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As a family caregiver, you may be aware of some of the risk factors for heart attack. Perhaps you know that having high blood pressure or diabetes increases risk. And, you likely know that smoking is a major risk factor. But, did you know that some risk factors might be worse for women than they are for men? According to a research study that took place in the United Kingdom, it's true.
About the Study.
The study involved more than 471,000 participants. 56 percent of them were women. All of the participants were between the ages of 40 and 69 and did not have a history of cardiovascular disease. The initial findings of the study aren't surprising. The researchers found that having high blood pressure, smoking, or having diabetes increases the risk of having a heart attack for both men and women.
Upon examining the data further, the researchers found that the risk for women was even greater. Specifically, they found that:
- While men who smoke have double the risk of heart disease versus men who do not smoke, women who smoke have triple the risk compared to women who don't smoke.
- High blood pressure caused an 80 percent higher risk in women than in men.
- Women with diabetes had a two to three times greater chance of having a heart attack than men with diabetes.
Reducing Heart Attack Risks.
There are several ways to help older adults lower their risk of suffering a heart attack. Some preventative steps to take are:
· Quit Smoking: It's not easy to quit smoking, but when your aging relative quits, they will reduce their chances of having a heart attack.
· Eat a Healthy Diet: What your family member eats has a great impact on the health of their body, including their heart. Help them to consume a diet that is comprised of lots of healthy vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and lean protein.
· Manage Cholesterol Levels: High cholesterol is one of the risk factors for heart attack, but a doctor can prescribe medications that can help control cholesterol levels. If the senior has been advised to take cholesterol medicine, make sure they are taking it.
· Manage High Blood Pressure: The same goes for high blood pressure, which is considered one of the major risk factors for heart disease.
· Encourage Physical Activity: Seniors should try to exercise for at least 30 minutes each day on most days of the week.
Elder care can assist with managing risk factors for heart attack and heart disease. Elder care providers can prepare heart-healthy meals and offer encouragement to seniors who are trying to quit smoking. An elder care provider can also remind your loved one when it is time to take medications to control underlying conditions that may lead to heart attack. Finally, an elder care provider can increase the physical activity of the older adult by inviting them to take part in household activities, going for walks with them, or driving them to exercise facilities for classes or to use the equipment.
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Incredible Drone Footage Appears to Show a Blue Whale Nursing
Once in a while, nature and technology conspire to bring us something rare and incredible. This is one of those times.
Once in a while, nature and technology conspire to bring us something rare and incredible. This is one of those times.
Events like this are not all doom and gloom. In fact, they can be a strong indicator that whale populations are recovering.
It's got nothing to do with naval sonar tests often linked to mass whale strandings; rather, it's due to an unfortunate quirk of geography.
Beneath the shrill chatter we've all heard before, there's a much lower-pitched tone, eerily reminiscent of a human heartbeat.
Studying these massive ocean travellers can give valuable information for travelling to the stars.
No one knows how many Omura whales exist so this Madagascan sighting is hugely important.
It all comes down to krill, or more importantly when stocks of the tiny crustacean are scarce.
We humans pride ourselves on our cultural diversity, but we're not the only creatures that form unique societies.
Then get a piano shaped like a whale. Problem solved.
Because sightings of many species are so rare, we have to track these giant mammals by eavesdropping on their songs. And marine scientists recently picked a baffling new signal.
I can almost feel the excitement that the researchers of the Nautilus Exploration Program must have felt when their robotic explorer met this glorious sperm whale at 598 metres below the Gulf of Mexico. See more >
Despite bans being in effect since the early 80s, that's a whole lot more than anyone realised.
Say hello to Miami Seaquarium's Lolita, a whale who lives in the smallest, saddest orca tank in the USA.

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The ranks of Berry's Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame will grow by four with the May 20 induction of this year's alumni award winners. Honorees include:
Kelly Fite (68C), Distinguished Achievement
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The Saturday night "Awards and Golden Guard Dinner" is just one highlight of Berry's annual Alumni Weekend celebration, slated for May 19-21. Others include reunions for the college, high school and academy classes of 1952, 1957, 1962 and 1967. Visit www.berry.edu/alumni for event details and online registration. While you're on the website, be sure to sign up for Alumni Work Week, which will be held May 21-26. The registration deadline for both is May 12.
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The Avon bid that wasn't: An $8.2 billion offer looks like hoax
An iconic American company. A mysterious private investment firm. An outlandish takeover offer.
All that - and more - converged in a purported buyout offer for Avon Products on Thursday morning that sent the company's share price on a white-knuckled ride before it was found to be a hoax.
The episode, in cool hindsight, seems preposterous. The offer, made in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, contained typos, extra spaces - even two different names of the supposed private equity firm bidding for Avon, the beauty products company that put "Ding Dong, Avon Calling" into the American vernacular.
But the brief flutter in the stock market quickly gave way to a more sobering question: How could this happen? The events focused attention on SEC filing procedures, and the SEC enforcement division is reviewing the legitimacy of the offer.
On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the FBI is looking into the origins of the apparently bogus takeover offer.
The filing on Thursday came at 11:35 a.m. New York time from something called PTG Capital Partners Ltd. PTG said it was offering to buy the iconic but troubled Avon for $18.75 a share.
It was a remarkable offer - three times what Avon was trading the day before and, at about $8.2 billion, the year's largest leveraged buyout.
Stock shot up
If it seemed too good to be true, investors didn't seem to care. The possibility of Avon being acquired had long been discussed. The stock shot up about 20 percent, and traders - humans and otherwise - churned about $91 million worth of Avon stock in 25 minutes.
Questions arose
Yet questions arose quickly on Wall Street and social media sites about the bid's veracity. No one had ever heard of PTG.
It grew even more curious as calls to the primary contact on the filing, general counsel Steve Kohe, went straight to voice mail. A call to the legal adviser listed on the filing, one Michael Trose of Trose & Cox, was answered by a woman who said there was no record of him or the firm.
The filing was also suspicious, and not only for the extra spacing between some words. In a boilerplate section describing the firm's business, its name was written as "TPG" rather than "PTG." TPG Capital is real, a longtime private equity firm that manages about $67 billion in assets.
About 90 minutes after the filing broke, the SEC was said to be reviewing the legitimacy of the offer, and Avon said in an emailed statement that it never received a takeover bid from PTG and couldn't confirm that such an entity exists.
