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What is a hitch rating, and why is it so important to understand the various hitch classes? We are about to break it all down in this informative guide to hitch ratings.
Can you move that with your hitch? Before you tow anything, you need to know your vehicle's hitch rating–how much weight your car or truck can safely transport. Understanding the hitch class rating system will also help you make an informed decision about which hitch is best to install on your vehicle.
This article will explain how to determine your hitch class rating and breakdown the five major hitch class ratings by specs, requirements, and most common uses.
First let's go over some hitch class terms so you can make the best decision when it comes to your hitch. If you already know about hitch terminology, you can jump straight to the hitch rating breakdown here.
What's the hitch?
No, not the classic Will Smith romantic comedy.
A hitch rating is basically determined by three components:
- The hitch is the metal frame attached to the bottom rear end of your car that lets you attach trailers to tow.
- If you're looking for the hitch weight capacity specifically, you can usually find it on a sticker/decal facing out. Check the right-hand side first.
- The drawbar (sometimes ball mount) is the piece of metal that slides into the hitch to attach the trailer to your car. This is where the "tongue" is (which will be important when we talk about weight).
- To find the weight capacity for the drawbar, check the front of the shaft. If it's not on a sticker there, it should be stamped on the metal
- The hitch ball is the metal ball that connects the trailer's coupler to your vehicle via the drawbar and hitch.
- The hitch ball's weight capacity will be stamped on the top of the metal ball or along its base.
If you're having a hard time finding these numbers, check out this video for some more guidance.
A hitch is only as strong as its weakest part. It's good to know the weight capacity of every component in your hitch system and how they affect your hitch class rating.
A hitch in your armor
Heavy trailers are not something to take lightly. Two weights primarily determine your hitch class rating:
1. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
- This is the total weight of the trailer you're going to tow, loaded up and ready to go.Before deciding which hitch class is right for you, you need to know what you're going to use the hitch for. For example, are you transporting construction materials, moving furniture, or bringing your bicycles to the park?
2. Tongue Weight (TW)
- Remember, the tongue is the metal shaft that mounts the ball hitch.The weight of your trailer will push down on this part of your hitch. Around 10-15% of your GTW should be pushing down on the tongue. This is crucial information as both too high and too low of a TW creates dangerous towing conditions. Both under- and over-loading the TW will harm handling and breaking capabilities.
Here's a good demonstration why an imbalanced trailer is so dangerous:
Notice how out of control that trailer is–exactly what you don't want.
Three Steps to a Safe TW
There are a few ways to determine your TW, including the use of a special TW scale (reliable but requires special equipment), or rigging up a bathroom scale beneath your hitch's tongue (not so reliable).
A good balance between ease and reliability is visiting a public scale with your vehicle and loaded trailer, and:
- First, weigh your vehicle with trailer attached but without trailer on scale to find weight A
- Next, detach the trailer and weigh just your vehicle to find weight B
- Finally, subtract weight B from weight APut another way:weight A(vehicle and trailer) – weight B (vehicle) = TWYou can find more tips and tricks to do this around the web.
The Five Hitch Class Ratings
Now that you know the basics of what a hitch is and how to use a hitch safely, let's talk hitch class ratings.
The size of your car and the type and strength of the hitch itself (aka, the hitch rating), determines how much you can safely tow.
Choosing a hitch of an appropriate (and safe) rating really is as easy as 1, 2, 3… 4, 5.
Hitch Rating: 1
Pretty much every vehicle from your eco-friendly Honda Civic up can handle a Hitch Class 1. These are meant for light-weight towing loads. Think: weekend warriors heading to the local lake for a day.
Fast Facts
|Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
|2,000 lbs
|Tongue Weight (TW)
|200 lbs
|Receiver Tube Opening
|Common Uses
|● bike racks
● small trailers (eg cargo trailers)
● some ATV/dirt bike trailers
● moving a small apartment worth of stuff
Hitch Rating: 2
You're going to need a bigger car to handle the next step up. Hitch Class II hitches are most commonly paired with larger cars, SUVs, vans, and light-duty trucks. Hitch Class II hitches are good for the someone who loves his (bigger) toys.
If your vehicle can handle it, a Class II Hitch is usually a better bet than a Class I as Class II hitches are more common, and therefore have more accessories available. Even better, with adapters, you can still use your Class I accessories with a Class II hitch (but more on those later).
Fast Facts
|Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
|3,500 lbs
|Tongue Weight (TW)
|300 lbs
|Receiver Tube Opening
|Common Uses
|● small boats
● small trailers
● snowmobiles
● jet skis
● moving a house's stuff a few rooms at a time
Hitch Rating 3
Hitch Class III starts getting into some serious weight. Usually light trucks and SUVs will come pre-equipped with a hitch of this class allowing them to take advantage of their size.
These are for the people who are spending some time away from their home-base. In other words: you can carry a place to sleep with Hitch Class III hitches.
Fast Facts
|Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
|5000 lbs
|Tongue Weight (TW)
|500 lbs
|Receiver Tube Opening
|Common Uses
|● Fishing boats
● Small campers and RVs
● Small car trailers
● Moving a house in 2-3 trips
Important Note: As Hitch Class III is considered the "middle" in terms of capabilities, weight capacity for these can greatly vary. Always check your numbers!
Hitch Rating 4
Class IV Hitches are most commonly found on ¾ and 1-ton trucks, though they can be found on ½-ton trucks as well.
Fast Facts
|Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
|10,000 lbs
|Tongue Weight (TW)
|1,200 lbs
|Receiver Tube Opening
|Common Uses
|● Medium trailers and RVs
● Larger boats
● Moving a house-worth of stuff
Hitch Rating: 5
Class V hitches are the final and strongest of the rated hitches. As such, you'll notice that they offer you the greatest weight capacity. In order to accommodate this, the receiver tube is half an inch larger around. This is important to remember if you intend to use attachments you already own from another size.
Fast Facts
|Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
|15,000 lbs
|Tongue Weight (TW)
|1,200-1,700 lbs
|Receiver Tube Opening
|2½"x2½" (also available in 2"x2")
|Common Uses
|● Large campers and boats
● Horse trailers
● Multi-car trailers
Gooseneck trailers are a whole different ball game.
These towing devices sit in the bed of a truck and are usually larger and more expensive than the above-discussed trailer types. Goosenecks always require a pick-up truck, and perhaps even a commercial license to use (depending on the weight).
Because the weight of the trailer sits on the your truck (not off the back of your vehicle), goosenecks offer a more stable tow, but making the decision between a bumper-pull trailer and a gooseneck warrants its own blog post (let us know if you'd be interested 😉 )
More Hitch Considerations
Too big?
Let's say you've outgrown your compact. Maybe your family got bigger or your toys grew. In any case, there's no reason for you to get a bigger bike rack for your weekend trips to the trail. Except there is: your bike rack doesn't fit on your new hitch!
Don't fear, the only thing you need to buy is much smaller (and cheaper) than a whole new rack or any other accessory.
When you jump hitch class ratings, be sure to pick up a hitch adapter as well.
However, don't forget to check weight ratings. Just because you can physically attach something to your car does not mean that you should!
Sorry–your compact is not going to be towing horses no matter what adapter you buy.
When looking at hitches, some other things you want to consider, in addition to the hitch class rating, include whether a hitch comes pre-welded or not, if you intend to use your hitch for a specific accessory (and what hitch class is needed for it), and–most importantly–your vehicle's manufacturer recommendations for weights and hitch class ratings and hitch class systems.
That's all we have (for now!) about hitches and hitch class ratings. Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or tips.
No matter what (or how) you're towing, safe travels from all of us here at Vault Cargo.
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To get a Career you Need a Map!
By Marie Gervais, PhD., CEO Shift Management Inc
ERIEC Supporter and Guest Blogger
If you have been in Canada for several months or years and are frustrated with getting into your career, you may have a "wrong map" problem. The path to career success is different in every country and old or wrong maps will not get you to where you want to go. Yesterday I talked to a friend who spent six months trying to get into a program that doesn't exist – and hasn't existed for a year already – for a job no one is hiring for anymore. She was using the wrong map, doing it on her own and when frustrated, talking to people who didn't have the right answers.
Sound familiar? The answer is the Canadian Workplace Career Club. It has online recourses 24/7 and live group coaching sessions to help you with every step of the job search process from starting out, to keeping the job or changing careers, and everything in between for 12 full months of support! And everything inside the club is current, relevant and targeted for career success.
This is what you get inside the club:
Weekly LIVE sessions and videos to:
- Weekly LIVE sessions and videos to:
-Find work in your field
-Understand Canadian workplace culture expectations
-Build your career in Canada so you aren't stuck in a survival job
-Develop self-awareness and intercultural communication skills
-Grow a professional network that will survive any recession
-Ongoing access downloadable resources to use for every job situation
2. Monthly bite -sized course content from our two award-winning courses: Canadian Workplace Certificate Course and Find the Job You Want mini course delivered to your inbox and available on our career club platform weekly. Finish the years subscription with a certificate in: Intercultural Workplace Competency; Canadian Version, looks great on your resume!
3. A lively network of professionals who help each other and support everyone's career development, sharing in the difficulties in celebrating the successes!
4. Monthly interviews with experts in specific jobs and industries providing you with ways to get into the industry.
5. Resources, tip sheets, templates, videos, group coaching sessions, resume boot camps and much, much more!
When you sign up for the club there is a career roadmap ready for you to download and use, seven job-search videos and access to a three section mini-course called "Finding the job you want".
Get all the details here: https://www.shiftworkplace.co/CanadianWorkplaceCareerClub
But don't wait too long! Our first club membership drive will end and after November 12th and won't reopen again until the new year.
People have wonderful things to say about Canadian Workplace:
"I wish I would have had access to these resource and videos when I first came to Alberta. They most certainly would have helped me avoid a lot of wasted time, frustration, and cultural errors in communication with employers as I looked for work." Landry Bankole
"I didn't know what was going on or why I didn't get the job. Now I have a solid overview of the whole job process and I feel very confident. That confidence in knowing the process helped me find work in my field." Marsieh Khodadady
"What stands out for me is how easy it is to feel blindsided by cultural issues that I would have never even imagined could exist. With Canadian Workplace I am discovering to what degree I did not know how much I didn't know" Paul Dery
"There is simply no other way to understand the subtle quirks of Canadian work culture. I learned those secrets that born and bred Canadians just know." – Huw Davis
Would you like the first seven days free and access all the start up resources right away? Here's the link! https://www.shiftworkplace.co/CanadianWorkplaceCareerClub

