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San Francisco has Silicon Valley. Vancouver has become Hollywood North. Victoria has transformed into a place called Tectoria.
Everybody who lives here now knows that technology is the number 1 industry in Victoria. There's even talk around the water cooler about the fact that the tech sector in Victoria generates $3.15 billion in annual revenues and directly employs 15,000 people.
In short, it's a point of pride for many people in Victoria about how the tech sector here has morphed into a juggernaut that generates more high-paying job openings than there are people to fill them.
But Tectoria is about more than just company headcount. The term "Tectoria" represents the incredible change that has taken place in Victoria over the past 25 years.
Tectoria represents the convergence of technology, talent, entrepreneurship and art that is reshaping Victoria into a truly creative and innovative hub.
A complete transformation over 25 years
Victoria has not always been identified as a hub for technology and the creative industries.
Our beautiful island city was once known chiefly as a government and university town with superb weather and a spectacular natural setting perfect for attracting retirees and tourists.
Now there's a good chance that some of 3.5 million tourists who visit Victoria each year will become tech workers and investors here.
Victoria's natural beauty makes people want to come here, and then do anything to stay here. People get creative when it comes to setting up shop in Victoria.
And that's why Victoria has such a flourishing tech sector that only continues to grow.
Victoria regularly wins awards for being Canada's:
But that's not what makes up Tectoria.
Victoria is developing its own Imagination Economy. It's something that happens when you bring together a ton of imaginative innovators, entrepreneurs, tech talent and creative types. Some examples of our home-grown Imagination Economy include:
- Rifflandia
- Transmit Now
- TEDx Victoria
- Pecha Kucha
- Jazzfest
- Tall Tree Festival
- V.I.C. Fest
- Jumpship
- Feast of Fields
- Tall Ship Festival
- Beerfest
- Whiskeyfest
- Rock of the Woods
What's next for Tectoria?
Innovators, entrepreneurs and creators now have a new home in downtown Victoria. Fort Tectoria is the name of the four-storey building on Fort Street VIATeC launched in September 2014.
The building, across the street from iconic Ditch Records (the best record store in Canada), features a massive 15,600 square feet of space. It's intended to be a great new public space downtown for holding celebrations and events, for launching new companies, and for providing a place for like-minded creators and entrepreneurs to meet and share ideas.
In addition to providing a home for Accelerator participants, the four floors of the new Fort Street location provide coworking space, encouraging entrepreneurs and members of Victoria's creative industries to rub shoulders, connect, and collaborate.
Since Fort Tectoria's launch in September the space is already full. A number of the companies that call Fort Tectoria home are set to experience incredible growth.
So what's next for Tectoria?
This is only the beginning.

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Dark is the trodden path that leads to the Queen of the chambers of the underworld. She is transitionally alive in the Earth world above and alive in the deep mental underworld below at the same time. She is a forever entity. She is the evil goddess of sexual lure. Some of the greatest persons who have ever lived have been taken in her traps. (Compare, Proverbs 7:6-27 KJV). Many are her faces, and many are her names. Although, she is the Queen of Darkness, she has gone into plagiarism to steal the Name of the Queen of Light: which belongs to the Queen of Heaven. (Compare, Revelation 12:1-4 KJV). She sits in the driver seat of the many genetic waters of humankind, and upon the seat of the Scarlet colored Beast prepared for her by Satan (Compare, Revelation 17:1-4 and Revelation 17:15 KJV). Also compare........... Revelation 17:5 KJV, Babylon the Great Mother...and Revelations 18:7 KJV ...I sit a Queen.
The spiritual war for minds and hearts is spread across the whole planet of Earth making it a battle ground.
Let your mind inquire, how do the riddles of these deep sayings become employed as structured thoughts? Listen, for a voice answers: Learn a totally new kind of song, a song of the noise of the wings of angels (Ezekiel 1:24), a song of the noise of the Ophan wheels, (Ezekiel 3:13), and a song of the noise of thunder (Revelation 6:1). Learn to play this noise skillfully so that all ears are able to hear this interpreted message loud and clear (Psalms 33:3). Understand, even the voice of God is called a noise (Job 37:2).
When the truth reaches the clouds (Psalms 108:4) then you will understand that God makes his chariots (Zziths,) to be capable of appearing as clouds, and does this so the wise will Know but the unbelievers will remain ignorant (Psalms 104 : 3, PMV and Psalms 31:20 KJV). The Bible says that the Son of Man and the Reaper Angels are coming in the clouds (Zziths) of heaven (Matthew 24:30-31). The point is What you see is not always what is, sometimes what you see, is what is not.
Most people do not understand what the deep meaning is: to make a joyful noise to the Lord (Psalms 66:1). These two examples of the clouds and Noise are to give the readers insight to Manifest reality that there are many revelations that even looking straight at them are missed as to their spiritual and literal realities.
One such thing that is just as real as the above I have just mentioned, is a Manifested term called: Trans-imposement (s), which says: that the impressing of thoughts both good or evil across time and space is a major traffic to the minds of humankind far beyond but what very few persons would ever imagine.
Dare we not pray, dare we not say: Hear me O' Lord: send your rushings and quickenings like the sound of many living Holy Spirit waters upon me, so that I may speak Wisdoms that minds reading Your word will be anointed to understand how profound it is to recognize that we humans are as spoken By David and Jesus: are gods, Elohim (Compare, John 10:34-36). Although, I understand that the term God in Genesis is mainly interpreted to mean The One and Only True God based on the grammar concept that this point is proven because the term Elohim is followed by a singular verb.
However, the fact is, Genesis uses instances of Elohim being follow by a singular and plural verb (It is the Holy Spirit Contextual meaning of the scripture, such as is given in Genesis 1:26, that makes it clear the text modifies the singular verb to become a singular-plural verb, therefore making the term Elohim translated as God in the Bible to be configured by a special kind of plural such as used in the plural pronouns of the scriptures: Genesis 3:22, Genesis 11:7, and Isaiah 6:8.
Further, if the term Elohim as translated to a singular God, was so emphatic as used in scripture settings, then the term Eloah could have been used: [see Strong's Concordance #433 in the Hebrew Dictionary]. Eloah is a strictly singular term, whereas Elohim is a plural term. This use of Elohim does not take anything away for the One and Ultimate Invisible God.
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The Psalmist David says: In the Book of Your thoughts O' Lord (Psalms 139:16-18 paraphrased) there is knowledge too wonderful for me, it is so high of knowledge I fear I cannot obtain it (Psalms 139:6). Nevertheless, even if the darkness of night covers me, I believe you will cause the night to shine as Light so that obstructions of darkness neither in day nor night will prevent me from understanding Your Word (Psalms 139:11-12).
You are the possessor of the substance of which I was made. This (bio) truth has been held as a secret as to how that we humans were made a little lower than the angels (Psalms 139:13 and Hebrews 2:6-7). I praise you Lord for I was fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14)...Open your eyes and understand that even in the first book of the Bible it is manifestly declared: that Manifold God, the Elohim-god-angels, made us in the image-plan of heir own physical bodies created for their mission to create life on the planet Earth (Genesis 1:27). Understand, the angels have spirit bodies in the First Domain (The Heaven of heavens).
So then, our human bodies although made a little lower than the Elohim angels, which is to say, made somewhat inferior, is nevertheless, like unto the bodies the Elohim angels have and live in during their missions in this universe. The angel in us humans will never go away, we are affected both physically and spirit-wise. Nevertheless, the animal portion of our mortal body is a very strong influence. The angel of our presence is for each of us our very own spirit.
Story tellers and artists have colored and morphed angels and demons to such emphasized characterizations that it often is made difficult to imagine angels operating out of human-like bodies and demons from being anything different than animal-like with horns. Most persons often forget that the Bible says Satan can appear as an angel of Light, much less to understand the description of what an angel of Light would look like. So to connect spiritually and mentally with the actual reality follow the continuing word.
THE ALIENS AND THE UFO's WILL NEVER BE UNDERSTOOD IN TRUTH WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE...
Here is the raw truth, (like it, don't like it, believe it, don't believe it, it is your free choice) but if a group of angels come down and put on earth clothes fitting for the customs of the nation and the times of their visit, they might be observed as being outstanding of carriage, but they would pass to the majority of humans as being humans, because we humans were made in their image, with the exception of being inferior to their knowledge and state of spirituality. Yes, angels have the knowledge to photo-transition and photo-translate images before our presence without even actually physically be present.
Nevertheless, there are clear instances in the Bible that angels time after time have appeared in their actual bodies and would pass as local humans. In those cases it was only by their message and signs that certain persons were able to detect them as being angels.
Additionally, the Shineans, or as they manifestly are called: the Shineons (shine-ons) are actually Arcturians (Compare, Psalms 68:17-18 KJV which text in the Hebrew contains the code word to change therefore the rendering to angel and the multiple of 20,000 given (compare, Strong's #8136 Hebrew Dictionary, some translations fail to translate the term from the term Shinans to angels) This group of 20,000 are described in Deuteronomy 33:1-3 and Jude 14 as saints. This term as used for saints refers to humans who before their fall to Earth were Ophannim angels and are in an overcoming mode of living or have overcome.
The term saints' therefore, does not apply to Seraphim angels or Cherubim angels who have never been humans, or to any other such angel Host. When the Bible reveals these saints are coming from the heavens with Yahvael to do a work on Earth, it becomes a designation of title that these particular saints are elect angels (Compare, 1 Timothy 5:21 KJV), and as Jesus said: a becoming equal with the angels again.
When Enoch prophesied of this event to Moses in Deuteronomy and Jude he was referring to his own human offspring, theEnochs called the saints, and angels (elect), who were transported to Arctura (The Father's House, John 14:1-4 KJV) prior to the flood of Noah and referred to by Jesus Christ when comparing the rapture of the saints at His coming to the similar rapture by air [additional to the eight persons saved by water] and as said by Jesus: as it was in the days of Noah so shall it be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man compare, Matthew 24:37-42), and as well the Arcturians are one of the two groups of Hosts that make up the Mahanaim (Compare, Genesis 32:1-2 KJV).
The key to the Bible's Book of Revelation is the seer insight to unlock that which was, that which is, and that which is to be (Compare, Revelation 1:19-20 KJV). The story of the Seven Angels of the Seven Ecclesia (a Greek word interpreted as churches, meaning a group or corporation or society of people) are Seven Star universes represented in the Book of Revelations by seven literal on Earth churches all located in Asia Minor Turkey, (Turkey, is where in the Armenia mountains of Ararat the Ark of Noah is said to have landed.
So then the Asia Minor title connects to the event to which Jesus Christ referred: as it was in the days of Noah so shall it be in the days of the coming of the Son of man). Here then is given on Earth and in the Bible a metaphorical pattern called Asia Minor which aligns to the Big Picture of Asia Minor and Asia Major which are star constellations of the universe located in the Milky Way Galaxy called the Little and Big Dippers.
Also keep in mind that the seven letters written in the Book of Revelation to the seven churches were directed to each Angel of each church which corresponds to the spiritual side of interpretation and the Seven Spirits of God, which represent seven plural spirits of the seven overcomer groups of each of seven universes. As to the literal seven churches in Asia Minor, yes if one desires they could accord the term angel to the term Bishop for each church since this episode of the seven churches is a parallel revelation of presentation.
Arcturus is the name of a major star in the constellation of Bootes. The name Arktura is an ancient spelling for Arcturus. Arcturus is made legend in being as a collection of stars to image as a representative a giant man called the Coming One and who is also the guardian of the sons of Arctura (Compare, Job 38:32 KJV, or in other Bible versions the cubs of the Bear). Arcturus is a star while Arctura is a planet. Arctura is the Manifest name of the planet where abides the Father's House, home of the Enochs (Compare, John 14:1-4 KJV).
The planet Arctura is located in the Constellation of the Little Bear, also called the Little Dipper and Asia Minor. The Great Bear Constellation is called the Big Dipper and Asia Major. The Greeks in their myth pictured two humans cast up to the stars who became the two bears. So even with the translations using the idea of the Bears, these cub bears were symbols of persons being people which agrees with sons of Arcturia used in the KJV translation.
Futhermore, the Greek name for Bear taken from the term arkos preserves in that name arkos the name Arcturus. So then, the Asia Minor/Asia Major the Little and Big Dippers Constellations via the name arkos/Arcturus are connected in a special alignment by location and name and scripture and Greek myth to Arctura.
The term Arcturia is the possessive form of Arctura the planet, and Arcturians refer to the inhabitants of Arctura. The tail of the Constellation Drago (Draco) winds about the Constellation of the Little Dipper where Arctura is located (Compare, Revelation 12:3-4 about the tail of the Dragon drawing down the {Ophannim} angels and casting them to Earth). Yes, there are connections including that some of the disciples of Jesus Christ were Arcturians called the Sons of Thunder transferred to be born on Earth for their destiny as disciples (Compare, Mark 3:17 KJV).
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ROC Spotlight Series - Alex Berentzen
What are you reading?
I am currently re-reading "New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle, a book that I picked up after reading many leadership and personal growth books – and the only one worth reading over and over. You learn a lot about yourself by reading this book.
What are you listening to?
I usually find myself listening to nonverbal music, like Buddha Lounge or Anjuna Beats on Pandora. These are two styles that either relax me after a long day or get me amped up before a workout.
What is the last album or song that you downloaded?
Rufus Du Sol – Unforgiven. If you don't know it, look it up on I-tunes and play it. Very catchy tune…
What are you currently watching on TV?
Couple of shows I am hooked on; "The 100" as well as "Ghost Adventures"
What is the last movie you saw?
Sicario – with Benicio del Toro. Not only a great story on the drug war between Mexico and US, but incredible directing and acting and amazing shots. Not good for kids, so watch late at night...
Who are you following on Twitter?
I am not on Twitter – but on LinkedIn I follow a few hospitality firms. It is a great way to stay up to speed on innovation and trends.
How do you spend your Sundays?
I usually get up, go to CrossFit, then have an incredible breakfast with my family. Then Church at 10am, while the rest of the day is usually filled with family activities - and lots of fresh food! We love cooking, so we spend most of the day in the kitchen.


