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They are Bishamon Zero, Tonkotsu Itto, Miyamoto and Butaou.
|who's going to be Ramen Champion?
|nice colourful backdrop
|huge lantern inside the restaurant
My first time trying all four brands so was anticipating for the first sip of soup, texture of the noodles, flavours of its ramen egg as well as how its chashiu is going to be like.
First up, Bishamon Zero. Not new to the ramen scene in Singapore. Originated from Sapporo, Hokkaido but interestingly, it has a China-born chef, the boyish Chef Wang Hu Rong. He has undergone intensive training with Mr Koji Tashiro of the Menya Koji Group.
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Bishamon Zero sent out its Sapporo Miso Special Ramen. Soup was flavourful due to its meat (chicken and pork) based broth and miso taste was evident. Not too salty and warms the belly. If the corn had been sweeter, it would've been perfect!
Noodles were springy and cha shu was tender with good ratio of fats and lean. Liked the thickness. The eggs were good, with both the whites and yolk well-flavoured. Yummy. The spicy beanpaste (豆瓣醤) added some kick to the ramen.
|Bishamon Zero's beautiful bowl of Sapporo Miso Special Ramen (@$14.80++)
|springy curly noodles
For the hungries, one can try the side-dishes too if that bowl of ramen wasn't able to fill you up. Chicken karaage was pretty good. Looked abit flat but its meat was tender enough. Batter tasted very familiar ;)
|tori karaage (@$4.80++)
|mentaiko gyoza (5 small pieces @$5.80++)
|Okonomiyaki Gyoza with bonito flakes (5 small pieces @$5.80++)
|snow pear juice is available
|Chef Wang Hu Rong
Next up, sampled the Special Tonkotsu Ramen from Tonkotsu Itto. This brand originated from Tokyo and helmed by Chef Yukihiko Sakamoto. This is his first outlet outside of Japan, and serves Hakata-style ramen.
Singaporeans are very familiar with tonkotsu (豚骨) broth, boiled for several hours from pork bones resulting in a rich tasting broth.
|Tonkotsu Itto's - Special Tonkotsu Ramen (@$16.50++)
|cha shu overflowed as it was served in a rather shallow bowl with thin straight noodles
Liked the robust tasty soup full of pork-bones goodness but there was too little of it! Noodles were rather thin and abit soft. Cha shu was good, firm to the bite and not too lean. The wood fungus added some crunch when eaten together with the noodles. The ajitsuke tamago has good flavours in its yolk but the egg whites portion were rather bland.
After this elegant, dainty looking bowl of ramen from Tonkotsu Itto, next was a rather masculine looking one! The Pork and Vegetable Ramen from Miyamoto. Helmed by Chef Ryutaro Miyamoto, this brand was voted as 2012 Narita City Most Popular Ramen, and runner-up in 2013.
Miyamoto - Pork and Vegetable Ramen (@$16++)
Loaded with lots of bean sprouts and cabbage, and had a small mound of chopped garlic. Noodles were of the thick variant kind (similar to mee hoon kueh texture but in noodles form). It's a huge bowl. Generous servings of thick cha shu slices too. Cabbage taste is prominent in the soup. Best amount of vegetables amongst all the contenders. Frankly, this bowl of ramen is not much of a looker but it tasted good. If you fancy thicker noodles and wants more vegetables in your diet yet able to have enough meat, then Miyamoto Pork and Vegetable ramen can fulfill these.
|best flavoured yolk!
Finally, it's Butao's turn. Originated from Saitama Prefecture in Tokyo, and was awarded Outstanding Ramen Rookie Award at Hong Kong's The Ultimate Ramen Champion competition. Doesn't that makes you eager to know how well it'll fare in Singapore?
|Butao - Special Sukiyaki Ramen (@$16++)
Chef Toshikazu Yoneda had indeed created something special. Poached egg? Sukiyaki soup base for ramen? Ok, a first for me. Soup was sweet as expected of a sukiyaki broth cooked with pork bones and vegetables. Light tasting with sweetness. Break the poached egg, stir well into the soup. Quite yummy. Didn't like the pork slices though as they were a bit tough.
|soup slurped up in no time!
Also tried a personal favourite of Malcolm. Butao's fried chicken wings. One pax can easily polish off a plate of these. Beer food, or children's favourite?
|sprinkle with lots of chili powder, add a squeeze of lemon
Don't forget to vote for your favourite ramen contender to become the Ramen Champion!
|whom has captivated your tummy?
Special thanks to Malcolm, Komars Group for the invite. Ramen Champion, ごちそうさまでした!


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Press releases
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) continues to expand internationally, delivering healthy new business results during the third quarter.
02 November 2011
New business inflows remain strong for Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) despite an investment environment shaped by uncertainty and extreme financial market volatility. LGIM's third quarter results were excellent, with gross new business amounting to £7.4bn, 41% higher than the corresponding period last year (Q3 2010 £5.2bn). Net new funds were up by £0.6bn compared to the same quarter last year bringing total net new funds to £3.6bn in the year-to-date (YTD).
LGIM's Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zinkula, said: "This is a great result for LGIM. I am particularly pleased that we have been able to meet the needs of our investors through the challenging market backdrop, while also successfully developing into a more international organisation."
Inflows continue to be strong within Liability Driven Investment (LDI) solutions, where LGIM is working closely with pension schemes and their consultants to establish their optimal risk management framework. We have seen clients embrace a wider range of derivative instruments to help address the impact of equity market volatility, interest rate risk and the potential for longer term inflation. LDI accounted for £4.7bn of YTD gross inflows and now brings LGIM's LDI funds under management (FUM) to £52bn, or 15% of total FUM.
Mark Zinkula commented: "Our LDI business is expanding, with rapid growth now also being experienced in the US. We continue to work closely with the broader L&G Group to expand our presence in the growing Defined Contribution (DC) and retail markets and this is particularly important as the UK transitions from a Defined Benefit (DB) to DC system."
New business growth has been underpinned by a focused business strategy. This has enabled LGIM to offer a greater range of investment opportunities and risk management solutions to existing clients as well as bring proven capabilities to new clients in new markets. LGIM's global growth strategy continues at a solid pace, with an increasing proportion of new business now derived from overseas clients. YTD 14%, or £3.5bn of gross fund flows were from outside the UK, up from 10% last year.
"To sustain the tremendous growth we have experienced to date, we will continue to offer our clients and investors the best possible value solutions for their investment needs. Our strategic aim to expand internationally has seen us take strides to offer our existing capabilities in new markets, with our US business (operating out of Chicago) experiencing great momentum since its establishment in 2006 and more recent new business wins coming from Europe and the Middle East. Crucially, we remain focused on offering both high quality and exceptional value products in all of the markets in which we operate, backed by excellent customer service". Mark stated.
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I think I was wrong:
I mean that system of numbering of verses where present at the time The Holy Qur'an was revealed!
This book,titled "An Introduction to Sciences of the Quran" gives us a lot of information about the problem:


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Police bust fake currency racketFake currency with a face value of Rs 351,000 and the equipment to print them were seized after the arrest of five people involved in the racket, police said on Sunday.
Fake currency with a face value of Rs 351,000 and the equipment to print them were seized after the arrest of five people involved in the racket, police said on Sunday.
A team from the Metropolitan Police Range, Gaushala, Kathmandu arrested Sahil Thapa Magar and Bikash Dokche from Gaushala with a scooter on Friday based on a complaint filed by a Gaushala-based dance bar. Information revealed by the duo during interrogation led to the arrest of the entire group from Machhegaun, Kirtipur on Saturday night.
Other accused Indra Bahadur Shrestha, Narayan Shrestha and Raj Shrestha were arrested from their rented room in Machhegaun. "Thapa Magar and his friend were arrested after a bar filed a complaint with police that they used fake currency notes at the bar," chief of Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu, SSP Basanta Lama told the Post. Police have confiscated fake currency notes worth Rs 29,000 that were in denomination of Rs 1000.
According to the Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu, the fake currency notes were difficult to distinguish from the genuine ones as they were well-printed by using modern technology. Police also seized fake notes with a face value of Rs351,000 along with a printer, two bundles of paper used for printing fake notes, four mobile phones, and various colours.
"The gang used fake currency to pay in grocery shops or add couple more of it in a bigger bundle when they had to pay huge amount," said SSP Lama. Indra Bahadur, the gang leader, has a previous criminal record. He had spent 11 months behind bars in Siraha for possession of illegal arms and ammunition. The Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu will file a case of counterfeit currency against the five.