That Avon would receive a takeover offer would not be surprising. The company has posted three straight years of losses. Linda Bolton Weiser of B. Riley & Co. had estimated that the entire business could fetch a takeover valuation of about $6 billion.
"Someone walked away with a big pot of money," said Skip Aylesworth, a portfolio manager at Hennessy Funds in Boston.
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Social Media and Corporate Data – Mantis Helps Sift Through the Noise
I was walking along a sunny path in Parker, Colorado when I came across these rapids in Cherry Creek. That prompted the following vlog regarding noise. A gentle background noise can be relaxing while reading a good book. However, noise that prevents you from accessing corporate data to make "sound" business decisions…is never good!
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Love catching you on video! Great way to connect the real world to social media.
Brian, aloha. As always, a great analogy. Having lived on the ocean for years, I know well the difference in noise levels between tide in/tide out as well as stormy seas/calm seas. In fact, when the tide was in and it was stormy, we couldn't carry on a conversation in our home.
Brian, I do enjoy touring Colorado with you on your vlogs. Until next time, aloha. Janet


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With the Kings of War Summer Campaign fast approaching, you might be considering what army you want to play during the campaign. So, we're pleased to announce that Bensome from the Direct Misfire podcast is back with another of his in-depth army guides. After previously looking at Dwarfs and Ogres, today he's back with Abyssal Dwarfs. Over to you Bensome…
Welcome once again to another Kings of War "Top units for beginners" guide where we'll tackle one of my favourite armies: The Abyssal Dwarfs.
Differing greatly from their non-Abyssal kin, an army of Abyssal Dwarfs (AD for short) is much more than beards, bellies, brews, and broken organ guns. You're much more likely to see just a couple of dwarfen masters spurring on an eclectic mix of monsters and slaves. In fact most AD armies I've seen have very few actual dwarfs!
Before I begin in earnest I must point out that there are so many effective builds available to an AD player (except for maybe a pure gun line), so please don't be offended if I fail to discuss your particular favourite unit – they're all my favourite too. Limited time and space is what's keeping me back from ranting on about every unit available. If you're after a more in-depth look, check out our podcast episode covering this very subject.
So with that in mind, here are my top three choices for the new 'Adyssal Borf' player:
1. Gargoyles
Every AD player should learn how to use these nimble diverters as soon as they can. The sooner the better. Their stats might not seem all that impressive, sporting only a handful of attacks, low defence, low nerve and only available in troops, but it's not their combat ability that makes them great; it's their mobility. For just 80 points we have a speed 10, flying speed bump that, if they survive a round of shooting (unlikely but possible), should be able to regenerate that damage back thanks to their in-built regen 3+.
For all you new KoW players, this unit is commonly referred to as "chaff": throw away units designed to protect the more valuable damage dealers from being charged or fired upon. Key words being throw-away. To that effect, gargoyles are king.
Their speed 10 and fly allow them to sit behind a unit as the army moves forward and then zip out ahead to block your opponent from charging anything else BUT the gargoyles. This then gives you one turn to approach within charge distance for the next round. The gargoyles theoretically die to the opponent they are blocking, which in turn frees up the charging lane for hard hitters. Mission accomplished gargoyle.
If the opponent decided NOT to charge your flappy statues, then their Fly ability allows them to pivot and flap away to annoy something else, while still freeing up the charge lane. There have been a few times I've been able to get one troop of gargoyles to hold up two hordes of infantry for two turns just by sitting in front of both and charging neither!
What not to do:
- Send them out too far in front of your army. If your army can't keep up then your opponent can charge them without fear of retaliation or shoo them away with a couple of ranged attacks. If your opponent takes them out and you haven't set up a charge, you're doing it wrong. Don't let their sacrifice be in vain.
- Give them artefacts. Increasing their cost for minimal gain is just throwing points away.
2. Lesser Obsidian Golems
Everything that was said about the Earth Elementals in the Dwarf "top units" article can be said for the Obsidian Golems. There are a couple of notable differences though.
Still retaining the defence 6+, fearlessness and awesomeness, the Lesser Golems lose Pathfinder and Headstrong for increased Crushing Strength and Vicious. So, right off the bat their offensive power is much improved (just try not to hinder yourself). What this results in is a unit that gives pause to your enemy when they're deciding to charge them or not. If they don't focus fire or double charge the Golems, then they'll have an 18 attack, Crushing Strength 2, re-rolling-1s-for-damage counter charge to worry about.
You could use a couple of hordes as a slow moving frontline or flank protection, their aim is to hold up the opponent while the rest of your army surgically removes key units. Or you could use them as pure defensive objective paperweights; find a good spot then "set and forget". Also, any surge-shenanigans that apply to the Earth elements also work with the Golems. Just like with the dwarfs, make sure you bring an Ironcaster.
Artefacts aren't necessary for the Golems but if you're trying to spend the last of your points, a ranged ability like the Diadem of Dragonkind works well, Brew of Courage for even more sustainability or Pipes of Terror to further increase their ability remove units off the board.
3. Ba'su'su the Vile
My last and most difficult choice (seriously, it took me ages to settle on a choice and even now I'm still a little indecisive) … Ba'su'su the Annoying Vile (or as I like to call him, Bassy).
It was a toss-up between Bassy Baby and the Abyssal Halfbreed Champion. Bassy won out as he's easier to use and more forgiving than the Halfbreed Champ.
Both are excellent surgical strikers who can hold their own in a fight, dish out some damage solo, get where they need to be to block units, disorder ranged units or remove war machines.
Both have regen 5+ and 5+ defence, though Bassy has a couple more attacks and higher nerve – making him less likely to run.
A key point of difference is that Bassy only inspires Gargoyles whereas the Halfbreed Champion inspires all, so keep that in mind when zipping him out front with other Gargoyles and Abyssal Halfbreeds.
What makes Bassy so good is that he is essentially a mini dragon. All the sustainability, manoeuvrability and power of a flying monster (minus breath attack), crammed into a teeny base. He can take the hits and make the plays with defence 5+, regen 5+ and a high nerve, -1 to hit from ranged attacks; so your opponent really has to work to take him out.
Watch out for his individual rule though. While he has the stats of a monster, he still doesn't get to increase his attacks for striking a flank or rear. Flip the coin though, any unit that makes a charge against him will never double or triple their attacks either.
As he is a Living Legend, we're unable to give him any artefacts. The Halfbreed champ on the other hand has plenty of viable artefact options. I personally like to go with the quicksilver rapier and use him to hunt down other individual characters. His Melee of 3+ gets amped up to 2+ against the squishies and his innate crushing strength 3 will remove any defence they have. Extra defence or speed are also great choices.