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Celebrate our neighbourhood during Festival Week
Celebrate our neighbourhood during Festival Week
BISHOPSTON, Cotham and Redland Neighbourhood Partnership Festival week showcases free events run by some of the many community groups across our area starting from Saturday April 30 until Sunday May 8.
The festival is a week of community activities in the area. It started in 2013 and aims to encourage people's contributions towards the wellbeing of our neighbourhood.
This year's festival includes the annual Bank Holiday Monday May Fair held on Redland Green, organised by the Redland and Cotham Amenities Society, the Gloucester Road Central May Fest, run by the local traders group, which includes a visit from the Bristol Jack in the Green, and the Golden Hill Community Garden Spring Fair.
During the opening Saturday April 30, there will be 'My Wild Park' event in the Horfield Common. People involved in running a community event in this Festival week or those who would like to organise a new one, please get in touch with the Partnership at firstname.lastname@example.com .There is a small pot of seed funding to help with running free events.
Other events will be added to the program during the next few weeks. Further details about the Festival week are available on the website www.bcrnp.org.uk and on Facebook Page BCR Neighbourhood Partnership.
The Neighbourhood Partnership supports community activities and involvement through grant funding and other resources. The NP provides opportunities for the local resident and business community to shape service provision by the council and police in our area through meetings and online engagement.
The next Resident's Forum, the first of the new combined format, will take place May 24 from 7pm till 9pm at Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road BS7 8PD.


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Before You Go:
Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
Sign in at trailhead registers
Check weather and avalanche conditions (if relevant)
Take With You:
Extra clothes
Emergency bivvy
First Aid kit
Signaling device, such as whistle and/or flashlight
Cell phone (but don't expect it to work everywhere!)
Other safety equipment as needed by your activity (i.e. avalanche beacon and shovel for backcountry skiing)
While You Are Out:
Pay attention to your surroundings.
The best way to avoid a rescue is not to get hurt or lost!
Know where you are
If You Become Lost or Injured:
Stay in one place!
Lightning Safety:
Please read this excellent informational brochure on Lightning Risk Management for Backcountry Users from NOAA/NWS/NOLS.


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Can you collect social security benefits&worker's compensation benefits at the same time?
Yes, you can collect social security benefits and worker's compensation benefits at the same time. If you collect social security disability, your benefits will decrease while you collect worker's ...
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Yes, because regular Social Security benefits (as opposed to Social Security Disability benefits) is not affected by other disabilities.Depending upon the facts, Social Security Disability may be s...
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Adapted from the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Study
PEAKING -The variation of hourly water flows above and below the daily average flow (for instance, midday flow higher than evening and night flows), primarily due to hydroelectric generating operations during which water is stocked during periods of off-peak demand in order to increase hydroelectric power generation at peak periods.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR- A measure of economic, social or environmental health. In the context of the Study, performance indicators relate to impacts of different water levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS- The process through which the cells of green plants and certain micro-organisms convert energy from sunlight into stored, usable chemical energy.
PHYSICAL IMPACT SURVEY- A characterization study of the impact of water level fluctuation on infrastructure use or constraints.
PHYSIOGRAPHY- A descriptive study of the earth and its natural phenomena, such as climate, surface etc.
PLAN 1958-D- A plan used by the International St. Lawrence River Board of Control since April 1963 that specifies outflows from Lake Ontario in order to satisfy the existing set of criteria established by the IJC and related to interests on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
PLAN FORMULATION AND EVALUATION GROUP- A group established as part of the Study to develop alternative water level regulation plans, establish performance indicators for such plans, and to measure the effectiveness of such alternate criteria and operating plans.
PLAN FORMULATION METHOD- A method involving a multi-objective, multi-stakeholder evaluation procedure used to evaluate factors not previously considered in determining whether a revised operating plan performs better than an existing plan.
PLANIMETRIC CAPABILITIES- The capability of a system to measure areas.
POLICY- The position adopted by a government on an issue which is expected to structure and guide the decision-making process.
PONDING- The variation of daily water flows above and below the weekly average flow (for instance, average weekday flow higher than average weekend flow), primarily due to hydroelectric generating operations.
POSITION OF INTERESTS- The perceptions, beliefs and preferences of interests regarding fluctuating water levels, implications of those levels, and acceptability of a measure or policy to an interest. Positions may be directly stated or may be inferred from supporting or opposing activities taken by the interest in the decision-making process.
PRIORITY CONSERVATION SPECIES -A species protected by federal, state, or provincial laws.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS- Activities where the purpose, design, and plan intends for two-way communication for a defined period of time between Study personnel and the public or various publics.
PUBLIC INFORMATION -Activities where the purpose, design, and plan intends to deliver information to the public or various publics. Examples: press releases and articles in the Study Newsletter, Ripple Effects.
PUBLIC INTEREST ADVISORY GROUP (PIAG)- The group of volunteers from the United States and Canada working to ensure effective communication between the public and the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Study Team.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT- Activities where the purpose, design, and plan is such that members of the public or various publics are engaged in the Study on a continuing basis with other "expert" resources.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -Activities where purpose, design, and plan intends that members of the public have an opportunity to participate for a defined period of time in a Study activity.


