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An action video clip database rated for familiarity in China and Germany
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Stimulus material for studying object-directed actions is needed in different research contexts, such as action observation, action memory, and imitation. Action items have been generated many times in individual laboratories across the world, but they are used in very few experiments. For future studies in the field, it would be worthwhile to have a larger set of action stimulus material available to a broader research community. Some smaller action databases have already been published, but those often focus on psycholinguistic parameters and static action stimuli. With this article, we introduce an action database with dynamic action stimuli. The database contains action descriptions of 1,754 object-directed actions that have been rated for familiarity in Germany and in China. For 784 of these actions, action video clips are available. With the use of our database, it is possible to identify actions that differ in familiarity between Western and Eastern cultures. This variable may be of interest to some researchers in the field, since it has been shown that familiarity influences action information processing. Action descriptions are listed and categorized in tables that can be downloaded, along with the corresponding video clips, as supplemental material.
KeywordsActions Familiarity Culture
Although research questions on information processing of object-directed actions are diverse, a common requirement of many studies is a set of visual stimuli that depict object-directed actions (e.g., Bach, Peelen, & Tipper, 2010; Hesse, Sparing, & Fink, 2009; Spunt, Satpute, & Lieberman, 2011). The database introduced in this article provides a set of such actions, many of which are available as short videos of different manipulations of objects under controlled conditions. These stimuli therefore provide a tool for investigating the processing of perceived actions.
This is not the first time action stimuli have been presented. In an attempt to systematize action stimuli, Fiez and Tranel (1997) described a set of 280 transitive and intransitive actions being depicted either in a single photograph or in a photograph pair. Items were characterized by native English speakers as to their name, the correspondence of name and photograph, item familiarity, and visual complexity. In a study by Bonin, Boyer, Méot, Fayol, and Droit (2004), a subset of photographs from the Fiez and Tranel database was rated, using the same psycholinguistic norms but including additional characteristics like imageability and age of acquisition, by a French sample. Comparable name agreement scores and ratings have also been collected for line drawings depicting transitive and intransitive actions with English, French, and Spanish samples (Cuetos & Alija, 2003; Masterson & Druks, 1998; Schwitter, Boyer, Méot, Bonin, & Laganardo, 2004; Szekely et al., 2005; Szekely et al., 2004).
However, most sets that have been published contain static action stimuli—that is, photographs or line drawings. This is ironic given that actions are inherently dynamic as they unfold with time. Only a few studies have acknowledged this dynamic aspect by using action video clips, rather than action photographs, as stimulus materials (e.g., Hamilton & Grafton, 2008; Spunt et al., 2011; Zalla, Labruyère, Clément, & Georgieff, 2010). One reason for this restriction is very likely the fact that preparation and production of video clips is time consuming and laborious. To researchers in the field, it would therefore be useful if a set of standardized action video clips were freely available. Researchers could then easily pick those actions that fit their research goals and use them as stimulus materials in their studies, rather than producing their own action video clips each time anew. To our knowledge, there is only one previous study published in French in which a rather small set of action video clips (110 items) was introduced and rated as to naming agreement and correspondence of action verb and video clip (Bonin, Roux, Méot, Ferrand, & Fayol, 2009). These video clips were based on the actions that had been used in Bonin, Boyer, Méot, Fayol, and Droit (2004) and Schwitter et al. (2004).
In this article, we introduce a more extensive database of video clips referring to actions. These video clips have been rated for familiarity in China and Germany and are, therefore, suitable for investigating action information processing cross-culturally. Although actions as such are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, they are also highly related to culture, and cultures differ partly in their action repertoire. For instance, imagine a regular food intake situation in China and in Germany. Whereas an ordinary Chinese person would use chopsticks in order to transport long noodles from a plate into his or her mouth, this would be a rather unusual action to take for a German person. In contrast, an ordinary German person would wind the noodles up using a fork and spoon, an action that would be exceptional for the Chinese person. Because actions differ in familiarity between cultures, it is likely that some identical actions are differentially processed and represented by Easterners and Westerners.
Previous studies have demonstrated that an action's familiarity influences perceptual processing, memory performance, imitation, and outcome prediction (e.g., Calvo-Merino, Ehrenberg, Leung, & Haggard, 2010; Knopf, 1991; Wang, Fu, Aschersleben, & Zimmer, 2012; Zalla et al., 2010). The familiarity status of actions and tools can also modulate brain activation patterns (e.g., Calvo-Merino, Grèzes, Glaser, Passingham, & Haggard, 2006; Rumiati et al., 2005; Vingerhoets, Acke, Vandemaele, & Achten, 2009). In a recent study, it was also demonstrated that cross-cultural action familiarity differences affect information processing (Liew, Han, & Aziz-Zadeh, 2011). The results of Liew and colleagues suggest that different brain regions are involved during observation of familiar and unfamiliar gestures when the task is to infer the actors' intentions.
Capitalizing on these results, we conducted a study with object-directed actions in which we compared memory for seen actions that were physically identical but either familiar or unfamiliar to the observer, depending on whether the action was common in the observer's own culture or not. We showed that the content of our memory representations was dependent on the action's familiarity in the given culture.
During encoding, video clips of object-directed actions differing in familiarity were presented to a Chinese and a German sample. Twenty-five percent of the actions were familiar in both cultures, familiar in China and unfamiliar in Germany, familiar in Germany and unfamiliar in China, and unfamiliar in both cultures, respectively. In a recognition memory test, different but related action video clips were presented. Half of the participants were required to make an old/new judgment as to the means (i.e., the detailed interaction of effector and object), and half of the participants as to the ends (i.e., the intended physical consequences) of the actions. The data speak in favor of a hierarchical model of action representations that is common across cultures. Whereas the "end" information was equally well represented for familiar and unfamiliar actions, detection of changed means was better for familiar than for unfamiliar actions. Participants' memory in both cultures was modulated in the same way by familiarity. Consequentially, items that were physically identical were remembered differently in the Chinese and the German sample, due to reversed familiarity. This suggests that culture-specific familiarity has to be considered if one wants to predict memory or the way actions are processed.
Details of this study will be reported elsewhere (Umla-Runge, Zimmer, Fu, & Wang, 2012). Because collecting cross-cultural familiarity ratings of object-directed actions was a necessary preparatory step in the Umla-Runge et al. study, we used that work to build the standardized data set of actions presented in the present article.