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Medical Office Technology Jobs: Career and Salary Facts
Medical office technology jobs often involve health information management and secretarial work. Learn about potential career paths, employment outlook and salary information. Schools offering Electronic Medical Records degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
What Are Medical Office Technology Jobs?
One of the most common medical office technology jobs is that of a medical records and health information technician. These professionals are responsible for the documentation and management of patients' health information, often using electronic health records. They also protect the security of sensitive medical records in order to maintain patients' privacy. Specialized occupations within this field include medical coders and registrars.
Another option in this field is a job as a medical secretary. These professionals greet patients, sign them in, answer phone calls and organize appointments. They may also be involved in medical billing procedures.
A third option is a job as a medical transcriptionist. Transcriptionists use specialized software to transcribe and edit dictated health records, making sure the final report is accurate and free of errors. They are also responsible for entering patient information into electronic health records systems. You can learn some quick details about these careers in the table below:
|Health Information Technician
|Medical Secretary
|Medical Transcriptionist
|Degree Required
|Certificate or Associate's
|Certificate or Associate's degree
|Education Field of Study
|Health information technology
|Medical office management
|Medical Transcription
|Key Responsibilities
|Calculate bills for doctor and physician services, keep and update patient records, contact insurance companies
|Schedule appointments, interact with patients, keep track of records
|Listen to reports recorded by doctors and health professionals, transcribe reports into written text on the computer
|Licensure Requirements
|Certification available through AHIMA
|Not required
|Not required
|Job Growth (2014-2024)*
|Median Salary (2015)*
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
What's My Role as a Medical Billing Clerk?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that medical billing clerks, also known as medical records clerks, are now usually called health information technicians. In this role, you're responsible for calculating the bills for the physicians' or facility's services. You check the bill for the correct medical diagnosis and treatment codes as well as the amount billed. You also enter patient information into computers, update records and ensure the security of records and other sensitive data.
As a health information clerk, you verify the patient's correct insurance billing information, either in writing or over the phone. You frequently enter new or updated information into the computer, so accuracy and good keyboarding skills are important in this occupation.
Many health information technicians are certified through the American Health Information Management Association. You may wish to earn a certificate or associate degree program in medical office management or health information technology. Courses usually include anatomy and physiology, medical office management, medical terminology, medical billing and reimbursement procedures, database technology, medical coding and patient record security.
What Is My Job and Salary Outlook?
The BLS reported that most health information technicians, including medical billers, had median annual wages of $37,110 as of May 2015. Job growth for these professionals is projected to increase about 15% between 2014 and 2024.
How Can I Become a Medical Secretary or Receptionist?
Receptionists typically sit at the front of a medical office and greet patients in person and on the phone. Once hired, you schedule appointments and type letters, doctors' notes and reports as needed. Secretaries may provide services to one division or physician in particular. Depending on the size of the office or practice, the duties of receptionists and secretaries may overlap. In some smaller offices, medical secretaries may also perform insurance verification, billing, payment posting and other accounting tasks.
In addition to good typing, spelling, grammar and speaking skills, medical you should have strong interpersonal skills. You need to understand insurance regulations and clinical procedures as well as medical terminology. Many community and other colleges offer programs in medical office management, leading to either a certificate or 2-year associate degree.
What's My Potential Salary and Job Outlook?
The BLS stated that jobs for medical secretaries and receptionists are expected to increase by 21% from 2014-2024, especially for those with billing, coding and good computer skills. The median annual wages for medical secretaries in May 2015 were $33,040.
What Would I Do as a Medical Transcriptionist?
As a medical transcriptionist, you wear a headset and listen to reports and other information recorded orally by doctors and other health professionals, then type the data into a computer. You produce medical reports, patient histories and doctors' notes, often editing for grammar and punctuation as well as checking for accuracy. You then return the transcribed information to the doctor for approval and signature before the documents are added to a patient's medical file.
Most medical transcriptionists work in hospitals or clinics. In some small or private offices, medical secretaries may perform the job of transcribing in addition to other tasks, such as billing, assisting with patients or scheduling appointments. However, many transcriptionists also work from home as independent contractors.
Employers may prefer candidates who have completed training offered by many community colleges and other post-secondary and vocational schools. To compete for an open position, you need to know anatomy and physiology, patient assessment methods, common treatments and medical terminology. You must also have strong keyboarding skills and must often meet a minimum word-per-minute score on a typing test.
What Could I Earn?
According to the BLS, jobs for transcriptionists will decline 3% from 2014 to 2024, though job opportunities might be better for those who are trained to manage electronic health records or perform quality assessments. The median hourly wage for these professionals as of May 2015 was $16.77 per hour, or $34,890 annually, with the middle range earning between $13.37 and $20.53 per hour.
What Are Some Related Alternative Careers?
A closely related option is a job as a medical assistant. In addition to performing secretarial duties like individuals in medical office technology jobs, they also provide basic clinical care. In order to get this job, it is typically necessary to complete a postsecondary certificate program. Alternatively, secretaries can find jobs in non-medical settings, such as law offices or private businesses.
To continue researching, browse degree options below for course curriculum, prerequisites and financial aid information. Or, learn more about the subject by reading the related articles below:


