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Catholic Church in Argentina
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The Catholic Church in Argentina is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope, the Curia in Rome, and the Argentine Episcopal Conference.[citation needed]
According to the CIA World Factbook (July 2014), 92% of the country are nominally Catholic, but less than 20% practice their faith regularly.[1]
Today, the church in Argentina is divided into administrative territorial units called dioceses and archdioceses. Buenos Aires, for example, is a metropolitan archdiocese owing to its size and historical significance as the capital of the nation. An Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope Francis), SJ, was elected as Pope on 13 March 2013. Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the archbishop, also houses the remains of General José de San Martín in a mausoleum.[citation needed]
There are seven Catholic universities in Argentina: Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (Buenos Aires), the Universidad Católica de Córdoba, the Universidad de La Plata, the Universidad de Salta, the Universidad de Santa Fe, the Universidad de Cuyo, and the Catholic University of Santiago del Estero. Religious orders run and sponsor hundreds of primary and secondary schools throughout the country, with government funding.[citation needed]
Colonial and Early Republican Period[edit]
During the Spanish colonial period, the Catholic Church became the dominant religious presence and social service provider in the Spanish holdings in South America, including the territory that would later become independent Argentina. Following independence from Spain in 1810, there were sharp disagreements within the national ruling elite over the degree of Church influence in the country. Not wanting to offend Spain, the Papacy condemned the revolutions sweeping South America at the time, creating a contentious relationship with the budding Argentine nation. Still, the first Argentine Constitution, promulgated in 1853 and which remains the basis of Argentina's modern legal system, reserved a special place for the Catholic Church in the country through state financial support while also allowing religious freedom. Church-State relations in the 19th century were characterized by a series of conflicts between the Argentine government and the Church over the issues of compulsory secular education, civil marriage, and the governmental appointment of religious authorities. Argentina and the Holy See broke off diplomatic relations in the 1880s over these issues and went nearly 20 years before reestablishing them. Relations improved during the early 20th century, as various conservative administrations worked with the Vatican to set the basis for a mutually acceptable relationship, which involved, among other things, state permissiveness toward religious education in public schools.[citation needed]
Perón and the military regimes[edit]
By the 1950s, the increasing power of Juan Domingo Perón produced tensions between his administration and the Church over issues such as the attempted legalization of divorce and prostitution, and particularly state regulation of religious education. These culminated in an open confrontation between the two, which paved the way for a military coup against the regime by discontented and largely Catholic-inspired factions of the military in 1955. During the three subsequent decades, relations between Church and State were marked by conflict over human rights abuses and economic injustices endemic to the country's succession of military-led dictatorships. The 1966 Concordat formalized relations between Argentina and the Vatican and specified Vatican control over appointments of religious authorities in the country. A brief return to democracy in 1973 gave way to increasing political violence and polarization, leading to another coup in 1976. The period following this latter coup was known as the Dirty War, which was characterized by serious and constant violations of human rights by the government as it sought to eliminate leftist opposition. The stance adopted by Church authorities during this period was ambivalent, ranging from the outspoken criticism of a few bishops to open support for the military's efforts by a few others. The Church's mixed ethical record through this period continues to haunt debates about the role of the Church in politics to this day.[citation needed]
Recent developments[edit]
With the return to democracy in 1983, there was a return to prior debates, including divorce, remarriage, and the status of children born outside of wedlock. Disagreement on these topics was strongest during the administration of Raúl Alfonsín, but thereafter relations between governments and the Church remained generally amicable. During his presidency, Carlos Menem was vocal in his support for the Vatican's position on abortion, declaring March 25 the "Day of the Unborn Child," and was recognized by Pope John Paul II for his dedication to this cause, though several of Argentina's preeminent bishops condemned his economic policies for the poverty they created. Relations between Church and state experienced some tension after the election of Néstor Kirchner in 2003. His administration clashed with Church authorities sharply over issues of abortion, contraception, and sex education, and castigated the Church for its willingness to accommodate the military regime during the 1970s and early 1980s. Kirchner was succeeded by his wife, Cristina Fernández, in 2007.[citation needed]
Contemporary affairs[edit]
In July 2010, Argentina was one of the first countries in the Latin America that legalized same-sex marriage, putting Argentina at odd's ends with the Catholic Church.[2] Protesters, largely consisting of members of the Argentine Catholic Church and Evangelical and Protestant groups were sparked against the legislation, while demonstrating in front of the Congress.[3]
Argentina's Synod of Bishops called upon Catholics to oppose politicians who supported the bill. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires and Primate of Argentina, has said that if a proposed bill giving same-sex couples the opportunity to marry and adopt children should be approved, it will 'seriously damage the family.'"[4] At stake[5], he stated is "... the identity and survival of the family: father, mother and children. At stake are the lives of many children who will be discriminated against in advance, and deprived of their human development given by a father and a mother and willed by God. At stake is the total rejection of God's law engraved in our hearts".[5][4]
Kirchner declared that "Argentina must leave discriminatory and Dark Age visions behind"[6], and declined to attend the Te Deum Mass for the Argentinian's Independence Day, considered a long-term presidential tradition.[6] Despite these public disputes, the Argentine government has also been criticized from the left for its institutional relationships with the Catholic Church.
Pastoral regions[edit]
- Región Noroeste (NOA) (Argentine Northwest Region)
- Región Noreste (NEA) (Northeast Region)
- Región de Cuyo (Cuyo Region)
- Región Centro (Central Region)
- Región Litoral (Littoral Region)
- Región Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Region)
- Región Platense (Platense Region)
- Región Patagonia-Comahue (Patagonia–Comahue Region)
Divisions by region[edit]
- Northwest — 10 dioceses: Añatuya, Cafayate, Catamarca, Concepción, Humahuaca, Jujuy, Orán, Salta, Santiago del Estero, and Tucumán
- Northeast — 9 dioceses: Corrientes, Formosa, Goya, Posadas, Puerto Iguazú, Reconquista, Resistencia, Santo Tomé, San Roque
- Cuyo — 5 dioceses: La Rioja, Mendoza, San Rafael, San Juan de Cuyo, San Luis
- Central — 6 dioceses: Córdoba, Cruz del Eje, Deán Funes, San Francisco, Villa de la Concepción del Río Cuarto, Villa María; Greek Melkite Exarchate
- Littoral — 7 dioceses: Concordia, Gualeguaychú, Paraná, Rafaela, Rosario, Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, Venado Tuerto
- Buenos Aires — 11 dioceses: Avellaneda–Lanús, Buenos Aires, Gregorio de Laferrere, Lomas de Zamora, Merlo-Moreno, Morón, Quilmes, San Isidro, San Martín, San Miguel, San Justo; Military Bishopric; Oriental Ordinariate; 3 eparchies: Armenian Eparchy, Maronite Eparchy, Ukrainian Eparchy
- Platense — 10 dioceses: Azul, Bahía Blanca, Chascomús, La Plata, Mar del Plata, Mercedes–Luján, San Nicolás, Santa Rosa, Zárate-Campana
- Patagonia-Comahue — 6 dioceses: Alto Valle del Río Negro, Comodoro Rivadavia, Neuquén, Río Gallegos, San Carlos de Bariloche, Viedma
See also[edit]
- Catholic Church by country
- Church–state relations in Argentina
- List of South American Saints
- List of Catholic dioceses in Argentina
- Religion in Argentina
- ^ "CIA World Factbook – Argentina – People and Society". Retrieved 12 July 2014. see also Religions – Argentina
- ^ "Argentina legalizes same-sex marriage". CNN.com. July 16, 2010. Archived from the original on Jun 28, 2017. Retrieved Aug 13, 2018.