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When it comes to nutrition, you must understand the things the body requires each day. You can find many valuable resources for learning more about the foods you eat and how they contribute to good health. Follow these tips to help improve your diet and to make sure that you get all the nutrients that your body requires.
You should choose whole grain products over white flour. Whole grains such as whole wheat are rich in fiber and protein, while refined grains are left lacking. Whole grains really aid in lowering your cholesterol, and they also help make you stay fuller longer. Look at the list of ingredients and the first couple items in the list should be "whole". "
You should eat many different kinds of protein each week. Choose skinless poultry, fish and lean meats. Eggs are a wonderful source of protein. Recent studies have demonstrated that a single egg each day does not adversely impact an individual's health. You should have at least one day a week that is meatless. Eat peas, nuts, beans or legumes as a substitute.
To be sure that your body is getting its nutritional requirements met, you need to hedge your bet with a good multivitamin. This makes sense because even though it is better to extract nutrients from food sources, having backup from a pill keeps you on track if for some reason your diet is not what it should be on a given day.
Reduce your salt intake. Packaged snacks and fast foods are some of the worst offenders for excess salt. If you reduce your salt in your foods everyday, you might increase your awareness of the salty taste. As a result, the salty snacks you used to love will become unpalatable. Your palette will adjust accordingly.
Processed grains typically taste much better than whole grains do. White flour might be the only option for some recipes. Nonetheless, whole grains are far more healthful in terms of fiber and nutrition, and you can usually substitute about a quarter whole grain flour in almost any baked goods recipe successfully.
2000 Calories
Use the daily caloric intake requirement to fuel your body with healthy, nutritious food. 2000 calories of healthy foods like vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains is much better than 2000 calories of processed junk. It's not just how much food you eat that is important, it is also the types of food you eat.
Even if you eat meat, you can improve your diet by eating a meatless meal for two to three times every week. It will lower your consumption of unhealthy animal fats, will cost less, and will taste just as delicious as one of your meat-based meals and it's good for the planet.
For a snack that is healthy and tastes great, try pureeing berries, pears or peaches. You will have a sweet spread to use on toast, pita chips or as a dip. Change the type of fruit you eat from time to time so you refrain from getting tired of fruit as a snack.
Vitamin B6
Try some foods with Vitamin B6 to bring depression down naturally. Depression is often caused by an imbalance in serotonin, and vitamin B6 regulates serotonin levels. Asparagus, wheat germ, and chicken breast are good examples of foods rich in vitamin B6. A diet rich in B6 is even more important in the winter.
An excellent piece of advice concerning nutrition is to go a certain period of time without consuming any grains. In the past, people ate only meat, nuts, beans, fruits and vegetables. Grains are a product that has only been used for a short time. You will definitely notice a difference in your body if you periodically stay away from enriched wheat flour and other unnatural grain products.
Canned salmon is an interesting choice for a flavorful alternative to your regular dish. Canned salmon is a great food choice because it is high in essential minerals and low in nasties, including sugar and fat. Add some variety to your meals so you can always enjoy your daily meals
As you can now see, proper nutrition is essential in maintaining quality of life. You have to do lots of monitoring and planning, but you will end up happier and much more healthy.


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- Public Engagement + Involvement
Public Engagement + Involvement
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Published on: 29th October 2018
As The Farr Institute's funding comes to a close, Amitava Banerjee, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Data Science and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at University College London, tells us about his experience.
What does your work involve?
My job spans three domains – clinical work as a cardiologist, informatics research and teaching. In my research I have three broad interests in "big data" research; cardiovascular disease in terms of prevention and risk prediction; learning health systems and adherence/persistence to treatment regimes. In terms of education I am involved in teaching from undergraduate to postgraduate level.
How long have you been with The Farr Institute?
2.5 years
What opportunities has The Farr Institute created for your field of work?
The opportunities in my areas of interest have been through linkage of people – in different institutions, disciplines and countries – in data – from hospital level to large-scale genomics – and through ideas – from application of machine learning in risk prediction to e-health technologies.
What would you say have been your main achievements and successes during your time funded by The Farr Institute?
I have set up a short course and MSc module in 'Learning Health Systems' at Farr London which are both, to our knowledge, the first courses of their kind in the UK. I have received grant funding for electronic health record research from NIHR to study cardiovascular disease in homeless populations, and the European Union's Innovative Medicines Initiative to consider new definitions of heart failure and atrial fibrillation. I have also been involved as a senior author in several key publications.
What Farr Institute research from the past five years do you think has had the greatest impact or benefit to public health/society?
I think the research led by Spiros Denaxas, Harry Hemingway and colleagues about improving disease phenotypes like myocardial infarction and COPD and trajectories using Electronic Health Record data, including data science approaches to disease clustering, have been very important in understanding chronic diseases at health system level.
Being part of a UK-wide networked Institute, what have you found most challenging and most beneficial?
The greatest benefits to me have been the education, training and networking across disciplines. I have found the gap between clinical and research spheres still needs to be bridged in order to produce the science most relevant to healthcare, which is what I care about most as a clinician scientist.
How do you think The Farr Institute has helped raise awareness of the importance of patient data?
Both directly and indirectly, The Farr Institute has helped to describe the wide range of possibilities within routine clinical data in the UK for the public, health professionals and scientists alike.
How do you think The Farr Institute has advanced health data research in the UK?
I think The Farr Institute has raised awareness of the rich opportunities in the UK for health data science, and has done some sterling research. I think the two biggest challenges for Farr have been reaching out beyond the four geographic centres to include other non-Farr centres, and also to interact closely with the healthcare system, which is essential for true translational science. Health Data Research UK must act quickly and firmly in order for the full potential of UK health data science to be achieved.
In what ways have you been involved with or used the #datasaveslives campaign?
As a clinician and as an advisory group member for Understanding Patient Data, which supports better conversations about the uses of health information, the #datasaveslives campaign is incredibly important to me. In 2017, I co-wrote a BMJ editorial with two members of our Farr London patient and public panel on the topic.
Have you been able to gain new experiences or progress your career during your time with The Farr Institute?
Definitely. The Farr Institute has brought me into collaboration with people and techniques I might not have otherwise come across, from engineers and social scientists to programmers and mathematicians. The Farr Institute gave me my first senior faculty position so I will always be very grateful for this opportunity.
What are your plans for the future?
I plan to continue to grow my own research group in learning health systems research, focusing on cardiovascular disease, and I also plan to improve large-scale informatics training for all doctors at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Both of these ventures will involve close working within the Health Data Research UK infrastructure.
What do you think The Farr Institute should be remembered for?
The Farr Institute should be remembered as the first core-funded health data research institute in the UK and start of an exciting chapter in UK healthcare where we can begin to unlock the real treasure, both for science and service improvement, in routine clinical data.
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Yeah he's coming out here with his buddies in February. He'll be here for Valentine's Day. I feel like he picked that for a reason. We'll see how things go.
Yeah, full time massage therapist. Nursing just isn't my cup of tea. And I usually looooove tea.
Yeah, he's been in love with me since I was...17. I just don't know.
The course is only 7 and a half months. But I'm ready to get it done. So excited.
Yeah, he's in the Army. He's a friend but there's been the potential for more. But it hasn't been more because I drag my feet when it comes to commitment.
As long as you tip well! You can return the favor too. Haha I didn't even expect him to actually BUY them for me. I expected him to be all "whatever bizatch." like he usually does. But all he said was "Merry Christmas." Because its christmas in Afghanistan and thats where he's stationed.
I'm going to be studying how to give them! haha Yeah, massage therapists make really good tips. Haha I was just messing with him. I was all "Hey Jon, I snooped at my presents" and he goes "youre bad" and I said "I am a bad bad girl. I should be punished." sent him a link to these jeans I like and said "that would be the worst punishment ever." and he ordered them. haha
I'm doing good. Starting massage therapy school in January. And yes Santa is coming even though I already snooped at my presents. But I just flirted with a guy and he bought me 2 pairs of jeans for Christmas as a result. If I knew I had this power sooner.... O_O haha
I know. I had to cut down my last VM to fit lol
You'll get it eventually. Engineering isn't that easy. I would love that job because I'd make a lot of money, but I can't even consider it. I just wouldn't get it lol. I'm hoping to work at this cafe kinda food chain called Panera Bread. Free food at the end of the day, working with my niece, and the atmosphere is awesome.
She sounds like a great girl. And you're right, she doesn't sound like she'd sleep around like that. She was with you, and that was smart, I'm sure she's smart enough to find someone [I]almost [/I]as good as you who treats her well.
My heart is just a mess lol. If I leave Sean, I'll just feel guilt and miss him. But I already feel the same with my ex. What my choice is currently coming down to is, I'm pretty much incapable of leaving someone, and Sean is sturdier, more reliable, and he's passed the teenage stage of "finding himself" so who he is now is who he will be.
My Halloween was cancelled by my mayor lol. We had a huge storm the night before. But people went out anyway and my friends kidnapped me and took me with them. how was yours?
You always have exams :p And yeah, after band I'll be looking for a job. I'm pretty much guaranteed one though because I wanna work where my niece does.
Aww, congratulations. It is always nice to see family again.
Yeah, I'm hoping to start playing this week. It's the last week of the season and championships is Saturday. And there is a limit for the band I'm in. once you graduate the high school you can't do it anymore.
And he's started talking to her again. He's being cautious. I told him I can't really give him an unbiased opinion on her. Before we broke up, he asked me if I trusted her and I told him she hasn't proven trustworthy or not, so I didn't know. Two weeks before we broke up she asked him to leave me for her. So she's obviously done something to make me not trust her.
That does suck. It's hard to see your ex with someone else. But yeah, thankfully that's over.
It's weird how I feel horrible every time I think that my ex will eventually get into another relationship. I know it's unfair for me to be jealous since I am with someone, but I just am. Things are getting harder now for me too, since we both have admitted we still have these feelings and they're not going away. We both kinda long to be with each other again. But I just know that Sean is the better choice for me and I'm too terrified to leave him. My brain's a mess lol
School's alright. Doing well as far as I know lol
Hey, I've been pretty good. How about you?
I guess, but then I have band three days out of the week lol. Two after school then all day saturday. I get little free time these days.
And thanks. Things are getting okay with the ex. The girl that cheated on him after he broke up with me wants back in his life, so I'm a bit worried about him. He trusts some people too easily, and I don't want to see him get hurt again. That and I just don't like the girl lol. But otherwise, me and Sean (current boyfriend) are doing good. We're going on six months in a week and we haven't hit a bump in the road yet.
And don't apologize, it's not your fault. You're busy with life lol. But like I said, things now are okay.
Aww well I'm glad she's okay now. Was she born premature or something? See, kids reflect exactly how they're parents raise them so if you ever see a devil child running around like a pain in the ass blame the parents for that one. Oh dear god. Mormons? More like Morons if you ask me. Man, Ireland seems like a shit place to live right now, no offense. I don't blame you. With this low activity the Cafe isn't really that fun. I just log on when I have nothing to do. OMG I totally agree. Unless you have something to look at on the internet, it's so boring. I'm so habitual at getting online that once I check things I'm like... well there's nothing to do so I shut the computer and ten minutes later I'm checking it again just because it's habit, but alas.... nothing.
Oh my god that is absolutely dreadful. I get like that, too. I get afraid I won't be able to support their head correctly or if they squirm around and shit. I'm starting to get a little more motherly. I used to not be motherly in the slightest I absolutely despised kids. Now I enjoy them a lot more. You seem to look for a job a lot, Kev. I am starting to wonder if Ireland's economy is worse than the United States. Unemployment is pretty bad here too, though. See, I post in the Cafe when I feel like posting, but I always usually post anywhere in the forums. I just don't really pay attention to bullying and stupid bullshit. I just do my own thing. I joined this site back in 07 so my loyalty pretty much lies with it. I have a good time on here though when I'm bored out of my mind.
I have 15 hours a week with school and stuff. Oh wow they are just insync with that stuff I guess. Aww Adele, that's so pretty. I bet she was a gorgeous baby too. You're welcome, I won't be an aunt for many many years. I'm the oldest out of me and my sister. See, I have always saved my money but interest rates these days in my country suck balls. I should be making money off of my savings but nope, the economy is shit. See, there are always good times and bad times on this website. I just do my own thing, give advice, post in the Cafe, talk to people. I really don't care too much.
It's going good. Oh my gosh that's awesome. Shit ya'll are popping out kids right and left in your family. What did they have/are having? Congratulations though, Kev. Yeah getting a job is a hard deal in these times we're all going through. Sooner or later you'll get one. Worst case scenerio they always need someone to scrub toilets. To be honest there is not a whole lot on my side of the spectrum.
Linda -
I thought you'd appreciate this (in relations to your rep comment)
It is! We go in at 7:28, and we get out at 2:30 . It's a very long day. I wish I could sleep as long as possible.
And I'm really just incapable with breaking up with someone. I think for now, what is most likely to happen is we're just gonna keep things as they are, and just wait and see where life takes us. I can't avoid him, because we sit at the same lunch table, and there's really no other table for us to go to because we have the same friends. And he's pretty much my best friend. We might just keep this to ourselves, and move on together. And if we get together again, great. If not, then it's because we moved on.
He broke up with me, because of some family issues he didn't want me to get hurt, and he was confused about us. He told me this week that he regretted breaking up about a week after when he realized what it was like, but I think his pride and fear got the better of him. Then by the end of the school year, I had started seeing my current boyfriend. I'm pretty sure if we were together we could make it work, because we really didn't have many major problems before.
My brain has been on overload for the past week
But thanks, just talking to you makes this easier. You're unbiased compared to friends here who either hate my ex, or love my current bf. So it's all one sided lol.
Linda -
Thanks! Thats my little secret ;). I'm good, going home today for a weekend, what about you?
Jamelae -
I won't be a manager right away if I pass the process, I'd be a trainee for the post. But yeah it's awesome and I like it. Although here, I'm not that sure about the salary, prolly minimum since I'm just starting (that's if I pass). I am glad you're better now though. How are the results? You said it'd be out on monday. I hope everything will be great! What happened to your convo with the head of the Engineering? Or were you able to talk to him?
aww 7? I get up at 6 :p
My boyfriend knows we dated, and he knows I still have feelings for my ex. I already had space, we went out the entire summer, and we're going on five months. Me and my ex did talk it out, but we both came to the conclusion that we both have these feelings for each other, but we don't know what to do about them. I don't think I can bring myself to break up with my current boyfriend...because even though this is going on, I still care about him.
Things are...ehh. My ex is back in my life and old feelings on both our parts are making things difficult, and neither of us know how to deal with it now that I'm in a relationship with someone else. It's no ones fault, but it's yet to have a solution. How about you?


