially for thecommon, "What are your weaknesses?" question. Below are three other possible questions.
Why did you leave your last job?
If it was a less than amicable separation from your last boss, now is not the time to go deeply into it. Emphasize that you get along with people.
Can you explain your gaps in employment?
In a post-recession economy, gaps in employment are commonplace. Whether you were studying, doing voluntary work, looking for work, travelling or thinking about your mission in life, frame any gaps positively.
Have you done exactly this type of work before?
Risk-adverse employers are looking for reassurance that you'll hit the ground running. Emphasise that your skills are transferable and you're quick to master new things.
Answer the question:
Nerves can make you ramble or freeze up. One way of making sure you stick to the point is to repeat back the interviewer's question at the beginning of your response. It keeps you on point, and shows you're a good listener, which is a great rapport builder.
Ask a friend to give you a mock interview. If you're "umming and ahing" and not answering concisely it's a great way to realise you need more practice.
Keep things in perspective
It's natural to build up your hopes and then feel down if the interview doesn't go as you hoped. Note the lessons you've learned, there's nothing like a live situation for great practice.
Or maybe you thought the interview went well, but you weren't asked back. In an ideal world you'd be given feedback but unfortunately many recruiters simply don't have the time and resources to offer this these days. Draw your own feedback, treat yourself well, and look forward to the next one.
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Black tea has been studied in Great Britain (of course), and found to be a proven stress reducer. Actually, it doesn't relax you so much as it prevents those nasty stress hormones (like cortisol) from skyrocketing and it is also able to fight against the formation of blood clots.
Chamomile Tea is a Powerhouse
Herbalists for centuries have been reporting that chamomile tea reduces stress. Personally, I love the taste of chamomile tea. So I was very excited to learn that it's somewhat amazing in all its benefits. For example, WebMD reports on studies that show chamomile tea to have the additional benefits of blocking complications from Type 2 diabetes including loss of vision as well as nerve and kidney damage.
Additionally, one research study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that chamomile tea heals inflammation along with assorted skin diseases, open wounds/ulcers and even gout. WebMD also reports that recent studies have found that simple little old chamomile tea can stunt growing human cancer cells.
Green tea and ginseng tea also not only provide great health benefits, but also to fight stress well.
Nice to know a no-calorie, inexpensive, easy-to-find beverage can do so much for you, right? Add that to a real, traditional English tea time and you've really got yourself a stress-break.


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(PresseBox) - New mobility solutions like car sharing are becoming more and more popular. Does this mean the end of car ownership? On November 28-29, 2018, this question and other disruptive mobility trends will be discussed at the 2nd international VDI Conference "Smart Cars & Urban Mobility" in Amsterdam.
You would be hard pressed to find a single area of technology in which digitalization is not making substantial headway. In an increasingly connected world, the emphasis is on ?smart? technology capitalizing on the possibilities offered by connectivity. Knowing that, it seems only logic that the automotive sector is undergoing a period of transition in order to stay competitive, redefining its position in an intelligent urban infrastructure on the way towards ?Smart Cities?.
Stop-and-go and traffic jams during the rush hour are reality on German roads. Constantly increasing numbers of inhabitants aggravate the situation more and more. Even more devastating are the effects on climate change. Mobility providers see a chance, especially in big cities, to minimise traffic jams, noise and pollution thanks to innovative mobility solutions. Smart Cities offer promising potential through smart mobility to handle growing urban mobility.
The range of car sharing services in major cities is already enormous today. Already in the near future, there will be driverless e-shuttles with fixed bus stops in the city of tomorrow. Also conceivable are autonomous vehicles that can be called via app to any location.
Sampo Hietanen, founder and managing director of the Finnish mobility service provider "MaaS Global", addresses in his presentation the question of how smart car sharing services displace traditional vehicle ownership. This is precisely what the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is aiming for. According to UBA, the motto is "using instead of owning" and is one of 15 building blocks for the city of tomorrow, with a maximum of 150 registered electric cars per 1,000 inhabitants, including car sharing and taxi vehicles.
The 2nd international VDI conference ?Smart Cars & Urban Mobility? will feature presentations and interactive discussions about the smart car and its position in the urban mobility landscape as well as contemporary developments in automotive technology, data and infrastructure. The conference highlights the importance of connected vehicles in the context of "Smart Cities".
The main topics include:
The Urban Mobility Ecosystem, Multimodal Mobility & Mobility Platforms
Connected Vehicles in intelligent Infrastructure
Legal Basics for smart connected Vehicles
Data Handling & Data Sovereignty in an Urban Mobility Context
The Urban Perspective: Mobility Challenges in Smart Cities of the Future
Disruptive Automotive Business Models and alternative smart Urban Mobility Concepts
GM / VDI - Automotive Blockchain Contest
At the conference, the General Motors/VDI Blockchain Contest honours concepts that have the potential to fundamentally change the automotive sector. Anyone who has an innovative blockchain idea in the automotive sector can apply. The evaluation criteria are degree of innovation, technical feasibility, value added and economic impact. The deadline for the pitch presentation is 5 October 2018. The winner will have the opportunity to present his idea in a keynote address to leading OEMs and conference attendees in Amsterdam.
Participants of the conference will be able to attend the parallel international VDI conferences ?Autonomous & Electric Buses? and ?Charging Infrastructure for Electromobility? at no additional cost. All events are held in English.
Registration and program at www.vdi-wissensforum.de/en/event/smart-cars-urban-mobility/ as well as at the VDI Wissensforum customer service, Postbox 10 11 39, 40002 Duesseldorf, E-Mail: wissensforum(at)vdi.de, Telephone: +49 211 6214-201, Telefax: -154.
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