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3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW
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Dear Ms. Wright:
In its meeting of 21 April, the Commission of Fine Arts reviewed and approved the draft master plan for the Nebraska Avenue Complex at 3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW, for the Department of Homeland Security. The Commission supported further development of Alternative B, the project team's preferred alternative, with several recommendations for additional study.
In their discussion, the Commission members emphasized the general campus planning principle that the siting and design of buildings should support the clarity and strength of open spaces; they expressed concern that the design potential of the open spaces on this campus has not been fully realized. They commented that the proposed treatment of courtyards and building placements appears too haphazard, and recommended more careful consideration of the open spaces—particularly the potential to develop a more beautiful organizing spine for the campus. Questioning the sufficiency of the alternatives that were presented, such as the "signature" building proposed in preferred Alternative B, they recommended that additional master plan options be explored to ensure that new structures adjacent to Ward Circle and Glover-Archbold Park conform to the overall logic of the campus planning.
Recognizing the General Services Administration's goal of achieving a sustainable campus, the Commission members recommended that alternative energy sources be considered as an integral part of the master plan's vision for the campus. They also recommended that the experience of approaching and entering the campus be considered carefully for those arriving as pedestrians in addition to those arriving in vehicles.
The Commission looks forward to further review as the draft master plan is developed. As always, the staff is available to assist you with the next submission.
/s/Thomas E. Luebke, FAIA
Mina Wright, Director
Office of Planning and Design Quality
U.S. General Services Administration
301 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20407-0001
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The biggest annual hot air balloon festival in Southeast Asia is back! Catch 40 colorful hot air balloons from different countries as they fly to the skies of Pampanga at this year's Lubao International Balloon Festival from April 14 to 17 at the Pradera Verde in Lubao, Pampanga. Promising to be even bigger and better this year, the event is packed with activities both up in the air and on the ground. The festival will include fun on-ground entertainment, such as street activities, land exhibits, and exciting musical performances by top Filipino artists, such as Ely Buendia, Bamboo, True Faith, Sabado Boys, and Mitoy & D'Draybers. Tickets are priced at P280.
Also read: Catch the biggest hot air balloon festival happening next month
For ticket inquiries or reservations, call 470-2222.
The 1,000-feet slippery slide of is back! Slidefest is happening on April 16 and 17 at Filinvest City. Enjoy fun and exciting activities, fill up at the food festival, and party all night with the country's biggest DJs. There will also be special show-stopping performances from Asia's Got Talent's The Intensity Breakers! Registration is priced at P600 for Wave Sliders, P1,000 for Block Sliders, and P1,400 for All-Day Sliders.
For more information, log on to Slidefest's website.
Join the Milo Nutri Up Fitcon on April 16, 7 a.m., at the Globe Circuit Events Ground in Makati. Experience Milo's biggest gathering of top fitness organizations. There will be different fitness activities, such as CrossFit, HIIT, Yoga, and many others. Enjoy special discounts and freebies from partner brands and learn more about fitness from different speakers. Registration fee is P150.
For more information, visit Milo's website.
Enjoy a night of old world wine and modern tapas at Gas3nomic Wine & Tapas, happening on April 16, 6 p.m., at A SPACE. Taste six kinds of fine wine from France, Italy, and Spain, carefully paired with modern tapas prepared by Plato Chefs: Chef Patrick Go of Black Sheep, Chef Earl , and Chef Mil. Learn about food and wine pairing, interact with talented chefs, and get discounted artisanal wine bottles. Get to know more about wine and the concept of tapas with a modern take. Tickets are priced at P1,200.
For inquiries or reservations, call 0998-549-7542.
VivaManila is thrilled to invite everyone to its first Intramuros Pasyal Street Fair on April 16 and 17, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., along General Luna Street in Intramuros. The streets will be filled with color, art, live performances, delicious food, and the coolest artisanal, homegrown goods! Stroll through Manila's oldest streets, go shopping, be entertained by the street performers and artists. Remember that cities are living things, and that Manila's heart is beating strong!
For more information, visit VivaManila's Facebook page.
Catch Cinematheque Centre Manila's Daze of Youth series, featuring films that speak to the wayward restlessness of growing up and rebelling against adulthood. Its line-up crosses all eras and genres, putting together fresh releases, indie favorites, nostalgic childhood flicks, and timeless classics. Audiences get the chance to be part of special question-and-answer sessions with directors and special guests following select film screenings. Round up your friends and watch Above the Clouds, Bakal Boys, Pascalina, and Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa, among many others. Don't miss this series from April 12 to May 1. Some films are free of admission; others come with a fee of P50.
For the complete line-up and schedule, go to Cinematheque Centre Manila's Facebook page.
Catch a summer night bazaar this weekend! El Verano Bazaar hits Manila on April 15 and 16, from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., at Track 30th in Bonifacio Global City. Both young and young-at-heart can bond and chill with friends and families over a night of laughs and food trips. Enjoy treats and other interesting finds from 40 food and non-food concessionaires. Don't miss the games, mini-competitions, and a sweet line-up of performances that will serenade and entertain you throughout the night.
For more information, go to El Verano's Facebook page.
Have an outdoor weekend with the R.O.X. Outdoor Festival 2016 on April 16 and 17 at the Bonifacio High Street Central Amphitheatre. Games, challenges, workshops, and competitions will be at the event for everyone to join and enjoy. Test your limits or try out something new! Enjoy a weekend of bonding over sports and games from the present booths in the area. There's going to a Zero Gravity lead climbing competition, photo contest, outdoor film showing, and several crash courses.
To register, head over to R.O.X.'s website.
Join Dusit Thani Manila in celebrating as they celebrate Thailand's much anticipated annual New Year festivity, Songkran! This cultural celebration lets you throw water to anyone in sight, making it a fun and playful party. It's happening on April 16, 5 p.m., at Songkran Splash 2016, at the hotel's Poolside. Join the party, featuring DJ Ornussa Cadness, Verve Project Band, and Multi Prop Flow artist Ehrlich 'Firechill' Ocampo. Entrance is priced at P1,500 per person, inclusive of pass-around snacks, grilled dishes, unlimited beer, vodka, and a survival kit with a water gun.
For inquiries and ticket reservations, call 238-8888 local 8430, 8838, or 8841.
Get ready to run, rock, laugh, and party at the Lezgo Run, happening on April 17, 4:30 a.m., at the Blue Bay Walk, Pasay City. Registration is priced at P450 for 3K, P550 for 5K, P650 for 10K, and P750 for 16K. Sign up at the following sites:
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- Toby's SM Mall of Asia
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[F]urther to an incident on Thursday 26 July when a vehicle was in collision with a bridge support, Highways England will be closing the southbound carriageway for two nights this week to reopen lane 1 in time for the bank holiday.
Lane 1 has been closed – with a 50mph speed limit in place along the other two lanes – since the incident.
The bridge had to be propped up before the damaged lorry and bridge support on the verge beyond the hard shoulder safety barrier could be safely removed.
A Highways England spokesman said: "We'll be relocating the new support to the location of the damaged support in work taking place this week.
"This will require the overnight closure of the southbound carriageway between 8pm and 6am tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday nights. By 6am on Thursday morning (23 August) lane 1 will be open again and the 50mph speed limit removed.
"The diversion from junction 33 will use the southbound A6 and eastbound M55, The northbound carriageway will not be affected by this work.
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ABILITIES MEMBERS: If you are not receiving email updates from us, please check your spam filters. Emails are likely being routed to junk.
We are committed to providing daily updates on news and information that would be helpful as we all deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. You can find more resources and access to an online forum as well at https://abilitiesmanitoba.org/covid19-forum-and-resources/ Stay safe! #WeAreBetterTogether
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UPDATE 1:45pm May 14
Today Abilities participated in a meeting with the Minister of Finance to make recommendations on eligibility criteria for a potential financial initiative related to COVID 19.
There were 14 others representing other sectors, the vast majority outside of social services.
UPDATE 10:45am May 14
We continue to launch the DSP wage and essential worker status campaign.
- Following the Winnipeg Free Press ad last week, a number of rural papers have published the same letter to the Premier
- Yesterday we launched the video and have sent it to the Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Families, Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister and some CLDS colleagues.
