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If it was supposed to be fun, it wouldn't be called work, right? But different temperaments are suited to different occupations. For some, no number on a paycheck is worth sitting in a cubicle and staring at a computer all day. For others, an education or language barrier may have precluded a desk job. Others follow their calling, however risky it may be, or simply fall into a job that's relatively lucrative if you're one of the lucky ones.
Freak accidents can happen in any workplace, but in some industries, fatal injuries are common. Here are 10 jobs that frequently leave workers in need of medical attention -- and some of the statistics may surprise you.
Commercial Fisher
The shrimp, Pacific salmon or king crab you ate for dinner didn't just jump out of the water willingly. Commercial fishers are responsible for meeting our seemingly insatiable demand for water creatures to dine on -- 8 billion pounds (3.63 kilograms times 10 to the ninth power) in 2008 [source: NIOSH].
Unfortunately, these fish and shellfish aren't found in the most accessible places. They reside, for example, in the icy waters of Alaska, where hypothermia can claim a man in a matter of minutes.
Those who work from boats are at the mercy of the weather and the water. A storm can capsize a vessel or sweep men off the deck with a huge wave. Heavy fog hides other boats, and rough waters cover submerged rocks.
Falling overboard is more common than you might think; not because fishers are clumsy, but because of all the equipment onboard a ship. If a crab-pot line happens to take you with it or you slip on a deck covered in fish innards, there's really only one place you're headed, and that's into the briny deep. Sometimes, men who aren't trained in diving are sent to untangle a net and never surface.
And remember that, onboard a ship, medical attention is far away indeed -- part of the reason that 504 U.S. commercial fishers died between the years 2000 and 2009 [source: NIOSH].
The Tin Woodman of Oz came by that body of tin after he chopped off his own limbs with an enchanted axe. Imagine what he would have done with a chainsaw.
Logging is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. There were 40,000 logging injuries recorded in the U.S. in 2007, with medical costs totaling almost $300 million [source: New York State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation].
Chainsaws are part of the danger. If you lose your footing, by slipping in the mud, for example, you don't want to be holding something with moving blades. Most chainsaw injuries occur on the left side of the body: lower leg, thigh, arm and back of the hand, in that order [source: New York State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation].
It's manual felling, or cutting down individual trees, that claims the most loggers' lives [source: New York State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation]. One chilling term in logger lingo is the widowmaker, a limb that's broken off but still caught in the branches of that or a nearby tree.
Skidding, or transporting the downed trees to the loading area, is the next most dangerous aspect of logging. Dragging an enormous load of fallen trees over terrain is hazardous, as is loading and unloading them from a truck.
Like fishers, loggers often work in cold, remote places regardless of snow, lightning, ice, fog and wind -- and nowhere near medical help.
Pilot or Flight Engineer
Ever since Icarus, humans have been obsessed with flight. Pilots get to experience it every day (and get paid for it!), but with that experience comes great risk. In 2009, 63 aircraft pilots and flight engineers were fatally injured, a rate of 57.1 per 100,000 workers [source: Bureau of Labor Statistics].
Pilots who dust crops can come into contact with toxins (and may have to take off and land in odd areas, too), while helicopter plots involved in rescue work have to fly at much lower altitudes than might be considered safe.
In addition to irregular sleep patterns and possible hearing loss, there is always on the mind of a commercial pilot the knowledge that he or she is responsible for the lives of a whole plane full of people. That kind of stress is exhausting, especially when faced with night flights, bad weather and instruments and parts that can, and occasionally do, fail.
In Alaska, where people are more dependent on air travel than in other states, aircraft crashes are No. 2 on the list of occupational deaths [source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report]. Contributing to the deaths were bad weather (poor visibility, wind and turbulence), landing or taking off from sites not approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), getting too close to terrain or water and engine or component failure.
Farmer or Rancher
If all the farmers and ranchers stopped working tomorrow, we'd be living on stale gummy bears. In 2008, chicken consumption per person was 58.8 pounds (26.67 kg) [source: U.S. Poultry and Egg Association]. Wheat flour use in 2008 was at 136.6 pounds (61.96 kg) -- per person [source: USDA Economic Research Service]. That's a whole lot of chicken and dumplings.
It's a hard job. A drought, bad storm or particularly nasty swarm of insects or disease can devastate the crops and livestock they've been carefully raising all year -- and with it goes all the money. The accidental death rate for farmers and ranchers was 10 times the national average for all industries in 2008, according to the National Safety Council [source: Fetsch].
They're very labor-intensive jobs, which is why there's so much machinery involved in farming, for example. With big, heavy, powerful machinery comes the risk of getting caught up in it. Tractors, hay balers and mowers make farming easier, but the human body is no match for them in a one-on-one encounter. Tractor rollovers are the cause of 1 in 3 deaths of farm workers [source: Compensation and Working Conditions].
Ranchers, on the other hand, can find themselves in enclosed spaces with cattle that weight about 1,000 pounds (453.6 kg). If a steer pins you against something, butts you or stomps you, you're not exactly evenly matched. Cows aren't as sweet as their image. In 16 of 21 cases of death by cow that the CDC studied, the agency concluded that they'd done it on purpose [source: CDC].
Roofer or Construction Worker
The thing about working on top of a building is that most people don't want to. Anyone afraid of heights or the law of gravity prefers to stay close to the ground. Roofers and many construction workers don't have that option.
Not surprisingly, many of them die from falls. Thirty-four percent of the 816 construction workers who died on the job in 2009 were victims of a fall [source: OSHA]. Others were electrocuted, killed by falling objects, caught in collapsing materials or fatally injured in a transportation accident to or from a job.
"Construction worker" is more of a catch-all term than a job description; fatality rates differ between public and private construction sectors, for example, or roofers and roadway construction workers.
When it comes to highway construction, the biggest danger to workers isn't other cars -- it's the construction vehicles themselves, especially dump trucks. Runovers and backovers are the No. 1 cause of deaths for those in work zones [source: Federal Highway Administration].
Depending on the job, a worker can also encounter cranes, chemicals, fork lifts, industrial wiring, transmission lines and a whole lot of ladders. Once you factor in human error and lax safety standards, it's not a pretty picture.
Refuse or Recyclable Material Collector
Collecting our garbage is a thankless job, but without refuse and recyclable material collectors, our lives would be far more unpleasant.
Besides having to deal with some of the grossest things imaginable, it's also an entire day of jumping on and off a truck and hauling heavy bags and trashcans. Lifting, pulling and pushing for such extended periods of time poses a painful challenge to the same muscles, tendons and ligaments every day.
