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10/1/16 to 10/31/16
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Join us in October for our Haunted Pub Crawl in historic Charleston. You will be able to purchase local craft beer or cocktails as we visit three to four locations. We provide some light appetizers and your guide entertains with local history and haunts. Your licensed guide will share some local history as well as spooky and scary stories from Charleston's past. Peek into the netherworld while visiting some local places and enjoying some great drinks.
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Charleston Beer Week 2016: Folly Beer Dinner
Charleston's craft beer scene emerges after late start
By June Sawyers
Chicago Tribune
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Although Charleston is known for its Low Country cuisine, such as shrimp and grits, oysters, she-crab soup and corn pudding, a kind of renaissance has been emerging in this charming Southern city: the growing popularity of craft beer breweries and micro-breweries.
It's been a slow process, but now nearly a dozen craft beer breweries call the Charleston area home, including in nearby North Charleston, Mount Pleasant and James Island.
"Charleston's craft beer landscape is fairly young compared to other cities," admitted John Planty, CEO of Palmetto Brewing Co. (www.palmettobrewery.com), the oldest independent brewer in the city, "but it's maturing rapidly. … New breweries and brewpubs seem to open weekly."
Many changes on the craft beer scene have been due to fairly recent changes in state law. Prior to 2007, noted Becca Lesesne, owner of "Original" Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston (www.pubtourcharleston.com), it was illegal to manufacture or sell any beer in South Carolina over 6 percent alcohol by volume. Since some of the most interesting styles of beer are naturally higher, "this placed rigid constraints," she said.
Lesesne started the "Original" Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston in 2009, putting together an "English-style pub tour combining history, beer and beer history." Today she offers a walking tour of historic pubs and taverns in the French Quarter, the oldest part of town, and a brewery bus tour that visits three local breweries for tastings and a behind-the-scenes tour of brewing operations. She also organizes customized group events and an annual Holiday Pub Crawl that raises money for local charities.
Visitors can sample local craft beers for themselves from Sept. 13-15 during Charleston Beer Week (www.charlestonbeerweek.com) and at the Southern Living Taste of Charleston (Sept. 25-27) at historic Boone Hall Plantation, a 140-acre farm on the outskirts of town (www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com). The latter festival also features Low Country fare from casual and fine dining restaurants.
"We have no doubt," Lesesne said, "that the craft beer scene will continue to grow and that Charleston will become known as one of the great craft beer destinations in the United States."
Read the full article at the Chicago Tribune.
HOP ON THE BUS Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston
There is no question that the beer scene in Charleston is a burgeoning business and the Original Pub & Brewery Tours of Charleston is at the forefront of the revolution. Besides being the only locally owned and operated beer tour in the land, owners Becca and Daniel Lesesne are certified cicerones, assuring that you will get the experience, knowledge and professionalism of all that the world of barley and hops has to offer.
The history of local beer in Charleston is a sordid one that continues to write it's own script. Becca Lesesne has been in it from the beginning, but cites her colleague and friend, Jaime Tenny as the real revolutionary when it comes to forging the way for craft brewers in the Holy City.
"Jaime was a pioneer really, of the laws in the state of South Carolina and the beer scene in Charleston," boasts Becca. "She really got things started with Pop the Cap."
Pop the Cap, was a grassroots effort begun in 2006 by Tenny and her supporters. Their mission was to abolish the prohibition era laws restricting the alcohol levels of locally produced beer to at our below 6 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). One of only five states to retain this limitation, (West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas were the others), the law prevented nearly one third of the world's beer styles from being bought or brewed in SC.
Tenny and her team, including the Lesesnes, petitioned, lobbied and eventually convinced lawmakers in Columbia to lift the 6 percent ABV cap for beer in SC. In May of 2007 the cap was raised to 17 percent ABV, opening the doors for local crafters to produce wider varieties including stouts, porters and bocks.
Craft brewers in the state celebrated by brewing beers that were once taboo. Charleston, a world-class tourist destination, was now poised to offer a world-class beer selection.
The Lesesnes saw opportunity. They had met in Charleston while employed at a carriage tour company. Becca had been in the beer business years prior, while living in Asheville, North Carolina. When she returned to Charleston, her hometown, she brought her love and enthusiasm for a good local brew with her. She and Daniel reconnected on the carriage tours and decided it was time to start their own. In 2008 they started Original Pub Tours of Charleston to share that passion.
"Becca learned hands-on at the brewery and I had to play catch-up," recalls Daniel. It didn't take him long to develop a passion for the craft beer scene. "A nice thing about the beer community is the mutual affinity for such a pleasant thing, so it is a rarity to find a bad attitude."
"For us it's about sourcing local. People are into local food and now we have great local beers. We want folks to know that they don't have to drink commercial brews when there are so many great local options," expounded Becca.
In 2010 South Carolina passed the tasting law, which allowed breweries to share their delicacies with visitors in a limited capacity. Out of this, the Lesesnes expanded in 2010 to include local breweries in their tour offerings, many of which use local ingredients to finish their brews. One such brewery is owned and operated by Jaime Tenny and her partner David Merritt.
Tenny and Merritt started Coast in 2007, right around the time they championed the SC Cap law. Their North Charleston brewery and beers reflect their lifestyle: simple, conscientious and well done. They consider their effect on the environment in everything they do, from choosing ingredients to producing, packaging and delivering their beers, which can be found in numerous bars and restaurants throughout the state.
Other breweries along the tour include Holy City Brewing in North Charleston, Palmetto Brewing and Tradesman Brewing Company on James Island.
"Palmetto Brewing is the oldest brewery in the state, with the most interesting history," explains Becca. "The original Old Palmetto Brewery was started back in the late 1800's, before prohibition." It ran in Charleston up until 1913. Palmetto Brewery as it now stands has been serving South Carolina since 1993.
