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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: The answer to that question is yes. It also is going to determine if you have other siblings, but the basic question is, "Can you as a child or as a dependent make a claim for the death of your parents?," and the answer to that is yes.
You may not solely be the only one who can make such a claim. Maybe with your other siblings, but yes, you can make such a claim.
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Standards in Practice
What the Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliance's Standards of Care for Safety and Sanitation mean to you and your business.
Groomers responded to the Professional Pet Groomers and Stylists Alliance's (PPGSA) new Standards of Care for Safety and Sanitation with cautious optimism and widespread support when they were released in September at Groom Expo, in Hershey, Pa. The principles these standards reflect, the attention to detail, the application of expertise and experience—taken together, they represent an industry committed to responsibility and animal well-being. It is no surprise that individual groomers and stylists are eager to show their customers that they embrace these standards.
But how? The PPGSA has received numerous inquiries from individuals, institutions and observers alike, all interested in applying the standards in their own ways. Here are a few recommendations for each.
Individual Groomers and Stylists
Easily the most frequent question we receive is "How can I become a member of the PPGSA?" Conscientious professionals, wanting to demonstrate their dedication to the principles outlined in the standards, are looking for something they can point to with pride. As the standards continue to garner public attention, educated customers are looking for assurance that their chosen stylist is committed to their pets' care.
While the PPGSA is not an individual membership organization, members of the alliance include national dog and cat grooming and styling associations, as well as grooming schools and training programs that have committed to incorporating the PPGSA standards into their training, certification and continuing education programs. Interested professionals are welcome to work with any of them.
But the standards are more than just a checklist and, as such, some of the things that individuals can do to best demonstrate compliance don't require any institutional involvement at all. Share the standards with clients and talk about your practices during intake or pick up. Share them with your employees if you own your own business and then hold them to these standards. Share them with your employer or prospective employer. Show them all your commitment to these standards and invite them to learn more.
Educational and Training Institutions
Organizations that train, teach and certify groomers and stylists are encouraged to reach out to the PPGSA to discuss ways in which the standards can be incorporated into existing educational and certification programs. It can be as simple as adding the standards in their entirety, or it can be done by comparing the standards document to a current curriculum to make sure everything is covered. Once this is accomplished, PPGSA can work with institutions to publicly confirm their adherence to the standards.
These standards simply wouldn't exist without the cooperation and collaboration of more than a dozen organizations that work to train and support individual groomers and stylists, but there are many more schools, programs and groups out there. Ideally, we would like to connect with all of them to formalize these standards of care as a basis of knowledge for responsible, professional groomers and stylists.
Institutions can also help spread the word about the standards themselves and the professional grooming industry's commitment to them. They can publish the document on their websites, either directly or via link. They can encourage continuing education that stresses these elements. And they can hold their students and members to the standards to show the public that responsible groomers and stylists do not tolerate inattention, carelessness or disregard for animal well-being.
Outside Observers
This category includes the general public, pet owners and even elected officials who are looking at groomers with an eye toward possible certification or licensing. Their questions are naturally aimed at better understanding how these standards are being used to ensure the highest quality care for animals entrusted to groomers and stylists.
Pet owners can and should be our partners in this. By taking the time to get to know their groomer or stylist, they can better understand the kind of care their companion animals will receive. Questions about training, certifications and continuing education are all appropriate, and can be coupled with a discussion of the PPGSA standards document.
Government officials and their staff should be provided with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the elements of these standards before considering regulations on groomers and stylists. Developed with input from professionals with decades of hands-on experience, they represent the industry's informed and reasoned approach to this very important issue. We as their constituents should reach out and make sure they hear from us, rather than waiting for incidents or activists to mischaracterize us and our commitment to animal well-being.
While these answers vary for each group, the overall message is the same. Prioritize care, safe handling and sanitary practices. Communicate that commitment. Reinforce it regularly. And remember that the best grooming relationships are built on trust and mutual respect among the stylist, the owner and the pet itself. If you're doing that, the PPGSA Standards of Care will be your silent partner, supporting you without requiring anything additional in return.
Mike Bober is president and CEO of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. For more information, contact Bober at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Democrats have pounced on the supposed ambiguity of Robert Mueller's statement regarding the president. But a recent op-ed points out that it is in the Democrat's best interest and the country's best to move on.
According to CNN:
(CNN)Despite spin from congressional Democrats (and Republican Rep. Justin Amash), special counsel Robert Mueller was not secretly gunning for impeachment in his statement on Wednesday.
And it would be divisive for the nation and a boon to our global competitors if Democrats choose to hobble our national agenda with superfluous, partisan impeachment.
Strategically, Democrats seeking to take back the White House would be diminishing their 2020 prospects if they ramrod through impeachment. According to the Washington Post, "about 6 in 10 independents are against impeachment now."
Continuing to undermine our President's good faith efforts to improve our economy, protect against foreign threats, reform our immigration system and more is the opposite of uniting our country at this polarizing time. On issues like criminal justice reform, combating the global criminalization of the LGBTI community, suicide prevention and more, the Trump administration has shown its willingness to work across the aisle.
The article goes on to discuss how impeachment proceedings could risk losing independent voters and giving Trump an easier path to victory for 2020.


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Booknook And Bean
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18/52-54 Waymouth Street. Adelaide SA 5000
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Open Monday to Friday
After my solo lunch at Mamachau I really needed a caffeine hit. Since I was close by I texted A and we met up for coffee. I love having a friend who works in the CBD. She gets to discover all these little eateries that I've never heard of and tells me all about them.
She took me to Booknook And Bean in Topham Mall. A cute little coffee shop slash book shop where you can read a book while you sip on your coffee.
They also sold some sweet treats. I didn't want anything too rich after my lunch but still wanted something sweet so I got a blondie with my weak mocha.
The coffee was really good. Nicely steamed, gently frothed and creamy. Just the way I like it.
I liked that the blondie came in 2 sizes. Finger size for those who only want a small treat and full square for those who have a big sweet tooth. It was crispy on the outside and fudgey and moist in the centre. It totally satisfied my sweet craving.
I loved how cosy and comfortable the place was. Perfect to have a nice long catch up with a friend over coffee or chill out alone and immerse yourself with one of the multiple preloved books available.
The books are also purchasable and all proceeds go to charity Kiva. A non-profit organisation that allows people to lend money via the internet to low income entrepreneurs and students in over 80 countries. Their mission is to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. You can learn more on www.kiva.org if you're interested.
What a great concept. It was so interesting learning about what Booknook And Bean do. So have a great coffee. Read a book. Chill out. Buy one of many preloved books and donate to charity. A feel good coffee store.
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The Lee Family. Once upon a time Noel and Rena got married and had 2 kids - Doris and Donald. Then one day, Doris got married to Jeremy and had her own 2 kids - Vince and Edda. We all live far apart, and keep moving around. It's hard to keep tabs on each other. Welcome to our blog.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Doing it for the kids.