- ^ "Large protest held ahead of Argentine same-sex marriage vote". Jul 14, 2010. Archived from the original on Jul 15, 2010.
- ^ a b E. Pentin (Jul 15, 2010). "Cardinal Bergoglio Hits Out at Same-Sex Marriage". Archived from the original on Feb 21, 2013.
- ^ a b D. Marzak (Jan 11, 2017). "The Virgin Mary – Argentina Pope Francis vs Global Neoliberalism". Archived from the original on Aug 13, 2018.
- ^ a b U. Goñi (July 15, 2010). "Defying Church, Argentina Legalizes Gay Marriage". content.time.com. Archived from the original on Jan 17, 2018.
- Pastoral Regions (Adobe flash SWF file) of the Catholic Church in Argentina. Website of the Argentine Episcopal Conference.
- Catedral de Buenos Aires - Autoridades


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How do I get to Owashi Lodge?
Owashi Lodge is a few mins walk from Hirafu Welcome center.
The Hirafu Welcome Center is in area E1 and Owashi Lodge is in area E2 of the Hirafu town map.
If you let us know your arrival time to Hirafu Welcome Center in advance, we will be happy to come and give you a ride to Owashi Lodge. If you arrive earlier than the bus schedule or you can't find our staff after you get off the bus, go to the information center in the Hirafu Welcome Center and ask them to call us to pick you up. Please note that we normally close our front desk at 22:00 if there is no check-in so if you need to check-in later than 22:00, please let us know in advance.
You can book airport shuttle buses any time after September with the following bus companies:
Alternatively, we'd be happy to arrange it for your arrival/departure. Just email us and we'll take care of it for you.
Is breakfast included ?
Breakfast is not included, however, we do have a Cafe and a fully equipped kitchen that you are able to use in the lodge. If you are not the best home cook, there are a number of cafes and restaurants within walking distance where you will be able to get breakfast and you can take the opportunity to try some delicious Japanese food.
How late can I check-in at night?
We normally close our front desk at 22:00 if there is no scheduled check-in so if you need to check-in later than 22:00, please let us know in advance and we'll make sure we stay open to accommodate you. Or better yet, we'll come pick you up at the Hirafu Welcome Center.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes you can but with certain limitations. See Terms and Conditions for full details.
Can I change my booking?
For details on how you can change your booking, please see Terms and Conditions.
Can three adults stay in 1 x Double Bed Bunk Room or 1 x Single Bunk Room?
No, local regulations do not allow us to sleep three adults in those rooms, so you will need to book two rooms or take three places in the Six Person Dorm Room. One child can share a Double Bunk Room with two parents.
Are there smoking rooms?
No, Owashi Lodge is a no smoking facility.
Are the rooms lockable and is there a security locker available in each room?
Our rooms are lockable but we do not have security lockers in our guest rooms. However, we can keep small things like wallets or passports in our safe at the front desk upon request.
Is bedding provided or do we have to bring our own?
All bedding is provided, including sheets, duvet and pillows. We also provide bath towels but no other toiletry accessories.
Are there heaters in every room?
Yes, each room has its own heater.
Do you provide hair dryers?
Yes, each bathroom on each floor has a hair dryer. However if this is particularly important to you, we recommend you bring your own to be safe.
Do any of your rooms have their own ensuite bathroom?
No, as we're a backpackers hostel, we only have shared bathroom facilities on each floor. The showers, however, are contained rooms with a small bath and a lockable door so they are completely private.
How many people share the toilets and showers?
We have four bathroom units on each floor with a total of 16 bathrooms in the lodge. Each unit has a stand in bath/shower with an opaque door so there is plenty of privacy. Our building has 50 rooms which is limited to 100 people at maximum capacity.
Is there a drying room where we are able to store our skis/snowboards?
Yes, we have a drying room located just outside the front of the lodge. The drying room is open from 7:30am-22:00 and is locked over night. This way all of your gear is safe and secure! If you are checking out early in the morning, please make sure to collect all of your gear the night before prior to it being locked.
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Yes we have free, high-speed wi-fi available throughout the lodge, including in the guest rooms.
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Yes, visit our front desk and chat to our staff for advice on the many activities and attractions you can enjoy during your stay in Niseko.
Is Owashi Lodge open all year round?
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Feeding your baby solid food is a huge milestone. It opens a door to an entirely new world — to explore by tasting, smelling, and touching all kinds of new foods. It also means … it's time for a high chair. For older babies, it might mean it's time for a booster seat!
The good news is that high chairs have come a long way over the last several years. Today, there is a high chair to meet just about every need, from convertible chairs to those designed for small spaces.
Today, there is a high chair to meet just about every need.
The Ingenuity Trio 3-in-1 and Ingenuity SmartClean Trio 3-in-1 are both designed to grow with baby, from infant through toddler years. The SmartClean version has an added easy-wipe-down feature for the seat pads. Both are three products in one: a full-size high chair, a booster seat, and a toddler "smart chair." They're even designed so two children can be seated at the same time when used in booster and toddler chair modes, so they're perfect for families with multiple little ones.
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A friend may ask to borrow some money today, Aries. You may feel that he or she is asking for more than is really needed, and certainly more than you're willing to give. You might think this puts you in an awkward position. Try to talk to your friend and explain your situation. If you have to say no, just say it. A real friend will understand and look elsewhere for the money.
Some of your job responsibilities are too much for one person and they might weigh you down today, Taurus. The pile of work seems to get steadily bigger no matter what you do. Delegate if you can. Put the least urgent tasks aside and work your way steadily the rest. Your employer may or may not expect too much of you, but you're entitled to your sanity no matter what.
A sudden fascination with metaphysical or spiritual concepts could have you wanting to read as much as you can on the subject, Gemini. Your enthusiasm could lead you in a dozen different directions, which could eventually lead to mental overload. It might be a better idea to take one subject at a time than try to learn about them all at once. Stay focused!
A business enterprise with a friend might seem a little shaky today, Cancer. You could alternate between enthusiasm and gloom regarding this project. It's probably a good one and could lead to the success you want. Don't make any negative judgments about its future based on what happens today. All should be progressing again within a few days. Hang in there!
A business deal that you may have been working to finish could require you to tie up a lot of loose ends today, Leo. You might be pulled in a lot of different directions. Don't panic! Get some help if you can. Make a list of what you have to do and cross each task off as it's completed. Stay focused and all should go well. You will achieve the results you want.
Accomplishing some important business might require touching base with many people who live and work far away, perhaps in other countries. This might require that you spend a lot of time on the phone, and it also would require allowing for the different time zones, which could be a drag. You will eventually make the contacts you need, even if they don't come until tomorrow.
