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For The Love of Landlords Everywhere!
Financial independence means that income from your investments (like, oh, I don't know, rental properties) is enough to cover your living expenses. In other words, you're no longer "dependent" on your job to pay your bills. Sound familiar? Not so quick. If you are like me and if you are at all in tune with the new bills being heard and laws being passed in 2020-21, your head is spinning and your bank account may be seeing RED!
Let's take a vote on what words you heard most in 2020. "Covid-19", "Free Rent", "Uncharted Waters"? Wait a minute- you are a land lord the only thing you heard was "NO, NO, NO". Serve NO notices, collect NO late fees, NO raising rent, and the latest in Seattle? NO asking tenants to vacate because you want to sell your own property OR move back in! Can you believe that one? Me either! So, where do you go from here?
My name is Erica, and I am a property manager, landlord, real estate investor, and founder of Elita Living, as well as a die-hard dog lover. Things have changed in the world of property management. Did you have any idea that there is a new definition of "landlord" as extensive as the new definition of "family" in Seattle? As a landlord today, your expertise should expand far and wide to include an attorney (insert scary emoji face) psychologist, caretaker, videographer, etc... The definition of family in Seattle? Check this out, here it is, " "Immediate family" is defined very broadly to include: spouses, domestic partners, former spouses, former domestic partners, adult persons related by marriage, siblings, persons 16 years of age or older who are presently residing together or who have resided together in the past and who have or have had a dating relationship, and persons who have a parent-child relationship, including parents, stepparents, grandparents, adoptive parents, guardians, foster parents, or custodians of minors."
Whoa! Let that sink in. Are you tired yet? Too many laws to follow? You just flat don't have time for this nonsense? This doesn't sound like what you signed up for? We get it! My partner, Amanda Larocca, and I are ready to step in and help navigate these "uncharted" waters and alleviate your pain. After all the years we have collectively spent in the property management industry we aren't going to stop now. Onward and upward! Let's chat soon! Zoom Zoom Zoom
*Because we want you to feelgood about being a landlord don't forget Jay Inslee's closing remarks on the moratorium, "...this order further acknowledges, applauds, and reflects gratitude to the immeasurable contribution to the health and well-being of our communities and families made by the landlords, property owners, and property managers subject to this order."


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Demonstration Of Smart Crop Irrigation By WaterBee System |
It allows farmers use their smartphones with an app to not only switch on the water where and when it's needed, referred to in the field as irrigation scheduling. The app gathers data remotely via sensors in the farmer's field. The state of play is then crunched by maths equations, which relay back to the app how much water should be released by the sprinkler systems.
The problem is that inefficient water irrigation wastes a great deal of water. "About 70% of the water withdrawn from rivers and ground water by humans is for agriculture," Andrew Thompson, a plant scientist at Cranfield University, UK, said. He is working to save water using maths, technology and farming intelligence. The plan is to achieve water savings of 40% while improving crop quality too. In this case, WaterBee tries to cut the water bill by making a detailed study of fields and figuring out which bit needs how much water.
WaterBee is a complete, resilient, cost-effective Smart Irrigation and Water Management system, that empowers growers, vineyards, golf clubs, public authorities and landscape managers to optimise their commercial and sustainable environmental operations.
WaterBee is made up of a series of modular smart sensors distributed over an area that monitor soil moisture and other environmental factors that affect crop development and plant health. The output from these sensors is fed through a ZigBee wireless sensor network and from there to a GPRS gateway, which goes to a central web service. This service uses an intelligent software package to analyze the data, make models, and provide farmers and other users with advice based on their particular needs. The end result is fed back to an "easy-to-use" app on the user's smartphone or tablet.
WaterBee System Layout |
According to the developers, this reduces water use by allowing farmers to precisely schedule where, when and how much to irrigate as well as improving plant health and crop yields with lower operating costs. They also say that the modular components are easy to install and the system is also very flexible and is able to adjust to changing conditions. Estimated water savings over conventional irrigation are in the neighborhood of 40 percent.
WaterBee system has been installed and is in use at 14 reference sites across Europe in Estonia, Malta, Italy, Spain, Sweden & the UK.
- Greater control over your irrigation needs and earn more profit per acre through the efficient use of water and other inputs
- Accurate and complete information on crop and field conditions
- Easy-to-use Smartphone and Web Apps to support crop irrigation decisions with real-time data
- Full service, with no worries about software support or equipment maintenance
- Lower operating costs, great yields and higher quality crops
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There are bus ads around LA that say "honk if you love minions" and while I haven't heard any response, I'm sure they meant well. Minions, you know? Those Twinkie-looking things from Despicable Me? Well, that only came to mind because this week we celebrate one of the leading ladies of laughter, Kristen Wiig.
She made her mark on SNL and has since left to conquer even more movies. So why do you and I both have strong admiration for her? Yours is likely based on sketch comedy, but mine is all about a sense of self.
Name: Kristen Carroll Wiig
Birthday: August 22, 1973
Place of Birth: Canandaigua, NY
Site: Too Cool for Social Media
Best Known For
There are a lot of greats who come from the trenches of SNL and one of the best from recent years is Kristen Wiig. There's no denying her ability to make you laugh with her celebrity impressions from Paula Deen to Lana Del Rey, and her infamous characters like Gilly and that damn Target Lady. SNL is where Wiig really laid her roots and what most of us will always associate her with, but let's not forget she's stolen scenes on the big screen as well. From a yoga instructor in Forgetting Sarah Marshall to a gal named Jill in Knocked Up, Kristen's done her thing making audible background noise. It was movies like Adventureland and Paul that really gave her a stable footing in movies though. From there she won over everyone who wasn't aware of her awesomeness in 2011's Bridesmaids. You always worry about people once they leave SNL, but Kristen's doing just fine. She has Despicable Me 2 out this week, Girl Most Likely later this month and, hopefully, The Skeleton Twins with Bill Hader will be out before I perish.
5 Quick Kristen Wiig Facts
- She didn't have any interest in acting until she was encouraged by a teacher in college.
- After she moved to LA, she waited tables at Universal Studios.
- You'd never catch her indulging in a burger, well, unless it's veggie.
- Target Lady was based on a real life Target worker from Burbank, CA.
- Just last year Time Magazine named her one of the most influential people.
Reasons You Love Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig isn't just someone who can act funny. She's innately humorous. Overall it's her comedic ways that make you love her. She's managed to transfer what you love about her on SNL to movies seamlessly. You even loved her in MacGruber — now that's some strong emotion right there. You may've been the few who actually saw it in theaters and didn't wait for it to pop up on Amazon for 98 cents (plus shipping). Nevertheless, you love Wiig for her laughable demeanor.
Did you think that's all we were going to talk about when it came to Wiig? You were wrong. Other than being the reason you can honestly type "LOL" when replying to your friends about Wiig, you love that she can also take control behind the scenes as well. Other than helping write A Very Gilly Christmas, you marveled at her work on Bridesmaids. What can't she do? is what you thought to yourself. The answer is, not much. Acting, writing and even producing. She's even a sloth whisperer. Okay, that one's made up, but in your world, Kristen can do pretty much anything.
With Kristen still being pretty fresh off the SNL scene, you're always in anticipation of what's next for her. While other funny ladies have placed Fey and Poehler on a pedestal, your mantel is reserved for Kristen Wiig. Yeah, those other gals are just as great both in front of and behind a camera, but there's something invigorating about Kristen's essence that makes her your go-to when it comes to comedy.
Reasons I Love Kristen Wiig
She was and forever will be one of my reasons for ever watching SNL, but the sole reason I love Kristen Wiig is all based on Bridesmaids. Yes, the movie is only a couple years old but from the second I watched, I identified with it and knew that it'd forever be in my top 10.
I've heard a range of reactions to Bridesmaids from friends. Either it's "just some chick flick" or "it's freaking hilarious." To me it's as significant to my existence as Garden State was back when I was going from a "high school nobody" to "real world nobody." For those who haven't seen it, it's the story of Annie Walker, played amazingly by Kristen, a woman who can't catch a break. A failed business, issues finding the right guy and on top of all that — she manages to screw up any and everything when it comes to her BFF's wedding.
She's my underdog and I couldn't help but call Annie Walker my spiritual twin ever since. Back in 2011 I wasn't losing my friend to marriage or even asked to be a bridesmaid of any sort, but I felt like Annie in the sense that life was never coming up Milhouse. I had a job that induced endless headaches, my love life was (is) nonexistent and it seemed like everyone around me was doing well while I was a college grad (two years out) with little to show. Annie's thing was baking and mine, writing, but somehow we were both stuck in a ditch that seemed 100 miles deep with no one offering assistance.
You'd think I'd welcome a pity party because of it, but it's actually Megan's words to Annie that really put my life into perspective. She told her, "You're your problem Annie, and you're also your solution." Like Annie, I blamed everything wrong with my life on outside forces, and like Annie I had to switch up my outlook.
Even today I'm unemployed and restless, but I'm trying to make the best of it and not point the finger at anyone but me. I'm the problem, but you better be damn sure I'm going to be my own solution.


