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Real Estate & Property in Thailand
It's important that you become familiar with Thailand's property laws if you want to buy there. If you want to avoid potential pitfalls, your safest bet when buying a property in Thailand is to buy a condominium unit.
Under Thai Law, foreigners may own:
- A condominium unit.
- A building (as distinct from its land).
- A registered leasehold of up to 30 years for titled land and/or building.
Long-term leases of land are the most common way to purchase a house and land in Thailand for foreigners today. As long as it is registered at the Land Office, the current law permits a 30-year lease with a prepaid option to renew for a further two periods of 30 years each and lots of people have successfully done that. With a reputable real-estate agent and experienced attorney, you should be able to find your small piece of tropical paradise.
Many expats prefer long-term rentals. There is a wide variety of houses and condos available throughout the country for at a fraction of the monthly rental cost you would pay in the U.S. Most condominiums come with fitness centers, pools, and 24-7 security. Monthly condo fees are usually included in the rental price but be sure to verify this with the owner or realtor.
Chiang Mai
Dubbed "the Rose of the North," Chiang Mai is one of the country's most culturally rewarding regions. It's brimming with golden temples, teakwood houses, dragon sculptures, and intriguing alleyways…this truly is traditional Thailand. Beyond the city, Chiang Mai province is a mosaic of white-water-rafting rivers, jungle blanketed mountains, and hill-tribe villages.
With artisan traditions going back centuries, Chiang Mai is Thailand's arts and crafts center. Its major drawing cards are its hand-loomed fabrics, teak furniture, silversmithing and metalwork, woodcarving, lacquer ware, papermaking, and ceramics. It's also good for hunting down both genuine and replica antiques.
It also has a fantastic choice of restaurants. Along with the hundreds of local Thai eateries you will find a host of other world cuisines somewhere in the city.
The wonderful open-air design of many of these restaurants is what visitors love the most. A wide assortment of sidewalk cafes can be found along most of the city's colorful streets.
Whether you live inside the old, central walled city, along the banks of the Ping River or in one of the modern condos in the trendy Nimmanhaeman district, you will be soon discover why so many expats have chosen Chiang Mai as their second home.
Property samples in Chiang Mai
- City center – Fully furnished, 678-square-foot, one-bedroom condo with one bathroom and pool in Riverside Condo. The condo is arranged with a large living room, western style kitchen including fridge, hotplate, oven, hood and microwave, large bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom. The Riverside Condominium includes 24 hours security and swimming pool. Price: $60,000
- Close to city – New modern, two-story house, for sale. No common fee. Convenient location only 5 minute to the city near Big C and Chiang Mai Airport. Three bedrooms, Three bathrooms, 1,900 square feet. Price: $80,000
- Fully furnished, two-bedroom condo with one bathroom and pool in Sky Breeze Condo. This 1,076-square-foot condo unit is located near the center of the city. Monthly rent: $444
Known to local people as Krung Thep (the "City of Angels"), Bangkok is a huge sprawl of over 10 million inhabitants. With one foot in the past and the other firmly in the present, this vast metropolis is Thailand's capital. As you'd expect, Bangkok is home to government ministries, the police and military headquarters, and also the most prestigious universities, schools, and medical facilities.
It's impossible to sum up what Bangkok is about. In truth, the city can be whatever you want it to be. On the one hand, it's a metropolis of steel-and-glass skyscraper office blocks, fabulous hotels, and modern, multi-storied malls. On the other, it's a city of choking traffic, noisy bars, and sleazy, rent-by-the-hour rooms.
But not every visitor comes here to indulge in the twin vices of sex and shopping. Bangkok is also a city of oriental splendor—a royal city complete with over 400 Buddhist temples, countless spirit houses, floating markets, weathered Chinese shop houses, and the awesome Grand Palace of soaring roofs and gilded spires. Take your pick!
Property samples in Bangkok
- Sukhumvit – Modern, one-bedroom condominium. This 540-square-foot, fully furnished unit provides excellent amenities including a swimming pool and fitness room. Price: $101,000
- Sukhumvit – Two-bedroom. fully-furnished condominium. The 840-square-foot unit includes a fitness center, sauna, swimming pool, kid's pool, minimart, and laundry service. Price: $132, 000
- Silom/Sathon – A two-bedroom, 1,240-square-foot condominium located in a prime luxury residential area in the center of Bangkok. This is a low-rise Bangkok condominium located on Yenakart Road. Each unit is carefully designed to be more spacious for the relaxation and comfort of the residents. Facilities include swimming pool, exercise room, 24-hour security guards, electronic key card and CCTV. Monthly rent: $1,250
Hua Hin
With a five-mile-long sandy beach lined with restaurants and shops, Hua Hin is a seaside city of around 50,000 people on the upper-western side of the Gulf of Thailand.
Many expats prefer to settle in the smaller communities and rural countryside to the north and south of the main town center.
Unlike Pattaya, the more famous Gulf of Thailand resort, Hua Hin provides a quieter, more relaxed environment where the nightlife and other forms of entertainment are rather more genteel.
For much of its history, Hua Hin traditionally focused on domestic tourism rather than the international trade. But that's changing fast. Proximity to Bangkok…new, international-standard hotels…restaurants built on stilts in the sea that now cater to foreign, as well as Thai tastes. Hua Hin is becoming more high profile.
Property samples in Hua Hin
- Four miles south from city center – Attractive two-bedroom villa in private road with similar houses around ten minutes drive south of town center. Quiet respectable area. Primary school within walking distance.The house has a spacious living room and open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar. Main bedroom has good sized modern bathroom with shower and glass sink. Second bedroom also large with double bed. Guest bathroom (also with shower) off living room. Pretty garden and private driveway. The house is in a quiet area and has good privacy. Price: $86,000
- 23 miles south of city center – Two-bedroom, very attractive Thai style villa set below the mountains. Mountain Breeze is situated in a private road with magnificent views of the more than 2,000-foot-high mountain peaks of Sam Roi Yot. Just a half mile from the white Dolphin Bay beach with outdoor life at your doorstep and golf only three miles away.This house is a charming Thai style villa. Its open and airy planning gives full right to the magnificent scenery. Large panorama windows leading to the extensive pergola covered veranda with beautiful scenery of the green mountains of Sam Roi Yot. Built with energy saving features and to a very high build standard. Price: $100,000
Koh Samui
Although only 13 miles wide and over 15 miles long, Koh Samui is the country's second largest island after Phuket. It lies off the eastern coast in the Gulf of Thailand, around 400 miles south of Bangkok.
Around a million tourists visit Koh Samui every year. Hard to imagine now, but in the 1970s it was little more than a backpacker's hangout. Think wooden huts, hammocks, and bucket-drop showers. Since then, its development into a fully-fledged tourist destination with luxury hotels, spas, and boutiques has been rapid. And real estate prices are catching up fast.
Although most properties are sold as vacation homes or investments for rental returns, Samui fits most requirements for long-term residence. There are several hospitals including the renowned Bangkok Hospital Samui and the Samui International Hospital. The Central Festival Samui Mall describes itself as 'the most complete and largest lifestyle shopping complex in Samui'.
Property samples on Koh Samui
- A 65- square-foot, one-bedroom condo with seaview. Located in a resort with exceptional amenities and privileged access to Bang Rak Beach just across the road. Large, free-form pool, fitness center, bar/restaurant, free shuttle service, laundry and dry cleaning service, yoga classes. Price: $163,000
- A 1,300 square-foot, two-bedroom apartment in a quiet residence. Nicely decorated, there is a luminous open plan-living room with a terrace facing the large pool and the garden. The ground floor is combined with a mezzanine where is the kitchen fully equipped. On the second floor, there are two bedrooms with bathroom en-suites. The master bedroom faces the pool and has a private balcony. There is a private covered parking with a direct access to the apartment. The residence offers two large pool, gym and security. Price: $187,000


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Whether it's managing a project from concept to completion, or integrating our services into an existing in-house team, you're able to leverage the capabilities of Infinity Design to collaborate and deliver benchmark design solutions that create new possibilities for your business.
We understand that every project is different, and delight in adapting our services to meet your requirements and business goals. To help realise your goals, we draw on a range of skills and a wealth of experience in the following areas:
Industrial Design
Embracing design-led thinking we create distinctive, relevant, market capturing products through Product Research, Customer Insights, Commercialisation Strategy, Idea Development, Concept Generation, Product Visualisations, CAD Detailing, Mechanical Engineering Design, Prototyping and Intellectual Property Protection.
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Designing information, visuals and interaction that influence a User's satisfaction with the product experience through the use of Workflow Analysis, User Requirement Adaptation, Customised Interface Theming and Visual Standardisation.
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Development of electronic hardware solutions for our customers through Proof of Concept, Technology Guidance and Consultation, PCB Layout, Space Constraint Specialists, Embedded Firmware, Prototyping and Production Management.