If you've been thinking about investing, Libra, this isn't the day to commit to anything. This is a great day to consider your options, study economic trends, and analyze what you want from investing. It isn't a good day to hand over the money. Land could be a strong possibility. Consult with professionals, read the papers, and look into all kinds of opportunities before committing to one.
Working at home could be difficult today, especially if you're finalizing a business deal, Scorpio. Other household members will be coming and going, slamming doors, asking questions, bringing their friends in. If you're doing household chores, forget it for now and return to it when it's quieter. If you're approaching a deadline, close the door and tell others to leave you alone for a while.
Today you might feel the urge to get all unfinished work done, Sagittarius. You could suddenly be in a frenzy to work quickly but perhaps not as conscientiously as you should. You may spend a lot of time going through paperwork and discarding what's outdated. It might be a better idea to slow down a little and look closely at what you're doing. You won't want to throw out something you may need later.
A sudden burst of inspiration for a creative project might keep you busy in the morning and afternoon, Capricorn. You will need information and materials you don't have at home, and finding them might require a larger expenditure of time, energy, and money than you initially thought. Don't give up on the idea. It's likely to be a good one and you will definitely want to pursue it.
Too many people may be vying for your attention today, Aquarius, both at work and home. You will want to make them all happy, so you may feel a little frazzled. Your temper might also be on edge. It would be better to put off the less urgent demands than work yourself into a frenzy. Those who matter would rather have you enjoy life than tire yourself out for their sake.
Communications coming your way today may be more plentiful than useful, Pisces. You could receive lots of confusing phone calls. At first you will be excited by the mailbox full of letters, but then you'll find that some are junk while others are addressed to people you've never heard of. Hang in there. This tendency should pass by tomorrow!


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You may have seen the tall flower stalks and soft furry leaves of the plant called mullein when you have been outdoors in Northern Arizona. This plant invites you to touch its delightfully soft leaves. Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has been a favorite remedy used by traditional herbalists and Native American cultures for centuries.
Traditional herbalists often recommend mullein leaf tea or extracts to soothe irritated mucous membranes during bouts of asthma, bronchitis, or the common cold. The leaves are anti-inflammatory, expectorant and moistening; helping to thin excess phlegm in the lungs. The leaf extract is a favorite remedy also for soothing and strengthening the tissue in the digestive tract. The leaves of this plant are unmistakable with their soft wooly texture and are known to outdoorsman as "nature's toilet paper" and early Cherokee would use the flannel-like leaves as inner soles of moccasins or for making cushions. The flowers of the mullein plant are often infused into olive oil to make soothing ear oil for earaches. You may also make a tea of the flowers and leaves to use as a wash for wounds and skin irritations.
Plants were the first form of medicine all over the world. Many of our contemporary medications were developed from the active chemicals in plants that were known to be medicinal. Herbal medicine is often used today to support and strengthen the body during other treatments or for supporting overall wellness. Many people find their way to the use of herbs when choosing to live a more sustainable and less toxic way of life. If you have an interest in beginning to use herbs, be sure to consult a trained herbalist prior to beginning any herbal remedies in order to use them safely and effectively.
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Michael E. LaRocco to Be Named State Auto President and CEO | Business Wire
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The boards of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation
(NASDAQ:STFC) and State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (State Auto
Mutual) today announced the hiring of Michael E. LaRocco, 58, effective
April 27, 2015. His duties as president and chief executive officer will
commence on May 8, 2015. Current President, CEO and Chairman Robert P.
Restrepo Jr. will work closely with LaRocco during the transition and
remain as chairman until his retirement on Dec. 31, 2015.
During LaRocco's more than 35 years in the property and casualty
insurance industry, he's led large national carriers and formed a
technology startup. His insurance career began with management and
executive roles at Progressive and GEICO. He joined Safeco Insurance
Companies in 2001 to lead their personal lines business and was later
named president and COO. In 2008, he was named president and CEO of
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. LaRocco most recently served as
president and CEO of AssureStart, a Seattle-based technology startup
selling general liability and property insurance to small businesses
"The breadth of Mike's experience in the insurance industry is
remarkable," said STFC lead director Paul Williams. "As a result, he
understands the dynamic nature of the insurance marketplace, while
sharing our strong commitment to the independent agency system. We're
excited to have Mike join us to lead our renewed focus on delivering
exceptional service and value to our policyholders and shareholders."
"Bob Restrepo has led State Auto through an important period in our
94-year history," said State Auto Mutual lead director Jim Kunk. "During
Bob's tenure, we've built important and necessary infrastructure,
expanded our geographic footprint, made key acquisitions and
strengthened our talent, all while addressing some significant
challenges. We thank Bob for his leadership and continued contributions
during the upcoming transition."
"I'm proud and honored to have the opportunity to lead an outstanding
organization and team at State Auto, and I'm excited to be returning to
my Ohio roots," said LaRocco. "For nearly a century, State Auto has
served its policyholders and independent agent and broker customers,
with strong relationships as the foundation. We'll continue to honor
that tradition."
"I've been privileged to serve this great company," said Restrepo. "I'm
proud of how we've persevered through many changes and some difficult
years, emerging well positioned for the future. Following the board's
well-planned change in CEO leadership, my highest priority will be to
work with Mike and the boards to help State Auto reach its full
State Auto Financial Corporation, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a
super regional property and casualty insurance holding company and is
proud to be a Trusted Choice® company partner and one of Forbes' 50 Most
Trustworthy Financial Companies in America. STFC stock is traded on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market, which is a segment of the NASDAQ Global
Market with the highest initial listing standards of any exchange in the
The insurance subsidiaries of State Auto Financial Corporation are part
of the State Auto Group. The State Auto Group markets its insurance
products throughout the United States, through independent insurance
agencies, which include retail agencies and wholesale brokers. The State
Auto Group is rated A (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company and includes
State Automobile Mutual, State Auto Property & Casualty, State Auto
Ohio, State Auto Wisconsin, Milbank, Meridian Security, Patrons Mutual,
Rockhill Insurance, Plaza Insurance, American Compensation and
Bloomington Compensation. Additional information on State Auto Financial
Corporation and the State Auto Insurance Companies can be found online
at http://www.StateAuto.com/STFC.


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|We can highly recommend Hotel Hollander in St. Petersburg
|Salvador Dali Museum, 2nd largest
Dali collection in the world
Tallahassee was forgettable, but St. Petersburg and Tampa were nice, as were a few parts of the Keys and Coral Gables in the Miami area. Lodging in Tampa was very expensive, so we opted to spend three nights in St. Petersbug, at a nice historic hotel, popular with long-dead movie stars. It was close to everything downtown, including the Salvador Dali museum and the Sunken Gardens.
|Fun day of biking and frequently getting lost in Tampa
|A mini cigar factory in Ibor
|Cuban lunch
We drove the crazy causeway traffic to Tampa and enjoyed a nice day of bicycling to Ybor (Little Cuba), having a memorable lunch at the historic Columbia Restaurant.
|The lavish Henry Plant Resort
opened in 1891
|Bar at Columbia, the oldest surviving restaurant in FL
|Wine & cheese on the dock.