- All MLA's province wide have been sent a copy of the newspaper ad with a request to support the campaign
- You will start to see billboards popping up in 11 communities around Manitoba on the long weekend. We will share the locations of all billboards as we finalize the details
- In Winnipeg, you will see 50 transit buses featuring the campaign
- We are finalizing plans with Global TV for an ad to run for 2 weeks towards the end of the month.
We will be participating in a call with the Minister of Finance from 11-1 today to discuss a Manitoba Risk Recognition Program. Details to follow.
UPDATE 6pm May 7
Make a point of picking up the Free Press tomorrow as we publicly launch our campaign for a wage premium for DSP's. Members of Abilities have been emailed the campaign elements and timing of each aspect.
UPDATE 4:30pm May 6
Abilities Manitoba is working in partnership with a number of groups to launch a wage campaign for DSP's to include newspaper ads, TV and billboards. We are working with Disability Matters Vote, Barrier Free Manitoba, Family Advocacy Network, Inclusion Winnipeg and awaiting news from 3 other potential partners.
As an initial step, we submitted a letter to the Premier and the Minister on May 4 calling on them to raise wages for DSP's during COVID 19. Their hard work and complex skill set deserves recognition!
We recognize that your costs as an agency have increased in the past few months and you may be feeling uncertain, financially. If you are able to, we would welcome donations to support the costs of this campaign which will be province wide starting with an open letter to the Premier in the Winnipeg Free Press and other community newspapers.
We hope you are doing well – Abilities continues to meet virtually and often – both the staff team and the Board of Directors.
Be well and stay safe!
UPDATE 6pm April 29
My apologies for the delay in posting – we've hit a bit of lull in terms of new information – and also recognize that agencies are anxiously awaiting new information on a number of topics.
Despite that Abilities truly has been hard at work — all employees on deck and four board meetings in April — kudos to all!
We had a meeting with CLDS today and covered a number of issues:
The Shared Health Directive around working in a single work place is NOT applicable in our sector. This applies only to personal care homes. It is still possible for someone to be employed in a personal care home and also in our sector; they cannot however work in 2 personal care homes.
We've heard from many day services who have tremendous concerns about the proposed funding model and encourage you to reach out to CLDS. We have shared the feedback we've received to date and will continue to represent your interests. Recognizing that most agencies can anticipate a significant cut, the Province has welcomed those agencies to contact them to work this through and have asked agencies to complete the template. Today CLDS shared they want to be flexible and want to see all day services remain viable. Please connect with CLDS to ensure stability in funding.
Shared Health has published a directive on extended use of masks, which will be utilized in our sector. CLDS is preparing a communication and the directive can be found at: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/extended-use-of-face-masks.pdf
Current action items from CLDS include:
- more interactive online platforms for communicating and meeting with agencies.
- will follow up on eligibility for 2 week isolation pay
- Communications about:
- single work place directive for PCH's
- interim criminal record checks
- potential of loosening visitor restrictions
- Consider requests to fund deployed day services staff as full time if they were employed full time pre-COVID.
- Consider keeping benefit funding in place so employees who have been laid off can retain benefits and reduce barriers when they return to work.
- Ensuring in person First Aid training that may be starting has protocols in place to ensure safety.
UPDATE 5pm April 21
The Board of Abilities met with Deputy Minister John Leggat and Assistant Deputy Minister Catherine Gates this afternoon. We used the letter we sent to our Executive Director members yesterday as the guide for discussion. The letter outlined three broad areas of concern with points under each.
Stability in funding
Maintaining a stable and agile work force
Communications from the Province
Regarding stability in funding:
Day Services: we shared great concern over funding cuts to day services and we reported the vast impacts day services will be seeing. They told us that they'd like day services to reach out as their intent is not to destabilize. We discussed fixed costs and loss of income and John Leggat reported they want to work with agencies to figure out fixed costs.
Residential Services: discussion focused on increased cost and coverage of costs to residential providers. Agencies are asked to approach the department with increased costs to seek approval for funding.
Coverage of incurred PPE expenses: A few agencies have been informed that any PPE they purchased will not be funded. We've asked for agencies to be funded for purchases ordered up until April 13 when the Department first communicated about arrival and distribution of PPE. They have asked us for a financial forecast of these costs.
Request to agencies: Please send in your PPE expenditures to include:
- a list of PPE items and related costs
- the date the items were ordered
- number of staff by service area (shift staffed homes, home share, day program etc)
This will assist us in gathering information for the Department to review.
We did not have time to speak to the other items related to stability in the workforce and communications from the Province, unfortunately. ADM Catherine Gates committed to following up on these items.
I also wanted to report that orders for CLDS supplies can be done through residential care licensing. For rural and northern the contact is Lorna and in Winnipeg the contact is Cecilia. For day services deploying staff to home share or family situations, PPE can be ordered through this avenue. If staff are deployed to residential settings, the residential agency will provide PPE.
The teleconference to discuss the package sent to day services around redeployment will be held on Friday at 10am. We await further information on registration and an opportunity to provide questions in advance.
The Board is drafting a follow up letter to highlight the areas of concern around a wage premium and communications from the Department.
UPDATE 7:15pm April 14
PPE for deployed day services staff: CLDS has confirmed that day services staff who are deployed to residential services can expect to access personal protective equipment (PPE) at the organization they are deployed to.
UPDATE 5:30pm April 14
This morning's CBC article about cutting non essential services created a lot of concern. I spoke with Assistant Deputy Minister Catherine Gates about this and she reported that she doesn't see anything shifting away from what has already been communicated to agencies. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-funding-service-providers-1.5531194
PPE is starting to flow and Branden and Leslie will be making runs around Manitoba. Yolly is busy prepping packages to head North and you can expect hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, masks and other essentials as per your orders. We've heard that the shipment of gowns and masks has arrived in Canada and is at customs currently. We will communicate plans for distribution as this becomes available.
Dr. Brent Roussin and Deputy Minister John Leggat hosted a session this afternoon on PPE and answered some questions people submitted. Other questions will be followed up on and we look forward to seeing this information.
Day services have been awaiting the arrival of documents to plan for staff deployment to residential services. The due date of April 17 is being pushed back as I understand, as the documents have not yet been circulated.
Abilities is preparing a letter to submit to the Minister and will send a template letter for agencies to adapt for their purposes. Once ready, we will share our letter to the Minister with you.
UPDATE 4:30pm April 9
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be holding a conference call to review protocols on Tuesday, April 14 at 3pm. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3679328051998798603
Folks in Winnipeg: Changes to Transit routes:
Spring Service Change Coming April 12 – Operation begins on the Southwest Transitway
A reminder to passengers that Winnipeg Transit routes in southwest Winnipeg are changing April 12, when service on the BLUE rapid transit line begins, utilizing the Southwest Transitway.
All Winnipeg Transit passengers are advised to use the Navigo trip planner to explore routes and schedules that will be in effect as of April 12.
UPDATE 10:30am April 9
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UPDATE 6pm April 7
Safety Protocols:
As you are aware, we've been working to develop and gain approval on some safety protocols for DSPs on how to stay safe as they support people in their homes during this pandemic.
As you can appreciate, information and protocols are changing as the situation has escalated here in the Province. This weekend, Shared Health Manitoba sent out new direction on the precautions and use of Personal Protective Equipment in health care settings. We have confirmed that these guidelines do apply to CLdS funded services. You can find this communication here: https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/covid-19-provincial-ppe-guidelines.pdf
As a result we have updated our guidelines to supplement this direction. Our document provides some guidance on how to implement this direction specifically within someone's home. We hope that you find it useful. You can find this document here:
We share your concerns about the sector's ability to implement the direction provided by Shared Health Manitoba and continue to advocate strongly for adequate supplies of PPE from the Province. In the meantime, Abilities Manitoba has utilized a grant from The Winnipeg Foundation to assist in purchasing, delivery or shipping supplies to organizations across the Province. We will continue to share and coordinate opportunities for bulk supply ordering and vendor sources.
Redeployment of Staff:
As many day program/employment agencies prepare to deploy their staff into residential settings during the COVID-19 outbreak, we thought it might be helpful to hear about the experiences and process undertaken by ImagineAbility. You can find that story and resource here: https://abilitiesmanitoba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Redeployment-process-one-organizations-story.pdf
Audra Penner, CEO of ImagineAbility is willing to answer any questions that you might have on what worked, what they learned and what they might do differently. You can reach Audra at firstname.lastname@example.com . There have been many positive stories emerging from the chaos of the pandemic and the opportunity for day program and residential staff to work alongside and gain insight into one another's work has been one of them. Stay tuned as we share some of those positive stories in future updates.