A common feature of psycholinguistic rating studies is that real physical stimuli (line drawings, photographs, or video clips) are presented to the participants and their task is either to name them or to rate them with regard to some aspects like imageability or familiarity (Bonin et al., 2009; Bonin et al., 2004; Cuetos & Alija, 2003; Fiez & Tranel, 1997; Masterson & Druks, 1998; Schwitter et al., 2004; Szekely et al., 2005; Szekely et al., 2004). We adopted a different approach in order to identify object-directed actions that differ in familiarity between Eastern and Western cultures. We decided to collect ratings of verbal descriptions of actions. Presenting real actions bears the risk that the perceiver does not judge the familiarity of the action but the familiarity of the object that is manipulated by the actor, which would be a rating of object instead of action familiarity. In order to avoid this, we presented verbal action descriptions rather than visual action depictions.
Action familiarity ratings were obtained in two waves, the first one yielding categorical familiarity ratings, the second one yielding numerical familiarity ratings. Procedures and outcomes will be described in detail in the following sections. Resulting from this two-step procedure, action descriptions are available for 1,315 actions in Chinese and German, as well as in English, and English action descriptions are available for another 439 actions. For 784 actions, video clips are available: 494 actions are depicted in one action video clip, and 290 actions are depicted in two action video clips showing the same action with different object exemplars. In total, 1,080 action video clips of object-directed actions are available, which can be downloaded as supplemental material.
Study 1: Wave 1 ratings
Categorical action familiarity rating
Participants and procedure
Exemplary action descriptions specifying means and ends in English
- To dial a telephone number pressing the keys of a telephone with the right thumb
- To stick an incense stick upright into an incense pot using the right hand
- To put a slice of toast into a toaster pulling the shifter down with the right thumb and index finger
- To remove garlic leftovers from a garlic press using a toothpick with the right hand
From the 1,754 action descriptions, 689 actions could be identified for which both the Chinese and the German rater were sure that this action would be either familiar or unfamiliar for the majority of young adults from their home country. These items were preselected for the categorical rating procedure. Actions of which at least one of the raters claimed to be "not sure" were rated numerically (Wave 2 ratings).
The 689 action descriptions were pseudorandomly divided into three subsets of 172 actions and one subset of 173 actions. Care was taken that action descriptions referring to different means of performing an action with the same end were not included in the same subset, in order to avoid familiarity comparisons between those actions. The order of action descriptions in each subset was also pseudorandomized. Each subset was rated in the same way as described above by 3 additional native Chinese speakers and 3 additional native German speakers fluent in English. Each additional rater rated the action descriptions of one subset only. In total, 12 additional native Chinese (mean age: 26.3 years, 8 females, 10 postgraduate students) and 12 additional native German speakers (mean age: 27.8 years, 10 females, 11 postgraduate students) participated in the categorical familiarity rating. The pseudorandom order in each subset was kept constant across raters.
If for both Chinese and German raters, at least 3 out of the 4 raters within each country agreed that the action belonged to the category "F" and/or "U," this was taken as the criterion for an action being categorized as familiar/unfamiliar for right-handed young adults in the two countries.
Four hundred thirty-nine actions reached this criterion. They could be divided into four categories: familiar in both China and Germany, familiar in China and unfamiliar in Germany, familiar in Germany and unfamiliar in China, and unfamiliar in both countries. Of the 439 actions, 340 were familiar in both countries, 24 were familiar in China and unfamiliar in Germany, 40 were familiar in Germany and unfamiliar in China, and 35 were unfamiliar in both countries.
To summarize, of the 1,754 action descriptions generated in English in Study 1, 439 reached the criterion of being familiar or unfamiliar in Germany and China. For the remaining 1,315 actions, the familiarity status of the actions was established with a numerical method. For this purpose, a second study was conducted where familiarity was judged on a scale from 1 (= very unfamiliar) to 5 (= very familiar).
Study 2: Wave 2 ratings
Numerical action familiarity rating
Participants and procedure
One thousand three hundred fifteen English action descriptions were translated into Mandarin and German by one Chinese and one German native speaker and were double-checked by one other Chinese and German native speaker. Translators were all fluent in English. The action descriptions were divided into five subsets of 219 items and one subset of 220 items. Care was taken that action descriptions referring to different means of performing an action with the same end were not included in the same subset, in order to avoid familiarity comparisons between those items. Each subset was rated by 16 Chinese and 16 German native speakers, half of them males and half of them females. In total, 96 Chinese and 96 German native speakers participated in the rating. They were all right-handed and between 18 and 40 years old. Raters were paid for their participation. For the familiarity judgment, frequency of performing and/or observing the action was considered relevant. Both means and end were to be taken into account.
Unlike in study 1, participants were instructed to judge the familiarity of each action for themselves, rather than giving a judgment for the majority of young adults from their own country. Each action was rated on a scale from 1 (= very unfamiliar) to 5 (= very familiar). Each participant received an electronic questionnaire that contained the action descriptions in their native language from the respective subset. Participants were required to rate each action's familiarity by ticking the box corresponding to their judgment out of boxes numbered 1 to 5, which were displayed below each action description.
Familiarity distribution of 1,315 action items
[1, …, 2[
[2, …, 3[
[3, …, 4[
[4, …, 5]
[1, …, 5]
[1, …, 2[
7 actions (7, 0)
65 actions (21, 8)
36 actions (14, 8)
4 actions (3, 1)
112 actions (45, 17)
[2, …, 3[
22 actions (11, 1)
180 actions (56, 28)
223 actions (50, 39)
45 actions (20, 5)
470 actions (137, 73)
[3, …, 4[
23 actions (6, 7)
155 actions (45, 19)
278 actions (61, 38)
104 actions (22, 13)
560 actions (134, 77)
[4, …, 5]
3 actions (1, 1)
33 actions (8, 10)
76 actions (16, 10)
61 actions (8, 12)
173 actions (33, 33)
[1, …, 5]
55 actions (25, 9)
433 actions (130, 65)
613 actions (141, 95)
214 actions (53, 31)
1,315 actions (349, 200)
For 549 out of the 1,315 actions, video clips were generated. They were chosen taking into account both high ratings for familiarity/unfamiliarity and practical considerations such as the availability of objects and the ease/difficulty of producing corresponding video clips. Three hundred forty-nine actions were depicted in one video clip, and 200 actions were depicted in two video clips. Again, it was dependent on the use of an action as an experimental or a filler item in the Umla-Runge et al. (2012) study, which determined whether it was depicted in one or two video clips. In Table B (supplemental material), we present descriptions of these items in Mandarin, English, and German, their familiarity ratings in China and Germany, and the names of the respective video clip(s). Clip duration varies between 1,500 and 4,000 ms. Each clip contains an object-directed manual action from a third-person perspective (from left, from right, or from a position opposite to the actor). Eight different actors were involved in performing the actions (two male actors, six female actors). Only the hands and arms of the actors are visible. The video clips are purely visual stimuli and do not contain any sound. Unless otherwise indicated, double clips of the same action involve the same actor from the same perspective, but acting upon a different object exemplar. Table B also lists for each action description whether one or two video clips for the action are available. Furthermore, the clip's duration and perspective and a label for the actor's identity (e.g., F1 = female actor 1) are given.