"Unlike a self-guided pub crawl, guests get to hear real stories about pirates, prostitutes, Prohibition, ghosts and more," explains Daniel. That's what makes Pub & Brew tours tours so unique, adds Becca, "We tell the beer story from beginning to end, and people are interested in it."
Pub and Brew Tours of Charleston offer tours year round for aficionados and novice beer drinkers alike. Pub tours visit three to five historic pubs throughout downtown Charleston and last approximately 2.5 hours. Brewery tours board the "Brew Bus" and stop at three different breweries in the 3.5 hour time frame. Participants can purchase growlers at each stop. Both tours include plenty of samples and a delicious dose of local history.
Read the article on James Island Messenger.


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The best news is that Edwin managed to free time to come over to Madrid for the workshop from 1-5 june. So he can help us with the start of the work on the robot!
So today we devoted to preparation and brainstorm about the needed technology and the concept of the project. Also we made a shop list for solar panels and all electronics we now think we need.
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We decided we need in between two technological interventions: a capacitor/condenser that stores the power, and a trigger box that decides when to start and when to stop running.
Based on the test I did last weekend we decided that we best start thinking about a robot that either runs on a set speed, or stops totally to charge power.
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power mode and time mode so we also decided that the triggerbox needs a switch to switch from level 1 (power mode) to level 2 (time mode)
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The expected drawing will consist of sand heaps that are portions of 30 sec "sand running" and of lengths that, when the solar power increases, become larger.
Intuitively I like the time mode best. But we better test this in Madrid with the team!
For now I am really happy that Edwin will come over to start us up. Edwin and me did collaborate on the sand drawing GPS robot and still do, and I really like to collaborate with him because he combines a lot of technical knowledge and inventiveness with the capacity to also communicate his knowledge and ideas.


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The Law Council of Australia has launched three new web-based resources supporting Diversity & Inclusion. The Law Council of Australia president, Fiona McLeod SC, said the new resources "delivered national leadership on the issue of diversity and equity" and would provide lawyers with important information on harassment, flexible workplaces and making the workplace LGBTI+ friendly. Learn more here.


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Discover the top economics and econometrics schools based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
Featuring 48 subjects across five different broad subject areas, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 provide an absolute wealth of information to help you choose where to study.
One of these 48 subjects is economics, with 400 universities from a total of 47 different countries included in this year's ranking.
However, if you're interested in studying economics, then it's worth pointing out that two of those 47 countries are clearly dominant over the others when it comes to producing top universities for economics. As well as producing 18 of the top 20 universities, the US and the UK are responsible for one-third of all universities in this year's ranking.
Here's a closer look at the top universities for economics in both of these countries.
United States
Harvard University
Ivy League institution Harvard University is up one place in this year's economics ranking, making it the best place in the world for studying economics. The university is helped to its world-beating position by scoring a perfect 100 in three of the four metrics used to compile the rankings (more information about the methodology can be found here).
Harvard may enjoy a stellar academic reputation around the world, but that doesn't mean studying here can't be fun either. Or, at least, we assume that's the message economics lecturers are trying to get across with this video…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Having been over-taken by Harvard this year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has to settle for being second-best in both the US and the world. Given the fact the university's economics department can claim an association with multiple Nobel Prize laureates, we doubt their slight fall down the table this year will cause much concern.
Distinguished alumni of the economics department at MIT include former chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke and former US Secretary of State George P. Schultz.
Stanford University
Stanford University remains the third-best university for economics this year. The department prioritizes weekly seminars in its economics teaching, in addition to student research workshops, which enable a greater level of interaction between students and faculty. The undergraduate program is designed to provide background for anyone interested in graduate work in business, law and similar professions.
The department also offers a PhD program, onto which approximately 25 students are enrolled each year. The primary objective of this program is to train students to become research economists, and the university proudly leads the way in producing interdisciplinary research that shapes the US economy.
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
Remaining in fourth place for another year, University of California, Berkeley (UCB) is home to over 1,000 economics undergraduate students. Economics majors can cover such areas as economic history and advanced microeconomics, while they also benefit from a weekly departmental email which keeps them informed about career events and internship opportunities.
UCB also offers a PhD program, perfect for anyone interested in pursuing individual research in this field. As well as completing a dissertation, PhD students will be assessed in two different specializations of their choosing.
Princeton University
The second Ivy League institution to be featured in the top 10 universities for economics, Princeton University has moved up one place to fifth in the world this year. The economics department's undergraduate teaching covers such areas as macroeconomics, public finance, asset management and research ethics in economics. If you're interested in majoring in economics, you'll need to have completed certain prerequisite courses by the end of sophomore year.
The department also has a postgraduate program. If you're interested in studying a PhD in economics at Princeton, you must pass the General Examination, submit an acceptable dissertation and defend it orally in an exam, and meet the basic mathematics requirement by taking an exam.
University of Chicago
As with Princeton, the University of Chicago has climbed one place in this year's economics ranking, making it the sixth best university in the world for this particular subject. Anyone interested in studying in the "Windy City" will be pleased to know employability and career advancement are key focuses of the economics department at Chicago, with internship listings regularly circulated among students.
The department also operates a Honors BA workshop, which allows students to pursue an independent research project and produce a thesis on it. This is usually completed in the third year, but may be based on work done initially by a student in their junior year.
Yale University
Yale University is the ninth best university in the world for economics again this year and is the penultimate US institution we're going to look at in detail. If you're interested in majoring in economics, it's likely you'll take courses in introductory microeconomics and introductory macroeconomics in your first year. This is recommended even if you studied economics at high school.
Yale also operates an International and Development Economics (IDE) program at master's level, which lasts one year. This program tackles the increasingly complex challenges faced by the global economic environment and is perfect preparation for either a career in this field or a PhD.
