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Critical thinking. Teacher's%20Guide%20to%20Project based%20Learning. Resources for Getting Started With Project-Based Learning. Resources for Assessment in Project-Based Learning. Project-based learning (PBL) demands excellent assessment practices to ensure that all learners are supported in the learning process.
With good assessment practices, PBL can create a culture of excellence for all students and ensure deeper learning for all. We've compiled some of the best resources from Edutopia and the web to support your use of assessment in PBL, including information about strategies, advice on how to address the demands of standardized tests, and summaries of the research.
LanguageTool Style and Grammar Check. Project-Based Learning Using Disney Movies. Posted 03/05/2016 8:29AM | Last Commented 08/09/2016 3:10PM Image Credit: Stock.com/Catherine Lane Last year, I was surfing Pinterest with the intent to find some interesting ideas to implement into my AP World History class.
I came across several articles where individuals had used the classic tales animated by Walt Disney to encourage student learning. After thinking on this I had an epiphany: What if I could have students use their historical knowledge gained throughout the course to pick out the inaccuracies in Disney films? This had the potential to be an interesting project for students to explore a movie of their choosing and develop a polished presentation to teach their peers about the selected time period and region. After extensive planning, I was able to develop a project that embodied the analysis of historical context, a fun animated classic, and also primary sources. Summarize the story as portrayed by Disney. Six Thinking Hats: A Tool to Strengthen Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity Skills.
Closure activities. TeachThought Professional Development. This is the difference between 'projects' and 'project-based learning' Getting students excited to learn is one of the most stressful, difficult, and time-consuming tasks you can imagine.
However, the rewards are plentiful as a properly assembled lesson, engaged class, and obvious learning makes any teacher thankful for the hard work they put into the class. One of the more exciting ways teachers are engaging students these days is through the use of 'projects' where students are assigned a task that they typically complete with the help of classmates. They create a proposal, plan, and execute the project with varying levels of success. It's a lot like work. Stop and Learn English: Flip your students' role in Project Based Lessons. Guamodì Scuola: Apprendimento Cooperativo: tecniche pratiche. Gifted children. Pbl problem based learning course Daniela Ambrosi. Create & Find Multimedia Lessons in Minutes. Stop and Learn English. Ebookdesign rubric ebookevo2015. Project Design Rubric 1.
Untitled. Quizzes. World Economic Forum. Assessment. A Step-by-Step Guide to the Best Projects. Manor New Technology High School in Manor, Texas, is a 100 percent project-based learning school.
They are part of the New Tech Network of schools and their approach has yielded remarkable results, including a 98 percent graduation rate, with all of their graduates accepted to college. The success of their PBL approach is largely attributable to the fact that their process is designed to stimulate student inquiry. Additionally, their process can be applied to any project in any subject, which means there is a consistent approach across grades and subjects at Manor.
We followed a sophomore world studies class through a three-week project called Controlling Factors, created by teaching partners Mary Mobley (English) and Michael Chambers (world history). They designed a project that capitalized on the wild popularity among their students of the best-selling novel The Hunger Games.
Entrepreneurship. Reviewing Group Member Contributions. One of the most common concerns for students when working in groups is inequity of contribution.
Students often complain that some group members contribute too much (dominating the discussion to the detriment of the group) or too little (shy students or those who do not pull their weight). Often, too, they don't feel comfortable raising issues associated with group contributions, instead finding it easier to just take on the extra workload. Despite the fact that inequity of contribution can have a significant impact on the groups' overall experience and the final products of group work, problems of this nature are often only discussed at the completion of the group task or project.
It's much better to address them early. The Jigsaw Classroom. Elliot Aronson is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of California in Santa Cruz. He has long-standing research interests in social influence and attitude change, cognitive dissonance, research methodology, and interpersonal attraction. Professor Aronson's experiments are aimed both at testing theory and at improving the human condition by influencing people to change dysfunctional attitudes and behaviors. Professor Aronson received his B.A. from Brandeis University in 1954, his M.A. from Wesleyan University in 1956, and his Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University in 1959.
He has taught at Harvard University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Texas, and the University of California. Category: Learning Design - PBL course by SchoolEducationGateway. Main - TeachThought. Make Your Images Interactive. PBL Course 2016. Slideshare. Scaffolding instruction using the workshop model in pbl.
Amélia Vilarinho - ePortfólio. Bem vindos ao meu portfólio Este portfólio apresenta o registo de todo o trabalho que tenho vindo a desenvolver no âmbito do Curso Materiais Interactivos para PL2 na Web 2.0 e, consequentemente, de uma prática pedagógica que vá cada vez mais ao encontro das necessidades educativas das crianças e dos jovens, numa época em que o domínio das novas tecnologias deixou de ser uma rara aptidão individual para se tornar uma natural extensão do eu pessoal e social.
Penso que uma verdadeira contextualização do processo ensino-aprendizagem passa pela articulação, sempre que possível, das novas tecnologias e linguagens interativas, inseridas no mundo digital que nos rodeia, (ferramentas informáticas) com as linguagens físicas, materiais e relacionais do meio socio-afetivo em que estamos inseridos (ferramentas "tradicionais"). Tecnica del pomodoro: 5 cose che non sai. Se pensi di sapere già tutto sulla tecnica del pomodoro… devi leggere questo articolo.
5.3x 21cld learning activity rubrics 2012. Why Project-Based Learning Motivates Students. How can we motivate our students?
Rewards? Punishments? Brownie points? Rules? What works for one student may not work for another. Not surprisingly, student-centered classrooms tend to have greater engagement. Tools. Minuscule. Infographic: 10 Trends to Personalize Learning in 2015. Top Bar Thursday, January 1, 2015 Infographic: 10 Trends to Personalize Learning in 2015 easel.ly For more information, go to the post 10 Trends to Personalize Learning.
UDL - Universal Design for Learning - Argomento 3 by Silvia Panzavolta Panzavolta on Prezi. Project-Based Learning. The Five Keys to Project-Based Learning. Project-Based Learning Research Review. Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Vanessa Vega, with subsequent updates made by the Edutopia staff.
Studies have proven that when implemented well, project-based learning (PBL) can increase retention of content and improve students' attitudes towards learning, among other benefits. Edutopia's PBL research review explores the vast body of research on the topic and helps make sense of the results. Forte il video della prof! A Collection of Project Based Learning End Products.
Tutorial FLIPPED CLASSROOM: caricare presentazioni online. 1.4 Five keys for PBL. I started teaching (long time ago) using simply voice, blackboard and chalk. But, almost without realizing it, I found myself trying to involve my students in more concrete ways: it was always unplugged activities, because the technology had not yet entered in the school. I always tried to alternate the lesson "explained" with the answers of the students, with the subsidiary class and, finally, with the production of objects or products that could involve pupils at the same time helping them to internalize content and skills, and create the skills .
Only in recent years I have been able to exploit the potential of technology to enhance this approach, especially in a school time that allowed me to work simultaneously with other colleagues in the same class (what in Italy was called "extended time"). In fact, teaching based on PBL requires a rather large commitment also out of school. (Sorry for the English, I do not speak, and I have to review with an online translator) Flash Tips Flipped Classroom. Tackk: inserire Titoli e Testo.


