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Senate Considers Bill for Environmental Hazard ExposuresRobert O'Dowd Salem-News.com
Camp Lejeune veterans and family members are automatically covered under the TRICARE program. Veterans and dependents of other bases must await the decision of an Advisory Board. No provision is made for civilian workers injured from exposure to environmental hazards.
(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will hold hearings on Thursday, January 28th on an environmental hazard exposure bill drafted by Senator Akaka, (D, HI), Chairman, Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
According to an informed Congressional source, a vote is expected on the bill entitled, "Examination of Exposures to Environmental Hazards During Military Service Act of 2010." If the vote is along party lines, look for bill to be approved by the Committee and become law this year. The hearing should start at 9:30 am, and will stream live from the Committee's website[1].
The Salem-News obtained a draft copy of the bill this week. Our review showed the bill provides authority to the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to establish an Advisory Board to provide expert advice on exposures of current military, veterans and their dependents to environmental hazards on military installations.
The bill excludes exposure of military personnel to environmental hazards in Iraq and Afghanistan and any military installation where imminent danger pay is authorized. For example, military personnel exposed to burn pits in Iraq would not be covered by the bill. Also, the bill does not cover civilian workers exposed to environmental hazards.
The bill does not provide for any monthly payments to veterans for their current disability . In comparison, VA disability claims do provide for both health care and monthly payments to a veteran. In the case of "military exposures" to environmental hazards, veterans are treated differently since they receive no monthly compensation.
There are 130 military bases on the National Priority List (EPA Superfund). Thousands of veterans, their dependents, and civilian workers served on these bases and an unknown number were exposed to contaminants and suffer adverse health effects, including death.
Senator Akaka's bill assumes veterans and their family members are aware of exposure to contaminants in the military. For the most part, this is not true. Most veterans are clueless. With the exception of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, there is no legal requirement for the government to notify any veteran or dependent of their possible exposure to a contaminant and the related health effects. Why? Would government notification increase the number of fraudulent claims for disability compensation or affect recruitment? Maybe. But quick prosecution for any fraudulent claims should serve as an effective deterrent while recruitment is more likely to be affected by dishonest dealings.
However, there's no provision in this bill to notify any veteran or family members of possible exposure to an environment hazard and maybe interest in amending the bill. Except for Camp Lejeune and Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan, there are few if any pending claims for environmental hazards. Why not amend the bill to require public service announcements and use of the Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) to notify their memberships?
The good news is that Senator Akaka proposed bill covers everyone in the military service who may have been exposed to an environmental hazard and has filed either a VA claim (veteran) or Federal tort claim (dependent) with the exception of veterans who receive imminent danger pay (e.g., those who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan). But, like most laws, the "devil" is in the details.
Most people would agree there's a moral responsibility to notify veterans and their dependents that may have been exposed to environmental hazards. With over 1,400 military sites contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) alone, the number of veterans and dependents exposed to this organic solvent could run into the thousands.
TCE was used as a degreasing solvent by both the military and industry for decades, contaminating soil and groundwater. The three common routes of exposure to TCE and other environmental contaminants are ingestion (drinking water), inhalation, and dermal contact. For decades, TCE was used by the military to degrease aircraft parts. It's an excellent cleaning solvent. Of the 1,400 military sites contaminated with this chemical, about half are Air Force bases.
This is not simply an issue of one or two rusting drums sitting in an open field on some military base. Camp Lejeune veterans and dependents, for example, were exposed to a lengthy list of toxic chemicals in the water wells on this North Carolina base. Former MCAS El Toro, California, another Marine Corps base, was responsible for a toxic plume of TCE spreading off the base into Orange Country, threatening the municipal water supply. The Navy spent hundreds of millions of dollars in remediation at El Toro, another EPA Superfund site.
At Camp Lejeune, thousands were exposed to carcinogens in the drinking water. A number died from this ingesting contaminated drinking water. The list includes children with developing immune systems and embryos who are especially vulnerable to toxic chemicals.
Senator Akaka's bill is the latest attempt to address the need for compensation for veterans and family members exposed to environmental hazards like TCE.
The bill establishes an Advisory Board of seven members, including three scientists with backgrounds in environmental exposure or environmental exposure assessments, health monitoring, or other relevant fields. If needed, the Advisory Board has the authority to convey a science review panel of seven scientists with similar backgrounds as the scientists on the board.
The idea is that environmental experts with backgrounds in environmental science will help both the Veterans Administration and the Defense Department decide complex environmental hazard issues and reduce the backlog of veterans and dependents claims.
In practice, whether this will work to provide needed health care for veterans and family members injured by environmental hazards or act as a mechanism to deny veterans claims and tort claims from family members is an unanswered question. As the saying goes, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating."
A major change for veterans is that the DOD and not the VA will be responsible for providing financial compensation or health benefits under the TRICARE program. The Advisory Board has no authority to require DOD to provide benefits, only to make recommendations. However, DOD would be hard pressed to deny recommendations for compensation and it very unlikely that TRICARE benefits would be denied, according to an informed Congressional source.
The good news is that Senator Akaka's bill covers everyone in the military service who may have been exposed to an environmental hazard and avoids the need for separate hearings and legislation for each base on the National Priority List (EPA Superfund). One exception is that veterans who receive imminent danger pay (e.g., those who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan) are specifically excluded from the bill. But, like most laws, the "devil" is in the details.
The bill could be used to reduce the backlog of veterans and dependents claims and serve as a "cover" for the VA and DOD to deny compensation to the injured. The scientists on the Advisory Board and the science advisory panel are key players in this process. The decisions they reach relating to causality of exposure to environmental hazards like TCE are critical to ensuring that veterans and their family members receive health care.
Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Agency for Toxic Substances Disease Registry (ATSDR) have identified illnesses linked or associated with environmental hazards. If the decisions of EPA and ATSDR are used by the Advisory Board as a basis to determine service connections, then most veterans and family members should be satisfied with the results. If the Advisory Board attempts to determine "causality" for a particular disease to an environmental hazard, then could easily result in a forum to support denial of military exposure claims. The good news is that at least for Camp Lejeune, the right decision was made.
The bill requires the Advisory Board to consider military exposure claims related to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and Atsugi Naval Air Station, Japan, as the first two cases. The bill specifies that Camp Lejeune veterans and family members are eligible for TRICARE program benefits.
Camp Lejeune, with its history of contamination of base wells, had the potential to add a half-a-million dependents to the VA health system at an estimated cost of $4 billion and "at the expense of the veterans who rely on VA's hospitals and clinics," according to a Congressional source.
To avoid the burden on the VA Medical Heath care system, the bill provides TRICARE health care benefits for Camp Lejeune veterans and family members.