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1. It's starring 80's child star Anthony Michael Hall. He grew from a cute little geek into a hunk over the last couple decades. That alone is worth a look.
2. Based on the novel by Stephen King, it also was a movie starring Christopher Walken before getting picked up as a television show.
3. The premise: After a car accident, science teacher Johnny Smith awakens from a six-year coma to discover that his entire life has changed. His mother has passed away. His fiancé has married another man. And he has a son whom he has never met. But most startling of all, he finds he has a psychic ability. Johnny can see into the life of anyone he touches, past, present, or future.
4. Of course, Anthony Michael Hall is an even more incredible actor than he was back in his Brat Pack days.
5. Johnny has a great nemesis in Congressman Greg Stillson (Sean Patrick Flanery from Young Indiana Jones Chronicles) whom Johnny has visions of leading to Armageddon.
Greg Stillson: I'd call first, but I figure you'd sense I was coming anyway.
6. Besides the mystery and drama, there's always a bit of humor as well.
Johnny Smith: We were always twenty minutes late to every movie we went to! How did ET get to Earth? I don't know. Why did the Empire strike back? Beats me.
7. There's a reason Johnny has this power.
Reverend Purdy: I know this isn't the life you would've chosen. But is the life that has chosen YOU. And you cannot deny the possibility that some other force is guiding you, choosing what you see.
Johnny Smith: Just say his name Reverend, I know you're dying to.
Reverend Purdy: Destiny, Johnny. It is your destiny to help people. I truly believe that.
8. Sarah Bannerman (Nicole deBoer from Star Trek: Deep Space 9) is Johnny's former fiancé who is now married to another man. She finds herself torn between her feelings for Johnny, the father of her child, and her husband Walt, the loving sheriff who has stood by her side and loved her son like his own.
9. Walt Bannerman (Chris Bruno) is Sarah's husband and the Sheriff of Penobscot County, Maine. Walt frequently calls on Johnny and his psychic abilities to assist in investigations. Painfully aware of Johnny's long and deep-running relationship with Sarah, Walt has come to respect and befriend him while, at the same time, fearing the consequences Johnny may have on his marriage and his relationship with J.J.
10. Bruce Lewis (John L. Adams) was assigned to be Johnny's physical therapist after Johnny woke from his coma. But their relationship quickly developed beyond therapist-patient: Bruce is Johnny's best friend, as well as a continuing source of humor, optimism, and inspiration for Johnny. Bruce is the one person that Johnny can always turn to, and someone he can trust with his own life.
11. While Johnny was in his coma, Reverend Purdy (David Ogden Stiers) became his legal guardian, and after the death of Johnny's mother, he gained control her estate. While Purdy certainly craves power and money, his ability to influence people and bring God into their lives through his university and ministry is his primary motivation. He appears to be a man who genuinely believes in what he preaches; he is a hero in his own mind. He views Johnny as someone destined to play an important role in the world – perhaps even fulfilling elements of Biblical prophecy. Purdy tries to be helpful in Johnny's personal journey, but struggles to keep Johnny's trust.
12. Rebecca Caldwell (Sarah Wynter) is a psychotherapist who works with juvenile offenders in Washington, D.C. She came to Bangor, Maine, after the mysterious disappearance and murder of her sister Rachel, a recent graduate of Purdy's Faith Heritage University and a campaign documentarian for Greg Stillson. At first, Rebecca suspected Johnny of being her sister's killer, but as she grew to know him, he became the only person she could trust. However, when Johnny confides in her and reveals the secrets of his visions, Rebecca embarks on a dangerous course of action, and now Johnny must chose between saving her… or saving the world.
13. The Dead Zone, the source of Johnny's abilities.
Dr. Tran: We know less about how the brain works than any other organ in the body. What seems to be clear is that your brain has found a new way to work. It's taking a detour around the damage and tapping into a region of the brain that humans don't normally use to handle sensory perception. In anyone else, this part of the brain might be considered a dead zone. In your brain, the dead zone is suddenly very much alive.
The 6th season of The Dead Zone begins June 17th on USA Network.
Seasons 1-4 are only $15 right now through Amazon! (Almost wish I had waited.)
Season 5 releases on DVD June 5 and is available for pre-order.
View trailer for Season 6 here:


