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Construction industry is a alone sort of concern associated with tonss of hazard which can non be eliminated but can be reduced on a undertaking if effectual hazard direction procedure is implemented at the origin phase of a building undertaking and runs through the lifecycle. Undertaking success is run intoing all stakeholders need on the undertaking as stayed at the origin of the undertaking.
The intent of this work is to reexamine critically literatures on hazard, hazard direction and see their consequence on building undertaking success. Different literatures reviewed classified hazard from different positions to find the beginnings of hazard, how they can be best reduced and besides to find the relationship between building undertaking and hazard direction.
It was discovered that for a building undertaking to be successful effectual hazard direction has be included from the undertaking origin and must be continuously undertaken throughout the lifecycle of the undertaking. The sort of hazard direction procedure adopted during a building undertaking has a direct impact on the success result of the undertaking be it positive and negative. Risk direction is proper tool and technique to accomplish success on building undertakings, pull offing hazard on building undertaking will assist present undertaking success in footings of cost, clip and quality which is non the lone determiner of undertaking success.
Keywords: building undertaking, undertaking success, hazard, hazard direction
Construction undertakings like any other concern is risk slope, due to their sizes, nature and because the plants are carried out by homo. Compared with other concern it is a alone field because activities carried out are capital intensive, complicated technological procedures, long continuance and vile environment ( Flanagan and Norman, 1993 ; Akintoye and MacLeod, 1997 ; Smith, 2003 ; Zou et Al, 2007 ) .
It is of import to understand what hazard is about on a undertaking before it can be identified, managed or eliminated from a undertaking ( Azizi et al. 2014 ) . ( Sayegh ) 2007 defined Project hazard as the chance of something happen and when it does go on it has a positive or negative consequence on the aims of the undertaking. Risk direction can be defined as an attack of placing beginnings of hazard, their impact and developing how to pull off them throughout the life rhythm of the undertaking ( Zou, et Al. 2007 ) .
It was argued that hazard direction is an of import tool which helps to add value to a undertaking in footings of cost, quality and clip if decently used ( Azizi et al. 2014 ) . It is a direction tool that helps to place hazard early plenty on a building undertaking, the chance of the hazard identified happening during the undertaking, to find the degree of impact this hazard will hold on the overall undertaking and besides how all stakeholders will response to the hazard ( Uher, 2003 ).
Risk direction is hence an of import tool to manage all identified hazard on a undertaking by:
- evaluating and finding if the undertaking will be feasible based on the hazard ;
- monitoring and commanding hazard in order to minimise lost on the undertaking ;
- cut downing hazard by proper planning from undertaking origin phase ;
- heightening undertaking satisfaction to concluding consumers and therefore heightening benefits on the undertaking ( Lam et al, 2007 ) .
Using hazard direction at undertaking origin phase helps to better the concluding quality of the undertaking and besides help the cost applied scientist by extenuating hazard before the beginning of the building undertaking. Risk direction has a procedure that enables all stakeholders on the undertaking to be responsible for the hazard allocated to them and besides act in good clip so as to guarantee a successful completion of the undertaking ( Tinnirello, 2000 ).
Risk direction rules increase squad engagement by supplying a mechanism for the coverage of possible jobs and increasing the team's interest in the overall success of the undertaking. An estimation of ?97 billion across Europe has been lost as a consequence of failed undertaking bringing which can be traced to miss of effectual hazard direction on undertakings ( Boddy, 2006 ) . Many undertaking has suffered cost over tallies, forsaking, deficiency of specified qualify which all footings that the undertaking was a failure. Normally a successful undertaking is determined on the bases of clip completed, within client ceiling cost and quality.
Kerzner ( 2001 ) sort a undertaking as successful when it efficaciously and expeditiously use all the resources allocated to it and the concluding consumer are satisfied with the undertaking. Client and concluding consumers desire that a undertaking must ever be successful and would non digest failure of a undertaking. Hazard as a undertaking direction technique together with clip, cost and quality will organize a cohesive bond to the success of a building undertakings ( Fewings, 2005 ; Al-Shibly et Al, 2013 )
Categorization of hazard in building undertaking
Tonss of literature reviewed on hazard direction on building undertakings has classified hazard based on different positions, sorting hazard is a cardinal portion of hazard direction procedure as it helps to prioritise different hazard impacting the result of a building undertaking. Abdou ( 1996 ) in his sentiment classified hazard into three groups, i.e. hazard based on building support, hazard based on continuance of the undertaking and hazard based on the design of the undertaking. He besides looked at these hazards in concurrence with the map of the design phase, development phase and the existent building phase of a undertaking.
Chen et Al, ( 2004 ) looked at hazard from cost position and identified 15 hazards which he farther divided into three groups 'resource factors, direction factors and parent factors' . Hazard can besides be classified from the position of hazard which is retainable by the contractor on site, client and besides the advisers involved on the building undertaking ( Perry and Hayes, 1985 ) . Chapman ( 2001 ) classified hazard has depending on environment where the building undertaking is taken topographic point, the nature of the building industry, the client and besides the undertaking itself.
Out of the 58 hazard identified to be associated with building industry Shen ( 2001 ) group this risks into technological hazard, political hazard, authorities policy hazard, market hazard, statutory authorization hazard and support hazard. Zou et Al, ( 2007 ) classified hazard on building undertakings from point of all stakeholders on the undertaking, and besides linked this hazard to their stakeholders as the beginnings of the hazard. Furthermore, there is small grounds that has examined hazard from the operational facet of building undertakings to find their influence on the success of a building undertaking. Despite all the categorization of hazard from different position building undertaking, there are some other things that determine building undertaking failures and success.
Determinant of building undertaking failure and success
Undertakings surround us as can be testified with the growing of the undertaking direction subject. All undertakings are hazard bound because of their singularity, engineering complexness, based on deliberate premises day of the month of completion, and the undertakings are performed by people ( APM, 2006 ) . Client and concluding consumers sees building undertakings to ever be successful and have zero tolerance to undertakings that fails ( Edwards and Bowen, 2005 ) .
All eyes are fixed on undertaking directors to utilize their acquired accomplishments to understate the opportunities of undertaking failure. Kishk and Ukaga ( 2008 ) explained that increasing force per unit area for successful undertaking bringing suggest that it is prudent for anyone involved in a undertaking to be concerned about the associated hazards and how they can be efficaciously managed.
Undertaking hazard direction must be included into the direction of undertakings, this should be done at the origin phase of the undertaking and must run throughout the lifecycle of the undertaking. Many undertakings fail because stakeholders assume that all the undertakings would be successful and they hence do non place, analyse, and supply extenuation or eventualities plan for the hazard elements involved in the undertaking. This is particularly true with the rapid alteration and increased competition ( Kishk and Ukaga, 2008 ) . Based on the literature reviewed from assorted writers, it was determined that the conventional position of undertaking win based on cost, clip and quality specifications.
Stakeholders involved in a undertaking may each hold a different position of what determines a successful undertaking. Kerzner ( 2001 ) added two more standards to find the successful undertaking. First, the undertaking would be efficaciously and expeditiously use all allocated undertaking resources. Second, it should be accepted by the concluding client by run intoing their outlooks. Turner ( 2002 ) argued that this conventional position of the undertaking success based on clip, cost and quality aims is being seen from the point of position of the undertaking squad. He stated a broad scope of success determiner, reflecting assorted stakeholders' involvement and judged over different clip graduated tables. These positions should be critically looked into in order to accomplish a successful undertaking ( Turner & A ; Simister, 2001 ) .
There are some component which are seen within the context of the building undertaking which when controlled determines the success of the undertaking ( Kishk and Ukaga, 2008 ) . The presence of these elements in automatic that a undertaking has succeeded but their absence may lend to failure. Rozeneset Al.( 2006 ) is of the sentiment that the following are cardinal factors to the success of a undertaking: clear definition of undertaking range and ends, stakeholders support, elaborate undertaking program from the client brief, a defined control mechanism to accommodate the building undertaking, good communicating vehicle – client audience and credence throughout the undertaking, lifecycle, competent and experienced undertaking squad, flexibleness of the undertaking director to cover with uncertainness, and the client should take an involvement in the public presentation of the undertaking.
Despite these full key factors to success on a undertaking Rozenes et Al. ( 2006 ) stated that undertaking will neglect when client comes up with fluctuations, range of the undertaking alteration, deficiency of experience on the contractor portion, hapless undertaking support and workers payment, handiness of labor, slow determination doing on the undertaking, deficiency of planning by contractor.
Risk direction efficaciously carried out on building undertaking will heighten benefits for the client, concluding consumer and besides the contractor. Project benefits can be measured either qualitatively, e.g. in footings of client satisfaction and the concluding quality of the undertaking, or quantitatively e.g. in footings of net income or increase in feasibleness of the undertaking.
