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Project Management Insider Newsletter
Released: February 2021
New: PMO Advisory is Now a PMI ATP
PMO Advisory is proud to be a member of Project Management Institute's Authorized Training Partner (PMI ATP) program, an enhancement from the previous status as a Registered Education Provider. Being one of the few firms that train across project (CAPM® and PMP®), program (PgMP®), portfolio (PfMP®), risk (PMI-RMP®), and agile management (PMI-ACP®), the enhancement opportunities are vast. For more information read more here.
New: Agile & Scrum Fundamentals
Scrum is one of the most popular method of the agile approach. It was originally created and still mainly used in software development in which the emphasis is on smaller and modular implementation iterations called sprints. Through successive sprints, each with new features and functions, the project team can deliver real value sooner. This is also an excellent introductory course for those who just want to learn more about the potential and opportunities (as well as challenges) using an agile approach to managing projects. Read more here
Free Webinar: Mapping a Journey from Ideas to Results
One of the hallmarks of successful organizations is their ability to transform their vision into concrete value, consistently and repeatedly. But perhaps just as important as the end goals or value achievements, the journey itself is invaluable to strengthen its people, processes, and the mechanism for this transformation. The presentation presents a proven roadmap for journey starting with ideation; managing through the fuzziness of developing and refining requirements and business cases; prioritizing competing ideas, interests, and resources; preparing for implementation and utilizing sound approaches; leading execution; transitioning from building to sustaining; and sharing and exploiting value.
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Free Webinar: Virtual Agile Teams
Trust is similarly important for collocated teams, but it is generally easier for them to achieve. For virtual teams, an effort needs to be made to establish trust with team members. Video conferencing can assist with this, as individuals can both see and hear the other person, giving them an opportunity to see visual cues, body language, etc. Understand how trust is built and how it is evaluated is important for us to build team trust. Increased team trust leads to increased team performance. Read more here
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Paris Climate Talks
Kenya will soon join the world in negotiating about climate. Will they suggest we stop oil exploration?
The Green Innovations Awards 2014
NETFUND developed the Green Innovations Award (GIA) and has been awarding individuals and organizations that have demonstrated great innovativeness towards environmental conservation. Overall NETFUND-GIA winner receive an additional KES 1m and a trophy. Other prices include 500,000 and 250,000/= prizes for 1st and 2nd winners…
Kenya's First Offshore Oil Find
Australian oil exploration firm Pancontinental Oil & Gas NL has confirmed an "historic" discovery of oil in an exploratory well sunk off the Lamu coast in southern Kenya.
As east Africa braces itself to reap in the benefits of the newly found oil resources, side-deals will brew an unwelcome distraction when it comes to who will benefit the most.
The China story
Despite strong growth in domestic production, Chinese import dependence has been growing fast, prompting the formulation of a "two-way strategy" predicated on expanded investment in exploration and production capacity in China; and on outward foreign direct investment (FDI) in mine production and, failing that, long-term supply contracts
UGANDA – Covering All Bases
we can always expect Museveni to fall back on some populist measures when elections draw closer – whether it's releasing another rap or the more traditional hand-outs at public or youth rallies
#MindSpeak – Mining in our region
#MindSpeak organised Aly-Khan Satchu at the Intercontinental Hotel, had a discussion panel about the extractive industry and I attended this session from which I gathered some interesting insights.
The event was an eye opener to many especially to the many geologists, engineers and lawyers who were informed of the various opportunities in the extractive industry.
Other Mining Services The Government Could Make Use Of
The discovery of minerals has brought about cautious optimism in the country. However I do think Kenya would reap from the many benefits of the mining industry which doesn't necessarily mean that we have to wait 10 years to start enjoy our oil finds or industries running on the coal found in Kitui. I think outsourcing of services and labour would be far more beneficial.
Did we sell all our oil blocks to Nigeria?
Why Not Balala? We Have No Choice Either Way
For the past two months we have constantly been taken through the murky waters of the mining industry in Kenya. From the bribes to the dictatorial leadership at the helm of the ministry to allegations and their equal counters.

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Delta Group announced recently that group founder Bruce Cheng would be leading management executives and representatives from the Delta Electronics Foundation to the COP21 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. To show Delta's active support for the goals of COP21, the delegation will take part in Delta's Road to Paris Campaign activities through a number of side conferences and exhibitions to share the progress made by Delta in green buildings, energy conservation, and carbon reduction with representatives from around the world. An advance team from Delta set up a corporate display at the COP21 main venue on November 30. On December 1, they entered the Grand Palais to begin setting up the "Delta 21 Green Buildings Exhibition". Premiering a documentary that follows the Foundation from Lima (COP20) to Paris (COP21), Delta will demonstrate its strength and continuous efforts in green buildings over the past year. During the press conference, Delta's advance team in Paris sent back first-hand imagery and shared their progress through an international video conference link.
Delta is expanding its involvement with COP21 this year to showcase all of Delta's results in energy conservation and green buildings. Delta Founder and Honorary Chairman Bruce Cheng, Chairman Yancey Hai, CEO Ping Cheng as well as Director of Delta's Road to Paris Campaign and Executive Director of the Delta Electronics Foundation Ms. Shan-Shan Guo will all deliver speeches or take part in panel discussions at various official forums and side conferences. They will cover a variety of topics such as sustainable cities, innovative energy conservation and the carbon reduction of green buildings, as well as share Delta's strategy and success stories on pursuing sustainability.
Group founder Bruce Cheng said that Delta is fighting against climate change by progressively increasing the efficiency of its power supply products. Delta's high-efficiency products and solutions have helped customers save nearly 14.8 billion kWh of electricity and reduced carbon emissions by about 7.9 million tons of CO2e from 2010 to 2014, exceeding the total annual carbon emissions of some countries. Delta also actively supports the Commit to Action corporate carbon reduction initiative of the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project). Having already reduced its energy use intensity by 50% over the last 5 years, Delta is now committed to a further reduction of 30% by 2020. He hoped that COP21 would bring the efforts made by Delta to the attention of the world and called for more businesses and people around the world to join in the fight against climate change. Delta has also compiled its experience and commitment to energy conservation into its Delta's Plan for Action on Climate Change to show Delta's active support for the goals of COP21,
Delta Chairman Yancey Hai noted that "sustainable cities" is a key topic at COP21. Delta has long focused on improving the efficiency of energy use and provides not only the expertise to the three key requirements of Communications, Connectivity and Computing essential to smart cities, but also high-efficiency energy storage, smart grids, electric vehicle charging, energy management and renewable energy solutions that can be used to build a low-carbon power infrastructure for cities. At the "Sustainable Innovation Forum", a key event at COP21 that will be held at the Stade de France on December 7, Mr. Hai will take to the stage along with representatives from national governments and leading companies to promote their perspectives on sustainable cities.
Director of Delta's Road to Paris Campaign and Executive Director of the Foundation Ms. Shan-Shan Guo stated that the Delta Foundation hosted its first side event at COP20 Lima in 2014. Their presentation on the rebuilding of Namasia MinQuan Elementary School using green buildings gained significant international attention. This time at COP21 Paris, as negotiators from countries try to reach a legally binding climate agreement, Delta will take this opportunity on the international stage to highlight its energy-saving practices as an enterprise through various side events. At the same time, Delta will demonstrate its technical strength through the exhibition with a large-screen film in the Grand Palais in Paris. Delta will show both its concerns in climate change and commitment to carbon reduction.
This year's COP21 is widely considered the most important global climate change conference in the last decade and national governments are expected to reach a concrete agreement on carbon reduction. Delta is also expanding its involvement through a series of its Road to Paris Campaign activities to include a corporate exhibition at the main venue with the "Delta21 Green Buildings Exhibition" at the Grand Palais, as well as the "Sustainable Innovation Forum", "Delta21 Green Building Forum" and more.