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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Green Party presidential nominee Howie Hawkins was in Cleveland for Tuesday's presidential debate – not to participate, but to criticize the event as a "fraud" and draw attention to his stances on police reform and other issues.
Speaking with cleveland.com outside the Cleveland Museum of Art, Hawkins noted that the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has organized major-party presidential debates since 1988, was organized by Republicans and Democrats.
"It's set up to exclude the rest of us," Hawkins said, noting he made the ballot in 30 states — including Ohio, as an independent — and Libertarian presidential nominee Jo Jorgensen is on the ballot in all 50 states.
"I think a four-way debate would be a lot more interesting for the American people," he said, adding later, "We have constructive things that ought to be heard, and they're not going to be heard in this debate."
Speaking about police reform – a hot-button issue that's become even hotter since the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd in May — Hawkins said "use-of-force" reforms aren't enough. Instead, he said, he favors having local police departments run by commissioners elected or even selected by lot, like juries.
Such a step, he said, "Would get the police unions and the real estate industry — everybody that set up the police the way they are — out of the picture…They would clear the forces of racists and sadists, oversee policies and budgets, and investigate and discipline misconduct."
Hawkins noted that the police department in his hometown of Syracuse, New York, has been operating under a federal consent decree for 40 years — eight times longer than Cleveland's consent decree — but it hasn't stopped police brutality.
Hawkins said he agreed with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's statement that seeking to "abolish the police" is a "bourgeois liberal" idea that doesn't consider the need for someone to respond to acts of violence and abuse.
"I'm not for abolishing the police," Hawkins said. "I want good police that don't harass us but solve serious crimes."
Hawkins said instead of defunding the police, the federal government should create a domestic Marshall Plan that would help rebuild cities the same way the U.S. offered massive aid to rebuild Europe after World War II.
When Hawkins was asked what he would say to people who might think they would be throwing their vote away by voting for him this year, he replied that Democratic nominee Joe Biden opposes liberal proposals such as the Green New Deal.
"Why waste your vote on somebody who doesn't support what you support?" Hawkins asked.
However, Hawkins added, he knows Biden and Trump are running neck-and-neck in Ohio polls, so he "wouldn't hold it against anybody" in the Buckeye State who voted for Biden.
"But I think nationwide — I mean if Biden loses, it's not going to be my fault," Hawkins said. "It's going be his damn fault."


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This week-long Study Tour takes you to two dynamic political centers and economic hubs of Europe: Brussels and Paris. Brussels is the center for European decision making, while Paris is one of Europe's largest city economies In Brussels, you will develop a deeper insight to the global culture of the city, and learn how political institutions, think tanks and lobbying organizations influence economic policy decisions. At the headquarters of the European Union, you will discover how policy decisions from Brussels not affect only the EU, but the entire world. In Paris, you will examine ways globalization affects the French financial markets, as compared to the U.S. and Denmark. You will gain insight into how France, one of Europe's largest economies, views the role of the EU and its perspective on economic decisions and trends.
This multiple destination Study Tour utilizes Europe as your classroom. You will see first-hand how economic theory is practiced in various contexts, and you will gain insight into Belgian and French culture and history. Drawing on this cultural context will allow you to better understand and analyze the intersection of ideas, politics, and economies in the European Union.
Tour Objectives
- Experience two important European cities at the center of creating European economic and political policy
- Examine the way international trade, economic integration, and comparative advantage link together to provide an overview of how globalization impacts European economies
- Gain insight into how the euro zone currency has been impacted by globalization during the financial crisis
Possible Activities
- Visit various government institutions, economic-focused organizations, think tanks, and national banks
- Tour the European Parliament and networking with foreign dignitaries, scholars, and lobbyists
- Attend lectures and discussions at the EU Commission, Bruegel Think Tank, National Bank of France, and OECD and interview lobbyists from various institutions around Brussels


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Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 9, and Mi A2 join the Mi A3, Poco F1, and Redmi Note 8 Pro on the growing Android 10-based PixelExperience custom ROM support list
The list of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones that are covered by a PixelExperience custom ROM offering users a chance to use software based on Android 10 has recently grown. It now includes some older devices such as the practically ancient Xiaomi Mi 5, and up to more modern smartphones such as the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Some of the newest PixelExperience Android 10-based builds are now available for:
- Redmi 5A
- Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus
- Xiaomi Mi 6X
- Xiaomi Mi Mix, Mix 2s
- Xiaomi Mi 8
- Xiaomi Mi 9
- Xiaomi Mi A2
In fact, the PixelExperience custom ROM is available for download for over 30 devices from Xiaomi and Redmi, if you include the smartphones mentioned above. The already supported smartphones are:
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
- Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2 Lite, Mi A3
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 3 5G
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2
- Poco F1
- Redmi 3S/3X, Redmi 4X, Redmi 5, Redmi 6 Pro
- Redmi K20 Pro (Mi 9T Pro), Redmi K20 (Mi 9T), Redmi K30 (Poco X2)
- Redmi Note 3 Pro, Redmi Note 4/4X, Redmi Note 5 Global/Pro, Redmi Note 5/Plus, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro
The PixelExperience builds are listed as stable, however, users should make sure they keep a back-up of their data before installing any custom ROM. The device obviously needs to be fully unlocked beforehand and owners should check carefully that they have the right page for their Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone before downloading the software.
PixelExperience (via PiunikaWeb)


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Source: DB |
Until now.
There is a good reason past deficits did not really spook markets. They understood the deficit was a temporary phenomenon, due to temporary poor demand-side economic performance. We do not have that excuse now.
In case you thought this was some alarmist crank sheet, the report starts by quoting the latest CBO
the CBO argues that, assuming current policies and trends are not changed, "the likelihood of a fiscal crisis in the United States would increase. There would be a greater risk that investors would become unwilling to finance the government's borrowing unless they were compensated with very high interest rates."
Other countries running big debts and deficits, like Japan and currently China, also are running big trade surpluses. That means they are, as a countries, accumulating foreign assets. The US by contrast is accumulating foreign debts. DB dares to ask the question:
Historically, twin deficits have been considered a source of macroeconomic risk, including downward pressure on the exchange rate and upward pressure on interest rates. Over the last several decades, many emerging market countries have experienced severe crises and recessions when their external financing became stressed or reversed (Mexico 1994, Thailand 1997, Argentina 2002, etc.). Given these experiences, it is relevant to ask if the US could also have such an EM-style debt crisis.It's not as bad as it looks. The US is essentially the world's biggest hedge fund, borrowing abroad to invest in risky projects abroad, and we earn the premium on doing it. But overall, we are still borrowing to finance a trade deficit.
Like me, the DB report still sees a US debt crisis as a fairly remote possibility. Still not all their reassurance is reassuring if you think about it.
There are some good reasons why our model overstates the risks of an EM-style debt crisis. Most importantly, the US exclusively borrows in its own currency, while the model includes countries that have been exposed by borrowing abroad;Borrowing in your own currency only means that our government can substitute inflation and devaluation for explicit default, if it refuses to fix its finances.
the US has scope to raise additional revenues (its overall tax rate of 26% of GDP in 2016 is below the OECD average of 34%);That number looks suspiciously low -- I don't think it has federal, state, and local and all taxes in it. At all levels we're spending north of 40% of GDP. And raising a lot more revenue would mean middle class taxes like a VAT. Finally, debt crises are choices, and the main issue is really whether our government will raise nearly 10% of GDP in taxes to fund entitlements, reform the entitlements, or let the country drift to crisis.
the US dollar is the de facto global reserve currency.
This last point is significant. Figure 12 shows that almost two thirds of global official reserve assets are held in US dollars. One out of every four dollars lent to the US Treasury comes from the foreign official sector. These institutions need a safe, deep, and liquid place to park their reserves.That our debt is currently held as reserves by foreign official sectors with the above-stated need should not be quite so reassuring. It is a source of one-time demand for our debt, not for eternal expansion of that debt. Those are also "hot money" investors. A demand for safety can evaporate pretty quickly if everyone starts to worry about a dollar crash.
The appeal of Treasuries is further boosted by the US's military strength, the nation's cultural appeal, and strong domestic institutions.I'm delighted that anyone feels that way about the US right now, especially the latter. Doubts may already be starting
...Treasuries tend to rally in episodes of market stress, even when US economic growth slowed sharply in 2008 or when China devalued its currency and signaled potential selling of its Treasury holdings in 2015. This is not happening today, which is why investors need to pay attention to whether an EM-style debt crisis is about to play out.DB also cites a nicely fiscal-theoretic prior analysis that the 70s inflation was led by fiscal, not just monetary, troubles:
As we wrote earlier this year (see: 2018-02-22 US Economic Perspectives), a similar pro-cyclical fiscal policy was deployed in the 1960s and resulted in higher inflation. The magnitude of the divergence is set to be even more severe in the current episode.The report concludes with a number of technical indications that demand is softening for U.S. treasuries, just as we are starting to issue a boatload of them. Short duration, meaning a huge amount is rolled over; softening foreign purchases, expectations of more devaluation meaning our apparently high yields aren't so high, and declining bid to cover ratios.
My candidate for best figure caption ever:
Like DB, I agree it's not imminent. It will need a precipitating event like a recession, war, or crisis. Except that when it is imminent it already happened.
The conclusion is sensible
The world needs safe, liquid assets. Historically, this need has been filled by Treasuries- and it still is. Demand has thus far been inelastic [sic] despite the increase in supply (Figure 19). Treasuries have rallied for 30 years, rates continue to slide lower, and the stock of debt continues to expand. Eventually, however this will become unsustainable. We cannot say exactly what level of debt (85% of GDP? 100%? 125%?) will prove to be the tipping point, but we do believe that the latest fiscal developments have increased the odds of a crisis. Investors should continue to monitor Treasury auction developments and will remain alert to any indications of softening demand.
([sic] because selling a lot at a constant price is elastic, not inelastic.)
(*Alas, the report, of a type previously public, is only available to DB customers. Hilariously, this secrecy is, according to DB, mandated by the European Mifid II regulation, which is supposed to "increase transparency." )
Update: Daniel Nevin's chart