DSP Appreciation videos and pictures:
We are launching a campaign to be sure that Direct Support Professionals across the Province hear daily how much they are appreciated. The #EssentialToUs campaign will gather videos and pictures of appreciation from families, people supported, organizations and others and post them on our social media, website and other platforms to be sure that our heroes on the front line hear regularly that they are appreciated, honoured and celebrated. They need to know that we see them and that we are fighting for what they need. Please send any pictures or videos to firstname.lastname@example.com . Note: If you are taking a video on your phone, turn it sideways (so that your phone is horizontal)… it looks better. 🙂
Making Homemade Masks:
Yesterday, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer provided new guidance on the use of homemade, fabric masks. You can read further on this here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/non-medical-masks-covid-19-spread-1.5523321
Some organizations have asked about making masks and whether that would be useful. We are unclear on whether Manitoba will come out with a position on this. It is possible that using fabric masks for the people we support who display symptoms may be a more comfortable option than the disposable ones. Also if people we support insist on going out into the community, wearing a fabric mask may be something they would agree to do to be safer.
If you are considering making masks, you might consider the pattern and instructions offered up by the Unity Point Health Centre in Cedar Rapids called the Olson mask. More information could be found here: https://youtu.be/ZnVk12sFRkY and https://bit.ly/UPHMask . Coffee filters could be used to insert into the pocket in the mask or vacuum HEPA filters. Some people have extended the pattern and/or the ear loops around the back of the head to tie behind the head instead of looping over the ears for more comfort and so that the mask fits various sizes of people.
UPDATE 7pm April 3
I hope everyone has a chance to spend some time in the sun (and snow!) this weekend – take in some fresh air and find some balance, it's so important!
We (President Audra Penner and Executive Director Margo Powell) continue to meet with CLDS (Catherine Gates, Sandi Dorbolo, Andrea Thibault-McNeil & Craig Wynands who attend as needed depending on topics) every second day and while our agenda does vary there are some standard items that we continue to address and provide updates on:
Protocols: We continue to await approval of Protocols specific to COVID19 and our sector. We are disappointed that we haven't received them back from Public Health to share with you. We do understand that all are working tirelessly but also understand the great need for this information.
Personal Protective Equipment: updates on CLDS' expected supplies and distribution plans and Abilities concurrent work to source PPE.
Wage Premiums/Hero Pay: We've asked them to implement this to recognize the amazing DSP's who are stepping up when needed and have proposed a few ideas.
Staff Deployment Plans: the contents of plans agencies are expected to submit by April 17 recognizing that it will only provide a snap shot and a lengthy document/process is not ideal.
Staff Deployment: Joint updates on the incredible ways agencies are working together for the good of people and highlighting of issues, concerns and issues arising from deployment.
Transportation: Recognizing day services are utilizing transportation in new ways, and anticipating potential future changes, a request to reconsider cutting transportation dollars to day services who continue to use transportation.
Essential Worker Status: for a work force that is already underpaid and truly is essential.
Video Meeting between agencies and CLDS: ADM Catherine Gates suggested this and we think it's a great idea! They can share some updates and have a Q & A session. CLDS is aiming to have the first session the week of April 20. At that point they expect to have further concrete info available on a number of topics.
First Aid/CPR and Checks: we appreciate that CLDS has lifted some of the barriers around checks and First Aid/CPR, and want to plan for the next step, as staffing is already an issue in rural Manitoba.
We also always have issues arising on both sides and a number of standing topics including critical day services, block funding details and much more. We will continue to update you as information becomes available.
Abilities is making a supply run to our rural agencies next week! Once the hand sanitizer arrives, we are planning to keep filling the online requests for supplies and get things out to our rural folk! We will be filling orders and delivering to Gimli, and a tour of south western Manitoba to multiple communities. For Flin Flon and Swan River we will get your deliveries to you via Canada Post. Thanks to our road trippin' heroes Branden and Leslie who get to spread supply joy to our valuable rural agencies! Shout out to Paul Moore at ImagineAbility for prepping orders and to Yolly Tang for managing orders and pick ups. Need Supplies?
Be well all and from whatever perspective you read this from – self advocate, agency, staff, direct support professional, family, civil servant — THANK YOU!
UPDATE 6pm April 2
We've found a source for Masks and Protective suits and plan to do a collective order. The deadline for submission of orders is Monday, April 6 at Noon.
Masks: $40 per box of 50 plus tax. Approximate delivery date of April 15.
Gowns: Approximately $15/gown however final pricing depends on how large the order is. Working hard on a 10 day time span for delivery.
Send orders to email@example.com
by Noon April 6. Abilities will place bulk order and ensure distribution
UPDATE 7pm April 1
Days slip by way too fast for all right now! I hope you are well!
- Inclusion Winnipeg is working with Carey Lai of Leila Pharmacy to offer a webinar Friday at 10am on COVID-19. It will also be recorded and available after. Register at email@example.com.
- We are currently in discussions with CLDS about items including: PPE access, staff deployment, essential worker status, wage premiums/hero pay, hiring work-arounds (checks & first aid/CPR), block funding for day services, worst case scenarios, transportation dollars, video conferencing Q & A sessions with agencies and much more. We will continue to post updates!
- We've been asked by the province to document what is happening, how we are responding and what is needed. We aim to provide this info within one week along with recommendations.
Thanks to all of you Every Day Heroes! You are amazing! Please reach out as you need to – we are here to support you!
UPDATE 5pm March 31
We are learning that some day services are choosing not to deploy staff to work residentially. We ask that you reconsider this for the following reasons:
- We advocated substantially to see funding continue uninterrupted to give day services the time to plan for redeployment. Plans to change day funding were substantially earlier. We assured CLDS that agencies would work together to get staff arrangements in place but agencies needed time to make it happen. Help us prove that community can solve problems when given the latitude to do so.
- Funding arrangements for day agencies that deploy staff are significantly better for those who are deploying staff.
- We ask that you consider what you would need were you in the situation that residential agencies find themselves. This is not about individual agencies – this is about working collectively as a sector for the well being of ALL people funded by CLDS. We must band together.
Please, please reconsider.
Protocols: We did receive the protocols back from Public Health yesterday however have concerns about some information that was removed or changed. We understand you need these as quickly as possible and will distribute them to you as soon as we can.
Minister of Families Heather Stefanson phoned us yesterday to express her gratitude to all the agencies for their hard work and commitment. She asked me to pass along her gratitude.
UPDATE 5pm March 30
The province has announced the closure of all non-critical services in a news release today. Services in our sector have been deemed critical as per item 53 in Schedule A: BG-PHA – COVID-19-PR.
We continue to work on getting approval to distribute protocols and are very close!! We are challenged, like you by a number of things including accessing the personal protective equipment required for each protocol in addition to the PPE required on a regular basis irregardless of COVID-19.
Our hearts are warm with the many ways agencies are ensuring the folks they support can access loved ones. Sometimes in new and different ways, but connecting none the less. We are concerned about people who, like all of us are trying to make sense of what is happening and acknowledge how critical our connections to loved ones are. Hats off to agencies trying new and different ways to connect people when in person visits are not always an option.
Agencies experiencing a loss of 30% or more in revenue should be eligible to receive a federal grant to recover losses. More info at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-covid19-business-supports-1.5514558
We continue to reach out and welcome you to connect with us as well. We are all faced with new challenges and unprecedented times. Thanks for your commitment — we will emerge on the other side.
UPDATE 4:30pm March 27
We are awaiting the approval of protocols from Public Health and anticipate that we can share them with you on Monday. The three protocols cover no symptoms, symptoms and positive COVID19 result and will help guide people, families, staff and agencies.
Agencies have been contacted around the distribution of masks. Abilities continues to also try and source for agencies as we are aware of concerns that agencies need access to more.
On Monday we will be emailing agencies that only provide day services. We will share a letter with those agencies that you can share with your staff to help ease concerns around being deployed to work residentially.
Supplies: We are setting up a supply hub and have orders in for hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray. The hand sanitizer is still 7-10 days away from delivery and the disinfectant spray is anticipated before that. We continue to source other items and do have a small amount of supplies on hand for agencies. We will first reach out to people who have identified the need through the need supplies link above. Our supply hub will have pick-up hours and we have plans in place to transport around the province.