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My parents had the biggest influence over my civic life. My mother was born in Texas and had a sixth-grade education. My father was an immigrant from Mexico who came to the U.S. with a third-grade education and his American Dream. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for fifty years and was a proud union member. He obtained his citizenship and began a lifelong effort to help other immigrants become citizens; registered people to vote, and volunteered as a community organizer.
Meet Susan
I have spent my entire life helping people in need achieve their goals and dreams. And as your state representative, I intend to work hard to put the dreams of every Kansan within reach.
I became a first-generation college graduate, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees in social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX. I moved to Kansas in 1993 and have been a proud resident of Shawnee for the past 22 years.
I legally married my partner of twenty years in 2016, one month before she passed away. This taught me the importance of acting today because tomorrow is not promised.
For 25 years, I have worked as a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas and Missouri, working with adults who have severe mental illness. While my clients were often written off as a "lost cause" by many, I saw their potential and worked hard to help them achieve their best life.
In 2018 and 2020, I was honored to be elected as your state representative in District 23, serving Shawnee, Lenexa and Overland Park. It is truly the honor of my lifetime to be able to represent you and make sure your voice is heard. I hope to earn your vote again as I seek re-election on November 8, 2022. In the meantime, I will continue working hard to make positive changes in the Sunflower State.


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- Model: MRTC-BD11FA
This is Yokomo 1/10 BD11 Competition 4WD Touring Car Kit Factory Assembled Chassis EP. It is already a past story that it is difficult to handle because it is a performance that can compete in the world race scene. The time has come when a competition touring car as a hobby is needed, where you can enjoy and feel the rigors while improving the performance to the latest specifications. Driving performance that has been extremely tested by repeated tests in the top races in Europe. While boldly refining the suspension and drivetrain, the development vision has always been "usability," in which anyone can compete in the race. The supple steering performance that is brought out by the balance with flexibility while ensuring rigidity, and the latest suspension are built with a simple setting method, increasing the sense of security for the driver to concentrate on control.
The characteristic high-rigidity long suspension arm made of graphite is composed of a hybrid with resin and aluminum parts, reducing chassis roll and improving cornering speed. Durability is also confirmed by repeated tests, and it is possible to attack corners with confidence.
RTC (rear toe control) system is now a standard. While increasing the turning speed, it is possible to bring out the acceleration at the corner exit, which is an indispensable item for modern racing touring cars.
The front shock tower has undergone a dramatic reshape. By separating the left and right, it gives flexibility around the front and finishes with a mild operation feeling. We are also planning to release parts that increase rigidity assuming running on high-grip road surfaces.
The double joint universal on the front has also been redesigned to improve accuracy and durability. The stabilizer is also installed under the suspension arm to promote lowering the center of gravity.
The upper deck has a new shape according to the flex setting of the chassis. A stiffener can be used together on the front side, and the rigidity balance can be adjusted according to the road surface conditions.
The rear side of the upper deck is an original design of ATF (Active Top Deck Flex) that supports roller pins with an O-ring sandwiched between them. The twist of the chassis is pulled out to the maximum and the rear traction is enhanced. By changing the hardness of the O-ring or changing to a spacer, it is an important point that you can freely control the turning performance.
The front and rear shock absorbers also have a newly designed shaft guide, achieving even smoother operation.
Yokomo 1/10 BD11 Competition 4WD Touring Car Kit Factory Assembled Chassis EP (1 set)
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When it comes to SEO and franchises, the same standard rules apply, but the way you go about SEO is different. You have different problems and responsibilities as a franchise company that other companies don't see--multiple managers and locations, differing audiences, different products and promotions at different stores, multiple social accounts and/or websites. Because of all of these variables, it's almost mandatory you work with an SEO agency or a strong SEO in-house team in order to succeed.
While many of the SEO questions you need to ask yourself are the same as any type of company, franchises have a few extra things to consider when creating and updating SEO plans. Unfortunately, this does typically mean your SEO might seem a little bit more complicated, but knowing the right questions to ask can help keep you on task and help you cover all your bases.
One of the biggest mistakes franchise owners make is treating their SEO as if they were a traditional or "normal" company. Below are some of the extra questions that franchise owners need to ask themselves when creating and growing an SEO strategy:
1.Does it make sense for you to have one website for your whole company or one website for each of your locations?
Believe it or not, many franchise owners think one way or another and never really consider the alternative. This is probably one of the biggest questions to ask and weigh through the pros and the cons. In terms of SEO, what route you choose will completely change your strategy. For example, having more than one website means you need to worry about keyword research and not competing with your other websites. You also have to worry about navigation and local SEO to make sure people are being sent to the right pages.
Having several different websites makes the most sense if you only have a few locations and if those locations differ drastically in the products you offer, audience, location, or a mixture of all three. You would need to serve different content to be relevant to your audience, so several websites makes sense. Other than that, I typically recommend having one website for your entire franchise. Managing SEO at the national level makes the most sense for consistency and branding, and this is always easiest with one website.
2.Are you going to have a location page on your website?
If you are deciding to have one website, a franchise has to think about a potential location page. A location page is a great way to keep the consistency of one website but give visitors the choice to click on a particular location and get customized content for that location. However, this can seem confusing if you only have a few stores or if your different locations are so similar that customized content just makes things more cluttered.
In terms of SEO, Google actually does recommend having a location page. You will have to do a few different things to make sure that Google is indexing the page properly and you are not getting penalized for duplicate content, so it's something to definitely consider.
3.Do you want to manage your SEO at the national level? And what is going to be most cost effective?
This question is usually pretty simple to answer: If you only have two or three locations and are going to give each location its own website, managing SEO at the local level might make sense. In every other case, I highly recommend having your national branch manage all SEO so that things stay consistent. In terms of cost it is also usually less expensive to manage SEO efforts from the corporate branch because you can hire one agency for all locations (the logic is much like buying in bulk).
4.Were there any SEO efforts made before you bought the franchise?
The thing about SEO is that if it's done incorrectly it can have lasting consequences. Therefore, when you buy a franchise you always have to go back and check to see what was done in terms of SEO (in fact, this is something you should really check before buying). If you find that your website is full of duplicate content, broken links, being struck by negative SEO, poor navigation, etc., you're going to need to fix that before you move forward with your efforts. As a franchise owner, this can be something tough to miss because you weren't in charge in the past (something other companies can usually get away with).
I spoke with Scott Langdon, managing partner of SEO company HigherVisibility, who also added that if you are planning to redesign your website or change who is managing your SEO, you will want to make sure you're not losing any of the good SEO that was built in the process. Langdon said, "Part of doing this is knowing what links and content is out there in the first place. It's incredibly important to complete a link audit and a content audit first before diving into any new SEO practices; especially as a franchise owner."
Ask all the same questions about social media that you did for SEO.
In addition to questions about SEO, you also have to remember that social media will typically fall under the SEO umbrella. Figure out how many accounts you want to have, who is going to manage them, and whether or not your franchise is already represented on social media.
The Takeaway for Franchise Owners Thinking about SEO
Asking these questions doesn't always come to mind right away, but these are crucial if you own a franchise. Franchises are constantly growing and by nature have a lot of people working higher positions, so the managers working with you are constantly changing. This makes it even more important for a franchise to have an SEO strategy in place that caters to the franchise model.
It's also worth mentioning that these are not the only questions you need to ask if you own a franchise. All of the other typical SEO advice such as getting involved with local SEO and following analytics still applies.


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Major online payments platform Stripe announced on Thursday that it's pointing its sustainability pocketbook toward technologies that aim to capture planet-warming gases from the air and store them in the ground.