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At first glance, first-time FHM cover girl Arra San Agustin could easily pass off as a half-foreigner. Besides Valeen Montenegro, the 22-year-old actress-model is the other Bubble Gang Girl who can be mistaken for being of mixed heritage.
Her mestiza tone, imported features, distinct profile—you can't blame us for asking if she is an American by any chance.
Arra explains in the spoils of the magazine interview that her mom conceived her while feasting on coconuts and even shrimps. "Siguro kaya malikot daw ako matulog—malikot ba yung hipon? Maybe that's why I have a fair complexion kasi pinaglihi ako sa buko. Joke! Sabaw!"
If her looks can be deceiving, just wait till you hear her talk. We even had to apologize for judging her manner of speaking.
Di ako conyo, guys, hu hu! I can code switch," Arra says. "Kaya kong mag-Tagalog...baka I'm just used to it. Di ko alam, ha ha! Ang hirap kasi kapag diretsong Tagalog, so sometimes may nahahalo. Seryoso. This is just the way I talk."
Be careful exchanging thoughts with her, though, for the StarStruck (Season 6) alum may be trying to read your mind, which was her well-thought answer to our question about her superpower of choice.
Arra tells, "Telekinesis. That way I can compel them! Pero manipulate? Grabe, di naman, ha ha! Well, kung may chance ako, sige. But it wouldn't be an obsession." (We'd gladly be under the control of any of the eight FHM muses this month!)
FHM November 2017, which also features Kim Domingo, Chariz Solomon, Jackie Rice, Valeen, Denise Barbacena, Lovely Abella, and Arny Ross is available in supermarkets, convenience stores, newsstands, and bookstores nationwide!
You can score digital copies through the FHM app on Apple App Store (http://bit.ly/fhmphapple) and on Google Play (http://bit.ly/FhmPHandroid), Buqo, and the Summit Media Newsstand (http://bit.ly/fhmmagph)!


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What Is 'Just Cause' for termination?
In Ontario, an employer is legally entitled to terminate the employment of its employee for 'just cause'. If an employee is terminated for cause, the employer is not obligated to pay the employee statutory termination or severance pay under the Employment Standards Act or any pay in lieu of notice under the common law. Essentially, an employee who is terminated for just cause is not entitled to any notice.
As this is a very powerful tool, the law requires that an employer show justification for terminating an employee for cause. If the employer terminates an employee on the ground of just cause, the onus rests upon the employer to prove facts supporting the existence of cause. This onus must be demonstrated beyond the balance of probabilities.
See: Rutkowski v. Edmonton Transit Mix & Supply Co. Ltd., 2007 ABQB 277 (CanLII), at para. 91
What Type of Action Constitutes 'Just Cause'?
What the courts will look at is whether the actions of the employee are so grievous as to give rise to an inference that the employee no longer intends to be bound by the contract. Essentially, the employee's actions must be so contrary to the terms of the employment contract that it in effect undermines the viability of the employment relationship between the employee and the employer.
See: Dowling v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board), 2004 CanLII 43692 (ON CA), at para. 43
Typically, just cause exists when an employee is found to be guilty of serious misconduct, habitual neglect of duty, incompetence or conduct incompatible with his/her duties. Conduct prejudicial to the employer's business or wilful disobedience to the employer's orders in a matter of substance can also constitute just cause for dismissal.
See: Tse v. Trow Consulting Engineers Ltd., 1995 CarswellOnt 795, at 38.
It is important to note that there is no middle ground when determining whether just cause for termination existed or not. Either the employee's conduct constitutes just cause or it does not. As the onus is on the employer to show just cause, said employer must show that the misconduct by the employee actually occurred and the misconduct was sufficiently severe enough to cause an irreparable breakdown in the relationship between the parties.
Over the years, the courts have recognized certain categories of misconduct that can constitute just cause for termination. Some of these categories include:
1) Dishonesty
2) Conflicts of Interest
3) Insubordination or Insolence
4) Incompetence
5) Sexual Harassment
6) Pattern of lateness or absenteeism
Two of the most commonly cited grounds for just cause termination are dishonesty and incompetence. This blog post will address these two categories.
Mere dishonesty in and of itself does not constitute just cause for termination. The court will take into account the nature and context of the dishonesty in question. The question the court will consider is whether, in the circumstances, the dishonest behaviour was to such an extent that the employment relationship could no longer viably subsist. Essentially, did the dishonesty give rise to a breakdown in the employment relationship?
See: Dowling v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board),2004 CanLII 43692 (ON CA), at para. 43.
When the dishonesty relates to theft, this will likely be sufficient for termination for just cause as theft breaches the faith inherent to the work relationship and is fundamentally and directly inconsistent with the employee's duties and obligations to his/her employer.
Sometimes, employers are dealing with an employee who seems to be incompetent in adequately performing his/her responsibilities. In such a situation, it is not enough for the employer to dismiss for what he/she honestly believes to be just cause; the true test is whether just cause existed.
To justify termination for cause on the basis of incompetence, the level of incompetence in question must fall below the objective standard of reasonable competence.The employer does not need to show that the employee was grossly incompetent. Rather, just cause will exist if the employer can show a repeated pattern of incompetence by the employee. However, in a situation where the employer abruptly terminates an employee, said employer will have to show gross incompetence by the terminated employee.
See: Matheson v. Matheson International Trucks Ltd., 1984 CarswellOnt 753, at para 10, 14
Proportionality, Accumulated Series of Events and Warnings
Regardless of the category, the Supreme Court of Canada has made it clear that an employer's response to employee misconduct must reflect the principle of proportionality. Just cause for the most serious sanction, namely dismissal, requires the most serious misconduct.
Accumulated series of events may amount to just cause for termination, if it is accompanied by warnings from which it may be implied that an employee's job is in jeopardy. Such a situation may entitle the employer to dismiss for cause. However, the jurisprudence is also clear that an employer should not rely upon a series of minor transgressions, cumulatively, in an effort to avoid the obligation of providing notice or pay in lieu thereof.
See: Laszczewski v. Aluminart Products Limited, 2007 CanLII 56493 (ON SC), paras. 26-27.
Final Thoughts
Employers need to be careful when they are deciding whether to terminate an employee for just cause. It is a powerful tool at the employer's disposal. However, if an employer terminates an employee for just cause and the employee sues the employer, the onus will rest on the employer to show that there was justification to terminate the employee for just cause. This is becoming increasingly difficult to prove.
The existence of just cause is not easy to determine and it depends highly on the facts of each particular case. Whether you are an employer or an employee, Ahmed Law can provide you with guidance on this complicated area of employment law.


