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Judge: courts don't get all facts before 'uplifts'
A Family Court judge says he and colleagues do not have all the evidence in "about 95 percent" of cases when remotely considering urgent "without notice" warrants for police to uplift children from parents.
The admission is in a court record seen by Newsroom and conflicts with claims by judges and lawyers supporting the court that warrants are only issued with great caution once full facts of a case are known.
The judge was referring to applications made under the "eDuty" electronic system where one judge nationally can approve warrants remotely - a process introduced to speed up the application process where one parent views their cause as urgent.
Justice Minister Amy Adams told Newsroom on Tuesday she would expect judges would decline to issue warrants if they felt they had insufficient information before them.
The claim by the judge that that was the case in the vast majority of the "eDuty" applications will fan concerns by some parents and lawyers caught up in the system. They say police are being used to take children from their other parent's home or even schools and return them under parenting orders from the court despite no threat or risk to the child.
Newsroom revealed two videos this week of police calling at houses without notice to the parent to execute warrants against children who clearly did not want to go back to their other parent and were in evident distress while being removed.
Legal experts said the manner of the uplifts was not in the interests of the children concerned, which is a central tenet of the Care of Children Act, and the seizures would likely traumatise the children.
Backers of the system say such uplifts occur only in extreme cases and when the child is at imminent risk. But in the five cases Newsroom highlighted, plus other cases this website's journalists have examined, the execution of warrants without notice did not involve any such risk.
Affected parents have complained they do not have a way of challenging the without-notice warrant applications. They say a duty judge for the whole country considering electronic applications without the facts or context is at times being hurried into sending in the police.
In the transcript of the case obtained by Newsroom, an exchange between a lawyer and judge raised the inadequate scrutiny of uplift warrants.
The lawyer for one party said it seemed unlikely a different judge had had all the evidence to make a decision on a without-notice application.
The presiding judge responded that the same issue with evidence would apply in about 95 percent of without-notice applications dealt with through the "eDuty" electronic system.
Wellington Family Law partner Caroline Hannan said there would be some cases where judges did not have all the evidence in front of them when making a decision.
"What you're talking about is a situation where there's an existing court order, potentially an interim one, in the midst of possibly quite large proceedings, possibly quite large amounts of material, and the judge that's dealing with the warrant application is a duty judge in a different district and all they've got in front of them is the without-notice application."
However, Hannan said there were "warning bells" that judges would pick up on in particularly complex cases, such as the year in which proceedings were first filed.
"It is a matter of last resort, the legislation says that, and we know that it's distressing and awful."
"I do think they exercise caution in those situations: if they see that it's in the middle of other proceedings, they will generally in my experience say, 'This needs to be sent back to the court of origin and a local judge needs to hear this'."
Lawyers filing without-notice applications were also required to certify that they had "made reasonable enquiries of our client as to all the facts, whether they're advantageous to the party or not".
Hannan said most lawyers did not encourage their clients to apply for warrants, given the effect they could have on children.
"It is a matter of last resort, the legislation says that, and we know that it's distressing and awful.
"We talk people out of warrants more often than not, and we generally often use a sort of hybrid where we say, 'Look we will apply for a warrant' and the parents sort it out, because they say we don't want to put our kids through this."
Minister: judges mindful of impact
Justice Minister Amy Adams told Newsroom the judge's remarks were an issue for the Family Court, but she believed the judiciary in general was "very mindful of the serious nature of these uplift orders".
"They are a very traumatic instance as you've seen, they are only used in the most desperate of circumstances where everything else has failed and parents have refused to comply with their obligations.
"No-one wants to see that happen and judges when they make that decision...I think have to be confident that they've got enough information to make their decisions."
"Only a judge can determine whether they've seen enough information, and that's absolutely their call."
Adams said the judiciary had not raised any concerns about their ability to examine evidence before issuing the orders, and they used "a great degree of caution" before making a decision.
"Only a judge can determine whether they've seen enough information, and that's absolutely their call."
She would be open to legislative change if required, but said that had not been raised with her.
A spokeswoman for Principal Family Court Judge Laurence Ryan declined to comment to Newsroom about whether there was enough scrutiny of evidence before warrants were issued.
In a statement provided to media on Tuesday, Ryan said disputes involving children were often upsetting but Family Court judges had a duty to ensure court orders made in the interests of a child's welfare and best interests are complied with".
"Not enforcing breaches of court orders would not only create more risk and uncertainty in the long run to children at the centre of parental disputes but reward non-compliance with the law."
Judges had to make decisions on the information and evidence placed before them, in some cases where time was of the essence.
Becroft writes to officials
Children's Commissioner Andrew Becroft said police and Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, should develop a protocol for the management of warrants to uplift children and provide resources and guidance for staff.
"Some staff will already be aware of how to do this well, and it would be easy enough to include this in professional development for those who are less experienced, if it is not already covered."
Agencies needed to discuss how to approach uplifts "in a child-centred way", taking into account their age, who was involved, and whatever was known about the child's history.
"The timing is an important aspect to consider, so doing it during daylight hours rather than at bedtime. And trying to have a calm approach to the situation, so sitting down for a cup of tea with the household and talking it through, encouraging the parent to bring the child out to the car, and making sure they have a favourite toy."
Becroft said he would write to Police Commissioner Mike Bush and Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss offering his office's support with developing protocols.
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Summer arrived this week with a vengeance in my little corner of the world. I'm not a big fan of hot weather. I have a tendency to droop in the heat. (Don't ask why I live in the desert.) At this time of year, snow starts to sound pretty nice. Which brings me to Christmas.
Before you decide the heat has boiled my brain like a plum pudding, let me explain that I'm taking the round-about route to my subject today.
When I was a kid, my mom would sign up every year to sell crafts and baked goods at local Christmas bazaars. She was a great seamstress (a talent I did not inherit, although I make weak efforts), and seemed to have a knack for choosing items that would sell well. Often, she'd sell out on the first day and spend the night making wares for day 2.
Now that I'm (supposedly) all grown up, I still get nostalgic about booth selling. I'm drawn to it like a moth to flame. Whenever a craft fair comes along in our tiny community, I have to fight the urge pretty hard not to grab a booth space. I fight it because I don't have the knack my mom did for knowing what will sell. At the end of many a long day, the items I was so excited to make and share with the public are still gathering dust on my lonely table.
As July zooms closer, our town's Fourth of July craft booths glisten in my mind. My husband had to remind me that the one time I tried a booth, it was supremely hot, and I missed out on all our family's traditional activities while I tried to sell books to folks who really just wanted a Navajo taco or a snow cone.
So, I'll fight the urge yet again to open a portable shop for a day. But that doesn't mean I'm giving up on it altogether. There's always the Farmers Market.


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#14 – "Sensurround" (1995)
L.K.: Holy radical bridge change, Batman. So, there are two versions of this song, and the second is WAY MORE ROCKIN'.
A.S.: It is, although I think I might prefer the first one (the one on the Power Rangers Movie OST over the S-E-X-X-Y EP one).
L.K.: Wait, really? Hmm… Guess I tend to gravitate towards faster tempos.
A.S.: Normally I do too, but this might be an anomaly in my usual tempo-preferences.
L.K.: Though in both versions, the instrumental bridge is way more laid back than the rest of the song, so they both feel about equally out-of-place.
A.S.: Yeah, the one on the S-E-X-X-Y EP feels a little more out of place, while the PRMOST one feels like it's there to create tension while the rest of the song is suspended.
L.K.: Also it has John Linnell going "ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba." It might be a minor little thing though, but I really like the ending from the EP version much more than the one from the soundtrack. That wavering pitch thingy on the last note of the song… is there a more technical term for that?