Familiarity ratings in China and Germany
Chinese Raters
German Raters
Mean Familiarity (MF)
Mean Standard Deviation (MSD)
Standard Deviation of MSD (SD_MSD)
Mean Familiarity (MF)
Mean Standard Deviation (MSD)
Standard Deviation of MSD (SD_MSD)
[4, …, 5]
[3, …, 4[
[2, …, 3[
[1, …, 2[
Furthermore, we looked at interrater consistency for familiarity ratings within each culture. We considered an item to have exceptionally low interrater consistency if its mean standard deviation (SD_Item) was at least two standard deviations (MSD_SD) larger than the mean standard deviation of the familiarity category (MSD).
From the 549 actions depicted in video clips, 5 actions show such low interrater consistency in the Chinese ratings, and 14 actions in the German ratings. They are identified in Table B.
Additional information on familiarity ratings for action descriptions for which no video clips are available are listed in Tables C (categorical rating; 204 items) and D (numerical rating; 766 items). They are also available as supplemental material.
The purpose of this article is to make a large action database available to other researchers in the field. We believe that this can be helpful in reducing the time and costs involved in preparing stimulus material for studies on action information processing. The database includes 1,754 object-directed actions. All actions are specified in verbal action descriptions containing means and ends and have been rated for familiarity in China and Germany. Each action description is available in an English version, 1,315 of them additionally in a Mandarin and a German version. For 494 action descriptions, one corresponding video clip is available; for 290 action descriptions, two corresponding video clips are available. In total, 1,074 action video clips have been recorded and can be downloaded as supplemental material.
Familiarity ratings were obtained in two waves, with one yielding categorical and the other numerical ratings. Items with numerical ratings have been rated on a scale from 1 (= very unfamiliar) to 5 (= very familiar), and mean numerical ratings have been categorized into the groups [1, …, 2[, [2, …, 3[, [3, …, 4[, and [4, …, 5]. Interrater consistency within cultures has been described by mean standard deviations for each of the four groups, as well as each item. In both cultures, interrater consistency for the items at the extreme ends of the rating continuum was higher, as compared with interrater consistency for items in the middle. This could be due to the possibility that items in the medium familiarity range can deviate to a greater extent toward both ends of the continuum, whereas items at the extreme ends can deviate only toward medium familiarity. Comparing mean familiarity ratings and mean standard deviations of the familiarity ratings for items in the four groups between cultures yielded a high similarity in the rating behavior across cultures.
It has been demonstrated before that an action's familiarity matters for action information processing and that brain activations differ for familiar and unfamiliar actions (e.g., Calvo-Merino et al., 2010; Cross, Kraemer, Hamilton, Kelley, & Grafton, 2009; Knopf, 1991). Using categorical and numerical rating procedures, we were able to identify object-directed actions that differ, and others that are comparable, in familiarity for Chinese and German participants. In a cross-cultural study on recognition memory for specific aspects of object-directed actions, which we conducted using this database, we showed that the content of our memory representations is dependent on the action's familiarity in the given culture. These results will be reported elsewhere (Umla-Runge et al., 2012). The action database we have presented here can be of special interest to researchers focusing on the effects of action familiarity or to researchers investigating action information processing in a cross-cultural context.
As a final note, there are some general limitations in the standardization of object-directed actions regarding their familiarity. First, action familiarity is an idiosyncratic feature. For instance, "whipping cream with a hand mixer using the right hand" is an unfamiliar action for most Chinese young adults. Still, a Chinese person frequently cooking according to German recipes will probably be very familiar with this action. In every culture, there will be specific subgroups of people to whom actions will be familiar that are unfamiliar to most of the others. Second, action familiarity changes with technical developments. Inserting a floppy disk into a computer's drive probably was a very familiar action to many people about 15 years ago, whereas today, most computers do not have drives for floppy disks anymore. As a consequence, we would expect to receive different action familiarity ratings for some of the actions in the database were we to repeat the studies at a later point in time. Therefore, it would be advisable to repeat the cross-cultural familarity rating procedure after some years in order to assess its temporal stability for the individual actions.
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The type of brackets indicates inclusion/exclusion of the respective interval's endpoints.
This project was supported by a grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft to the International Research Training Group 1457 "Adaptive Minds". The database was partly developed during a research visit of the first author at the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. We would like to thank our colleagues from Saarland University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences for their assistance during the study and the two reviewers for their valuable suggestions on an earlier version of the manuscript.
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As I poked and prodded my new figure - obsessed, you said my body had never been more impressive.
You refilled my water twenty times a day,
and made me a meal whenever I'd say,
"Hey, are you hungry? When'd we eat last?"
Even though only an hour had passed.
So while I was baby's food truck day in and day out, you bore the burden equally, no doubt.
Our baby thrived, was healthy and glad
because she had her pro-breastfeeding Dad.
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My definition of wealth is very simple. I refer to wealth as the ability of someone or people to stand for others and uplift them to succeed. As a human being you are wealthier when you consider uplifting other people and contribute to their success by sharing your skills, knowledge, time and experience with them. Considering this definition, every woman in this world is full of wealth. Imagine from the time when our mothers gave birth to us, they raised our families and yet they had a lot more of other responsibilities to take care of. That is true wealth, as it involves giving not only your time, but your happiness and life for the sake of others in order to fulfil their needs, wants and eventually to make them happy. Our mothers deserve to be the most wealthiest people in the world. Their love, care, humility cannot be compared to any other.
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The taste and flavor of the Arabic world with this diverse collection of construction kits from the Middle East. Producer Ara Antranik delivers an incredible mix of rhythm and passion throughout his second release of the widely popular Hadeeth.
Hadeeth 2 includes 66 construction kits in today´s most user-friendly formats - WAV, Apple Loops, REX, and RMX. The 66 construction kits range from 80 to 170 BPM and include exotic instruments such as the duff, mazhar, rak, tabla, sakat, tar, and duhulla. With a full mix of each kit and all the elements broken out into individual loops, it´s easy to capture authentic Middle Eastern flavor without ever leaving your studio.
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Created by some of the most respected producers from a wide range of genres, each DJ MixTools package is broken down into long "progressive" mix stems including drum grooves, percussion tops, synths and bass lines, as well as effect builds, breakdowns and drops, professionally mastered using state-of-the-art analog EQ and compression and limiting ready to mix into a user's deck and computer DJ set.