Within 90 days after the bill becomes law, the DOD is required to compile a list of "individuals exposed to environmental hazards at Camp Lejeune, during the period…in which the water at Camp Lejeune was contaminated with volatile organic compounds, including known and probable human carcinogens." Camp Lejeune dependents would be eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care under the TRICARE program for any condition or disability that is associated with exposure to contaminants at the base. Veterans of Camp Lejeune would be covered by the TRICARE program for any medical condition.
For bases other than Camp Lejeune, here's how it will work: The bill establishes an Advisory Board with 7 members appointed for a 3 year term by the President. The Advisory Board includes 3 scientists with backgrounds in environmental exposure or environmental exposure assessments, health monitoring or other relevant fields. If need, the Advisory Board has the ability to convey an expert panel of 7 scientists with backgrounds in environmental exposure or environmental exposure assessments, health monitoring or other relevant fields to evaluate health hazards and to provide expert advice to the Advisory Board. Other members on the Advisory Board include representatives from Veteran Service Organizations (2 members) and other Federal agencies (2 members) other than the VA and DOD.
This is not simply an issue of one or two rusting drums sitting in an open field on some military base. Camp Lejeune veterans and dependents, for example, were exposed to a lengthy list of toxic chemicals in the water wells on this North Carolina base. An unknown number have died from exposure to carcinogens like trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PCE), benzene, and vinyl chloride in the drinking water. The list includes children with developing immune systems are especially vulnerable to toxic chemicals.
If the Advisory Board makes a favorable decision, then the final decision for approval of compensation or health care benefits under TRICARE rests with DOD. You read correctly.
DOD, with the most EPA Superfund sites, gets to make the decision on the award of benefits. Under the Akaka bill, the Advisory Group makes a recommendation to DOD to award compensation or health care benefits under TRICARE.
If the Advisory Board finds the extent of exposure is "insufficient to warrant further consideration, a recommendation of this findings is made to the VA and DOD. There's no question that the VA more than likely deny all veterans claims related to environmental hazards covered by the Advisory Board's recommendation. Veterans would still have appeal rights under the VA regulations, but don't look for any reversal of a denials.
Civilian workers exposed to environmental hazards are not covered by the bill. If injured, our assumption is that these workers would have to file a Federal tort claim (SF-95). Any favorable decision reached by the Advisory Board for military
In summary, the Senator Akaka bill covers everyone in the military service who may have been exposed to an environmental hazard and has filed either a VA claim (veteran) or Federal tort claim (dependent) with the exception of veterans who receive imminent danger pay (e.g., those who serve in Iraq and Afghanistan) and civilian workers. Like most laws, the "devil" is in the details. Only time will tell if it proves successful.
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I very strongly recommend every veteran, spouse, friend of a veteran call toll free 866-272-6622, ask for Senator Akaka's office and tell him you are 100% against this bill! Then call the same number again and ask for your Senator and ask that they NOT support this bill in any way![Return to Top]
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I was reminded of my checkerboard a week or so ago when I was reading this post by Audra at Reduce, Reuse, Renewed. I liked how she used rocks as checker pieces, and thought I might do the same. Then a minute or two passed, and so did thoughts about my homemade checkerboard.
It wasn't until last week when I was working on the Magnets from Repurposed Bits and Pieces that I thought, "I wonder what else I have that I could make into a magnet." I looked through my junk, and came across some tile that we pulled off the living room floor several months ago.
As quickly as I thought they would make a cool magnet, inspiration struck, and I knew they would be perfect in making a checkerboard, and that's the long thought process on this simple project.
Here's just some of the tile I have to work with. Some of it has been broke, but a lot of it is still good and just needs to be cleaned up a bit.
To start I soaked the pieces of tile in soapy water for about 10 minutes. I then, drained the water and set the tile out, to let it dry. Then I took 80 grit sandpaper and sanded some of the mortar off the backs. I didn't bother getting them super clean as you can see in the picture below. (I chose to go this route rather than buying mortar remover)
I wanted to make this quick and easy, so I decided to use the Cow Table to attach the tile to, instead of building a board.
The table and 64 pieces of tile were painted using homemade chalk paint. I referenced this post from Anderson and Grant when making this homemade chalk paint. I had these sample jars in my paint stock; they were both $1 each at Lowe's. The navy one was on the oopsy shelf and the Frappe color was among many that were marked down right before Christmas. I sanded and painted the table the Frappe color. 32 pieces of tile were painted the Frappe color and the other 32 pieces navy.
After all the tiles were painted, I measured the tile and table to try to get it as centered on the table as possible.
When I had the tiles where I wanted them I traced around the entire square of tiles with a pencil. Then I started hot gluing tile pieces on the table using the penciled line as a guide.
Next I wanted to seal the tiles, so I spray the table top with Rust-oleum Crystal Clear Enamel spray, and it gave me the glossy finish I was looking for.
I finished the table by stenciling some embellishment to the skirt of the table.
Now that the table was finished I needed checkers. I had a dowel rod from an old project that was no longer being used, so I cut up 30 pieces. Checkers only uses 24 pieces in total, but I cut 6 extra checkers for when we lose some. Notice I didn't say "if" we lose some. 😉
Here it is all set up to play. What do you think? Has this inspired you to make your own checkerboard? Who usually wins at checkers in your family?
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EASTON — This one was never in doubt.
One game after riding a big second-half rally to work past Southern Columbia in its PIAA Class AA state tournament opener, Mahanoy Area returned to form.
The Golden Bears opened with fury on both ends of the court, building an insurmountable lead and cruising past Sacred Heart Academy 55-35 in a second-round contest Tuesday night at the Easton Middle School.
Abbey McGee, usually Mahanoy's offensive facilitator from her point guard position, scored four of the game's first five points as they rolled out to a 16-3 lead by the end of the first quarter. McGee, who finished with 12 points, one behind team leader Jordan Karmonick's 13, scored 10 in the first half alone as the Bears rolled to a 32-10 advantage at the break.
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Mahanoy Area was eliminated from the state playoffs last season in the quarterfinal round, dropping a heartbreaker to Philadelphia West Catholic in a game played at Freedom High School in Bethlehem.
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ibis Paris Opéra la Fayette
The ibis Paris Opéra La Fayette hotel is ideal for tourists, families and professionals alike thanks to its location in the center of Paris. The ibis Paris Opéra La Fayette is a 3-star hotel with 67 renovated and air-conditioned rooms. The hotel has free WIFI and a snack bar, and is located a 10-minute walk from department stores, the Grands Boulevards, the Folies Bergère, Opéra Garnier and the Olympia music hall.