Honourable mentions include:
Slave Orcs and Slave Orc on Gore riders. The Slaves, when taken as troops, can fill the role of chaff with the added bonus of actually being able to deal damage. They're slower than gargoyles, but also cheaper. Never underestimate the Slaves though – one exposed flank or rear and even a troop of Orcs can decimate your foe.
Abyssal Halfbreeds. My other go-to unit, thanks to their good speed, offensive power, Me 3+ and regen 5+. Only De 4+ so try not to get flanked and make sure there is an inspiring hero about to keep them in the fight for more than one charge. They are also excellent for claiming late turn objectives.
Dragon fire-teams. A very cheap source of flaming death. Their short range is offset by the fact that they can move and shoot without penalty. If you have some war machine slots open in your list, taking a couple of these is a good idea. They can burn away enemy chaff and reliable deal damage to those units fast enough to try and out-flank you. They ARE individual though, so don't try to block your opponent's charge lanes with them… they'll die in combat and your opponent will be able to overrun into the very thing they were attempting to protect.
There you have it. My top choices for the beginning Abyssal Dwarf player. As long as you try to build a balanced list and you can't go wrong really, so step out of your comfort zone and experiment with your list design. As always though, remember to have fun with it!


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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and the Lahore City Metropolitan Corporation jointly organised the campaign to create awareness and sensitivity among different sections of the society, as the volume of donations routinely increases during Ramazan.
Sharing his views with the gathering, LCCI President Abdul Basit said that the month of Ramazan teaches us to develop our society as healthy and loving. He urged the people to spend generously to support the needy and deserving people. "We want to share a message with our people that they must use their charity carefully and with all responsibility," he said.
"We must remember that our donations shouldn't be used against our people and our country," he said. "We have to make our country a safer place to live besides reducing contributions to a cause that inversely affects peace efforts," he said, and urged the people to make special arrangements to assist the poor and deserving people living in their surroundings.
Prominent religious scholar Prof Dr Khalid Zaheer said that everyone must contribute carefully and donate for deserving and needy. "Charity is never obligatory but it is always additional. There is a noticeable increase in charitable work during the holy month," he said.
He said that all people must stand firmly in rejection of the voices that seek to divide the nation or limit religious freedoms or civil rights. "So everyone keep in mind that they use their charity sensibly," he said. It is pertinent to mention here that there are active awareness campaigns to lead people to sensitize about the sensitivity involved in this noble cause.
Speaking on the occasion, Peace and Secular Studies Executive Director Diep Saeeda pointed out that Pakistanis donate an estimated amount of Rs650 billion annually in charity, according to a nationwide study on charity trends. "Only two percent believe that charity funds are misused while rests are not aware where their donation is spent," she said.


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The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today asserted an attempt was being made to destabilize Punjab by creating religious tension within the Sikh community by modern day Massarangarh Partap Singh Bajwa, even as it said the Congress leader alone would be responsible if the fight for restoring the 'maryada' of Chhota Ghallughara Sahib gurdwara at Kahnuwan spiraled out of control.Holding Bajwa squarely responsible for hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikh Sangat and protecting those who had indulged in immoral activities in the gurdwara premises, SAD general secretary Bikram Singh Majithia and other senior leaders including Sewa Singh Sekhwan and Suchha Singh Langah said the SAD would soon release an agitation programme to ensure all those who had indulged in immoral acts and well as those who had disturbed the "paschyatap" akhand path were brought to book.Asserting that communal passions were now being inflamed in the same manner as done earlier before the start of militancy by Congress elements, Mr Majithia said the SAD would not let this conspiracy succeed at any costs. "We have deferred out action plan till August 28 since Sri Akal Takth Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh ji has summoned the Chhota Ghallughara gurdwara management on that day to explain its stand after management committee general secretary, treasurer and granthi Buta Singh was caught in a compromising position with a woman in the gurdwara premises on August 11". He said the SAD meeting of August 25 on this issue also stood deferred.
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Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, of Austin, Texas, Chairman of the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration, Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, Jeanne Atkinson, Executive Director of Catholic Legal Immigration Network, and Sean Callahan, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services issued an statement reiterating that it is not a crime to seek asylum and urged the Administration to seek other solutions that will strengthen the integrity of the existing immigration system.
On November 9, 2018, President Trump issued a proclamation barring people arriving to the U.S./Mexico border from receiving U.S. asylum unless they request it at a U.S. port of entry, a direct contradiction of existing U.S. asylum law (see here).
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In celebration of International Volunteers Day, Mount Alexander Shire Council has launched a new online community directory.
Connect Mount Alexander provides an online platform for groups to share skills, volunteers and resources and access information to help manage volunteers.
"This fantastic new directory allows community groups to raise their profile and celebrate the work they do," said Gaynor Atkin, Manager Community Partnerships, Mount Alexander Shire Council.
"Along with promoting the work and activities of community groups Connect Mount Alexander is a great way to recruit new members and find out more about other local organisations," said Ms Atkin.
Community groups and organisations are invited to register on Connect Mount Alexander and make the most of its many benefits. Every community group that registers by 5pm on Wednesday 20 December will go into the draw to win $500.
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In this one-day workshop, "Fabulous Fotos from your Smart Phone" led by photographer Dave Jensen, participants will learn how to use their smart phones to create effective compositions and capture the beauty of ordinary and extraordinary moments.
Jensen says, "in this workshop, we will discover a digital playground through the lens of our cameras and learn how to create compositions from the beauty that surrounds us."
Students will explore the beach, the Hoffman garden, and surrounding areas with their eyes and cameras. Students will learn the rule of thirds, how to use lines and curves, and mixed textures, to result in pictures that will stretch the creative imagination.
The Instructor
Jensen started his career in photography in 1959 in Alaska. He has taken commercial photos for website production, events and landscape photos for clients in his landscape design business.
Today, he focuses on preserving "the light of your life" in digital photos.
More information about Dave Jensen can be found here
- September 29, 2018
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|Ohio Valley Retriever Club
Revised July 12, 2015
The name of the Club shall be The Ohio Valley Retriever Club, Inc. Hereafter referred to as "the Club." Information dissemination can be of several forms which include mail via the USPS, email and text. Hereafter all are acceptable and shall be referred to as "mail".
SECTION 2: The Club's Mission, Vision, Values, and Purpose.