The set launches with such genres as tech house, minimal, deep and soulful, techno, dubstep, trance and drums 'n' bass. Each title contains four genre-specific "tracks" in the same bpm and key, which can be broken down to use in Live sets. All loops and samples provided are royalty-free.
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Salsa Dance Lessons Chicago
Duet offers salsa dance lessons in Chicago. Both single dancers and couples are welcome. We also teach bachata, swing, tango, waltz, and two-step lessons.
Salsa Dance Lessons in Chicago
Located in Chicago, Duet Dance Studio offers salsa dance lessons for both single dancers and couples. We teach mostly private lessons that are tailored to you. Whether you are learning to salsa dance for fun or a special occasion, you can learn at your own pace in your lessons that are personalized to meet your needs and goals. We also offer some group classes and parties, which give you the opportunities to practice your dancing in a supportive social setting before you hit "the real world."
What is Salsa? Salsa is considered the king of Latin dances. It is one of the most popular dance styles in Chicago and is being danced throughout the U.S. The exact origin is unknown but many believe that Salsa dancing began in New York in the mid-1970s. It has its roots in the earlier Latin dance styles, such as Cha-Cha and Mambo and was also influenced by other swing dance styles. Salsa dance is a combination of different dance styles, just like the sauce, "salsa," which is a delicious mixture of various ingredients. Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between Latin dance styles, such Bachata, Merengue and Cha-Cha.
Dances We Teach Besides Salsa: Bachata, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Tango, Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Hustle and Two-Step.
Length of a Lesson: 60 minutes. The last 5 minutes will be used for scheduling.
Rates: For 1 or 2 people, the rate ranges from $75/hr to $95/hr depending on the number of lessons purchased at a time. Private lessons for 3 or more people are also available with an additional cost. Get started now with an intro lesson for only $55!
How Often? It depends how good you want to become and how fast you learn. Similar to learning a sport or a new language, the more time you put into learning and practicing, the better you get. Our students generally do 1 to 3 hours of dancing a week. To help you retain information, at least one hour a week is recommended.
Schedule: Lessons can be scheduled anytime Monday to Friday between 4 pm and 10 pm and Saturday between 1 pm and 6 pm.


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New Release of Information
With approval from the HMIS Advisory Board, ICA has created a new HMIS Release of Information (ROI) for agencies to use. With the inclusion of the new Federal Partners, consent and data sharing has become an important issue. Agencies are required to ensure clients know what data are being collected about them and be given the opportunity to make choices about what personal and program related information is shared in HMIS and with whom.
The new ROI breaks the data collected into different levels as instructed by HUD. Agencies are required obtain client consent at each level. Clients have the right to refuse any level of shared data. As required by HUD, the new ROI allows for clients to have more control over their own information.
The new ROI is up on the website, along with a list of agencies that use Service Point.
Data Element Updates
HUD and its federal partners have released critical updates to the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards. The revised HMIS Data Manual and HMIS Data Dictionary are now available on the HUD Exchange. These changes were identified as critical by HUD and the federal partners because the data is needed for reporting purposes for the various partner programs. Your HMIS Staff have put together this fact sheet to inform you of the data elements change. Any questions, please contact your HMIS Coordinator.
For more information on these changes: https://www.hudexchange.info/news/hud-releases-critical-changes-to-the-2014-hmis-data-standards/
Important SSVF Update
As SSVF grantees are now aware, final fiscal year reports are due to be uploaded in the repository by October 7th. The current repository CSV report will NOT change until November 1st in the system. That means that the new format will not be available for reporting until the first report of the new federal fiscal year.
There are two new questions for SSVF programs effective October 1:
Homelessness Prevention Screening Score
- Score is documented for Prevention clients only.
- Two digit integer field
- Required at Project Entry
- Required for Head of Household
Example of Field:
VAMC Station Number
- Alpha-numeric field up to 8 characters long
- Required at Project Entry
- Required for Head of Household
Example of field:
The two new questions will be reports in November in the new CSV 4.1 format to the repository. This field will need to be completed for all clients served on or after October 1, 2015.
2016 State Shelter Subsidy Grant
The application for the 2016 State Shelter Subsidy Grant (SSSG) program is now available through the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources at this website under the "Documents and Forms" heading.
The application is due by November 2, 2015.
Sign up for WISPNews - Youth Edition
The first WISPNews - Youth Edition newsletter was sent out last week. Subscribe if you are interested in receiving updates regarding the Runaway and Homeless Youth program (RHY), and on youth issues generally.
New Users Who Rock
Everyone knows being a New User in ServicePoint can be a bit overwhelming. Here's a shout out to a couple of New Users who took New User training in September and already have access to the live site. Congratulations!
Sara Arnoldussen – St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter
Sandy Clark – TSA Burnett
Tips and Tricks
Additional Excel Functionality
In our September 3rd issue, we discussed some benefits of running ART reports in Excel. Here are two additional benefits of using Excel:
- You can search client detail information by name or client ID. Open the client detail tab and use the Find function (control + f). Type in the information you are looking for.
- If you ever need to compare different lists of clients, there is functionality that will tell you which client IDs overlap. Copy and paste your lists of IDs into a spreadsheet (a different column for each list). Select the IDs in both columns. Click on Conditional Formatting > Highlight Cells
Rules > Duplicate Values... In the box that pops up, select 'Duplicate' to highlight the overlapping IDs or select 'Unique' to highlight the IDs that don't overlap.


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My views re the grain – what ISO did you use? Lower ISO reduces noise. Long shutter speeds are also associated with noise but shouldn't be an issue here given subject is an outdoor daytime image. I don't believe changing to shutter priority would make any difference. I use noise reduction in Lightroom to reduce noise levels, particularly when I have used higher ISO settings (e.g. night photography).
I think you could be in a little closer e.g. the first photo the main interest is the person who is upside down. As a start I would crop out the people in the foreground and come in closer on the left hand side. This is all subjective of course and you mightn't like the outcome but give it a go and see what you think.
Thanks for the tips. I am not sure what the ISO was set at. I will have to check that out. Lightroom is, unfortunately not a resource that I have at this point. I use a variety of free programs, mostly Picasa.
Cropping would probably have helped the image quite a bit. I don't know why I didn't think of that one.
I really appreciate the feedback. I would like to improve my abilities. Thank you.
I am a little embarrassed to admit this, but I now know exactly why my pictures for this post were so grainy.
I share the camera that I was using for these shots. The other individual who uses it, in an effort to save space on an SD card, had reduced the resolution at which the camera was shooting. I simply failed to check what resolution I was shooting at before I started shooting.


