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GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt's defense team rejected charges he allowed the slaughter of civilians in Guatemala's civil war, as his country became the world's first to prosecute an ex-head of state for genocide and crimes against humanity.
For decades, Rios Montt, 86, was not prosecuted for alleged atrocities committed during his 1982-1983 rule in a particularly bloody phase of the country's long civil war, protected as a congressman by a law that grants immunity to public officials.
Rios Montt, who left Congress last year, was finally ordered to stand trial in January when a judge found sufficient evidence linking him to the killing of more than 1,700 indigenous people in a counterinsurgency plan executed under his command.
Prosecutors allege Rios Montt turned a blind eye as soldiers used rape, torture and arson against leftist insurgents and targeted indigenous people in a "scorched earth" offensive that killed at least 1,771 members of the Mayan Ixil group.
The defense team had until now stalled the process with a series of appeals, arguing he did not control battlefield operations and that there was no genocide in Guatemala.
Rios Montt, who sat calmly listening to testimony through large earphones because of hearing problems, made it clear he would have little to say, on the first day of the trial.
"Whatever I say or don't say will be used against me," Rios Montt told reporters before the trial. "I have to keep quiet. I am staying quiet."
In opening statements, prosecutors argued that Rios Montt's government put indigenous people in concentration camps while employing rape and torture to terrify the population.
Nicolas Bernal, one of two eyewitnesses to testify for the prosecution, described the massacre of 35 men, women and children in the village of Nebaj in northwestern Guatemala in March 1982, just days after Rios Montt took power.
"Soldiers came and killed the ones who were working, the ones who didn't manage to escape," he said. "They took out these peoples' hearts, went to their homes and set fire to them."
Rios Montt's lawyer Francisco Garcia said he was innocent.
"We will demonstrate and you all will confirm that there was never a genocide in Guatemala. General Rios Montt is not guilty. He did not participate in the crimes that have been attributed to him," Garcia told the packed court.
In a bizarre twist, Garcia was later dismissed from the case by Chief Judge Iris Yasmin Barrios, citing Garcia's friendship with another judge on the panel. Other lawyers continued with Rios Montt's defense.
A prosecutor said that up to 130 victims and 75 experts are expected to testify during the trial, which is due to resume on Wednesday.
Roughly 200,000 civilians, most of them of Mayan descent, were killed during the 1960-1996 conflict as a string of right-wing governments attempted to rid Guatemala of leftist guerilla fighters suspected of being in league with communists.
An additional 45,000 people went missing.
Victims and human rights advocates applauded the start of the trial over Rios Montt's 17-month rule.
"Finally we're going to know the truth. It's justice for the survivors and for the world," said Sandra Moran, 53, who was laying flowers outside the court before the trial started. Her uncle was tortured during Rios Montt's government, she said.
A United Nations-backed truth commission report released after the 1996 peace accords found that the army and paramilitary groups were responsible for more than 90 percent of the hundreds of massacres carried out during the war.
"Until quite recently, no one believed a trial like this could possibly take place in Guatemala," U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said in a statement.
Pillay said it was the first-ever national trial of a former head of state on genocide charges.
Spanish human rights jurist Baltasar Garzon, who tried to prosecute ex-Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, also praised the trial, saying it was a big step forward for Guatemala.
"Finally, the principal of equality has become visible in a country where impunity has been the norm for a long time," he said, speaking at an event in El Salvador.
However, Guatemalan President Otto Perez, a retired general, reiterated that there was no genocide in the country and said the trial must be fair. "We insist that there be true justice, that there isn't pressure from one side or the other."
A three-judge panel must debate the material and set a date on whether to sentence or exonerate Rios Montt.
Born in Huehuetenango, a province in Guatemala's rural western highlands dotted with indigenous communities, Rios Montt took power in March 1982 when he led a military coup that toppled President Angel Guevara.
He remained politically active after being overthrown in a coup in August 1983, serving in Guatemala's legislature and launching an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 2003.
Genocide trials have been rare for ex-leaders in Latin America, which was scarred by bloody civil conflicts and repression. Multiple charges were raised against Chile's Pinochet, but he died in 2006 before standing trial.
Often sporting thick glasses and a gray mustache, Rios Montt has been under house arrest for more than a year. The right-wing party that he founded changed its name this year to distance itself from its past.
Human rights groups filed a complaint against Rios Montt for genocide in 2001 and prosecutors will present hundreds of testimonies, videos and military documents in the trial against the former dictator, a process that could take months.
Additional reporting by Stephanie Nebehay in Geneva, Nelson Renteria in San Salvador; Editing by Dave Graham, Eric Beech, Cynthia Osterman, Lisa Shumaker and Paul Simao


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Holidays are great. Packing for them, less so. What I would really like is for someone to raid my wardrobe for stylish holiday outfits, pack my bags (making sure not to exceed the weight limit) and remember all those boring but essential items that I always, always forget. Yes, wet wipes, socks, swimming goggles, I'm talking about you.
Apps For You: Packing Pro
The likelihood of having a personal packer is but a dim and distant fantasy, I've found what may be the next best thing. Packing Pro by Quinn Genzel lets you build lists either from scratch, from an Expert Help feature that suggests what you will need by trip type or from sample lists that are included. All the lists are fully customisable and you can even make a note of, e.g. how many socks you'll need for that family trip to Paris.
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Apps for the Kids: Pettson's Inventions
My kids are still at that stage where one swimsuit, 27 superhero figurines and a pair of maracas are all they think they need for a four-week trip to the UK. So while you're busy making lists and packing (see above), keep the kids busy with Pettson's Inventions. This fun game requires you to help Pettson and Findus build their inventions by figuring out which objects should be included and where to put them. Every time you finish an invention you receive a cogwheel; collect them all and Findus gets to fly to outer space!
Pettson's Inventions by Filimundus AB
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Though I am able to start baking from scratch now, but I still use Betty Crocker premixes from time to time because of it's convenience! I actually store a few of the premixes (muffins and cookies) in my kitchen cupboard:
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Mind you, those baking recipes that I trialed and tested may not be well loved by everyone, but my Betty Crocker bakes suit the most universal tastebuds! Not too sweet, not too bland. I do not have to worry about which brand of flour, sugar, milk or butter to use! :) If you are starting to bake, I highly recommend you to start with premixes to boost your confidence as well as you do not need to buy so much baking utensils to start with!