Contact with some of the materials we toss, such as decaying food and garden waste, can cause gastrointestinal distress, such as nausea and diarrhea [source: Kuijer and Frings-Dresen]. Respiratory issues are also reported frequently.
More alarming, most fatalities are related to the garbage truck itself. It's possible to be crushed by a compacter blade, run over by the truck as it's backing up, or fall from the vehicle. Not a great way to go.
Truck Driver
Traffic is the bane of existence for commuters. Staring over a sea of unmoving cars and looking out for aggressive or simply unskilled drivers is enough to raise anyone's blood pressure.
So it makes sense that truck drivers experience a great deal of stress on the road. The leading cause of death for truck drivers, however, is leaving the roadway and crashing or colliding with another vehicle, according to the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. Other deaths are caused by falling freight, being hit by a vehicle while outside the truck, falling from the truck or loading dock and electrocution [source: Washington Department of Labor and Industries]. Truck drivers are 11 times more likely than the general worker to die on the job [source: NIOSH Science Blog].
The more common, everyday injury or complaint is neck and shoulder pain. Eleven hours of driving will do that to you. A less obvious cause of illness for long-haul truckers is heart attacks. Because of the nature of the job, they resort to a fast-food diet that's low in exercise. Combine those factors with an irregular sleep schedule and the stress level, and the human heart just might surrender.
In 1907, 3,242 miners died on the job in the United States [source: MSHA]. Fortunately, that number has decreased significantly as the decades have passed. But in 2010, the number of deaths increased for the first time in years -- 71, compared to 2009's 34 [source: MSHA]. An explosion at West Virginia's Upper Big Branch Mine in April 2010 killed 29 people, the worst mining disaster since a 1970 explosion in Kentucky resulted in the deaths of 38 people [source: Urbina].
Most injuries and fatalities occur at coal mines. The most common cause of death in these accidents? Ignition or explosion. Powered haulage and roof falls also claim lives [source: MSHA].
The leading injury among miners is joint, tendon or muscle inflammation or irritation, although hearing loss, dermatitis and heat stroke are all common, too.
Perhaps most infamous is black lung, the common name for pneumoconiosis, which is caused by breathing in coal dust. The dust inflames your air sacs and causes scarring and lung damage. Its symptoms are a cough that doesn't quit and shortness of breath -- and lungs that have quite literally turned black as coal.
Taxi Driver
Taxi drivers are responsible for getting many an intoxicated reveler and weary traveler to where they need to be. There's a perception of danger on the side of the passenger -- after all, you have no idea whose car you're getting into.
But less widely recognized is the danger passengers pose to the driver. Most of us who live in cities would never pick up a hitchhiker, fearing a Santa Rose Hitchhiker Murderer sort of end. But that's what taxi drivers do all day. And they're often alone at night and in possession of cash, which makes them an attractive target.
According to NIOSH, cabbies are more likely to be injured or murdered on the job than police officers or guards [source: NIOSH Science Blog]. The organization has been working since 2008 on epidemiological research on violence against taxi drivers. One project involves analysis of newspaper articles describing the more than 700 taxi driver murders reported between 1992 and 2006, in the hopes of being able to make prevention recommendations based on the findings.
Firefighter -- like doctor or astronaut or princess -- is one of those jobs kindergartners declare as their dream career. Fire, saving people, an awesome uniform, a Dalmatian and a cool, loud truck? Sign 'em up.
Those are indeed part of being a firefighter, but the job has far more to it than that: late nights, extreme stress and the very real possibility of injury and death.
About 81,070 firefighter injuries are reported each year in the United States [source: U.S. Fire Administration]. Most of them occur in structure fires, and the most common causes are overexertion, exposure to hazards, falls and vehicle collisions traveling to and from the fire incident.
But the most common cause of a firefighter's death isn't a fall through a burning roof. It's sudden cardiac death.
Some of the causes of heart attacks have nothing to do with occupation, but are instead attributed to causes such as family history, age and gender. Firefighters are exposed to smoke containing carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and particulate matter, which are all known to have effects on the heart. Other factors that may contribute are the sweating and fluid loss that occur during an incident, and also the quick switches between downtime at the station and heavy physical exertion [source: NIOSH].
It's a firefighter's job to enter to the place everyone else wants to flee. The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks resulted in the deaths of 343 firefighters and paramedics. See this story in The New York Times for their faces and names.
Want to learn more about dangerous jobs that may send you to the ER? We've got lots more information on the next page.
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Cathy Erickson plays gospel music, live from the Erickson Farm in Middle River, MN.
As a mission, the Sunday Best aims to air forgotten classics – whether it be a gem from the 1920s, or a jewel from 2005. The focus is on music steeped in original American traditions – building block sounds – from jazz, ragtime, stride and barrelhouse, to blues, bluegrass, jump, jive and country. We'll even touch on early R & B and other soulful precursors to rock and roll.
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Thora Atkinson: I went to lunch and I was the only one there on this particular day and the lady on, one of the ladies on the dress materials came over to help. And she — a young couple came in and they wanted a specimen vase. And this lady, she didn't know what a specimen vase was so she showed them an aluminium chamber (laughter), and they just smiled and said, 'no thanks that's just not what we want.'
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Just because something is a tradition doesn't make it good. After all, slavery was a tradition. It has been a tradition to not let same-sex couples marry.
Traditions can be downright bad, or they can at least hold us back. Unfortunately, the recent U.S Supreme Court ruling that government meetings can include specifically Christian prayers invoking not only God but "Our Lord Jesus Christ" allows such a tradition to continue. Indeed, in defending this position, Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the 5-4 majority, stated that such legislative prayer is deeply rooted in our history.
The problem is that, as Justice Elena Kagan pointed out in her dissent, "our public institutions belongs no less to the Buddhist and Hindu than to the Methodist or Episcopalian. And as the Los Angeles Times editorializes, although Kennedy insisted that the ruling doesn't authorize prayers that "denigrate nonbelievers or religious minorities," a "guest chaplain who prays in Jesus' name at a town meeting doesn't have to threaten non-Christians with hellfire to make them feel like outsiders." Things get all the more tricky when a Hindu or a nonbeliever comes to a meeting to seek the aid of their elected representatives.