A.S.: I think it's just Eric Schermerhorn or Flansburgh or whoever's on that guitar holding out the note and bending the string to get that effect.
L.K.: Oh, I meant whether it had a name or not, not how it's done on guitar… though that works too.
A.S.: I don't think so, it's just a slow sort of incidental tremolo thing produced by the amplifier. So, even if I do prefer one version of the song to another, the preference is pretty marginal; they're just slightly different takes on a great song.
L.K.: Yeah, the core song itself is great, so which version you prefer boils down more to personal preference. Most people seem to prefer the second version though.
A.S.: I can see why, I guess the louder, the better.
L.K.: Well, not just louder, but also faster and a little more polished-sounding.
A.S.: Yeah, I think that's something else that might turn me off from it a little, but again, it's only very slight.
L.K.: Though re-recordings of stuff aren't necessarily better (i.e. "Edith Head").
A.S.: The song itself is the sort of high-speed, major-key power-pop that John Linnell is particularly adept at writing, also exemplified in "Till My Head Falls Off," "Thunderbird," "The Cap'm"…
L.K.: "Can't Keep Johnny Down"
A.S.: "South Carolina". Speaking of, is it me or does the "Accidentally in a coal mine" part of "Sensurround" remind you of the "And I won some damages" part in "South Carolina"? Or I guess it should be the other way, since "Sensurround" came first.
L.K.: Only vaguely. I wouldn't say it really jumps out at me.
A.S.: It only jumped at me listening to it now, but it makes sense – the songs are in the same key and those parts of the song use a lot of the same chords, too.
L.K.: I wonder how on earth this song wound up in a Power Rangers movie, of all things. I'm looking at this soundtrack and there' s a Devo track on here too! And… Van Halen? Weird.
A.S.: And Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Red Hot Chili Peppers.
L.K.: Ah, Red Hot Chili Peppers, how on earth are you getting in there before Devo? (or TMBG, but I'm not holding my breath for that to happen)
A.S.: I guess Hagar-era Van Halen's inclusion on this doesn't really surprise me. I can kinda imagine Sammy Hagar singing the Power Rangers theme song.
L.K.: I guess an extremely brief snippet of the song actually is heard in the film, which is more than you can say for most songs on the soundtracks of crappy movies. At least TMBG rescued it from obscurity to semi-obscurity by rerecording it and elevating it to B-side status.
A.S.: What a strange deal. It's not like the song's subject matter suits Power Rangers at all.
L.K.: What, in utero babies sensing Sensurround?
A.S.: And ending up deformed.
L.K.: It's definitely weird subject matter, though it is one of the rare TMBG songs whose meaning is pretty straightforward from the lyrics, or at least the main idea is, if not necessarily all of the fine details.
A.S.: Nah, it's almost entirely straightforward here, except I guess the kind of abstract idea that Sensurround is actually produced somewhere in the Earth's core.
A.S.: I still can't believe we've gotten so many great songs off the bat here and not just a bunch of non-album, less-than-one-minute instrumentals or something.
A.S.: "Grassroots Internet Revolution," all the "Fingertips"es… they will have their day.


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My first manga of the new year! This one is so adorable and cute! I can't wait to read more. The twins this story centers around are adorable and awkward, adorably awkward. The love interests are much more complex than most manga I've read. I know I have read some manga that is similar to this one, with the idea of twins switching places, but I particularly love this artist's style.


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#SpeedSkating #PyeongChang2018
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The Netherlands grabbed the first three long track Speed Skating medals of PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games, sweeping the podium in the ladies' 3000m. Carlijn Achtereekte (NED) was the surprise winner in 3 minutes, 59.21 seconds, beating defending champion Ireen Wüst (NED) by 0.08 seconds. Antoinette de Jong (NED) took bronze in 4:00.02.
Achtereekte was the only one who seemed not to be surprised that she was on the podium. She hardly got any press attention in the run-up to the Games and that played to her advantage, she said:
"It was relatively quiet last week. They handed me the underdog position for free and that's exactly my strength. If you've got the pressure, it's more difficult. I did not have that pressure. I could skate freely and I knew the podium was a possibility if I could skate the times I skate in training. I was happy to skate before the others. but you still have to skate the race of your life and focus on what you have to do. I stuck to my plan and it worked out well."
???? "I feel so good. I thought I have to skate the best race of my life and I did it and I won, that's incredible" - Ladies 3000m Olympic Champion @Carlijn_A— ISU Speed Skating (@ISU_Speed) February 10, 2018
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Ida Njåtun (NOR) set the pace in the ladies' 3000m. She stopped to clock at 4:06.67 in the first pair versus Bo-Reum Kim (KOR). The Korean, who tore her anterior cruciate ligament in 5000m at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, was loudly cheered on by the home crowd and finished in 4:12.79 to become 18th. Njåtun eventually had to settle for 12th place.
Achtereekte was the first to beat the 4-minute barrier in 3.59.21 and went into the lead with still half the competition to go. After having skated in the fifth pair she had a nerve-wrecking wait, with one pair before and seven pairs after the ice-cleaning break yet to come. One after another bit the dust.
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Disappointed, not devastated
Wüst (NED), already the Dutch record Olympian, was aiming to become the first Dutch athlete to win five Olympic gold medals. She got very close. Halfway through her race the defending champion was 1.5 seconds faster than her compatriot, but she struggled in the final lap and eventually came 0.08 seconds short.
Achtereekte had been nervous, but confident too: "I won it in the last lap. That's my power. I skate really flat. I was not surprised that Ireen started faster."
Wüst was disappointed, but not devastated: "I went out there for gold. I had a schedule for 3.57, and it went well until that final lap. in the end I'm also proud. I'm on the podium for the fourth consecutive Games and it's my ninth medal in total. I can't blame myself. I did everything I could and I end up second with an 0.08 margin. It's tough luck, but that's sports. I have to congratulate Carlijn, she's the deserved winner."
Wüst was already looking forward to Monday, when she will have another shot at gold in the ladies' 1500m. "This race gives me a lot of confidence", she said.
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Mixed feelings
After Wüst seven-time Olympian Claudia PECHSTEIN (GER) was aiming to become only the second athlete to win a medal at six different Olympic Winter Games. She had to bow her head for pair-mate Ivanie Blondin (CAN), who came sixth in 4:04.14. Pechstein herself had to settle for ninth place in 4:04.49.
Antoinette de Jong (NED) faced Miho Takagi in the penultimate pair. She took the lead at the 600m split but she couldn't match Achtereekte's split times. De Jong tried to accelerate in the final lap, but she came 0.81 seconds short for gold. Takagi eventually came sixth in 4:01.35. De Jong was left with mixed feelings: "I wanted to skate the race of my life here, and it was just a little off."
De Jong was a little unlucky with the draw, she explained: "I used to be able to skate my own races, but this time I had a fast opponent, who was able to skate a flat race. I wanted to stay with her. That's different from starting a little bit slower to keep something in the tank for the final laps."
In the final pair Martina Sáblíková (CZE) was struggling to keep up with De Jong's pace in an effort to reach the podium. She eventually finished fourth in 4:00.54. Her pair-mate Natalia Voronina (OAR) came tenth in 4:05.85.


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On Monday December 19th I met Brian, my prayer partner and a steward from Harlow Hill Chapel to share ideas and prepare for the act of worship I was to lead on January 1st there. It was lovely to decide on the hymns for the service together. I had prepared two dramatised readings for the congregation to participate in and Brian had prepared a special prayer of intercessions. It was a precious time of sharing and I knew we would share great fellowship in January.
On Tuesday I helped Rosemary with the coffee morning at Wesley Chapel. I am beginning to get to know the regular members. I had to take Piper for an early walk so I could get there in time.
