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"Of those boards, there are 23 male members and one female ... That is a disgrace. But the discrimination of women goes much deeper than lack of representation on boards."
We've talked before about there being no formal rules for choosing the correct preposition. Mostly, one learns through usage, by paying attention to what people say and write. Some dictionaries provide helpful lists of which preposition goes with which word.
In this case, the writer's use of the wrong preposition changes what he intended to say. He meant that women are the victims of bias; he should have written "discrimination against women." The of suggests he's talking about the discrimination that women possess. Having discrimination ("the power of making fine distinctions") is a good thing. It's why, as the author says elsewhere in his column, that women on the state Board of Environmental Quality would not have approved a hog farm adjacent to the Buffalo River watershed.
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Cinco clássicos para uma ilha deserta
14 comentários:
- Rick29 disse...
Well done, Le! I wouldn't be surprised to see A STAR IS BORN on other lists as well as SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (in fact, I've already read a list that included the STAR IS BORN remake). I was pleased to HORSE FEATHERS (which I rate with DUCK SOUP) as the funniest films by one cinema's funniest family.
- 15 de maio de 2016 21:37
- Lisa disse...
Wonderful! I'd happily sit down and watch ALL of these with you!
- 15 de maio de 2016 23:38
- Caftan Woman disse...
I feel the same way about "Horse Feathers". I always stop whatever I'm doing when it comes on television.
You put a lot of thought into this list and came up with some very fine films.
- 15 de maio de 2016 23:39
Excellent post Le. I will come and join you on the island for company with this great list.
Don't forget to check out my contribution to the blogathon. Here it is below.
- 16 de maio de 2016 12:42
- Sensei disse...
I love your rationale for your favorites, and your inclusion of both the sublime and the absurd.
- 16 de maio de 2016 14:57
- MarsMoonlight disse...
I was THIS CLOSE to including "Singin' in the Rain" in my list, as that was the film that made me fall in love with Old Hollywood, but then I decided on "Anchors Aweigh" instead. Great list!
- 16 de maio de 2016 15:13
- Annmarie Gatti disse...
Singin' in the Rain and Horse Feathers -- two of my all time favorites :)
- 16 de maio de 2016 19:26
- Citizen Screen disse...
I always have trouble posting comments on your blog, Le so hope this works! Excluding BEN-HUR all of your choices could have easily been included in mine. This is such fun!
- 16 de maio de 2016 20:10
- FlickChick disse...
What delightful choices! Oh - and by the way - when you are showing Horse Feathers, can you phone my desert island and invite me over?
- 16 de maio de 2016 20:40
- Joanna disse...
The Marx Brothers, Singing in the Rain, and A Star is Born? What was I thinking--I'm ready to change my list of 5 classic movies! I LOVE your choices. Thanks for participating :)
- 17 de maio de 2016 00:15
- Terence Towles Canote disse...
Great choices! I don't know what I would choose for my five movies (I'd really have to think on it), but Singing in the Rain and a Marx Brothers movie (probably Duck Soup for me) would have a good chance of being among the five!
- 18 de maio de 2016 14:46
- Carol Caniato disse...
Ah, adorei a ideia desse post! Olha, Ben Hur eu vi quando ainda estava na escola e me lembro que náo gostei. Mas acho que ainda não tinha a disposição necessária pra assisti-lo. Preciso rever! E Cantando na Chuva realmente é aquele clássico sempre bom de ver, né?
Me peguei aqui pensando em quais os 5 filmes que eu levaria pra uma ilha deserta... acho que não conseguiria escolher só clássicos... Bom, de repente faço um post no blog copiando essa sua tag, pode? Gostei muito hahaha
- 18 de maio de 2016 16:28
- Carol disse...
Boa escolha de filmes! Eu tambem iria levar um dos Marx Brothers, mas se calhar escolhei Duck Soup. Qualquer um serve de qualquer maneira haha!
- 19 de maio de 2016 11:38
- Bonnie disse...
Such a good idea to include a spiritual movie! I also liked your rationale for including All Quiet on the Western Front--excellent point about humanity. And Singin' in the Rain-love!!!
- 25 de maio de 2016 03:12

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What about STimulated Emission Depletion (STED)? That method is getting 20 nm or better resolution in some cases.
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I decided to decorate the backs of the cards using all sorts of Christmas papera and embellishments I had in my stash. I've got a mix of pape from Crate Paper, Octorber Afternoon, Simple Stories, My Mind's Eye, Lily Bee, Making Memories, and more. I then strung up some twine across a window and hung them with clips. It was a great way to use up leftover stickers from the 12x12 sheets that come with the paper collections. I threw in a few felt snowflake ornaments, some Tim Holtz wreaths and some tiny "presents" I had leftover from a configuration box class I taught.


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We can't have a blog about DC and not one about Marvel. Originally started in 1939 as Timely Publications, and by the early 1950's had generally become known as Atlas Comics. Marvel's modern incarnation dates from 1961, the year that the company launched The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others.
Marvel counts among its characters such well-known superheroes as Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Doctor Strange and many more. In this blog, we will be exploring but a few of these amazing characters. Enjoy!!!
Iron Man
We all know the story of Tony Stark and how he became Iron Man but what a big chunk of our generation can't comprehend is that he originated from a Comic book and evolved onto the silver screen. He made his first appearance in Tales of Suspense #39 (cover dated March 1963). And look at how far he's come…. Every girl loves a handsome, rich bad boy with a good suit. Pun intended…
In Norse Mythology, Thor is a Hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms and the protection of mankind to name but a few. In the Marvel Comic Universe Thor is the crowned prince of Asgard but has been stripped of his powers and banished to earth after he reignites a dormant war. Meanwhile Loki, his brother, is plotting to take the throne for himself. Thor needs to prove himself worthy and reclaim his hammer, Mjolnir, before the throne lands up in the wrong hands. This Old Marvel favorite with his long blond hair will make any woman swoon.
Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff is the first character to take on the Black Widow codename in the modern mainstream Marvel Comics. She has been associated with several superhero teams such as The Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D and even though she has no superpowers, she is well trained and a female force to be reckoned with.
The Hulk
A green-skinned, hulking and muscular humanoid possessing a vast degree of physical strength, and his alter ego Bruce Banner, a physically weak, socially withdrawn, and emotionally reserved physicist, the two existing as personalities independent and resenting of the other. Professor Bruce Banner was accidentally exposed to Gamma Radiation during the detonation of an experimental bomb which made him transform into the Hulk when subjected to emotional stress. Mostly against his will and to his utter embarrassment after each destructive rampage. Even though his large, green and angry exterior might look scary, it houses the softest heart which will steal yours!
Strangely the Marvel Superheroes we chose to elaborate on here are also part of a Superhero team called the Avengers, but that is a story for another day. If you are a fan of Superhero movies we hope this might have created some form of nostalgia but if you are not a fan, do yourself a favor and watch at least one of these characters in action. We might make a believer out of you yet!!!
If you liked this blog or the movies spoken about here, you might also like Joe Bullet, one of South Africa's very own Superheroes from the 1970's and coming to DVD in South Africa, USA and UK soon!. Watch the trailer right here and follow us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/joebulletmovie/
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Century VI:
When those of the arctic pole are united together,
Great terror and fear in the East:
Newly elected, the great trembling supported,
Rhodes, Byzantium stained with Barbarian blood.
Originally posted by FidelityMusic
Hold up here. Does anyone not see a pattern?.
Originally posted by WhySoBlinded
Maybe its about time that people start to take Mr Meier more serious also
Check this artical out
Russians Preparing Predicted Attacks on U.S., Canada and Scandinavia?
Scientist Astonished at Swiss Man's Predictive Accuracy
. If we consider the Russian troop deployment, and the recent military move by Canada, we'd have to be absolute imbeciles to not see the Henoch Prophecies being fulfilled.
Originally posted by WhySoBlinded
reply to post by concernedcitizen519
Wars and devastation in Europe and North America Yet Russia will not rest and will attack Scandinavia, and in doing so will embroil all of Europe. And months before that, a terrible tornado will have swept across northern Europe, causing great devastation and destruction. It must still be stated that the Russian attack will occur during the summer
This was predicted in 87 and is a smal part of the henoch prophecies


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Two storks are sitting in their nest: a father stork and baby stork. The baby stork is crying and crying and father stork is trying to calm him. "Don't worry, son. Your mother will come back. She's only bringing people babies and making them happy."
The next night, it's father's turn to do the job. Mother and son are sitting in the nest, the baby stork is crying, and mother is saying, "Son, your father will be back as soon as possible, but now he's bringing joy to new mommies and daddies."
A few days later, the stork's parents are desperate: their son has been absent from the nest all night! Shortly before dawn, he returns and the parents ask him where he's been all night.
The baby stork says, "No where. Just scaring the hell out of college students!"
Little Johnny is sitting in a biology class, and the teacher says that an interesting phenomenon of nature is that only humans stutter, no other animal in the world does this.
Johnny's hand shoots up. "Not correct, Miss!" he says. "Please explain, Johnny," replies the teacher.
"Well, Miss, the other day I was playing with my cat on the verandah. The neighbors' Great Dane came around the corner, and my cat went "ffffffffff! ffffffffffff! ffffffffff!" , and before he could say "F--K OFF!" , the dog ate him!"
A nursery school teacher was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children fell to discussing the dog's duties." They use him to keep crowds back," said one youngster." No," said another, "he's just for good luck." A third child brought the argument to a close. "They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the fire hydrant."-18+
Scene: It's a fine beautiful day in the forest and a rabbit is sitting outside his burrow, typing away on his laptop.
Along comes a fox, out for a walk.
Fox: "What are you working on?" Rabbit: "My Thesis paper to graduate from University." Fox: "Hmmmmm. What is it about?" Rabbit: "Oh, I'm writing about how rabbits eat foxes."
(There is an incredulous pause)
Fox: "That's ridiculous! Any fool knows that rabbits don't eat foxes!" Rabbit: "Come with me and I'll show you!"
They both disappear into the rabbit's burrow. After a few minutes, gnawing on a fox bone, the rabbit returns to his lap top and resumes typing. Soon a wolf comes along and stops to watch the hard working rabbit. (Tippy-tap, tippy-tap, tippy-tippy-tap).
Wolf: "What's that you are writing?" Rabbit: "I'm doing a thesis on how rabbits eats wolves." (loud guffaws). Wolf: "You don't expect to get such garbage published, do you?" Rabbit: "No problem. Do you want to see why?"
The rabbit and the wolf go into the burrow, and again the rabbit returns by himself. This time he is patting his stomach. He goes back to his typing. (Tippy-tap, tippy-tap, tippy-tippy-tap).
Finally a bear comes along and asks, Bear: "What are you doing?" Rabbit: "I'm doing a thesis on how rabbits eats bears." Bear: "Well that's absurd!" Rabbit: "Come into my home and I'll show you."
SCENE: Inside the rabbit's burrow. In one corner, there is a pile of fox bones. In another corner is a pile of wolf bones. On the other side of the room a huge lion is belching and picking his teeth.
THE MORAL OF THE STORY: ----------------------- It doesn't matter what you choose for a thesis topic. It doesn't matter what you use for your data. It doesn't even matter if your topic makes sense. What matters is who you have for a thesis advisor.