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This Saturday, to celebrate Singapore turning 50, Betty Crocker will be attempting to set a Guinness World Record for "Largest Cupcake Mosaic"!
Everyone (regardless man or woman, young or old, or even if you never have any baking or cooking experience!) is invited to to contribute to this SG50 special event! It is also noted that the event is made even more meaningful, as the organisers will distribute the finish product to partner beneficiaries and charities!
This is one meaningful and fun activity for your family this Saturday! Drop by the event with your children and experience how easy it is to make a delicious cupcake with Betty Crocker cake mix and be part of a Guinness World Record!
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There are numerous personal injury law firms in any urban or suburban area in the US. Many of these firms employ competent professionals who can handle the most complex personal injury case, but to find the one firm for you requires that you perform your own research.
Not all personal injury cases are the same, so you need to research the personal injury law firms that handle cases similar to yours. Two sources that are commonly used are the internet and the print yellow pages.
Most attorneys who advertise use both mediums, and many personal injury law firms also advertise on radio and/or television. Although they may sound impressive, this is no indication of their reputation or competency; only that they have the resources to spend on advertising and in securing as many cases as possible.
Asking friends and family members who have been injured and received satisfactory results may be a great source for finding personal injury law firms tailored to your case. If you used an attorney on some other matter, asking that firm for a referral can be a wonderful source as well. You should, however, do your due diligence in doing further research about the firm and any particular attorney.
You can use the law directory called Martindale-Hubbell to read about the attorney's background and achievements, ratings, and specialties. If you have a medical malpractice case, you do not want someone who only practices automobile accident law.
Lastly, go to the attorney's office and meet the support staff and check out the office itself. Be prepared to interview the attorney and determine for yourself if he or she is best for your case.
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Proper pruning is a critical part of tree maintenance. Pruning is an ongoing process throughout a tree's life involving yearly evaluation and planning for the tree's shape, safety, strength, aesthetics, and for fruiting trees, production.
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Camden National Education Union, NUT Section.
Pay demonstration
There is an emergency demonstration tonight (17th July) at 5pm outside the Department for Education. Please find the flier below.
High Temperatures
Please refer to the paper below, which is our advice to schools on how they can prepare for high temperatures.
Baseline Assessment Meeting - Thursday 14th June
We are having a Baseline Assessment Meeting on Thursday 14th June 2018 at 5pm at The Crowndale Centre. Come along and join the discussion about the Government's proposals to reintroduce Baseline Assessment to Reception in 2019.
Below is a link to a More Than a Score document about the issues with Baseline.
Everyone is welcome.
Make sure your school is represented.
Ballot results for nominations for National Officers and NDC/NAP
A full scrutineers report is available to members by writing to our President and returning officer Megan Quinn.
Una Doyle will be our nomination for NDC/NAP.
Alex Kenny will be our nomination for TreasurerLouise Regan will be our nomination for Membership and Equalities Officer
Screening of Calais Children - A Case to Answer
General Meeting of Camden NEU, 5th June, at Haverstock School, 24 Haverstock Hill.
Why did the UK Government leave nearly 2,000 children in the Calais Jungle whilst it burnt? And what happened to those children?
This moving and sometimes distressing documentary asks these questions, and debunks the myth of adults posing as children in the camp.
Come to our general meeting at 4:30, and encourage friends, parents and older students at your school to attend the screening at 5:15. A collection for Calais will be made after the screening. See the Agenda below.
Ideas and Action
This social/meeting is taking place in Camden on Friday 18th of May. Its organised by the London Young Teacher Network in association with Camden NUT, but open to all members (and members are invited to bring one non-NEU friend).
Camden Against Violence Silent Vigil
We have joined forces with the parent-led group Camden Against Violence to organise a Silent Vigil on Thursday 22nd March. We will be assembling in Queens Crescent from 4pm, to depart at 4:30pm down Malden Road, along Prince of Wales Road and into Camden.Please find the flyer and route map attached below.
We want to give teachers, support staff and Leadership in Camden an opportunity to show solidarity with the community we serve and in particular those families that were directly affected by the stabbings in Camden two weeks ago.
We will be writing to Headteachers to ask them to attend also, and to allow staff to be released from after school activities on the day, but would like our members to mark the date down now in your diaries. Please invite anyone that you think would like to join us to do so. The idea is that the march will be silent, but please prepare placards and banners.
Challenging Sexism in Schools and Colleges
A report into Sexual Harassment in schools has been produced by UK Feminista in association with the National Education Union. Alarmingly, it appears to show that not much has changed over the last 30 years. A copy of the report can be found below.
East London Teachers Association is holding a special one day conference in March that we are supporting.Tickets can be booked here: www.challengingsexisminschools.eventbrite.co.uk
At the Intersection: LGBT+ and Black Rights in Education
An evening of networking, discussion and mingling at one of London's most iconic and inclusive LGBT+ venues, the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. The evening will be followed by the RVT's Push the Button night.
Guest speakers are:
The event details:
Free ticket signup here: https://goo.gl/fGavGC
Open to all, with drinks, free nibbles and networking with other teachers. Organised by teachers for teachers. Hope to see you there!
Lobby of Parliament
Make sure parents and teachers at your school know where they can sign up to be part of the National Education Union's Lobby of Parliament of Tuesday 24th October 2017.