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Facilitating a smooth transition of design projects into overseas tooling and manufacturing phases through Production Development and DFM, Manufacturing and Compliance Audits, Production Management and Supply, Product Verification Testing, Compliance Certification and Quality Management Systems.
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Miss Kennedy, a former minister and critic of Gordon Brown who represents the marginal seat of Liverpool Wavertree, said that was not "able or willing" to abide by the changes which would come about in the House of Commons as a result of the MPs' expenses scandal.
She added that she was fed up with "highly personal attacks," and dismayed at recommendations in the Kelly review into the future of Commons' allowances which would bar MPs from having relatives on the payroll and force them to rent second homes.
The 51-year-old divorced mother-of-two employs her partner, Peter Dowling, to work in her office.
Sir Christopher Kelly's reforms are designed to clean up Westminster following the expenses scandal.
Miss Kennedy told the Liverpool Echo that she understood the public's desire for a new system of Parliamentary expenses, but added: "I do think we need to try to educate the public about the pressures MPs work under.
"The pressures are constant - yes it's rewarding but the pressures are incessant.
"I think I feel that Parliament is going to change to a very great extent and I am not sure if I am able or willing to make the change.
"I am coming up to 52 and I am too old to be told I have to live in barracks.
"It's not the primary reason, but it is a factor. I am tired, and if I am honest I think the tactics of my opponents are a factor.
"I have spent 20 years fighting elections in which I have faced highly personalised attacks that have little to do with policy and are all about you as a person - that is very draining.
"I want to do something else, I don't want to go into retirement.
"I think a lot of people sneer when you want to spend more time with your family.
"But when you have served in Government for 10 years, yes it's rewarding as an individual, but it is also very draining and has an impact on your family in lots of ways that you are aware of but there is nothing you can do about it."
Miss Kennedy said that she had not changed her mind about the Prime Minister since resigning as an environment minister in the summer after refusing to pledge her allegiance to him.
She described his leadership style as "macho," and compared him to a "Mafia boss" who "might not pull the trigger, but he knows who's getting bumped off".
But she said Mr Brown was not a factor behind her decision to quit.
The seat of Liverpool Wavertree, which she holds with a majority of just over 5,000, is a target seat for the Liberal Democrats, and Mrs Kennedy said that the attacks on her had become increasingly personal.
Her expenses claims came under the spotlight after it emerged that she regularly claimed the same amounts for items such as utilities and maintenance without receipts, as well as the maximum £400-a-month for food.
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Sept. 26, 2008
A son, Joel William Wilson, to Megan Wilson of Holland.
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A daughter, Olivia Elizabeth, to Anna and Patrick Weiss of Holland.
Sept. 28, 2008
A daughter, Jasmine Lily Beelen, to Merikay Huntley and Timothy Beelen of Holland.
A son, Trent William, to Ashley and Carlos Fossati Jr., of Holland.
A daughter, Jezzalynn Juanice Ann Cooper, to Neneh Johnson and Jessie Cooper of Saugatuck.
A daughter, Elise Kathryn, to Susan and Lance Kornoelje of Zeeland.
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A son, Ethan Scott VanVleet, to Tracey Forsten and LeRoy VanVleet of Holland.
A daughter, Jubilee Ezra Mascorro, to Randell Tuka and Elijah Mascorro of Holland.
North Ottawa Community Hospital
Sept. 22, 2008
A son, Mason Paul, to Lisa and Jeff Toth of Grand Haven.
Sept. 28, 2008
A son, Turner Jude, to Lisa and Ryan Johnson of Grand Haven.
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids
Sept. 12, 2008
A daughter, Saige Alexis, to Ashley and Joshua Farrell of Lake Odessa.
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A son, Malachi John, to Shelly and Steve Honderd of Holland.
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A daughter, Madelyn Esther, to Marcie and Matthew Suzio of Grand Rapids.
A daughter, Zaya Ann, to Jolanda and Kirk Nederveld of Hudsonville.
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Istanbul, Turkey, March 9th, 2018 – TRPharm announced today the upcoming launch of their lead biosimilar brand, Rituximab Biosimilar, indicated for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL) and Chronic Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL). This follows the marketing authorization that was obtained on January 30th, 2018. The product was developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and first approved by Indian health authorities on March 22, 2007. It is currently used by physicians and patients in more than 17 countries.
In 2016, TRPharm and Dr. Reddy's announced the strategic collaboration agreement in Turkey. Under the terms of this agreement, TRPharm will register and commercialize a total of three biosimilar products from Dr. Reddy's in Turkey. TRPharm will also manufacture the drug substance and drug product upon completion of its facility investment.
"The approval of Rituximab Biosimilar in Turkey represents a historic milestone for TRPharm. We firmly believe that with continued collaboration with the authorities, we will also turn this product to be the first mAb drug substance to be produced in Turkey." said Mehmet Göker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TRPharm. He added, "At TRPharm, we understand the value of biosimilars in not only enabling access to these important therapies for more patients but also lowering healthcare costs in one area to pave the way for newer and innovative treatments in others. We pride ourselves on being a solution partner to patients, physicians, and governments in both areas with our differentiated and diverse portfolio of biosimilars and novel therapies. We look forward to our continued expansion of this vision beyond Turkey and into the rest of the MENA region."
About Biosimilars
Biosimilarity means1:
That the biological product is highly similar to the reference product notwithstanding minor differences in clinically inactive components; and,
There are no clinically meaningful differences between the biological product and the reference product in terms of the safety, purity, and potency of the product.
About TRPharm
TRPharm is a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation through investments in R&D and a cutting edge biotechnological manufacturing facility, with the aim of becoming a regional commercial player based out of Turkey. TRPharm focuses on the launch of new and innovative medicines, from registration and successful completion of clinical programs through to commercialization, as well as building a biotech manufacturing facility in Turkey for the supply of monoclonal antibodies to CIS and MENA region. TRPharm has a broad product portfolio, led by oncology, neurology, inflammatory and rare diseases.
About Dr. Reddy's
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY) is an integrated pharmaceutical company, committed to providing affordable and innovative medicines for healthier lives. Through its three businesses – Pharmaceutical Services & Active Ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products – Dr. Reddy's offers a portfolio of products and services including APIs, custom pharmaceutical services, generics, biosimilars and differentiated formulations. Our major therapeutic areas of focus are gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, diabetology, oncology, pain management and dermatology. Dr. Reddy's operates in markets across the globe. Our major markets include – USA, India, Russia & CIS countries, and Europe. For more information, log on to: www.drreddys.com
TRPharm's Contact:
Ozan Efe Ertem, Business Development and Strategy Sr. Manager, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Christl L. FDA's Overview of the Regulatory Guidance for the Development and Approval of Biosimilar Products in the US. 2014.
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/drugs/developmentapprovalprocess/howdrugsaredevelopedandapproved/approvalapplications/therapeuticbiologicapplications/biosimilars/ucm428732.pdf. Accessed January 15, 2018.


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As the Large Hadron and the Tevatron Colliders compete to find the suspected mass-giving particle known as the Higgs boson, another competition has already begun: who should get credit when/if they find it? Six physicists came up with the theoretical mechanism to describe how the boson would work, but the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences can only split a Nobel Prize three ways. Here are the contenders: Robert Brout and François Englert in Belgium, Peter Higgs in Scotland, and Tom Kibble in London with Gerald Guralnik and Carl R. Hagen in the United States. Each group published their papers at almost the same time (all in 1964) and devised their descriptions independently. As Nature Newsreports, the debate arose after a web advertisement for a meeting last week on the Higgs mentioned only Brout, Englert, and Higgs. Though Kibble, Guralnik, and Hagen were last to publish and cited the other physicists' papers, the three recently shared an American Physical Society award with the other trio in part for the describing the boson's mass-giving technique: the so-called Englert-Brout-Higgs-Guralnik-Hagen-Kibble mechanism. Given that the Nobel also can't be awarded posthumously, that may leave something else for the six to consider, CERN physicist John Ellis said to Nature News:
"The first three in the Nobel queue probably feel quite relaxed—all they have to do is stay alive until the the particle is discovered.... The ones just behind them may understandably be quite nervous."
Related content: Discoblog: I Swear: Subatomic Particles Are Singing to Me! Discoblog: World Science Festival: What if Physicists Don't Find the Higgs Boson? Discoblog: LHC Shut Down By Wayward Baguette, Dropped by Bird Saboteur Discoblog: Will the LHC's Future Cancel Out Its Past? 80beats: Fermilab Particle Physicists Wonder: Are There 5 Higgs Bosons?
Image:Wikimedia / Winners of the J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics (L to R Kibble, Guralnik, Hagen, Englert, and Brout -- Higgs also won but not pictured)


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Together we can create a world without extreme poverty, one happy village at a time.