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Creative XFi titanium driver fix
On November 6th, 2008 Creative labs open-sourced their XFi based sound card driver source for Linux. For many the installation works fine and functions well. For some of us, the card will not even be recognized. You can down load the driver source here. http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=10792
A bit of research leads to a possible conclusion that it is limited to the Titanium X-Fi cards that are PCI-Express based.
The following are the steps I took to allow the card to function. The error seems to be in the card's subsystem identifier.
1, open a terminal. 2, type 'lspci -nv' followed by ENTER.
note the subsystem identification numbers. My system shows "Subsystem: 1102:0043." Upon talking to others, their systems show something different for the same card.
3, go to your XFiDrv_Linux_Public_US_1.00 driver source directory.
4. If you've already installed them once, type 'make clean' and ENTER.
5, edit the file "ctdrv.h."
6, locate the line "#define PCI_SUBSYS_CREATIVE_SB0880 0x0041." and replace 0041 with the last 4 digits of your card's subsystem number, remember nine is 0043.
7, save your file and exit the editor.
8, now perform a "make && make install"
You should be good to go from there. Some systems may require you to activate your 3rd party drivers, but this will give you the creative labs options in your sound preferences.
Good luck with yours.
using portage
or from Portage--Stevencomerthornley 16:45, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
- emerge --sync
# emerge -v media-sound/xfi-drivers
* Updating module dependencies for 2.6.26-sabayon ... * * /lib/modules/2.6.26-sabayon/build/System.map not found. * You must manually update the kernel module dependencies using depmod. [ !! ]
check your sound card mine is
# lspci -v | grep Creative 01:08.0 Multimedia audio controller: Creative Labs SB X-Fi Subsystem: Creative Labs X-Fi Platinum
just for reference--this is my machine
# Linux linux.local 2.6.29-sabayon #1 SMP Tue Mar 24 19:53:23 UTC 2009 x86_64 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ AuthenticAMD GNU/Linux
you must edit a file to get your modules to load, do it here
# nano /etc/conf.d/modules
and add
modules_2.6="ctxfi" module_ctxfi_args=""
unfortunately after pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Bkspc>, I still receive this Sound server informational message: Error while initializing the sound driver: device /dev/dsp can't be opened (No such file or directory) The sound server will continue, using the null output device.
So, do a full system reboot and you should have sound


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If the rolling hills of a large country estate has always been your dream, you might not like what you find here. More and more urban dwellers are finding that you simply do not need an overwhelm of area to create a stylish and comfortable home. The four apartments featured in this post measure less than 50 square meters (538 square feet) and yet, each includes beautiful furnishings and stunning modern design. With the right eye and more importantly, a careful selection of what you are able to live with and without, it is possible to create a home you love, and one you love to look at, without a lot of space at all.
Visualizer: Andrey Kabanov
The first apartment featured uses a floor-to-ceiling window as its focal point in the main living area.
The natural light immediately makes the small space feel bigger and more open.
You will also notice that neutral color palettes are quite popular in these smaller spaces.
Black, white, and gray work well together to expand the space visually, as seen here in every detail including the kitchen clock
Simple accessories like coffee mugs
and a concrete planter keep the area from feeling too cluttered.
The design in this apartment uses the contrasting colors to create separation, rather than put up walls or dividers.
But style is not sacrificed, with dark cabinetry and countertops being precisely on trend.
A small bedroom uses the same color scheme.
In this area, black paint is used in place of a headboard.
Exposed lightbulbs have a simple elegance to them in this design.
You can tell that the use of neutrals elongates this corridor, too.
A black ceiling is a bit unconventional but looks quite modern here.
Things look a bit different in the bathroom, which brings in some more texture in the form of marble and wood.
Finally, an open vanity keeps a small space from feeling claustrophobic.
Visualizer: Lera Brumina
The next apartment measures just 45 square meters (484 square feet).
From the color-blocked coffee table
to the green modern accent chair, this design certainly has a midcentury modern flair.
The use of modern floor lamps that reach out over a sofa is a more contemporary spin on the popular design aesthetic.
The open floor plan puts sleek kitchen bar stools on display, nestled underneath a swing arm wall lamp.
The apartment also has a bit of southwest flavor, in its palette as well as its decor.
In the hallway, a large round mirror and striped wall paper are striking and bold in a small space.
The bedroom indulges in the same rich greens and taupes, which are actually quite soothing.
The same round motif is carried into the bathroom mirror as well.
Visualizer: Marina Bovkun & Kristina Anikina
The third apartment measures 50 square meters (538 square feet).
A small space has to make creative use of every surface, and mounting a television helps. This design, however, still leaves room for decorative vase.
The darker colors used, including dark wood, keep this space feeling quite cozy.
Open kitchen shelving and dining pendant light contribute to a more spacious feeling.
The cozy bedroom with its recessed shelving is nearly reminiscent of a cabin in the woods.
Visualizer: S.O.D architects
The sleek design in this apartment makes it difficult to believe it measures less than 50 square meters — but it does.
The main furnishings are very low slung, making the space seem bigger.
The cool gray tones in the wood are quite modern and a bit surprising in their look.
The two soft green chairs create a sort of modern sofa.
While a clothes rack out in the open virtually forces the occupant to put things away.
The unique kitchen pendant lights are an intriguing aspect of the grey kitchen.
Finally, a dark gray bathroom completes the tour of this small but stylish home.
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Break the cycle of toxins and stress with Terra Firma and AdaptGen! 100% of adults are effected by stress and toxins. Stress and excess toxins weaken the immune system, create fatigue, interfere with the digestive system, suppress cardiovascular function, create poor cognitive function, and can even create additional internal toxins. It's time we put a stop to this vicious cycle by attacking stress and toxins together. Commit to the Break the Cycle Program for an ongoing stress and toxin busting regimen. By incorporating both AdaptGen and Terra Firma into your daily health plan, you will receive incredible support towards the major challenges that rob you of vital life function.
