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Evaluating Motivation Theories And Their Implications
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Motivation is derived from the word "motive" which means needs, desires, wants or drives within the individuals. Motivation is a process that begins with physiological or psychological urge or requirement. It is a tool that helps to stimulate an action or a drive that is aimed to achieve some goal or incentive.
It is a process of stimulating people into actions that are helpful to accomplish the desired goals. In the work goal context psychological factors stimulating the people's behavior can be:
Desire for money
Job satisfaction
Team work
The most important function of managers and leaders in an organization is to create willingness amongst the employees to perform to the best of their abilities. Thus, it is the role of leaders to arouse interest of employees towards their jobs. The process of motivation consists of three stages which are:
Drive or a felt need.
A stimulus in which needs have to aroused.
When needs are satisfied, the accomplishment of goals.
Therefore, we can say that motivation is a psychological phenomenon which describes that wants and needs of the individual have to be tackled by framing an incentive plan.
In modern society, one of the significant problems for all cultures and organization is to provide jobs for all those who want and are able to work. In fact employee motivation is very popular among the management circles. It is a key factor in arbitrating management style as well as in determining productivity.
Motivation by many writers/authors has been defined as the drive or gear to make people convince in do some actions to achieve certain goals. The drive to do something can be from internal sources or external sources. Moreover we can say that motivation is the available factors that are given to individuals to satisfy their wants wither personal or professional.
There are two basic types of motivation;
Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic Motivation
This type of motivation comes from within the inner self of an individual or we can say that these are the internal factors that are driven by the interest and enjoyment in the job itself what the individual is doing rather than relying on the external factors. Explanations of the intrinsic motivation can be found in the context of Fritz Heider's attribution theory, Bandura's work on self-efficiency and Deci and Ryan's cognitive evaluation theory. The intrinsic motivation can be produced within then individuals by identifying their psychological needs related to the jobs they are performing. Involving the employees in the decision making process by letting them participate in giving suggestions regarding designation of jobs, their interest in the related jobs, their priority related to the specific job, comfortable level to a certain job etc.; this practice can help managers to increase the intrinsic motivation within the employees of the organization and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness by achieving goals within specified time.
Extrinsic Motivation
All the external factors like rewards like money, promotions, recognition, coercion, threats of punishments are responsible for the extrinsic motivation for the individual. Likewise competition is one most commonly used extrinsic factor that encourages the performer to win and beat others. A crowd cheering on the individual and trophies are also extrinsic factors to make the individual to win the game.
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The most famous theory explaining g the extrinsic motivation is the Self-determination theory which proposes that external motivation can be adopted by the individual if the tasks fits with their values and their needs and therefore helps them to fulfill their basic psychological needs.
What exactly are the motivators for the people, and how they work? There is no definite answer despite Herzberg's assertion to the contrary. It will depend upon different societies, different individuals, different job levels and different organizations. There is probably no universal motivator for all mankind, neither any single motivating force for any individual. It is a mixture of needs regarding the nature of people and the type of society and culture they are living in.
Managers are responsible for motivating the employees and to differentiate between the operating goals and job related needs of the employees or it is the responsibility of the managers or leaders to device some goal setting process with employees participation, to make them feel their value in the decision making process. This is already a formidable job
Motivation starts with a good example, leaders who hope to motivate must reflect the vision, mission and culture of the organization they are working in to lead. The example set by them will be the one which their subordinates will. For example if the head of an organization preaches about integrity and ethics in public, but in private cheats on his expense reports, the real example he sets is one of dishonesty. On the other hand, a manager / leader who show the value in the team work and is willing to help teams and in need is representing the right example. Colleen Barrett, President of South West Airlines, is someone who puts the need of individuals and the organization first, she exemplify the culture.
Five major approaches that have led to our understanding of motivation are Maslow's need-hierarchy theory, Herzberg's two- factor theory, Vroom's expectancy theory, Adams' equity theory, and Skinner's reinforcement theory. (John Baldoni, Motivation secrets of great leaders, Pager 6.)
Theories of Motivation and its implications
The Motivation thoughts were mainly developed around 1950's. The main theories were made during the period. These three classical theories are.
Maslow Hierarchy of needs theory
Herzberg's Two factor theory
Theory X and Theory Y
To understand the word motivation and its implications, it is the responsibility of the managers to be aware of the behavior of people and the way of thinking of these people. The study of human mind and behavior is important to learn about implication of motivation.
If we study the term motivation in psychology, the term motivation means the reason for engaging in a particular behavior or action, or we can say that motivation is the "why" behind any given action. A vast amount of research regarding motivation theory has been conducted over the course of decades, with many diverging theories.
There are three generally accepted schools of thoughts in regard to motivational psychology. Among the well-known theories of motivation, Sigmund Freud "Theory X" is the first one. This theory is used to motivate the people who have negative characteristics like who are lazy and who lack vision, ambition, self-centered and who try to avoid doing work at all costs and do the bare minimum. The implications with reference to Freud's viewpoint; he enlightened the need of motivating employees through the use of external factors such as rewards, manipulation or punishment.
"Theory Y" is the second theory developed by Douglas McGregor, which assumed the best drives in people. These are the people who really show interest in work, learning and self-improvement. This theory implicates that people are self-motivated to do their jobs and they work for themselves, not for the fear of punishment or any reward, thus no need for external motivating factor to make the people work.
Abraham Maslow, a behavioral psychologist and theorists, developed a "Hierarchy of Needs theory". Maslow envisioned this theory as five levels of needs of people. According to him he sets the basic principle behind this theory that human beings are motivated by meeting their most important and basic needs first like food, clothing and shelter. Maslow's hierarchy contains five levels; each successive level can be attained by meeting those beneath it. They are physiological needs, security needs, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization. According to Maslow, employees' lower level needs would have to be met in order for them to achieve a higher level of motivation.
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Reinforcement Theory
Reinforcement theory provided the strongest support for explaining differences in the use of NMR: High-use managers were reinforced for using NMR (most notably by their employees), while low-use managers were not reinforced for using the behavior, perhaps in part because they seldom displayed the behavior.
Reinforcement theory provides implication for managers in how to motivate employees. Firstly the managers should keep in mind that motivated behavior of the staff is influences by their learning which is acceptable and what is unacceptable to the organization. When motivating g the employees the managers should follow the below:
They should tell the employees what they can do to get positive reinforcement, informing the work standards and the type of behavior that is acceptable.
Tell employees what they are doing wrong; in case there is no feedback in the form of rewards, employees should be informed with the reason. Provision of this information will allow the employees to improve their behavior.
Base the rewards on Performance; managers should have a clear reward system, the higher the performance the higher should be the reward.