On Wednesday I had a dental appointment to check on the progress of my care for the gums and teeth. I am learning to floss and clean them better. I then had a hair appointment which I found much more relaxing!
On Thursday afternoon I went to the Acorn Centre, where I volunteer for the computer, to have Christmas dinner. There was plenty of delicious turkey, sprouts, carrots, stuffing and roast potatoes followed by a bun or mince pie; of course there were plenty of seconds of the Christmas dinner. We had a go at a Christmas quiz which we did very badly. I missed my beloved as he has a far greater musical and general knowledge than me. It is too crowded and noisy for him to be able to join me for the Christmas dinner there. The music group also performed some songs, but I left before the end to join my beloved and Piper at home. It is always good to be with my friends from the centre and I adore Christmas dinner!!
I enjoy walking Piper each morning even if I don't feel particularly energetic. It is especially good to go out with my beloved and Piper each evening except on Saturday when Beth takes Piper with her puppy Chase for a walk, and spends some time with us. She and Chase came to stay from Christmas Eve till Boxing Day and amazingly Piper and Chase got on reasonably, although we had to watch Piper who tried to get any food not guarded by Chase, as he is always hungry. On one occasion he managed to get two bones and it took our ingenuity to take them from him! He became very acrobatic leaping over the table and chairs in an effort to hang onto the tempting bones! I did manage to retrieve them eventually, but we had to monitor the situation carefully, as Chase is not a food orientated as Piper is!!


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I was roadtripping Bulgaria to catch the sunrise on July 1 – a Bulgarian tradition – when we discovered the magical pink lakes near Burgas. I had no idea these even existed! I have seen pink lakes in Australia and know of some in Spain, Canada and Bolivia. But Bulgaria? Naturally,this had to be investigated. It turned out that Atanasovsko Lake in Burgas was not only pink but also a source for healing mud bathing! Locals love it and foreign tourists have no idea this exists! So here's all you need to know for this under-the-radar Burgas attraction.
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- 1 Why is the Pink Lake in Burgas Pink?
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- 4 Bird Watching at the Pink Lake Burgas
- 5 How to Get to the Black Sea Salt Pans
- 6 When to Visit the Burgas Salt Lakes
- 7 What to Pack for Burgas
- 8 Where to Stay near the Pink Lakes in Burgas
- 9 Is Visiting the Burgas Salt Lakes Worth It?
Why is the Pink Lake in Burgas Pink?
Most pink lakes across the world get their colour from high saline levels mixed with high temperatures and little rain. Which is the reason why many pink lakes are also used for salt mining, like in Udon Thani in Thailand.
The Black Sea salt mining of the salt pans has been going on for 100 years but can actually be traced back to the 3rd century BC! Nowadays, the lake produces 40000 tons of salt per year! The high saline levels surely help with the pink colour but they are not the main reason. Burgas's Atanasovsko Lake, the pink colour comes from shrimp farming of the brine shrimp living in the pink lake.
It's not the entire southern side of Atanasovsko Lake that is pink, though. Around its middle, several basins and pools were created for salt mining, called the Burgas Salterns (Burgas Salt Lakes). Into these salt water is poured and when evaporated, salt is harvested. Depending on water and evaporation levels as well as sunshine, the colours change from deep red to soft pink.
Bathing in the Pink Lakes Burgas
Unlike pink Australia Lake near Melbourne and Lake Hillier near Perth, for instance, swimming in the Burgas pink lakes is allowed and possible. Burgas is located on the coast of the Black Sea and a major Bulgarian summer vacation hotspot.
When bathing in Burgas Salterns, you might end up getting up covered entirely in black mud. And that's the goal! The special qualities of the lake go far beyond pink waters. Its mud and lye (clay) actually have medicinal properties and locals swear by its healing and anti-aging powers. Use of the salt and mud pans is free.
Coming from the parking lot, you have to cross the old rail tracks and then can pick one of the pink lakes for a dip. Look out for no access signs to avoid off limit pools. You will quickly see some locals floating on the salt lake, others locally applying the black mud and yet again others covered from head to toe. Let it dry for half an hour so your skin can soak up the nutrients. There are more pink lakes past the first one.
The pool water is about knee deep and the ground slippery. So it's better to paddle forward or stand on the side to apply the mud. Bring a water bottle with you to stay hydrated and wash out potential salt water from your eyes and mouth. (It burns!) Near the parking lot are showers and toilets, so you can clean yourself after. (Have a 50 stotinki coin ready for the toilet. Showering costs an extra 50 stotinki for 2 minutes.) The beach is right there as well if you fancy a dip.
Healing Mud Qualities of the Pink Lakes
Apart from needing certain amounts of salt in your diet, salt has amazing qualities when applied to the skin as well. Its wellness properties include tons of vital minerals, such as sulphur, calcium, sodium, magnesium, silicon, boron, potassium, bromine and strontium. Table salt, however, has mostly lost the amazing goodness. So this is where salt and mud bath spa comes into play. (Plus, there is a massage shed if you want to get the full treatment.)
Thanks to them, you can see various healing effects, such as improved blood sugar levels, weight loss, asthma symptoms and heart rates. Sea salt on the skin helps with extra hydration and can help heal scars and tiny wounds. It can close pores, kill acne-causing bacteria, restores your skin's natural PH levels and reduces inflammation, just to name a few more salt health benefits. (Just be aware that swimming in publicly accessible and regularly used baths like the Burgas Saltern, might irritate sensitive skin even more. Better do it in your home bath then.)
Bird Watching at the Pink Lake Burgas
Once you have had enough of mud bathing and floating on the pink lakes in Burgas, you can head up to the northern part of Lake Atanasovsko. At the Point especially, you can pull out your binoculars for bird watching. It is located in the wildlife sanctuary, which dates back to 1980.
Particularly migrating birds love nesting in this area – it's the most migrating birds you can find in one spot in the Balkans, 316 species in total. If you are lucky you can spot rare ones. In fact, 83 bird species listed in the Red Book of Bulgarian can be found here.
During autumn especially, look out for storks, pink pelicans and spotted eagles. In winter, you might be able to see wintering mallards, Dalmatian pelican or Eurasian widgeon.
How to Get to the Black Sea Salt Pans
You can easily reach Burgas from Varna, Nessebar and Sozopol, which takes 2 hours, 1 hour and 30 minutes respectively. From Sofia, it takes 5-6 hours and costs about 20-25 leva. There are local buses and minivans regularly operating between the cities. (Here's your Bulgaria bus guide.) However, they operate less frequently in off season. Check out bus timetables online. From the city centre, it takes 10 to 15 minutes to reach Atanasovsko Lake by taxi. There aren't taxis waiting onsite. (Show them the name in Cyrillic: Бургаски солници)
Alternatively, you can walk or bike from the seaside park up to the Black Sea salt lake pans. Start from the South tip at the Sand Fest Burgas and follow the lake bends. Walking to the Burgas Salt parking lot takes around 40 minutes.
In case you are staying in Sunny Beach, there are guided tours taking you all the way down to the pink lakes for a natural day spa experience. This way, you don't have to figure out how to get to Burgas and from Burgas to the lake and back. There's a local guide and other fun (solo) travellers. Swimming by yourself in the pink lakes might be awkward, so this is a good solution to make friends and have a healing bath. Check availability in advance to make sure the tour isn't booked out.
Driving is a good option as the lakes aren't located in the city of Burgas, they are to its North east. Lake Atanasovsko may reach up until the seaside Park, but that's not the spot to see the pink lakes. The Lake itself is divided by the highway into North and South with the northern part being a protected natural reserve. Get off at the junction (near the airport) on the highway from Burgas to Varna and head south towards Kableshkovo Village. There is a car park, which costs 1 leva per hour. If you park a little outside, there is no fee.