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Zoysia grass and Bermuda grass, known botanically as Zoysia japonica and Cynodon dactylon, are popular warm season turf grasses that are prized for their adaptability, as well as for their drought-tolerance and wear-resistance. Though zoysia grass and Bermuda grass are similar in some ways, they differ in their sunlight requirements. Zoysia grass is capable of growing in moderate shade while Bermuda grass struggles when not grown in full sun locations. If your existing Bermuda grass lawn is partially shaded, overseeding with shade-friendly zoysia may help to keep your entire lawn green and attractive through much of the year.
Things You'll Need
- 2 lbs. zoysia grass seed per 1,000 square feet
- Flexible garden rake
- Garden hose or sprinkler system
- Seed spreader (if desired)
- Peat moss
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Rake your Bermuda grass lawn with a flexible garden rake to remove any thatch, stones or other debris.
Water your lawn thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler system to moisten the soil before sowing your zoysia grass seed. Provide enough irrigation to moisten the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches.
Distribute half of your zoysia grass seed in a single direction over your prepared lawn. Turn 90 degrees and distribute the remaining zoysia grass seed. Distribute the zoysia grass seed by hand or use a seed spreader, if desired.
Cover the freshly sown zoysia seeds in your Bermuda and zoysia grass lawn with a 1/2-inch layer of peat moss. Avoid adding any more than a 1/2-inch of peat moss or you will make it more difficult for your seeds to germinate and sprout successfully.
Water your lawn daily to keep the soil moist. Reduce the frequency of watering to just two to three times a week once new zoysia grass growth is observed.


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A new seminar of the Frontiers in Photonics series will take place this Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014.
Dr. Steven Jacques from the Oregon Health and Science University will talk about
Probing the nanoarchitecture of tissues using optical scattering
Time: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at 12pm
Place: BLI library
Lunch will be provided.
Abstract: This seminar will discuss our current work on using optical scattering as a contrast mechanism in images to sense changes in cells and tissues. We are utilizing (1) elastic scattering and (2) non-linear scattering. The elastic scattering work involves (a) spectral imaging (reduced scattering coefficient versus wavelength), (2) confocal reflectance microscopy (detect anisotropy versus scattering coeff.), (3) granularity imaging (phase-matched retroreflectance versus wavelength), and (4)holographic detection of the angular dependence of scattering. The non-linear scattering involves second harmonic generation (SHG) imaging (a) in reflectance mode from thick samples or in vivo tissue, and (b) in thin-sectioned samples to detect forward versus backward SHG. The motivation is to develop tools that follow dynamic structural changes in the nucleus, mitochondria, cytoskeleton, and extracellular matrix.
Bio: Steven L. Jacques, Ph.D., received a B.S. degree in Biology at M.I.T., and an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a Ph.D. degree in Biophysics and Medical Physics from the University of California-Berkeley (1984), where he used dielectric microwave measurements to explore the in vivo distribution of water in the stratum corneum of human skin. His postdoctoral work was at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, rising to the position of Lecturer in Dermatology/Bioengineering, Harvard Medical School. His team developed the use of Monte Carlo computer simulations to study optical transport in biological tissues, which is now widely used in the field of biophotonics.
In 1988, he joined the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer as an Assistant Professor of Urology/Biophysics and established a laboratory developing novel laser and optical methods for medicine, later achieving a tenured position as Associate Professor. He developed a hand-held spectrometer and the analysis software to noninvasively measure hyperbilirubinemia in newborns. This device was patented, licensed, and FDA approved to replace painful heel stick tests, and is now in practice in neonatal care. As of 2009, over 20 million newborns have been tested with the device. In 1996, he joined the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, where he now serves as Professor of Dermatology and Biomedical Engineering. His work continues on developing novel uses of optical technologies for both therapy and diagnosis. Currently, he has developed a hand-held polarized light camera to visualize skin cancer margins and guide surgical excision, now in clinical trials. He has developed in vivo sub-nm measurements of vibration of the cochlear membrane of the inner ear in animal models. He is developing novel microscopes that are sensitive to the ultrastructure of cells and tissues.


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Edinburgh University: Medical Sciences (current)
Downe House School: A levels (Pre-U) - Mathematics D3, Biology D1, Chemistry D2
Biography & Interests
I am 20 years old and a medical student at the University of Edinburgh; in my second year. I thoroughly enjoy studying science and thrive when teaching others. I love to travel and to be outdoors as I am originally from Wiltshire and I have completed my Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. I play a lot of tennis, having represented my former school in the First pair and taking part in national competitions. I was made an Ambassador of Downe House school and I am a confident public speaker.
Experience & Approach
I have been teaching children between the ages of 9-16 in maths and science for over three years. I have been able to work with children with a wide range of abilities; and have learnt through experience the skills necessary to communicate effectively and retain their attention. I find that more interactive lessons are better, and children gain more from the lesson if they are involved in discussion rather than listening passively; talking a concept through and explaining things back to the teacher is vital. I always make sure my students are able to ask any question and can build their skills to answer questions in exams with confidence.
"She was really good, makes everything really simple and uses good acronyms to help remember things, also teaches in a relaxed way." - Hester
"Super helpful, very clear with her explanation, easy get on with as a teacher. Makes everything very clear and easy to remember." - Freddie
"Good attitude, I think her teaching styles good she really explains things and has a good sense of humour and knows when a break is needed." - Scarlett
"Really helpful. Loved the white board and diagrams. understood us." - Imo


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I've received multiple e-mails from gentlemen asking whether my photos are real. Yes, they are real, and they are of myself.
Today I am going to try and give you a few hints on how to avoid scams when you are in a foreign country and don't have a lot of time to research beforehand.
1. Issues regarding money: As per the conversations that I had with some of the escorts I know, the most trustworthy girls are those who provide an e-mail address. Having a phone number publicly available can be ok, but it's not absolutely necessary. That's because it is better to have a written confirmation of services and the gift that you should present an escort with. Unfortunately, some of the girls can be less than honest, and lure you into meeting them by stating a lower amount of money, and asking for more when they actually reach you. So it's best that you have a written confirmation of what you should pay her.
2. Making sure that the photos are real: This one is easy. Simply use Google Images to search for the photos that the girl has posted in her ad. For instance, in Google Chrome browser you only need to right-click the photo and then select "Search Google for this image". If it turns out that the photo belongs to some other escort in Russia, or to some model in the USA, it's obviously a scam (fake) photo, and it does not represent the girl that will show up at your door.
Let's take a few examples:
a) the ad found here http://bucuresti.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/a-perfect-classy-companion-for-quality-times/2737682 is a scam. A mere search of the photos leads to Amanda Carrier, a known fitness person, who clearly is not an escort. And for the 0.0001% chance that she'd be an escort, she clearly wouldn't be an escort in Romania. You can see her on: http://www.heymanhustle.com/amanda-carrier-fitness-hustla/amanda-carrier-fitness-hustla-53952#joomimg
b) the ad found here http://bucuresti.backpage.com/FemaleEscorts/elegant-ava-a-versatile-personality-and-adventurous-mind/2996875 , as well as her website here http://www.avabucharest.com/ are a scam. The photos belong to Misty, an escort in Jacksonville, whose ad can be found here http://dreaslist.com/jacksonville/ads/last-few-weeks-in-jax-last-chance-to-see-mebest-on-bpsafe-private-locatio/ . Misty was the first to publish the photos, which are obviously hers (I have thoroughly checked the dates) and she has also posted an ad for Jacksonville today, so she clearly cannot be in Bucharest at the same time. Also, please consider the name change. Had it been the same girl, she wouldn't be using two different names, in two different countries, on the other side of the Earth.
So you can keep going by yourself and easily figure out which ads are using fake photos, that will simply waste your time. Be smart about it.
3. Implications of your failure in figuring out fake ads: Other than wasting your time, there are none. You are not bound to accept the girl who popped up at your door, if the photos in the ad are not of herself.
The legal system in Romania does not incriminate prostitution. If being proven to have explicitly solicited money for intercourse, the girl would only get an administrative fine. There can be no criminal record for this. Nothing happens to the client, from the legal point of view. You would not even be prompted a fine 🙂
I've heard hypothesis where the girl (having fake photos) was turned down by the client and she started to raise her voice and turn the whole deal into a scandal. If this truly happened, which I doubt, then she would be absolutely a fool to have done so. Reasons: the hotel employees can always call the Police, the girl gets a fine for soliciting AND her name is added to the blacklist of that hotel, where she will never be allowed to enter again. No win for her.
What the girls who post fake photos are thinking: I will arrange a meeting, show up at his door, hoping he won't realise that my photos are fake; if he does figure out that my photos are fake, I hope that he will be too tired to search for someone else or too horny and he will accept me anyway; if he is not too tired to search for a new one, I hope he fears that I will make a scene and accept me anyway.
Guys, please do not be afraid to turn down a scam! 🙂 You can find many honest girls, actually posting photos of themselves. Most girls that are very serious about this will be reluctant to show their faces or send out photos of their face. Please remember that a good privacy level shows a high degree of self esteem. A girl who has little or no interest towards her privacy is very unlikely to care about yours.
Happy punting!