The company said it already fully offsets its greenhouse gas emissions, investing in green projects that reduce emissions elsewhere. Achieving that carbon-neutral goal has been considered a gold standard by many companies. Stripe is going one step further by putting its money into technologies that result in negative emissions. It's now committed to spending twice as much as it currently does on offsets of carbon sequestration. It will allocate at least $1 million each year on negative emissions technology by purchasing tons of carbon dioxide that's been taken out of the atmosphere.
It's among the first big companies to do so. Because negative emissions technologies are still in development, they come with a hefty price tag, concerns over whether the technologies are ready, and a dearth of policies that could either encourage or regulate the industry.
"What we really need to see today is other tech companies step up to the plate."
For carbon capture companies that have wanted to break into the mainstream, Stripe's announcement garnered a lot of enthusiasm, and, naturally, the company hopes that others will follow.
"What we really need to see today is other tech companies step up to the plate and make a similar commitment," Noah Deich, executive director at Carbon180, formerly the Center for Carbon Removal, tells The Verge. "A $1 million commitment isn't even a rounding error for [some] big tech companies, but could be absolutely catalytic for the negative emission technology field and for our broader fight against climate change."
To avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, the planet needs to stop from reaching global average temperatures that are 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. In its groundbreaking report released last year, the United Nations predicted that we could reach that critical point as soon as 2030. It also said that any pathway to avoiding that future would require technology that removes carbon from the atmosphere.
The captured carbon that Stripe has committed to purchasing could come from three types of carbon sequestration that it outlined in the announcement. It hasn't specified exactly which projects it will fund, but it expressed interest in initiatives that would improve natural carbon sinks like forests and soil. It even mentioned one project that would "hack" plant roots so that they can store more carbon for longer. It could also take on enhanced weathering projects, a process that uses chemical reactions to trap carbon in rock. Lastly, it can purchase recovered carbon from plants that work to directly capture carbon from the air.
Critics say carbon capture is "meant to keep the fossil fuel industry on life support"
How far will $1 million a year go toward slowing climate change? Stripe acknowledged that investing in negative emissions technology is significantly more expensive than its previous policy of paying for carbon offsets, for which it said it spent $8 per ton of carbon. It expects to pay "certainly more than $100" per ton of captured carbon. But even that amount is optimistic; cost constraints have been an impediment to development for years. The cost per ton of carbon from direct air capture can still reach upwards of $600. At that rate, Stripe's yearly investment would be equivalent to taking just over 300 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.
A cascade of new tech buyers for captured carbon might bring that price closer to $100, meaning that $1 million could displace closer to 2,000 cars.
For now, the real impact Stripe hopes to have is to act as a catalyst for getting more companies to buy captured carbon. In its announcement, Stripe explained, "Researchers and entrepreneurs are working today to create this new industry, and continued progress will require funding for experimental prototypes with initially high cost … This provides an opportunity for Stripe and like-minded early adopters to shift the trajectory of the industry." The company likened the move it's taking to early investors of solar panels, which saw a price drop from about $30 per watt in 1980 to less than $1 per watt in 2019.
There will be other hurdles. Even the most advanced negative carbon technologies are largely still prototypes. Deich believes the technologies are ready for early deployment, even if the stage isn't quite set for them to scale up. "In order for them to get ready for prime time, we'll need to see the technology get deployed at commercial scale for a handful of projects and to have the regulatory and financial mechanisms and broader ecosystem developed around that in a really robust way," Deich says.
Even though there is a scientific consensus on the need to draw down carbon from the air, there are concerns that heavily relying on carbon capture and negative emissions technologies could take away from efforts to cut down on fossil fuel use in the first place. "It kind of compartmentalizes the carbon emissions piece without actually holding fossil fuel companies accountable for the entire pipeline," explains Adrien Salazar, campaign strategist at the think tank Demos, which has been instrumental in crafting potential climate policy like a federal Green New Deal. "It doesn't address a lot of the co-pollutants that are also produced in fossil fuel combustion that have public health impacts."
Salazar is skeptical that the new technologies will be a silver bullet for big, bad climate change. "The technology is unreliable, it hasn't proven cost effective up to now, and the risk of allowing continued pollution are too great to be investing billions of dollars in a technology that is really meant to keep the fossil fuel industry on life support," Salazar says.
Still, early innovators in negative emissions technologies are clamoring for a piece of Stripe's $1 million commitment. Global Thermostat, a company Stripe mentions in its announcement, has worked on a project that would put captured carbon into soda. A spokesperson for Global Thermostat told The Verge on Friday that Stripe hasn't been in contact just yet, but that it would "love to have a conversation."
Christian Anderson, head of merchant intelligence at Stripe, asserts that negative emissions projects need to happen alongside actual greenhouse gas emissions reductions. He tells The Verge that the company plans to continue the commitment as long as it's seeing impact, which it will measure by how negative emissions projects are able to scale up and by how much the cost to participate falls. He's optimistic, though, because other tech companies — which he wasn't able to disclose — have already reached out to express interest in joining their endeavor.
"Our motivation for doing this is around doing good for the world," Anderson says. "I think it's a motivation that other companies will definitely be able to get behind."


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Playwright and Professor Steven P.C. Fernandez joins eminent writers in the Asia – Pacific who will discuss their works produced in times and places under duress. The 7th Asia-Pacific Writers and Translators Conference will be held July 17 to 20 at The Art House in Singapore.
In the panel "Writing Under Political Pressure" moderated by Michael Vatikiotis is Jose Dalisay, who at 19 years old was a Martial law political prisoner which experience inspired his first novel in 1992. Maria Carmen Sarmiento discusses works of political prisoners in the Philippines. Lily Rose Tope explores the effects of laws against public expression on the writings of Singaporean and Malaysian writers. Alfred Birnbaum comments on the censored work of Burmese novelist Nu Nu Yi, while Han Sann talks of writing in Myanmar.
Fernandez will narrate about the threats on his life triggered by his plays that are re-enactments of political and cultural imbroglios in conservative settings.
About 150 writers will share their works, exhibit books, and conduct workshops in this region's largest gathering of writers-translators celebrating the theme "Bridging Cultures."
Last week, Fernandez read a paper at the 20th Performance Studies International Conference in Shanghai, China. After Singapore, he will talk about the proposed Culture and Arts Studies Program of the MSU-IIT in the International Culture-Based Education and Arts Conference , at the U.P. in Los Banos in July 25.
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The Clásico craziness continues this weekend with a heavyweight bout between América and Pumas. Read on for a preview of that fixture and three other enticing encounters:
Tigres-San Luis (Saturday, 8 PM ET)
It may not have been pretty, but last Saturday's 2-0 road win over bitter rival Monterrey was just what the doctor ordered for Tigres. That triumph lifted Los Felinos into fifth place, and they are now just three points away from an automatic Liguilla spot.
A late-season charge up the table is customary for Ricardo Ferretti's squad, but the Brazilian's tactical flexibility is a new discovery. Los Felinos have kept three consecutive clean sheets since "Tuca" switched to a back three, while Leonardo Fernández and Nicolás López have both become key members of a much-improved offense.
The Uruguayan tandem has helped take the weight off of star striker André-Pierre Gignac, and that attacking variety should be too much for struggling San Luis. Los Rojiblancos are dead last in the standings and have allowed a league-worst 23 goals.
América-Pumas (Saturday, 10 PM ET)
Although they are perched comfortably inside the top four, América's Coapa training ground could easily be confused with a hospital right now. Las Águilas have had no fewer than 13 players on the treatment table for various aches and ailments in recent months, and that injury bug bit particularly hard last weekend against Cruz Azul. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was ruled out during warm-ups with a toe complaint, while center-backs Emanuel Aguilera and Sebastián Cáceres were both carted off during a dull 0-0 draw. All three will miss out on the Clásico Capitalino.