Expectancy Theory
Humans use to predict about the likely happenings of future, so expectations for the future events are created. If things seems to be reasonably likely attractive, we know how to get there and we believe that we can make the difference, this feeling will motivate us to do something that make this future come true.
Implications of this theory for the mangers; motivation is a combination of:
Valence: this is the value of the perceived outcome (the reward).
Instrumentality: to have faith on oneself that if one completes certain events then he can achieve the outcome or goal (clear path).
Expectancy: The belief that one is able to complete the actions (one's capability).
The theory or the combinations of motivation theories, managers will use to influence their employees to increase productivity and efficiency.
It has been .
It has been observed by Freud and McGregor, generally speaking, motivation can be felt either of the two ways i.e. positive or negative. Employees can be motivated using negative motivating factors i.e. fear of failure, fear of losing favor, fear of losing a job, and if an employee is being consistently motivated by fear, he will be unsatisfied in effective and inefficient. On the other hand if the employee is motivated by positive factors like appreciation, to share in success of the company , he will feel satisfied., worthy and will be more productive and efficient.
If any organization adopted Maslow's approach to Motivation, it would pursue to meet the most basic needs of their employees in order to equip them for the higher levels of performance. While providing resources to meet one's basic psychological needs like food, shelter and clothing is as simple as writing a paycheck. For the organization, to help their employees in achieving the higher levels of motivation like self-esteem and social needs is more complicated.
Still, these needs can be remedied through various vehicles like employee interaction and genuine praise, appreciation, and recognition from supervisors. If an organization can free their employees from the pressures of fulfilling lower level needs, their employees will feel comfortable and capable to operate at their greatest potential.
During the integration process of Lehman and Barclays, motivation of the Lehman staff was of the major apprehension to increase the organizational commitment on the Barclay's management and organization. To develop the organization commitment was to develop trust of Lehman's staff on the management of Barclay's. This was dependable with the Social Identity Theory of organizational behavior according to which the trust of employees in their leaders and managers lead to strong benefits to the organizations including the increase in organization commitment.
General Electric is held as an example of good business practices. The company has been turned around by Jack Walsh who has been responsible for many of the procedures and the overall culture and philosophy which has been put into place to upsurge efficiency, productivity and motivation. When looking at the way how motivation is taking place there is a strong learning towards human relations school of thought where man is seen as social rather economic. When the CEO of General Electric Jack Walsh was asked that according to him which motivating factor was more rewarding of the employees money or recognition, he replied; "You have to get rewarded in the soul and the Wallet" (Lewis, 2000; 7). This is indicative of the way employees are motivated and the underlying philosophies which are present at General Electric. According to the statement by Walsh we can say that employees need to be appreciated and empowered in order to act, they also need to be rewarded in physical terms as well as recognition.
Research often finds that internal motivating factors prove more efficient than any externally motivating force. The aim for any organization and its management is to create an environment where the employees are provided with the opportunities; where they can motivate themselves and achieve the desired goals. So the managers must act as the motivating force for the employees.
Managers in any organization are responsible to act as a motivating tool. There are different types of people in an organization, some are efficient workers, some are average workers and some like to avoid work maybe due to lack of interest in the job. Mangers are responsible to identify the type of workers they are working with and simultaneously make a motivation plan to increase efficiency and productivity of the workers. Employees who are self-motivated need less attention; they can just be motivated when their work is recognized. Moreover, more attention should be given to the employees who don't show interest in the work either by giving them incentives or rewards so that they remained geared up, and on the other hand they can also be given the fear of punishment depending upon the situation. The last but not the least the workers who are average workers can be motivated by the combination of rewards and recognition both so they can perform to the best of their abilities.
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Pennsylvania ranks third in average student loan debt
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The results of a new state-by-state survey by the Institute for College Access and Success show Pennsylvania has the fourth highest percentage of college graduates with student loan debt and the third highest total student loan debt in the nation.
Keystone Progress Executive Director Michael Morrill said these latest statistics show the importance of adequately funding higher education and solving the student loan debt crisis.
"These are top ten lists Pennsylvania should not be on," said Morrill. "The student loan debt crisis isn't just hurting borrowers and their families, it is a drag on our economy that will prevent Pennsylvanians from buying a home, starting a business or make investments in their future."
The study by the Institute found that 70 percent of students graduating in Pennsylvania in 2012 had student loan debt, the fourth highest percentage in the nation.
In addition, Pennsylvania ranked third in terms of average debt amount per student at $31,675.
Also of concern is the finding that the average student loan debt, already the second largest form consumer debt in the nation and estimated to exceed $1.2 trillion, increased 10% over the last year.
One attempt to solve this problem is the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2013 (HR 1330), introduced by Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]. There are currently 51 co-sponsors, none from Pennsylvania.
Excessive student loan debt is impeding economic growth in the United States. Faced with excessive repayment burdens, many individuals are unable to start businesses, invest, or buy homes. Because of soaring tuition costs, students often have no choice but to amass significant debt to obtain an education that is widely considered a prerequisite for earning a living wage.
Another solution would be for Pennsylvania to enact legislation to help students and their families. In Wisconsin, the Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act was introduced that would:
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The terms see, judge and act, are contained within the Liberation Theology model for reading the Bible. These key words help us to encounter, describe and analyze real situations in order to progress from words to action in choices that we consciously or unconsciously make.
Where there is hardship and vulnerability, individuals, groups and churches see; that means to encounter and not shut one's eyes or shrink back from what sometimes can be difficult. By prompting us to open our eyes, describe reality in all its forms with honesty, can we take the next step and analyze and judge what we encounter and try to find words that describe the vulnerability we see. Finally, we can as an individual, group or church, take responsibility to act decisively and take action where people are harmed in particular situations, or through certain agreements and legislations.
Make space at your kitchen table
All of us have preconceived ideas and prejudices about other people – it can concern cleaning, food, tone of conversation and hospitality. Not infrequently these prejudices prevent us from focusing on what we as people have in common rather than our differences. Look at your prejudices and find evidence that it makes it impossible to divide people into categories on the basis of where we are born, how old we are, or what gender or sexual orientation we have.
What kinds of people are included in my circle of friends? Do I associate with people who only make me feel good? Is it true that we easily become comfortable and create "friend clicks"? Not infrequently we are drawn to people we are comfortable with and who have uncomplicated life styles. We need to continually ask ourselves if we are afraid of uncomfortable encounters that demand more energy and involvement than we believe we have?
When was the last time I had a visit or visited myself a person in the process of seeking asylum? Are all those in my circle of friends born and brought up in the same country as myself? Are they from the same social and economic background?
Do I have prejudices against people from other social backgrounds that prevent me from seeing the world with compassion? How can I be aware of my prejudices and find a way to deal with them?