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ibis Paris Opéra la Fayette
19 Rue Buffault, 75009 PARIS, France
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- Airport: Paris–Le Bourget Airport
- Airport: Orly Airport
- Airport: Paris Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle
- Train: Gare du Nord
- Train: Gare de Lyon
- Boat: Bateaux-Mouches
Top 10 attractions
- Internet
FREE WiFi
- High speed wireless
- Internet services
- Transportation
- Front desk
24-hour reception
- Express check-out
- Work away
Photocopy center
- Hotel service
Safe deposit box
- Security
- Travelling with others
Pets welcome
- Accessible
- Events
Meeting rooms
- Communication
Calling card calls
- High speed Internet
- Bedding
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Entertainment
Cable television
- Satellite television
- Business
Direct dial phone number
- Green facilities
Eco-friendly bath amenities
- General
Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Non-smoking
- Wake-up calls
Good to know
House policy
- Check-in Time: 12:00
- Check-out Time: 12:00
Cancel policy
No charge for cancellation up to the day of arrival, 6PM (local time). After this, the hotel will charge for the first night including taxes.
Travel with others
Children policy
Accommodations are free for 2 children under the age of 12 staying in the parents' room.
Payment type
Languages spoken
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Meetings & Events
Welcome capacity
- Number of Meeting Rooms: 1
- Number of Sleeping Rooms: 67
- Largest Meeting Room Size: 237 sq. ft.
- Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 15
- Parking
- Meeting/board rooms
- Fax machine
- Copier
- Meeting facilities
Property's Green Action
To protect the environment, we are reducing water use, energy consumption and recycling waste with the goal of limiting our carbon footprint. We integrate sustainable development into our operating procedures, contribute to preserve local communities and the natural ecosystems in which our hotel is located. With all sister hotels, we have already planted three million trees as part of a global reforestation project supported by the United Nations. The last but not the least, we engage our partners and suppliers in their sustainable development strategy and integrate them into the responsibility chain.
- Eco-friendly bath amenities
Planet 21 Bronze
AccorHotels created an action plan that offered 76 actions to promote sustainable development, tailored to the hotel context. It sets out 16 mandatory actions for achieving the "Bronze" level, which must be obtained before moving on to the higher levels. Those initiatives are structured into 4 pillars & 2 axes:
- PEOPLE: Raise employees' awareness of eco-friendly practice
- CUSTOMERS: engage guests in a sustainable experience
- COMMUNITIES: work hand-in-hand with local Communities for a positive impact
- PARTNERS: co-innovate to open up new horizons
- BUILDING: Move towards carbon neutral buildings
- FOOD: Strive for zero food waste & healthy sustainable food
Then, to go even further, each hotel selects other actions from over 60 additional initiatives. This flexible system enables it to build its own program in line with AccorHotels' commitments, but also reflecting the hotel's local characteristics:
- Its prior level of progress on sustainable development
- Its priority areas for improvement
- The environment and local issues
A weighting mechanism establishes the action achievement level with a score that places the hotel around the higher levels. Each level marks the progress hotels are making in implementing the Planet 21 program.
Most helpful reviews 8 15 reviews
J Amboy
2 years ago – Google
Good, clean rooms. Service is what you would expect out of a 3 star hotel. Not bad, but not great either. In a good location accessible to everything.
Hugo Pedro-Martins
2 years ago – Google
All is nothing short of mediocre, the check in service, the staff and the way they address you, the room with lockers where you have to pay to store your bags. The room was the standard Ibis experience although well beaten down by life and years gone by. The mattress is awful, and the pain on my back reminded me I should have not ignored the minimal acceptable standard of comfort. The AC had so much mould growing in every nook and crany, that I thank my immune system for keeping me safe. My advice is, spend a bit more and stay in a much better area and in much better confornt if you can!
Elisa Visick
2 years ago – Google
Very clean and well-located hotel, but definitely feels like a budget hotel in some ways. The bed is not great, but it's fine. Very modern design.
Keyla Real
2 years ago – Google
Great location, friendly staff and overall very good service. I recommend !!!!
Renan Moreira
2 years ago – Google
Good location close to many lines of the Metro. There were markets, dinning places and stores nearby too. It was a walkable distance to La Galerie Lafayette and to the Paris Opera House - Palais Garnier. The room was comfortable. They could have more power outlets though. It's a good option of hotel in Paris. It's the Ibis standard, which personally is better than the French standard (when comparing hotels of the same price of course).
Thomas Andre
2 years ago – Google
Lady at the front desk was a pain . True Parisian experience 2 stars for the authenticity , one for the room Better avoid the breakfast and the personel
Aude Kervision
2 years ago – Google
Nice, relatively spacious room. Bathtub in the bathroom, which was a first for me in a Ibis hotel. The staff was vert friendly. The only downside were that the breakfast buffet was smaller (and breakfast more expensive) than in other hotels, and the toilet paper was so thin and rough it felt like prison TP.
2 years ago – Google
Friendly staff, decent breakfast, close to Lafayette mall and other major attractions. There's is still construction going on in the building and hallways are hot and narrow. They control the air conditioning so we had to ask to turn it on (suffered hot room and basically no sleep for two days before we found out). Good and affordable for short time stay.
Vasu Sharma
2 years ago – Google
Affordable, beautiful location worth the visit
Ramesh Poudel
2 years ago – Google
very nice and homely hotel
Hussain Aladwan
3 years ago – Google
they gave the kids fidget spinners and bags filled with other toys and candy. the buffet was amazing. loved it
madhulika singh
3 years ago – Google
Good choice for night stays...if u just want to come here n sleep. Main city centre location. Good Indian restaurant around. Metro connectivity. Most of the major places ( tourist attractions) at a walkable distance .
Mathieu DEMBINSKI
3 years ago – Google
Nice view at floor 7
Peter Tkac
3 years ago – Google
Nice, clean and easy hotel with good location
Arik Yakir
3 years ago – Google
Nice tourist hotel in the opera area (10 minutes walk). Rooms are small but ok, regular breakfast with extra charge. Rooms itself is expensive, but this isvParisbin june...
Gabriel Benedetti
3 years ago – Google
Close to the subway, nice rooms. The shower could be a bit stronger
Nelson D. Jimenez Medina
3 years ago – Google
It's a deal for Paris standards. Ver comfortable bed and very clean room over all. It's great to get a good night sleep and after hitting the city all day long.
R Lemke
3 years ago – Google
Cheap clean right in the bleeding centre of paris
Prabhat Kiran
3 years ago – Google
Pretty small room. OK staff. OK overall for budget, short stay.
Christophe Muguet
3 years ago – Google
Quite ok for an Ibis. My room was really quiet
Christophe Muguet
3 years ago – Google
Quite ok for an Ibis. My room was really quite
Alexandre Pépin
4 years ago – Google
Only because they have no parking and the hotel says 3 stars but it's really a 2 stars. Otherwise it's an Ibis... You know what you get
Thomas van Tilburg
4 years ago – Google
Location is okey. And staff is very friendly. The lobby isn't very fancy but does the job.
Hicham Ouazal
4 years ago – Google
great and comfortable
Tom Wavre
4 years ago – Google
Good location and comfortable rooms. Staff were helpful.