Those absences present Pumas with the perfect opportunity to collect a crucial victory over their arch nemesis. A deserved 2-0 defeat at León halted a historic undefeated start, but Los Universitarios showed plenty of spirit to overcome Favio Álvarez's early sending off in their 1-1 draw with Necaxa last time out.
Juan Dinenno's equalizer against Los Rayos was his eighth strike of the season, and the lethal Argentinean has proved to be a good luck charm for his side. UNAM are yet to lose in Liga MX when Dinenno finds the back of the net, and they have every chance of beating a wounded América if the former Deportivo Cali hit man can get on the score sheet.
Toluca-Cruz Azul (Sunday, 1 PM ET)
Two of Mexico's most successful clubs are set to go head-to-head at the Nemesio Díez, but only one has a shot at lifting silverware come December. Cementeros and Escarlatas have collected 18 league titles between the two of them, but Sunday's hosts have endured a disastrous campaign that resulted in the dismissal of José Manuel "Chepo" de la Torre on Monday. Meanwhile, La Máquina are flying high under Robert Dante Siboldi, and their superior quality should make the difference.
Still, that talent was only seen in flashes during a dour 0-0 stalemate with América. Cruz Azul looked the more likely for much of the 90 minutes and limited their sworn enemy to just one shot on target, but they had trouble carving out clear-cut chances at the other end. As a result, the ever-dangerous Jonathan Rodríguez was on the periphery of proceedings for much of the evening.
"Cabecita" will still be smarting from that lackluster display, and he should be able to add to his league-leading tally of ten goals against a leaky Toluca rearguard. Los Escarlatas have conceded on 22 occasions, and they must tighten up defensively if they hope to hold onto a repechaje place. Doing so will be difficult, however, as they face three of the current top four before the curtain closes on the regular season.
Juárez-Pachuca (Sunday, 6 PM ET)
Even though they have rarely inspired under Paulo Pezzolano, Pachuca can still avoid the repechaje. They are only four points adrift of fourth-placed Pumas, who they meet on October 26th. Beyond that crunch clash, Los Tuzos can capitalize on a favorable remaining schedule, which takes in four matches versus teams mired in the bottom half of the standings.
The first of those battles is a visit to Juárez, who will be at a huge physical disadvantage heading into Sunday's action. Bravos will have had only three days of rest after contesting their rescheduled round 11 duel with Tijuana on Wednesday, while Pachuca will have had nine days to recuperate from their uninspiring performance against Toluca.
That extra down time should serve Los Tuzos well, but they must begin to click up front in order to advance deep in the playoffs. They are scoring less than one goal per game and dearly miss the contributions of FC Dallas focal point Franco Jara. Nevertheless, if Víctor Dávila and company can put Pachuca in the lead the division's third-best defense should be able to nullify a weak home attack and leave the border with a vital victory.


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Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
Publisher: Peytchinski Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 1312-773X (Online)
Issue: 2019, vol. 25, issue2
Subject Area: Dental Medicine
DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2019252.2563
Published online: 11 June 2019
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Multiply your talents. Discover your talents and multiply them. There is nobody without talents. Matt. 25:14-28, "For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway too his journey.
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliverest unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliverest unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. His lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: and I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth; lo, there thou hast that is thine. His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed. Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own money with ursury. Take therefore, the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents."
According to the Bible, you have several abilities. Have you discovered your several abilities? What are you doing to multiply your several abilities? The first man deployed his talents; he engaged his talents in a profitable venture. Learn to engage your talents in profitable ventures. Pray –
Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to discover my talents and to deploy them to profitable ventures in your kingdom in Jesus name. Amen.


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The current confluence of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and popular political demonstrations has provided strikingly urgent examples of how city space may be actualized as a projective medium. By "projective medium" I mean to describe a repurposing of urban environments wherein public space serves as a canvas not only for the circulation of artistic representations … Continue reading City Space as Projective Medium: From Coronavirus Quarantine to Urban Uprisings
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Fair Housing Act: 50 years later
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. In Pittsburgh, the occasion is marked by a day of speakers, panels, and other events at the August Wilson Center. From CityLab: How the Fair Housing Act failed black homeowners.
King Assassination: 50 years later
On April 4th 1968 Martin Luther King Jr was killed by an assassin's bullet. In the immediate aftermath African Americans took to the streets of several U.S. cities in a wave of riots and unrest that lasted for days. The killing of the most visible and influential figure of the civil rights movement provoked an … Continue reading King Assassination: 50 years later
2001: 50 years later
2001: A Space Odyssey had its world premiere 50 years ago today. I plan to have much more content commemorating the Semicentennial of this masterwork throughout the year, but in the meantime and in order to mark the anniversary of the premiere, check out 2001: A Book Odyssey from Paolo Granata which showcases 2001 book … Continue reading 2001: 50 years later
Reflections and Reverberations of 1968
Since this past summer I've been immersed in my dissertation project, and this increased workload has not only affected my overall output on this blog but has diminished my ability to draft content based on its mere timeliness. I was photographing the Monroeville Mall (of Dawn of the Dead fame) the day before George Romero … Continue reading Reflections and Reverberations of 1968


text: You can put lipstick on a pig—it's still a pig. Every marketing team's job is to get you, the customer, to walk through their business's door, visit their website, or leave a positive brand impression—all so you'll buy their product or service. Some marketer's have a harder job than others because they're essentially putting lipstick on a pig. You can have the best marketing team in the world but if your product isn't good, your company's lifespan doesn't seem too long. A great example is a movie trailer. Movie trailers are typically two-to-three minutes long, with a bunch quick clips showing what the movie is about. The movie trailer tries to sell you on a certain actor, director, or even producer. After watching the trailer did you go see the movie? Of course you did. Everyone, including you, has at least once, gone into a movie and walked out feeling lied to and wanting a refund along with the past hour and half of your life back. As a result, you tell all your friends face-to-face, over text, or on a post in social media to avoid the movie. The movie suffers because after opening weekend all your friends have already told their friends, "My friend told me it sucked. Don't go see it." Here are 4 things you can do to make sure your not turning long-term customers away just to get them to buy your product or service now: 1. Start with your product You product needs to be a stand-alone product. It should be able to sell itself. How? Your product needs to solve a pervasive problem. Before DVR, did you ever find yourself stuck watching an infomercial? Infomercials are all the same but are great at showing you a common problem then demonstrating how the product solves it. Stand up comedian, Jim Gaffigan, even jokes about infomercials saying, "'Who's watching this crap!?' Then, three minutes later. 'That's a good point, maybe I need a knife that can cut a penny'…" You're more likely to buy a product if it solves a problem you would pay for. 2. Under promise, over deliver One of the biggest problems companies have is the compulsion to overpromise to their customers something they don't or can't really deliver. This is usually caused by over zealous individual employees but it's up to the company to fix the problem. It's better to under promise and over deliver later. I recently bought a new Macbook Air from Simply Mac. I didn't buy it from Apple because I got a trade-in value for my old Macbook Pro towards the purchase of my new Macbook Air. This Macbook Air was custom made to my specifications and could only be ordered online. Apple said they should ship in 2-3 business days but Simply Mac was a 7-10 business days. For me that was too long and the salesman reassured me, "We tell our customers 7-10 days but really it's about 3-5." "Sweet," I thought. "I'll take it!" To make a long story short, I got my Macbook Air eleven business days later. I wasn't too happy because I was told it wasn't going to take that long. To make matters worse, when I went to trade-in my old Macbook Pro I was told they would keep it overnight to check it out then would let me know the value the following day. A week later I finally got the call they promised. If you tell your customer you are going to do something—especially if it has a time frame attached to it—do it. Don't make promises you can't keep because you want to get a sale, especially if you don't know the right answer. You don't want the customer getting mad. It's just bad business and in the long run your business will suffer. 3. You can't make everyone happy This is the first thing you need to accept when running a successful business. Customer service has to deal with the way you treat your customer every time they interact with you. Handling problems is just one side of customer service. In that case, a customer service agents job should be to solve a problem created by your company or product. I recently purchased water dancing speakers from an online website. I got them quicker than promised, but they were broken. Their return policy didn't cover shipping even though they I received a broken product. I returned the product but ate the $5.50 shipping cost, which didn't make me happy. I have had this happen to me enough that I now call any new online vendor I purchase from to ask them about their return policy before buying. 4. The problem with commission-based sales Paying your sales reps commission only is one of the worst things you could do for your company. It can damage customer relationships, company culture, and long-term growth. It promotes pushiness towards your customers, cutthroat employee relationships, and makes employees short minded. Here are two other ways you can pay your sales team: 1. Great hourly pay: Find out the average commission they would be making. Pay them a little higher than the average. Keep track of each employee's performance. Give raises and promotions to the best performing employees. 2. Base Pay + light commission: Offer a base pay that allows them to get by with their lifestyle. Put a light commission in place to reward them for completing a sale. This will make sure they understand the importance of making a sale but aren't pushy, and avoid making short-minded decisions that hurt your business. Both of these systems require a higher buy-in to the values of your company. There might even come a time where you need to fire an employee, even if their performance is high. It's up to you to know who do you fire first. In conclusion, these four points help you and your employees think long-term. The loyal customers you've built up over the years are the ones who not only keep you in business, they help you grow your business. Do everything you can to make your product resonate, live up to your word, try and make the customer happy, and don't focus on the one-time customer but on the long-term customers.


