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Work Authorization for Foreign Nationals Without Green Cards
Every year, a number of people wish to work in the United States in a variety of different fields. In order to be able to work in the U.S., however, individuals from other countries need to seek employment authorization. Put another way, foreign nationals need to obtain permission from the federal government to legally participate in the American economy.
Work authorization refers to a card that authorizes someone who is not a citizen or a green card holder to lawfully hold a job in the United States. This is also known as a work permit or an employment authorization document (EAD). The EAD essentially demonstrates to anyone concerned that an individual is allowed to work in the United States. A work permit is typically given to an individual while some other work visa application is being processed.
Some typical categories of people who require employment authorization include asylees and asylum seekers, students seeking certain types of employment, applicants who are seeking to adjust to legal permanent resident (LPR) status, individuals seeking temporary protected status, fiancés of U.S. citizens, and more. To state the obvious, American citizens do not need employment authorization. Similarly, if an individual has a green card, he or she does not need employment authorization. Instead, the green card on its own is sufficient proof that the individual is legally allowed to work in the United States.
The process involves an individual filing an application using Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS). Filling out the form is relatively straightforward because it mostly includes simple personal identifying information, such as your name, contact information, and mailing address. You also may be able to use this form to apply for a Social Security Number, rather than applying for it separately at a Social Security office.
The application can be filed online, or it can be mailed to a particular office. It is important to remember that, even if a person files his or her application online, he or she must still send in any supporting documents through the mail. There is also a filing fee that must be sent with the application. In some filing types, the fees may be exempt. This information can be found on the form instructions.
Part of the work authorization application requires proving that an individual is eligible to work in the United States. This part can be tricky because a work permit is only available to certain groups of immigrants. For example, individuals who are in the process of applying for a green card or who have the temporary right to be in the U.S. may seek work authorization. Since each individual case will vary, it is best to seek the guidance of a qualified immigration lawyer who can assess your eligibility for a work permit.
If you have obtained a work permit and wish to renew it, you should apply for a renewal EAD six months prior to when your current EAD is set to expire. If your EAD gets lost or stolen, you must obtain a replacement EAD. A replacement EAD is also required if the original EAD has incorrect information, such as a misspelled name.
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Here's a new scam. You will get an email from "Canada Post" asking you to download a "notice card" to collect a package that "Canada Post" has been trying to deliver. Do not click on that link. It's a zip file containing a .vbs malware scrip. The script itself is encoded, with the decoding logic […]Read More →


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A weekend without a child? gizycko
It was supposed to be our second weekend in life without the Child ...
When Ania and Kuba with the Hotel St. Bruno invited us for a weekend to Giżycko, smiles did not go out of our face, although he sat on the shoulder. Bow. A trip to four meant three days without Santa. For the second time in our lives we were not to see each other for so long!
We really like each other with Ania and Kuba and we always have too little time to talk, so the joint trip was a great opportunity to reduce the disproportion between how often we want to meet and how often we can meet. It turned out, however, that the combination of 4 adults, professionally active people + an active Grandma to take care of Santa Claus and the availability of a hotel in a wonderful Masurian town, and all this at the end of the summer holidays was not so easy. But everybody stood on their eyelashes, everybody flexed pretty well and one beautiful Sunday packed (if you know Ania and Kuba's blog you probably won't believe it, but our suitcase was the largest) we went to an absolutely relaxing weekend for four.
Hotel St. Bruno in Giżycko is a boutique hotel that owes its uniqueness to the fact that it is housed in a castle that dates back to the 13th century!
The hotel welcomed us in the castle rooms in the newer part:
The hotel cares about its guests and has provided us with many attractions that are ideal for "young people" like us. Throughout our stay, we could use all the benefits of the hotel, swimming in the pool behind us, great chat in the Jacuzzi, and a relaxing massage for two I remember with longing almost every day. A bowling game won a bit less often 😉
As you know, I professionally organize weddings and I couldn't help but look at the Hotel Restaurant and Orangery from this angle ... The room is arranged in such a way that it is enough to put menu cards, vignettes and of course flowers on the tables from the wedding decorations ... and it's ready!
The wonderful surroundings and the immediate proximity of the water meant that we walked around Giżycko for hours.
We came back home refreshed, relaxed, massaged, exhilarated and happy. Our heads were calm, because we are lucky that Mikołaj spent this time with his Beloved Grandma. This weekend was a great idea, we took a break from the daily rush and a few new ideas were born in our heads. Eventually Change that's my middle name.
Our largest Treasure awaited us safely at home:
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What I'm Reading ~ Kissin' Tell ~ Lorelei JamesPosted: July 8, 2012 Filed under: What I'm Reading | Tags: cowboy, Lorelei James, Rough Riders, series Leave a comment
This is the thirteenth book in the Rough Riders series.
Tell McKay has had a crush on Georgia Hotchkiss since they were both in high school, but he knew he never had a chance. She was too involved with her jealous boyfriend. Ten years later fate smiles on Tell when Georgia comes back to Sundance. She came because of her job, but can he give her a reason to stay?
What did I think? It was hot. Not as kinky as some of the Rough Riders books, but very good. The story of Tell and Georgia and how they've both grown up and into themselves, is great.


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City of San Jacinto, Calif. – The Riverside County San Jacinto Sheriff's Station made one arrest for driving under the influence while conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver's License checkpoint. The checkpoint was on Esplanade Avenue, just west of Freedom Way between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
During this time, approximately 897 vehicles were screened. Four field sobriety tests were administered. Seventeen drivers were cited/arrested for operating a motor vehicle unlicensed, six drivers were cited/arrested for driving on a suspended license and ten vehicles were towed. An illegal firearm was also recovered during the operation.
City of San Jacinto, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff's Department / San Jacinto Station will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driver's License Checkpoint on Saturday, September 5th, from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am at an undisclosed location within city limits.
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving.
Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about "driving" or "operating heavy machinery," which includes driving a vehicle. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.
Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Japanese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary (DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries) (Paperback)
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With the help of a new free audio app, this revised and updated bilingual visual dictionary will help you improve your Japanese vocabulary and pronunciation by seeing and hearing more than 7,000 terms.
Full-color images with detailed labels display all the elements of everyday life--from the home and office to sports, music, nature, and the countries of the world--with boxed features on key nouns, verbs, and useful phrases. Current words and phrases are featured. The free audio app is available in Apple (from the App Store) and Android (from Google Play) formats. This handy travel-sized guide also includes a detailed index for instant reference.
The audio app, available for Apple (from the App Store) and Android (from Google Play), enables you to hear words and phrases spoken by native Japanese speakers. Download the app and scan in the book's barcode. Once you've unlocked your book and downloaded the audio files, you can enter any page number to find the word or phrase you're looking for to help improve your pronunciation.
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DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.