My running partner, Christine, roped me into coaching 5th grade basketball with her. We know nothing about basketball - pick and roll, layup, full court press? - all a mystery and it showed against our very first opponents who creamed us 42-6. Ugh. That was not a fun hour.
But our second game, we were more evenly matched, kept the score pretty close for three quarters - but in the end lost 24-12. But all the boys played well and are having fun. Which I guess what it is all about.
Christine travels a lot for work - and she is a great head coach - but she's gone for the next two practices and Saturday game. So I'm on my own. Wish me luck!
By Doris at January 14, 2013
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Hey Coach D. I highly recommend watching the Jason Otter Videos on You Tube. He's an NBA trainer and they are pretty good source for drills etc.
- January 14, 2013 5:58 PM
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Good Luck, Coach D :)
- January 17, 2013 3:25 PM
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Good Luck, Coach D :)
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Insight and Inspiration for Flying Higher in Endeavors that Make a Difference
This is an excerpt from my best-selling Amazon title, Endeavor: Cultivate Excellence While Making a Difference.
"To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, remove things every day." - Lao Tzu
This is the hardest lesson I've ever learned. In fact, I relearn it daily. I'm sharing it with you and imploring you to pay attention.
Less is more.
You are born into a world where more isn't enough. This impulse is fueling the woes and suffering you wrestle with today.
As you unpack your endeavor and identify who it's for and what it's for, think small. Keep it simple.
You aren't going to transform the world overnight. Your idea won't become an immediate change agent. Your actions won't instantly initiate a movement.
The cosmos doesn't owe you a thing. But it does reward thoughtful, ethical, and determined effort.
Be deliberate. You can lean in and leap when what's...
Gratitude is appreciation for what you have and receive. You may be grateful for a tangible object or an intangible concept. Regardless, when you mindfully and genuinely practice gratitude, it can bring profound benefits to your life — not the least of which is greater happiness.
Expressing gratitude acknowledges the goodness in your life. Even more, it helps you recognize that the source of that goodness lies outside of yourself. Once you perceive goodness flowing to you, you begin to feel connected with others and something bigger than you.
That sense of connection brings gratitude, as well as opportunities to let goodness flow through you to other people as well. When you contextualize yourself, your circumstances, and your surroundings within a broader framework that acknowledges others, goodness appears not as something to be manufactured for yourself but as a gift received from beyond yourself. And when you receive goodness as a gift, you'll want to share it...
Compassion is often conflated with empathy, but they are very different impulses. Empathy is the ability to feel and understand the state of mind of another. Compassion is feeling compelled to act on that recognition and to assist.
But empathy is not enough. It is only a step, albeit an important one, on the path to compassion. Paul Bloom's masterful and compelling book, Against Empathy, offers scientific research that supports this claim.
Empathy requires effort; compassion demands action. Indeed, compassion is empathy in action. But there are still several important distinctions.
Empathy is subjective; compassion is objective. Empathy is exhausting; compassion is energizing. Empathy is most often singular; compassion is more often plural.
Empathy is the gateway; compassion is the way.
For your endeavor to be done with intention and integrity, compassion is required.
And like grace, you must extend compassion to yourself if you are to effectively and honestly extend it to...
"Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle. Some things are within our control, and some things are not." - Epictetus
Agency is as intoxicating as it is elusive. When the breaks go your way, it's easy to believe it's due to your intelligence and planning. When things go awry, it's easy to blame others or fate.
The truth is, very little is within your control, but at the same time, you do control everything required to maintain your sense of well-being and prosperity.
You ultimately control only two things. You determine how you choose to perceive yourself, others, and your situation. You also control what you decide to do next.
Everything else is beyond your control.
Your body is subject to disease, decline, and ultimately death. The attitude and behavior of others are for them to decide, not you. And there are forces far more powerful than you at work in the social, political, economic, cultural, and geographical arenas.
Ultimately, it is impossible to know if an endeavor will succeed. What does "success" even look like? Too often success is confused with popularity and profits.
What if you measured success by the well-being it generates for yourself and others? What if success is doing well enough today so that you can get up and do it again tomorrow?
Take care of the important things, like maintaining your integrity and stepping forward with intention. The less important things, like how much recognition and reward you receive, will take care of themselves.
One thing is assured. If you never start your endeavor, you'll never know if it has legs. Traction requires movement. If you don't build it, they certainly won't come.
And what if your endeavor fails? Everything you do rubs up against the possibility that it might not work. It's very likely that your effort won't unfold as planned. But that's precisely how integrity and intention are tested and...
It's more than a hobby, but not necessarily your job or role. It's a vocation found at the intersection of who you are, what you're good at, and where you belong. An endeavor is work that you are meant to do now.
An endeavor cultivates gratitude because you don't have to do it, you get to do it. It also generates appreciation in others because it is a gift generously shared with those who need it.
Endeavors shun the status quo. These efforts intend to transform. Endeavors strive to help people get from where they are to where they want to be.
Endeavors cultivate fulfillment and well-being. They align who you are, what you do, and where you belong. These enterprises encourage a sense of passion and purpose. Endeavors inform a healthy perspective about your status and level of prosperity.
You might luck out and "wander" into a vocation, but a thoughtful approach gives you better odds of developing and delivering work that is significant and satisfying.
Shame is an invitation you do not have to accept.
There is no shame in sufficiency.
You can't advance any endeavor without making mistakes. Getting things "right" involves going through a lot of "wrong."
And some of those "wrong" choices come with a heaping helping of regret. And when regret appears, you can be sure that shame is following close behind.
But here's the thing, when shame comes to visit, you don't have to extend it an invitation to stay for a week or even overnight. You're not required to ask shame to lunch or tea.
Don't draw the shades and lock the door. That only encourages shame to hang around. And shame is very patient and extremely persistent.
Instead, meet shame at the door and thank it.
"Thank you, Shame, for coming by. Your presence indicates I have work to do. A mistake to own, an apology and amends to make. Sitting with you, for even a minute, will only get in the way of the important work I must do. So, thanks again for stopping by, I'm quite...
Generosity is the expression of kindness, understanding, and selflessness. It's an inherent impulse born of our social nature. This primal quality explains why giving and helping makes you feel good and why being selfish and stingy feels terrible. As with gratitude, there is good science supporting the assertion that generosity also boosts your health and happiness.
Generosity requires the recognition of others and therefore cultivates empathy and compassion. It leads to a feeling of "oneness" with others which enhances the experience and emotional health of both the giver and receiver.
Developing your generous nature enables you to move beyond need and desire. Generosity helps you recognize that you are, and already have, "enough." You already possess an abundance of gifts. These gifts only have meaning through developing and sharing them.
Generosity creates bonds, encourages collaboration, and fuels reciprocity.
Be generous.
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In any endeavor worthy of your time and talents you'll face challenges, obstacles, and problems. There's a time and there's a place for educating yourself, preparing, and planning for these moments. There's also a time to dive in and thrash your way to clarity and resolution.