Our MISSION is to conduct sanctioned and licensed field trials and hunting tests following the rules of the American Kennel Club, as well as informal practice, field trials and hunting tests.
Our VISION is to be recognized as one of the best pure-bred retriever clubs in the nation.
Our VALUES:
Our PURPOSE is to encourage and promote the breeding and training of pure-bred retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
SECTION 1: Eligibility.
There shall be one type of membership, which is open to all persons eighteen years of age and older who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to these Code of Regulations. Members are encouraged to attend all Club meetings open to the membership throughout the year and participate in all Club sponsored activities. Club sponsored activities include but are not limited to AKC Sanctioned Licensed Field Trials, Club training days and AKC Sanctioned Hunt Tests.
SECTION 2: Dues.
Membership dues shall be $30.00 per person per year, payable prior to March 1. After March 1 of each year, if dues have not been paid, individuals will be removed from the website and mailing lists and have to re-apply for membership. Club member's families may participate in club events such as running dogs at club training days. Any family member 18 years of age or older, other than spouses, must have their own membership. The holders of a membership shall have one (1) vote at any Club meeting. During the month of November, the Club Secretary shall send to each member a statement of his/her dues for the following year.
SECTION 3: Election to Membership.
Applicants must apply on a form as approved by the Board of Trustees for membership and agree to abide by this Code of Regulations and the rules of the American Kennel Club. The application shall require the applicant's name, address and reason for requesting membership consideration. Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit dues payment for the current year of $30.00. Applicants may be approved at any meeting of the Club or meeting of the Board of Trustees. Favorable vote of the majority of the Trustees in attendance at the next meeting of the Board shall be required to approve an applicant. Applications which have received unfavorable action at a Board meeting may be presented by any Club member at the next meeting of the Club and the Club may approve such applicant with a majority vote of those in attendance. An applicant who has been rejected at a Club meeting may not be considered for twelve months after the date of rejection.
SECTION 4: Termination of Membership
Membership may be terminated:
SECTION 1: Club Meetings
A meeting of the Club shall be held annually in the State of Ohio at such day, time and place as may be designated by the President. Written notice of the meeting shall be mailed or emailed by the President at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. All members are expected to attend the meetings. However, the quorum for such meetings shall be a minimum six (6) members. At the annual meeting, elections shall be held as provided in ARTICLE V. Other Club meetings may be called by the President, or by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present. A quorum (6) of Board members must be present at any regular or special meeting of the Board for any resolution(s) to be voted upon. Such meetings shall be held in the State of Ohio, at a day, time and place as may be designated by the person or persons authorized herein to call such meetings. Notice of such meetings may be published in the monthly newsletters or by separate mailings (including email) by the Secretary or an officer of the Club.
SECTION 2: Board Meetings
Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held in the State of Ohio, as often as the Board deems it necessary to conduct the Club's business, but a minimum of quarterly. The day, time and place of such meetings will be designated by the President, and schedule of the meetings will be published in the monthly newsletters, via the website or via email. Written notice of each such meeting shall be mailed or electronically distributed by the President at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. The quorum for such a meeting shall be a minimum of six (6) members. The first Board meeting of any given year shall involve the election of officers for the coming year. The offices to be filled are provided for in ARTICLE IV, Section 2.
SECTION 3: Annual Meeting.
At the annual meeting Trustees for the coming year shall be elected by anonymous, written ballot from among those nominated in accordance with Section 4 of this ARTICLE V. A written ballot must occur if the slate of nominated candidates is greater than eleven (11). If the slate of candidates is equal to or less than eleven (11), a verbal vote by the membership is required after a motion to accept the slate is seconded. Trustees shall take office immediately upon the conclusion of the election.
SECTION 4: Special Board Meetings.
Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President or by the Secretary or upon written request signed by (or electronically confirmed by) at least two members of the Board. Special meetings shall be held in the State of Ohio, and at such day, time and place as may be designated by the President, Secretary or two board members who have called the meeting. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed or emailed by the Secretary or by any officer of the Club at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting. A quorum for such a meeting shall be a minimum of six (6) members.
SECTION 5: Special Club Meetings
Special meetings of the entire Club Membership may be called by the President or by the Secretary or upon written request signed by (or electronically confirmed by) at least two members of the Board. Special meetings of the Club shall be held in the State of Ohio, and at such day, time and place as may be designated by the President, Secretary or two board members who have called the meeting. Written notice of such meeting shall be mailed or emailed by the Secretary or by any officer of the Club at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. Any such notice shall state the purpose of the meeting.
SECTION 1: Board of Trustees
The Board shall be comprised of eleven (11) persons and shall include the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President. All members of the Board shall be elected for one-year terms at the Club's annual meeting as provided in ARTICLE V. General management of the Club's affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Trustees.
SECTION 2: Officers
The Club's officers, consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President, shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the office of President in addition to those particularly specified in this Code of Regulations.
SECTION 3: Vacancies
Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Trustees among the officers during the year shall be filled for the unexpired term of office by a majority vote of the Board at its first regular or special meeting following the creation of such vacancy. The previous nominating committee shall propose a replacement to the Board.
SECTION 1: Club Year.
The Club's fiscal year shall begin on the 1st day of January and end on the 31st day of December. The Club's official year shall begin immediately at the conclusion of the election at the annual meeting and shall continue through the election at the next annual meeting.
SECTION 3: Elections.
The nominated Trustee candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared elected.
SECTION 4: Nominations.
No person may be a candidate for Club election who has not been nominated. During the months of September and October the Board shall select a nominating committee consisting of three (3) Club members, not more than two (2) of whom shall be members of the Board. The Secretary shall immediately notify the committee members of their selections. The Board shall name a Chairperson for the Committee and it shall be his or her duty to call a committee meeting which shall be held within two (2) weeks after the committee is notified of its selection.
The President may each year appoint standing committees to advance the work of the Club in such matters as field trials, trophies, annual prizes, membership and other fields which are best served by committees. Such Presidential appointments shall be communicated to the Board within 21 days and approved by the Board at its next scheduled meeting. Such committees shall be subject to the final authority of the Board. Special committees may also be appointed by the Board to support special projects.
SECTION 1: American Kennel Club Suspension.
Any member who is suspended from the privileges of the American Kennel Club automatically shall be suspended from the privileges of this Club for the same period.