It's much easier to create change when you focus your attention, so we operate at village level. We really get to know the communities, and they really get to know us.
To achieve a world without extreme poverty by using existing community structures to assist the poorest in the community in an honest and accountable manner.
Sustainability is paramount, in our methods and resources, but also in assisting the Lieta community without creating a situation of dependency on foreign aid.
Permaculture is the development of sustainable and self- sufficient agricultural ecosystems. We focus on empowering locals through permaculture practices.
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Happy Villages has installed rain water harvesting tanks and taught broad scale earthwork techniques to mitigate flood damage for a village of over 7,000 residents, as well as trained over 300 community members, teachers, and primary school students on Permaculture focusing on Food Security, the Environment and Reforestation.
The proposed library project will benefit the entire community. However, the first target population are the 10 schools we partner with in Lieta sublocation and those from the neighbouring communities, their teachers, the village committees working in Health, Education, water and sanitation, Agriculture and Environment.
Happy Villages, along with the State Department of Agriculture Development in collaboration with Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) and GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation) has been implementing a curriculum development project in Horticulture at different levels.
We work in one small geographical area at a time and aim to significantly improve the quality of life of the people that live there. Currently we are working in the village of Lieta in South Uyoma Location in Kenya.
"The strategy Happy Villages has is unique because it is sustainable and puts the needs of the community first. I believe the Lieta Community will continue to experience beneficial outcomes, long after Happy Villages is gone, because of the foundation Happy Villages has helped build."
"I trust that when I donate to Happy Villages the money is going to those who need it"
Subscribe to our Village Drummer for the latest news, exciting updates, feel good stories, and progress reports on all our current activities!
Our vision is of a world without extreme poverty and our mission is to use existing community structures to help the poorest in the Kenyan community and to do so in an honest and accountable manner.


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Remote camp moose hunts offering large and trophy moose. Success rates: 100% in 2014/15, 90+% in 2016. 100% in 2017 and 100% in 2018. Fly in after 2.5 hour drive from Port aux Basques or Deer Lake.
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Valid Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2019. Success rates: 100% in 2014/2015, 90+% in 2016, 100% in 2017 and 100% in 2018. Package includes guide, lodging, food, transportation to camp from Top Pond. Tax and license not included in price. Discount available for parties of 3 or 4. Black bear hunts also available.
Offers are subject to availability. Taxes are extra. You may have to pre-book and/or mention the promotion at the time of booking. Please check with the operator for more details.
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Pearl Shine 7 Inches Vibrator comes in four different colors: Blue, Lavender, Pink and White. Each sold separately. The Pearl Shine is a beautiful pearl essence, soft waterproof vibe in the shape of a realistic penis. Vibrator has a built-in cock ring near the base of the toy for extra clitoral stimulation. Easy to use multiple speed control at your fingertips. Made using phthalate free, non-toxic materials PVC shaft, ABS plastic base. Vibrating sex toy requires 2 AA batteries, not included. Do not leave batteries in the vibrator between uses. Specifications Length 7.25 inches. Insertable Length 4.75 inches. Maximum Diameter 1.25 inches. Minimum Diameter .75 inch. Bulk Weight 4 ounces. Packaged Weight 6 ounces. Packaged Dimensions Length 5 inches. Width 1.25 inches. A water-based lubricant is recommended.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I order?
A: Please contact me and we can discuss the design and price.
Q: What is the order process?
A: After we discuss and agree on the design, what it is for, and the price, I will make the piece, send you a pic, and then if all is well an invoice to follow.
Q: How do I pay?
A: For payment, I accept Paypal (preferred, I am a Verified Member) or Money Orders.
Q: How long does it take to make it?
A: I usually do a few at a time, and most of the time, your order will be complete in under a week. I will give you a time estimate after we have worked out the details. I will ship your order the next business day after your payment has been received.
Q: How much is shipping?
A: This depends on of coarse where you live, and how you want it shipped. For my regular method of shipment, for Canada and the USA, I do not charge for regular shipping. It averages approximately 10-15 business days from Canada to the USA. Within Canada, it averages 4-8 business starting the next day after shipment. Unfortunately, there is NO tracking number available with the FREE shipping option. I have however, sent over 4000 covers, and I have had only a couple incidents or issues with shipment.
To all international destinations, (Everywhere that's NOT Canada or the USA), shipping is $5 and will arrive in 10-20 business days. Unfortunately, there is NO tracking number available with this either.
Q: Can I have my order sent so it will have a tracking number and/or have it arrive faster?
A: Absolutely! I will warn you that it usually starts around $18 for this, but I can give you an exact total if you require.
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A: I won't do it on the original cover, as once in a while, during the process, the shell will crack or chip, and I have to throw it out and start again. I'd hate to chance ruining the original .
Q: Can you inlay a plastic cover?
A: Unfortunately not. The routing just melts the plastic. My Ebony is black and is the most popular.
Q: Do you do pickguards?
A: I'm sorry I don't at this time.
Q: Will you do guitar necks?
A: I can but, I'd need the whole instrument to ensure proper playability if any fret work is required. The price will be quite high for this as well. Craftsmanship and Shipping.
Q: Can I get a discount if I order multiple pieces?
A: Please remember these are all done one at a time by myself, and not mass produced, but I am happy to discuss it and work something out with you.
Q: My leg hurts when I do this.
A: Don't do that.
Q: How detailed an inlay can you do?
A: Detail and size of the inlay, is limited to the inlay materials. Some materials are available quite large, and others are not. Everything is at least 1" x 1". As well, being that everything is hand cut, there is a limit to how small of a piece I can hold on to, and still cut it out. There are times when something will not translate well into an inlay.
Q: How do I know the cover will fit.
A: I do have many of the popular templates, but I have been surprised a couple times. I will work with you, and make sure you get a proper fitting cover.
Q: Do you accept returns?
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Advent crept in over the Thanksgiving weekend, but our first vigil Saturday night and Eucharist of the First Sunday of Advent, Sunday morning, were as lovely as ever. The most commonly heard reaction from all community members was something along the lines of, "I just love those Advent hymns--prayers--readings--environment (fill in the blank!).
And I say, ditto, ditto, ditto and ditto.
This year's chapel wreath, with some late-day light from the south windows:
"Our God is coming and will not delay; every hidden thing will be brought to light and God will be revealed to every nation."
Morning and Evening Prayer for Advent, here.


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What capabilities does the Client Portal have?
Is SMPL Events responsive?
Is SMPL Events GDPR compliant?
How does the Adobe Sign (formerly known as EchoSign) integration work?
How can I process client payments using the SMPL Events System?
What advantages do you offer over other email marketing programs, such as Constant Contact and MailChimp?
Are there user or record limits?
What about emails? Is there a limit to how many emails I can send per month?
My website is hosted elsewhere. How do I get form submissions to go into SMPL?
Does the SMPL system come with pre-loaded templates?
Can you design or write email templates for me?
What do you offer for social media integration?
Do you offer free trials?
Do you charge for support?
What is your cancellation policy?
I'm ready to get a SMPL Events System. Where do I sign up?
I know a few people who'd love this system. Do you have a referral program?
What capabilities does the Client Portal have?
The Client Portal is a secure area where your clients log in, view and update their personal information, and view their event(s) information. Depending on your desired configuration, the event info can be read-only or editable up until a specified number of days before the event. You also have the ability to push personalized files from the CRM into the Client Portal -- contracts or additional information forms, for instance -- that your clients can download from within the portal.
Is SMPL Events responsive?
Yes, both the System and Client Portal run seamlessly on all your devices -- phone, tablet, laptop, Mac or PC. We are continuously updating our tools/interfaces in order to support the latest devices and screen resolutions.
Is SMPL Events GDPR compliant?
While it is ultimately up to you to adhere to the GDPR for your clients, our tools aim to make compliance simple and straightforward. For instance, with the click of a button you can delete all of a record's personal information. If you have specific questions related to the GDPR, please contact us.
How does the Adobe Sign integration work?
First, you'll need to have an Adobe Sign/EchoSign account, which you'll then connect to the SMPL System. We'll walk you through the process of connecting and sending your first contract for e-signature. If you don't have an Adobe Sign account, you can sign up for a free trial here. Our Adobe Sign CRM integration page outlines the features and workflow in SMPL.
How can I process client payments using the SMPL Events System?
In order to process payments through the system, you must first have an Authorize.net account. We can assist you in setting up the account and getting it connected to your system. Once the connection is set up, you'll then be able to process credit card payments from your clients' records in the system. NOTE: we currently do not support credit card entry/processing from within the Client Portal, although this feature is being planned for a future release.
What advantages do you offer over other email marketing programs, such as Constant Contact and MailChimp?