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When comparing CoffeeScript vs Kotlin, the Slant community recommends Kotlin for most people. In the question"What are the best (productivity-enhancing, well-designed, and concise, rather than just popular or time-tested) programming languages?" Kotlin is ranked 13th while CoffeeScript is ranked 52nd. The most important reason people chose Kotlin is:
Since Kotlin is made by Jetbrains (the developers of IntelliJ IDEA) so it stands to reason that the IntelliJ support for Kotlin is also great. Besides that, Kotlin also works well with existing Java tools such as Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, Android Studio, etc...
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Pro Lightweight syntax
Javascript is a very verbose language so CoffeeScript's goal is to lighten it to make it less tedious.
Various design choices are built around making CoffeeScript more terse with things like optional parenthesis in function calls, cleaner function declarations, no curly braces, and significant white space. Because Javascript can get pretty deeply nested at times, having a lightweight syntax helps with readability.
The result is a language with a minimalistic syntax with lots of syntax sugar.
Pro Compiles to readable Javascript
With CoffeeScript, there's never really a question of what is going on. If you're worried that something went wrong in the compilation process, the output is very human readable and mostly 1 to 1 with the CoffeeScript code, making debugging easier as the code that is being executed by the interpreter can be double checked.
Pro Syntax for humans, not compilers.
CoffeeScript adds syntax that is not only more terse than javascript, smoothing over the rough edges, but also enforces a more human readable syntax to the point where a non-programmer can understand some logic.
Many programmers that are not use to coffeescripts syntax will find it foreign if they don't read the single page API, but generally it is quick to understand and although self documenting code is a myth coffeescript is definitely very close.
if hungry then eat food for food in fridge when food isnt poison and it isnt bedtime
Seems a lot more concise and comprehensible to many programmers and most others than the alternative syntax:
var food, i, len;
if (hungry) {
for (i = 0, len = fridge.length; i < len; i++) {
food = fridge[i];
if (food !== poison && it !== bedtime) {
Pro Widely used
CoffeeScript is the most popular of the compile to Javascript languages, so long term support is much less of a worry than with others.
It also means there are many plugins and tools for integrating it into many different build systems, giving it it nearly universal support.
Pro It's just JavaScript
The golden rule of CoffeeScript is: "It's just JavaScript". The code compiles one-to-one into the equivalent JS, and there is no interpretation at runtime. You can use any existing JavaScript library seamlessly from CoffeeScript (and vice-versa). The compiled output is readable and pretty-printed, passes through JavaScript Lint without warnings, will work in every JavaScript runtime, and tends to run as fast or faster than the equivalent handwritten JavaScript.
Pro Source maps allow you to debug code in CoffeeScript
With source maps, you can get the proper location of where an error occurred directly in precompiled code, making it easier to debug without the tedious step of translating the compiled code back to the original code in your head.
Pro Significant whitespace
Having indention-based code blocks is particularly helpful in JavaScript because of its functional callback based nature. In JavaScript you find yourself writing functions within object and passing functions to functions. You can find statements ending with a confusing melange of braces like
)}})}). With significant whitespace, most of the needs for braces go away.
Pro Function syntax is great for callbacks
Passing functions as callbacks is central to how Javascript is written, but the default syntax for functions is very verbose and hard to read. Various CoffeeScript syntax decisions help with ease of writing and reading functions.
The most obvious change is that the function keyword is changed from
function to
->. Writing out the word
function is very clunky especially when you need to use multiple nested functions.
One of the more opinionated choices of CoffeeScript is the use of significant whitespace, and optional parens around function arguments. While this can be used poorly, it can also be used to great effect with nested functions. For example, a function that takes an object that defines anonymous functions will end in a mess of parens and curly braces:
success: function(data){ /* handle data */ },
error: function(error){ /* handle errors */ }
In CoffeeScript you could rewrite this as:
success: (data) -> /* handle data */
fail: (error) -> /* handle errors */
Other helpful features are automatic returning of the last statement to make short anonymous functions easier so
(a, b) -> a+b would replace
function (a, b) { return a+b; }, as well as binding functions to the current context object with
Pro Splats
Because Javascript functions can take variable amounts of parameters, it is helpful to be able to use splats to extract an array of arguments in a function.
For example, if you have a function like:
(a, b, rest...) ->any amount of parameters sent to the function after
b will be stored in an array in the variable
rest. You can also put splats at the start or middle of the arguments list, such as
(a, middle..., b) ->.
When calling a function you can use a splat to apply an array as arguments as well.
Pro Everything is an expression
for loops and
if statements. For example, to get mapped array, you don't have to use any Array methods, just the language features:
food = ( stuff for stuff in fridge when stuff.isEatable() )
Pro Extremely easy to document with literate coffeescript
Skip the documentation build, just write documentation with literate CoffeeScript.
CoffeeScript has a literate mode which let's you use markdown (used by almost everything, such as reddit, github, stack exchange, etc) with code indented how you would normally in markdown and simply enables you to run the code.
This enables you to quickly write FORMATTED, custom documentation that's easily displayed with no build step for the documentation.
Pro Maintainable code
Easy to read and easy to work with structures like list.
Pro Familiar to Ruby programmers
CoffeeScript was created by a Ruby programmer and a number of syntax features are modelled on Ruby equivalents, so will be familiar to Ruby programmers. For example, implicit returns, i.e. the last variable of each function is implicitly returned, so "return" keyword need not be present.
Pro Default choice for Ruby on Rails
Pro Great tooling support
Since Kotlin is made by Jetbrains (the developers of IntelliJ IDEA) so it stands to reason that the IntelliJ support for Kotlin is also great. Besides that, Kotlin also works well with existing Java tools such as Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, Android Studio, etc...
Pro Easy adoption for existing Java programmers
Kotlin runs on the JVM and Java interoperability has been one of the main objectives since the language was born. It runs everywhere Java does; web servers, mobile devices (Android), and desktop applications. It also works with all the major tools in the Java ecosystem like Eclipse, IntelliJ, Maven, Ant, Gradle, Spring Boot, etc.
All of this makes adoption extremely easy even for existing Java projects. On top of this there's also ensured Type safety and less boilerplate code needed.
Pro Easy to learn if you have prior programming experience
Kotlin's syntax is extremely easy to understand. The language can be picked up in a few hours just by reading the language reference.
Pro No runtime overhead
The standard library is relatively small and tight. It mostly consists of focused extensions of the Java standard library and as such adds no additional runtime overhead to existing Java projects.
Pro Officially supported for Android development
Starting with version 3.0 of Android Studio, Kotlin support will be built-in. This means that it's now easier than ever to use Kotlin for existing Android projects or even start writing Android apps only with Kotlin from scratch.