Paolo Bassoli
4 years ago – Google
Bellissimo hotel. Ibis non delude mai. Molto comodo al centro sia a piedi che alla metro fermata Cadet. I dintorni dell'Hotel sono ricchi di ristoranti (brasserie e non), bar, negozi e mini(super) market come carrefour.
Alessandro Vena
6 years ago – Google
Ottimo hotel x chi vuole visitare Parigi. A pochi passi si hanno due fermate metro x spostarsi comodamente. Poi avere starbucks e mc donalds risulta comodo se nn si vuole spendere molto x fare colazione o cenare. Camere superiori alla media dei vari hotel parigini, comode accoglienti e pulite, unica nota negativa in bagno abbiamo trovato solo un telo doccia, essendo in due è risultato un po scomodo, è bastato chidere e ci è stato dato, il giorno successivo si è ripetuta la stessa cosa. X il resto consiglio vivamente questo hotel
Paul Hutchinson
8 years ago – Google
Comfy large beds (im 6'8 tall and fit!) Clean and pleasant ibis. But have breakfast down the road in the local cafe it's nicer.
Fran Martín
9 years ago – Google
Es lo que esperas de un Ibis.Tiene lo justo para sentirte cómodo. El barrio es muy tranquilo y esta bien comunicado.Precio normal teniendo en cuenta el resto de oferta hotelera.Una apuesta segura para una ciudad con una calidad discontinua en relación a las estrellas de los hoteles.


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McLean County Independent News
Legendary? Says who?
Would Bully Pulpit Golf course in Medora still set attendance records if the road to the nationally-acclaimed course wasn't paved?
Trees dominate board meeting
A forest of tree issues kept Garrison Parks and Rec. officials busy during their regular monthly meeting this past week.
Bit o' blarney
There's nothin' like wearin' a bit o' the green Sunday. The Benedictine Living Center is hosting it's St. Patrick's Day bash, the annual brunch and auction.
County gets $3.6 million in Surge funds for county roads
McLean County has been allocated $3.6 million from the recently passed Surge Bill (SB 2103) in the Legislature, which is good, because there are plenty of roads that are in need of repair.
Surge funds coming
Garrison City Council members received a pleasant surprise Monday night.
Bond vote continues to fester at Max School
A second school bond issue at Max was soundly defeated Feb. 20, but the dust is far from settled.
Garrison board OK's open enrollment
The Garrison School Board has lifted its freeze on open enrollment.
Syrup on tap
Winter still has its grip on the North Dakota prairie, but that doesn't mean things are at a standstill at Fort Stevenson State Park south of Garrison.
Framework in place
The skeleton of a comprehensive plan for the City of Garrison is in place. The framework was assembled Monday night at the Garrison Senior Citizens Center.
Brannan announces retirement
A 12-year run as Garrison's top administrator will come to an end June 30. Superintendent Steve Brannan has announced his retirement. School officials and board members learned of Brannan's plans this past week.


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LISTEN: Flying Lotus - See Thru To U
Theo Darton-Moore
, August 16th, 2012 12:33
In the run up to the release of Flying Lotus' new album Until The Quiet Comes, out on October 1 via Warp, the label has previewed a collaborative track with Erykah Badu from the LP:
'See Thru To U' showcases Lotus' mastery of jazz musicianship, which at times gets a little overbearing. Frantic jazz bass work is accompanied by some equally hectic percussion; both are beautifully recorded and interspersed with the silky smooth wailings of Badu, contributing to a pleasantly organic-feeling atmosphere, characteristic of FlyLo's previous work.
Structurally, though, the track is quite hard to access, its fast-paced nature rarely slowing for breathing room. Having said this, if there is one thing that FlyLo has demonstrated in the past, it's that his releases often stand up better listened to as a whole, which only lends more anticipation to the release.
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text: A violin is a beautiful musical instrument. The sound you can generate out of this instrument is just magnificent. As a beginner violinist, you need to do a lot to master this skill, but you should not give up because no one is born great. All the greats had to work hard to achieve their mastery, and that should go for you as well. The following are some useful tips you can use … [Read more...]


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I've been up these roads, to the dam and even miles beyond where the road ends in the head of a valley. Each time the trip is different depending on the season (how green or brown) or condition of the dam. In the dry season they add about 10 feet of earth behind the cement dam to help divert more water to the irrigation canals on either side of the river. The south side of the river is Colima and to the north is Jalisco - both with lots of farming on the river delta.
There is a little town of Marabasco just south of the bridge with a No-Tell motel along the way. Turn left just before you reach town and you can follow the irrigation canals up to the dam. The area is popular for fishing and cooling off during family outings. Some kids told us about a well on the Colima side that they say dates back to the times when the indigenous peoples lived there - it's possible!


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You may be allowed to stay in the UK for up to 12 or 24 months under this category, depending on the scheme you are using and the length of time of your work as shown on your certificate of sponsorship.
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This is the question I would like to ask Western men this week, 'What do you really think of Thai women'? and just to be fair I will tell you 2 things that Thai women like about Western men.
But first maybe I should be clear though and ask please don't just talk about physical side. I am aware that there are many pretty Thai girls and so that is an obvious attraction, don't get me wrong you can of course make comments about this also because of course it will be part of it. But what else do you really think about Thai women, what about personality, attitude etc…and also please feel free to be very honest as without honesty from both sides it is impossible for intercultural relationships to improve through better understanding.
I always believe that learning is the key to any relationship and that when two people are in a intimate relationship it is important for them to allow and support each other to learn and grow. Very often we seem to go into relationships with too much expectation and then when that person does not always meet our expectation, because nobody is perfect we feel disappointed. But really that person may very well have the ability to meet that expectation but may just need time learn and adjust something in themselves, which leads to positive improvement. This should be the case no matter what age we are, whether we are in our 20's and just starting out or in our 40's or 50's and have lots of life experience. In fact it can be even more important in older age groups because there is a tendency to feel we know everything, have seen everything and therefore have no need to change or improve ourselves. So in Relationships between different cultures it clearly really important to be open to learning and improvement.
Ok, so I promised at the start of this post I would tell you a few things that Thai women like about Western men, so here you go.
1: Western men are more willing to help a woman
What I mean with this is that we have noticed how western men seem to be quite comfortable and happy to help their women in domestic duties. I see western men helping their woman after they have a dinner party for example, clearing tables and cleaning dishes etc. I see western men even though they work all day helping their woman around the house with some cleaning and things like that. I think this is a lovely quality and it show that they work as a team and that a western man does not think it beneath him to help with this. What is really nice with this is that they do these things because they feel it is only right to share duties.
Something else positive I have witnessed here is how this also affects their children and they also do the share of work around the house, it so lovely when you see a whole family working like a team together like that. This also seems to prepare children very well for their own future independence.
