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Firm Profile > Piper Alderman > Sydney, Australia
Piper Alderman Offices
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Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place
Piper Alderman > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution Tier 3The team at Piper Alderman acts for clients from a range of industries, including life sciences, construction, and mining. The 'approachable and accessible' Anne Freeman and Ian Nathaniel jointly lead the practice, delivering advice across a wide range of commercial disputes as well as representing clients in litigation. It works particularly closely with third-party litigation funds such as LCM Finance, offering 'excellent strategic/tactical insights'. 'Exceptionally talented litigator' Gordon Grieve is acting for Giabal Pty in an A$90m claim against Gunns to recover investments made in a woodlot in Tasmania. Florian Ammer is an 'excellent' and 'standout lawyer' and Louise Gehrig joined the team in March 2020.
Practice head(s):
Anne Freeman; Ian Nathaniel
Other key lawyers:
'The dispute resolution team provides timely, practical advice tailored to the needs of the business.'
'Unique – focused on client outcomes, strategic thinking combined with commercial experience. Augmented to the extent the managing partner and chairman are involved and across the details – impressive.'
'Very experienced litigation practitioners in all classes of litigation. Excellent strategic/tactical insights across all east coast jurisdictions. Better collegiate approach than other firms I have used.'
'I have worked with many different large firms and have found Piper Alderman the best by far. The firm is professional and clearly holds a high standard for the calibre of solicitor they bring on. All interactions I have had with Piper Alderman staff have been of high quality.'
Key clients
Advangen International Pty Ltd
AFS Systems Pty Ltd
Ark Energy Ltd
Arneg Oceania Pty Ltd
Birbilis Bros Pty Ltd
Blueberry Markets Pty Ltd
BOC Limited
Centralian Controls Pty Ltd
Clarke Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd
Country Fire Authority
CSR Building Products Limited
Distinctive Floor Coverings
Estate of Leonie Judith Kramer
First Stirling Finance Pty Ltd
Flamestop Australia Pty Limited
Freelancer Limited
Galilee Energy Limited
Giabal Pty Ltd
Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited
Havilah Resources Ltd
Healthscope Limited
Hudson Resources Limited
IMF Bentham
Impeach Pty Ltd T/A Foodland Supermarket
Kellam Buslines Pty Ltd
Kerr, David
Kytec Group
Lakes Oil N.L.
Larkfield Estate
LCM Litigation Fund Pty Ltd
My DBA Pty Ltd
Penfold Property Group
PGH Bricks & Pavers Pty Limited
PLT Trading Pty Ltd
Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Red River Resources Limited
Rodgers Reidy Chartered Accountants
SB Holdings Australia Pty Ltd
Scott, Janice Maree and Scott, Steven Pe
Solar Edge Technologies
Southern Cross Care (SA & NT) Inc.
USG Boral Building Products Pty Ltd
Viridian Glass Limited
Voiteck Pty Ltd
Wendouree Property Investment Pty Ltd
YMCA Australia
Ziziphus Pty Ltd
Zoetis Australia
Intellectual property Tier 3
Split between the firm's three offices across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Piper Alderman's IP team attracts commendation from clients for its 'seamless integration and high-quality legal analysis'. The department's client roster is varied and includes public and private companies, government departments, public-sector research organisations, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals. The group is handling an increasing number of mandates in the fintech sector, as well as in other innovation-reliant industries. Led by practice co-head Tim O'Callaghan, the Adelaide-based team focuses on the food and beverage industry and 'thrives from the strong leadership and knowledge of O'Callaghan'. In Melbourne, 'very experienced' department co-head Tim Clark has developed a niche in IT and telecoms, life sciences and biotechnology, and the IP aspects of social media. Sarah Johnson in the Sydney office is developing the firm's cross-practice, not-for-profit sector group.
Practice head(s):
Tim Clark; Tim O'Callaghan
Other key lawyers:
'Piper Alderman's team thinks outside the box and comes up with creative solutions'
'The team has access to a range of experts at multiple levels, which is extremely beneficial, as it allows a quick turnaround, regardless of whether the issue is of a more general or specific nature'
'The quality of work from the team is very consistent among its members. The team is very responsive, acts timely, and provides practical advice'
'The knowledge and various skill sets of individuals on the team are very impressive, which creates a sense of trust in the work that they handle for clients'
'Tim O'Callaghan is an excellent strategist who thinks several moves ahead, and provides clear and direct advice rather than sitting on the fence'
'The team thrives from the strong leadership and knowledge of Tim O'Callaghan. His ability to evaluate problems and to see the bigger picture is a standout quality'
Key clients
Arneg Oceania Pty
Australian Digital Health Agency
Best Practice Software
Blackmagic Design Pty
Melbourne Health
Redarc Electronics Pty
Construction Tier 4
Noted for its 'extensive knowledge of all areas of construction law', Piper Alderman advises a range of stakeholders and is particularly geared towards the representation of contractors. Martin Lovell heads this and the projects teams and includes project finance among his expertise. Melbourne-based Geoff Emmett has a 'mind capable of working from many angles' and is typically instructed for construction management, PPP and guaranteed maximum price contracts. Projects span the road, rail, water, energy, building, heath and manufacturing sectors, among others. Margot King is a new partner level arrival from Walker Corporation.
Practice head(s):
Martin Lovell
Other key lawyers:
Geoff Emmett; Ted Williams
'The team includes lawyers who have worked within industry and therefore have a unique insight into the issues facing their clients.'
'The Piper Alderman team are unique through their genuine care for their clients and desire to provide the best possible advice whilst building relationships which extend beyond the daily professional interactions.'
'Piper Alderman are outcome driven not task driven.'
'Geoff Emmett has mind a capable of working from many angles. He depth of understanding of the law, for all its strengths and weakness is impressive.'
'Fees charges are fair and reasonable.'
'Great commercial knowledge, fast response'.
Key clients
Alfa Laval Australia Pty Limited
Anitua Limited
Aurumstone Pty Ltd
Australian Naval Infrastructure
BOC Limited
Boral Limited
Brisbane Airport Corporation Limited
Broadspectrum (Australia) Pty Limited
Charter Hall Group
Colas Australia Group Pty Ltd
Construction Engineering (Aust.) Pty Ltd
Coopers Brewery Limited
CV Services Group Pty Ltd
DB Group Global Pty Ltd
Deague Group Holdings Pty Ltd
Dufry (formerly The Nuance Group Pty Ltd)
ElectraNet Pty Ltd
Harris HMC Construction Pty Ltd
Icon Group
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
Mainteck Services Pty Ltd
Master Builders Association of NSW
Melbourne Steel Erectors Pty Ltd
Nilsen (Qld/SA/WA) Pty. Ltd.
Penfold Property Group
Rocke Brothers Pty Ltd
Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd
Skyworks NSW Pty Ltd
Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd
Watpac Construction Pty Limited
WPG Resources Ltd
Labour and employment Tier 4
Labour and employment law is a core part of Piper Alderman's national offering led from Melbourne by Tim Lange whose experience includes the drafting and negotiation of enterprise agreements and awards, resolving industrial disputes, terminations and unfair dismissals, employment contracts and policies, issues around employee records and privacy, anti-discrimination and work health and safety. David Ey is the main name to note in the Adelaide office and Sydney-based Tim Capelin is also a key contact.
Practice head(s):
Tim Lange
Other key lawyers:
'The team at Piper Alderman always makes itself available and is able to share knowledge in a way that can be understood by a group of people with varying experience in the employment and industrial relations space.'
'They know their trade and keep up to date with legislative changes at Piper Alderman. They are honest and responsive. I trust their advice and I appreciate their candid conversations.'
'Chris Hartigan and Michelle Cox take the time to understand our company. This results in practical advice that is easy to apply and easy to pass on to management.'
'Piper Alderman has the legal expertise and professionalism that you'd expect but that is combined with a pragmatic approach based on a real understanding of how businesses work. They aren't just lawyers, they are trusted advisers.'
'Erin McCarthy and Andrew Stewart provide commercially astute, complex legal analysis and are easily capable of 'operationalising' their counsel.'