Ahh, now this is what we were expecting!
|Idyllic view from
our room
|Not-so idyllic view 36 hours later
But 36 hours later a big storm blew in with 50 mph winds that toppled trees and made our idyllic evening dinner of wine and cheese on the dock the night before seem inconceivable. Our Air B&B room had no table or chairs, except for those outside, but they kept getting blown over.
When in doubt take a road trip! We drove 100 miles southwest to Key West. The Florida Keys are long. Sometimes on the two-lane highway we are surrounded only by the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. But traffic made it difficult to enjoy the view. The bridges are impressive, as is the abandoned railroad infrastructure from long ago. Not impressive are the strip malls in the towns along the way.
|The Florida Keys (some of them)
Key West is quite the tourist town, but walkable and bicycle friendly. We toured the Hemingway home, saw Harry Truman's winter white house (used by every president from Taft to Clinton). We rented bikes for two hours, and it was delightful when the wind was at our back. Coming back, we nearly got blown over.
|One of 53 six-toed cats on the
Hemingway estate, sleeping on his bed
The highlight of our visit to the Keys was a private boat tour to a very small part of the salt water portion of Everglades National Park. The mangroves were a calm and beautiful oasis from the windy open water. Many of the trees are as old or older than the redwoods and sequoias. They protect the coastline and are protected everywhere in the world except for Indonesia, which is destroying them to make room for shrimp farms. (Don't buy shrimp from Indonesia!).
|Drifting through the Everglades
|The old and slow-growing mangrove trees
|Our Air B&B suite was a former single car garage
|Most of this is a parking garage!
We ate lunch at a hole-in-the wall Cuban restaurant frequented by construction workers, then toured the over-the-top Vizcaya estate, completed in 1922. James Deering, the founder of International Harvester, imported entire rooms and ceilings from Europe and built the home around them.
|The Vizcaya estate
We spent our final full day in Shark Valley, a grassland portion of Everglades National Park. We rented bikes and rode 15 miles along canals and grasslands and saw countless alligators and spectacular birds. A nice ending to a mostly urbanized trip.
|Photo bombed by a gator!
|One of many herons we spotted
|The only gator we saw moving
the whole day
|Most of the Everglades are vast grasslands.
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Impress your friends with these tasty fresh salad bowls.
These salad bowls have become my weekly "go to" as they only take 10 minutes to make. I usually make extra for my lunch for the next day.
They are also a perfect meal pick for Meat Free Mondays.
What you will need:
50g vermicelli noodles
150g firm tofu, cubed
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 carrot, finely julienned
¼ cucumber, finely julienned
½ cup bean sprouts
½ cup mint leaves
¼ cup roasted peanuts
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp tamari
2 limes, juiced
1 Tbsp of cayenne chilli sauce
What to do:
Place noodles in a bowl and cover with boiling water - after five minutes drain noodles
Mix dressing in a small jar and shake well
Toss the salad ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing


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First, let me tell you I got all of the following facts from this site:
These facts have no specific order, the locations in this blog are all random. I thought that they were all quite surprising to me. Since they wouldn't copy and paste in this posting the way I wanted them to, I just typed them all in by hand. Here is the first one:
"There is a poisonous plant that leaves the victim with a smile on their face at the time of death." . . . Well, if you got to go maybe that is the way to do it if it leaves a smile on your face. . .
"It would take about 1,200,000 mosquitoes to fully drain the average human body of blood." . . . I believe that there were times I had 999,999 mosquitoes attacking me at one time. Dang, I didn't know I was that close to death.
"Some Chinese soldiers learn their 'perfect posture' with pins in their collar" . . . Ouch!! I don't think I need that perfect of a posture.
"Wrap rage is an actual condition when you feel extreme levels of anger and frustration because you are unable to open product packaging." . . . My wife just asks me to open it, so that I have the pleasure of feeling the rage.
"Sniffologists have the job of sniffing armpits.". . . Wow!! I never knew there were such jobs available, but I would not ever apply for that job, would you?
In 2007, a Bosnian couple found out that they had been cheating on one another in online chatrooms... with each other!!. . . How embarrassing that would be!!
Now, this last one confirms what I have thought for years (grin).
In the US, people can be rejected from joining the police force if they are too intelligent. . . . Enough said.
Sure hope you got a chuckle out of the above and maybe learned something, too. But, most of all, I want all of you to have a great day, you hear?
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Facts That May Surprise You
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The little twice weekly newspaper in my hometown used to have a column called "News of the Weird". Your fun facts kinda remind me of that... now... I wonder how that Bosnian couple found that out... a blind date?ReplyDeleteReplies
That would be a great way of ending that story. (grin)Delete
I enjoyed them all but that cheating chatroom couple really made me laugh :DReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, it made me laugh, too. Glad you enjoyed them.Delete
Nice fun bits of triviaReplyDeleteReplies
I like to read light hearted, fun blogs so tried to write one that way.Delete
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Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Croutons. Oven roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs and a drizzle of cream blended into an easy, silky, 0utrageously delicious comfort meal.
It was tough saying goodbye to summer this year (except the bathing suit part), but cooler weather means it's time for one of my favorite combinations, Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese.
This Roasted Tomato Soup was made with the last of my garden tomatoes along with some herbs and comes with a modern twist, Grilled Cheese Croutons that have become my new obsession.
Easy Creamy Clam Chowder
Creamy Clam Chowder ~ easy, hearty New England style chowder packed with clams, potatoes and bits of smoky bacon.
You know by now how much I love soup and this Easy Creamy Clam Chowder is one of my favorites. Creamy, with bite size pieces of potato, bits of crispy Applewood smoked bacon and tender clams in almost every bite.
It's a great one pot meal any time of the year and if you're lucky enough to squirrel away some leftovers, they make the ideal lunch.
If you've shied away from making clam chowder at home because you think it's difficult or expensive, Easy Creamy Clam Chowder is your recipe ~ quick enough for weeknights, but is elevated enough to entertain with.
Summer Minestrone Soup
Summer Minestrone Soup is loaded with summer vegetables like sweet corn, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans and bell peppers along with garbanzo beans, spinach and pasta. It's a hearty taste of summer in a bowl.
It's no secret, soup's my jam. Even after all these years my husband still wonders how I can enjoy a bowl of thick chowder in the middle of summer. Simple. It's sooo good.
I'm also a big promoter of farmers markets and roadside farm stands for locally grown produce. These hard-working farmers are an important part of American culture.
This Summer Minestrone Soup is a combination of both ~ a light, yet somehow filling delicious soup loaded with fresh seasonal veggies like tomatoes, green beans, celery, bell pepper, carrots, the last ear of sweet corn from the frig and zucchini from my friend's garden. I also added some spinach and garbanzo beans for extra protein and flavor as well as a little pasta. It's a bowl full of bright summer flavor.
Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup ~ thick, creamy, cheesy, tasty packed with chicken, garbanzo beans, chipotle pepper for smoky heat and topped with crispy tortilla strips.
My daughters and I are all on the same page when it comes to our taste in movies. We love spending a Saturday or Sunday afternoon having lunch at the mall and catching a good flick.
One of our favorite lunch spots is a place with amazing Tortilla Soup ~ loaded with chicken in a spicy broth and topped with crispy tortilla strips.