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By Shirley Jackson Whitaker, MD, MPH
It's beautiful, tight and swivey
My hair so kinky, nappy and curly!
I Am Lucky!
The center of my face, my nose, broad and curved just right
Capturing and inhaling the air for my body both day and night
I Am Lucky!
Some tell me I am intelligent, inquisitive and very smart
But, I am only the dreams that my forbearers shared from their heart.
I Am Lucky!
Of my beautiful snazzy Black self I am so proud
I want to go to the mountain top and shout out loud!
I Am Lucky!
My skin, glistening like a black panther's coat.
Making me so elegant and proud that I have to gloat
I Am Lucky!
To be strong-spirited and creative is what
I will always strive to be
My heart's desire is to celebrate what my African ancestors passed on the me.
I Am Lucky!
These eyes, wide and curious, forever on guard to
capture every moment of life.
To keep watchful through trouble and strife.
I Am Lucky!
They are so expressive ad stunning, my lips,
the creator of my smiles.
They are as wide and glorious as the river Nile.
I Am Lucky!
You are Lucky, too!!
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Friday 6th November 2020
SPaG -
Sentence types. Some sentences are statements, some are commands and we have questions and exclamations. How do we tell the difference? Use the sheet below to help you learn the difference.
Thursday 5th November 2020
Big Writing - Aim for a page of A4 or more!
Write a biography about Nelson Mandela using the notes made from the course of the week. Sort the information into sections of his life. A biography is chronological, it goes in time order. So start with him being born and finish with his later years. Here is a short sample of Nelson's younger life:
Nelson Mandela's Long Walk to Freedom
Born on the 18th July 1918, Rolihlahla Mandela in the small town of Mvezo in South Africa, nobody knew just how important this little boy would become. His parents, Henry and Nosekeni, were part of royalty for the Tembu tribe. Henry was a chef and his father was the tribes king!
Wednesday 4th November 2020
Note Taking Continued -
Continue gathering information about Nelson Mandela. Use websites as well as the information from reading yesterday to help you. You will need a good amount of information so you can write more than one A4 page about him on Thursday.
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Reread the biography of Nelson Mandela. We are going to use it to make notes, so that we can write out own biography about Nelson Mandela.
Think about the subheadings you will want to use, as each part of his life could have a range of titles. For example:
Today you are only gathering information in note form. Quick words, phrases or codes that you understand. You can use the note taking sheet provided below. Feel free to collect other ideas of reliable websites such as the BBC or The History Channel.


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- Blade Edge: Smooth
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- Handle Pattern: Stag resembling Stag or Antler
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Two Michelin-starred haute Korean restaurant Jungsik and its chef Jung Sik Yim are being sued for skimming tips and unpaid wages. Former backwaiter David Bobb filed a class action lawsuit on Thursday, alleging that management pooled the tips and then did not properly pay them out to service staff, according to the complaint. He also claims that the restaurant did not properly pay wait staff during private events where a service charge was levied.
Bobb, who worked at the Tribeca restaurant for less than five months between 2014 and 2015, claims that non-tipped staff like managers and kitchen expediters illegally received a portion of the pooled tips. He is suing for unpaid minimum wage and legal fees. Representatives from Jungsik did not immediately respond to request for comment.
Jungsik opened at 2 Harrison St. in 2011, the second location after one in Seoul. It now offers a tasting menu for $200 and a set menu for $125. The complaint alleges that at least 100 employees would be impacted by the class action lawsuit.
This type of wage lawsuit is fairly common for restaurants. Last year, Per Se settled a similar lawsuit regarding private events, where the restaurant levied a service charge but did not distribute it as tips to waitstaff. Thomas Keller's Columbus Circle restaurant paid out $500,000. And in 2012, the Mario Batali empire restaurants settled a class action wage lawsuit for more than $5 million, partly a result of pooling tips with non-tipped employees.