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Tilapia is typically an herbivorous species, however, the Red Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is an omnivorous type of fish that feeds on plants and animals, including eggs and larvae. The accidental and deliberate introduction of tilapia species into any ecosystem can lead to a plague with irreparable damage to the environment and the economy of the region where it occurs.
According to experts, tilapia's ability to adapt and reproduce quickly allows it to dominate most of the environments where it is introduced - this makes it an invasive species. Studies indicate that invasive species, including tilapia, have a negative impact on the global economy of approximately $1.4 billion US dollars annually.
The problem with tilapia occurs when it is released into ecosystems where endemic species are not prepared to coexist or fight to survive. The Red Nile Tilapia adapts and reproduces quickly, so controlling them or expelling them from a free habitat is complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. The impact of any introduction varies according to the geographical region and the specific ecosystem. Generally, given its resistance, voracity, and high growth rate, tilapia easily becomes a competitor to other fish species.
Tilapia are responsible for severe ecological impacts in natural environments, such as the displacement of native species in the river to other bodies of water like seas and oceans. Likewise, as an exotic species, it is invasive in developing countries. Additionally, their treatment has also been changing them over the last 20 years. In the catalog of exotic and transplanted aquatic biodiversity in Colombia, Oreochromis niloticus is considered a high-risk species, giving it a score of 1056 out of a maximum value of 1500 points (Gutiérrez et al., 2010 cited by Gutiérrez & Lasso, 2012).
In addition, Australia has indicated that the Red Nile Tilapia is an extreme risk in the risk analysis of introduced exotic fish species, giving it a rating of 23 (out of 24) points (Bomford & Glover, 2004). Other countries that have also reported the Red Nile Tilapia as an invasive species are Bangladesh, Japan, Peru, the Philippines, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, and the United States (Global Invasive Species Database, 2012c).
Red Tilapia and Specifications
- Within the Genus Oreochromis, the first ancestor of red Tilapia is reported as an "albino mutation" in a traditional culture of tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus with a standard color (black) introduced from Singapore in 1946, near the town of Tainan (Taiwan) in 1968.
- Ho Kuo (Taiwan Fisheries Research Institute) in 1969 made the cross between the reddish-orange mutant male O. mossambicus and the normal-colored female O. niloticus, obtaining an F1 with 25% of reddish-orange fingerlings. After nine years, selective crosses could fix the red coloration in 70 to 80% of the population.
- The Red Tilapia became the spearhead for the accelerated development of commercial fish farming from the 1980s on in countries with no South American aquaculture tradition, such as Colombia (introduced in 1982), Venezuela (introduced in 1989), and Ecuador (introduced in 1993) almost simultaneously with Central American, the Caribbean and North American countries.
The development of this hybrid allowed the market to obtain many advantages over other species.
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- Absence of intramuscular spines
- Rapid growth
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- Excellent texture and color of meat, with outstanding acceptance in the market