We all get a bowl and share an appetizer so we still have room for the *required* movie popcorn. Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup is everything I love about the restaurant version but thicker and includes garbanzo beans, chipotle pepper for heat and smoky flavor and even more cheesy goodness. If you like a spicy, cheesy soup this is it.
Tomato White Bean Soup
Tomato White Bean Soup: rich, thick tomato broth infused with herbs and packed with beans and vegetables.
This time last year I resolved (in a post no less) to stop wasting food. It's so darn expensive, right? So I'm tackling this resolution again and I hope you'll join with me. Kitchen comrades in arms, if you will.
A quick inventory revealed five cans of Great Northern beans (must have been one heck of a sale), a couple of cans of crushed tomatoes, two tubes of tomato paste, four containers of chicken stock, an almost empty jar of Nutella (oops), Uncle Ben's 90 second brown rice, canned artichokes, a jar of pesto and way more I won't bore you with.
Between the pantry and refrigerator, I had all the ingredients for this Tomato White Bean Soup. . . minus the Nutella (which makes a fine dessert all by itself). You know what they say ~ "happiness is hot soup on a cold day".
Easy Spicy Beef Chili
Easy Spicy Beef Chili ~ loaded with beef, beans and vegetables, this chili packs just right amount of heat + 3 secret ingredients that take it to the next level.
If you're thinking you've seen this recipe before ~ you have ~ I've updated the photos on this classic, crowd pleasing favorite because it's fall and whether you're a fan or not, it's football season and friends, in my book, those two go together like peanut butter and jelly.
You don't have to like football to enjoy all the amazing food people create when they gather to watch a game or three. Football food is almost a competitive sport in itself.
Smoked Salmon Chowder
Hearty, flavor-packed smoked salmon chowder with bites of tender potatoes. Prepare in 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknights; elegant enough to entertain with!
Baby it's cold outside! We're in the middle of a deep freeze right now ~ a Polar Vortex. I don't know what the question is, but soup is the right answer.
On top of temps that include a wind chill factor, Sunday we got 12″ of heavy, wet snow. It was the perfect day to stay home, cook, catch up on some reading and even watch a little bit of the football game.
Monday brought the reality of digging out and thankfully my husband was up to the task because I was ready to just pull the covers over my head and wait for spring. No really.
Smoked Salmon Chowder ~ thick, hearty, loaded with smoky salmon flavor and tender, bite-size pieces of potato ~ just what we needed. You can eat it without good bread, but really. . .why would you want to?
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasted Cauliflower Soup ~ creamy, cheesy, bites of roasted cauliflower and other veggies throughout. Add a slice of bakery style bread for a delicious, hearty meal.
My husband is always on the hunt for what he calls a "good bar burger". It's become almost a hobby for him, scouting out the best one.
They need to be at least 1/3 pound of juicy beef, with melted Swiss cheese and grilled onions all on a sesame seed bun, served with fries. He adds a generous squeeze of mustard and it's all washed down with a cold beer or two.
The latest place was a total dive with a sign outside that said 'no biker colors allowed'. It was cold and rainy that day so when I saw Roasted Cauliflower Soup on a handwritten menu, I skipped the burger and gave it a try.
This creamy, cheesy, hearty soup (chowder?) with bites of roasted cauliflower didn't disappoint. I guess it's true what they say ~ you can't judge a book by its cover. . .
Turkey Lentil Soup
Turkey Lentil Soup – easily made with ground turkey OR leftover Thanksgiving turkey. A delicious, hearty soup packed with turkey, vegetables and lentils.
Soup is my go-to in the winter months. It hits the spot on a cold day and it's a great way to clean out the refrigerator and pantry.
I'm always on the prowl for new soup recipes and Turkey Lentil Soup is one of my favorites for a few reasons: it whips up quickly but has the rich flavor of soup that's simmered for hours, it's a triple threat of nutrition: turkey, lentils and V-8 juice and I can make it using either ground turkey or leftover Thanksgiving turkey when I can't eat even one more turkey sandwich.
Turkey Lentil Soup for the win.
20 Minute Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
My husband isn't always on board new recipes. He likes a traditional meal the way he's been eating it for years "(insert sigh). So when he asked what's for dinner, I reluctantly told him Chicken Enchilada Soup in the way you may tell a toddler he has to get a shot because in his food world there are very specific rules: Chicken Soup should only have a clear broth and lots of noodles, carrots and celery. Enchiladas should only be filled with beef and 'other stuff', rolled up with sauce and cheese on top. I offered to make him a hamburger instead, but he soldiered up and ladled a bowl of this 20 Minute Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup. I watched astonished as he ate his soup along with a flour tortilla . . one bowl. . . and then another. He liked it.


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With two state-ranked teams rich in tradition battling on the wrestling mat Thursday, Holland Patent at Adirondack Central promised to be a can't-miss showdown. It didn't disappoint.
With two state-ranked teams rich in tradition battling on the wrestling mat Thursday, Holland Patent at Adirondack Central promised to be a can't-miss showdown.
It didn't disappoint.
While the fans around Adirondack's forest-green mat were roaring at every hip toss and head-lock, Holland Patent rallied to a narrow 34-33 tiebreaker win that came down to the last match.
"We didn't back down in this loud, aggressive atmosphere," Holland Patent coach John Richard said. "I told them to believe in all of the hard work they've put in, and they never stopped believing."
With three matches left, Holland Patent was down 33-18 with the 160-pound match coming up. If Adirondack's Tom Egnaczyk defeated Collyn Laskowski, the Wildcats would have put it out of reach.
The match was close, but Laskowski outlasted Egnaczyk in a 9-4 decision and put the Golden Knights down 12 and within striking distance with two of the area's best wrestlers set to take the mat.
Tyler Mann was up next, and he knew he needed to pin Devin Reigler to keep his team alive.
"I knew I could do it," Mann said. "I wrestle to pin, not to win."
Mann did his part and recorded the pin in 1 minute, 19 seconds. Dan Fruscella followed for Holland Patent and won by forfeit. Following the six points awarded to Fruscella, the score was 33-33, but Holland Patent was awarded an extra point for winning seven of the 13 matches.
It couldn't have been much closer or more dramatic.
"It doesn't get much better than this," Adirondack coach Joe Galligan said. "Half the people out here are either related or neighbors, so it gets pretty competitive."
Holland Patent (19-3) came into the match ranked No. 6 in the state's small school's division while Adirondack (15-7) was ranked No. 21. The Golden Knights are undefeated in the Tri Valley League while Adirondack is unbeaten in the Center State Conference and apparently headed for its fifth straight championship.
Adirondack won last year's dual meet at Holland Patent and the Golden Knights won the year before that. The teams were at the Central New York Wrestling League Tournament Saturday where Holland Patent finished in first and Adirondack second.
Though Thursday's match came down to the last few points, there were several other thrilling moments.
The teams traded a win and a forfeit apiece over the first four matches.
Then, Adirondack's Kevin O'Rourke pinned George Van Dreaser to pump up his bench and give his team the early 15-9 lead.
Whatever momentum O'Rourke had created was thwarted as Holland Patent's Devin Divine scored a pivotal 58-second pin for the Golden Knights.