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Area of Law: Immigration Law
Answer # 668
Canadian Experience Class applications
Region: Ontario Answer # 668
Requirements to qualify under the Canadian Experience Class
Foreign nationals who have lived in Canada for some time, including temporary foreign workers or foreign students, may qualify to become a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). To qualify under the CEC, you must meet the following requirements:
- You plan to live outside the province of Quebec.
- You have at least 12 months of full-time skilled work experience in Canada (or an equal amount in part-time), in the three years before you apply. Full-time work means a minimum of 30 paid hours of work per week. Skilled work includes managerial, professional, technical and skilled trade jobs. The Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) provides a list of jobs and their corresponding NOC group. To determine if your job qualifies as skilled work, refer to Employment and Social Development Canada.
- You have gained your experience in Canada with the proper immigration authorization.
- You meet the required language levels in English and/or French needed for your job. To prove your language skills, you must take a language test that is approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and include the results with your application. The test evaluates your abilities in four categories: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. You must meet the minimum level in each category. For the CEC application, the test results are only valid for two years. However, it is a good idea to keep a copy of your language test results not only for your personal records, but also because they can be included in an application for citizenship, for which purpose the test results do not expire.
How to apply
Applications under the Canadian Experience Class can only be processed through the Express Entry online management system.
Once you meet the qualifications to be eligible for permanent residence status under the CEC, you must upload your profile under the Express Entry online system.
If you are married or live with a common-law partner in Canada, one of you will apply as the principal applicant. If both you and your spouse meet the eligibility requirements, either of you can be the principal applicant. A common-law partner is a person who has lived with you in a conjugal relationship for at least one year and includes both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.
In addition to the language tests, in order to become a permanent resident you must have a medical exam to confirm you are not a danger to Canada's public health or safety, or you will not cause too much demand on Canada's health services. You may also be required to provide a police certificate to determine if you have a criminal record. IRCC will send the appropriate instructions for these medical and security checks through your online portal.
Additional fees
You will be responsible to pay for your medical exam, your language test, and, if required, the police certificate. If your application is approved, you will also have to pay a Right of Permanent Residence fee before you will be issued your permanent resident visa. Visit IRCC for a complete list of application fees.
If you applied while living in Canada, once your application has been approved and permanent residence status has been granted, your permanent resident card will be mailed to you.
If you applied from outside Canada, when you arrive at the Canadian border you will be questioned by a Canada Border Services Agency Officer to determine whether you are eligible to immigrate to Canada and that you are carrying the proper travel documents, such as a passport. If the Officer determines you are eligible to immigrate, you will be granted permanent residence status and your permanent resident card will be mailed to you.
More information regarding immigrating to Canada can be found from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. To find foreign consulates and embassies in your province, click here.
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The order was made on May 17, in Moscow arrived on July 10! For a very long time… Dresses are packed in good packages. There is an unpleasant smell. Hopefully after the line will disappear… The length of the sleeve pleased, on my 64 cm, well. In the waist is wide, you need to suture. In the chest and shoulders is good.
The dress is excellent, but not without but… In the sides a little more than necessary, but it's not critical. After the second socks already appeared pellets, but I think the question is fixable. On the Size S, which is already beginning to strive for M this s sat perfectly. At work a lot of delighted reviews with the fantasies of colleagues in what image I am a German spy or a strict teacher. Anyway, ladies, credit. Fast delivery, which is not a little important!!!!!!
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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Paul EzhilchelvanORCiD, Emeritus Professor Santosh Shrivastava
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This paper presents two design approaches to avoid many complications introduced at both user and developer levels by the FLP impossibility. The first approach is appropriate in managed hosting environments, such as datacenters, and involves offering service guarantees with tunable success probabilities and remedial actions in the unlikely scenarios. The second is appropriate in open environments and advocates building fail-signal abstractions for hosting application-level replication.
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These 5 Companies Own 21% of Schlumberger Stock
Drilling for offshore oil. Image credit: iStock/Thinkstock.
While oil prices may still be pressuring margins throughout the energy industry, the nation's leading investors and money managers continue to hold substantial positions in Schlumberger , the world's largest oilfield services company. Its top five shareholders control $20.2 billion worth of its outstanding common stock, equating to an ownership interest of 20.6%.
The concentration of ownership atop Schlumberger may seem significant, but it's roughly in line with other large publicly traded companies, such as ExxonMobil and JPMorgan Chase :
- ExxonMobil's five biggest shareholders control 16.1% of the energy company's outstanding stock. That equates to $49.9 billion worth of its shares -- click here to see the five biggest owners of ExxonMobil's stock.
- JPMorgan Chase's five biggest stockholders own 19.1% of its stock. The total dollar value of their combined stake translates into $42.8 billion worth of shares in the nation's biggest bank by assets -- click here to see the five biggest owners of JPMorgan Chase's stock.
So, who are Schlumberger's five biggest shareholders? You can find the answer to this question in the brief slideshow below.
Data in the slideshow, as well as the ownership data for ExxonMobil and JPMorgan Chase, was sourced from Yahoo! Finance on Dec. 1, 2015. Slideshow image credit: Flickr.
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PLAYTOUCH is happy to show you its brand-new game: Stickman School Run. Feel like you went back to school and take control of a little wire man who's also trying to run away from his homework and save his girlfriend. Come and test your skills in this obstacle race!In a little boy s dream try to escape homework in Stickman School Run Leaping from drawing to drawing evading the scissors thrown at him Stickman attempts to rescue his girlfriend Your mission is to guide him until the end of each level You ll have