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When to Visit the Burgas Salt Lakes
The best time to visit is in summer when you can actually enjoy a refreshing bath under the warm sun. August is the driest month and offers pleasant temperatures. Burgas in July offers the most sunny days. Note that summer is prime season at the Black Sea coast, so it will be crowded. Plus, Bulgarian summer holidays go from June to mid September.
To see migrating birds, visit Lake Atanasovsko in autumn. Try to avoid November as it is the wettest month. Due to the high salt levels, the lakes don't freeze over in winter and temperatures remain above freezing point, so don't expect beautiful winter wonderlands or ice skating.
What to Pack for Burgas
Burgas is prime beach holiday material. So you absolutely should pack swimwear. However, make sure you also have one that you don't dote on so you can use it in the Burgas mud baths. The same goes for your sandals or flip flops. Get cheap washable flip flops (and keep good ones, like stylish Reef sandals for the beach). Rinse them after your mud bath and then put in the washing machine so they're as good as new.
Don't forget the sunscreen as the sun can shine rather hot even though temperatures aren't much over 30°C. Add sunglasses and a sunhat as well as summer holiday clothing to keep you fresh. Bring a quick dry towel as well as beach towel for your after shower or reading by the beach.
There are shopping miles in Burgas's city centre in case you forgot to pack something or just want to splurge on summer dresses and accessories. Prices are normal but affordable as it's a Bulgarian seaside hotspot. From the city centre shopping streets, it's just a 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach and beach bars.
Where to Stay near the Pink Lakes in Burgas
Budget travelers don't have many options when it comes to hostels. These are mostly houses converted into bed n breakfasts with multiple beds in one room. Hospitality is great, often with included breakfast and nice hosts, but don't expect high quality hostels. Prices are between $9 and 12.
Good mid range hotels include Hotel Slivnitsa, Milano Hotel and Aqua Hotel. In general, hotels in Bulgaria are quite affordable so if you want to treat yourself, you can check into Hotel Bulgaria (~ $70 per night) or Diamond Beach Apartments (~ $81 per night) in case you want to stay for a few days.
Is Visiting the Burgas Salt Lakes Worth It?
I love visiting oddly coloured landscapes, so a pink lake in Bulgaria was a must for me. We nearly missed it and I visited both for sunset as well as during noon the next day. Noon was definitely much better for seeing the colours pop! (For sunsets, visit Plovdiv.) In case you are staying in Burgas, checking out the lakes is definitely worth it. And if you love everything wellness and want to give your skin some nurturing, you should definitely come over to Burgas Salterns.
Would you want to get covered in mud at the Burgas Salt Lakes? Comment below.
Read next:
How to Get to Bulgaria's UFO
Magical Sunsets on the Plovdiv Hills and Their History
How Sofia is Killing Prejudice with Kindness
How to Get Around Bulgaria Without a Car
The Beginner's Guide to Travelling Bulgaria by Bus


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According to the Associated Press, federal regulators ensure that the U.S.'s nuclear reactors are operating within safety guidelines by simply altering said guidelines as necessary.
"...aging reactors have been allowed to run less safely to prolong operations. As equipment has approached or violated safety limits, regulators and reactor operators have loosened or bent the rules."


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Unlike the intensely flawed process for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus a few weeks back, Apple is successfully offering pre-orders for their recently announced iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 tablets. Of course, calling it a pre-order is a bit misleading when customers can expect their tablets to ship within 2-4 days, arriving as early as October 23.
Pricing for the new iPads really hasn't changed from previous versions, with a starting cost of $499 for the 16GB Air 2 and $399 for the 16GB Mini 3 models. If you want a little more storage, 64GB and 128GB models are also available in both sizes –all of which appear to still be available with a quick shipping time (and for once, colour doesn't seem to play a part in how quickly you get your new device: with the silver, gold, and space grey all ready to go).
First impressions of the new iPads were pretty underwhelming, but it will be interesting to see if this changes at all once they are actually in our hot little hands. If nothing else, having Touch ID would be really nice –it's amazing how that feature makes you wonder how you ever lived without it once you've given it a try.
It is pretty clear that Apple wanted these tablets out the door as soon as they were able, and while it seems they have done a good job… it may not be sitting as well with the hoards of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers who are still waiting for their smartphones to arrive after pre-ordering the devices over a month ago.
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Coens and Jenkins have taken a well-known secret and blasted it out of the closet into the light of day . . . .Traditional supervisors and managers should beware: this is a book 'of the people,' speaking the words they have wanted to say for a long time."
—Sue Brightman-Glover, O. D. Consultant, Houston,Texas
"[This book] speaks no nonsense. . . . I really once thought [appraisal] . . . was unchallengeable. . . .Thanks [to] Coens and Jenkins for proving me wrong. As a consultant, I [am] committed to act on what Coens and Jenkins advocate."
—Joey Chan, Consultant, Hong Kong
"I enjoyed [this book] very much . . . . [The authors] do an excellent job of arguing that traditional performance appraisals reinforce paternalism and are out of step with today's emerging workplace that emphasizes partnership."
—David Cox, AQP News for a Change
"Coens and Jenkins have done fabulous work in finally helping us overcome the worst blot on HR's record.They show how to eliminate appraisal while better handling the legal, compensation, and organizational effectiveness issues that led us to appraisals in the first place."
—David Creelman, HR.com, Ontario, Canada
"This book is a must-read for business owners, managers, and HR executives who are focused on creating an environment were people can contribute, perform, communicate, innovate, take pride in their work . . . .This is one of the top five books every executive should read and apply as soon as possible."
—Marcia Daszko, Consultant, Santa Clara, California
"This book is extraordinarily practical on the 'how tos' of abolishing a process that has not worked . . . beyond that the authors have expressed a deep understanding of the human spirit. They have captured the essence of how feedback encourages and judgment deadens that spirit."
—Norma Hagenow, President and CEO, Genesys Health System
"This book is aimed at practitioners and leaders but should be assigned in business schools. It is a provocative and positive counterpoint to scholarly books that reinforce the old thinking that has plagued managers, employees, and their organizations for the last century."
—Michael L. Moore, Ph.D. Michigan State University and coauthor of Knowledge-Driven Work
"The concepts outlined in Abolishing Performance Appraisals revolutionized our approach to faculty evaluation and college-wide achievement. At last, the entire college is moving toward alignment of goals on all levels and recognizing individual contributions.Three cheers for Tom Coens and Mary Jenkins for moving us out of the dark ages of performance evaluations!"
—Gayle Nolan, Director of Faculty and Staff Development, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, Louisiana
"No book in recent years has been more thought provoking on the practical side of performance management. It has become something of a 'Human Capital Desk Reference' for me—my copy lives in my right hand desk drawer and has more dog-eared pages, yellow stickies, and highlighted passages than my day timer."
—David Paulsen, Director of People Matters, Accenture Government Operating Group,Washington, D.C.
"Coens and Jenkins have created a beautiful book about an ugly subject— performance appraisal. The beauty lies in the simplicity and profound rightness of their conclusion—abolish it—and in their thoughtful, practical advice about what to do instead.This is a book for all who possess the wisdom and courage to truly welcome the power of human spirit in organizations."
—Dick Richards, Author of Artful Work
"Coens and Jenkins do a masterful job in exposing the fatal flaws and faulty assumptions of performance appraisal.They offer dozens of real-world examples to prove there are alternatives that get better results."
—Jay Robb, The Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
"The authors rate an 'excellent' for demonstrating the ability to think creatively and for generally exceeding expectations for books in this category."
—David Rouse, Booklist
"A well documented and organized explanation of why the common-sense notion of giving performance appraisals is wrong. The book gives many ideas on what to do instead . . . . I hope that my competition does not find out about this book."