It might have been the most important result of the night.
"Devin stepped up and wrestled a huge match at 130," Richard said. "At that point, we knew we had a pretty good chance."
Adirondack's Brian Harrer and Matt O'Rourke recorded back-to-back pins and the Wildcats went up 27-15.
Steve Falk got a decision over Cody Buhler to give Holland Patent three more points, and Ron Spann quickly registered a pin to give Adirondack six more.
Then came the rally.
Neither of the meet's most-accomplished wrestlers had opponents, as Fruscella and Adirondack's Ken Eaton each received six points by forfeit.
At the end of the match, Galligan tipped his hat to the Golden Knights and their program.
"They're a good program and they have a good team this year," he said. "We tried to put guys in positions to put out a lineup that would give a chance to today, but you have to give them all the credit."


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Sports association of Arandjelovac has organized seminar about doping in sport. Experience of ADAS and basics of doping control have been presented by Dr Marija Andjelokovic and Dr Nenad Dikic to the sport workers of Arandjelovac and athletes of hand ball club Knjaz Milos. This was the best proof that education is the main activity of ADAS and that is not possible to speak about fight against doping in sport without good and organized education.


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With just over four weeks until the SPAR in Bonnyrigg is due to close, no new home for the post office situated inside the store has been found.
The Polton Street shop will close on October 1, leaving the town without a post office.
A Post Office spokeswoman said: "We understand how important Post Office services are to communities such as Bonnyrigg. Although we have had some local interest in running this branch, we are unable to comment further at the moment. Customers should be assured that we have been working hard to find a solution and keep any break in service to a minimum."
Local MSP Colin Beattie (SNP), local MP Danielle Rowley (Lab) and Midlothian Council leader Derek Milligan (Lab) have all told the Advertiser they are in contact with the Post Office and are doing everything they can to keep the service in Bonnyrigg.
When the closure was announced in May C J Lang, the SPAR wholesaler for Scotland, blamed rising costs in the retail sector for the decision to close the Polton Street store after 20 years of trading.


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How Do I Add Music To My Snapchats? The New Feature Has Endless Possibilities
The newest Snapchat update might not be a big one, but it's definitely an upgrade. This week, the app company announced that users would be able to add music to Snapchat videos directly from their phone. Previously, any streaming music would stop playing when the Snapchat app opened in order to give the user access to the microphone — but with the update, pairing the perfect theme song with your latest cat-Snap video has become easier than ever. But exactly how do you add music to Snapchat messages?
It's a simple enough process. Prior to sending a message, users should choose a song from a music app like Spotify, Soundcloud, or an iTunes library. Once it's playing, all that's needed is to start recording the video as usual (perfunctory air punches and head-banging are optional). The only drawback might be the volume. If it's not playing loudly enough, it might not register — or the opposite, it might be overwhelmingly loud and drown out any dialogue. But aside from the minor bugs, the new update should run smoothly and allow users to create some seriously awesome videos.
Unfortunately for Android users, the newest update isn't available just yet, but iOS users should see the change right away.
Unlike the message app Dubsmash, any music in a Snapchat video is grabbed directly from the audio and laid over the recording like soundtrack, rather than embedded from an available selection of tunes. And when you're finished recording your video, you still have to exit the app and pause whatever music you were streaming in order to watch the preview (unless you're gutsy enough to just send the video without checking it for awkward background noises first). So it's not exactly perfect yet — but it's definitely a good first step.
A few reviewers have reported some hiccups when trying out the update for the first few times. Tech site The Next Web detailed an issue with the app crashing when trying to add the music videos to their Stories aggregate, and Business Insider reports that there's really no way to control the timing of the music itself, so users are forced to scramble back into the app if they're looking to start recording at a specific point in a song.
The newest update is suspected to be a response to an app by rival startup company Mindie, which allows users to create 10-second music messages by recording a short video and then layering in music from an approved library. Previously, Mindie users were able to post their videos to their Snapchat Story feed, but as of last Thursday, Snapchat had closed down the integration, prompting Mindie founder Gregoire Henrion to lash out at the app company in a statement to Business Insider:
Obviously Snapchat has been afraid of us. ...We grew to over 100,000 new users organically in just a few days when the Snapchat sharing feature was integrated. That's the main reason they shut us down.
In its defense, Snapchat released a statement saying that the cut-off was simply in response to concerns over third-party applications that have, in the past, allowed hackers getting their hands on user photos.
Whatever their reasoning, Snapchat's latest update should go off without any major glitches — and that's a wonderful thing for users itching to start piecing together miniature music videos of their dog pretending to mow the lawn or buy a coffee.
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Powerscourt Hotel Resort and Spa has won the AA Hotel of the Year award, marking a real triumph for a hotel that's been on a transformative journey since changing ownership in 2013. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, presented the accolade to General Manager David Webster...Read more →
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Pascal Donohoe, today presented the team of the AA 4 Star, Maryborough Hotel and Spa with the ultimate accolade of 'AA Ireland Hotel of the Year 2014-2015.' The award is the most prestigious of its kind in the Irish Hospitality Industry and enormous consideration...Read more →
Castleknock Hotel & Country Club in Dublin has received the highest accolade possible for an Irish Hotel having been chosen as AA Hotel of the Year. Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar presented the award to Guy Thompson, General Manager of FBD Hotels Dublin, at an event ceremony in Dublin this evening....Read more →
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, today presented husband and wife team, Geraldine and Adrian Noonan, proprietors and managers of Westport's Knockranny House Hotel and Spa with the ultimate accolade of 'AA Ireland Hotel of the Year 2012/2013.' The award is the most prestigious...Read more →
(Press release issued by Mount Juliet) Mount Juliet Hotel picks up three AA Rosettes for dining excellence A KILKENNY restaurant is the only one in Ireland to be awarded Three AA Rosettes this year in celebration of its culinary excellence. The Lady Helen at Mount Juliet County Estate in Thomastown...Read more →
Set amid 160 acres of beautiful wooded parkland overlooking Ballymoney Shore, Gorey, the restaurant at Seafield Golf & Spa Hotel, headed by French Executive Head Chef, Malek Hamidouche, has been awarded a prestigious AA Rosette for their superior fine dining experience. The property is one of only...Read more →
Galway's glamorous and unique g Hotel headed up by General Manager, Triona Gannon, has double cause to celebrate today having been awarded a highly impressive 5 AA Stars plus 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. The g Hotel, designed in collaboration with the renowned milliner Philip Treacy, joins...Read more →
AA Ireland has announced that an impressive 17 Irish restaurants were newly awarded AA Rosette Awards during the 2011 inspection season in celebration of culinary excellence. Of further triumph for the industry and a barometer of the quality of restaurants available in Ireland today, this figure...Read more →
The House Restaurant' at the luxurious 'The Cliff House Hotel', Ardmore, Co. Waterford has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes for its superb cuisine. 'The House Restaurant' led by the Dutch culinary star, Martijn Kajuiter is now one of only 6 restaurants in Ireland to hold 3 AA Rosettes or higher....Read more →
Located in the very heart of the Dublin's premier retail and cultural quarter, 'Wilde The Restaurant' at the world class and recently remodeled AA 5-star Westbury Hotel, headed by Executive Chef, John Nagle has been awarded a prestigious AA Rosette for their superior fine dining experience. AA...Read more →


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March 2010 will mark the 100th anniversary celebration of International Women's Month, and Naomi Campbell has teamed up with Louis Vuitton to help bring awareness to maternal mortality and safe motherhood initiatives.