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Drongo Safari
This 3 night trip to a remote part of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve has you staying deep within the reserve at Tau Pan Camp, which is probably the game reserve's most substantial camp; it stands on one of the Kalahari's classic dune ridges, overlooking a small waterhole with the expansive Tau Pan in the distance.
This safari can be combined with any of our other Botswana fly-in safaris to make a longer trip. It can also easily be combined with a visit to Livingstone in Zambia or Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to see the Victoria Falls. See our trips to Livingstone or trips to Victoria Falls for examples of the add-on options, as well as the costs.
This is an individual trip, and can be tailor-made and adapted to suit you.
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What is the TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools workshop?
This workshop involves the development of the skills and knowledge required to design and to develop assessment tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence, including their application in formative, summative and recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment. It applies to experienced practitioners responsible for the development and/or delivery of training and assessment products and services.
Licencing/ Regulatory requirements
From the 1st of April 2019 trainers must hold the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and:
Either one of the following:
- TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
- TAELLN401A Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
Plus one of the following:
- TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
- TAEASS502A Design and develop assessment tools
- TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools.
- TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools
Face to face: The face to face component of the TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools is delivered over two days. There is a workplace project to be completed after the course. You have up to 24 months to submit. In order to successfully complete the workplace project you will need to have access to stakeholders to review and trial your assessment tools.
In-House training: This unit of competency can be customised to suit your organisation and delivered on-site. Contact Trainwest for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Trainwest offers a personalised hand-holding RPL process. Whereby a training specialist will assess your evidence against the required competency standards for this unit of competency.
- $ 350.00 Face to Face (prior to December 2018)
- $ 500.00 Face to Face (commencing December 2018)
- $ 450.00 Recognition of prior learning
- $ 300.00 Personal coaching (2 hours)
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//build 2014– Microsoft Developer Conference @ San Francisco & Live Stream…
Today morning the annual developer conference, //build 2014 kick started (April 2-4) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. It started with keynotes on the mornings of April 2 and 3 (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT).
You can watch the keynote live stream and other sessions on Microsoft's Channel 9 developer community site – lot of favourite sessions available in it . You can checkout @ https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2014
You can join us at Build for an unprecedented learning opportunity for developers building on the Microsoft platform. You can check the schedule, session, speaker etc @ https://channel9.msdn.com/events/build/2014


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When it comes to writing academic papers, students will often try and use the most sophisticated language that they can. Ultimately, students will often feel if they use sophisticated language, then it will make them sound as clever as possible, and perhaps even more intelligent than they actually are.
However, while this may seem like an appropriate approach to take, if your work is being marked or reviewed by genuinely intelligent people, particularly those who may have seen numerous dissertations, then trying to fool them into thinking you are more intelligent than you actually are is unlikely to work. Essentially, the underlying meaning of your content will show through, so it is best to try and be comfortable with the language used.
Of course, there will essentially be a degree of formality in the language that you have to use, as well as potentially some technical words that you might have to include; nevertheless, it is probably best to try and keep things relatively simple. In fact, if your work is going to be read by anyone that might not necessarily have English as a first language, then keeping things simple can make it easier for them as well.
The principle of this is actually backed up by two of the finest writers in history, whose quotes have been included below:
As you can see, the implication of what George Orwell and George Eliot have said is that keeping things simple is generally the best approach to take.
Ultimately, when writing your introduction, you want to ensure that whoever is reading your work will understand it. If they cannot understand it then they will be reluctant to continue reading therefore, if you use complicated and unnecessarily difficult language, then you will run the risk of creating a redundant piece of work, which could happen if no one reads it as a result of the inability to understand what you have written.
In fact, if you do need to use a technical words as part of your introduction, then it can be useful to include a definition in a footnote or elsewhere in your paper, so as to ensure that people do understand what you are writing.
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PORT ST. LUCIE – Paul Lo Duca said yesterday he would like to be a Met for 2008 and beyond.
"I've been vocal that I want to stay here, and they know that and I think the people in New York know that. So I would love to stay here and I'll leave it at that," Lo Duca said. "This is my last year of my contract, but I'm just going to play like it's any other year."
Lo Duca, a four-time All-Star who turns 35 in April, did not set a hard deadline for contract negotiations.
GM Omar Minaya said there could be discussions about Lo Duca's contract in spring training, but nothing was officially set up.
Lo Duca hit .318 with five homers and 49 RBIs last season and will make $6.25 million this year. Among the other potential free-agent catchers after 2007 are the Yankees' Jorge Posada and Oakland's Jason Kendall.
Lo Duca also said his left thumb, which had surgery to repair a torn ligament, was "fine" and had "no pain."
The Mets announced Rickey Henderson and Ozzie Virgil Sr. will be special instructors for the team and are headed to spring training. The 48-year-old Henderson also filled the job last year.
Minaya said Darryl Strawberry, who was a special instructor last year, has an "open door policy" with the Mets. But the former star outfielder might not be there this spring.
Sunday at 11 p.m. is the deadline for fans to register for Opening Day or Subway Series tickets. You can do so on Mets.com or LosMets.com.