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Hello!Cleaning brushes is an essential yet mundane task. When you apply your make up with brushes you're picking up bacteria from your face, then it's left on a brush, and this is the same every time you use the same brush, so it really is important to clean them regularly or you'll find you'll break out into spots more frequently. As well as spot cleaning my brushes, I deep clean them every week, sometimes more if I get the opportunity, but I'm quite lucky that I have a lot of brushes so I switch it up so I aren't using the same one day in, day out.1. Collect all your brushes together ready for the cleaning and clean your hands throughly with soap to reduce bacteria.2. Next, place a small amount of cleaner or baby shampoo on the palm of your hand (I use baby shampoo, but you can use brush cleaner, they are easy to pick up from boots or a make up brand one. I love the no7 Make Up Brush Cleanser)3. Dampen the brush slightly in Luke warm water4. start swirling it into the brush cleaner, adding water occasionally for the cleaner to lather up. Go careful around the part where the handle meets the head, as it can loosen the glue over time and cause bristles to fall out.5. Rinse the brush and squeeze out the water gently.6. Repeat if necessary, brushes can be very stubborn at getting some products out!7. To dry, I place my brushes in a brush holder (mine is from the real techniques core collection brush set) ideally you don't want your brushes drying flat, you want them either laying flat or in a downwards position, to stop water getting Into the base of the brush head.A quick tip: your brushes will need A LOT of drying time, so you are best doing it straight after you apply your make up, then they have a lot of drying time before you have to use them next.Holls x
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Unlike any other vacation or family trip, this journey is the one of the most valuable as we are heading to the - House of Allah. We pray that all your duties are accepted and and wish you pleasant journey
As you are heading directly to Mecca. You will be getting into state of Ihram at the Transit airport. As you arrive do remind yourself that the real essence of this trip is Taqwa. After a tiring journey check in your hotel and refresh yourself and try finishing your Umrah at the earliest.
Visit places of islamic significance and as it can be a remarkable experience in increase of knowledge and taqwa. In order to attain taqwa in this educational process, it is necessary to meet the challenge of becoming a good student and aspiring to have a high discipline, attention and level of knowledge.
Take rest if required or spend your time in ibadah or doing tawaf, you can also do another Umrah if you have the energy and time.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018 00:46
5 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Home Water Filtration System
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1. Is the Water Treatment For Drinking and Cooking, or the Whole House?
If a water test has revealed a high level of contaminants in the water, such as bacteria, or you're experiencing iron staining, a whole house water treatment system is a better choice. If the water test shows no significant problems, but you're not happy with the taste of the water from the tap, installing a water filter under the kitchen sink may solve the problem.
2. Does All Your Water Come From a Private Well?
Studies have shown that more than a third of U.S. homes with private wells have E. coli and other potentially harmful bacteria. For homes with wells, we recommend a reverse osmosis or UV whole house water treatment system.
Even for homes with city water, contamination is still a risk. due to contamination and ruptured pipes. Over 600 boil water alerts are issued every day by city water districts in the U.S.
3. How Much Water Does Your Household Use?
How much water will flow through the home during peak usage? Knowing the number of bathrooms in a home is often a quick and simple way to determine the size needed of specific water treatment systems.
4. How many people are in the household?
Generally, knowing the number of people live in your home will help to estimate the total water usage, and therefore what size water filtration system would be best suited for your home.
5. What's in the Water?
If you get your water from the city you can request an annual water quality report. The EPA requires all community water systems to deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). If you have a well, you can order an independent water analysis. Once you know what's in your water, you can make an informed decision about which water treatment option is best for your home.
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Tuesday, 13 March 2018 18:03
How a Water Softener Works
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A water softener is designed to remove minerals like calcium and magnesium that cause "hard water". These minerals dissolve into the groundwater from surrounding rock. When you have hard water in the home you will find that the mineral scale shows up on glassware and in your tub and shower. When severe enough, hard water scale can harm you home's plumbing system by clogging pipes and reducing the effectiveness of your water heater. It can also make laundering clothes more difficult by reducing the effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
The Answer to Hard Water is a Water Softener
A water softener is a mechanical appliance that is attached to a home's plumbing system. Using a process called ion exchange the minerals in the water are exchanged for sodium. A mineral tank filled with tiny polystyrene beads that create a negative charge. Because the minerals in the water carry a positive charge, they will cling to the beads as the water flows through the mineral tank.
Water softeners have a separate tank with a brine (liquified salt) solution. When the brine is added to the mineral tank the sodium ions, which also have a positive charge, it saturates the beads and displaces the magnesium and calcium "softening" the water.
The sodium attaches to the beads, replacing the calcium and magnesium, which get rinsed down the drain. Once rinsed of minerals, the tank is flushed of brine and refilled.
Have questions about hard water in your home? Call Gibson's Heating and Plumbing. We can help test your water and recommend solutions for improving water quality.
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Tuesday, 11 July 2017 06:00
How Hard Water Causes Problems Around the Home
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Having hard water in the home can range from the inconvenience of water spots to more serious problems with reduced performance and shortened lifespan of your plumbing fixtures. Here are some of the plumbing systems that are most affected by hard water.
Laundry Room
Doing laundry with hard water can make clothing look dull and feel rough and scratchy. The minerals in hard water combine with soils to form insoluble salts, making them difficult to clean. It often takes more detergent to get clothing clean when washing in hard water. Over time, laundering with hard water can damage clothing fibers, causing premature wear.
Bathing in hard water can prevent the removal of dirt and bacteria on the skin, leaving it less clean feeling. Soap scum can also interfere with the skin's natural PH balance, aggrevating conditions like eczema and dermetitis. Soap scum on hair can make it dull and more prone to damage.
Hard water may cause spotting and filming when washing dishes, especially in the dishwasher. This is because the minerals from hard water are released more quickly when heated, increasing the likelihood spotting and filming.
Other Hard Water Problems
Hard water also contributes to inefficient and costly operation of many appliances. A scale of calcium and magnesium minerals (limescale deposits) can build up in water heaters, coffee makers and other appliances. Pipes can become clogged with scale that reduces water flow and ultimately requires pipe replacement. Limescale can increase energy consumption by as much as 25%.
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Tuesday, 21 February 2017 14:40
Should I be Concerned About Lead In my Water?
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While the plumbing industry and municipal water treatment facilities have worked to reduce lead from water over the past few decades, trace amounts can still be found in drinking water. Here are some of the most common sources of lead in drinking water.
Lead Solder
If your home was built prior to the 1980, lead solder was used to join the copper water pipes. Older plumbing fixtures may also contain lead, although newer plumbing fixtures must pass rigorous tests and be certified to contain levels of lead that are below safety thresholds.
Lead Supply Pipes
There are major utilities in the U.S. that still have lead pipes to supply water to customers. However, because the pipes have been in use for a long time, they have formed a natural oxidation barrier that prevents lead from leeching into the water. Utilities will often add lime or orthophosphates as an additional barrier to prevent lead from getting into drinking water.