Greet someone who needs to hear "Welcome to Sweden"
Invite a person who is in the process of seeking asylum for a meal or coffee. Why not cook food together and discover new and common ingredients and life situations? Exchange mutual experiences of joy and sorrow, togetherness and being shut out.
The empty chair
An empty chair at your kitchen table can symbolize that you want to break with prejudices and preconceptions to make room for new friends in your life. Take a photo of the empty chair and put it on your Facebook page or blog, maybe together with the caption "I will make space at my kitchen table!"
Link your website with the Make Space! campaign: https://globalaveckan.se/kampanj and put photos on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/globalaveckan
Make space in your church
In our churches there are people who are more used to singing, "How great thou art" in another language than Swedish. These are people who have found or who desire to find Christian fellowship in Sweden where they can be themselves, meet other people and worship God. Taking part in a church fellowship can be crucial for the integration of immigrants in Sweden.
Encourage your church to make an analysis of its local community that focuses on refugees and immigrants where, among other things, you can find out how many quota refugees the municipality accepts every year. Allow the analysis to influence the church's budget and priorities. You will usually find people in your church's neighborhood who are in the process of applying for asylum. Is their a refugee centre in the vicinity? Is your church represented at meetings the municipality holds for new refugees and immigrants? Are there immigrant churches in your local area? Is there any cooperation with them? Do other religions have meeting places nearby that the church has contact with?
Make a review of the suitability of language used in your church services and activities. It is all too easy to use words and terms that are not explained properly or care is not taken when translating. Remember that there are people who do not have Swedish as their mother tongue so that their understanding of a church service can be greatly limited if the language used is too complicated. Your church service can sometimes include Bible readings in different languages and include songs from other countries and languages.
Ask the church members regularly if they have understood the written invitation to the service and if they have understood certain parts of the service. Is the invitation clear even for people who do not have Swedish as their mother tongue? Remember that written information is often more difficult for people who come from cultures where verbal communication is more common.
Pay particular attention to the language used in announcements and invitations. Consider a person new in Sweden, who maybe has many experiences of being excluded in the society he/she has left behind, goes past a sign with the text The Swedish Church/Swedish Mission Church/Swedish Alliance Mission in Knäckebröhult. Is it possible that the person thinks that this fellowship is only for people born in Sweden? Could it be an idea to translate the church information folder to English or another language?
Read about the MIRACLE project that has developed methods to help churches see immigrants as resources and to enable their involvement in a church lead on to greater integration in society. MIRACLE stands for: "Models of Integration through Religion, Activation, Cultural Learning and Exchange". The Church of Sweden (the Lutheran Church in Sweden) is a partner of the European MIRACLE project, run by the Churches' Commission for Migrants in Europe. The project has worked with identifying the kind of changes churches need to undergo in order to become open and welcoming for new immigrants. The project has developed materials with interactive exercises that help the church to discuss questions such as, "What is an open church?", "What kind of church structures allow or hinder active participation?" and "How can we overcome prejudice and lack of contact between people with Swedish and other ethnic backgrounds in the church?" It is generally known that immigrants are usually drawn to a church that is similar to the church in their homeland although their first impression and how much they feel welcome is the main basis for their participation.
Celebrate a church service with a focus on migration and refugees
Invite your municipality's Refugee Officer to share about the local policy for refugees at a church service followed by an open forum. Ideas about prayers, hymns, Bible readings and symbolic practices that can be included in a service are found in the "Churches' Global Week for Justice's inspiration material".
Organise an ecumenical event during the Churches' Global Week for Justice together with churches in another denomination than your own. Make this an opportunity for Swedish and other ethnic based churches to meet together as well as encouraging interaction between people with Swedish or other ethnic backgrounds.
Take up an offering for some kind of work related to refugees, for example, refugee camps located in various parts of the world. Contact us for information!
Welcome new arrivals to your church
Ask active members of your church who come from another country about ways that could make integration easier. Many churches have very good experiences of, for example, organizing a language café that provides help with homework for children and teenagers.
Move out of the church building
Set up a coffee stand outside the church or in the local shopping centre and invite people to the church fellowship by chatting with them and giving out information folders.
Attend the meetings arranged by your municipality for newly arrived immigrants and invite them to participate in your church.
Share with municipality personnel how you are already working with integration and suggest that the church can contribute to the municipality's integration efforts in your local area.
Share about your successful work
Many churches and individuals have contributed to helping immigrants integrate for many years but have kept quiet about it. Share everything good you are doing! Invite your local newspaper to write about how your church wants to contribute to the integration of immigrants.
Invite a MIRACLE resource person to churches
In Sweden, 11 people have been trained in the MIRACLE methods. Invite one of them to the church and gain some ideas on how the church can be better at integration. On the last page of this document you'll find a list of MIRACLE resource persons who would be willing to visit your church, time and accessibility permitting. You can also try to use the MIRACLE methods yourselves. Download the material from: http://www.ccme.be/areas-of-work/uniting-in-diversity/miracle
The empty chair
Let an empty chair symbolize that you want to welcome any who wish to join the church fellowship. Put out a chair with a sign in front of it saying, "Here is space for you!" outside the church during the Churches' Global Week for Justice. Or put an empty chair in the church cafe or at the front of the church during the week that would symbolize that the church is aware of and wants to make visible the fact that fellowship in a church contributes greatly to integration and it welcomes many who wish to take part.
Take a photo of the empty chair and put it on the church's website or Facebook page with the caption, "We will make space for you in our church!" Link the website to the Make Space! campaign: https://globalaveckan.se/kampanj Put pictures on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/globalaveckan
Links and files
Share with us the activities you will carry out during the Churches' Global Week of Justice: https://globalaveckan.se/aktiviteter/tipsa-om-aktiviteter
You can download the MIRACLE Guide as a PDF file in Swedish and English on: http://www.ccme.be/areas-of-work/uniting-in-diversity/miracle/
On page 27 of the guide in Swedish are "Ten recommendations to promote integration and participative processes in churches". Of particular interest in the project are materials that describe various exercises written in Swedish.
Ideas for useful material to use in the church's work for integration
"Där främlingskapet bryts kan en ny värld börja", Arcus förlag 2010 ("Where alienation is broken, a new world begins", Arcus Publishers 2010) with accompanying study material (Sensus 2010) http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/default.aspx?id=689949
"Paulus brev till svenskarna" (Sensus 2012) – ett metodmaterial ("Paul's letter to Swedes" (Sensus 2012) – material on methods) http://www.sensus.se/Documents/Ledare/Nya%20studiematerial/M%c3%a4nskliga%20r%c3%a4ttigheter/Paulus_brev_Utskrift_120928.pdf
Make space in your municipality
Municipalities all over Sweden sign an agreement with the Swedish Migration Board as to how many quota refugees they can accept. Many municipalities also accept people who are in the process of seeking asylum. The quality of the municipality's work for refugees is crucial for the settlement and integration of new arrivals in Sweden.