UPDATE 7PM March 26
Stay strong folks! Your commitment to people is beyond admirable. Today's update…
- We've posted a video orientation for people starting to provide residential supports. It is located above at the top of this page and also here.
- Recognizing that folks in supported independent living (SIL) may need additional supports to understand COVID19, practice social distancing, maintain well being and obtain needed groceries and supplies we are hearing that people are needing additional supports. If this is the case for people you support, please submit requests through the CSW. Thanks to all who are going the extra mile to reach out to people supported in SIL as they may be particularly vulnerable now, Similarly, any requests to increase hours for anyone who is currently in need can be done through the CSW. We understand some agencies have been approached already about this.
- The Province has sourced masks that will soon be distributed through Regional Offices or for pick up at 114 Garry St. by appointment. They will contact agencies to communicate the process. They also have limited quantities of gloves, toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Please, take only what you require immediately. Supply chains appear to be loosening up and we anticipate this will continue to get easier.
- We are close to complete on getting protocols out to you. They will explain protocols for people with no symptoms, symptoms and confirmed positive results as well as proper use of personal protective equipment.
- We continue a number of discussions with CLDS to help mitigate instability and resolve presenting challenges. The President of the Board and myself meet every second day with CLDS with emails and calls in between. These are unprecedented times for all.
Update 7:30pm March 25
So many moving parts! I had hoped to provide an earlier update.
First off, I'm in total awe of how everyone is stepping up and doing whatever they can – not only for our sector, but for your own networks and communities. This is surely what will get us through this difficult time.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): We expect the province to soon announce plans for availability and distribution of PPE. Abilities continues to also try to source this for distribution. Please continue to use the links above to let us know your needs. We do have access to a distribution depot in Winnipeg and access to a trucking company to get products and supplies to you. My sense is that every day more becomes available for purchase.
Support Plans: We absolutely recognize how challenged residential agencies are now in responding to COVID19. As you are likely preparing to welcome new staff to provide supports, wherever possible please ask staff to ensure support plans are up to date. This is hard, if we can provide info to new, incoming staff that helps someone on the receiving end of supports, please do this wherever possible.
To our Abilities Members: If you are concerned about immediate financial challenges please email me at email@example.com or phone me at (204) 890-6751.
UPDATE 12:30pm March 24
We have found another source of personal protective equipment (PPE) at https://www.focusenet.com/
Available supplies include masks, hand sanitizer, goggles, gloves and thermometers.
Please be aware the the use of PPE is not needed unless symptoms appear or in the event of testing positive for COVID-19. We are working to set up a distribution hub for PPE and have a trucking company on board who is willing to transport goods to agencies on their regular runs. I love how people rally together in times of need! It also sounds like CLDS may also have access soon and I will update as info becomes available.
It's also time to call on the relationships you have to access what is needed. Do Dentists in your community have PPE supplies they can share with you? What about day cares?
The province has also launched a website to ask for help and to offer help. it can be found at: https://helpnextdoormb.ca/ Help out where you can and ask for help where you need it!
UPDATE 8pm March 23
Employers, particularly day services have a number of questions right now about continued employment through redeployment, lay offs, refusal to work etc. People First HR has stepped in to assist us and have provided this information around lay offs at: HR_On_Call_Abilities_MB[1]. We ask that wherever humanly possible staff redeploy to fill residential shifts. They also have an HR phone in option for questions and offer a non-profit rate of $60 per month.
UPDATE 5pm March 23
We are working with Sysco Canada currently – they sell groceries and supplies and are working hard to source gloves, masks and hand sanitizer on our behalf. They deliver across Manitoba and are available if you want to contact Cherise at email@example.com Please identify ONE person from your organization to be their contact and let Cherise know who that is. This will make things easier and efficient.
We are also working with distilleries on your behalf to try and source hand sanitizer and disinfectant spray. They are overwhelmed with calls and ask that they work through Abilities to manage requests. You can complete the supply request above and we will keep you posted,
We've added a sample contract for day and residential agencies to reference as staff are deployed to new settings. It's in the staff deployment area.
We are working on creating a video to walk through the orientation we shared last week and anticipate that being available to you this week. In the meantime you can use the written version. A few suggestions for Day services:
- gather information on staff availability as shifts will be needed to be filled 24 hours per day.
- if your staff are worried about providing different supports as it is unfamiliar, approach a residential agency and see about having staff go visit to understand what residential services may look like. While they may not work in that particular home, it would provide a good intro and may help quell anxiety and encourage them to assist in filling shifts.
We continue work on safety protocols and are working at this as quickly as we can. We will share the information as soon as we are able.
Take good care!
UPDATE 1pm March 21
We have created an orientation for staff being deployed to different organizations in the hopes that it saves some time and frees your organization up a bit to focus where you need to. Orientation
We have started a petition to obtain Essential Worker status for direct support staff. Please sign and distribute. We've also posted it on Facebook and Twitter. Link to petition.
UPDATE 5pm March 20:
I spoke with the Deputy Minister and assured him that our sector is working together to get through this. I asked him to assist in lifting barriers so we can best accomplish the tasks at hand. He along with ADM Catherine Gates and the team at 114 Garry Street applaud agencies for stepping up and rising to this challenge.
- Critical Services: CLDS is drafting a letter and will share it with agencies, MGEU, CUPE and UFCW to assist with the deployment of staff.
- Day Services Staff deployed to residential settings will receive the rate of pay they have at their home organizations.
- Staff in our sector are eligible to access the Childcare hotline for essential workers. That number is 1-888-213-4754 or 204-945-0776.
- The expectation is that day services will deploy staff where needed and will maintain funding while doing so. I assured him that organizations are stepping up and we've launched a matching tool online.
- Lifting/loosening of First Aid, CPR, and record checks: This is approved and we can expect to see communication with interim parameters.
- Access to funds for emergency costs: While they are unable to make a full commitment on what will be available, he acknowledged that these are exceptional circumstances. Agencies are encouraged to submit receipts and requests and they will make an effort to fast track these.
- Protocols for COVID-19: Abilities is working on some documents for agencies and the Deputy Minister will submit these to Pubic Health and fast track their approval for distribution. Today he put in a request for a video tutorial and booklet to be created for our sector. In addition to the items listed on the 10am update, we are looking at best practices in the absence of PPE.
- We are hoping to find a nursing resource available in our sector to assist with assessments. More info on that as it develops.
- Agencies can expect another communication from CLDS by Monday.
UPDATE 2:30pm March 20:
I wish I had more firm information I could share….
At this point we have a number of asks into the province that we are awaiting information on:
- Loosening of First Aid, CPR and record check requirements – I expect some progress soon!
- Funding stability for day service agencies while deploying staff to residential situations and details on funding including staff wages as they will vary between lending and receiving organization
- A letter from CLDS defining the critical nature of supports provided and a request for health care designation temporarily. This could potentially provide access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and access to the child care hotline
- We are trying to source PPE for our members and have asked the Province if they will pay should we be able to find it (some potential good leads here) We know agencies don't mind paying however the most critical part is sourcing and distributing them and allowing you to focus where you need to
- Guidance on the lack of PPE – best practices in the absence of PPE, back up plans if/when a shortage of staff occur.
MLA's are meeting regarding the declared state of emergency. Now would be a great time to reach out and let them know of the challenges you are facing.
UPDATE 10am, March 20:
The staff deployment area on our website is live and can be accessed at: https://abilitiesmanitoba.org/sds/
We continue to work with the Province on ensuring agencies have what is needed to deploy staff. Unfortunately our essential worker legislation only covers government employees so we are looking at a number of different angles to address this. CLDS is working on a document that will assist and we are exploring the possibility of a temporary health care designation which may also assist in accessing PPE.
With the cancellation of First Aid and CPR we are working with the Province on a temporary work around to limit the impact of this barrier.
We are working on a protocol to share that is being developed by nurse consultants and will be vetted through Public Health and will include:
1) what to do generally to keep staff and others safe during this outbreak
2) what to do when people show cold/flu symptoms but don't have a diagnosis
3) what to do when people have COVID in the home.
We are reaching out to distilleries to try and access hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant and may have access to some next week. With the world wide shortage we are challenged by this and understand the critical importance of agencies having access to this.