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Trump Has Identified a Path to Victory in 2020: Get Impeached to Own the Libs
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Politics Features Donald TrumpIf you were looking for evidence that President Trump is not losing his mind, well…look elsewhere. But if you're looking to support the theory that something is seriously wrong with this man's brain, you've come to the right place. Today's "wait, seriously?" moment comes courtesy of Axios, which reports that Donald Trump actually thinks impeachment could be a good thing.
Read this paragraph and try not to pass out from oxygen deprivation:
A source who's discussed the midterms with Trump said: "He has repeated to folks that, if the Democrats impeach him, it would be a victory, politically, because it would be a complete overreach and he could exploit it and run against it in 2020."
The story doesn't get much more involved than that—if Trump had his druthers, he'd avoid impeachment, but he's already starting to see opportunity in the prospect. That's insane, and yes, I know that Bill Clinton was impeached. However, the American public generally recognized that the sustained Republican attack on Clinton was a sort of witch hunt dealing mostly with personal matters. If Trump were to be impeached, it could be for a hundred very good reasons, and even if the Senate saved him, what remains of his credibility would be shot. In no way would impeachment without removal be an asset in 2020, and it's mind-boggling that he thinks "playing the victim card" would result in anything but a rout.
Of course, back in May he didn't even think the midterms mattered:
"Your vote in 2018 is every bit as important as your vote in 2016," he said, while reading from a teleprompter, just before he completely reversed course: "Although I'm not sure I really believe that… I don't know who the hell wrote that line."
As Axios noted, his tune has changed in a big way since.
Welcome to September. The president, seeing warning signs everywhere, raises the stakes to impeachment: "We'll worry about that [impeachment] if it ever happens," Trump said in Montana. "But if it happens it's your fault because you didn't go out to vote."
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: produced by simultaneous extrusion of multiple layers
The carbonated beverage container is a can within a can; the 7-layer coextruded package consists of a lightweight fluted plastic shell inside a smooth plastic outer container.—Predicasts Technology Update, 30 Apr. 1983
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coextruded or co-extruded; coextruding or co-extruding; coextrudes or co-extrudes
The product, made in Mount Vernon, Ind., is coextruded into two layers—one clear, one colored—to simulate automotive paint.
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Another breakthrough in packaging results from a process called "barrier coextrusion," in which plastics with different properties are layered into a single sheet.
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Healthy Thai Salad with grilled chicken and spicy thai peanut dressing! This Panera classic just got a homemade upgrade. Gluten-free friendly.
Anyone else love a good 'ole Panera salad?
Their Thai Chicken Salad was always one of my go-to's.
Luckily it's really easy to re-create this healthy salad at home and add in some more veggies and other protein options.
Panera Inspired Spicy Thai Salad
You can of course use your choice of salad greens and veggies, but I went with romaine, bell peppers, edamame, red cabbage and carrots.
Grilled chicken is the traditional protein choice here but feel free to sub another vegetarian, plant-based protein option like tofu or tempeh.
- avocado, because who doesn't want avocado on their salad?
- crunchy wontons, for a Panera-like feel.
- cashew pieces or peanuts, for a little crunch
- cilantro, for a little added flavor
Homemade Thai Peanut Dressing
The Thai peanut dressing really makes this salad and I'm always a big fan of homemade dressing recipes. You'll need:
- peanut butter
- coconut aminos or tamari or soy sauce
- honey or maple syrup
- sesame oil and rice vingar
- minced garlic and ginger paste
- lime juice and a little milk or water for thinning
- Sriracha, for a little spice if you'd like
You can customize the flavors as you'd like, sub in cashew butter or almond butter as needed.
Use a small blender (like the NutriBullet) or a deep bowl with a small whisk to make the dressing.
So this Thai inspired salad is basically just like your Panera favorite but with a few additions like the red cabbage and avocado.
It's a great salad to prep ahead of time and have for lunch throughout the week.
Meal Prep Tips
- Wash, dry and chop all of your veggies.
- Grill the chicken or prepare the plant protein.
- Line up storage containers, like these.
- Add in romaine, veggies and top with protein.
If using romaine lettuce, you could drizzle on the dressing up to one day in advance and it will still hold its texture.
If you're using mixed greens like spring mix and spinach, I'd store the peanut dressing in separate containers, like these, and add to the salad once you're ready to consume.
More Healthy Salad Recipes
- Easy Chickpea Salad – quick and easy
- Strawberry Mango Salad with Grilled Chicken – perfect dinner salad
- Thai Cashew Quinoa Salad – great for meal prep!
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts Kale Salad with lemon vinaigrette – reader favorite
If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review below. It helps others find and learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley
PrintThai Chicken Salad with spicy peanut dressing
A healthy Thai Salad with grilled chicken and spicy thai peanut dressing! This Panera classic just got a homemade upgrade. Gluten-free friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: thai-american
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Salad
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil, for cooking chicken
- salt & pepper, to season chicken
- 8 cups chopped romaine
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage, diced
- 2 orange carrots, shredded (I used vegetable peeler)
- 1/2 cup cashew pieces
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- wonton toppers (optional)
Thai Peanut Dressing
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (can sub soy sauce or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger)
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (or water)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha (optional, for heat)
- Prepare the chicken: Heat cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add about 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Trim any extra fat off chicken breast. Season chicken with salt & pepper; cook on one side for 3-4 minutes before flipping to other side and cooking through. Cook until middle is no longer pink or internal temperature is 165ºF. Place on cutting board and slice chicken.
- Prepare the salad: In large bowl add all ingredients for salad, except avocado and wontons. Toss with tongs to mix salad together well.
- Make the dressing: add all ingredients into small blender or food processor. Process until smooth – add milk or water 1 TBS at a time if thinner consistency is desired.
- Portion out salad for desired servings and sliced avocado and wontons if using. Top with grilled chicken and drizzle with Thai peanut dressing. Enjoy!
Store leftover dressing in covered container in fridge up to 1 week.
This salad is great for meal prep! Portion out salad into individual containers for easy packed lunch or dinner salad.
VEGETARIAN SUB: Feel free to sub chicken for tempeh or organic tofu.
- Serving Size: 1/6th with dressing
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 383
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 65
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L.A. based artist, Aaron Towns, is an undeniably talented producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Although he started off in Dayton, Ohio, the 25 year old artist has trained himself musically across the United States and it has paid off for him well. Towns' life experiences and self-taught music skills have come together beautifully to create an self-described Electric Soul sound that is captivating audiences worldwide. Towns' breakout single, "Love Exchange," from his newly released project, 'The Bamboo Theory,' showcases his superb musicianship, songwriting craft and production work; "Love Exchange" is sure to be a chart topper and Aaron Towns is an artist you will want to add to your playlist.
"Love Exchange" starts off with an arrangement of synths and drums that set the stage for an engaging vibe. Right off the bat, you can hear the pop-style influence in the production of Towns' music. Offering a genre bending presentation with elements of pop, R & B and soul, the melding of these genres come together perfectly to create an original mix that has instant mass appeal.
Above the mix, Towns voice enters in with a smooth and soulful tone. Towns voice is radio-friendly in the a tenor range perfect for the pop masses. "Why cant we fall in love tonight. You said you don't believe in love at first sight?" Immediately, there is a certain sex appeal that is apparent as Towns lyrics are personal and intimate; he is singing directly to his audience.
From the first verse forward, Towns shows his understanding of the art of melody. The melodic lines are catchy and build nicely from the verse to verse then up to the chorus.
Once the chorus comes in, the production becomes a bit less busy, allowing space for Towns' voice and his passion to shine through as the melodic content becomes more engaging. Town sings, " Girl I only want to be the only one for you..."
"Love Exchange" captivates with an unforgettable music experience that is unique; there is no doubt that Towns is a pioneer who defies being a basic cookie-cutter artist who fits into a box. Instead, Towns plays outside the box offering an original voice and vibe that is stylistically alluring and refreshing.
In 2017, Towns will be touring nationwide and bringing 'The Bamboo Theory' to a city near you. To keep up with Towns touring and new releases, you can follow him @iamaarontowns on all social media: Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit his website