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Colorado Mountain College approves contract with new president
Today the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees approved a contract to hire Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser as the next president of the college.
Following a national search, the college's board of trustees selected Hauser as their top choice earlier this month. She is expected to start at the college Dec. 2.
"In Colorado and beyond, Dr. Hauser has proven herself to be a powerful advocate for students wanting to gain access to an affordable, quality education," Dr. Bob Taylor, the college's trustee from Summit County, said in a written statement. "She has demonstrated the drive to support them as they reach toward their educational goals. With these strengths in mind we think she is a great fit to lead Colorado Mountain College and lay a new foundation for students and higher education in the CMC District and the state."
In Colorado, Hauser has been vice president for advancement and external relations at Metropolitan State University of Denver and executive director of its foundation. She also served as vice president and an original senior officer of the Daniels Fund, a major Colorado-based foundation focused on helping students achieve college access and success, and as a governor's appointee to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Reform.
Her background includes teaching assignments at the University of California – Los Angeles, the University of Denver and in Colorado State University's executive MBA program.
She has held research and legislative staff roles as well as positions with the Boulder-based Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the University of Arizona, her undergraduate alma mater. She earned her master's and doctoral degrees from UCLA and is a graduate of the advanced management program at the Wharton School of Business.
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After first getting heavily into rock and metal via Rainbow and AC/DC, although I'd liked some rocks songs before, such as Sweet and Slade, and Queen and Pink Floyd; I could blame the latter's "Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)" (We don't need no education, We don't need no thought control) for my school rebellion, but it was just a second opinion really; was it already ADHD, not to say I think I was totally wrong, or the song is.
I also mostly wanted to be a footballer at the time, and had an all or nothing attitude, that is perhaps still evident in my writing ambitions. It can work, leading to great success, but of course only for a minority.
School and Work Systems
It's not against all schools, which I probably didn't realise at the time, relating it to my own mind and school, which wasn't particularly strict or rigid, and in fact had a nice lenient headmaster; but against some types of schooling and teachers, which is probably what I'm still rebelling against now, and the similar people and systems within the workplace. As Wikipedia says about it: 'All parts were written by Pink Floyd's bassist, Roger Waters. Part II is a protest song against rigid schooling in general and boarding schools in the UK in particular.'
When I brought up legendary boarding schools crimes against children with middle and upper class students in university they became all protective, and acted as if I was attacking their system. So no wonder that they weren't interested in trying to stop care home abuses either… or workplace abuses. Not saying the working-class are any better, and many of them can be worse when they get power, but the upper classes usually have more chance to make a difference in the media or government.
Jon Gaunt was recently on Sunday Morning Live saying there's a 'rape culture' now in upper class schooling, according to his daughters, which is probably a meeting of traditional upper class misogynistic behaviour merging with new multicultural influences – such as some of the lyrics in rap (which is like the modern rock to some extent); while other rap lyrics have beautiful topics, or justifiable protests.
Gaunt was there to talk about sexism and wolf-whistling (which has nothing to do with real wolves, whose alpha pair live faithful lives, and bring the pack up with exemplary family values), defending the working-class, who I think are usually the easy scapegoats for feminists.
One of the biggest examples of that is rock music, which I will finally get to tomorrow. I'm sorry for the delay, but hopefully you'll follow my and Van Halen's example:
Available to buy or borrow on Amazon and some great big bookshops.


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Leave of Absence Forms
What you need to do when you are unable to continue working.
Unfortunately, "things happen" and you may find yourself in a position where you will need to take a LOA – Leave of Absence. If so, these two forms are required to be completed no more than 14 days after the leave has started. Most LOA are planned; however, many are not.
ACGME requires the Sponsoring Institution to provide a written policy on satisfying the criteria for completion of the residency program. Your Program Director will determine how your training requirement may be affected when taking a LOA. You may not be eligible to take your boards until you satisfy your program requirements.
If an extension is required, you must get this in writing from your Program Director.
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B.C. Real Estate Sales Break Record as Demand Soars in Vancouver Alone
A total of 12,560 homes were sold across the province in March, up 38 per cent year-over-year, according to British Columbia Real Estate Association.
B.C. Housing – The housing market in Victoria is enjoying a strong increase in demand as buyers seek alternatives to high-priced Vancouver homes. Greater Victoria is in a seller's market and sales have jumped 48 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 compared to a year earlier. (Re/Max Data)
The increased demand has added 10 per cent to average home prices though, which reached $543,564 in the first quarter of 2016. This figure shatters the previous record, which was set in May 2007 when 11,683 units were sold in B.C.
"Housing demand has never been stronger in the province," according to BCREA chief economist Cameron Muir. "Most large population centres of the province are now experiencing record levels of housing demand."
Muir credits strong employment growth, increasing wages and growing inter-provincial migration into B.C. for the increase.
Demand is so high, inventory levels are now a decade-lows in some areas across the province.
In Vancouver alone, sales increased 28.3 per cent to 5,301 units, compared with 4,132 units last year. The benchmark price increased 22.6 per cent to $1,093,267, compared with $891,652 last year.
"Supply [in Vancouver] simply can't keep up with demand, be it domestic or foreign, and the sales-to-new listings ratio remains a sky-high 86 per cent," said BMO Financial Group senior economist Robert Kavcic.
"In other words, almost every new listing is getting absorbed within the month."
Statistics also predict that the condo market in particular is set to "grow steadily" in the years ahead although the high-end $1 million-plus market is also showing healthy activity.
Kavcic points out that even condo prices—up 19 per cent year-over-year—are increasing at a rate similar to those for detached homes.
Across Canada, home sales increased 12.2 per cent in the 12 months to March and prices were up 15.7 per cent. This growth is due almost entirely to the market strength in Toronto, where prices increased 12.1 per cent and sales grew 15.5 per cent, and Vancouver.
"With supply in the two hot markets extremely tight, prices are likely to push even higher through the always-important spring selling season," Kavcic said.
"The question is, will policymakers in B.C. and Ontario do anything to quell the fires?"
Kavcic said the data from these two cities is making up for losses in centres in oil-dependent Alberta, most notably Calgary, where home sales fell 11.7 per cent. That city was the only one in Canada to see a drop in prices over the period, although the decrease was small (down 0.5 per cent).
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Front Desk Supervisor
Interested in the Hospitality industry? we are looking for a Front Desk Supervisor to work for an excellent boutique Hotel.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Previous experience as Front Desk manager or Assistant Front Desk manager.
- Spanish (strongly preferred).
- Opera knowledge (strongly preferred).
- Experience managing +10 employees is a plus.
- Organized, proactive, strong sales & customer service skills.
- Ensure staff is prepared to deliver impeccable service (Front Desk Agents, Bell Staff, and Security)
- Maximize room revenue by executing Sales Strategy, up-selling and managing inventory.
- Ensure total guest satisfaction.
- Establishes and upholds standards, policies, and procedures for the Front Office staff
- Handles escalated guest complaints and requests as needed while also encouraging empowerment
- Act as MOD (Manager on Duty) during weekend and holidays. (This position will work 2 weekends of the month)
- Works with Sales and Revenue managers regarding guests and groups
- Ensure Work shifts are covered with adequate staff, ensure correct staffing during peak periods and high occupancy.
- Consistently monitor the performance of team members on an on-going basis and provide feedback. Reward, discipline and document associate performance and provide timely counseling. Address team member complaints and resolve problems.
- Supervise the staff and handle any team member situation.
- Properly handle all administrative work with regard to interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals and terminations of staff
- Ensure staff is properly groomed and uniformed at all times.
- Ensure work area cleanliness is maintained at all times.
- Maintain efficiency in the operation of the staff in a high standard of quality of service and courtesy, bringing total satisfaction to the guests and the hotel.
- Prepare and submit guest incident reports when needed.
- Be a Team Player and encourage the teamwork attitude among staff.
- Prepare SOPs and make sure the department is operating smoothly.
- Ensure all guests who experience a problem receive an appropriate response, and promised compensation is delivered, and an appropriate follow up in a timely and professional manner.
- Conduct/ensure the training on all new employees.
- Determine the requirements for and the follow up on special groups, VIPs, etc.
- Will need to cover entire shifts when short staffed.
- Long hours might be needed when short staffed.