If you're concerned about lead in your home's drinking water, regular testing can help ensure that levels are safe to drink. In addition, EPA has an online guide called "How to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks for Drinking Water System & Plumbing Products" that can help you choose the right plumbing fixtures for your home. In addition, Gibson's can help test your home's water for lead and other potentially harmful minerals or chemicals.
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Tuesday, 03 January 2017 15:50
Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?
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When your tap water smells like rotten eggs, or sulphur, it's often a sign that there is hydrogen sulfide gas present. Because heat will allow the gas escape into the air more easily, the odor will usually be strongest when running hot water in the shower. In higher concentrations, hydrogen sulfide can corrode metals, causing yellowing or black stains (metallic sulfides) on metal plumbing fixtures. It can also affect the appearance and taste of drinking water and food cooked in water. Fortunately, the levels of hydrogen sulfide found in drinking water are small enough that they are not harmful to humans.
What Causes Hydrogen Sulfide In Water?
There are a couple of reasons your home's water may smell like rotten eggs from hydrogen sulfide, they include:
1. Well water with decaying organic material or soil that causes chemical reactions of sulphur-containing minerals.
2. Water heaters that generate hydrogen sulfide gas through the magnesium anode rod, which supplies electrons that sustain the reaction of sulfate to hydrogen sulfide gas.
Solving Hydrogen Sulfide Problems in the Water Supply
When the problem is occurring with the water supply itself, such as a well, installing a whole-house water treatment system is usually the most effective long-term solution. If the odor is a result of the hot water system, modifying the hot water heater may reduce the odor. The process involves replacing the water heater's magnesium anode rod with one made of aluminum or other metal may improve the situation.
Have questions about your home's water? Call Gibson's Heating and Plumbing. We can test your water and recommend solutions for improving it's smell, taste and mineral content.
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Wednesday, 30 March 2016 13:13
Making Sense of Consumer Confidence Reports For Water Quality
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that most municipal water suppliers provide consumers with an annual water quality report. Also known as Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), the report provides detailed information about the quality of the drinking water supply during the past year.
Most Indiana, Ohio and Michigan homeowners will receive a copy of the report annually. If you don't receive a copy in the mail you can access this information on your community's website or by calling your local water department.
Here are some terms you should know when reviewing your CCR:, The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) <a href="http://www.nsf.org/consumer-resources/health-and-safety-tips/water-quality-treatment-tips/consumer-confidence-reports" target="_blank">provides information to help consumers make sense of the reports.
Because the CCR reports contain a lot of scientific data and are a little technical, The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
provides information to help consumers make sense of water quality
. Units of measurement for concentrations of contaminants, and detailed information on interpreting the results can help homeowners make informed decisions about whether additional home water treatment is needed.
CCRs help you identify any contaminants that are present in your water supply and how these contaminants may affect your health. If a contaminant is present at a level that is of concern or if your water has an undesirable taste, odor or color, you can take any number of actions. For many people, the first step might be to purchase a water filter or water treatment system. However, no single system can protect against all impurities, so it's important to do your homework before
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Tuesday, 29 March 2016 23:33
Choosing a Home Water Treatment System
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The first step in choosing a water treatment system for your home is to understand what's in the water by having your home's water tested. You may be experiencing high mineral content (hard water), strange odors or have other concerns. A water test will identify any contaminants and help you select the right water treatment solution for your needs.
Because not all water filters are going to be effective for the same group of contaminants, once you have identified the specific contaminants in your water check the NSF's water filter certification page. The NSF
certifies different water treatment systems
by the types of contaminants they remove from the water.
There are two basic types of home water filtration systems.
Whole house/point-of-entry (POE) systems
typically treat all or most of the water entering a residence. They are usually installed after the water meter (municipal) or pressurized storage tank (well water). A water softener is an example of a POE system.
Point-of-use (POU) systems
typically treat water at the point of consumption, such as at the kitchen sink, refrigerator or shower head. Some may install inline while others will dispense filtered water through a separate faucet.
Need help choosing a water filtration system? Call Gibson's Heating and Plumbing. We can test your home's water and help you choose the right water filtration system for your needs.
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Tuesday, 08 March 2016 14:12
Are Chloramines in Drinking Water Harmful to Your Health?
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Because our drinking water comes from sources like lakes, rivers, reservoirs and ground water aquifers, it's natural that there will be biological organisms such as giardia, cryptosporidium, and viruses. Left in the water supply, these pathogens can cause illness that lead to diarrhea, vomiting, cramps and other health risks.
To prevent these disease causing organisms from entering the water supply, municipal water treatment plants often use chloramines to disinfect the water and kill the organisms. Chloramines are created when ammonia is added to chlorine.
The EPA requires that water treatment plants keep chloramines at a minimum level that is well below the threshold that would be harmful to humans. As the water travels through the pipes to your home, the chloramine levels gradually diminish. Water that is exposed to the air will gradually evaporate remaining chloramines.
Water Treatment to Remove Chloramines from Drinking Water
The problems caused by chloramines in the home include a chlorine odor, corrosion to some types of plumbing fixtures, and at higher levels, causing harm to aquarium fish. For this reason some homeowners use a water filtration system to remove the chemicals from the water supply.
To learn more about the drinking water in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, visit the EPA's Consumer Confidence Report
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to view detailed information about your communities water supply.
For an in-home water analysis, call Gibson's Heating and Plumbing. We have effective water filtration solutions that can remove chloramines and other contaminants from your home's water supply.
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Wednesday, 02 March 2016 18:57
The Advantages of Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration
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Reverse osmosis is an effective water purification process that can remove dissolved inorganic material from water, such as salt, magnesium and calcium carbonate and other particles.
When attached inline to a home's plumbing system, a reverse osmosis system uses water pressure to force the water through a thin, semi-permeable membrane. The membrane allows the water to pass through, but will trap impurities and flush them down the drain.
Why Use a Reverse Osmosis System?
There are many advantages of a reverse osmosis water filtration system, they include:
Better tasting and smelling water
Highly effective removal of particles and dissolved solids
No energy consumption
Flushes contaminants away, reducing the need to clean or replace the filter as often
Very low cost per gallon filtration
Have questions about reverse osmosis water treatment? Call Gibson's Heating and Plumbing, we can help with all your home water purification needs.
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Thursday, 24 September 2015 19:16
When Should You Have Your Water Tested?