UPDATE 1:30pm, March 19:
- Abilities has requested that the Province declare all employees in our sector as essential workers. This would provide the directive that all staff can be deployed to assist where needed. In conjunction we've asked that funding to Day Services remain in place so that they can assist in the deployment of their staff, pay them for shifts completed and provide oversight and coordination needed. There is a meeting this afternoon at the Department of Families in this regard and we will provide updates here as they are available.
- The Department will send another communication prior to Monday that will include these anticipated items and direction:
- Where necessary incident reports can be submitted by email.
- People with completed and clear criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks can complete shifts even where those checks are more than 3 months old. Verification from a previous employer that they have checks on file will suffice in this emergency situation. Where checks cannot be applied for/obtained, CLDS is willing to change stances as this progresses and no other staff are available. Please keep Abilities apprised of your situations as you encounter this. We know some communities are not able to access the application process.
- Sadly, no update on personal protective equipment. There is a national shortage. Abilities is in the process of reaching out to golf tournament contacts who work for distilleries to see if they may be able to assist in creating and getting hand sanitizer out to agencies. You may have seen a news story from Ontario yesterday: https://globalnews.ca/news/6697997/dixons-distiller-spirits-guelph-sanitizer-coronavirus/
- Abilities is developing an online mechanism to identify needed shift coverage as well as available staff. We plan to have this go live tomorrow and it is available for all agencies and families in Manitoba. We also expect SMD's Envoyy app to launch this weekend and see this as a good mechanism as well.
- We are developing a short orientation that will be available on our website as staff head into other agencies and service types.
- Agencies can anticipate a media release from the government tomorrow.
UPDATE 1:15pm, March 18: We've had two verbal discussions with the Province today and anticipate that they will be pivoting substantially from yesterday's communication. We have expressed the deep need to communicate with agencies today and regularly thereafter as agencies feel an absence of their presence. On our end we continue to advocate on your behalf and are seeking daily updates on critical issues agencies are faced with. We are in contact with CLDS several times daily currently.
We are working in a few other critical areas as well:
- reaching out to member agencies to check in with you and let you know we are here for you and available.
- working on the website to accommodate postings of where staff are needed and where staff are available to help out to assist with the deployment of staff.
- working on a brief webinar that would serve as an orientation when you bring in staff for coverage who are not your employees.
We also ask Day Programs that have closed or are closing to identify if they have any personal protective equipment or toilet paper that can be distributed to areas where it is needed.
UPDATE 11pm, March 17: We have approached the Province with an appeal to reconsider the decision that day services supporting 50 or fewer people continue to operate. We do this in light of how swiftly COVID-19 is progressing and in recognizing that we work with a number of people who have compromised immune systems and are high risk.
The closure of schools and day cares for a demographic that is considered lower risk highlights the need to take swift action in our sector. Visitation restrictions have been implemented in long term care facilities, a demographic that falls within a similar high risk. When we examine the trends experienced in other provinces in recent days, we feel strongly that we need to act quickly and take precautions wherever possible.
We fully support agencies as you make difficult decisions about what is in the best interests of your organization. We know some day services have had to make the difficult choice to close. We appreciate that you are exercising caution and consideration in making these tremendously difficult decisions. You know the people you support and you are keeping them in the forefront as you make decisions in these trying times.
We applaud the efforts of residential supports to launch plans to manage through this historical time. We ask day services with available staff resources to be ready and available to deploy to residential and respite supports. We are working on plans to make this as easy as possible to navigate.
We are amazed by the efforts of all services to prepare and respond. We stand with you. We are here to support you and welcome you to reach out. More than ever we need to come together and support one another through this. I know that we can do this together! -Margo.
UPDATE 6pm, March 17
After a phone call with CLDS I can offer the following updates:
Potential impacts to Day Program funding: At this time there is no directive from central government to change/reduce funding to agencies.
Deploying staff where needed: We are working with CLDS on some ideas to deploy staff from day services to either residential or respite services. They are looking at a model where CSW's could approve respite for people who have returned to their family for the time being. We've asked them to also look at a model that is community lead and matches staff with people they know where possible. They are most open to this and had a similar discussion. We are looking at ways Abilities can set up a forum or means to connect and match staff where needed province wide.
We've also asked them to look at an interim work around for criminal record checks where it will be needed. They will look at this and let us know. Ideally agencies can work together to fill staffing needs and pull together as needed. A contract should be possible where the day agency vouches for the qualifications of staff going in which would avoid the issue of criminal checks.
Agencies should check their liability insurance around the clause of sharing of staff during an emergency situation. SPA's do allow for this (Section 18) and they are looking into their responsibilities to provide a directive that agencies can proceed.
Incident reports: They are looking at an interim plan for submission of incident reports where access to a fax is an issue. I expect more information on this tomorrow.
Funding for overtime and 2 week self-isolation period: CLDS will discuss and make us aware of plans as they are available.
Testing: discussed concerns about testing for individuals, inability of some to wait long periods for testing and the possibility of drive through testing. Again, they will update us as information becomes available.
Access to child care hotline for health care workers: Announced by the Province today – we've asked if staff in our sector can be included in this. This request has been sent up for consideration and we await a response.
Personal Protective Equipment: See 4pm update
We plan to have daily contact with CLDS in the coming days and will post updates as soon as we get them.
Stay safe and be well! Remember to take care of yourself in this challenging time! – Margo
UPDATE 4pm, March 17:
I had a phone discussion with Assistant Deputy Minister Catherine Gates regarding 2 key issues:
Day Services staying open to 50 or fewer people
- They consulted with Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Roussin to inform this decision.
- They are concerned about mass closures and the impacts on residential and other supports.
- They are asking agencies to support people in smaller, scaled back models where possible and where not possible to make staff available to be deployed to residential or respite services.
As we are seeing across Canada, this situation can change very quickly and thus advice will change. We'd recommend agencies be poised to move to gatherings of 10 or fewer people and stay abreast of the situation in Manitoba and Canada.
We share your concern that many people have compromised immune systems and thus are at an increased risk.
Access to Personal Protective Equipment
- They are aware of the significant need for agencies to access needed supplies. Catherine has been advocating for information and solutions. As our Health Care system responds to this crisis, she has not been able to obtain this information yet, but has a plan in place to get further information if that isn't received by tomorrow morning. She recognizes the critical need agencies face in obtaining needed supplies.
Further updates to follow after my 4:30pm discussion.
UPDATE 12:45pm, March 17:
I continue to work with CLdS on a number of issues and am awaiting more information to share with members. Unfortunately, at this time I have no new information. I have a call scheduled at 4:30pm today and will post updates after.
We are aware that some day services have closed, are planning to close or making arrangements for parts of their programs to be paused.
Areas we are seeking info from CLDS include:
- The role of government in the closure of day services. (as mentioned above some have made the call to close)
- Access to personal protective equipment
- Funding availability for day services that are shut down, overtime and 2 week isolation period
- Testing options for people with compromised immune systems and the feasibility of drive through testing
- An interim plan for submission of incident reports where a fax machine cannot be accessed.
- Redeployment of staff from day services to residential including interim work arounds for record checks or the possibility of agencies contracting directly with day services to provide additional staffing.
We are adding to the resource listing daily and thank those agencies that are submitting their examples of communication and plans as it is helpful for others to see. Thanks! Together we will navigate this!
Stay tuned for updates. -Margo


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Understanding Limited Liability Company
To start an own company is a dream of every individual, there should be a strong will and hardworking mentality by the Entrepreneur to make the dream alive. There are different kind of business you can start with, the best among is to start a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
What is a Limited Liability Company?
It is a very common form of business entity formed for business activities. A Limited Liability Company can be formed by a minimum of two partners and the maximum number should not be more than 50. The liability of each person is limited to the number of shares owned by him in the total share capital of the company.
There should be a minimum of 51% equity participation by local partners.
Another main thing related to LLC is that the name of the Company should reflect its purpose and the phrase "LLC" shall be added to the name of the entity. The shares of LLC are not opened for public subscription. As per the commercial companies Law LLCs may be licensed to engage for a number of activities except for banking, insurance and business investments in others' name. The profit or loss generating out of the business will be shared equally between the share holders as per their share holding pattern in the company.
Process of starting a LLC Company:
– The first step is to obtain an initial approval for name and the activity you are going to start from the Economic Department.
– Prepare the MOA and get it approved from the notary public.