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Does your company also want to have the possibility of promotion during one of the biggest student events in Scandinavia? The River Rafting committee offers low-priced and flexible solutions so you will get the most out of your cooperation.
With over 40 years of tradition the River Rafting is an attractive meeting place between students, business and the public. Every year at Valborg, the last day of April, up to a hundred thousand people from all around Swedan gather to watch 120 styrofoam rafts sail down the Fyris River. A feat not so easily triumphed.
For more information, please get in touch with our business contacts:
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For the shortest month of the year, February has been a busy one.
Josie is doing well. She did have a cold which lasted pretty much the whole of February, but after a few nights of very little sleep she quickly got back into her usual routine of sleeping through. I, however, did not, as her sniffling and snoring kept me awake. Saline nose spray seemed to help her, as did putting a few drops of vapour oil on a wet flannel on the radiator. She also had her 16 week immunisations (although she was 22 weeks at the time) and other than a horrible piercing cry she dealt with it pretty well.
It's been another month of firsts for Josie. She had her first taste of food, trying some porridge and pureed carrot. She mainly just moved it around her mouth and grabbed for the spoon. Josie also went swimming for the first time and loved it just as much as she loves bathtime.
February 5th marked the start of Chinese New Year. The girls love Chinese food, especially eating with chopsticks, and enjoy learning about different cultures. We listened to Chinese music, read a story about the Great Race and Izzy and Clara wrote their names in Chinese. Clara also paraded around the house dressed as a dragon -any excuse to get out the dragon costume!
At school, the girls have both done well this month. Izzy was Pupil of the Week for her handwriting and Clara got a certificate for getting 10 dojo points for good behaviour/work. They were definately ready for half term though and really enjoyed having the week off school.
We visited a museum – Tullie House in Carlisle – with friends during half term. I've never been before and I was really impressed. We only went to watch a bubble show but decided to stay for a while afterwards and look around the museum and art gallery. The kids enjoyed learning about the Romans and there were lots of interactive activities.
Children can visit the museum for free, and I got an annual pass for just £10 so we will definately be going back again! It can be hard to find things to do during the holidays without spending a fortune.
For the girls' half term homework they both brought home activity passports, with an emphasis on trying new things and reducing screen time. Both completed several activities from their list; visiting an art gallery, doing yoga, painting a self portrait, making their own sandwiches and doing fossil rubbings.
One of the activities was to visit a farm, so we went to Wellington Farm at Cockermouth. You can see a few animals including llamas, sheep, cows and chickens, and a pony which the girls liked posing for a photo with! The tearoom serves amazing food too and there is a little nature trail to explore.


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[method christmas collection] - hollyberry dish pump
dish pump
add a touch of gold this season.
spend the season surrounded by things that make you feel good. rich colors + gilded gold accents put you in a festive frame of mine, while three of our most-loved fragrances make a limited-time comeback. wether it's a whiff of snow-dusted evergreens, a hint of crisp mint + creamy vanilla or the spicy-sweet scent of a holiday treat, warm winter wishes are just a wash away.
bundle up + take a crisp walk through a snowy woods, without ever leaving your sink. the bright scent of hollyberry is a little spicy, a little sweet, with notes of a freshly hung holiday wreath. warning: may incite strong desire to dash through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh.


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Last July, I stumbled almost by accident onto what I've experienced as a wonderfully life-giving strategy for how to be Church in the world:
All kinds of theological and Gospel reasons to try this anti-methodology. And today "The Sports Guy" explains - via the example of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban - the intuition of an anti-methodology in economic terms, too:
Cuban's zigzag theory: If a growing cluster of NBA teams are trying to execute the same strategy (in this case, keeping their cap unclogged, avoiding that no-man's-land range of 39-45 wins, stockpiling picks and maybe even semi-sabotaging their current team for ping-pong balls), then common sense says it's better to zag the other way because you'll find inefficiencies just by thinking differently (emphasis mine).
That's right: sometimes the only reason you need for an uncommon approach is that it's opposite the most common practice. You don't even have to understand or have identified the unseen efficiencies you will discover and/or which will move you farther toward your goal. Writes Simmons:
In this case, there might be hidden value in targeting contracts for quality starters ranging from $7.5 million to $10 million — Jeff Green, Thaddeus Young, Jeff Teague, Arron Afflalo, Taj Gibson, Whatever Gordon Hayward Gets Paid Next Season, etc. — because there's no real market for these guys. So if you're getting them for 60 cents on the dollar, that's great: You just got a quality starter for 60 cents on the dollar. I gotta say, I like this line of thinking.Of course, the Church has greater goals than profitability. Or rather, profitability is not purely (or even primarily) financial for the Church. Defining those goals, specifically, in the context of this anti-paradigm is no doubt useful for the Church, but it's work for another day - and maybe another writer. My purpose in sharing The Sports Guy's observation is mostly to give you courage in a future particular moment to go, live the Gospel you've seen and heard, even - and maybe especially - when the rest of the world - and even the Church - runs counter.
In the moment of your courage, you'll feel silly and foolish (that's okay), and you may want to quit. Don't quit. Remember, you may be opening the unseen possibility with which God will bless and surprise us all.
"Love your enemies," anyone?