'Tim Capelin is approachable, highly professional and provides exceptional client service. He is timely in his responses to both phone calls and written advice. He and his team deliver on pieces of work once briefed without multiple follow-ups unless necessary.'
'David Ey and Erin McCarthy are an absolute pleasure to deal with. They provide reliable and consistent advice and make themselves available whenever we call. They are genuinely committed to the success of our business.'
'Andrew Stewart has an extraordinary grasp of industrial relations law.'
'Erin McCarthy is a fantastic lawyer based in Adelaide with an exceptional knowledge base as an employer lawyer, but has the capacity to be very practical and explain things to executives who are time poor and want answers.'
'Tim Lange is available, customer-focused, positive and supportive.'
Key clients
Alfred Health (Public health service incorporating The Alfred Hospital)
ATF Services Pty Ltd
BOC Limited
Bridgestone Australia Ltd
Broadspectrum (Australia) Pty Limited
Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd
Capital Transport Services (Vic)
Catholic Church Insurance Ltd
Coopers Brewery Limited
Country Fire Authority
Delaware North Australia Parks and Resorts
DHL Express (Australia) Ltd
Dufry (formerly The Nuance Group P/L)
Football Victoria (Victorian football governing body)
LS Precast Pty Ltd
Medlab Pty Ltd
Melbourne Arts Centre (Victorian Arts Centre Trust)
Melbourne Health (Public health service incorporating Royal Melbourne Hospital)
Melbourne Polytechnic
Norco Co-operative Limited
NSW Sugar Milling Co-Operative Ltd
Prince Alfred College
Relationships Australia Inc
SA Power Networks
Sodexo Australia Pty Ltd
South Australian Commission for Catholic Education
Technicolor Pty Limited
Regulatory compliance and investigations Tier 4
The team at Piper Alderman is hailed for its 'extensive practical experience' and 'excellent attention to detail'. Its workload encompasses regulatory compliance, corporate investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, whistle-blower investigations, workplace safety, corporate governance and white-collar crime. Tom Griffith 'provides sound advice and guides expertly', he heads the practice alongside James Dickson from Adelaide with other key names based in Sydney. Andrea Beatty is noted for advising on all aspects of financial services regulation.
Practice head(s):
Tom Griffith; James Dickson
Other key lawyers:
'The Piper Alderman team has extensive practical experience in the Financial Services and the Payments Industry generally.'
'Andrea Beatty and her colleagues have extensive industry experience having worked with numerous financial services and payment system participants over many years. This experience provides them with significant insight into the practical considerations that apply when assisting their clients.'
'Very competent, professional, adhere to time frames and provide great leadership in managing large volumes of work, working in partnership with in-house legal. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in cost estimates and invoicing'.
'Tom Griffith provides sound advice, was always available, very easy to work with, and guided us expertly to achieve our deadlines.'
Key clients
Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
Australian Settlements Limited
MarbleBlue Finance
The National Council of the Young Men's Christian
Associations of Australia (YMCA)
Restructuring and insolvency Tier 4
Under the leadership of Michael Lhuede in Melbourne, Piper Alderman's team focuses on SME market transactions with expertise in the retail, food services and construction sectors. The practice counts insolvency practitioners, specialist insolvency firms and banks as clients; examples include ANZ, Deloitte and Grant Thornton. Other key practitioners in the firm's national network include Melbourne-based Joanne Hardwick, Mike Hayes in Adelaide, who handles personal and corporate insolvency and turnaround work; and Sydney-based Thomas Russell, who is an expert in Personal Property Security Act litigation and securities enforcement. Sydney-based litigator Angelina Kozary made partner in 2019 and partner Cheryl Weston joined the team in July 2019.
Practice head(s):
Michael Lhuede
Other key lawyers:
'I find the team's strength and key capabilities are their care (and concern for the client), availability, approachability, knowledge and professionalism.'
'This firm is large enough to deal with all matters but personal enough to deal with each individual circumstance/job individually. Always receive a personal call regarding updates on matters.'
'The team at Pipers are very responsive where matters require urgency of action. They treat your matter as if it is the only one they are working on and obviously have a "strong bench" of junior lawyers supporting the partners in the delivery of timely commercial advice. There is rarely a matter that they are unable to deal with.'
'Mike Hayes always has an opinion and is happy to share without having to research everything in depth. He thinks on his feet and adapts his style to the required situation.'
'Michael Lhuede is bright and astute on all matters and offers practical advice each time. I never have to question Michael's judgement on how to approach a matter.'
'Joanne Hardwick and Michael Lhuede provide confident advice with reasonable fees and the ability to work on a spec basis.'
'Stand out partners are Michael Lhuede, Thomas Russell and Angelina Kazary. All very good technically, responsive and able to deal with complex insolvency issues.'
Key clients
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Australian Wool Innovation Limited
Autism Plus Pty Ltd and Wiltis Pty Ltd
Beacon Lighting Group Limited
BRI Ferrier (SA)
Brooke Bird & Co
Centralian Controls Pty Ltd
Chifley Advisory Pty Ltd
COESR Pty Ltd
Cor Cordis
Courtney Jones & Associate
Crouch Amirbeaggi
CRS Insolvency Services Australia Pty Ltd
DV Recovery Management
Dye & Co Pty Ltd
Establishment 5 Developments Pty Ltd
FSA Group Limited
Grant Thornton
Hall Chadwick
Jones Partners
Lindway Pty Lt
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
MJRFACD Pty Ltd
Moshav Custodian Pty Ltd
Neave Management Pty Ltd
O'Brien Palmer
Pitcher Partners
Pure Australian Milk Ltd
Quality Education Providers Pty Ltd
Rapsey Griffiths Pty Ltd
RB Flinders
Rising Rocket Pty Ltd
Rodgers Reidy Chartered Accountants
Ryals Hotel Pty Ltd
Sushi Train (Australia) Pty Ltd
Thermolec Pty Ltd
Vannella Pty Ltd
Worrells Solvency & Forensic Accountants
Vince Associates
Energy (transactions and regulatory) Tier 5
With noted strength in South Australia and Queensland, Piper Alderman is highlighted for its deep expertise in the oil and gas industries. Gordon Grieve in Sydney and Ashley Watson in Adelaide head the practice which includes Martin Lovell who is referred to as a 'magic circle quality' lawyer. The team handles a range of work for clients such as ElectraNet and Petrel Energy. It also handles electricity and renewables work advising on corporate, finance and disputes; Kathryn Walker has a focus on electricity and renewables matters in addition to related environmental issues. Josh Steele in Brisbane is also recommended.
Practice head(s):
Gordon Grieve; Ashley Watson
Other key lawyers:
'Martin Lovell is magic circle quality.'
'All offices have experienced practitioners in oil and gas, and other energy related sectors, including related regulatory, insurance, M&A, and capital markets dealings.'
'Wide experience in the sector through Grieve (Sydney), and Steele (Brisbane). All practitioners are widely known in, and have a deep knowledge of, the oil and gas sector.'
Key clients
Akuo Energy
AWE Limited
Bengal Energy
BOC Limited
Byron Energy Limited
Clarke Energy
Daly's Constructions
Epic Energy
Galilee Energy
Gas2Grid Limited
Lakes Oil N.L.
Leigh Creek Energy
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
Next Business Energy Pty Ltd
SA Power Networks
Solar Edge Technologies
Strike Energy
Warrego Energy (formerly Petrel Energy(
Wave Rider Energy
Real estate Tier 5
Brisbane-based Warren Denny heads the practice at Piper Alderman following his arrival from K&L Gates. He joins a team praised for its 'great depth of knowledge' and brings expertise in leasing, acquisition and sales as well as developments and dispute resolution. Both public and private sector clients instruct the practice for assistance on infrastructure and other developments as well as matters relating to the sale, management and ownership of industrial, residential, retail and commercial assets. Margot King is another new arrival; she joined the Sydney office from an in-house role and bolsters the practice with her expert knowledge of urban renewal and infrastructure projects. Lawyers based in the firm's Adelaide office also make up the department.