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Megan Tucker on her Award-Winning Short Story "Candidates"
Megan Tucker was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and is a dual-citizen of the U.S. and U.K. She studied English at Wellesley College and worked as an editorial assistant for magazines in New York City before moving to Ann Arbor for her MFA at the University of Michigan. She still lives in Ann Arbor with her husband (a professor at the medical school) and two young children. Megan is the associate fiction editor of The Common.
Last week, we announced that Megan Tucker was one of the twelve writers who won the 2018 PEN/ Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers for her debut short story, "Candidates," which was published in Washington Square Review Issue 40. Along with the other twelve winning stories, "Candidates" will be published by Catapult in an annual anthology entitled The PEN America Best Debut Short Stories this summer.
We reached out to chat about Megan Tucker's story "Candidates" and to congratulate her on winning the Pen/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. You can purchase Issue 40 here.
1. Congratulations on your PEN America Award win! We at Washington Square Review are so thrilled. How does it feel having your debut story recognized by PEN America?
I feel humbled by the mission of PEN America and energized by the work of the other writers they honored this year.
2. What was the process like sending out "Candidates?" Why did you choose Washington Square Review? (We're so glad you did!)
I'd sent "Candidates" to four or five journals in the year leading up to the presidential election, but I couldn't get anyone to bite. Then I read George Michelson Foy's short-short "Strandings" in Issue 38 and thought ONSQU might be a good fit. Washington Square's submission period was about to close, so I sent it off. I always believed "Candidates" was a good little story but was also convinced that after the election it would somehow become less relevant. Not so!
3. We loved the opening line, "The television is on but no one is watching." It set the scene and mood for the whole piece. Did the story always begin in that moment?
Thank you! This is an interesting question. I couldn't remember, but I found the first draft in a 2015 folder. It did originally begin with that line, but somewhere in 2016 I added a new first line: "We want to believe." And then must've taken that line away again. But it did always begin with the image of an empty, closed room with the television on—creepily more relevant now than ever.
4. Your use of the first-person present tense, as well as writing from the POV of a child, is highly effective and renders this story all the more powerful and immediate; this blend of techniques, however, is slightly less common. Can you speak a bit about your stylistic choices? Was the story always in the first person, always in the present tense, always from the POV of a child, etc.? I'd love to hear a bit more about your process of drafting and revision.
When I first started writing "Candidates," I was trying to see if I could switch POVs and/or tenses in various chapters of my novel. I'd done chapters of more traditional POVs and this story was my first-ever exercise in "we." I am one of three sisters, so a pair of sisters was the easiest choice. One great relief in studying other works of the "we" voice was realizing you can come out of it at the end (or anywhere within the story probably), back into a more traditional first person, which I do in "Candidates." I felt like I had a good thematic reason for it too, as the story plays with ideas of separation.
I shared this story with some alums of the MFA program in Ann Arbor. Their reaction was "This is beautiful and amazing and we have absolutely no idea what's going on!" I'm never purposefully trying to be tricky or confusing with my writing so I went home and tried to remake it as clear as possible. They also said there was too much pineapple. So I cut out some pineapple.
5. We were just talking about how lovely and strange the pineapple descriptions were! So great. When you write, do know where the story is heading?
I usually have quite a bit of material built-up in my mind before I am finally compelled to work on a new story, so yes I have an idea of the ending. But almost always the ending I imagined turns out to be a false ending. It doesn't necessarily get deleted, but a new one gets tacked on to push the piece a little further.
6. You're an associate editor of The Common. What's it like being an editor and sending out your own work for publication? Does it give you particular insight? Do you prefer writing or editing?
I started as a reader at The Common and after two years, took some time off to focus on my own writing. I have young kids so there is chronic anguish about how best to spend my available work time. But reading for TC gives me a real sense of purpose and belonging that is hard to generate when I'm only working independently, so I came back and was delighted to be named the associate fiction editor. Working as an editor has been invaluable for really understanding the submitting process and exactly how hard it is to make your story stand out.
Working for a journal has also given me a lot of confidence in my own taste. Just when I think I've lost my way, a story appears in the queue that blows my hair back and makes me feel like I know exactly what I love and how to achieve that. I find it incredibly fulfilling to help other writers succeed and that fulfillment helps me to relax about my own writing.
7. Do you have a favorite short story writer? Any favorite short stories?
All of the writers I've worked with for The Common! Especially NYU alums Vladislava Kolosova and Bruna Dantas Lobato. Last year I read PEN Open Book Award Winner Helen Oyeyemi's "What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours" and thought it was so good and exciting. Irish writer Claire Keegan's "Foster" might be my favorite short story. I loved Sally Rooney's "Mr. Salary" in Granta, and Jamie Quattro's collection I Want to Show You More. I am very excited for Lauren Groff's new story collection Florida to be released. Speaking of "we" voices, I really loved "The Lazy River" by Zadie Smith recently in the New Yorker. I could name stories and collections all day.
8. How did you choose the title "Candidates?"
I found "Candidates" in the text of the story and it was the obvious choice. I tried to change the title once, but it was terrible.
9. What are you working on now?
I am working on a revision of my novel and a longer story.
10. What was your first reaction to learning you won the PEN award?
I was in the middle of putting the kids to bed when the e-mail from PEN showed up on my phone, so I did a lot of silent screaming. It was a real surprise.