The accomplishment of the undertaking success standards can be measured merely at the undertaking closeout and handover stage of the life rhythm while the benefits can merely be derived after this stage. This therefore means that the ownership of the benefit realization rests with the undertaking sponsor instead than the undertaking director. Cardinal Performance Indicators ( KPIs ) are quantitative steps of success standards and trailing of the KPIs would guarantee the undertaking is aligned towards success.
For all undertaking to be successful all hazard classified and identified must travel through a hazard direction procedure which will heighten the beginning of a building undertaking.
Risk direction procedure
The procedure of pull offing hazard on building undertaking normally takes topographic point in four phases and this phases run through the life rhythm of the undertaking. Smith et Al, ( 2006 ) name these four phases as: ( a ) hazard designation ( B ) hazard appraisal ( degree Celsius ) hazard response ( vitamin D ) hazard monitoring. Using hazard designation is the first thing to be done in hazard direction procedure, Winch, ( 2002 ) argues that hazard designation on building undertaking is based on station rating reappraisal from past undertakings. When hazard are identified early plenty on a building undertaking before they existent occurred the hazard direction will be effectual ( PMI, 2004 ).
Managing hazard on a undertaking is non all about cut downing cost overproductions, clip hold but besides reassigning hazard into chances which are profitable to the undertaking ( Winch, 2002 ) . Cooper et Al, 2005 stated that one time hazard has been identified it should be written in a list ranking from the most wedged hazard to the least wedged hazard on the undertaking and they must be documented. He furthered argued that one time this hazard has been identified this demand for them to be prioritise for farther probe, chance of go oning and their impact on the undertaking which he term as hazard appraisal. PMI, ( 2004 ) stated that when hazard on a undertaking is identified, analysed there is demand for a response program to be put in topographic point and one time a program is in topographic point there should monitoring to guarantee the success of the undertaking.
Risk direction and undertaking success
To heighten the success result of a proposed building undertaking, it is necessary for all stakeholders to hold an in deepness apprehension of possible hazards, to be after and look into the impact of these hazards, look intoing the likely causes of hazard and what effects it has on the undertaking, and so follow the best methods of covering with the identified hazard ( Mobey & A ; Parker, 2002 ) . To guarantee that all identified hazards are managed efficaciously on a undertaking, the hazard procedure demands to be clearly built into the decision-making procedure at the undertaking origin phase in order for a undertaking to be successful ( Kishk, and Ukaga, 2008 ) . Risk direction is an of import tool that helps to cover with identified hazards on undertakings by:
- checking and finding the viability of the undertaking ;
- analyzing and seting in topographic point a control step to cut down the hazards in order to minimise loss ;
- extinguishing hazards to minimum by proper planning ;
- avoiding undertakings that doesn't run into the client's brief in conformity to clip, cost and quality and therefore enhancing net income borders ( LametAl., 2007 ) .
Using rules of hazard direction to building undertaking supports the quality betterment and improves cost appraisal by placing and put in topographic point a mitigating program against possible hazards before a undertaking begins Kishk, and Ukaga, 2008 ) . Risk direction helps to set procedures in topographic point to guarantee stakeholders receives organised hazard information early plenty via the hazard registry updated from clip to clip and use disciplinary actions that will let likely agenda and cost estimations and assure successful completion of the undertaking ( Tinnirello, 2000 ).
Risk direction rules helps to increase undertaking squad engagement on a undertaking by supplying a mechanism by which possible hazard are reported and this builds up squad matrix because all squad members has a interest in the overall success of the undertaking. ( Hodge, 2002 ) argued that hazard direction is a uninterrupted exercising and runs through the life rhythm of a building undertaking, consideration must be giving to put on the line at the origin phase of the building undertaking when determination are been made. Fraser & A ; Henry ( 2007 ) concluded that when hazard is non identified early plenty on a building undertaking and besides good managed throughout the life rhythm it will ensue project failure.
Decision and recommendation
From reviewed literatures, hazard and building undertakings can non be separated because of the complexness of the industry, it was besides found out that hazard on building undertakings can merely be reduced but non wholly eradicated. It was besides discovered that undertaking success is non merely based on cost, clip and quality entirely but can be viewed from different positions. Risk direction is a great tool and technique in heightening undertaking success and it must be implemented at the origin of building undertaking.
A elaborate hazard direction procedure implemented on a building undertaking helps to construct a relationship between hazard direction and the concluding undertaking result. It can besides be concluded that the more effectual hazard.management is carried out continuously on a undertaking the higher the success result of the undertaking. Effective hazard direction procedure was divided into four-phase procedures which were designation of hazard, appraisal of hazard, hazard response, hazard monitoring and all four procedure plants in a consecutive mode to heighten undertaking success.
Arguments put frontward so far have emerged from an extended reappraisal of different literature on hazard direction and how they affect building undertaking success, none of this research has looked at hazard from the position of operational building where by assorted hazard are associated with different trades in the building industry. Further research could take at sing consequence of hazard direction on building undertaking success from the position of operational building because different trades in building industry is associated with its ain sort of hazard which I think will further heighten building undertaking success.
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text: For the Athletic, Synthetic, and Baseball Field Management Certificates: things would look a little different for the courses on Carmen. All of the courses from The Ohio State University is switching servers from Carmen's D2L to a newer system called Canvas. Canvas allows students and teachers to have more interactive materials to use than the D2L system. For the three courses, you can access the materials and grades through any of your devices with the upload of the Canvas app to your Apple or Android devices. All current students that are taking the certificate courses will be joined to the new Canvas. If you have any questions about the change of systems, contact Pam Sherratt at firstname.lastname@example.com. To learn more about Canvas at Ohio State, click here.


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Drag or air resistance is a force acting opposite to the relative motion of an object with respect to a surrounding fluid. The magnitude of drag is directly proportional to the fluid's density.
Flat-Earthers claim that because satellites lack an aerodynamic shape, they cannot be faster than airplanes. In reality, the air density at such an altitude is minuscule and will not produce a significant drag. Thus, they do not need an aerodynamic shape.
The reconnaissance aircraft SR-71 Blackbird has an operating speed of 3500 km/h. On the other hand, the ISS moves at 27500 km/h relative to Earth's surface, or about eight times greater. Flat-Earthers claim the ISS should have been destroyed at such high speed, as it does not have an aerodynamic shape.
They did not account for the air density. The air density at the cruising altitude of SR-71 is 0.04 kg/m³. On the other hand, the air density at the height of the ISS is only 0.000000000004 kg/m³. The air density at the cruising altitude of the SR-71 is 10000000000× than that surrounding the ISS. The ISS does not need an aerodynamic shape even though it is 8× faster than the SR-71.
Nevertheless, the slight drag will still cause the ISS to lose altitude over time. To deal with the problem, ISS needs to be periodically boosted. Every a few months, the supply missions to the ISS can provide the much-needed boosting while they are being docked with the ISS. Or it can be done by the ion thrusters of the ISS itself.
Lower altitude satellites operate in a higher air density. The GOCE satellite operates at half the ISS' altitude, with 42× denser air density. The GOCE satellite is built aerodynamically to reduce drag. Doing it will reduce fuel consumption and, therefore, increase operational lifetime. Unlike the ISS, there is no supply mission to this satellite. Once out of propellant, it can no longer maintain its orbit and will crash into Earth.
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Report: "Ecstasy light" more dangerous than thought
The risks of taking so-called "ecstasy light", officially 4FA, are much bigger than assumed. Using the drug can lead to heart problems and strokes, according to the preliminary results of a still ongoing investigation by Trimbos Institute and Jellinek. The final results of the investigation is expected in October, but Trimbos found the risks of the drug so great that it was decided not to wait for the final results before alerting the public, NU.nl reports.
Trimbos and Jelinek are both drug and addiction institutes that are present with other medical services at large events to provide first aid. These first aid organizations noticed a significant increase in the number of health incidents reported after the use of 4FA in a short time. The symptoms experienced vary from mild headaches to strokes and heart problems.
The study revealed that several patients were admitted to the hospital after using 4FA in a short period of time. According to the institutes, it is likely that a few people died after taking the drug based on information from first-aid posts. But the Netherlands Forensic Institute is still investigating this.
4FA is currently legal as it is classified a "new psychoactive substance" (NPS) that is not banned under the Opium Act. According to Trimbus, the Coordination point Assessment and Monitoring for new drugs has been studying the risks of using the drug for some time and is advising the Health Ministry to take action.
The drug is called "ecstasy light" because it gives users a very similar euphoric feeling to ecstasy, only "lighter". People who use the drug say they have more control over themselves than when they use ecstasy. 4FA is quickly gaining popularity in the Netherlands.