This also means that Kotlin and Kotlin plugins for Android Studio will be fully supported in the future and their likelihood of being abandoned is quite small since Google is fully embracing the language for their Android ecosystem (alongside Java and C++).
Pro Low-risk adoption for existing Java codebases
Since it has such a good interoperability with Java, Java libraries, and Java tools. It can be adopted for an existing Java codebase at little to no cost. The codebase can be converted from Java to Kotlin little by little without ever disrupting the functionality of the application itself.
Pro Does not impose a particular philosophy of programming
It's not overly OOP like Java and it does not enforce strict functional paradigms either.
Pro Is built to solve industrial problems
Kotlin has been designed and built by developers who have an industrial background and not an academic one. As such, it tries to solve issues mostly found in industrial settings. For example, the Kotlin type system helps developers avoid null pointer exceptions. Reasearch languages usually do not have
null at all, but APIs and large codebases usually need
Con Terse syntax can lead to ambiguity
It can sometimes be hard to be sure of what CoffeeScript will compile down to because of the optional parentheses and significant white spacing. Over multiple lines the same statement can be written in many different ways, and it's not always clear what the intended interpretation is.
For example:
foo bar and hello world can compile to either:
foo(bar) && hello(world)
foo(bar && hello(world))
Con Initializing a variable and assigning it are essentially the same thing
Because of how variables are initialized and reassigned in CoffeeScript, it becomes very easy to accidentally overwrite a variable as the codebase increases. As complexity increases, the only way to safely create a variable is by pressing Ctrl + F and by examining the current file to ensure that there's no conflict.
Con Last expression is returned by default
While this is a pro for small functions, it requires self-discipline to check if unnecessary overheads are introduced:
eat_full = ->
for food in fridge
break if full
cook food if food.requires_cooking()
eat food
This will return array of
eat function results. Can be fixed by adding empty
return at the end.
Con May be hard for programmers already used to imperative style to learn functional programming from Kotlin
Since Kotlin does not enforce any particular paradigms and is not purely functional, it can be pretty easy to fall back to imperative programming habits if a programmer comes from an imperative background.
Con The need for Java interoperability has forced some limitations
The need to make Kotlin interoperable with Java has caused some unintuitive limitations to the language design.


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Free | Every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm
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About the Anglo-Celtic Traditional Session
Now held Sunday afternoons, the weekly Anglo-Celtic traditional folk/roots session has been a Press Room tradition since 1982. The singers and musicians embrace the songs and tunes of the folklore and musical heritage of England, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as songs of the sea, humorous English Music Hall songs, and the occasional old timey or bluegrass melody. All are welcomed to lead a song or join us in the choruses.
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Thailand Rejects Moody's View That Its Banks Remain in Crisis
Thailand's Finance Ministry disputed a report by Moody's Investors Service Inc. that said the Thai banking sector is still in trouble.
Moody's said on Tuesday that the Thai banking sector remains deep in crisis, with all banks remaining "heavily insolvent in true economic terms."
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When it comes to jaw dropping dresses that are worn by your favorite celebs - Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion and Paris Hilton - Michael Costello is the designer who creates stunning creations that give them an ethereal and sexy look. Michael is no stranger to Fashion Week; however, during this season's NYFW SS18, he had his first presentation which shared his line filled with diversity from skin tones, size and age. We took some time to talk with him as well as Michaela Polaco, Lead Makeup Artist for INGLOT to find out more about this show.
ATHLEISURE MAG: We've been a fan of the brand for quite some time, what drew you to being a designer and ultimately creating draw dropping dresses?
MICHAEL COSTELLO: My love for fashion, fabrics, silhouettes, but ultimately I always wanted to be a designer to create gowns that empower women, and highlight their beauty.
AM: Who have been some of your favorite celebs to dress and who would you like to dress?
MC: I've dressed Beyoncé, J Lo, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, among other beautiful celebs, and I would definitely love to dress Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry.
AM: We love how social you are as your IG posts include phenomenal style as well as insight into your personality - how essential is this to your brand?
MC: I love sharing my creations, and my personality through social media. I wear multiple hats; I'm a dad, designer, a business owner and I think it's important to share this with the world.
AM: What inspired you to create SS18?
MC: S/S18 was inspired by the whimsy and romance of classic fairy tales. The collection entices you with a dreamy escape from the monotony of the day-to-day, while accentuating our signature alluring, modern silhouette.
AM: How important is diversity in fashion and why did you decide to focus on this in your show?
MC: Diversity is very important in fashion. It's not about creating a movement or an acceptance, its more about realization that all women come in all forms, shapes, and sizes and we at
Michael Costello celebrate everyone equally.
AM: What is the inspiration behind the makeup look for the SS18 show?
MICHAELA POLACO: We're converting the idea that glamour is something reserved for the elite. The inspiration comes from our desire to accentuate women's natural features. We
achieved this by creating very supple, fresh and radiant skin, an effortless, wearable yet sexy eye and a lip that looks stained from a glass of wine. The palette is ethereal yet evokes the
thought, 'I could pull that off.'
AM: Michael Costello's show is focusing on diversity and breaking barriers, how is this aligned with the ethos of Inglot?
MP: INGLOT is one of the most diverse brands on the market. From our array of eyeshadows spanning the rainbow; to our complexion products made up of a variety of textures, finishes and shades that range from the lightest of the light to the deepest of the deep, with every skin type in between. I think that Michael's vision is completely aligned and compatible with that of
the INGLOT; making for a dynamic duo!
AM: What is the beauty look of the show?
MP: The Look:
· Skin: To create a dreamy effect on the skin, I mixed INGLOT AMC Liquid Illuminator with INGLOT HD Corrective Primer as a base, so the skin radiates through the makeup look and lasts
throughout the night.
· Cheek: After the base was applied on the apple of the cheek, I applied INGLOT Sparkling Dust FEB #02 & #03 (frosted loose powder in light nude and bronze) to give skin a shimmery
look accentuating each woman's glow.
· Eyes: I wanted to maintain the ethereal feel on the eyes, so I mixed INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment in #115, a holographic rose gold shade, with INGLOT Duraline – It's a magic serum that
turns powder products into cream or liquid. This created a long lasting, highshine metallic element that mimics a glossy lid, without the mess.
· Lips: To finish the look, I applied INGLOT HoldOn Lip Primer, lined the lips with INGLOT Soft Precision Lipliner #56 and finished with INGLOT Sleeks Cream Lip Paint #91, a creamy, rosy
long-wear paint with a glossy yet flat texture.
AM: What are 4 must haves that people should have in their cosmetic bag from Inglot that allows them to get the look from the show, but can work well into their everyday routine?