Thrashing is the process of learning, iterating, and improving by doing. This needs to be done strategically, with intention, and in service to the change, you seek to make. Without having a goal in mind and a clear idea of what success looks and feels like, thrashing can become exhausting and frustrating.
Thrashing can also become a seductive invitation to hide in busy-work and avoid the more important emotional labor of connecting and collaborating with those who need you.
Done well and done right, thrashing can be exhilarating and encourage a greater sense of flourishing. In addition to bringing your endeavor into clearer focus, this approach encourages forward motion and builds resilience.
If the...
The composer knows the rules. He's studied and done his homework. He writes well-crafted arrangements. Specific and carefully chosen instructions are included. The work of a composer reflects his character and purpose, especially when played by those who know how to do as instructed.
The improviser has the same training, but a different approach. She understands the structure and intent of a piece and sees the possibilities. The improviser's stance is, "Let's play with this and see what we can come up with." She serves the song but isn't enslaved by it.
Composition and improvisation are equally professional approaches to the same situation. There's a time and there's a place for composing, especially when you want things to turn out as expected. But when you want to investigate and innovate, the improviser's process is better suited for that endeavor.
The composer relies on what's been done. The improvise leans into "what's next."
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Kirk Wood is SouthRidge's newest staff member fulfilling the role of pastor of community engagement. He and his family came to us from Roswell New Mexico. They have been here since August and we thought it would be a great idea to ask him some quick fire questions to get some quick spontaneous answers. So here they are.
Quick fire questions with Kirk
Question 1: Your new office is Greg Loren's old office? Did he leave anything behind? Does it smell funny?
Answer: [Sniffs the office air] No no, the office was in great condition. I love these shelves. He did leave me 70 participant copies and 3 leader kits of the Fireproof marriage enrichment study (ironically starring another Kirk) and 29 copies of The Love Dare. There are several other books he left me, but these two take up their own shelf, so let me know if you want a copy. [Laughs] And what is interesting is how I inherited Greg Loren's old office and he inherited my old home town. I think I got the better end of the deal, though I love Stratford.
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A2: I would choose flight. Flying would eliminate the "please place your shoes on the belt" scenario at the airport.
Q3: You enjoy Star Wars and doing impressions of Yoda to make your kids laugh, what other stuff do you and the boys do for fun?
A3: Our boys have very different interests. Brett likes to run with me and so lately we've been going for 3-4 mile runs together, usually at the McLeod Park track. Nate loves Lego and playing cards, so we play lots of Uno and build lego together. Both boys like our "He-man Time" which is their weekly individual time with me. We usually go somewhere special for a treat and spend some time talking about life and their interests. Fortunately, girls are just another kind of friend at this stage in life. [Laughs]
Q4: What's the strangest things you've ever eaten?
A4: I would have to say alligator. Watch Swamp People on The History Channel sometime and imagine a restaurant run by those folks. That will give you some idea of the experience I enjoyed. I also tried reindeer meat in Norway around 1991, with rumours of the meat still being radioactive from the Chernobyl disaster. Go and Google "Chernobyl reindeer meat." It was also a little different. I didn't glow in the dark though, so that's good.
Q5: If you could time travel and you could go back in time and give yourself some advice right after high school graduation, what would it be?
A5: Hmmm. [Pauses] I'd have a few things to say. If I forgo the funny and focus on big picture life advice I'd say, "Don't take the first opportunity that comes along just because it looks promising. Take your time, really think it through, and seek out people who have way more life experience than you, and who see it differently than you do. Give them permission to push back on your thoughts about it and really pray through it. Then I'd say, "Look up an 8 year old little boy named Mark Zuckerberg in White Plains, New York and tell him you've got a really great idea for a website."


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Andrei Kostin distributed loans to Cypriots
VTB corrected reporting on the distribution of debts among borrowers from different countries. The debt assigned to the Central African Republic has been transferred to Cyprus. The debt of its residents to VTB exceeded 1 trillion rubles.
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The largest foreign debtors of VTB Bank are residents of Cyprus, follows from the published revised bank statements. The debt, which was previously mistakenly attributed to the Central African Republic, is now listed as Cyprus.
The liabilities of Cypriot residents to VTB for the third quarter increased by 198 billion rubles. and amounted to 1.036 trillion rubles. New data on Cyprus is obtained by adding up the debt attributed to the reports of the CARs and Cyprus itself published on November 27. From the new statements also disappeared mention loans issued to the Holy See of the Vatican to 10.9 billion rubles.
Information about a loan of $ 12 billion, issued by VTB Bank to the Central African Republic, appeared in the report as a result of a technical error, the data will be adjusted, a representative of VTB told RBC on the eve.
A loan of 801.9 billion rubles, or $ 12 billion, allegedly issued by the CARs, was reported by Reuters in VTB reporting. The representative of the government of the Central African Republic, Ange Maxim Kazagi, told Reuters that the information about the loan sounds improbable. "I do not have this information. But this sounds unbelievable, because the sum of $ 11 billion exceeds the ability of our country to service the debt, "said Kazagi. The previously mentioned amount is more than six times the annual production of CARs.
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In the third quarter, foreign borrowers 'debt to VTB Bank increased by 644.6 billion rubles, or 37.7%, to 2.35 trillion rubles, and the number of foreign jurisdictions where non-residents who have liabilities to the bank are based grew from 93 to 109, follows from the updated reporting. The largest increase in debt for residents of Cyprus (plus 198 billion rubles, up to 1.036 trillion rubles), Great Britain (plus 106 billion, up to 230 billion rubles), Belarus (plus 53 billion, up to 65 billion rubles), the Netherlands (plus 43 billion, up to 91 billion rubles.) and Ireland (plus 39 billion, up to 55 billion rubles.). In addition, VTB has new offshore borrowers that were not available on July 1: from the Cayman Islands (23 billion rubles), Gibraltar (10 billion rubles) and Guernsey (7 billion rubles).
The credit portfolio of VTB in Ukraine decreased by 1 October immediately by 115 billion rubles, to 32 billion rubles. compared with 148 billion rubles. on July 1st.
From the report of the VTB Group under IFRS for the third quarter of 2018 and the September reporting under RAS, in September, VTB issued foreign currency loans to foreign legal entities in the equivalent of about 434 billion rubles. (over $ 6 billion) for a period of more than three years, taking into account the exchange rate revaluation. Some of these legal entities could be related to each other, since the total amount of loans issued by the VTB Group to the ten largest groups of interrelated borrowers increased in the quarter by a comparable amount of 403 billion rubles. Information from VTB on the sectoral breakdown of borrowing clients shows that loans to "state authorities" (legal entities associated with authorities) in the third quarter increased by 446 billion rubles, while loans to other industries did not change so much.