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When and how did the third world transform into an emerging market in the global economy? Kaur addresses this ongoing reinscription of the old third world as market, unpacking new modes of imagination and knowledge at the heart of this historical shift. She argues that if the quest for valuable commodities led to the discovery of the new world in an earlier age, the early twenty-first century is characterized by the rediscovery of that familiar world along the speculative index of untapped national enclaves—signaling potentiality and accessibility—rapidly opening up across continents. The world-as-commodity captures and encloses entire territories to be transformed into branded sites of unlimited commodification and exchange and actualize the capitalist dream of unending growth. A world grasped and imagined in commodity form is what eventually can be put at the disposal of investors. Dressed up as branded commodities, third world nations become visible as attractive investment destinations in the global publicity. The article takes the spectacular Brand India exhibition at the World Economic Forum, Davos, as an example of how the commodification of the nation-form is performed, and how cultural difference is harnessed and co-opted in the service of global capital.
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Ravinder Kaur is an associate professor of modern South Asian studies, University of Copenhagen, where she also directs the Center for Global South Asian Studies. She is the author of Since 1947: Partition Narratives among Punjabi Migrants of Delhi (Oxford University Press, 2018) and coeditor of several journal special issues, including "Governing Difference: Identity, Inequity and Inequality in India and China" (Third World Quarterly), "Aesthetics of Arrival: Spectacle, Capital, Novelty in Post-reform India" (Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power), and "Social Mobility in Post-reform India" (Contemporary South Asia). She currently leads a collective research program titled "Emerging Worlds: Ethnographic Explorations of 'New' South-South Connections" (2014–19).
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Ashantigold ended their six-match winless streak with a 4-0 demolishing of Aduana Stars in the week 15 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) at the Len Clay Stadium on Friday.
The Miners had gone six matches without a win, picking only three points from a possible 18 and came with the determination to change the trend.
AshantiGold drew the first blood in the 27th minute through Frank Akoto as he converted from the spot following a handball incident inside the box, whilst Yaw Annor added the second goal three minutes later after connecting a well laid out pass from midfielder, David Abagna to end the first half.
Aduana Stars lifted up their game in the second half with Coach Fabin bringing on Samuel Bio and Pius Asante Yeboah and managed to push forward in search of a goal.
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Best wishes for the coming Victoria Day weekend! Having worked for several summers at Fort Henry in Kingston during high school and university, I developed a fondness for all things Victorian – especially the birth of the new Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867 (…which, incidentally, was announced by Royal proclamation in my home town on the very spot where thousands of people would later gather for The Hip's final concert!). So, in keeping with the occasion, "Happy Birthday, Queen Victoria! You rock!"
While the long reign of VR witnessed many changes and challenges in the world, people did not have to navigate a global pandemic with the level of interconnection currently being experienced. Throughout history, there have been numerous threats to peace, health, and prosperity and they have all impacted people's lives. But I wonder if a new, even existential, threat is looming on the horizon for schools and childhood: the threat of "world virtualization".
Last week an article in The Washington Post caught my attention: "Even the CEO of Zoom Says He Has Zoom Fatigue!" How ironic and instructive. Now, let's imagine the impact on our children. "The whole world (!)", it appears, "has gone virtual!" And some believe it to be an undisputed educational "good". I wonder if anyone has asked the kids.
Though this trend to virtualization has been developing for years, the pandemic shutdowns have expedited (and seemingly) finalized the process. Can't we communicate more easily with one another now? Can't our kids do everything they ever did before, but better and faster and independently from the kitchen table?
In the eyes of many, world "virtualization" is considered an unmitigated good. After all, doesn't it allow greater connection, greater leisure, and greater access to information than ever before? There's just one problem: it's antithetical to living a well-balanced life. It is certainly antithetical to the goal of a well-balanced life for a child.
Let's think about it. Don't we live and breathe in a physical world? And doesn't that require physical things like sights, sounds, smells, and things – in short – the "stuff" of living and learning? I have a sneaking suspicion that any suggestion about a permanent pivot to increased virtualization for children not being good will be challenged by many in the popular culture (…but I also suspect they are a little thing I like to call "wrong").
We must look to the children. The kids in our homes, schools, and lives need one another, physically present, in order to master the skills of humanity and learning required later in life. To suggest otherwise, as some experts are doing, is to deny the evidence of our own eyes.
At Matthews Hall, we will return to in-person learning at the earliest opportunity and when we do, we must rethink a couple of things. To begin with, we must resist the urge to "go virtual" in our interactions with others. We must find ways to bring the "physical" back into the lives of kids and ourselves.
And we need to seriously and urgently rethink our relationship with the narcissism of social media – for our children and for ourselves.
Our kids will need all of our help and example we can provide to help them master the "skills of humanity" in a culture that is increasingly opposed to embracing them.
I long for the day when I can remind a student – in person – to stop running in the halls!
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No one who was in Fulton Chapel for the 1995 Oxford Conference for the Book will ever forget the appearance on stage of Pat Conroy, and lined up beside him, his editor, his agent, his publicist, his high school English teacher, and his father, Donald Conroy, the model of LtCol Bull Meechum, or "The Great Santini." The unforgettable moment that caused the audience to gasp, audibly, occured when Pat Conroy mentioned he had an announcement to make, news that made him "very happy," then saying he had just learned that his father -- standing nearby -- was terminally ill with cancer.
Seventeen-plus years later, in conjunction with a brief tour on behalf of his new book, The Death of Santini, Pat Conroy will return to Fulton Chapel on the campus November 1, 2013. Throughout Conroy's distinguished and dynamic writing career -- The Water Is Wide, The Lords of Discipline, My Reading Life, South of Broad, Beach Music, The Prince of Tides, and My Losing Season, among others -- he has often circled back to the love and the demons of his family, where "the ties of blood can both strangle and offer succor." In writing and publishing The Death of Santini, Pat Conroy has said that he "must examine the wreckage one last time."


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Cambodia ranks in the lowest category of the ITUC Global Rights Index – category 5 – and thus contributes significantly to the global race to the bottom on labour protections. Following years of trade union campaigning, and the imminent threat of EBA withdrawal, a recent reform of the country's Law on Trade Unions still failed to address key demands to bring the law into conformity with ILO standards and to protect freedom of association and the right to organise. The government has continued to file charges against trade union leaders, and organising or joining a union in garment factories and other sectors is becoming increasingly difficult and dangerous. Anti-union discrimination is rampant.
With Cambodia being a major beneficiary under the EBA, the partial withdrawal is a test for Europe's trade policy and its impact on human rights.
The ETUC and ITUC welcome the EU decision to withdraw Cambodia's trade preferences.
Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary, said: "The Cambodian government is fully responsible for the withdrawal of benefits, and we regret its lack of commitment to Cambodia's working people. The government and companies doing business in the country must finally listen to the concerns of workers and act to ensure that freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are fully respected. The trade benefits should only be restored once the government changes its course on democracy and labour rights. The EU should increase pressure on Hun Sen's government in order to promote sound labour protection and stop prosecutions of trade unionists."
Luca Visentini, ETUC General Secretary, said: "We support the decision of the European Commission to lift trade preferences for Cambodia. We have always advocated a strong EU stance on the international stage to respect labour rights. EU trade preferences should only be given to third countries with strict conditions on the respect for labour rights. This is the basis for fair globalisation."


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If you are under the New Jersey filing threshold, Lines 30 through 49 of your New Jersey Form NJ-1040 should not be completed.
New Jersey instructions for Form NJ-1040 State of New Jersey Income Tax-Resident Return, on page 21:
Line 29 - New Jersey Gross Income
Subtract Line 28c from Line 27 and enter the result on Line 29. If less than zero, make no entry.
Not Required to File a Return
You are not required to file a return if your income is at or below the filing threshold. However, you still need to file if you:
Do not complete Lines 30 through 50. Continue completing the return with Line 51.
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Brush Clearing Orlando
By definition, brush clearing in Orlando means clearing a certain property of smaller trees and vegetation. Although having a DIY mentality with brush clearing in Orlando is admirable, doing it on your own is not advisable. Brush clearing in Orlando is backbreaking, time-consuming, and cannot be effectively accomplished without the necessary training and equipment.
If you need brush clearing in Orlando for your home, business, or government project, you should turn to an established contractor who knows how to get the job done properly. Since 2000, Champion Contracting has been providing clients with professional site work solutions, including brush clearing in Orlando.
Reasons for Brush Clearing in Orlando
People turn to us for brush clearing in Orlando due to a variety of reasons. For instance, clients have asked us to perform brush clearing in Orlando because they want to either prepare a piece of land for construction or remodel their current landscape. Regardless of the reason, we guarantee extensive brush clearing in Orlando each and every time.