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What is SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Future prospects of SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Required tools and libraries for SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development
Setup Office 365 tenant for SharePoint Framework development
Setup SharePoint Framework client side web part development environment
Build SharePoint client side web part using SharePoint Framework (SPFx) – I
Build SharePoint client side web part using SharePoint Framework (SPFx) – II
It is a continuation of last article on SharePoint Framework Client Side Web Part development.
Configure web part property pane
Property Pane is defined in SharePoint Framework web part itself. In my case, it is in defined in HelloWorldWebPart.ts file. I'll be adding one new Toggle field in web part property pane.
Before starting the steps, let me share information that these controls are automatically added with this project by Yeoman. You can see a package under
Wow! It reminded me the time of programming in C/C++ on Turbo C. Packages are same as header files.
Let's continue with the steps:
Add new field "customToggle" as boolean type in IHelloWebPartProps.ts
Add this field in exiting group of Property Pane in web part.
File Name: HelloWorldWebPart.ts
Additional Code: Highlighted in screen shot below
Now, add below statement in class HelloWorldWenPart available in file HelloWorldWebPart.ts

${this.properties.customToggle}

Import PropertyPaneToggle from @microsoft/sp-webpart-base. You need to add highlighted text in HelloWorldWebPart.ts
Now, add default value of newly added property as True in HelloWorldWebPart.manifest.json file. This file is a manifest file of web part which defines web part metadata. Every web part should has this manifest file.
Let's run the project now. Open command prompt and run following command in current web part's root directory i.e. helloworld-webpart
gulp serve
It will run the project and launch workbench.html in browser. Just add your web part on the page.
You will see page as below
Click edit icon (i.e. pencil image) on top left corner, it will open web part property pane on right side of desktop.
As soon as you toggle the switch, you will see changes in value on web part false or true. Refer the screen shot below.
And, That's done 🙂
What's next?
Well, we'll go deep in SharePoint Framework programming further and see how can we consume REST APIs in SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts? One more thing, we'll also see, how to debug SharePoint Framework projects in Visual Studio Code?
Hey, in command prompt, why do you not run CTRL+C to stop GULP?
Thank you for reading!


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My Outdoor Unit Will Not Come On
This is not an unusual problem whether it is an air conditioner or heat pump. Unfortunately, many times the service technician finds a simple solution that the homeowner could have easily corrected and saved both the cost of a service call plus the inconvenience.
Below is a list of possible causes. Items in blue can be addressed or fixed by the homeowner. Those in red usually require a service call.
Thermostat not set properly
Emergency switch or shut-off switch turned off
Blown fuse in panel
Circuit breaker tripped or off
Outdoor disconnect turned off
Off on outdoor reset button
Unit locked out (reset by turning off then turning back on)
Here is a checklist to go through before making a service call:
Make sure the thermostat is calling for heating/cooling
Make sure no Emergency switches are turned off
Make sure circuit breakers for both indoor and outdoor units are in the on position (reset for certainty)
Make sure the outdoor disconnect is on
Defective thermostat
Defective contactor
Defective time-relay control
Defective thermostat cable
Off, on safety device (low pressure, high pressure, low temp, high temp.)
Defective control module
Hope this has been of some assistance, however they are just rough guidelines and not all possible conditions are covered.
The company You Choose To Install and Service Your System Will Determine The Degree of Comfort and Satisfaction You Enjoy.
Excerpts of the preceding information have been compiled by Hannabery HVAC, which has graciously permitted us to include them on this web site as a service for all homeowners.
These " Common HVAC Problems " are provided FREE and as a consequence Climatemakers does not assume any liability resulting from any information we provide. In all cases where there is any possibility of injury, consequential damage, direct damage to your equipment or when recommended by the equipment manufacturer, your system should be repaired, inspected or maintained by a qualified technician.
Send us your info or give us a call to learn more about a free second opinion at (757) 600-0422.


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The table above lists all the franchised dealers located in Ripon, North Yorkshire. Alternatively, at the top of the page you will find a Ripon map illustrating the location of each dealership.
Our Ripon dealership data is reviewed and updated continuously however, should you spot any incorrect information, please contact us and we will amend our Ripon dealership records.
If you would like to view other franchised dealerships within North Yorkshire or wish to see dealers located in towns near Ripon then please click on the county page breadcrumb at the top of this page.


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Opticians in Bethlehem, PA
Comprehensive list of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania based opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists and eye care doctors and specialists.
Business Listings
Welcome to Bethlehem Eye Associates, and thank you for trusting our practice for all your eye care requirements. We supply routine eye exams as well as comprehensive medical and surgical eye care including cataract surgery, laser and refractive surgery, treatment of glaucoma, lazy and crossed eyes, double vision and contact lenses.
Whether you need eyeglasses or contact lenses our offices are there to provide quality products and quality services. Our medical doctors of optometry situated in each of our offices are there to supply comprehensive eye exams. All doctors at Crystal Vision are there to serve all of your eye care requirements including Conjunctivitis Pink Eye, Foreign Body removal, Dry Eye, Allergy, Cataracts and Glaucoma
We're glad to welcome you to our practice. Our mission is to supply the finest optometric eye care and the finest products available to enhance your vision and your life. Please take a several minutes to review our site and find out more about us. We are accepting new patients and we look ahead to meeting you. Berkely Eye Associates-for the best in optometric eye care.
The practice focuses on all kinds of ophthalmology care and eye surgery for persons of all ages. Edward G. Redovan, MD and Michele M. Shober, DO are the board certified ophthalmologists of Lawrence County Eye Associates. In addition to the medical practice, the physicians have the distinction of being the 1st in the community to own and operate a free standing ambulatory surgery center.
Going to optometry school in Philadelphia made me appreciate my roots in Ebensburg! I knew that I wanted to practice in an area where I knew my patients and their families. Medical facilities today have become very impersonal. I am proud because we aim to make someones visit to our office a comfortable and pleasant experience.
We believe we're Indiana's premier source for adult and pediatric eyecare, laser vision correction screening, and designer eyewear. We feel our practice is just the correct size. Large enough to provide all the latest technology and a great range of eyewear. Small enough to supply the individual service you need.
We supply complete eye care for both adults and kids. Our comprehensive eye examinations check your eyes inside and out for glaucoma, cataracts and all other eye diseases as well as high blood pressure, diabetes and other systemic diseases. After a thorough evaluation, our doctors will supply you with eyeglasses or contact lenses to suit your visual requirements.
When you choose the Laurel Eye Clinic as your vision care supplier or for your eye surgery, rest ensured that you have made a perfect decision. Our staff of world-renowned eye surgeons, superb optometrists, trained technicians and nurses will supply you and your family members with the best ophthalmic care available anywhere.


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There is different opportunities for you to learn Kinbaku in Kinbaku Lounge. Each month we organizes one-day workshops and and several weekend workshops by our own danish and international teachers.
- ONE_DAY-COURSES – for Beginners. Please contact us, if you need a translator for our Level 1 and 2 courses.
- INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS – always in english or with english translator.