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For many homeowners knowing the safety and quality of drinking water important. Whether you get your water from a municipal water system or a private well, there are many reasons you may want to have your water tested, including:
Your home is older and has lead pipes or lead soldered joints
The water in your home has a strange taste or smell
You have soap soap scum on bathroom fixtures and water spots on your dishes
You're buying a home that has a water treatment system and you want to make sure it is functioning properly
You're installing a new water treatment system and you want to measure it's effectiveness before and after starting treatment
There are frequent gastrointestinal problems with people drinking water in the home
There is a pregnant woman or a child under six months old living in the home
You have a well that is near a septic tank
There is agricultural land near by that uses pesticides
There are abandoned industrial buildings or gas stations nearby
If problems are found with your home's drinking water, there are a number of water treatment solutions available to treat hard water and contamination from organic and inorganic substances. Some of the contaminants that can cause problems in the home include:
Calcium and Manganese (hard water)
Hydrogen Sulfide (corrosive)
High Iron (rust stains)
High Sodium
If you're concerned about the water quality in your home Give Gibson's Heating and Plumbing a call, we're here to help.
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Wednesday, 17 June 2015 17:13
Where To Learn More About Drinking Water Quality in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
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Every year the EPA requires community water systems to provide its customers with a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).The CCR is intended to help residents make informed choices about the water they drink by disclosing what contaminants if any, are in their drinking water, and how these contaminants could affect your health.
You can search for your local water system
. Additional state drinking water resources are available for
Indiana Water Quality
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Michigan Water Quality
If your drinking water comes from a private well, you are responsible for the safety of your water. The EPA recommends that well owners have their water tested annually. Contact your state to get a list of certified commercial laboratories that test drinking water.
Improving Water Quality In the Home
Whether your water comes from a municipal water system or a private well it's a good idea to have a water analysis performed to identify possible contaminants. If problems are found there are home water filtration systems that can remove organic and inorganic contaminants that may cause health concerns.
For all your home water quality needs, Gibson's Heating and Plumbing offers water treatment and filtration systems to solve any water quality problem.
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Wednesday, 20 May 2015 01:03
5 Benefits to Installing a Water Softener
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Hard water in the home can cause numerous problems, from minor annoyances to potentially expensive damage. Here are 5 hard water problems a water softener can prevent.
Wasted soap and detergent
The minerals in hard water, primarily calcium and magnesium, combine with soap and detergents creating a "curd" that requires additional soap to clean away. Softened water reduced the amount of soap needed and rinses off more easily.
Soap scum rings in the bathtub and stains on glass shower enclosures
That same hard water and soap curd that makes soap less effective also clings to
and resisted rinsing away.
Streaks on glassware, silverware and dishes.
If you're seeing unsightly spots and ring when emptying the dishwasher, you have a hard water problem. Adding additional detergent and using an extra rinse cycle can help, but adds to the expense of cleaning dishes.
Skin and hair that are never clean and soft feeling.
During drier winter conditions hard water can aggravate dry, cracked skin and make hair dull and more prone to damage.
Hard water builds up scale deposits in all water-using appliances and clogs hot water pipes.
Finally, hard water can damage appliance like water heaters, humidifiers and coffee makers, to name just a few.
Have questions about hard water in your home? Call Gibson's Heating and Plumbing, we're here to help.
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Do any of you have insight on why owls would attack humans? There were no mice on my head. I can understand birds accidentally flying into my black hair on a dark night, but repeated attacks are an inexplicable new feature of avian-Neil relations.
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Your story was quite entertaining to me, and other readers I suspect. It sounds like it was unpleasant to you, but I'm not sure we can rule that the utility you lost from the bird attack was greater than that gained by your readers. Your moral intuition seems to be that this bird was evil: if moral intuitions are consequentialist, isn't whether this bird was really evil an open question?
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Julian, I think that being a good or evil agent is a matter of desiring to cause pleasure or pain. So a person or animal who desires to cause pain, but ends up causing pleasure, is an evil creature who caused something good to happen. Likewise, I think Theresa LePore of butterfly ballot fame is a good person who caused something evil to happen. Many modern consequentialists separate evaluations of agents from evaluations of states of affairs in this way.
I am happy that the story was entertaining. It's nice how blogging can generate utility when there was only disutility before.
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I too was attacked by a South Florida bird for the past two days in the same location. After a bit of reserach it appears they do this in the spring and summer to protect their territories, nests and young.
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BUSZCHAK, Bohdan It is with great sadness that I share the news that the love of my life Bob Buszchak passed away peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer on October 3, 2017. Beloved husband and soulmate of Helen. Dear son of the late Fenia and Ivan Buszchak. Cherished father of Terry and his wife Nadia and Eva and her husband Sebastian. Much loved grandpa of Isaac, Miles and William. Dear brother of John and Irene. Bob will be remembered for his generous spirit, humour and endless help for those in need. A private family service will be held at the T. Little Funeral home in Cambridge Ontario.13215735
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Posted by Kamaljit Singh Pannu (Former Employee) On Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Dear Bob,
It is today I called Al Tuper's office and came to know about your passing away , And I felt like crying.
Bob had trained me in Insurance Business and till date I remember the values he taught to me.
God bless your soul Bob... Rest In Peace..
From many days I was feeling like calling you and have a chat but I was not aware about your battle..
May God give us strength to bear this loss.
Kamaljit and family in Brampton
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Posted by Steve Kulmatycky(friend from Ukrainian Church days in Brantford). Sorry Helen to hear of Bohdan's passing.I always thought fondly of all of his and your families.
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We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. Our hearts are broken for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob as we knew him, was a generous, kind, thoughtful gentleman. He will be sorely missed.
Ray & Peggy Macaulay
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So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to the Buszchak family.
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John and Marion, we're sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I remember how your Mother spoke fondly of all her children. We are thinking of you
at this difficult time and our prayers are with you.
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Membership at Lamb of God is not the finish line; it's the start of a journey with fellow believers. The assimilation process at Lamb of God is meant to integrate the new member into the community of believers already here, building relationships and friendships, and helping them continue in their walk with Christ.
Following Faith 101, new members are encouraged to continue studying God's Word. We suggest Faith 104 - Discover the Story of the Bible, which covers the basic themes and principles of the Bible, and how they relate to God's plan of salvation that runs throughout the whole course of the Bible.