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Granville Tree and Landscape Commission
May 10, 2016
Present: Don Hostetter, Lynne Kishler, Don Pheneger, Linda Reynolds, Jim Siegel
Guests: Michelle Lerner, Darren Willey
Minutes of the April meeting were reviewed and approved.
Lyn Boone of the Cemetery Board had photos for us of the proposed spot for the commemorative tree to be planted in the Old Colony Burying Ground. Don Hostetter provided her with information on tree species that will most likely work in that spot. She will get back to us with the board's choice.
Opera House Park update – There is no news on the status of the bidding process. On May 23rd the plan for the park will be presented to the planning commission for approval. On May 18th, Don Hostetter will be meeting with Stephen Applegate and Steve Stilwell concerning reimbursement for damages to the park last summer. St. Luke's is moving forward with replacement of their lower windows -as we had recommended - prior to the renovation of the park.
Linda Reynolds has not gotten any response to a request for high school summer help for the Broadway flower beds. She has an employee from the Cherry Valley Lodge who is interested in part time work.
A Celebration Maple was planted in front of Granville Intermediate School on Arbor Day. The fifth grade poster contest winners were Brooke Lemert, Morgan Parker, Taylor Smith, Emery Johnson, and Connor Pyle. A photo and article appeared in The Sentinel.
The elm tree "cookie" was moved from Ron Mack's garage to John Cooper's workshop. Marine varnish will be used, and it is expected to be finished by October. Debi Walker will be coordinating the materials for the kiosk. Don Hostetter has talked to Laura Evans about providing the facts for the timeline.
Granville received a Silver Award at the Tree City Awards Ceremony for earning a Growth Award for ten years. There were only three communities in our district that earned Growth Awards. Don Hostetter accepted the Tree City Award and thanked Michelle Lerner/Village Council and Darren Willey/Services Dept. for their support of the tree program.
Klauder Landscaping has planted the new village Christmas tree in the island. The plaque acknowledging the Sargent family for the donation is in place and a new spigot for watering is now nearby.
Michelle Lerner reported that resumes are coming in for the new village manager position. There will be a "meet and greet" scheduled at the Bryn Du Mansion for the public to meet the final candidates.
Darren Willey reported that the services department ground a stump at 177 Bryn Du Drive and found utilities are located fairly high in the ground in that subdivision.
Steve and Grace Michael of 273 East Maple St. have requested either a Redbud or a Thornless Cocksure Hawthorn be planted in the fall as an ash replacement. (site is on South Pearl St. side of the property)
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Habitat Chicago has started working in Greater Grand Crossing. We hope to build on the existing strengths of the community to help make it a more prosperous area for its current and future residents. Our current work in Greater Grand Crossing includes:
Design Charrette and Community Survey: As part of community planning efforts in Greater Grand Crossing, Habitat Chicago hosted a design charrette to initiate a better understanding of opportunities in the neighborhood. We brought together approximately 50 residents, organization leaders and planning experts to evaluate ideas for building a stronger neighborhood and improving design performance. This event resulted in collaborative groups exploring investment options for Greater Grand Crossing as well as community-led surveys aimed at capturing resident perceptions and ideas for their neighborhood.
Neighborhood Grants Initiative: This initiative, developed from our experience with our Block Build program, provides support for small-scale projects to neighbors who want to do something together in order to show pride in their block. It is a chance for neighbors to reconnect with each other and their community while simultaneously improving the visual appeal of their environment. Learn more about the program here.
Home Weatherization and Energy Efficiency: An aging housing stock in Greater Grand Crossing necessitates weatherization interventions to keep utility bills low and home environments comfortable. We currently distribute robust home weatherization and energy efficiency kits to residents in tandem with workshops on home efficiency measures provided by our partner organization, Sustainable Options for Urban Living. Learn more about the program here.
Affordable Homeownership: We will begin new home construction in Greater Grand Crossing as soon as we finish our land acquisition process. These homes will be purchased by families in need of affordable housing who qualify for our Affordable Homeownership Program and commit to taking homeownership courses and completing volunteer hours building their own homes. Learn more about the program here.


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Redstone Winery wins prestigious top prize for Canadian wineries
Above: A shot of Redstone in a late autumn sun, looking south at the outdoor terrace where guests enjoy panoramic views of the vineyard. Photography credit: doublespace photography
We would like to congratulate Moray Tawse, Joanne Tawse, Rene Van Ede, Paul Pender, and the team behind Redstone on being named Winery of the Year in the 2017 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada. This year's national competition saw over 1700 from 272 wineries. In addition to being named Canada's Winery of Year, Redstone wines were also awarded a total of 10 medals: 2 Platinum, 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze.
We are thrilled to have been the Architect and Interior Designer of Redstone and we know that this honour is the first, of many to come, for Redstone Winery and its team.
PS. In a freshly published BBC Travel article on Toronto, Redstone was the only winery mentioned by name in how locals love exploring nearby wineries in Niagara.
PPS. Back in 2016 we did a special edition newsletter behind the architecture of Redstone Winery, addressing everything from Dermot's inspiration for the design to the local form and materiality used in the building.
Tawse Winery Retail and Tasting Room
Above: A shot of the tasting room inside Tawse Winery.
Moray Tawse's original and eponymous winery, Tawse Winery, has won no less than four Canada's Winery of the Year awards (for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2016) and we recently completed a full re-design of their Retail and Tasting Room that greets every guest of the winery.
Above: A shot of the elevated tasting room inside Tawse Winery.
The new design is more spacious and accommodates for many different visitor activities, yet stores and displays more wine behind the bar than before. Bars and shelves are pulled towards the walls, leaving the centre of the room for visitor flow, event receptions and seasonal product display.. Large cabinet doors double as a chalkboard for staff to easily write highly visible customized messages. The counter and shelf designs take cues from the Tawse Winery logo. A compact retail point-of-sale station is conveniently located right next to the entry/exit for quick trips and transactions. For lingering wine tasters, an elevated area overlooks the retail space and features a long counter with a specially-designed wine rack as a backdrop. Made out of steel, the wine rack's minimal design allows for intriguing views of the wine-making equipment behind the shelf.
A small yet significant change to many guests' first impression of one of the best wineries in Canada.
Queen Richmond Centre West wins the 2017 OAA People's Choice Award
Above from left to right: Hugh Clark, Director of Development at Allied Properties, John Gillanders, Principal at Sweeny&Co, and Dermot Sweeny, Founder of Sweeny&Co, accepting the OAA People's Choice Award.
Our team travelled to Ottawa to receive the Design Excellence Award for Queen Richmond Centre West (which we wrote about here), and was extremely pleased to hear that it had won the popular vote for the 2017 OAA People's Choice Award as well. Announced to the public at the OAA Awards Gala, the People's Choice Award is chosen amongst the Design Excellence Winners of the year (only ten projects from Ontario-based architects are selected annually) and is determined through an online public voting system. We thank everybody who participated and voted for Queen Richmond Centre West, we are incredibly proud of the fact that this project received top honours by professionals and the public alike.
Queen Richmond Centre West awarded Canadian Green Building of the Year
Above: Sweeny&Co Offices inside of Queen Richmond Centre West, Queen Richmond Centre West lobby, and exterior of Queen Richmond Centre West.
QRC-West won in the category of Commercial/Industrial Large Award, and is featured on SABMag's blog with the following jury comments:
An impressive and innovative example of heritage preservation, adaptive reuse and densification. The lobby is stunning, animating the street and offering the opportunity for a variety of community activities. The project hits all the sustainability buttons, both in terms of exemplary building performance and its contribution to the social, cultural and economic life of the neighbourhood.
We thank the jury for the nomination and for their enlightening comments. We too believe that sustainable design in our cities is a multi-faceted and inherently human-oriented concept. The future of great cities will demand new solutions to complex problems, which ultimately will be measured against our quality of life. Our design philosophy is centred on the concept of Visionary City Building, and we will continue to stand by it as we move forward into the future.


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DB Matunga u-14 Football team – State Champions!
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The Don Bosco Matunga school football teams have made it three titles in a row in as many tournaments to begin the new football season on a dominating note. Our boys are no strangers to the winning tradition having grown up in a culture of performers. In fact, every time our boys take the field, they are expected to win, and win big! It's noteworthy that our boys have worked hard to ward off such pressures and win hearts and tournaments.
The school u-14 football team emerged Maharashtra state champions defeating Kolhapur 1-0 in the Division finals played at Balewadi, Pune on 12th Aug 2017. The team has thus qualified for the Nationals to be played in Delhi in the coming month. A few days earlier, on 8th Aug, the u-16 A team trounced Campion school, Colaba 3-0 in the finals played at Cooperage stadium to help regain the Division I title in the MSSA organized tournament.
Close on the heels of this victory by their counterparts, the u-16 'B' team won the 3rd place in the II Division of the MSSA organized inter-school tournament beating St. Lawrence (Borivali) 2-1 in the 3rd place playoff match at Cooperage ground- Churchgate on 8th Aug 2017.