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Life is stressful, and stress in its many forms can have a negative effect on the foundational systems of the body. Beyond Organic has created a unique nutritional supplement that increases the body's resistance to psychological, physical, and biological stressors. AdaptGen contains 5 critical ingredients that combat stress and provide support for your metabolism, mental clarity, hormonal health, and energy. AdaptGen is designed to help your body fight back and adapt to all life throws at you! Benefits of AdaptGen include:
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You will need an interest in the environment, an awareness of sustainability issues and the ability to shoulder responsibility in oder to be a successful waste management officer
Waste management officers organise and manage waste disposal, collection and recycling facilities. You may be responsible for waste treatment and street cleaning operations. Some posts combine waste management and recycling functions, while others split them into separate jobs.
It is the responsibility of the waste management industry to dispose of waste safely, with due consideration for the environment and while conforming to government regulations.
As a waste management officer, you'll need to:
- oversee waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites;
- supervise the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources;
- assist with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes;
- ensure compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste;
- formulate and control the budget for waste disposal;
- collate statistics and compile reports often to strict deadlines;
- monitor the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers;
- assist with the development of information and promotional materials;
- aim to meet waste reduction and recycling targets;
- deal with enquiries and complaints from members of the public both in person and by phone or email;
- investigate and follow up claims of the illegal dumping of waste and work with other waste regulation enforcement staff;
- consult with residents, community groups, councillors, housing associations and traders' associations about waste management issues, identify their requirements and provide appropriate solutions;
- develop research projects and contribute to the activities of national groups concerned with waste disposal;
- at a senior level, you are likely to have responsibility for multimillion-pound budgets.
- Starting salaries range between £22,000 and £25,000.
- Salaries at senior level or with several years' experience are £28,000 to £45,000.
- Operations managers or chartered waste managers can earn £45,000 or more.
Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Working hours
Working hours are typically 9am to 5pm. Facilities are open seven days a week, so weekend work is a possibility. Those in private industry tend to work longer hours.
You need to be fairly flexible when meeting with contractors, councillors and the public; overtime and flexi-time arrangements are likely in these circumstances. Career breaks, part-time work and job-shares are all possible within local government.
What to expect
- Much of the work is office based, although the job also involves visiting contractors and facilities.
- Absence from home at night and overseas work are uncommon, although there may occasionally be a need to attend meetings or contribute to a project abroad.
- For those working for private international companies, travel is becoming more common.
- The dress code is smart for the office and practical for work on-site.
- The ratio of male to female employees in the role is roughly equal.
A degree in waste management or similar is often preferred. Other relevant subjects include:
- biological or biochemical sciences;
- chemical and physical sciences;
- civil/structural/mechanical engineering;
- earth sciences;
- environmental science;
- geography and/or geology.
Entry is possible with a HND in a waste management, environmental protection or environmental management-related subject.
There is no standard route into this role, although most new entrants are graduates.
Entry requirements have changed in recent years, due to specific waste management courses and an increase in environmental qualifications. While direct entry is common, some people move into this profession after working in the construction, haulage or quarrying industries or by specialising from a wider environmental role within a large organisation.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification, for example an MSc or PgDip in Waste Management or Environmental Engineering, can be useful. Search for postgraduate courses in waste management.
You will need to have:
- the ability to grasp complex and dynamic legislation;
- the capacity to explain, apply and monitor such legislation;
- effective communication skills, both oral and written;
- patience and resilience;
- analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- leadership and management qualities;
- good organisational and administrative skills;
- an interest in, and understanding of, the environment and sustainability issues;
- good IT and general office skills;
- a driving licence.
Work experience
Pre-entry work experience is often sought by employers so you should make the most of work experience placements arranged through your college or university. You could also contact your local council and find out what work experience opportunities they offer. This will help you meet people and acquire the necessary understanding of current issues. If you are studying for a relevant degree, choosing a dissertation that is linked to an employer can be a good way to network and gain experience.
Find community recycling networks in your area and ask about voluntary work opportunities. Working on recycling or environmental projects can help you build experience and develop useful contacts.
You can gain a useful knowledge of the industry and show commitment to the role, through membership of The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM).
There are more than 370 Waste Collection Authorities (WCAs) operating within England and Wales (within local authorities) and these employ the majority of waste management officers.
Jobs can also be found with private waste management firms and consultancies, industrial organisations, environmental agencies and non-profit-making conservation projects.
Volunteering positions and significant career opportunities can be found in organisations such as these:
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Environment Agency (EA)
- Natural Resources Wales
Emphasis is currently being placed on providing best-value services (largely as a result of new legislation on increased landfill tax, packaging regulations and recycling targets), and employment opportunities are expanding in response to this.
As environmental legislation has strengthened, large companies and organisations such as the NHS and higher education institutions are creating new posts for waste management professionals.
You may be able to find information about jobs arising in the sector through the government's three-year Energy and Efficiency Industrial Partnership initiative. The scheme, launched in 2014, is aimed at targeting a skills shortage in the energy and utilities industry. Through partnership with 90 employers, it focuses on how to meet the demand for new, innovative power and energy solutions, and how to build a more secure, sustainable economy for the future.
Look for job vacancies at:
- CIWMjobs.co.uk
- Jobs in waste management
- LetsRecycle.com
- Local Government Jobs
- Recycling and Waste World
- Renewable Energy Jobs
Professional development
Continuing professional development (CPD) is encouraged, and training may be partly or fully financed by employers.
Further training often involves:
- general management courses;
- developing technical skills;
- keeping up to date with changes in legislation;
- improving IT skills;
- learning about finance issues;
- controlling budgets.
Training is delivered by a number of different providers. For example, CIWM provides a Structured Learning & Development (SLD) programme, which is designed to assist new graduates in acquiring the practical skills required to develop their career in the industry. It offers a range of qualifications, on topics such as Waste and Resource Management, industrial hazardous waste regulations and landfill gas management.