Reuters reported earlier, citing nine sources, that VTB allegedly issued a loan of $ 6 billion to Qatar's sovereign fund (Qatar Investment Authority, QIA) in September to buy a 14% stake in Rosneft from the consortium QIA and Glencore. VTB denied this information. Reporting on October 1 shows that Qatari borrowers owe VTB only 2.3 billion rubles, these are balances on old loans.
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Since there seems to be no liveblog for the dem debate on Gawker or Jez (anyone know why?) I thought I would start a thread here.
Who wants to take bets on what Hillary was doing which made her return late from the commercial break?
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Cars roared by just metres from Lucia Mokhonto's road-side fruit stall near Barberton in Mpumalanga, on a sunny Tuesday in early April.
She has sat here almost every day for the past seven years, hoping the alluring sight of fresh oranges will tempt customers to her stall, one of four on the same dusty stretch.
The 41-year-old divorced mother of two slumps wearily into a plastic chair next to a large rock after carrying some bananas and a big bag of oranges to a man in a 4x4, returning with R30 clutched triumphantly in her hand.
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She picks up a small rock and quickly settles into a well-practiced rhythm breaking open a mound of pecan nuts with a smaller rock, one by one.
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She spends eight hours a day, on average, at her stall with only a cheap battery operated FM radio for company or an occasional chat with a passerby.
Mokhonto lives in a nearby township, in a small corrugated steel shack. She has never had running water, electricity or a toilet.
She spends her days eking out a meagre living, a little more than a kilometre down the same road as that of a sprawling compound with seemingly impregnable high walls lined with electric fences.
It's the home of Deputy President David Mabuza, the controversial former premier of Mpumalanga.
Mokhonto knows what he looks like, knows his house is there. Everyone knows, she says.
She has never met him.
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"Nothing can move my life," Mokhonto told News24. "No ANC, no EFF. Nothing."
"I am not voting for any party. I don't have a home, no electricity, no RDP, you see. Long story."
Mokhonto declined to be photographed. She felt it may put her in harm's way.
This part of the province is far-removed from the political scandals dominating the urban dinner table talk.
As the unending waves of scandal broke out from testimony at the State Capture Commission of Inquiry and in media reports, here, life is far simpler. And much tougher.
The day-to-day concerns (for black and white alike) do not factor in who will become president, or run the local government.
A home, safety and security, access to medical facilities and basic amenities dominate the conversation.
In a province of roughly four million people, a little over 1.3 million voted in the 2014 national election. A staggering 2.7 million people, mostly living in far-flung rural areas, did not bother to register or make their way to a polling station.
In Mokhonto's opinion the reason for this is clear. "Nothing can move my life" she said.
The ANC took home 78% of the vote in 2014 and despite old political battles leading to new challengers, the party is likely to win the province again.
For the opposition parties the alluring thought of more than 2 million people who have not yet stepped up to vote should be a drawcard to campaign harder in the rural areas of the province.
But for Mokhonto political battles live on the fringes of society, on the periphery. For South Africans like her, the battle for survival takes centre stage.
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Across the road from Mokhonto's stall, News24 saw a man seemingly inspecting the fences around a macadamia nut plantation. He was astride a rumbling white Ducati motorcycle, a dog yapping at his heels.
Theo Kruger (52) has managed this farm for nine months. He explained that if God was put first "the rest would fall in place".
His vote would be going to the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), who best represented his Christian values.
He was one of only three people News24 spoke to who had a clear path chosen in the upcoming national election on May 8.
In central Barberton, a 10 kilometre drive away, the owner of a butchery that has been in town for 30 years, Rassie Breedt, 48, also believes that no political party has all the answers.
"Hulle almal praat mos maar hulle eie kak stories," he said, which translated means all political parties talk nonsense, in his view.
He mentions Freedom Front Plus in passing. But wavers later.
"Nothing changes," he said.
Down the road from Breedt, 25-year-old Mbali Dlamini works at a retail shop that sells knock-off brand name clothing and shoes.
She also won't be voting, and seemed embarrassed when pressed over why. But she soon delved into a story about a gang of young, armed men who have been terrorising the township where she lives with her two small children.
They call themselves "Gang Busha", or "Panga Boys".
Dlamini has lost confidence that any political party could bring meaningful change. She spoke of a high-school child that was killed by members of the gang.
"They came to fetch him from inside the school. He died later in the clinic."
If children were not safe inside their schools, she argued, no difference would be made through voting.
"The police never come. They are scared of these boys. At night, I stay at home. It used to be fun to go out and see my friends. DD [Mabuza] must come sort it out."
I came for Mandela
Outside the Baberton MultiSave, Elias Nhamunda, 63, sits in an ANC shirt and ANC branded beret. A green tablecloth emblazoned with the ANC logo covers a small wooden table on which rests a pay phone, some sweets and a few packs of cigarettes he sells as loose for a few rands each.
Nhamunda is seated behind an old sewing machine, and has earned his living fixing clothes on the streets of Barberton since 2007.
"I am a proud ANC supporter. I am not changing my vote soon. I came in 1998 for [Nelson] Mandela."
President Cyril Ramaphosa was a "good president" he said, and Nhamunda hoped he remain in office after May 8.
Nhamunda has running water and electricity at his home in the Emjindi township. But no toilet.
For him, the ruling ANC party and the vision it had for the country is why he made the trek from Maputo. They remain the only option for Nhamunda.
News24 also interviewed Tienie Barnard, a 70-year-old retired mine worker from the West Rand who was born in Barberton.
These days he works as a car guard, to make some "pocket money" and pass the time.
Barnard says he has never voted and prefers to just "go with the flow".
George Maluleka, 28, proudly sported an Economic Freedom Fighters jacket as he walked with a group of other young men, dwarfed by imposing, well-kept homes that dominate the hillside overlooking central Barberton.
He says he "followed" EFF leader Julius Malema when he left the ANC Youth League and started the EFF in 2013.
The EFF would have his vote, because of its promises to correct historical wrongs and make the economy accessible for all.
"We must all share," he said, waving a hand at the beautiful homes around him, a legacy of Barberton's rich gold-mining history.
Maluleka does not have a job and lives in a nearby township, amid poverty and often, lawlessness. He registered for work as part of a local Extended Public Works Programme when News24 spoke to him.
"Malema's ideology must happen in South Africa. A lot of differences must be made to happen."
News24 left Barberton after a day walking its streets with a clearer understanding of how some people here feel about the elections - they do not feel the result would impact their lives in any significant way.
Very few are aware that their homegrown leader David Mabuza has ascended to the office of the deputy president.
A lamp post at the exit of Barberton is adorned with three posters, two bearing the smiling faces of ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa and EFF leader Julius Malema. The third, a DA poster promising better policing.
Barberton's bustling streets may one day quieten down as the life-span of nearby gold mines reach their end. But one thing is certain. The posters will come down after May 8, and life will continue much as it has for the past decade while the same smiling faces and promises will be largely forgotten. Until the next election.
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Welcome to the club, Rocky. The truly amazing thing is that it has not only gone unrecognized - the idea has been fought with great heat whenever the suggestion has surfaced.