Over the years, we have served many contractors who've required brush clearing in Orlando. Eventually, the properties where we did brush clearing in Orlando have been developed into various structures, such as:
- Development Housing
- Office Buildings
- Roads
- Shopping Centers
Fully Equipped to Handle Brush Clearing in Orlando
Brush clearing in Orlando can be accomplished in a speedy manner as long as the right equipment is available. At Champion Contracting, we make sure that our staff members are always equipped to handle a wide range of specialized projects, including brush clearing in Orlando.
On top of having the right tools and machinery for brush clearing in Orlando, we also make sure that all of our equipment is well-maintained. That way, we can ensure fantastic results whenever a client requires us to perform brush clearing in Orlando. Learn more about brush clearing here.
Respecting Others' Properties When Performing Brush Clearing in Orlando
Whenever our crew members are involved in land clearing projects, they understand the importance of protecting any surrounding properties. Regardless of the scope of your project, they know how to establish parameters within your specific property to avoid disrupting or causing issues with neighbors.
We will also respect your property and treat it as if it were our own. While other land clearing contractors may leave a mess behind, we will make sure to perform a thorough cleanup job once the work is completed.
The Benefits of Brush Clearing in Orlando
Brush Clearing in Orlando Could Increase the Value of Your Land
In a way, land clearing can be viewed as a wise investment because it can boost your land's value in the process. The curb appeal of your property dramatically increases because all of the stumps, overgrown bushes, and weeds will be removed.
Brush Clearing in Orlando Helps Prevent Infestations
Having thick undergrowth on your property is a surefire way to invite pests and other forms of wildlife. With our extensive land clearing process, we can clear out all unnecessary vegetation that could serve as a breeding ground for various pests.
Brush Clearing in Orlando Minimizes Fire Risks
Dead vegetation, especially during the hotter seasons, should be considered as a legitimate fire hazard. At Champion Contracting, we value the safety of our clients, which is why we strongly encourage you to contact us for some much-needed land clearing.
Turn to Champion Contracting for Efficient Brush Clearing in Orlando
Whenever you need to have trees and vegetation removed from your property, count on the team at Champion Contracting to perform brush clearing in Orlando. Our seasoned experts in brush clearing in Orlando are known for their efficiency as well as their ability to perform the job within a short span of time.
We have mastered the entire process of brush clearing in Orlando, and we are definitely excited to display what we are capable of. Give us a call to request a free project estimate for brush clearing in Orlando. Click here to learn more about us.
An Enthusiastic Contractor That Is Driven by Excellence
At Champion Contracting, we love what we do. Our passion for the job is apparent in every project we undertake. It makes us feel good to provide our clients with the highest quality of service in our industry. When you work with us, you are employing a contractor that will do an excellent job. Why? Because we care.
About Champion Contracting
Champion Contracting is a licensed, bonded, and insured contracting company that was established by Jeff Smith in 2000. Initially, we only did work in Florida during the winter. We have since moved to the state and are currently operating here full-time.
Since our inception, we have left many clients satisfied with our service. We are proud to say that we often over-deliver. Give us the opportunity to prove it by hiring us for your next project.
What We Do
We can help you with a wide array of tasks involving your property. These include site work, land clearing, storm cleanup, and more. Our team is composed of experienced crew members and professionals who will make sure that your project is done the right way.
Regardless of the project's size or scope, we are fully capable of getting it done safely and quickly. Here's what we offer:
- Land/Lot Clearing
- Storm Cleanup
- Grading
- Tree/Stump Removal
- Excavation
- Culverts
- Demolition
- Driveways
- Backfill
Why Choose Us
Choosing a contractor for your next project can be difficult. You have to consider several factors, such as their level of experience and the quality of equipment they use. At Champion Contracting, we make the choice obvious.
Our team of professional experts has the equipment and experience necessary to provide service of superb quality. By taking the time to listen to our clients, we can fully comprehend and accomplish what needs to be done. Our crew members show up on time and always strive to meet our clients' schedules. We will go the extra mile to give you peace of mind.
Clean As We Go
In line with our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, we always strive to leave our clients' sites in pristine condition upon completion of each project. You can rely on our crew members to clean up after themselves once they are done.
Our Clientele
Through the years, we have served several homeowners. We are proud to say that they appreciate how we do things. That is because we are able to explain the work that we do in a way that is easy to understand.
You do not have to worry about delays and unexpected costs because our crew members do their job right the first time. Aside from that, we always treat our clients with respect and courtesy that they deserve.
Other Contractors
At Champion Contracting, we are open to collaborating with other professionals in our industry. As contractors ourselves, we are well aware of the workflow that is involved in a construction project. You can count on us to get the project done in accordance with your schedule.
The Government
We have experienced working on plenty of government projects. Our understanding of the special requirements involved in working for the government makes us a top choice for these kinds of endeavors.
You will be happy to know that Champion Contracting is SAM registered. Working with us would not be difficult. You can expect us to focus on the fine details of the project yet still be able to meet all of your requirements.
Service Areas
We cover the following areas in Central Florida:
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Clermont
- DeBary
- DeLand
- Eustis
- Kissimmee
- Lake Mary
- Maitland
- Mims
- Mount Dora
- Ocoee
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Orlando
- Port Orange
- Sanford
- Titusville
- Winter Park
- Winter Springs
Get in Touch With Us
Reach out to us today to get a fair quote, discuss a project, or clarify things. You may contact us via email at email@example.com or give us a call at (407) 326-2240. We look forward to working with you!


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With pristine wilderness, vibrant culture, delicious food and super-friendly locals, Hawaii is definitely worth a visit. If you are planning a trip to Hawaii this summer, here are seven destinations in Hawaii that you may love.
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Golden beaches give way to rolling hills and misty mountains as you ascend into Upcountry Maui, which is located on the higher elevations surrounding Haleakala – the island's highest peak. Not only is Haleakala home to a number of endangered and endemic species, but it is also a sacred place where ancient priests meditated and received wisdom. If you are in Upcountry Maui on a Saturday, make sure to check out Upcountry Farmers Market in Makawao – a hub for local artisans, farmers and ranchers, where you can shop locally grown and made items, including tropical fruits, honey and many more.
If you are a beach lover, then Oahu is a must-see destination on your trip to Hawaii. Oahu's windward coast begins at Makapu'u Point, about 15 miles east of Hawaii's capital, Honolulu and extends up to Kahana Bay. Windward Oahu is also home to Kailua Beach – popular with windsurfers and kayakers, Lanikai Beach, which consistently ranks as one of the most beautiful in the world and Kualoa Ranch, a 4,000-acre private reserve that is a local favourite for zip lining, horseback riding and immersing in the staggering.
If you are seeking simple island pleasures without the high-rise buildings and sprawling resorts, you should visit Molokai. Less than 40 miles long and just 10 miles wide, this small island in Maui County has avoided mass development and retained its natural beauty. Here, you will find plenty of deserted beaches, the world's largest sea cliffs and Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Additionally, you should pay a visit to the Kalaupapa Lookout that sits on the edge of a 2,000-foot cliff where you can see the expansive Pacific Ocean with Kalaupapa peninsula sprawled before you.
With otherworldly landscapes and alluring volcanic activities, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park attracts over one million visitors each year. There are two active volcanoes in it that hold cultural significance for both tourists and Hawaiians. Waimea cowboy town on the Big Island is also a must on your visit. With rolling green pastures, cattle and ranches, Kahua Ranch is perfect for a horseback riding adventure. What's more, you can also visit Parker Ranch as well as the museum at Paniolo Heritage Centre to better understand Waimea and the role of the cowboy in Hawaii.
For those looking to reconnect with the land and culture in Hawaii, the island of Lanai should be added to their travel bucket list. Although Lanai is the smallest inhabited island in Hawaii, it has a lot to offer. Many people say that visiting Lanai is as if you have taken a step back in time because life moves at a slower pace. This place is also home to many archaeological and cultural sites, such as the ancient fishing village of Kaunolu. Here, you will have the chance to marvel at the skill and tenacity of ancient Hawaiians.
Approximately 97% covered in vegetation, Kauai is nicknamed the "Garden Isle". Just 20 minutes south of Mount Waialeale – one of the wettest spots on Earth, you will see Kauai's South Shore that is sunnier and popular with snorkelers, swimmers and Poipu Beach resort guests.
Visiting the South Shore, you will have the chance to enjoy some of the best sunsets. Baby Beach, a protected cove just west of Poipu Beach, is the place where you will find calm, ankle-deep waters, perfect for families with babies and small children. The 22-mile Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast is a bucket-list item for experienced hikers and a visit to Waimea Canyon, commonly called the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" to admire the striking colours and rock formations is a must.
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Donald Trump is making another rally stop in Arizona, marking his sixth visit to our state during his campaign efforts.
LIVE VIDEO: Watch live coverage of Trump in Arizona (mobile users click here)
Doors opened at the Prescott Valley Event Center at 11 a.m., with some visitors camping out hours ahead of time to score a spot inside.