Here's another reason why the tradition of legislative prayers aren't for the best: With a prayer being offered to seek "the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ," conservatives can say that they don't need to help the poor and disenfranchised because Jesus and God will.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
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I finally get it. Plus, Christians are always forgiven.ReplyDelete
very good points, my friend.ReplyDelete
I agree with the thought separation of church and state, whatever that means, as if we're following it to begin with. My problem is like your points, as to the necessity of combining beliefs to the whole group as if every soul is saved through Christianity. My pastor is always talking about how the fundamental rights of the believer is infringed upon, as in secular institutions, but to pray in public is and should be kept private, in my humble opinion. The fact we all have different beliefs should be respected as well as the rights to not offend, even if it takes a sheep among wolves.ReplyDelete
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The biggest obstacle governments in industrialised economies have to overcome in achieving a low-carbon transition is changing the relationship that citizens have with energy – from the way we use it at home and in work, to the way we generate and distribute it. Community empowerment and involvement will be vital in delivering this transformation.
Built at a time when oil was cheap, we currently have an energy system that is out of date and unforgivably wasteful. At the moment, only 35 per cent of the energy going into power generation ever reaches homes; the rest is wasted as heat during electricity generation and transmission through the National grid. These in-built inefficiencies mean that regardless of the price of oil or how well insulated homes are, consumers ultimately are forced to pay for more energy than they actually use, as well as produce more carbon than necessary. In the current energy market, as long as we are prepared to pay to keep our lights on, there is little motivation for the energy companies to tackle these inefficiencies and invest in a modern system.
Taking housing as an analogy, changing the ownership of our housing stock during the 1970s and 80s, increasing the number of owner-occupiers, was the solution to modernising our homes. As we move towards more renewables, a similar change in the ownership of our energy system could help modernise our energy system – introducing a 'community dividend' so that communities can 'own' a stake in energy production, perhaps in return for a fast track planning process or as a new version of planning gain agreements. Owning such a stake could enable communities to share in the profits and help tackle fuel poverty. But, more importantly, just as home owners make decisions about their homes for reasons not just financial, a community stake could also help change the role and perspective of energy companies – taking their long-term responsibilities for the energy infrastructure, their charging structures and their impact on the environment more seriously.
The government's current ambition to generate 30-35 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 offers a great opportunity to develop this model. Energy companies might pay for the equipment, but they are essentially harvesting a 'free' resource. Why shouldn't 'host' communities be given a stake in these developments? As well as giving community buy-in to such developments (local opposition is one of the biggest factors holding up the growth of renewables in the UK – would that change if they are set to profit from the development?), this community dividend would help offset any local loss of amenity, such as views from the installation of wind farms. Furthermore, as renewable resources are geographically distributed in some of our poorest communities, a community dividend could also play a significant role in redistributing wealth, helping tackle fuel poverty further.
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This week's Model Spotlight is the amazing JasmineDark. See what makes her tick in our Q&A below.
How did you get started in the adult industry?
I signed up for a sugar daddy site, and a guy paid me for pictures so I decided to find a site where I could do that more regularly. My sexual identity emerged from there.
Have you ever been caught masturbating?
Not unless I want to be ;)
What type of content would you like to shoot that you haven't already?
I like to try a little bit of everything. In all honesty I should probably film some more vanilla things. I always wanted to do strip teases to things like Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson or Deftones.
If you could direct your own parody adult film what would it be based on?
Definitely King of the Hill
What public place would you most want to have sex?
I would love to do a sex show where we're the only people having sex. Almost like an art display, where we perform in a clear box. Kind of like the artist Alex Grey.
Give us a run down of your sexy toy inventory.
I have multiple high powered vibrators, anal beads, anal plugs, strap ons, large dildos, a fist dildo, and a fucking machine.
What's the best piece of advise you've received about the industry?
It's not about being pretty, it's about being a business.
What is your ideal vacation?
I'm planning on going to Europe. Some place calm and serene, with greenery, water, and cloudy skies.
What is your idea date?
Trying a new restaurant or a fancy bar and finding public places we can fool around.
Name your top 3 favorite movies?
The Room, Fight Club, Pans Labyrinth
If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you take with you (considering food and water were taken care of)?
My Pomeranian, my Favorite person, and my wardrobe
Tell us one thing about you that nobody else know about you?
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Don't Look Back
There's only one rule to riding a motorbike in Vietnam: Don't look back.
On my third day in Saigon, I decided to rent a motorbike for the next couple of weeks.
I was a little hesitant at first. I've heard war stories of people who were injured while motorbiking around Southeast Asia. In fact my buddy, Ryan, was in a pretty nasty accident while vacationing through Thailand and had to cut the trip short. Combine unfamiliarity with the roads and the lack of any logical rules, and you increase the likelihood of getting into an accident. Looking forward, going at your own comfortable pace, and understanding that honks inform of you another biker's presence can get you pretty far safely. Also, as Don poignantly pointed out, don't fuck with buses.
Don directed me to a place off of Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. Like most Vietnamese businesses, the rental shop was also the home and residence of the owners. Typically when renting out to foreigners, shops will demand your passport as a kind of security deposit. Since I'm not comfortable giving up my passport for a couple weeks, I opted to give the guy $300 in cash instead.
The experience has been good so far. I've been pretty careful about following the "rules" to avoid getting pulled over by the cops. Apparently, in the event of a police encounter, you can usually avoid getting your bike towed if you pay the cops off for about 200,000VND. Hopefully this doesn't happen.
Here's a video of me motorbiking the streets at night. There's something immensely satisfying about feeling the cool night's breeze blowing in my face.


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Sterling Silver antique Santa MARIA
Semi-relief Sterling Silver Pendant depicting Virgin praying
Dimensions: 2.5 cm X 1.7 cm
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Weight: 8 grams
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What is Workplace Coaching?
Workplace Coaching has been described as a development method conducted by managers, supervisors or other employees equipped with coaching knowledge. Workplace coaching supports the development of others within the workplace to enhance skills, knowledge or work performance (CIPD, July 2011). It is a means of developing a specific knowledge and skill set within an individual's role so that their job performance improves, leading to the achievement of organisational objectives. Coaching has also become an intervention that enables performance issues to be addressed and creates the motivation for improved behaviours, and enhanced self awareness. Coaching can assist in the smooth transition through change, develop the leadership culture and transform the quality of conversational leadership (Rock and Donde, 2008).
