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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Noose and photo create 'hostile work environment' at FAU
William Ehrhardt decided he needed to show his staff members at the FAU parking enforcement office something from his past police days to get them motivated.
He chose a photo showing him in police riot gear, working at a 1991 Ku Klux Klan rally in Boca Raton.
The KKK picture, coupled with a hangman's noose displayed in his office, created a "hostile work environment," a university investigation has found.
Ehrhardt was formally reprimanded soon after by his supervisor, FAU Chief of Police Charles Lowe. But the woman who filed the complaint that led to the probe maintained she still was subjected to antagonistic treatment at work after she expressed her discomfort.
Other workers in his office have said Ehrhardt made a point of showing them the picture, and that he said the noose was there "just in case." They also have heard him complain about hearing workers at a Publix supermarket converse in Spanish.
In the investigation's interview, Ehrhardt, who has been the office supervisor for three years, denies intending any offense by showing the KKK picture and the noose, which his attorney argued was actually a truck hitch.
Ehrhardt declined to comment for this story.
The university denied his appeal of the reprimand in February, and he's been ordered to attend cultural sensitivity training.
The birth of a problem
The case has its origins in a complaint filed to FAU's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs on Nov. 5, 2010, by Sandy Torres, a police service technician whose job includes issuing parking tickets and monitoring university traffic on a golf cart.
Torres said in her complaint that Ehrhardt called her into the office in October and showed her the KKK picture.
"As he handed me the picture, he said the following words: 'Look, I marched with the Klan,' " Torres said, according to the complaint. "I felt sick to my stomach from such prideful comment."
The picture, taken by a Sun Sentinel photographer during a 1991 KKK rally in Boca Raton, shows Ehrhardt wearing a riot gear helmet, displaying a baton in his hand and escorting members of the Fraternal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
The Ku Klux Klan is an organization created in the late 1860s that sought violent means to advocate for white supremacy.
Torres declined to comment for this story.
In her complaint, Torres said she found the photo offensive because she is a Latina, and because Ehrhardt's remark suggested that he agreed with the Klan's racist beliefs. Torres also mentioned several occasions on which she felt she was being singled out because of her ethnic background and gender.
She added that Ehrhardt was ignoring her.
"I will still say good morning, but I will not receive a response," Torres said in the complaint. "This has made me feel less than equal to my male counter parts."
FAU's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, which investigates cases of discrimination in the workplace, found in its investigation that at least three employees in the office of Parking and Transportation have seen either the photo or the noose.
A white female employee said she had noticed the picture on Ehrhardt's desk and the noose hanging from a corkboard in plain sight of anyone coming into his office.
When she asked him why he had a noose hanging in his office, he replied, "just in case." She said she wondered why he would have these items and what purpose he wanted them to serve.
She added that Ehrhardt once told her that while in a Publix supermarket, he complained to management when he overheard the store's employees speaking in Spanish to each other.
Another employee said she was passing by Ehrhardt's office when he called her over and told her he had something he wanted to show her. Before showing anything, she stated that he said, "I walked with the Klan," and then proceeded to show the picture.
A third employee said he saw the picture, but was not offended because he didn't understand the potential connotation. He also said he heard his boss say "damn Hispanics!" after breaking up an altercation.
During his investigation interview, Ehrhardt denied most of the allegations against him.
A former Boca Raton police officer who served on the force for 23 years, Ehrhardt said he didn't find anything wrong with the picture — that he meant it as a way to "motivate them." He denied ever saying that he "walked" or "marched" with the Klan.
When asked about the purpose of having a noose in his office, he simulated tying a rope around his neck and pulling up his hand indicating his own hanging, according to the investigative report. He said there were days at work when he felt he could hang himself.
The 59-year-old also said he didn't see anything wrong or offensive with the hangman's noose -- something that some say has a negative connotation because it reminds them of the lynching of African Americans in the post-Civil War South.
Ehrhardt denies the Publix incident ever happened. However, he said he knew it was against Publix's policy for employees to speak a language other than English in the workplace.
The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs said in its report that it found no evidence showing that Torres was discriminated against based on her national origin or gender. But the investigator did find evidence showing that University Regulation 5.010, which prohibits discrimination and harassment, had been violated.
"The display of a hangman's noose coupled with a picture of him walking with the Klan … created the atmosphere of a hostile work environment," said the report, dated Jan. 4.
Resistance and decline
Ed Rowe, associate director of Equal Opportunity Programs, conducts the investigations. According to Kristine Gobbo, FAU assistant vice president of media relations, after a determination by the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, the situation is referred to Human Resources.
A Human Resources representative then meets with the employee's supervisor to determine if disciplinary action is appropriate and what type or level of action should be taken.
Gobbo said the actions taken depend on several variables.
Some of these, she said, include whether the employee knew or should have known that the behavior is not acceptable; whether the proposed discipline is consistent with past treatment of employees who have committed similar offenses; whether the severity of the proposed discipline is reasonably related to the seriousness of the offense; and how it relates to the employee's past record of work performance, conduct and discipline.
Gobbo also said that although Human Resources works with the supervisor of the employee's department to determine the appropriate discipline for the specific situation, the supervisor makes the final decision about discipline.
In this case, Ehrhardt's supervisor is FAU Chief of Police Charles Lowe because the Police Department directly oversees Parking and Transportation -- the office responsible for issuing parking citations, car decals and providing the on-campus shuttle service.
On Jan. 24, Lowe issued a letter of reprimand to Ehrhardt.
"The display of a noose in your office was insensitive and inappropriate," Lowe wrote. "Your actions were perceived in a negative manner."
Lowe also wrote that he believes display of the picture was not inappropriate, but the context in which it was presented could lead to it being interpreted in the wrong way. Lowe ordered Ehrhardt to attend training in cultural sensitivity.
University records do not indicate whether he completed that training.
Lowe declined to comment for this story.
On Feb. 14, Ehrhardt's attorney, George Tucker, wrote asking the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs via letter to have the reprimand removed from his client's personnel file because it was "too severe under all the facts and circumstances of this case."
The letter argued that the report fails to recite the specific paragraph of Regulation 5.010 that was violated by the display of the photograph.
"[The] finding that the photograph, in and of itself, is discriminatory and/or harassing [is] blatantly incorrect," Tucker wrote.
Regarding the noose, Tucker called it a rope knot and said Ehrhardt used it in his job.
"He used the knot in his official university duties in an attempt to complete a taut line hitch to secure cones in the bed of his University pick-up truck," Tucker wrote.
He added that the report omitted this information, leaving the incorrect impression that the rope knot in question had only one use — that of a hangman's noose.
The letter reached the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs on Feb. 16.
In an undated letter, Paula Behul, director of Equal Opportunity Programs, told Ehrhardt that his appeal was denied because there were no grounds to it.
"[During the investigation] Mr. Ehrhardt never advised the investigator that the noose was used to perform his duties at the University," Behul wrote.
"Regardless, Mr. Ehrhardt admitted he should not have displayed the rope as he did."
Both the picture and the noose, which were in his office during the summer, were removed after the discrimination complaint.
Bad omen
Public records suggest William Ehrhardt may have had trouble relating to other employees.
According to Sandy Torres' discrimination complaint, Ehrhardt asked her at one point if she and other employees had a "collective and cooperative personal agenda against him."
"I responded I could not answer for any of my peers but for myself," Torres said in her discrimination complaint.
Ehrhardt made a similar comment on a 2006-07 performance report written by Roody Prato, his supervisor at the time.
"William's overall demeanor has had a negative impact on the synergy of the department," Prato said in his report. "I have observed on several occasions that William walks by an employee or enters the Police Service Technician Office without saying a word to anyone or his supervisor."
At the time, Ehrhardt worked as a police service technician.
In his latest performance appraisal from 2010, his current direct supervisor, Assistant Director of Parking and Transportation James Johnson, said that "[Ehrhardt's] interactions with his staff and co-workers demonstrate how much he genuinely cares about both his job and co-workers."
Monday, February 22, 2010
Dalai Lama tickets come at a high price
Weren't lucky enough to win tickets to see the Dalai Lama speak Wednesday at Florida Atlantic University? Don't fret. You still have a chance to grab a seat to the sold-out event, but it'll cost you a pretty penny.
More than 6,000 students and faculty members entered to win one of the 1,000 tickets raffled off for free. Another 3,000 tickets were released in mid-January for sale to the public, with prices ranging from $49 to $75. They sold out within a matter of a few weeks.
With all the seats gobbled up, it became time for the scalpers to take over. Tickets to the event are being offered at premium prices on eBay and Craigslist. A pair of tickets appears on eBay, with 21 bids pushing the price to $355.00. And the bidding continues. Craigslist has individual tickets ranging from $75 to $300.