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Richard Hoggart
I go for a short, late afternoon walk along pavements crowded with schoolchildren of various ages heading for home, most of them continuously laughing and joshing. I do not envy them. It was lovely to be young; only a curmudgeon would begrudge them that part of life. A slight regret and one kept well in check is all I register. I remember that time warmly and try dispassionately to imagine how they see me now, a slow old man with a stick.
Some make way for me politely. Others look at me as at one from another planet, at which they cannot conceive themselves ever arriving. A few look at me as though I am a bit of a nuisance, slowing things down. Hardly any will see me as a survivor because that would link them emotionally with one who was once their age but now occupies a point in space and time towards which they do not yet see themselves slowly moving.
Trotsky spoke for many when he noted in his diary that "old age is the most unexpected of all things that can happen to a man". It steals up like a burglar in stockinged feet, but with a cosh. Some of us take the pension but ignore the indicated age and suddenly realise, perhaps at 80, that we have become old, as my wife and I did.
Very often you recall how glad you are that you had children; not only for late help and comfort, though those are invaluable, but for the sustenance of the intangible bonds of mutual affection with them and their children. What sort of person would you have grown into if you had had neither wife nor children? Self-engrossed, lonely, is my first guess.
Meanwhile - odd this - once you are in your 80s you are, in restaurants, no longer the one to whom the waiter hands the bill as the presumed Head of the Family. No point in waving for it. The old man is obviously being taken out for a treat. The bill is given, with a slight conspiratorial flick of the eye, to one who is a generation back. You restore your pride, if it really needs restoring, by insisting on paying the bill. A strange little dance.
Memory increasingly does not hold, especially names that go with faces. Whilst shaving you may think of a few items which must be remembered that day. As you swill your face they have gone. Here and now, the mind feels fairly supple. But mental changes are more subtle than aches in limbs, and more destructive. Of that, the shadow of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's is never far from reminding us.
Yet the mind, through memory, also offers moments of light-heartedness and warmth, unexpected reminders of life's happier moments. About children, for instance. Our three children have produced many such memories, but for each there is one which demands pride of place; a baby's uninhibited welcoming smiles and bouncings in the pram on the front lawn as, back from work, you come in sight at the gate; a 10-year-old's breakaway rush through the gate and down the platform to meet you at Hull's Paragon station; the excited panting of a three-year-old about to be given a shoulder ride.
Among the memories that stay most firmly in our minds is that of the oldest turning to his mother, at about four, and asking: "Shall I be happy all the days?" Almost heart-breaking. It made her want to hold him tight, for ever.
Your loving daughter and son-in-law suggest you should now move near them, so that they can "keep an eye on you". You agree gratefully, and discover that there is nothing which so taxes and fully confirms your age as a late house-move. The physical, but more important, the mental shake-up can truly be called traumatic. After 26 years of your presence, the old house seems to groan as you disembody it. You realise for the first time that a house long lived in becomes as if a part of your own personalities, not easily to be shucked off.
You are extremely lucky to be going near, but not to live with, the closest of relatives. You love one another across the generations, but eventually there would have been emotional strains were you all in the same house. They have found a house for you about three hundred yards from them. Fine.
Yet the process proves to be like the pulling up of roots, many of which you had not been aware of, but which seem to shriek as they succumb and are bundled on to the wagon. They arouse memories like embedded perfumes, or simple but strong smells that transfer to your hands and then to your heart.
Of course you miss the neighbours you had grown old with. The nearness to one's daughter and son-in-law more than makes up for the loss of such connections, but still you miss the butcher who asks if you have heard the new recording of Strauss's Four Last Songs; the plumber whose charges are fair; the long view from the bedroom window to the Castle, the Wey valley and the Hog's Back.
The equivalent of those losses will no doubt be recovered in time, but time is an increasingly sparse and unreliable element.
© Richard Hoggart 2005.
Simon Hoggart
People seem to age in plateaux. You think your parents won't grow older, because they never seem to look older. Then one day you arrive for the weekend, and for the first time you notice the lines on their faces, the way their clothes hang from bodies that are becoming less fleshy and rounded, the slight shuffle that has replaced a once firm tread. It's a shocking moment, and it goes straight to the childish anxiety that lies in all of us, whatever age we reach. And when a parent dies, the fact that it's an event you have expected and feared all your life except for the first two or three years makes it no less horrible.
I remember when my father-in-law's mother died at the age of 96. She was in constant pain, and didn't even recognise her son by the end, so, as he said, it was the right thing to happen. "But there's a part of me that still feels like a little boy who's lost his mummy."
Some years ago Alan Coren said that for most of us there is a time when we feel equally responsible for looking after our children and our parents. He was right, though of course it's an entirely different experience. The joy of seeing your children achieve new things, whether it's learning to walk, or dress themselves, or get to university has no comparison with the sadness of seeing your parents lose their own skills and abilities. It seems so cruel, since it's often life's greatest pleasures that are lost - my mum, who is 87, can no longer read, and Dad, who's the same age, has great difficulty getting about.
But there are consolations. He still writes, and I think the extract from his new book on this page shows he is as sharp and humane and observant as ever. They live near my sister and her husband, who have been wonderfully kind and apparently indefatigable. My brother Paul and I see them as often as we can, so they can keep up with the life of all the family. This may sound condescending, but it's not - I can't imagine anything worse than growing old without having family in touch, even if mainly by phone. And it is wonderful to see the tenderness of the relationship with their grandchildren.
They say that you don't understand what your parents did for you until you have children yourself, and of course that's true - the intensity of the love, the sacrifices, of time as well as money, the dedication, and the incredible amount of hard work. Having children yourself not only makes you appreciate your parents, but it also makes you more equal. Some grandparents can be interfering, constantly and sharply telling their children how they should bring up their own offspring, but mine never did. In fact, there was a moment, not long after I left university, that they simply, overnight, stopped giving me any advice or instructions at all.
There are other consolations for all of us. My parents' short-term memory may be going but the long-term memory is fine, and a very rich seam for their family. I have a ritual when I go up, with or without members of my own family: I buy and prepare a meal we'll all like, stove chicken perhaps, or a beef casserole, making plenty so they can have some more in a few days. At about six I pour scotches for Dad and me, and a white wine for Mum. By the time the food is on the table, we're feeling mellow, and we reminisce, often about the distant past - their earliest days at university, married life during the war, Dad as an adult education lecturer driving up and down the North Yorkshire coast giving classes in English. I still meet and get letters from people, who tell me with great pride that he taught them, and how much they had enjoyed it. Then we remember their children and the family life after we came along, and they go to bed fairly early.
They have a picture of themselves holding hands at university, taken by a friend from the back. It's tremendously poignant, and makes me think of all that was to come in the future. Certainly their lives are more constrained now; there is more pain, more anxiety, everything takes longer. But in a necessarily more limited way they still live a rich and enjoyable life. My mother is fond of saying that she feels "they keep us alive for too long these days", but I hope they go on for many years.
· Richard Hoggart's piece is extracted from his book Promises to Keep, published by Continuum on October 10, priced £14.99


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We are very pleased to welcome Teresa to our dental team at Brixworth Dental Practice, Northampton. Teresa has a wealth of dental nursing experience, having worked in the profession for more than 12 years.
Teresa moved from Yorkshire to this area five years ago and loved it so much that she decided to stay, and we are very glad that she did.
When not at work Teresa enjoys gardening, which is a good thing as she has a large garden. Her other interests include going to the cinema, walking and reading . However, there is nothing she loves more than spending time with her family. She has two grown sons.


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Mark Gowen
On any given day you may find Mark capturing the hidden beauty of Des Moines or drinking coffee.
Describe who you were as a kid.
I would say that I am very much different than I was as a kid. As a kid, I was very outgoing and not at all the extrovert/introvert that I am today! I was definitely still a dreamer though. I think from early on, I had high hopes for my life and saw myself doing something great.
What's keeping you busy?
Well, I am still working a full-time job as a Renewable Energy Consultant for an Iowa Solar company, but aside from that I oversee the Creative Department at my church, and whenever I am not involved in those capacities, I am on the streets of Downtown Des Moines taking photos.
Walk us through the days leading up to starting your own thing?
I have had an entrepreneurial mindset for as long as I can remember. Sure I have had several businesses fail before they even took off, but I think that is where the learning is done. With my photography, I'm just pursuing a passion and it just so happens that my passion has evolved into a business. I can honestly say that even if the business fails, I'll never lose my passion for taking great photos. That's what I love the most about this whole process.
Talk to us about the biggest fear you've had recently.
I think that a fear that I have had recently is that my work wouldn't inspire anyone. I think that is one of the biggest driving forces that I have in every of my life. I want to create something that inspires someone else to start pursuing their passions in life.
Talk to us about one problem you've been focused on solving and why.
I want to be different. I want to stand out. So I strive to find the hidden beauty of what Des Moines is. I have been trying to find a different perspective of this city that not everyone gets to see. I think it's important to find yourself in the passions that you pursue.
"I want to be different. I want to stand out. So I strive to find the hidden beauty of what Des Moines is."
Someone is starting a project for the first time, what's your advice?
Don't give up. Don't be negative. If it is something that God has for your future, take faith in that. A lot of people tend to discourage others when they try to go out and do something on their own. I don't really understand why, but they do. I don't know if it's just the standard conception that we are supposed to go to college, get a job, buy a house, get married etc. or if it's their own hang-ups they have about their own lives, but I would just say keep at it. Everyday.
Why Des Moines?
I was born here. This is MY city. Most of my adult life I searched for ways to get out of Iowa. Only over the last few years have I really embraced Des Moines and I have recently been able to see the beauty that we have right here.
"Don't give up. Don't be negative."
What's one new thing in DSM that caught your eye?
The culture. DSM has really evolved over the last 5-10 years in that we have really embraced change. This city looks completely different than it did years ago and I think that's amazing.
If you could grant the Des Moines area one wish what would it be and why?
Humility. As we grow I wish that we keep our values and that we stay humble.
Someone just moved to DSM. What do they need to do first and why?
You have to experience the Farmers Market! I think this really goes back to our culture. There are some amazing people that are extremely talented and the Farmers Market is one of the best ways to find those hidden gems.
The most underrated thing in DSM is ________. Why?
Our COFFEE!!! I love coffee, and we have been blessed with some extremely great coffee shops! Horizon Line Coffee, DSM Brew, St. Kilda, and Freedom Blend Coffee are some of my favorites and I would definitely encourage people to check them out.
What is your favorite item or product you bought locally in DSM? Why should someone else buy it?
Farmer's Bootleg Salsa. If anyone knows me, I should probably be a paid advertiser! Haha, I kid. But seriously it's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Probably the best salsa I have ever tried!
"This city looks completely different than it did years ago and I think that's amazing."
What are you most proud of and why?
Becoming a United States Marine. I joined the Marine Corps right out of high school, and I don't know that I am more proud of any other accomplishment than earning the title of Marine.
In three months what do you hope to accomplish?
I would hope to have my work featured in a magazine. I think my photography will continue to evolve, but I see shooting some sort of fashion would definitely fit in my wheelhouse.
What's one thing people need to know you really care about?
God. I am so thankful that I am able to have a personal relationship with Jesus and I hope that everyone is able to discover their purpose through Christ.
And my girlfriend Meg. She would kill me if I didn't mention her at least once. But in all seriousness, she is amazing. She has constantly challenged me and made me want to be a better man.