Columbia University
Our final US institution, Columbia University remains in 10th place for economics this year. Although seven American universities are ranked above it, there's still plenty to recommend about the economics department at Columbia. Undergraduate courses are recommended depending on your preferred career path, with options including careers in the financial industry, international governmental or non-governmental agencies, international business, and public policy.
Columbia also offers economics teaching at both master's and PhD level. Admission to the university's MA program is not limited to those who specifically studied economics at undergraduate level, but a background in economics (e.g. intermediate microeconomics) is required. Training in college-level calculus and statistics is also recommended.
Also in the top 20: University of Pennsylvania (12th), Northwestern University (13th), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) (14th), New York University (NYU) (15th), University of California San Diego (UCSD) (18th), Duke University (19th)
United Kingdom
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
As its name would suggest, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a pretty good place for studying economics. Although it's fallen two places in this year's ranking to seventh, it's still the highest-ranked institution in the UK.
LSE has one of the largest economics departments in the world and offers undergraduate degrees as well as taught master's and research programs at postgraduate level. The three single honors undergraduate degrees offered by the university are in economics, economics with economic history, and econometrics & mathematical economics. LSE also offers a four-year PPE course at undergraduate level, which combines philosophy, politics and economics.
University of Oxford
Our final university to be featured in the top 10 this year is the University of Oxford, a non-mover at eighth place. Interestingly, only Harvard of the institutions above Oxford has a better score for employer reputation in this year's ranking, but Oxford is out-performed in the other metrics used to compile the rankings.
As with LSE, Oxford offers a PPE degree at undergraduate level, alongside degrees in economics & history, and economics & management. At postgraduate level, Oxford offers an MPhil in economics, alongside MSc programs in economics & social history, financial economics, and economics for development.
Also in the top 20: University of Cambridge (11th), UCL (University College London) (17th)
Also worth mentioning
While the surfeit of potential study destinations in both the UK and the US might have you thinking twice about studying anywhere else, there are several notable universities from the 45 other countries represented in this year's economics ranking which deserve a mention.
Two universities from outside the UK and the US feature in the top 20 this year, both of which have maintained their position since last year. Bocconi University is one of 19 Italian institutions to be ranked this year and is a non-mover at 16th. This makes it the only Italian university in the top 50 in the world.
The other country to be represented in the top 20 is Singapore, thanks to the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 20th place.
Apart from the UK and the US, Germany and Australia are the next most-represented countries with 21 universities apiece. While all of Germany's institutions are ranked 51st or lower, there are five Australian universities in the top 50, the best-performing of these being the University of Melbourne which is up two places this year to 23rd.


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A recent decision by the Court of Appeal has over turned a High Court decision holding that a covenant to "maintain and forever after keep in good repair...stock proof boundary fences walls or hedges" did not in fact last forever.
The High Court had decided that this obligation in a 1972 conveyance had created a fencing easement. As an easement the obligation would be inherited by (and enforceable against) subsequent owners of the land. However, if (as the Golf Club claimed) the obligation was merely a positive covenant then it could not be enforced against subsequent owners unless each successive owner had agreed to be bound. The Court of Appeal held that there was no justification in construing the obligation other than as a positive covenant and as such without a chain of indemnity the obligation was unenforceable.
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t's easy to track the tidal movements of the ocean by looking at waves, but all of that energy is moved around under the surface of the water as well. Florida Atlantic University's Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology hopes to harness these underwater currents by placing 100-foot-in-diameter 20 kilowatt turbines that are anchored to the ocean floor along the Gulf Stream of the Atlantic. The system would be hooked up to floating generators and monitored by solar powered control buoys and small naval vessels.
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Q&A with Scott Williams, PHR, Director of Talent Acquisition, LongHorn Steakhouse, Part Two
Last week, we discussed high-volume recruiting, new store openings and programmatic advertising with Scott Williams, Director of Talent Acquisition for LongHorn Steakhouse. In part two of our interview, Scott takes us through his philosophies on candidate engagement, social media strategies and AI for recruiting.
You implement a feed that brings in social media posts from employees. Tell us about that and why you feel it is important. How do you engage your employees to act as Brand Ambassadors?
We know that the culture is alive and well at LongHorn Steakhouse, and our goal is to promote it in a transparent and authentic way. It's not a lofty ideal; it is the expectation of your audience now. We have a lot of people that might be here looking for a job. Pulling in social media posts helps to "connect the dots" for potential employees. It helps to remove that potential resistance while profiling our culture in a genuine, honest way. Everyone loves to see their name up in lights. We have our own social tag, @WEARELONGHORN, and we encourage our employees to engage at every opportunity. After all, our people are the face of LongHorn.


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Location, Location, Location pair Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp reveal shock at finding sex toy under bed
Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer said he and his co-host Kirstie Allsopp have "never quite recovered" from the saucy discovery
LOCATION, Location, Location presenters Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer were stunned when their crew stumbled on a sex toy under a bed.
It was revealed when a member of the Channel 4 property show's crew put a camera on the floor during a break in filming with the lens pointing beneath the bed.
Although the camera was not recording the image captured by its lens was still beamed to the director's monitor screen.
Phil, 48, said: "We were filming in a bedroom and the camera man put the camera down while we had a discussion.
"The camera was actually pointing under the bed. The director suddenly went 'Oh my God, what's that?'
"Under the bed there was a very large sex toy, the size of a cucumber.
"And that's what the camera was looking at under the bed. We freaked out." Ex-surveyor Phil said the sex toy was not the only clue to saucy bedroom antics.
He added: "Then of course we started to look around the room and there were two handprints on the mirror behind the bed. We've never quite recovered from it."
Phil revealed the hilarious find while promoting energy-saving smart meters.
He and Kirstie, 46, have been hosting Location, Location, Location since 2000.