If you aren't looking to spend a small fortune to hear His Holiness speak, there are other options for getting a piece of the peace talk.
Some 2,000 students will watch the Dalai Lama on a simulcast at the Student Union Center on the Boca Raton campus.
The Dalai Lama is set to speak on Wednesday at 10 a.m., with a speech entitled, "Compassion as a Pillar of World Peace."
Some students and faculty say, though, that the practice of scalping tickets for a speech that's supposed to be centered on compassion and spirituality is inappropriate, to use the mildest of the descriptions.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Former FAU student pursues her love of music on the West Coast
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – It's open mic night at Unurban, an eclectic neighborhood café here. Inside, former Florida Atlantic University student Alexx Calise is setting up onstage to perform as the featured artist.
Students sit on missmatched chairs and couches, their faces hidden behind laptops and books. Other regulars sip on chai lattes, an Unurban specialty, while appreciating the watercolor painted walls and stained glass windows that embellish the place.
Calise, 24, is unapologetic as she beats the first note out of her acoustic guitar. Her long black hair flings in the air unveiling piercing brown eyes and a fierce expression. The students sit upright and take notice. As she sings the first verse, more people gather around the small stage.
"Alexx is an amazing talent," said James Mueller, an independent drummer working in the Los Angeles area. "She is one of the most innovative singers and songwriters of our time. She really has her own unique sound."
Calise's sound has been described by one of her peers as "hard rock and grunge meets urban-edged pop translated in angsty lyrics with an instantly identifiable vocal that is hauntingly beautiful and completely raw all at once."
Calise's journey as an aspiring singer and songwriter began early in her teens in her Fort Lauderdale home.
"I was a real shy kid growing up," said the Staten Island native. "I would get lost in my notebook. Writing came first to me."
Calise's father, also a musician, was her first musical inspiration.
"I'd sit and watch him play the guitar for hours," Calise said. "And I would practice and practice playing and singing because I wanted to be just like him."
During her years at Deerfield Beach High School, Calise entered every singing contest and gave locals a taste of her developing skills in singing, music and lyric writing.
"Creating music was a way of facilitating my writings at first, a way to bring them to life," she said.
Her transition from senior year at Deerfield High to first year at FAU was marked by a position as entertainment columnist for South Florida Sun Sentinel's teen columns "Time Out," "Next Generation" and "Teen Time."
"One of my teachers referred me to John Dolen at Sun Sentinel," said Calise, referring to the newspaper's former arts and features editor. "I collaborated with him and got to blurb about local music events. I had a lot of fun doing it."
Calise juggled her position at Sun Sentinel and earning credits towards a degree in multimedia journalism and commercial music until she left the newspaper in 2006.
"I played a lot of gigs at night and on weekends, anytime I didn't have class," Calise said. "FAU was flexible with my schedule, and I started taking online classes that allowed me to travel back and forth from L.A. to Florida while recording my first studio album.
In 2007, the aspiring singer was featured in both the Sun Sentinel and its affiliated paper, New Times, for her high profile shows at Hard Rock in Fort Lauderdale and her first CD release party.
Well into her third year at FAU, Calise reached the limit of online classes available for the completion of her degree and was forced to withdraw for the sake of pursuing her dream.
"I had made my decision," she said. "I had a potential record deal and it drove me to finally make the move. So I flew into LA and slept on my producer's couch, for six months."
After arriving at Los Angeles International (LAX) and adding an extra "x" to her first name, Calise's saw her career make a dramatic climb. She is currently endorsed by over 13 music gear and clothing manufacturers. Music from her 2007 critically acclaimed debut album, Morning Pill, is being played all over the world on TV networks such as VH1 and MTV and on thousands of charting radio stations.
Her last single, "Out of Sight" has been in regular rotation on Boston's "No. 1-hit station," WXKS-108 FM. Calise also has recorded vocal tracks for many mainstream commercials and independent movies.
"I still write on a larger scale," said Calise referring to her writing job as advice columnist for the L2P Network and GHS Guitar Strings E-Newsletter. "And I'm also a workout fanatic and I'm always reading."
Currently, Calise is touring, writing and recording the follow up to her 2007 debut album and Sound of Cancer, her new music endeavor with accomplished drummer and songwriter, Dennis Morehouse. She's also preparing to tour for the U.S. Armed Forces.
"I'm a busy girl," Calise said with a smile. "But I don't do it because of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. "I do it every minute of the day because I love it."
She added: "I want to be a positive influence on kids and women. I want to be that hero kids need these days, and I want to show young girls that they can be who they are and be beautiful."
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
FAU Parking Sparks Outrage, Possible Protests
By: Nina G. Wills
Contributions by: Gal Kal
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) students seem to have one major complaint this semester: parking.
"The parking situation at FAU Boca campus is atrocious. The University is simply irresponsible for blocking off multiple parking lot sections when there is a huge increase in student population," Scott Ezra Nettboy, a senior in biology, said.
During the first weeks of classes, students were circling parking lots trying to find a space. Some resorted to parking in the grass, which at the time was not allowed and resulted in the student receiving a ticket.
Due to the shortage of parking spaces and the closing of Lot 23 by the Indian River building, FAU's Division of Parking and Transportation Services were prompted to create new parking guidelines that permit students to park on the grass in designated areas. Students were informed of these new rules via e-mail on Sept. 4.
Some students, though, are taking action to express their outrage over the parking issue. A parking protest is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in front of the Baldwin House, home of the FAU president.
Jake Ades, a 23 year old business major, is spear heading the protest. He used the social networking site Facebook to start a group criticizing the parking situation.
"I invited a few friends. Next thing you know hundreds of people are signed up. The people have spoken," Ades said.
Facebook has become complaint central for FAU students' frustration with parking at the Boca campus. The phenomenon of using Facebook as a venting outlet is nothing new. Since early 2007, students created Facebook groups such as "FAU needs more parking" and "FAU new parking rules BLOW." The latest groups are "FAU Parking Protest" created by Jake Ades and "FAU Parking Solution" created by Neil Parsont.
The "FAU Parking Solution" group has designed t-shirts that list the top ten reasons why students are late to class. The reason "FAU parking" is listed in each spot. T-shirts can be purchased for $10 and organizers are asking that FAU students wear them on Oct. 13. The group's goal is to raise $20,000 and $30,000 "to assist in the FAU parking problem."
Other FAU students have said that the parking problem has been overblown and is not a real issue.
"GET OVER IT! It is not that big of a deal to park farther out and walk your lazy butts to class!" commented LyTysha on the "FAU's Parking Protest" Facebook page.
"We are allowed to park in the grass, and they shuttle you to campus if you're parked far away. I don't see the big issue," John Broward Atwater, a senior in secondary education, said.
Still, Jake Ades believes there is just one solution: "The simple answer: lay some asphalt."
Saturday, April 18, 2009
State 'Brain Drain' Hurts FAU
By: Stephanie Delcorio
Florida universities have been experiencing a 'brain drain', with faculty members leaving the state university system at three times the rate in 2008 compared with 2007, according to a United Faculty of Florida (UFF) newsletter.
Over the past few years, a growing number of professors have left Florida's public universities for states offering higher salaries and better resources. Florida Atlantic University has approximately 25 faculty members leave each year for various reasons. In 2008, the Board of Governors, which oversees the state's university system, approved $65 million to retain faculty and staff for the 2009-2010 budget year.
According to Board of Governors documents, Florida ranks last nationally in tenured and tenure track faculty, falling 45 percent since 1989-90.
"Professors aren't 'making it rain'," former FAU professor Robert Watson said. Watson received his Ph.D. in political science from FAU. After teaching at several other universities, Watson returned to FAU in 2001 as an associate professor.
Watson was denied promotion and tenure (P&T) in 2005-06 and 2006-07.
"It was humiliating and unbelievable that someone of my record and service was not flying through the process with widespread support," Watson said.
Watson won the distinguished teacher of the year award and the faculty service award twice. According the university's Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT) reports in spring 2007, 67.8 percent of students said Watson was one of the most effective professors they have had.
Watson left FAU in 2007 for a teaching position at Lynn University, a private Florida university.
Diane Alperin, associate provost of personnel and programs, said she could not comment on specific personnel situations. However, she said all associate professors are hired on a pre-tenured track. After three years of employment, professors submit a portfolio for review by department chair, college committee, college dean, provost and finally a university committee. The committee is made up of representatives from each of the colleges, who make a recommendation to the president of FAU. If the recommendation is negative, professors have an opportunity to explain and refute the recommendation.