Chartered status and membership is advantageous. There are several grades of membership, but chartered status is usually obtained when the candidate has a relevant degree and has at least four years' continuous experience, including structured training. Applicants must give a presentation before a professional interview panel. Full members of the CIWM are able to use the title chartered waste manager and the letters MCIWM after their name.
The Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) delivers a number of certificated training courses, including a Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resource Management and a Level 4 Diploma in Systems and Operations Management. It also runs an Operator Competence scheme. In some cases it is a legal requirement that you gain an appropriate vocational qualification.
Career prospects
Careers in waste management have become increasingly structured and graduates with environmental degrees and an interest in waste management are now entering the job market. There are a range of specialist postgraduate courses in this subject area.
Promotion can lead to the role of team leader within a local authority. You can then progress to become area manager or head of waste management, although this will depend on your area of interest and strengths. As opportunities are generally quite limited, relocation for career advancement may be necessary.
Movement between the public and private sector is quite common and may provide opportunities for progression in your career. Also, changes and increases in legislation can lead to the creation of new roles, for example in large organisations such as health services and universities. You may also find opportunities in waste management regulatory bodies and in relevant governmental departments.
You may be able to progress into an operational management job, once you've gained several years of supervisory experience. At senior level, this can involve responsibility for budgets running into many millions of pounds as well as the strategic management of resources and people.


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Brochures for Planning your Visit to the Mt Hood Area
Below are links to two brochures that are helpful for planning your trip to Mt. Hood. The "Day Trips" brochure is targeted to spring, summer and fall. It offers tips on hiking destinations and opportunities for family fun, road trips, and spectacular viewpoints. "Wrap Yourself In Winter" is for those visiting in colder months. It suggests low elevation driving tours, hikes, and fun destinations if you are not a snow bunny. Of course it also describes the many snowy adventures awaiting you on Mt. Hood and lodging options for your winter get-away.
Use these brochures to plan your visit and get additional information contacts. You can print the entire brochure or just the pages for your planned destinations. You can also download it to your phone for referencing on the road. Be sure to check out passes and permits that may be needed and enjoy our area!
Winter Recreation
When the snow starts to fall on Mt. Hood, snow enthusiasts eagerly await news of opening day at Skibowl, America's Largest Night Ski area and the closest ski resort to Portland. Skibowl provides snow riders with 960 skiable acres in the Mt. Hood National Forest, featuring 34 fully lit runs, 65 runs total and a vertical drop of 1,500. With the most Black Diamond runs of any resort in state and two fully lit terrain parks, Skibowl draws accomplished snow riders as well as beginners and intermediate riders out for a great time. The Snow Tube and Adventure Park at Skibowl East is fun for all ages. Skibowl now offers the only conveyor lift tube tow on Mt. Hood. The fun begins as you ride in our specially designed tube to the top of the main hill. It's a heart pounding ride to the bottom.
The Tubing Hill is open weekends and holiday periods during the winter from 10am to 6pm, (Spring hours in early April are Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm through the end of April) and be sure to check out Cosmic Tubing. For the more adventurous, try steeper runs on the Extreme Tube Hill (Open based on conditions). The Winter Adventure Park also includes the Indoor Super Play Zone, Kids Tubing Carousel, Frosty's Playland and more! There are fun winter activities for all ages, even kids under 3. Winter fun starts at Skibowl, less than one-hour east of Portland. Collins Lake Lodging nearby.
Summer Huckleberries
Mt. Hood's lower slopes (about 3500-6000 ft elev) are known for these tiny, sweet-tart blue berries. Contact the Zigzag Ranger Station of the Mt Hood National Forest for current information and maps on the best places to find huckleberry bushes. For a sure bet at tasting this special mountain berry, fresh from the bush or made into in milkshakes, pancakes, preserves and other delicious treats, come up to the Mt. Hood Huckleberry Festival at Mt. Hood Village in August (see our Festivals listing for more info).
The Wonders of Water
Nature walks are inexpensive ways to get out and see different, beautiful views. You can gather the kids on the spur of the moment, and before you know it you can be on the 7-mile, gentle forest path to Ramona Falls, considered one of the loveliest waterfalls in the area. Little Zigzag Falls is another easy hike, and the kids will appreciate its dramatic appearance.
For a different look at wild waters, take the one-mile Cascade Streamwatch Trail at Wildwood Park. In ten display sections, everyone learns about the world beneath the Salmon River's surface. The Underwater Viewing Window shows young salmon and trout swimming and feeding, and you might see crayfish and other creatures living among the stream bottom's rocks.
What about getting on the water? Take the kids boating at Lost Lake Resort and Campground, located within Mt. Hood National Forest. Rowboats, canoes and paddleboats are available for rental, which includes lifejackets. You're welcome to bring your own boat, but be aware that motorized boats are not permitted. Lost Lake also has campsites, hiking trails, and fishing areas.
Play the Day Away
If they'd rather try golfing, the whole family can have a fun round or two at The Resort Courses. Minimal sporting skills and minimal time are required! Come play the lighted 18-hole putting course (The Greens), located near the Croquet & Lawn Bowling areas and next to the bon fire pit and volleyball area. Ideally suited for solo or family fun or even a friendly competition, The Greens features natural turf (the same variety as The Courses) with fescue grasses planted between the 18 distinctive holes.
Want to keep your young action heroes busy while the grownups socialize? The Shack Restaurant & Sports Bar has a kids' game room.