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For my family and me, the Chinese Lunar New Year in January 2020 marked the beginning of a new way of life.
I live in Huanggang, a city of seven million in the Wuhan region of China, where the COVID-19 pandemic began. After two months, my lockdown experience is finally ending, and I'd like to share what I've learned in quarantine, particularly about how I've seen blockchain applications provide solutions to the health and economic challenges that face the world.
The unity of the blockchain community was evident from the outbreak of the virus. Blockchain startups, together with local authorities, worked tirelessly to collect and secure medical data, track medical supply chains and provide critical information to medical staff. In the first two weeks of February, companies including Vestchain Technology and Alipay released at least 20 blockchain-based applications to tackle the mounting challenges facing communities and front-line health workers. Since then, one of China's largest couriers, SF Express, has started using blockchain technology to deliver supplies to COVID-19 pandemic victims.
To understand how blockchain played a role in tackling the challenges posed by the virus, let me take you through my journey in the Wuhan region during the period.
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Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
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In this assignment I will be discussing the role of communication in building and maintaining professional relationships, and I'll also be explaining the difference between professional and personal relationships. This task will also cover what working relationships a HSC practitioner will have within a nursing home. This assignment will have a case study approach.
The scenario I have chosen is a nursing home, as a volunteer I have a duty to make sure that patients are healthy and safe. During my weeks of volunteering at the nursing home I have been given a patient to help with their daily needs and requirements. The patient that I have been allocated with is an elderly women in her 60's named Vickie, who suffers from Diabetes type 2, Dyslexia and visual impairment.
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Vickie works with a care worker, diabetic nurse and the guide dog association who help her with her day to day activities. All of these professions have an influence on how Vickie acts and responds to things. Vickie may react differently on different situations, such as being told she has to some exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Vickie may not want to do that and therefore respond by arguing back, which is why we would have to find a way to making it seem fun for here.
A care worker would help Vickie with her day to day routine such as washing, dressing, and helping her maintain her hygiene. A care worker would also help Vickie with paying her bills and also providing Vickie with emotional support and company. (Duties and responsibilities- national careers service)
A diabetic nurse's job would be to promote self-care based on Vickie, attend health meeting regarding Vickie's mental health and physical health. A diabetic nurse's duty would also be to monitor Vickie's sugar levels, and also to persuade Vickie to maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising and dieting. (Duties and responsibilities (2017) royal college of nursing)
The guide dog association would help Vickie with providing customized eye books with large prints, and they would also support Vickie with providing her a guide dog and support her with training the guide dog. (Duties and responsibilities (2018) guide dogs)
As a team all of these professions would communicate together as a multi- agency group to talk about Vickie and how they feel she is improving each week, they would have many ways of communicating such as face to face, emails or text message.
As a volunteer, I would have to maintain a professional relationship with Vickie. There are many differences between a professional and personal relationship. A personal relationship means having love, connection and belonging to one another, in a personal relationship trust is built through weeks/months of getting to know each other. As a volunteer, mine and Vickie's relationship would be limited as and when she got better. Whereas a professional relationship could last a lifetime, a professional relationship means that I have a duty of care to look after Vickie's needs and making everything about Vickie, in a professional relationship it is important that I keep Vickie's information private and locked away from anyone who doesn't have permission to access Vickie's information. It is important to gain Vickie's trust so she is able to talk to me about things, however being in a personal relationship it means that we know each other's information which is how trust is formed. It is also extremely important for me to remain doubtful for my own safety as well as Vickie's. (Professional and personal relationships, 2018)
It is important to keep Vickie's personal information confidential, it is vital to make sure that I don't talk about Vickie's personal information to anyone as this would ruin the trust that Vickie would have. It would only be right for me talk about Vickie if I have a worried concern for her and If I felt that she would benefit from it. It also would be right to share information with my colleagues about Vickie.
Confidentiality means keeping all information about individual's private and hidden away safely, this means not telling anyone, except those who should or need to know. Individuals who are being cared for need to be able to trust their care workers in order to talk about their feelings, therefore if their private information is shared then the trust would be broken. However, it is only right to share information about Vickie if I was concerned about her and if I felt that she would benefit from the extra support from someone else. An example of when it would be right to share information would be if Vickie told me that her carer was hard on her and strict, or if Vickie told me something and told me not to tell anyone else because she might me get in trouble, after knowing this I would have to tell an employee above me like my manager to help with the situation to make sure that Vickie stayed safe.
Whilst being Vickie's carer, there are many different skills that would require me to be an effective communicator, some of these skills would include:
Active listening- listen twice as much as you speak and also be alert and interested in the other person to make them feel important.
Non-verbal communication- non-verbal communication also includes active listening. Non-verbal information includes eye contact, body language, facial expressions and hand gestures.
Asking questions- asking question allows the other person to realise that you are interested in what they're saying
Clarifying and summarising- summarise what you have heard from the other person, this shows that you are listening and also checks that that you have heard the message right (Communication skills, 2018).
There are different types of legislations that Vickie would be protected by, such as Data protection Act and Human rights Act.
Data protection act
The data protection act was developed to give protection and bring in rules about how personal data about individuals can be used. (Data protection act, 2018)
The data protection act covers any business and services, it's vital to keep private information locked away in a safe or in a locked room where only workers that need access to the information have a key.
The data protection act has been updated in 2018 which controls how personal data is used by the government, businesses or organisations. There is stronger protection for more sensitive information such as ethnic background, race, religion etc. (gov.uk 2018)
Human rights act
The human rights act is a law made in 1998 which allows you to defend your rights in every situation. The human rights act protects every individual in the UK regardless of who they are and where they come from. (Human rights act (2018) liberty human rights)
What rights does it cover/protect?