FAU salaries on average are 10 percent behind peer institutions, even though each group is funded in the same way by the state government. This has direct effects on the quality of education, leading to large classes and high faculty turnover, which itself is costly and unnecessary, according to a UFF presentation at the impasse hearing on February 24.
"The amount of bureaucracy at the University has increased without any real benefit to students. The legal staff, the marketing and communications staff all adds to cost. I often feel that instead of actually providing a quality education, we are trying to sell people on the idea that we are providing a quality education," said Sharmila Vishwarsrao, associate professor of economics and chief negotiator for the UFF bargaining team.
"We have offered raises in the context of the economic times, a one percent raise and $1,000 stipend," Alperin said. "Would we love to do more? Yes, because we don't want to lose the good faculty."
University of Florida, Florida State University and The University of South Florida have all noticed an exodus of professors from the state, according to the Board of Governors.
"Academia is a small world," Watson said. "And Florida has a bad reputation for education."
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Iguanas Take Over Florida Atlantic University Campus
Watch out burrowing owls, wild iguanas are rapidly becoming the most recognizable and widespread wild life on Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus.
Students and faculty at FAU have been observing the iguana population's increase for some time now. Most students are unaccustomed to seeing the large numbers of iguanas and some, driven by this fascination, take souvenir photos of the creatures using camera phones.
"They're taking over," said Victoria Hammond, an FAU sophomore, "They look like scary little dinosaurs."
The invading iguanas can be found lounging in a variety of locations on the Boca Campus, but they have staked their main claim in and around the retention ponds surrounding the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the
So far FAU has no written policies in regard to the iguanas found on campus.
"These are wild animals," said Frank Woodward, hazardous materials maintenance manager in the environmental and safety department at FAU. "We have no more control over [the iguanas] than we do the raccoons that come on campus, or the snakes and insects or anything else out there in nature," said Woodward.
Unlike FAU's proud mascot, the burrowing owls, iguanas are not native to Florida.
"They are a result of the exotic pet trade that has become prevalent in South Florida," said Kyla Makela, director of education at the SPCA Wildlife Care Center in Fort Lauderdale. After buying the trendy pet, people intentionally released the iguanas after they grow larger than the owner preferred or the iguanas accidentally escape into the wild.
Once in the wild, the iguanas adapt well to Florida's subtropical climate and multiply. Since iguanas are not part
As the iguana population rises at FAU, the animals have become increasingly larger in size as well.
"I've never seen an iguana that big before," said Zoe Ramos, an FAU sophomore. "I've also seen them jump out of trees, which was something new," Ramos said.
Though in the eyes of an onlooker, it appears the creature's size and numbers are escalating, they remain intimidating yet welcome guests at FAU. "Some people don't much care for iguanas eating their flowers and leaving feces behind. Other people enjoy having the prehistoric looking lizards around," said Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D., Associate Professor of biological sciences at FAU.
Iguanas are not listed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as a species of special concern (Florida Administrative Code [F.A.C.] 68A-27.005), like the burrowing owl is. However, they are protected by
"It is a felony to harm an iguana in any way," Makela said.
If FAU administrators are so inclined, the university could hire a trapper to remove and terminate the iguanas, providing the opportunity for new iguanas to claim their turf. Since these resident lizards pose no threat to students or faculty, and the university is suffering from the current recession, the iguana's costly removal seems unnecessary and unlikely. It appears these docile reptiles will remain FAU's second mascot.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Florida Atlantic University Faculty Say 1% Raise Is Not Enough
By: Stephanie Delcorio and Nina G. Wills
Florida Atlantic University faculty members are frustrated that an agreement could not be reached with the administration regarding salary increases.
After the recent round of negotiations, FAU's administration declared an impasse forcing a special magistrate to be called in to conduct a special hearing on Feb. 24.
"Faculty are very frustrated. There doesn't seem to be a long term plan by the FAU administration," said Anita Pritchard, president of the FAU chapter of the United Faculty of Florida (UFF).
FAU faculty salaries have fallen below state and national averages, the faculty has not received raises in two years and the average cost of living has increased by over 10 percent, according to a UFF press release.
The faculty's frustration escalated in September 2008 when the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a six-year contract extension for President Frank Brogan, which includes a 10 percent raise and will raise his base salary to $357,000 a year. The board has offered the in-unit faculty only a one percent raise and $1,000 stipend.
"Who would have imagined that my contract would expire during the worst economic period in the state? It's tough, but we're going to have to do whatever it takes. The faculty are the backbone of this university. Are they worth it? Every dime, they are fabulous," Brogan said.
Brogan's contract is funded through the FAU foundation, but faculty salaries are funded through the general operating budget, which has suffered almost $19 million in cuts since 2007. Increasing faculty salaries by 10 percent for one year would cost the university $ 9 million and is not viable due to today's budgetary environment and constraints.
"For his accomplishments, I think President Brogan deserved his raise. I also think for their accomplishments, the faculty deserves a more significant raise than one percent," said Eric Shaw, professor of marketing and president of the university faculty senate.
Some faculty believe Brogan should not accept the 10 percent raise.
"He should either turn down the raise to symbolize his solidarity with faculty and in appreciation of our loads and decreasing resources, or offer us substantial raises or at least offer raises to those of us able to prove we are also doing our jobs well," said Meredith Mountford, associate professor of education.
Brogan has refused all raises except for one in 2006, which he donated to the FAU foundation. He has declined a $50,000 bonus and postponed his contract raise until March 2010.
"I am not going to take my salary adjustment until all staff and faculty are satisfied with their contracts. I'm not noble; it's the right thing to do," Brogan said.


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In my last post, I provided a high level overview of the security layers present in Team Foundation Server (and related products). One of the challenges around the management of user credentials is that there are so many layers to secure. There are a few ways to mitigate the complexity.
The Developer Division Customer Product Lifecycle Experience Team (DDCPX) (http://blogs.msdn.com/ddcpxblg/) from Microsoft has released a power tool on GotDotNet that allows you to administer Team Foundation Server, Sharepoint and Reporting services security from one access point. You can download the tool from the following URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=59385
Another method way of mitigating the complexity is by setting all your credentials on the platform level (through Active Directory or on your Windows Server 2003 server in Workgroup mode). Create your groups (developers, project managers, business analysts, ect) as shown in the figure below and add the appropriate users to each group. You can also create sub-groups based on particular Team Projects. This will allow you to specify what users should have access to individual projects.
Once you have the groups and users set up, you can then add them to Team Foundation Server. To access the security settings for the server, open up Visual Studio 2005 (make sure Team Explorer has been installed), connect to your Team Foundation Server (Tools > Connect To Team Foundation Server), and then your Team Foundation Server security settings (Team > Team Foundation Server Settings > Security). You'll get a screen as shown below:
To add your groups to Team Foundation Server, simply click on the Add button and then select the 'Windows User or Group" radio button. One of the interesting quirks around the process is that you must define at least one Allow/Deny permission to the newly added group to remain on the list. By adding your AD or Windows Server 2003 groups to the server, it will automatically be added to the [SERVER]\Team Foundation Server Valid Users group. There may be some roles (such as the Project Managers) that you may want to add to the [SERVER]\Team Foundation Administrators. To make groups part of Team Foundation Server's administrator group, access the Group Membership settings (by clicking on Team > Team Foundation Server Settings > Group Membership). Double-click on [SERVER]\Team Foundation Administrators, and add your groups as shown below:
We can now drill down even further to the project level. To access a Team Project security settings (assuming you have already created a Team Project), right-click on your Team Project within Team Explorer and select Team Project Settings > Security. Add your Team Project sub-groups that you created in AD or Windows Server 2003 (in Workgroup mode). Each project also has Group Membership settings that allow you to add groups to Contributors, Readers, Project Administrators and Build Services. You can then define what users or groups are allowed to access features (such as version control). I'll cover this in detail in another posting.
So what is the point in going through this entire process? Now you can administer all your users directly from AD or your Windows Server 2003 Computer Management console (compmgmt.msc). Let's consider a scenario where a tester is leaving a company. If you remove the tester from a group such as TFS-Testers, they will no longer have access to Team Foundation Server (because they won't be a valid user on the server). If a Tester suddenly gets promoted to Test Lead, they can be added to the Test Lead group and receive certain administer level privileges. If one of your testers needs to be moved from one Team Project from another, it's simply a matter of removing them from one group and adding them to another. Setting up your permissions this way will allow any changes you make on the Workgroup/AD level to trickle down to the TFS feature level. This doesn't preclude you from being able to manage individual users and to make granular changes on Team Foundation Server, the goal is just to simply administering your team security as a whole.