MP: INGLOT AMC Liquid Illuminator: Because a healthy glow is always necessary and you never know when your look will need a pick me up. This product was a major player in the Michael
Costello looks.
INGLOT Refreshing Face Mist: Also a pick me up for the skin, whether you're experiencing overheated skin and need a cool down or have dry skin that needs a drink of water. This was a key product used to keep skin looking supple and youthful at the Michael
Costello show.
INGLOT Lash Enhancer Mascara: To create a full looking lash that's voluminous yet defined.
INGLOT High Gloss Lip Oil: Infused with many nourishing oils to keep your lips soft and healthy, it adds a high shine that can be worn alone or on top of your favorite lip product to give an
added kick. At the show, we also used it on top of models' high planes of cheekbones for major skin.
AM: What was your path to becoming a makeup artist?
MP: Starting from the age of 16, I actually spent many years trying NOT to be a makeup artist, but one way or another I always found myself back in the industry. I worked at countless makeup counters, and spent many mornings up at the crack of dawn - Sometimes to do
makeup for "Z list" celebrities, other times to work on brides that were featured in VOGUE. I started at INGLOT as a regular artist and three year later I've just finished keying Michael Costello's NYFW presentation. What I've learned is, never say no to an opportunity and
always arrive ready with your game face on, because you never know who you'll meet or what jobs can lead to others. It's a competitive industry that's always changing, so you have to
prepared for everything and always be willing to step outside of your comfort zone. I love being a makeup artist and I'm so grateful I've ended up where I am supposed to be.
Read more from the Sep Issue and read Blush Dreaming with Michael Costello in mag.


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When your loved ones keep asking "Why don't you just get contacts?", many glasses-wearers will have their comeback ready. Many believe that contacts are uncomfortable or unsafe, but these modern myths are about to get busted...
Myth-busting 101: Once upon a time, what we now call "hard contact lenses" were all that the optometry market had to offer. They were revolutionary at the time, but the materials used limited the amount of oxygen required for healthy eyes. This could make contacts feel dry and uncomfortable. But now, with years of innovation, contacts are more comfortable than ever before, and new materials help our eyes get the oxygen they need. If you haven't tried contacts recently, you don't know what you're missing.
Glasses Keep Getting in the Way: Contacts are also great if you've recently become more active. If you have a new fitness routine, enjoy going out dancing with a partner, or love to get outdoors and enjoy the breathtaking sights that Alberta has to offer, you're missing out on the possibilities that contacts can provide. Contacts are great for active lifestyles because you don't have to worry about all the issues that come with glasses, such as:
Fogging Up, Falling Off, and Getting Wet. These are all sorts of things glasses wearers have to worry about. There's nothing worse than going for a walk, run, or bike ride, and having to stop to wipe rain droplets from your glasses. With contacts, you can be as active and outdoorsy as you like. They're also easier to pair with a good pair of UV protection sunglasses.
So get outside and enjoy the rest of summer while it lasts! Come in to Doig Optometry this August to try out contacts. Book an appointment with us by calling 403-333-3353.


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Campaign 2016: Join Hillary and Jeanne Shaheen in NH on Sept 5/
Invitation from Martina Jackson - all are welcome!
Here in New Hampshire, we know a thing or two about electing strong, passionate women -- after all, we were the first state to elect an all-female congressional delegation, and we proudly elected Senator Jeanne Shaheen to both the U.S. Senate and as our governor.
So when it came time for Hillary to decide where to launch Women for Hillary, it's no wonder she picked the Granite State -- and she's launching this important community with Senator Shaheen's help and official endorsement.
This is a big moment for Granite Staters and all Hillary supporters -- as a New Englander, you should be there to help celebrate.
RSVP to hear from these inspirational women on Saturday.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Women for Hillary launch with Hillary and Jeanne Shaheen
WHEN: Saturday, September 5th, 2015
Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 195 Parrott Avenue
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
Yes, I'll be there.
I can't make it, but I'll still volunteer!
Senator Shaheen has done so much already to fight for women and families. But there's more work to do. We need to make sure women are paid equally, have fair access to health care, and so much more -- and of course, we still need to break the highest glass ceiling in America.
It all starts on Saturday with the launch of Women for Hillary and Senator Shaheen's official endorsement. Reserve your spot to be there when Hillary and Jeanne Shaheen take the stage:
Kari Thurman
New Hampshire Political Director
Hillary for America


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About ME
I have always loved abstract art. My favorite quote from author Azar Nafisi is: "Never let reality get in the way of imagination."
I work primarily with acrylic paints on canvas and paper. Layers of myself are painted or applied until the right colors, textures and emotions come together to reflect my unique spirit and personality.


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Exovite Aims to Heal Your Broken Bone Faster with 3D Printing
Breaking a bone is both painful and debilitating, but more than that, it brings with it a long period of healing and recovery – but fear not. A Spanish firm with a background in "Tele-RHB, E-Health and M-Health that promotes technological innovation in tools and medical procedures" is using 3D printing and science to cut down on the time patient's spend laid up.
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Exovite Process
immobilization and rehabilitation phases can be done in parallel while the medical staff can monitor the rehabilitation process from a distance without unnecessary patient visits to the clinic or rehabilitation center.
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Exovite's technology will revolutionized the broken bone and muscle injury rehabilitation process.
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Ideal Location on Easton Road in Roslyn in the Heart of the Business District. Great Potential for Contractor, Office Space, Showroom, 1 to 2 Room Suite, Glass Display Window, Great space for Easton Road Signage, plenty of private parking in the rear accessed through alley just off of Pershing Avenue. The paved parking lot accommodates 10 to 12 vehicles plus additional on street parking, when available. Property has newer roof (2009), Sprinkler System (8 years old) for Front Store/Office space. Property also offers 2 Apartments, currently rented for $800./month (first floor) and $900./month (second floor). Basement with mechanicals accessed thru Store Front. Apartments occupied, advanced notice needed to show. Storefront/Commercial space vacant, easy to show on Lockbox. Great opportunity for owner user!
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Here's just a quick update and sample on my sight + sound project. Recently learned how to make basic animations, which I will begin applying to these project and an example of which is in the clip below.
Haven't bought this software yet...so rebuilding this project every time is both a blessing and a curse. But it's in the cards, so I will certainly have the power within my hands soon enough!


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Workload: Guidance for Determining Fair & Reasonable Workloads, Lecturers in HE* (30 kb)
Document of Agreement
Whilst teaching is a fundamental part of the job of a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Principal Lecturer the University management and trade unions acknowledge that the 1990/91 National Agreement and the contracts resulting from that agreement recognise that there are other aspects of the role which are part of the duties of the above staff and must be taken into account in building up the overall working hours. These other duties are referred to in section 1.2.1 of the agreed National text of the Policies and Procedures Handbook.