– Obtain an office tenancy in a commercial building and have it attested by RERA
– After fixing out tenancy, submit applications and initial approval along with copy of MOA, tenancy contract etc. to Economic Department.
– After verifying all the documents by legal department, the name of the company will be entered in the commercial register and the MOA will be published in the Ministry of Economy Bulletin.
Then the Economic Department will issue the license.
– After getting the License then register the Company with Ministry of Labor and Department of Immigration.
What are the costs involved to set up a LLC?
– The initial approval fee is AED110
– The trade name reservation is AED 210
– Activities Fee+ the market fees (5%) + other entities fees.
The major chunk of the business enterprise in UAE happens to be LLC because of the ease of operation model of LLC. The cost factor and the easiness in starting the business makes LLC type of company a major attraction for the budding entrepreneurs in UAE.
For more guidance, you may always feel free to get in touch at Emirates Chartered Accountants Group, Dubai. Send us a mail at firstname.lastname@example.com and we shall be happy to answer you at the earliest.


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In recent seasons, some of the most fashion-forward moments have happened courtesy of the all-American staple, denim. With labels like, Vetements, Off-White, RE/DONE and Frame, the fabric is being devised in creative and unexpected designs that still pay tribute to denim's humble beginning. For a taste of the past, V is spotlighting the most nostalgic denim campaigns dating as far back to the '70s.
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Apple's Patent Cases Against Android Are Falling Apart, as Acknowledged Even by the Anti-Android Lobby
Patents on trivial concepts can't carry water for Apple
Summary: Apple's attacks on Android (and by extension Linux) run short of results
DESPITE Apple's 'generous' payments to IDG (e.g. for advertisements), IDC's parent company, IDC now reports (as widely covered in the media) that Apple is unlikely to ever catch up with Android and Apple's stock rapidly collapsed recently, costing the company around $100 billion in overall value.
Apple saw the writings on the wall some years ago. It started suing Android half a decade ago, taking advantage of a notorious patent system (the USPTO) that is such an utter joke that it actually let McDonalds have patents on making burgers (patents protectionism) just when in the US, based on this new report, some people are copyrighting a chicken sandwich (or at least trying to). Remember that Oracle attacks Android not only using patents but also copyrights (on APIs). CPTN, a consortium built around Novell's patents with Apple, Microsoft and Oracle at its core, shows that there is a proprietary software collusion against Android/Linux. Microsoft has been destroying Nokia to turn it into a patent troll, using its patents to feed Android-hostile trolls like MOSAID.
Outside the US (although increasingly in the US too) Apple has not been so lucky when it comes to fighting Android. Watch Europe for instance. Aside from the fact that the system isn't biased in favour of US companies (like the ITC tends to be), Apple's slide-to-unlock patent, to give just one example, is nothing more than an old gate lock (thousands of years old) borrowed for digital metaphors. It's just not patentable in many places, including in Europe. Apple has ultimately embarrassed itself by even trying to follow Steve Jobs' "thermonuclear" (apocalyptic) plan.
"Apple's anti-Android/anti-Samsung patents are an endangered species in every jurisdiction in which they get challenged (and may soon be an extinct species in Europe)…"
–Florian MüllerAccording to Florian Müller, who has been working for Microsoft (and based on some reports also for Apple) as a sort of lobbyist, Apple continues to be defeated in Europe. To put it in his own words: "The spring 2014 armistice with Google has a major downside for Apple: it related only to infringement cases, not to challenges to the validity of its patents, a fact that was not clear at the time of the original announcement. Five months ago, the European Patent Office revoked Apple's iconic rubberbanding patent on a Europe-wide basis. The sole remaining party opposing the grant of that patent was Motorola. I have no doubt that Google (not Lenovo) is the driving force behind this continuing effort to shoot down Apple patents, and I guess Google is paying Quinn Emanuel for representing Motorola in cases such as that one.
"Today, Google and QE's continuing efforts have succeeded once again (and most probably not for the last time): the Federal Court of Justice, Germany's highest court (besides, theoretically, the Federal Constitutional Court, which has never heard a patent case in its history), today announced (German-language press release) affirmance of the Federal Patent Court's April 2013 decision to invalidate the German part of Apple's European slide-to-unlock patent."
In another article from Müller the failures of Apple are shown to be broader than just in Europe. To quote: "Apple's anti-Android/anti-Samsung patents are an endangered species in every jurisdiction in which they get challenged (and may soon be an extinct species in Europe), except for the Northern District of California, where Judge Lucy Koh has so far acted as if she was the World Wildlife Fund for Apple patents. But a tipping point may have been reached at which conservation will come to an end even in her district court."
When even Müller has no favourable opinion on Apple's case it's easy to conclude that Apple totally lost the plot.
Let's hope that Apple will rot on its own, without (any longer) trying to take Android down along with it. █


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Simons Pediatric Dentistry Patient Resources
Simons Pediatric Dentistry cares about your child's oral health, and strives to make dental care a positive experience. We want good oral habits to be established early, and to be maintained as your child grows into adulthood. Please see our dental resources below to learn more, and to have fun while doing so!
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A toothbrush will remove plaque bacteria that can lead to decay. Any soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head, preferably one designed specifically for infants, should be used at least once a day at bedtime.
In order to prevent dental problems, your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than his/her first birthday.
Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. A pediatric dentist has two to three years specialty training following dental school and limits his/her practice to treating children only. Pediatric dentists are primary and specialty oral care providers for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health needs.
Primary, or "baby", teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt.
Thumb and pacifier sucking habits will generally only become a problem if they go on for a very long period of time. Most children stop these habits on their own, but if they are still sucking their thumbs or fingers when the permanent teeth arrive, a mouth appliance may be recommended by your pediatric dentist.
Avoid nursing children to sleep or putting anything other than water in their bed-time bottle. Also learn the proper way to brush and floss your child's teeth. Take your child to a pediatric dentist regularly to have his/her teeth and gums checked. The first dental visit should be scheduled by your child's first birthday.
A check-up every six months is recommended in order to prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, your pediatric dentist can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.
Fluoridated toothpaste should be introduced when a child is 2-3 years of age. Prior to that, parents should clean the child's teeth with water and a soft-bristled toothbrush. When toothpaste is used after age 2-3, parents should supervise brushing and make sure the child uses no more than a pea-sized amount on the brush. Children should spit out and not swallow excess toothpaste after brushing.
Sealants work by filling in the crevasses on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This shuts out food particles that could get caught in the teeth, causing cavities. The application is fast and comfortable and can effectively protect teeth for many years.
There is very little risk in dental X-rays. Pediatric dentists are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which children are exposed. Lead aprons and high-speed film are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.
Parents should take their children to the dentist regularly, beginning with the eruption of the first tooth. Then, the dentist can recommend a specific program of brushing, flossing, and other treatments for parents to supervise and teach to their children. These home treatments, when added to regular dental visits and a balanced diet, will help give your child a lifetime of healthy habits.
Have your pediatric dentist evaluate the fluoride level of your child's primary source of drinking water. If your child is not getting enough fluoride internally through water (especially if the fluoride level is deficient or if your child drinks bottled water without fluoride), then your pediatric dentist may prescribe fluoride supplements.


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Jobs blackspot kids trade their way to work skills
A pioneering business charity has delivered a huge boost to the employment chances of almost 5,000 youngsters in a notorious jobs blackspot.
Students at schools in North West of England, which has been in the news due to high rates of young people not in education, work or training (NEETS), took part in a series of programmes created by the Young Enterprise organisation.
In a unique move, the young people , aged 13 to 16, were given the ability to measure their 'employability' skill levels before and after taking part in the activities – and they recorded increases of up to 20% in a range of areas that will help them get a job.
During the past year thousands of students took part in Entrepreneurship Masterclasses in which real-life entrepreneurs shared their experiences first hand through a dynamic series of enterprise challenges.
Hundreds of students even set up their own real company over 10 weeks with the help and guidance of volunteers from local firms as part of the Quickstart Business programme, a fast paced, high energy business experience.
It was an intense challenge for the pupils as they had to appoint each other to key management roles and raise share capital.
Everyone who took part in these, and a range of other Young Enterprise programmes, recorded such big increases in skills their teachers are using the results to impress tough Ofsted inspectors.