Section 2: Conduct Prejudicial To the Sport
Conduct of all members of the Club must withstand the utmost scrutiny by the public at large. Proceedings under Article XIV, Section 1, of The Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club, Inc will be the guide for evaluating and testing any misconduct. The Immediate Past President serves as the Club Ombudsman and will be assigned to investigate such matters and report findings with recommendations to the Board.
SECTION 2: Charges.
Any member may proffer charges against another member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club. Written charges with specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Secretary together with a deposit of $100.00 which shall be forfeited if such charges are not sustained. If the charges are sustained the $100.00 deposit will be refunded. The Secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by registered mail together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his or her own defense and bring witnesses if he or she wishes.
SECTION 3: Board Hearings.
The Board President shall preside over all hearings. The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether legal counsel may attend the hearing. Both complainant and defendant shall be treated uniformly in that regard. Should the charges be sustained, after hearing all the evidence and testimony presented by complainant and defendant, the Board may, by a majority vote of those present, suspend the defendant from all privileges of the Club for not more than six (6) months from the date of the hearing. And, if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend to the Club membership that the penalty be expulsion. In such case, the suspension shall not restrict the defendant's right to appear before his or her fellow-members at the Club meeting which considers the Board's recommendation. Immediately after the Board and/or Club membership have reached a decision, its finding shall be put in written form and filed with the Secretary. The Secretary, in turn, shall notify each of the parties of the Board's decision and penalty, if any.
SECTION 4: Expulsion
Expulsion of a member from the Club may be accomplished only at a meeting of the Club membership following a Board hearing and upon the Board's recommendations as provided in Section 3 of this ARTICLE VII. Such proceedings may occur at a regular or special meeting of the Club membership to be held within 60 days but not earlier than 30 days after the date of the Board's recommendation of expulsion. The defendant shall have the privilege of appearing on his or her own behalf, with or without representation. The Board and the defendant shall have the privilege of introducing evidence at this meeting. The President shall read the charges and the Board's findings and invite the defendant, if present, to speak on his or her own behalf. The members shall then vote by anonymous ballot on the proposed expulsion. A two-thirds vote of those voting Club members present at the meeting are required for expulsion. If expulsion is so voted, the Board's suspension shall stand. The term of the expulsion shall be in effect for one year or for as long as a member is not in good standing with the AKC, whichever is longer.
SECTION 1: Amendments
This Code of Regulations may be amended by a majority vote of the Club members present at any regular or special meeting. The proposed amendments must be embodied in the call for any such meeting and mailed (or emailed) to each member at least two-weeks prior to the date of such meeting.
SECTION 2: Dissolution
The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the members and not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the officers. After payment of all debts of the Club, its property and assets shall be divided equally among the members.
SECTION 1: Board Meetings
SECTION 2: Special Meetings
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Mia logged off the computer and sighed. It had been a long, busy day in the step down unit and she was tired. They'd worked one RN short again and everyone felt the extra pressure.
She glanced at the clock and then at her list of things to do before the end of her shift. As she turned to get started, the nurse in charge stopped her. "We've had a sick call for nights again," she reported, her frustration evident. "I'm looking for a volunteer to stay until I can find someone to come in. We need everyone tonight ― we're swamped."
Mia took a deep breath and replied, "I'm not sure I can do that. I'm pretty exhausted. Give me a few minutes to think about it."
"Could you let me know as soon as possible?" the nurse in charge wearily asked. "Everyone's tired but we need someone to stay until we find a replacement," she said walking away.
Mia considers the situation as she walks down the hall. The unit is having difficulty finding staff. She'd heard rumblings from others about being short-staffed and working overtime. Everyone is stressed. She'd half-expected to be asked today, but that didn't make the decision any easier.
Mia ducks into the nurses' lounge for a minute and tries to sort out what is important. Her patients' safety and well-being is her primary concern. As a professional, she is accountable for her decisions and actions, including determining whether she can continue to practise safely. She has to decide if working extra hours would put her or her clients at risk. Could she stay and safely provide some care? Could she stay for a few hours? Mia recognizes there is no ideal solution to the dilemma. What is her best option?
Mia heads out of the lounge and finds the nurse in charge at the nursing station. "I can stay for three hours," she says. "I think it's safest if I help out as part of a team rather than taking an assignment."
Together, Mia and the nurse in charge work out a plan for the first part of the next shift. As she leaves the unit for home a few hours later, Mia thinks through her decision again. She's glad she'd been clear about her limits and how long she could stay. "Tonight," she said to herself, "staying for a few hours was the best choice."
Mia heads out of the lounge and finds the nurse in charge at the nursing station. "I can't stay," she tells the charge nurse. "I don't feel I can safely make decisions or respond to a crisis. I have a couple of suggestions that might help for nights though."
As she leaves the unit to go home, Mia thinks through her decision again. She knows her limit and she had reached it. "Tonight," she said to herself, "leaving was the best choice."
Mia must balance her duty to provide care with a duty to ensure her own fitness to practise (Practice Standard 5.9). If her fitness to practise is compromised by fatigue or other factors, she has the right and a duty to decline to work extra hours ( Working Extra Hours Guidelines for Regulated Members on Fitness to Practise and the Provision of Safe, Competent, Ethical Nursing Care (September 2011)).
In this situation, either option would be appropriate.
On her next shift, Mia discussed the situation with her manager and shared some ideas for dealing with similar situations. Reflecting back, Mia felt she had been professionally accountable, using an ethical decision-making process and considering the circumstances to decide the best option.


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Critics of the estate tax like to call the federal levy on assets passed on by the wealthy to their heirs the "death tax." But the better nickname might be the "zombie tax."
Despite repeated attempts by conservative lawmakers to kill it — and a 2016 campaign-trail vow by Donald J. Trump that "no family will have to pay the death tax" because "we will repeal it" — the estate tax remains a surprisingly resilient part of the United States tax code.
The tax law passed by Congress in December certainly keeps it alive — on more generous terms. Instead of taxing any amount above $5.49 million per person at a rate of 40 percent, the new law raises that exemption to $10 million, which, when indexed for inflation, allows individuals to pass on $11.2 million and couples to transfer twice that amount without paying a penny of tax.
But leaving the estate tax in place means America's richest families now face the prospect of scurrying to tax lawyers to revise older estate plans, and may need to do so again before the end of 2025. The new exemption is on the books for only eight years, and if Congress doesn't change the law again, estates could face tax bills after 2026 for moves made under the new, temporary limits.