The supermodel has selected a sleek signature Vuitton bag to raise funds for the White Ribbon Alliance, an organization dedicated to reducing preventable maternal deaths. Vuitton has pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from sales of the bag to the alliance.
Campbell serves as a global ambassador of the alliance, and has promised to donate all proceeds from the upcoming auction of her Hermès bags. The yet to be named Vuitton bag will retail for about $2,789 and will be available at all of Vuitton's 439 network stores.
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10 Palo Santo Wood Sticks - Perfect for smudging, protection, & removing negativity
Set of 10 Palo Santo Wood Sticks:
Included are ten (10) 3" Genuine Palo Santo Wood sticks. Please note that due to the fact this is a natural product, the sticks will be different shapes and sizes. However, we do our best to provide you sticks that are similar in size but not guaranteed.
Palo Santo is used to cleanse negativity similar to sage. It is considered "Holy Wood".
Our sticks contain no essential oils and are genuine Palo Santo.
Peruvians harvest fallen branches & twigs and is regulated by the government of Peru, so trees are not cut down for wood harvesting. 100% sustainable, wild crafted, and natural. Has a sweet smell, similar to cinnamon or spices.
Palo Santo does not catch fire as easily as the sage. When lighting the wood, the tip needs to be held over an open flame for a good 30 seconds to ensure it is lit before you blow it out. Once you blow out the flame, it will produce the smoke needed for smudging. Store your Palo Santo in a dry environment. Damp wood will not burn.
-Keep in mind that your product will be shipped 1-2 business days after your payment is processed & completed.
-Once mailed, you will receive a tracking number. We are not responsible for the service and speed of the United States Post Office.
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York Photo is a digital photo printing service that allows you to share your favorite photos and albums with family or friends in a variety of ways. This site has a great balance between new and old, allowing you to upload albums directly to Facebook while still enabling you to send in film for the experts at York to develop. This easy-to-use service wins our Top Ten Reviews Bronze Award, so it's among the best photo printing options.
The convenience of sharing photos with family and friends is one of the biggest reasons why you should use a digital photo printing service like York Photo. This online printing service focuses on connectivity and offers quality sharing capabilities. You are able to share your photos and albums through email, Facebook and Twitter.
What most impressed our photo sample testers was the color in York's prints. The colors are some of the best we saw, matching the originals well and even enhancing the color when it was appropriate. In addition to having amazing color, these photos were the clearest in our lineup with more detail showing up in York's photos than in the other photos we received. This is especially nice considering that York's prices are on the cheaper side of the photo printing services we tested.
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York has a large number of photo gifts for you to choose from. These photo gifts include playing cards, clothing, prints, drinkware, blankets, pillows, posters and more. There are plenty of greeting card templates and designs for every occasion. You can even have your name and address printed on custom envelopes to match your cards.
This web service has a large FAQs section that is well organized. Although you can contact York by email or phone, there is no option for live chat support. Unfortunately, there's no option to pick up your photos at a physical store. However, the service does offer two-day and overnight delivery so you will be able to get photos quickly when you are in a hurry.
York Photo impressed us in several ways. The ability to share photo books and albums through Facebook, Twitter and email is especially nice. We color quality, accuracy and clarity of finished projects was measurably better than most photo services. York's website may not look as modern as some other photo printing sites, but this service delivers beautiful prints at a decent cost.


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text: Labour inspectors increase focus on PPE use in mining By COS staff 11/16/2010| www.cos-mag.com Ontario is increasing enforcement of personal protective equipment in mining workplaces, Labour Minister Peter Fonseca has announced.Ministry of Labour inspectors will visit underground and surface mines in November to check on equipment worn by workers to protect them against hazards related to falls, worker visibility and atmospheric contaminants. The blitz will ensure safety gear is in good condition and being used correctly in order to prevent falls, collisions involving workers and vehicles, and health-related hazards.The blitz is part of the government's Safe At Work Ontario strategy to keep workplaces safe and productive, the ministry said."Even one injury is one too many. That's why our government and its workplace partners remain committed to the protection of workers in Ontario mines. We'll go a long way towards this by cracking down on non-compliance, poor practices and deficiencies involving personal protection equipment," Fonseca said in a statement. Ontario employs 430 full-time occupational health and safety inspectors. Since 2002, five workers have died in Ontario mining workplaces due to falls. Between 2005 and 2009, 13 workers in mining workplaces were seriously injured due to falls. Visibility of workers was considered a factor in more than half of the vehicle accidents in mining workplaces.Between 2005 and 2009, 63 of 70 allowed fatal occupational disease claims involving mine workers were related to breathing problems, according to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. See More Articles in Safety ▶ Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment Submit


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I love Pisces Season. Because it seems it's very difficult for us to indulge distractions and participate in meaningless stimuli while we're swimming in Neptune's waters. Pisces Season reminds us that our emotions are teachers. When they knock on our heart's door, we're encouraged to invite them in and ask, "What are you here to help me understand?"
When we think of what it means to be emotional, we don't leap to how practical it is. Though this week's horoscope easily does it for us. Monday begins, not with blues, but with success through emotional insight and language. It can be uncomfortable and raw but remember - emotions arrive to help us understand. There's practicality in their clarification and expression. Even if the minimum is us learning how to reality check the emotional conspiracy we write in our heads.
With Wednesday's horoscope the Moon in Leo clashes against Mercury, Mars, and even Pluto. So the lesson among them all is - stay calm, curious, and collected on your emotional state. There will be ambiguity of your experience. That's completely normal. What we all need not to do is invent stories in our heads that make sense of the uncertainty. Stay adaptable and unattached to certainty for maximum peace and success.
Thursday/Friday's Full Moon in mutable maiden Virgo transitions the week long feels into practical steps that'll help you achieve your goals. You'll receive the clarification or intel you need to help you make sense of the ambiguity. Full Moons call forth transitions because they salute things to the light. To the light of understanding. So now that you know, you need to think, feel, and act better in the highest of integrity.
Aries: At the end of all days, Rams are still sheep. The animal kingdom's symbol for sensitivity and innocence. Just with powerful horns. To maximize this week's emotional alchemy, do your best to keep your sensitivity vocalized. And keep your ram horns disarmed. Not everyone - including you! - realizes how sensitive you can be. So reintroduce yourself to both you and others who would benefit from seeing a more tender expression of your personality structure. You can make progress if you stay a sensitive, heart-centered warrior. Friday's Full Moon in healthy Virgo inspires a routine that keeps your body, mind, and heart safe. Ideas and realistic strategies on exercise, nutrition, and/or meditation will permeate your thinking this weekend. So remember which ones gave your Ram's heart the most fire and make it happen.
