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Key Features
Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
Contents of Report
The Swift Trawler 30 has Beneteau's take on the trawler concept in terms of over-all profile styling and functionality, but she is a smaller version with a displacement that is 3,000-lbs. (1,361 kg) less than the highly successful Swift Trawler 34. Her mission is to be widely affordable to boaters who would like to move up from a sportboat or center console, but were put off by the price tag and operational costs of larger, much more expensive conventional trawlers.
Most important, this boat is designed for long-distance cruising, for example, up the Inside Passage to Alaska, through the Bahamas, or up to Maine, just to name a few. She is not intended for long range work; nor, to go out in near-gale conditions, something that no one intentionally does no matter what they own.
Speed and Fuel Economy. Like the name implies – "Swift" – the new 30 is designed for people who want a good turn of speed, rather than the snail's pace of a sailboat. With her 370-hp single diesel, we reached a top speed of 26.4 mph. Now that speed comes at a cost -- we were burning fuel at a rate of 20.5 gph giving us a range of 220 sm. But dialed back to best economy, we were at 19.2 mph with a 13 gph fuel burn. That opened up the range to 253 sm, making this a distance cruiser with budgets in mind.
Beneteau recognizes that there are a huge number of baby boomers retiring each year who have worked a lifetime to follow their cruising dream. In addition, there are also younger boaters who simply like the idea of owning a salty-looking, low-maintenance cruiser rather than a "plastic fantastic" sportboat or express cruiser, but who don't need a vessel that can go around Cape Horn. For these boaters, the Swift Trawler 30 may fill the bill.
Distinguishing Features
• Compact Size. There are very few trawler-type boats this size on the market. With a folding radar mast and the standard collapsible flying bridge helm, her bridge clearance can be reduced significantly, making her an attractive "Great Loop" boat.
• Ample Beam. At 11'7" (3.53 m), the Swift Trawler 30 has over a foot more beam than some of her competition, something that pays off both in room and in added stability.
• Draft and Keel. With a 3'5" (1.04 m) draft and a keel extending below the prop, the Swift Trawler 30 should have directional stability and some protection for the prop during accidental groundings. Something not unheard of in the ever-shifting shoals of inland waters.
• Fully-Opening Transom. This design is carried over from Beneteau's sailboat line and is unusual while providing remarkable utility. With the transom opened (and its bulwarks folded back to port and starboard) the boat is ready for watersports, sunning, or any number of other activities.
• High Radar Mast. All too often we see radar domes located low and at about the height of the captain's head and those of the guests. This is not recommended, and we are happy to see that the Swift Trawler 30 has the radar high. This not only provides more range but much more safety.
• Asymmetrical Deck. By pushing the main cabin to port, Beneteau's designers have maximized interior salon and galley space yet have made a wide side deck to starboard for line handling and getting to the bow.
Interior Inspection
Dinette. The Swift Trawler 30 follows the tried and proved salon layout design used in the Swift Trawler 34. The removable table seats two and small folding chairs or stools can be slipped inboard to seat four. There is dedicated storage for the table under the settee.
The advantage of this design over a more conventional booth-with-table, is that with the table removed there is much more open space in which to walk around. Further, the backrest simply folds down to make part of the bed cushion rather than having to lower the table and insert a cushion on top.
Galley. The galley is to port and by necessity is small. Like virtually all Beneteau boats, there are two sinks. A small refrigerator is standard, along with a microwave below the counter. Forward there is a two-burner, propane gas stovetop. There is storage for pots, pans, plates and stemware, but owners will have to choose their gear carefully.
Helm Station. To starboard is the helm which has a bench seat for two, something that is appropriate for a boat intended for a cruising couple. The windshield mullions are particularly narrow for a boat with a flying bridge and this maximizes visibility. We like the fact that the vessel can be operated either seated or standing with good vertical visibility around the vessel.
Side Door. Outboard of the helm seat is a sliding side door which is something we sometimes don't see on trawler-type boats costing four times as much. This door makes single-handing quite easy as one need only slide open the door and tie up when docking.
Aft Sliding Door. There is a two-panel sliding door which nestles together on the starboard side, thus opening up the salon to the cockpit to a great degree – certainly much more than a single door would afford. By sliding the doors to starboard they are under the ladder to the flying bridge.
The cockpit of the Swift Trawler 30 is versatile thanks to the two fold down jump seats in the transom – and the fact that two large sections of the transom fully open. This opens up 65 sq. ft. (6.04 sq. m) of deck space to the water, according to Beneteau. An optional swim platform extension is available which extends aft another 3' (.91 m), and we recommend it because of the added utility it provides.
Tender Thoughts. While a Weaver-type dinghy launching device can be affixed outboard of the transom on the standard hull, we recommend the optional swim platform. Not only can it create the room necessary to squeeze behind the transom and dinghy for launching, but once the tender is launched, the platform creates a large area that can be used for all sorts of things. For example, foldable deck chairs can be set out for sunning or just enjoying the view and anchorage. It also makes an ideal staging area for scuba diving. Shore power connections, an optional shower wand, and other connections are ensconced in the port and starboard stern quarters.
Side Decks. The side deck to starboard on this asymmetrical layout is reasonably wide. We like the high bulwarks as well as the side door in the hull which makes boarding easy from a floating dock. Because of the layout, the boat will always be docked starboard side to. There are two steps up to the bow of the boat.
To port, there are two steps up to a minimal-width side deck. This deck is wide enough for most people to transit when needed, primarily to set fenders, or to affix mooring lines. Here we find safety rails the full length of the side deck, going to the bow.
Flying Bridge
We think a flying bridge adds lots of utility to any boat and the Swift Trawler 30 is no exception. Access is by a ladder from the cockpit. The helm is to starboard, the same side as the lower helm because that will be the side of the boat almost always put along the dock. There is room for only one seat looking forward at the helm, but the wrap-around settee is close by for a companion and guests.
Seating for Six. There is seating in a crescent-shaped settee on the port side for five people and the sixth seat is at the helm. A round table that swivels to suit the needs of the moment is on a side mounted pedestal.
Boat Deck. There is empty space on the port side that, on a larger boat, we would normally call the "boat deck". This is where the tender is placed on the Swift Trawler 34, but of course the area available is much smaller on 30. Can a dinghy be placed here? It is up to the owner and it might require some modification to the rails, plus installing a davit or crane for launching. At this size, we think Beneteau's optional dinghy davits that tuck away in the transom are a better bet for dinghy storage.