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A celebration of the diversity, themes and spirit of folk music from a variety of cultures, including East Asia, the Middle East and the U.S.
Bridge Sessions easily intersect with state standards for music education, as well as standards for many other classroom subjects. Although no advance preparation is necessary to attend, we encourage teachers to connect Bridge Sessions back to your classrooms. Please contact us if any additional information would be helpful.
Musical Genres
Arab, Jewish, Taiwanese, gospel, blues, folk
Guitar, oud, jarana, vocals, violin, darabouka
Music You'll Hear
Up Above My Head (U.S. / Sister Rosetta Tharpe)
Binti Shalabiya (Lebanon)
Lo Yisa Goy (Israel)
Study War No More / Down by the Riverside (U.S.)
Diu Diu Deng (Taiwan)
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Malaysia's LGBT community put on alert for online infiltration
By A. Asohan October 22, 2012
- Community tipped off that TV station doing 'exposé' may infiltrate their ranks online
- Fears that coverage may seek only to incite hatred of LGBT community
MALAYSIA'S lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has been put on alert that a mainstream television station working on an exposé may attempt to infiltrate their online hangouts – which may not be a problem in itself, except for the near witch-hunt by certain elements in the Government and mainstream media to portray the community in the worst possible light.
On Facebook (FB), a member of the organizing committee of the annual Seksualiti Merdeka LGBT rights festival said that they had heard from a "trustworthy ally" that a mainstream TV station would be looking into social networking apps on mobile phones and the Web, especially those that offer personal dating services that cater to the LGBTIQ (LGBT + intersexed/ questioning) community.
The TV company would be hiring people to infiltrate these channels, disguising themselves as members of the LGBT community looking for dates, said the note by the Seksualiti Merdeka organizing committee, also posted on the FB page of committee member Hazri Haili.
"Seksualiti Merdeka fears that the resulting conversations and photos between the moles and LGBTIQ individuals may be shown in a television program that portrays LGBTIQs in a negative light," they said.
"While Seksualiti Merdeka supports the right to freedom of expression, we believe that the intentions of the producers of this television exposé are negative in nature and the results may cause more harm than good," they added.
Their fears may not be unfounded – in Malaysia, most of the mainstream media is either directly or indirectly owned by the state. Investigative journalism, while not uncommon, has the tendency to go for sensationalism or to further the state's own aims or propaganda. Some of the more respectable outlets may explore social issues, but coverage of corruption or abuse of power is largely left to independent online news portals like The Malaysian Insider, Malaysiakini and Free Malaysia Today.
LGBT rights have always been a contentious issue in Muslim-majority Malaysia, but the community came under greater siege in recent times, with the Education Ministry holding seminars and even publishing a handbook for parents and teachers on how to "identify" homosexual school-children.
The handbook, panned and made fun of by Malaysia's online community, said gays could be identified by the fact they were usually physically fit; liked wearing V-necked t-shirts and tight, lightly-coloured clothes; and enjoyed spending time with members of their own gender.
Deputy Education Minister Mohd Puad Zarkashi, while denying he endorsed the handbook, was quoted by Malay-language newspaper Sinar Harian as saying the exposure of "symptoms" of gays and lesbian was the best approach to address the "unhealthy phenomenon" among students.
The persecution and intimidation of the LGBT community also seems to have a strong political element. Seksualiti Merdeka (Sexual Independence) had been organizing its annual festival peacefully since 2008 with no hassle until earlier this year, when the festival was banned.
Certain media outlets went on a rampage, portraying the festival as an attempt to promote and proselytize homosexuality, and even as an outright orgy or a "free sex party."
The festival actually compromises workshops, forums, talks, and performances, and has the support of non-government organizations (NGOs) such as the Malaysian Bar Council, human rights watchdog Suaram, Empower, sexual health advocacy group PT Foundation, the United Nations, Amnesty International and various individuals.
Among the people who were supposed to speak at the festival this year was Datuk S. Ambiga, who leads the 'Bersih' coalition of pro-democracy advocates and NGOs calling for free and fair elections in Malaysia.
Bersih has successfully organized a number of street marches and assemblies attended by hundreds of thousands of ordinary Malaysians that has put the ruling coalition under pressure to reform election laws and procedures.
For this, Ambiga has been demonized by ministers and Barisan Members of Parliament (MPs), with one lawmaker hinting that she should be hanged for treason.
Don't feel persecuted
With the community largely shunned or demonized by society and the Government, most LGBTIQs find solace and a chance to socialize via the Internet and other types of technology. In their note, the Seksualiti Merdeka organizing committee said that "in the past 20 years, the Internet has provided many LGBTIQ organizations and individuals with platforms to express our thoughts and identities in a relatively safe environment."
While saying that ICT plays a semi-important role in his own life, 29-year old journalist Hafidz Baharom (pic) concurred. "Well, when you have a society that is shy to meet and ask for a date in person due to what they see as discrimination, then you tend to thrive in cyberspace instead, since there's infinite room to prosper."
Hafidz is pretty much an ordinary Malaysian male – educated at national schools and a local university graduate, raised in the predominantly Muslim populated city of Shah Alam, 13 miles southwest of the capital of Kuala Lumpur. He "came out of the closet" in 2008, when he told his parents that he was gay.
The biggest challenge then, was telling "the people who are supposed to know you throughout your entire life up to that point, that there was something they didn't know or didn't want to acknowledge," he told Digital News Asia (DNA).
"After coming out, however, the greatest challenge would be knowing there's a lot of misconceptions and misunderstanding that makes people fear or hate what you are," he added.
Coming out posed its own challenges, and did affect his professional life working as a reporter for an online news portal – but the latter was not in a negative way.
"In fact, more people asked about being gay and what being gay means," Hafidz said. "Some former co-workers before this even said they thought of some relatives who were gay but had no idea how to approach the subject altogether."
In fact, despite the anti-LGBTIQ shenanigans by politicians and certain media outlets, Hafidz said he honestly doesn't feel persecuted.
"Having personally met people who represent the Government in totality, politicians from both sides of the aisle, I can't say I've been discriminated or fouled or even manhandled in any way due to my sexual orientation.
"Of course, there will be the occasional politician or minister who says something you consider offensive, but the thing is, most of the LGBT community agree with him -- particularly the Malay Muslims," he said.
Hafidz takes that in stride. "They're politicians. You can vent in a blog, report it as news, highlight it to the media or even just let it slide. There is not exactly a right or wrong response to it in this country when both sides don't truly acknowledge who you are."
Legal recourse
Being invisible is just one aspect; the other is having their constitutional rights unacknowledged or even trampled on. Aston Paiva (pic), a lawyer who sometimes assists the LoyarBurok socio-political blog and civil rights advocacy group in cases of public interest, notes that in Malaysia, the Constitution guarantees certain rights to all citizens regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
"All persons are guaranteed the right to privacy, dignity, freedom of expression, freedom of thought and conscience, and equal protection of the law," he said. "What protection is afforded to a straight person is similarly afforded to those who are from the LGBT community."
"It is crucial and critical for us remember that like race, skin color and sex, sexual orientation and gender identity is neither chosen nor can it be changed. And it is precisely for that reason that constitutional protection is afforded to those from the LGBT community," he added.
However, the media has a role to play as the Fourth Estate, and thus has rights too.
"The media company would arguably say that it is doing this for the public interest. As long as a media company is not acting maliciously, it is entitled to put into the public domain, information which has been reasonably checked and sourced, as part of a discussion of matters of serious public concern," Aston said via email.
"However, the media company must act responsibly – that is, there must be a fair balance between the right of the media company in disseminating a matter of public concern and the reputation of the individuals involved. Failure to act responsibly could result in a suit for defamation," he added.
If the media oversteps its bounds and ignores journalistic principles to portray specific members of the LGBTIQ community in a negative light, they could sue the relevant media company for defamation, Aston noted, advising them and the rest of civil society to hold a demonstration outside the office of the media company stating their dissatisfaction and insisting that the media company "stop this shameful witch hunt."
[The passage above was amended slightly from its original for greater accuracy -- ED]
"Our country was not founded on the vilification and stigmatization of minorities," he added.
He also stressed that the authorities must also act against the media company in question if it had breached any laws in the country in pursuing this story. "It is imperative that the enforcement authorities investigate the conduct of the media company and consider any breaches of the Penal Code or the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and for the Public Prosecutor to prosecute individuals accordingly," he added.
However, Aston also acknowledged that anal sex and oral sex remain illegal under the Penal Code in Malaysia. "This applies to both consenting adult homosexuals and heterosexuals, even when the act in question takes place in private.
"Sexual relations between males (liwat) and sexual relations between females (musahaqah) are also penalized under Syariah (Islamic law) criminal enactments. The media companies could argue that they are pursuing such investigative journalism to expose such 'criminal activities'," he said.
This then begs a bigger question, said Aston: Are such laws constitutional in the first place?
"The sexual relations of two consenting adults in private are not the business of the state or any other member of society. Numerous courts across the Commonwealth have declared such laws unconstitutional," he said.
"Cases should be filed in our courts contending that these laws impinge upon the privacy and dignity of individuals, and the courts should hold steadfast to their constitutional duties and declare these laws unconstitutional," he added.
Advice for the LGBTIQ community
Meanwhile, Seksualiti Merdeka also had some advice for the community in their note, asking them to exercise care and vigilance when interacting with strangers online.
"We urge you to employ discretion and common sense practices:
- Don't give out your vital personal information to total strangers;
- Don't share your photos, especially ones that may compromise your identity;
- Don't meet a person you have just met online in a secluded area;
- If the person's conversation is making you uncomfortable, seem too probing, or is pressuring you into meeting or revealing certain information, stop interacting with the person immediately.
If the unknown TV station does pursue this story in an unprofessional and sensationalized manner to incite hatred and vilification of the LGBTIQ community, it would be only the latest salvo.
However, the community can also take heart in the knowledge that any attempt to portray them as being interested in only "orgies" and "free sex parties" would ring hollow, given that the latest sex scandal to hit Malaysia and Singapore involves a heterosexual couple posting pictures and videos of themselves involved in "the act" on their blog.


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The highest quality ITTF approved table tennis table from a reliable German brand - that is Donic Waldner Premium 30. The 30mm top enables perfect consistent bounce of a ball. For people who are looking for the best within the category.
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Stasis Shell
Keywords: Deception
Foe Target :
Untargetable, Stunned for 20.0 sec | Accuracy vs. Will
The cipher is able to isolate a single enemy from the world, leaving them unable to act, but also unable to be affected by outside parties.
Stasis Shell is an active Cipher Ability in Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. Abilities are usually class-specific, and players may opt to make a Multiclass character in order to pick from a mixture of two different ability trees. However, rarely some Abilities can be found in 2 or more Classes.
Stasis Shell Information
Power Level 7 Cipher Ability
Keywords: Deception
- Focus cost: 70
Stasis Shell Tips & Notes
In the turn-based mode, this ability now lasts 3 rounds.
In the turn-based mode, this ability has the Initiative of 3.