I am at my wits end to understand how that has even been possible.
And we are to believe that 2 separate guys in 1888 in London were going around stealing uteri?Kind regards, Sam Flynn
"Suche Nullen" (Nietzsche, G�tzend�mmerung, 1888)
That's assuming that the removal of the uterus was driven by the same motive, but that's not necessarily the case. Dennis Nilsen disembowelled his victims for "practical" reasons, in order to dispose of the viscera separately from their bodies.
Without any motive, it's still two murderers, similar victimology, same town and same time eviscerating and removing the uterus.Kind regards, Sam Flynn
"Suche Nullen" (Nietzsche, G�tzend�mmerung, 1888)
That's assuming that the removal of the uterus was driven by the same motive, but that's not necessarily the case. Dennis Nilsen disembowelled his victims for "practical" reasons, in order to dispose of the viscera separately from their bodies.
It also applies that this very uterus was wrapped inside two large flaps of the abdominal wall, cut from the victim. Oddly enough, two of the Ripper victims ALSO had their abdominal walls removed in large flaps.
That raises two questions:
1. Any chance that the killer may have been one and the same? Or?
2. Did Jacksons killer cut away the adominal wall in flaps in order to facilitate disposal?
I really don�t understand what you are up to, Gareth. Much as we can only be 99,9 per cent sure that it was the same killer, one would at least expect you to wave farewell to the idea that it is more probable with two killers. That notion is not a sound one, given the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.Last edited by Fisherman; 10-09-2017, 12:18 AM.
Sam Flynn: It may have been the same town but, in Elizabeth Jackson's case at least, the body parts were scattered over a wide area.
And the Ripper could not have done this because...?
As to similar victimology, we can only be sure of that in Jackson's case,
Yes, we can only be sure that the victimology is the same in her case, since we don�t know about the others. But being sure that the victimology is in line where it can be checked is not half bad, is it?
and even then we know that she was from a different, and comparatively distant, part of London than the Whitechapel victims.
It can be walked in the fewest of hours, that distance. Plus we cannot tell where she was plucked up. All the Ripper victims originated from other places than where they were killed. And apparently the killer had access to transport. Like, say, a carman.
Besides, prostitutes were, and are, an easy target for all kinds of killers.
But eviscerating killers preying on them are totally rare creatures. So rare, in fact, that there seems to be no example of two such killers working the same area or town simultaneously.
I think what you can hope for at best is an acknowledgement that it MAY have been two killers - but that such a likelihood is an extremely small one, so small as to being almost impossible. The tables are finally turning, and that�s about time!
I�ll leave you to ponder this for some time, since I�m off on a number of errands.
John G: I disagree. It was defensive dismemberment in the sense that the purpose of the mutilations were the disposal of the body parts-in the case of Jackson several body parts were found wrapped up in a parcel. However, concerning the fact that Jackson was pregnant, and the foetus was never recovered, I don't discount Debra's Gray's Anatomy theory.
I�m afraid that you cannot disagree. Eviscerations equal offensive dismemberment, and there were eviscerations, quite possibly so in many of the cases and definitely in some. That puts things beyond dispute.
In JtR' s case the main purpose of the eviscerations seems to be the targeting of body organs to be retained as trophies, especially the uterus. I would note that Jackson's uterus was disposed of by the perpetrator.
Kellys uterus was left by Jack. If he targetted the uteri for trophies, why leave it behind, John? What the Ripper did with the organs he took away we cannot know. There is nothing at all that tells us it was trophies. Instead, there is a letter with half a kidney inmplicating he ate what he took away - which equals ritual.
You seem to be missing out on a large number of essential points, John? And still you tell me that I include the earlier torsos only to implicate Lechmere. That�s not nice of you. A face cut away from the skull with even the eyelashes intact sounds a lot like ritualistic behaviour in my world.
Kelly may not have been a Ripper victim, especially considering the complete lack of skill that was apparent, coupled with the frenzied nature of the attack.
Trow included the earlier Torso, and I accept there's a possibility, however, the huge time gap is relevant, and I don't believe they were eviscerated.
Moreover, it actually weakens your argument because then we workd have two serial killers operating over a 16 year period, not two years.Last edited by John G; 10-09-2017, 12:41 AM.
Ask Lawson Tait, Herlock! Have a look at Jerrys post.
There are and must be - differences, since one series involes dismemberment murders. I am not going to argue that the dismemberment is a point of likeness.
I am arguing that the skilled knifework is such a thing, however. As is Lawson Tait. Furthermore, I am arguing that the retrieval of organs is a likeness. I am arguing that cutting the abdominal wall away in panes is a likeness. I am arguing that taking rings from the victims is a likeness. I am arguing that opening up the belly from ribcage to pubes is a likeness. I am arguing that removing part of the colon is a likeness.
I am saying that the likenesses are much more important than the differences, because the latter can be easily explained. The abdominal flaps, for instance, can NOT be explained as a funny coincidence, lest we have lost our wits totally. And Lawson Tait sees the exact same handling of the knife in both series, making him speculate that the killer has learnt to cut in the London meat business.
So a London surgeon, in October of 1889, says that the series MUST be grouped together, being aware of all the circumstances involved, dismemberment, street attacks and all. Even if you will not let yourself be persuaded by what I argue, you may need to listen to him. In recent years, I know that Richard Whittington-Egan argued the exact same: we are dealing with one killer only. And, as I have pointed out, I am of the meaning that this realization is by far the most important breakthrough in the Ripper research ever.
I am absolutely astounded about how this has been a forbidden thing to say in days gone by, and I am truly grateful to researchers like Debra Arif who has been able to supply so much knowledge and sense to the issue.
Originally posted by jerryd View PostHi John,
Elizabeth Jackson was identified even after being cut up in pieces. It was the lack of "extreme precautions" that led to her identification. The killer left clothing attached that aided in her identification. Clothing was also used to try to identify the Whitehall victim. Material from her clothing was traced to a manufacturer in Bradford, IIRC.
Originally posted by John G View PostYes, and as I've argued before, her perpetrator was extremely unlucky in this case. Unless you think it would have been prudent for him to search her underwear for signs of identification!
Originally posted by John G View PostThe fact remains that JtR took two uteri from the crime scene, whereas the Torso perpetrator simply disposed of them.
Two madmen who are specifically focused on killing women and cutting their uterus out.Kind regards, Sam Flynn
"Suche Nullen" (Nietzsche, G�tzend�mmerung, 1888)


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Title in English: Does the motivation of micro-entrepreneurs have an influence on their performance?