Protects your life
Prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment
Protection against slavery and forced labour
Right to liberty and freedom
Respect for privacy and family life and right to marry
Freedom of thought, religion and belief
Free speech and peaceful protest
No discrimination
Right to an education
A health and social care practitioner would have many different confidential documents stored in different places, documents may be stored on the computer or written on paper. When the documents are written online there are many ways that they can be protected one is by having it password protected and only accessible to those who need it. Another way is by using encryption. There are plenty of online protection devices that can be used to keep confidential information safe and hidden away. Some of these protection devices may include using a firewall, it's also important to disable files and media sharing if they are not needed, it's also important to update the privacy settings on all online devices that contain confidential information. (Storing confidential information, information age)
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A health and social care practitioner may also use paper-based records to write down patient's (Vickie's) medical records, in order for paper based records to be kept confidential they must be locked away where unauthorised people can't get them. Documents would have to be hidden away in a locked file or safe which would be kept in a locked room where only authorised personnel's have a key to access the information.
Keeping Vickie's personal information confidential is important when I want her to continue trusting me, however her information should only be shared if I ever felt that Vickie was in danger. For example, if Vickie told me that her carers are abusive towards her then I would have to pass that message on to a safeguarding officer as it would benefit her and they would make sure that she was living somewhere safe.
In this assignment, I have identified the difference between a professional and personal relationship, and how to maintain a professional relationship within a health and social care setting. I have also described the term confidentiality and outlined the skills needed to be able to be an effective communicator. In this assignment I have also described the different types of working relationships, and I have also described at least two pieces of legislations. In this assignment I have also described how to maintain confidentiality and in what situation it would be right to pass on someone's personal information.
Reference list
- Communication skills (2018) effective communication- this can be accessed on https://www.habitsforwellbeing.com/9-effective-communication-skills/- last accessed on 26th September 2018.
- Data protection act (2018) data protection act 1998- available at- https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z6kj6sg/revision/2- accessed on 20th September 2018.
- Gov.uk (2018) data protection act 2018- available at- https://www.gov.uk/data-protection accessed on 20th September 2018.
- Human rights act (2018) liberty human rights- this can be accessed on https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/human-rights/what-are-human-rights/human-rights-act- accessed on 01/10/2018
- Personal and professional relationships (2018)- LinkedIn- available at- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140817051857-76474304-the-real-difference-between-personal-professional-relationships- last accessed on 3rd October 2018.
- Duties and responsibilities- national careers service- available at- https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/care-worker- last accessed on 9th September 2018.
- Duties and responsibilities (2017) royal college of nursing- available at- https://www.rcn.org.uk/clinical-topics/diabetes/education-prevention-and-the-role-of-the-nurse- last accessed on 9th October 2018
- Duties and responsibilities (2018) guide dogs- available at- https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/services-we-provide/guide-dogs/- last accessed on 9th October 2018.
- Storing confidential information, information age- available at- https://www.information-age.com/keep-personal-information-safe-online-123469577/- last accessed on 9th October 2018.
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The aim of this mixed methods systematic review was to: i) document the interventions that support and facilitate graduate nurse transition from university to practice in a diversity of healthcare settings and ii) to identify outcomes from graduate nurse transition interventions for the graduate, patient or client, and health service.Design
This mixed methods systematic review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. All quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies were included if they met the inclusion criteria.Data sources
Primary research studies located in Medline, EmBase, CINAHL, Prospero, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, and Web of Science (Social Science Citation Index). All quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies were included if they met the inclusion criteria.Review methods
Using a comprehensive search strategy, retrieved articles were screened by two reviewers at the title, abstract, and full-text stage. Reviewer disagreements were discussed until consensus was achieved. The well-validated Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool was used to assess quality of the quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies.Results
A total of 130 studies were included as the review dataset. There was a myriad of terms used to describe transition interventions, and programme length and settings varied. The content of transition interventions was not well defined, and there was a lack of studies outside acute hospital settings. Data collection methods varied widely. The majority of authors reported outcomes for the graduate or the graduate and service, with only one reporting outcomes for the patient or client. There was a significant variation in quality across the studies.Conclusions
This review addresses a significant gap in the literature by documenting transition interventions in a diversity of health settings and outcomes from these interventions. Interest in transition to practice continues to rise, but there is an urgent need to conduct well designed, robust, and larger-scale studies at the national and transnational levels.
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The Dodge Caliber was a five-door hatchback sedan made by Dodge from the year 2007 until 2012. In part, it was introduced to replace both the Dodge Neon, and the Chrysler PT Cruiser. It was a big deal at the time as it was going to be something of a flagship model for Dodge to be introduced into Asian and European markets. The 2007 Dodge Caliber problems were extensive and costly.
Dodge went all out to promote the Calibre for its 2007 release, spending 20% of their ad budgets on online promotions. It worked out for the first couple of years as the Calibre sold fairly well in 2007 and through 2008. Things did start to go downhill fairly quickly though, and the 2007 Dodge Caliber is infamous for its numerous problems.
Carcomplaints.com, which compiles all of the safety issues and problems that can affect any vehicle has listed the 2007 Dodge Caliber not just as a bad vehicle year, but as the worst ever. In fact, on their page detailing the 2007 Dodge Caliber they've literally stamped it with a warning that says avoid it like the plague. It's never a good sign when you liken a car to a deadly disease.
2007 Dodge Caliber Suspension Problems
Hands down, the biggest problem with the 2007 Dodge Caliber was the suspension. Literally hundreds of Calibre owners were faced with a suspension that essentially fell apart at a very low mileage. For most drivers this issue was the result of the ball joints and control arms going bad. There were also problems with tie rods and leaking struts, and these also occurred at the same low mileage. These issues typically took place in the 40,000 to 50,000-mile range, which is far sooner than anything like this should happen, if it should even happen at all. Some drivers reported the ball joints failing after as little as 20,000 miles.
Typical suspension problems crop up and vehicles after they've sustained a good deal of wear and tear. You're looking at things falling apart well over a hundred thousand miles, if it happens at all. And when it does happen, it's usually one part that fails. The 2007 Dodge Caliber seems to have an entirely faulty suspension from start to finish. For so many different parts to fall apart, and typically around the same number of miles, meant that something was seriously wrong from the manufacturing onward.
For some drivers this problem was a recurring one because if they replaced the ball joints then perhaps the control arms would fail later on. Or if they replaced the tie rods, then maybe the ball joints would fail after that. Having to repair the same system more than once on your car would be frustrating to any driver.
The typical repair cost for dealing with this suspension issue was around $870, so it's no small investment to have to manage this.
Though there was no recall issued relating to any problems with suspension, Dodge did put out a technical service bulletin for dealers to handle the problem if customers came in complaining of suspension issues. In those instances, they were advised to inspect front and rear cross members for any severe corrosion and if it was bad enough, replace them. That was about as far as Dodge went to deal with this issue.
The only upside to the suspension issues happening at such low mileage meant that some drivers were at least under warranty when it happened. If you bought a used 2007 Dodge Caliber several years later however, this would be a problem that you'd have to manage on your own.
2007 Dodge Caliber Transmission Problems
Far less prominent than the suspension issues were the transmission problems that cropped up for the 2007 Dodge Caliber. That's not to say there weren't more transmission problems than there should have been with this year's model, it's just that the suspension really overwhelmed the model year as the standout problem.
Most drivers who experience the transmission problem suffered a full transmission failure. The average mileage for this problem to crop up with around 85,000, which is pretty early on for your transmission to simply drop out on you. Worse than that, the average cost to fix it was over $2,500. This was a serious problem.
Even when the transmission works properly in the Dodge Caliber it was not uncommon for drivers to experience a remarkably loud and endless droning sound from the continuously variable transmission system. The sound started when you started driving, and it kept going for the entire trip. And this was considered optimal working conditions.
Additional issues included transmission fluid heating up to the point that the transmission light came on, cooler lines leaking, the transmission hesitating, and just a general loss of acceleration when shifting through gears.