The Swift Trawler 34 has a conventional mast and boom on the centerline for launching the dinghy. The Swift Trawler 30 has no mast and she is probably too small for one. A hydraulic davit is heavy and will intrude below so it is probably also impractical. The space does seem well-suited for deck chairs or lounges that can be brought out as desired though.
The standard layout has a single stateroom below which is surprisingly large for a 30-footer. It has full standing headroom at 6'5" (1.95 m) in the entry. There is a step up to either side to aid getting into the raised island berth. This is actually an amenity that the larger Swift Trawler 34 does not have, and will be much appreciated by a cruising couple.
Storage. There are port and starboard hanging lockers and minimal storage shelves outboard. Couples making a long cruise will have to carefully strategize their gear, storing some items below the bed in that cavernous compartment.
The Head. In the standard arrangement, the toilet and wash basin are to starboard and a huge shower stall with bench seat is to port. These are both accessed from the short passageway at the foot of the companionway steps so that the facilities can also be used as a day head for guests.
Optional Second Cabin. Beneteau broke the code in designing a second, full standing headroom cabin on its larger boats and has been able to continue the concept – amazingly – in this 30-footer. It is able to do this because of several factors – the asymmetrical deck layout, the high side deck to port, and the 11'7" (3.53 m) beam. This second cabin version is available in markets outside North America.
A Pullman berth allows guests to sleep here. When there is only one guest, the Pullman can be stowed, which opens up the cabin. There is minimal storage, but that is a small compromise to have the luxury of this extra berth. When a couple is cruising alone, this space will undoubtedly be used for storing gear. Nevertheless, when children and grandchildren are aboard, this little vessel can sleep six in remarkable comfort, utilizing the settee in the main cabin and the berth below.
The Beneteau Swift Trawler 30 has a LOA of 34'1" (10.39 m), a beam of 11'7" (3.53 m), and a draft of 3'5" (1.04 m). With an empty weight of 13,244 lbs. (5,998 kg), full fuel and three people onboard, we estimated our test weight at 14,969 lbs. (6,790 kg).
With a single 370-hp Volvo Penta D6 powering our test boat, we reached a top speed of 26.4 mph at 3640 rpm. Best cruise seemed to come in at 3000 rpm and 19.2 mph. At that speed, we measured a 13 gph fuel burn that translated into a range of 253 miles. However, being a trawler first and foremost, we'd be remiss if we didn't report a displacement speed. So, at 1250 rpm, she was running at 6.9 mph with a 1.4 gph fuel burn and could keep that up for 843 miles. All of this while still holding back a 10% reserve of the boat's 190 gallon (719 L) total fuel capacity.
This is a really fun boat to drive. She handles so well and is so easy to drive that her comfort level puts anyone at ease. She has the interior look, feel, and aura of a much larger boat, but her handling is still a 34' (10.39 m) bow cruiser that is easily managed. While she's squarely marked as a coastal cruiser, she's probably well-suited for limited offshore work as well, although our calm test day couldn't validate that. But the fact remains, she's still a Swift, and they all take whatever is dished out quite nicely. What we did find was a boat that responds well to the helm, even at low speed, so she can be operated as if she has a large rudder. Turns are brisk and sporty, so getting heavy handed could possibly get uncomfortable for guests, but for when the going gets rough, the aggressive response will come in handy, especially when tracking down a following sea.
She'll have minor steering in reverse, which any single engine handler will tell, is a valuable tool. Line her up, back her down into a slip with the wheel hard over, and a shot of forward with a little bow thrust will have her walking sideways right up to the dock.
Beneteau says that the price of the standard boat will be "under $300,000 U.S.". In addition to building this boat in Europe, the company also plans on building it in its Marion, South Carolina facility where it has built other models for over 30 years. By doing so, it eliminates the cost of transatlantic shipping which would be a significant percentage of the boat's overall cost, not to mention the benefit to Canadian buyers who save on duty when importing boats for use in the far North.
While most of us would like to sail into the sunset in an 85' (26 m) something or other, unfortunately few will be able to afford that. But with the advent of the Swift Trawler 30, Boomers can still live their life-long cruising dreams – or at least most of them. As Malcom Forbes once said, "Life is not a dress rehearsal." For many retired or near-retirement couples, these days it is now or never.
For Couples. It is primarily for couples that Beneteau has designed and built the Swift Trawler 30. A couple can coastal cruise and island hop in her for months on end. And when children and grandchildren come to visit, she can accommodate six on a long weekend of adventure and fun close to home. Because she has a single diesel engine, propane gas for the stovetop, and is only 31' (9.45 m) long, operating costs are minimal. Drive the boat at 8 knots, not 15, and greatly extend her range at even lower expense. After all that is what trawlers were initially designed to do. We have often said that dollar-for-dollar the best values in boating are small boats, and certainly the Swift Trawler 30 makes the point.
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Pricing Range: $284,800.00Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
Test Results - Change Measurement Unit
All fuel consumption numbers are the total for all engines in the boat. Speeds are measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun or GPS. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter or by on-board factory-installed diagnostic instruments. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation. Time to plane is measured from start of acceleration to formation of rooster tail behind boat.


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The strength of the summer sun always seems to take me be surprise. I got a sunburn picking the Strawberries on Saturday. It got worse yesterday, so sleeping last night wasn't easy.
I appreciate pain. I find it centering. It reminds me to be grateful for the times when it is absent. It reminds me that, like all things, it will pass. It reminds me that everything is always changing. Sometimes the sunburn pain is really bad, sometimes I don't even feel it. It reminds me about acceptance. Acceptance disconnects me from what might be or what might have been and brings me back to what is happening right here, right now. I can't make the pain go away, but I only have to experience it in the moment I am in.
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Little secret: growing up I was a tomboy. I loved wearing T-shirts that were three sizes too big, socks pulled up mid-calf + Adidas [all day]. I would spend my time shooting hoops outside of my house, attempting to skateboard + use any opportunity I could to live up to my 'Sporty Spice' persona. Who would've thought that the same little tomboy would grow up to dream about getting lost in fields of flowers? Well, she did + she does.
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February 5,2014
By Samantha R.
Beach Bikes that Have No Breaks
I went to my friends house last week. I live in sunny California and judging by what I just explained California as you can assume that there was no rain. In fact it was 80 Degrees in January. While other people are going through a major Polar Vortex I was lucky enough to have hot weather and go to the beach. Back to the point, I went to my friends beach home. Not exactly a beach home, he lives near the beach. I told him to meet me near the peer. When he came , he had this white bike with big wheels and a small basket. I love sports and bikes so I thought id get on. Keep in mind that ive only ridden mountain bikes before. So I get on this thing and he says 'Are you sure you know how to ride?"  and I got offended for one second and I said "Of course, What do you think Im 2?"