Research has shown (Greene & Grant, 2003) that the benefits of workplace coaching are:-
- Increased self awareness
- Overall better performance
- Reduced staff turnover
- Shared vision and commitment
- Less conflict, less stress
- Greater cooperation
- Supporting individuals and teams through workplace changes
- Improved decision making
- Develops leadership and change culture
- Develops coaches as leaders, building efficiency and effectiveness
- Supports lifelong learning and individual responsibility for learning
According to the Global Consumer Awareness Study (ICF, 2012), professional coaching is being used to help people around the world improve work performance, expand career opportunities and increase self-esteem. More than two-fifths (42.6 percent) of respondents who had experienced coaching chose "optimize individual and/or team performance" as their motivation for being coached, followed by "expand professional career opportunities" at 38.8 percent and "improve business management strategies" at 36.1 percent.
Over the years, organisations have been developing their coaching cultures by equipping managers with coaching skills to help them to move from transactional to transformational styles, and to empower staff to take on more leadership roles and responsibilities. When used in this way, the coaching role is defined as "manager as coach", whereby the coach is 'higher up the chain of command' than the member of staff (usually someone in their own team) who they support (Tamsin, Hirsh & Tyers, 2003). If you would like to know more about Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) endorsed training that is available to teach coaching skills to managers, please click here(add link?).
About Nicola Forshaw & Nine Coaching
Nicola Forshaw is the lead consultant for all coach training programmes and initiatives, and is a BACP accredited therapist, supervisor & University Lecturer, with over eleven years experience as a qualified coach working in private practice. During 2005, Nicola established NJ Coaching, which has featured on Sky TV and BBC Radio. NJ Coaching has since evolved into 'Nine Coaching', an integral part of Nicola's 'Nine Wellbeing' business. Nicola's extensive coaching portfolio includes 1:1 coaching & coaching supervision, facilitation of IILM approved coach training programmes, and coaching consultancy and supervision services within organisational settings.
Nicola is an accomplished skills trainer, and notwithstanding her academic lecturing career, has delivered the Advanced Coach Training programme to many professionals.
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Nicola has recently consulted on a project to introduce coaching within medicine, and this work has been featured in BACP's Coaching Today journal.
If you would like to know more.
Nicola is always happy to answer your initial questions, please contact me to book a consultation for further guidance on taking the first steps towards implementing your organisation's coaching culture.
List of References
CIPD. (2011). Coaching and Mentoring Factsheet (July 2011). http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/coaching-mentoring.aspx
Greene J, Grant A. (2003). Solution Focused Coaching. London: Pearson Publications.
Hawkins, P. (2012). Creating a Coaching Culture. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
ICF. (2012). ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study. http://www.coach-federation.org.
Mukherjee, S. (2012). Does coaching transform coaches? A case study of internal coaching.
International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, 10: 76-87.
Rock, D., & Donde, R. (2008). Driving organisational change with internal coaching programmes: Part
One. Industrial and Commercial Training, 40: 10-18.
St John-Brooks, K. (2014). Internal Coaching: The Inside Story. London: Karnac
Tamsin, P., Hirsh., W., & Tyers, C. (2003). Chore to Champion: The Making of Better People
Managers. IES Report No. 389.


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Spring Showcase 2015
This really was an amazing weekend jam packed full of awesome suppliers. Styling the tipis was the lovely and award winning Karen from Darby & Joan. Karen created two different styles in the tipis. The first was based around peaches and cream and the second was up up and away incorporating hot air balloons from the stationery to the hanging lanterns. Both were stunning and incorporated so many other suppliers work all brought together to showcase the tipis perfectly. Matt Brown Photography was on hand to help capture all of the details, from the styling, to the alpacas to the floral workshops run by Kerry from Tineke Floral Designs.
Photography – Matt Brown Photography
Styling – Darby & Joan
Tipis – Sami Tipi
Venue – Bawdon Lodge Farm
Event Planner – Benessamy Weddings & Events
Catering – Thomas The Caterer
Bartenders – Mambo Mobile Bars
Saturday Bands – This Millenium Band and The Burgundys
Sunday Band – Disco Prophets and Mr and Mrs Jones
Flowers – Tineke Floral Design
Stationery – Best Day Ever
Light up Letters – Doris Loves
Table Letters – The White Bulb Company
Lanterns – The Hanging Lantern Company
Balloons – Bubble Gum Balloons
Bell Tents – Bell Bliss
Paper Garland – The Rainbow Papier
Wooden Signs – Benaberry Products
Ceremony – My Perfect Ceremony
Favours – Natural Favours
Peach Cake Tipi – The Organic Wedding Cake Company
Balloon Cake Tipi – Green Kitchen Cakes
Caravan Booth – Vintage Booth
Magician – Paul Grundle
Alpacas – Charnwood Forest Alpacas
Cars – Dennisson Cars
Bridal – Alexandra-Anne


text: In honor of the indigenous people of this country the Turin Library has local and southwestern items on display through the month of November . The Lewis County Historical Society has loaned stone implements and arrowheads found in the county. Winona Einhorn has graciously lent a Iroquois head dress, drum and many other items. The southwestern artifacts are from the collection of Barb Oeschger of Lyonsdale. Be sure to stop in to have a look at this fascinating display. the library hours are Monday 3-6:00, Wednesday 1-9:00 and Thursday 7-9:00. The display will be up for all of November and hopefully through December.


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"Great rental opportunity to share space in Magnify Credit Union's Bartow branch. The front 1176+/- s.f. is available. Originally designed as a coffee shop/deli, it comes complete with serving bar, separate rest room & entrance, drive-thru window, seating and an outside seating area for those cooler days. Other uses can include office or retail space. Plenty of parking and conveniently located. Call today for an appointment to view this designer space." this is a NNN lease.
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Scrap Car Removal is one of the most renowned and most trusted car buyers and we buy all types of vehicles. Whether you have an old and damaged SUV, minivan or even commercial truck; we will offer you with a good price for your vehicle.
The prices that we quote are inclusive of the recycle value of your machine. Therefore, if your vehicle is not driveable and requires expensive repairs to work again, the option to sell car for cash is the best solution for you.
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Ulcers are the sore lines which are present in the stomach or small intestine. Ulcers are the main cause of indigestion and the lines which are break causes the pain due to exposure to the gastric acids. Our stomach produces strong acid which helps to digest the food. To protect your body from this strong acid there is secretion of a thick layer of mucus. When this thick layer is damaged it causes ulcers. This ulcer is very common in western countries.
Today in this article, I will tell you about symptoms and treatment options related to ulcers. I will also tell you about one natural compound that can be useful in reducing the symptoms of ulcers that is CBD or Cannabidiol.