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Draft Interim Strategic VisionThe California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision Executive Committee has released the draft interim strategic vision for public review. This document is the first draft of potential recommendations for a strategic vision for the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and the California Fish and Game Commission (F&GC) that will be presented to the Governor and California State Legislature in February 2012 as required by AB 2376 (Huffman, 2010).
This first draft of the strategic vision contains two important elements that give the public a chance to further engage in a dialogue about the future of DFG and F&GC:
- Chapter 3 is a draft interim framework for a strategic vision, where potential core values, underlying principles, goals and objectives are identified and intended to initiate a public conversation. Reviewers of the draft interim strategic vision are encouraged to focus on chapter 3 as it will form the foundation for a future strategic vision and such review will best inform the reader's understanding of the direction of the visioning process.
- Appendix B presents diverse preliminary ideas about improving the function and structure of DFG and F&GC. The numerous and sometimes conflicting ideas in the tables emphasizes the draft nature of the product intended to initiate public dialogue.
The ideas in this draft document have not been finalized in any way and are meant for discussion purposes only.
In September 2010, Assembly Bill 2376 was signed into law, requiring the California Natural Resources Agency to convene a committee to develop and submit to the Governor and California State Legislature, by July 1, 2012, a strategic vision for DFG and F&GC. The California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision Project is intended to establish a strategic vision for DFG and F&GC that addresses, among other things, improving and enhancing their capacity and effectiveness in fulfilling their public trust responsibilities for protecting and managing the state's fish and wildlife.
The California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision Executive Committee, with assistance from a blue ribbon citizen commission and a stakeholder advisory group, are developing three deliverables: The draft interim strategic vision in November 2011, an interim strategic vision in February 2012, and a strategic vision by July 1, 2012.
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Congratulations! Now that you have found out you are expecting a little bundle of joy, you may have a lot of questions about what the next nine months will hold for you. While pregnancy is a great experience, there are some tips and tricks to getting through it that we want to share here with you.
Although it can be hard to be patient and wait when you are trying to get pregnant, remember that it can often take up to a year of active trying. So relax and try to enjoy the process, as stress can affect your body's hormones and make pregnancy more unlikely.
When you are pregnant, be sure to take a daily prenatal vitamin. This is advisable even before pregnancy begins, take them while you're trying to conceive. Prenatal vitamins contain a very valuable nutrient, folic acid, which is essential to the health of your baby. In addition, prenatal vitamins contain the levels of other nutrients, such as iron, that you may be lacking during pregnancy.
Brush and floss your teeth daily while pregnant. This is, of course, an important tip to follow even when not pregnant. It becomes even more important during pregnancy. Pregnancy can make a woman prone to greater problems related to gingivitis and gum disease. Not taking proper care of your teeth can escalate these problems. Brushing and flossing twice a day will help to alleviate them.
Help reduce morning sickness by munching on slices of cucumber. Keep cucumber slices in water in your fridge and try snacking on them throughout the day. No one is sure why it works, but for a good percentage of women it has a calming effect on their morning sickness symptoms.
To avoid gaining too much weight during pregnancy, eat a balanced and varied diet. It is important to get enough protein, vitamins and minerals during pregnancy so that the baby develops properly, but you do not have to eat twice the amount of food as you normally would. Just eat healthy foods in normal portions and do not overdo it.
Let yourself be pampered. Especially in the last few months you will probably be very uncomfortable. Check with your local massage parlors and day spas. Many of them will offer pregnancy massages that are designed for your needs. If you are past your due date some of them may actually be able to use pressure points to induce labor.
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Students at Kirrawee High School sought to better understand the issue of domestic violence and how they could make a positive difference for their peers living with violence. This video was written and produced by a group of six students in Year 9, together with Filmpond. *trigger warning*
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Over the years that I have lived and operated businesses in Spain I have noticed that the English tend not to take notice of the Spanish business culture. There are important points to note when doing business with Spanish Clients. Even when you canВ't always do things the Spanish way, itВ's good to know what the Spanish way is.
But what do they do in Spain exactly? What is business etiquette in Spain? Perhaps the following will help.
Meeting and Greeting in Spain
If you can, follow someone elseВ's lead, but be prepared to shake hands, exchange a kiss on each cheek (start with the right cheek; this is also known as dos besos, literally В"two kissesВ"), quick embrace and/or backslap (for men). When in doubt, just stick to a firm handshake.
Always start a telephone call or meeting with a polite greeting: В"Buenos dГasВ" (В"Good morningВ") or В"Buenas tardesВ" (В"Good afternoonВ") are good choices, remember that В"Buenos dГasВ" is used until 2:00 pm or so, and В"Buenas tardesВ" is used after that.
It is common to greet and acknowledge people you meet as you move around an office. When you enter a lift greet the occupants with В"HolaВ" or a В"Buenos dГasВ" or В"Buenas tardesВ". Say В"Hasta luegoВ" or В"AdiГіsВ" when you leave. It is polite to greet the security guard or the portero (literally В"doormanВ" or В"porterВ") at the entrance to a building, donВ't forget staff in shops and restaurants.
Business Dress in Spain
Most Spaniards dress impeccably for business, often fairly formally. Their outfits are well put-together, often perfectly color-coordinated and accessorized. Even when the dress code is relaxed, Spaniards will
always look clean and neat and dress stylishly. Men can never go wrong with a well-tailored suit.
Spanish men may wear a greater variety of colors and patterns than in other countries, but the range still doesnВ't come close to Spanish womenВ's fashion. The most common menВ's accessories are a good watch and a gold wedding band. (Note that the wedding ring in Spain is worn on the right hand, except in CataluГ±a.)
Women often wear smart, high-quality skirts, dresses or pantsuits, with stockings being de rigeur in fall and winter. As in other countries, dark colours and heavy fabrics prevail in winter, light colors and lightweight fabrics in summer. Besides the ubiquitous jewelry, scarves are common accessories and high-heeled shoes are the standard.