—Dick Steele, CEO, Peaker Services, Inc., Milford, Michigan
"I recommend this book to both practitioners and academics . . . . I am going to use it as the text on performance appraisal for an MBA course on staffing and appraisal. . . . [This book] has something important to say about what healthy organizations should look like."
—Jon M.Werner, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Management, University of Wisconsin –Whitewater, Personnel Psychology
Foreword by Peter Block
Preface to the Paperback Edition
Introduction: Letting Go of a Hopeless Ritual
The Legacy of Appraisal
What This Book Is Not About
Then What Is This Book About?
Getting to the "Instead"
A Road Map
Part One Why Appraisals Backfire: The Fatal Flaws
1 Good Intentions That Never Deliver
2 The Real Goal: Improving the Performance of the Organization
3 Appraisal as a Rating Tool: Fair or Foul?
Part Two What to Do Instead: Five Functions of Appraisal
4 Coaching Employees in the New Workplace
5 Feedback That Makes a Difference
6 How Do We Pay People Without Appraisals?
7 Staffing, Promotions, and Development
8 Dispelling the Legal Myths and Dealing with Poor Performers
Part Three How to Get There: The Transition to Alternatives
9 Disconnecting Appraisal and Designing Alternatives
10 Creating Consensus and Confidence for Change
Conclusion: Free at Last!
What To Do Instead of Appraisal—A Summary
What the Sages Say
Further Reading and Resources
About the Authors


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The Winchester Imaging Old Town Midway Stage Presents an All-Star Array of Talent
In a move worthy of the French Quarter of New Orleans, the Old Town Midway moved the Winchester Imaging Old Town Midway Stage to a remarkable new location last year: the middle of North Loudoun Street, just north of Fairfax Lane. This elevated spot has great sightlines. The stage actually faces south, looking out over the Midway, toward the Loudoun Street Walking Mall. The stage hosts an amazing line-up of talent this year:
Friday, May 3rd
Dill Pickers – 11:00am– 1:00pm
Robert Bittinger with Continental Ridge – 2:00pm– 4:00pm
Cazhimiere – 5:00pm– 7:00pm
Push to Start – 8:00pm– 10:00pm
Saturday, May 4th
Clay Arthur and the Mystic Pistols – 11:00am– 1:00pm
Ronnie Johnson Band – 2:00pm– 4:00pm
SV Jazz – Dave Ellinger – 5:00p
SHAG – 8:00pm– 10:00pm
First Time: Acoustic Musicians to be Allowed Along the Old Town Midway
In anotherFrench Quarter-style move, Festival Organizers have announced that, for the first time ever, "Wandering Musicians" [strictly acoustic] will be allowed to move along the Old Town Midway. These street entertainers [approved by the Festival] will be allowed to stop in select, non-crowd-flow-blocking locations; and, entertain the carnival crowds that gather at this, the energized epicenter of our Celebration of Springtime!
Cooking Channel Program, "Carnival Eats," Showing Great Interest in the 2019 Old Town Midway
Back in November of 2018, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® was approached by a representative of the Cooking Channel's highly-rated program, "Carnival Eats." They expressed great interest in the Festival's Old Town Midway and its array of food vendors. The following is part of an email received at that time:
"To tell you a bit about us, Carnival Eats is the #1 rated original series on the Cooking Channel. Each year our host, Noah Cappe, travels the continent visiting fairs and festivals, highlighting the delicious and creative foods each has to offer. We're something like Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, but rather than visiting restaurants, our host visits three to four food vendors at each fair/festival, to learn how to make one special dish they'll be serving. We also highlight fun aspects of each fair and film great interactions between Noah and fair-goers."
The Festival knows that the program has been contacting its food vendors; but, is unsure at this time how this interaction will play out. Bloom Fans will want to check out the Old Town Midway to see if "Carnival Eats" is filming on site; or, at least check out the scene to see what it is that piqued their interest in the first place!


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It's still gaining on the radio even if it's fallen back a bit on the Hot 100, but the single between producer Calvin Harris and singer Florence Welch is a hit, "Sweet Nothing". It peaked at #1 in the United Kingdom back in October, but we're always late when it comes to these kind of songs from overseas. In fact, "Nothing" peaked at #10 on the Hot 100 just last week. Today, we'll be taking a look at some pretty sweet facts when it comes to these pop confections. Although we had some "sweet" singles in the 60's like Brenda Lee's similarly titled "Sweet Nothin's" (#4, 1960) and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" (#6, 1969), this list will be focused on those songs that hit the charts since 1970. The Harris/Welch collaboration marks the 25th song to pull off the feat since then. Get ready to sink your teeth into this.
(Information is based on the Hot 100 from 1970-1989. The Radio & Records airplay chart is used after 1990.)
THE 70's
The 70's were the sweetest of the decades of the list with eleven different top ten singles. Of them, only one went to the #1, the very first of them: "My Sweet Lord", the 1970 single by George Harrison. It held down the top for three official charts and a one-week holiday break for a combined amount of four weeks. Another went as high as #3: Tony Orlando and Dawn's "Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?" from 1973. Four top ten titles from 1971 featured the word "sweet" in them, the most of any year regardless of the decade on this list. They were "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (#6), "Sweet And Innocent" by Donny Osmond (#7), "Sweet Mary" by Wadsworth Mansion (#7) and "Sweet City Woman" by The Stampeders (#8). The latter two acts are generally considered one-hit wonders, though The Stampeders would find their way back to the top 40 for a grand total of one week in 1975 with a cover of "Hit The Road Jack".
Of the other five, three were by groups: Commodores ("Sweet Love" – #5 in 1976), Lynyrd Skynyrd ("Sweet Home Alabama" – #8 in 1974) and Rufus with Chaka Khan ("Sweet Thing" – #5 in 1976). Two singer-songwriters finish our look at the decade: Carole King, who went to #9 in 1972 with "Sweet Seasons", and James Taylor, who in 1975 went to #5 with his remake of "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)". The original version by Marvin Gaye went to #6 ten years prior. A third version by Jr. Walker & the All Stars just missed the top ten in 1966.
THE 80's
The sugar lingered into the electronic 80's with another eight "sweet" top tens, including two #1 songs in "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" by Eurythmics (1983) and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses (1988). Another two besides those chart-toppers were the debut top-40 singles on the Hot 100 for the respective two acts. In 1981, Franke and the Knockouts scored a #10 hit called "Sweetheart" and in 1986, Anita Baker rose to #8 with her soulful "Sweet Love". On the other hand, one was also the last top-40 single for a solo male singer, Michael McDonald, with his #7 "Sweet Freedom" from 1986. McDonald continued to make the Adult Contemporary survey from several more decades.
Rounding out the pack are two #5 singles by Air Supply ("Sweet Dreams", 1982) and Sade ("The Sweetest Taboo", 1985) and a #7 charter from Juice Newton, 1982's "The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)". "Taboo" was the second of two number-one singles for the band on the Adult Contemporary chart; "Thing" was the first of four number-one Country hits for Newton.
THE 90's
Here's where things cut off sharply. Despite a lot of close calls by acts like Mary J. Blige, Mötley Crüe and Sarah McLachlan, only two songs made it to the top ten during the 90's and both within a few months of each other. In late 1995, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men created a massive duet in "One Sweet Day". It officially spent eight frames at the top between 1995 and 1996, though a two-week holiday freeze in-between technically lifts that total to ten weeks. It fell pretty sharply after it peaked, but understandably so. The other song to pull off the trick was "Sweet Dreams" by La Bouche, their second hit on the pop chart. It peaked at #5.