Practice head(s):
Warren Denny
Other key lawyers:
Margot King; Adam Rinaldi; Mark Askin;
'Comprehensive legal support across our business and private investments. Professional and with great depth of knowledge and experience'.
'Mark Askin is recommended. He and his team are always available and provide prompt professional support and guidance. He is pro-active in keeping up to date with his knowledge of the real estate markets, which is reflected in his passionate embrace of new commercial and high rise developments within Queensland and Internationally.'
'They are incredibly diligent in their approach to everything from purchase and lease negotiations through to forecasting potential hurdles and assessing risk.'
'Personalized service and practical and honest advice'.
'This team has a vast knowledge and skill set, and referred work is promptly and professionally dealt with.'
'In the leasing area, the solicitors are very competent and are able to clearly articulate legal points and their broader impact to the client, which assists greatly with the negotiation of the legal documents.'
'Approachable, responsive, knowledgeable and efficient, creating a cost effective, accurate service. Good solution finders.'
Key clients
269 Main North Road Pty Ltd
Alceon Group Pty Limited
Antunes Group
APGL (Palm Beach) Ltd
Arkadia Property Group
Bayspring Pty Ltd
Beacon Property Company Pty Ltd
The Beattie Family
Bensons Property Group
Bridgestone Australia Ltd
Charter Hall Group
Colonial Leisure Group
Condo & Son Pty Ltd
CS Development Group
Di Fava Group
Duxton Vineyards Pty Ltd
FBR Management Services Pty Ltd
Harvest Property
Impeach Pty Ltd T/A Foodland Supermarket
J7 Nominees Pty Ltd
Karnew Properties Pty Ltd (Arkadia Property Group)
Kyren Group
Land Real Pty Ltd
Locale at Nundah Pty Ltd
Lonsyd Properties Pty Limited
Majestic Logistics Pty Ltd
MPG Funds Management Ltd
O'Herns Road Development Pty Ltd
Paheni Pty Ltd
Penfold Property Group
Placer Property Limited
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd
Precision Group
R V Jordan Pty Ltd
Ray White Commercial (Queensland)
Regis Aged Care Pty Ltd
Rotunda Developments Pty Ltd
Watkins Steel
Starfish Developments Holding Pty Ltd
Telstra Corporation Limited
United Petroleum Pty Ltd
V H Property Holdings Pty Ltd
VIMG Australia Group
Wagner Corporation
Walker Corporation Pty Limited
Wee Hur (Australia) Pte Ltd
Corporate and M&A Tier 6
Piper Alderman's clients are made up of public and private companies in sectors including energy, resources, technology, health and agribusiness. Its expertise extends to all areas of M&A, private equity and capital raisings. James Dickson in Adelaide has a significant corporate transactional experience together with corporate governance, ASIC requirements and ASX Listing Rules. James Macdonald in Melbourne also has broad, international experience. Mark Williamson handles corporate, securities and funds matters with a track record in Australian and cross-border securities transactions.
Practice head(s):
James Dickson; James Macdonald
Other key lawyers:
'What made it unique to us was the level of caring support and understanding that this was a new area for us and they guided us through the process with very gentle handling of all areas and kept the wheels moving and also let us be a partner in the process with them. They settled a lot of jittery nerves.'
'Andrew was a very steadying person, calm and collected at all stages. We felt very safe in his hands.'
'Hugh Scales is excellent. He's fastidious on detail but also highly commercial. Plus he has a lot of experience with PE deals and PE fund structuring.'
'Piper Alderman is a nice middle-sized practice. It is small enough that we feel valued but large and diverse enough to handle most issues that we come across.'
'We have a very personalised service from James Macdonald. He has taken the time to understand our business. He can predict likely legal areas for us to address before they become issues. He is very pragmatic and logical – and doesn't propose legal projects for their own sake. We appreciate that he takes a balanced view of the cost benefit of different approaches to delivering advice.'
Key clients
Accolade Wines Australia Limited
Almondco Australia Limited
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd
BOC Limited
Broadspectrum (Australia) Pty Ltd
Calix Limited
Cobalt27 Capital Corp
Coopers Brewery Limited
Core Lithium Ltd
ElectraNet Pty Ltd
Havilah Resources Ltd
Huntley Management Limited
Jolimont Global Mining Systems Pty Ltd
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
McColl's Group Holdings Pty Ltd
Pacific Current Group Limited
QSuper Limited
Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd
Red River Resources Limited
Relentless Resources
SA Power Networks
The Food Revolution Group Ltd
Warrego Energy Limited
Piper Alderman > Firm Profile
Helping shape the future of business in Australia with practical, commercial and cutting-edge legal advice.
A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions.
Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience. Piper Alderman has been a leading advisor to Australian commercial interests for more than 175 years and we continue to advance in knowledge, skills and commitment. We listen to our clients, respond to their needs and guide them through increasingly complex regulatory and business landscapes.
As a united, national partnership we are able to work in teams and collaborate in a manner that enables us to harness our skills and network effectively for our clients. We understand the importance of building enduring client relationships and are absolutely committed to advancing our clients' interests and helping them achieve their business goals.
Piper Alderman has a proud history of being at the forefront of many emerging areas of law, from landmark rulings to new legislation. Our lawyers understand and contribute to Australia's legal framework in ways that give our clients a special edge.
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Staff FiguresPartners : 75 Lawyers : 175
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Why Australia?
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Snow and ice pros gather online at virtual event
Annual face-to-face gathering held completely online.
Jul 3, 2020
Virtual snow forecast this July
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Nov 15, 2019
Snow pros discuss latest issues at Snowposium 2019
Full-day event featured great discussions, demos and new equipment.
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Article by Ishani Sharma
Robolution 2018 featured more exhibits than ever, incorporating the Science Club, Astronomy Club, the Visual Arts Club, and of course, Robotics. Raina S. (11), one of the main organisers of Robolution, says that there's a lot more enthusiasm and excitement for robotics this year. "We have more participants than ever: Astro club brought in the Van Der Graaf generator that makes your hair stand up. Science club is doing some cool reactions with liquid nitrogen, acids and bases, and colour changes–both of those events are huge successes with the ES kids! VAC is helping kids build their own robots out of newspaper, and we have tons of arcade games, and exhibits, that all of us in Robotics have worked super hard on."
Some highlights of Robolution include FireBot–a fire breathing robot using deodorant cans as fuel, an extremely realistic R2-D2, and the ever popular Vortex cannon that shoots out perfect rings of smoke. "My favourite thing at Robolution is definitely the Vortex cannon. It's just so nice to see the ES kids crowd around it and try to catch the smoke rings, plus it looks pretty cool too!" says freshman Pavan M. Sophomore Siddarth P. agrees, saying, "The Vortex canon is pretty simple: it uses air and a ring but it still looks really impressive. I really like the fire robot and R2-D2 as well though!"
"Arena time is great," Raina says. "All the lights dim and the focus is in the centre of the LT where we get to show off R2-D2, FireBot, and Darth Vader. Plus when the lights dim, people can actually see my hat!" She gestures to the glow-in-the-dark stripe on her hat. Sure enough, when the lights dim, ES kids and teachers alike gather around the centre arena to see the spectacle of robotics. A group of ES girls giggle and scream when FireBot breathes fire next to them, and the Little Theatre fills with 'oohs' and 'aahs'.
Kylie C. (10) says her favourite part is seeing all the different kinds of people involved. "There's so many people that I didn't even know were in robotics. Being able to see them express their passion and love for robotics is a truly wonderful experience."
Some other cool events include a turntable arcade game, as well as a to-scale model of ISM. Jason C. (10) say that building the model took half of his spring break but it was worth it to get a chance to display his hard work at Robolution. "It's nice to see everyone come out here and appreciate all the efforts that we have put into the events. I worked pretty hard on my model; it's scaled 1 to 700 and powered by Arduino and LED lights, and it looks pretty cool when the lights dim! I'm really hoping we can inspire some new people to maybe join robotics next year. After all, the aim of Robolution is to celebrate robotics and science!"