As many drivers have come to realize, and as we have explained before, transmission problems are very costly and can get as high as $3,400.
2007 Dodge Caliber Starting Problems
Starting problems were fairly frequent issues with the 2007 Dodge Caliber. More than one driver reported that the engine wouldn't turn over on ignition, or that it would make some loud grinding sounds. It seems that a lot of these problems were related to electrical problems such as an issue with an electronic theft system fault. The fix for this one was fairly simple and could be as easy as finding the ignition fuse and replacing it. If you weren't able to do it yourself looking at maybe $100 fee at a mechanic.
Aside from the electronic theft system, there were other similar electronic problems that also had the same symptom of the car not starting correctly.
2007 Dodge Caliber Engine Problems
Engine problems plagued the 2007 model year for the Dodge Caliber, in particular an issue where the engine would simply stall or stop entirely even in the middle of driving. Some drivers reported that the car would stall out on short trips repeatedly, as many as five times on a routine trip from home to school. This was when the car was still brand new and had only been on the road for under a year. There were a range of problems relating to the engine that went from a whining or whirring noise that seemed to come from under the hood to a serious grinding noise when driving at low RPMs.
Speed control issues also cropped up fairly frequently for some drivers. This could range from the car being completely unable to maintain a decent speed and crawling along at around 10 miles per hour, to the much more serious issue of the car rapidly accelerating unpredictably. These problems did result in several accidents.
2007 Dodge Caliber Leaking Problems
What are more unusual problems that plagued the 2007 Dodge Caliber was a leaking issue. Damaged sunroof drain tubes could cause leaks in the headliner which would come into the cabin of the car. The fix for this would cost probably around $100 or so on average, depending on the nature of the damage. It happened to enough drivers to make it a significant thing worth looking out for.
2007 Dodge Caliber Body Problems
While every car will be subject to body and paint problems after a certain amount of time, and rust isn't something that's completely avoidable, it's worth noting that the 2007 Dodge Caliber had some noteworthy problems with subframe rust. These were extensive rust issues and they frequently occurred well before a hundred thousand miles. Small amounts of rest are usual, but definitely not to this degree and certainly not as quickly as it happened.
As we mentioned with the suspension issues, rust was a major factor in those problems. The resting underneath a Dodge Caliber could be so extensive that the suspension would fail, and you were risking having other parts of the engine compartment literally fall out of the vehicle. Repairing a rusted out subframe on the 2007 Dodge Caliber could cost you anywhere from $700 to $1,400.
Another problem with the 2007 Dodge Caliber related to the massive pillars inside the vehicle. The driver side blind-spot was of a significant size. You can expect every card to have a blind spot; it's unavoidable and how they're manufactured. But the Dodge Caliber is blind spot was a real standout that made driving a lot less safe than it should have.
Are There Any Recalls on the 2007 Dodge Caliber?
There were four recalls for the 2007 Dodge Caliber, but amazingly none of them had anything to do with the major issues that most drivers had with the vehicle. There was no recall related to the suspension or the transmission in any way.
The smallest recall for the Calibre affected wheel hub mounting bolts and it was only issued for about 400 units. The next recall affected just under 25,000 vehicles and it was issued because of a problem with the accelerator sticking when you pushed your foot down on it. A third recall related to a malfunctioning ABS module that could break down and cause a crash while you were driving. The final recall issued for the 2007 Dodge Caliber affected 61,000 units and was issued because the fire extinguisher that came with the car could be clogged and inoperable.
None of the major complaints associated with the Dodge Caliber had anything to do with these recalls.
2007 Dodge Caliber Life Expectancy
It's very hard to put a life expectancy on any vehicle, really. How you take care of it, where you are living in the world, and all manner of other factors can either extend or limit the lifespan of a vehicle. Those who live in the desert, for instance, are not going to be subject to the same kind of environmental wear and tear and rust that somebody who's driving through Michigan winters has to put up with. Likewise, a person who changes their oil like clockwork and does routine maintenance as scheduled will probably have a car that outlives one that never gets maintained.
Given the remarkable number of problems that the 2007 Dodge Caliber faced from transmission to suspension to engine issues, the life expectancy of one of these cars was not as long as it might have been for a more well-built model. One of the writers for Jalopnik detailed driving his brother's 2007 Dodge Caliber and how it had already hit 150,000 miles which he felt was about as much as you can expect to get out of one of these cars.
Now that it's the year 2020, the likelihood that there's any 2007 Dodge Caliber still out there with a lifespan that hasn't completely run out yet is all but impossible. There probably are a few on the road that are still running but if you were in Las Vegas putting money on the odds, it would be a much safer bet to put your money on the Dodge Caliber being dead at this point.
Is It Worth It?
Knowing what you know now about the 2007 Dodge Caliber, it should be clear that this was one of the worst cars in recent memory and definitely one of the worst cars Dodge ever made. There was a reason that Dodge ended the Caliber after only five years of production. As we said, Carcomplaints.com said to avoid this car like the plague. That Jalopnik article we mentioned refers to the Calibre as the worst car of the millennium. It's definitely a standout for all the wrong reasons.
If you happen to be shopping for a used car and you see a 2007 Dodge Caliber for sale, do not buy it. It doesn't matter how many miles it has on it; it doesn't matter how good it looks right now, there is almost no chance that you won't have a problem with his car. Given that they are 13 years old right now and that there have been so many superior vehicles made in the interim, there's really no reason to accept this car. Realistically, even if someone gave you this car for free, it would not be worth investing any money in if something went wrong with it. That may seem harsh but it's the reality of what has proved to be one of the most poorly made cars not just in Dodge history, but in automobile history.


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Muppies is introducing the world's largest Muslim leadership development conference on September 21, 2019, in Chicago.
Muppies is pleased to announce Vikrum Aiyer as a speaker for this year's conference:
Vikrum Aiyer
Vice President of Global Public Policy & Strategic Communications, Postmates
Legislative & Regulatory Policy | Global Public Policy | Strategic Communication
Vikrum Aiyer is the Vice President of Global Public Policy & Strategic Communications for the on-demand technology platform, Postmates. As Postmates creates new opportunities for brick & mortar businesses to distribute their products in the era of e-commerce, it is also shaping the way independent workers and automation shape the labor market. Aiyer leads the legislative and regulatory policy discussions at the federal, state, and local levels which impacts the Future of Work in the gig-economy, taxation in online marketplaces, consumer privacy and the deployment of emergency technologies. He also serves the Mayor of San Francisco as political appointee and Commissioner to the Mayor's Workforce Investment Board.
Previously, Aiyer was as a senior official in the Obama Administration serving as Senior Advisor in The White House for innovation & manufacturing policy, and as the the Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property.
In these capacities, he served as the principal political and policy advisor to the undersecretary of commerce and coordinated a $3.2B budget, in support of 13,000 employees, to execute the daily operations, priorities, and global communications of President Obama's intellectual property & STEM agenda. In 2016 Aiyer led a U.S. delegation to Cuba to reset relations between the two nations patent offices, and served on Vice President Biden's Cancer Moonshot Taskforce, to accelerate progress towards a cure by fast tracking immunology patenting. Aiyer also steered investments in several advanced manufacturing technologies including smart fabrics, autonomous vehicles, high performance computing, and next generation semiconductors.
He has also served on the communications team of Senator Ed Markey (D-MA); Mayor Adrian Fenty (D-Washington, D.C.); and the Democratic National Conventions in 2012 and 2016. In 2015, Forbes Magazine named Aiyer to the 30 Under 30 list for Law & Policy; and in 2017 Aiyer was named a Public Policy Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
Aiyer currently lives in San Francisco, California where he serves as a Term Member for the Council on Foreign Relations; a co-chair for the US Chamber of Commerce New Economy Working Group; an executive board member of the Bay Area Council; a board member for the tech-policy advocacy group sf.Citi; a Business Council Chair for the U.S. Conference of Mayors; and on the new leaders council of the San Francisco Symphony.