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Spring and summer months are perfect for outdoor activities. When camping or hiking, it is important to know what plants to avoid. Some poisonous plants can cause harm to humans and animals.
Some plants cause reactions or death in humans, but do not have the same effect on animals. Some animals are deathly affected by some plants, but those plants do not hurt humans.
"Humans need to look out for poison ivy, poison oak and sumac, and don't touch it," said Andrew Baril, an Alabama Extension regional agent for forestry, wildlife and natural resources. "Animals don't normally have a problem with the touching these plants, but if your dog rolls in a patch of poison ivy and you rub the dog, it will get on you."
According to Baril, dog hair can carry the oils found in these plants.
"They can bring them into a home and the oil can get on carpets, rugs, furniture or wherever they lay," he said. "Oils can remain potent for over a year. Therefore, dogs should be bathed after they had been seen playing in the plants."
Unless someone is severely allergic, generally nothing will happen to a person just touching poison ivy, oak or sumac. Problems occur with these plants when someone crushes the leaves or stem and releases the oils.
"If the oil is allowed to come in contact with skin, a rash will develop for most people," Baril said "If one does come in contact with the oils, it is best to wash the area with warm water and a mild soap. Don't scratch the area; just lightly remove as much of the oil as possible."
Baril said in his opinion, encountering the oils while burning the plants is worse than touching or crushing them.
"Smoke encountering the eyes and inhalation into one's lungs is extremely painful, and could lead to hospitalization and even death," Baril said.
He offers a few tips on how poisonous plants, and precautions to take to avoid them.
Poison ivy and poison oak have leaves with three leaflets, often with a reddish spot where the leaflets attach to the stem.
Do not burn any part of these plants. Always wear long pants and close-toed shoes when in wooded areas.
Consider application of a preventive lotion, such as Ivy Block, before going outdoors. Always wash clothes immediately upon return from walking in wooded areas.
Baril cautioned that touching a poisonous plant can be bad, but eating one can be even worse.
"If you don't know for sure what plant you are handling, don't ingest the plant," he said.
Dr. Nancy Loewenstein, an Alabama Extension specialist for forestry and wildlife sciences, said there are wild plants that are edible.
"Unless you're 100 percent sure you've identified a plant correctly and made sure it is edible, don't eat any wild plants," Loewenstein said. "Some plants have fruits that look safe to eat, but are not. A few examples are Chinaberry and the Chinese tallowtree.
Loewenstein says the fruit of Chinaberry (Melia azederach) is the most toxic part of the tree. The leaves, bark and flowers are mildly toxic, but usually cause no problems. Swine and sheep are most commonly affected by eating Chinaberry, but children also have been poisoned by eating the berries.
"All parts of the Chinese tallowtree (Triadica sebifera) plant are poisonous, especially the fruit," Loewenstein said.
She added that while she believes not many people would be tempted to eat the seeds, eating berries from this tree can cause diarrhea, listlessness, weakness and dehydration. These symptoms may not occur until two to four days after the plant is eaten.
Alabama Extension's publication, "Poisonous Plants of the Southeastern United States," goes into detail about the toxicity of dozens of poisonous plants. It also lists symptoms of exposure and treatment after coming in contact with poisonous plants. You can read the full publication at www.aces.edu
There also is the publication "Touch-Me-Nots — Recognizing and Avoiding Poisonous Plants of Alabama," that also can be found at the Extension website.
Upcoming Extension Programs
• Call the local Master Gardener Hotline — 1-877-ALA-GROW — for all of your home garden and home pest questions.
• Would you like to become a Master Gardener? The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is in the process of recruiting a Master Gardener Volunteer class for the fall. Classes will begin Aug. 2, so get your applications in now. Early registration ends July 12 with a class fee of $125. Any applications postmarked after July 26 will have a class fee of $150. Contact the Etowah County Extension Office for more details.
• The annual Etowah County Extension grassroots survey is open. Everyone is encouraged to go to www.aces.edu/etowah and take the survey to ensure that the Etowah County Extension Office is serving all people in the area with relevant programming.
• Open House for the Heifer Development Project will be held Tuesday at the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center. For more details, contact Landon Marks at 256-706-0032.
For more information on this topic and many others, contact the Etowah County Extension Office, 256-547-7936 or 3200-A W. Meighan Blvd., Gadsden. Amy Burgess is extension coordinator for the Etowah County Extension Office.


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SIGAR says its hotline received 753 complaints from 2009 to October 2012, of which 183 were related to contractor and subcontractor non-payment issues. The auditor opened 52 investigations as a result, representing $69 million in claims.
"While a subcontractor may always face the risk of nonpayment by its prime contractor," Sopko said, "Afghan subcontractors may be particularly at risk due to a lack of adequate legal protections and limitations placed on the U.S. government's ability to intervene on their behalf."
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Traditions are an important part of the college experience. For many JMU students, a Thursday night would not be complete without a trip to Billy Jack's for a box of their iconic "sticky nuggs". For the seven years that the Jack Brown's sister-store has been in business, the Thursday sticky nuggs deal has remained on … Continue reading Sticky Nuggs: The Staple of Billy Jack's
Harrisonburg Restaurants with Deals and Discounts
With all the amazing restaurants in the Harrisonburg area, you surely have a long list of places you want to try. Luckily, there's still a little time left in the semester to de-stress before finals and grab a bite to eat with friends. If you're pressed for time or strapped for cash, this list of … Continue reading Harrisonburg Restaurants with Deals and Discounts
Ice Cream in the 'Burg
Spring is finally here in Harrisonburg and while the weather warms up, you need to cool down! Ice cream is a popular way to cool down while satisfying your sweet tooth. Check out these places around the 'Burg when you're craving some ice cream. Kline's Double the ice cream, double the fun! Kline's has two … Continue reading Ice Cream in the 'Burg
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The Daily Duke visits one of Harrisonburg's newest restaurants!
Madipalooza 2018
Madipalooza or "The Festival at Festival" will be celebrating their 8th annual music festival on April 14th. From food and games to great music, this is an event that you do not want to miss! Check out 2017 Madipalooza: Manoa Bell and his band Gryzzle are extremely excited to be participating in Madipalooza this year. Originally … Continue reading Madipalooza 2018
JMU's New Entrepreneurship Minor!
Are you looking to learn the fundamentals of how to organize and operate a business? Interested in learning about how Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg started their own business and how you can too? JMU is introducing an Entrepreneurship Minor for non-COB students. Admission to the minor is competitive and limited to 30 students. … Continue reading JMU's New Entrepreneurship Minor!
Spring Break in NYC
Over spring break, I went on a 'study abroad' trip to New York City. It's my favorite place in the world and I was very excited to visit the Big Apple again. The trip is run by Dr. Sarah Brooks, who is a true angel on earth. It's an incredible experience, but considering the fact … Continue reading Spring Break in NYC
Outdoor Dining in Harrisonburg
The first day of spring brought the first snow day of the year to JMU last week and although it was a welcomed day off, we are ready for the warm spring weather! Here are some outdoor dining spaces in Harrisonburg you can enjoy once the weather starts to warm up. Magnolia's If you're craving … Continue reading Outdoor Dining in Harrisonburg
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With the abundance of fabulous food all throughout Harrisonburg, it is normal to ask yourself "where should I eat tonight", at least 4 - 5 times a week. Whether your family is in town or you are just looking to grab a bite with your friends, we narrowed down a few of the best spots … Continue reading Graphic: Where Should You Eat?
D-Hall Clock Controversy Explained
JMU students have anxiously been awaiting the completion of the new D-Hall, which is expected to be complete by this August. With each passing day, a new development in the construction seems to pop up, most recently, the clock. The clock recently placed on the new D-Hall gained a lot of attention from some observant … Continue reading D-Hall Clock Controversy Explained


text: Josh Rosenbaum at AARP asks "Has Washington Finally Woken Up to the Real Meaning of Social Security?" I'd say that the answer is "no." Democrats didn't just awaken to the importance of Social Security. It's always been crucial to them. Republicans have also taken Social Security very seriously all along. They've wanted to find a way to kill it but have almost always realized that it's an impossible dream. George W. Bush and a few other Republicans have occasionally had delusions of grandeur and tried to find a way to privatize or otherwise cut Social Security but they are always punished for their foolishness. There are plenty of pundits and think tank denizens in D.C. who think that it's mandatory that Social Security be cut. Serious People in Washington take them seriously but no one else does. The Serious People in Washington sometimes forget that we live in a more or less democratic country and that cutting Social Security is wildly unpopular everywhere other than D.C. It's hard for them to believe but the Serious People in Washington don't really matter, even in Washington.