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It's No Trick — These Virginia Cities Are Criminalizing Halloween
In Chesapeake, Virginia, trick-or-treaters over 12 years old can be punished for trick-or-treating with a fine of "not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 or by confinement in jail for not more than six months or both." The potential penalty for asking for candy after 8 p.m., regardless of age? A maximum fine of $100, up to 30 days in jail, or both. Other Virginia cities, including Norfolk, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, have comparable age and time limitations on trick-or-treating, as do other localities across the country.
Some of Virginia's local ordinances are even more restrictive. For instance, in Newport News, "no accompanying parent or guardian shall wear a mask of any type." This local restriction runs counter to the exception created by the Virginia Legislature, which permits masks worn as part of "traditional holiday costumes." This is an exemption to a state law that makes it a Class 6 felony, punishable by up to five years in jail, for any person over the age of 16 to "wear any mask, [or] hood… to conceal the identity of the wearer." Now, that is scary.
The Virginian-Pilot traced some of these laws back to concerns over "hoodlums" committing "mayhem" back in the late 1960s, but let's creep it real: These Halloween restrictions are batty for a host of reasons.
These ordinances make no sense
These ordinances unnecessarily criminalize behavior and impose penalties that are grossly excessive. They are overly broad and impose arbitrary limitations that are not demonstrably connected to public safety. There is a significant risk that these policies will not be enforced consistently, disproportionately impacting children and people of color and persons with developmental disabilities. Although Chesapeake city officials announced on their website that officers will "not [be] actively seeking out violations of the time or age limits," there is no way to ensure individual community members or law enforcement officials act accordingly. Moreover, it is foreseeable these provisions could be used to justify police stops, using reasonable suspicion of an ordinance violation as a pretense. Each police stop or citation could result in serious financial and immigration consequences, in addition to the criminal ramifications imposed.
Can I get a collective "boo"?
These restrictions unduly limit expression
Reasonable policies that do not unduly burden the movement and expression of each person should be more than wishful thinking. If restrictions on trick-or-treating are deemed reasonable, what type of speech or expression will be sanctioned next? Laws that unnecessarily restrict an individual's communication and social engagement are antithetical to the First Amendment because they interfere with an individual's right to freely communicate without fear of retaliation, censorship, or sanction. The historical importance of door-to-door canvassing as a vehicle for the dissemination of ideas was recognized by the Supreme Court in 1939. More recently, the ACLU of Virginia has encouraged localities to repeal unconstitutional local bans on solicitation or panhandling and won cases ruling such bans are unconstitutional. Furthermore, restrictions imposed upon protected speech must be reasonable in time, place, as well as "narrowly tailored to serve a significant governmental interest." Such laws must also be content-neutral, without "distinguish[ing] between favored and disfavored solicitation… regardless of the solicitor's purpose or the content of the solicitor's speech." Local ordinances that prohibit trick-or-treating, or soliciting, on Halloween would not likely pass muster under this rigorous constitutional standard. Yet, residents either remain unaware of potential criminal sanctions or celebrate Halloween in fear of punishment.
Laws like this are unnecessary
Laws restricting trick-or-treating do not provide the community additional protection against dangerous or mischievous conduct. In an effort to clarify how the ordinance could be applied, Chesapeake officials distinguished between "a 13-year-old safely trick-or-treating with a younger sibling" who would not be punished for their conduct, whereas "[t]hat same child taking pumpkins from porches and smashing them in the street more likely will."
Such pumpkin-smashing conduct, however, is already punishable under other laws — such as ordinances forbidding the destruction of property or disrupting the public peace — without respect to time or age. Trick-or-treating ordinances of which most are unaware are unlikely to restrict any troublesome behavior that is not already prohibited. If these ordinances require such extensive public explanation without providing additional safety benefits, repealing these provisions is more effective than nonenforcement.
Potential applications of the rule are absurd
Is it reasonable for this ordinance to be enforced against a person older than 12 who has a developmental disability? Is it foreseeable for a caregiver to subject to prosecution for contributing to the delinquency of a minor if they encourage their 14-year-old to go trick-or-treating or if their eight-year-old is asking for candy at 8:30 p.m.? Would it be reasonable to prosecute a family that started trick-or-treating at 5:30 p.m.? As an adult, should I be deprived of the opportunity to go trick-or-treating and show off my costume? I think not.
These provisions are no fun
These ghoulish limitations are too scary, even for Halloween. They also impose a severe limitation on a cherished tradition for many kids and families. Imagining all the little superheroes, vampires, princesses, pirates, and other trick-or-treaters who do not have enough candy in their bucket at 8 p.m. is simply terrifying.
In other words, the only thing a 13-year-old trick-or-treater should fear is a stomach ache at bedtime — not jail.
Every day across the nation, the ACLU is called on to defend all the freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. There's never been a more important time to support the ACLU and our effective work to protect civil liberties. If you like what you just read, help us continue to speak freely by donating today.
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Some Christians view Halloween as evil, and some people are just no fun at all.
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C'mon, it's the South. You know who those laws are really for.
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it's more scary that aclu, you not something else will mess us
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it's ridiculous that you aclu talk about free speech
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So a person over 12 years of age trick-or-treating could spend more time in jail than a violent rapist caught in the act.
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In this day of home invasion robberies this seems perfectly sensible to me. When I was a kid in Chicago we were not allowed by our parents to trick or treat after the age of twelve. Halloween is an extremely ancient holiday. It's the last night of the old year in the ancient Celtic calandar, and the night mortals could visit the immortal Shee and beg for fits like wisdom, magical armor, etc. When Christianity arrived and clerics found they couldn't wean the populace away from the old beliefs, the Church gradually won out by associating Oct. 31 with goblins, spooks, and all the death imagery we asscoiiate with our silly modern costumes. 31 October is the ritual of Samhain. It was not a children's celebration whatsoever. It shouldn't be an opportunity for loutish teenagers to grab candy from little kids or scare householders after dark.
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LOL, you think in this day and age of helicopter parents that teenagers are commonly still taking candy from kids? I couldn't tell you the last time I saw a group of children trick-or-treating who weren't accompanied by one or more adults. Heck, I've seen people DRIVE their kids and park street to street because they dont even want them walking down a sidewalk. And as for them 'scaring householders after dark', there's never been anything stopping anyone from calling the police on pranksters or legitimate threats to their safety, and all you're doing here is painting everyone over the age of 12 who participates in Halloween as out to cause chaos and misery. For someone who likes to seems to know a lot about the history of Halloween, I suppose you don't really know much about how it is in current times.
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These laws are absolutely ridiculous and infringe upon First Amendment rights. Please challenge every last one of them.
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A few can be found at Toys R Us and Target stores thus far confirmed.
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The digivolvers this time are called 'Lightning Digivolvers' and seem to use a system not unlike the Japanese Digimental toy system wherein pieces snap together for evolution. -- godofchaos
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Urgent Action Needed to Expand and Strengthen Housing Credit in Omnibus/
Congress is currently negotiating an omnibus spending bill, which is likely to include a tax component, and needs to pass on or before March 23 when the current continuing resolution expires. This bill may be the last potential vehicle for the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act for quite some time, and opportunities will be few and far between as we get closer to the midterm elections later this year. There will be a lot of competing interests vying to be part of what could be the last major piece of legislation for a while, so outreach over the coming days is critical to make sure our Housing Credit legislation rises to the top of the priorities list.
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- Ask all Republican co-sponsors of S. 548 to reach out to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and urge him to enact S. 548 in the tax package that could move with the omnibus.
- Ask all Democratic co-sponsors of S. 548 to reach out to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to make sure our bill is a Democratic priority in their negotiations with Senate Republicans. We also encourage you to reach out to the following Democrats, who are in the queue waiting to be added to S. 548, and urge them to share their support with Sen. Schumer:
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- Ask all Republican co-sponsors of H.R. 1661 to reach out to House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and tell them they support enactment of H.R. 1661 as part of the omnibus.
- Ask all Democratic co-sponsors of H.R. 1661 to reach out to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to make sure H.R. 1661 is a Democratic priority in negotiations with Republicans about tax provisions in the omnibus.
There are eight new co-sponsors on the House version of the bill, bringing total co-sponsorship on H.R. 1661 to 135 representatives, including 68 Democrats and 67 Republicans. New co-sponsors include Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV-1), Rep. Gene Green (D-TX-29), Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO-6) , Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY-23), Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-2), Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH-13), Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY-3), and Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6). We encourage you to thank these members for their support and urge them to weigh in with House leadership immediately.
You may wish to use the following talking points:
- Thank you for your support of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act. As you know, this legislation includes common-sense reforms to make the Housing Credit and Housing Bonds more streamlined and flexible. The Senate version of the legislation also includes a 50 percent increase in Housing Credit resources, which we are calling on both the House and Senate to adopt. This increase in resources would finance approximately 400,000 more affordable homes over the next decade than would otherwise be possible.
- [For Republican offices only]: The affordable housing community applauds Congress for retaining the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) and tax-exempt multifamily Housing Bonds in tax reform. Together, these two programs finance virtually all affordable housing built and preserved in the United States. However, our work is not done.
- There is a growing need for affordable housing that vastly exceeds the supply we are able to produce with limited resources currently available to us. There are more than 11 million households who pay more than half of their income on rent, and this number is expected to increase unless we act now. (See our state fact sheets for data on the affordable housing shortage in each state.)
- We understand that the omnibus spending bill currently being negotiated is likely to have a tax component, and may be the last potential vehicle for advancing the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act for quite some time.
- We ask that you reach out to [member of leadership – see above] urging them to include the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act in the omnibus.