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The current national flag of Armenia has three equally sized rectangles. Red is on the top, blue in the middle and orange on the bottom.
There is some debate over what these colors mean to Armenians. One theory claims that red symbolizes the blood shed by Armenian soldiers in defense of their country. The blue represents the sky and the orange stands for the fertile soil and the farmers that work it.
However there is another theory. The red means the energy of the sun, blue the clear skies and orange the wheat fields at harvest time.
This was never really the national flag. It was used by Armenian students in France who had asked for a flag to take with them when they attended Victor Hugos funeral.
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Ashley George Old
Ashley George Old (b. 1913, d. 2001) was an artist best known for documenting the lives of prisoners of war forced to construct the Thailand-Burma Railway. He trained at Northamptonshire College of Art, then the Clapham School of Art.
During World War II he was stationed in Singapore, and when it fell to the Japanese in February 1942 he was taken prisoner and sent to work on the aforementioned Death Railway.
According to information received Ashley (known as George) worked at the Westcliff Hotel in the 1960s where he can be seen in this photo. He later worked for Egan's, on Canvey Island in the Maintenance Department as a groundsman. When he retired in the 80s the company got him a new bike. He did speak of his time as a POW in the Far East but he never truly recovered from the trauma of his wartime captivity.
When his talent was rediscovered he appeared from time to time in the local newspapers. He was formally trained as an artist but we have been told by someone who knew him well that George was born to paint. He had a passion and a conviction about the importance of his work. His last series of works were undertaken in 1959. It is understood that he stopped painting because it brought back too many painful memories of the past. His POW work is mainly in the State Library of Victoria, Australia. There is one at the Imperial War Museum in London. Many portraits of individuals were painted during the war and have been kept by the sitters. These paintings occasionally come to light. Sadly, much of his work was destroyed in an Essex repository fire in the late '60's.
He originally lodged with the Woof family in Brixton in London. When they re-located to Ruskoi Road on Canvey Island he came with them. His final years were spent in the Amelia Blackwell House in Link Road.
He has been described as being one of the most fascinating men you could possibly meet. It was strongly suggested that he would have been a world famous artist if he hadn't been so traumatised by his experiences as POW on the Burma railway.
He died in 2001 and is buried at Benfleet.
Comments about this page
I'm so pleased to find your pages on Ashley George Old. I'm currently researching the artwork of Far East captivity. I would really like to be in touch with Janet or Val regarding George Old, please get in touch. With thanks, Meg Parkes
I will always remember George, he passed my house on Link Road on his walks to the local shops. If mum and I were out in the front garden he would stop and have a chat, often giving a bit of money to buy some sweets he was always kind and very sweet. Little did I know of his traumatic and heroic past. He never recovered, I remember him being very angry about the Japense made cars, TV's, camera's etc, his experiences traumatised him for the rest of his life.
Such a very interesting social history story.Thank you for sharing.He sounds like a very nice person to know.Great if we could see some of this talented man's pictures.


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DNC votes against holding a climate change debate
Democratic National Committee delegates voted Saturday against allowing 2020 presidential candidates to take part in a debate focused solely on climate change, the Mercury News reports.
Why it matters: This is a defeat for activists and the majority of Democratic presidential contenders, who have lobbied in favor of a climate-centric gathering. Already 12 official DNC-sanctioned debates have been announced, and CNN and MSNBC are scheduled to host presidential forums on climate change, though many argue that isn't enough.
By the numbers: Party delegates voted after a heated deliberation at the annual summer meeting in San Francisco 222 to 137 against the action, per CNN.
What they're saying: DNC chairman Tom Perez has long opposed the idea of a debate that spotlights one issue in lieu of other hot topics within the Democratic Party.
- Per the Mercury News: Opponents stressed that they "agreed climate change is an existential threat but said it didn't make sense to elevate the environmental crisis over other key issues, like gun violence, immigration or white nationalism."
Go deeper: Climate change is a massive issue for Democrats in 2020


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Climb On! (Hardcover)
On Our Shelves Now - Subject to Availability.
Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that's sure to inspire you to get outside.
When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant —To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own.
Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcántara (co-creators of The Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste's humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcántara's vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and a child.
Praise for The Field:
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018
School Library Journal Best Book of 2018
The Horn Book Best Picture Book of 2018
Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
"Irresistible fun." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Vibrant illustrations . . . match the vigor and excitement of the text." The Horn Book, Starred Review
"Excitement overflows from the pages and the children." Booklist, Starred Review
About the Author
Baptiste Paul is a children's picture book author. His first book for NorthSouth, The Field, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Baptiste loves sports, likes to roast his own coffee, and grills. He lives in Wisconsin with his family.
Jacqueline Alcántara is a children's picture book illustrator. Her debut picture book, The Field, written by Baptiste Paul, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on the Horn Book Fanfare Best of 2018, the School Library Journal Best of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Jacqueline's favorite days are spent drawing, painting, writing, and walking her dog. She lives in Chicago.
Praise For…
Lush and lovely, with an original story.
— Betsy Bird
The story, with all the familiar beats of give and take between parent and child, delivers on the promise of a great hike. The banter is spot-on, and the duo's feeling of accomplishment radiates off the page.
— School Library Journal
The colorful illustrations work well on many levels...Paul and Alcántara...now lead viewers on a memorable excursion, captured in this vibrant picture book. - STARRED REVIEW
— Booklist
A lovely—and needed—book about the rewards of persistence and Black people enjoying nature.
— Kirkus Reviews
It's a beautiful morning, and even though Dad just wants to watch futbol, his full-of-energy daughter reminds him that
he promised to go on a hike with her. "Annou ale! Off we go!" to the "tippy top" of their lush Caribbean island. The
adventurous duo encourages each other in Creole, and the accompanying English text makes for easy reading, as does
its spacious, verse-like placement amid the rich, full-bleed illustrations. The hike is more challenging than either one
expected—"Mouté! Climb on!"—until finally, they make it to the top, from which they can see their whole town and
the sea beyond. If only someone had brought a camera! Oh, well. "Chonjé. Remember." Fans of the creators' previous,
lively, futbol-centered collaboration, The Field (rev. 5/18), will cheer this very welcome addition, but this book also
easily stands on its own. The endpapers encourage readers to go back through the book to find a variety of creatures
hidden on the pages.
— The Horn Book
Mouté! Climb on!" A hike to the summit of a tropical peak has a father and child bonding through movement in this effervescent book by Paul and Alcántara. Filling backpacks with water, snacks, and a first aid kit, the book's brown-skinned protagonists follow a lush, animal-filled path that has them swinging past a waterfall, climbing a spindly ladder, and scaling rocks until, at last, they reach the top with its views of the town below. Paul's staccato prose fluidly mixes Creole and English for a rhythmic effect that emphasizes the exertion on display: "Fé vit. Hurry up!/ Step./ Breathe./ Sweat." Bursting with verdant foliage, Alcántara's exuberant illustrations capture the physicality of the story through varied perspectives. A final scene prompts readers to seek-and-find creatures that appear throughout, but even without this layer of directed interactivity, the creators' combined efforts create a father-child adventure that readily engages.
— Publishers Weekly
Author Baptiste Paul has written a fun story sprinkled with the Creole patois native to the place the story takes place. The language is spare and lyrical, the story is compelling and fun. The rich and stunning illustrations created by Jacqueline Alcántara fill every page with marvelous details that will keep young listeners engaged throughout repeated readings. This is a real winner.
— San Francisco Book Review