This isn't a one size fits all solution. Some of you may say: "Hey, I'm a small software company, everyone works collaboratively on all projects and I can't set up the server as you describe. Everyone has to be able to create projects, and so forth". This particular scenario certainly makes administration a lot easier, but consider this. Even the most well intentioned and experienced user can make mistakes. By applying the principle of the Least-Privileged User Account (LUA) (which is a core security concept behind Windows Vista), you can mitigate accidents and malicious users alike. It's important to look at security from a business case perspective - how much will it cost you if you have to experience downtime? To learn more about LUA, click on the link beloq to view an informative TechNet article:
In my next posting, I'll discuss how to secure individual features within Team Foundation Server, and we'll look at security on the SharePoint Team Portal and Reporting Server.
Jean-Luc David is a Toronto-based software developer, lecturer, author and Senior Consultant for ObjectSharp Consulting (http://www.objectsharp.com/jldavid/). He is also President and Founder of the Toronto Windows Server User Group (http://www.twsug.com). He started several years ago as an IT Pro working as tech support and server admin for several companies in the GTA. He recently received the Microsoft Team System MVP award last October for his work within the technical community, and he is currently working on several books on Team System. Jean-Luc can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. His blog is accessible at: http://weblogs.asp.net/jld/.

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20. Chris Arter, Public Relations Manager, Webimax
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The Titleist Pro V1x is a variant on the standard Pro V1. The Titleist Pro V1x was introduces as a harder feeling ball than the Pro V1 golf ball and with a 4 piece construction as opposed to a 3 piece construction for the Pro V1. It was designed to spin less than the Pro V1.
In 2007, Titleist introduced the Pro V1 and Pro V1x with a putting stripe.
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Articles by Patrick Bond
In Power in Pretoria?
NLR 58, July-August 2009, pp. 77-88in
Subjects: South Africa,
Responding to Johnson, Patrick Bond locates the origins of the ANC's neoliberal record since 1994 in the compromises of the transition era. Rhetoric versus reality, and the subordination of trade unions and SACP alike to capital's prerogatives.Read this article or download a PDF file
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Older versions of FMOD Studio Low Level API used to include a searchable offline API documentation in CHM format. In the latest 1.06.08 version, I cannot locate it. I know that I can consult http://188.8.131.52/documentation. However, it would be nice to have it included in the future releases in CHM or HTML format.
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It seems like the CHM was accidentally removed the latest installers. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
We don't change the API in patch releases, so if you want a CHM you can grab it from the installer for any of the early 1.06 releases. It will still be valid, apart the "Detailed Revision History" section, for which you can use revision.txt.
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Updated: A previous version of this story stated Wednesday's meeting would be the final opportunity for the public to give input for the Markham Street redevelopment project. Brad Lonberger, principal at Gateway Planning Group, said Wednesday's meeting will be a critical review meeting in the process, but it will not be the final opportunity for public input. There will be other chances for public input in the process, he said.
Wednesday night the public will have one of its last opportunities to provide input for the implementation plan for the transformation of the Markham Street area into a central connector linking Downtown Conway to Hendrix College before final concepts are presented.
"The last meeting was critical in providing feedback, but this one is critical in that it is the launching pad to the final product," said Scott Grummer, program manager of community development for the City of Conway. "We want to make sure we have the plane going down the right runway."
Last year, the Markham Street redevelopment project was selected as one of five projects across the state to receive MetroPlan's $180,000 Jump Start grant. Paired with $50,000 from the City, the grant funds a public-private partnership that is conducting research studies, collecting public feedback and creating plans to aid in an implementation strategy to redevelop Markham Street.
Gateway Planning, the economic development and design consultant firm from Dallas selected to work on the Jump Start initiative, will be at the meeting Wednesday night to present draft concepts based on public input from previous meetings.
"This is a very important meeting," Grummer said. "It will give everyone that visual of what Gateway Planning is thinking."
These concepts will show potential improvements to public roads as well as adjacent development, such as Covington Properties' conceptual master plan for Front Street, which would complement the improvements, Grummer said, both aesthetically and fiscally.
The Markham Street effort encompasses 28 blocks bounded on the north, east, south and west by Hendrix College, Harkrider, the central business district and the railroad tracks.
Wes Craiglow, deputy director of planning and development for the City of Conway, said Markham Street serves as a natural connector tying downtown Conway to Hendrix College situated between Front Street to the west and Harkrider Street to the east.
Hendrix's commitment, from the Village to student life structures, paired with about $70 million in investment in Downtown Conway over the past decade have paved the way for walkable infrastructure linking the two entities, Craiglow said.
"Those two centers of gravity have placed an emphasis on the Markham Street area," he said. "It's become a general consensus among city leaders that that area is primed for development."
Financially and economically the ability to redevelop real estate where infrastructure already exists is more feasible than new development.
It's a more modest investment because Infrastructure and services like police and fire are already in place, Craiglow said.
Also, structures that use all available real estate on a parcel generate exponentially more sales tax per square foot than lower density malls outside of town, he said.
Grummer said compact development also provides economies of scale that make it financially feasible for developers.
"Although the opportunities are great, this is a long-term process, and it's not meant to push anybody out," he said. "It's not meant to cause anyone to move or sell. We're all going to come together and formulate strategies and let those strategies happen naturally."
In an email, Gateway Planning said, "We encourage attendance to give us feedback, so we can be sure our concept is representative of the public desires and will help us develop the action and implementation plan for the area."
The Gateway Planning presentation should last about 30 minutes with the last hour in a half reserved for community feedback, Grummer said.
The economic development firm will then come back in April to meet with the Arkansas Highway Department. The next time Gateway Planning comes to Conway, at a time not yet determined, they will present the final concepts.
Brad Lonberger, principal at Gateway Planning Group, said Wednesday's meeting will not be the last opportunity for the community to give input.
"There will be other chances for input in this process, but this will be a critical review meeting for this process," he said.
Once the conceptual drafts are presented at Wednesday's meeting, the community development department is going to put them on the ImagineConway.com site to continue soliciting feedback from the community.
Using Idea Scale on the right hand side of the site, the community can submit suggestions about what they would like to see, and others can vote to agree or disagree with that idea.
"They can provide feedback as well as put in their suggestions about what they want to see," Grummer said. "We're trying to put in as many tools as we can to get as much public input as possible."
By expanding our footprint downtown we'll create more quality of place, Craiglow said.
"We like to say downtown is like the living room of our city," he said. "It's where we come to spend time with family and friends."
The "Jump Start" Markham Street Public Meeting will take place Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Conway Police Department at 1105 Prairie St.


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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the release of Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr.: Robo Jam, the latest installments in the Buzz! franchise, available exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. As the follow-up to this holiday's party hits, Buzz! The Mega Quiz and Buzz! Junior Jungle Party, Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr.: Robo Jam provide accessible gameplay for people of all ages by utilizing the easy to use pick-up and play Buzz! buzzer peripherals instead of DualShock 2 analog controller.
For the celebrity-obsessed, movie buffs and trivia fans, Buzz! The
Hollywood Quiz brings a sophisticated, red carpet event "live" in your living
room as players are cast as contestants in the ultimate Hollywood trivia
event. Featuring over 5,000 questions on a number of topics including
Hollywood's biggest box office hits and the lifestyles of its most glamorous
stars, Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz is the perfect party starter that lets eight
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Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr.: Robo Jam both require buzzers to play
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"The Buzz! franchise brings players of all ages together to test their
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Nesbiltt Launches Northern Area Plan 2016 Issues Paper
Published on Tue, 30 Apr 2002
An important step in the future development of Ballymoney, Coleraine, Limavady and Moyle Council areas took place today when Environment Minister, Dermot Nesbitt MLA, launched the Northern Area Plan 2016 Issues Paper.
Geographically, this will be the second largest Area Plan in Northern Ireland and includes the Giant's Causeway and many coastal developments.
The Issues Paper will provide the vehicle through which local people can have their say in how their locality develops in the future.
Speaking at the launch, Mr Nesbitt said: "The publication of this Issues Paper is an important stage in preparing the Northern Area Plan. Up to now we have been gathering information, carrying out research and engaging in preliminary consultation with Councillors, community organisations, and other government departments and agencies about future needs of this area. The Issues Paper we are publishing today is the first fruit of that work, and provides an opportunity for everyone to engage in a real and meaningful discussion about the future needs of this area.
"The Environment and Heritage Service has also been looking at the issues pertaining to the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and doing so within the context of preparing a special non-statutory Management Plan for that area.