At Mt. Hood Adventure Park, you can join in the activities while junior adventurers can try everything from the 100' bungee tower and the scenic sky chair to the ½ mile alpine glide and Indy karts. Or how about spending the day riding bikes on over 40 miles of singletrack trails in the mountain bike park. You can even ride the chair lift up with your bike for a thrilling downhill ride. For the very wee ones, there are kiddy karts and a staff-supervised canoe pond. Mt Hood Adventure has a variety of winter activities – you can enjoy Christmas sleigh rides, cosmic snow tubing and more!
Mt Hood Adventure Park at Mt. Hood SkiBowl
Government Camp, Oregon
Cascade Streamwatch at Wildwood Recreation Area
600-acre day use facility nestled in the forested foothills of the Cascade Mountains, along the spectacular wild and scenic Salmon River. Three picnic areas with shelters, Pioneer and Mountain View each have a 200-person capacity with fireplaces, barbecues, hot plate units, tables and sinks. The Salmon River Shelter is available for 50 people or less.
Open May thru September
65670 E Hwy 26
Welches, Oregon
503-622-3696 or 503-375-5646
For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management or Fly Fish USA
Zigzag Ranger District of the Mt Hood National Forest
70220 E Hwy 26
Zigzag, Oregon
Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm;
Sat & Sun 9am to 9pm (depending on events).
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I am a music researcher, philosopher
of art, and improvising musician, currently active as Professor of Music Education at Royal College of Music in Stockholm,
I got my PhD in musicology at the University of Turku,
Finland, in 2002, on a topic concerning the perception of tonality in melodies. Besides musicology, I also studied philosophy
(with a master's degree from the same university) and the classical languages. In my post-doctoral work, I concentrated both
on philosophical aesthetics (e.g., philosophy of creativity, philosophy of music) and various empirical research projects
(e.g., extramusical associations in music listening, improvisation pedagogy, eye-movements in music reading), also publishing
some research on methodological issues in music theory and music research in general.
I am leading the Academy of Finland research consortium Reading Music: Eye-Movements and the Development of Expertise,
which brings together views from educational science, psychology of music, and statistics in an interdisciplinary effort
to understand the cognitive processes in music reading. Apart from this, much of my present research revolves around the relationships
between music, imagination, and creativity, including topics such as ideational creativity in music, imagined agency in heard
music, and music imagined without heard sound.
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Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday called for demonstrations demanding the retrial of those responsible for protester deaths during last year's popular uprising against Hosni Mubarak.
A court on Wednesday acquitted 24 stalwarts of the ousted president who had been accused of incitement to murder over a notorious camel-borne assault on protesters on February 2, 2011, to the disbelief of human rights activists.
The group also demanded that "all those accused of the death of protesters be retried."
Various political parties and groups called for demonstrations on Friday against the country's Islamist-dominated Constituent Assembly, to demand that a more representative body be formed and justice be done for protesters killed or tortured last year.
Almost 850 people were killed in the 18 days of popular protest that led to Mubarak's ouster on February 11 last year.
The president of the Brotherhood's political arm the Freedom and Justice Party also called for demonstrations.
Mubarak and his interior minister Habib al-Adly were both jailed for life for their role in ordering the killings but, to the fury of activists, six top security chiefs who stood trial with them were acquitted.
A number of police accused of the murder of protesters have also been acquitted, raising fears of general impunity for the security forces.


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NEW YORK (PRWEB) January 20, 2006
Kognito Solutions LLC, an award-winning e-learning company, today announced the release of an online information literacy tutorial to help university students develop effective business research skills.
The tutorial, entitled "Beginner's Guide to Business Research," was commissioned by Baruch College of the City University of New York and developed in conjunction with lead content contributor Louise Klusek of Baruch's Newman Library. The flash-based interactive tutorial can be viewed online at http://www.kognito.net/infolit.
The tutorial provides students with hands-on, self-paced instruction on where and how to find the best, most accurate information on the Web when conducting business research. While the objectives of the tutorial correspond with the Association of College and Research Libraries' guidelines for information literacy, the tutorial's content was customized to meet the specific needs of Baruch and its students. The tutorial includes interactive activities, library database simulations, and a cumulative interactive quiz with customized feedback.
To motivate students to use and complete the tutorial, it was designed and marketed as a tool to help them conduct business research more quickly and effectively. Tying the tutorial to a relevant and practical task provided the adequate incentive to engage students in building information literacy skills.
Responses from Baruch's student body over the Fall 2005 pilot study confirmed the success of this approach. For example, over 92% of the students reported that, after taking the tutorial, they were confident in their research skills, compared to only 15% who were confident before. In addition, over 70% of the students mentioned that they plan to use 10-K filings – a valuable financial resource rarely used by college students – in their future research. Students raved about how they can now find credible, accurate information more quickly and easily.
"At Baruch, we are dedicated to providing students with the tools they need to develop critical information literacy skills and become independent, lifelong learners," said Arthur Downing, Chief Information Officer at Baruch. "Working with Kognito has been a great experience. Their process and team made the development of this project simple and efficient. Following the success of this tutorial, Baruch is planning to introduce similar tutorials targeting liberal arts and natural sciences research."
"We are thrilled with the results of this tutorial," said Kognito's Lead Instructional Designer Jenelle Boucher. "It was a great experience conducting focus groups with students and working with Baruch's faculty and staff to ensure the end product aligned with Baruch's learning objectives."
Kognito's Director of Business Development, Ron Goldman, commented that "this tutorial is evidence of the talent of our team and their ability to work closely with academic institutions in developing cutting-edge learning resources that enhance students' learning experiences and support organizational strategic objectives."
"Beginner's Guide to Business Research" can be viewed online at http://www.kognito.net/infolit.
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Kognito Solutions LLC (http://www.kognito.net), an award winning e-learning company applies the latest empirically-based research in human cognition and learning theory to develop customized and pre-packaged courses and simulations utilizing learner-centered, experiential ("learn-by-doing") approaches. Kognito talented team includes learning experts with prestigious academic credentials in learning and communication and more than 25 years of experience in face-to-face and online learning. Clients include leading academic institutions, such as NYU and City University of New York, as well as corporations like Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Fuji Film USA, Inc., and Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.