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Wearing of face mask is optional in the Philippine Consulate General premises!
November 29, 2021
Philippine Posts in Canada Spotlights Filipino-Canadian Healthcare Professionals
The Philippine Posts in Canada (PPC) launched "Filipinos in the Field," a social media project in honor of the countless Filipino-Canadians working in healthcare across the country.
It is estimated that more than 10 million Filipinos are currently living and working outside of the Philippines, many of whom have joined the healthcare profession. This situation is no different in Canada where the migration of Filipinos is recorded to have begun in the 1950s.
Philippine Ambassador to Canada Rodolfo D. Robles notes that "many Filipino-Canadians have played a silent but critical role in healthcare, safeguarding the well-being of their communities, not only during this pandemic but throughout the decades."
Every day this month of December, a Filipino-Canadian health professional will be featured in the official social media accounts of PPC. Each Filipino professional will share their journey through their chosen profession, their thoughts on their work, and words of encouragement for others considering a similar vocation.
"Filipinos in the Field" is being conducted in observance of December as the Month of Overseas Filipinos and as the Philippines and Canada mark 72 years of bilateral relations. It is one of the projects of the Credentials Recognition in Canada (CRC) Project initiated by Ambassador Robles and launched by PPC last June, 2021.
Follow the journey of Filipino-Canadian essential workers at our official Facebook and Twitter Pages @PHinCanada.
PPC is composed of the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and the Philippine Consulates General in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.
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Beaufort City Council doles out $155,000 in accommodations tax grants
Flickr user totalAldo
Those extra pennies charged to locals and tourists that stay overnight in Beaufort add up — and on Tuesday Beaufort City Council assigned $155,000 worth of pennies.
(And, yes, this is separate decision from the county process that has drawn ire for shooting down the Lt. Dan request.)
Of the $155,000, the lion's share ($109,000, or 70.3%) went to Main Street Beaufort USA and the Visitor and Convention Bureau (which recently decided not to split into two groups.)
I'll point you over to The Island Packet for the full breakout.


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Mobile 3G, 4G services shut down at places
On top of being unable to communicate via Facebook and its Messenger app for over three days, people in certain areas in the country are not even getting decent internet from mobile carriers.
There were reports of temporary shutdown of 3G and 4G internet services in some areas near Baitul Mukarram and Motijheel in the capital, Hathazari and Chattogram city since Friday. Later on, the services were shut down in Cumilla, Shailkupa of Jhenidah, Khulna, Jashore, Beanpole and some other districts to prevent incitement of violence.
Thousands of subscribers of the carriers have been calling customer support with complaints of service disruptions.
The carriers assured them of working to solve the problem without mentioning what the problem was or how long it would take.
On Saturday, Facebook in a statement shared through its public relations agency, Benchmark PR, said, "We're aware that our services have been restricted in Bangladesh. We're working to understand more and hope to have full access restored as soon as possible."
However, the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has been saying that users could not use the two apps due to "technical glitches".
On Saturday, Post and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said his ministry had not shut down Facebook. "It is not our decision. It has been done by the law enforcement agencies for national security reasons."
He did not mention which agency was involved.
Experts said, "Facebook services are being disrupted amid demonstrations over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bangladesh."
They said there was precedence of shutting down internet to suppress protests in Bangladesh.
A number of internet service providers (ISPs) said the government no longer has to rely on internet service providers or mobile carriers to shut down Facebook. The government has such technology in its hands.
The Daily Star called an additional deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police but the official refused to comment.
Some people are, however, using Facebook bypassing the block, which cyber security analysts say threatens security.


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From a black and white Bugs and shield from the 1920s to the modern Bugs Bunny and the royal blue logo representing 100 years of story telling, Warner Bros. Studios has evolved greatly over the last 10 decades. Celebrate 100 years of the evolving, iconic WB shield with this 11 oz ceramic coffee mug that shows the ever-changing logos along a filmstrip. This is the perfect way to symbolize the iconic studio!
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Jay Vine overcomes brutal crash to finish third in Vuelta a España mountain stage
Zwift Academy winner is making strong impression in his grand tour debut, and delivers gutsy comeback following high-speed crash in stage 14.
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Jay Vine was already making an impression in his grand tour debut even before overcoming a brutal crash in Saturday's 14th stage at the Vuelta a España.
The 25-year-old Australian — who vaulted from the Zwift Academy to the WorldTour this season — came within 500m of victory Thursday in Córdoba, and was poised for a strong ride Saturday when he tangled up with his team car when he went back for a bidón, and slammed to the ground with about 45km to go.
Also read: Vine, Bradbury win Zwift Academy finals
TV images captured the severity of the fall. Vine seemed to loose balance as the water bottle was being passed up, and he leaned into the team car, then slammed down on his right side.
Though he was attended to by race doctors, few details were immediately available about his condition. There were no calls over the race radio about him pulling out of the race, and TV images moved on to the front of the race.
Jay Vine is back in the chasing group after being almost ran over his team car. One of the craziest and most unlikely comebacks I've ever seen. @JayVine3 , you are officially MAD! 👏 #LaVuelta21 pic.twitter.com/ownKvcERhA
— Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) August 28, 2021
Incredibly, just as the leading bunch edged onto the final climb up the Cat. 1 Pico Villuercas, Vine suddenly was back in the frame.
Riding with tears and rips in his jersey and bib and a bandage on his arm, Vine stayed with the accelerations of the leading riders. The Canberra climber couldn't match stage-winner Romain Bardet (DSM) when he attacked, but he stayed with Spanish climber Jesús Herrada (Cofidis) to finish third.
The result is Vine's best so far in 2021, coming on the heels of fifth in the "queen" stage to Lagunas de Neila at the Vuelta a Burgos before the Vuelta started. Vine was also second overall in the Tour of Turkey, and came close to victory in Córdoba when he nearly held off the chasing bunch from a breakaway.
"It was probably the closest I've been in the situation," Vine said at the start Friday. "The toll of the last couple of days of racing took it out of everyone's legs, and a full commitment from BikeExchange, and we might have been able to make it. I'm really happy with the performance, and I am learning every day."
Vine is no newbie to bike racing, but he is a freshman to WorldTour-level racing in Europe in 2021.
Last year, Vine won the Zwift Academy competition, and punched his ticket to Europe, with Alpecin-Fenix offering him a contract.
After bouncing around Australian racing, Vine used the unique opportunity to prove himself via "virtual racing," won the competition, and packed his bags for Spain.
"Everyone from the get-go has put their faith in me, and myself backing them," Vine said Friday. "We are working really well as a team, and looking forward what we can do in future stages."
Vine has proven he deserves his spot in the European peloton.
Even before Saturday's heroics, Alpecin-Fenix agreed to sign Vine to a two-year contract extension through 2023.
Vine is in Europe to stay.
This guy… No stage win, no combativity award, but definitely our hero of the day! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5c7C8zF4Ba
— Alpecin-Deceuninck Cycling Team (@AlpecinDCK) August 28, 2021


text: At least five people sustained injury when suspected ULFA exploded a powerful grenade in Guwahati on Tuesday. The incident took place in front of the Assam state BJP office in the busy Zoo Road at around 6-10 in the evening. According to eyewitness, the grenade was hurled from inside a Tata Sawari leaving at least two persons injured who were rushed to the GMCH. The injured people include a auto driver and a taxi driver. Top ranked police and civil officials have arrived in the spot and apprehended it an ULFA handi work.