He shrugged and he got off the bike. I jumped on and started paddling near the empty peer. I looked up at the seagulls flying around. I was getting to far from him and I tried to stop. I squeezed my left hand and saw there was no clutch. I thought it was a broken bike. I thought 'omg, how do I get off.' So he shouted 'PADDEL BACKWARDS.' I did and it stopped. So I learned
1. Never to go on a beach bike again.
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Yours Mine Ours
Minthorne Gallery / George Fox University
16 December 2016
Artist Statement
"As a maker of functional objects, I consider viewer interactions with my work to be one of the most important aspects of the work itself. Yours Mine Ours is an attempt to create and foster an environment where viewers are openly encouraged to interact with the objects on display. This brought about a curiosity regarding space, including ways that the artist, objects, and viewers can collaborate on 'sculpting' a space. This also brought about a curiosity regarding possession and ownership. The space is openly shared, while objects and experiences within the space are more ambiguously owned. My hope is that you experience what Rowan Williams writes in his book, Grace and Necessity : "[our universe] is inextricably both material and significative, where things matter intensely, but matter in ways that breach boundaries and carry significance beyond what they tangibly are."
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'Yours Mine Ours' a senior art exhibition by Emma Estep
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how can we question God but not the conflict?
"I was incredibly active in Jewish life, especially in high school and college. I was on NFTY regional board for two years, went to and taught at Jewish camps growing up, was President of my Hillel and on board for two years, went on Birthright. We speak of social justice and make it clear that it was a necessary aspect to Judaism and Jewish life. Yet no synagogue, Jewish camp, NFTY event, Kutz, etc. ever gave the full story. I grew up with it in my ears and my life and was taught it was something I should stand behind no matter what, but never taught us of the conflict or Palestinian life. I was taught to always question the Torah and it's teachings and question God. How can we question God but not the conflict? How can we teach social justice as necessary but not give Jews (children and adults) information and the full story? I'm ashamed for having been brought up without these facts. Children and adolescents should grow up and have the opportunity to learn and question these things. Especially this. Learning about Israel in its entirety, Palestinian livelihood, and questioning the Occupation does not make us less Jewish but enhances it. Our community needs to do better and further our Judaism, which includes teaching about the Occupation." -NFTY, JCC, URJ, Jewish Federation alumn


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In 2014 Playways will be celebrating 10 years of making amazing climbing frames and playhouses. So at the end of 2013 it's worth looking back over this year at some of the incredible projects we've been involved in. In this 2 part feature look back at some of playhouses and climbing frames that we've made this year.
At the start of 2013 we built a Forest mega combo playhouse climbing frame with a difference.
This playcentre in Surrey is based on our ever popular Forest mega combo, but with with some amazing differences. For a start, the roof of the playhouse is made from resin slates. This look was chosen to match the playhouse and play tower roof to the owners house. Also, to make the best use of the space available, the whole structure has been reconfigured to an 'L' shaped layout. By adding a tower to the Forest mega it becomes a Forest Mega Combo, and this year it has proved to be one of our best selling climbing frames.
The early part of the year also found us building playhouses in Primrose Hill in London.
This is one of those playhouses that really catches the imagination. Based on our popular Otter Cottage, the addition of the extension on the left hand side transforms the whole structure into an amazing playcentre. In a tiny garden, overlooked from all sides, it was important to ensure that the climbing frame did not affect surrounding gardens privacy. We think (and the client did too, that the design achieves this remarkably well. The whole climbing frame playhouse is also a real asset to the look of the garden.
We took our playhouse climbing frames to a number of shows this year
With the spring came the first of our shows this year, and this was at Grand Designs in London. This huge event ran for 9 days and we spoke to thousands of people. We took a Forest Mega with us, and it attracted loads of attention. Many people took the opportunity to add themselves to the Playways mailing list, something we've been a bit more active with this year. It's a great way to keep informed about our latest projects. You too can add your name here. We won't deluge you with emails, usually just one or 2 a month.
This was our busiest summer yet, and we went all over the country
This stunning adaptation of a Forest Mega Playhouse was installed in the Scottish Highlands.
We really found out how far the north of Scotland is from our base in East Devon. The Spiral Playhouse slide is something new for our climbing frames this year, as is the garden birds nest swing.
We added new playhouses to the playways range
It wasn't all large play centres this year either. We found time to introduce a unique new playhouse to our range.
We've called it the Exeter Playhouse. It has a relatively small footprint at 1.8m x 1.8m, but is crammed full of additional features. There's an inner deck with space to sit and read upstairs. The veranda is deep enough for us to include a bench seat which is a lovely place to sit in chill sheltered from the summer sun. Window boxes enable this playhouse to be adorned with flowers.
From one of our smaller playhouses to our largest playhouse.
Harvestwood house is a stunning 2 storey children's playhouse. This one was commissioned for a garden near Woking in Surrey. There's a huge amount of work in the construction of these playhouses, but the end result is stunning. There's a large upstairs level, and the whole of the interior is lined and painted. So the walls inside are just like the plastered walls of a real house.
In part 2 of this feature we'll be looking at some more of the stunning play installations we've built this year.


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This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Office of Science (OS), located in Beltsville, Maryland.Learn more about this agency
- The incumbent provides authoritative and professional expertise in health sciences, including epidemiology and population health issues related to the regulation of tobacco products.
- The incumbent supervises a group of employees, including social science, epidemiology, statistics, and evaluation experts and program analyst(s).
- The incumbent advice internal and external stakeholders on activities related to scientific and policy issues.
- The incumbent provides oral and written findings and recommendations to other Agency organizations, other Federal agencies, regulated industry, universities, and state, local and foreign government.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
Promotion Potential
Job family (Series)
Conditions of Employment
- Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this advertisement unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www.SSS.gov for more info.
- FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
- Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
- Time-in-Grade Requirement: If you are applying as a current Federal employee, you must meet the time-in-grade requirements described in the Qualifications section, generally, 52-weeks of comparable experience at the next lowest grade.
- You must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Only education, experience, and qualifications attained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process.
- Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
- Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
- Additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other organizational elements from within FDA, through shared corporate recruiting activities.
- One year probationary period may be required.
- Telework is at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Pre-employment Ethics Clearance is required.
QualificationsThe position of Supervisory Health Scientist falls under the 0601 occupational series. To qualify for this position at grade GS-15, you must meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 01/14/2019.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (Transcripts must be submitted).