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Robolution is an amazing celebration of science, art, and robotics. One can truly see the amazing impact the hardworking robotics students have on the larger ISM community.


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Sweeping Boxcars for Wheat starting in the early 1940's
My money making career started about the time I was five years old. I was raised on the south side of the Santa Fe Railroad tracks in east Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Just across the tracks on the north side was the
Grain Belt Elevator
where I learned from my older brothers John, Jim, and Clarence, how to sweep wheat in box cars which were emptied of their cargo of recently harvested Kansas wheat. The Gain Belt Elevator was a regional terminal where outlaying smaller communities would ship via railroad their recent harvested wheat.
When a boxcar was unloaded, there always was a little wheat left on the floor of the boxcar. This was where the opportunity for an entrepreneur came in. Being poor and not having other things to occupy our time, my brothers and I engaged in sweeping out these boxcars. We would collect what wheat we could as the cars were unloaded. All the capitol investment that was required was a broom and a sack. We worked as a team so only one broom and probably one sack was all that we required for anyone day.
Our family had chickens along with other animals, such as pigeons, rabbits, goats, etc. We sweep wheat to serve our own animals first, but there was many neighbors in the neighborhood who would pay handsomely for our surplus wheat supply. You have to understand this was during the World War II, and everyone where I lived was poor and did many things to keep the family going. So my first introduction into the wonderful world capitalism was work hard and you can find your niche in the life you were born into.
As I remember we did not make a lot of money, but in those days every nickel and dime you had meant you could go to grocery store and buy candy or ice cream like other kids.
I have to tell you living next to The Grain Belt Elevator during the War was one of greatest things that could ever have happen to a poor young kid like myself. To tell you the truth, and it maybe hard to believe, but those folks who ran the Elevator were very kind to us and let us do things that most kids never got to do. It scares me today to remember that as boy of only five or six these men would take my brothers and me on tours all over the Elevator. The concrete tanks were one hundred feet tall and we would go up the man lift and walk out on the top of these tanks. there was no railing or protection to keep one from falling over the edge. I never did do this, but my older brothers would set on the edge of the tanks (one hundred feet in the air) and dangle their feet over the side.
I do not know if you know what a "MAN LIFT" is or not, but that is the system by which one rode up or down from the bottom to the top of the elevator. It was a large continuous belt that had small platforms or step bolted every so often with a handle bolted to the belt some distance from the step, so a full grown person could stand on the step and hang on the handle and ride to the top or bottom, which ever way you were going. Well, even though I was big for my age, I was too short to stand on the step and reach the handle. When I rode the man lift I would have to wait till a full grown person was going my way and I would stand in front of them for protection so I would not fall off the man lift. All the years I was around the elevator I never was hurt or had an accident, only by the grace of God.
After the War in 1945, the railroad frowned upon anyone sweeping wheat in their boxcars, so that endeavor came to a close after about 1945. This income was good only for a few months in the summer.


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The African initiative teaching Chinese women to code
In the growing relationship between China and Africa, women and girls are completely forgotten
Senegalese-born British technology businesswoman. Runs Spotone Global Solutions, helping technology companies gain a foothold in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Named one of the 100 most influential Africans, African Business Magazine; 20 youngest powerful women in Africa, Forbes. Member, Advisory Board, Data-Pop Alliance, a global coalition promoting a people-centred big data revolution. Judge and Academy Member, Prestigious Global Teachers Prize Academy. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum, for work in empowering and investing in young women and girls through creative learning, entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, arts and design. Co-Founder, Africa Gathering, a leading platform in Europe that enables businesses, governments, investors and entrepreneurs to share ideas about Africa for positive change. Also recently joined forces with a group of African leaders to create Accur8Africa, a new platform aiming to enable governments, businesses, entrepreneurs and the civil society in Africa to measure the success of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 with accurate data. Latest venture includes the launch of iamtheCODE, a new movement aiming to mobilize governments, businesses and investors to support women and girls in STEAMD (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and design). The iamtheCODE's vision is to empower 1 million women and girls as coders by 2030.
In the growing relationship between China and Africa, women and girls are completely forgotten
With major socioeconomic problems in South Africa and beyond, it is time to start listening with reciprocity.
A celebration of a digital Africa is unrealistic if it does not create jobs, teach new skills to girls and women.


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This quick bread is one of my favorites in a Chinese restaurant. I love that it's savory and you can put all kinds of dipping sauces on it, but also that it's quick, oniony, and delicious!
½ cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup very hot water (bring to a boil, pour into a measuring cup, and cool for a few minutes)
2 teaspoons canola oil plus more for frying
Slosh of sesame oil
Pinch of kosher salt
2 or 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Combine the flour and water, kneading until the dough is formed. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and soft, and a little spongy, perhaps 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with a damp cloth for 30 minutes. (You can use the time to make a dipping sauce.)
- Meanwhile, combine the canola and sesame oils in a small bowl.
- When the dough has finished its little nap, cut it into two pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- Roll one ball into a flat rectangle with a rolling pin. You'll want to flour the board fairly heavily, as this is a pretty sticky dough.
- Brush the dough slightly with the combined oils, sprinkle generously with salt and about a TBLSP of the green onions.
- Roll the dough up over the onions like a cigar or rug. Then take the cigar and curl it into a spiral, like a snail's shell/ Press the spiral down with your palm a little bit.
- With a rolling pin, flatten the spiral into a disk that's about 1/8th inch thick.
- Repeat steps 6-9 with the other ball of dough, the oil, salt, and green onions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat the bottom with canola oil. Fry the pancakes one at a time for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Place the pancakes on a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up any unnecessary oil. Cut each pancake into six pieces and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
You can see in the photo that I've gone with plum sauce. You can find the recipe here too.
- As dipping sauces go, my favorite is equal parts of miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Mustard makes a pretty good sauce all by itself. So does faux cream cheese.


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12 Months to a Better You Step #1: Conversion
Conversion is the foundation for all change. All change is conversion. The first conversion is the conversion of power. The conversion of power is a conversion of who is in control of not only my life but every area of my life: relationships (marriage and family); occupation; destiny; money, time, possessions, my body, etc.
The major picture that is used in the Bible to help us apply sovereignty to life is the metaphor of Father. The sovereignty of God is transferred to our life through relationship with the Father. Both the Son and the Spirit have as their goals to lead people to the Father and to glorify the Father. The work of Christ and the work of the Spirit in our lives is to connect us with the true Father of us all. The first Father imprint on his children is the imprint of identity.
So your conversion assignment is to truly believe that you are a son or daughter of the Father. Our first lesson in conversion is a lesson of identity.
First, list how you describe yourself. How do you see yourself and what are the phrases you use to describe yourself, to yourself. This the language we use when we ponder our worth, value, strengths and weaknesses. This is not a list of how you are "supposed" to think of yourself, it is a list of how you actually think. Since you aren't going to show it to anyone, be honest.
Second, read and study and memorize the verses below. Read them in context. Allow the Scriptures to reorient your thinking. This is the first step to renewing your mind and transforming your life.
John 1:12-13 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.
Galatians 6:15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 4:24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God.
Revelation 21:5 And He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." And He said, "Write, for these words are faithful and true."
Third, make some lists.
- First, make a list of how you think God views you.
- Second, make a list of what the Scriptures say above about the identity of the believer.
- Third, revise your first list with the truth of the Scriptures from list two.
The renewal of your mind that will lead to transformation with regard to your identity is to have your lists match. I truly see myself how God has made me and sees me (that is believing). I have an accurate view of how God sees me. I agree with God (that is submission).


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Hvar island is easily reached from Milna on Brac for a fabulous Day Trip. The speed boat goes every morning from Milna Harbor and returns in the evening from Hvar Town.
After wandering Hvar town, visiting the fortress and cathedral, a taxi ride away will bring you to two of our favorite wineries in JELSA (a charming village on the other side of the island from Hvar Town). There are also several good restaurants in the pretty harbor.