text: Adobe Dam - Notice of Solicitation for Existing Sports Facility Tweet INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE: DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT AND/OR EXPANSION, FINANCING, AND OPERATION OF THE EXISTING SPORTS FACILITY AT ADOBE DAM REGIONAL PARK Notice is hereby given that Maricopa County ("County"), on behalf of, is Parks and Recreation Department ("MCPRD") is conducting this request for proposals (Invitation to Negotiate ("ITN"), electronically through an outside agent e-procurement platform, Periscope S2G ("Periscope") (formally known as BidSync), until 2:00 P.M./Arizona Time on February 10, 2022, for Serial # ITN-220182 Invitation to Negotiate for A Public-Private Partnership for Development, Improvement and/or Expansion, Financing and Operation of the Existing Sports Facility at Adobe Dam Regional Park for Maricopa County. DEFINITIONS Respondent means the entity seeking to provide the services required under the Contract by responding to the ITN. Response or Proposal, used interchangeably, means the Respondent's reply to this ITN. Selected Respondent means the Respondent selected to negotiate a Use Management Agreement ("Contract") with the County, which is the governing agreement between the Selected Respondent and the County. To participate in this bidding process, Respondents shall register through Periscope. To register with Periscope, please go to https://www.periscopeholdings.com/s2g and click on the orange 'Register' link. Registration has no cost and will allow you to access all of the bid information, bid documents (i.e. addenda), and receive bid notifications. For assistance, please contact Periscope Vendor Support Department via phone or email, during regular business hours: 1-800-990-9339 or https://firstname.lastname@example.com. All responses shall be submitted electronically to Periscope https://www.periscopeholdings.com/s2g prior to the bid closing. The bid will be listed under "Serial # ITN-220182 Invitation to Negotiate for A Public Private Partnership for Development, Improvement and/or Expansion, Financing and Operation of the Existing Sports Facility at Adobe Dam Regional Park." It is the Respondent's responsibility to view bid documents and associated addenda (if any) that will be posted online at: https://www.periscopeholdings.com/s2g. All inquiries related to the ITN must be submitted by Respondents and their agents by email to the MCPRD's Contract Administrator, Emily Miller (see contact information below), only during the pre-submission process. No oral communication is binding on the County. If Respondents contact any other employee of the County, including the Proposal Evaluation Committee members regarding this ITN, the Respondent's Response may be disqualified from further consideration at the County's sole discretion. DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES VIA EMAIL TO: NAME: EMILY MILLER, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR EMAIL: firstname.lastname@example.com SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Notice Issued: December 6, 2021 Pre-Proposal Conferences: December 15, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. Back to news


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One run would be all that was needed Wednesday, as Nick Pivetta went five innings allowing no runs off just one hit.
"I think I'm just as good as deGrom," Pivetta said. "The way that I go into it is I mentally have to put myself in, 'I'm as good as deGrom and I'm going to beat deGrom.' That's just what you have to do. He's an incredible pitcher. Don't get me wrong. I love watching him pitch and I think he's incredible. But I can't let him being up let me get down. I have to go up and meet him right there and believe in myself."
Pivetta was absolutely phenomenal in the win Wednesday, striking out seven batters while picking up his third win of the season.
"It was amazing," said manager Alex Cora. "Both of them (Pivetta and deGrom) were great. For everything we've been talking about deGrom, Nick has been throwing the ball well. He did an outstanding job."
Matt Andriese allowed no runs in the sixth or seventh inning, while Adam Ottavino would set up Matt Barnes for his sixth save of the season.
The Red Sox lone run came in the second inning, with an RBI double from Christian Vazquez that drove in Xander Bogaerts. The Red Sox mustered just three hits off deGrom, and four hits in total.
The Red Sox sweep the Mets in their two game series, and will head to Arlington to face the Rangers for a four game set.
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A Balanced Architecture
Peter Suen; advised by Paz Gutierrez, Lisa Iwamoto and Kyle Steinfeld
Our world is one of limited resources. This is more true today than ever. Owing to over population and unchecked consumption, we are fast depleting our most essential resource - water. The U.N. estimates that 1.2 billion people live in areas of water scarcity and another 1.6 billion people face economic water shortage.
Architecture is not divorced from these pressing concerns. In fact, the environmental impact of buildings is well documented. "Green" strategies are certainly beneficial in the construction of a more sustainable built environment. But what about design itself? How do we as architects conceptualize a resource-centric design? We can add solar panels to any roof but that is only a topical treatment for a serious wound.
This thesis proposes two theories on an architecture of restraint. The first is based on an understanding of ornament from a biological perspective. The second borrows other forms of natural intelligence that have a propensity for stability. The hope is that these new ways of thinking about design will help push us towards a balanced architecture.
There's more!
Some other projects from this same class have been posted, as well as some interesting student work from this same year.


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The fee for attorney's services is calculated in accordance with the Tariff issued by the Croatian bar association.
At the first meeting, our law office tries to inform the client with the approximate foreseeable costs of providing legal services, which depends on how many and which legal actions need to be taken to achieve the desired goal.
A representation contract can also be concluded.
The amount of the lawyer's fee depends of the value of the job that is the subject of representation, so for smaller values – lower amounts (points) are listed, and for higher values jobs – higher amounts (points) are listed.
In some types of proceedings, the amount is always fixed, regardless of the number of actions taken and/or hearings.
In criminal and misdemeanor matters, the amount of the lawyer's fee depends of the range of the fine.
When a lawyer defends or represents more than one person in the same proceeding, he is entitled to a 10% increase of the tariff provisions for the second and each subsequent person – provided that this increase may not exceed 50% in total.
Providing legal aid by a lawyer may be contracted with a client in a lump sum (monthly) amount.
In some sort of law cases, attorneys may agree with the client on reward for their work in proportion to the success of the whole proceedings. The upper limit of the contracted percentage cannot exceed 30% of the total achieved success.
In certain cases, a precise amount of the cost may be presented to the client, and these are generally all undisputed matters in which there is no opposing party with a conflicting interest (eg if the legal service consists of taking action to establish a company or liquidate a company, or to form any contracts, wills, etc.)
In other cases, it is possible to present to the client the cost of a particular legal action, with a note that the number of actions also depends on other participants in the proceedings (counterparty activities, the way of work of an individual judge, etc.)
As stated in the introduction, the Tariff contains the prices of attorneys' services, as well as the amount of points for a particular action, depending on the type of procedure in question:
- criminal and misdemeanor proceedings
- civil action
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- bankruptcy proceedings
- out-of-court proceedings
- land registry procedure
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- procedure for entry in the court register
- the procedure of protection of rights with the employer
- proceedings at the Constitutional Court
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Tron (TRX) is among the most talked about cryptocurrencies that uses blockchain technology and is ranked 13 by market capitalization of $2.9 billion at the time of writing. Why are we talking about this cryptocurrency today i.e. 5th January is that, its price declined from $0.26 with market capitalization of $17 billion to $0.03
What caused this decline?
There were two main reasons to it, firstly the speculations on the ban of cryptocurrency trading in India and secondly, Facebook, the social media giant had declared that it has removed ads promoting cryptocurrency and ICOs.
Even after such a decline, Tron has made a comeback with trading value up by 4% to a value of $0.042. It has recorded the largest trading volume in 24 hours of about $220 million! This decline was surely an attractive one for investors.
What is in store? Why is this coin so hyped?
Let's get to the basics because when it comes to investing we need to look into all factors and not just follow the trend and herd.
Tron has the biggest ICO (Initial Coin Offering) on Binance, a digital exchange medium and is easy to purchase. The founder of Tron, Justin Sun has been Chief Representative and Advisor at Ripple Labs and is now ventured into his own cryptocurrency. So this wouldn't be a fraud for sure as the founder himself is a successful individual with grand vision.
Moreover, this well qualified technical team aims to provide open-source global digital entertainment protocol where anyone can create content without any centralized authority. Good partnerships with the company also indicate better position in the market, and Tron has done that with Peiwo, Bitmain, UPLive, and Gifto, all of these apps have a user base of 1 million plus.
What future of Tron looks like?
Well, the currency saw 500% jump in January itself, and its reduced price now makes it quite tempting to buy right now, however investments decisions should never be spontaneous. While the current price seems to be great entry point, we cannot be certain if tron will dip more before a comeback. Let's see how the price graph of Tron unfolds for the upcoming weeks.