Abstract: In this article, we study the impact of entrepreneurial motivation on the performance of companies that have used microcredit in France. Using a survey from clients of the MFI Créa-Sol, we separate entrepreneurs by necessity (those who choose to create a business for lack of a better option) from entrepreneurs by opportunity (for whom entrepreneurship is a choice and who wish to take advantage of a market opportunity). We then empirically study the effect of this motivation on the repayment of microcredit and the survival of the micro-businesses. After inspecting the declarative nature of the motivation, it appears that entrepreneurs by necessity find it more difficult to repay their loans, but that their companies do not have shorter lifespans than those of entrepreneurs by opportunity. The superior financial performance of companies created by opportunity seems to account for this result.
As part of the Chair for Microfinance in Developed Countries, Montpellier Business School has created the Specialised Master of Science in Responsible Finance: Financial Inclusion, Microfinance, and Social Innovation:
Limited access to financial services, or financial exclusion is a difficult reality for a large part of the world's population; both in developed and developing countries. Financial exclusion is strongly linked to poverty and thus compounds social exclusion. Public and international aid has its limits in the fight against poverty. In contrast, social innovations like the microfinance movement offer market-based solutions to combat poverty and social exclusion through improved access to financial services. These social innovations are precisely what make up one of the main axes of this MSc.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the "Company") (TPH) today announced results for the first quarter ended march 31, 2019. "New home demand rebounded.
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (NYSE:TPH) Results in the Pipeline. The next scheduled release of financial results for TRI Pointe Group, Inc. will be for the Mar-19 quarter. As it stands right now, market analysts are anticipating the per-share earnings for the three-month period will be $0.02.
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (TPH) will report its next earnings on Apr 25 BMO. The company reported the earnings of $0/Share in the last quarter where the estimated EPS by analysts was $0.02/share.
-Reports Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.28, up from $0.05 in the Prior Year – IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:TPH) today announced results for the first quarter ended March31, 2018. Results and Operational Data for First Quarter 2018 and Comparisons to First Quarter 2017


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Climate Change Facts
Top 10 Climate Facts and the effects of technology on the climate
(c) Crown copyright 2009, the Met Office
1. The world's ten warmest years have occured since 1995.
2. Over the last 100 years, the global mean temperature has risen by more than 0.7 degree celsius.
3. Since 1960, the mean temperature in central England has risen by around 1 degree celsius.
4. During the European heatwave of August 2003 there were around 35,000 deaths due to the extreme heat.
5. 20-30% of assessed species are likely to be at increased risk of extinction if the global mean temperature rises 1.5-2.5 degree celsius above 1990 levels.
6. By the 2020s it is estimated that 75-250 million people in Africa will experience increased water shortages due to climate change.
7. Arctic summer sea-ice cover has shrunk by around 1/5 over the last 30 years.
8. According to Oxfam there could be over 150 million environmental refugees by 2050, largely due to climate change.
9. Sea levels around the UK have risen by about 10cm since 1900 and the rise in recent decades has been faster than previously observed.
10. Floods in the UK during 2007 caused damage estimated at £3 billion. As our climate changes, heavy rainfall events are expected more often in the UK.
I've listed the above because these are actual climate change facts. The main contributor to the increased Greenhouse gases is Carbon Dioxide. In the last century, evidence shows that about half of the Carbon Dioxide caused by human activity is still in the atmosphere.
The global Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry currently accounts for about 2% of global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to estimates by Gartner , a leading information technology research and advisory company. With computers and the internet being rapidly used in the world, it will double the industry's CO2 emissions by 2020. As technology is being increasingly used in offices and homes, we need to look at technologies which will save energy and help reduce global CO2 emissions soon. The earlier action is taken, the more effective it will be. By ignoring it, it will eventually damage economic growth, but by planning now, it could mean profits later.
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This has been a funny week of Chinese occurrences. I have tried to slow down my busy schedule, if only in my mind, and appreciate the uniqueness that is Beijing. Well, it only took a few days of focus to come up with quite a few great slice of life stories. For example, today I was riding my bike to work and the chain fell off. I walked the bike to the nearest taxi driver, who immediately got a tool out of his car and put the chain back. I hardly even had to ask, he simply looked at my problem and jumped into action. A nearby security guard made sure to ask whether I thought the cab driver was a good or bad man, and I promptly replied, "Hen hao ren! A very good guy! Chinese are good people!" He asked where I was from, and we exchanged the obligatory, "Obama!" before I rode off to work. (Cabbie and I pictured below) The chain fell off 5 minutes later, but I got it fixed after work by a roadside bike guy. Apparently the bike had been sold with the wrong width chain to begin with…
Earlier in the week I passed by a group of about 30 construction workers who were lined up with dirt shovels to move some dirt from around trees into a big truck. I didn't get a great photo of the line-up, but it was a quintessential depiction of the types of monotonous jobs in which I often see overly large groups of Chinese participating. The usual response to this type of set-up is, "That's Communism." The workers were delighted that I was taking photos and all smiled for the camera. Again, what seriously nice guys!
I also received this unbelievable yet hilarious email this week. Being foreign is still certainly a prized attribute in China.
Hello, friends!
Have three good news for you!
1. Grahm (those who visited my party knows about him) started his pick-up coaching this weekend! The training content is:
– study plan
-fashin advising
-going out to the place of interest and discussing girls pick-up tactics
-discussing what was wrong
-going out to several bars and night clubs to pick up girls!
Price: 3000 for whole weekend
Discount: If 2 your friends join the training, you personally get it for free + 20% for next training!
Grahm is a pick-up artis from NY. He dates best girls, has access to best parties and clubs, made a good career in USA and China using Pick-up. He speaks perfectly Chinese btw.
2. GIRLS! My very rich foreign friends are looking for wifes. Please send me your pics and CV. And I can organize meeting somewhere in the restaurant. It is for free!!!! Just want to help!
And new female trainer just joined us. She is very rich woman (she has a very rich husband). And now she is our trainer for girls. The content is:
-fashion and make up
-seduction techniques!
Same price as Grahm!
Also we have a luxury offer for MAN AND WOMEN:
-Our female trainer can take you to the party with rich people and help you to make contacts with them!
The price is 10.000 Yuan!
Please send your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com
Keep smiling,
I have also had many Chinese friends receive the traditionally Chinese Gua Sha medical treatment if they have a sore throat or cold. It is immediately noticeable because of the bright red mark on their skin, usually on the front of their neck, and it looks quite painful. However, I found this article today that explains a little more about the procedure: http://www.thewelldaily.com/new-york/article/gua_sha_the_mark_of_relief David of course dismisses the benefits of this treatment, but I haven't tried it myself and don't have a problem with attributing some pain relief to the idea of enhanced circulation…um, hello massages!


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Yay! First edition of Fresh Face Friday is done!
Everyone please stop by Ednah Walters website to take a look at her newly released book Awakened, which is the first book in The Guardian Legacy series. It took me a while to decided between a few authors that I liked, but the first line in the summary caught my eye. So let me know what you all think of the book if you have read it, or are going to read it! Enjoy!


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Not going to lie, I can't do the dirty bird. I can't remember if I was able to do it when I was young. Maybe I should say, I can't remember if I look stupid doing it.