"Some of the wealthier clients are happy" with the changes, said Brian Jenney, a partner with Kemp Klein in Troy, Mich. "But when you tell them it ends in 2025, they're frustrated because they're still going to be alive."
Despite these complications, what's clear is that even though Congress didn't kill the estate tax, the new limits come close.
"The estate tax used to cover a lot more people even in recent decades, up to 2 percent of all estates. Now we're down to less than one-tenth of 1 percent," said Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy for the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington. "The estate tax is hanging on by a thread."
According to IRS figures, 12,411 estates filed Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return, for 2016. Of those filers, fewer than half — 5,219 estates — owed anything, paying $18.3 billion on assets of $108 billion, for an effective tax rate of 17 percent. Even among estates valued at more than $50 million, 133 managed to avoid paying any estate tax.
If the new exemption had been in place that year, it would have trimmed those estate-tax bills by an amount between $2.3 billion and $6.2 billion. No more than 2,204 estates would have exceeded the individual $10 million baseline exemption in 2016. And under the new $20 million baseline exclusion for married filers, the tax would have hit just 911 estates.
Besides the generous exemption, the estate tax always has provided another big benefit to inheritors: Those assets are passed on at their market value at the time of death. This allows stocks, real estate and other holdings that may have appreciated to be sold with no tax ever paid on those gains.
That's the prime reason that anyone with an estate valued between the old and new exemption limits needs to consider rewriting his or her plans to bring the maximum amount of assets back into the estate. The problem is that one vehicle that's often used is an irrevocable trust, which, as the name implies, isn't easily reversed.
"Every estate planner has a handful of files where we now want to bring those assets back into the estate to get that step-up in basis, but it's not that easy," Mr. Jenney said. "We've got to petition the probate court, show that circumstances have changed, go to court and terminate the trust."
Another time bomb in older estate plans could lurk in trusts that move assets out of the estate to future generations, called generation-skipping transfers. These transfers are taxed in coordination with the estate tax and gift tax and count toward the estate tax exemption amount. Often, those trusts use a formula that automatically removes the maximum exemption amount from the estate and places that money in the trust, said Melissa Langa, managing partner of Bove & Langa in Boston.
"If you had an $11 million estate before the new act, $5 million would go to the trust for future generations, $6 million would be held for the spouse, and that would have been a great plan," Ms. Langa said. "Now it might be that all $11 million is held for the benefit of the children and grandchildren and the spouse is left with nothing."
An added sting for families forced to rewrite their estate plans (a process that can cost between $2,000 and $10,000) is that unless the work is a business expense, they can't deduct that cost. The new tax law eliminated the allowance for tax preparation fees.
But it's the sunset provision of the new law that creates the most potential problems, according to estate planners, many of whom are unimpressed with the hasty, late-December tax-law rewrite.
"We're lucky it's as tame as it is, because the legislation is just idiotic," said James Spica, an estate tax specialist with Dickinson Wright in Detroit. "I don't think there even was a handful of people working on it who understand how it works."
Mr. Spica pointed out that the estate of a spouse who died under the older, lower exemption would benefit if the surviving spouse died between now and the end of 2025. Estates of any amount pass untaxed to a spouse and are taxed only after the surviving spouse dies. So even if the first spouse died when the estate exemption was $11 million for a couple, that estate enjoys a $22 million exemption — but only if the surviving spouse dies before Dec. 31, 2025.
Meanwhile, someone who dies today under the $22 million exemption could see that allowance cut in half if the surviving spouse passes away in 2026, when the exemption drops back to the earlier limit.
"You'll get half the benefit if the second spouse dies outside this new regime," Mr. Spica said.
Another issue Congress left hanging concerns how to handle gift taxes after the higher exemption expires. Because the tax on large gifts works in concert with the estate tax, the estate of someone who gives away more than the lower exemption could be hit with a "claw back" tax bill for several million dollars when the law reverts to the lower limit, said James Blase of Blase & Associates in St. Louis.
"If you make a very large gift before 2026 and die afterward, there's absolutely no law," Mr. Blase said. "Congress left it totally up to the I.R.S. to issue regulations, and that's a big deal. There's a lot of uncertainty."
The one place where estate-tax certainty does exist is within the very wealthiest families, who continue to face a 40 percent maximum tax rate on their estates.
"For the uber-wealthy, a $5 million change in the exemption doesn't really make a difference," Ms. Langa said, adding: "It's a huge thing for people in the $10 million to $20 million range, but if you're in the $200 million range, it's a drop in the bucket."


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You're a homeowner and determined your home's roof needs fixing or needs to be improved with a replacement roof. You're all set to get moving. What's the optimal way to get a high quality roofer who will accomplish a good job? What could you look for in a roof contractor or contractor to obtain this work? Peyton
When homeowners choose to repair a roof or replace that roof with asphalt during the cold winter months, they're often plagued by worries that their family will freeze before the job is completed. In the same vein, those starting a roofing job in the sweltering summer months worry that they'll be facing heat stroke. These concerns are perfectly normal and common among many homeowners looking for roofing fixes or roof replacement contractors.
Roofing is an essential part of any housing. If the roofing is done improperly then there is a good chance of leakage or any other damage to the house. Hence, seeking a professional's help is always advisable.
Whether you have a new office, a house or any building and are in need of professional help to do the roofing then roofers are just a call away. Whosoever may be the roofer or any worker, working in an area of your house you need them to be friendly and trustworthy. Hence take up a roofer with loads of experience and who have a helpful team to execute the job efficiently. Sometimes you need roofings of your choice in terms of color and style, hence you need someone to guide you whether the roofings selected by you are suitable for the construction or not etc. These things need to be kept in mind before contacting anyone.
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Having the roof replaced can be one of the most costly things a homeowner has to encounter. Depending on the size of the home, a new roof can cost a few thousand dollars all the way up to tens of thousands of dollars. This is why it is vital to make sure you hire a qualified roofer who has a track record of proving quality service. Below are 10 things to consider before you hire a roofing company for your roof replacement job:
- Make sure the contractor is licensed in your local area. Have the contractor provide you with his or her licensing number and ensure it is valid.
- Ask for a minimum of three references from previous customers. Call the customers and ask them for the specifics of their job. Ask what problems they encountered and how the company addressed or fix any issues.
- Get bids from multiple companies. Three is a good number here. Get three companies to come out and ask them to provide cost estimates and references then compare all to find the one that seems best.
- Check with your insurance company to make sure the company is an approved contractor (if your homeowner's policy is paying for any part of the replacement of your roof).