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British media are notorious for treating Eurovision with a bit of disrespect on occasion. However, popular British newspaper Metro tend not to treat Eurovision as a "dirty" word. A few days ago, the newspaper published who they believe will be giving the British charts "a big old makeover in 2017″…
"Get this lot on your playlists before anyone else and you can be smug in the knowledge you heard them and championed them first, because this is the shape of the music scene to come."
Loïc to take over the charts in 2017?
Excitingly, at the very top of their list is a member of our Eurovision family. Belgium's Loïc Nottet has received rave reviews for his latest single release. The music video for the song, Million Eyes, has been viewed more than 4 million times on YouTube. In addition, the song has already hit the top 10 in Wallonia and France. The Metro uses both his YouTube success and his "powerhouse vocals" to introduce Loïc to their 1.5 million readers:
"20-year-old Loïc is a powerhouse when it comes to vocals. Million Eyes is an incredible and huge track, which has already garnered two million views since its release in October. Not bad for someone relatively unknown."
Thinking back to Vienna…
Loïc became a fan favourite back in 2015 with his Eurovision entry Rhythm Inside. Praised for its quirkiness and powerful unique vocals, the song slightly flew under the radar up until Loïc performed in the first semi-final in Vienna. The striking stage performance alongside the Belgian's fantastic live capabilities saw Belgium rise high in the bookmakers' odds up until the final. The odds turned out to be good predictors, with Loïc's 4th place finish becoming Belgium's highest Eurovision finish since Urban Trad finished runners-up in 2003 with Sanomi.
In the UK it has been a long time since a Eurovision star, whether from the UK or not, has had a hit single other than their Eurovision entry. Perhaps Loïc will be the one to break out and indeed become the artist to take over the British charts this year? Good luck Loïc!


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Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone has been an outspoken critic of allowing the distribution of blueprints to create plastic guns with 3D printers.
If that happened, Penzone says it would be an irresponsible action that can't be reversed.
On Tuesday, a federal judge in Seattle stopped the scheduled release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed guns.
An Austin, Texas company had reached a settlement with the federal government in June allowing it to make the plans for the guns available for download.
The restraining order puts that plan on hold for now.
Penzone told Phoenix radio station KTAR he's concerned about drug cartels or terrorists groups who could afford to invest in the expensive printers.
He says those people could create untraceable weapons that would thwart metal detectors.


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Congratulations to our 2020 Australian Father of the Year – Former Commissioner of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and current Head of Resilience NSW Shane Fitzsimmons; to our Community Father of the Year and father of three, Jacob Hurrell, for his dedication to his son with hearing loss. Read the 2020 Media Release here.
The Australian Father of the Year Awards aim to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that fathers play within families, and in the wider community. Each year the Australian Father's Day Council and The Shepherd Centre select a distinguished father who has demonstrated support, guidance and love to his children or other children through his working role or family life to take out the prestigious Australian Father of the Year Award.
Nominations for the 2021 Australian Father of the Year Award are now open. To nominate your Australian Father of the Year, please fill in the form below. Nominations close on Friday 11th June 2021, good luck!
Nomination criteria – the Australian Father of the Year Awards:
The nominee must be:
- A father who is an inspirational role model and maintains a strong commitment and involvement with his family.
- A father who is an inspirational role model to the children in the communities with whom he associates.
- A father who has made a significant contribution to the nation and is recognised for his personal, academic or professional achievements.
- A father who is committed to maintaining an ongoing and future contribution to the nation. Consideration is given to voluntary, unpaid work undertaken and awards and recognition previously received.
Australian Father of the Year Nomination Form
- Nominations for our 2021 Australian Father of the Year Award are now open
- Nominations will close at 5.00pm AEST on Friday 11th June 2021
Past winners include:
- Bandit Heeler from the TV show Bluey
- Sports Journalist Mark Beretta
- Entrepreneur, aviator, adventurer and philanthropist Dick Smith AC
- Former NSW Premier Mike Baird
- Former Governor of New South Wales His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret'd)
- GP and community leader Dr Jamal Rifi
- Basketballer Andrew Gaze
- Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond
- Air Chief Marshal (retired) Angus Houston
- Former Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Taronga Conservation Society Australia Guy Cooper
- Author of best-selling autobiography Mao's Last Dancer Li Cunxin
- Former Swans Coach Paul Roos


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About Miami
Miami is one of Florida's most popular spots filled with exciting nightlife, an internationally acclaimed art scene, and endless beaches. Wander through the vibrant neighborhoods to experience a range of amazing street art and unique museums.
Feeling adventurous? Head to one of the nearby National Parks to enjoy wildlife encounters and beautiful landscapes. There are also more than 263 Miami-Dade County Parks to explore and soak in some sunshine.
When it is time to eat, try one of the many authentic Latin American restaurants found all over the city. And if you want dinner with a view, there is no shortage of waterfront eateries overlooking Biscayne Bay.
With December temperatures clocking in around the mid-70s F during the day and the low 60s F at night, you will be able to enjoy varying weather throughout your time in the city.