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Hotel Wi-Fi has become a hot-button issue among travelers, as Internet access has risen to the top of travelers' must-have lists and hotels have adjusted (or not) to those expectations.
But the expectation goes beyond simple access; hotel guests want access that is fast and reliable. Downloading email is necessary, but hardly sufficient. We want to seamlessly stream the latest episode of "House of Cards" on Netflix. We want our Pandora music channels to be the soundtrack of our lives, whether at home or on the road. Dial-up download speeds won't cut it.
There may come a day when hotels will compete on the basis of their Wi-Fi offerings, boasting free, blazing-fast Internet access as a way of differentiating themselves from other hotels in their categories. Until then, there's Hotel Wi-Fi Test, "a leading company for collecting, analyzing and distributing data about WiFi quality in hotels around the world."
According to the company's latest test, the top-10 hotel brands, in terms of their Wi-Fi speed, are as follows:
1. Andaz
2. Le Meridien
3. Radisson Blu
4. Four Points
5. Scandic
6. Sheraton
7. Crowne Plaza
8. Marriott
9. Hyatt
10. Residence Inn
The company's methodology is somewhat less than confidence-inspiring: "We took the number of known hotels with decent Wi-Fi compared to the total number of hotels in the chain, including hotels where Wi-Fi has not been tested." There's no mention of the actual sample size, suggesting that it's too small to meet prevailing standards of scientific rigor.
Still, it's at least a small step toward quantifying what hotels are delivering, and allowing consumers to make more informed decisions when booking their stays.
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How do the above results compare to your own experience with hotel Wi-Fi?
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Congrats to the following members of Team Kentucky who've advanced to Quarterfinals in the events noted! More to come!
- Oratory: Ireland Hill from Boone County; Brian Anderson and Kaylan Anderson from LaRue County
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Rocky's most popular online shopping suburbs revealed
WANDAL and The Range have been named as Rockhampton's most prolific online shopping suburbs in a study of internet buying habits.
As more shoppers migrant to the ease of online shopping, Australia Post has revealed that online shopping in Rockhampton is up 17.6 per cent in the last year.
Style savvy Rockhamptonites are flocking to the web for fashion, with fashion purchases up 20.6 per cent.
Items such as women's fashion, beauty products, and footwear are among the most popular purchases online for Rockhampton residents.
Goods from variety stores were up 34.5 per cent while people buying health and beauty products online was up 19.3 per cent.
Ben Franzi, Australia Post General Manager Parcel & Express Services, said an increasing number of Rockhampton residents were embracing online shopping.
"Rockhampton locals, particularly The Range and Wandal residents, are avid online shoppers with purchases rising 17.6 per cent last year compared with 2016," Mr Franzi said.
"Locals are big buyers of fashion with purchases increasing 20.6 per cent.
"Women's fashion is particularly popular.
"They also really love buying health and beauty products with purchases up 19.3 per cent.
"Rockhampton locals also enjoy shopping from online variety stores such as Kogan, Catch and Target, with purchases rising 34.5 per cent."
Mr Franzi said the main reason people shop online is for price, range and convenience.
"Online shopping gives people access to retailers all over Australia and beyond, and the choice to shop at a time that suits their needs," he said.


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Draymond Green says Warriors will have to 'bring it' every night in the West
Draymond Green is expecting the NBA's Western Conference to be hotly contested this season but he does not envy opposition players and coaches who must face the Golden State Warriors.
The 28-year-old, who was drafted by Golden State in 2012, has been a key member of the Warriors' dominant side in recent years, with the team winning three of the last four championships.
The new season gets under way on Tuesday, with Green and his team-mates facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the forward is expecting a tough year in a star-studded Western Conference, including LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers.
"I think the entire Western Conference is going to be tough," Green said.
"Obviously the [Houston] Rockets will be really good again - they took us to Game 7 last year. With the Lakers adding LeBron, they're going to be tough. I think Utah [Jazz] will continue to get better. Portland [Trail Blazers] are always tough with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
"Phoenix [Suns] got better, adding Trevor Ariza and it's yet to be seen but pretty high hopes for DeAndre Ayton, and re-signing Devin Booker is important for them.
IT'S OFFICIALLY GAME DAY pic.twitter.com/fr5xum9RjQ— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) October 16, 2018
"San Antonio [Spurs] added DeMar DeRozan and still have everything in place, except for Kawhi Leonard - you know, coach Pop [Gregg Popovich], LaMarcus Aldridge, they're going to be tough. OKC are going to be tough.
"I think there are going to be a lot of tough teams. Night in, night out, you have to bring it in the Western Conference or you could possibly struggle quite a bit. There won't be any surprises."
But the Warriors have improved, too, bringing in DeMarcus Cousins, and Green is not entirely sure how an opponent in the West would go about stopping Golden State.
"I think teams have tried everything, defensively, and we've had a pretty nice amount of success," Green added. "Hopefully we can maintain that.
"In terms of a defensive plan, I'm just thankful that it's not on me to come up with that. We'll leave that to those opposing coaches and those opposing players, see if they can figure it out.
"In the meantime, we will continue to try to get better and try to make it tougher for them to figure out."


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When the band One Ring Zero records in their home studio on 11th Street, they have to stop and close the windows every time an ice cream trucks rolls by. One day that all-too-familiar ditty inspired band member Michael Hearst—who prefers homemade gelato at Colson Patisserie but always ran after the Good Humor truck as a kid—past the point of annoyance and into action. "What if ice cream truck songs were actually pleasant to listen to?" he wondered. His resulting solo project, Songs for Ice Cream Trucks—featuring tracks with names like "Sprinkle, Twinkle," "Tones for Cones," and "Where Do Ice Cream Trucks Go in the Winter?"—exudes a circus quality thanks to the glockenspiel and other instruments with high tones that carry well outside. The tunes are decidedly not annoying—more like lullabies—which is why independent ice cream truck drivers from across the country started requesting copies of the album.
Hearst's stomach continues to inspire his art: One Ring Zero is now at work on The Recipe Project, a compilation of songs inspired by recipes from celebrity chefs. "I'm fascinated by this whole phenomenon of chefs being treated like rock stars," says Hearst. "I figured why not really make them rock stars?" You can hear "Butcher's Treat," essentially a reading of a brains-and-eggs recipe set to music, at a March blog entry on OffalGood.com.
Songs for Ice Cream Trucks is available at Colson Patisserie and Barbès, both at 9th Street and 6th Avenue in Park Slope, and at songsforicecreamtrucks.com and oneringzero.com.
Michael Hearst created ice cream truck songs that are not annoying.