Find out how the reception of refugees is handled in your municipality. Make a survey as to how many quota refugees and people who have received residence permits after seeking asylum in Sweden that the municipality has agreed to accept this year in agreement with the Swedish Migration Board. Are there people seeking asylum living in your municipality? Does your municipality have an agreement with the Swedish Migration Board regarding accepting children seeking asylum who come to Sweden without their parents? Are there any refugees living underground in your municipality? Are there people from other countries that have come to work in your municipality? What is the quality of the service given by the municipality's refugee office towards children without parents seeking asylum in Sweden and the municipality's efforts to settle new arrivals?
Most likely your municipality has the possibility to accept more refugees if there is political will. It is not reasonable that people who have got their residency permit in Sweden after seeking asylum cannot begin their settlement process because there is a lack of available accommodation in the municipality. Find out the facts and how the issue is discussed.
Influence the municipality to increase the intake of refugees
Share your opinion with policy makers in the municipality that you feel that there is space for more refugees. Attend a meeting of the municipality council and pose questions about how the municipality's refugee bureau is functioning, write a letter to the municipality council or submit a citizen's motion to suggest an increase in the number of refugees the municipality can accept.
Become an active participant in the municipality's efforts for integration
Share with the municipality about the church's efforts for integration that is already going on and offer to become an active part of the municipality's integration efforts. Many municipalities organize, for example, the possibility to be a volunteer as an integration supervisor. Make an application of your interest as an individual or group in this area. Maybe the churches can help with providing accommodation for new arrivals for a shorter or longer period? Many who have got their residency permit have to wait to be placed in a municipality as there is a lack of housing. There is the possibility for churches and organizations to work professionally as "Settlement Guides" and receive some remuneration for the service. Find out more and discuss the possibilities with the church and the municipality.
Be proactive in contact with the media
Write a letter to the readers' column in your local newspaper and encourage your municipality to accept more refugees. Use the whole or part of the template that the Churches' Global Week for Justice has produced (in Swedish). A photo of an empty chair besides your municipality building is appropriate to send to the newspaper.
Communicate the appeal on the Internet, for example in social media and in the response column to newspaper articles.
The empty chair
Let an empty chair stand in or outside the municipality building to symbolize that there is space for more refugees in your municipality and that your church will contribute to their integration. Take a photo of the empty chair and put it on the church's website or Facebook page with the caption "We will make space in our municipality!" Link the website to the Make Space campaign: https://globalaveckan.se/kampanj Put a photo onto our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/globalaveckan
Links and files
Share with us the activities you will carry out during the Churches' Global Week for Justice: https://globalaveckan.se/aktiviteter/tipsa-om-aktiviteter
Find out statistics from the Swedish Migration Board and also from your municipality's immigrant bureau: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/601.html
Information on resettlement can be found from the Swedish Migration Board: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/242.html
In the Swedish Migration Board's prognosis for its programme and budget that was presented to the government on 2012-07-30, the number of asylum seekers was raised from 34,000 to 38,000 this year and from 33,000 to 41,000 next year. This means that the Swedish Migration Board and the municipalities need to strengthen their reception capacity. See the whole process on: http://www.migrationsverket.se/info/6054.html
Information on resettlement from the United Nation's agency for refugees, UNHCR: http://www.unhcr.se/se/vad-vi-goer/haallbara-loesningar/vidarebosaettning.html
Make space in your country
2012 was no exception! People all around the world are forced to flee from war, unrest and oppression. The majority of refugees seek protection first in a neighboring country while waiting for the situation to improve in their home country making it possible for them to return. Many leave their family and friends through resettlement organized by the United Nations in a third country, for example Sweden.
Approximately 14,5 million people in the world are refugees according to the traditional definition: people who have left their homeland to escape persecution, armed conflict or violence. Added to these figures are a large number of rootless people who have no kind of international protection or aid. The majority stays within their own country's borders. Almost two thirds of the world's refugees come from the Middle East or Africa. Half of all refugees come from three countries: Palestine, Afghanistan and Iraq. Other countries that contribute to the list are Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Yugoslavia, Angola, Croatia and Eritrea. (Source: UNHCR)
People who flee from their homes often find somewhere to stay in a nearby area – another region of their own country, or in a neighboring country. Then there is in theory, three alternatives – integration in the country or area the person has fled to, return to their country or home area if the situation has improved, or resettlement in a third country. Quite often neither integration nor returning is a viable option. To be resettled requires that the person is selected as a "quota refugee" – a selection process carried out by UNHCR together with the countries who are willing to accept refugees. In 2010, 73,000 refugees were resettled, a very small number in relation to the actual need. Most of them go to the USA, Australia and Canada and approximately 1,800 people come annually to Sweden. Quota refugees do not need to seek asylum when they arrive in Sweden as their application is approved beforehand. The largest numbers of refugees within UNHCR's mandate remain unfortunately in refugee camps for many years without the possibility for integration, resettlement or returning to their own country. (Source: "Guidelines for issues concerning refugees, migration and integration for those who work in the Church of Sweden" ("Vägledning i flykting-, migrations- och integrationsfrågor för dig som arbetar i en församling i Svenska kyrkan")).
In 2011, a total of 5,000 quota refugees were accepted by Europe as quota refugees. Sweden is among the countries who accept the most quota refugees together with Holland and England. 1,900 quota refugees gained permanent residency in Sweden during 2011. The quota of refugees for 2012 is the same as for 2011. A total number of 12,726 people were granted permanent residency on the basis of their refugee status during 2011. This figure does not only include quota refugees but also people granted permanent residency after seeking asylum in Sweden (Source: The Swedish Migration Board).
The ecumenical agency, the Churches' Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) judges that it is possible and necessary to increase the number of quota refugees in Europe to at least 20,000 people per year from 2020 onwards. CCME considers that Europe has sufficient space to accept more quota refugees. Although it seems to be a while before 2020, it is appropriate to take action right now for long-term political decisions that can make it possible for people trapped in the refugee camps of the world to have a future. This is particularly important as many European countries do not have a tradition of accepting refugees. CCME therefore encourages the governments of European countries and even international European agreements, to decide to increase the number of quota refugees they will accept.
People who have managed to make their own arrangements (often through refugee smugglers or by obtaining a visitors visa) to another country, for example Sweden, in order to gain protection from persecution and seek refugee status, are called asylum seekers. The right to seek asylum is found in article 14 of the United Nations Universal Declaration for Human Rights. It is important that Sweden and European countries accept both quota refugees and asylum seekers! The one should not rule out the other. As the journey to Europe to seek asylum in many cases is dangerous and demands paying large sums of money to people smugglers, it is essential that more people have the opportunity to come to Europe as quota refugees! It is safer and comprises greater solidarity to take collective responsibility for the world's refugees and to a large degree, release the poorer countries who are burdened with the most refugees.