Meals and Table Manners in Spain
Meals are an important opportunity for building relationships, which are so essential to business in Spain. Try not to decline a meal invitation, if you can.
Spaniards eat В"continental-styleВ" with both knife and fork at the same time. (No American-style В"zigzagВ" or В"piecemealВ" dining for the Spaniards.) They also keep their hands visible and on the table at all times. ItВ's considered rude or foreign to keep your hands on your lap.
Meals are relaxed affairs accompanied by good conversation. DonВ't rush things. Do not be surprised if the meal is followed by a digestif. PacharГЎn, the Navarrese liqueur made from sloe fruit, is a common digestif. Always leave plenty of time for sobremesa, or conversation after the meal.
Time and Scheduling Meetings
Business hours tend to be from 2:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon and then stay open until 8:00 pm. Banks do not open again in the afternoon.
Most Spaniards take some kind of vacation or holidays during the month of August, sometimes the whole month. You shouldnВ't plan on doing much business during the month of August.
Many Spaniards donВ't work on Friday afternoons either, so donВ't plan on scheduling meetings or business during that time. Also be aware of the day or days preceding or following a holiday (dГa festivo). Spaniards may take this time off to create an extended holiday known as a puente (literally, a В"bridgeВ").
For a meeting, Spaniards may be a few minutes late. This is normal and donВ't think anything of it. You, however, should not be late. As a foreigner, you may be held to a higher standard.
Use of Personal and Public Space in Spain
Spaniards generally need considerably less personal space than certain other nationalities, Americans in particular. Try not to inch away from the person you are speaking to as this is considered rude.
The untrained eye may think it sees an unorganized group of Spaniards standing around in a shop for no reason. But actually they are in a queue. Spaniards do not physically stand in line, they have a sixth sense about who arrived before them and who arrived after them, instantly knowing when itВ's their turn. Do ask who is last when you arrive. Spaniards are not afraid
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Charity turns down Tom's offer of lunch in Hotten and takes off with Syd instead, making sure that Tom sees the big kiss she gives Syd as she gets into the van. When Charity returns from lunch Tom tells her he's too old to play games and he wants to be with her. Charity tells Tom that she wants to be with someone who trusts her implicitly and she doesn't think he does because he'll always believe his family before her. Tom drives off in a hurry and Charity thinks she's blown it until Tom returns with an engagement ring and a marriage proposal. When Shelley turns up late for work, Steph takes her into her office and warns her not to back out of her promise not to move to Spain. Later on Shelley stands up to Steph and tells her that she won't be bullied and she's off to Spain with Alan. However, her resolve crumbles when Alan tells her he is planning to book a flight and she tells him that she can't go to Spain. Alan immediately spots Steph's handiwork in Shelley's sudden change of heart, but Shelley insists that she has genuine reservations about moving abroad. Scott returns his car keys to Zoe and reacts angrily when she says that she would like him to keep it so that he can take Jean out in it. Scott asks her why everything has to be about what she wants? Later, Zoe tracks miserable Scott down in Café Hope and tells him that there will always be a home for him at Home Farm if he wants it. The tension between Diane and Val reaches boiling point when Val discovers that her sister has tried to offload her onto Alan by asking him whether he would take Val on at the B&B. As the two sisters square up in the backroom at The Woolpack. the customers hear the sound of smashing crockery! Chas sets out to impress Carl by offering to cook him his favourite meal. Only snag is she's never made a chilli before and wonders whether baked beans would do instead of kidney beans. Danny is less impressed with Chas and Carl when they borrow his Polaroid camera to take some naughty snaps of one another.
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- Diane Blackstock - Elizabeth Estensen
- Alan Turner - Richard Thorp
- Shelly Williams - Carolyn Pickles
- Tom King - Ken Farrington
- Carl King - Tom Lister
- Danny Daggert - Cleveland Campbell
- Charity Tate - Emma Atkins
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- Ashley Thomas - John Middleton
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- Christopher Tate - Alfie Mortimer (uncredited)
- Scott Windsor - Ben Freeman
- Val Lambert - Charlie Hardwick
- Simon Meredith - Dale Meeks
- Nicola Blackstock - Nicola Wheeler
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- The Woolpack - Exterior, bar, hallway, backroom
- Post Office/Café Hope - Café, shop floor
- Pear Tree Cottage - Downstairs rooms
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The Unobvious Ones is a monthly look at movers and shakers who fly below the radar in the Canadian auto industry.
Whether it's taking new cars to an auto show, or million-dollar classics across the country, Diana Niedzwiedzki can handle it. She's an auto-hauler driver for Mackie Transportation in Oshawa, Ont., and has been driving big trucks for 18 years.
"I load the cars into the double-decker truck, strap them down and secure them, and get them from Point A to Point B," she said. "It can be brand-new Teslas or a 1950 Chevy pickup I took from California to Chatham [Ont.]."
Niedzwiedzki earned a degree in education and psychology in university, but being a teacher didn't appeal to her. She loved driving more than working in an office, and when an application as a subway driver didn't work out, "I thought, why don't I drive a truck? The size of the vehicle doesn't intimidate me. I paid $4,000 to go to driving school, and on Christmas Eve I went with five other guys for the test, and I was the only one that passed. It was the best Christmas present ever."
Few companies accept inexperienced drivers, but Schneider Transportation hired and trained Niedzwiedzki. She eventually bought her own truck, which she ran for five years until a pickup in West Virginia crossed the road and hit her, forcing the writeoff off her Kenworth.
After spending some time driving a flatbed and a tow truck, she saw that Mackie was hiring and joined in 2010.