We'll admit it -- bulk email programs offer pretty much the same e-marketing features as SMPL, such as open/click/bounce tracking, scheduled deployments and email templates. However, when you use these services, your emails usually must wade though a pool of IP addresses shared by every other customer. Some programs offer domain authentication as a means to improve deliverability, but you need to be a tech genius in order to set it up properly. Due to these obstacles, your email deliverability is often average AT BEST.
At SMPL, we don't like to settle for "average" -- and neither should you. If you choose us as your CRM/E-Marketing vendor, you'll have a dedicated subaccount with our ESP, SendGrid, and together we'll work on various methods to improve your email deliverability.
Are there user or record limits?
No. Because each SMPL client has their own database, you can have unlimited users and records in your system.
What about emails? Is there a limit to how many emails I can send per month?
We do not impose hard limits on monthly email sending. However, if you consistently send at a high volume (which we define as more than 2,000 emails per month), then we offer two choices: 1) connect your own SendGrid account to the system (see price plans here) or 2) we can set up a Dedicated IP for your email domain ($20 per month).
My website is hosted elsewhere. How do I get form submissions to go into SMPL?
You have two choices: you can either use our Form Manager to build basic responsive forms, or have your webmaster construct the forms on your website which will then save leads to your SMPL System using our API. In the first case, you will need to place an iFrame on your website that hosts the form. No matter which option you choose, we will help you every step of the way and ensure every new lead goes to the right place in your SMPL System.
Does the SMPL system come with pre-loaded templates?
Yes. New systems come with a basic email template and contract template. When you send us your logo, we'll insert it into your starter templates as part of the system installation process.
Can you design or write email templates for me?
Yes, we can. For email design/writing services we charge an hourly rate. Contact us to learn more.
What do you offer for social media integration?
Currently we support connections to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You connect your accounts to the system and have a dashboard where each account is linked and your most recent post is displayed. From the dashboard, you can create a post (Facebook and Twitter only) and set up alerts to remind you when you are due to make your next post.
UPDATE 9/4/19: New social media tools are in development utilizing the Buffer API. Please visit our social media tools page for more information.
Your social media integration sounds rather basic/limited. Why is that?
Unfortunately, social media platforms have come under fire lately for security and privacy violations. For this reason, they've been clamping down on their third-party access APIs -- reducing or completely removing features and convoluting the application approval process. Despite these roadblocks to delivering more social media capabilities to the SMPL System, we are attuned to the latest updates and certainly welcome suggestions by our clients (as well as you, our prospective clients!) on ways to improve our tools.
Do you offer free trials?
We at SMPL certainly understand the desire to try before you buy. Thus, we offer several different ways to dip your feet into the SMPL waters. For those who prefer an interactive experience, we offer one-on-one demos. Rest assured, you will be talking directly with one of the masterminds behind the system -- and not a fast-talking, pressuring sales rep. For a demo, all you need is your phone and an internet-connected computer to download and run Join.Me, the online meeting software. Fill out this form to schedule a demo.
We also do Facebook Live demos several times a year; follow our Facebook page for updates on when the next demo will be scheduled.
Prefer to watch a few short videos first? Then head on over to our Vimeo page to see many of our system features in action.
But wait - why don't you offer a free trial in the traditional sense?
While many CRM systems offer free trials -- and some even provide basic or limited services for free -- the SMPL System does not operate this way. We are dedicated to providing our clients the very best quality both in our products and customer service. From the moment you sign on with us, we work hard and fast to get your system up and running and get your existing data where it needs to be. We're not happy until you're happy.
Other CRM systems have the means to give away free systems for any of these reasons, which all go against the SMPL philosophy: 1) They run on a single database which is shared with every other customer. Single-database storage can place limitations on your data fields and put your information at greater risk to get co-mingled or hacked; 2) They offer a limited amount of storage or services for free, and are betting that sooner or later you'll exceed these limits and have to upgrade or purchase add-ons; 3) They give you a free system and then leave you to your own devices. You must enter all your data by yourself, either manually or using a cumbersome import tool. Should you need assistance, it may end up costing you. Which leads us to the next question...
Do you charge for support?
No, we do not charge per-hour or per-inquiry fees to support our customers. Support is included in the monthly price you pay for the SMPL System. If you have any questions about using the system, or run into any technical issues, we're just an email or phone call away.
What is your cancellation policy?
With SMPL, you're not locked into a term contract. You can cancel your service at anytime by sending us an email. We do require 30 days' notice of cancellation. This way, we have ample time to export your data and help you along with your transition. Once the 30 days are up, your system will be shut off at the end of the current billing period. There is no fee to cancel following this standard procedure.
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To get started with SMPL Events, fill out the signup form at the link below -- and welcome aboard! We look forward to working with you.
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NEW YORK, December 8, 2008 – I LOVE NEW YORK (www.iloveny.com), New York State's tourism promotion agency, is offering two value-added opportunities for winter snow sport enthusiasts seeking powder-packed excitement: "4th Graders Ski Free" and "Ski and Stay" packages. According to Thomas Ranese, chief marketing officer of Empire State Development, there has never been a better time or location to take advantage of great value opportunities. "With nearly 100 downhill and cross-country ski areas throughout our 11 vacation regions, New York is home to more ski areas than any other in the country and the snow sport industry has a $1 billion impact on New York State's economy," said Ranese. "At a time when consumers are looking for destinations close enough to drive to with incentives that make the trek worth their while, New York State is offering the hard-hitting deals that savvy travelers are demanding." According to Scott Brandi, president of the Ski Areas of New York, "We're providing the perfect excuse to put down the TV remote or video game controller, get out of the house and have some healthy fun. We offer something for every age and skill level with family-friendly, learn-to-ski mountains like Thunder Ridge in Patterson, NY and Willard Mountain in Easton, NY, to world-class Olympic facilities in Lake Placid." 4th Graders Ski For Free Fourth graders from anywhere in the country can ski or ride for free at more than 25 participating New York State ski areas this winter when accompanied by a paying adult. Interested participants are asked to fill out an application form available on www.skiandrideny.com and send it in with a $19 processing fee to the address provided, along with a report card, progress report or letter from their school verifying the child is in the 4th grade. Applicants will receive a seasonal 4th Grade Passport booklet of coupons for redemption of free all-day lift tickets, with the purchase of an adult lift ticket, at participating ski areas. Note: Redemption rules on season passes and other special passes vary by ski area, applicants should contact the ski area ahead of time for more information. Limited to three visits per participating area. Blackout dates apply. According to Brandi, "At a time when childhood obesity is rampant in the U.S., this program provides tremendous opportunities for children to get an introduction to a lifetime activity that is healthy, wholesome and family-oriented. Skiing and snowboarding boost self-esteem and allow children and adults to have fun, get outdoors and exercise all at the same time." Ski and Stay For the weekends of January 10-11, February 7-8 and March 7-8, guests can book a weekend "ski and stay" package and get the third night's lodging and a third day of snow sporting for free at one of several participating properties. For a complete listing of participating properties and to book this package, go to www.skiandrideny.com. About New York State New York State features 11 beautiful vacation regions. New York's attractions span from landmarks such as Niagara Falls, to the wine trails of Hudson Valley and treasures like the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Whether it's wide-ranging outdoor activities for the whole family like fishing, hiking and boating, culinary wonders and farm-to-table fresh foods, or the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies, New York State offers diverse activities for all travelers. For more information, visit www.iloveny.com. Media can find press releases and more at thebeat.iloveny.com.
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User Experience and Design are a hot topic today. The business impact is clear for leaders across industries, whether they are designer or not. Here is my top 10 selection of thoughts and quotes from designers and executives from around the world.
1- Mike Monteiro @monteiro on the importance of Design
Good design is as close as we will ever get to touching the face of God.
2- Luke Wrobleski @lukew on Mobile Design
Unlike on the desktop, in mobile you can't just fit everything in.
In mobile you have to make what is called a decision
3- Dr. Ralf Speth @JaguarUSA on the cost of Design
If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of baddesign
4- Josh Seiden @jseiden about the Trolls of Innovation
You're excited… Then the trouble starts: the procurement department insists on using a contract that makes no sense at all for the kind of work you want to do.
5- Diego Rodriguez @metacool about productive design meetings
Never attend a meeting without a prototype.
6- Daniel Mordecki @mordecki on achieving excellence in design
To achieve excellence we need to create an excellent team with attitude and passion for design.
7- Jeff Gothelf @jboogie on agile and lean UX
[Lean] Software development departments [deliver] efficient and predictable, high-quality code.
[However, there is] no mechanism for determining if they're building the right feature.
8- Jared Spool @jmspool on unmoderated UX testing
Why does using an unmoderated usability testing service feel like waking up in an ice-filled bathtub with one kidney missing?
9- Des Traynor @destraynor on product strategy
If you're building a product, you have to be great at saying no. Not "maybe" or "later". The only word is no.
10- Paul Biedermann @PaulBiedermann on good design
Less is more in good design. In bad design, less is just less.