Contact your EU parliamentarian and encourage him/her to lobby that Europe will accept more quota refugees. Share about CCME's appeal that European countries should increase the number of quota refugees by 2020 to at least 20,000 persons per year. For Sweden this means increasing the number from 1,900 (2011 and 2012) to at least 2,500 persons.
Does your church have a partner or sister church in a European country? Write a letter to them and share about the campaign Make Space! and CCME's appeal. Encourage your partner church to influence its country's government to increase the number of quota refugees it accepts.
Links and files
Make Space! campaign in English
Press release on CCME's appeal in English: http://www.ccme.be/fileadmin/filer/ccme/75_PRESS/2012/2012-04-02-CCME_PR_02042012_RR.pdf
Policy document from CCME in English: http://www.ccme.be/fileadmin/filer/ccme/20_Areas_of_Work/01_Refugee_Protection/2012-03-30-20_00_places_policy_final.pdf
MIRACLE resource persons 2012
"Models of Integration through Religion, Activation, Cultural Learning and Exchange"
Jonathan Alexander, församlingspedagog i Skärholmens församling (Stockholm)
e-post email@example.com, telefon 08-603 96 48 eller mobil 073-663 06 81
Lena Blom, referensperson för migrations- och integrationsfrågor, Göteborg
e-post firstname.lastname@example.com, mobil 070-589 92 25
Christina Byström, informatör i Bergsjöns församling (Göteborg) och i storstadsnätverket i Svenska kyrkan
e-post email@example.com, telefon 031-731 82 34, mobil 070-714 00 14
Henrik Frykberg, stiftsadjunkt för religionsdialog och integrationsfrågor, Göteborgs stift
e-post email@example.com, telefon 031-771 30 17
Giselle Martine Hedman, diakon i Bäckbykyrkan, Västerås kyrkliga samfällighet
e-post email@example.com, telefon 021-404567, mobil 073-988 31 13
Kristina Hellqvist, handläggare för flykting- och integrationsfrågor, Svenska kyrkans kansli, Uppsala
e-post firstname.lastname@example.com, telefon 018-16 95 86, mobil 070-609 83 69
Micah Kissi, kyrkvärd i Skärholmens församling (Stockholm)
e-post firstname.lastname@example.com
Kjerstin Petrelius Allard, kyrkoherde i Skäggetorps församling (Linköping)
e-post firstname.lastname@example.com, telefon 013-20 50 92
Daniel Uddling, integrations- och flyktingsamordnare, Caroli församling/ Kyrkornas flyktingrådgivning i Borås
e-post email@example.com, telefon 033-17 94 47, mobil 070 – 621 55 77


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Whether wedding, birthday bash or just because I think this would be an affair to remember. I am already thinking rehearsal dinner for KJ. Ha. How fun would this be to attend! Of course a good does of Arnold Palmers, croquet, and a bit of blue grass to dance away the night would be a must. Purely Southern and whimsical makes for a mighty fine pairing I would say.
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Steve Yzerman #19
Steve Yzerman was drafted fourth overall in the 1983 Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. That year, he made his NHL debut on October 5 with a goal and an assist against the Jets. Later that season, he played in the mid-season All-Star Game. At year's end, Steve was an All-Rookie Team forward and had set team rookie records for goals (39) and points (87). He was named The Sporting News' Rookie of the Year and was the runner-up to the Calder Trophy behind Tom Barrasso. More importantly, Steve helped the Red Wings improve 12 points in the standings to make the playoffs for the first time in six years. In four playoff matches, Steve scored three goals and six points.
In 1984-85, Steve led the Red Wings with 59 assists and finished tied for second in team scoring with 89 points. The Red Wings again made the playoffs and Steve scored two goals in three games. In 1985-86, Steve scored 42 points in 50 games before suffering a broken collarbone that sidelined him for the balance of the season. The team dropped 26 points in the standings that season and missed the playoffs. In 1986-87, Steve succeeded Danny Gare as team captain and paced the team with 59 assists, 90 points and 217 shots on net. He led the Red Wings to a 38-point improvement to finish second in the Norris Division. In the post-season, Steve scored 18 points in 16 games and led the Red Wings to the Campbell Conference finals.
In 1987-88, Steve led the Red Wings to a 15-point improvement to win the Norris Division season title with 41 wins and 93 points. Steve played in his second All-Star Game and paced the team with 50 goals, 52 assists, 102 points and a +30 plus-minus rating, all despite playing only 64 games. On March 1, Steve suffered a right knee injury that caused him to miss the final 16 games of the regular season and the first 13 games of the playoffs. Steve returned in the Campbell Conference finals and scored four points in three games.
In 1988-89, Steve led the Red Wings to their second straight Norris Division season title and set team records for goals (65), assists (90) and points (155). During the season, he posted a 28-game scoring streak. He won the Pearson Award for being selected by his peers as the most outstanding player and finished as the second runner-up to both the Hart Trophy (league MVP) and Art Ross Trophy (scoring). He also set a team record with a 28-game point streak (November 1 to January 4) and played in his third All-Star Game. In six playoff games, he scored five goals and ten points.
In 1989-90, Steve paced the Red Wings with 62 goals, 65 assists, 127 points, 16 power-play goals, seven short-handed goals, eight game-winning goals and 332 shots on net. He played in his fourth mid-season All-Star Game, but the Red Wings missed the playoffs. In 1990-91, Steve paced his team with 51 goals, 57 assists, 108 points, 12 power play-goals, six short-handed goals and 326 shots on net. He played in his fifth All-Star Game and helped the Red Wings make the playoffs. In the post-season, he scored six points in seven games.
In 1991-92, Steve helped the Red Wings win their third Norris Division season title in five years. He played in his sixth All-Star Game and led the Red Wings with 45 goals, 58 assists, 103 points, eight short-handed goals, nine game-winning goals and 295 shots. In the playoffs, he led the Red Wings to the second round with eight points in 12 games. In 1992-93, he played in his seventh All-Star (sixth in a row) and led his team with 58 goals, 79 assists, 137 points, seven short-handed goals, 307 shots and a +33 plus-minus rating. While the team dropped to second in the Norris Division, they actually improved to 103 points and set a team record with 47 wins. In February, he won Player of the Week (February 16), scored his 1,000th career point (February 23 against the Sabres) and Player of the Month honours. In the post-season, he scored seven points in seven games.