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LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Emory & Henry College Women's Swimming Team completed the first half of its season by finishing in third place at the Fourth Annual Transylvania Invitational Sunday. The Wasps earned two more event wins and added another pair of second-place finishes on day to for a total of three wins and four second-place swims for the weekend.
The Basics
FINAL RESULT – 3th/8
LOCATION – Lexington, Kentucky – Lancaster Aquatic Center
The Races
- The 400-yard medley relay was contested as a timed finals event during Sunday morning's preliminaries. Senior Jessica Richardson (Vero Beach, Fla.), senior Michaela Nolte (Hillsborough, N.C.), freshman Olivia Anson (Apex, N.C.) and junior Brianna Chessock (Winston-Salem, N.C.) took second in the event with a time of 4:01.71.
- In the 1650-yard freestyle, senior Jordan Greenburg (Cordova, Tenn.) was eighth with a time of 19:15.30 while junior Holly Roth (Albuquerque, N.M.) took ninth in 19:16.24.
- Freshman Savannah Scarbrough (Crozet, Va.) was seventh for E&H in the 400-yard individual medley (5:03.73).
- Nolte put up a runner-up finish in the 50-yard freestyle by the smallest of margins, finishing .01 seconds out of first with a time of :24.21. Senior Kia Hamilton (Memphis, Tenn.) was 15th in the event.
- In the 100-yard backstroke, Richardson took second in :58.63, .41 seconds behind the winner.
- Roth put up a fourth-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle, clocking a 2:00.84.
- Nolte earned her second individual win and second NCAA "B" Cut of the weekend in the 200-yard breaststroke. She went 2:21.13 to pick up the victory while Chessock was third (2:28.47) and junior Kelsey Jones (Roanoke, Va.) was ninth.
- The 100-yard butterfly saw Anson stop the watches in 1:01.39 to claim a fifth-place finish.
- Emory & Henry won the final event of the meet, the 400-yard freestyle relay. Nolte, Anson, Chessock and Richardson put together a swim of 3:35.98 to win by over a second.
The Results
- Rhodes College held onto its Day One lead to capture the team title while Franklin College was the team runner-up.
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology made a run at E&H in the final day, finishing six points out of third in fourth place.
Next Up
- Emory & Henry's next meet will be on Saturday, January 14 when it travels to face off against Bridgewater College and Hollins University at 1:00 p.m.
- The Wasps will also have their annual Florida Winter Training Trip during the first week of January prior to the start of the spring semester.
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This 3 In 1 Classic Wooden Games Set contains everything needed to play the games of chess, draughts and backgammon.
The 3 In 1 Classic Wooden Games Set is a timeless classical set of traditional board games for 2 players, perfect for holidays and rainy days!
Traditional games have remained popular because they are simple enough to grasp as a learner and require a good deal of strategy to play at a higher level, so that everyone can enjoy them. The folding wooden board features a parquetry chequered pattern and two drawstring bags ensure that the wooden counters and chess pieces can be stored separately.
- Traditional games suitable for two players
- Suitable for ages 8 plus (not suitable for under 3's)
- Wooden board is approximately 27.5cm in size
- Two draw string bags included to ensure pieces kept safe
- Wooden chess/draughts/backgammon board
- 4 standard wooden die and a special doubling dice for backgammon
- 30 draughts/backgammon counters in pouch
- 32 chess pieces in pouch
- Full printed instructions


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The Vicar of Dibley Cast List
The Vicar of Dibley cast list, including photos of the actors when available. This list includes all of the The Vicar of Dibley main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. You can various bits of trivia about these The Vicar of Dibley stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. This cast list of actors from The Vicar of Dibley focuses primarily on the main characters, but there may be a few actors who played smaller roles on The Vicar of Dibley that are on here as well.
This list features items like Kylie Minogue and Dawn French
If you are wondering, "Who are the actors from The Vicar of Dibley?" or "Who starred on The Vicar of Dibley?" then this list will help you answer those questions.In most cases you can click on the names of these popular The Vicar of Dibley actors and actresses to find out more information about them. If you're looking for a particular The Vicar of Dibley actor or actress, then type their name into the "search" bar to find them directly.


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If you are planning to travel to Ecuador, you might find this section helpful. There is so much to see and do in this incredibly beautiful country that many don't even know where to start. The travel section will help you to get an idea of how to get to Ecuador, where to stay, how to get around and what to see and do. It will also tell you exactly what you will need to get around the ...
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Ecuador's flag consists of three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue and red with a coat of arms placed over the center of the flag.
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Santa Domingo Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados, or Santo Domingo Corner of the Red Ones, is one of the newer towns in Ecuador and is situated about 133 km from Quito. There are an estimated 268.075 inhabitants in Santo Domingo so it's a fairly large town situated in a mountainous area. Santo Domingo stretches south as far as the province of Rios and Cotopaxi and then west to the Emerald Provinces.


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No, we have to keep doin' it the traditional way. No, we cannot change the once successful process. We have to try harder. We have to optimize the process's efficiency. We have to become Six Sigma. Zero-tolerance.
We do not have the time to discuss the process/product itself. We have to get rid of everybody challenging our process/product. The process/product is all we have. We cannot afford to abandon it. Tradition is our god.
"Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable
people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress,
therefore, depends on unreasonable people." George Bernard Shaw
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+ What is the difference between Core and Core Plus?
The Core course involves covering a range of life skills with some, but limited, opportunity to spend more time on particular areas of interest. The Core Plus course includes an extra 2.5 months at the end of the year – September to November – during which time there is more opportunity to specialize in areas of interest. For example, some of the specialization options are given below:
Marine options – sailing, scuba diving, skippering and FGASA Marine (Marine field guiding), spear fishing, surf-ski, sea kayaking, fishing etc. This program involves a fair amount of optional out-sourced training and external certification so there are extra costs depending on the options taken. It can be done without the optional extra courses, but would then be limited to our in-house training and would not allow for recognised certification and would preclude items such as sailing, skippering and SCUBA
Game and livestock management – all in-house training based on our operation here at the Kaba game farm. Boran stud breeding, disease-free buffalo, game breeding and hunting, Holistic grazing management etc Physical fitness and adventure sports – allows for some qualifications in adventure sports e.g. Canoeing SA kayak river proficiency, white water rafting guides licence. Most of the training would be in-house with relatively low cost extras for external certification. The program is developed in conjunction with Graham Carlson, our phys-ed expert who is also involved in the Core course physical program and the rock climbing.
Hunting – we are in the process of getting registered as a professional hunting school. This should certainly be in place by next year, which allows us to certify professional hunters without external assessors involvement. Students would have to write some of the exams when they turn 21 to officially get the PH ticket in this country.
FGASA field guiding – Nature guiding qualification. Most of the training is done in-house but assessments and exams have to be done through FGASA and there are extra costs but very reasonable and it is a good qualification.
In all cases the specialization period involves a common denominator of activities that continue across the board and there can be some mixing and matching between the different areas of specialization. In particular the hunting and FGASA guiding enjoy natural overlap and could possibly be done in conjunction if the student was prepared to work hard and had enough background knowledge, coming into the course.
+ What extra costs might we incur?
It does vary so much according to the options taken. Boys can do this course with total extras costing less than R5000 including pocket money and off-campus accommodation, but if a number of extras are selected it could cost more than R10 000 – SCUBA diving (R2500), Inland waters Skippering (+/- R4000), FGASA guides licence (+/-R3500) are the most expensive extras. The sailing skippering option is the single most expensive optional extra at about R15 000 for the 9 day skipper's course and certification.
+ Where is the nearest airport?
PE is 1.5 hours away and we arrange for collection from the airport.
+ When are the courses running?
Please visit the 'Courses Page', click here
+ Where is Quest?
Quest Africa's Eastern Cape campus is situated in the Kaba Conservancy, in the Alexandria district, about 100km north–east of Port Elizabeth. Kaba Farm borders part of the Woody Cape section of Addo Elephant Park.
+ What if I am afraid of participating in some activities such as wildlife guiding or horse riding?
We encourage young men to discovering their strengths and weaknesses and work on the latter. it is sometimes expected of us to go beyond our comfort zone and face some of our fears. It is part of our responsibility to you, to create environments where you could discover more about yourself and to challenge you to do things that you would never have considered doing. Should you however feel strongly about a specific activity, you will not be forced to participate.
+ What about smoking and drinking?
Quest is designed for young adults and you will be treated as such. It is, however, also expected of you to act responsibly and with respect for both your team mates and the programme leader and lecturers.. Should you wish to smoke, that is your choice and you will not be stopped although there will be many times when smoking is not permitted such as during lectures. Drugs and alcohol abuse will not be tolerated and could result in you being asked to leave the programme without remuneration.
+ May I bring my own car?
Details coming soon!
+ What certification will I receive at Quest?
Details coming soon!
+ Cost of the programme
Please visit the 'Courses Page', click here