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Among the many software development models; Waterfall Model, V Model, Incremental Model, RAD Model, Agile Model, and Iterative Model, we will focus in this post on the Spiral Model.
The Spiral Software Production model represents a valuable software development model for the operational purposes of technology companies large and small.
Of all the software development models, the spiral model most successfully illustrates the cyclical nature of developing great software.
But, no matter the model adopted, technology leaders and their development teams must recognize that processes will be repeated time and time again in order to sustain the effectiveness, and ultimately the value of the software they develop.
The following diagram illustrates the Spiral Model.
Spiral Software Production Model
Advantages of Spiral Model:
- Significant risk analysis.
- Good for mission-critical projects.
- Approval & documentation control.
- Flexible addition of functionality.
- Software is produced early in software development life cycle.
Disadvantages of Spiral Model:
- Potential for high costs.
- Risk analysis requires expertise.
- Project success dependent on R.A.
- Not applicable for small projects.
The cycle of developing, testing, releasing and iterating is ultimately endless, so it is important to have a clear and pragmatic approach to developing a framework and system for your software development needs.
The more clear the framework, the easier it will be for people to work within it, excel and their roles, execute on the expectations of their corporate leadership, and produce high quality software.
The challenge with the spiral Model is recognizing when software should be deployed.
To facilitate your development efforts consider establishing deadlines for each stage of development: Planning, Risk Analysis, Engineering, and Evaluation.
Coupled with a deadline for the ultimate deployment of the software.
While the software production cycle will continue, and improvements made overtime, it is important to release software in a timely fashion.
Doing so makes your solution public, which allows for potential sales, revenue generation, and the possibility of growing an engaged user base who advocates for your solution and company objective.
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After Saturday's fight in the windy alpine I was thankful for the planned hike with a larger group on peaks roughly 3,000 feet lower. "Determined" peak bagger Teresa setup a social experiment to see if anyone would join if she offered a view-less tromp through lower elevation summits and was surprised to gather a group of 8.
After spinning tires on snow-packed forest road 101 we parked and proceeded to hike the road till we were west of our first goal – unnamed 10,148. We hiked up, still carrying our snowshoes on our packs, and found a few wind slabs with shooting cracks and collapsing layers. Glad we were on low-angled terrain I scooped up some of the huge snow grains buried below the slabs and had a close look at the deep instabilities that will haunt our snowpack throughout the winter.
Eventually we gained the summit, finding a cairn but no register and after a short break set off for the next peak.
From 10,148 we continued east bushwhacking through the forest. By now we'd decided snowshoes would do more good on our feet than on our packs.
Peak 10,140 soon was the site of another gathering and a break while we signed the register.
Then it was down again through some aspens and a steeper hike up to our one named peak of the day – Crooked Top Mountain.
To reach the summit we had a little class 3 scrambling with snowshoes that provided a bit of spice.
After a few false summits we finally located the highest point.
From the summit we descended back down our uphill route until we hit the saddle between Crooked Top and 10,140. Here we followed a closed road until we reached forest road 101 again. A new inch of snow made the walking a little slick. While the hike wasn't a huge day, pretty much everyone had been out for long runs or hikes the day or two prior, so it was with some relief that we arrived back at the car and returned to Aspen Park seeking food and alcohol.


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All children who participate in Religious Instruction are invited to the Christmas Break-up on Monday, December 8th at 12.30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. Parents and grandparents are most welcome to attend. Could all students attending please bring a plate to share for lunch.
Thank you
Di Eagle and Mrs Puku
Monday, December 8, 2014 - 12:30


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A service to celebrate the life of Al Peters, will be held here at the Church on Saturday, May 5th at 1pm. If you are able, please bring a plate of squares to share.
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Frank Ocean to Play First Shows Since Releasing 'Blond'
Update (Nov. 29, 12:55 p.m.):
Frank will also be headlining the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala. from May 19-21 and Sasquatch!, which takes place from May 26-28 in Quincy, Wash. In addition, Consequence of Sound reports Frank will be performing at Panorama Music Festival next year as well.
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Frank Ocean has announced his first show dates in three years. The Blond artist is all set to headline the Danish music festival NorthSide on June 9 of next year and BBC notes that he's performing at the Lovebox music fest in London on July 14.
These will be Ocean's first shows since releasing Endless and Blond. Naturally, fans will be really happy to hear him perform all of his new music live for the the first time, though Ocean has yet to announce any new shows in the U.S. It may seem odd that Ocean hasn't performed in such a long time, but if we've learned anything about him—other than the fact that he's spectacularly talented—it's that he's always willing to do his own thing. He reminded us all of that fact a few weeks ago when he told The New York Times why he is skipping next year's Grammy's.
"I think the infrastructure of the awarding system and the nomination system and screening system is dated," Ocean says in the piece. "I'd rather this be my Colin Kaepernick moment for the Grammys than sit there in the audience." Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, made headlines this year by sitting and then kneeling during the National Anthem as a form of protest against racial inequality.
"That institution certainly has nostalgic importance," he said of the Grammy's. "It just doesn't seem to be representing very well for people who come from where I come from, and hold down what I hold down."
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Family sessions make my heart so happy. Erin, Corey, Grady and Graham were such fun to be with. This sounds weird but they blend together really well as a family. They know how each other tick and how to make each other laugh. It is hard to find that sometimes. We laughed, joked, tickled and cuddled. It was perfect
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This Newborn session was a little different from my norm. I went out to Sir Isaac's home and we did a mix of my normal newborn and then a more relaxed lifestyle version in the comfort of mom and dad's bedroom. I was present during this little guys birth (which will be posted soon ) so it was so nice to be back in and get some newborn snuggles.
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We had a freaking blast during this session. The boys didn't want to go home! This mama has a special place in my heart. She assisted in my healing amazing birth of my Iggy. Although I did the work to being my Iggy earthside, knowing that I had a team of people who were on my side was everything that I needed. I am so glad I was able to capture her with her boys.


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Nurton and their agents JCG Land & Property continue with their "masterplan". They wrote to residents again this week – upping the offer to buy their homes. Ironically they want to demolish houses to provide access to the Shortlands Farm site south of the Grainger land.
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170 or 500 more houses on New Road?
More and more people are becoming aware of The Grainger Danger of around 170 new dwellings on The Green Gap. However, it turns out that this is merely a 'Trojan horse' development.
Another developer, Nurton, has an option on the rest of the site (see map). Their agent submitted the site to SODC for consideration for housing in 2014 and they have been busy since creating what they call their 'masterplan'. Continue reading