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The Tap Room presents
Robyn G Shiels plus Jonathan Smeaton
Saturday 7th November @ 9pm
It's no exaggeration to say that Robyn G Shiels is among Ireland's greatest songwriters. He has the awards, he has the credentials, having shared stages with Van Morrison, Cat Power and Richard Hawley among many others, and he most certainly has the songs. Sharing the bill for the next Tap Room concert is one of Donegal's most prolific performers, Jonathan Smeaton.
Tickets €5 available in person or via telephone from the Box Office at An Grianán Theatre +353 7491 20777 or online here . For more information, including taxi details visit kinnegarbrewing.ie


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Rouvy is a complete and highly featured indoor cycling software for cyclists and triathletes. The unique platform, with over 3,000 geolocated videos, ensures precise simulation of routes and races, be it UCI events or even the Tour de France, by using advanced algorithms and mixed-reality technology. Rouvy's Augmented Routes combine high-quality, geo-synced video footage with animated 3D riders, for the most realistic road-feel and experience.
Rouvy for AppleTV - Key features
- Augmented Routes
- Virtual Routes
- Unlimited # of virtual or real-ride partners
- New design and intuitive UI
- User-friendly "one-click" concept
- "4K-ready" video quality
- New avatars with a custom-fit look
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Designer/Integrator EUV Source Drive Laser System
Research & development
Optical engineering
In a nutshell
Veldhoven, Netherlands
Research & development
3-7 years
Job Category
Optical engineering, Physics, Mechatronics
Do you enjoy teamwork, sharing a vision and solving problems using creative thinking? Then working on ASML's EUV source system to keep Moore's law alive is your job! The essential aspect of bringing value is to generate new ideas and ensure that they are being worked out and delivered according to the specification as agreed with our customers around the globe… and that is where you come in!
It's a great opportunity for professional development and personal growth, especially when you are a true self-starter, and like making contact with different disciplines at different levels.
Job Mission
The mission for the our team is to design and industrialize the next generation of optical components of our CO2 laser system as part of the EUV source. Increased optical power and better, more stable performance is a constant demand for our systems. Also, to improve usability by our customers and our Customer Support teams, the optical system has to become more automated and more robust to failure and restart. This requires mastering the full chain from requirement specification, design, and integration into the optical platform of high power optical elements and metrology systems. It is the task of the design engineer to develop new solutions or improve existing ones, and present those to the all stakeholders in the project. For this, you work with a large, multidisciplinary team. It includes the hand over to Customer Support and manufacturing and to provide support in case of complex issues they cannot handle. This means that as design engineer, you are the functional owner, being the spider in the web: you work very closely with the different groups within ASML (mechanics, software, electronics, manufacturing, customer support, ..) to make sure that in the end your specified deliverable proves to be working with a happy customer as the logical end result!
Job Description
The CO2 drive laser is a high power laser consisting of several modules. It is of essence that all these components are aligned within tight tolerances to enable high performance and system stability.
As a Designer/Integrator you play a key role in this: You have a good understanding of mechano-optical systems and their alignment. You also understand the function, interfaces and interaction of the different component in the CO2 system. With that knowledge you identify opportunities to improve our system setup and recovery during install or after invasive repair actions.
In a starter role you take ownership of specific topics within the alignment and setup of our laser system. This includes preparation, execution and tests under supervision. At a more senior state you also play a role in module and later product definition as well as integration, testing and troubleshooting of more complex modules and systems.
Bachelor or Masters in an engineering profession (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Opto-Mechanics,…). A PhD is welcome, but not a necessity. Relevant experience in these fields and multi-disciplinary teams is a big plus
- Demonstrable experience in system design and integration, combined with hands-on experience in technical trouble shooting.
- Some (~1 yrs) work experience in combination with PhD, or significant work experience (~5 yrs) in combination with Bsc or a MSc are preferred.
Personal skills
- Strong independent problem solving skills.
- Drive towards results within context / scope of larger project.
- Able to summarize and communicate technical results efficiently in fluent English.
- Being able to deliver under strong time pressure and able to cope with fluctuating priorities.
- Being able to deliver results in collaborative team environment.
- A strong focus on structural improvement and quality.
Context of the position
Within ASML the Sector Development & Engineering (DE) is responsible for the planning, development and delivery of integrated solutions that meet business requirements.
The department EUV Laser Source supplies resources, means and methods, and technology to deliver the specification, design, integration and validation of the (CO2) Laser system which is a key part of the new EUV Source. The laser light focused on a Sn target in order to generate EUV.
Other information
High quality people are a key asset to our company. To recognize that, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain the very best people and let them share in the success that they build. Our rewards philosophy is to attract and retain specific professional knowledge and competencies within the company by offering a competitive package in local markets where ASML is active.


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Derwent Macdee Metro Rapid 3 Part Oblong Lever Flush Syphon / Siphon
The Derwent Macdee Metro Rapid 3 part oblong lever flush syphon is ideal for use standard cisterns. The syphon is complete with an internal overflow and is WRAS approved. We stock the 7.5", 8", 8.5", 9", 9.5", 10" and the 10.5" versions of the Derwent Macdee Metro Rapid 3 part oblong lever flush syphon.
|7.5" - 277mm Overall | 8" - 287mm Overall | 8.5" - 302mm Overall | 9" - 314mm Overall | 9.5" - 323mm Overall | 10" - 340mm Overall | 10.5" - 353mm Overall
|210mm - Bell housing and stem.
|86mm - Width of bell housing.
|All components are plastic except for the metal C hook and the rubber base sealing washer.
|1 x Syphon complete with diaphragm washer, C hook, backnut, coupling nut, sealing washer and a low level pipe seal.
|Ideal for standard lever flush cisterns.
|Syphon Thread Diameter
|1 1/2" (40mm)
|Number of Parts
|3 parts.
|Flush Volumes
|Flush volumes can be varied between 6, 7 and 9 litres on this syphon.
Standard Shipping
For our standard services we use Royal Mail Tracked Services for all our parcels, with letters for smaller items.
£1 - Royal Mail First Class Letter - All items that fit in a envelope will be sent with this option.*
£6 - Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Our Standard 2-3 day shipment option, please note this is a tracked and not signed for service.
*If an item is listed or multiple items selected and they do not fit in a envelope we reserve the right to ask for the addtional postage or refund the order in question.
Next Day Shipping
For our next day services we use DPD Local for all our parcels and letters, this is a fully tracked and signed for service, with the option of SMS Notifications and tracking the van on GPS.
Our offices are closed during the weekend, as such, orders are dispatched only on weekdays (Mon - Fri) excluding bank holidays.
For next-day delivery orders must be placed before 3pm on a weekday. Any orders placed after this time will result in the order being dispatched on the following weekday.
Next-Day Shipping Rates:
£10 - DPD Next Day (Mon-Fri)
£14 - DPD Saturday Delivery
£14 - DPD Sunday Delivery


text: It's 2019 and for years I've been so afraid of making my story public on social media or to anyone that doesn't know me personally. However, I'm finally at a place in my life where i love who I am and how far i have come. I'm intersex and being intersex has given me a life much more difficult but in many more ways wonderful then I thought it would. I've finally come to a place of peace and true happiness in myself. I'm sorry to anyone that I've upset from this, I wish I could have been open from the start, but no one (unless you're intersex / trans) could truly understand what it's like to live a day in our lives. I really hope that anyone I may have offended/ hurt finds it in their hearts to forgive me, this has been one of the hardest things to overcome personally. Anyway, it now out there, unfollow me if you wish or you can keep up with my crazy wonderful journey of being a proud intersex woman. I love you all! 💕


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Even though the Volkswagen I.D. isn't likely to go in to production until at least 2019, VW are already teasing a new model in the I.D. family to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January.
Volkswagen's era of electric cars is moving forward with the addition of a new I.D. model to be announced in January. The concept design of the Volkswagen I.D. concept car is being brought across to what looks like a concept minivan (the teaser images lead us to believe this will be another VW Budd-E concept with the I.D. design language).
As with the Volkswagen I.D. that was announced at Paris Motor Show 2016, this I.D. model will be able to drive fully autonomously. A light press of the Volkswagen logo on the steering wheel and the vehicle will take over.
The I.D. concept vehicle in Detroit forges links between the legendary origins of the Volkswagen brand and its electrifying future. Its overall concept is revolutionary. It combines ample space for travel with a long electric driving range."
This model is also expected to have an exceptional electric driving range thanks to battery technology improvements in the next few years. This model is likely to launch around the same time as the VW I.D. car, so that would be 2019 or 2020 if Volkswagen's estimates are correct.