THE 00's
For eleven years, not a single "sweet" song could break the top ten. How sour! That curse was broken in 2007 by a gal named Gwen and her Harajuku girls. That, of course, is Gwen Stefani, and she just missed the coveted top spot in 2007 with "The Sweet Escape", featuring Akon. It was the highest ranking #2 single on that year's end of the year chart. Returning as a featured artist the next year, Akon, along with rapper Lil Wayne and singer Niia were all included on Wyclef Jean's #10 single, "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)". Lastly, before "Sweet Nothing" came along, the most recent top ten title that brought the "sweet" factor was "Sweet Dreams" from the multi-talented Beyoncé. It reached #5 in 2009.
What song do you think is the sweetest of the sweet? Let me know in the comments or on Twitter: @AdamFSoybel.


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On June 16, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, hosted the competition robotics team, The E-lemon-ators, from Vanguard Christian School in Boerne, TX. The students came to learn about robotic surgery and the DaVinci robot. They were treated to a presentation by Intuitive representative, Kyle Smith, who shared the past, present, and future of robotic surgery. David Cantu, Metropolitan Methodist surgical tech, started the visit to the operating room with a gowning and gloving workshop. Metropolitan Methodist robot coordinator, Victoria Villegas, put the team through drills on the robot challenging them to utilize the robot to suture an artificial organ. The visit culminated in a skills competition on the robotic simulator between the students and Metropolitan Methodist robotic surgeon, Dr. Kathy Grove. The students walked away with a greater understanding of the engineering that goes into creating a complex medical device and a greater appreciation of the inner workings of an operating room.
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[prisna-google-website-translator] I am fortunate to get so many great, interesting cases cross my path over the years. Since I am blogging now, I want to share one of my most recent case of a hand injury after an attack. Recently, a young man called to schedule his appointment for hand therapy after hand surgery. Matt's… Read more »
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LOL just a few days late with November's calendar page ;) I was driving myself crazy in work glancing at the date, getting confused and then realising I was still at October!
I quite often get a bit stumped as to what to put on my calendar that I'd actually like to look at for a month, and then I came across this oldie from Woodware that I haven't used in ages. I also discovered some silver peel off month stickers, though I should really have stuck November on straight!
Hope you've had a good Saturday, we have the most fabulous moon here tonight!
Woops I just looked out and I spoke too soon .... it's absolutely lashing now and no moon in sight!
- Simon Says Stamp Monday - all creatures great and small
- Make My Monday #58 - anything but a card
- Addicted to Stamps #266 - anything goes
- CASual Fridays #186 - anything but a card
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Shane Long is out of Ireland's opening Euro 2020 qualifiers with Gibraltar and Georgia with a groin injury.
The 82 times capped striker reported for duty in Dublin yesterday but sat out this morning's training session at Abbotstown.
Aiden O'Brien of Millwall has been called up in Long's place.
Long sustained a dead leg for Southampton in last Sunday week's 2-1 win over Spurs and was replaced after 73 minutes having been introduced at half time.
Mick McCarthy now has O'Brien, Seanie Maguire, David McGoldrick and James Collins in his squad for Saturday's game on The Rock and Tuesday's Aviva Stadium clash with the Georgians.
The Ireland boss previously omitted the injured Scott Hogan and Callum Robinson from his plans although both players were on the bench for their clubs last weekend.


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Hydroseeding for extreme seeding conditions (high slopes, sky tracks,...)
The concept of hydroseeding is based on the use of water as a vehicle for the transport and distribution of seeds destined to the ingestion of land which, for various reasons, can not be practiced with normal agricultural machinery and techniques.
The principle is applied in all those cases in which rapid grassing is required in extreme environmental conditions such as: land that is free of fertilizing elements available for new crops - land at high altitude or with particularly vertical walls, subject to environmental conditions and exceptional run-off.
The solution of all these problems of "extreme seeding" with the Hydroseeder Casella system is simple and easy.
Water, as mentioned, is the essential element for the functioning of the system; with a special pump it is kept in continuous movement inside the barrel, then all the necessary elements for grassing are added, which are:
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Newsletter & Bids 21 2017
Dear Members
This week's newsletter bids, grants and funds come to you in conjunction with our sponsors London Based Manley Summers Training.
We have some 41 pages going out this week to 3,651 organisations and people who are in the Industry! Please note many of you are not clicking on the link for the bids grants and funds above and may miss some opportunities.
Well, back from a break in the woods and we have lots of details out on the Manifestos from the main political Parties. FE Week doing some great information on what they all say, what I say is they all change their mind when in power.
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Skills for Care Money available for innovative projects
Applications for the Workforce Development Innovation Fund (WDIF) will open on Thursday 25 May 2017. It supports innovative projects which increase the skills and competence of staff. Its fundamental aim is to improve service quality and embed person centred values within the workforce.
If you have an innovative workforce development project which is in development, being tested, improved or is looking to reach new audiences then this might be for you. The deadline for applications is 1pm on Thursday 22 June 2017.
For more information and to apply, please put the date in your diary to visit our website on or after Thursday 25 May.
I am delighted to let you know that SEND bursaries for staff training are now available for a second consecutive year. The bursaries are available to pay for the new SEND Workforce Development events and courses, including the new programme to develop study programmes.
Book now for the launch events and claim back the £100 event fee with a bursary. You can claim for up to £250 per individual to support travel and the cost of the course. More details about the application process are on the Natspec website bursaries page.
*BOOKINGS NOW OPEN* – launch of new programme to support providers to design and deliver high quality study programmes for SEND learners.
Bookings are now open for four events in Leeds (June 6), Taunton (June 8), London (June 15) and Nottingham (June 29). These events mark the start of an exciting new project on developing high quality Study Programmes for SEND learners – part of the ETF's SEND FE Workforce Development Programme. Led by ACER and Natspec, the Study Programmes project will help post-16 providers of all types design and deliver high quality study programmes for students with SEND, in both mainstream and discrete provision, and including students both with and without EHC plans.
These open events will be an opportunity for managers and practitioners to come together to consider how to improve study programmes for students with SEND, hear about existing SEND-related CPD resources and opportunities, and discover how to get involved in the remainder of the project including applying for funding for some regionally-based collaborative development work. Each cluster can claim up to £2,500 in funding to support the development work. There will be inputs from SEND experts and a chance to share good practice on a range of topics. The events will be of particular value to SEND/inclusion managers, ALS managers, curriculum and quality leads, and staff responsible for Foundation Learning and NEET provision.
Find out more information about the whole programme.
Book now for the launch events.
Rob Shaw Project Management Professional Development Services Phone 07432 642 532
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Moving Up Leadership and Management Programme – coaching and celebration event
Our Moving Up programme has delivered another very successful series of development days, leading to its current cohort celebrating completion of the leadership and management programme.
Delivered by Skills for Care, with support and expertise from delivery partners, this development programme is for senior managers aspiring to take up a senior leadership role in the future.
Held at our offices in London, the day was a huge success with the group's spirits high and included an afternoon celebration tea. The inspirational guest speaker was Professor Laura Serrant, Professor of Nursing from Sheffield Hallam University. We aim to offer another Moving Up programme, starting this November. Find out more about the programme or contact our leadership team on firstname.lastname@example.com.
PLIAS Resettlement has been working on a brand new website with Joe Gardham from Social Vision. The new website has numerous new features and is designed to make it easier to navigate around, and improve the overall look of the site. We hope you have a chance to look around!
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I look forward to seeing many of you next Thursday at the peer meet up in Birmingham there are some 5 places left so if you have not yet booked please go to the link
http://bit.ly/PeerMeetupBHAM This will enable you to registrar for the event and also give us numbers for the food and also travel directions and any special needs for you.