All the students were asked to complete a printed questionnaire before and after taking part in Young Enterprise programmes including
They were asked to rate their key 'employability' skills before and after on a four point scale from 'I have little/no skills '' to ''I have some skills'', ''I have good skills'' and ''I have excellent skills''.
Their votes were evaluated by a rigorous Young Enterprise computer programme. This showed the young people had improved by 19.1% in planning skills, 19.1% in dealing with praise/criticism, 17.5% in solving problems, 14.4% in creative thinking, 13.9% in working in a team and 13.5% in communication.
The top three things they enjoyed were working in a team, being creative and being competitive. The three things they least enjoyed were doing presentations, managing their time and learning about business.
When asked what areas they believed would help them in the future the top three were: strengthened decision making, increased financial awareness and improved confidence in achieving goals.
The results provide a substantial ray of hope for the North West, an area highlighted as one of the worst for NEETS according to a report by the Work Foundation. It said that many areas, especially those around Blackpool, Blackburn, Wigan Wirral and Ellesmere Port and Rochdale were the hardest hit by youth unemployment, while problems were also acute around Bolton.
Young Enterprise is piloting the new method of assessing the impact of its work in the region with a view to spreading it nationwide. As Britain's largest enterprise education charity, it steers 250,000 young people aged 4-25 through a range of programmes designed to help them learn about the world of work.
Catherine Marchant, Interim Chief Executive of Young Enterprise, said: ''The results of this pioneering survey prove the value of including enterprise education in the school curriculum. We are especially proud and delighted because the verdict is being given not by Young Enterprise staff or teachers – but the toughest audience of all – young people themselves.
''The schools where the programmes took place valued them so much that they are using the data to fill in their Ofsted self-assessment forms. It is an enormous boost for these young people coming so soon after the shocking story told by the Work Foundation report, because it shows these young people have gained real, marketable skills that will help them succeed in a ferociously competitive jobs market.''


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Varujan Boghosian "Self Portrait as a Lion" 2006
I've written many times over the years about my enduring love of collage. That said, it's become so ubiquitous that stand-out examples are few and far between. I don't know exactly why Varujan Boghosian's surreal mash-ups appeal to me so. Is it their deceptive simplicity? Their juxtaposition of patina with a modern, graphic sensibility? I'm not entirely sure, but I look forward to contemplating them in person via his show "Master Bricoleur" up now at Kent Fine Art through December 23rd:
An exemplar of the art of bricolage for the past six decades, we are pleased to present the work of Varujan Boghosian (b. 1926). The term coined by Claude Levi-Strauss in The Savage Mind (1962), exists in French with no English equivalent, and describes a high level of sophistication utilizing primitive materials and mythical thought.
As a practitioner of the modernist tradition of paste-ups in the wake of John Heartfield and Max Ernst, Varujan Boghosian speaks not only with things, but through the medium of found objects. By re-contextualizing 100 years worth of found materials with scissors and paste, time and context are re-examined. Boghosian's approach is intuitive and meditative, dealing less with external social factors and lending more focus to the materiality and history of the object. Fusion and juxtaposition are what sets his work apart along with an acute understanding of literary history, while his inquisitive nature is what lends poetry to his constructions. His use of contradictory visual elements is sympathetic to Ernst but the content he creates is all his own.
Boghosian showed with the legendary Stable Gallery, founded by Eleanor Ward, consistently between 1963 to 1966. At this time, the Stable Gallery showcased various young and emerging artists including: Joseph Cornell, Alex Katz, Marisol Escobar, Joan Mitchell, Isamu Noguchi, Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg, and Larry Rivers as well as Andy Warhol's first one-man show. The unorthodox and experimental spirit of this time has remained with Boghosian and informed his developing relationship with the appropriation of everyday objects and their subsequent plastic manipulations.
In 1968, Boghosian began to exhibit with the historic Cordier & Ekstrom Gallery, Duchamp's dealer in America. It was an ideal fit for Boghosian, as Arne Ekstrom's distinctive style favored the union of art and literature. Cordier & Ekstrom put on far-reaching shows that gave the same attention to world-renowned artists as it did to those who were just emerging. Morris Louis and Noguchi were some of the artists who frequented the gallery and it was where Romare Bearden honed his style. The gallery's circulating exhibition roster included such prominent names as Dubuffet, Matisse, Saul Steinberg, and Magritte. Boghosian developed a long-standing relationship with Arne Ekstrom and exhibited with the gallery well into the late 1980s.
Boghosian's work began to be included in the thematic exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago as early as 1954. He has also received numerous grants including a Fulbright, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the American Academy in Rome where he was in residence with Philip Guston, and he has been an active member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for the past 30 years. His presence as a teacher has included the Cooper Union, New York (1959-64), Yale University (1962-64), Brown and Dartmouth College (1968-96).
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U.S. officials acknowledged Iranian-backed forces in Iraq could be using American-made arms, an admission that comes amid growing concern on Capitol Hill the U.S. government is quietly working with militia fighters in Iraq who are directly tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
U.S. lawmakers and military insiders are concerned by what they described as the American government's continued arming and training of Iranian-backed fighters in Iraq, an ongoing policy that multiple sources described to the Washington Free Beacon as one of the U.S.'s chief foreign policy failures in the region.
Top lawmakers and others have begun to present evidence showing that the State Department continues to provide widespread support for Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, a program that first begun under the Obama administration.
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Music is the place to be for live sets played by the best DJ's of the moment. On this channel you can enjoy DJ-sets played in the SLAM! Studio, played on SLAM! Kingsday and played at the Amsterdam Dance Event.
Whether you like EDM, house, urban, trap or hardstyle, this channel is the perfect pre-party of your night out. Beside that we've asked the most talented producers to teach you how to produce a track.


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We as human beings normally like to have nice and beautiful things in life, no one likes to be called ugly or stupid and that is why we try as much to make sure we look presentable no matter where we find ourselves. Today, most people are very particular about the faces of the people they meet on their first day for instance.
There are many options available in the market to maintain a gorgeous complexion. From this review, we would like to introduce you to Beauty Replenish, a brand that features two reliable and effective products that work to provide everything to users that they need to treat and maintain beautiful skin.
What is Beauty Replenish?
When you start using any skincare product, your main goal on the product is to achieve the healthiest complexion for your skin type. While routine is one of the most important ways to achieve this result, you will also need to select the right products for your desired appearance. Luckily, Beauty Replenish has created several lines of products to help you get the soft skin you desired.
If you've ever used any of the anti-aging products, then you've probably realized that collagen plays a vital role in the youthfulness of your skin. With the growing age, collagen levels in our body decrease naturally it is a natural phenomenon. Due to the decrease in collagen level, this leads to wrinkled, saggy skin. By using Beauty replenishing, collagen levels increases and you can boost the suppleness and elasticity of your skin.
How does Beauty Replenish Work?
Beauty Replenish claims to work in largely the same way as other skin care products which are currently available for skin care purpose. Namely, Beauty Replenish claims to use "natural ingredients" in the formulation, which are specially designed to boost collagen levels in your skin.
Those natural and powerful ingredients used in the manufacturing of this anti-aging skin care cream include:
- Glycerine (Used to moisturize the skin)
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- Hyaluronic acid (binds to moisture and plumps your skin)
This Anti-Aging cream also claims to work at a "cellular level" to repair your skin. This skin care product is the easiest and best way to get youthful and radiant glowing skin without any invasive surgery, painful injection and expensive laser operations. It is easy to use a product which gives users wrinkle-free, smooth and supple skin.
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It may help to brighten the skin appearance
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The manufacture of the Beauty Replenish recommended daily use for the maximum benefits.
Finally, those consumers who are interested in purchasing this Anti-aging skin care product can visit the brand's official website today. The Beauty Replenish contains high amounts of peptides and collagen levels to ensure the physical appearance of women by providing youthful and radiant glowing skin tone.


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When are Big Media companies going to realize that, too often, synergy backfires. Especially when it's done badly. Take last night: NBC's execrable Celebrity Apprentice spent its entire 2 hours plugging sister company Universal's new "Wizarding World Of Harry Potter" which opens in Orlando on June 18th. But, instead of focusing on the theme park's 3 adventure attractions, the TV show spotlighted a lot of the crappy merchandise for sale there: wizard hats and lighted wands and candy, candy, candy. Ugh to such crass commercialism.