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Trauma-Sensitive, Restorative Approach to Discipline
Trauma Sensitive:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact many of our students and their families. Early experiences such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence impact brain development, altering their ability to process information and language; self-regulate emotions, attention, and behavior; and form trusting relationships with adults and peers. In later adulthood, ACEs increase risk behaviors such as smoking, alcoholism, drug use, suicide attempts, missed work, and has increased health dangers that include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
In Washington state, an ordinary classroom may look like this:
The compassionate relationships we form with our students can help our students build resilience and hope, which can overcome the effects of ACEs. The PBIS framework is very compatible with ACEs work, recognizing the need that many students have for developing social skills and providing tiered interventions to create a consistent, safe, and predictable learning environment.
Restorative Approach to Discipline:
Restorative practices focus on relationships within a community. Rather than being punished, students are accountable for the effects of their behavior within their community. As part of the restorative process, students work to repair broken relationships and set things right with those who they harmed. In this safe, caring setting, students learn from their mistakes rather than being defined by them.
External Links for More Info
More Information about ACES [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration]
More Information on Resilience and Hope [Community Resilience Initiative and Kids at Hope]
More Information about Restorative Discipline [PDF Educators Guide published by the Schott Foundation]
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Fly, Eagles Fly! Fans flock to Super Bowl victory parade
Hundreds of thousands of partying Eagles fans jammed the streets from dawn to celebrate Philadelphia's first Super Bowl victory.
Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team mascot Swoop waves during the Super Bowl LII victory parade on Feb 8, 2018, in Philadelphia.
The parade caps a glorious week for jubilant fans celebrating an NFL title that had eluded them for nearly 60 years. Led by the backup quarterback Foles and second-year coach Pederson, the Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 on Sunday night.
Fans line Benjamin Franklin Parkway before a Super Bowl victory parade for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fans celebrate the Eagles during their victory parade.
Fans prepare for the parade celebrations in the cold Philadelphia weather.
Schools, museums, courts, government offices and even the Philadelphia Zoo were shut down so the city could fete an underdog Eagles team.
Philadelphia Eagles Carson Wentz, right, holds up the Vince Lombardi trophy as he rides with Nate Sudfeld, center right, Nick Foles, center left, and owner Jeffrey Lurie, left.
Fans clad in Eagles green lined up 20 deep in spots to catch a glimpse of the champs, who rode in open-top, double decker buses before taking to the art museum steps.
Sky writers spelled out "Philly Philly" and "Dilly Dilly" as fans dress in Bud Light gear during the celebration.
Eagles team cheerleaders wave during the parade.
Eagles player Zach Ertz, left, stops to take a photo with his wife, American soccer player Julie Ertz, during the parade.
Carson Wentz hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy as team owner Jeffrey Lurie , left, Nick Foles, and Nate Sudfeld of the Philadelphia Eagles ride on a parade bus during festivities.
Eagles fans gather in front of City Hall during their team's Super Bowl victory parade.
The Eagles buses passed through a crowd size upwards of one million fans.
Fans celebrate with one another during the parade, dressing up in official jerseys and eagle costumes.
Passing children fly an Eagles flag outside their bus window before festivities.
Fans gather to cheer the Philadelphia Eagles during the parade.
Organizers prepared for as many as 2 million people, though city officials have said they aren't planning to release a crowd estimate.
The Philadelphia Eagles drive 5 miles around the city before making their way to the Philadelphia Art Museum steps.
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie holds the Vince Lombardi trophy up with head coach Doug Pederson, behind, and general manager Howie Roseman, right, as they arrive at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Fans celebrate as the Eagles players take the steps.
Philadelphia's first Super Bowl parade ended in a raucous, emotional rally as hundreds of thousands of partying Eagles fans jammed the streets leading to the city's famed "Rocky" steps to revel in an NFL title many thought would never come.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce speaks in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art wearing a sequined Mummers costume.
Kelce gave voice to every frustrated Philly fan with a remarkable, impassioned and profane speech that had him defending the general manager, the coach and a litany of players who supposedly weren't smart enough, big enough or talented enough to win a championship.
"We were a bunch of underdogs," shouted Kelce, channeling Rocky himself. "Bottom line is we wanted it more!"
Brian Williams of Glocester City waves his flag during parade festivities.


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8 Unconventional Knowledge About What Is An Abyssinian Cat That You Can't Learn From Books | What Is An Abyssinian Cat
What Is An Abyssinian Cat
– Burmese cats are sometimes called copper cats, and that we think is a fairly cool nickname. They are usually famous for their playful and affectionate temperament, and as we all know many cat breeds are just not so comfortable around people, that is not true with the Burmese.
Cool What Is An Abyssinian Cat
The country has a long and turbulent history, and was colonized by the British never long ago. It's via British colonization and ties into the western world that Burmese cats found their way to homes around the globe. In fact the colonization of much of the world from the 19th century did much to disperse the majority of the cat breeds, with no ties to the western world people wouldn't like these cats now.
Interestingly enough, all the Burmese cats in the United States are assumed to have only one common ancestor, that kitty's name is Wong Mau, and he was brought into the U.S. sometime in the 1930's with a guy named Joseph Thompson. What Is An Abyssinian Cat
If you have one of these cats, perhaps you will want to build a small makeshift altar for your little buddy's great ancestor, the illustrious Wong Mau.
There are three distinct breeds of Burmese-the Contemporary, the Conventional, and the European; they're a little bit different. The European variety is slimmer, by way of instance, along with the Traditional look most like the original cat brought over from Burma (the illustrious and successful Wong Mau). Each one these cats are quite muscular and have a brief coat, which makes perfect sense understanding that Burma is a tropical country where a long haired cat would not be advantageous.
Buying Burmese kittens in most areas of north America ought to be rather simple as it is a fairly common strain, the single thing that we ask of you is that you check to see if the breeder is accredited and trusted since occasionally in the pet sector there's some shadiness happening. What Is An Abyssinian Cat
In closing, these Burmese are very human like, and consequently extremely popular cats all around the world.


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ALL Girl Scout travel canceled through June 30, 2020.
At Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama we take nothing more seriously than the safety and well-being of our members. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be of growing concern in Alabama, our nation, and the world, we will take all possible and appropriate measures to ensure girls continue to have a safe, fun, one-of-a-kind experience at Girl Scouts. We ask that members continue to follow the guidance of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and local health officials. As a result of the uncertainty and ever-changing nature of the situation:
- All Girl Scout travel and Troop Trips (foreign, domestic, and in-state) are suspended through June 30, 2020
- If the situation changes, this date may be revised
Troop Group Activity Application
Activity Providers
Liability Waiver
Important Troop Travel Information
Is your troop planning a trip or an activity away from your regular meeting place? We LOVE when our troops travel around the state, southeast, or further! Use the information below to be sure you are in the know about the most current information available.
GSUSA prohibits the use of individual providers for any Girl Scout related activity that requires lodging AND/OR transportation. SAC reference: "Uber, Lyft, Curb, and similar ridesharing companies are not permitted to transport girls because the safety, credibility, and insurance of the drivers is far more difficult to qualify than that of traditional or well-known charter and rental companies." "The use of Airbnb and other private rentals is not permitted. The safety, credibility, and insurance requirements of private rentals are difficult to qualify compared to traditional commercial properties.
Before taking any trip: Troop and activity leaders should thoroughly review the current version of Volunteer Essentials, which includes additional information regarding trip, travel, safety and activity approval. Girl Scout Juniors and above should be actively encouraged to read and be familiar with all travel and activity information so that they can be engaged partners in determining where, when and how they travel or participate in activities.
Special note for Daisy and new troop leaders: The council strongly advises leaders of Daisies and other new troops to follow a progression beginning with short local trips and advancing to longer trips. This will allow the adults to monitor how the girls and adults interact and the readiness of the girls to travel without an accompanying parent.
Before taking any trip or travel:
· The troop leader and/or other approved adults must have successfully completed required background check, driver safety checklist, and trainings (1st Aid/CPR, GS 101 & S'more Basics) before taking trips.
· The leader(s) and other approved adults must be aware of their basic responsibilities as listed in the Volunteer Position Description appropriate to their roles, and have completed all required basic training that may be attached to that position.
· A Troop Group Activity application is required when:
o The trip is more than 2 nights
o The trip is outside the council jurisdiction
o The trip includes these activities (camping, family camping, swimming, boating, paddleboard, whitewater, tubing, rock climbing, caving, target/shooting sports, skiing, skating, horseback riding, ropes course, climbing sports, trampoline parks, etc.) Providers of these activities must be preapproved as part of the trip approval process.
o Any of the planned locations or activities requires the signing of a hold harmless or liability waiver.
o Submit in your completed form 3 weeks prior to your event, unless it is an international trip, which is a minimum of 6 months in advance of departure.
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· Additionally, the leader(s) and other approved adults must be aware of any special activity requirements as listed in this document, other Safety Activity Checkpoints, Volunteer Essentials and Guide to Camping.
· It is important for Council to know where you and your Girl Scouts are, and what you are doing, but this is for YOUR protection! Without Council approval of your trip, GSUSA insurance will NOT cover you in the event of an accident.
Remember to keep your trips 'girl-led.' Start with simple, close-to-home trips, then as girls succeed with planning those, move on to longer or more complex trips. If girls are not able to choose the what/when/where/who and how of a trip, it may not be age-appropriate! As you help, girls choose and plan their trips, be sure they use these Travel Guidelines.