Taurus: Of course you deserve to be understood. There's no question. But remember, communication is a dialogue. Not parallel monologues, Taurus. Make sure you're actively listening as often and as mutually as you're expecting to be heard. The horoscope for this week has an emphasis on interfacing communication where you will be asked to listen as much as you speak. If social experiences are peaceful, then you've done a great job. If not, ask people around you if they feel like their perspectives are understood by you. Friday's Full Moon in Mercury ruled Virgo is your weekend of sharing the words within your heart's story. Hopefully you practiced your listening skills during the week because this weekend gives you the permission to speak on and soften in to what gives you joy and romance.
Gemini: Call ADT, Gemini - it's security time! All of this moon magic throughout the week will encourage strategies on your personal and financial safety. Think deeply and stay in serious contemplation on values that promote your economic goals. Is it a career of security? Is it a career of creativity and risk? Stay in this space of reflection while your career is receiving the Universe' blessings until the end of March. How are your emotions while you work? Check them for guidance on where to go next. Friday's Full Moon in Virgo will give you an emotional homecoming. A sensitive transition in how you define home is sure to come. Return to your roots, call the family, cry it out and/or get cozy.
Cancer: I don't have to remind the zodiac's Moonchidlren of the power of their sensitivity. Monitor your emotional insight all week for clues on ways for you to stay secure and worthy. Your horoscope is centered on emotional curiosity. Since you're a cardinal sign, your mind rushes to make sense of what's going but often it lands on mythology. So rather than connecting 2-3 limited data points and writing a fictional masterpiece about it remind yourself, "I don't know. And I'll know when I'm ready to know." It could feel uncomfortable but the reward of sitting with the edge will come soon. Paint the town red this weekend while the Full Moon on Friday commences a lively, intelligent, and friendly itinerary when it harkens into beautiful Virgo. I love telling you when it's time to leave the crab shell at home and this weekend is one of them!
Leo: For the royals among us, a little emotional detox goes a long way. Especially because clinging to low-level feels like blame, victimhood, and anger prevents you from being the monarch you're capable of. This week's horoscope will teach you to do what must be done to align your emotionality and experiences with acceptance, closure, and forgiveness. As a fixed sign, change is uncomfortable. I know. But this week wants you to move out of what gives you pain and introduce strategies to give you peace. Friday's Full Moon in Virgo inspires you to understand a more balanced give and take. You don't want to live in a lonely castle, right? Share! Compromise your resources, materiality, and even income where necessary to let the moon work its magic.
Virgo: Everyone and their Mother knows you're a loyal friend and an emotional doctor to all who lean on you for counsel. Myself included! You're happy and capable to be service-oriented throughout the first half of the week. On Wednesday, you're heading to destination closure. Stay receptive and open to the Universe's messages trying to come through on ways you can surrender, release, and give yourself the gift of closure. This is so crucial because Friday's Full Moon is in your sign of Virgo! If you're properly released all low-level drama, this weekend rewards your experience with unapologetic self-love and quick manifestation of high-level circumstances after your detox. Just in time. Check in with your heart for self-care clues that will promote your very best self.
Libra: When it comes to work, Libra - "contribute" is one of the most powerful verbs to align ourselves with. Do you feel like you're contributing your gifts and abilities at your job? If so, keep up the great work. If not, get proactive within wherever you are and align your behavior with ways to contribute your gifts at work. Get proactive. Ask your supervisors questions on ways you can excel and improve. Polish your Linkedin and hit the ground running. Do what must be done to secure the work that fortifies your lavish lifestyle! You deserve to feel valued and that you can contribute. This Virgo Full Moon lights up your sector of surrender, release, and endings. If closure if what you're seeking, the Full Moon will give you just that. Spend the weekend in a serious spiritual detox. Cleanse, sage, burn. Do what must be done to purge yourself of the pain from the past so you can begin again.
Scorpio: I know you'll feel inclined to reflexively disagree with me on this, but emotional optimism is helpful. It serves Scorpio. As seekers, we know our philosophies on our our feels determine where we all go within our experiences. Keep your heart generous, compassionate, and understanding this week. Do not seek guilt within yourself and or others. Seek innocence in both. This alternative grounding will guide will you to best case scenarios all week because your philosophies on feels are where they need to be. Connect with your Scorpio legion this weekend under Friday's Full Moon in Virgo! Under its light, it'll offer powerful friendship, renewed sense of community, and social connection. Check in with your comrades and identify ways you can all support one another.
Sagittarius: People don't always need to see you as the happiest person in the room, Sag. The Universe is reminding you this month that you're allowed to be vulnerable, allowed to feel afraid, and open about your imperfections. If people aren't comfortable with your multidimension, fuck em. They're not worth your time. What will help you throughout this swim through the emotion ocean is if you stay proactively upfront about your emotional state. Let others know quickly when, how, and why you're not entirely on board. So they can act in integrity with you. If career transition is what you seek, Friday's Full Moon in beautiful Virgo will give you the moon magic to make major moves. First let go of what no longer serves your capabilities to contribute in a meaningful way. Then stay focused, disciplined, and productive to let the Virgo energy work its magic in your career.
Capricorn: Opposites attract at any given moment, yes - but your intentions on relationship are grounded in connecting with someone who's as much a earth force to be reckoned with as you. Nothing wrong with that! When it comes to relational proficiency, you'll need to align yourself with someone who performs that proficiency in the same powerful was as you. The Universe supports this strategy so make sure your conversations and experiences with potential suitors reflect it. Friday's Full Moon in Virgo inspires a beautiful leap of faith. Of optimism and taking risk with straightforward communication. Be brave, Seagoat! Speak on what you want, what's not okay, and what makes your heart happy for maximum results.
Aquarius: Trust me, Waterbear - routine, focus, and a bit of organization can set you free. I know you're the most free spirited, anti-establishment sign in the zodiac. But consider implementing some consistent structure in your week that can strengthen your wellbeing and goals. It might feel boring and very difficult at first but you'll see the results in your personal and professional results very quickly. Thanks to all the bright ideas from Aquarius Season, I'm sure you're brimming with potential so start with the small details this week. And you'll be very rewarded for it! Because this weekend is bound to be intimate and sexy thanks to Friday's sexy Full Moon in Virgo. So safely indulge your erotic self and desire. Let others understand how intimacy is "into-me-you-see."
Pisces: Happy Birthday, Merpeople! It's all about you during the week as it should be during Pisces Season. Speak up on your desire, share your feelings, identify with your glory. You deserve the worthiness you give away so happily to others. This week asks you to connect your truth with words because you're wonderful at showing your heart but not always saying it. Some people may need both. I think we all do. Speaking of, Friday's Full Moon in Virgo - your relationship sector - inspires an opposites attract romantic compromise. If handled well, your love life is bound to get a boost from someone drastically different than you. Under the Moon, you'll want to know who you are, what your intentions are and compare them with potential suitors to see if there's any mutual expectations between you two. And then you're off to the chapel. I mean the races!


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Rädlinger Ingenieurbau: IHK Training Company 2013
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) awards the tag "IHK Training Company 2013" to increase awareness of the exemplary commitment of training companies. With its training programmes, Josef Rädlinger Ingenieurbau GmbH in Vilshofen provides itself with specialists and executives for the future and has proven to be an attractive employer at the same time. You can find further information on the training programmes at Rädlinger here.