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I just wrote about the brewing scandal involving the Miami Dolphins and the alleged bullying of offensive tackle Jonathan Martin. Apparently, the situation contains further wrinkles that we're just learning today. The Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel has reported that Dolphins coaches told teammate Richie Incognito to toughen Martin up, though Incognito may have taken the instruction too far:
Sources say that communication took place when Martin skipped two days of the team's OTA program, and Incognito was encouraged by his coaches to make a call that would "get him into the fold," one source said.
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Put on your best frock, heels and lippy and join 'Frocks on Bikes' in a festive ride weaving through the back lanes of Featherston. Meander past the historic homestead 'Longwood', treat yourself and your friends to a Ladies High Tea and a spot of pre-Christmas vintage shopping. If you enjoy dancing, stay on for the vintage Lindy hop swing dance workshop. tickets to High Tea and Lindy Hop swing Dance class www.dashtickets.co.nz for full programme see www.kokomai.co.nz
Sunday 20th October at 11.30am.
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The report on the global IoT Sensormarket covers historical market trends, current market dynamics, market valuation by segmentation, key player's market share analysis, competitive landscape and supply chain analysis.
— Market Highlights:
Considering the rapid growth of science and technology, demand is growing for electronic security, especially regarding the security features with remote identification via the internet. Therefore, in the near future, the Internet of Things (IoT) is likely to attract high investment and generate higher revenue, adding a new chapter to the growth of Information Technology (IT) industry. It is the demand for IoT that is getting IT companies, clients from non-IT industry verticals like industrial, commercial, and consumer. As the variety rises, IoT based devices are becoming available as body wear, footwear, eyewear, wrist wear, neckwear, and others.
Market Research Future (MRFR) has published and released a research report about the global IoT sensor market that foretells expansion for this market at 42% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) during the forecast period between 2017 and 2023. In terms of value, the amount of CAGR revenue has been calculated as close to US $ 40 bn.
The key factors driving the growth of the global IoT sensor market is the necessity of connected devices. Other factors contributing to the market growth are the increasing adoption of smart devices & wearables, increasing preference for nominally priced smarter IoT devices among various industries & institutions, and government aid with regards to manufacturing & distribution of IoT sensors. Therefore, their demand is increasing across different industries.
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Latest Industry News
• Olea Sensor Networks, a leader in intelligent sensors and analytic software for sensor network-based systems, is set to launch new IoT platforms that would include the latest versions of their vital sign and life presence detection technologies. At CES 2019, they are set to give a demonstration in Las Vegas during 8-11 January 2019. 3 JAN 2019
• Google's motion sensing technology Soli has received FCC approval. Soli is a purpose-built interaction sensor. It can use radar for motion tracking of the human hand. It is compatible with various IoT devices. 2 JAN 2019
Major Key Players
The prominent players in IoT sensor market are – Texas Instruments Incorporated (U.S.), STMicroelectronics N.V. (Switzerland), TE Connectivity Ltd. (U.S.), Infineon Technologies Ag (Germany), Analog Devices, Inc. (U.S.), Broadcom Limited (U.S.), Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Johnson Controls International Plc. (Ireland), Sony Corporation (Japan), Honeywell International, Inc. (U.S.) among others.
According to Market Research Future Analysis, IoT sensor market has been valued at approx. USD 40 Billion by the end of forecast period with 42% of CAGR during forecast period 2017 to 2023.
Regional Analysis:
The global IoT sensors market has been segmented into the regional markets known as North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the rest of the world (RoW). During the forecast period, North America is expected to hold the largest market share due to growing technological advancements and increasing demand for IoT sensors. In this region, the major country-specific markets are USA and Canada, both in terms of demand as well as usage.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to emerge as the fastest growing regional market. Due to the reasons same as the USA, biggest country-specific markets for IoT sensors are India, China, Japan, and South Korea, followed by remaining countries of the Asia Pacific region. Europe is the third largest regional market. In this region, due to technological advancement, the maximum demand, supply, usage and the presence of key industry players can be seen in Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom (UK).
The global IoT sensors market has been segmented on the basis of network technology, component, type, vertical, and lastly, region. The Component-based segmentation of this market covers the hardware platform and software platform. Hardware can be primarily segmented into energy management, consumer devices, lighting control systems, fire protection systems, and security & access control systems. Other segments of hardware can be listed as consumer appliances, home theatre projectors, next-generation game consoles, set-top boxes, smart TVs, and wearable devices. Common examples of consumer appliances include a smart oven, smart dishwasher, smart washing machine, and a smart refrigerator. Software platforms have been segmented into data management, application security, location analytics, network bandwidth management, network security, real-time/streaming analytics, and remote monitoring system.
Based on network technology, the global IoT sensors market can be broadly segmented into wired network technology and wireless network technology. Wired network technology covers the Ethernet, digital addressable lighting interface, LonWorks, KNX (Konnex), and Modbus. Wireless network technology includes Bluetooth, EnOcean, and digital enhanced cordless telecommunications - ultra-low energy (DECT-ULE). Wireless network technology also covers Profibus, near-field communication (NFC), thread, radio-frequency identification (RFID), Wi-Fi, WHART, Z-Wave, ZigBee, and others.
Vertical segmentation of the market covers IoT services by all spheres of traveling that include airways, railways, maritime and roadways. By vertical, global IoT sensors market has been segmented into corporate offices, commercial IoT retail, consumer IoT, financial institutes, healthcare, logistic & supply chain, industrial IoT, and transportation application. Commercial IoT retail covers advertising & marketing, entertainment, digital signage, intelligent payment solution, resource management, real-time analytics, smart vending machine, safety & security, and lastly, smart shelf & smart doors.
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• Sensor Manufacturers
• Technology Providers
• Telecommunication companies
• Government Bodies
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MADISON, Ala. - Jason West could not be at his graduation ceremony on Monday, but his class and school found a way to remember him and honor his family.
West was killed at the Sonic Drive-in close to his school and home last December. Trevor Davis Cantrell, 19, and Dacedric Deshun Ward, 22, are charged with capital murder and first degree robbery following the incident. Police believe the pair promised to sell West some Xanax but really intended to rob him all along.
West's mother opened up to WHNT News 19 shortly after, explaining that she mourns him, and all he was capable of achieving in life had his not been cut short.
But West had already achieved a milestone, having previously graduated from James Clemens High School at the time of his death. He was a step early, a mid-year graduate who had even been accepted to college.
His school knew if he had not been killed, he would have been back there to accept his diploma at the Von Braun Center ceremony on Monday evening.
"We needed to honor him," said Principal Brian Clayton.
Clayton and school staff decided to do something. With input from the family, they decided to leave a seat open for West at the commencement ceremony. They decorated it with the cap and gown that would have been his. When they called his name, his sister came up to receive the diploma he painstakingly earned. Clayton handed it to her, and Superintendent Robby Parker gave her a hug.
"We were glad for the family, that we can make sure we do that," said Clayton. "I think it will provide some closure."
He hopes those who saw West's chair left with some perspective.
"Sometimes life is short," he said. "And you don't get to do the things you would want to do. So you'd better live it like you need to."
Even though they couldn't see him, West's family got their moment to celebrate his accomplishment along with those of his classmates.


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Central Colorado Regional Airport AEJ Buena Vista
Central Colorado Regional Airport AEJ Buena Vista is north of Salida. It is a destination for river rafters, hikers and kayakers. Despite the closeness of the two cities the weather can be quite different. Buena Vista is closer to the mountains and is sometimes referred to as a blue hole. That means the sky can at times be clear when the surrounding mountains are covered in clouds. This is not a dependable condition, but it happens enough to give rise to the nickname.
Like most of the airports in the Airport View network, Central Colorado Regional Airport AEJ Buena Vista has four weather cameras looking all around the airport. This area is also popular with glider pilots because of the thermals in the area. This image shows Buffalo Peak, one of the prominent mountains surrounding Buena Vista on three sides.
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Twitter is booming, and Google would be "very happy to pursue" an advertising partnership with the microblogging service, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt said Thursday.
There have been signs Google is vying with Microsoft for the privilege of supplying ads to Twitter. Although Schmidt didn't mention any specifics about such talks during a conference call to report Google's first-quarter profits, he lavished praise on Twitter and expressed enthusiasm for an ad partnership with it or its competitors:
Twitter proves innovation is alive and well in Silicon Valley. It's really come on board very strong in the last year. It provides (an) incredibly useful thing: what am I doing right now?
The question is how could you make some money on that? Without comment specifically about Twitter, because there are a number of real-time update companies like Twitter, you can imagine that to the degree they become successful, and obviously Twitter is already doing so, it could be a channel for product information, marketing information, real-time information, for which you can hang advertising products, whether it's a text ads or video ads.
I don't know personally their strategy, but it strikes me that's a logical strategy to pursue. It's something we'd be very happy to pursue with them and all the other players in that space.
The great thing about Twitter is it shows people really want to communicate, and that communication can occur in many, many different forms.


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Meet Our New Client
Some people decide to adopt a new pet. We went a step further recently and decided to adopt a whole menagerie. One new pro-bono client is Animal Care and Control, the San Francisco city agency that rescues and finds homes for a veritable Noah's Ark of animals. Cats, dogs, birds, rats, snakes, bears (yep). . . every creature out there, including, of course, chinchillas, like Tobin.
The ACC faces a big challenge in getting recognition for the amazing work they do. By contrast, everyone knows of the SPCA. Yet few people know that the SPCA only accepts dogs and cats, and only in limited numbers. The ACC is the only organization in San Francisco that accepts every
kind of animal, with no limit to the numbers they accept. Our mission is to get the word out—drive awareness of the incredible work the ACC does. And drive donations at much higher levels, as well.
While we're offering our services for free, a client could hardly be more rewarding. Or dangerous, as the ACC clients usually arrive at meetings with at least one impossibly adorable, eager-to-be-adopted creature in tow.
So the next time you're visiting, don't be surprised if you see an office python, parrot, kitten, and puppy.
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Tri-Cities job growth remains strong
While the state's unemployment rate inched up to 9.3 percent last month, the Tri-Cities' rate fell to 6 percent.
Dean Schau, regional labor economist, said the Tri-Cities' unemployment rate, which was down from 6.5 percent in August, was the lowest of all major metropolitan areas in Washington.
While the state has lost tens of thousands of jobs in the past year, Schau said the Tri-Cities has added about 3,000.
The state's job pool has shrunk by 131,200 from a year earlier, a decrease of 4.4 percent. For the same period, the Tri-Cities' job pool has grown 3.1 percent.
Although the Tri-Cities has added about 3,000 jobs in the past year, the number of unemployed workers grew from 5,620 in September 2008 to 7,890 last month.
Schau attributed that growth to the "refuge unemployed."
"I think people are coming in, a lot of them from Oregon, and are looking for work," he said. "Maybe they do find work, but maybe it takes 16 to 20 weeks."
Total nonfarm employment in the Tri-Cities fell seasonally by about 300 jobs from August to September. Much of the job losses were in the leisure and hospitality industries. Nearly 100 construction jobs were lost between August and September as well.
Much of the area's job growth came in agriculture, where farm employment swelled from 11,600 jobs in August to 13,400 jobs in September. "Agriculture looked nice because of the potato harvest," Schau said.
In a separate report this week, chief state economist Arun Raha noted Washington's unemployment rate has remained relatively flat since reaching 9.1 percent in March, the end of the recession's free-fall period.