In 1993-94, Steve missed 26 games with a herniated disc, but still managed to scored 24 goals and 82 points on the season. Upon his return from injury, Steve scored in 11 straight games (December 27 to January 19). On February 21, he won Player of the Week honours after scoring ten points in four games. By year's end, the Red Wings had won the Central Division title with 46 wins and 100 points. In the playoffs, he scored four points in three games. At year's end, he underwent surgery to remove the herniated disc from his neck.
In the shortened 1994-95 season, Steve scored 38 points in 47 games and led the Red Wings to the Presidents' Trophy championship. In the playoffs, Steve helped the Red Wings win the Clarence Campbell Bowl in the Western Conference finals before falling to the Devils in the finals. In 15 playoff games, Steve scored 12 points. In 1995-96, Steve captained the Red Wings to their second-straight Presidents' Trophy championship with a league record 62 wins. Steve led the team with 16 power play goals and was a finalist (third place) for the Selke Trophy. On January 17, he scored his 500th goal. In the playoffs, he led the Red Wings to the Western Conference finals before losing to the Avalanche. In the Conference semi-finals against the Blues, he scored the series winner in double overtime of game seven. In 18 playoff games, he scored 20 points.
In 1996-97, Steve paced the Red Wings with 63 assists and played in his eighth All-Star Game. On February 19, 1997, Steve played in his 1,000th game (three assists against the Flames). While the team dropped to second in the Central Division in the regular season, they won both the Clarence Campbell Bowl in the Western Conference finals and the Stanley Cup in the finals (against the Flyers). The Stanley Cup championships was the Red Wings first in 42 years. In 20 games, Steve scored 13 points.
In 1997-98, Steve led the Red Wings with 45 assists, 69 points and two short-handed goals. For the second straight year, the Red Wings finished second in the Central Division. In the playoffs, the Red Wings again charged their way to a Stanley Cup championship, collecting their third Clarence Campbell Bowl in four years along the way. Steve led all scorers with 18 assists and 24 points and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for being selected the most valuable player in the playoffs.
In 1998-99, Steve led the Red Wings to a Central Division title and paced the team with 74 points and 13 power play goals. He was also voted to start in the mid-season All-Star Game but missed the contest with an injury. In the playoffs, Steve led the Red Wings to the second round with nine goals in ten games. In 1999-2000, Steve and the Red Wings finished second in the Central Division despite improving 15 points to finish at 108. Steve led the team with 79 points and 15 power play goals and was a First Team All-Star at year's end. He also played in his ninth All-Star Game and won his first Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward. In November, Steve scored his 1,500th point on the 20th, played in his 1,200th game on the 24th and scored his 600th goal on the 26th. In eight playoff games, Steve recorded four assists.
In 2000-01, Steve led the Red Wings to their sixth division title in ten years. Despite being limited to 54 games, he scored 18 goals and 52 points. On January 26, he moved past Phil Esposito into sixth place on the all-time scoring list with 1,591 points. On February 23, Steve scored his 1,600th point.
Steve spent the 1980-81 season playing junior-A hockey with the Nepean Raiders. In 50 games, he scored 38 goals and a league best 54 assists. In 1981-82, he joined the OHL's Peterborough Petes and scored 64 points as a major junior rookie. In 1982-83, he improved to 42 goals and 91 points.
In 1994-95 before the start of the NHL season, Steve played a number of games on tour with Wayne Gretzky's 99 All-Stars.
Steve first won a bronze medal with Canada at the 1983 World Junior Championships. In August 1984, he won a gold medal with Canada's national team at the Canada Cup tournament. In April 1985, he won a silver medal at the World Championships. Four years later at the 1989 World Championships, he won another WC silver medal. At the 1990 World Championships, Steve won the Best Forward directorate award.
In August 1996, Steve won a silver medal with Canada at the World Cup of Hockey. In February 1998, he scored two points at the Winter Olympics in Nagano.
On March 23, 2001, Steve was named to the 2002 Canadian Olympic team.
Steve grew up in the Ottawa suburb of Nepean, Ontario. The city celebrated Steve Yzerman day on November 2, 1996 and renamed the Nepean Sportsplex's hockey rink to the Steve Yzerman Hockey Arena.
Personal Information courtesy of the National Hockey League Players' Association, NHLPA.com.


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Having our business in Valencia concluded we leave on the 27th for Italy for our next engagement. The weather is fine and we embark pilot as usual and clear the "S" bend without any hitches. Soon we are on the high seas setting engines on cruising speed and heading for Italian riviera. The trip is uneventful and we make good speed for our ETA.
Castellammare di Stabia (by Google satellite)
On the 29th morning we arrive Castellammare di Stabia roads and wait for pilot. He eventually embarks and we proceed inside the port. There we make to the jetty on the East side of the harbor. The pilot assures us there is 5m water at the end of the mole. We make sb side to as to make sure there is no possibility of damage to our propellers.
The outer breakwater and ferry jetty
After making fast the provisions circus starts with several trucks bringing in water, soft drinks, bonded stores, fruits, meat, vegetables, frozen stores etc. We make a chain and everybody pitches in so the galley is soon piled up ceiling high with crates and the Chef's are busy sorting it out and stowing their fridges and freezers.
Our jetty from the outside
Entrance to harbor and Mount Vesuvius in the distance
Having the practical issues dealt with I leave the ship late afternoon to nip into historical Pompeii for some sightseeing before nightfall. The roads in Castellammare di Stabia is full of rubbish, eventually it turns out that the rubbish collectors are on strike. Sounds a bit like my time in Greece.
Castle overlooking Castellammare di Stabia


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Welcome to another Crazy 4 Challenge. This week Kristine has created a sketch for you and here it is.
For my card I used Sealed with a Kiss by Paper Pretties. Colored with copics and cut out using Spellbinder Oval. Layered with Spellbinder scallop oval. The trickiest part for me was the triangle. So I came up with the idea of taking the smallest Spellbinder Square, cutting out 3 and then cutting them in half to get my triangles. Easy way to get triangles when you don't have the punch or die cut for them!
If you decide to play along, all you have to do is create a card/project and upload it to your blog and/or to your SCS Gallery using the keyword C4C190. Don't forget to go back to Crazy 4 Challenge Blog and link it on Mr. Linky so that everyone else can see it too.
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Espresso-Glazed Rib-Eye – BBQ And Grilling RecipesPosted by Cook in Steaks, Chops, and Other Quick- Cooking Cuts BBQ And Grilling Recipes, tags: Barbecue Recipes, BBQ Recipes, Chops Recipes, Grilling Recipes, Steaks Recipes
A rib-eye steak is nothing more then a boneless rib steak (a.k.a. Delmonico) cut from the rib section of the steer. These steaks include a fair amount of intramuscular fat that keeps the meat moist, so we like to flavor them with a dry rub and/or glaze rather than a marinade. This cut also stands up to fairly bold seasonings. Here, we dust the meat with a ground espresso rub and then glaze it with molasses-sweetened coffee. The flavors are strong and dark but don't overwhelm the meat itself.