Dubokovic Winery is a real garage winery with some of the best wines in Croatia. Owner Ivo Dubokovic is engaging and passionate about his winemaking. Be sure to make reservations in advance.
Tomic Winery is a traditional family winery with very nice tasting room and architecture, lovingly designed by Andre Tomic, one of the best master vintners in Croatia.
Jelsa restaurants – Me & Mrs Jones is right on the water, charming and very good – Dalmatian cuisine. The pizzeria in the town square is also very good and has other dishes in addition to pizza.
Other or our favorite towns on Hvar if you have more time:
Vrboska – charming small village with cobble stone streets and quaint bridges. Not the best restaurants.
Stari Grad – also charming village – we like Bistro Kod Damira Restaurant – fresh, interesting local menu – don't miss the lavender lemonade & the chocolate-lavender cake.
Or you can take a taxi boat from Hvar town to Palmizana Resort, about 10 minutes by boat. Palmizana Resort is charming, has a pretty beach and several restaurants. Our favorite restaurant is the original family restaurant on the hill – with great organic menu, terrace overlooking the bay and filled with a large collection of Croatian art, collected by the owner over the last 50 years.


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- HMRC have confirmed PAYE late filing penalties will continue to be reviewed on a risk-assessed basis for the 2018/19 tax year rather than be issued automatically:
- this will include continuing to not charge penalties automatically if a FPS is filed late but within 3 days of the payment date and there is no pattern of persistent late-filing.
- The first penalties for the tax year beginning 6 April 2018 will be issued in September 2018.
- HMRC will continue to review this approach after 5 April 2019.
- Generic Notification Service (GNS) electronic warning messages should not be ignored as they give you a chance to review your submission process to ensure that things are correct in the future bearing in mind the risk based approach to penalties. You can check your messages by:
- logging into PAYE Online and selecting the generic notifications from within the "Notice summary" section.
- using the PAYE Desktop Viewer.
- using your commercial software; check your software is compatible with accessing GNS messages.
- accessing your Business Tax Account and using the 'messages' link.
- Where an employee works intermittently and is not paid on a regular basis but their contract continues, the Irregular Employment Payment Pattern indicator should be selected on each Full Payment Submission (FPS) completed for that individual.
- If you have to make a one off payment to an employee you should enter 'IO' in the 'Pay Frequency' field.
- If your employees are normally paid on a regular payment pattern eg. weekly, monthly, annually you should treat these as regular payment patterns and the appropriate code (see the HMRC bulletin for the codes) should be recorded in the 'Pay Frequency' field.
- You should only enter irregular (IR) in the 'Pay Frequency' field if your normal payment pattern is not one which fits into a regular payment pattern.
- When completing the new starter declaration on your payroll it is important that if you enter your employee's post code, you ensure that it is correct. An incorrect post code could result in correspondence being issued to the wrong address and may also affect the DWPs ability to issue any Universal Credits due and any correspondence to claimants.
- The PSA1 form that employers complete to submit PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) will be changing for the 2018 to 2019 tax year to incorporate the rates and threshold changes for Scottish Income Tax. When completing a PSA1 form for the 2018 to 2019 tax year you will be asked whether the Expense or Benefit is for a Rest of the UK (rUK) taxpayer or a Scottish taxpayer.


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Get ready for autumn with SA escapes to mountains, the Karoo and everywhere else that's cooling down
As the sunny days get cooler and the leaves start shedding their greenery, autumn's the season to head inland where it's not too hot and not too cold.
This is the time to traverse South Africa's mountains, taste some wine, enjoy cooler weather in the Karoo, Northern Cape and Free State and experience the start of great diving off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
This is when you let go of the old and marvel in the beauty of time passing - and this selection of itineraries and guides will help you figure out where you want to watch the leaves turn from green into the colours of sunset.
READ: From Cape Town to the Sunshine Coast: Press refresh in these cool local summer escapes
Be seduced by the isolation and golden beauty of Die Hel
Nature is the perfect balm for when you want to retreat into yourself, and despite its ominous name, a road trip to Die Hel in Swartberg Nature Reserve is just what the universe ordered.
The deeper you drive into the mountains, the more awe-struck you become. It was springtime, and patches of snow were still visible from a recent snowfall, but it was clear the fynbos was thriving with the extra water. Besides the stunning vistas of gorges and golden-hued mountains, the biodiversity is another mind-blowing experience.
3 days in the deep Karoo: Where a canoe trip is rewarded with lamb 'tjoppies'
The N1 stretches across the beige, then brown, then green landscape in a straight, almost never-ending straight line. Arid in parts, warm in most, and friendly in all, the Karoo is far from big cities, but close to home.
There is something about slowly trekking your way up to the deep Karoo. From billionaire's mile in De Doorns' grape country, where money almost-literally grows on vines, to the historic, one-street town of Matjiesfontein, where you stop for a mandatory stoep coffee at the Lord Milner before continuing on to Beaufort West and the Three Sisters Shell Garage to buy a refreshing coke.
Barrydale: Hit pause in this Klein Karoo dorpie before taking on the Garden Route
It's a town people tend to pass through on their way to the Garden Route. But by only stopping for a milkshake or a quick bite to eat, you miss the essence of this wonderful place.
Barrydale is a small dorpie, located on the border of the Overberg and Klein Karoo regions of the Western Cape. And it is as klein dorpie as it gets!
A short escape to the Klein Karoo where cheetahs roam
The Western Cape isn't exactly a premier wildlife destination, focused more on its natural landscapes, marine life and coastal activities to entice visitors.
But just under a three-hour drive from Cape Town you'll hit the Klein Karoo, and with it the Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve.
At first it seems a little unassuming, turning off into the middle of nowhere down a dusty road typical in this region. But instead of your typical game lodge with the flamboyant African decor, Inverdoorn instead opted for something a little more Karoo chic.
SA wine itineraries to help you drink your way through 2020
New decade, new me.
But we all know you'll still be you - the one who loves to end the day with a glass - or bottle - of wine. There's always been something about that grapey, fermented bliss that helps melt the world away.
And autumn is just after harvest season, which means you can be the first to try the industry's newest batch of wines.So why not take your wine-nose on the road (but not in hand while driving) with a long weekend to the gorgeous but varying vineyards of South Africa.
Tour de Braai: A 5-day gravel ride from George to Swellendam
If there's one way to enjoy proudly South African food while cycling through some of the most iconic passes in the country, it's with Jan Braai's Tour de Braai.
If you're a keen cyclist then this event should be on your travel-bucket list as riders get the opportunity to tackle iconic passes such as Montagu Pass and Rooiberg Pass. Then spend the nights soaking in luxury at accommodation spots in Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp, Rooiberg Lodge, Riversdale and Swellendam.
A rare rainy day in Worcester
When it rains in Worcester, everyone will tell you how often it doesn't rain.
Known for its 30-degrees-plus weather that births wine from the sun's warm embrace and dry soil, it took everyone by surprise when the heavens opened up on a tour through its winding mountains and valleys.
Cheese, bougainvillea and slow living in the Great Karoo
Hedonism is a dish best served in Prince Albert.
Quiet views of the Swartberg Mountains, a local dairy that makes mouthwatering cheese - complete with cheese cellars- and a picturesque Main Road where t he smell of Karoo lamb is commonplace.
A beautiful dorpie escape!
A guide to the Kalahari Red Dune Route
While the Northern Cape is the biggest province in South Africa, we make no bones about the fact that it certainly isn't the lushest. However, it's road-trip appeal lies in the unique, almost alien-like landscapes that stretches on for miles towards the northern expanse of this extraordinary African continent.
Beginning in The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, it showcases the Kalahari through a wide range of activities including desert walks, dune-boarding, 4x4 trailing for the adventurous, game drives, guided walks, birding expeditions and other eco-inclined activities for nature-lovers.
Legends and folklore on the 4x4 Shipwreck Trail sitting on the Diamond Coast, Northern Cape
Take on the open road. Discover misty seaports and mining legends. Dance with the daisies. Feast with the First People. Shield your eyes and get out into the vast desert sands. The Northern Cape has much to offer travellers. This is about one of the most unique experiences - a 4x4 Shipwreck Trail on the Diamond Coast.