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently announced it has teamed up with the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) to launch the Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme (FCAS) to meet the growing needs of the fintech industry in Hong Kong.
According to both of the organizations, the FCAS is being supported by 11 banks and nine universities. It seeks to provide practical internship for undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in developing their careers in the fintech industry. FCAS also helps to prepare the right workforce for the banking sector, create an internship scheme to students that combine both academic theory and practice and build bridges between both academia and the industry to make university curricula more relevant to the needs of their future employers.
The launching ceremony of FCAS took place today at the HKMA and was jointly hosted by Norman TL Chan, Chief Executive of the HKMA, and Ming-Yam Wong, Chairman of ASTRI. Sharing more details about FCAS, Chan stated:
"Soft power is core to the development of an international financial centre, and having talents is the key. We must nurture sufficient local talents in the long term to ensure that the development of the fintech ecosystem is sustainable. The FCAS is a win-win initiative as it gives students the opportunities to gain practical experience with their knowledge, while allowing banks to source and identify talents for future employment."
Dr. Franklin Tong, CEO of ASTRI, added:
"We can foresee strong demand for fintech talents and solutions especially given Hong Kong's global positioning as one of the top financial hubs, and also the meteoric growth of fintech in Mainland China. The FCAS is a collective effort amongst the HKMA, ASTRI, the participating banks and universities to nurture fintech talents – embracing the latest global trends and developments in fintech."
The organizations noted that successful candidates will engage in a comprehensive internship with exposure to bank's fintech projects, as well as regulatory briefings and technical training provided by both HKMA and ASTRI.


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Canadian ski cross racer Mikayla Martin died on Tuesday after a mountain bike accident in her hometown of Squamish.
The 22-year-old Martin, the winner of a world junior championship last year in Cardrona, New Zealand, was biking with a male friend on the Slhaney Trail system behind Stawamus Chief Provincial Park when she was injured.
Martin was airlifted to a hospital, but couldn't be saved.
"Mikayla embodied a love of skiing and passion for ski cross that were boundless and words can't express how sorely she'll be missed," Alpine Canada President Vania Grandi said Wednesday in a statement.
"We wish to express our most sincere condolences to Christine and James, Mikayla's parents, as well as her entire family and circle of friends."
Squamish RCMP and the coroner are continuing to investigate the incident.
"The death of Mikayla is a huge loss for the community of Squamish and an immense loss for her family and friends and our thoughts are with them," Sgt. Sascha Banks said in the statement.
"It can't be stressed more that adventuring in Squamish comes with inherent risks."
Martin was a promising alpine ski racer out of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club who switched to ski cross in 2017.
She raced on the World Cup circuit last winter, finishing a career-best sixth in Innichen, Switzerland.
Canadian team left heartbroken
The Canadian ski cross team has been left devastated.
"It's so tragic," Brittany Phelan told The Canadian Press on Thursday.
"I really, truly believe she would have had a very bright and successful career. She would have done so much for women in sport.
"We're staying together and processing it. Being together is the most important thing.
"We were already talking about coming up with some foundation because it was so important to Mikayla to inspire younger girls."
Absolutely heartbreaking. Up-and-coming downhill ski racer dies in Squamish, B.C., mountain bike accident— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) October 3, 2019
Mikayla Martin, a member of the Canadian Ski-Cross Team, was 22.
Story: https://t.co/m6OZ3JftWS pic.twitter.com/feluzxsNdX
Very saddened tonight to hear about the unfortunate mountain bike accident and passing of Canadian Ski Cross member Mikayla Martin. She was one of the nicest athletes I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and… https://t.co/Cky4f2ZuAw— Kevin Light (@KevinRLight) October 3, 2019
The entire FIS Freestyle family is saddened by the tragic loss of 22-year-old Canadian ski cross athlete Mikayla Martin. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family, friends and teammates.https://t.co/abNy3Zgepk pic.twitter.com/MHTJ85irGl— FISfreestyle (@FISfreestyle) October 3, 2019
Sad day in the world of skiing. Canadian Mikayla Martin, 22 years old dies in a mountain biking accident. A month ago I too had a bad accident and this hits home. Condolences to the family. https://t.co/PCtkJm3QIn— David Nault (@VentureBuilder) October 3, 2019
The loss of Mikayla Martin, a multi talented young woman and promising athlete, is beyond heart-breaking. Our deepest condolences go to her family and her loved ones. https://t.co/E0Mw6bJwru— Tricia Smith OLY (@triciasmith) October 3, 2019
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Responsible Pension AgreementFebruary 1, 2017
The House of Representatives approved an agreement between the executive branch and state employee bargaining units that will help stabilize the state's long term pension payment obligations.
The bill has come due. For 78 years, the state has evaded its responsibility and now it falls on us to do the right thing. If we followed their lead, we could balance the budget tomorrow - just put nothing towards the pension and our budget problems are gone. Here is the problem: If we didn't act now, the payments get larger and larger and there would come a time where we could no longer pay our bills. The agreement is backed by the business community and credit rating agencies. Today we took the responsible step for the State of Connecticut.
The agreement has received support by a variety of organizations such as the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Pew Charitable Trust, as well as the S&P and Moody's credit rating services.


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CIT, Beginning Network Administration Cisco Specialty, Occupational Certificate
Program Information
Are you interested in the way things work? Have you always wanted to build your own computer? If so, San Jacinto College's desktop support program can provide you with the skills to become a desktop and laptop computer hardware and software support expert. Our program teaches students to install, maintain, repair, replace, and upgrade computers to set you on course for a fulfilling career in the always booming tech industry.
The San Jacinto College's network administration program:
- Provides students with the skills necessary to work as computer network service technicians, with an emphasis placed on installing and maintaining network;
- Is designed to provide the student with skills in desktop computer hardware and software support;
- Teaches students to install, maintain, repair, replace, and upgrade desktop computers; and
- Prepares students for industry certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+ and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA).
Career Opportunities
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Desktop Support and Microsoft Networking is an excellent entry point into future studies leading to careers that include:
- Desktop Support Specialists,
- Helpdesk Supports,
- PC Technicians,
- MS Network Administrators,
- Network Technicians,
- Network Administrators,
- Server Administrators, and
- Network Operations Specialists.
Earning Potential
Network and Computer Systems Administrators median salary: $93,294 per year1
Computer Network Support Specialist median salary: $76,184 per year1
Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2018
For more information, students may contact North campus, 281-998-6150, x7242; or South campus, 281-929-4603.
North Campus
South Campus
The Computer Information Technology program is designed primarily for students seeking an occupational certificate, certificate of technology, or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students can expect to complete most CIT certificates in three semesters and AAS degrees in as few as four semesters. For those students who have already fulfilled general education requirements, it may be possible to finish degree course work even sooner. It is generally recommended that students complete the 21 credit hour computer information technology (CIT) foundations occupational certificate before continuing into a certificate of technology or AAS degree. Most courses in this occupational certificate will apply toward the other CIT certificates and AAS degrees.