"There were issues with being female in this job, but it has its perks, when you pull up and they see it's a woman unloading the cars. Auto hauling is the cream of the crop and I feel like I'm the elite. At Mackie, the people in this division are just so easy to get along with. It really isn't fair to call it work."
Specialized tires require specialized knowledge, and Leroy Burkhart brings that to the job. At OK Tire in Elmira, Ont., he handles almost everything related to commercial and off-the-road (OTR) tires.
"I do all the sales, the inventory purchasing, and recommendations for customer vehicles. I also look after fleet service programs, cost-per-mile analysis and operating costs, retreading programs and dispatch for breakdowns."
Burkhart was a beef farmer, but agriculture's financial insecurity led him to look for other work. During a visit to his local OK Tire store, he asked the owner for his opinion about an opening at another OK Tire outlet.
"He said, 'If you're looking for a job, I'm actually hiring too.'"
Burkhart was trained as a passenger-tire technician, then switched to a commercial-tire service truck.
"It's important to get firsthand knowledge to see what the real world is like before you go into sales," he said. "You get to know the issues with products or performance. I was offered the sales position as our company grew, and seven years ago I took that role.
"The product range in each division is too much for one person to know everything, so you either have to focus on passenger or commercial," he said.
He learned by shadowing the store's owner with customers and tire manufacturers, and took part in every training program he could.
"I'm good at it because I love it. The only way you can be good at this job is by putting your time in on the ground, in the customers' fleets, in the office researching products. The difference between average and standout is how much you're willing to put into it. There's a lot that's overlooked in the commercial-tire industry, and a lot of fleets could benefit from having better tire programs."
When customers receive repair orders that read, "Warranty, No Charge," Miguela Sapa's work has just begun. As the warranty clerk at Boundary Hyundai in Vancouver, where she has been since 2015, it's her job to ensure that everything's in order for quick reimbursement from the automaker for the claim.
"People think there's no money in warranty because nothing's being paid up front, but it's very important," she said. "I have to check the work order and if there are warranty lines, I have to enter the part numbers and labour cod on Hyundai Canada's warranty website. For bigger jobs, I have to submit a pre-warranty approval as well."
Sapa graduated university with a business degree in the Philippines and worked in the banking industry. In 2006, she came to Canada and worked as a caregiver. After getting permanent-residency status, she worked as a credit analyst. When her position was eliminated due to downsizing, she got a job as an appointment coordinator at a Hyundai dealership.
That store eventually closed, but when an assistant service manager there lande at the newly opened Bounda Hyundai, he recommended that Sapa also be hired.
"My day starts with check ing voicemails for appointments, doing clerical work and paperwork, and greeting customers when they come in," she said. "I was initially trained for a service-adviser position, and I sometimes sti do that when it's needed. But we now have enough custom ers to keep me busy with warranty and appointments."
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Anton Small Backpack
Personalised bag charm
Make your LOEWE bag unique with your personal selection of strap and dice. Create yours
Refined sling style backpack with modern soft-sculpted silhouette and adjustable shoulder strap to be carried on your preferred side.
- Shoulder carry.
- Top zip closure.
- Exterior zip front pocket.
- Cotton-canvas lining.
- Crafted in soft grained calfskin.
- Color: Orange
- Material: Soft Grained Calf
- Metallic colour: Palladium
- Measures: 25X47X17 cm
- Weight: 0.78 kg
- Strap length: 80-88 cm
- Line: Anton
- Model ID: 317.12AA75
- Made in: Spain
- Color: Orange
- Line: Anton
- Material: Soft Grained Calf
- Model ID: 317.12AA75
- Metallic colour: Palladium
- Measures: 25X47X17 cm
- Made in: Spain
- Weight: 0.78 kg
- Strap length: 80-88 cm
Care Guide
Your LOEWE item will maintain all its qualities if it is not directly exposed to sources of light and heat; also if it is stored inside its cloth case. Avoid excessive contact with water, oils, perfumes or cosmetics. If your item gets wet, remove any excess moisture without rubbing, dab with a soft cloth and let dry at room temperature.
It is advisable not to over-fill your bag so it can conserve its original shape.
Always follow care instructions described on the label.
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Racing simulators are simply not complete without having the total package in your living room. Playing any number of racing titles, such as Forza, Project Cars, Gran Turismo, and so on are simply not complete games until a player gets to experience a wheel shaking, spinning, and forcing precision turns on a quality wheel. Logitech, who has released successful racing wheels in the past, have one-upped themselves with the introduction of the G920 Racing Wheel and Driving Force Shifter.
As I mentioned in my Forza 6 review, half of the review was completed with this beautiful accessory. The pictures that I've taken don't really do it justice as it only shows off the aesthetics. Starting with the primary portion of the accessory, the steering wheel itself is extremely durable. Weighing in at just under five pounds, there isn't much concern with dropping this wheel by accident and having it break. I was actually surprised with how light it was because, upon first taking it out of the box, it certainly looked beefy. The wheel has both a USB and a power cable as the force feedback on the wheel requires an external power source. The USB cable is about ten feet long so there's some decent range to hook it up to a table or a specially designed rig, but a USB extension cable may be needed depending on your setup in your preferred room of gaming. The actual wheel itself feels great to use even without the shifter as it has two wings for up and down shifting behind the wheel itself. While I liked having that shifter for road courses, the wings were far and away easier to use. The D-pad and buttons are all embedded onto the interior portion of the wheel and are easily reached with the thumbs, though it can take a bit to get used to where you have to reach in between races to navigate menus.
The pedal stand is probably the best constructed piece I've used with racing simulators not in an arcade or professional simulator. The pedals are very sturdy and have great give to them. A player will not have to really work to push on any of them, yet they aren't flimsy. I will admit that I don't think I used the clutch pedal once since I was using the wing shifters on the wheel. The absolute best part of the pedals is the patented carpet grip system. On the bottom of the pedal stand is a column that rotates with a locking mechanism. Pulling the lock allows the column to rotate into position and reveal a strip that is designed to take hold of carpet simply with very small spikes, allowing players to not have to worry about losing grip on the pedals due to sliding. Attention to detail is the name of the game, as always, and Logitech shows that they are thinking about the complete picture.