2: Western men are more monogamous
I'm sure you will all laugh a little at this one because I know many people talk about how western men like to come to Thailand for one reason only, but what I see is that mostly these men are single anyway, yes of course I know there are exceptions and I also know just like any culture there are those who are not faithful but mainly what I see and hear is that western men value this and if they are in a loving relationship they will stay faithful to their wife. They don't just see having other women as their right and their business only and something their wife should not ask them about or even know about, even though they do.
So that is 2 things that I know Thai women see in Western men, whether you think they are right or wrong and agree or disagree this is the perception that many Thai women who are interested in Farang have. I also know that Western men seem more open to talking about their relationships with their women and this is another positive thing that interests quality Thai women.
Basically what Thai women really want is care from their man, yes they also want to feel equal and not be treated as a slave but Thai women will work very hard if they feel they get enough love and care from their husbands, they are not afraid of hard work whether they are educated and work in offices or not. They will still take their family responsibilities seriously and look after children and make sure their husband is happy. So what I see is that Thai women see western men as being more open to this type of relationship.


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Despite search engine optimisation being a topic that generally makes my flesh crawl, Search Engine Guide is one of those sites that I for some reason entered into my RSS aggregator and whilst there is rarely an article I bother to read fully, it has just enough going for it to stop me deleting it. Sometimes, however, there are articles that are so irritating that they make you reassess whether now is the time to finally delete the feed.
At the moment everyone is talking about Facebook, and it is not surprising that the SEOs are on the case with tips about how it can be used to promote an organisation and share news. I'm not sure which part of the article annoys me most, the lack of discussion about whether a Facebook group is necessarily appropriate for a particular organisation's web presence, the pretty obvious tips, or the awful suggested metrics. It would probably have to be the metrics which focus primarily on quantity rather than quality.
Its time that I either take the RSS feed out of my aggregator, or accept that those involved in web analytics are just inhabiting a different world to those in the academic world of webometrics.


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The building opposite produced these reflections on the front wing of this Opel Mokka.
Notice the red band which forms an ellipse around the top of the wheel arch flare and then runs up to the a-pillar. It's quite a complex area. It would be even clearer if the red stripe on the building emitted light instead of reflecting it. You seldom see reflections like this in the street as there is so much 'noise' in the surroundings.
There was a huge red stripe on a big plain background that meant I could read the Mokka's form using the path or contour traced by the red line. Paint shops and styling studios have evenly spaced strip lights overhead to deliberately achieve this effect so as to help see surface irregularities. CAD programmes have high-lights analysis tools to reveal curvature characteristics.
In the Mokka's case the flatness of the metal around the mirror shows where variation in the paint and steel pressing has a greater impact than the crown in the panel. The highlights are wobbly.


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Orem,UT,United States
Member Since:
Jan 27, 1986
Goal Type:
Olympic Trials Qualifier
Running Accomplishments:
Best marathon: 2:23:57 (2007, St. George). Won the Top of Utah Marathon twice (2003,2004). Won the USATF LDR circuit in Utah in 2006.
Draper Days 5 K 15:37 (2004)
Did not know this until June 2012, but it turned out that I've been running with spina bifida occulta in L-4 vertebra my entire life, which explains the odd looking form, struggles with the top end speed, and the poor running economy (cannot break 16:00 in 5 K without pushing the VO2 max past 75).
Short-Term Running Goals:
Qualify for the US Olympic Trials. With the standard of 2:19 on courses with the elevation drop not exceeding 450 feet this is impossible unless I find an uncanny way to compensate for the L-4 defect with my muscles. But I believe in miracles.
Long-Term Running Goals:
2:08 in the marathon. Become a world-class marathoner. This is impossible unless I find a way to fill the hole in L-4 and make it act healthy either by growing the bone or by inserting something artificial that is as good as the bone without breaking anything important around it. Science does not know how to do that yet, so it will take a miracle. But I believe in miracles.
I was born in 1973. Grew up in Moscow, Russia. Started running in 1984 and so far have never missed more than 3 consecutive days. Joined the LDS Church in 1992, and came to Provo, Utah in 1993 to attend BYU. Served an LDS mission from 1994-96 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Got married soon after I got back. My wife Sarah and I are parents of eleven children: Benjamin, Jenny, Julia, Joseph, Jacob, William, Stephen, Matthew, Mary, Bella. and Leigha. We home school our children.
I am a software engineer/computer programmer/hacker whatever you want to call it, and I am currently working for RedX. Aside from the Fast Running Blog, I have another project to create a device that is a good friend for a fast runner. I called it Fast Running Friend.
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...if we are to have faith like Enoch and Elijah we must believe what they believed, know what they knew, and live as they lived.
Elder Bruce R. McConkie
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Day of rest. Went to church. Sarah made it as well. So for the first time we went to church as a family of 7 children all there. The talks were on being prepared. The topic keeps repeating, and for a good reason.
The lesson in Sunday school was on missionary work. It was the fifth Sunday, so instead of the Elder's Quorum and Relief Society we had a combined meeting. The topic was following the Holy Ghost.


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What you should know about pre-workout stretches
Differing opinions circulate online about pre-workout stretches. Some sources say you benefit from them, others say the practice is obsolete. Which is it?
The answer is somewhere in the middle. Here's what you should know about pre-workout stretches!
Warm-ups versus stretches: what's the difference?
The first thing you should know is that stretches are not the same as warm-ups.
A warm-up is intended to increase blood flow, to get your heart pumping and prepare it for the intensity of the task ahead. Warm-ups are less intense versions of the actual exercise. They're designed to dilate the blood vessels supplying your muscles and increase oxygen supply. Notice how if you do a workout "cold" you're more likely to get a cramp, because there isn't enough oxygen to go around for the task.
Stretching, on the other hand, is intended to prepare your joints to go through a wider range of motion during your workout. It's more about flexibility than being able to sustain your cardio, but it's no less important. Your joints still need to be able to keep up with a full range of motion, or you'll risk straining or pulling a muscle.
They're different things with different benefits, but both are beneficial to your workout.
Why is it important to stretch pre-workout?
Stretching before engaging in a sport or a workout is important to allow muscles to lengthen to their full capacity, and joints to achieve full flexibility.
Flexibility is the ability of a joint to move effectively through its full range of motion. Stretching is paramount in activities that demand a wide range of motion like dancing, gymnastics, or figure skating. But even in exercises that don't demand that you twist your body into pretzels, stretching is still important.
To allow a joint to complete movements, muscles must loosen and elongate. Going into a workout "cold" means the muscles controlling the joints are still short and tight. Consequently, other muscles compensate for the tightened muscle.
Much of physical skill is ingrained in muscle memory, so if you're using the wrong muscles, your movements will feel unnatural. At best, you won't be able to perform at your top ability; at worst, it could put you at risk for injury.
How should I stretch?