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El Paraiso
Causa Sui's three volumes of Summer Sessions are back in print! This time on the band's own label, on individual LP's for the first time since their were first released in 2008 and 2009. Re-packaged in El Paraiso's signature style.
Originally the Summer Sessions were intended as a side project for the band – a chance to explore their love for other genres such as American free jazz, krautrock, 1970s soundtracks, as well as the psychedelia and detuned stoner-rock that characterized Causa Sui's first two albums. But these three albums came to define the band, and have become become modern classics of psychedelia and progressive rock since their were initially released ten years ago. In a scene often characterized by loyalty to a specific period, there's something refreshing about Causa Sui's eclectic approach.
With several guest appearances by Coltrane-devotee Johan Riedenlow on sax and electronics wiz Rasmus Rasmussen, Causa Sui venture far beyond stoner-rock platitudes. Take the grandiose opening statement for example – the 24 minute "Visions of Summer" taking up the entire A-side: here new and old sounds dissolve in a mindbending excursion that recalls Future Days-era Can, breezy tropicalia or Herbie Hancocks Mwandishi group, as much as it sparks associations to Kyuss or Hendrix.
Other tracks, such as the frenetic Rip Tide (vol. 2), heads into straight up free jazz territory with Riedenlow going absolutely bonkers on the sax. But this set also allows plenty of room for savory, atmospheric pieces such as the sun-drenched "Venice by the Sea" (vol. 3) or the Morricone-esque "Cinecitta" (vol. 2).
Praise for Summer Sessions:
Causa Sui, psychedelic/desert-space rock band from Denmark, effortlessly takes the prime trimmings of almost every element rock has to offer and propagates a sensation of their own...It's almost impossible to not appreciate the groovy jazz-rock bass lines of Jess Kahr, the endless expressive jazz styles of drummer Jakob Skøtt, and most importantly the extravagant lead guitar and keyboard work of Jonas Munk...These enduring works of art must be beheld by the likes of rock enthusiasts and/or anyone wishing to seek what psychedelic-rock has to offer. For a modern psychedelic/jazz-fusion/jam rock album, Summer Sessions is as essential as it gets. - Sputnik Music
Formed in the late summer of 2004, this Danish four-piece unashamedly reference such esteemed cosmic talents as Blue Cheer, Amon Düül II and Ash Ra Tempel. Yes, it's another improv quest for the heart of sonic enlightenment, but they do it with a conviction, dexterity and drive that few modern bands possess. - Mojo
This is space music, that flows as a lysergic trip with poetic flights that remind us of the cosmic couriers, and also derives from the most free-jazz contaminated by rock music. - Vincebus Eruptum
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What To Expect During Your Home's Custom Remodeling Process
So, you're finally seriously thinking about doing a custom home remodeling project. You have the funds available. You're evaluating who to hire for the job. And if you're like nearly everyone else, you're a little stressed and anxious. What's going to happen? What if something goes wrong? Sometimes, having an expectation of what happens … Continue reading What To Expect During Your Home's Custom Remodeling Process
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Dear God i just dont know what to doat this point. I feel like something im not today has been a horrible day and its all my fault. I dont know how to fix it. I dont think i can fix it. I know all days wont be good days but this day is awful and i cant fix it. I ask that you keep me close to you and not to hurt anybody again. Its not me and today im not myself. Thank you for all you have done for me. Amen
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Plugin Information
View Wall Display Master Project on the plugin site for more information.
The current version of this plugin may not be safe to use. Please review the following warnings before use:
Demo and current development snapshot
For a live demo and the latest development snapshot see http://pelle.io/jenkins-walldisplay/.
Simply click on the 'Wall Display' link in the sidebar of your project. Configuration may be done globally via the jenkins administration screen and also via URL parameters (e.g. &theme=boss)
Sample Wall Display Tips
If you have a lot of jobs, try setting filters on your view. The follow example creates a wall display that only shows interesting builds, i.e. builds with any type of failure or builds that are currently building / in the build queue.
Version History
Version 0.6.29
- Bug fix - JENKINS-26873 Sorting by Status does not work correctly
Version 0.6.28
- Bug fix - JENKINS-26745 : fix javascript error on undefined object
- New Feature - The gravatar URL can now be configured in the plugin configuration (thanks to https://github.com/timlevett)
- New Feature - The Junit result display can be switched of now
- New Feature - Jenkins display name feature is used for job name display
Version 0.6.26
- Bug fix - If there is no custom CSS theme to display it will no longer cause a JavaScript error
- Bug fix - If there is a custom CSS theme to display, it will no longer repeatedly add (jQuery 'append') the CSS to the page, it will be appended onto the page once.
Version 0.6.25
- Bug fix/UI enhancement - When there are no jobs for the filter to show, it will now print "No jobs to display" instead of an empty page
Version 0.6.24
- Bug fix - Where a job that does not have any health report information would cause a JS error and the job would not be displayed correctly.
Version 0.6.23
- Support for health icons (see http://pelle.io/health-info-icons/)
Version 0.6.22 (snapshot)
- UI Tweaks
- Custom theme CSS can be provided through the configuration screen
- New/Updated job info screen - touch a job panel to see further information, e.g. claim details, culprits, plus direct links to test results, console and build details.
- Claim Improvements - claim shown while next job building, claims don't interfere with title placement.
Version 0.6.16 (11.10.2012)
- JENKINS-14660 Plugin doesn't work when using the Nested View plugin (thanks to rodikal)
- JENKINS-15482 OOM when clicking on a view link inside a nested view
- Encoding fix
- Updated dependency to Jenkins 1.424 for JDK 7 support
- Basic sorting support
Version 0.6.13 (21.09.2012)
- JENKINS-14660 add support for Nested View plugin (thanks to rodikal)
- Restrict by last run date (thanks to gavD, see pull request for details)
- Add Gravatar display on the build wall (thanks to athieriot, see pull request for details)
Version 0.6.12 (11.07.2012)
- JENKINS-14379 Wall Display Plugin fails when hits the build with 'yellow' status
- Support for font family selection
- Added option to omit disabled builds
Version 0.6.10 (15.06.2012)
- Fix for JENKINS-12452 WallDisplay Plugin incompatible with IE8
- Make bright colour for burrent build a little darker to increase contrast to white text
- Added the HTML5 style document type
Version 0.6.9 (09.03.2012)
- Added configuration for build number display
- Added configuration for culprit
- Added Colorblind Theme
Version 0.6.8 (unknown)
- fixed job flickering
- support for job names containing spaces
- new theme with a dark background
- api read intverval as well as read timeout is now configurable via the jenkins management page
Version 0.6.7 (Dec 14, 2011)
- added build progress display for aborted jobs
- reduced data fetched via job api
- fixed broken job updates
- fixed flickering jobs
- added "boss" theme
- fixed removal of deleted builds
Version 0.6.5 (Nov 25, 2011)
- Support for nested views
- Fixed display of error messages
- Plugin now automatically reloads the page when a new plugin version is detected
Version 0.6.4 (Nov 15, 2011)
- Fixed job sorting order
Version 0.6.1 (Nov 11, 2011)
- First Html/Javascript based release
- General maven and matrix jobs support
Version 0.5.11 (Jul 13, 2011)
- plugin fails to read manually set job names when build parameters are defined
Version 0.5.10 (Jul 12, 2011)
- plugin didn't work for jobs with multiple properties showing up in the api
- marking of jobs with failed api calls (magenta colored jobs)
- paint queued markers also for running jobs
Version 0.5.9 (Jul 11, 2011)
- job names to display are no longer taken from jobs description, instead is configurable now (sorry I had to alter the behavior, but I think the new solution is much cleaner since the jobs description is there for other purposes)
- the time for computation of job progress is now taken from http response header
- job height calculation for one column displays corrected
Version 0.5.7 (Jun 06, 2011)
- plugin now also works for jobs containing spaces
Version 0.5.6 (May 20, 2011)
- fixed incorrect error with jobs that have not been executed yet
- corrected width calculation
Version 0.5.3 (Mar 17, 2011)
- fixed incorrect display with viewnames containing spaces
48 Comments
Unknown User (docwhat)
The source code link appears to be wrong. It should be: https://github.com/jenkinsci/walldisplay-plugin
Unknown User (email@example.com)
It's still wrong, over a year on! I tried to put in an issue but it won't accept my login
Unknown User (pelle)
The link should be ok now.
Unknown User (glennh)
Is there any documentaion on what the light green colour change means and what the dots are?
I had assumed that light green meant currently running however I have only 2 slaves and have seen three or four jobs in light green at times. I guessed that the dots signified how many consequitive successfull builds there have been or perhaps where the job was in the build queue.
Unknown User (pelle)
The yellow dots indicate that the job is queued for build, the number of dots marks the position in the queue (a maximum off three are displayed) the plugin currently has a problem when many jobs and slaves are configured, a fix will be released soon (at least I hope so)
Unknown User (valorin)