Prep: 5 minutes (plus 5 minutes for rub)
Rest before grilling: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Grill: About 10 minutes.
– Long-handled tongs
– Long-handled basting brush.
Gas: Direct heat, high (500°F)
Clean, oiled grate on lowest setting
Direct heat, red hot
12-by-12-inch charcoal bed (about 3 dozen coals) with high- and low-heat areas
Clean, oiled grate on lowest setting
Direct heat, red hot
12-by-12-inch bed with a 4-inch-deep area for high heat and a 2-inch-deep area for low heat
Clean, oiled grate set 2 inches above the fire.
4 boneless beef rib-eye steaks, each 8 to 10 ounces and about 1 inch thick
½ cup Black Espresso Rub
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons brewed espresso
1 tablespoon molasses
Oil for coating grill grate.
1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then sprinkle all over with the espresso rub, patting it in with your fingertips. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
2. In a bowl, combine the melted butter, espresso, and molasses until blended.
3. Heat the grill as directed.
4. Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil. Grill the steaks over high heat until darkly crusted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium-low (on a gas grill) or move the steaks to the low-heat area (on a charcoal or wood grill), cover, and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare to medium-done (135° to 140°F). Brush both sides with the espresso mixture as the steaks finish cooking over low heat. Transfer to a platter, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 to 8 minutes before serving.


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Rumors that Apple is adding CDMA wireless communication support to its mobile devices has spread from the iPhone to include the iPad. The latest report out of Taiwan claims that in addition to Wi-Fi and UMTS-based models, like are currently available, Apple plans to add a CDMA-compatible version when the second generation iPad ships, according to DigiTimes.
Word of the CDMA-based iPad comes from unnamed sources in the parts supply chain.
Rumors say a CDMA iPad is on the way
Currently, the 3G version of the iPad relies on the same UMTS technology as the iPhone for 3G wireless data access, which isn't compatible with CDMA-based networks such as Verizon. iPad owners wanting to use Verizon's data network rely on portable hotspots that can also be used with other Wi-Fi capable devices including laptops.
The unnamed sources claim Apple plans to build equal numbers of Wi-Fi only and CDMA iPads, and slightly more UMTS-based models for networks such as AT&T, T-Mobile and Orange. The sources also estimate Apple is planning on shipping about 40 million iPads on 2011 based on component orders.
Since Apple doesn't comment on rumors and speculation, the company isn't confirming any of the information insider sources are allegedly leaking. Until Apple actually announces new iPad models, reports like these should be treated as unsubstantiated rumors.


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Your Autumn Test Results
You are a energetic, warm, optimistic person. You approach everything with a lot of enthusiasm.
When you are happiest, you are calm. You appreciate tradition and family. You enjoy feeling cozy.
You prefer change to come slowly. You need a long transition period when your life changes.
You find hard work to be the most comforting thing in the world. You like the feeling of accomplishing something.
Your ideal day is active and full. You like to keep busy with your favorite things, and you appreciate a routine.
You tend to live in the moment. You enjoy whatever is going on, and you don't obsess over the past or future.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
i Am..autumn
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My lovely black cat, Guy Noir, in the spooky image below, wants to remind you to support your local animal shelter by adopting a black cat. Black cats are always some of the last ones adopted and are in need of loving homes. If you're not able to adopt, then donate to your local animal shelter!
If a real black cat is not an option for you, how about one of these decorative types?
Here are some great Black Cat items from a few sellers on Etsy. Click on the images below that you like and the link will take you to the Etsy listing for the item.


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Reliance has partnered with Cab to offer two different sized two-color cab printers. The XC4 and XC6 printers allow you to conveniently print color GHS compliant thermal transfer labels. Additionally, with our BS5609 certified thermal label material you can produce BS5609 certified section two and three labels.
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The Chalet Guesthouse and Studio
Guest house for rent in Medlow Bath
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Built in 1892, The Chalet Guesthouse and Studio is a luxury accommodation venue set in extensive private gardens in the quiet village of Medlow Bath. The heritage listed guesthouse features a private collection of contemporary Australian art throughout, an original period dining room with open fireplace, quiet lounge room and a tennis court nearby. With only seven guest rooms you can be assured of personalised service that can't be found in the large venues.
Centrally located in the Upper Blue Mountains, The Chalet is within walking discance of the iconic Hydro Majestic Hotel and only a short drive from the major regions of Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Blackheath and Mt Victoria. It is close to the historic Jenolan Caves and is an ideal base for bushwalking or exploring the complex diversity of the Blue Mountains and its environs.
All rooms have a private modern ensuite, tea & coffee facilities, small refrigerator, electric blankets, linen, towels & robes, heating, clock radio, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, daily room servicing & free wi-fi access.
All bookings include a continental buffet breakfast with cooked breakfast available to order.
Our restaurant is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm. Our amazing chef is regularly changing our menu, with a focus on contemporary Australian cuisine with influences from around the world.
Don't miss our annual New Years Eve celebration!
46-50 Portland Road, Medlow Bath NSW 2780, Australia
1. No smoking anywhere inside (this includes e-cigarettes). There is a smoking area provided on the front porch with ashtrays available.
2. The Chalet Guesthouse and Studio is not responsible for the personal property of guests. Any lost or stolen property is the responsibility of the guest and we recommend guests ensure they have relevant travel insurance.
3. All damages must be paid. This excludes what would be considered normal wear and tear.
4. Any cleaning required in addition to the usual requirements must be paid for. Tea, coffee and wine stains are usually easy to clean and do not require any payment, but it is appreciated if guests let us know as soon as it happens to minimise the impact.
5. The Chalet Guesthouse and Studio reserves the right to have disruptive or aggressive guests removed with no refund. (Please note this has never been needed so far.)
6. The Chalet Guesthouse and Studio is fully licensed with an "on premises" licence. All regulations associated with the responsible service of alcohol will be maintained. This includes reporting to the police any incidence of a parent/adult providing alcohol to anyone under the age of 18, even their own children.
7. All standard Australian Federal and State laws apply.
Payment Policy
Deposit will be charged to your nominated credit card. No booking fees apply.
Cancellation Policy
More than 2 days notice - deposit refunded less a $20 administration fee. 2 days notice or less - no refund.