Additional Qualification Requirements:
In addition to the Basic educational requirement, you must also meet the following specialized experience requirements:
Have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service, which includes serving as an advisor on precedent setting scientific research policy and program issues to address critical population health issues, evaluating scientific evidence to inform product reviews and/or product regulation; and providing leadership and direction for staff.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
If you are applying based on some other qualifying eligibility (i.e. you are not applying as a current Federal employee), you must meet the specific requirements of the eligibility you are claiming, and must have sufficient past experience to demonstrate that you are minimally qualified for this position. See Unique Hiring Paths on USAJOBS for more information about various ways you may be eligible to apply!
PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred to (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.
You must submit supporting documentation to verify your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. For most applicants, an SF-50 will be required. However, if you are applying as a Veteran, individual with a qualifying disability, or a displaced employee, you will be required to provide other supporting documents as applicable. See the Required Documents section for more details.
Foreign Education:
If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
If you have transferred educational credit from a foreign institution to one in the U.S., you must still show that your foreign education was evaluated by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, even if that foreign education was accepted as transfer credit by a domestic college or university.
For more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.
Additional information
For some advertisements, the Food & Drug Administration receives hundreds, even thousands, of applications from job-seekers. Because of this high level of interest in positions with the FDA, the agency reserves the option of setting an application number limit
When an application limit is set, USAJOBS will close the vacancy at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either:
(A) the day the limit is reached, -OR-
(B) the pre-defined closing date of 01/14/2019, whichever comes first.
If the limit is reached before 11:59 pm ET, all applications in excess of the limit will continue to be accepted until 11:59 pm ET.
The application limit for this advertisement, if applicable, is: None
For more information about announcement closing, see: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/job-announcement/expiration/
- Pre-employment physical required: No
- Drug testing required: No
- License required: No
- Mobility agreement required: No
- Immunization required:No
- Background Investigation required: Yes
- Ethics Pre-Employment Clearance required: Yes
- Bargaining Unit Position: No
- Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability.
- If you are serving, or have served in the last 5 years (from 01/14/2019) as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee, HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. If you have served or are currently serving, you must provide a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting this appointment. In addition, you will be required to respond to the question in the assessment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. Political Appointees FAQ - OPM
- Veterans Preference: If you plan to apply based on Veterans Preference, please pay careful attention to the "Required Documents" section for more information about what to provide in your application. USAJOBS Veterans Site.
- Schedule A: If you plan to apply under Schedule A based on a disability, please pay careful attention to the "Required Documents" section for more information about what to provide in your application. USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Site.
- Career Transition Programs: If you are a displaced Federal employee and plan to apply under CTAP or ICTAP, please pay careful attention to the "Required Documents" section for more information about what to provide in your application. USAJOBS Career Transtion SIte.
- Financial disclosure statement, OGE-450, required: This position will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 01/14/2019), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible, or your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. Additionally, we will review your supporting documents and resume to determine if you are in the "Area of Consideration" for this vacancy. Government-Wide Merit Promotion vacancies may only accept applications from a limited audience, pay careful attention to the "Who May Apply" and the "Hiring Paths" information.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Basis of Rating: Merit Promotion Procedures for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of two categories: Best Qualified or Qualified.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You need not respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of these competencies.
- Technical Competence
- Managing Human Resources
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Drug test required
Required Documents
The following documents are REQUIRED for this vacancy:
- Resume
- Transcript
"Required" indicates that the above documents are necessary to determine your eligibility and/or qualification for this vacancy. These documents are collected from ALL applicants and failing to provide any of these documents may result in your application being deemed incomplete or ineligible. Pay close attention to the list above to ensure you are providing all of the documentation we need to consider your application. If you need instructions or assistance with submitting documentation, please see the Applicant Help Site - Documents page for more information.
The Federal Government has very specific requirements for the information that you must include in your resume. A resume for a Federal job will be much longer and more complete than the type of resume you may be familiar with from the private sector, especially if you are accustomed to using the CV (curriculum vitae) format. If you have not written a Federal resume before, you may want to watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel, or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ article on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. At a minimum, you should include: start and end dates for each position (including month and year), number of hours per week worked, level of experience and duties performed, employer name and address, supervisor name and contact, and salary (or grade and step), for each position listed in your work history.
The following documents are ACCEPTED for this vacancy:
- Cover Letter
- PHS Commissioned Corp Orders
- VA Disability Letter
- Resume
- Transcript
"Accepted" means that you will have the opportunity to submit these documents if they are applicable to you. Such documents include Veteran Preference or other special eligibility documentation, transcripts, or other optional documentation that helps us determine your eligibility. The above list of documents may not apply to all applicants. If you are unsure what documents might apply to you, please review the USAJOBS FAQ article: "What types of documents might I need to provide?" or contact the FDA Applicant Help Desk.
Current and former Federal employees:
You will need to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Standard Form 50 - Notice of Personnel Action). To properly verify status eligibility, your SF-50 must show the following. If you do not submit an appropriate SF-50, we cannot verify your status eligibility!
- Full position title;
- Appointment type;
- Occupational series;
- Pay plan, series, grade, and step;
- Tenure code; and
- Service Computation Date (SCD).
Veterans & Military Spouses: You will need to submit appropriate veteran eligibility documentation, which may include the DD-214 Member #4 Copy, VA Letter, and Standard Form 15, depending on what type of preference you claim. If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Documentation requirements for military spouses claiming a derived preference may differ. Learn more on the FedsHireVets Job Seekers Page or the USAJOBS Veterans Site.
Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A): Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities, may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required. Learn more on the USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities Site.
Displaced Federal employees who qualify for CTAP/ICTAP: If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, please submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. To be selected under I/CTAP, you must still be found well-qualified for this position. Learn more on the USAJOBS Career Transition Assistance Site.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How to Apply
To apply for positions with the Food & Drug Administration, you must have a USAJOBS Login.GOV account, and be signed in to that account, before you click "Apply Online". See the USAJOBS Help Site article "How does the application process work?" for more on this process. Additionally, you must provide a resume and any required supporting documentation listed on the announcement, and you must complete all assessment questionnaires BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement, 01/14/2019 We recommend that you start the application process early enough that you can complete and submit your application before this deadline.
Please note that you cannot submit documentation or make changes to your application after the close date.
If you would like to learn how to use USAJOBS including: accessing and managing your account, adding saved documents, building a resume, or starting an application; we recommend you visit the USAJOBS How To site, and read up on any topic that you need help with. This site is located at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/. Additionally, if you need technical assistance with USAJOBS (such as account issues) please visit the main USAJOBS Help site at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/. FDA's Applicant Help Desk is not able to support USAJOBS-related issues.