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Business Cards
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Annals of Oman to 1728
Annals of Oman to 1728 is a translation into English of the portions dealing with the history of Oman of a much longer work on Islamic history by Sihan ibn Saʻid al-Izkiwi entitled Kashf al-ghummah al-jāmiʻ li-akhbār al-ummah (Removing consternation: Compilation of the history of the nation). The work in its entirety covers seven volumes in the published edition. The translator is Charles Edward Ross (1836‒1913), a British official in the Persian Gulf. Little is known of the author, al-Izkiwi. Scholars who have studied the text have had no success filling in the details of his life and career. The work was considered an anonymous composition until a signed manuscript in the author's own hand was discovered in an Algerian library and published in 2012. The book opens with a list of the ruling imams of Oman from 750 to 1728. Ross's translation includes chapters on the pre-Islamic history of Oman and the driving out of the Persians from the country in the eighth century. It moves on to the introduction of Islam, the Umayyad, Abbasid, and Carmatian periods, local dynasties, and decline of order and civil war in the decade 1718‒28, when the narrative ends. Ross served as political officer in Oman from 1872 until 1891. He was the longest-serving political representative of the government of British India in that post. The British Residency in Bushir (present-day Bushehr, Iran) performed the functions of an embassy; it represented British interests in Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the Trucial States. Annals is followed by several short historical and ethnographic documents. The first is a short history of Oman from 1728 to 1883 based on a manuscript by Hamid ibn Muhamad ibn Ruzayq (1783‒1873), translated by Anglican priest George Percy Badger (1815‒88) as abridged and updated by C.E. Ross. This is followed by "Note on the Tribes of Oman" by S.B. Miles (1838‒1914), which was later supplanted by his larger work The Countries and Tribes of the Persian Gulf (also presented in the World Digital Library). The third appendix is "Note on the sect of Ibadhiyah of Oman," by C.E. Ross. Finally, the volume includes "On the tenets of the Ibadhi sect," which is an extract translated into English from Kashf al-ghummah.
Ibn Ruzayq, Ḥamīd ibn Muḥammad, died 1873 Izkiwī, Sarḥān ibn Saʻīd Miles, S.B. (Samuel Barrett), 1838-1914
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- J.B. Kelly, Arabia, the Gulf, and the West (New York, Basic Books, 1980).
- "Ross, Edward Charles," in Paul J. Rich, Creating the Arabian Gulf: The British Raj and the Invasions of the Gulf (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2009).
- Salih, Muhammad Habib. Kashf al-ghummah al-jāmiʻ li-akhbār al-ummah (Musqat: Wizarat al-Turath wa-al-Thaqafah, 2012).
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A 12-Step Radio Ad Formula for Generating Inquiries
by Dean Rieck
Radio listeners are highly responsive. And radio ads are powerful, cheap, and simple to produce. Yet radio remains one of the most under-used and poorly handled weapons in the direct marketing arsenal.
Radio spots are not ideal for one-step sales, but they excel at two-step sales. So if you have a product with wide appeal, you can use radio ads to build an inquiry list for direct mail, telemarketing, or sales lead programs. Radio ads are also good for building traffic for Web sites.
Here are a few pointers for creating simple but effective direct response radio ads to generate calls, inquiries, and leads.
- Use a straight announcer pitch. People are working, driving, cleaning the house, and doing all sorts of things in less than ideal listening conditions. So keep it simple. Forget the funny stuff. Just have an announcer talk directly to listeners. This has the added advantage of being more personal and less expensive than spots filled with actors and sound effects.
- Identify and solve a problem. If you're selling an herbal product that gives people more energy, you should first identify the problem (lack of energy) then offer your product as the solution (more energy). "Feeling tired? Achy? Don't have the energy for the things you used to enjoy? Try new Vita-Herb. Vita-Herb will boost your energy, erase those aches and pains, and let you enjoy life again."
- Make a dramatic promise. This will strengthen your solution and make it more appealing. "Vita-Herb will make you feel ten years younger in just ten days!" The more dramatic and specific your promise, the better.
- Guarantee results. Just as a promise strengthens your solution, a guarantee strengthens your promise. Again, be as specific as you can. "Try Vita-Herb for yourself. If you don't feel ten years younger in the first ten days, just send it back and we'll buy you a bottle of your favorite herb supplement. No questions asked."
- Offer something free. Since time is short and you can't see what you're getting on the radio, it's hard to make direct sales. It's far more effective to offer information or samples to generate inquiries then make sales through more traditional means afterward. If you're selling a Posture Perfect Mattress, you could offer a free video. Then when you send the video, you could include a special $100 savings voucher. You can follow up with direct mail, phone calls, and additional information and offers.
- Drive listeners to your Web site. This is an alternative to generating inquiries by phone. The trick is to capture information when people arrive at your site. If you're selling a self-study course on starting a business, you could offer a free report on the 25 fastest growing businesses. Then give people a Web address that takes them to a special page where they must enter a name and address to get the report. This way, you'll build a database for more targeted marketing.
- Present a clear call to action. Don't be subtle. If you're offering a free brochure on a weight loss product, the announcer can simply say, "To request your free brochure on losing weight, call 1-800-LESS-FAT." If you don't tell people what to do directly, simply, and specifically, they won't do it.
- Use a memorable phone number or Web address. A number such as 1-800-ABCDEFG (for a reading program) or Web address such as www.faxbook.com (for a brochure on fax machines) can be easily remembered and acted on. To fix it in your listener's memory, repeat it at least 3 times.
- Force response with a time limit. "Call in the next thirty minutes for your free one-week sample of new Hair-Gain Hair Restoration Formula." If people know they have to respond immediately, they will. If they think they can wait till later, you will probably never hear from them.
- Focus on response. Don't settle for awareness. And don't rely on repetition, no matter what the radio sales rep tells you. You should be getting measurable response every time your ad runs. If you aren't getting response, your ad isn't working. And repeating the ad won't help.
WARNING: The advice some radio reps provide is profoundly bad. I know because my first job was selling radio airtime. Our marching orders were to bring in orders, not to help clients make money. We preached frequency, not efficiency.
My advice? Don't work with radio reps directly. Hire a radio buyer who specializes in direct response. You'll get better advice, better placement, better prices, and better results.
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Often mistaken for a monarch,
You don't have your own existence.
Not appreciated for your slender wings
Or the broad stroke of ink that runs horizontal
Across your veins.
It is the monarch that takes the title
While you flutter in its shadow,
But because it is toxic,
You benefit.
I wonder if you are an imposter–a crook.
Maybe you're just lazy, settling because it's
Or do you feel a deep pit within you,
Empty of everything that is meant to make you–
Hollowed out yet hunting for purpose?
Do you accept where nature has placed you
With pride or resignation?
Your offspring overrun the fields
While the monarch is in stark decline.
And to those who don't know
Any better,
Your presence brings hope.
One day, maybe you'll be the only kind
Of monarch.
Kiss me the way the bee kisses the flower,
Burrows into it and drinks deeply of its nectar.
Ignite me the way the stars do the inky sky,
Attentive, subtle, and full of awe.
Tease me the way the breeze does the leaves,
The butterfly the eyes.
The feathered hues of sky–
A galaxy of unknown, unraveled by the softest
Inspire me as the sun to the barren land
Coaxing life from its death-shell,
And I will rise to you,
Stretch and sway your way.
Be the summer branches intertwining,
Holding tight
To leaves that will soon depart.
Our love will settle like the tide
Become familiar and constant
Strong, rhythmic, I'll surrender
To intimacy and purpose.
Upon My Death
Pray do not bury me beneath the unforgiving
In a ground that must be forced to bear me–
Cracked open, hard as bone and barren–
In a ground untouched by sun.
No matter how alluring the facade of purity
Seems, I will always hate it.
No matter how poetic the triumphant white cast
against grey
Seems, I will always hate it.
Bury me in kinder climate
Where comfort finds my spirit
In the crickets and the swallows
Where nature swells in chorus
And brings balance to death.
Bury me in Georgia clay beneath the willow tree
Where life teems and moves on and whispers
Through all seasons,
Where peace is not lost in unrelenting winter,
And tears can be dried by the benevolent breeze
With woes washed clean as stone in streams.
Faith feels like sandpaper
Smoothing shards into submission,
Molding essence into practicality–
A place to hang my coat.
It is gritty and grey as creek muck.
If you're not careful, your feet will stick in the
The slush of known squished between your toes.
Only when submerged in chasms
Deeper than yourself–
When your feet can't reach below
And your hands can't crest the surface–
Do you realize all you don't know.|
And find truth,
Or at least a current of it.
A breath can be sacred.
A whisper holy.
Wearied with words
Silence becomes a sacrament–
A redemptive revelation.
In its doubt-swollen belly,
Peace, like a pearl, is formed
I'm starting to pray again.
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Situated on a 500 foot tall mesa in the Upper Sonoran Desert of Northern Arizona, the Sedona Airport (KSEZ) is one of the most challenging and scenic airports in the United States. High elevation, terrain, cliffs, and unique wind patterns give you simultaneous challenges that you won't face at many airports around the country.
There have been quite a few notable general aviation accidents in Sedona, often resulting in aircraft overrunning the runway and plummeting down cliffs on either side of its 5,100 foot runway. We flew into Sedona in a Cirrus SR22T to learn more.
At 4,830 feet above sea level, KSEZ has a single paved runway that's 5,100 X 100 feet. At either end of its runway, the mesa ends sharply with 500 foot cliffs rolling into the valley below. Immediately surrounding the airport are numerous red sandstone formations, some reaching over 2,500 feet above airport elevation.
There's a single GPS approach to Runway 03. Instrument approaches to Runway 21 would be impossible due to sharply rising terrain to the Northwest. When winds are calm, Runway 03 is generally used because of limited terrain surrounding the approach corridor.
No matter what airport you land at, wind speed and direction matters. But at Sedona, the importance of knowing where the wind is coming from is critical to flying a safe approach. Airport notes warn that when landing on Runway 21 during strong southwest wind conditions, you should expect strong downdrafts on the approach end of Runway 21. The same situation should be expected with strong winds out of the northeast when landing on Runway 03.
Wind rolling over the edge of the mesa and into the valley below is the cause for these strong downdrafts. Flying our approach to Runway 21 on a day with 25 knot winds, we increased our approach speed by roughly 10 knots to compensate for the altitude we were prepared to lose. When approaching airports like Sedona with sharp cliffs and strong winds, prepare for downdrafts by increasing your approach speed. Doing that gives you a higher safety margin over your stall speed, as well as more energy if you need to go-around.
On May 25, 2011, a JetSuite Phenom 100 overran Runway 21 on landing, careening down the cliff past the departure end of the runway. The pilots and passengers thankfully survived the accident.
According to the Captain's report to the NTSB, "Upon turning final, he thought the airplane was high and reduced the power to idle. The captain stated that as the airplane neared the approach end of the runway, it felt like it was "pushed up" by a wind shift to a tailwind or an updraft and that the airplane touched down firmly near the runway number markings and he immediately applied brakes. During the landing roll, the captain felt that the initial braking was effective; however, he noticed the airplane was not slowing down, and applied maximum brakes... the airplane subsequently exited the departure end of the runway and traveled down an embankment."
According to the NTSB, Runway 21 features a 1.9 percent downward sloping gradient. In addition, Runway 21 features an overrun area of about 123 feet. Beyond the departure end of Runway 21, sloping terrain varied between 40 to 45 degrees, extending about 800 feet to the valley floor. A witness working on CTAF that day tried to inform the pilots that Runway 03 was the uphill runway, and was commonly used in light wind conditions.
The aircraft's airspeed as it touched down was about 128 knots, with 123 knots of groundspeed, and an indicated airspeed of 117 knots. During the aircraft's last 30 seconds of the descent, the airplane's descent rate was approximately 1,374 feet per minute. The recorded data showed that the aircraft touched down within the first 1,500 feet of runway.
Given their faster than required approach speed, weather conditions, and airplane configuration, calculated landing distance was 5,624 feet, over 500 feet longer than Sedona's runway. A properly calculated and flown approach speed of 101 knots would've resulted in a 3,112 foot landing distance, well within safety margins.
The crash of JetSuite's Phenom 100 is just one of dozens of runway overruns that have occurred here in the past few decades. On occasion, Sedona sees aircraft as large as Gulfstream IVs.
Lengthening Sedona's runway isn't possible, but installing an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) could be. EMAS uses crushable, lightweight concrete blocks placed at the end of a runway to significantly decelerate an aircraft as it rolls through the material. Telluride, Colorado (KTEX) has similar risks with cliffs on either end of its single runway and has an EMAS system installed.
Learning how to manage the challenges at Sedona can apply to any airport. Make sure you're flying the correct approach speed, and always be aware of where you should expect updrafts and downdrafts.
Have you flown into an airport like Sedona? Tell us about it in the comments below.
Swayne is an editor at Boldmethod, certified flight instructor, and an Embraer 145 First Officer for a regional airline. He graduated as an aviation major from the University of North Dakota in 2018, holds a PIC Type Rating for Cessna Citation Jets (CE-525), and is a former pilot for Mokulele Airlines. He's the author of articles, quizzes and lists on Boldmethod every week. You can reach Swayne at firstname.lastname@example.com, and follow his flying adventures on his YouTube Channel.