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There are many things that make Kerala a true paradise on earth as do the many number of festivals that this beautiful state celebrates. Of course, when talking about festivals of Kerala,and we don't just mean Onam, Vishu and Christmas, but the many temple festivals, and the snake boat races that the state has. When talking about festivals of Kerala, there's really no way that we can leave out Onam.
It is a time when floral carpets are decked, revelry goes all around and there is a general feeling of contentment in the air as the pall of gloom after the monsoon goes away. Of course, Onam is always followed through by Vishu in April and while there are a number of other festivities in between, no celebration in Kerala is complete without talk of Vishu, the harvest festival held during the peak of summer, with crackers bursting, cassia in full bloom in time for the Vishu Kanni and for glorious food!
Thrissur Pooram
It's not just the harvest festivals that make Kerala so exotic for travellers, temple festivals and poorams are another attraction for newcomers to the state. Of course, the most famous of poorams is without a doubt, the Thrissur Pooram held in April May. With 15 pachyderms representing the two celebrated temples, the Thriuvambady and Parmekkavu decked up at the Thekkinkad Ground, what catches the eye besides these majestic elephants is the massive crowds that gather there, come rain or shine. It really is no wonder then, that the Thrissur Pooram has become the largest temple festival in Asia.
It really is a sight to behold and those who see it would revel in it. When talking about Poorams, and the biggest one of all, how can we avoid the one that really started it all, the Arattupuzha Poorma? The village located in Thrissur sees the Pooram, held at the Sree Sastha Temple every year and legend has it that even the gods and goddesses can't but marvel at its grandeur. The festival sees visitors from all parts of the district and sometimes, even the state and the seven day festival sees its pinnacle held during the last two day where caparisoned elephants line up and you really can't take your eyes away from it all. There are several other religious ceremonies held during these two days and one would have to say that it's a thrilling sight to behold
Snake Boat Race
Boat racing, especially snake boat racing is quite an important event during the festival season and there are many that take the cake.. The Rajiv Gandhi Boat race and famed Nehru Trophy Boat Race, held at the Backwaters of Alappuzha are one of the most famous of snake boat races held in these backwaters Lovers of the sport also love to watch the Aranmula Valamkai held at the Pamba River, Pathanamthitta and the Champakulam Boat Race held at Champakulam, Alappuzha. With so much to delight visitors, its no wonder that Kerala remains a hot spot for tourists world over.


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Honolulu – Governor Neil Abercrombie last week signed an executive order that establishes the Hawai'i Interagency Council on Homelessness (HICH). The 24-member council—composed of state department directors, federal agency representatives, and community leaders—will develop a unified plan on addressing homelessness.
The creation of the Council was first announced in May by the Governor and Marc Alexander, the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, as an important part of the state's 90-Day Plan on Homelessness. The first meeting of the Council is tentatively scheduled for early August.
"The Hawai'i Interagency Council on Homelessness will be action oriented, results based, and maintain a relentless focus on bringing about results," said Governor Abercrombie. "We are continuing to bring people together, taking responsibility and building partnerships in our united efforts to end homelessness in Hawai'i."
The Council will meet quarterly and report annually to the Governor, the Legislature and county mayors, including policy recommendations supporting the statewide plan.
"Bringing cabinet-level leadership together with federal agencies and the private sector will force everyone to elevate their focus on this issue," said Alexander. "Many people have been working diligently to address homelessness, but the establishment of this council will increase coordination and help take these efforts to the next level."
The Council will align its efforts with the US Interagency Council on Homeless (USICH), established by President Obama in 2009.
Key mandates for the Council include:
· Increasing transitional and permanent housing options
· Acquiring increased federal funding to support homeless efforts
· Replicating successful initiatives implemented in other states
· Increasing the integration of social, health, training, and housing services to reduce duplication among homeless assistance programs
"The 90-Day Plan is a single step in a longer journey for our ultimate goal of ending homelessness," said Sophina Placencia, Executive Director of Wai'anae Community Outreach, a community provider who helped formulate the state's 90-Day Plan on Homelessness. "Though we've accomplished much in a short period, the interagency council will begin to shift focus to the long term."
The members of the council include:
· Governor Abercrombie, who will serve as Chair
· Marc Alexander, the Governor's Coordinator on Homeless, who will serve as Vice Chair
· Patricia McManaman, Director of the Department of Human Services (DHS)
· Loretta Fuddy, Director of the Department of Health (DOH)
· Dwight Takamine, Director of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR)
· Jodie Maesaka-Hirata, Director of the Department of Public Safety (PSD)
· Richard Lim, Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT)
· Major General Darryll Wong, Adjutant General of the Department of Defense (DOD)
· David Louie, Attorney General, Department of the Attorney General
· Kathryn Matayoshi, Superintendent of the Department of Education (DOE)
· Mayor Peter Carlisle, City & County of Honolulu
· Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Kaua'i County
· Mayor William Kenoi, Hawai'i County
· Mayor Alan Arakawa, Maui County
· Darryl Vincent, Chair of Partners in Care (City & County of Honolulu)
The Council will also include representatives of the following:
· State House of Representatives
· State Senate
· U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
· U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
· Bridging the Gap, a neighbor island Continuum of Care, a comprehensive system of services
· Faith community representative
· Business community


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We celebrated Brother Bernie Colleran's 50th jubilee of profession as a Redemptorist in the retreat house chapel in the spring of 2003. We celebrated Bernie's farewell mass and luncheon in July 2019 before he was transferred to the Redemptorist healthcare facility in Maryland. Bernie died almost a year later on June 9, 2020. Today we are finally celebrating the mass of Christian burial for our beloved Bernie.Bernie died during the 90th year of his life – having lived 67 of those years as a Redemptorist Brother. One could sum up his entire life with the words: "He was a man of few words and much action."
Ronald Rohlheiser says there are three stages of Christian discipleship: 1. Getting our lives together. 2. Giving our lives away and 3. Giving our deaths away. Bernie got his life together very early with his decision to become a Redemptorist. He gave his life away to so many of us with his activity as a Redemptorist Brother. His giving of life was seen in his years as an office brother in OLPH parish in Brooklyn, in his years as a Consultor to the Provincial Superior, and especially in his 34 years at San Alfonso Retreat House. There we witnessed his kindness – his never ending behind-the-scenes energy.
Brother Bernie became the most popular Brother in our C.SS.R. Province – he was known and loved by other Redemptorist confreres as well as by the retreatants. The name "Brother Bernie" became synonymous with San Alfonso Retreat House. Our weekend retreats could have been labeled "Weekend at Bernie's."Just like Jesus, Bernie came among us as one who serves, and he loved his life as a Redemptorist Brother. He was often asked why he didn't become a priest. Bernie answered – because I wanted to be a brother. And he was some brother.
Each one of us here has our own experiences and memories of this good man, friend, and brother. Ponder them. Relish them. Enjoy remembering and sharing them. That was how he gave his life away.Br. Bernie's life and death paralleled the life and death of Jesus. Bernie's passivity, his acceptance, his physical diminishment, his declining health and sickness, were the ways Bernie gave his death away.
We saw Bernie's passion in how he aged. His not being able to do for himself and others as he was accustomed to. His falling down at times, needing others to help him up.The really big hurt came to him with his transfer from the retreat house to our healthcare residence in Maryland. The pain he must have felt in leaving this place that he so loved was another way he gave his death away. He really loved his San Alfonso years here. "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit" was the prayer he often prayed each day at Timonium. He gave his death away by being confined as we all were due to the pandemic. Bernie was alone in a place where visitors were not permitted.
Even in his actual dying, Bernie was denied a funeral mass, a burial, and a tribute for almost a year. Bernie's cremains came back to us months ago and rested on a small table in our house chapel. We felt and enjoyed his silent presence. He was still with us when we came to pray. There is not a person here or there who, although sad at his passing, does at the same time feel glad and blessed because of Bernie's presence in their lives. The way Bernie gave his life and death away reinforced all the goodness of his active and passive years, and all the love his years poured over and into each one of us.
Bernie showed us how to live our years with love and kindness and he also taught us how to die with grace and acceptance. His life and death were blessings on us all. We just listened to the conclusion of John's gospel where the Risen Jesus is talking to Peter on the seashore: "As a young man you fastened your belt and went about as you pleased but when you are older you will stretch out your hands and another will tie you fast and carry you off against your will. No matter – your business is to FOLLOW ME." That's just what Bernie did so well. In his active days and in his passive days, he followed Jesus – from start to finish – from beginning to end – not the end but to the new and eternal life that he now forever enjoys.
When good people die, their spirit issues forth from their casket. Bernie's spirit of love and loyalty, of service, and friendship are the blessings that rise from his cremains.The goodness of his life and death leaves a spirit of blessings that hover over each one of us. His name is Brother Bernard Colleran, C.Ss.R.A man of a few words – but a man of much action – and much passion. We thank you, Bernie. We miss you, Bernie. We will see you again, Bernie. As we remember you, Bernie, we ask that you remember us as you enjoy your forever life in God's Kingdom.