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Republican leaders in and out of Washington were leery of House GOP members escalating a confrontation with the Obama administration over the botched ATF gunrunning sting operation Fast and Furious. Now the investigation, led by House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), has exploded into a full-bore standoff with Attorney General Eric Holder and, thanks to the invocation of executive privilege, President Obama. By moving to hold Holder in contempt of Congress, it's not clear if Republicans are poking "a finger in the eye" of the White House, or "playing directly into Obama's strategic plan," say Chris Cillizza and Aaron Blake at The Washington Post. Former Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) says the GOP "circus" around Fast and Furious is "is already backfiring on them." Is he right?
Yes. This will backfire: House Republicans are playing right into Obama's hands, says Andrea Tarantos at the New York Daily News. As Mitt Romney understands, Obama wants to talk about anything but the economy, and if a peripheral gunrunning fiasco becomes campaign issue No. 1, "Romney's economic message will be muzzled by the GOP's investigative zeal." That may gin up the GOP base, but if cooler House heads don't prevail, "it could also cost Republicans the White House."
"How Fast and Furious investigation could hurt the GOP"
Republicans are already winning: Sure, maybe Team Obama has decided to use this standoff "as yet another way to attack Congress with a shiny object distraction campaign," says William Teach at Pirate's Cove, but "it will backfire." The mainstream media will side with Obama, of course, but by involving himself in the scandal, the president has inadvertently forced the media to finally cover Fast and Furious. Once the public finally learns the sordid details, Obama's goose is cooked.
"Contempt vote forces media to finally cover Fast and Furious"
Both sides have a shot at victory: Republicans certainly have some dicey decisions to make, says Josh Chaffetz at The Washington Post. If they vote to hold Eric Holder in contempt, that's likely the end of their legal options, but they have a "panoply of political tools," from arresting Holder to docking his pay to an impeachment trial. "The House would risk looking petty in doing any of this, just as the Obama administration risks looking petty by withholding information from Congress," but "whoever can win public opinion will ultimately win the day." And in political fights this big, "that is as it should be."
"If the House holds Holder in contempt of Congress, what then?"
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Chemre Gompa is located 40 km south
Leh in the Chemre Valley. Situated atop a rocky outcropping in the
valley, it resembles a medieval European castle when seen from the
rear. The gompa has a Dukhang and two temples above it. The gompa
was founded some 350 years ago by a Tibetan Lama, Stagtshang Raspa
who also founded Hemis gompa. To this day, Hemis and Chemre have
the same head lama. About 120 lamas of the red-hat sect live at
Chemre. Entering the central courtyard, the Dukhang are of Chemre's
founder, Stagtshang Raspa, in his 4th and 5th incarnations (successive
incarnations became the Rimpoche of the gompa). Behind these images
is a mural of Sakyamuni (the Historical Buddha) flanked by his two
chief disciples. On either side of this painting are two large mandalas,
one of Kalachakra and the other of Akshobhya (the Imperturbable
Buddha or the Buddha of the East). The other walls of the Dukhang
and the wall behind the images contain murals depicting the Thousand
Exiting the Dukhang, ascend the steps on the right to the second
level to the Lama Lha-khang or Lama Temple which contains images
of various lamas, manifestations of the Buddha and other divinities
as well as Buddhist religious texts. Climb two more flights to the
gompa's highest level where the Guru Lha-khang, a new temple, is
located. This temple is dedicated to Padme Sambhava, an 8th century
Indian Buddhist who propagated Buddhism in Tibet and translated
many of the Buddhist writings from their original languages of Pali
and Sanskrit into Tibetan.
This room, not surprisingly, contains a large image of Pademe Sambhava.
He is flanked by striking statues of several of his manifestations,
including some in his fierce aspect of the being who conquered various
demons. Facing the statue of Padme Sambhava, the left wall shows
Buddha and his various manifestations next to illustrations of guardian
divinities and the rear wall again shows the fierce guardians of
Tibetan Buddhism. The walls of this temple, painted in 1977 by a
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Birth of a power tool: QualifiedItem and the Powershell pipelineSaturday, February 14th, 2009
When I was pondering what the oft-requested Powershell interface should look like, one of the main goals was to offer the power of that raw version control API while being easier to use than tf.exe. Both existing approaches were too clumsy for many of the tasks customers commonly request. The canonical example seems to be "how do I add the items modified in changeset to a label.†I once answered a forum post with a Powershell function targeting the API. Fairly clean, but not exactly concise. My coworker Mohamed answered a different customer with a tf-based solution. Good display of his ingenuity, but when I'm using development tools I just want to be efficient, not clever.
for /f "usebackq tokens=2 delims=$" %i in (`tf changeset 1256 /i ^| find "$/"`) do tf label goodbuild $%i;C1256
Yuck (not to mention slow).
And so an idea was born. Much progress came "free†from Powershell itself: it's far, far easier to script than cmd.exe is, and when scripting fails, you can drop right into the TFS .Net API without missing a beat. Some more came from conventions -- standardized verbs, standardized parameters, etc. – and examining how tf commands should be merged, split, or otherwise molded to fit them. (I admit to being dragged kicking & screaming through this process!) But ultimately, the biggest value would come from the ability to seamlessly string together multiple commands.
How to reconcile these goals? To retain their power, cmdlets must output native API objects wherever possible. The user receives the full data set in structured, strongly-typed form, including the ability to call properties and methods. Yet for simplicity, the input parameters are rarely more than a couple strings. In the pipeline I conceived, a form of weakly-typed items are the "glue†that allow rich outputs to feed limited inputs.
Recall that a QualifiedItem represents a simple tuple of {path, deletionID, versionspec}. By qualifying individual items on the command line, tf.exe commands let you attach a deletion ID and/or versionspec directly to each. This is the most general way to control the underlying API that tf offers.
The prototype I wrote in early 2007 was just a crude layer on top of tf.exe plus a "magic†extract-items.ps1 script that could turn any suitable object in the public API back into tf's internal format – QualifiedItem[]. It worked like this:
tfps changeset 1256 | extract-items | tfps label goodbuild
The syntax was nowhere near idiomatic Powershell; the capabilities unlocked by inserting magic scripts in various places were not at all discoverable. But I was hooked. Henceforth, I used this little shell as my daily work environment for testing & debugging TFS. (Direct programmatic access to the data returned by any tf.exe command sure sped things up.) All the while I collected real-world use cases, tightened/tweaked/fixed, and shopped the demo around in search of a sympathetic ear. As anyone who's worked in a huge organization knows, nothing moves without a lot of pushing…and suffice to say that wasn't my strong suit. Eventually I did find myself in Brian's office in spring 2008. He gave me a green light, conditioned on fixing the fit & finish to Jeffrey's satisfaction.
Redesigning the cmdlets based on PS conventions wasn't a technical challenge per se (modulo the kicking :)). But having to stick a magic cmdlet in between each pipe wasn't going to fly, no matter its pretty new name Select-TfsItem and incorporation into the main (read: discoverable) C# snap-in. The final innovation came from Lee Holmes, who suggested we use Powershell's built-in type coercion to help the pipeline link up automatically: all you need is a constructor on the input type with a single parameter of the output type. Hyung implemented it as QualifiedItemSpec:
A QualifiedItemSpec represents the collection of QIs extracted from a single input object. Cmdlets then take an array of these collections as input. Where appropriate, some cmdlets process each collection as a single entity and yield control; most, however, batch up the entire list of lists and execute a single server call in EndProcessing(). There are also subtleties in the way different object types are coerced into the much weaker QI type. In the future we'll look at the various ways such "chunks†of data stream along a TFS pipeline.
Select-TfsItem remains in the toolkit for completeness, but you can see in Reflector that its implementation has degenerated to nothing; the QualifiedItemSpec[] parameter does all the heavy lifting. It's still useful for quickly dumping the contents of a huge object like PendingSet into the console or a file. Meanwhile, let's see what the final version of our "label a changeset†script looks like:
Get-TfsChangeset 1256 | New-TfsLabel goodbuild
Easy as pie! Except for the fact that *-TfsLabel commands haven't actually shipped :) I coded cmdlets replacing nearly all of tf.exe before leaving, and I know that power tools development remain in good hands, so I'll leave you with the above example in the hopes it'll work after the next release or two.


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More than eight decades old, the Pacific Citizen is an award-winning Asian Pacific American semi-monthly national newspaper.
Published by the JACL the nation's oldest and largest APA civil rights organization, the Pacific Citizen is committed to delivering the most incisive coverage of important APA stories that are often ignored by other media outlets.
Since September 1929, the print edition of the Pacific Citizen has been the leading national newspaper for the APA community. Originally called the Nikkei Shimin (Japanese American Citizen), the San Francisco-based newspaper was a lifeline for the Japanese American community.