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Portrait of Evan Parker (Silver/Gold) 16mm/B&W/Colour/Sound from neilhenderson on Vimeo.
I have posted this close-up of Evan Parker playing the soprano saxophone before, but it seems to have been on and off the net.
Let´s hope it stays put this time, since it seems like Neil Henderson, who uploaded the video on Vimeo, is the man behind the portrait.
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ND PSC considers wind farm permit in face of lighting, local workforce issues
BISMARCK — State regulators are working through several issues surrounding a wind farm proposed in Ward and McLean counties, including the lighting system atop the turbines and the facility's interconnection to the electric grid.
The North Dakota Public Service Commission also is weighing a request from a labor union to require that the wind farm report how many of the workers involved in its construction come from the local area.
Commissioners met Thursday, Oct. 31, to discuss those matters related to the proposed Ruso Wind Project, which could have up to 47 wind turbines for a total capacity of 205 megawatts. A subsidiary of Southern Power is proposing the project.
The regulators indicated they would consider requests from the public on whether to hold a hearing about the lighting and interconnection issues.
The state requires wind farms to install technology to prevent the red lights that sit at the top of wind turbines from blinking all night long so as not to ruin the dark sky for residents nearby.
Ruso Wind had planned to install a radar-based system that would cause the lights to blink only when a plane flies in the vicinity of the wind farm, until the Minot Air Force Base expressed concerns.
Capt. Gordon Blair, chief of safety for the 582nd Helicopter Group, wrote to the PSC in October that such a lighting system poses "multiple safety and tactical threats to helicopter operations in the missile fields."
Helicopters fly hundreds of missions each year related to the operation of intercontinental ballistic missiles buried in North Dakota. Blair wrote that one of the Air Force's concerns is that the lights could notify opposition forces of the location of a helicopter flying at night.
"This would severely degrade our capability and jeopardize mission accomplishment," he said.
Zachary Pelham, an attorney who works with the PSC, said the Federal Aviation Administration is tasked with approving the wind farm's lighting system and will not sign off on it if the military objects.
Ruso Wind is looking into a different type of lighting technology that dims the lights based on visibility conditions, but such a system has yet to be approved by the FAA, according to a letter from a consultant working with Southern Power.
The PSC already held a hearing to get the public's input on the wind farm in June, but at the time the plan was to use the lighting system that turns on in the presence of an aircraft.
Commissioner Randy Christmann wondered whether any of the wind farm's other approvals from the counties or townships were based on the assumption that the facility would have light mitigating technology.
"I think (that is) a concern we had a hearing, and people have certain presumptions," he said. "For a couple years, we've made pretty clear we were requiring all wind farms to have that once it's approved."
Ruso Wind is also in a tough position with regard to obtaining permission to connect to the electric grid. When a wind farm or power plant is proposed, it must undergo an engineering study with the grid operator to determine what, if any, upgrades are needed to bring the facility online.
The company sought to obtain an approval from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, which is one of two entities that run the power grid in North Dakota. But after the PSC hearing in June, the grid operator determined that upgrades associated with Ruso Wind would cost $500 million, and the company withdrew its interconnection request. In a document filed with the PSC in August, Ruso Wind said it is now considering interconnecting with the other grid operator known as the Southwest Power Pool.
Push to hire local
Commissioners on Thursday also considered a request from the Laborers District Council of Minnesota and North Dakota, which wants the PSC to require that Ruso Wind report back the number of local and non-local workers involved in construction of the wind farm.
In attendance were representatives from the laborers union, which has been pushing this issue both in North Dakota and Minnesota due to the prevalence of many out-of-state workers at wind farm construction sites. The union is an intervenor in Ruso Wind's case to obtain approvals for the project from the PSC.
With the laborers union were members of the Ironworkers Local 512, which is based in Bismarck. Kaelen Harrington, a journeyman union ironworker, said the disparity between in-state and out-of-state workers is apparent in the parking lots of project sites.
"It's nothing but license plates from Texas, Utah, Arizona," he said. "It's a shame when you've got plenty of people available to do the work. They're going to take their paychecks back home, and we're going to spend ours here and put our kids through college here."
The laborers union released a report earlier this month looking at the workforce hiring issue in North Dakota. It estimates that just 14% of construction jobs on recent wind projects in the state came from North Dakota-based workers.
Lucas Franco, research manager for the union, said in a recent interview that wind developers with projects in the Midwest did not always rely on out-of-state workers. But as the wind industry has grown nationally, companies have grown accustomed to using traveling workers.
Wages in some parts of the country are lower, meaning companies can pay construction workers from those markets less money to work in North Dakota, Franco said.
The laborers union estimates that hiring a local workforce can have a significant impact on local economies. A local construction worker will spend three times more in-state than a non-local worker, who might spend their per diem allowance on meals and lodging but either save the rest of their wages or spend them in their home states, according to the report.
The union has pushed, successfully, to address similar workforce issues in Minnesota. This year, the Public Utility Commission there starting requiring that all wind projects disclose the number of local and non-local construction workers.
"That helped to reveal that a lot of developers and builders were dropping the ball and not using local workers," Franco said. "By having transparency, it's led to a greater collective effort to try to get companies to hire local."
Ruso Wind says the wind farm will create 200 construction jobs and result in at least eight permanent jobs. In a document filed with the PSC in September, it said the project "will provide numerous economic benefits," including tax revenue, increased income to landowners through lease payments and revenue to local businesses where workers spend money.
The company has not said whether it plans to hire in-state or out-of-state workers, but that it believes its main contractor "is in the best position to determine who to hire to fulfill a project's needs."