"A wide range of issues are addressed in this paper, all of which are important to the future development of this area. Of particular importance are:
- the distribution of future housing, given the indicators already established in the Regional Development Strategy;
- the control of apartment development, particularly in coastal towns and villages;
- the major lignite resource near Ballymoney and its possible future exploitation for the generation of power;
- the formal protection of the Giant's Causeway World Heritage Site and its setting;
- the development of sustainable recreation and tourism policies;
- the extent of Greenbelts and Countryside Policy Areas; and
- the maintenance and improvement of the Key Transport Corridors and their impact on the future development potential of Ballymoney, Coleraine and Limavady.
Emphasising the need for public participation in the preparation of the Northern Area Plan, the Minister said: "I cannot stress too highly the importance of Councillors, community organisations and the public contributing positively and constructively to the preparation of the Northern Area Plan. This is your opportunity to contribute to the preparation of your plan for your area. Everybody needs to have their say in what that plan should say.
"That is why I have engaged Community Technical Aid, an independent voluntary organisation, to carry out a programme of community and public consultation on the important issues which this paper raises. CTA have, as a result, arranged a round of public meetings in all the Council areas covered by the Plan. I would encourage as many as possible to attend those meetings, and to make their views on these important issues known."
Notes to Editors
- The Northern Area Plan was launched at 10.30am on Tuesday 30 April in the Radisson Roe Hotel, Limavady.
- The new Northern Area Plan will replace the existing Plans covering the four District Council Areas. They are the Limavady Area Plan 1999 and the North East Area Plan 2002, which covers Coleraine, Ballymoney and Moyle Districts.
- The Plan is being prepared under Part III of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 and is one of a number of Plans currently being prepared with a view to ensuring complete and up-to-date Plan coverage of all Council Areas in Northern Ireland by the end of 2005.
- The closing date for responses to the Issues Paper is 6 August 2002.
- The Plan is being prepared by a team based in the Planning Service Offices at County Hall, Coleraine and led by Mr Billy Robinson, Principal Planning Officer, who may be contacted at:
Planning Service
County Hall
Castlerock Road
Tel: 028 7034 1494
Email: email@example.com
- For further media information please contact Philip Maguire DOE Press Office Tel 028 9054 0013 mobile 07713 652815.
The following are the times, dates and venues of the public meetings and drop in sessions organised by Community Technical Aid:
Public Meetings
Tuesday, 30 April 2002
Coleraine Town Hall, The Diamond, Coleraine
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Wednesday, 1 May 2002
Garvagh Community Building, 85 Main Street, Garvagh
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Thursday, 2 May 2002
Roe Valley Leisure Centre, 9 Greystone Road, Limavady
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Tuesday, 7 May 2002
Ballymoney Town Hall, High Street, Ballymoney
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Wednesday, 8 May 2002
Loughgiel Millennium Centre, Lough Road, Loughgiel
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Thursday, 9 May 2002
National Trust Tea Room, Giant's Causeway
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Monday, 13 May 2002
Peter Thompson Hall, Recreation Grounds, Castlerock
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Tuesday, 14 May 2002
Dungiven Community Hall, 3 Chapel Road, Dungiven
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Wednesday, 15 May 2002
Bayview Hotel, 2 Bay Head Road, Portballintrae
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Thursday, 16 May 2002
Cushendall Golf Club, Shore Road, Cushendall
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Thursday, 16 May 2002
Parochial Hall, Rathlin Island
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm
Drop In Sessions
Tuesday, 30 April 2002
Portstewart Town Hall, The Crescent, Portstewart
1.00pm and 8.00 pm
Wednesday, 1 May 2002
Magilligan Community Centre, 394 Seacoast Road, Bellarena, Magilligan
4.00 pm and 7.30 pm
Tuesday, 7 May 2002
Marine Hotel, 1-3 North Street, Ballycastle
3.00 pm and 7.30 pm
Wednesday, 8 May 2002
Rasharkin Community Centre, Drumbolcan Park,
Duneaney Road, Rasharkin
4.00 pm and 6.00 pm
Tuesday, 30 April 2002
Portrush Community Development Offices, Technical College,
Dunluce Avenue
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May 15, 2014 14:51 ET
Underground drifting intersects 6.1 m wide vein for bulk sampling
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 15, 2014) -
Editor's Note: There is a photo associated with this release.
Global Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CTG)(OTCBB:GMLFF) is pleased to announce that it has received the initial operating permit for mining, milling and concentrate production at its 100%-owned Strieborná high-grade silver/copper/antimony project in Slovakia. The permits have been granted after approval of an Environmental Impact Assessment and Plan of Operations reviewed by the appropriate local authorities and made available for public comment.
Bill Pincus, Global's CEO, said, "Since pumping out and refurbishing the mine, this is our most critical achievement to date. The permits will allow us to complete test mine studies for a full feasibility study and can eventually be amended to allow the start-up of operations once the company has received a tailings disposal permit."
Initial Permits Issued
Under the terms of the operating permit the Company may mine and concentrate up to 85,000 tonnes of ore per year from underground operations. The permit currently restricts mining to approximately 20m below the rehabilitated Level 6. The Company has already applied for an amendment to allow mining to 10m above Level 6. Global anticipates approval of the amendment by this summer at which point it is likely to run a small test mine. This will allow for better evaluation of mining conditions and to satisfy certain requirements of our mining license.
The current permit does not provide for tailings disposal. The Company has identified two alternative tailings management plans: a surface tailings facility or the use of the tails as cemented backfill in the mining process. The Company will apply for a tailings permit once the management plan is finalized.
Exploration Drifting Intersects 6.1-Meter Vein on Level 6
The Company is also pleased to report that the underground drifting (mining) on Level 6 has recently intercepted a 6.1 m intersection of the Strieborná vein that exhibits abundant tetrahedrite, the sulphide mineralization that contains most of the silver, copper and antimony (see photos). The objective is to investigate and collect a 500 tonne bulk sample of the vein on this upper level that had never been previously explored underground. The bulk sample results including assays and metallurgy will be used for the technical studies and the future mine plans.
Metallurgical Test Work Advances
The Company is also pleased to report that recent bench-scale leach tests to evaluate the production of byproduct antimony from the Strieborná vein concentrate indicate that antimony extractions of up to 99%, and mercury extractions of up to 98% can be achieved through leaching. The process also indicates that virtually all of the silver and copper remained in the residual high grade concentrate for smelting. The mercury, dissolved into solution can be effectively precipitated for safe disposal. The studies will continue in order to define and cost-out the most efficient and economic process using these techniques.
About Strieborná
Strieborná is a high-grade silver/copper/antimony vein deposit in an historic mining district near the town of Roznava in eastern Slovakia. It has excellent expansion potential over and above the already well-defined resource. Significant infrastructure at site includes a working shaft and hoisting system, extensive underground access through a series of drifts, crosscuts and tunnels and associated surface facilities.
QUALIFIED PERSONS: William Pincus., M.Sc., CPG and Chief Executive Officer for Global Minerals Ltd. is the Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101 responsible for this press release. He has verified the data in this news.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are frequently characterized by words such as "plan," "expect," "project," "intend," "believe," "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future and other factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Readers are advised that National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators requires that each category of mineral reserves and mineral resources be reported separately. Readers should refer to the continuous disclosure documents filed by Global and available at www.sedar.com, for detailed information, which is subject to the qualifications and notes set forth therein.
The mineral resources are reported in accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 43-101 and have been estimated in conformity with generally accepted CIM Estimation of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Best Practices Guidelines. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the mineral resource will be converted into mineral reserve.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
To view the photo showing massive tetrahedrite (black) in gangue of quartz (white) and siderite (brown- yellow), click the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ctg_photo.jpg
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Copystar CS 3552ci
Unlock the possibilities of powerful digital imaging and document solutions with Kyocera's Copystar 3552ci. As the first in a series of innovative and efficient multifunctional printers, the CS 2551ci represents a new era for office technology. Within its sleek design lies shocking functionality: the printer, scanner, copy and fax machine puts elevated productivity right at your fingertips. Plus, customize the machine to fit your needs with a comprehensive selection of available optional features. When your workplace is equipped with the CS 3552ci, you'll never want to leave the office – but with its mobile compatibility, you have the freedom to work anywhere. Upgrade your business with the Kyocera Copystar 3552ci.
Vibrant Color and Black and White imaging, advanced technology integration and outstanding ergonomics set the Copystar CS 3552ci apart. Ready to tackle the most demanding print, scan, and copy jobs, this expertly-engineered MFP boasts impressive throughput speeds, flexible document handling and scalable configurations. Built on an award-winning platform, the powerful Copystar CS 3552ci enables workgroups to maximize efficiency, minimize costly outsourcing, and improve company-wide productivity and profitability.
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Welcome to our amazing folklore Paul Bunyan trivia quiz!