Each new member is assigned an elder, who helps provide spiritual care. Elders maintain regular contact with their members, praying for them, visiting them when they are sick or in the hospital, helping them to continue growing in their faith.


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Geelong LED Lighting Specialists and Solar Power Company Reveal Top 3 Benefits of the Energy-Saving Light Form
GEELONG, Australia February 2014 For many, many years we filled our homes and offices with traditional incandescent lighting, ranging in wattage from 25Watt up to 100Watt, says Christian Pritchett, director and owner of Geelong solar power company City to Surf Solar+. Then came the fluorescent tube and compact fluorescent bulb, which were considerably more energy efficient than their incandescent equivalent, but they contain hazardous mercury and some research also shows that they can cause eye damage. Somewhere in the middle there, we also went backwards in terms of energy efficiency when we became fascinated by power-hungry halogen lights. Now, we welcome the Light Emitting Diode (LED), a highly efficient, non-toxic lamp that is far superior to any other globe. www.citytosurfsolar.com.au
Christian says, LED lighting in Geelong has increasingly become the norm when it comes to the provision of artificial lighting in homes and businesses in the area. We see it more and more all the time at our Geelong solar power company, home owners and tenants are becoming aware that LED lighting is good for the environment and great for their electricity bills.
The top 3 benefits of LED lighting are:
- LED lighting is highly efficient.
By making the shift from power hungry halogen down lights and incandescent globes to LED lamps, homeowners and tenants alike, can reduce their lighting energy usage by up to 80%, which will significantly reduce their electricity bills.
- LED lighting has a long life span.
LED lamps can last up to 50,000 hours. Not only does this save money in the long run, it is also great for the environment as this reduces waste (and saves the hassle of pesky blown lights).
- LED lighting is environmentally friendly.
LED lamps high efficiency means lower carbon emissions. They can also reduce carbon emissions by reducing air-conditioning usage, as LED lamps do not have to produce heat first to produce light, unlike other light forms. LED lighting is mercury-free, unlike fluorescent globes, and is therefore safer for the environment during disposal and safer for people too. www.citytosurfsolar.com.au
Christian says, Its more affordable than you might think we can do the calculations for you so you can see the savings for yourself. Often the payback period is under two years. www.citytosurfsolar.com.au
Geelong LED lighting specialists City to Surf Solar+ have installed six different LED down lights as well as a range of oyster lights and flush fittings in their Grovedale showroom to display various lights and provide expert advice to help their customers make decisions about the best colour, spread, and light output for their home. www.citytosurfsolar.com.au
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The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), the trade association representing mattress manufacturers and component suppliers, has released its 2015 Mattress Industry Report of Sales and Trends. The report publishes comprehensive current and historical data on the mattress industry's performance.
"This year's report shows that the industry continues to grow, with the 2015 wholesale value of mattresses and foundations made and sold in the United States exceeding $8 billion for the first time," noted ISPA President Ryan Trainer. "For 100 years, ISPA has been the source for industry data. The 2015 Annual Report continues this tradition by providing the most comprehensive and accurate sales information available for the mattress industry. The report helps ISPA members, mattress retailers and those in the financial sector track key business trends and make important commercial and investment decisions."
The 2015 report is packed with useful industry information, including a 20-year history of wholesale units, dollars and average unit prices for mattresses and foundations sold in the United States; regional sales data breakouts; mattress-size trends; price point analyses; import/export data; household consumption analyses; breakouts for non-innerspring mattresses; contract sales; data on econometric factors that influence the industry; commentary on industry issues and a world mattress report prepared by the Centre of Industrial Studies (CSIL).
The report also includes valuable information retailers can use to help their stores remain competitive in today's dynamic and challenging global marketplace.
The Annual Report is one part of ISPA's statistical program. ISPA's other statistical reports include:
- Bedding Market Quarterly (a quarterly report on mattress and foundation shipments)
- Mattress Industry Forecast (a semi-annual forecast of industry shipments)
For more information about the 2015 Annual Report of Sales and Trends or other statistical products, contact Jane Oseth, 703-683-8371.
Established in 1915, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the growth, profitability and stature of the mattress industry. As the industry's trade organization, ISPA is the voice of the mattress industry, representing mattress manufacturers and suppliers throughout the world.
ISPA provides a wide range of services that benefit its membership. These include exclusive industry surveys and statistics, advocacy support, educational offerings, the industry's ISPA EXPO trade show, safety research through its Sleep Products Safety Council, consumer research and education through its Better Sleep Council, BedTimes and Sleep Savvy publications, and more. To learn more, visit http://www.sleepproducts.org or contact info(at)sleepproducts(dot)org


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A three-member team of New York financial experts will help the Port Everglades Commission decide whether to issue up to $150 million in bonds for long-term expansion of the port.
The port commission voted Monday to hire James L. Lowery & Co. as its financial adviser on the proposed bond issue. On a recommendation from Lowery officials, the commission also has chosen two New York firms to be its bond counsel and underwriter if the bonds are sold.
The financial adviser will be paid $80,000 for its work, and hourly rates are being negotiated with the other two firms. The commission hired the experts without seeking formal bids from other companies.
``We didn`t have time to seek a request for proposals,`` said Joel Alesi, director of administration for the Port Everglades Authority, who explained that pending federal tax laws could restrict the authority`s capacity to issue tax-exempt bonds.
``If we are to do a bond issue, and if we desire to do it prior to the tax legislation, we have a Sept. 1 deadline,`` Alesi said.
Alesi called James L. Lowery & Co. ``the No. 1 financial adviser in the country,`` and said that the authority`s attorney informed the commission it could hire the expert without formal bidding.
The other companies hired Monday are bond counsel Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander and Ferdon and underwriter Drexel Burnham Lambert.
At issue is whether the commission should issue $100 million to $150 million in revenue bonds to finance expansion projects at the port, including the development of a south container terminal and two additional passenger terminals.
Port Director James Phifer said the improvements are necessary to respond to increased service demands on the port.
``We`re accelerating so fast in this business that our master plan has to be revisited,`` Phifer said.
The authority currently has about $46 million in its construction fund, but officials say that amount is not enough to satisfy the port`s needs.