Ulcers: Symptoms
The most common symptoms of ulcers are indigestion. Indigestion can lead to discomfort and pain in the abdominal area. Stomach ulcers symptoms can be vague and you will feel a constant burning sensation in the abdominal area. The other common symptoms related to ulcers are given below.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Burping
- Bloating
- Weight loss
- Dehydration
- Abdominal pain
What is the treatment option for ulcers?
The treatment option for ulcers depends on cause and intensity. Usually, different medications are given to heal the ulcers. Below, you will read about different medications and treatment options related to ulcers.
Use Antibiotic
The doctor will suggest you different antibacterial medications to kill the bacteria that is causing ulcers. There are different antibiotics such as tinidazole, tetracycline, clarithromycin, levofloxacin, and amoxicillin.
Flavonoids are the natural compound which is found in different fruits and vegetables. This natural compound is very effective against the bacteria H.pylori which causes ulcers. Food and drinks which are rich in flavonoids are kale, apples, berries, soybeans, red grapes, broccoli, and green tea.
These are the living bacteria which provide a healthy digestive tract. These are present in different foods such as yogurt, miso, kimchi, buttermilk, and kefir. Many studies have shown that probiotics are very helpful in killing the bacteria which causes ulcers.
Use Honey
Honey is rich in antioxidants property by which disease-causing bacteria are killed. Before consuming honey make sure you have normal blood sugar level.
Use CBD oil
CBD is a natural chemical compound which is found in the flowers of the hemp plant. CBD is rich in the therapeutic property which makes it useful for treating different medical conditions. CBD is rich in antibacterial property because of which it is very effective in ulcers.
Follow a healthy diet
Choose a healthy diet such as fruits which are rich in vitamin A and C, increase the intake of whole grains.
Control stress
If you are having stress then you will worsen the condition of ulcers. To cope with the stress you can involve yourself in different activities to control stress.
Avoid smoking
Smoking will increase the inflammation and it will worsen the condition of ulcers. If you are regularly smoking then there will be more chance of an acid increase in the stomach.
Avoid alcohol
Intake of alcohol can cause irritation in the mucous membrane which can lead to inflammation and bleeding in your stomach.
Avoid Spicy food
When you are suffering from ulcers then you should avoid spicy food. You should also limit the intake of alcohol and tobacco.
Final Thoughts On CBD Treating Ulcers
If proper care and treatment are not given in time then ulcers can take chronic form. When you are suffering from ulcers it is better to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking. Follow a healthy diet to reduce the symptoms of ulcers.
When you are not satisfied by the result of medications then you can use CBD. It is completely non-psychoactive in nature and the best thing about CBD is that it has no side-effects. CBD is made from non-GMO raw material which makes it 100% vegan and useful for low-weight people. You can consume CBD in different forms such as Oil, isolate, tincture, wax, and e-juice.
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New Absence/Early Dismissal Reporting Procedure
The school initiated a new process for reporting the absence or early dismissal of a student. Absence/early dismissal calls should be sent to Mrs. Frohne at 315-858-0610 ext. 1010. To reach the school nurse about a health related issue, call Mrs. Effner at 315-858-0610 ext. 1081.
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ABEC 405: Political Ecology of Wildlife Conservation
The over-arching course goal is to build a direct understanding of political ecology surrounding wildlife conservation efforts in Costa Rica through travel, observation, research, guest speakers, readings, and discussion. We will focus on experiencing, appreciating and recognizing the biodiversity of Costa Rica's protected areas and how explore how humans and animals alike are impacted by various models of wildlife conservation. The cultural and political framework of the course, combined with studies of natural history, will guide us to developing an ecological and socio-cultural knowledge of place that we will translate later into critical social science projects upon returning home to Canisius and Western New York. These projects will support deeper understandings of the interdependent human and more-than-human communities we visit as well as allow us to reflect on the politics of the multispecies communities in which we live.
Credit information: 3 credit course
Approx. Cost: $2,500 per student. Included in cost are travel, lodging, meals, and various activities and speakers
When it will run again: June or August 2018
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Frankie Sandford has done the unthinkable and ditched her signature side-swept short hairstyle in favour of a full head of tumbling extensions in a dramatic mummy-to-be makeover. Wow!
The Saturdays star, who is expecting her first child with footballer fiancé Wayne Bridge this November, emerged from London hair salon Inanch yesterday afternoon debuting her luscious new long haircut, which now fall well below her shoulders. The posh Fitzrovia salon is the same one bandmate Rochelle Humes has been visiting for the past two years to tend to her tresses, so Frankie must have known she'd be in safe hairdresser hands.
After spending several hours in the salon being pampered, Frankie's short crop was transformed using individual pre-ponded keratin extensions from Great Lengths. Three different shades of browns, caramels and golds were used to give her new 'do gorgeously subtle highlights.
Covering her growing bump in a floaty orange camisole teamed with dark denim jeans, a white blazer and simple gold jewellery, the 24-year-old looked delighted with her striking new look as she emerged from the salon. And she couldn't wait to let her fans know about her hair-over…
"I look about 5 here but in the words of @missksymes 'long hair don't care' lol. #pregohair #timeforachange", she posted on Instagram shortly after.
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Financial challenges can hit any business or organization, even those nonprofits working to provide education and support to others. However, just like any other business, decisions made years earlier in how to run an organization can end up coming back and really financially hurting the livelihood of a group.
This seems to be the case for Y-ME, which is a national breast cancer organization. The nonprofit's board of directors said earlier this week that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy has already been filed. The doors have also already been closed and the nonprofit's hotline number shut off. Volunteers with the group were reportedly given very little notice of the decision.
One woman, who is the founder of an annual race for the group and is a longtime volunteer, said the issue is poor decisions made roughly five or six years ago in terms of the organization's lease. This, combined with what she said was not the best management, led to the nonprofit being severely in debt.
In fact, according to Charity Navigator, Y-ME is roughly $1.6 million in debt.
Looking to the future, while it is surely sad news the nonprofit has had to shut its doors, it should be noted this is not the first nonprofit to file for bankruptcy protection, nor will it be the last.
However, while Y-ME chose a liquidation route, for those businesses and organizations in Florida who are struggling, keep in mind that there are other bankruptcy options often available that can reorganize debts in a way to keep the doors open.
Source: WBEZ, "Chicago's Y-ME moves forward with Chapter 7," July 16, 2012


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New York State
Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Office of Rent Administration
Gertz Plaza, 92-31 Union Hall St.