Each stretch should be sustained for about 10-30 seconds. You should feel some level of discomfort as you push your muscles and joints to perform a little more than usual, but not pain. Pay attention to both sides of the body when you stretch – not just your dominant side! – so that all muscles are stretched equally.
Finally, breathe during your stretches. Inhale deeply through the nose as you get into position, then exhale slowly through the mouth as you exert effort during the stretch. This ensures adequate oxygen supply for your muscles, and keeps you centred and focused on the muscle groups you are stretching.
Are there specific stretches for different workouts?
To play it safe, you could just go over the head-to-toe stretches you used to do in P.E. at school. But if you have a particular sport in mind, you might want to ask what stretches are specific to your chosen activity. For example, the stretches of a martial artist who does kicks and spins will be different from the stretches of a runner.
In general, there are two different types of stretches: static stretches and dynamic stretches.
- Static stretching is simply stretching a body part until you feel slight discomfort and holding the position for 10-30 seconds. However, static stretches do not double as a warmup, as you only stand in place and it doesn't get your blood running. Hamstring and quadriceps stretches are examples of static stretches.
- Dynamic stretching uses repetitive movements designed to gradually increase range of motion. Some dynamic stretches can count as warm-ups, because they involve a series of movements that stretches the muscles, prepares the joints for motion, and puts effort on the heart and blood vessels to get the blood moving. Walking lunges count as a dynamic stretch.
What could happen if I don't stretch before a workout?
There's no scientific evidence that says you absolutely have to stretch before every workout. The question actually depends on what kind of activity you're about to do.
Sports that involve a lot of bouncing and jumping require elastic muscles that can lengthen and shorten quickly. For activities like football and basketball, it's important to stretch so your muscles aren't tight and stiff. Properly stretched muscles can better accommodate that elastic energy, and you don't need other muscles to compensate. Using the wrong sets of muscles is what sets you up for injury.
On the other hand, stretching muscles actually makes them weaker because stretched muscles become more relaxed and less responsive. That's all right for, say, gymnastics, where the body is expected to have more flexibility than brute strength. But for activities like weightlifting, a conservative pre-workout stretch routine might be better.
What about after workouts?
After exercise, muscles are long and loose. They may get sore and stiff if you allow them to shorten by suddenly stopping intense activity. Cool-down stretches help the muscles return to normal length, gradually relaxing them after exertion.


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By Chelsea Rosiek, Head Coach, St. Bonaventure University @BonniesWLAX
As a High School graduate of the Class of 2006, I grew up with a vastly dated high school experience. As an eighth grader, I remember calling my mother AT&T Collect to pick me up from Field Hockey Practice. I remember yelling upstairs to my parents every night to stop talking to friends so that I could access the dial-up modem on our ONE desktop computer. I remember getting handwritten letters and photocopies of articles from College Coaches (some of which I still have). Let's be frank, THINGS HAVE CHANGED.
I have been fortunate to be a head coach since 2012 and have loved every class I have come to lead. However, I am astounded that in just 8 seasons, the incoming freshman that I welcome into my program in the class of 2018 have experienced such a starkly different existence than my class of 2012, and furthermore, have no understanding of the disconnected existence I experienced in my four years of high school. As I reflect on each season, and each incoming class that has followed I have noticed this steady, albeit significant change.
Whether we like it or not, we are now coaching a completely different type of athlete; An athlete that hasn't had to go to the library to check out books. An athlete that has had to wait minutes for a response via text, while WE waited days for a response via regular mail. Recruiting is different, communication with student-athletes is different, and most importantly, the way in which these young women are motivated IS DIFFERENT.
For those of you that do not know, in January 2018, two of Apple's biggest shareholders released an open letter to the company asking them to take action against the addictive nature of their products, and expressing concern over technology and social media as a whole. The Guardian's coverage of the letter illuminated the core issue: "The investors cited several studies on the negative effects on children's mental and physical health caused by heavy usage of smartphones and social media. These range from distractions in the classroom and issues around focus on educational tasks to higher risks of suicide and depression."
This sense of immediacy and ultra-connectivity has inserted itself into the way in which this new generation of athletes must be coached. Boiler plate requirements like run tests, locker room etiquette, and parent correspondence have been affected, and methods that have been working for decades seem to be less effective and face more resistance. Female athletes in particular are facing more anxiety within their daily lives, and we as their leaders have had to adapt.
To my mentors, Bonnie Rosen, and Michele DeJuliis, I don't know how you do it. Your ability to constantly adapt and evolve with each new class of athletes is something that I admire and try to exemplify. As I approach this upcoming season I have tried to subscribe to a few new philosophies in hopes to better serve my athletes and work to bridge the communication gap I sometimes face.
1. Information is King – I find that the more detailed I can make our calendars, spell out run tests, provide detailed itineraries, the less stressed my players seem to be. When Google is a thumbprint away, that immediate access to answers helps quell the unknown, which current players are not used to.
2. Saying yes to new forms of #communication – although I refuse to enter the "World of Snapchat," embracing social media; i.e. hashtags, GIFS, and Emojis allows me to have a common dialogue with my players and connect with the onslaught on texts, snaps, DMs, Tweets, etc, that they experience EVERY DAY.
3. "I am not them and will never be" – As much as I want to relate my experience to theirs, they are "unrelatable." The locker room is different, the bus ride back to school has changed, and the level of stress and pressure they experience is tenfold.
4. The Mental Game – Mental health not only needs to be acknowledge, but also discussed and supported. Whether you have the resources interdepartmentally or not, help athletes find the support they need.
Millennials are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide than generations past. According to research by Thomas Curran, from the University of Bath and Andrew Hill, of York St. John University, this generation feels overburdened with a perfectionist streak unknown to their parents or grandparents. It isn't simple perfectionism doing Millennials in but "multidimensional perfectionism," meaning these young adults feel pressure to measure up to an ever-growing number of criteria. Striving to reach impossible standards increases the risk of anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, and even suicidal ideation. As coaches, we must acknowledge this uptick and look to ease this burden. Our goal is to lighten the load.
My goal is to be a career coach. I love this profession and want to be a part of this amazing community for as long as the Universe allows. However, as a recent mother to my 11-month old son, I can't begin to comprehend his reality as a High School senior. In 18 years how will I have changed? What will the world be like? What will my philosophies be? Will they have stayed the same, or is this an ever-evolving profession? Regardless, we are in the business of human interaction. As a human, I am flawed, but that cannot get in the way of my development as a leader, surrogate mother, and mentor. All I can do is make a promise to myself and to my "smart phone generation" players:
"I am here for you and will do whatever it takes to be the leader that you need."