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Are You Having Trouble Communicating with Others?
As a family caregiver you're communicating with all kinds of people all the time, from home care providers to medical personnel to your own family members. Sometimes those communications don't go as well as you planned.
Check Your Attitude
It's difficult to admit, but sometimes your own attitude can be to blame for how some conversations go the wrong way. Take a moment and be honest with yourself about your own attitude for a moment. If you've been having a bad day already or you're simply at the end of your rope, this comes through in your communications with others.
Maintain a Positive Outlook
As much as you can, try to look at the bright side of every situation. This allows you to avoid wallowing in the negative, which can be all too easy. Try starting out by thinking of one positive aspect of every situation. Soon you'll find that you're doing that without having to consciously think about it.
Take a Beat
When you find that you're having a communication breakdown, slow down for a second. Take a deep breath and pause to reflect on how you can get the conversation back on track. Taking a moment can give you time to think, buying you time that can make a big difference in whether the conversation improves or not.
Recognize When it's a Good Time to Address a Problem
The fact of the matter is that there are simply better times than others in which to get a resolution. If you're noticing that the conversation you're trying to have isn't salvageable at the moment, make a time to get back to the issue at another time. Sometimes you might be the one who isn't in the right frame of mind and it's still okay to table the conversation until later.
Avoid Arguing
Arguments aren't really going to get you anywhere. It's best to avoid arguments, if you can, by removing yourself from the conversation. If the situation is one that can only result in an argument, you might want to look for a third party to help you to resolve the issue.
As you develop stronger communication skills, you'll find it easier to deal with other people, even when you don't want to.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Princeton, NJ, please call the caring staff at Care Street Home Care. You can reach our Mercer/Burlington Division at (609) 496-5666.
Dr. Shelly Chinkes, DPM
Dr. Shelly, as he is fondly known, has served as an Alzheimer's Support Group Facilitator in Mercer County and is a Certified Dementia Instructor. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and unusually devoted, his guidance is crucial in helping families understand their options and render decisions for their loved ones' care plan. Dr. Shelly's extensive experience, sincere and pleasant demeanor, and professional affiliations have made him a vital asset to Care Street.
Latest posts by Dr. Shelly Chinkes, DPM (see all)
- 3 Simple Ways for Seniors to Live Longer - October 18, 2019
- Risk Factors and Complications with Shingles in the Elderly - September 27, 2019
- What to Do When Seniors Deny Memory Problems - September 6, 2019


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Boston, catch us this Sunday at SoWa Open Market! SoWa is in it's 15 year celebrating local artisans, makers, creators and …bakers :)
Handmade goodies from Tafari Wraps headwraps and accessories to paintings, clothing, food and more!
Enjoy the sunshine and warmth with us while it lasts.
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Max Justus, who has been discretely releasing music for 15 years, likes to offer soundscapes that sound both familiar and alien. While Justus' vocals are not always perfect, his singing approach is confidently based on jazz, gospel, and R&B techniques. Nevertheless, it's mainly with his instrumentations that he pushes the boundaries and it is clearly through that process that he awakened our interest.
It is because Max Justus' music doesn't sound like any others that the artist deserves to be in the spotlight
Max Justus new self-titled album is out today via Tons of People. You can notably stream it via Spotify and Soundcloud. The 9-track album is the result of 6 years of working (and reworking). Indeed, the songs went through several cycles of reflection and metamorphoses before assuming their final shape.
Connect with Max Justus by visiting his official website and via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


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Selling A Business Is A Process – – Not Just An Event!
Do Any of These Describe You?
Evaluation of the business and its industry to determine feasibility of sale and anticipated market value and response.
In-depth analysis to identify and/or create appropriate value drivers.
Strategic packaging and marketing designed to generate multiple buyers while maintaining confidentiality.
Expertise in structuring and negotiating transactions.
Coordinating and navigating due diligence and contract documents through closing.
Answering "is now the right time to sell?" is often determined by "how much is my company worth?" and "how much would I get to keep after taxes?"
Ultimately, the market determines value, and understanding the market and value of your company enables you to confidently make decisions about when is the right time to exit.
We begin with the end in mind. We first meet with you to identify your goals and objectives to be accomplished through a business sale. The next step is a feasibility assessment from the perspective of potential buyers and lenders to determine the anticipated market value and likelihood of a business sale meeting your stated goals and objectives.
At this point, you are empowered to decide if now is the time to sell.
Each transaction faces questions about strategy, due diligence, deal terms and value allocations, negotiations, and considerable time and investment of resources. We also focus on other elements of your transaction that can significantly impact your life after your business sale. Balancing the need to maximize net proceeds while considering your other priorities (day to day responsibilities, family, exit planning etc.) is a core element of our model.
Our approach is full-service. We do not introduce the parties and then abandon you. We carefully plan the course then execute from the earliest preparations through closing. We literally "micro-manage" the entire process while you focus on your business.


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Welcome to SureLock
Surelock is currently celebrating its 35th successful year of trading in the specialist repair of vintage and classic car engine blocks/heads.
Using a cold metal stitching process Surelock has been called upon to reclaim many rare and unique throughbred vintage sports cars throughout the world.
If you are currently restoring a rare car and have discovered cracks in crankcases or cylinder heads then a replacement may be expensive or impossible. Surelock's cold stitching process can mechanically repair holes, cracks and porosity without the need to weld the casting, thus eliminating the associated side effects of distortion, possible deterioration, weakening and costly re-machining.
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22-23 March
The modern-day Ikoyi Club 1938 is a story of success. Ikoyi Club 1938 is a private member family Club and it occupies an enviable area of approximately 456 acres of land and provides first class facilities for about 10, 000 members. The main House Facilities comprise a reception area, large symmetrical hall known as the Rotunda (where formal Club events take place) which overflows into the Patio Bar, an expansive lounge that house a medium sized dancing floor and a roomy bar named the main bar, a well equipped Kitchen with its own internal convenience, changing room and a kitchen administrative office occupied by the Chef.
Web Address: ikoyiclub1938.net
No previous winners 2019 is the inaugural Nigeria Qualifier
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Online Obituaries
Henry Cornelius Littles, 77, departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at McLeod Hospice Hospital, Florence. Born in Sumter County on December 27, 1931, he was a son of the late James and Rebecca Taylor Littles.
He received his formal education at Voorhees School and Junior College, and Virginia Union University. He served eight years in the Unites States Air Force. He was employed in the field of Commercial Industrial Construction as a Mason.
Survivors to cherish his precious memories include: two daughters, Wanda (Ernest) Green and Trena (William) Harper, both of Sumter; four grandchildren, Auntrez and Shaneequah Pinkney of Columbia, Charles Huggins of Chicago, ILL, and Felicia (Alfred) Walker of Sumter; one sister-in-law, Naomi Littles; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Littles Maree; and four brothers, Ancrum James, Stephen Knophie, Marion Justice and Gordon Eugene Littles.
The family will receive friends at the home of his daughter, Wanda Green, 4453 Reona Avenue, Sumter.
Memorial services will be held 6:00 P. M., Thursday, June 11, 2009 from the John Wesley Williams, Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 North Main Street, Sumter.
In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the McLeod Hospices Hospital, 1203 East Cheves Street, Florence.


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SEGA and Data Discs have just announced the official Sonic Mania vinyl album. For those who don't know Sonic Mania is the soon-to-be released Sonic game. Wait come back... don't run away. THIS Sonic game is a proper old skool Sonic game with faux 16-bit 2D style graphics.
The Sonic Mania vinyl will feature 16 new tracks by composer Tee Lopes, who has released several of the tracks on YouTube to build up interest in the project. As well as re-imaginings of classic tracks the vinyl promises to offer brand new tracks. I've listened to a few and as a whole they feel full of energy and very jazzy, mostly like the tracks in the Sonic Rush collection of games.
Pre-orders for the Sonic Mania Vinyl go live on the Data-Disc site at 8am (BST) and I for one will be trying to order the limited edition version of the vinyl for my collection. The vinyl will come with a digital download code so you can listen to it on your digital device. I can't comment upon the quality of the vinyl as it will ship in September but based on the many vinyls I have bought already from them it should be exceptional.


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Laboratory "Social Relevance and Public Interest"
In times of an increasing cultural diversification and vis-à-vis the pressing questions of today, scientific expertise has been in growing demand in the media, politics and various public sectors. Hence it has become a continuous requirement within the research area to maintain a close dialogue between science and socio-political practice. The usefulness and effectiveness of our work is based on a highly differentiated concept of politics, in tradition of the reflective and elucidating endeavours of the humanities.
The demand for expertise in general harbours the risk that it might be less driven by an actual need to gain insight than by an exploitation of scientific positions to legitimise discursive interests, certain attitudes or politics. It is thus the responsibility of critical and reflective scholars to challenge across-the-board solutions and lines of argument as well as curtailed explanations and to provide society with more nuanced perspectives.