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RAHWAY — Rahway High School World Culture Teacher Kristine Moore loves to travel and visit museums. In order to share her passion with her students and enrich their learning environment, she has collected artifacts from her travels and displays them in her classroom. Among her favorites are several statues from the recent King Tut exhibit in New York, including a sphinx.
The stories behind the artifacts enliven discussion. Moore has a statue of a Chinese warrior, a replica of a life-sized warrior statue found buried with a king in China. It seems that before his death, the king demanded that he be buried with his entire army. Since no one wanted to kill all his soldiers, his successor decided to make over 8,000 individual unique statues of each member of the army and bury those. Generations later, a Chinese farmer was plowing and became aggravated when a hole opened and swallowed his plow. He brought his neighbors together to dig out the area. There they found the long buried army, known as the Terracotta Army.
All these museum pieces, displayed on shelving around the room, offer Rahway High School students a chance for a 3-D experience in the culture of the world.
Kristine Moore, world cultures teacher at Rahway High School, displays a replica of a Chinese soldier, part of the Terracotta Army.
Classroom shelf displays replicas from museums around the world.
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Well, here we have it!. It still has a few interior elements to finish (i.e. the installation of the 'basket' internally) and a few extras to add to the attached kit on the exterior - but to all intents and purpose it is completed and running.
I drove it for the first time last week end and to master the gearbox will be quite a challenge. I managed to drive it into a hedge and without being able to find reverse I had to carry one and as the manual says 'take the obstacle'.. much to the bemusement of the BMW driver behind me..
Its very noisey and hot inside and gear changes whilst moving are the next learning point for me..
The brakes performed well - the oil temperature stayed constant at 60 degrees and the battery remained charged - all good signs. The auto clutch worked and the engine revved freely, although I felt it missed a few times on number 4 cylinder..maybe a break down of the spark cable / plug - i'll look into this.
With the rear armoured panel on it cetainly filled the hull with interesting smells and lots of heat - how these were driven in the desert is a testiment to the young drivers and thier ability to suffer challenging conditions.
I will let the pictures do the talking - the tractor was just for a bump start as the batteries had lost juice due to me leaving the ignition of for over a month!!
Next job is finishing off the interior, exterior and fitting the radios and ammo feeds/ boxes.
Its debut was intended for this week, but my local show was cancelled - so it will be at Trowbridge Vetrans and then War and Peace.
I have already interest shown by a couple of periodicals - so I will keep you infomred about these - but for now enjoy the pictures - it was over 2 years of blood sweat and tears (literally!)


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Discuss and debate the issues that mean the most to you.
When I was born I weighed a pound and a half. As a preemie who had both retinas detach, I was lucky to be able to see, not to mention be alive.
My parents had me baptized in the hospital because there was such a high risk that I could die, and for the rest of my childhood they told everyone that I was a miracle baby. But while they thanked God for my recovery, I learned to thank the ability of good doctors.
What these doctors didn't tell my parents was how hard my life might be after I survived. Or if they did, my parents never mentioned it. In kindergarten I was held back because my fine motor skills were delayed and I had difficulties doing things like cutting paper with scissors. In elementary school I was slow at tying my shoes, had trouble holding a pencil, and couldn't do simple math problems or tell time. Yet, I continued to move up grades, had a high reading level and was good at track and field. I even got honours throughout all of junior high while I hung out with the straight-A students.
But when I hit high school everything changed.
My parents often complained that I was 'demanding' and 'needy.' At the same time, they were over-controlling and even babying, doing things for me instead of teaching me how to do them myself. Because my parents would get frustrated and yell at me when they were trying to help with my homework, I learned to stop asking for help. Instead I started drinking and smoking weed in an attempt to run away my issues. On one occasion a teacher asked me if I had plagiarized a paper, I guess because it was too well-written for a kid who had noticeably just smoked a bowl at lunch.
I understand now that my parents did the best they knew how with the resources they had, but because I didn't receive the care I needed my progress became even more delayed. I became accustomed to pretending my way through life. I nodded my head while I pretended to understand teachers, guessed on exams that I studied hours for and felt stupid every time I failed to retain information. Then came my first experiences getting fired during my high school jobs because I couldn't figure out how to fold a T-shirt properly or because I lost money while working as a cashier. And because I felt so different from others, I spent most of my time avoiding people like I was Cady in the bathroom stall of Mean Girls.
Somehow I graduated high school, and when I went on to a writing program in university I thought I would finally excel. But while I got A's on my papers, I didn't do well in my exams and failed some of my courses. I chalked this up to the stress of not being able to hold down a job because I was continuously told I was 'too slow' and 'not picking things up fast enough.'
But I still didn't think I had a disability. I concentrated on the mental health issues that surfaced in my early 20s, and soon I dropped out of school to take care of myself. As I continued my struggle to work after getting off student loans, I began the tiring, hoop-jumping process of going on welfare.
By this time I had started my magazine and began freelance writing, and although we were volunteer run and I worked mostly from my bed, friends and family assumed because I was able to do that I should be able to hold down a job. Best friends who I had thought were supportive pushed me to keep applying for positions that I knew would let me go within months or even weeks. They dismissed my constant losses as 'not trying hard enough.' But despite telling them that they needed to accept me for how I was, I was still learning to accept myself as well. Not only did I feel guilty for being on welfare, but it barely covered my rent and food. No matter how embarrassing it was every time I was let go, I still desperately wanted to be able to support myself.
So I stopped living in denial and started looking for answers. I needed to know what was holding me back from being able to retain information and how I could figure out a way to make a living. This brought years of countless doctors, hours on Google and days attending various social programs. I found out that my detached retinas meant I had strabismus, when your eyes don't work together, and this brought me to look into neurological disorders.