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El Pollo Loco is celebrating Black History Month with the commission of a new mural on the wall of its Vernon Ave. restaurant in South Los Angeles, which abuts Crenshaw Blvd., the iconic thoroughfare known to many Angelenos as the cultural and commercial spine of Black LA. The installation is an extension of El Pollo Loco's continued commitment to arts and community in its hometown.
Local artist Enkone (ing kwä nē) curated the new mural, which reflects his perspective of Black History Month and encapsulates what it represents to him and the local community. Enkone lives in the Crenshaw district and is one of dozens of artists who helped create the beloved 'Great Wall of Crenshaw,' an 800-foot mural located a few blocks south of the Vernon Ave. El Pollo Loco restaurant that celebrates the historical contributions of Black Americans through the ages.
"This new mural is a tribute to Black American culture and a continuation of El Pollo Loco's ongoing commitment to supporting the communities we serve," El Pollo Loco President and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Acoca says. "We collaborate with local artists to use our restaurants as canvases, so we can foster the vibrant street art tradition that made our hometown the mural capital of the world, and we want this latest installation to become a beacon of pride in the community that instills hope and positivity in local residents and visitors walking by."
To show additional support to LA's Black community during Black History Month, 5 percent of the Vernon Ave. restaurant's February sales will be donated to local organization Brotherhood Crusade, which benefits the needs of South LA's underserved communities by providing job skill services, food vouchers, financial assistance and more.
"Black History Month is an opportunity to uplift and highlight the beauty, diversity and value of Black culture in South Los Angeles youth and families," Brotherhood Crusade president and CEO Charisse Bremond Weaver says. "Every day we are making a positive impact for those who have the least and El Pollo Loco is helping to enhance our community with amazing murals that showcase Black culture and art."


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I guess if you believe provably corrupt data:If you mean the Medieval Warm Period and Roman Warm Period, no, it is hotter now. Perhaps only in the UK, where the weather is still not quite right for ripening grapes, might you claim that the Medieval & Roman Warm Periods were warmer.
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Possible Reservoir Project Is Stalled
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On Monday, Sept. 27, the Dade County Water and Sewer Authority held a special meeting to discuss the potential water reservoir project.
The authority went into executive session, and no action was taken. Attorney Michael McRae, a lawyer from Cedartown, addressed the community afterward.
"This concerns the issue of whether to move forward with a potential water reservoir here in Dade County. The matters concerning what we discussed are legally privileged and confidential because they effect property, and we have not made any decisions associated with that," McRae said.
McRae continued, "I was directed to come up with documents to provide to the public after a certain period of time. I have told the authority members that they may not discuss this. Under Georgia law, matters concerning property and issues associated with it are not matters that are part of open records. Once we make a decision, we will be making public comments at the appropriate time."
"I am sorry that this is taking time and it is a complicated situation. We are doing the best we can to move forward," McRae said.
The Authority held their regular meeting a day later on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
New member Daniel Glecier introduced himself to the community. Glecier is filling the unexpired term of H. A. McKaig.
Glecier lives on Lookout Mountain, and works at Cloudland Canyon State Park as a park ranger. His older children have all gone to Covenant College, and his youngest is a senior at Dade County High School.
"We absolutely love it here. I want to see the community move forward," said Glecier.
The Authority agreed to purchase a new directional drill. The current drill that the authority owns, a 1992 Ditch Witch 5110D, is no longer working properly.
"The last time we made a bore with this, it was a one inch bore, and it took us two and a half days to get that done," General Manager Sherri Walker said.
In the process, two boring rods were broken, one boring head burned up and one boring cutter was broken.
The Authority voted to purchase a Vermeer D10X15S3 Horizontal Directional Drill for $183,666.27. Walker noted that the maintenance manager and supervisor went down to Atlanta to use the Vermeer simulator.
Walker updated the authority on project updates. Water main upgrades are estimated to be complete on Oct. 25. To date 9,773 feet of water line has been installed. The meter replacement program start date is delayed until more meters can be shipped. Pump station upgrades are expected to start between Oct. 11 and Nov. 8, because there are material supply issues with the contractor. The rehabilitation of water storage tanks is in progress. Work on the Lookout tank will begin in October. The Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant project is expected to be completed on Oct. 13.
The Verdaka security camera system installation was completed last month. There are nine cameras total, with three in the main office, three in the maintenance shop, and three in the treatment plant.
Elizabeth Zeller presented the financial report. The total income for the month of August was $364,167.87. Total expenses for the month were $263,479.34. There were 6,395 payments processed, and 229 work orders processed. There were 127 line locates, 12 water main leaks repaired, and four taps installed.
The next Water and Sewer Authority meeting is Oct. 26.


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Canada and the United States of America are celebrating their relationship on Canada's 150th birthday.
The American Consulate in Montreal is commemorating the storied friendship through a free photo exhibit at the Guy Favreau Complex.
The exhibit features about 40 pictures dating as far back as the mid 1800's.
Each photo depicts an important moment in our common history with an explanation attached.
IN PICTURES: A taste of the exhibit at Guy Favreau Complex
Images include one of the American contribution to the first edition of one of Canada's literary treasures, Anne of Green Gables.
Turns out the illustrators of the first print edition were American.
Visitors can also see a picture of a Canadian trade negotiator hoping to renegotiate the reciprocity agreement with president Abraham Lincoln on the margins of the 1863 Gettysburg address.
READ MORE: Trade with U.S., NAFTA to be focus when Canada's premiers meet
"It just shows we've been talking about important issues for a really long time," the U.S. Charge d' Affaires in Ottawa, Elizabeth Aubin said.
The goal is to show we share more than the world's largest border.
"This is the most consequential bilateral relationship we have," Aubin told Global News.
"In sports, in politics, in the economy, across the full range of our civic society and political life, we've been together and these are great photos that show this through the years."
The exhibit will remain in place until Sept. 15.
It will then travel to Calgary, Winnipeg and Vancouver.