At the outbreak of World War II and the subsequent unjust internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans, the Pacific Citizen was moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where editor Larry Tajiri was hired to continue publishing a weekly newspaper to keep the fragmented community informed. After WWII, the Pacific Citizen returned to the West Coast in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo where the newspaper's operations is still currently based.
Today, the Pacific Citizen continues to serve the community with its focus on in-depth investigations, entertainment, sports, and late-breaking stories.
Pacific Citizen in Print
Printed copies of the Pacific Citizen will include :
- the latest In-Depth feature article a month ahead before it appears online
- Letters to the Editor
- Obituary "Tributes" and "In Memoriams"
Archived copies of the Pacific Citizen will be made available here one month after being published in print.


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The Digital Connectors program is a youth computer-training program that includes mentoring and leadership. The program is open to public housing youth ages 14 - 21 years old who are interested in technology and making a difference in the community. Classes are held for two hours a day twice a week at different public housing Neighborhood Network Centers throughout the city. Who is eligible?
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The LIGHT Program believes that residents' health and well-being depend on multiple factors which no one Baltimore City agency or outside organization is able to address on its own. To help Baltimore City residents become more self-sufficient, safer, more stable and healthier in their homes, LIGHT assists residents in obtaining a variety of no- and low-cost services,
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Our House is a child-centered, family focused program that provides free comprehensive services, either on-site, in the home or though referrals, to families, targeting parents and their children from birth through age three. The Center provides the following core services: - Infant/toddler program - developmental infant toddler care/assessment; - Parent Education;
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…So this morning I was perusing Mercer's website when I came across an intriguing piece looking at why companies implement their pay for performance schemes, and how they can make them more effective. This is a really good read, and you can check it out here.
With that said, the primary reason I'm sharing today's post is because I wanted to write about an alternative pay-for-performance model discussed in the piece. Used by approximately 14% of survey respondents, the model is summarized below:
In a promotion-focused or "tournament" model, pay varies significantly from one career level to the next, with less emphasis on differentiation based on performance between employees at the same level. In this model, competition for advancement, rather than the size of the base pay increase or annual incentive, is what motivates employees to perform well. The best performers earn more via promotions based on relative performance evaluation. About 14% of those in the 2013 survey reported using this type of model.
This definitely got me thinking: Could a "tournament-styled" pay model like the one described above really be applied to an entire workforce? After all, there are only so many promotions available at each level… which means an organization employing such a pay-for-performance model is failing to recognize a healthy segment of its top performers on a year-over-year basis. The dominant pay for performance model – with its yearly merit budget spread more or less evenly across the entire population with slightly larger increases for the highest performers – has existed for so long partially because it provides recognition for its key continuity players (e.g. the segment of the workforce that isn't likely to progress farther up the corporate ladder, but nonetheless adds significant value in their roles). It could be argued that merit pay has become an entitlement… but to that point removing it or heavily scaling it back would probably cause significant engagement issues with some of the people key to organizational success.
I also think such a model broadly applied could have some negative cultural implications, creating a less collaborative / more adversarial workforce. It would also likely attract talent with an 'up or out' mindset… which isn't necessarily a bad thing – a certain percentage of every workforce should think this way – but a big part of driving continued operational excellence is ensuring a certain segment of the top performers in one's workforce has deep subject matter expertise (and contentment) in their roles – and sometimes that means limited advancement.
…Still, according to the survey 14% of companies are using the model. Ergo, it must be effective somewhere outside of a consulting shop context.
If your company utilizes a similar model please share your thoughts/comments on why it works (or doesn't) below.
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NAHF was founded in 1979 by workers of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports activities. NAHF accomplishes this work by fostering and supporting Governor's and State Councils and coalitions that promote and encourages regular bodily exercise. Walking, lifting weights, doing chores – it is all good. No matter what you do, common exercise and physical activity is the path to well being and effectively-being. Exercise burns fat, builds muscle, lowers ldl cholesterol, eases stress and anxiety, lets us sleep restfully. In this guide, we match sources to your train needs – at every fitness level.
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Rising star EDU makes his much anticipated return with his 'Drop It' EP. Eldar Abdulajev kicks the EP off with the title track, featuring his now trade mark sound of deep rolling basslines, tight percussion and infectious grooves. Twisting it up, he then transforms the track into a lush, big room moment before snapping it back into its moody undertones.
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Great Minds Great Minds Think Alike GIF via Tenor There is nothing quite like being able to connect with people and there are so many different ways in which I have learned to do that throughout this semester and being in EDTC 300. I've been given the opportunity to both contribute to the learning of others and… Continue reading Learning Together is Learning Better: Final Networked Learning Post
Far From Fluent but Forever Grateful: My ASL Summary of Learning
Look at all of the things I have learned! Sound Of Music GIF via Tenor My goodness. Who can believe that the end has finally arrived? It is certainly a surreal feeling knowing that I am done my university career! this semester has been full of so many different opportunities, both in learning and in life.… Continue reading Far From Fluent but Forever Grateful: My ASL Summary of Learning
Sign in School, Kids: ASL School Vocabulary
What better to learn than signs that relate to school! There are so many benefits to being able to sign even the basics of the classroom and school environment, especially for a soon-to-be teacher! https://youtu.be/t3jNxZkWxK4
The End of a Long Journey: A Collaborative Summary of Learning
Wow! The end of the semester that once seemed so far away has finally arrived. I have enjoyed (almost) every moment of my courses this semester but I have particularly enjoyed the time that I have spent in my EDTC 300 course. The practical nature of the course overall has given me so many resources and… Continue reading The End of a Long Journey: A Collaborative Summary of Learning
Challenge Accepted: Learning How To Code
via GIF Tenor So...this week for our class blog posts we were tasked with the challenge of doing a bit of coding. The above GIF pretty much sums up my initial reaction. A few of the statements that were running through my mind: Coding? What is that!? I am not ready for this! This is… Continue reading Challenge Accepted: Learning How To Code
Get Your Grammar on with Grammarly
I will shamefully admit that, even as an English Language Arts teacher, I dislike grammar. So many rules, so little time! I would spend tons of time on essays combing through sentences and looking for those comma splices, misspelled words, use of passive voice, etcetera etcetera. It was tedious work. Thankfully, one fine day a… Continue reading Get Your Grammar on with Grammarly
Signing + Baking = Delicious Learning
via Imgflip For the few who know me well, they know that one of my passions in life is baking! I love it and I have an elaborate backup plan/dream/alternate universe where I own a bakery and sell delicious baked goods and serve coffee. I've even attempted some complex cakes in the past (please see… Continue reading Signing + Baking = Delicious Learning
The Effectiveness of Games in the Classroom: A Conversation on Kahoot
Retrieved from: https://sites.google.com/site/technicallymiddle/kahoot This week we were asked to conduct a theoretical conversation between two parties regarding technology use in the classroom. My partner Katelyn and I created a (completely fictional and intentionally humorous) conversation around the use of Kahoot as a learning tool in the classroom. The conversation was instigated by a seasoned, old fashion… Continue reading The Effectiveness of Games in the Classroom: A Conversation on Kahoot
The Power of the Internet: The Importance of Responsibility and Compassion in the Online World
The internet is a beautiful place, but it is also a very, very dark place. At the tips of our fingers, we hold so much power to put something out into the world forever, whether it be for good or for bad. I was very honored and grateful for Carol Todd (@c_todd) coming to our EDTC… Continue reading The Power of the Internet: The Importance of Responsibility and Compassion in the Online World
All Signs Lead to Home: Learn With Me
This weekend I found myself at home so what better way to spend my time than expanding my sign language vocabulary! Watch my vlog for week #8 of my #LearningProject! Resources: SignLanguage101 Lesson 5 https://youtu.be/5GkhUq16KAA


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Artist in Residence : Karem Ibrahim (06 – 07/2014)
Karem was born in Cairo. He studied at Cairo Art Academy, UEL and the Slade School of Art (UCL) and has participated in national and international art shows and events. He also affiliated with Critical Practice, a multi-disciplinary group, and is a member of the politically engaged Implicated Theatre group, he works in a variety of media. Taking his own observations and experiences as an Egyptian living in Britain as his starting point, Karem Ibrahim's work explores value, in both its theoretical and tangible meanings. In one of his latest works, a mixed-media installation and performance "Randomly Selected", he is inspired by borderline situations and transgressions as well as by the relationship between authority and inequality.
During June to July in 2014, we have had Karem as our Resident Artist who has conducted an artist talk and a live performance at our Kaitak Campus.
Snakes & Ladders: From there to here and back, bridging the unbridgeable, and the art of the in-between


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Xiangtangshan, Head of a Bodhisattva (Attendant of Maitreya), mid sixth century, Limestone with traces of pigment. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Purchased from C. T. Loo, with funds from James B. Ford, 1918, C354. Photography by John Tsantes.