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Do you like telling stories? Can you take a seemingly bland science topic and transform it in to something special - something that leaps from the page or computer screen? Then this is for you.
The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize returns for 2012, building on the enormous success of last year's competition. The prestigious competition is open to non-published writers in the UK and Ireland who may or may not have a science background. Articles have an 800-word limit and can address any area of science and would be suitable for publication in print or online in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer'. According to their website, the judges, which include Rob Ince and our very own Liz Bonnin, are looking for "originality, bright ideas and a clear writing style. Your article should show a passion for science and encourage the general public to consider, question and debate the key issues in science and society". Entries are submitted online and you have a week left to enter - the closing date is Wednesday April 25th. For more information on the rules and regulations click here.
There are some nice prizes on offer. The winning articles will be published in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer' and will also receive a £1000 cash prize. The top 30 shortlisted entrants will also be invited to attend a science writing workshop at the 'Guardian' offices in September 2012. If you're looking for inspiration check out last year's winning entries: Penny Sarchet for her article 'Death by hypochondria: the nocebo effect' and Tess Shellard for her article 'Bacteria and the power of teamwork'.
The video below might prove useful for prospective applicants. In this excellent video (produced by the Wellcome Trust), veteran science journalist, Tim Radford, tells us the 'three great stories in science' and explains what is, and is not, important when reporting science to the masses.


text: Aluminum Extruded Shapes Aluminum shapes are linear aluminum products highly valued in a wide spectrum of structural applications due to aluminum's high strength-to-weight ratio and the cost effectiveness of the metal extrusion process. Aluminum is one of the most recent metals to be used in industrial manufacturing processes with just over a hundred years of usage in industrial and commercial applications. However new though, aluminum shapes have a far longer service life than most metal extruded shapes and are therefore embraced. Standard aluminum shapes include beams, trim caps, rods, angles, bars and channels, all of which are available in a wide range of configurations and sizes. Aluminum extruded shapes are commonly formed from stock aluminum using three types of extrusion processes; each of these processes have their own benefits and drawbacks. Extruded aluminum shapes are highly versatile and can be designed for specific applications such as fitness machines, wall siding, structural applications, car bumpers, window frames, electronic components, hardware joints and light building frames. Serving industries including construction, medical, office furniture, industrial manufacturing and transportation, aluminum extrusion shapes are lightweight and flexible. Aluminum extruded shapes are formed during the extrusion process, in which round aluminum stock called "billets" or "logs" are pressed by a ram through a die, which is a hollow profile that shapes the aluminum into a specific extruded shape as the billet is squeezed through. Extruded aluminum shapes can be made using three different types of extrusion process: cold extrusion, warm extrusion and hot extrusion. In cold extrusion, aluminum billet is pressed through the die at room temperature or near room temperature. Warm extrusion, or forging, is done on billets brought to temperature ranges between 800 and 1800 degrees F. Hot extrusions are performed on aluminum which has been fully plasticized by heat and is often performed in a vacuum to avoid oxidation. Aluminum can be extruded through the die using two different methods of extrusion: indirect extrusion and direct extrusion. Direct extrusion holds the die stationary while the ram forces the aluminum alloy through the die opening, while indirect extrusion holds the die stationary as the hollow ram moves into the stationary billet from one end, forcing the metal to flow through the die. After an aluminum extrusion shape has been extruded, it is straightened by a stretcher. Also, aluminum shapes can be considered "green" products because they are 100% recyclable and recycling aluminum requires only 20% the amount of energy used by acquiring virgin materials; this energy savings is converted into a significant cost savings. Images Provided by Talan Products, Inc. How a Functional Approach in Aluminum Extrusions Is Changing the Manufacturing Landscape Technology is constantly changing and evolving. The same goes for aluminum. The strength of aluminum and its alloys are not enough for the manufacturing industries, new demands are placed on aluminum and extrusion technology is fulfilling that demand. However, extrusion technology is also changing. It is more important than ever to come up with the right shapes for extrusion manufacturing. The right shape will cost the least amount of money, will be simple to manufacture, and will fit the structural requirements of each application. In today's world, the best way to do this is through the functional approach. What is the functional approach? The functional approach to extrusion design uses common sense to create the design. Rather than thinking about what shape the structure needs to be, the first thought is what the piece will need to do. After determining the use of the structure, the engineer should then consider what shapes provide that support, how the elements would relate to one another in a 3D environment, and then create the design. Thinking of the design process this way eliminates the limitations of current designs and prevents in-the-box thinking that can reduce the effectiveness of new designs. Engineers that use the functional approach are better able to serve their customers in any industry. With the functional approach, it is possible to create new extrusion designs that not only meet the function of the job at hand but can also be used in similar situations in other applications. This benefits the industry as a whole, as well as the customer. Industries that are using aluminum extrusions The numbers of industries that use aluminum extrusions are both extensive and diversesince a wide number of shapes are achievable through the extrusion process. For example, extruded aluminum channels make great components for automotive and transportation construction, as it is light and corrosion resistant. Aluminum channels and profiles are used in: Vehicles such as trains, SUVs, semi-trucks and cars for parts and components including, panels, window panes, runners, bumpers, and chassis Machinery and industrial equipment such as scaffolding, process and mining equipment use extruded aluminum tubing, shapes and profiles as lightweight, durable equipment components Architectural and construction industries use profiles extensively, whether it be practical application such as for structural and ceiling beams or for aesthetic applications such as decorative trim and window paneling Capable of being extruded through complex dies into close-tolerance shapes, small extruded aluminum shapes are frequently fabricated into medical and electronics components such as heat-absorbing and dissipating heat sinks Since aluminum is 100% recyclable, aluminum and aluminum alloy extrusions are often the first choice for a number of manufacturers. Now, regulatory agencies too are advising manufacturers to use aluminum extrusions for various purposes. Aluminum Shapes


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18 ways to optimise talent intelligence in 2018
HR professionals have been under increasing pressure since the turn of the millennium, and from 2018 onwards the pressure for some, will get to breaking point.
The sophistication of various organisational functions such as marketing, sales, operations and information technology have moved forward by leaps and bounds, and HR is risking being left behind.
The scrutiny on HR to make a material difference to profitability, performance and fulfilment levels has just begun and the intensity of focus is going to only increase.