The Food & Drug Administration uses a system called Application Manager (USA Staffing) to post jobs and accept applications. If you are not familiar with Application Manager or encounter any difficulty with the site, we recommend that you review the Applicant HELP Site at: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant. This help site contains step-by-step instructions for completing the application process, submitting documentation, and completing questionnaires, and should be very helpful to you!
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. The FDA will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who are not able to apply online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Applicant Help Desk. Decisions on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If after reviewing the USAJOBS and Application Manager help sites, you're not able to find the answer to your question or concern, or if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the FDA Applicant Help Desk at 888-478-4340, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Applicant Help Desk is staffed between the hours of 7am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except for government holidays.
If you contact the Applicant Help Desk, please provide the following Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 10385852 so that we may assist you faster.
Agency contact information
FDA Applicant Help Desk
AddressCenter for Tobacco Products
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993
Next steps
Once your application is submitted you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We strive to make selections within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive application status updates by email and on USAJOBS as the process unfolds.
How to check your application status via USAJOBS and understand what each status means.
How does the Hiring Process Work?
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.
Legal and regulatory guidance
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/520852100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.


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( Upadte 91Mar2017/ 3 AM IST )
There were 4 rocket launches in the month February 2017.
They carried 112 satellites to space.
104 out of these 112 were carried in a single flight, PSLV C37 !!!
( Upadte 22Feb/10 AM IST )
Here is what I feel is the orientation changes of Launch Capsule during release of satellites based on the real-time video.
Below, On left is reproduced an image posted earlier showing the photograph of Launch Capsule ( 4th stage ) captured from the PSLV C37 assembly video.
It is superimposed with the symbol that we will use in this post.
Little Red square is the location of camera that shows the release of Cartosat 2D and INS 1A and INS 1B.
Blue and Yellow represent P+ and P- cameras respectively.
The symbol is superimposed on the launch geometry posted earlier showing the orientation of Launch Assembly in 3 orientations along the PSLV C37 launch path.
Only the Launch Capsule is shown on Right.
Vehicle started from SHAR and brought the capsule in the position shown on top .. the Orange cylinder is the 4th stage engine pointed backwards. Within about 40 seconds after the PS4 shutdown the capsule is rotated so that the satellites which are attached to this assembly are facing backwards. alsothe capsule is rolled 1/4 th turn so that the Red square camera is now on 'left' of the path.
Cartosat and INS satellites are released in this position but in the video it appears that the satellites are released while the camera is on the 'TOP' surface of satellite. It is not so. The arc of Earth in the background is actually the Eastern edge illuminated with morning Sunlight.
( Upadte 17Feb/10 AM IST )
Here are some graphics showing the Geographical location where the satellites were released.
Figure on left shows various Receiving and Control stations involved during this launch. They are : SHAR, Thiruvananthpuram ( TVM ), Port Blair, Mauritius and a Norwegian station at South Pole ( TROLL ).
Every station has a limit of its visibility. It can,t communicate beyond this boundary due to the curvature of Earth's sphere which is shown by the circles around each station witha radius of about 2700 Kms.
Notice that from launch to the point marked as C37, The rocket is visible to at least one station. But at that point the orbit goes beyond the visibility of MAU station and is not visible to any station till it reaches near South pole.
If you had seen the live coverage you may remember that for about 6 minutes all the people in control room were just sitting anxiously but doing nothing. Actually the real satellite launch activity was going on at that time ( almost 80 satellites were released in that period ) but there was no communication from the vehicle that all satellites were released correctly because there was no communication between the vehicle and control room.
Only after the vehicle entered visibility of TROLL did they know that 'all is well' and we could see their gloomy faces turning into satisfactory grin.
The region where these satellites were released is shown in the figure on Right.
( Upadte 15Feb/8PM IST )
Early today morning ( 0358 UT/ 0928 IST ) PSLV C37 rocket was ignited and it faultlessly entered the intended orbit of 505Kms/97.5deg inclination after 16 minutes of powered flight.
After a minute it released 3 Indian Satellites viz Cartosat 2D, INS 1A and INS 1B.
After another minute it started hurling out the 101 NanoSats for next 10 minutes.
In between for 6 minutes there was a silence period because the launcher was not visible to any receive station on Earth. ( It went out of visibility range of Mauritius station and came into visibility of Antarctic Station of India 6 minutes later ). However the satellite launch was continuing during this period also. Confirmation of these launches was received only after Antarctica station received the telemetry. ( A HOLD YOUR BREATH period of anxiety).
ISRO also had mounted several good cameras ( unlike in the earlier mission ) onbord and it released the footage later.
Here is the grab form that video:
New stars appear in the sky!!!
These are just a part of the flock of satellites being released by PSLV C37 which released 104 satellites in one go forming a starry appearance in the dark sky near the Satellite Housing .
Image is a grab from ONBOARD camera video footage released by ISRO.
Watch the video ( http://isro.gov.in/…/15-feb-2017/pslv-c37-lift-and-onboard-…) and enjoy the floating and spinning of so many birds in space at a height of 500+ kms above ground.
It is breathtaking!!!!! ....some being released from top side and some appearing from bottom side seen over Earth surface. Notice the Edge of Earth on right side of next image.
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( Update : 14Feb/ 9 PM IST )
A grab from Integration video showing the assembly of Satellite Bay
Satellite identification is my interpretation .. not official version
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Based on the warning to air-traffic at Chennai airport, a graphic showing the path of the rocket is drawn on Right.
Left part shows the path as seen from top while the right hand part shows the altitude aspect
Notice how the rocket avoids Srilanka by going around it to avoid the falling debris to cause harm to land based area.
This turning around is popularly known as " Dog Leg Maneuver" .
16.5 minutes after ignition the rocket attains its intended orbit of 510 Kms and The 1st satellite to be released 17.5 minutes after the rocket ignition is Cartosat 2D, followed immediately by the remaining 2 Indian satellites INS 1A and INS 1B.
A minute later the release of other satellites starts and all of those are released in next 10 minutes thus achieving the record launch of 104 satellites in a single flight.
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Just like Indian Cricket team, ISRO is set to make a record of attaining a century this month.
In fact it is set to launch 104 - yes, you read it right 1 0 4 - satellites during a single flight on Feb 15th using a PSLV rocket in its C37 flight.
Interestingly there are only 3 Indian satellites on this flight :
- Cartosat-2D
( The 3 weigh 639kg + 13KG + 13Kg )
Rest 101 are very small satellites ( Generally called Nano Satellites due to their miniature size and light weight. ) from US ( 96 Sats ), Israel ( 2 Sats ), Kazakistan, UAE and Netherlands ( 1 Sat each ).