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Medlow Bath is between Katoomba and Blackheath, so a great location to explore the Upper Blue Mountains. It is only a five minute drive to the impressive Evans Lookout or Govetts Leap, a ten minute drive puts you in Katoomba, Leura or Mount Victoria. You can walk to the Hydro Majestic Hotel


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You can reserve a table at Rudys by calling
Early dinner is served from 4pm
Last Orders at 19:00
We are delighted to announce the opening of Blanchardstown's newest and most exciting restaurant. Rudys specialises in mouth watering grilled dishes cooked to smoky perfection in our authentic charcoal oven.
Come and sample the relaxing and warm atmosphere as you enjoy the best food and drink Dublin 15 has to offer. Rudys is the perfect venue for a tasty lunch, a romantic dinner, a meal with friends or a special occasion. We open at 10am at the weekend when you can try our delicious brunch menu.


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Review of 'The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born' by Ayi Kwei Armah (Heinemann, 1968).
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Review of 'Abyssinian Chronicles', by Moses Isegawa (Picador, 2000).
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Review of 'Anthills of the Savannah' by Chinua Achebe (Penguin, 1987).
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Lemsterland (13.625 inhabitants) is the name of the area surrounding Lemmer (10.130 inhabitants). Lemmer is the main town of this South Frisian municipality and is the southern approach port for the province of Friesland, both by water and by road. Two locks, the "Lemstersluis"and the "Prinses Margrietsluis"and the A6 motorway form the gateway to Lemsterland Recreation land.It is an area rich in water with well-known lakes such as the IJsselmeer","Tjeukemeer"and "Groote Brekken".They are suitable for all types of water recreation and fishing sports and this makes Lemsterland a unique place in the Netherlands. Water sports activities, from the construction and hiring of the smallest fishing boats to large seaworthy yachts, are concentrated in Lemmer and Echtenerbrug-Delfstrahuizen, twin villages on the sailing route from Friesland to North West Overijssel. Lemsterland is all the more attractive due to the surrounding wooded areas of "Gaasterland"and "Kuinderbos", cycling paths on and along ancient and new sea dykes to Urk and Kuinre, the beautiful fortified town of Sloten (one of the Frisian Eleven Towns), Joure with its subtropical swimming and spa resort and the flower fields at the top of the North East Polder.This polder at the bottom of the former Zuyder Zee was dried in September 1942, also thanks to the electrical Bumagemaal near Lemmer.
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Upgraded version of the printers
Today the Printing devices are not only a piece of tool that prints our paper but it has undergone a lot of change. We have seen that the main aim of the businesses is not just to buy a printer which print pages but a printer that performs various others task too. WE might have seen many shops that are located by the roadside providing the printing services from traditional software services to hardware services. Now the main goal of the majority of the companies that deal in the manufacturing of the best printers is to make an upgraded version of the printers that will charge on the basis of the clicks.
Printers manufactured by dell
There are numerous companies that have launched their printers in the market so Dell is always thinking of a way to improve the models of the printers. Dell is known for producing efficient and cost effective long lasting printers such as:printer kopen
· Wireless
· Deskjets
· And multifunctional printers like fax, printing, mailing.
As the technology has stampede so do the printers, as they are performing various other functions apart from printing a piece of paper. Now the printers can print, mail, and can perform the functions of scanning and copying. Now the printers are manufactured by keeping in mind the various aspects that outfit the needs of the users. One such example is the different load cycle. The printers in the past had the capacity of only 50 to 100 pages and that was a laborious as well as time consuming task because a company which wanted 5000 prints per day had to load the pages after every cycle of only 50 pages.
To solve this problem now the printers are upgraded and can accommodate to thousands of pages in just one cycle. This is the modern era where everything is done just by a single click. Now the new printers can work by using Bluetooth or wireless devices.
Common problems with the printers
These are some of the common problems that are encountered:
· Establishing a connection between printer and computer
· Problems with the installation process.
· Problems with the speed
· Load cycle issues
· Problems related to the hardware and software of the printer
· At times the ink of the printer finishes up
· Paper feed error
By keeping in mind all these problems Dell is planning to launch upgraded and best printers that will solve all these problems.


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It's official. The Fedal train has reached the station!
We're getting another Fedal final. What seemed like an impossibility just two weeks ago is now reality. Roger Federer will face off against longtime rival Rafael Nadal in what should be one for the ages. Nadal has had Federer's number since the rivalry began, and the Swiss needs a stellar performance to overcome the Spaniard.
It's been an unlikely run for both competitors, two greats of tennis meeting up in what could be their last final ever.
Federer has returned to peak form in what seems like a matter of days, returning from a six-month layoff period to recover from injury. He struggled a bit in the first rounds, but as the tournament advanced, he got better and better, advancing to what could be his best chance ever to claim his eighteenth grand slam title.
Nadal has had a slightly easier path to the final, but he had to overcome an in-form Dimitrov to get here. The match lasted four hours and fifty-six minutes, and it could certainly affect Nadal's fitness going into the final, especially at thirty years old. However, Nadal is known to be a fighter, and I have no doubt that he will give everything he's got in the final.
As a Federer fan myself, it's hard not to be worried about their history. Nadal has dominated their head-to-head 23-11, and the Spaniard holds a 9-2 lead in Grand Slam meetings, including a win in the 2014 Australian Open semifinals. He also holds a 6-2 lead in Grand Slam finals. Federer did win their last meeting in Basel, but the dominance in meetings leaves me and a lot of Federer fans out there worried.
How to Watch the Fedal Final:
The match will take place at 8:30 a.m. (British Time). It is visible on ESPN, BBC, and many other channels! Make sure you don't miss this one.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Federer: Nadal:
Strengths: Strengths:
Very precise with shots Left-Handed
Serve is dominant Has mental advantage
More rest than Nadal In Better Shape than Federer
Weaknesses: Weaknesses:
Negative win-rate against Nadal Just came off of five-setter against Dimitrov
Not as consistent Hasn't played in Grand Slam final in years
One Handed Backhand can be bullied Fan Disadvantage
Prediction: Federer def. Nadal 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6
The prospect of a Fedal final, while tantalizing, is a scary sight for the Maestro's fans. However, Federer's performance has been speaking for itself. After a year-long break, Federer's already reached a final and what with Nadal playing a five hour match, Federer will have the upper hand with more energy and rest.


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We get to work fast repairing or servicing your appliances, ensuring they are running smoothly again in no time. Our goal is to restore comfort and convenience to your home in a fast timeframe.
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It's a high-tech encyclopedia! Celebrating Pokémon's 20th birthday, 3D artist Jason Voet created a rather good-looking 3D Pokédex model in the span of a couple weeks. Look here for work-in-progress shots.
Dayshot is an image-based feature showcasing some of the prettiest, funniest game-related screenshots and art we can find. Send us suggestions if you've got them.