The days Agenda will start off with Registration and Networking 10.30 to 11.00
Steve Lawrence Welcome and Housekeeping 5 Mins
11.05 Sue Cawdron ICQ Awarding body looking at how I Learner will work with the New Standards our sponsors for the day
11.25 Safaraz Ali Business Networking Group Founder and CEO of Pathways Group Importance of Networking
11.55 People 1st Gold Standard and their Levy overview Andy Doyle, Membership Operations Manager at People 1st
12.15 Comfort Break 10 minutes
12.25 Sam Warnes Managing Director and Creator EDL Lounge Ltd Schools and the role of Learning and moving into Apprenticeships
12.50 Colin Bell Careermap and Going forward with the Levy
1.15 Lunch and Networking
1.45 Richard Nwanze FBCS, CRISC, ECSA Re the Cyber Security Agenda also opportunities re Primes and Levy payers and Apprentices
2.15 Stuart Pyle Changes ESFA update and Strategy going forward for Providers
2.45 Ajay Purbhoosing NOCN End Point Assessments and New Standards
3.00 Stuart Pyle and Saf Ali and Round up Questions session
3.30 End Networking and Photos
The Learning Technologies Awards is widely regarded as the premier awards programme within the learning industry attracting over 400 entries each year.
Any organisation anywhere in the world, whether from the public, private or non-profit sector can enter, regardless of size or industry. There are lots of reasons why entering makes good business sense. As well as being a terrific way to showcase the quality of work you produce to as many potential customers as possible, it's also an opportunity to look at your business from a unique perspective and compare yourself to your competitors. Winning or even just being shortlisted for an award is an independent endorsement that sets you apart from your competitors.
Check out all the categories at www.learningtechnologiesawards.co.uk – there's a brand new one for learning developers as well as all the old favourites! Remember that you can enter as many categories as you like.
The gala evening, where the winners are exclusively revealed will take place on 29 November 2017 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London, UK.
Entering is easy – just follow these steps….
- choose your categories: Decide which categories best suit your outstanding products, projects and people.
- register your entries: Complete the entry form to register your entries – all we need at this stage are your contact details, the name of your entries and payment. The deadline for registration of entries is 30 June 2017.
- submit your entries: Make your written submission – the deadline for submissions is 31 July 2017.
It costs just £160 + VAT per individual entry and all entry fees are non-refundable. See our terms and conditions for further information.
Why not also consider……
- making a joint entry with a partner or client – good PR, good business sense and a fantastic way to spread recognition.
- entering the same project into more than one category – with a bit of tailoring one award entry might suit another category.
- putting an entry in for your team or an individual – it's a terrific way to reward staff or clients.
To find out more please visit www.learningtechnologiesawards.co.uk or email Kate Vose at firstname.lastname@example.com and she will be delighted to help with any queries you may have.
Don't miss your opportunity to shine!
Kind regards,
The Learning Technologies Awards Team
Moves away from subcontracting need to be 'carefully managed' Official data, obtained by AELP from the Education and Skills Funding Agency through a Freedom of Information request, has revealed for a second year how dependent the government is on independent training providers for the delivery of its flagship Apprenticeship programme.
75% of the 509,000 apprenticeships started in 2015-16 were delivered by independent training providers (ITPS) in partnership with employers either under a direct contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) or under a subcontract with a further education college or another provider.
This is virtually unchanged from last year despite ministers wanting to see the now 20% college share of the market increase substantially.
For every 20 apprenticeships, 15 are delivered by ITPs, 4 by colleges and 1 by other provider types.
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) recognises that these market shares might change as the levy reforms take effect and new entrants such as universities and employer providers take on more apprentices. Many of these new entrants, more FE colleges and the new End Point Assessment organisations are joining AELP and this strengthens the provider voice to secure apprenticeship reforms which work best for employers and apprentices. At the same time, a strong AELP can promote the case for a sustainable and diverse provider base that is needed to support employers of all sizes across all sectors.
Carefully managed subcontracting
The training for nearly 1 in 3 apprenticeships (29%) is contracted out by the lead ESFA contract holder to another provider as a subcontractor, nearly all of which are ITPs. 40% of college apprenticeships are subcontracted, 97% of which are delivered by ITPs.
The government has previously made clear its desire that the level of subcontracting (29%) should be substantially reduced. The recent much smaller funding allocations for the apprenticeships of non-levy paying SME employers have been interpreted as a means of achieving this because lead contractors now have much less funding to pass on to subcontractors.
AELP has urged the government to step back from attempting to manage the supply-side market, pointing out that under the apprenticeship reforms, it will be employers who decide which providers deliver the training and whether or not subcontracting is permissible. If all employers including SMEs were to join levy payers on the new Apprenticeship Service system (TAS) from January 2018, then the determination of provider market share and the amount of subcontracting would be left entirely to employers, which is something AELP would strongly support.
In the meantime the ESFA should be increasing provider allocations immediately from within its £440m non-levy budget to safeguard new SME apprenticeship starts in the period May-December 2017 and to prevent good quality subcontractors from going out of business.
AELP CEO Mark Dawe said: 'It's no surprise that the 75% ITP share of the apprenticeship market is unchanged. Strong employer engagement of levy and non-levy payers allied with good quality provision and a flexible response to the customer's needs are the key to success.
'AELP supports the employer-driven principles behind the government's apprenticeship reforms. With the information available including Ofsted judgements, employers are perfectly capable of choosing a training provider, college or another type of provider that will be responsive to their needs. Let them get on with it. AELP has excellent college members who are comfortable with this and they don't need the government to try and fix the market for them.'
'Too much subcontracting in the past has been about preserving the contract value allocated to the lead contractor rather than delivering best value of the taxpayer. The overall level should come down under the reforms although employers should decide what level is acceptable.'
This data covers 16-18 and 19+ Apprenticeship starts by provider type for the year 2015-16. There were 509,400 apprenticeship starts. 26% of these were by 16-18 year olds and 74% were by adults aged 19+. The Agency has not made this provider-type breakdown data publicly available since 2011-12.
The key findings for the year 2015-16 are:
- 75% of all apprenticeship starts in 2015-16 were delivered by independent training providers ('Private Sector Public Funded'), whether direct or subcontracted, compared with 76% in 2014-15. ITPs delivered 61% of 16-18 and 80% of all 19+ apprenticeship starts.
- FE colleges delivered 1 in 5 (20%) of apprenticeship starts, again in line with 2014-15.
- The remaining 5% were delivered by local authorities, universities, sixth form and specialist colleges etc.
- 29% (148,140) of apprenticeship starts were delivered by subcontractors, 92% of them by ITPs.
Before stripping out subcontracted delivery, 60% (306,450) of starts were under lead contractors who were ITPs while 32% (160,590) were under lead contractors who were colleges – again no real change from last year. But 40% of the delivery of these college starts were subcontracted, nearly all (97%) to ITPs. This explains why 75% of all starts were actually delivered by ITPs when you often hear ministers and others refer to colleges delivering a third of apprenticeships instead of the actual 1 in 5.
About AELP: The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) nationally represents the interests of 800 organisations delivering vocational learning and employability support. Our training provider members deliver the majority of Apprenticeships, Traineeships and programmes for the unemployed. AELP Full Membership is for all independent training providers, employer providers, universities, local authorities, FE colleges and schools engaged in skills and employment.
How about a brand new Incubator programme from Allia Serious Impact?
You'll get training, workshops, mentoring and talks from people who have already been on the same journey as you.
Join a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs and ventures to build, develop and consolidate your knowledge and skills, with expert help from great founders who want to grow sustainable impact venture's that will make an impact in East London. We'll work with you in key areas of Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Finance, to develop and action the right plans to make your business grow.
What is included?