Jamaica, New York 11433
Public Information: (718)739-6400
Mario M. Cuomo, Governor
Donald M. Halperin, Commissioner
Joseph A. D'Agosta, Deputy Commissioner for Rent Administration
This Operational Bulletin relates to the processing of rent
increases applications filed by landlords based upon building-
wide major capital improvements, substantial rehabilitation and
increased services and new equipment pursuant to the provisions
of Section 33.1 (9NYCRR 2202.3a and 9NYCRR 2102.3) of the Rent
and Eviction Regulations, Section 34.1 (NYCRR 2502.4) of the
Tenant Protection Regulations and Sections 41 and 20C(1) of the
Rent Stabilization Code.
The District Rent Administrator shall grant a rent adjustment
pursuant to appropriate regulations if it is determined that:
1) a) The landlord and tenant by mutual voluntary
agreement, subject to approval by the Division, agree
to a substantial increase of dwelling space or an
increase in the services, new furniture, new
furnishings or new equipment provided in the housing
accommodations; which agreement may be established
prescribed application form or by corroborative proof
of such earlier agreement.
b) There has been an increase in the rental value of the
housing accommodations as a result of a substantial
rehabilitation of the building or housing
accommodations therein which materially adds to the
value of the property or appreciably prolongs its life,
excluding ordinary repairs, maintenance and
replacements; and that the legal regulated rent has not
been adjusted prior to the application based in whole
or part upon the grounds set forth in the application;
c) There has been a major capital improvement required for
the operation, preservation or maintenance of the
structure; and that the legal regulated rent has not
been adjusted prior to the application based in whole
or part upon the grounds set forth in the application.
2) The cost of such work has been adequately substantiated by
submission of copies of contracts, invoices, canceled
checks, and other pertinent documents which might be
required; and
3) That all other requirements for the granting of such rent
increases have been met.
The District Rent Administrator shall determine:
a) That an installation constitutes a major capital
improvement if it is (1) building-wide, (2) deemed
depreciable under the Internal Revenue Code, (3)
structural in nature, (4) an improvement to the
building or to the building stock, (5) and required for
the operation, preservation or maintenance of the
b) That an installation constitutes a substantial
rehabilitation of a building or housing accommodation
if it will materially add to the value of the property
or appreciably prolong its life, exclusive of ordinary
repairs, maintenance, and replacements.
c) That there has been a substantial increase of dwelling
space or an increase in services, new furniture, new
furnishings, or new equipment provided to the housing
accommodation on written consent of the tenant (in
occupancy). However, the landlord. shall be entitled to
collect the increase for new equipment when installed
subject to the approval of the District Rent
Administrator. Increases for improvements or new
equipment in vacant apartments do not require prior
approval by the District Rent Administrator, but may be
challenged or objected to by a tenant at any time after
A) 60 Month Period of Amortization (Building-Wide)
The rent adjustment granted by the District Rent
Administrator applicable to rent stabilized and rent
controlled apartments shall be computed based upon a 5 year
(60 months) period of amortization of the verified
reasonable cost of the major capital improvement(s) or
substantial rehabilitation.
B) 40 Month Period of Amortization (Apartment only)
The rent adjustment granted by the District Rent
Administrator applicable to rent stabilized and rent
controlled apartments shall be computed based upon a 40
month period of amortization of the verified reasonable
cost, including cost of installation, for an increase in the
services, new furniture, new furnishings, new equipment or
improvements provided to the housing accommodation.
In order to carry out the mandate of the Statute, Regulations,
and Code against unreasonably high rent increases, the District
Rent Administrator shall limit the amount of building-wide rent
increases based upon major capital improvement(s) and substantial
rehabilitation to be collected in any 12 month period commencing
on the effective date of the rent increase to 15% of the rent. In
such cases as the District Rent Administrator deems appropriate,
the 15% limitation may be waived.
In a case where the appropriate rent increase determined to be an
amount greater than 15% of the rent, the District Rent
Administrator shall order the owner to collect 15% of the rent in
the first 12 month period, and defer collection of the balance to
subsequent 12 month periods depending on the amount of the rent
increase granted.
In rent stabilized apartments in New York City, as required by
Section 40 of the Rent Stabilization Code, major capital
improvement increases are retroactive to 30 days after the
completion of the filing of the application. Any arrears which
accrued as a result of the issuance of an order after the 30 day
effective period, shall be spread forward in future years so as
not to exceed the 15% limitation in any 12 month period.
Lease renewals which include the major capital improvement
increase shall be based upon the total increase granted exclusive
of arrears.
However, such lease agreement may contain language which provides
that in addition to the rent required in the lease the tenant
shall pay any arrears not to exceed 15% in any 12 month period
and when such arrears have been repaid, the rent reserved in the
lease shall be the only collectible rent. In the event that a
vacancy occurs prior to the full collection of the major capital
improvement increase, the new tenant shall pay the full amount of
the increase in addition to any vacancy or guideline increase
ordered by the New York City Rent Guidelines Board.
Installation of New Prime Windows
The installation of new prime windows (not just the addition of
storm windows). building-wide, constitutes a major capital
improvement pursuant to appropriate regulations warranting a rent
increase. In cases where the old windows were more than 25 years
old, the District Rent Administrator shall grant a rent increase
based upon the full substantiated cost of the new windows.
In those cases where the old windows were between 15 and 25 years
old, the District Rent Administrator may grant a rent increase
based upon the full substantiated cost of the new windows if the
District Rent Administrator determines that the replacement
windows were necessary; or, regardless of the age of the windows
the District Rent Administrator shall grant a rent increase based
on 50% of the substantiated cost of the new windows if the
replacements were for energy conservation purposes.
Cosmetic Improvements
The District Rent Administrator shall allow the reasonable
substantiated cost of a cosmetic improvement in the computation
of a rent increase based upon a major capital improvement only if
the cosmetic improvement was done within 6 months and was
directly related to the major capital improvement included in the
owner's application. For example, if an owner installs new
mailboxes in the inner lobby and a new intercom system in the
vestibule, then the District Rent Administrator shall allow the
substantiated cost of painting and plastering the inner lobby and
vestibule provided that the cost of such work was included in the
owner's application. As seen from this example, the major capital
improvement must be completed prior to or contemporaneous with
the commencement of the work for the cosmetic improvements.