After the rally, Trump's vice presidential pick, Mike Pence, squares off against Hillary Clinton's vice presidential pick, Tim Kaine, in the first and only vice presidential debate in Virginia.
See a map of Trump's Arizona visits in the map below.
According to Prescott Valley Police Department, the event will affect traffic on roads around the venue. The closures are as follows:
- Lake Valley Road (between Lakeshore Drive and State Route 69): Northbound and southbound travel on Lake Valley Road between State Route 69 and Lakeshore Drive will be shut down between 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Florentine Road (between Glassford Hill Road. and Lake Valley Road): Eastbound travel will be shut down between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Main Street (between Pav Way and Lakeshore Road): Northbound and southbound travel will be shut down between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Glassford Hill Road (northbound and southbound travel / between State Route 69 and Lakeshore Drive): This road will be limited to two lanes northbound with no left or right turns onto Florentine Road.
Opponents of Trump have also planned Tuesday events in Phoenix and Prescott Valley.


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Your guide to hair types and how to get your best hair yet
Just my type
Newsflash: You may have the perfect hair routine… for the wrong head of hair. Read on to find out what your actual hair type is and get your best hair yet.
When it comes to hair care, even the most expensive creams and potions won't do much if they're wrong for your hair type. Hair comes in all shapes and textures—maybe you've got a head of straight, silky locks that tend to fall a little flat. Or, perhaps you've got wild, bouncy curls with a hefty side of frizz. Maybe you've got something in between that just won't behave, or maybe it's bad hair care habits.
You see, the wrong hair routine can completely change your texture—loose, curly ringlets can become fried, straight frizz without the right conditioner. Straight, voluptuous hair can go limp at the root with too-heavy formulas. It's all about narrowing your hair care routine down to what works for you, specifically, be it a ten-step extravaganza or a two-step quickie.
But what if you're not sure what your hair type is in the first place? Well, lucky for you, we've compiled a little guide to help you out on that front.
Five things to look out for:
In short, this step helps you determine whether your hair is coarse or fine. It's got nothing to do with how much hair you have (that comes next) but has everything to do with how wide the individual strands are.
To determine this is easy—just take a good look at your hair. Place a single strand next to a piece of sewing thread for comparison. If your hair strand is thicker than the thread, it's likely your hair is coarse and potentially more difficult to style. If it's thinner, then it's likely that your hair is fine, and is likely to struggle with holding styles. If, however, it looks like it matches the thread in width, you've got medium-thick hair which tends to cope well with any and all styling.
Now, this is the part that tells you how much hair you have. To find out, take a section from the front of your hair, and pull it down to the side to part your hair. Now, you'll want to judge how much of your scalp you can actually see—if it's clearly visible, then you have thin hair. If not, you have thick hair. If you're somewhere in between, then you've got yourself some medium-density hair.
Now, this is a useful indicator in determining the health of your scalp. For example, if you've gradually gone from thick hair to thin hair over time, it could be an indication of hair loss. That sounds scary, but hair loss isn't always an indication of worrying hereditary conditions—it may just be down to product buildup, which can be remedied with a little product switch-up (or scalp exfoliant).
This basically describes how well your hair can absorb product (or moisture): hair with high porosity readily takes up moisture and product, while hair with low porosity doesn't. This all comes down to the structure of the cuticle—in highly porous hair, there are gaps or tears present throughout the cuticle, rendering the hair shaft dry and brittle.
High porosity hair tends to take up moisture quickly, but it also loses it just as fast. In fact, bleached hair tends to be porous, which is why damaged, colour-treated tresses tend to end up so dry. To remedy this, your best bet is to invest in leave-in conditioners, hair masks, and oils—these help to seal the cuticle and replenish moisture levels in the hair, as well as prevent further damage.
On the other hand, the cuticles of low-porosity hair types tend to lay flat, which prevents the absorption of moisture and products into the strands and leaves the hair susceptible to product buildup. The key with this type of hair is to only apply products while your hair is damp; that way, your cuticle is swollen and ready to absorb while the dampness helps to distribute the product evenly through.
To test your hair for its porosity, simply drop a strand into a cup of water—if it sinks to the bottom, it means that it is highly porous as it is readily taking up water. However, if it floats near the surface it is low porosity, and if it floats anywhere in between then it has normal, well-balanced porosity.
This is probably something you're familiar with: Oily hair, dry hair or normal hair. You've probably already got a good idea of your hair type, but to be sure, all you have to do is take a look at the condition of your hair the day after washing. Are your roots flat and greasy? Are they dry and flaky? Are they looking healthy as ever?
If it's the first, you've got a case of oily scalp, and your prescription is a cleansing shampoo. It will help alleviate some of the grease and product buildup. If your hair is dry and flaky, then your problem is a dry scalp—skip the foaming shampoos and the sulfates because they're doing your locks more harm than good. Instead, opt for a gentle shampoo that doesn't strip your scalp of its precious sebum.
Here's where the confusion comes in, though—what do you do if your scalp is an oily and flaky mess? The solution is simple: Please wash your hair. What you're experiencing is probably a classic case of oil and product buildup, which leads to irritation (the flaking and the itchiness) and oiliness. To ease the symptoms, make sure you're loaded up on the clarifying ingredients in your shampoos and wash more frequently.
By texture, we really mean the shape or the pattern that your hair takes in its natural state. There are four general shapes that your hair strands can form into when it dries:
- Type 1 (straight)
- Type 2 (wavy)
- Type 3 (curly)
- Type 4 (coily)
To determine this, you'll want to let your hair air dry completely, as well as leave it free of any hair products. Straight hair (Type 1 hair) will, predictably, dry completely straight, with no bend or curl. Wavy hair (Type 2 hair) will usually dry in an 'S' shape. Any hair that dries in full loops or loose ringlets is considered curly (Type 3 hair). Finally, if hair dries in tight curls, spirals or zig-zag textures, then it is considered to be coily (Type 4 hair).
Obviously, the texture of your hair can be manipulated with heat styling, wet styling or perming. Heat styling, as per the name, uses heat to break the hydrogen bonds between the hair proteins, allowing you to change its shape (curling it or straightening it).
Wet styling (or heatless styling) works through the same principle, where the hair is styled into rollers to get curls, or wrapped around the head to straighten the hair; the hydrogen bonds end up forming in the hair proteins in the shape that the hair dries. These methods are only temporary, though—a thorough rinse with water will restore your natural hair texture (hence why humidity often means frizz for curly girls).
A perm works differently, where the disulfide bonds between keratin molecules in the hair are broken, the hair is restyled and the bonds are restored. The resulting hair texture is not affected by water as the actual protein structure of the hair has been modified, rather than just the hydrogen bonds.
It's important to note that if your hair is colour-treated, permed or significantly heat-damaged, this test won't be very helpful as all of these things can affect your natural hair texture. Your best bet is to grow out your natural hair and test it then.
What now?
Your hair is likely to be a varied combination of each factor—when you determine the exact combination that is (i.e. curly, dry, porous and thin), you can begin looking into cultivating a routine catered to your hair type. From there, we guarantee that your hair is only going to get better and better.
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The health and sustainability of our planet are incredibly important. While planning a wedding, it's easy to have tunnel vision focus on making the day as perfect as possible and forget about the environment. For all of the eco-friendly couples out there, we've found a way for you to have the best day ever while saving the planet. Here are some eco-friendly wedding ideas that are just as trendy as they are good for the environment.
Pick a Venue That Supports Sustainability
Find a location that is just as passionate about the environment as you are. Choose a venue that is LEED certified, is committed to using less electricity, or gets rid of food in an environmentally conscious way. Or, if you really want to show off your love for our planet, why not get hitched outside? Not only will you use less energy with less lighting, you'll be surrounded by gorgeous greenery!
Think Green For Invites
With all of the extra accouterments needed for your wedding invitations (reply card, reply envelope, etc) the amount of paper can add up, especially if you've got a long guest list. Use an invitation company that relies on the use of recycled paper or better yet go digital. Online stationery provides (like us!) however can help you save money and trees with a free digital wedding invitation! Find a stationery business that shares your commitment to shrinking your carbon footprint.
Play Up The Vintage Look
Rather than buy a bunch of new decor for your wedding, embrace the vintage look and find some treasures at local flea markets. A vintage theme is on trend right now, and by incorporating those kinds of elements into your decor, you're reducing waste. Things such as table linens, centerpieces and dozens of other items can be found in your local flea market or on Amazon. These eco-friendly wedding ideas will add a hint of charm and personality to your big day.
Recycle Flowers
Don't toss your stunning floral arrangements as soon as the party's over, there are dozens of local charities and companies who would kill to take your blooms off your hands. Orgs such as Petals With Purpose and Rebloom will resell them for you! You can also ask your wedding planner or a bridesmaid to call around to hospitals to see if they're accepting donated flowers.