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Best Superannuation Paper 2016
- 08 December 2016
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- Updated at 08 June 2018
WINNER: Centre for International Finance and Regulation
In-House Investment Management: Making and Implementing the Decision
This study examines in-house investment management by asset owners. It specifically focuses on the opinions and approaches of Australian superannuation (pension) funds, drawing on interviews with industry executives. A framework is proposed to assist asset owners to make and implement decisions to manage assets in-house, based on addressing four elements along with checklists of various aspects to consider.
Australian Fund Management Fees: Ideas for institutional investors by Frontier Advisors
In this paper by Frontier Advisors, the authors discuss the most challenging and significant issues related to investment fees. They propose a number of strategies that might help the institutional investor get better value. They also highlight some recent positive outcomes on fund management fees.
How Fee and Return Disclosures Drive Retirement Plan Choice in Australia by ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research
This paper has been authored by ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research. The authors argue that standardized financial product disclosures can reduce welfare losses, support better choices and make comparisons easier. They examine how this prompts efficient switches between retirement plans.
Capacity Management for Institutional Asset Owners by Centre for International Finance and Regulation
This paper examines the management of capacity from the perspective of an institutional asset owner running a multi-asset portfolio. It discusses how asset owners should manage capacity by using their flexibility to choose where and how they invest, in accordance with what best fits their size.
Navigating the Insourcing Trend by Frontier Advisors
Insourcing by institutional asset owners is receiving more and more industry and media attention. In an increasingly competitive environment the growing focus on cost reduction and strategies for differentiation mean insourcing has some appeal. It sounds like the obvious next step for organisations with scale, but there are a range of considerations that require considerable thought.
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Our step by step guide to Google Trends for dietitians
Google Trends is pretty amazing. It helps you understand what people are searching for, when and where they're searching and any related terms.
You can access it here: www.trends.google.com - it's FREE
1. Opening screen - current trends. This screen shows you what is currently trending across the world. You can see Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian are trending right now - what a suprize!
Google trends data breakdown: You don't actually see the number of searches, however you see an index. The index is based on search volume comparatively to other data point.
2. How to customize your search. First you choose which search terms you want to compare against, for example diet, paleo and keto (we'll use as an example). You can choose what length of time you would like to search against, what location, what categories (defined by Google) and then what type of search (Youtube, Search or Image).
3. Time to put it to the test. Let's try out the search term 'Diet'. For the last 5 years across the United States.
Look at that! See those spikes? Guess what day that is? New Years Day! Pretty obvious trend. Let's try one that's not as obvious.
4. Now looking at the search terms related to GI conditions, you can see the volume of searches. This is where you blog writing creativity comes into play. You'll need think think of crafty ways to come up with unique angles to talk about these topics. Try to use actionable headlines and lists, like top 5 things to think about with xxxx or here's our definitive guide to living with xxxx.
5. Related search terms. Constipation - related remedies (number 4).
You could write an article based on: our 5 tips for taking a diet led approach to pregnancy constipation.
So it can be really overwhelming diving in there. But there are a lot of really cool insights you can gather about your patients behavior overall, and what types of content might resonate with them. We think it's best to come in with your niche and have a few questions written out before running a search. For example, when are people searching for the keto diet? What are the most common questions about the low FODMAP diet?
Let us know if you have any questions. We're always here to help you market you business.


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A Voce
Note: Andrew Carmellini, the chef when this review was written, has left A Voce. His replacement is Missy Robbins, who comes to New York from the Chicago restaurant Spiaggia. We haven't been back since, but click here for a review of A Voce Columbus at the Time-Warner Center.
A Voce is the first solo restaurant by Andrew Carmellini, who had been the popular chef de cuisine at Café Boulud. It was one of the biggest hits of 2006, scoring three stars from Frank Bruni and another from Michelin. The restaurant is full almost every night of the week. I had wanted to visit a lot sooner, but it never seemed to be available when I was. When I saw that a 6:15 p.m. slot was available on Sunday evening, I grabbed it.
My friend and I started with the duck meatballs ($15), which every reviewer has raved about. They are indeed a tasty delight, but I must say that neither of us could find any trace of the foie gras that the servers insist is in there. A pork chop with onion glazing ($30), one of the daily specials, was done to perfection. My friend ordered the braised short ribs, at $39 the most expensive entree (unless you're having the truffle tasting). The preparation was certainly first-rate, although it seemed to me a bit over-priced, in that the best short ribs in town, at Café Gray, are "only" $38.
The price of the short ribs, however, had nothing on the wine list, which featured many bottles over $1,000, and tons more well over $100. For a casual restaurant where the waiters wear dockers, it seemed to us incongruous. I did finally settle on a pinot noir a shade under $50. I was quite irritated to find that the restaurant kept the open bottle on a serving station, out of my reach. I generally prefer to control a bottle that I've paid for, especially when the serving staff are going to disappear for long stretches—as they do when A Voce gets busy.
For dessert, I ordered a maple-walnut cheesecake ($10), which seemed more like a parfait. As I see it, the word "cheesecake" conveys definite meaning, and restaurants shouldn't be putting it on their menu unless they intend to serve something at least approximating a cheesecake.
Bread service came in the form of addictive warm home-made bread and olive oil, although there wasn't enough of the latter.
Although the menu is expensive, the atmosphere at A Voce is informal. The space is attractively decorated, and the swivel chairs are quite comfortable. But the tables are fairly close together, the noise level builds rapidly, and the serving staff gets a little stretched as the restaurant fills up. Andrew Carmellini's upscale Italian cuisine is wonderful, but he hasn't really provided the elegant stage on which it deserves to shine.
A Voce (41 Madison Avenue at 26th Street, Flatiron District)
Food: **½
Service: *
Ambiance: *½
Overall: **


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This Is V End
When we started making double IPAs we set out to experiment, and to share our journey of experimentation with you all by making the changes between each iteration as clear as we could (by ingredient listings and descriptions on our bottles, and now cans, and by answering every question we could on social media too).
Nearly 18 months since our first release of a style we've both grown to love, and become well known for, we're ready for a change.
If you've been following closely you'll have seen us move from event scheduled brewing (v1 for the anniversary of moving into our warehouse, v2 for our 1st Birthday, v3 for BrewDog's AGM, v4/5 to experiment with addition timings in order to make v6/7 for Modern Time's Festival of Dankness, etc), to monthly brewing, to recently doubling our monthly production to try to reach all the people out there keen to enjoy our boldest, hoppiest beers. We've featured different hop varieties, different techniques, and largely the same family of yeast.
At the start of the year it seemed plausible to imagine us making a lot of DIPA, monthly at least, with a few specials thrown in too, and also to imagine we'd do that by continuing our v series. But we've found a new way forward, and whilst we're not entirely sure how we'll end up working our production plan to fit it all in, we're excited to announce that v13 is the last in the series.
We're going to move forward with three distinct styles of stronger IPA, all featuring a rotating range of new season hops at their best, and the low bitterness presentation we've come to love.
Whether by combining our beloved WLP4000 with yeast from our friends at JW Lees, or by featuring the deliciously fruity flavours from JW Lees yeast on its own, we're excited to focus on a style of DIPA with one foot in the distant past of Manchester's brewing history, and another firmly in the present. We'll rotate NW DIPA into our production plan as much as we can, as a representation of a modern DIPA with a distinctly local twist.
We love WLP4000 and WLP095. They've been the foundation (actually, because of how impactful a flavour they impart, they've been the majority) of the flavour of our DIPAs. But such a bold characterful yeast sometimes gets in the way of the body, mouthfeel, and intense flavour we love from dry hopping our beers. Our IIPA will be brewed with WLP001, a clean, low ester producing yeast to showcase hops front and centre.
We're far from done with our love affair with New England style DIPAs. So from time to time we'll rotate into our production plan the softest, juiciest DIPAs we can make featuring complex malt bills (designed for maximum mouthfeel), WLP4000 or 095 with all their stone fruit flavours, and the freshest new season hops too.
Production Volume
We're planning on continuing as we have so far, brewing both according to demand, and also with the explicit intention to see our double IPAs drank as fresh as possible. They aren't beers for keeping, especially if they aren't kept below 5°C at all times (and even when they are stored perfectly, at a constant and stable low temperature, they still age rather rapidly). As a result we'll try to brew just enough to keep the UK in supply for a month at a time.
I'd like to close up by saying thank you so much for joining us on our journey as we trialled ingredients, process techniques, and more. It's been a thrill to feel as much anticipation from you all as we have so far, knowing all the while our straight forward approach has helped at least some of you learn what it is you like the most from hoppy beers.
Whilst this is the end of an era, there is no end in sight for our focus on quality and hop forward flavour impact - there's still a long road in front of us.
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Negative news stories appear to affect women's stress levels far more than men's, a study has found.
Researchers at the University of Montreal studied 60 people who were given real-life news stories to read.
Women tended to be more sensitive to bad articles than men and were also more likely to recall the information clearly afterwards.
Lead study author Marie-France Marin, whose findings are published in the journal PLoS One, said: 'Although the news stories alone did not increase stress levels, they did make the women more reactive, affecting their physiological responses to later stressful situations.'
According to the researchers, women who had read negative news stories tended to have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who read neutral articles.
However, this was not observed in male readers, who also remembered less detail about the negative stories.
Stress itself is not an illness, but it can lead to complications such as high blood pressure if left untreated.