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BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Myanmar's military government appealed Saturday for national unity among the country's restive ethnic minorities as he presided over a parade marking the 75th anniversary of a historic agreement that has failed to ensure harmony.
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, head of the military council that seized power last year from Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, praised the minorities for signing the 1947 Panglong Agreement, which was supposed to unify ethnic groups following decades of British colonial rule.
But the army's seizure of power last year has added to the decades of nearly constant conflict after an insurgency erupted in opposition to military rule. Protesters initially staged peaceful demonstrations but armed resistance grew after they were put down with lethal force. About 1,500 civilians have been killed but the government has been unable to suppress opposition. Some U.N. experts have characterized the conflict as civil war.
Periods of armed conflict have alternated with fragile cease-fire agreements as civilian and military governments alike, dominated by the Burman majority, have been unwilling to implement a political agreement acceptable to minority groups.
Complicating the situation are alliances that opponents of military rule have formed with some of the minorities, who maintain guerrilla forces with decades of combat experience.
Min Aung Hlaing in a prepared statement released Saturday acknowledged that the conflicts with the minorities have yet to be resolved, saying that had slowed the country's development.
He later oversaw the parade in the capital Naypyitaw with members of the armed forces and government ministries marching past. It also included dozens of elaborate colorful floats representing the country's regions where the minorities predominantly live.
"The patriotic spirit is defined as adoring the own country, national races, language, literature and culture and having a feeling against the encroachment on the nation and the national races," he said. "The weak patriotic spirit can bring terrible danger to the national and the national races."
His government is trying to revive talks with the ethnic minorities, inviting them for a new round coinciding with Saturday's anniversary.
Opponents of military rule urged a virtual boycott of the anniversary ceremony, which they described as wasteful, especially with the country still facing a significant challenge from the coronavirus pandemic.
They told people not to turn on their televisions while the parade was being broadcast and not to circulate photos of the ceremony on social media, claiming it would only serve to boost Min Aung Hlaing's image.
At the same time, the armed wing of the resistance carried on with what has become a persistent campaign of urban guerrilla actions, complementing resistance in the countryside.
Various groups claimed on social media to have carried out bombings in Naypyitaw and Yangon, the country's biggest city.
A group in Naypyitaw said it set off bombs at a police station and a market on Friday night, just hours before the ceremony began. Groups in Yangon claimed to have attacked a military vehicle and bombed a generator for the military-owned mobile phone network operator Mytel on Saturday morning.
The claims could not immediately be confirmed but such actions have become a near-daily occurrence and are often reported in the military's statistics.
In apparent anticipation of trouble, the authorities ordered mobile phone operators to cut off mobile data services for most of Saturday, leaving only Wi-Fi available.
In a customary gesture for national holidays, Min Aung Hlaing also announced an amnesty for more than 860 prisoners, state-run newspapers reported. As of Friday, the government was keeping 9,087 people under detention, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. It was unclear how many political detainees were among those being freed Saturday.
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Uttar Pradesh are at 256 for 9 in their second innings which has taken their overall lead to 320. The visitors will be looking to secure the match further before declaring their innings. Even a draw would take UP into the semi finals because of their first innings lead. For UP, Piyush Chawla was the top scorer with 53. Ranjitkumar Mali and Dhiraj Goswami picked up four wickets each for the hosts.


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How much do solar professionals make?
How much does a California solar panel installer earn? The median salary of a solar panel installer in California was $33,585 as of July 28, 2021, but the range is typically between $29,136 and $39,958.
Do solar panel installers make good money?
Photovoltaic solar installers earned an average salary of $44,890 in 2019. The highest paid 25% earned $55,680 that year, while the lowest paid 25% earned $36,310.
How much does a welder make?
The BLS reports that the average 2018 salary for welders was $41,380 per year. (The average average means that 50 percent of welders in the US have done less than this and 50 percent have done more.)
What is a solar tech?
These technicians – also called photovoltaic solar installers – assemble, install and maintain solar panels in homes, businesses or open land. … Solar technicians can install photovoltaic solar panels, which convert the sun's rays into electricity, or thermal solar panels, which capture the sun's rays for usable heat.
What are the 2 main disadvantages to solar energy?
What are the disadvantages of solar energy (and for the environment)?
- Location & amp; Availability of sunlight.
- Solar panels take up a lot of space.
- The sun is not always present.
- Solar energy is inefficient.
- There is a forgotten pollution & amp; Environmental impact.
- Expensive energy storage.
- High initial cost.
How do I become a solar engineer?
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering is typically required for solar engineering positions. In some areas, more advanced certification may be required. Degrees in industrial engineering, chemical engineering and computer software engineering may also be helpful.
Is solar technician a good career?
Jobs in the solar industry pay very well and consistent wage growth tends to be very common. Therefore, as you gain more skills and experience, you will likely see an increase in your salary. … However, with experience, a solar installer can earn well over $50,000.
How do I become a wind turbine technician?
Most wind turbine maintenance technicians learn their trade by attending a technical school. After completing a 2-year technical program, employers typically provide on-the-job training, typically lasting longer than 12 months. Wind technicians install, inspect, maintain, operate and repair wind turbines.
How do solar sales reps get paid?
The average salary for a solar energy sales representative is $67,480 per year, or $32.44 per hour, in the United States. In terms of salary range, the starting salary for a solar sales representative is approximately $47,000 per year, while the richest 10% earn $95,000.
Is being a solar installer hard?
Becoming a solar panel installer is probably not as difficult as you think. It sounds like a highly technical career, but you don't really need years of college education to become one. Most solar technicians have high school diplomas and received certification from a business school.
How long does it take to become a solar technician?
There are several paths to becoming a solar photovoltaic (PV) installer or PV installer. These workers typically need a high school diploma, but some take courses at a technical school or community college; they also receive on-the-job training lasting up to 1 year.
How do I train to be a solar panel installer?
You can work to become a solar panel installer by completing an intermediate apprenticeship in electrical installation. This will take about two years to complete and will allow you to advance to an advanced qualification or specialize in installing solar panels.


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What is Human Resource Management?
Human resource management are those strategic interrelated actions that are taken by a manager with the sole aim of managing an entity's most valuable asset –the workforce. Human resource management goes by many names including the following: human capital management, HR system, personnel management, etc. The management of the working population of a company is a strategic issue that must be taken seriously by any organization that wants to survive in this era of 'resources flight'.
The number of employees a company has does not remove the importance of properly managing your human resource capital for greater results achieved through keeping sets of motivated staff using CCTV.
Human resources management are those top level management functions that are geared towards the management of a company's staff and human capitals. It is a soft science that has both ideological and philosophical implications within the policy of a company. This is why Storey (1989) argues that for any process to be called HRM, it must be a function of four variables –which he called aspects.
Human Resource management or human capital management does not stop at putting out adverst for new job openings, interviewing the prospective staff and issuing them employment letters. It goes well beyond these. No wonder Storey (1989) argues that HR functions has the following four aspects as listed below:
- A particular constellation of beliefs and assumptions;
- A strategic thrust informing decisions about people management;
- The central involvement of line managers; and
- Reliance upon a set of 'levers' to shape the employment relationship
The complex nature of human resource management makes it an important issue that is handled at the strategic management level. The reason behind making human resource management a strategic function is the fact that HRM system and organization needs to be handled in such a way that it will lead to goal congruency in an organization.
Just like other systems, human resource management is a system within a system, yet, it is made up of systems. Successful HR systems are built upon proper management of the sub systems within it. There are principally six components of HRM.
- HR IDEOLOGIES AND PHILOSOPHIES: these are the main pillars in the form of values and guidelines upon which ways of managing people within an organization is fashioned. The problem here is that philosophies are somewhat vague and difficult to define without causing one form of resentment or the other. Not minding this problem, this is a vital first step that must be taken towards establishing a meaningful HR department.
- HR TACTICS OR STRATEGIES: these are plans that collectively help the company achieve her human resource objectives.
- HR POLICIES: these are body of guidelines that stipulates how principles, strategies and values coherently work for the attainment of a common organizational goal.
- HR PROCESSES: these are the systems that contains the formal procedures and steps needed to take in order to implement what is contained in the policy.
- HR CONVENTIONS: similar to the HR processes but, deals with informal procedures as opposed to the formal procedures found in the former.
- HR IMPLEMENTATION: this is a subsystem that sees to the actualization of plans. It ensures that strategies (tactics), practices and policies are properly executed.
Over the years while consulting for some HR firms in the area of PAYE calculation using excel, I have noticed that most successful HR systems have certain characteristics in common. This section of this article will list those observed features of human resource management system.
- Diverse in terms of experience, race, sexual orientation, training and gender
- Values people more than their other assets, as those other assets cannot consistently yield result without the invaluable input from humans
- Determined on getting the best while focusing on the common goal of a company
- Is built on dialogue and negotiation
- Strategically integrated
- Treats every person as an individual and in a fair manner
- Are committed to identified course as stated in a company's mission and vision statement
- Management fully get involved
- Sensitive to environmental variables
Generally speaking, the overall aim, goal or objective of human resource management is to make sure that a company through people achieves whatever it sets out to achieve. For the aim of setting up an HR department in a company not to be defeated, reasonable success must be attained in the following areas: knowledge management, employee relations, and reward management system. All these work together to ensure that high level of staff motivation is achieved in an organization.
Other goals of human resource management include:
- Satisfying customers through motivated and happy workforce: it is a no brainer. Happy workers will definitely transfer their happy mood to the customers. These customers can be both internal and external customers.
- Encouraging the self-development of employees and imbibing learning culture: through a well thought of training and development program, employees naturally become eager to learn and acquire new useful skills.
- Encouraging teamwork and co-operation within an entity
- Building a scalable organization that quickly respond to changes rather than react to it.
- Creating a harmonious environment that helps to align corporate strategy and HRM policies. This is usually achieved through implementation of a workplace security and violence management as this will get rid of 'what gets measured, gets done' risks.
- Forming a strong bond between various components of the HR system.
The presence of quality human resource in an organization creates an atmosphere that warrants teamwork which will ultimately lead to achievement of organizational goal in one accord. There will be no incentive for managers to make suboptimal decision because nothing will be gained by so doing as the HR system in place has already taken into cognizance of it all.
When the right kind of human resource system is in place, workers will not see the need for moving out of the company in a rush. This way, the cost of training staff all the time will be saved and this in turn will reflect on the profit line of the business.
Getting and retaining trusted people in an organization is not an easy task. The chances of exposing your other assets to abuse and misuse is significantly increased when as a result of weak HR system or complete lack of one, workers come in out of a company. Having a robust human resource management system on ground is one major security issue that successful companies or business take seriously.
From the discussion above, you have seen that the answer to what is human resource management goes beyond one or two lines of definition of HRM as many authors do. You cannot learn all that you need to know about human resource management in one article of this length, so. I encourage you to explore other materials on this subject matter for better and broadened understanding.