Finally, I did a psychological analysis with tests such as simple math problems, remembering lists of words and putting together shapes. Of course I failed all three. When I received the documentation, it confirmed my suspected diagnosis. Aside from terrifying phrases such as extremely low working memory and borderline perceptional reasoning, there was a familiar word: Dyspraxia.
Basically, dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that causes symptoms such as poor spacial awareness and short term memory, difficulty with buttons and shoelaces, trouble speaking and holding things and oversensitivity to stimuli and confusion between left and right. There's no cure for dyspraxia, but the younger you are the better your chances are of improving. It's common for preemies to develop dyspraxia, but we're not sure why. Also, symptoms of dyspraxia vary, so what some dyspraxic people may struggle with others may excel at.
After receiving the documentation, I developed enough confidence to finally start the long process of applying for disability, something my parents previously told me that I would never qualify for. The day I found out that I was approved, I bawled like I had just won the lottery – because to me I had. Finally after years of trying to convince people that I wasn't lazy I was recognized as someone with a severe disability. Doctors would no longer be able to blow me off, saying I looked like a capable young woman.
While the stigma of being on assistance will always be there, I'm working to break through it and am thrilled that I won't ever have to move back in with my parents again. I still want to be able to support myself and am working towards furthering my writing career and magazine, but for now it's nice to know that I'll be able to afford rent, three meals a day and save a little as well.
For the first time in a long time I see the possibility of a future for myself. My disability may be permanent, but I finally have the resources to not only take care of myself but to thrive. I still avoid analog clocks, get embarrassed when I have to count on my fingers and often need to take a minute to remember which is left and right. I have the short term memory of a goldfish, bang into walls constantly and get overwhelmed by the thought of planning to commute anywhere I'm not used to.
But I've learned to embrace my differences and work around them – planning a detailed to-do list every morning, writing down important thoughts so I don't forget them and using Google Maps ahead of time. And while I know many people will judge me for being on disability in the first place, the guilt I've had for years has finally gone away as I know that I work incredibly hard to give back to society in my own way and remember that the process of getting here was anything but easy.


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Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND), in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Education, Special Programs Division facilitates a community of practice for student transition (CoP-T). The goal of this project is to bring together leading professionals and parent advocates to identify best practices and recommendations for improving transition practices in Wyoming.
The community developed recommendations for Wyoming stakeholders to improve the transitions of students in three identified critical areas: a) transition from early childhood programs to the school districts; b) transition from secondary schools to post-secondary education, employment and community living; and c) transitions of students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs to and from behavioral interventions.


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When it comes to optimizing your website, ignorance is not bliss. Capturing constructive feedback is critical to building a site with a strong conversion rate that maximizes the potential of every customer.
Sometimes, online merchants opt to add things to their websites that they think are aesthetically pleasing or on the "cutting edge of web development." But quite often, these features only cause confusion, and ultimately, shopping cart abandonment.
The biggest challenge to building a website that converts is convincing your customers to actually provide negative feedback. This tells you what isn't working so you can make the shopping experience more intuitive and user-friendly.
If you build these features into your website, customers will complain (in a good way):
Open-Ended Polling
If you want customer feedback, use an open poll on your site. Ask things like, "Is there anything preventing you from making a purchase today?" or "What do you think of our new home page?"
Open-ended polling attracts less feedback, but the feedback you do get will be unfiltered, voluntary feedback from people taking the time to share their thoughts with you.
When customers do provide feedback — especially if it's negative — they'll want to know that someone is actually reading their comments. An auto-responder lets them know that their message was successfully delivered and that someone will be following up.
Closed-Ended or Multiple-Choice Polling
Closed-ended or multiple-choice polling still allows you to pose questions to your customers, but you get to dictate their answer choices. When asking a question like "What is preventing you from signing up?" you'll provide possible choices, such as "price," "return policy," or "I could not find the item."
Multiple-choice polls attract more respondents than open-ended polling because they take less time and effort to submit, but the poll creator restricts the feedback options.
It's important to include negative responses and provide a way to follow up with responses to negative feedback. Link the poll to a "Frequently Asked Questions" page to answer common questions and resolve issues with customers leaving negative feedback.
Feedback Button
A feedback button invites customers to leave questions or comments. Since it follows them across all pages of your site, they don't need to look for it when they're ready to give you feedback or ask a question.
This feedback can be set up to create a "ticket" in the system so you can follow up directly with that customer.
Be sure the feedback button doesn't interfere with your website's content or calls to action. It's never good when the majority of the suggestions in the suggestion box are about the box itself.
Customer Chat
To hold a productive one-on-one dialogue with customers, enable a chat function on your site. Live chats provide an opportunity to hear negative feedback before customers leave your site to write a negative review or visit your competitor.
If monitoring chats isn't realistic for your company, you should at least give visitors the option to start typing in a question or issue with answers that dynamically populate based on keywords as they type. This prevents the visitor from getting even more lost seeking information and then abandoning your site.
Don't Forget the Basics
As you outfit your site to collect customer feedback, don't forget the basics. Even though most of these enhancements are newer, it goes without saying that your site should have a standard questions/comments box on your "Contact Us" page. Nothing's more annoying to customers than not being able to find a real person to talk to when they need help.
While all negative feedback is important, don't lose sight of the big picture. You have the power to make changes. Major feedback is something you should act on right away — especially if it's preventing multiple sales opportunities — but it's important to understand the difference between small user errors and global site issues.
Whatever you do, find ways to solicit feedback on your site. Whether that feedback is positive or negative, your customers will help you learn what's working on your site and what's not.
Danny Wajcman is the co-founder and Vice President of Sales and Operations at Lucky Orange, a service for website optimization and improvement.