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Going out to eat if you're a person with food allergies, let's just say… it can be a little difficult. It can come off as annoying when you're telling your friends you don't want to go to so and so place because you can't eat any of their food. Thankfully, Denver being the foodie city it is, has several restaurants that cater to the unfortunate souls that can't eat regular cheese and bread, in addition to serving the stuff that your friends want. Here's a list of places that do great substitutions AND dishes for friends that can eat whatever they want:
Where: 2715 17th St, Denver
Neighborhood: LoHi
When: Monday-Thursday, 11a.m. – 11p.m.; Friday 11a.m. – 12a.m.; Saturday 9a.m. – 12a.m.; Sunday 9a.m. – 10p.m.
Wine bar usually means Italian food, and Italian food means Gluten. Luckily, Postino is looking out for the gluten-sensitive people of the world. This gem of a spot started in Phoenix, Arizona with six locations there, and opened here in Denver in the LoHi neighborhood in 2015 – and we're really glad they did. Eater Denver voted Postino one of the best Rooftop Patios in the city.
They've got a variety of Bruschetta options – you can choose four out of the 12 options for a $15 plate – and for a $2 upcharge, you can make it Gluten-Free. The ones depicted above are Brie & Apples with Fig Spread; Sweet & Spicy Pepper Jam with Goat Cheese; Smoked Salmon with Pesto and the current Seasonal – a Cauliflower Romesco. And there are several delicious Paninis ($11) which can also be made Gluten-Free ($2).
They've got all the staple wine bar appetizers – Olive, Cheese and Meat boards – but perhaps the most fascinating/healthy is The Bounty ($15.50) – a 'bountiful' veggie board of Grilled Cauliflower, Asparagus, other assorted veggies, Spicy Marcona Almonds, served with herb cucumber dipping sauce and smoked almond hummus.
And of course, the wine: they've got a few Sommeliers on staff, so they can school you on what wine you're really craving with their huge wine list that changes with the seasons. They even have a few signature wines that can only be found at Postino – exclusive! Happy hour is everyday til' 5 p.m. – $5 for ANY glass of Wine and pitchers of beer of which you can choose from any of their 10 craft draft options.
Park & Co
Where: 439 E 17th Ave, Denver
Neighborhood: North Capitol Hill
When: Monday-Thursday, 11a.m. – 11:30p.m..; Friday 11a.m. – 1a.m.; Saturday 10a.m. – 12a.m.
Park & Co. serves up some of the best burgers in town – sister restaurant to Park Burger. They've got fun combinations like the Boomer ($11) with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese, and truffle garlic Aioli – and the Au Poivre ($11) donned with a peppercorn crusted patty, caramelized onions, brie cheese and Béarnaise Aioli.
But what if burgers just don't agree with you? Not to worry my friends, Park & Co. has some tantalizing alternatives: A most flavorful Veggie burger (one of the best I've ever had) with a house-made patty consisting of black beans, barley, and brown rice, topped with Thousand Island dressing ($8.50). It does contain gluten, so it's more for the veg people. A healthy/gluten-free alternative is the Turkey Burger ($11) – a house-made patty topped with ranch, bacon and guacamole. Add a Udi's Gluten-Free bun for $2. If you aren't allergic to gluten, their regular Aspen Bakery Potato buns are unbelievable.
On top of that, they've got a full bar with 20 beers on tap and 30 bottles & cans, unique appetizers (Stuffed Tater Tots $7.50), yummy salads and much, much more. Can't forget the patio – this place doesn't disappoint.
Hops & Pie
Where: 3920 Tennyson St, Denver
Neighborhood: Berkeley
When: Monday, Closed; Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30a.m. – 10p.m.; Friday 11:30a.m – 11p.m.; Saturday 12p.m. – 11p.m.; Sunday 2p.m. – 9p.m.
Beer and pizza – the most coveted culinary pairing of all time. There is no class, race, or political affiliation that will deny its power. But what if you love pizza and beer, but can't have gluten or dairy? No problem. The hip, Hops & Pie on Tennyson has you covered. In addition to their great pizza and craft beers, they have a popular gluten-free pizza ($15, 0.75 cents per topping) made with Gluten-Free Explorer crust. Take it to the next level of healthiness with Vegan Daiya cheese, Vegan Sausage or Smoked Tofu for all you veg-heads. The pizza sauce is homemade, too.
As for the toppings, there are several unique Veggies to choose from, like Caramelized Onions, lightly dressed Arugula, Roasted Garlic Cloves and Pineapple. And for the animal lovers: Smoked Ham Hock, Beer Braised Brisket, Blue Cheese and House Made Fresh Mozzarella – to name a few.
If you don't love pizza, go for an Organic Roasted Beet Salad ($11) full of baby arugula, feta, pistachios, red, yellow, and candy-striped beets and Sherry vinaigrette. Or you might enjoy a Vegan Sloppy Joe made with Tempeh ($11) on a Gluten-Free bun for $1 extra. Any meat on a sandwich can be swapped for Smoked Tofu. And if you can't have a beer (which they have a lot of), there's always wine and cider.
Morning Collective
Where: 2160 S Broadway, Denver
Neighborhood: South Broadway
When: Monday-Sunday, 7a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Brunch is the best: a big greasy plate of eggs and potatoes, along with a hair of the dog concoction or a nice cup o' Joe. But at Morning Collective, it's a little different – it caters to every palate and sensitivity. They've got your standard breakfast plates with fancy twists, but they've also got breakfast bowls and plates that you're able to swap out things like white toast for gluten-free, sausage for vegan chorizo, or eggs for tofu. The Heirloom Tomato Bowl (half $6/full $10) consists of cage-free eggs (cooked your way), Ricotta fritters, Olive oil roasted Fingerling Potatoes and sliced Heirloom Tomatoes. There's even an option for Gluten-Free pancakes!
If you're more of a lunch person, try a BLT ($9) with thick-cut coffee rubbed bacon, fresh heirloom tomatoes, arugula and a schmear of bacon & egg aioli. In addition to brunch and lunch, they've got great beverages: Cappuccino, Horchata, Bloody Mary, Iced Irish Coffee and even Wine Beer shots? Cool!
If you're looking for a delicious brunch, that won't irritate your tummy, and will also satisfy your friends that like old Fashioned dairy and gluten-laden breakfast, this is the perfect place.
Fire on the Mountain
Where: 3801 W 32nd Ave, Denver
Neighborhood: The Highlands
When: Sunday-Thursday, 11a.m. – 10p.m.; Friday – Saturday, 11a.m. – 11p.m.
If you're a Grateful Dead fan (many Denver-ites are), you know the Dead song: 'Fire on the Mountain.' Maybe you love wings, too? If you're a fan of both, Fire on the Mountain in The Highlands is your spot. This cozy neighborhood spot has some of the best wings in town. Most importantly, they use hormone-free, antibiotic free, cage-free chicken from Redbird Farms – that's never frozen. They even use trans-fat free oil…I'm sure you can't find that at Buffalo Wild Wings.
If you're still not keen on chicken or if it just doesn't agree with you – they've got some great Vegan wing options. The delectable Seitan wings come tossed in the sauce of your choice, and you can get them in quantities of 6 ($6.50) up to 250! There are 12 different wing sauces, some are Vegan, Gluten-Free, and even Sugar-Free. Some of the unique ones are Raspberry Habanero (V, GF) and Lime Cilantro (V, GF, SF).
If you're not a Tofu person or just have a soy allergy, the Cauliflower wings (9 for $7) are for you. The little white vegetable is fried in a vegan/gluten-free batter – mmmm. There are many other veggie options like the Portobello Mushroom sandwich ($10) which comes with Grilled Pineapple and chili garlic aioli, and a Quinoa Burger ($11). If you want to take your Dad to get some great wings and watch the game, while you munch on Seitan wings, get over to Fire on the Mountain.
Just Be Kitchen
Where: 2364 15th St, Denver
Neighborhood: The Highlands
When: Monday-Sunday, 7a.m. – 3p.m.
The new Paleo concept Just Be Kitchen in LoHi is by far, breaking new ground. Open every day from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., served up counter style. The menu consists of brunch items, sandwiches, soup, salads and the drink options are perhaps the most impressive. Did somebody say Paleo cocktails? Grain-free tequila, vodka and gin, as well as zero refined sugar in their crafted drinks. Their Kombucha Mimosa ($6.50) looks pretty and might make you feel pretty, made with Health-Aide brand Kombucha. One of the other many unique creations is the PALEO Boat Drink ($7) an Island concoction of coconut cream, vodka, lime juice, agave and pineapple.
Another impressive beverage that's non-alcoholic is their Bullet Coffee ($6.50) which is a blended coffee made with Copper Door beans, grass-fed butter, and healthy fatty acids called MCT oil. It comes in several varieties like Chai and Maple.
For food, the Bone Broth soup (mug $6/ pint $8/ 32oz. $12) is truly something you can't find anywhere else. Each bowl comes with a choice of two toppings: Garlic, Ginger, Cayenne, Turmeric, Jalapeno, Butter, Sea Salt or Scallions. You might also want to try their Fulfilled Breakfast Burrito with a Paleo tortilla ($13).
Illegal Pete's
Where: www.illegalpetes.com
Neighborhood: Several Locations in Denver
When: Monday-Wednesday, 7a.m. – 12a.m.; Thursday-Friday, 7a.m. – 2:30a.m.; Saturday, 9a.m. – 2:30a.m.; Sunday, 9a.m. – 12a.m.
What if I told you, you can get a delicious, healthy Burrito bowl somewhere else other than Chipotle? Well, you can at one of Illegal Pete's five locations in Denver. Pete's has all the staple Mexican favorites: quesadillas, burritos, tacos, nachos and breakfast options. And of the course the bowls, for those of us that love Mexican but should really stay away from the tortillas and cheese. The burrito bowls and salads you can get with Chicken, Steak, Carnitas, Beef, Beer-Battered Fish, or Vegetarian/Vegan ($6.79-7.79). Other toppings include potatoes, green chile, guacamole, poblano pesto, and queso ($0.99-1.49). They've even got potato bowls instead of rice bowls! And Guac is free if you don't get sour cream and cheese…yes, please. Customize your own perfect Mexican dish to cater to all of your dietary restrictions.
They are open super late on the weekends, so it's the perfect spot to feed your munchies, have Mexican and still be healthy. Their South Broadway location has one of the coolest patios in the city – the perfect spot to sip a Margarita. Anywhere you live in Denver, you can find an Illegal Pete's nearby – they've also got locations in Boulder, Fort Collins and even Tucson.