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Ford Fiesta ST Concept arrives at Frankfurt Motor Show
Due on sale in late 2012, the Ford Fiesta ST Concept provides a glimpse of what to expect when it is officially unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Hot on the heels of the production-ready Ford Focus ST, the Ford Fiesta ST Concept is revealed at Frankfurt. The supermini hot-hatch is set to join Ford's line-up of performance editions, later in 2012.
As expected, the hot supermini gets a 1.6-litre EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine, similar to the unit found in the World Rally Championship Fiesta.
Boasting 178bhp, Ford suggest it will be able to crack 0-60mph in less than seven seconds and go on to a top speed of over 140mph. The range-topping supermini will also boast impressive fuel economy figures and relatively low running costs- for a performance model. Returning 40mpg and 140g/km of CO2 the Fiesta ST should be cheap to run.
Sources suggest that the Fiesta will share many of the Focus ST's huge list of chassis gadgets in order to aid handling. These include a torque vectoring system, Cornering Under Steer Control (CUSC) and a three-stage ESP system.
A Ford spokesperson commented, "Our strategy is powered by the One Ford global product plan and extends the reach of exciting Ford performance vehicles to a broader range of customers around the world than ever before.
He continued, "It is also instrumental in shaping Ford's strategic approach to and support for international motorsport activity involving our global small cars, the Focus and the Fiesta."
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Having too much belly fat puts you at higher risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer and other ailments. Do what you can to reduce those extra pounds around the middle. Here are 6 ideas to help you get started.
Keep Moving
According to WebMD, "Raising your heart rate for 30 minutes at least three times per week makes a big difference. It slows down how much visceral fat you gain. Rake leaves, walk, garden, go to Zumba, play soccer with your kids. It doesn't have to be in the gym."
Change up your pace
Keeping a steady pace does not challenge your body especially if your average pace has been the same for a while. Use interval training to get your muscles and your heart working harder to burn more fat. Check out my YouTube channel for some ideas.
Reduce Stress
Believe it or not, stress can lead to the hormones that encourage your body to store fat in your mid section. Here are some great tips for reducing stress, especially during this busy holiday season.
Try Yoga
Many people think yoga might be too slow paced to really burn fat, but that is far from the truth. There are many yoga workouts that are really focused on losing belly fat. Give these yoga poses a try.
Get enough rest
Burning the midnight oil is not good for your body. It needs adequate rest to heal and burn calories. If you are not getting enough sleep, the body will store fat. Studies show that about 8 hours a night is the magic number.
Try Green Tea
According to Prevention Magazine: "Moderate exercisers who stocked up on the antioxidants found in green tea, called catechins, were more likely to lose abdominal fat while exercising than those who didn't take them."
I hope you found these tips helpful. Have another tip for losing belly fat? Feel free to share in a comment.


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Asian Games: Indian men's 3x3 basketball team opens campaign with win, women go down to Uzbekistan
Hangzhou [China], September 25 (ANI): It was a bitter-sweet day for Indian basketball at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday, as the men's team won their Group-C clash against Malaysia while the women's team went down to Uzbekistan in their Group-A game.
Taking on the more fancied Uzbeks in the 3x3 basketball match, the Indian women competed hard but eventually came out on the losing side. The eventual scoreline read 14-19 in favour of the Uzbeks.
India went into the Uzbekistan clash with Vaishnavi Yadav, Siya Deodhar, Anumaria Shaju, and Yashneet Kaur. The Indians had a total possession of 40 while the Uzbek girls fared slightly better at 45.
In their next match, the women's team will lock horns against China on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the men's team defeated Malaysia 16-20 in their first 3x3 game of Pool C.
Sahaij Pratap Singh, Princepal Singh, Pranav Prince and Lokendra Singh started for the Indians.
The Indians dominated the game from the get-go, keeping possession of 43 while their opponents lagged in that aspect, with possession of only 34.
On Wednesday, the men's team will play their second match of Pool C against Macau-China.
The 3x3 basketball event started on Monday and will conclude on October 1.
Indian men's basketball 3x3 team: Sejin Mathew, Amrendra Nayak, Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu, and Lokendra Singh.
Indian women's basketball 3x3 team: Anumaria Chenganamattathil Shaju, Siya Deodhar, Kavya Singla, and Vaishnavi Yadav.
Meanwhile, on Monday, shooters and rowers brought more glory to India, adding five more medals to the country's tally in the ongoing Asian Games, including the first gold in the 10-metre air rifle event.
The women's cricket team also clinched India's second gold of the event, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
With this gold, India now has 11 medals at the Asian Games, including two golds, three silvers, and six bronze. (ANI)


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