CHICAGO, IL.- The University of Chicago's Smart Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery present Echoes of the Past: The Buddhist Cave Temples of Xiangtangshan, a major new traveling exhibition that traces the historical origins, tragic despoliation, and digital reconstruction of one of the most important groups of Buddhist devotional sites in early medieval China. Drawing on a multi-year research and 3-D imaging project based at the Center for the Art of East Asia at the University of Chicago, the exhibition mixes ancient objects from Xiangtangshan—considered among the finest achievements of Chinese sculpture—with innovative digital components, including a video installation that provides an immersive, kinetic re-creation of one of the largest stone temples.
Carved into the mountains of northern China, the Buddhist cave temples of Xiangtangshan (, pronounced "shahng-tahng-shahn") were the crowning cultural achievement of the sixth-century Northern Qi dynasty. Once home to a magnificent array of sculptures—monumental Buddhas, elaborate attendant figures, and crouching monsters framed by floral motifs—the limestone caves were severely damaged in the first half of the twentieth century when their contents were chiseled away and offered for sale on the international art market. After years of intensive research, it is now possible to digitally envision much of the caves' initial appearance. Echoes of the Past provides new insight into Xiangtangshan's original designs and meanings while offering a new approach to understanding and interpreting damaged cultural sites.
The Xiangtangshan caves were created during the Northern Qi dynasty (550–577 CE), a brief but significant period of cultural and artistic innovation in Chinese history. Translated as "Mountain of Echoing Halls," the name Xiangtangshan refers to a total of 11 caves spread among three distinct sites in Hebei province. Planned and executed on a grand scale through imperial patronage, the largest of the caves was approximately 40 feet in height and over 800 square feet in area. Aided by the relative isolation of the caves, Xiangtangshan was not "discovered" until early in the twentieth century. Large-scale despoliation began in 1910 and continued for decades, as free-standing figures and other key sculptural elements were removed from the site. These fragments began to appear in public and private art collections outside of China, sold on a burgeoning antiquities market to dealers, collectors, and museums around the globe.
Because Xiangtangshan was damaged so extensively, it has been all but impossible for recent observers to appreciate the original appearance of the caves, or to understand the rich and complex artistic achievement they once represented. In 2004, the University of Chicago's Center for the Art of East Asia launched a project to identify, locate, research, and document the dispersed stone carvings of the Xiangtangshan caves. Using sophisticated threedimensional scanning equipment, the project's imaging team has photographed and scanned nearly 100 objects believed to be from Xiangtangshan, which are now located in museums and private collections across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Taiwan. Through a collaboration with Peking University and the Fengfeng Office for the Protection and Management of Cultural Properties, the imaging team was also granted official permission to photograph and scan the Xiangtangshan cave sites.
The Smart Museum's presentation of Echoes of the Past includes 13 objects from Xiangtangshan and three related Northern Qi works of art. The exhibition juxtaposes dispersed sculptural fragments with a set of media projects including an immersive video installation, a brief documentary film about the present-day environs of the cave sites, and interactive touchscreen labels related to the monumental stone fragments on view. The "digital cave" video installation, overseen by media artist Jason Salavon, is a centerpiece of the exhibition, and provides an immersive, kinetic re-creation of one of the largest temples through a sequenced montage of archival photographs and contemporary 3-D images that trace an arc of despoliation, preservation, and reconstruction. A contemporary view of Northern Xiangtangshan, South Cave
The Xiangtangshan sculptures on view at the Smart Museum are on loan from the Asian Museum of San Francisco, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Sackler Collections at Columbia University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. As the exhibition tours, it will be supplemented by additional loans, and select venues will incorporate objects from their own permanent collections.
Seated Buddha accompanied by six standing attendant deities, east wall altar, South Cave, Northern Xiangtangshan. Photography by Dan Downing
-D digital reconstruction from east wall altar, South Cave, Northern Xiangtangshan, with missing fragments shown in yellow. Image by Jason Salavon and Travis Saul.


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That said, the Body Paradox team recognizes everyone has to start somewhere. We're not going to push you too hard or too fast. Our goal is to get you moving and keep you moving – you will naturally progress if you keep at it. We've also found the key to keeping our clients committed and engaged is to always vary the exercises so that each workout offers something new.
Here are a few three-minute videos that offer ways to just get started. Start slow with only 30 seconds per exercise and as little as one complete round of exercises. Then, increase the number of exercise repetitions you can do, with the goal of working up to four rounds. Once you conquer that, you can add time per exercise (increasing to one minute per exercise) and even add weight. Just pick a video below and start today!
And remember, when you are ready, a Body Paradox certified trainer is ready to train you one-on-one or in a group.
Back Attack
- Row
- Reverse Fly
- Deadlift
- Swingback
- Superman
Better Legs, Better Glutes
- Alternating Step and Lunge
- Alternating Split Jump
- Posing Squat
- Clock Squat
- Wide Leg Dead Lift
Quick Fit Cardio
- Jumping Jacks
- Surfer
- Bound (or Skaters)
- High Knees
- Plank Up-Downs
Start Eating Right
The Body Paradox team does not subscribe to eliminating all carbs or to any fad diets. We believe in eating healthier meals in small portions as a way of life. We've found that variety is key in building a healthy eating plan you can use to lose weight as well as maintain it.
Below is a three-day sample eating plan to help you jump start a weight loss program. If you become a Body Paradox client, we can help design a weight loss or long-range maintenance eating plan customized for you.
3 Day Sample Menu
Day 1
Bowl of Oatmeal (add cinnamon + walnuts + sliced apple), Glass of Skim Milk, Scrambled Egg Whites
Snack #1
Protein or Nutrition Bar (suggestions include Pure Protein (CVS size) or Luna Bar), Water/Green Tea
Grilled Chicken on a Wheat Wrap with lettuce, tomato, slice of low-fat cheese, and salsa, 90 calorie Lite Yogurt, and water/Green Tea
Snack #2
Peanut Butter, Sliced Green Apple, and Water/Green Tea
Grilled ahi tuna steak, edamame, jasmine rice, sautéed broccoli, and a bottle of water
Snack #3
Protein Drink: Tone up while you sleep! Get your much-needed protein and keep your metabolism fired up while you rest and recover.
Day 2
Whole Wheat English Muffin with jelly, Tablespoon Flax Oil or Omega-3 supplement, lean protein shake Women (made with skim milk + frozen strawberries)
Snack #1
Banana, 90 calorie Lite Yogurt, and Water/Green Tea
Canned tuna in water (mix with lemon juice and black pepper) add fat free mayo put on whole wheat bread, bottle of water
Snack #2
A couple of bunches of grapes, wedge of laughing cow or baby bel cheese, bottle of water
Cajun Chicken Breast, Cous Cous, Mixed Grilled Veggies (sautéed in olive oil), and Water/Green Tea
Snack #3
Air popped popcorn with Molly McButter seasoning, bottle of water
Day 3
5 egg white /1 whole egg omelet (made with onions, peppers, mushrooms and salsa) high grade omega-3's, whole wheat toast, and a bottle of water
Protein or Nutrition Bar (suggestions include Pure Protein (CVS size) or Luna Bar), Water/Green Tea
Cajun Turkey Burger with onions, lettuce, tomato, and Lite Swiss Cheese on Whole Wheat Bun, 90 calorie Lite Yogurt, and Water/Green Tea
Snack #2
Small bag of mixed nuts and pretzels and a Bottle of Water/Green Tea
Fresh pasta with roasted red tomato sauce and grilled oregano chicken, bottle of water
Snack #3
Lean Protein Drink: Mix with skim milk and optional fruit of your choice.
Get Motivated
Adjust Your Outlook
–Pat Riley
Stay committed to your decisions; but stay flexible in your approach.
–Tony Robbins
It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.
–Eleanor Roosevelt
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
–Walt Disney
A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.
–Patricia Neal
You must take personal responsibility.
You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.
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The longest journey of any person is the journey inward.
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Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.
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Commit to Fitness
The amount of work is the same.
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All great achievements require TIME
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Transformation isn't a future event. It's a present day activity.
–Jilian Michaels
It is not only what we do, but what we do not do, that we are held responsible.
Analyze Your Eating
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If food is your best friend, it's also your worst enemy.
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Fat is not a moral problem. It's an oral problem.
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Teenagers in prison have a shockingly high suicide rate
This chart, based on new data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, shows the suicide rates of state prisoners from 2001-2012 and drive home just how at-risk teenage inmates can be:
In other words, teenagers in adult prisons are twice as likely to commit suicide as are adults in adult prisons. And they're far more likely to commit suicide than teenagers who are in juvenile detention or in alternative programs. A 2007 report from the advocacy group the Campaign for Youth Justice found that juveniles in adult prisons are 36 times more likely to commit suicide than are juveniles in juvenile detention.
Fortunately, the number of teenagers in adult prisons has declined over the last decade. In 2002, there were 3,000 teenagers in state or federal prison; throughout 2008 to 2012, there were 2,500 or fewer.