Another great eco-friendly wedding idea is to eliminate the use of cans and glass bottles by serving your beer straight from a keg. Don't worry, you won't give anyone college flashbacks, the beer inside can be your favorite craft beer or something high class. Not only will you reduce your waste but people can serve themselves!
Donate Extra Food
There is a shocking amount of food that goes to waste after a lot of weddings. Instead of trashing it, ask your caterer about taking it to a food bank or a homeless shelter. It will depend on their regulations but this eco-friendly wedding idea is definitely a better alternative than letting it all go to waste.
Register Eco-Friendly
Register for items that promote sustainable living. From stainless steel straws to energy saving lamps, there are tons of green products out there that help you keep the environment a healthy and happy place to be. Make sure your friends know that the sustainable products are on the top of your wish list.


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The General Command of Qatar's Armed Forces will be carrying out military exercises between March 14-16 from 8am to 8pm, QNA reports.
The exercises will be at an altitude of 4,000 feet and within a radius of 16km in the Ras Mathbakh area. The General Command "urged those who frequent the area to take precautions for their own safety."


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During Covid19 they showed up at my house and did a service that I was not aware of nor did they discuss with me and they just sent me an invoice. They claim it's an ongoing service however in the past they called me and asked for prepayment before starting the service. I feel they took advantage of theCovid19 situation . When I called the manager was rude.
- Approximate cost of services:
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Friday, March 1
This box of papers that is sitting on my floor next to my desk right now. I haven't thrown it away yet because it serves as a wonderful footrest.
My broken Macintosh G4. Too expensive to fix, too pretty to throw out... Maybe it would make a nice side table.
My favorite pair of black sandals
Ralphie. My teddy bear from ages 0-3. On one hand, you can't throw away something like that, on the other, I also wish I didn't have this attachment. It sucks when your parents move.
The skateboard I bought three years ago that I only rode once. I took it to Burnham Skate Park (31st and LSD) with the idea of getting back into skating after fifteen years. I started carving around and immediately fell and broke my wrist.
I'll second the skateboard. I have two. Both never get ridden but I just can't seem to get rid of them. As much as my wife hates to see them sitting in our home office I find comfort in knowing that they're there.
Several pairs of skinny jeans from 5 years ago. I'm not going to be able to fit into them ever again, due to metabolism slowdown and office job arse-expansion. But I keep hoping...
My T.V. I can't seem to throw it out even though it fills my home with ideals and programs that are so...mediocre.
A lot of my old pants and shirts. As a kid, I sported hand-me-downs, and I've always been deeply resistant to spending money on clothes. If I buy 'em, I buy 'em at thrift stores. That takes hours of rummaging, and I haven't had the time. I wear my clothes until they disintegrate.
A hideous old framed German etching which depicts an ugly poultry-monger woman, a drunken customer and numerous chicken carcasses. It supposedly has little monetary value and doesn't fit with our home decor (and probably nobody else in the world's, either), but I have this odd obsession with it and can't bear the thought of getting rid of it.
Yellowing copies of the (New York) Times, the Post, and the Daily News from 9/11.
New Yorkers. They collect like dead flies.
"Skinny" clothes that I love but will probably not fit in.
My ex-boyfriend's braid of hair he gave me when he cut it all off. Creepy, I know. I have no ill will towards him, and feel guilty about the breakup (I dumped him), and I am having a hard time with which method to use to get rid of it.. burn it? (too mean) trash it? (too impersonal) ... suggestions?
Emdub try selling on ebay
I am a packrat and hold on to waaay to many things, for no apparent reason...i just think, one day, i'll need this unused postcard. But I am really horrible about unopened bills or mail....I have some from like a year ago, and I tell myself that next month I'll have the money, and finally open them and deal with my debt.
Things I need to get rid of: A crapload of fabric that one day I'll be strong enough to admit I'm never going to use.
Things I'm glad I got rid of: Before we moved I got rid of my skinny clothes that I'm never going to fit into again. Figured somebody else needed that interview suit (worn 3 times) more than I did.
Thing I regret getting rid of: I also got rid of my skateboard. I miss it. I got it when I was 18. I miss riding, but a bad fall at 23 kept me off of it permanently. I recently saw an image where someone had put basic L brackets on a wall and turned their skateboard into a shelf. I really wish I'd thought of that cause I could use a shelf, and I miss it terribly.
emdub, if that braid is at least 10 inches long, consider
an organization that makes hairpieces for children who suffer from hair loss. Go to the web site for more info, and to see if that braid qualifies. If any of you are getting a major haircut (cutting off 10 inches or more), please consider this. I know about them because a cousin, a friend's brother, and someone I knew in a photography group all did this.
i'm remarkably swift about getting rid of stuff. everytime i shop, the new clothes go in, the old go out. selling back books i know i'll never read again. and thankfully, online bill statements have cut down my paper piles by about 75%.
but the one thing that continues to travel with me during every move is my clarinet from my days in grade school. ah, the days of when i was rockin' it on the woodwind for five years of my youth.
My need for outside validation.
I have every card anyone has ever sent me.
A stuffed animal (dog) that I received after coming home from kidney surgery when I was just a youngin'. Don't know why I've kept it, but I can't throw it out.
This topic is pretty timely for me as I'm packing up and movin' soon.
I'd hafta say the ex-boyfriend bag filled with things given to me or things that remind me of a few boys from the past. I hardly ever look at the stuff, except when new additions are necessary and I know it's not good to hold on to the past but it feels so strange just to toss it.
Anything that my now-deceased grandmother gave me. My couch is falling apart and the flatware she gave me totally needs to be replaced, but it's from Grandma, so I can't let it go. She also used to knit me pot scrubbers, and I will never let them touch a pot, let alone throw them out.
My old stereo components, including a receiver, 5-disc CD player, and cassette deck -- they're all in good working shape despite being at least 15 years old, and now they sit unused on a shelf down in our storage.
And the many, many books and CDs that I've determined to have no resale value, but haven't found the determination to leave at a thrift store....
An ever growing stable of Macintosh Computers.
I've got about 4-5 of the first generation all in ones, a centris 430, a powermac 7200, and a g3 tangerine imac. All that I don't use on a regular basis. I keep telling myself that I'm going to do something clever with the all in ones like making an acquarium or a magic 8 ball or something, but I just haven't had that spark of inspiration yet.
What's worse, is that when I saw Atul's message above about the broken G4, i thought, "I bet that would be a fun project to fix."
third all my macs...2 classics, performa and a centris. all so cute, hard to throw away. others include a commodore, atari 2600, n64 and an old basestation. damn i got alotta crap.
Books that I either didn't like or have mulitple copies of. I have them sorted out, but they're still just sitting on my shelf. Also, journals from when I was young that I don't read and don't want to risk anyone finding, but can't commit to throwing out. I worry that I'll want them later on.
Thousands of beads I'll realistically never use for jewelry, all my undergrad papers, the size-4 clothes I'll never fit into again, a big box of mixtapes I made in high school and college.
I'm pretty good about getting rid of crap -- I recently re-sold about 100 books and 30 or so CDs/DVDs, and I drop of several bags of clothes to Brown Elephant every year -- but I still have so much stuff. I was kinda hoping we'd move this year so I'd have a great excuse to purge. But no.
I've got an Apple LCIII gathering dust in the basement. I keep meaning to pitch it, but keep forgetting. Maybe I'll put it out for the junqueros to grab.
I have a Mac Classic, a Mac IIcx, a Powercomputing Power Tower Pro, A Palm VII... I also have about 30 pair of worn out running shoes I need to give to Salvation Army or something. I wanted to photograph them first to prove that I had that many pair at one time.
Old cards, Childhood stuffed animals, and all that other odd life ephemera are the very things you shouldn't throw out. Like Cinnamon's skateboard, I find myself most missing those things that I 86'd during fits of angst or overzealous life laundry sessions. Box it up and store it if you must, but keep it. BTW-Yes, it does suck big time when the P's move, Anthony. You always think they'll be the permanent repository of your childhood memories, then they make you take all this stuff that you don't have room for but can't bear to throw away.
Things I should seriously chuck: ancient computer monitors and (this is embarrassing) old credit card applications. I started saving them about 6 years ago out of curiosity to see how many would pile up (and for some undetermined Art installation). Now I've got this giant overflowing paper bag full of them. It'll now take 8 hours of shredding to get rid of them and they sit there like some testament to procrastination and weirdness.
Oh, and all my Y2K rations! ;)
Steve! Give me your receiver! My 18 year old stereo just died on me.... and of course I can't throw it away either....
I am a serious packrat. I've been getting better about chucking stuff, especially broken electronics!
Credit card offers, that is.
Old emails.