These 101 satellites weigh about 500 Kgs.
|A Typical DOVE satellite
- 88 satellites are DOVE satellites of PLANET, a US based company involved in Earth Imaging Services. ( They already have 12 DOVEs in operation .. now with 88 new sats they will have 100!!!! ). All mind boggling numbers!!
Most of the non-ISRO satellites are being co-ordinated by a Netherlands entity, ISIS – Innovative Solutions In Space - which has pioneered as a nano-satellite developer and mission operator.
They have developed a four satellite container called QuadPack which holds the 4 satellites till the QuadPack is launched by the rocket and releases them later independently.
We can speculate that there may be 25 QuadPacks aboard PSLV C37 arranged around the 3 large Indian Satellites. ( A Crowdy environment .. isn't it ?? ).
BTW, ISRO is expected to recover about half of Launch Cost from these satellite operators for launching these satellites.
While we await the official document about the launch from ISRO an interesting question has been raised in one of the discussion forum:
What if one of those 88 sats are programmed to explode thus causing the loss of Cartosat & crush PSLV image in the market?
We know that any launch vehicle operator will test the satellite thoroughly before being integrated with the rocket, the possibility can't be denied totally.
What re your views? Please tell in the comments section .. I am sure it is an interesting question and we could have some lively discussion here !!


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Tattooing the Privates; The Ancient Women of Fiji:
Tattooing the privates, even today it is very rare to meet anyone, who has dared to ink it up down there.
It is, we think many would agree, the most extreme place to tattoo. But for the women of ancient Fiji, this was one of the main places they tattooed. Even from a young age, women of the tribes of Fiji, were encouraged to tattoo their nether regions. It is of course all, because of both spiritual and cultural reasons.
The young women were told, that tattooing their vulva, inner thighs and their buttocks, would give their future husband great pleasure. Thus a culture was built up around these tattoos, as being symbols of great beauty and something to be desired sexually. But another significance, lie in the religious beliefs of the Ancient Fijians.
They believed that to be treated well after death, a woman had to be tattooed.
Within their religious beliefs, the body plays a big part. Preserving it in the best state possible, before dying, is paramount to their culture. Thus tattooing was very important to achieve, before death. But this believe went so far, that dying of natural causes was a rare occasion. Most children would kill their parents, when they became old, so as to preserve their bodies in the best state possible, for their life after death.
Final Comment:
Tattooing the privates, to think that to an ancient culture, it was the most beautiful thing ever. Just like it probably is to some people today. Religious or not, this form of tattooing can be very sensual and often carries quite the significance for the wearer. Whether it is today or in ancient Fiji, tattooing sure can help the view.
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On April 5, Jill S. Schneiderman, associate dean of the faculty and professor of geology at Vassar College, gave the fourth annual American Rock Salt lecture on geology.
The lecture was titled "Justice, Leadership, and Integrated Science" and Schneiderman began it with "Ba Sheit," a Yiddish term meaning destined. She explained that everyone is destined to accomplish great things on this earth and that sometimes one must take risks to make these accomplishments.
Schneiderman began her work in hard rock petrology, studying metamorphic rocks. She also researched many aspects of geology such as the geological history of the Nile and Yangtze Deltas, quality of watersheds feeding into New York City's water supply and the formation of mountain ranges. She has also written a book titled The Earth Around Us: Maintaining A Livable Planet, which has earned a spot on the top 10 geology books of the year, according to Discover Magazine.
Schneiderman explained that she "takes risks in and outside of science." She shared stories from her trip to Trinidad, which as a foreign country was a risk to begin with. Trinidad is one of the southernmost islands in the Caribbean, close to Venezuela. She noted that Trinidad is not a paradise island. It is highly industrialized, and the population was full of diversity, including those who called themselves Afro-Trinidadian and Indo-Trinidadian.
She proceeded with a PowerPoint titled "The Importance of Water." The PowerPoint included a vast amount of information, including numerous maps and graphs. July through December is Trinidad's wet season while January through June is dry. The majority of water in Trinidad is surface water, amounting to about 75 percent while the remaining 25 percent is ground water. Although surface water can be easily seen during the treatment process, she said, it has a higher risk of becoming polluted.
The graphs showed a higher demand for water than supply available in Trinidad. This poses the major threat of a devastating water shortage. Schneiderman raised the question, "If so much water is being used up, what is it being used for?" Another graph displayed the answer. Fifty percent of the water use was "unaccounted for." In North America, this statistic is only 15 percent.
Schneiderman followed this with shocking pictures of people living with this struggle. Waiting each day, bucket in hand, for a truck to arrive, they thirst for water regardless of where it has been taken from or what health risks it may present. This, as she described, is known as unimproved water.
She also discussed the impact of water supply and demand on women. Since the majority women are in charge of keeping the home, it is vital for them to have water to carry out many of their chores, such as washing dishes and cleaning clothes. In a picture of protests against the situation, many women were shown holding up signs, one of which read, "Housewives need more water." In order for some women to get water, they had to walk to the pumps, mostly at night because of their hectic schedules during the day. These circumstances heighten the risk of various problems, ranging in severity from falling asleep in class to rape and other violence. The extent of this problem was so devastating that, upon contact with Schneiderman, two local village women explained that they'd rather have no electricity than live without water.
The people of Trinidad also use water for religious purposes, commonly during prayer. Schneiderman said that water holds such great importance to the people of Trinidad that they often include it in their folklore. "Mama Glow" is the story of a half-woman/half-river snake who slaps her tail on the river whenever people contaminate the water.
Schneiderman ended her lecture by reinforcing her message. "Science can be a powerful agent of change if we are willing to take risks," she said. She encouraged students to get involved, take risks, and make changes in the world to create a brighter future.


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Julian has completed over 700 lease transactions worth over $4.0 Billion in major cities across Canada, USA, and Europe for his clients. He has been the Lead Agent on various anchor tenant leases that have initiated new office developments such as CI Investments at 15 York, KPMG at 333 Bay Street and is currently working on Canadian Tire's new head office lease project for 800,000 square feet in Toronto.
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Quick Tip: Setting a Compressor
Here's a quick tip on setting a compressor properly so you're not overcompressing the signal. I got it from reading through the excellent posts like this one on Production Advice (mentioned in an earlier post). I've been using compressors for years and I can't believe I never knew this bit of wisdom! Here it is:
In normal use (i.e. not for a special effect), set your compressor's threshold so the gain reduction goes back to zero a few times each measure.