The cosmetic improvement must:
a) Improve, restore or preserve the quality of the structure;
b) Represent an expenditure equal to at least 10% of the total
operating and maintenance expenses for the most recent full
calendar year or the most recent fiscal year or any 12
consecutive months ending not more than 90 days prior to the
filing of the application; and
c) Must have been completed within 6 months of the completion
of the major capital improvement.
DHCR Operational Bulletins are issued by the New York State
Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and update
agency administration of the rent laws.
Electronic versions of the documents on TenantNet
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The Foreign buyers tax, Mortgage stress test and incremental mortgage hikes have severely impacted the Vancouver real estate market in the past 2 years. The luxury home market has been hit the hardest: In 2017 there were 4,282 homes that sold over $1 million – in 2018 only 3,151 units were sold – a drop of 26%.
The drop is even more staggering for the $4 million plus luxury homes: in 2017 there were 382 units sold – in 2018 only 195 units sold – a drop of 49%!
A recent report by Sotheby's International Realty stated "The underlying cause for lackluster top-tier market performance was rising consumer anxiety over the implementation of multiple housing taxes, and concerns about the unintended outcomes of ongoing government intervention."
"In particular, the increased Foreign Buyers Tax to 20%, newly implemented Empty Homes Tax, increased annual school taxes for the portion of assessed home values above $3 million, and the introduction of a new 0.5% speculation tax for the 2018 tax year dampened confidence in the Vancouver housing market."
These downward conditions now open housing possibilities for individuals who held back due to the sky rocketing prices apparent only a few years ago. The report had a bullish undertone where it stated that "While top-tier activity is expected to lag previous years, pent up demand from buyers and sellers who refrained from participating in 2017 and 2018 will flow into the market in the spring."
According to a recent report released by Royal Lepage, Canada's largest real estate markets are "catching their breath" from the frantic price rises seen over the past few years. Positive economic fundamentals, a strong economy, strong job growth and limited new housing stock are just a few of the factors that will eventually turn the pendulum on the housing market.
Prices cannot keep falling indefinitely so the big question is "where is the bottom?" The answer may be sooner than later. Vancouver has a surprisingly low unemployment rate of around 4.4% and the future of its economy is looking very bright. When you add the fact that the best and brightest from around the world are gravitating to the city and lots of in migration, demand may eventually outstrip supply especially if the inventory is unable to keep up.
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Dinosaur Fossil and Skeleton Replicas for amusement
Real dinosaur fossil replica model,T-rex Skeleton.
Special treatment to make the surface of the skeleton looks prehistoric . There are some fine cracks on the surface,we made it as lifesize---3.5m long.
Can we make it in other size?
Yes! We can make the dinosaur skeleton in different size,diferent movements to by customer's requirements.
6 m long T-rex,open his mouth and hunt for good.
9m long T-rex is walking alone.
11m long T-rex is roaling toward the sky.
dinosaur fossil replica model can be installing into a Museum,dinosaur theme park,school and so on.
If you want looking for a unusual stuff for showroom, Sales promotion fair? No problem,we could make a golden dinosaur skeleton. Gold color always attract people's attention.
If you want to know how much it costs to order one and please feel free to contact me. (firstname.lastname@example.com) I will reply you in one worker day.


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Our mission is to train the world, and we believe that whether you're a Fortune 100 exec, a high-profile celebrity, a local educator, or a community leader, you should have access to meaningful learning and development.
But we understand that not every organization or individual can make that investment. That's why we started our Gives Back initiative, which brings the power of Own The Room trainings to nonprofits, schools, and communities around the globe at no cost. We're here to help you experience the Own The Room transformation so you can do better at doing good.
Gives Back is open to non-profit organizations, educators, school or youth groups (15 years and up), and faith communities. These sessions are also used as further training and certification opportunities for our highly experienced Coaches.
Heidi SchroderusDirector The United Nations
"I would like to thank Own The Room and its excellent team for the training on presentation and communication skills delivered to our staff 9 November 2018. Our office is rather unique within the Secretariat of the United Nations as we have been entrusted with the task of advocating for the most vulnerable groups of countries at the global policy level. We often find ourselves in the position of explaining what are the unique challenges that the most disadvantaged countries face to a diverse set of actors, ranging from high-level government officials, other international civil servants, civil society or the top executives of private companies. I saw all staff come out of the training exhausted but excited and empowered by their new communication skills. I have already seen these skills used at UN meetings."


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When the history of Monster Products is written some day in the future, there will be many legitimate highlights for their historian to ponder. First and foremost among these will be the fact that CEO Noel Lee (known as the … Continue reading
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Missing sales executive found dead on Ullswater fell
A SALES executive reported missing from his home in Scotland was found dead on a hill overlooking Ullswater the following day, an inquest heard.
Two walkers discovered the body of David Bennie about half way up Gowbarrow Fell on the afternoon of 30th January this year. His unlocked car was found parked a short distance away, close to the hamlet of Dockray.
Although there was snow on the ground, 51-year-old Mr. Bennie, a married father-of-two, was not equipped for the chilly conditions. He was fully dressed but was wearing only a flimsy summer jacket and had not taken any warm clothing, food or drink with him on the walk.
An inquest in Kendal on Wednesday was told the cause of his death was hypothermia. However, a police officer who was called to the scene told the hearing that during a search of Mr. Bennie's vehicle a host of empty and almost empty packets of paracetamol, Anadin and the antidepressant fluoxetine were recovered. Fairly high levels of fluoxetine were found in his system during the post mortem.
It also emerged that just a week before he went missing Mr. Bennie had been treated in hospital, having taken an overdose of medication.
Giving evidence, his wife, Jacqueline, with whom he lived in the Bargeddie area of Glasgow, said his job as a sales executive for a paint manufacturer meant he covered a large area which included the whole of Scotland and Northern Ireland and also the north east of England. He spent much of his time driving, which made him tired, while the pressure of work also caused him to become anxious. His anxiety levels had increased during 2011. Even though he had performed very well, Mr. Bennie was concerned that a large contract had been lost. "He didn't know where he was going to find that business from," said Mrs. Bennie.
She said her husband had not been well for several years and was "quite poorly" shortly before his death. He was prescribed antidepressants and she confirmed he had been treated in hospital early in 2012 having taken a large amount of tablets.
Mrs. Bennie recalled that she became concerned when her husband whose walking exploits were limited to time with their dog in the local park left their home on 29th January. This prompted her to raise the alarm.