Right now I'm storing 1GB of emails on my web account. Damn.
It's because there's too many to sift through now. It would take too long to separate out the "important" emails. But none of it is really that important...
a bunch of big blank canvases and painting supplies. I haven't painted in five years--but I keep promising myself that I will. In the meantime, my skills just keep getting rustier. argh!
cassette tapes. For some reason I seem to think that one day I might own a tape player again. Wooo, think of how much fun I'll have rockin' to Jodeci or Deuce (remember them? "come on baby, kick them daisy's!! look at them girls with their daisy dukes on!") I'm moving soon and am still debating whether or not I should just get rid of them. My sister did a few years ago when she moved and I still don't know how she did it.
I also have a computer that I have yet to donate. It's just sitting there, collecting dust. I have this weird guilt about getting rid of it b/c my mom got it for me for college. She's told me a million and one times she doesn't care if I get rid of it, but I just haven't make the calls yet to see who will come and get it if I donate it. I don't think I've called b/c I still feel guilty for getting rid of it even though it will go to a good home.
I was a packrat growing up and I've finally learned to break the habit... save for the cassette tapes.
My lightning-fried first-generation iMac, the only machine I've wanted to hug; a Newton; CDs; books; photos; letters; ticket stubs.
A Macintosh SE/30. I know the second I throw it out, I'm going to find a use for it or someone who can use it.
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Last month I officially launched the corporate division of 'embers of the world' through my company 'business en motion' at The OpenThinking Day, an event for entrepreneurs and CEOs at the Sharjah (UAE) Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
The next phase of the launch, throughout the month of October and beyond, will be a blog tour and Virtual Book Tour for 'Corporate Embers – business-promoting insights for the soul of the corporation'.
Some of my favourite leadership bloggers and online newsletters have agreed to participate and I'm happy to announce the following rundown:
1. Great Leadership, Dan McCarthy – http://www.greatleadershipbydan.com/ – guest blog 'Disconnection at the Heart of Corporate Failure'
2. Leadership Done Right, Brandon Jones – http://leadershipdoneright.com/ – a review of Corporate Embers, and guest blog – Leadership in the Changing World – Adaptability or Compromise
3. Hire Mena – http://hiremena.com – guest blog, "What is Corporate Culture" – Thanks to Hire Mena!
4. Awakened Leadership, Alan Shelton – http://alanshelton.com/blog – author interview seen here, Dec 2012
5. The People Equation, Jennifer Miller http://people-equation.com – guest blog Authentic Individuals leading with Character
6. Sylvia Browder's Blog for Women Entrepreneurs – http://sylviabrowder.com/featured/author-debbie-nicol.html – author interview with Debbie, Jan 2013
7. The Thought Leaders LLC, Mike Figliuolo http://www.thoughtleadersllc.com/blog, guest blog, "First Comes the Epiphany… Then Comes Connected Leadership", Feb 2013
There are more reviews, interviews and guest posts pending confirmation and as new ones come on board and dates are chosen, we will post ongoing updates so stay tuned! Ah the pleasures of virtual travel!


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The thing that bugged me the most, as I prepared for my audition yesterday, was the inexplicable reason that I couldn't get to sleep the night before. Coupled with the stress of having to change my modem and dealing with the anticipated mobilisation call up, you might say I wasn't in the best frame of mind for the audition.
While waiting for the audition, Vida, an actress last seen as the maid in my Without Warning episode, came up to me and told me that she recognised me from the show. I was surprised of course, since we didn't get to do a scene together and my face was behind a mask all the time. She explained that her sons, John and Paulo, wanted to meet me, after they had seen me in the show. So we got introduced and I was slightly bemused that her sons did not aspire to be an actor as well. In fact, John wants to be a scientist! Good for you John!
There were lots of familiar faces at this audition. My "nemesis" was there, Bridgette, Jerry and Shu Ann was there as well. Even Tresno, a guy I met just last week at Short and Sweet's audition was there. Not surprising of course, since this was for an international film after all. Seeing all these faces made me more relaxed, and oddly enough, I had a sense of belonging.
I was given a long script, which I managed to memorise with the long time I was there, but when I went in, they preferred to see me do the monologue I've prepared instead.
Personally, it was my one of my best audition. Rarely had I felt this way; that I've did a good performance that I'm well satisfied with as well. I think they must have felt the same way too, for its the first time I've heard anyone enquired after my showreel. And I'm sure they'll like what they see in the showreel as well.
On my way out, I happened to bump into Debbie Wong.
We shook hands after I've introduced myself and as she appeared to have something to discuss with Jason, I excused myself and went on my way. I had a rehearsal to rush to, in any case.
Yesterday was the kind of day I've always envisage my acting days should be, everyday. Auditions, rehearsals and/or performance, day in and day out. But the sad, sad fact is that I rarely get these type of days. And as I marveled over how high I was from having done a good performance (I told Debs its almost akin to getting laid), I'm reminded, once again, of why is it that I'm an actor.
Of course, the high could've just come from having held Debbie's hands. 😉


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Yet another Philly neighborhood profile came out in the New York Times this morning: apparently they just discovered that Old City is cool. Here's the NYT take: "Old City dishes up thick slices of a history, layering muscular industrialism and modern loft living on its Colonial origins. This is no neat terrine, and the mixture can be surprising." [New York Times]
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Job description: Gravity is mid-Missouri's Apple Authorized Service Provider. We can fix any Mac made between 1980 and tomorrow. Whether in warranty or not, our goal is to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Additionally, we provide training, consultation and contracted support. My work revolves around making technology understandable, keeping it running and fixing it if it breaks down. In other words, when it comes to computers, my job is to make your life easier.
Years lived in Columbia/mid-Missouri: See age.
Original hometown: Columbia
Education: A lifelong Columbia resident, I went to Russell, Smithton (Kind of. It's a long story. Ask Jack Jensen), West Junior and Hickman. I started at the University of Missouri, but job opportunities drew me away. I eventually returned to earn my bachelor's degree in elementary music education.
Community involvement: Anyone who's met me knows I'm actively involved in the community. I have served on countless city committees, commissions and task forces; led youth programs and choirs; and am an active member of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. I am in my sixth year of serving as a member of the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education.
Professional background: I starting working for Apple as a campus representative while at MU, where I was part of the team that transitioned the MU School of Journalism to Apple computers. After working for Apple, I managed service and sales for an Apple reseller. I restarted school, and while still a student at MU, I opened Sessions Consulting, which grew into Tech 2 and has now expanded into Gravity.
A favorite recent project: I worked with three very bright students from West Middle School on a digital signage project for REDI. They designed, prototyped, tested and produced the hardware necessary for the project using 3-D printing. Then they spent a day onsite installing, configuring and testing their equipment. It was a great example of what CPS students can do. REDI ended up with a solid, easy-to-manage solution to its problem, and the students got firsthand experience solving problems and working with clients. And best of all, the kids got out of school for a day.
A Columbia businessperson I admire and why: I'm impressed by all the people who've started a business and chosen to stay here in Columbia because they are committed to this city. In particular, Jack Miller of True Media has made the decision to grow his business right here in Columbia — and also dedicate his time to fixing up a part of town that's long been neglected.
Why I'm passionate about my job: This job lets me help people at a time when they need it most: when they've lost an important presentation for work, photos of their kids or their entire address book. I love solving problems, and this lets me use that talent to make someone's life a little easier. And besides, there's always something new to learn when you're a techie.
If I weren't doing this for a living, I would: Teach.
What people should know about this profession: Birthdays and pet names don't make good passwords. Wi-Fi and the Internet are two different things. Real-life computers don't work like the ones on TV. Banging on your keyboard rarely helps; turning a computer off and back on usually does.
What I do for fun: Tinker, fiddle, indulge the dog.
Family: Dr. Carrie Gartner and I play house in our central-city bungalow with the aforementioned beagle, Wyatt.
Favorite place in Columbia: Downtown. Wait, scratch that. The Loop.
Accomplishment I'm most proud of: I built and maintain the technology infrastructure for Newsy.com, the Columbia-based online news organization recently purchase by E.W. Scripps for $35 million.
Most people don't know that I: Have a working PowerBook G3. It's best used for infecting alien mother ships with viruses and writing sex columns while in New York City.


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If your life is not in jeopardy for what you believe, you're probably on the wrong side!
Welcome to my website!
There's nothing fancy or even particularly interesting here. Most of my posts go directly to The Center for Messianic Learning. I really enjoy building websites and expressing my views about almost everything, and needed a "home base" for that effort and an "umbrella" for the websites I currently manage. I've provided a bit of information about myself and some links to my various web-building projects.
My Activities Since Retirement
Having retired from actively earning a paycheck in May of 2008, I find that I now have some "free time" to engage in activities that I want to do, not that someone else tells me I need to be doing. A few of my current and previous activities are listed below.