Tall, strong, skillful and good-natured, lumberjack Paul Bunyan is a well-liked US folklore character dating back to the middle of the 19th century. Incredible stories about Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox Babe explain the origins of weather phenomena and famous landmarks. Would you like to see if you know enough about the adventures of the nationally recognized figure? Play our Paul Bunyan quiz and find it out! How many storks did it take to deliver Paul Bunyan to his parents? What landmark was supposedly created when Paul Bunyan's children got dirty and had to be bathed? What made Paul Bunyan's ox Babe turn blue? What was created by Paul Bunyan as a suitable watering hole for Babe the Big Blue Ox? Try to answer these tricky questions to check if you know enough about American fables and legends!
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|Alex was bundled up. It was cool out there.
|My baby boy in the flowers.
It was nice. We didn't stay too long, there were a lot of people, and we didn't have money to go and spend in the gift shop or whatever. There was a group of Harley Davidson riders there. I will be honest, I just don't get them. Is there some kind of hidden agreement when they buy the bike that they should look as douchebaggy and dirtbaggy as possible when riding it. Even the women look that way. They look like skanky men. They were amongst hordes of families enjoying the tulips, talking at the top of their lungs about crass subjects. This guy with grizzled hair in a ponytail, decked out in chaps and studs and skulls shouted: Tit inspector! Take 'em out! HAHAHAHA. ::eyeroll:: They were a blot of darkness obstructing a river of families and children flowing around them. They took twenty minutes to leave, finding it necessary to start up their bikes and to rev them repeatedly to make as much as spectacle of themselves as possible. I don't get the harley types.
Anyway... on the 17th, my little pumpkin completed his fifth month in this world. I was sifting through my husband's photos, and found these from the morning of November 17th, 2012. Nine-ish. :) Never mind how crappy I look... I was in labour for over 36 hours by the time he came 'round.
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Debuting tonight at Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke event in New York, the 45-foot luxury bus will travel to cities across the country throughout the year. The bus was transformed into a traveling cigar lounge, designed to re-create the ambiance of hip New York cigar lounge Club Macanudo.
In cities where the bus will appear, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston and Tampa, Fla., smokers can purchase entry tickets at local cigar stores and enjoy a Macanudo on a rolled-out red carpet. --Cara Beardi
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If you've ever tried to pay for a cab with plastic, you're likely aware that the experience is a nightmare. While New York City cabs have been equipped with card readers for a few years now, drivers are often combative about accepting credit due to service charges and the time it takes them to actually get paid.
If Square has its way, however, using a credit card for cab fare could suck a little less--and might even become fast and easy.
The service, founded by Jack Dorsey, the seemingly sleepless creator and chairman of Twitter, has aimed to make it simple for anyone to accept credit payments. It utilizes a small card reader to enable anyone with a smartphone to charge a card. Friend conveniently forgot cash? No problem, just cover the bill and debit the card.
For its car service, Square has developed a fancy new piece of hardware (see it here), for a decidedly more cab-like transaction, according to the the New York Times. It will first be available in 30 New York City taxis, and if the initiative is successful, it will likely expand to more of the fleet.
For its part, Square is seeking to eliminate drivers' aversion to credit card payments by assuring the deposit of funds within 24 hours. No word on what percentage of each taxi transaction Square will pocket, but with any luck, it will undercut current processing fees.
If it does, using a card in a car might soon be less of a disaster.


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VW California Camper
By Arman Barari on Oct 07, 2011 with Comments 0
Volkswagen announced a new version of its Transporter van, modified to become a California Camper. But it's more than that because it is actually the Beach version.
And that means the California Beach blends the appeal of the California with the practicality and versatility of the Caravelle people carrier. Inside, seating for up to seven people is available with a two-, or three-, seat rear bench, and further optional individual chairs. The front seats swivel to face the rear and a portable table, neatly stored in the sliding side door, can create a sociable lounge area. In addition, two folding chairs are stored in the tailgate.
It offers added value and more versatility with seating for up to seven people, with prices starting at £34,970.
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A large amount of luggage space is offered behind the rail-mounted seats and the Beach also offers sleeping accommodation for four. The bench-seat easily folds to convert to a two-berth bed across the width of the vehicle, while a manual pop-up roof gives access to a further double bed. Integrated pull-down blinds for the side and rear windows, plus pop-up covers for the front window, ensure privacy when required.
The California Beach is powered by a choice of 2.0-litre TDI engines. Making its debut on the Beach is a highly-efficient 114 PS BlueMotion Technology model offering optimised fuel efficiency and lowering emissions. With a five-speed manual transmission with longer gearing, cruise control, Stop/Start system, brake regeneration and low rolling resistance tyres, it offers a combined fuel economy figure of 40.4 mpg and a CO2 output of 184 g/km.
The second engine is the more powerful 140 PS unit, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. With a premium of £1,165 over the BlueMotion Technology model, the 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS returns 36.7 mpg on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 203 g/km.
As standard, the well-equipped newcomer to the popular California camper range is fitted with stylish 16-inch 'Miyato' alloy wheels, Climatic air conditioning and a CD/radio with eight speakers. The choice of Sunny Yellow exterior paint and 'Takato' upholstery are exclusive to Beach models. Customers can also choose from a raft of options, including larger alloy wheels, a 32-litre cool/warm box (powered by second leisure battery), programmable parking heater, an awning, privacy glass, double glazing and Bluetooth mobile phone provision, plus satellite navigation with Western Europe mapping pre-loaded to an internal memory and xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights.
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UKMSSB Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2016 notification for DS post get application form from ukmssb.org having 203 empty seats.
Uttarakhand MSSB Notification 2016: Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board has come up with current week's employment news. Appellants who have completed their BDS can steal this job notification by submitting application form www.ukmssb.org. Last date to be a part of this recruitment process is 5th November, 2016 if interested then apply for it. Mode of application form is offline & its postal address is given below at end of this article.
Let's have quick overview about Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board abbreviated as UKMSSB. It was established on 6th April, 2015 located at Dehradun their main objective is to recruit eligible aspirants for vacant seats created in organization. Uttaranchal is located in Northern part of India comprising of 13 districts they formed separate departments to take care after well-being of citizens of that state.
Job fighters who are looking for latest medical jobs should not miss this golden opportunity especially who have completed their graduation. Number of vacancies is on average so those who want to get selected have to give their best performance in selection rounds. Kindly have a look at its official notification before submitting your application form. Because if you will not fit into eligibility criteria then organization will reject your registration form.
UKMSSB Dental Surgeon Recruitment 2016
Name of Organization: Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board
Job Role: Dental Surgeon
Total number of Vacancies: 203
Job Location: Uttarakhand
Job Category: State Government Job
Educational Qualification:
- Appellants who have completed their Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) from well recognized university are eligible to apply for it.
Age Limit:
- Interested candidate's age should fall in between 21 years to 42 years for more details kindly refer its official notification.
Selection Process:
- Candidates who are having burning desire to get selected as employee in above mentioned organization has to score good marks in written exam & personal interview round.
Application Fee:
- Aspirants who fall under General category has to pay Rs. 2000/- as examination fee.
- Reserved category candidate has to pay Rs. 1000/- as examination fee.
Pay Scale:
- After getting appointed as Dental Surgeon candidate will get Rs. 15, 600 to Rs. 39, 400/- plus grade pay of Rs. 5400/- on monthly basis.
Important Dates to Remember:
- Due date for submitting application form is 5th November, 2016.
Postal Address:
- The Secretary, Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), Directorate of Health Service Campus, Danda Lakhond Sahastradhara Road, P.O Gujarat, Dehradun – 248013, Uttarakhand.
Steps to Apply for Uttarakhand Medical Jobs Application Form 2016
- Candidates are requested to refer its official website of organization.
- From home page search out for recruitment link for which you are looking for.
- Download application form after referring to its official notification.
- Fill all mandatory fields in application form carefully & take it along with you while appearing for selection rounds.
Click Here To Download UKMSSB Dental Surgeon Notification 2016
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Official Website: www.ukmssb.org
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Professional profile
Patricia Wery is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. She joined the St. Norbert Community in 1995 as the Office Manager in the Teacher Education Office. Prior to that she was a legal secretary and then the Secretary to the Principal at St. Joseph School in Green Bay.
She is responsible for assisting the Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness; OIE team and assessment coordinators in carrying out all Academic, Student Life and Mission & Heritage program assessment activities. She also schedules meetings and other assessment activities, monitors OIE budget and mini-grants, prepares OIE newsletter, maintains the OIE web site, and prepares and administers various web-based surveys for the college, etc.