The CIT curriculum provides the graduate with the knowledge and in-demand applied technical skills needed to enter computer-related occupations in the business/industry job market. Certificates and AAS degrees are available in the following areas: Applications Programming, Desktop Support and Network Administration, Information Technology Cyber Security, Simulation and Game Design, Network Administration Cisco, and Web Applications Development.
The Applications Programming Specialty is for students interested in developing computer programs (designing, coding, testing, and debugging), both stand-alone and web-based, in languages such as C++ and Java as well as gaining skills in the use of Python and SQL. Electives may include courses in C#, Game Design, JavaScript, and mobile app programming. Emphasis is placed on applying the techniques and procedures learned in providing software solutions for both business-related and practical computer problems that are robust, error-free, and easy to use.
In Desktop Support and Microsoft Network Administration, a student can choose between a track with emphasis on computer hardware (installing, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading) and software support (installing and configuring) or one with focus on installing, configuring, and maintaining computer networks. This program of study prepares students for CompTIA's A+ and Network+ exams as well as other widely recognized industry certifications. Support and network graduates are invaluable in keeping businesses running smoothly.
- The Simulation and Game Design program is designed for students who are interested in advanced programming areas, as in simulations, game programming, program testing, or multimedia programming.
- In the Network Administration Cisco specialty, emphasis is on the design, implementation, and administration of local and wide area router networks.
- The Web application development program prepares students for entry-level positions in website design, web-based applications development, and website administration.
The CIT industry certification program is intended for students with industry experience in one or more of the following areas of study: beginning network administration, Cisco, and advanced information technology security. These certificates enable students to supplement their current job skills and obtain industry certifications, if desired. Each industry certificate consists of only the courses required to obtain a specific certification.
Note for transfer students: Due to variations in requirements at four year colleges and universities, students desiring a bachelor's degree in Computer Science are strongly advised to consult a CIT Department Chair at San Jacinto College and at the institution to which they wish to transfer. This communication regarding transfer degree plans with both computer department heads will help to ensure the transition process is as smooth as possible.
Computer Information Technology Industry Certification Program
The CIT industry certification program is intended for students with industry experience in one or more of the following areas of study:
- Beginning Network Administration Cisco and/or
- Advanced Information Technology Security
These certificates enable students to supplement their current job skills and obtain industry certifications, if desired. Each industry certificate consists of only the courses required to obtain a specific certification.
Plan of Study
North and South campuses
|First Term
|CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
|CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials
|CCNA 3: Scaling Networks
|CCNA 4: Connecting Networks
|Total Credits
Capstone Experience: ITCC 2413 CCNA 4: Connecting Networks


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Getting your bulky household dry cleaning done couldn't be easier, simply click on the service you require from the selection below and begin to place your order. Once your order is confirmed and you have chosen a collection date our courier partners will collect your items in a secure box from your preferred location. When your items have been cleaned at our purpose built specialist centre they will be delivered back to you. For more information take a look at our frequently asked questions.
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The Schloßstraße in Berlin Steglitz has so much to offer. There are shopping centres, department stores, cinemas, a park, a theatre and of course a small castle. However, there is also a specific building, which bears the very special name "Bierpinsel" (beer brush). Our Anna 1908 is in the immediate vicinity of this curious looking building.
The building is built in the typical 70s style and is one of the most unusual of Berlin. However, it is in spite of, or perhaps because of its fancy look, it is a symbol of Steglitz and simply belongs here. In the past, the outside facade was red, meanwhile coloured graffiti images are there on the outer walls, which not contribute necessarily to the embellishment of the Bierpinsel.
But what the Bierpinsel actually is?
Now and then…
In 1976, in this building opened a tower restaurant where you got beers and steaks in 46 metres height. After many years, however, the tower had to close the restaurant and the 3-storeyed Bierpinsel was used for other gastronomic establishments and even a disco.
As also these had to close, in 2010 an artists´ café was opened. In the course of this, the facade was "embellished" what I already wrote earlier. Well, and because of Bierpinsel has not indeed already experienced enough, of course, in winter 2010/2011 happened a water-pipe burst. Since then, the tower is closed, as the city and the tenants cannot agree on who is responsible for the damage on the building.
Because of this disagreement, the Bierpinsel has now been for several years only an eye catcher in the cityscape of Steglitz. Perhaps there is indeed a solution soon and a restaurant or a pub moves in the Bierpinsel. Who knows?!
Well, if you would like to see the futuristic Bierpinsel, Anna 1908 might be the place to be as it is just a few steps from the spot. Then you can have a look to get an idea of it.


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Photo by Jonathan Rodriguez
March Madness is officially upon us, which means now is a perfect time to weigh in on the debate of whether or not college athletes should be paid. Some people argue that when student athletes receive scholarships for their skills, it counts as payment.
However, others believe college athletes should be paid because the students' names and images are often used in advertisements and marketing. As a former college athlete myself, I believe college athletes should be paid. Here are three reasons why:
It's a full-time job.
Being a student athlete is a full-time job. Between the weight room, actual games or meets, classes, film sessions and a number of other required activities, student athletes have no time to work another job. Yes, they receive scholarships to help cover their academics, but because of the hectic schedule and demanding time requirements, they are typically unable to seek even a part-time job to help sustain themselves.
Their sport consumes their life. According to the NCAA GOALS and SCORE studies, student athletes in Division I athletics spend an average of 35.4 hours per week on their athletics and 37.3 hours per week on their academics, leaving very little time for any other activity.
They bring in revenue.
Since student athletes bring in revenue for their college or university, they should receive a proportional amount of that revenue. Student athletes are often featured on billboards or used in various different advertising campaigns, but they are not compensated in the same way other campaign participants are.
Further, for those players and teams who get to participate in nationally televised games, there should be just compensation. Playing on the national stage generates great revenue for the television companies, universities and venues hosting the events. And since college athletes are the reason for that revenue, they should be paid.
It is unfair for universities to profit from the advertisement of one of its athletes without that athlete also receiving a portion of the profit.
Coaches get bonuses.
Whenever a team reaches the post-season or wins a championship, the coaches get a bonus. While coaches work incredibly hard, they are not the ones participating in the events. Their bodies are not constantly being sacrificed for the achievement. Coaches have a big impact on the team and the direction the season goes, but, in the end, it's up to the athletes to get the job done.
When records are broken, coaches receive bonuses, but athletes receive none even though they are the ones who actually earned it. College athletes do not receive the salaries of their coaches, athletic directors and administrators; they should be paid a reasonable amount relative to how much the program makes per season.
In conclusion, student-athletes are a prominent source of revenue for colleges, yet they receive no compensation. They provide many additional benefits for their schools to promote and entice potential attendees. They have to miss class for extended periods and work hours deserving of pay for a full-time job.
Plain and simple, in every other arena of life, people are paid for the work they do. College athletes should be no different.
Show them the money.