That's it! That way you know you're only compressing the loudest parts of the signal and not crushing the whole thing. It also ensures that the release time isn't too long and the compressor has a chance to "let go" of the signal before the next loud bit.
As far as the rest of the settings, here are a few guidelines:
- Start with a low ratio. 2:1 is a good jumping-off point, and if you want a harder-hitting sound try around 4:1.
- Avoid overly fast attack times. Anything less than 20ms will crush the transients and may make the sound "pillowy." The point of compression is to make the quiet parts louder. Except for special effects, it's usually a good idea to let the transients through.
- Listen. Set the makeup gain so the compressed sound matches the original uncompressed signal, then flip the bypass off and on to make sure you like what the compressor is doing. Often, compressors make a sound louder, which our ears think means better. Balance the levels so you can really hear what the compressor is adding, if anything. If it's not doing anything noticeable, turn it off! There's no need to compress every track, and I often avoid it unless it's really adding something useful—evening out a bass part, intensifying a drum track, or gluing the mix together, for example.


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bauma 2016
09. February 2016
Huge machines, all new developments in the construction industry and all market leaders are united in one place – only the largest construction machinery exhibition in the world can offer you this. The Bauma in Munich.
We would like to inspire you at our stand!
Take advantage of your visit and get firsthand information about the advantages of our construction equipment and machinery. At our outdoor stand you have the opportunity to try our machinery and to get a private presentation.
Our professionals will be happy to advise you on what equipment to use to optimally master any challenges at the construction site.
Innovative products for road and underground construction, landscape construction, internal handling and plant construction are offered to you.
See you soon in Munich!
Fair bauma, 11. – 17.04.2016, Munich
Large stand with action area in the outdoor area: FS 1307
Probst infostand: hall B1, stand 425


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Finally, the long awaited FINDING ME feature premiered at the Quad Cinema in New York for one night only on April 15th. The first works feature was written and director by Roger S. Omeus Jr featuring RayMartell Moore, Derrick L. Briggs, Eugene Turner, J'Nara Corbin, Ron De Suze. INSIDE THE Q tv was at the sold out premiere and after party. Eric J. Parker (Host of Inside the Q) got a chance to speak with Nhojj, who music is featured throughout the film including the creative love scene. The film also feature music by Baron.
Baron just recently release his new album Celebrity. The song in the INSIDE THE Q video clip is "Birds" by Baron featuring Nhojj. You can purchase music by Nhojj at www.Nhojj.com and Baron at www.artistbaron.com. Music is also in rotation on DA DO DIRTY Show.Both artist will be releasing music video later next month. Check out our new MUSIQ section for updates.
Independent African-American gay cinema is given a refreshing, realistic twist in this seductive drama. Faybien Allan has it all going on; he's young, stylish, and knows the importance of being seen with hip friends at NYC's trendiest spots. But beneath the sparkle of his nightlife and his stunning good-looks, is a man buckling under his father's homophobia. Filled with self-loathing and desperate for direction, he meanders through life until meeting Lonnie, a confident activist with a flirtatious smile. However, despite their obvious chemistry and fireworks in bed, Faybien's insecurities have him looking for the door. Can a budding romance and a few good friends keep him from making the biggest mistake of his life?
A true labor of love shot over the course of a dozen weekends, FINDING ME marks the discovery of a promising and humanistic new talent, first-time Haitian-American filmmaker Roger Omeus, Jr.
FINDING ME is available online for purchase starting April 21, 2009 at TLA Releasing, Wolf video.com and all throughout the internet. You also can rent the film at Blockbuster.
Tags: Angel L. Brown, baron, da do dirty show, Derrick L. Briggs, entertainment, eric j. parker, Eugene Turner, finding me, inside the q, J'Nara Corbin, new york, news, nhojj, quad cinema, queer black cinema, RayMartell Moore, Roger S. Omeus Jr, Ron De Suze, talk show


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19Oct 2018
The Melissa High School tennis team is headed to the regional quarterfinals on Monday. The Cardinals defeated North Dallas in the bi-district championship on Wednesday at 18-1, and on Thursday, won the area championship over Lake Worth at 17-2.
Brad Crawford, tennis coach at Melissa High School, spoke about the team's performance and overcoming challenges due to inclement weather.
"I was just so proud of our kids. We have not had a lot of practice time due to the weather, and even had to get a one-day extension on our bi-district certification from the UIL due to the weather," Crawford said. "The fact that our kids didn't let the weather throw them off their game was a testimony to [them] being mentally tough, as well as physically prepared."
Crawford gave props to assistant coach Manuel Avila, saying he is "the best assistant coach in the world".
"[We] started working with the team in August toward winning a state championship, and now, we are playing in the regional quarterfinals. Their hard work is paying off, for sure."
The team advances to the regional quarterfinals on Monday at 8:00 a.m. where they face Argyle.
"Argyle is a tough team, but we're going to play our best tennis on Monday," Crawford added. "I'm proud of this team, win or lose. I feel so blessed to be their coach."
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That Speck of Leopard
I am pretty sure that we are all aware of the jungle making its way onto the fashion runways; primarily leopard prints that everyone at the present time is loving and are seen almost everywhere. As for me, I am now obsessing over leopard print furniture! I love the idea of how just a little bit of leopard can do a lot to your space. I posted some of my favorite images on how you can add that sassy touch to your home no matter what your style is.
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Use this form to apply to serve as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for an undergraduate Economics class. To be considered for appointment, you must submit this application by the following deadlines:
Fall semester - must apply by August 1*
Spring semester - must apply by December 20
You may indicate your interest in any undergraduate course; but not all undergraduate courses will utilize an Assistant in Instruction. The department will follow up with you after faculty needs have been determined.
*If you apply by Aug. 1, you will be considered for the spring semester of that academic year as well.
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Jamaica Travel
Rent A Villa In JamaicaWritten by Patricia Tunstall
To rent a villa in Jamaica, simply go online and search any websites on Jamaica. Tourism sites, travel agency sites, government sites--all will provide information about lodging, recreation, tours, and attractions. Individual villas maintain websites also, but unless you have stayed at a particular villa, you probably don't know the names of any places. No matter, just search for "Jamaica villas" and you will have a lengthy list to study.
Resorts offer many facilities, but they are really kind of one-size-fits-all operations. Despite many kinds of housing units and themed decor, resorts are big and public. Anyone wanting a more individualized, quiet stay might look at ways to rent a villa in Jamaica. Vacation villas in Jamaica are often owned by wealthy Europeans or Kingstonians who only stay in their luxury homes a few months out of the year. The villas are completely outfitted, therefore, because they are actually homes that are lived in.