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It is with pride & joy that we at PBSNS welcomed students from Seminari Theoloji Malaysia (STM) in their endeavour to orient themselves to the work among People with Learning Disabilities. The team comprising 18 students from the English department and 15 students from the Chinese department and their respective lecturers Rev Dr Joseph Komar and Deaconess Margaret Chen were here to understand the complexities of this ministry to the marginalized segment of our society.
Seeing the trainees make Christmas cards, bake cakes, and after sampling the Banana walnut cake and Magic sponge (chocolate cake) these aspiring Church leaders expressed that they are "touched by their capabilities" and that this ministry challenges them. Several have assured us that they would promote our cards and cakes in their respective churches.
At PBSNS our vision is to see people with learning disability be self-reliant and move towards independent living. The focus of our training programme is to help discover their potential, enhance their capabilities and empower these people with dignity.>


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We went to see Spectre last night and what a disappointment it turned out to be. Aside from one incredible tracking shot at the beginning (perversely spoiled by a collapsing building finale that seemed to have come straight out of Nathan Drake's Uncharted video game series), the film was a profound letdown.
It's a defining moment for the Bond franchise. Quite early on (partly because of the success of 'Skyfall', partly because editors and journalists seemed to decree it would be so), 'Spectre' was labelled as a classic Bond, trading as it did on the reclaimed heritage of Spectre, a new rebooting of Bond's personal backstory, the return of Blofeld &etc. Even Sam Smiths's theme song was being heralded as 'the best ever' long before anyone had heard it.
But sadly, simply saying something is wonderful doesn't make it so. And there are plenty of reasons for thinking that the producers need to consider the point and purpose of Bond in a world that seems ever more dark and confused.
The story of 'Spectre' is a baggy, shapeless almost incoherent narrative. I'm sorry but stretching a few ink stained notes that Ian Fleming may have written on the back of a piece of blotting paper, into a full length feature no longer cuts ice. There is a complete lack of tension throughout; we know, or can predict, that Bond will always ultimately prevail and at no point does the film suspend our disbelief to think that he might not.
Daniel Craig was the perfect successor to Piers Brosnan's lecherous uncle, a tough, uncomprising Bond for the Jason Bourne era. But now, post recession, with terror plots and mass surveillance almost routine, the harder edged realism that worked in earlier Craig outings is having a hard time keeping up with events. Indeed, such is the bleak and dangerous atmosphere post Snowden, Paris and Syria, it's difficult to see how a lone spy hero can make the difference against a hydra-like multiplicity of threats that seem to come at us from all directions. When the greatest threat to peace comes from a decentralised terror organisation scattered across the globe, how do you defeat the bad guy or blowup his headquarters when there is no leader or lair to speak of? In the era of Islamic State, Spectre's more traditional criminal aspirations seem to be the least of our worries.
Bond is also facing more competition from big budget TV productions like 'Homeland', which have eating into the fictional capital of secret service yarns with the full depth and resources of multi-episode formats, A-List talent and Hollywood production values. Satisfyingly saving the world in two and a half hours is becoming a harder and harder trick to pull off when Carrie and Saul keep audiences guessing for sixteen tension-filled episodes
I wonder if that's why Kingsman Secret Service was the most enjoyable "Bond film" in years. Rather than try to outdo the present, it returned to the series' roots of Connery and Moore. It was witty and funny and had all the elements present and correct: suave spy, nerdy egghead, great fight scenes, cheesy one liners, a fantastical plot and a truly lunatic villain played with deadly seriousness. Throw in splashes of Tarantino and even Harry Potter and it was the perfect 007 for our times.
The 'save the world' moment in Spectre is almost an afterthought to Bond saving the girl (which he is absolutely going to do, so it would be far more interesting if he didn't). And what is Bond saving us from anyway? Blofeld? Our own government? The surveillance state? Terror? Maybe there is meant to be a sense that the war against terror and the terror itself are becoming indistinguishable in terms of how they restrict our freedom, but you'd never guess. You wouldn't guess anything from this film.
In keeping with his comments in publicity about not wanting to play Bond again, Daniel Craig looks bored all the time, a charmless toughnut rather than the gentleman spy/seducer of Fleming's original design. Bond girls have always been trophies, but at least in the past they were only made to feel like they were disposable one night stands after the event. Nothing Bond does in this film is for the benefit of the female characters: they are pretty superfluous, and 'take it or leave it' isn't much of a chat up line.
By the end of the film, judging by the way the furtive glow of a some phone or other kept materialising thoughout the darkened rows, most of the audience wished they'd left it too.


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You're about to see a whole lot of Emilia Clarke, because well, we're in the throes of Game of Thrones right? The actor set an enviable style level on how to elevate an all-black look with a menswear-like houndstooth blazer draped over her shoulders, to break up her head-to-toe monochromatic look. We're totally behind this all-black ensemble made up of a loose black turtleneck tucked into high-waisted skinny jeans and sleek black booties. And that blazer? Styling game on point!
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The Ruffwear car harness has arrived. Crash tested, robust and protective, it is everything you would expect from a dog safety harness by Ruffwear. This automotive canine travel harness has been designed to safely transport your dog every time you go for a drive, whether it be a quick trip to the vets or an all-day adventure in the hills.
Made with strength-rated components and hardware, the Ruffwear Load Up harness has been rigorously crash tested successfully. The dog car restraint attaches to your existing seatbelts, so it will be good to go in any vehicle. Your dog will be kept secure from sudden movements, like heavy breaking, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
This dog car safety harness is very easy to put on and adjust for a secure fit. It is comfortable for long journeys and can be left on for rest stops.
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Harness bought for use to secure my 2 dogs travelling in a motorhome. Harness is good quality material, strong and robust but flexible enough on the dog. Fitting harness on the dog is quick after its initial adjustment for size. Size small was perfect for my medium sized collies with their 61 & 69cm girth measurements.
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Action on Disability and Work UK (ADWUK) was born out of the Vassall Centre Trust in September 2012. The Trust had been responsible for managing the Vassall Centre in Bristol, a well-established conference centre and office space, which won national awards and has become a beacon of accessibility in working environments. On selling the building, the Board decided to continue with a focus on promoting the working lives of disabled people and the organisation was renamed ADWUK.
Action on Disability and Work UK, as a Disabled People's User-Led Organisation, was committed to improving disabled people's working lives and opportunities via a peer support model. The organisation ran a national advice service delivered by disabled advisors to both disabled people and employers. The service provided bespoke advice on a case-by-case basis on all aspects of work. As part of the service, the team also offered consultancy and training to both employers and staff to help improve the recruitment and retention of disabled people.
Action on Disability and Work UK also set up an accessible work club in Bristol. Here, disabled jobseekers continue to be supported in person, usually by other disabled people, in steps towards employment, including improving IT skills.
During its existence, ADWUK supported over 1,000 disabled people to enable them to fulfil their potential in work and provided advice to over 150 organisations to help employers successfully recruit and retain disabled staff.