It appears to be referencing 'MYDOMAIN.com:8080/queue/api/xml' , which has nothing on it. So it's not working for me.
Is there a config flag/required plugin I am missing?
Unknown User (cforce)
We have authentfication required, where to enter user/pwd for the client.
We only see MavenModukleSet:MavenModukleSet instead of job status view. See bug report. https://issues.jenkins-ci.org/browse/JENKINS-9895
Unknown User (pelle)
Just discovered the Issue, I'm working on it, experienced the same problem today
Unknown User (yuno)
When I use the plugin (Jenkins 1.404) I can see only one column, not two. What would I need to do to get two columns ? Is there a configuration parameter somewhere ?
Unknown User (pelle)
The plugin tries (and most times succeeds) to find the one column/row ratio that allows the biggest possible font to be displayed. there is (not yet) any parameter to alter the algorithm.
Unknown User (theschles)
I'm seeing a bunch of little upside down text. Screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/Mu6OK1L2
Unknown User (pelle)
Can you confirm this behaviour for the current plugin version? (I just released 0.5.10, should show up in update center i a few hours)
Unknown User (theschles)
Will do -- just have to wait for it to show up in my update list
Unknown User (theschles)
I can only upgrade from 0.5.8 to 0.5.9 (which is the latest version listed at the top of this wiki page).
In fact, when did you release 0.5.10? The version history at the top of this page says "Jun 12, 2011".
Unknown User (pelle)
The maven release process got stuck, the new plugin will show up soon (at least i hope so)
Unknown User (theschles)
Seems to be working now with 0.5.11
(FYI the header of this page says 0.5.10 is the latest release, but my Jenkins found 0.5.11 automatically)
Unknown User (docwhat)
What do the colors mean? My jobs are only dark and light grey. Your image shows green.
Are the colors configurable someplace?
Unknown User (pelle)
I updated the wiki page with a picture that (hopefully) explains the colors.
Unknown User (theschles)
How do I disable the display of a certain job?
We are using Jenkins Template for PHP which requires one to first import a template job, then copy the template job whenever creating a new job. I don't want to see that template job on my wall display -- how do I disable its display?
Unknown User (rtyler)
You should be able to do this if you create a View that excludes that job, and then launch the Wall Display from that view
Unknown User (theschles)
It would be nice if one could hover over a displayed job and have box pop up stating what that color means.
Unknown User (theschles)
I have the latest version 0.5.11 and the Java applet stops updating after a while. It would be great if you would fix it -- or at least put a refresh button on the applet.
Unknown User (chrisbeach)
I have 0.5.11 installed on Jenkins 1.409.1. The display opens with my projects but they are all dark grey boxes. Kicking off a build doesn't change the colour of the boxes, although I have on occasion seen yellow dots appear on the right hand side of grey boxes.
Is there anything I need to configure to get the colouring on boxes to indicate build status?
Unknown User (ashokm)
I am also having this problem. Successful jobs being displayed in grey and not changing when failed, running, aborted etc..
Most of the grey ones, being Maven jobs.
"Use custom text for Walldisplay" feature also does not work.
Any updates?
Unknown User (ashokm)
I can confirm that this plugin does not work with Maven jobs. Maven jobs remain displayed in grey (with no build number) on the Wall display.
Raised as JENKINS-10948
Unknown User (theschles)
HTML5-based wall display plugin doesn't behave well to window resizing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FyZ4je9DJw
The old JNLP-based wall display plugin had no issues being resized.
Unknown User (pelle)
can tell me the version number of the plugin and the browser please.
Unknown User (theschles)
Chrome 15.0.874.121 on OS X Snow Leopard
Plugin 0.6.1 & (now) 0.6.4
Unknown User (oceananimal)
Link doesn't seem to work if using non-standard port (i.e. 8081 instead of 8080). Manually changing the URL in the browser is my current workaround.
Unknown User (pelle)
what Url is configured in the jenkins configuration under "Jenkins URL"?
Unknown User (alonesword)
1\ it's cannot show job list on "myviews",where LDAP auth.
when u open wall display on this view.it will show "not found."
2\ canot show job list with dashboard view. it will show "timeout" when u open it.
3\ show nothing on IE8
wall display: 0.6.8
jenkins: 1.450
chrome: 17.0.963.46m
Unknown User (sebro83)
Hi Christian,
Thanks for your efforts! We use your plugin for some time now and it has always been very stable and does exactly what's required.
However we have now switched the build monitor pc and it is no longer a full-blown pc, but just a tiny raspberry running chromium and showing your wall-display. We have a huge problem with the cpu load though. It's always at ~100% and after some hours the raspberry locks up completely (Other "static" pages run fine). I assume this is more a problem of the PI, the OS or the browser always running under heavy load, but if the load would not be that high, this could resolve the problem. Are there any ways to further optimize the page?
Unknown User (nutz95)
Would it be possible to change the color of the snow (black/gray maybe)? as the text appears white and the snow is also white, the text part will eventually get stuck on LCD/plasma displays.
Unknown User (donoregano)
Another color quibble:
Could we get a "more yellow" yellow color. The current one looks almost green on a lot of displays. I've heard it described as "snot-colored"... :-)
When all of our jobs are unstable there are quite a few people who instinctively react "oh, everything is going great!", and then they remember that blue is the color they should be longing for...
Very good plugin though!
Unknown User (jenkins911)
Am using 0.6.15 version on two instances of Jenkins. One instance runs on tomcat6 and one on jetty. Wall display works fine on jenkins instance that runs on Jetty. But for the one that runs on tomcat6, i get an internal server error. Neither tomcat log nor the jenkins log show anything.
Can someone help?
Unknown User (jenkins911)
Am using 0.6.15 version on two instances of Jenkins. One instance runs on tomcat6 and one on jetty. Wall display works fine on jenkins instance that runs on Jetty. But for the one that runs on tomcat6, i get an internal server error. Neither tomcat log nor the jenkins log show anything.
Firebug shows "org.acegisecurity.AccessDeniedException: Please login to access job". Why is this happening?
Can someone help?
Hi. I'm using 0.6.15 and was wondering if it's possible to have the wall display URL be an actual view tab - instead of having to click 'Wall Display' on the left side of the screen. I hope that makes sense. I'd like to click '+' to create a view and have that view be the wall display url for an already defined view.
Unknown User (pelle)
I'm not sure I got the question right. You wan't to use a view as a source of jobs for an Walldisplay? That is already possible via the walldisplay link on the view page.
I didn't do a good job of asking the question. I'll give it another shot. When the plugin is installed, there is a link on the left side of the page titled 'Wall Display'. The Wall Display is based on the current view selected. What I'd like to know is, rather than have it say 'Wall Display' for the current view along the left hand side, can I create a brand new view in the view tabs, call it something like 'For My Users' and have it display the same wall information?
For example if I had a view tab bar along the top like:
[All] [Maven Jobs] [Deploy jobs] [Self Service Jobs] [For My Users]
*'For My Users'* (above) points to the full url of the Wall display for 'Deploy Jobs'
Unknown User (lancenorskog)
I'm on Jenkins version 1.500 and the most recent version of Wall Display is 0.6.2. The "Wall Display" link in the main Jenkins page gives this url. It is not a legal link.
I downloaded 0.6.16 and deployed it. It does "Loading jobs" and nothing more.
This is with Tomcat 7.0.35. Does it work in other containers?
Unknown User (kraxel)
can you please provide release notes /change log for versions > 0.6.16?
would be helpful to judge wether update makes sense or not.
Unknown User (mobarger)
How do I configure views to be more granular? When I go to Manage Jenkins - Configure System - Wall Display section, the only thing available is a dropdown listing All, Active This Month, Active This Week, Active Today.
Unknown User (pelle)
just create a jenkins view containing only the jobs you want to display. The walldisplay link on the views navigation bar always will show only the jobs from the view.
Unknown User (mobarger)
Oh! I had only ever used the link from the Jenkins landing page. Thank you so much!
Unknown User (joltmans)
To the author of this plugin. It would be appreciated if the plugin was placed under some kind of license.
MIT License is the most common for Jenkins plugins.
Unknown User (pelle)
Is there anything I have to do except from declaring "The plugin is now licensed under MIT?"
Unknown User (oninojudo)
We'd love to be able to put some additional information on the card. Specifically, we want to put one of our build parameters up, but it would be nice if we could do a string with any environment variable.
Unknown User (jamesco)
Are build descriptions visible in the display?
You could set the build description based on parameter.
e.g. in execute groovy script step, something like:


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In the US, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death. And if you think about the recent, high-profile takers of their own lives, they've mostly been American: Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington, Kate Spade & Anthony Bourdain. How, we wonder, could somebody who seemingly had it all going for them, DO this?
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