Through the years, the stormy Atlantic Ocean has often been an obstacle, preventing many ocean-going vessels from completing their voyages and sending them to a watery grave on the coastline between the Koingnaas and Kleinzee.
Drakensberg to the Elephant Coast - The long and short of KZN road trips
Durban is one of South Africa's top destinations for a number of reasons. It's got it all – from scenic coastlines and wild nature, to rich culture and delicious food.
During the peak holiday periods the crowds can be a bit overwhelming, so plan your escape and check out these exciting and fun road trips out of the city.
AfriCamps is opening its first KZN glamping spot - and wow!
AfriCamps has just announced that it's opening its 9th glamp in South Africa, and this one will be in the beautiful Kwazulu-Natal Midlands.
Want to be close to nature but not compromise on comfort? Tourists around the world are increasingly opting for glamping getaways, and AfriCamps offers fully equipped luxury canvas tents in spectacular nature spots.
Chasing shade in the Drakensberg - wining, dining and ziplining
Kwazulu-Natal is known for its greenery. However, it starts getting drier in autumn, and brags with late afternoon pink sunsets instead.
But the Northern Drakensberg's Champagne Valley is not known for its bubbly wine. It is a hub of activity. Quite literally.
The 'berg' is the ideal place to throw some shade in the cooler months – especially for Capetonians wanting a quarter-year break to a SA destination that is awkwardly similar to the Mother City (mountains, wine, craft beer, hiking) – only in the 'berg' it's much drier and warmer from sun-up to sun-down.
Learning to swim like a fish in Sodwana Bay: What you should know about doing your PADI certification
One of the best times of the year to dive along the KZN coast is in Autumn through winter, when visibility is at its best.
And not only one of the best diving spots in the country, Sodwana Bay in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park also tops the world rankings.
If you don't have your PADI certification yet, combine the course with a cool holiday in KZN when the humidity won't destroy you as much as in summer.
From fishing in Kroonstad to bird-watching in Bloem, discover the hidden gems of the Free-State
If you have heard of the Gariep Dam, South Africa's engineering masterpiece then you have some idea about the Free State and what it has to offer.
From small charming towns to fields filled with flowers, Free State is a traveler's dream location.
Discover a variety of unique experiences exclusive to the Free State province.
Isolated spots in SA's mountains for when you feel like being a hermit
Sometimes all you want to do is pack up everything, leave the city lights behind and become some mountain hermit that occasionally shouts at hikers.
That fantasy becomes especially more clear in the mind whenever you get gridlocked in Cape Town or Johannesburg traffic, and when the internet goes down on Mondays.
Luckily, South Africa has an abundance of mountainous escapes where you could pretend you're a hermit - if only for a few days.
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|Registration and Breakfast
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|Welcome – Co-Presidents Ruth BZ Thomson & John Sherry
|9:00 – 12:00 pm
|Training 1: Intermediate Level for group leaders with 8-10 years of experience
John Sherry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor/Clinical Director, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC,This didactic and experiential workshop will explore how to recognize, identify, and manage, countertransference as it emerges in group. The following will be focused on utilizing an attachment theory lens: recognizing and addressing group resistances; creating connection between group members; and methods for fostering immediacy in group.
|Workshop 5: Don't Just Sit There – Do Something!– Enhancing group interaction through the use of activities.
Kathleen Ryan, OT, Rehab Clinical Leader, Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary, AB,Participants in this workshop will experience a wide range of activities, reflecting on how their use can amplify curative factors and facilitate helpful group processes. There will be some didactic presentation but the focus of the workshop will be doing, not sitting and listening. Participants should come prepared to be active.Learning Goals and Objectives:
|Workshop 6: How Do Your Group Session Notes Measure Up? Strategies To Make Your Notes Ethical, Useful, and Succinct!
Dawn McBride, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Lethbridge, Provisional Psychologist and Ethics Examiner, College of Alberta Psychologists, Lethbridge, AB,
Learn ways to refine and enhance your group therapy notes so they are efficient, ethical, and succinct. We will examine strategies to write useful notes in under 5 minutes! The focus is on Canadian ethics for psychologists/registered counsellors – however the material generalizes to all group therapists. Extensive handout package.
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|Workshop 7: Self-Awareness and Group Therapy
Allen Sheps, MSW, Private Practice, Allan Sheps Prof SW Corporation, Thornhill, ON,
Our emotional reactions to our group members inevitably influence our therapeutic interventions. Some reactions we notice, while others remain elusively outside our conscious awareness. By broadening our understanding of our reactions and impulses, we are better able to facilitate our groups. Following a brief overview of current theory, a series of experiential exercises and a fish bowl will help participants\ gain insight into their countertransferencial patterns. We will then explore how this awareness information can be used in our groups.
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|Training 2: Beginner group leader – up to 7 years of experiences
Aida Cabecinha, OT Reg. (Ont.), Dip. FCGPA , Registered Occupational Therapist, Private Practice in Psychotherapy, Co-Director Toronto Institute of Group Studies, Toronto, ON,
Groups are living human systems that have the potential to promote health and well being. Participants in the group training workshop will learn how to activate group properties, therapeutic factors and group dynamics that cultivate safety, connection and belonging, essential ingredients for wellness.
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|Workshop 8: Leveraging Group Processes to Increase Resilience at Work
Jacqueline Kinley, MD, Air Institutes, Halifax, NS,
Relationships can be a source of stress at work, contributing to psychological distress and injury. Group processes can be applied in corporate settings to build team and organizational resilience, health and safety. In this workshop participants will learn how to leverage group techniques to promote psychological health and safety at work, and extend the traditional reach of groups
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|Workshop 9:Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis: Increasing Access Through Group Therapy
Karen Shin, MD, Medical Director of the Ambulatory Mental Health Service, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Hricha Rakshit, Occupational Therapist, Group Therapy Facilitator, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON
This workshop will focus on advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills for treating clients with trans-diagnostic psychotic symptoms in a group format. Often the management of clients with psychotic symptoms can focus exclusively on medications and create difficult therapeutic interactions. Obtaining skills in CBTp creates another type of therapeutic interaction with clients, and develops additional skills for addressing symptoms.
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|Workshop 10: Increasing Population Health through Low-Barrier Mindfulness-based Group Therapy
Daniel Farb, MEd, RP, Registered Psychotherapist, Burlington Family Health Team, Burlington, ON,Steven Selchen, MD, MSt, FRCPC, Chief of Psychiatry, Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, ON,"Mindfulness" has been popularized in recent years and mindfulness-based group psychotherapies have proliferated around the world. This workshop will explore Mindful Adaptive Practice (MAP) as a particular mindfulness-based group intervention designed to treat people actively suffering from depression, anxiety, and other common mental health challenges.Learning Goals and Objectives:
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Economic development, if it aims to be meaningful and wholesome, should include people from all segments of society without differentiating on basis of various social strata. In this case, the only significant economic progress that can be made must include women. Since 1947, Pakistan inherited a menacing case of poverty upon its inception – and that abject lack of finances hit women the most pervasively. Although each government vowed to improve the life standards of women, a thorough plan has rarely ever been achieved that focused on the equitable distribution of development benefits especially for the lower segments of the population.
Ideally, there should be no class demarcation as class and gender combined create a gridlock of complications for women. Those hailing from lower-middle to lower socio-economic backgrounds suffer the most repression in terms of financial, social pressure and patriarchal violence. For this reason, it is imperative to design a governmental plan that functions on a horizontal exchange of empowerment instead of charity, which is a vertical mechanism wherein the donor remains in the position of power while the recipient continues begging. Political icons can articulate their goals as much as they want but it comes down to one basic question: Do they deliver? And sadly, it is apparent that most do not.
The aim should be providing women with access to economic and educational opportunities as well as more opportunities to exercise their autonomy. A legal framework that grants them protection from orthodox backlash will empower them to take on bigger and even more significant risks. Furthermore, women must be integrated into every level of policy making while formulating and implementing micro-economic and social policies. It is obvious that isolating gender does not work. Current conferences on women leadership are commendable but we won't achieve much until we take it from the grassroots level.