The wheel and pedals are self-calibrating and this will occur as soon as all connections are made together. It's important to make sure that the last thing that gets plugged in is the USB to the Xbox One or PC. Doing things out of order can mess up the calibration and cause some gameplay issues. I found this out the hard way when the wheel wasn't using the force feedback and would not respond to any turn I made early on with Forza. So long as the order is correct, the wheel and pedals take just a few seconds to get into the ready position. The wheel itself will spin back and forth both ways to show that it's ready for use.
While the wheel and pedals are more than enough to enjoy, I also received the Driving Force Shifter, and while it's an extra of an extra, it's a nice little add-on. Featuring a six-speed shift and the reverse being used by pressing down on the shifter, it has good feel to it, though I did feel like I could break it off if I shifted too hard if I was panicked on a turn and needed to quick shift. Using the G29 is going to be purely a personal choice because the wheel and pedals already have the wing shifters built into it.
The only true negative I have with the entire rig comes down to one thing: The locking mechanisms. The wheel and shifter both have clamps that are tightened and loosened by spinning the knobs on either side of them. These are the only pieces on both items that don't feel durable. I was worried first taking the wheel out and feeling like I was going to break them before even getting to use the accessories. After a couple of minutes, I had them loosened and fit them onto my coffee table. I would highly suggest looking into some type of racing rig from a third party company to use because unless you have the perfect sized table, your back will feel the effects after about 30 minutes of gameplay. Logitech has some links on their website for the G920, and I would recommend checking out the options. Of course, these accessories are not going to be for everyone. The price point on the G920 is going to be released at $399.99, with the Driving Force shifter being another $59.99, so only the most dedicated racing fans are going to be looking to drop money on this. The bright side is that it isn't limited to just the Xbox One, but is also for PC use, so Steam users can get just as much enjoyment as Xbox One users.
The G920 is arguably the best simulation racing wheel I've ever played with. While the price point is going to scare off a lot of people, those who have the extra money to invest in this rig will not be disappointed. The force feedback is wonderful and all pieces are designed beautifully. The clamps are the only thing that worry me about long term use, but that's a minor negative. If you have the money and love racing, this is your rig.
* The product in this article was sent to us by the developer/company.
I've been writing about games and entertainment since 2006 after starting out at Xbox Ohio. Since then, I have made the jump to Gaming Nexus and have enjoyed my time here. I am an avid gamer that has a solid old school game collection that includes the likes of Final Fantasy games, Earthbound, Gitaroo-Man, MvC2, and a whole slew of others. I have a primary focus on Xbox/PC games and PC peripherals and accessories. If you ever want to game against me, you can look me up on XBL with the gamertag GN Punk. View Profile


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The University of Delaware is an all around equally diverse, fun, energetic, and intelligent university. It is a place where everyone feels at home within hours of being there. The professors and faculty are kind and helpful people, and the students are friends you can hold relationships with for life. It is the kind of place I always imagined college to be. It is equally fun but it also is a great place for learning and school work, and it is easy to balance between the two. It is the ideal college experience.
I always say that it looks like a stereotypical collegetown/college campus. It looks like what a college should look like. On a nice day, the green looks amazing. I love walking down it because I feel like I'm in a movie. The brick and white matching buildings are also beautiful to look at. Campus is pretty big, but definitely not unmanageable. It took me a few weeks, but after that I knew where everything was and was totally comfortable getting anywhere I needed to go.
University of Delaware is a school where the princesses come to party, binge drink, and the dudes come to "conquer" women and have no respect for them; no one cares about their academics or school functions, disrespect campus security, have their parents pay for everything because they have never worked a day in their life and take "cupcake" classes to raise their GPA's rather than taking classes that will advance them in the future.
I think of UD as "classic state school." One thing I love about my school is how pretty it is. We've got a gorgeous green with red brick classroom buildings where most classes are held, and on nice days there are students out on the green reading, tossing a football, or playing frisbee. The visual appeal is one thing UD definitely has going for it.
My school is a respected institution that offers an excellent and diverse curriculum and has fantastic research laboraties in place, that places an emphasis on giving back, going green, and school spirit; it encourages students to excel and has set up tutors and guidance in order to allow students to excel.
The University of Delaware is such a hands on school especially in the Elementary Education department. I love the professor student interactions, campus life and all the amazing events that go on during the year. Since I live close to UD and commute, going there is so much easier and rewarding.
The University of Delaware is a school of great opportunity to make friends, specialize in a field and perform research, participate in school spirit, learn a great deal, tackle as many interests as you want and earn a degree that has a fabulous reputation attached to it.
The university provides its students with a well rounded education. The purpose, as many professors emphasize to their students is not to change the views of students but to make them more knowledgeable and aware of the world in which they live.
UD is a large school where you have the opportunity to meet lots of people, although you will not want to get to know all of them, and it is a place where you will waste a lot of time walking or waiting for a bus, but you can learn a lot there.
The University of Delaware is an excellent stepping stone for gaining life experiences and knowledge for the future, but only if used as a resource properly and taking advantage of any and every opportunity that comes your way.


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Mount: 32 x 127 cm
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Nantembō was born in the city of Karatsu as the son of a samurai. He became a monk of the Rinsai Zen sect at an early age. His Buddhist name was Zenchū. Nantembō was the nickname he received in 1873 because of the nandina staff (Bō) he acquired to admonish his students. He became a controversial figure in Japanese Zen circles, devoting his energy to reforming Zen in Japan.
The calligraphy says:
There is nothing to seek and nothing to find.