Anyone who is carrying a major managerial/administrative responsibility, for example, as a Course Leader or Admissions tutor would not be expected to carry out 550 hours of formal scheduled teaching in a year.
The Annual Holiday entitlement is 35 working days in addition to which there are eight statutory days, and four* additional days designated by the University (two extra statutory days plus two concessionary days) (section 7 of the contract). The remainder of the year comprises the working year including periods of research and scholarly activity (see sections 6 and 8 of the Contract).
Section 1.3 of the agreed National Text of the Policies and Procedures Handbook offers guidance in respect of working hours whilst saying it is not appropriate in a professional contract to be specific as to the exact hours of availability for duties. It also indicates that in respect of the obligation to undertake research and other scholarly activity that obligation will not necessarily require attendance at the institution.
In building up a fair and reasonable workload, therefore, one must take into account the hours of formal scheduled teaching which section 5 of the Contract says should not exceed 18 hours in any week or a total of 550 hours in the teaching year, in addition to preparation time for formal scheduled teaching, marking duties, total research and scholarly activities, and the general administration and participation in the processes and procedures as indicated in section 1.2.1 of the Policies and Procedures Handbook. Some lecturing staff may carry more specific duties in educational management and administration e.g. Course Leader, Admissions Tutors, Placement Tutors, and Subject Leaders. In all cases any allocation of time is likely to vary. Taking a Course Leader as an example, the time commitment required is likely to vary depending on different factors which could include the stage of the course development, the modification of or introduction of new courses, the number of staff involved in the courses, the range and nature of the course and subjects, the number of students involved in the course, etc.
Attached are a number of examples. These are given solely as examples and both management and the unions agree these are given in good faith and cannot be used in the context of a tariff or as a negotiating base either now or in the future.
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* In 1993 a decision was taken to close the Leicester and Milton Keynes sections of the University between Christmas and the New Year for a trial period of two years i.e. 1993/94 and 1994/95. During the trial period the Board of Governors has granted an additional concessionary day to be taken at Christmas to facilitate the closure.
These are based on the concept of balance between 1 and 2 below.
1. Duties/Role other than Formal Scheduled Teaching and the preparation, marking, general administration and participation in the processes/procedures that support it (see section 1.2.1 of the Agreed National Text of the Policies and Procedures Handbook).
Course Leader (large/small/new/current) course
Admissions Tutor (large/small/new/current/state of recruitment market)
Research (personal/funded)
Industrial Placement Officer (large/small/new/current/distance/administrative support)
Special Projects for Faculty/Department
Specific Administrative duties for Faculty/Department
2. Formal Scheduled Teaching –
(timetables classes/lectures/seminars)
(others as agreed including terminal
examinations/equivalent assessments)
Department A
1. Course Leader of new large course
Admissions Tutor for current small course
Personal Research
Department B
1. Industrial Placement Officer (small course)
Special projects for the Faculty
Limited Research
2. Formal scheduled teaching in the range 325 – 400
2. Formal scheduled teaching in the range 400 – 475
Department C
1. Course Leader of small current course
Limited Personal research
Department D
1. Admissions Tutor for large current course with a recruitment market requiring 'A' Level results time commitments.
2. Formal Scheduled Teaching in the range 450 – 525
2. Formal Scheduled Teaching in the range 350 - 425
For purposes of calculating the annual commitment of staff in terms of formal scheduled teaching, the standard recurrent weekly commitment of a member of staff should be multiplied by the annual duration of the course or any major sub-set of it (e.g. 30 x 1 hr, 15 x 1 hr, 10 x 1 hr).
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Privacy Policy of Weishaupt Corporation
We are pleased for your visit to our website and thank you for your interest in our company and our products. Protecting your privacy when using our websites is important to us. Therefore, please take note of the information below.
1 What data we process, how long and for what purpose
1.1 Informative use of the website
Scope of data processing. When accessing our website solely for informative purposes, that is, if you do not transmit information to us, but only retrieve and read content, we collect only the personal data that your browser transmits to our server. When you visit our website, these are the following transmitted: IP address, date and time of the request, Greenwich mean time (GMT) time zone difference, request content (concrete page), access status / HTTP status code, amount of data transferred, web site from which the request comes, browser, operating system and its interface, language and version of the browser software.
Purpose and legal basis. The purpose of the processing is to make the retrieval of the website technically possible and to ensure stability and security. The legal basis of the processing is the protection of our legitimate interests. For the purposes just mentioned, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of data.
Duration of storage. The data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer necessary for the purpose of its collection. In the case of collecting the data for providing the website, this is the case when the respective session is completed. We store IP addresses for seven days to track abuse.
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If you wish to download manuals, information brochures or other content from our site, point 1.1 shall apply accordingly.
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Extent of processing. On our website, we offer you forms with which you can contact us electronically, order information material or request a free consultation. In this case, the data entered in the input mask will be transmitted to us and processed. These are: company, title, first and last names, street, house number, zip code/ postal code, city, e-mail address, area code, telephone, information on which heating technology you are interested in and a field in which you can add comments. In a consultation request, instead of the interest in heating technology, the serial number of your Weishaupt system and a subject are queried. The following fields are required: first and last names, street / zip – postal code / city, e-mail address. If the message is sent via the contact form, further data will be processed according to section 1.1. Of course you can also communicate with us via the provided e-mail address. In this case, the personal data transmitted by e-mail will be processed. Only the authorized personnel within the Weishaupt Group gain access to your data.
Purpose and legal basis. The data will be processed solely to enable us to process your request within the Weishaupt Group. The legal basis for processing the data is your consent. The data transmitted to us will be processed on the basis of our legitimate interest. In the just mentioned purpose lies our legitimate interest in data processing.
Duration of storage.
The data referred to in this subparagraph will be deleted as soon as they are no longer necessary for the purpose of their collection. This is the case when the respective operation is completed. The process is considered completed, if your concern e.g. is addressed by answering your questions.
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If we process personal data about you, you have a right under the respective legal conditions regarding the personal data concerning you
• Information, correction or deletion, as well as
• restriction of processing, opposition to processing and data portability.
You also have the right to complain to a data protection supervisory authority about the processing of your personal data by us.
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In cases where you send personal information to us we offer you the option to encrypt the information. This encryption protects the confidentiality of the data exchange between you and our web server and helps prevent misuse of the data, e.g. to prevent by listening. As encryption technology we use TLS (Transport Layer Security). It is a recognized and widely used technology.
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The responsible in reference to the General Data Protection Regulation is:
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Should you have special questions about data protection, please direct them to our data protection officer:
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