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Pentax K-01
The Pentax K-01 is a bit of an odd duck. It's a mirrorless camera that's as big as digital SLRs, which sort of defeats the purpose of being mirrorless in the first place. Photo quality is among the best out there, but other cameras offer better AF performance and more compact/usable designs.
Photographers who want a camera that'll garner attention and take great photos, who don't mind its size and below average performance.
People who take photos of moving subjects, or who want the main benefit of a mirrorless camera: a compact body.
DCRP Review: Pentax K-01
By: Jeff Keller, Digital Camera Resource Page (May 6, 2012)
The Pentax K-01 is a bulky yet stylish camera that offers excellent image quality when paired with a quality lens. The size and ergonomics are certainly not for everyone, and the autofocus is way too slow for action shooters. If you've got a collection of K-mount lenses and want a full-featured camera for still lifes and landscapes, then the K-01 is well worth looking at. If you're taking...
Pentax K-01 review
By: Mike Lowe, What Digital Camera (Apr 20, 2012)
The Pentax K-01 isn't like anything else on the market. Its unusual exterior may appeal to design aficionados associated with the world of Marc Newson and other designers, but for most average camera users it's too bulky and, on account of its small grip alone, won't appeal to hardened photographers.


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JOURNALISTS, entertainers, and political spokesmen often compare the present crisis in America's farm belt with conditions farmers and rural bankers experienced in the depressed 1930s. But it is to the 1920s that the present financial hardship of rural Americans should be likened. Then, as now, most Americans enjoyed considerable prosperity, while farmers and rural bankers faced appalling debt and unprecedented numbers of farm foreclosures. To compare the '20s with the '80s offers insight into the causes, and implications, of the present crisis in the farm belt.
In the present, as in the 1920s, farmers suffer particularly from their inability to repay mortgage debt. Consequently, uncommonly high rates of farm foreclosures and rural bank failures are now occurring, as they did in the '20s. But for neither period do politicians and news analysts assign these foreclosures and bank failures to farm debt itself. Instead, most insist that the farmer's inability to repay legitimate mortgage loans is not his fault.
It is ironic that the experience of the past 50 years has not diminished the widespread conviction that financial hardship -- resulting in falling farm real estate values, farm bankruptcies, farm foreclosures, and bank failures -- is caused by circumstances beyond farmers' control. In the 1920s, depressed farm income was widely blamed for rural debt problems. Supporters pointed out that since 1910, when official price statistics were first collected, the prices farmers received for their production had steadily declined in relation to their costs.
It was argued that farmers had to sell their products at marginal-cost prices in competitive markets, over which they had no control. They purchased their materials, however, at prices set by large companies in monopolistic markets. This view led to the belief that farmers would earn fair incomes if they had the power to influence prices by controlling the quantity of the products they sold. That belief, conceived during the farm crisis of the 1920s, led in turn to price-support proposals in which the f ederal government would help farmers to control agricultural ``surpluses'' through acreage limitation. Such control has been the cornerstone of federal farm legislation since the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933.
Clearly federal solutions to the financial distress that occurred in the 1920s have not prevented rural financial distress from recurring in the 1980s. The inability of these measures to prevent the type of rural hardship that is occurring today -- the same type of hardship that prompted their enactment more than 50 years ago -- suggests that they are treating the wrong problem. Indeed, today's recurrence of rural problems suggests that the architects of New Deal agricultural policy were wrong to blame
depressed farm income for those financial difficulties. Net farm income rose sharply during the '20s and, unlike the falling incomes in the '30s, could not in itself have contributed to the post-1920 rural financial crisis; similarly, depressed farm net income is not an underlying cause of today's rural financial distress.
In the present, as in the 1920s, the popular view is wrong. The underlying cause of most rural financial distress in both the 1920s and the 1980s lies within farmers' control. Farmers create their own economic anguish by borrowing excessively against farm real estate values in times of severe inflation. Immediately preceding each of these decades was a 20-year era of prolonged inflation that culminated in a final year or so of sharply escalating prices, followed by a pronounced deflation. Farm real esta te values and mortgage debt followed the path of inflation from the early 1900s to 1920 and then again from the early 1960s to about 1980. Observers sometimes used the word ``speculation'' to characterize highly leveraged purchases of farm real estate during the peak inflations of 1919-20 and 1979-80. When the inflation bubbles burst in both 1920 and 1981, declining farm real estate values left those farm mortgage borrowers, and their bankers, in a precarious position, regardless of how much net income the farmers earned from their basic agricultural pursuits.
In the 1920s, rural bankers sought a rise in agricultural commodity prices that could restore farmland values to pre-1920 levels. This was an understandable position, since they held a great many loans backed by sharply depreciated farm real estate. Bankers believed, not unreasonably, that Congress would support legislation to aid the nation's farmers before it would back measures to aid failing banks. Thus rural bankers pressed hard for federal agricultural commodity price supports.
All efforts to enact price-support legislation in the 1920s failed, perhaps because the major legislative proposals all advocated export dumping, a means of supporting domestic prices which did not find favor in the Coolidge and Hoover administrations. The first administration of Franklin Roosevelt, however, quickly passed into law a method for propping up domestic agricultural prices by limiting the acreage farmers could plant.
In the 1980s we see that price-support legislation does not prevent farm foreclosures and bank failures such as rural Americans faced in the '20s, and which beset today's farmers. Is there a lesson to learn from this experience? Perhaps one lesson is that long-term mortgage debt and the operation of a farm are not compatible. Theoretically the two might be compatible if farmers' loan repayments were always predicated on expected operating cash flows, and never on expected increases in land values. But
that condition would hold only if farmers never succumbed to the temptation to speculate in real estate, hardly a reasonable expectation.
As long as there are American farmers who view their farmland as an asset that they should own, and not rent, there will be farmers who will combine gambling with farming. These farmers will never lack funds as long as bankers are willing to base loans on property values rather than cash flows. But when these farmers and their bankers periodically indulge the temptation to beat an inflationary farm real estate market, as they did just after World War I and again in the 1970s, the rest of the public and their elected representatives should not attribute the inevitable aftermath of farm foreclosures and bank failures to depressed farm incomes. Instead, they should point to the true cause -- gambling.
H. Thomas Johnson, visiting professor at the University of Washington, is the author of ``Agricultural Depression in the 1920s: Economic Fact or Statistical Artifact?''


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According to statistics from grouptravel.org, the average reunion has between 50 and 150 guests, with up to five generations attending.
If you and a few other family members want to plan a reunion, you'll need to start thinking about it over a year in advance.
Then, start getting the word out and get as much help as possible from other relatives who might be able to contribute time, money, and ideas. Once you family reunion starts coming together; you'll be surprised how exciting it can be.
Thinking Location
If you're going to plan so far in advance and invite everyone to fly in from many different locations, you want to have as much variety in your activities as possible.
Family reunions are unique because they can include everyone from babies to centenarians, and you want to make sure they can all be comfortable.
That's why you should think big - family friendly resorts, mountain lodges, or even casinos. Some fantastic nature spots offer cabins designed for reunions that will sleep over 50 people.
Food and Entertainment
The family members who help organize can each lead an activity they enjoy, whether it's sports and outdoor fun, sightseeing and shopping, or simply staying inside cooking and looking at photo albums.
The schedule you write up as a team should offer several different choices of activities for mornings and afternoons, but make sure and allow for plenty of free time and evenings where everyone can dine together.
It can be hard to figure out how much food you need if you're planning to pay for catering or cook yourselves on certain days. Drawing up a menu is part of planning, and if your family puts a lot of value on their home-cooked meals, allow for plenty of time in the kitchen.
Getting Revenue
But if you're uncomfortable with that idea, simply asking for donations is a smart alternative.
In the beginning stages, many family members will be interested in contributing their time and money to throwing a great reunion.
The ones who aren't may lend a hand during festivities once they see the results of all your cost and planning.
About 15 percent of reunions make money off of souvenir sales such as family t-shirts and custom DVDs of home movies.
These souvenirs can be affordable to make, and there's nothing wrong with asking for $5 to take them home. You can even designate a camcorder operator during the reunion and make DVDs later on, whether as a souvenir or just a great memento.
Your family is unlike any other, so your reunion should be a celebration of your identity and your varied lives all around the country or the world.
It can be hard trying to make one event work for everyone, but getting back in touch with the people you should never lose touch with is one of the most rewarding investments you can make.
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The Federation of General and Special Workers of Iceland (SGS) is calling for a minimum monthly wage hike to ISK 425,000 ($3,660/€3,160).
Wage Adjustment for Harpa Employees
Per the new wage adjustment, Harpa's customer service reps' wages will be set at 26.1% over the union's set hourly rate, or an average of ISK 2,935 an hour during overtime shifts, which includes nights and weekends.