Ian Smith, coroner for South and East Cumbria, recorded an open verdict on Mr. Bennie's death. He said he could not be absolutely sure there was an intention to commit suicide, and stated: "There is too much uncertainty for me to say for certain that I am sure he deliberately ended his own life."
l Members of Mr. Bennie's family expressed concern at the inquest that some personal items from his car including an iPod had not been returned to them. A police officer said some property could still be held in storage and inquiries are to be made.


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This part of the project will show the wiring diagram for the LoPy tracker.
The tracker is built around the LoPy of PyCom. It's a MicroPython programmable ESP32 with LoRa transceiver on board. Although one can connect to it using the device's AP mode a serial to USB FT232R interface was used. This also powers the unit through the USB 5V. The LoPy has a 3.3V regulator on board capable of delivering 1.2A, well enough for the peripherals we will be adding.
Communication to the display uses I2C and the GPS module uses a UART port. During installation the FT232R was also used to connect and configure the GPS.
Most components were obtained through Banggood:
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3:15 pm || Meets with Secretary of Defense Gates
4:00 pm || Meets with Secretary of State Clinton
All Times Eastern
Live Stream of Carney briefing at Noon
What? they can't be in the same room together at the same time?
Oh,that's for the loyal backstabbin r us games.. Barry can play them better separately.Funny part I think is the press briefing BEFORE the meetings,cause ya damn well know there will not be a statement.


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- Price$549,000
- SQ. Feet24,854
- Acres2.40
- Built1984
1112 Highway 45 By Pass, Jackson
24,854 sqft building & skating business on U.S. Highway 45 By-Pass, Jackson TN. Home to Magic Wheels Skating Center. All equipment remains with the building i.e. Skates, refreshment stand, stereo equipment, lighting, etc. Turn Key business & building sitting on 2.4 acres with 14 ft ceiling, HVAC for 25,000 sqft, Parking up to 120 cars, Traffic Count 27,741 per day. Lots of possibilities. Call or text Tim Jones @731-437-0489. firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
Listing Agent: Tim Jones
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate Services
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- Price$549,000
- Square Footage24,854
- Acres2.40
- Year Built1984
- TypeCommercial/industrial
- Sub-TypeRetail
- StatusActive
- Parking Spaces120
- RoofCorrugated Steel, Steel Deck
- ConstructionConcrete Block, Masonry/Steel, Stone
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- Address1112 Highway 45 By Pass
- AreaJackson W Ctrl
- CityJackson
- CountyMadison County
- StateTn
- Zip Code38301
- Interior FeaturesCeiling Whse 10+
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- # of Stories1.0
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DetailsThis Old World glass skate ornament makes a great gift for any sports enthusiast. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with brightly colored lacquers and glitters for you to enjoy!


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Tennessee investigators are looking for information about a man whose body was found just before dark Sunday.
The body of Dustin Lee Sanker, 37, of Madison, Tenn., was found in a wooded are on Long Branch Road in Leoma Sunday, according to the Lawrence County, Tenn., Sheriff's Department.
Sanker was a Lawrence County native and frequently visited from Madison, Tenn., authorities said.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
Authorities are asking anyone who had contact with Sanker in recent days or anyone with information about his death to contact the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department at 931-762-3626 or the department's criminal investigation division at 931-762-1608.
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5 Tips for Preventing Winter Workplace Hazards
There are several winter weather hazards that workers can become exposed to this time of year as winter starts to roll in. Winter is coming, and employers must do everything they can to prepare for these hazards. We all must take precautionary steps to reduce the likelihood of workplace injuries.
Listed below are five tips for preventing winter workplace hazards.
1) Provide Winter Safety Training
Employers should train their workers on hazards associated with winter weather. Common training topics for winter safety include:
- Winter Driving
- Cold Stress
- Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Company Policies and Procedures
Winter Driving
Even if your employees don't operate equipment or get behind the wheel at work, it's a good idea to provide them with refresher training. Share a video or host a toolbox talk on how to drive safely in snow, ice, and whiteout conditions.
Cold Stress
Employees should be able to recognize the symptoms of cold stress injuries and illnesses. Hypothermia and frostbite are both potentially serious conditions that your workers may encounter.
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. This is especially true in the winter months. Ice can build up in walkways, on staircases, and in parking lots. Train your employees on how to best prevent these types of injuries.
Company Policies and Procedures
You should also provide your employees with a brief refresher training on any policies or procedures related to winter weather. For instance, is there ever a time when weather conditions would cause you to close your business or shut down operations for the day?
2) Implement Engineering Controls
What kinds of engineering controls do you have in place?
Does your workplace use large, radiant heaters? This is just one example of an engineering control that can be effective in protecting your employees. Other examples include the use of warming shacks, or designated heat zones.
You should also provide tools and equipment like shovels, ice melt, snowplows, sanding machines, etc. to help combat the buildup of snow and ice. Make sure your plows are operating on a regular basis.
3) Implement Administrative Controls
Don't underestimate the power of administrative controls. These are the rules and policies that your workers are trained on and expected to follow. Below are some examples of common administrative controls.
- Scheduling outdoor work for the warmest times during the day
- Requiring the "buddy-system" and avoiding the lone-worker hazards
- Requiring periodic check-ins via radio or phone from outdoor workers
- Limiting the amount of time spent working outdoors on any given day
- Encouraging extra breaks so that workers can warm themselves up
- Encouraging workers to submit near miss reports after experiencing a slip
4) Provide Adequate Clothing and PPE
OSHA requires employers to provide personal protective equipment, or PPE, to its workers.
And although ordinary winter clothing is not necessarily part of this requirement, many employers will still provide their workers with winter gear such as hats, gloves, and jackets.
However, if you do require workers to wear specialty PPE such as flame-resistant (FR) clothing, then you should provide them with clothes that are suitable for winter conditions. The same goes for high-visibility clothing.
There are plenty of options available on today's market for winter FR clothing and winter high-vis clothing.
Another accessory that many employers choose to supply their workers with are ice grips for shoes.
These slip-on cleats can be worn over the employee's regular shoes, and provide them with extra traction support. You may want to consider purchasing these for anyone who spends a significant amount of time working outdoors.
Keep in mind though, that the metal cleats on these ice grips can actually cause slip hazards when climbing ladders, getting in and out of equipment, and when walking on smooth surfaces.
5) Review Your Emergency Response Plan
Don't forget to also review your emergency response plan. If an incident does occur, you want to be ready. All employees should be trained on this plan. After all, they are the ones who are most likely to initiate the response when an incident takes place.
If you follow the tips outlined here, you and your employees will be better prepared for workplace hazards this upcoming winter.
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