You are already enlightened, and all the words in the world won't give you what you already have. The wise seeker, therefore, is concerned with one thing only:
to become aware of what he or she already is, of the True Self within.
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Kim Silbaugh has been a teacher since 1980. She currently is an adjunct instructor for Lesley University in arts integration and Western Colorado State University in the areas of research and curriculum and instruction. Kim has presented at national conferences, consulted with school districts on technology and arts integration, received awards for excellence in education, as well as being a recipient of the Power of Art awarded by Robert Rauschenberg. She has been involved with the Kennedy Center teaching artist program, participated in an internship in Ravenna, Italy, doing mosaics, and has been accepted into juried shows for her steel and glass sculptures. Kim believes the arts are a natural pairing with other curricular areas of study and has taught several STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) residencies.
BS in Art Education, Drake University
M.Ed. in Technology in Education, Lesley University
PhD in Education Leadership with an emphasis on technology, Breyer State University


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I discover vulnerabilities for a living. What more can I say?
I am a security professional by both blood and hard work. I grew up with both of my parents as security professionals and now I am one. I am a holder of various security certifications like OSCP, C|EH, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, SSCP, and ECSA. I am actively pursuing more certifications like the CHFI, with CISSP on my radar once I can qualify. In my free time I like to try and tackle more hands on learning experiences with coding and command line.
Disclaimer: I just started public speaking and I am fairly new to this world.
I decided it was time for me to get outside of my comfort zone and start engaging in public speaking. Although scary at first (and still a little nerve racking), I now try to attend as many WordCamps as possible to help promote security awareness in the WordPress community. See if I am speaking at your next local WordCamp!
I have spoken at the following WordCamps on the Following Topics:
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WordCamp Miami 2019: 7 Steps to Secure your WordPress and 7 Tips to Keep it Secure.
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This might just be my favorite part of working remotely.
I have seen more of the world than I would have ever thought at this age and I am still going. I love seeing the history of old towns and enjoy the memories created while traveling. My favorite places are those hidden gems you come across when exploring without a destination. I have worked on trains, busses, boats, and plane.
One of my more memorable offices was a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic for 13 days. It's always exciting on the go.
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Engineering Supervisor
Job Description
- Summary of Job Duties
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and perform professional engineering work under the supervision and direction of the Facility Project Delivery Manager to support the Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department.
The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supervising project engineers and managers overseeing public facility maintenance and construction projects. Plans, organizes, and directs complex engineering analysis and manages complex projects under the supervision of the Facility Project Delivery Manager. Provides technical expertise directly or through subordinate staff in these areas and others identified below.
The City of Aurora is pleased to offer:
- Additional advancement opportunities are available through Career Progressions and Promotions
- Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and wellness programs
The City takes pride in seeing our employees succeed. Join us for a career, not just a job.
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora! We're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
- Plans, reviews, develops and coordinates the design and construction of facility projects from project conception to completion
- Supervises, evaluates, trains and instructs assigned staff
- Supervises consultant work
- Develops criteria and designs for complex engineering projects
- Acts as a team leader for design engineers, technicians, and other support personnel
- Provides professional/technical assistance to citizens, other departments, management, and City Council
- Reviews construction plans and specifications
- Ensures compliance with design, City policies and procedures, and governmental regulations
- Establishes plans, schedules, project priorities, and reviews work of subordinates in preparing plans, specifications and cost estimates for projects
- Develops and implements work procedures and policies
- Develops operational priorities, goals, and objectives for assigned employees
- Negotiates contracts, make presentations, recommends for approval construction documents for public construction
- Supervises project engineers, project managers, and other employees as assigned
- Determines and establishes design construction standards and materials
- Participates as hiring supervisor in selection, hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining assigned employees
- Performs additional duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural, Architectural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a directly related field
- Seven (7) years progressively responsible professional engineering work in assigned function
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience, required
- Experience in municipal engineering, preferred
- Knowledge of current engineering principles and practices applicable to the assigned
- Knowledge of international, federal, state and municipal building design requirements, codes and specification
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of land development and building construction and maintenance
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, commissions, City Council, and city staff regarding development projects and issues
- Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
- Effectively supervise other employees
- Plan and schedule work unit operations
- Interpret codes and criteria
- Use computer design and optimization software
- Make decisions and solve complex technical problems
- Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
- Skills in the use of field and office engineering instruments and equipment
Licenses and/or Certificates:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Colorado
- Or the ability to obtain through reciprocity from another state within 6 months of employment
- Colorado driver's license with a good driving history
Physical Demands:
- Light to sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 15 pounds
- Occasional lifting and carrying
- Frequent walking and standing for fieldwork and meetings
- Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents as well as produce design work
- Hand/eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard and engineering instruments
- Hand/foot/eye coordination to operate a motor vehicle
- Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
- Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment with occasional outdoor work including exposure to varying weather conditions, noise and dust, and traffic and electrical hazards
Equipment Used:
- Personal computer, engineering instruments; electronic components; motor vehicle
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and attach related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for the City of Aurora vacancies.
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!Apply Online
Pay: $45.53 to $55.80/hour
$45.53 - $55.8
Posted: 5/14/2020
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: 2602279


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And No Birds Sing
Does some writing remind you of others? To me, these three seem linked. La Belle Dame sans Merci: A Ballad by John Keats O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms, Alone and palely loitering? The sedge has withered from the lake, And … Continue reading


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This beautifully delicate pipal leaf garland is handmade in Nepal in a gorgeous rainbow of colours. The co-operative who makes them recycles waste materials such as cotton rags, waste paper and agriculture waste (banana fibres, straw and water hyacinth). The production process is environmentally friendly and paper drying is based on sunlight.
With links set up by the One World Shop with Edinburgh College of Art the co-operative's ornaments feature contemporary designs.