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We see so many pictures of the "ideal" woman in social media and magazines. You name it, you've seen it. And probably been intimidated. Or feel that it doesn't reflect you, or your life. What comes to mind when you think of strong women? Who do you see? You know so many amazingly strong women who live next door, down the street, in your city. Some you've met on travels. We have too. And they've inspired us.
This site is simple. It is about the support and empowerment of women. There is nothing political, religious, or work-related. For us it is a release, a human endeavor — an attempt at highlighting extraordinary women doing normal things. You don't have to be a CEO to be strong. We are all grateful, too, for the women at the top breaking the ceilings (for where would we be without them?), but I hope this blog can become a place of support for women from many different paths, a forum to uplift women going through life each day, and a site to learn about different perspectives of feminine strength. How we can use our differences to learn from and embrace one another, all the while paving the way for more women to pursue their dreams, whatever those dreams may be?
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BioE Seminar: Therapeutic Strategies via Genome Engineering: New Approaches and New Challenges
Abstract: The recent advent of RNA-guided effectors derived from clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)-CRISPR-associated (Cas) systems have dramatically transformed our ability to engineer the genomes of diverse organisms. As unique factors capable of co-localizing RNA, DNA, and protein, tools and techniques based on these are paving the way for unprecedented control over cellular organization, regulation, and behavior. Here I will describe some of our ongoing efforts towards engineering this system for enabling therapeutic applications.


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By SHERIDAN ROY
Either Plantsville, South End, or Flanders Elementary Schools may have a new name by the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year.
Former school officials and residents brought a petition to the board of education to honor Zaya A. Oshana by naming a school facility after him.
Oshana served on the board of education for 34 years, and passed away in 2017. He was also a former fifth grade teacher and vice principal within the Southington Public School system.
"When a request comes to the board of education, we have to look at our policy, which states the chair must appoint an ad hoc committee to investigate if the person meets the criteria stated for a facility to be named after," said BOE vice chair Terri Carmody, who chairs the facility naming committee overseeing the process. "At our first meeting, it was decided that Zaya Oshana did indeed meet the criteria."
The BOE's "procedures for the naming of school facilities" policy states in order to meet the criteria, the individual shall be a prominent national or statewide figure whose name and reputation are widely known and accepted, and shall have been involved over a long period of time with education in general or with SPS in particular and shall have exhibited demonstrably distinguished service deserving of special recognition.
"There was no question within the ad hoc committee that Mr. Oshana fit the criteria," said Carmody. "After review of the policy and criteria, we felt he was deserving."
The three elementary schools in question are being considered because they are not already named after a specific person, Carmody said.
Naming school facilities falls within the BOE jurisdiction. Once the ad hoc committee has reviewed the petition and held a public input meeting, the committee will then make a recommendation to the superintendent. The recommendation will then come before the BOE for discussion and finally, a vote. It must pass with two-thirds vote.
The committee held its public input meeting on May 20.
"Parents and children came in to address the committee and tell us what they thought about the name change," said Carmody. "Many were not in favor."
Many of the comments were related to the schools' histories. Carmody said comments made at the public input meeting will be taken into consideration when the committee makes its recommendation.
The committee will make its recommendation at a public meeting on June 11 at the municipal center. The board of education will vote on the recommendation on June 20.
Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School and Walter Derynoski Elementary School are both named after long-time BOE members. Kelley served 43 years and Derynoski served 41 years.
To comment on this story or to contact staff writer Sheridan Roy, email her email@example.com.


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My parents gifted me some whole chickens recently.
They order a ton of their meet farm fresh, like straight from the actual farmers. They go there, scope out the goods, and choose what they want.
While I 100% appreciate fresh, free meat, something about making eye contact with my meal just makes me uneasy. So, I'm happy I just get it after it's been, um, subdued and freezer safed.
Back to the point…
The chickens I received were not cut into portions and when you're me and you defrost a bag with the words "chicken" sharpied onto it and realize they mean like a whole chicken, not chicken pieces ready to be cooked and put in your belly, you sigh a little and then pull out your big ole butcher knife and hack it haphazardly into bits.
Fortunately my mother gave me a half way decent tutorial after she discovered my carnage and I've figured out how to stretch a whole chicken into three meals for 5 people. So, lots of healthy recipes featuring chicken this week…
Plus, Dinnerella is giving us this…
Hungry Family, Healthy Meal Plans: Dinnerella's Pasta with Rainbow of Vegetables
- 1 bunch asparagus (dry ends removed)
- 1 yellow pepper (seeded and cut into strips)
- 5 green onions (sliced into half (lengthwise))
- 2 or 3 beets
- 1 onion (cut into wedges)
- 1 handful basil
- 12oz pasta (whole grain, quinoa, brown rice or corn pasta)
- 6oz ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly grounded pepper
Step 1: Scrub the beets and cut each one into 4 wedges. Add them to a small pot filled halfway with water. Sprinkle with salt and bring to boil. Turn heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until softened.
Step 2: Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Aim for al dente and drain.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or heat a grill pan or the grill and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil. Drizzle vegetables with oil and season with salt. Place on the grill when grill is very hot. Grill for a few minutes, until softened and slightly charred. Turning once. Or place all vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4: Drain the beets, and save ½ cup of the liquid. Under streaming cold water peel the skin from the beets between thumb and index finger. Caution: Beets are very hot, but with streaming cold water the skin will easily let go. Transfer the beets to the grill or the baking sheet with the other vegetables.
Step 5: Meanwhile mix a few spoons of vibrant red beet-water into the ricotta cheese. Season with freshly grounded pepper. In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the grilled vegetables and dollops of ricotta cheese. Sprinkle generously with finely chopped basil.
DudeMom tips:
- I don't touch beets, pretty much ever. They are super good for you, but for the sake of keeping it real, I have to tell you that I left them out of my version.
- I use the fat free version of ricotta.
- I also used quinoa. I like saying it, keen-wah, and, as a complete protein, it's healthier than pasta but still super filling.
Week 3: Recipe's of the Week
Monday: We have a birthday today so a meal out is in order. For you, try this: Rustic Penne Chicken Sausage. On a week heavy in chicken I like this because chicken sausage doesn't even taste like chicken, it just tastes like sausage.
Tuesday: Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken is perfect for a day when you will be out all day and in need of something that will basically cook itself. I can even rice cooker the rice so it will all be ready when I get home! For me, because I am using a whole chicken, I went ahead and cooked my chicken Sunday and then made this in a pot. You do what you wanna.
Wednesday: Chipotle Rubbed Flank Steak. I eat it with couscous and broccoli, but I make it into quesadillas for The Dudes.
Thursday: Another gone-all-day-day and an option that is quick, especially when using leftover chicken from the Chinese inspired meals are generally not really diet friendly. You can't just call your local take out place and order guilt free. This meal seems like it will make up for that: Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken. To stretch it for endlessly hungry bellies, I am making a side of my Chinese noodles. They are NOT weight loss friendly, but the Dudes love them.
Friday: Spaghetti and turkey meatballs. You can make your own or buy them from Costco like I do. I eat mine with roasted veggies, The Dudes eat it with pasta.
Saturday: Taco salad. The Dudes love this and I can eat it too! Plus it's perfect with a side of my tortilla soup. You can leave the chicken out if you're over it this week.
*Disclosure: Ruth, the creator of Dinnerella, is a contributor to DudeMom.com, providing healthful, family friendly recipes for budget conscious families. If you are interested in learning more about her service and gaining access to her library of recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and more, please check out her awesome site: Dinnerella.com!


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Stop for a moment and gauge the passage of time and your relative perception of it.
I made this photograph about 1980. I'd been fascinated by the New Haven Railroad, and what I saw here I viewed then as a relic of times long gone.
The old railroads such as the New Haven were those that my dad had photographed back in the days of sunny Kodachrome.