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JB Boards will be showcasing our new 2016 boards. Stop by River Supply in the atrium before entering the main showroom...get ready for the season with JB Boards. Remember to ask about the boat show deals!
The Savannah Boat Show, now in its 14th year, is located on Hutchinson Island, Georgia, overlooking the Savannah River and on the South Carolina border. This show's strength is its location, two hours north of Jacksonville, Florida, and two hours south of Charleston, South Carolina providing a natural magnet for attracting boating enthusiasts and exhibiting companies from all three states and beyond. The show primarily showcases powerboats. Savannah, like Charleston, is on the coast, which makes it a strong salt water fishing location. Each year, fishing experts are on-hand for seminars and demonstrations. The show also features boats overlooking the Savannah River and other maritime displays and exhibits. In its history, the show has held shag contests, seafood festivals, live music and other family entertainment. It's one of the few winter boat shows in the country fortunate enough to have a water-front view. Whether it's sunny or inclement weather, there is something interesting for everyone at the Savannah Boat Show.
Join us March 4-6, 2016
Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
1 International Drive
Savannah, GA 31402
Friday, March 4, 2016 Noon to 6:00pm
Saturday, March 5, 2016 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, March 6, 2016 11:00am to 5:00pm
Adults: $8.00
Children 4 to 12: $5.00
Children 3 & Under: Free
Seniors (65+) & Military: $5.00
Parking: $5.00 or take the River Street Ferry for Free


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there is a "tape" in there? I think new cars don't have this, right? walla it is an option that you can have if you want?ReplyDelete
It is a Lexus, you have to guess the modelReplyDelete
- kitkat27/4/08 5:03 PM
LS400 series?ReplyDelete
something like this :
or IS 350?
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- kitkat27/4/08 5:32 PM
please feel free to del the prev comment...I was trying to give you the link of the photos..but didn't work.ReplyDelete
- kitkat28/4/08 8:32 AM
how wrong my guess was? :)ReplyDelete
Lexus is correct, its neither an LS nor an IS.ReplyDelete
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bas ana 3refet nes el jawab "bedoun ghesh :)"...so bytla3li ja2zet tardyeh :DReplyDelete
btw, it took me sometime to read about Lexus...that was an effort :)
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Yesterday afternoon I was lying on the kitchen floor, highlighter pens at my side, and was colouring in a giant 2019 wall planner. I used to be able to plan my life month by month, but nowadays I have to plan year by year. When I was younger, I was terrified of confirming future plans (beyond roughly three weeks) but these days I routinely agree to things 12 months in advance. It is a thing and highlighter pens are handy.
We are still waiting for the last confirmations to roll into my inbox, but I am now pretty much fully booked for 2019 workshops. I am obviously not able to say exactly what I'm doing and when, but 2019 will be a mix of some of my favourite places/people and new adventures. Judging by the wall planner I'm away teaching a third of the year, leaving another third for designing and writing. And the last third? Well, it's allocated to those tricksy things known as "life balance" and "sleep."
I have been very bad for maintaining life balance and remembering to sleep, and I've spent much of 2018 trying to regain that balance (and its siblings "general sanity" and "creative impulse"). While I was writing This Thing of Paper, I was often asked "what did you do today?" and I felt bad saying "I stared out the window and then I went for a walk," but the truth is that creativity is fuelled by those headspace days. I'm a big fan of the old saying butt, meet chair when it comes to producing creative work, but the productive chair days can only exist when my brain has had time to meander and ponder. And so for 2019 I'm claiming back some of my headspace days. I don't feel too bad about it either (lie — I totally feel bad about it but that's my own problem).
I can tell you about three things that will happen in 2019.
The first thing is a personal life event. After thirteen years together, David and I have decided to get married. I do not anticipate writing about this much because, well, it is a private life thing and I've never really given weddings much thought beyond "this is nice". I am making my own dress, though, and once the wedding is over, I am going to be writing a bit about the dress-making process. It's a non-traditional dress and I'm enjoying the making process already. Friends are running a small KAL of Hunter Hammersen's Scintillation pattern, so even if they cannot make it, they can still be part of our day. It is beyond lovely. Thank you.
The second thing is that I have teamed up with Stitchtopia Holidays and will be leading a knitting tour to Iceland and the Faeroe Islands next year. As you may know, I'm pretty obsessed with the North Atlantic knitting traditions, and I'm so blooming excited to be taking a group of knitters to the North-East part of the region. We'll look at local wool products, visit sheep farms, explore fjords, folk museums, attempt whale and puffin-spotting, and pay homage at the Handknitting Association of Iceland among other things. I cannot wait to share my love of the Nordic knitting heritage with everyone.
And the third thing? I'll be sharing much more as the time approaches, but there is a big, new project looming in the horizon. I never thought I'd do another big thing after This Thing of Paper, but I have words and ideas inside of me once more. It's quite different to This Thing of Paper but hopefully you'll like it just as much (or more). It's a project near and dear to my heart, and one that has been ticking along at the back of my head for years.
Before anything can happen, though, it is still 2018 and I'll be back in my beloved Copenhagen to teach at Copenhagen KnitWork this month. I'll be running bilingual knitting classes, so if you only speak English or du kan kun tale dansk, I'll be there to help you out. It'll probs kill my brain but what a way to go. See you soon, Denmark.


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Whatcom unemployment rate drops with job growth in construction, transportation
A jump in job growth has knocked Whatcom County's unemployment rate to its lowest level in more than six years.
The local unemployment rate was 5.9 percent, the lowest rate since December 2008, according to data from the Washington State Employment Security Department. The agency originally reported Whatcom's unemployment rate below 6 percent last fall but recently revised those numbers upward.
Whatcom County employers were steadily hiring in March, particularly those in construction. According to the data, 99,370 Whatcom County residents were employed last month, up 4,170 people in the past year and the highest monthly total since March 2009.
In construction, Whatcom County employed 6,600 people last month, up 700 people compared to February and up 600 compared to a year ago.
Local job growth took place almost across the board in the past 12 months, including in transportation (up 800 people), professional services (up 500), retail (up 400) and manufacturing (up 400).
A couple factors appear to be involved in the construction growth. The relatively mild winter has allowed work to get started earlier than usual, including several big apartment projects. Construction growth also tends to outpace many other industries coming out of a recession, said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, a regional labor economist for the state.
At this point in the economic recovery, construction lending increases and projects that were postponed during the economic downturn are now moving forward, she said.
In Bellingham, this seems to be the case for apartment construction. From December through March, $27.6 million in multi-family residential projects were issued permits, way up from the $4.2 million permitted during the same period a year earlier, according to data from the city of Bellingham.
One challenge going forward is finding qualified construction workers. Vance-Sherman noted that in Whatcom County and across the state, one in three construction jobs disappeared between 2008 and 2010. During this slow recovery period, many of those workers who lost jobs either moved out of the area or chose a different career. If finding construction workers remains tough, that could translate into wage growth in the industry.
Last month 6,190 local residents were actively seeking work, the lowest level since June 2014. The only industry that lost jobs locally last month was leisure and hospitality. Since that industry continues to grow in other parts of the state, Vance-Sherman pointed to the weakening Canadian dollar and the decline in cross-border traffic as big factors.
In the public sector, state government added 700 jobs in Whatcom County compared to a year ago. Vance-Sherman said in Whatcom County that category is dominated by public education, which is where she suspects much of the growth has taken place.
King County continued to have the lowest unemployment rate in the state, coming in at 4.1 percent. Snohomish was at 4.5 percent last month, while Skagit was at 7 percent. The highest unemployment rate in the state was in Ferry County, at 11.4 percent. The state rate was 5.9 percent.


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