Current Activities
The Center for Messianic Learning
I am the founder and
full-time resident theologian of The Center for Messianic Learning, which is
dedicated to teaching the Torah and its way of life,
HaDerek (the Way),
fully centered on the Jewish Messiah, to all of God's people.
Messianic Judaism starts with the assumption that Christianity was
originally Jewish. Jesus, the apostles, and all the first disciples
were practicing Jews who considered themselves part of Israel and
the Jewish people. They did not envision themselves as the authors
of a new religion; they considered themselves to be a sect within
greater Judaism—a reformation movement inspired by the teachings
of Rabbi Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth and by their conviction that He is
the long-promised Messiah King. They belonged to the sect of
the Nazarenes (also called The Way), a first-century Jewish school of disciples centered
around Yeshua. They did not hold Jesus or the gospel message in
antithesis to the Torah (unfortunately incorrectly translated as "Law") of Moses, but rather held that Torah
is fully compatible with the teaching of Yeshua and the Apostles. We
therefore agree with them that the followers of Yeshua (Jesus)
should, therefore, be considered a sect within greater Judaism, and
not a separate religion.
We also subscribe to the vision and mission of
First Fruits of Zion
and the
Vine of David for the Church to: |
Producer and Co-host of The BobCast MOV with Rick and BobFor many years Bob and Rick have worked both been very concerned that many of our residents don't seem to be exhibiting the same level of community pride they did in the '50s and '60s and have been working hard to turn than trend around. That's at the very heart of this podcast. Folks just don't seem to know as much about our community as they once did, and many are simply far "too busy" to get involved. We know what "busy" is because we're busy too. But we believe that a large part of the problem is that folks just don't know as much about our community as they once did, so we're here to help remedy that situation. Originating from Wood County, West Virginia, TheBobcast MOV discusses any and all topics of interest to the residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley, including upcoming community events, local civic leaders, volunteer organizations, local history, and much more. Visit our website, "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook, "Follow" us on Twitter, "Like" and "Subscribe" to our YouTube channel. Parkersburg Police DepartmentThe Parkersburg Police Department serves a city of 12.35 square miles in — and the county seat of — Wood County, West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's third-largest city with a population of 29,738 in the 2020 census, down from 31,492 in 2010. Its peak population was 44,797 in 1960. The city is about 14 miles south of Marietta, Ohio. I serve the department as a volunteer. From September 2017 until April 2022 I was assigned to staff the South Substation. Since April 2022 I have been assigned to the City Park Substation. |
IT Coordinator, Parkersburg/Wood County Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. The Parkersburg and Wood County Neighborhood Watch Co-op is chartered by the Parkersburg Police Department and Wood County Sheriff's Office to organize and coordinate the activities of all the Neighborhood Watch Groups in Parkersburg and the surrounding unincorporated areas of Wood County. I am also the Watch Captain of my apartment complex. |
Member, SIRN Regional Interoperability Committee, Region 1
The West Virginia State Interoperability
Radio Network is a collaborative effort by state, county, and municipal
public safety entities to establish and maintain a statewide interoperable
radio network for emergency services. The project is divided into four
Regional Interoperability Committees to assist with governing and
monitoring the implementation of the SIRN and to assist in establishing goals for the betterment of the SIRN. |
Amateur Radio OperatorI obtained my Amateur Radio Technician license (KG8NKS) in April of 2010, and upgraded to General license (WV8DOC) in November 2013. I live in a high-rise apartment, so hanging antennas on my residence is out of the question; I work the 2 Meter and 70 Centimeter bands with indoor antennas leaning up against my living room window. Not terribly efficient, but since I mostly work emergency communications and we have a really good amateur repeater network in the county, it meets my needs adequately. |
Trustee, Wood County Emergency Communications, Inc.Wood County Emergency Communications Inc. (WCEC) is an all volunteer Non-Profit organization, created to provide back-up and overload communications to all Public Safety agencies in Wood County, West Virginia and the surrounding counties in WV and OH. Read more in our Mission Statement to see what we do. For more information on Emergency Communicators and Amateur Radio read their "Who Are We?" article. I have been a member since 2010 and a Trustee since 2015. Amateur Radio Emergency ServiceThe Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. |
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
Communications Technician, Tyler County Office of Emergency ManagementThe Office of Emergency Management is responsible for overseeing and managing all disasters and major emergencies that occur within the county. Tyler County OEM has followed the FEMA Whole Community approach to emergency management. Over the past 20 years a team has been developed that includes volunteers, government agencies and businesses. The groups include volunteers from several disciplines including search & rescue, Medical Reserve Corps, the Tyler County Commission, mayors of Middlebourne, Sistersville, Friendly, and Paden City, local public service districts, Tyler County Board of Education, Emergency Response Team(CERT), cooking crew, Tyler County Amateur Radio Organization, Project Lifesaver and the technology folks. Tyler OEM also works with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). We have active volunteers from many counties in WV and the surrounding area. We are also closely connected to nearly every county in WV through our friendship with all the other emergency management agencies! |
Electronic Search Technician, Project LifesaverProject Lifesaver is a 501 (C)(3) community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. The program is structured in a way that strategically combined state of the art locating technologies, innovative search and rescue methods, and community policing courses that educated first responders about cognitive conditions. The search times for certified Project Lifesaver agencies have been reduced from hours, potentially days, down to minutes. Recovery times for Project Lifesaver agencies average 30 minutes, which is 95% less time than standard operations without Project Lifesaver. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer's area. The first responders will then use the client's individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. The knowledge given from the community policing courses is best applied in this situation because the first responders will know how to best approach the client once found, and allow them to be brought back to safety. |
Federal Emergency Management Agency, COML and AUXCOMM
W5YI Volunteer ExaminerAmateur radio license testing is conducted under the supervision of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VEC's). Volunteer examiners (VEs) are Amateurs holding General, Advanced or Extra Class licenses who are approved by a VEC may prepare and administer amateur license examinations to applicants. The examinations are given by teams of three qualified VEs who volunteer their time to help the amateur service grow. There are 14 FCC appointed VEC's, but almost 90% of all ham radio testing is conducted by only two of them, the ARRL-VEC and the W5YI-VEC. |
SkyWarn® Storm Spotter
To obtain critical weather information, the
National Weather Service (NWS) established
SKYWARN® with partner organizations. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. |
Consulting and Website DesignAs time and energy permit, I also provide low-cost or no-cost consulting and web design services for startup non-profits that are directly related to public safety, emergency response, or disaster preparedness. |
Earlier Activities
Deputy Director, Wood County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)(Served 2010-2014) Wood County CERT was a nationally accredited, formally trained organization of local citizen volunteers working with First Responders to help grow and strengthen the public safety network in Wood County. The CERT Program, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations, all in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Even though Wood County CERT members volunteered well over 2,000 hours providing disaster relief during the 2012 Derecho Event that devastated Wood County and totally overwhelmed emergency responders for over a week, the Wood County Commission and the City of Parkersburg decided (in their infinite wisdom) that citizen volunteers extensively trained to assist their neighbors in times of disaster was not in the best interest of their constituents, and the program was closed down in April of 2014. Visit the national CERT website. |
Treasurer, After The Disaster, Inc.After The Disaster, Inc. (ATD) is a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation established on May 20, 2019 to provide Lovin' Hands Kits for victims of disasters such as fire or flood. ATD provides the kits to fire stations to be distributed by the stations to the affected victims at the scene of the disaster. |
President, South Parkersburg Unity Plaza Tenants Association, Inc.(Served 2014-2019) The Association is a 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Corporation, established in 1984 for the promotion of the social welfare of the 160 residents of the three-building apartment complex. The Association serves the residents of South Parkersburg Unity Housing (SPUH) by acting as a central voice in the affairs of all tenants; by promote the general welfare of the tenants of SPUH; and by planning, promoting, and carrying out programs and activities that benefit the residents. |


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Comparative Study on Total Lipid Quantification and Oxidative Rancidity Determination in Freshwater Fish Species with Different Fat Levels
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of different extraction methods for total lipid determination and oxidative rancidity evaluation in freshwater fish with different fat levels. Total lipid content was determined by Bligh and Dyer with slight modifications and Soxhlet methods. Malondialdehyde (MDA) quantification was determined by analytical methods with and without heat application. In both freshwater fish species, Bligh and Dyer method extracted greater total lipid content (P <0.05) than Soxhlet method. In addition, the heat method revealed higher MDA values (P <0.05) compared to cold method in both lean fish (Cichla ocellaris) and high-fat fish species (Piaractus brachypomus). We concluded that, regardless of the fat content in the freshwater fish species, the Bligh and Dyer method and the cold method used for oxidative rancidity were more efficient than Soxhlet method and heat technique, respectively.
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