At the time, I made this view of old New Haven cars at New Haven, Connecticut, I was 13. Conrail was then only 4 years old (formed on April 1, 1976), yet for me even its predecessor, Penn-Central was already a foggy memory.
Looking back now, to me it doesn't seem so long ago that Conrail vanished (Its operations ended in 1999). And yet, for point of comparison Conrail been gone almost four years longer (17 years) than I'd been alive at the time I made the photo.
What is interesting? What seems old?
In a high-school math class, I once remarked to my teacher, Mr. Ed Lucas, "Time and your perception of time are in inverse proportions to each other. The more time you experience, the faster it seems to go by."
He replied, "That's awfully profound for someone your age!"
Before Christmas, I related this story over dinner. However, I was stunned to learn a little more than a week later that Ed Lucas passed away on New Years eve.
It doesn't seem so long since I sat in his class, and yet in another way it also seems like the dawn of time (or my perception of time)!
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State Board working on Kansans Can, teacher retentionAustin Harris
The Kansas State Board of Education will be working on its Kansans Can goals, teacher shortages and many other topics during its monthly meeting Tuesday and Wednesday. Here is a link to the board's agenda and backup materials.
The board will:
- Receive an update from the Early Childhood team to support kindergarten readiness, which is one of the five areas of focus under the State Board's Kansans Can initiative of helping every student become successful.
- Discuss a proposed marketing campaign for teacher recruitment and retention. A state task force has reported that the number of teacher education majors and teaching degrees in Kansas has decreased significantly over the past few years.
- Consider a request from the Coalition of Innovative School Districts for 16 specialized certificates for Kansas City USD 500. The certificates allow unlicensed instructors to teach for one year in hard-to-fill areas.
- Receive a presentation from students of Ness City High School, Ness City USD 303, on an industrial education project in which the students constructed a "tiny house" and how the project related to math, language, arts and business standards.
- Conduct public hearings on regulations related to Emergency Safety Intervention, school bus safety and higher education teacher preparation programs.


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John Cook wins Champions Tour's First Tee Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) John Cook won the First Tee Open on Sunday at Pebble Beach for 10th Champions Tour title, closing with a 3-under 69 for a one-stroke victory over Tom Byrum.
The 56-year-old Cook birdied the par-4 13th and parred the final five holes to finish at 11-under 204 total. He won the 1981 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach for the first of his 11 PGA Tour titles and also won the 1975 California State Amateur at the course.
Byrum also shot 69. Winless on the 50-and-over tour after winning once on the PGA Tour, he bogeyed the par-5 14th and par-3 17th.
Skip Kendall, playing his second Champions Tour event after earning a spot in open qualifying Tuesday, tied for third with England's Roger Chapman. Kendall shot 70, and Chapman had a 65.
Davis Love III, also making his second Champions Tour start, had a 74 to drop into a tie for 24th at 3 under. The 20-time PGA Tour winner tied for 64th last week in Hawaii.


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Mayor John Ducey, the Township Council and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Local Planning Services office are preparing a bicycle and pedestrian master plan for the Township. The plan will identify and help to prioritize strategies that will increase the number and frequency of people walking and bicycling within the Township as well as increase safety and connectivity for all road users. The plan will provide draft recommendations for improving the connectivity, safety, convenience, and attractiveness of the Township's pedestrian and bicycle networks.
The municipality is holding a public open house to receive input from residents on the plan on Tuesday, April 17 at 5:30 at Civic Plaza at 270 Chambers Bridge Road. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback as the plan is being developed.
"The input that the public provided at our previous open house in November and through the online survey was essential to the plan," said Council President Heather deJong, a member of the working committee. "This open house will give residents the chance to see how the plan is developing and to help shape it further."
Public input is critical to help develop a plan that addresses the needs of people on foot and on bike in neighborhoods across the Township.


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Muriel Miguel, one of the grandmothers of Indigenous theatre in the United States and Canada, joined us as the Saturday Keynote and 2019 Distinguished Career Award recipient at the 70th annual SETC Convention in Knoxville, TN. You can listen to the recorded audio or read the transcript of Muriel Miguel's keynote address.
Meet Muriel Miguel
Muriel Miguel (Kuna/Rappahannock) is a founding member and Artistic Director of Spiderwoman Theater, the longest running Native American women's theater company in North America. She has directed and co-written all of Spiderwoman's shows since their first show Women in Violence in 1976. They have produced over 20 original works for the theatre.
Muriel is a 2018 Doris Duke artist and, in 2016, was a John S. Guggenheim Foundation Fellow. She has received an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Miami University in Oxford, OH, home of the Native American Women Playwrights Archives. She was awarded a Rauschenberg Residency in 2015 and is a member of the National Theater Conference.
Muriel studied modern dance with Alwin Nickolai, Erick Hawkins and Jean Erdman. She was an original member of Joseph Chaikin's Open Theater where she performed in the groundbreaking works: Terminal, The Serpent, Mere Ubu and Viet Rock. She is a choreographer, director and actor. She has choreographed Throw Away Kids and She Knew She Was She for the Aboriginal Dance Program at the Banff Centre. She directed Spiderwoman Theater's Material Witness, The Scrubbing Project with Turtle Gals Performance Ensemble, and Evening in Paris with Raven Spirit Dance Company. She has been a dramaturge with Native Earth Performing Arts' annual Weesageechak Begins to Dance Festival. As an actor, she was the Mary Deity in the off-Broadway hit, Taylor Mac's Lily's Revenge. She created the role of Philomena Moosetail in The Rez Sisters, by Tomson Highway, a play that is a seminal work in the development of a First Nations play repertory in Canada. She played Aunt Shadie in The Unnatural and Accidental Women by Marie Clements and Spirit Woman in BONES: An Aboriginal Dance Opera. She has created one woman shows Hot' N' Soft, Trail of the Otter and most recently Red Mother. Her latest project is Misdemeanor Dream, which is inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream and explores the real and the fantastical existence of Native and First Nations tricksters and spirits in the stories, knowledge and lives of Indigenous people.
She was selected for the Native and Hawaiian Women of Hope poster by Bread and Roses International Union's Bread and Roses Center and in 2003 was the recipient of the first Lipinsky Residency (feminist-in-residence) at San Diego State University Women's Studies Department. She has received many awards as a member of Spiderwoman Theater. The Smithsonian Institution's Museum of the American Indian presented a retrospective exhibit, New Tribe, New York honoring Spiderwoman Theater's years of work; a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women's Caucus for Art and the Otto René Castillo Award for Political Theatre. Spiderwoman Theater received the first Honoring the Spirit Award for Arts and Entertainment from the American Indian Community House. Muriel was an Assistant Professor of Drama at Bard College. She taught and directed a yearly production at the Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT) was Program Director for CIT's three week summer intensive. She is a pioneer in the development of an Indigenous performance methodology and is active in the training of Indigenous actors and dancers in this culturally based method. She was a Program Director for the Aboriginal Dance Program at The Banff Centre and an instructor there for seven years. Muriel has lectured with Muriel Miguel: A Retrospective and facilitated Storyweaving Workshops in conservatories and universities in the US, Canada and Europe.
Her work has been profiled in numerous articles and essays. The most notable of these are Women in Love: Portraits of Lesbian Mothers and their Families by Barbara Seyda and Diana Herrera and American Women Stage Directors of the 20th Century by Anne Fliotsos and Wendy Vierow. Plays Published: TRAIL OF THE OTTER in Staging Coyote's Dream: An Anthology of First Nations Drama in English Vol. II and HOT 'N' SOFT in Two-Spirit Acts: Queer Indigenous Performances (Playwright's Canada Press). There have been numerous publications of Spiderwoman Theater plays, including PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY in Performing Worlds Into Being: Native American Women's (Miami University Press); WINNETOU'S SNAKE OIL SHOW FROM WIGWAM CITY in Keepers of the Morning Star: An Anthology of Native Women's Theater (UCLA American Indian Studies Centre), and REVERB-BER-BER-RATIONS in Staging Coyote's Dream: An Anthology of First Nations Drama in English (Playwright's Canada Press).