Rent a Villa in Jamaica and Explore
One of the great pleasures of staying in villas in Jamaica is being able to spontaneously take a trip here or eat a meal there. There are many must-see places on the north coast of Jamaica, and one certainly is Blue Harbour, the island home of the English playwright, Noel Coward. When he arrived for a visit in 1944, he fell in love with Jamaica. Returning in 1948, he rented Goldeneye from his friend Ian Fleming and built Blue Harbour at Port Maria east of Ocho Rios.
When his sanctuary became too popular with his friends--Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Errol Flynn, Katharine Hepburn, John Gielgud--Coward built Firefly on a nearby hilltop. With panoramic views of the Caribbean and the Blue Mountains, this house exists today pretty much in its original state; Coward died here and is buried on the grounds. Blue Harbour can be visited or rented in whole or in part by those who want to rent a villa in Jamaica.


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Dear reader,
I need a friend, a confidante. There's a lot going on in my life and more over inside my head. I tried to write them on a paper, but the paper can't listen. I need a listener. Can I ask you something? What have you done or what you do during overwhelming emotions? I plug in the headphones and put on some peppy and loud music, that's bad for the ears (I know), take deep breathes, strong deep breathing and release all the wicked emotions out of the cage of my mind. Have you done this before? Try it, it is better than those depressing, wishing for death thoughts.
Man is a social animal. Irony, isn't it? Why do I say so? Because this social animal lets the wickedness of the society (I mean the bad ones) to affect him so much so that he starts hiding from the society. He wishes to be alone yet he wants 'someone' to listen to him. You must have been several times in a mall. Have you ever tried to 'observe' the crowd passing around you? If you are reading this while in a mall, I suggest just sit alone on a bench or stand in a corner and actually observe the fellow Homo sapiens around you. By observing I do not mean their branded clothes and makeup. Observe their emotions! Yes, you might be amazed by the varying emotions flooding around you. Not everyone is happy because they are in a mall. Did you notice the nervous one? Oh yes there are many. Notice the hopeful ones? Their face says it all. Did you observe the angry, fighting couple and the old ones, some fearful, some happy and oh the flirty ones? There must be many babies around. They are the best ones to learn from as they do not hide their real self. Do not stare at one person for long time, you might get in trouble. The amazing part of this is observing random people with a fast pace and not staring only one.
Why am I saying this? Because you are not alone who is suffering. I shouldn't say the word 'suffering' but that's how we feel when loneliness hugs us. Waking up every morning and facing this world with our suffering is a big task and let me tell you, if you are doing this, it is appreciable. Giving up is never a solution. Thank your creator, if you do not believe in 'God', thank your own life giving you the opportunities. Be grateful for this life. You are blessed if you are reading this because you are reading on a laptop or smart phone with an internet connection and guess what? Not every single one on this planet has it. There might be seven life's for us, but who knows? What we are aware of is, this very life.
Many of us are unsatisfied even after working for nine or twelve hours of a job. How many times have you said, I need some change? And how many times have you actually tried to pursue that change? We are scared, scared to step out of our comfort zone, so am I. The 9 to 5 job is stressful, still I do not quit. Why, because it is my comfort zone. I fear failure. I fear that no one would be with me if I step out of it. What would happen if I actually do it? Trying is the toughest part rather than thinking of being abandoned during failure. I am a big sucker for quotes and the quote which screams, 'It is better to fail than the regrets.' It is so true. Let me try and I shall keep you informed. Thank You for listening to me, dear reader.
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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 433A
Program Highlights
In-school training using state- of-the-art facilities.
Combination of on-the-job and in-school training.
Partnering with industry ensures our apprentices are future ready.
What you'll learn
Get exposed to all aspects of the manufacturing, production and maintenance needs of industry.
Learn and master the changes and techniques required by industry in maintaining and repairing factory equipment and automated systems.
Develop skills in the theory and practice of machine fabrication and repair operations.
Principles of measurement, metallurgy, automated systems, mathematics, blueprint interpretation, safety and troubleshooting.
Graduates in Demand
- Mohawk annually serves 4,500 apprenticeship students, and is one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario
- Apprenticeship provides hands-on experience; however, apprenticeship programs require "in school" training as well
- Mohawk provides in-class training for many of the trades for those who are already registered and working in an apprenticeship position
An Ontario Apprenticeship will include the following
- On-The-Job Training: The apprentice learns the appropriate skills of the trade while working with and under the supervision of a qualified journeyperson
- In-School Training: The apprentice learns the theory which supports all phases of the trade and relates this theory to practical projects that simulate typical work assignments
This program covers all in-class training for this apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship training is an agreement between a person wishing to learn a skill and an employer who can provide the environment for skills training. It is administered in Ontario by the Apprenticeship Client Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
In today's industry, there is a great demand for qualified individuals in a wide variety of occupations. In order to survive in the global market, industry must continue to meet the challenges offered by today's technology. Therefore, highly-skilled individuals or journeypersons with a combination of on-the-job training and in-school education obtained through apprenticeship programs are required to meet these challenges.
Important Dates
Additional Information
Learn about Awards: Scholarships and Bursaries
Thinking about coming to Mohawk?
Attend a College Information Session to:
- Get help completing your application
- Learn more about what Mohawk has to offer
Applicants for this training must be registered apprentices with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), and must be a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT).
Note: Applicants for this training must be registered apprentices in the Industrial Millwright Trade.
If you are not a registered apprentice, please see the Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) (413) page.
What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship training is an agreement between a person wishing to learn a skill and an employer who can provide the environment for skills training. It is administered in Ontario by the Apprenticeship Client Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.
How to Become an Apprentice?
There are four ways of entering a skilled trade in Ontario.
- Find an employer who is willing to train you in your preferred trade
- Enter a Pre-Apprenticeship Training program
- Complete a college diploma that relates to your preferred trade
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Payment and Registration
Discover which method works best for you:
- Web Registration
- In-Person Payment "AND" Registration
- Employer Sponsorship
Visit Payment and Registration to learn about your payment options, as well as the Refund Policy.
Red Seal Trades
Upon successful completion of this program you are able to apply for a Red Seal endorsement.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you'll gain skills
- Gain practical hands-on lab and simulation experience, using state-of-the-art equipment.
Where you can go next
- View our pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices.
Your future career options
Industrial Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Where you could work includes:
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Primary Metals
Food Industry
Automated Manufacturing
Power Generation
Automotive Industry
Pulp and Paper
Opportunities for grads
- Certificate of Qualification (C of Q)
- Certificate of Apprenticeship
- Ontario College of Trades (OCOT)
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
Click on the course title for a course description.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as 'Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.