In February 2016 ADWUK transferred its employment services, staff and assets into WECIL. In a challenging funding environment, the ADWUK Board of Trustees decided that combining forces with WECIL would enhance the service to both disabled people and employers, and would be the best way to secure this provision into the future.
The advice service, work club and training and consultancy services continue and are now integrated into WECIL's wider package of support. WECIL is also a disabled-led organisation, committed to pioneering innovative services, and is continuing to build on ADWUK's work to champion the working lives of disabled people.
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IT is still too close to call in the race for the championship even though only two of the top five sides won at the weekend.
Consett extended their lead to eight points with victory at South Shields, but it was a close call. The only goal came after 37 minutes as Chris Scott outjumped his marker to head home.
Dunston Federation are second with four games in hand on the Steelmen. It was no surprise their game at fifth-top Whitley Bay should end in a draw.
The Fed's pressure was eventually rewarded early in the second period when David Wells fired into the top corner of the net from 12 yards. Dunston were the stronger side but with 15 minutes remaining David Coulson converted a Lee Kerr free-kick.
Newcastle Benfield stay third but they too were denied victory at Bedlington Terriers. Despite a lack of goals the teams produced an exciting game with Benfield passing up the best chance when Stephen Young's penalty was saved by Gareth Powell.
West Allotment Celtic are fourth after they came from behind to win at relegation-threatened Bishop Auckland for whom Amar Purewal scored midway through the first period. Liam Atkin restored parity and a fine solo effort by Andrew Johnson earned Celtic the points.
Spennymoor Town, who had a free day, are also very much in contention. They have played only 27 games – fewer than any other team – and although 10 points adrift of Consett, have played seven games fewer than the leaders.
At the bottom, Seaham Red Star improved their chances of avoiding the drop with victory at Ashington. Alan Hogg and Paul Richardson struck for the Colliers with Stephen Winspear, Robert Bettson (pen) and Jonathan French earning Red Star three crucial points. Seaham and Bishop Auckland are joined in the bottom three by Northallerton Town, who didn't have a game, and West Auckland Town moved out of the relegation zone with victory at Ryton.
Lukas Linhart produced a good finish from 15 yards on 14 minutes but the outcome wasn't settled until an Ian Maddison penalty a minute from time.
Morpeth Town enjoyed the division's biggest win of the day when they went nap at home to Billingham Town. Alex Benjamin rifled a hat-trick with Chris Rue and Iain Nickalls also on target. John Alexander claimed a consolation for the Teessiders.
Chester-le-Street won at Penrith thanks to Liam Robinson and Craig Price, and after conceding a 32nd-minute penalty to Richard Hodgson, Tow Law Town defeated Sunderland Nissan with efforts from Andrew Johnson and Luke Sullivan (pen).
Following a dreary first half, Billingham Synthonia brightened up the game when Darren Sankey gave them the lead at Shildon. Just before the end Danny Moore equalised.
Five sides are battling for the three promotion places in Division Two. Esh Winning are in pole position after defeating Jarrow Roofing in an eventful game.
David Graham gave Roofing the lead and after Craig Coates levelled, Roofing had Craig Tait and Paul Catto sent off by the 38th minute.
Michael Fort swung the advantage to Esh and a minute from time he was again on target from the penalty spot. At this stage, Martin Thompson was the third Jarrow player to be dismissed, the trio joining their manager Richard McLoughlin, who had been sent from the dug-out during the first half.
Norton and Stockton Ancients are three points behind Esh with as many games in hand. They were taken to the wire by North Shields, who were unlucky to concede an own goal for the Norton winner.
Harrison Davies delivered a fierce cross into the penalty area and unfortunately from the Robins' point of view, Anthony Lowther deflected the ball past his goalkeeper.
Horden CW remain third but lost ground when Robert Fowler and Craig Robson scored for Whitehaven.
Fourth-top Marske United were without a fixture and Sunderland RCA are up to fifth after defeating Washington with first-half goals by Stephen Stewart and Andy Jennings.
Crook Town's faltering promotion challenge just about ended at Team Northumbria who won a nine-goal thriller. Lee Johnson, with a hat-trick, Oliver Roddy (2) and John Redhead netted with Darren Kokes (2) and Matthew Coad replying for Crook.
Prudhoe Town moved off the bottom of the table with victory at Birtley Town where Alan Brown scored the only goal late in the game.
Finbar Lynch's half-volley proved sufficient for Hebburn Town at home to Guisborough Town and an 89th-minute strike from Paul Callan denied Darlington RA a share of the points at Stokesley SC.


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phineas replied to phineas's topic in Product SuggestionsI have tried attaching the fan to the bracket and then installing the fan/bracket assembly to the case. Unfortunately, my screws are not completely flush with the surface of the bracket and I cannot secure it completely to the case. It may be that I need to find new screws. I'm not even sure where to find fan screws. But on pg. 9 of the case manual, the diagram clearly shows the fan screws going up from the bottom of the case and attaching the fan to the bracket. This may simply be an error in my case. I've looked at those pictures and I can't really get a good look at how they were able to screw the fans in.
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phineas posted a topic in Product SuggestionsI'm just wondering if anybody else has been having this problem. I was hoping to put an extra intake fan in the bottom of my 690, but when I tried to put screws through the bottom of the bracket as indicated in the manual I realized that the holes in the bracket and the holes in the metal case are misaligned. Thus, the case is covering the screw holes in the plastic bracket. I can't mount my 120mm fan unless I tie it down, and that's just tacky. Anybody else having this problem?
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The Holocaust & Humanity Center marked the closing of its "Mapping Our Tears" exhibit at Rockwern Academy with a farewell program.
Many Cincinnati survivors, eyewitnesses and their descendants gathered as the 15-year-old exhibit ended in preparation for the center's 2019 relocation to Union Terminal. Racelle Weiman, founding director and visionary behind the exhibit, also returned to speak to guests.
In 2003, "Mapping Our Tears" became the region's first permanent educational exhibit about the Holocaust. It featured artifacts and video testimonies collected by then-project manager Gail Ziegler. The center of the exhibit was "The Attic," which used light and sound to bring the testimonies to life. Over the years, the exhibit grew to include pieces from the Cincinnati Judaica Fund on the traditions and history of Judaism.
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SWR, according to your franchise delivery timeline, in February 2019, there will be a 'Southampton Central and Wimbledon upgrade'. Just curious to know what is being done as part of this work?
I know at least some of the Southampton works is improving access for freight traffic to the docks. Don't know about Wimbledon.
Hi, the above is correct.
I have requested an answer from the Projects team via our Customer Relations, once I hear back I shall update you for both stations.
Improvements to Wimbledon station will be completed by the end of this year but details of the project are still being finalised. Once we have a clear understanding of what's happening, we'll communicate this to customers.
I am still awaiting more information regarding Southampton Central, thanks for your patience.


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