- Check with the local better business bureau and read any complaints. You can also check with online services like Angie's List or Service Magic to read reviews from consumers in your local area (these last two will charge a minimal fee for access to this type of information).
- As for a copy of the companies current liability insurance plan to protect you if anything goes wrong.
- Ask to make sure the company has all relevant permits to begin the roofing construction project.
- Ask friends, family members and your insurance agent or banker if they have any recommendations for a good quality company.
- Do not pay up front for the job and do not pay in cash. If anything is requested, pay no more than 10 percent up front and never pay anything in advance of the work that has been completed.
- Get a written contract that spells out the entire price for the work and the materials. Make sure you stipulate that any additional materials will be paid by the contractor.
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Formerly trained at the National Youth Theatre, went on to graduate from the acting programme at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Holds 2 degrees including a Masters in Directing, following a traineeship at the Orange Tree Theatre and National Theatre Studio. Curated and produced new South African playwrights at the Oval House in co-production with the RSC and Baxter Theatre and directed several off-West End productions. Had long stints in casting and as a theatrical agent. Successful London-based portrait photographer and original founder member of the Association of Professional Headshot Photography.
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The University of Florida Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship program typically has one incoming first year fellowship position per academic year, but has the capability of accepting two applicants. Out program is a participant in both the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRNP) for the selection of its fellowship applicants. Application are accepted from September through October for positions that begin on July of the following academic year and must be submitted through ERAS.
Applications must include:
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter)
- All American Board of Pediatric In-Training Exam (ABPITE) scores
- Scores from all three (3) steps of either the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMPLEX)
- A Personal Statement
- Three (3) letters of reference
- All Applicants must have successfully completed a US Residency Program
International Medical Graduates are accepted and welcome to apply. However, we will only sponsor a J-1 Visa.
All completed applications are reviewed by the program director for interview selection. Interviews are conducted from September through November. Applicants who are selected for interview are scheduled to meet with attending faculty members, the division chairman and the fellowship program director. Applicants are also given a tour of the University of Florida Health Shand's Children's Hospital, and they also meet with our current fellows, nursing staff, ARNP's and PA's. Once all interviews are conducted, the group establishes a ranking list to be submitted to NRMP.
If you have any additional questions regarding the process please contact the Program Director Tung Wynn, MD.


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All That You Need to Learn on the Best Bird Watching Website.
Not many people like the activity of bird watching and for one to be here, he/she needs to be one in a million. This is why if you feel that this is the right place for you, you need some essential fact noted here. You might not look like other individuals who see bird watching in a different way, but you can learn how to do it and become special. You should not judge how your experience is going to be just because others had the same. As long as you have the information needed, you will be in better position to watch like an expert.
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As you all know, there is so much the internet has done to the modern world including the fact that it has brought so many changes. With so many blogs on the internet and such sites, people are becoming the best bird watchers they always liked to be. Your first step of landing here is the best now that you have settled with the best information platform where details are stored for you. There are so many magazines where you can add your knowledge on bird watching, and they are all found in this website.
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The SMP Racing's driver Matevos Isaakyan is the winner of the Formula V8 3.5 Series' first race at Jerez Circuit.
The 18 years old Russian scored his maiden victory in the series after tight battle with his compatriot and Arden International driver Egor Orudzhev who finished the race only 0.5s behind the winner. Matthieu Vaxiviere, another driver of SMP Racing team, completed the podium finishing 5.1 behind Isaakyan.
Jack Aitken, who started from pole position, finished 11th in the first race of the weekend while Tom Dillmann, who was the championship leader before this race, retired on lap 16 after the accident with Louis Deletraz.
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Deletraz took the lead in the overall standings with 194 points, only one point ahead of Tom Dillmann, while Aurelien Panis holds third position with 169 points.
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Community Broadband in Wraxall and Long Ashton
Your Local Council
North Somerset District Council
- Contact: North Somerset District Council
- Write To: Town Hall
Walliscote Grove Road
Weston Super Mare
- Phone: Switchboard
01934 888 888
Out of hours emergency
01934 622 669
- Fax: 01934 418 194
- Website: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk
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- Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.45 am to 5.00 pm, Friday 8.45 am to 4.30 pm
Wraxall and Long Ashton (ward) includes the parish(es) of Long Ashton and Wraxall and Failand.
Wraxall and Long Ashton Community broadband project status: none registered.
If you are in Wraxall and Long Ashton and unable to get broadband, it is still likely that you can get faster internet through an alternative technology, such as a wireless network.
In some areas, while ADSL is limited to 500kps or lower, an alternative connection could give you speeds of up to 10Mbps or higher.
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German Meal & Beers
Is food the reason why you are coming to Germany? Then welcome to Bavarian feast! The Germans really know what is good and they becomingly present it. In a typical German restaurant you can enjoy a traditional dinner with a company of your friends to the fullest.
What is included:
- you can choose from different traditional German main dishes
- two draft beers (0,5l) per person
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Ever have one of those times when you plan to meet up with someone for lunch and because one of you decided to change restaurants at the last minute, you end up in two different places?
That was me this afternoon.
All I remembered was, "Thompson's".
I was so proud of myself, snagging my favorite secluded table. I ordered an iced tea and began checking out the St. Patrick's Day specials. A few minutes passed.
"Hmmm, they should be here by now", I said to myself.
Another moment passed,"Oh, crap! I forgot that L decided to change lunch to Spoons!".
There was no way I was going to leave after ordering an iced tea and being so close to home (needed to let pups out). I texted the other two to see if they would come to Thompson's. Nope.
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Staying Calm Amidst Chaos
In the rush and noise of our busy lives, from the alerts on our phones, our computers, social media to all of the daily requests + interactions (not to mention the mid-term elections in the U.S. and the holidays drawing near), we must take time to create a feeling of calm amidst the chaos.
Our minds want to stay busy defining who we are, evaluating what we've done, adding meaning to events, and then letting us know (sometimes all day long) how we are falling short.
It is in finding stillness within + calming the chaos in the active mind, that your true image is reflected back to you.
It is in that stillness that your intuition is accessible, tension is released, and well-being abounds.
Best-selling author, (known as the first lady of yoga), Indra Devi explained it like this
"Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed,
the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed."
It is our restlessness that causes chaos
It is our reaction that dictates our experience.
Lao Tzu states, "To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."
Which is why taking this time to create stillness will guide you back to feeling calm amidst chaos.