"I can't take it anymore. I give up"
A recent New Yorker feature covered what it's like to be a teenager in an adult criminal-justice system. The subject of the New Yorker piece, Kalief Browder, was in jail on Rikers Island for three years waiting to be put on trial for stealing a backpack. (The trial never actually happened; instead, the prosecutor dismissed the charges and Browder was released.)
Browder tried to commit suicide at least three times while in jail. The chart above covers prisons, not jails, but Browder's story is good reflection of what teenagers in adult facilities have to deal with:
For one thing, (Browder's brother) says, Browder was losing weight. "Several times when I visited him, he said, 'They're not feeding me,' " the brother told me. "He definitely looked really skinny." In solitary, food arrived through a slot in the cell door three times a day. For a growing teen-ager, the portions were never big enough, and in solitary Browder couldn't supplement the rations with snacks bought at the commissary. He took to begging the officers for leftovers: "Can I get that bread?" Sometimes they would slip him an extra slice or two; often, they refused.
Browder's brother also noticed a growing tendency toward despair. When Browder talked about his case, he was "strong, adamant: 'No, they can't do this to me!' " But, when the conversation turned to life in jail, "it's a totally different personality, which is depressed. He's, like, 'I don't know how long I can take this.' "
Browder got out of the Bing in the fall of 2011, but by the end of the year he was back-after yet another fight, he says. On the night of February 8, 2012 — his six-hundred-and-thirty-fourth day on Rikers — he said to himself, "I can't take it anymore. I give up." That night, he tore his bedsheet into strips, tied them together to make a noose, attached it to the light fixture, and tried to hang himself. He was taken to the clinic, then returned to solitary. Browder told me that his sheets, magazines, and clothes were removed — everything except his white plastic bucket.
Imprisoning teenagers as adults is unsafe for them and others
As I've written, putting teenagers in adult prisons doesn't just increase their danger to themselves. They're much more vulnerable to assault from other inmates. And teenagers who get treated as hardened criminals while they're still high-school-aged are more likely to engage in violence when they do get out of prison.
The problem with trying and incarcerating teenagers as adults is that it's something of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Juveniles get treated as adults, in theory, because they've committed particularly serious or violent crimes—but even when controlling for the seriousness of the crime, and other factors, kids who have been imprisoned in adult prisons are more likely to commit further acts of violence than those who serve their time in juvenile facilities.
Much of this is because adult prisons don't have the counseling and education resources that juvenile ones do. If juvenile facilities are, at their best, designed to prevent kids from being incarcerated again, adult prisons have mostly given up on that aspiration. Instead, staff at adult prisons just hope for order—even if it comes at the hands of prison gangs and ethnic or regional cliques. Anthony Pleasant, a young man from DC who spent ten years in federal prison starting when he was 16, says, "A warden, anybody will tell you, they allow the yard to run itself."
For teenagers, serving in adult prison is a basic risk to their personal safety. "I was with a lot of people who had life, and I had peanut time compared to them," Pleasant says. "If they had wanted to harm me, they would have done it and smiled afterward, because it meant nothing to them. Because they got life."
Juveniles can also develop unsavory associates that will encourage them to commit more crimes after they get out. Pleasant knew one boy in prison who was sentenced to adult prison at the age of 16, and ended up "put in a situation where he had to harm somebody." He got a new conviction after the incident, for 25 years.
Groove of the Day
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Call into the Tenterfield Visitor Information Centre for information on accommodation, attractions, events, and the local area.
The Visitor Information Centre also stocks a wide range of local produce, souvenirs and arts and crafts.
Set in the heart of Australian Heritage, Tenterfield District is surrounded by over 10 National Parks and is the gateway to both the New England and Northern Rivers Regions. The major centre of the region is Tenterfield, surrounded by the villages of Drake, Jennings, Legume, Liston, Torrington and Urbenville - each, as you will discover, with their own unique characteristics.
There's plenty to see and do in the Tenterfield region including Bald Rock National Park - the largest granite monolith in Australia, Boonoo Boonoo Falls, The Tenterfield Saddler, the Tenterfield Railway Station, Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts Museum and Theatre, Mount McKenzie Scenic Drive and Lookout and a number of local award winning wineries. The surrounding scenery is stunning and perfect for a scenic drive and day trips.
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Shieldtox Naturgard Natural Protection
Reckitt Benckiser's insectide spray, Shieldtox Naturgard, is being promoted in Thailand with an award winning print advertising campaign featuring a frog and a chameleon. The amphibians are held like spray cans, with their tongues darting out to catch insects. The campaign won a Silver at the Clio Awards, a Press Lotus at Adfest, and a Gold Press Lion and Gold Outdoor Lion at Cannes International Festival of Creativity.
The Natural Protection campaign was developed at Euro RSCG, Bangkok, Thailand, by executive creative director Asawin Phanichwatana, creative director/copywriter Sitthichai Okkararojkij, art director Krisda Chamchuen, agency producer Chainarong Watanathanakun, with photographer Nok Pipattungkul and illustrator/computer artist Anuchai Secharunputong at Remix Studio Bangkok.
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text: Though not entirely sappy, this inoffensive collection of bedtime rhymes doesn't exactly charm, either. A series of animal families—bunnies, bears, mice—go through the bedtime rituals of bath and story and goodnight hugs and kisses. The illustrations are by various artists, each listed in the credits on the verso, although they maintain some unity of image: soft colors, rounded shapes, gentle light, lots of stars. Some of the animal families wear clothes, and some do not, but all live in pretty homes, some of which are tucked into natural habitats like rabbit holes or burrows. A good indication of the tone: "In the glow of the lamplight, / We're tucked in so snug, / With our favorite toy, And a goodnight hug!" It will surely find its audience. (Picture book. 3-6)


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Hospitals new No. 1 industry in S.F., report shows
San Francisco hospitals inject $15.3 billion a year into the economy, account for nearly 99,000 jobs or about 18 percent of the city's workforce, making the industry one of the healthiest in the city's economy, according to a report released today.
Tourism and hospitality is considered the city's largest industry for the number of direct and indirect jobs they generate, but the report makes the case that more spending comes from San Francisco's vigorous medical industry. Not only do hospitals spend money on wages, benefits and supplies, the employees and companies they pay also support the local economy.
"The growth in medicine, biotech and teaching hospitals has been below the radar to most people. Maybe that's because for many decades we've said tourism is our No. 1 industry," said Jim Lazarus, vice president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. "Clearly tourism is an important part of the economy that brings in new dollars every day, but it's clear that our growth in the past decade has been in medicine."
The report, which was commissioned by the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, excludes the impact of the biotechnology sector, but found San Francisco hospitals increased their workforce by about 10 percent last year. Meanwhile, other sectors in the city faced declines by a similar amount.
"Tourism, which is very important, causes $8.5 billion in spending in the city annually. Health care causes almost twice as much," said Ron Smith, senior vice president for the hospital council.
Construction boom
"On top of that are the construction jobs - $4.9 billion over four years," he said, referring to a construction boom resulting from the demand for newer and larger medical centers and state mandates requiring earthquake retrofitting of hospitals. "And health care jobs on average pay almost 22 percent higher than other jobs in the city."
San Francisco is home to nine hospital organizations, many of which have multiple campuses in the city. Among them are Kaiser, California Pacific Medical Center, Laguna Honda Hospital, San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Medical Center.
All of San Francisco's hospitals are nonprofit, meaning they don't pay federal, state or property taxes. But the report says San Francisco provide $155 million in charity care a year, a figure that excludes reimbursement shortfalls from Medi-Cal and bad debt.
"People don't often think about hospitals, but they really do play a vital role in San Francisco's economy and many other cities' economies," said the report's author, Philip King, associate professor of economics at San Francisco State University. The report did not compare San Francisco with other cities.
Nationwide, health care has provided one of the few bright spots in the lagging economy. Health care provided 29,700 new jobs in August, and created more than 205,000 jobs since the beginning of the year, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"The health sector has stood up during the recession. With the combination of our aging demographic and federal health care reform, we expect the health sector to be a continuing area of growth," said Ken Jacobs, chairman of UC Berkeley's Center for Labor Research and Education.
Jobs in health vary widely - from housekeepers and technicians to registered nurses and neurosurgeons - but wages in the field are generally higher than average. The average hourly wage in San Francisco is $30.43, or $63,290 a year, but the average health care worker makes $37.16 an hour, or $77,302 a year, according to the report, which cites Bureau of Labor statistics.
Health jobs stay here
Unlike other sectors of the economy, many jobs in health care can't be usurped by outsourcing or technology.
"These jobs aren't going anywhere," said Steven Rousso, principal with HFS Consultants, an Oakland financial consulting firm for clinics and hospitals. "They're here to stay and are only going to grow as health care becomes a larger percent of" gross domestic product.
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