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Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Ref No. DC/EX/17/01/17
Reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The incumbent develops a strong understanding of the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) national strategic plans for health, new developments that could affect CIDRZ, and global developments relating to the Sustainable Development Goals and trends in donor investments. S/he works closely with the CEO in the engagement and building of strategic relationships with the GRZ donor agencies, CIDRZ donor agencies, non-governmental partners, civil society groups including faith-based organisations, and the media.
Main Duties:
Provides high-level directional and strategic input into CIDRZ business development activities, including around partnerships and development of consortia. Drives the CIDRZ strategic planning process, including measurement of progress against strategic objectives and departmental accountability for results, and ensures that CIDRZ is meeting its mission. Understands the risks facing the organisation, and works closely with Executive Committee (EXCO) members, the Board of Directors and outside parties to put into place effective risk mitigation strategies. Works in collaboration with EXCO members to ensure the effectiveness and compliance of operational, programmatic and research arms of the organisation. Directly oversees the Business Development and Grants and Contracts units and provides support to the CEO in the management of direct reports, as assigned. Sets an annual communications plan with the Communications unit and ensures timely completion of high quality external communications and regular internal communication. Sets effective agendas for and co-chairs monthly meetings of the Leadership Team, and bi-weekly meetings of the EXCO. Provides internal "management consultations" for troubled units or managers. Serves as a signatory for financial agreements between CIDRZ, donor organisations, and subcontractors. Participates in the development and implementation of innovative clinical, epidemiological, and operational research studies, designed to address key issues identified by the Zambian Ministry of Health (MOH). Supports the development and implementation of policies that ensure CIDRZ representation at the policy level, including in key Technical Working Groups supported by the MOH and other Ministries. Supports the CEO and broader organisation in meeting programmatic, research, training and policy mission, as required.
– Minimum of 8 years' Management Consulting/Senior Executive management experience
– Postgraduate degree; preferably MBA, MPH and/or PhD, MD
– Proven results-oriented leader, with high-level skills in organisational management, able to manage and create clarity in a complex environment
– Experience managing effectively in a multi-cultural setting
– Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are a prerequisite
– Experience in healthcare delivery, management and research is preferred
– Experience managing program and research grants is preferred
NEW Closing Date for receiving applications is 31st March, 2017.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send application letter quoting Reference Number above, relevant academic and professional certificates, and detailed CV with day-time telephone number(s) to:
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Last weekend was the 3rd Bit-Summit, a game festival held in Kyoto where indie Japanese developers are given the opportunity to showcase their latest projects. Last year's BitSummit saw attendance rise from 200 to 5,000, demonstrating the growing interest in the indie community of gaming in Japan.
This year also proved to be a success for the show: attendance was high, and there were plenty of interesting titles displayed along the floor. Some were from larger indie teams such as Q-Games, and some were projects developed entirely by a team of one.
(Even 8-4, the localization company who helped us out with Metal Gear Rising, were extending their scope to the indie scene)
(Chance meeting with star PlatinumGames game designer Abebe)
In the midst of all of this was a special talk featuring PlatinumGames' own Atsushi Inaba.
"Having been a producer all these years, I feel indebted to the community, and want to share what I've learned with smaller developers who may just be starting out," Inaba expressed to the crowd.
"There was a time when I was in your shoes: the original Phoenix Wright was developed with a team size of around six people. Viewtiful Joe only had about 13. Even when we started PlatinumGames, we weren't the size we are now. We were a small developer that put everything on the line just to cut a deal with a publisher and try to make the game we envisioned."
"I can't say much about the West, but while Japan's indie market had almost no presence ten years ago, I feel that's changed now. In Japan, there has always been a stigma towards standing out and being independent. People think joining a large company and becoming part of the system is the correct thing to do. But independent developers continue to expand and make their place in the industry."
"I think the most interesting games I saw here today, however, weren't games that tried to bank off of the indie feel, but games that chased after a truly original concept and wanted to take gaming somewhere that it hasn't been yet. At Platinum, I discuss the same kind of possibilities with Kamiya on a daily basis. He's a bit crazy, but I think that in order to be a creator, that should be the norm."
It was a brief talk in the middle of a long day, but the speech no doubt made an impact on many of the start-up groups who had assembled at the event.


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Agency for Agricultural Markets and Rural Development (AKTRP)
The Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Agricultural Markets and Rural Development has been operating since 2000 as a body within the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia. It was established for the implementation of programmes related to the agricultural policy reform, for alignment to the EU common agricultural policy and execution of SAPARD pre-accession assistance payments. Nowadays the Agency has a role of the only accredited paying agency in Slovenia for the allocation of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds in the field of agriculture, food-processing industry and rural development.
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Implementation of agricultural structural policy and rural development policy establish and implement an integrated administration and control system in agriculture (IACS) implementation of agricultural market price policy, data collection and the establishment and implementation of market information system (MIS) implementation of internal controls and internal audit. AAMRD is fully accredited to carry out the most complex procedures in the allocation of funds in the field of agriculture, food industry and rural development. Implement measures of direct payments, rural development measures and measures of agricultural markets. Thoroughly review the administrative and substantive adequacy of applications and claims. In considering applications implements a series of checks to ensure the payments are in accordance with national and European legislation. It provides accurate and timely payment of approved funds to beneficiaries. Reports are given to governmental and European institutions.
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VIVIANB_D replied on Colombia
Absolutly yes, I would try vegan red lentil fritlers. I like cook vegan food, healty food and quick recipe for less 30 minuts.
senes19 replied on Germany
In fact, unfortunately I would not like to try this recipe. Above all, I belive best fritter is prepared from meat. It should be in the mixture. Secondly, narrator or presenter doesn't cook properly this fritters. I think she should use more meat. Finally, she shouldnt use an avocado as a sauce. Instead of this, she would prefer to pour yogurt. As a conclusion, lentil fritters are not suitable for me. I prefer to cook lentil soup.
BANGTAN_JIAN replied on Colombia
Seems delightful
nikoslado replied on Greece
Dear Team
Firstly, I send to all of you my best wishes for good health and strength,especially at these tough circumstances.Secondly, I'd like to comment, for one more time and from a foreigner's point of view-like me studying at B2 level-the live speaking of these videos.For example, listening to the today's, I realised only that it was about a recipe and nothing else.Then, I read the text and I saw that I had already known almost all the language and the stuff...and finally I caught all the text reading it.I asked a few friends- B2 learners and they told me the same conclusion: We can't speak about other levels or native speakers, but, speaking only for us in B2 level learners, it's absolutely a confusion listening to this kind of pronounce and speeding talking.After all, sometimes I suppose they talk with a kind of humour, metaphoric or using implications, innuendos..etc. Finally, all these sound like a mishmash or muddle causing kind of disappointment to us.But again...I am sure ...you know better...
Ever thankful
OlaIELTS replied on Nigeria
Yes, I would. I like to cook Chinese fried rice.
Ayzhan replied on Kazakhstan
Yes, I would like to try this recipe.
I like to cook patties from potatoes and patties from meat.
Vidyasagar replied on India
Yes, i would love to try this recipe. It looks delicious. I would make it the same way, but i would make a spicy Indian pickle to eat with.
The Queen of Egypt replied on Egypt
I would like to try this recipe but I would like to add meat.
I like cooking, I like to cook Egyptian recipes and Arabian food.


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VP6T Plans – ReminderPosted on January 11th, 2012 No comments
Since we got many requests asking for 6m operation, EME, SSTV, 60m, etc .. we would like to clarify the following:
We are a small team of 5 operators, and we were very limited in baggage weight and size, mainly on the Air Tahiti domestic flight. So we had to make choices. While most of us are 6m operators, we had decided to not spend much of our precious time and effort on this band.
No antenna will be taken for 6m, as well as no time slot is booked for 6m in our operation schedule (it will already be very hard to keep 3 HF stations running 24/7 with 5 operators).
On the other side, we are aware there is potentially an old 5elts Yagi 6m antenna (left by OH2BR probably). If time permits, we will try to locate it and if it is still in good shape after 12 years spent on the island, then we may install it and make some tests on 6m, using conventional modes (CW and/or SSB). In that case, it will be announced on this web site, or on air by the HF operators.
So to summarize, 6m operation from Pitcairn has not been on our agenda since the early planning stage, as well as all others bands/modes that are not specified on this web site. Thank you for your understanding.