Every leader for the last 50 years has been talking both practically and pandering-ly about people being their greatest assets. In the last ten years, the smarter ones are also citing culture to be the key to an organisation's success alongside its people.
The best HR professionals, in the daily course of their work, build a great deal of human intimacy and as a result accumulate a whole lot of human intelligence.
But even the best HR professionals can't be everywhere, talking to everyone, documenting everything, making perfect sense of present and historical intelligence and making it presentable and accessible to key stakeholders to act upon in real-time.
Which is why HR professionals need their digital intelligence twins. This is in the form of an always on platform that can assist them collate ongoing intelligence from all their talent, across the talent journey and help them make sense of it in real-time with clear descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics.
You need to build your own customised Talent Optimisation Suite for end-to-end intelligence across the attraction, empowerment and growth stages of your organisation's talent journey to make your organisation more intelligence-centric and give you an advantage.
So, if you truly value your people as your number one asset, understand the necessity to build a great culture and know that intelligence is the key commodity to drive profitability, read on to discover the 18 ways for you can optimise talent intelligence from 2018 onwards.
1. Talent Job Application Analytics
Analyse: Job applications in a structured format, the way you need to, not based on how they market themselves in their resumes.
Benefits: Experience the time and money saved by slicing and dicing through tons of data based on your preferred filters such as remuneration, experience, core competency and so on. Then look at resumes, cover letters, images, videos and other relevant attachments as an afterthought, so you don't suffer from cognitive bias in hiring the best candidate possible.
2. Talent Interview Analytics
Analyse: Relevant documents from candidates in advance.
Benefits: Getting the administrative work out of the way, well before the interview, will allow you to invest your time where it needs to be invested — on getting a more intimate appreciation of the candidate.
3. Talent Evaluation Analytics
Analyse: Evaluation feedback from hiring manager.
Benefits: Evaluate and weigh out the candidate on different metrics of your choice including background (character, capacity, and competency) and cultural alignment with the organisation so you get a real-time summary towards hiring the best candidate possible.
4. Talent Reference Analytics
Analyse: References from referees.
Benefits: Clearly verify the character, competency and capacity of the potential employee, know their personality, gather the person's core strengths and weaknesses and document the demographic details of the person providing the reference.
5. Talent Authentication Analytics
Analyse: Authenticated reviews from authenticators.
Benefits: Know how well potential employees have performed at each job, precisely how long they were employed by each organisation, their exact job title or position, their monthly remuneration, the likelihood of them being re-hired, their attendance, a showcase of their cultural fit, deliverables and a whole range of other critical information.
6. Talent Onboarding Analytics
Analyse: Onboarding updates from new employees.
Benefits: Know their onboarding experience, the trail of the staff that they have interacted with, how they are doing on checklists such as your organisation's engagement dimensions, what they liked about their experience, the things that can be improved and much more.
7. Talent Pulse Analytics
Analyse: Ongoing pulse of your organisation.
Benefits: Create a culture of continuous improvement and engagement, to encourage open and honest communication, measure real-time impact of initiatives. Then use the summarised data to address what needs to be addressed confidently.
8. Talent 360 Degree Analytics
Analyse: 360 degree feedback from stakeholders, managers, peers, subordinates, customers and self.
Benefits: Systematically help your employees remove blindspots, improve their performance, as well as create an opportunity to reward or recognise them for a job well done.
9. Talent Performance Analytics
Analyse: Performance reviews from reviewing managers
Benefits: Gain insights for making employment decisions such as promotions and pay raises in a consultative way with the talent being fully aware of his/her contribution, level of performance and shortcomings.
10. Talent Engagement Analytics
Analyse: Engagement analytics to understand employee sentiments.
Benefits: Through our Employee Engagement Analytics, you can give your talent a strong voice, know how to increase engagement levels, direct organisational growth and get baseline analytics to benchmark your entire organisation against itself, over time, and across industries, nationally and globally too.
11. Talent Dialogue Analytics
Analyse: Qualitative data by consensus and sentiment while grouping ideas and concepts by entities to act upon.
Benefits: Have a real-time 1-to-1 conversation with everyone across your organisation at scale. Make them feel valued, have their voice heard and address matters on an ongoing basis.
12. Talent QnA Analytics
Analyse: Quantitative and qualitative data by demographics in an endless series of way to understand the concerns or each group in intimate detail.
Benefits: Get people to simply ask a question and then pay attention to the answers without having to waste unnecessary time voting them up and down.
13. Talent Training Analytics
Analyse: Analyse training needs.
Benefits: Ensure training is targeting the correct competencies, the correct talent and is addressing a business need. It will help you identify gaps in your talent training and development needs, and determine what development programmes are needed to improve your organisation's profitability, performance and fulfilment levels, as well as your Employee Engagement Analytics indexes.
14. Talent Coaching Analytics
Analyse: Coaches/ mentors on their experience with their coachees/ mentees and vice-versa.
Benefits: Use it to factor in the point of views of both the coach/ mentor and coachee/ mentee as they define and endeavour towards achieving professional and personal goals faster, with greater ease.
15. Talent Succession Analytics
Analyse: Nominators on the nominations and their assessment of the nominees.
Benefits: Identify and develop new successors for existing or new positions as your organisations evolves. Establish a thick succession planning pipeline by identifying the right talent, skills and experiences in advance while preparing your talent to progress towards filling key positions.
16. Talent Feedback Analytics
Analyse: Anonymised or non-anonymised feedback from concerned talents.
Benefits: Receive suggestions for improvements or even whistle blowing for uncovering malpractices within the organisation so they can be addressed internally and not be taken into the public domain.
17. Talent Exit Analytics
Analyse: Insights from exiting talents.
Benefits: Draw insights from talents in order to improve things, change conditions, retain talents and reduce turnover. Guide future practices, review practices, pay scales and benefits. Get a clear idea as to why staff are exiting your organisation, what is influencing their decision, what sort of organisation they are likely to go to and what might be the pull factor that your organisation presently does not cater to.
18. Talent State Of The Organisation Analytics
Analyse: The gaps between the organisation, teams and individuals.
Benefits: It's one of the easiest to use tools that gives you a clear sense of the state of the organisation in the simplest way possible. It has to be used to be believed.
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