I create a new guided meditation every month, and in November I want to help you to relax deeply + find tranquility within, no matter what is going on all around you or within your mind lately.Enjoy "Feeling Calm Amidst Chaos" for free in November.
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It is my gift to you here (part of your free 7-day trial to my monthly mindset, meditation + mentoring community for actors – The Spotlight Club.)
Whether you find that feeling of calm with some help from me, or you get there in another way, I hope you take time every day this month to quiet your mind and open your heart.
What the world needs now more than ever, are those who consciously respond to others from a more loving space.
You never know what might unfold from stillness and kindness. Practice both this week.
Leave a comment below + tell me how you create a feeling of calm amidst chaos?
Here's to a wonderful week ahead.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals will be meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at New Britain City Hall.
One of the topics on the Agenda that night will be a request for a variance in order to open a liquor store at the corner of East Street and Dwight Street.
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The sequel to the extremely successful Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, is named Skylanders Giants. Schlacks' firm is remodeling the estimated $713 billion development business with their Web of Issues answer, ES Track With an answer often known as telematics technology, his company aggregates giant amounts of equipment information to modernize previous and much much less environment friendly processes inside the trade.
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Position: Receptionist
Location: St. James's Palace
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £21,500 per annum plus benefits
Closing Date: 23 September 2019, 23:55
Interview date: October 2019
About the role:
It's knowing you're contributing to the future of a world renowned collection.
It's the perfect place to grow, and it's helping millions enjoy magnificent buildings and works of art. This is what makes a role at them so different.
They preserve and present the Royal Palaces and one of the greatest art collections in the world. York House in St. James's Palace, London, is home to many of its key, central operations.
You'll run an efficient reception service at York House, providing vital support to their busy daily activities.
As the first point of contact for all visitors, you'll make sure that everyone has a smooth welcome and visit. You'll also help co-ordinate diaries, as well as deliveries and travel arrangements for the team.
No two days will be the same, and you'll grow in both knowledge and confidence, handling varied queries and correspondence.
You'll also support wider office management and admin. From maintaining office resources and supplies, to keeping their central databases up-to-date, you'll ensure your colleagues have all they need to work efficiently.
What's more, you'll help plan and prepare for various meetings, such as RCT Management Board and quarterly Trustee's meetings, all of which will expand your skills further. And knowing that you've become part of something special will drive you on.
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You'll have some relevant experience in a receptionist or admin role. But it's your organised approach, along with up-to-date and versatile IT skills that they're really looking for.
Approachable and friendly, you're a natural communicator who always makes other feel welcome. And you can adapt your communication style to suit different situations, and build strong working relationships with your colleagues.
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You're a real team player, who will enjoy working alongside others as well as independently.
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How to create, customise and send a non-conformity report - Web Version
In this article, we will explain how to create, customise and send a report to the project participants using the LetsBuild Web Application.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Select the project you're working on
- Select the list you'd like to generate report for
- Now you can either generate a report for all the points in the list by clicking the printer icon (1), or generate a report for specific points you want by selecting them and clicking the printer icon (2).
- The report screen is divided into 4 different categories, offering different customisation options for your reports.
General Information
- You can find the report templates you created or you can create a new one (1). Note: A report template can be created only once your preferred print options are selected. You can then give the template a name to find it quickly when you need to generate future reports.
- You can give a title to your report (2).
- You can choose whether you wish to display all the points or only the points you have selected (3).
- You can choose the language of the report (4). The LetsBuild functions will then be translated.
- You can also tick the option Generate one report per user in charge (5).
Sorting Options
You can choose how you wish to group your points in your report. You can sort them by:
- Number
- Status
- Category
- Room
- User in charge
- Due date
- Date of creation
- Document
- Important
- List
- Moreover, you can choose to sort your points in ascending
or descending
order in the report.
Display Options
When creating your report, you can choose between various layout options to save and print your personalised report.
- Display list of points: You can display them without plans or pictures, with plans and location, with plans and pictures or only with plans. You can also choose to display the subject in one line to save some space.
- The different columns in the list of points: After ticking the Display list of points option, you can choose which columns you want to see in your report by ticking them. You can choose to display the following columns: point's number, subject, status, category, room, user in charge, due date, date of creation, author, attachments (this will tell you whether or not there are attachments), important, and the name of the list in which the point(s) can be found.
- You can also choose the order in which you wish to display the columns by dragging and dropping them (using the two horizontal bars as shown on the screenshot above). You should tick the columns first to activate them (the box becomes green) and you will then be able to move them up to your convenience.
- The boxes next to Number and Subject are grey because these are automatically displayed on all reports. Example of configuration of the list of points:
- Preview of points with point numbers
- Preview of plans with drawings (drawings are annotations you make on a plan; please note that a pin used to locate a point on a plan is also considered as a drawing).
- Display point details (only with pictures, with plans and pictures, with plans and locations, without plans nor pictures): you can choose to display the pictures in A5 format and/or to print one point per page and/or display the creation date. Example of configuration of the Point details:
- Include archived points
- Join Excel file: by ticking this option, an Excel file containing all the points or only the selected points - according to what you chose - will be added to the LetsBuild report. You can also click on Download on the right to save the Excel file of the points in your computer's downloads folder. The pictures and documents attached to the points are not included in this file
- Join original plan(s) (PDF format)
- You can choose to hide the pictures' date and time
- Display author information: you can choose between name, role and company
- You can add a cover page, which you can upload from your desktop by clicking the upload button
- You can also insert additional information in the report by ticking the option before inputting text
You can add up to three logos on your report by clicking the drop-down menu in the logo section :
- No logo
- User's logo: the logo you added in the settings of your account
- Project's logo: the logo which has been set up in the project's settings and which is displayed as the project's thumbnail in the list of projects
- Custom logo: you can upload a logo directly from your desktop
- Once you have selected your logo(s), you can also decide where you want it/them to appear: on the top left corner, in the middle, at the top or on the top right corner.
- You can also choose to display your logo(s) on each page
Example: In this case, the project's logo is displayed on the top left corner of the report .
- After finalising your report customisation, you can see how your report will look like by clicking the "Preview" button. You can also save your report and send it by email to other participants.
- If you select to send your report by email, a new window appears with an auto-generated email template. There, you can modify the recipients of the report (1), the email subject (2) and the main body of the email (3). When you're done, you can click the "Send" button and your report will be delivered to all the recipients you have selected.
Encountered a problem? Contact our support here or ask your questions online directly on the app.