Union Demands Revision to Gendered Dress Code
The union has received complaints from female employees at the Hard Rock Café who are required to wear a skirt at work, in lieu of the shirt and pants that their male counterparts wear.
Shorter Workweek Trial A Success
An experimental project to see how shortening the workweek for state and municipal employees has been a success thus far.
Air Mechanics May Strike on Sunday
Air mechanics at Icelandair have announced an indefinite strike starting at 6:00 am on Sunday morning unless a collective agreement is reached.
Highest Wages Increased Most
Those with the highest wages in Iceland between 2014 and 2016 also experienced the highest wage increase.
Icelandair Laying Off 115 Pilots
The head of the Icelandic Airline Pilots' Association states that Icelandair's decision to lay off 115 pilots this fall does not bode well for wage negotiations.
Nearly 90 Workers Laid off in Akranes
The seafood company HB Grandi announced yesterday that all its workers in demersal fish processing in Akranes, West Iceland, will be laid off as of September 1.
Uncertainty for Workers in Akranes
The seafood company HB Gandi has announced that it plans to discontinue processing demersal fish in the town of Akranes, West Iceland.
Strike Ends; Fishing Fleet Sails Again
The Icelandic fishermen's strike, which began full force in mid-December, finally ended last night after fishermen narrowly voted to approve a wage contract signed by their representatives on Saturday morning
Minister Presents Plan to Fishermen
The negotiating committees of Icelandic fishermen and representatives of fisheries met with Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Þorgerður Kartín Gunnarsdóttir last night.
Minister to Meet with Fishermen Tonight
RÚV reports that Icelandic Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is planning to meet the disputing parties, fishermen and representatives of the fisheries, tonight.
Icelandic Fishermen's Strike Worries Grimbarians
The Icelandic fishermen's strike has had a big impact on fish markets abroad.
Against Intervening in Fishermen's Strike
Icelandic Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir neither plans to intervene in the wage dispute of fishermen and fisheries with provisional legislation nor by changing the tax law.
Should Authorities Intervene in Fishermen's Strike?
Icelandic authorities can intervene in the wage dispute between fishermen and fisheries by other means than by passing a law to halt the strike, according to Páll Magnússon, who heads Alþingi's Industrial Affairs Committee.
Fishermen's Strike Could Hurt Market Share in US
It could take Icelandic fish exporters many years to win back their US market share, according to an importer of fish in Boston
Flight Attendants Reach Deal, Averting Strike
Air Iceland flight attendants signed a new wage contract before midnight last night, thereby averting an impending three-day strike.
Strike of Air Iceland Flight Attendants?
Domestic Air Iceland flights will be canceled tomorrow if an agreement is not reached in wage negotiations with flight attendants today.
Workers' Wallets Affected by Fishermen's Strike
Numerous workers in fish processing are out of a job, due the fishermen's strike, which resumed December 14.
Fishermen's Strike to Resume Tonight
Members of the Icelandic Fishermen's Association have voted down a wage contract, signed by their representatives and Fisheries Iceland in mid-November.
Teachers Approve Contract
Grade school teachers have voted to approve a salary contract signed at the end of November by their representatives and the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities.
Teachers Sign Wage Contract
The negotiating committees of the Association of Teachers in Primary and Lower Secondary Schools and the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities reached an agreement last night.
Teachers Leave Work Early
Grade school teachers all over Iceland left work early yesterday to attend meetings to show solidarity in their fight for higher pay.
Fishing Fleet Sailing Again
Icelandic fishing vessels have been leaving harbor since fishermen struck a deal with Fisheries Iceland on Sunday night.
Teachers Ready to Resign
Teachers will walk out of the classroom today at 2:30 pm to attend a meeting at Háskólabíó cinema where their wage demands will be discussed.


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Silly Saturday: 2210 & All That Jazz
No matter what happens at the DNC's Rules & Bylaws Committee meeting today, Clinton wins.
I'm not kidding. There'll be gnashing of
The minute that stupid Jack Johnson, Maryland's now infamous Clinton-pledged delegate, switched to the Obamadarkside, all bets were off. You see, "pledged" delegates are no longer required (per party rules) to vote for their candidate in the first vote on the convention floor; ergo, there's really no such thing as a pledged delegate.
Watch the video while you read the rest...
One more point: "Uncommitted" means just that; it doesn't mean "Votes for Obama."
Got that? If the RBC votes to assign Michigan's uncommitted primary votes to Obama (even though he took his name off the ballot, and so did several other Dem prez candidates), the Clinton campaign's appeal --on behalf of the voters-- will be swift.
A final point: Do you want a candidate who backs party leaders or one who backs the voters all the way?
No matter what happens today, Clinton wins, and Obama looks like the party elders' political appeaser dude... more than willing to honor party process over the voters. What a loser strategy!
Hey, Clinton has nothing to lose as the champion of the American voter. Remember the Clinton-Boxer Count Every Vote Act of 2005? Even John Kerry signed on as a co-sponsor. Duh.
This really is my final point, I swear: Even if Obama manages to get 2210 delegates to swear allegiance to him in their own damned blood, they can still change their minds, rendering those blood oaths moot.
Have A Silly Saturday! Look for silliness wherever you go today. Here in DC, there will be much silly huffing and puffing by Obama followers... to no avail. Full of sound and fury and all that jazz. Signifying nothing.
Best bar bet in the world: Delilah didn't do it.
Judges 16:19-- And she made him (Samson) sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head.


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The Classic. The walk UP the Zion Narrows from the Temple of Sinawava is a wonderful hike, perhaps the third-best "trail" in the Park. Even with a side-trip up Orderville Canyon (highly recommended) the logistics are simple, and the trip can be a couple-of-hours thing, a half-day hike, or a full-day adventure. Accessible to anyone with solid walking abilities and a sense of adventure and fun, the Narrows has probably seen more visitors than any canyon on Earth. Canyoneering for everyone!
The unique aspect of the Narrows hike is you must get wet to see the goods, and this watery complication creates most of the highlights and complications of the hike. As in all canyoneering, water can be friend or foe; during summer, crowds throng to the Narrows to splash around and escape the heat, while during colder months, one must take serious precations to hike the Narrows comfortably. Thankfully, the hike is always worth the effort. Even during winter, its most diffiuclt season, the Narrows can be an extraordinary place, with beautiful ice sculptures forming at springs, seeps, and intersecting canyons.


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Government pledges extra £5m to Dominica hurricane victims to aid recovery
The Government will give the hurricane-ravaged island of Dominica £5 million in UK aid, the International Development Secretary has announced.
Priti Patel will visit the Caribbean on Sunday, during a whistle-stop tour, so she can survey the damage caused to a number of British overseas territories that were pummelled by two major storms in close succession.
Category five Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Dominica after making landfall on Monday, leaving 98% of buildings damaged and thousands without power - affecting almost the entire 70,000 population.
Ms Patel announced the latest wave of UK Government support as she visited HMS Ocean, which on Friday delivered 60 tonnes of UK aid to the Caribbean, almost doubling the amount of aid in the region.
She said: "The UK has pledged to give £5 million to the people of Dominica, the island worst hit by Hurricane Maria - on top of the £57 million already promised to the region - to strengthen recovery following these relentless disasters.
"I have come to the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla to see first-hand UK aid in action, helping families whose lives have been ripped apart first by Hurricane Irma and then Maria.
"The UK is leading the way in the relief effort, delivering emergency food, water and shelter to those who need it most.
"We will continue to clear up after this devastation in the weeks, months and years to come."
During her trip, Ms Patel will meet families in the British Virgin Islands whose lives were torn apart by Hurricane Irma, and she will visit Anguilla to see UK efforts to get schools and businesses up and running to speed up recovery.
The £5 million pledge brings the British Government's financial support for islands hit by Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma to £62 million, a sum which has gone to overseas territories including the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Turks and Caicos.
The Government is also doubling any UK public donations made to the British Red Cross' Irma and Maria appeals, a pledge which has so far raised more than £2 million.
More than 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid has already been distributed in the region, including more than four tonnes of food and water on the British Virgin Islands; 720 litres of water to the Turks and Caicos Islands; and more than two tonnes of building materials to Anguilla.
The pledge of UK aid comes after the prime minister of Dominica formally requested international support to address the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.
It will go directly towards restoring health services and increasing access to healthcare in the most affected areas.
Britain was one of the first to arrive in Dominica following the storm, with Department for International Development (DfID) field teams immediately delivering urgent medical supplies such as insulin vaccinations and water purifiers.
The UK is working with the UN, Red Cross and other partners on the ground to distribute aid, including food, across Dominica.