Free access to 24/7 office space for the duration of the 9 month programme
Mix of full day workshops and short sessions bespoke to the needs of the cohort to help take important next steps; guided by you, not led by the curriculum
Topics covering the full range of business needs but will include Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Finance
On site expert business advisors, there to give support for the duration of the programme, but also for those moments when you just need an answer
Regular 2-hour sessions with the group. Peer-to-peer support with people who understand the business journey, who can celebrate the wins and talk through tougher times
No equity and no fees, but we are looking for your commitment
Who is it for?
You will be ambitious to grow your business and you will also be keen to support the people, economy and community in East London by creating jobs and bringing wealth and opportunities. Your business should be based in East London, or you can demonstrate that your business will have a positive impact on East London.
Teams should be two or more people, who can show their venture has potential to grow and who are ready and committed to making their business a success.
Successful applicants must commit to attending a review session at the start as a condition of enrolment and then a weekly 1-2-1 with our business advisors, even if it just a phone call to touch base when you are away.
What will it cost?
This sought after programme is free to successful applicants
Where do I sign up?
The next Incubator starts in Hackney on 19th June. Applications are now open and will close 25th May, 2017 for details go to http://seriousimpact.co.uk/east-london/
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Dear Malaysian Sikhs,
Dato' Seri Amar Singh Ishar Singh is as much a part of the Khalsa as was Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. Not only did the Khalsa provide a political and religious texture to the Sikh community, it engendered a form of leadership that departed from the masands system of the earlier Gurus. A Khalsa Sikh is required to observe a dress code that, among others, requires one to grow his (or her) hair naturally as a symbol of respect for all of Waheguru's (God's) creations.
Amar observes the dress code.
Like most Sikhs, he too wears the pagri (turban) and keeps himself tidy as required by the religion. Guru Angad Dev Ji honoured Guru Amar Das with a special pagri when the light of Nanak was descended upon him. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji did not discount this when he undertook to establish the brotherhood of the Khalsa and said;
"Kangha dono vakt kar, paag chune kar bandhai."
Translated, it means that a Sikh should comb his hair twice a day and tie his turban carefully, turn by turn. Here itself, you can see the emphasis the Sikhs put in keeping themselves tidy and how sacred the pagri is to them. Bhai Chaupa Singh, known at birth as 'Chaupat Rai', the 'adoptive' son of Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib Ji, was known to have said;
"Kachh, karha, kirpan, kangha, keski, Eh panj kakar rehat dhare Sikh soi."
This, translated, means that the five Kakars of Sikhism are the special briefs, steel bracelet, the sword, the comb and the keski, a small pagri the Sikhs wear to protect the kesh. A person who wears all these symbols is considered to be a Sikh, while one who doesn't isn't necessarily un-Sikh. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Amar Singh Ishar Singh is an Amritdhari Sikh.
Likewise, there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) meant no harm to him. Regardless if I still profess Sikhism or otherwise, I was born into the religion, studied it in my adult years and am well aware of its virtues. Like Islam, Sikhism demands that one seeks an explanation first from one's contender and (or) adversary before one jumps into the whirlpool of assumption. I spoke to RPK about the whole "turban affair" and found his position on the matter well grounded.
Question is, have any of you spoken to him?
I think the whole lot of you sending him these cryptic text messages are going about things the wrong way. It is not the Sikh way to treat others barbarically be it the murderer of your kin or the rapist of your child. It matters to me a great deal what is being said about RPK, because, as many of you may already be aware, he is like a father to me. In Sikhism, like in Islam, a father is akin to the root of one's existence that one must defend at all cost.
It follows, that I offer to meet Amar Singh in the flesh and blood to extend my deepest apologies on RPK's behalf.
Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh
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My husband and I both value education. Ever since we had children, we prioritized education above all. We wanted to give our children the best education that we could afford. The schools they attended are chosen because we think they can best prepare our children for the future. But getting a good education is expensive. I am very grateful that my son was able to get into Philippine Science High School where all the students are given scholarships, stipends and free books. He gets topnotch education without us having to spend an arm and a leg. He brought home these books that he will be using this year:
These books alone would already cost a lot. I am grateful that my son is a scholar.


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If you wanna learn to quilt, there's only one place to start: piecing basic blocks. These designs are totally beginner-friendly, and just might be the start of a lifelong quilting love affair.
1. Four-Patch Block
The basic techniques needed to create this classic are the foundation of every block you'll ever piece. (And once you master the four-patch, you can consider yourself the boss of nine- and 16-patch blocks, too.)
2. Disappearing Nine-Patch
A nine-patch block, with a twist. Just make a few cuts, do a bit of rearranging, and voila — you've got a whole new intricate (but oh-so-easy) block.
3. Spool Block
Get comfy with strip piecing! It's another totally not-scary technique you can apply to tons of designs.
4. Star Block
Ah, a classic. This simple star makes an appearance in sooo many quilts, and all you need is one square and four triangle units.
5. Sawtooth Star
Ok maybe you don't want to tackle the Sawtooth Star as your first block, but it really is just a combination of basic techniques. We'll show you how to do it with precuts, which keeps things a little simpler.


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The owner, Said, was Dahab's first Bedouin to learn to dive nearly 20 years ago. On the beach in the main bay (Masbat Bay, between the bridge & Lighthouse Reef). Excellent for diving & freediving. Given their Bedouin roots, they have also led the way in developing professional trekking & rock climbing.
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In 1948, the New Zealand government purchased a large collection of Polynesian and Māori artefacts from William Oldman, an English ethnographical art collector and dealer.Read More
In 1948, the New Zealand government purchased a large collection of Polynesian and Māori artefacts from William Oldman, an English ethnographical art collector and dealer.Read More
He Rau Mahara, a project being undertaken by the Whakapapa Unit of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, seeks to do the same for those Ngāi Tahu men who served in the Great War of 1914–1918. They fought on battlefields far from home, with some of them never to return to the country they were fighting for. "Their names are not often celebrated in our tribal history, but the struggles and sacrifices they went through deserve our recognition," says Whakapapa Unit Manager Arapata Reuben. "He Rau Mahara is about creating a taonga that recognises the contribution they made."Read More
To find out about cultural identity, you have to return to the home fires, to the kaik, the whānau and the whenua. Areta Wilkinson understood that when she returned to Christchurch eight years ago, driven by a desire to reconnect and find out more about her whakapapa. Areta (Ngāi Tahu –Ngāti Irakehu) was always aware…Read More
This exquisitely-crafted tikimuri, or opera cape, was made of tīkumu (mountain daisy leaves), by Mrs Titahi of Mangamaunu, Kaikōura, in 1901 and is currently housed in Canterbury Museum. It is one of the Ngāi Tahu taonga that was displayed in Mō Kā Uri: Taonga from Canterbury Museum, that was shown in association with Mō Tātou:…Read More
15 February Ngaī Tahu Whānui, people of Te Waipounamu (South Island), and Canterbury Museum are proud to present Te Hokinga Mai. The return home of the Te Papa developed exhibition Mō Tātou: The Ngāi Tahu Whānui Exhibition is celebrated with the complementary exhibition Mō Kā Uri: Taonga from Canterbury Museum. Mō Kā Uri showcases Canterbury…
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Most of what I'm reading is uninspiring for Death Knights in MoP, which has been said before. As the weeks pass and significant changes are not making the MMOChamp, EJs, and the other DKs I read happy. My 2c: it appears that some abilities have a cool factor, but integrate poorly into the DK mindset. By example the use of DeathRunes as a new resource linked to specific powers, rather than being a catch-all rune to grant flexibility.
To the point that I will (a) take a series look at what is being said to validate it, and (b) consider a class or game change. Class change is less dramatic, less QQ-ish, as I see adapting to my preference within a game I like is better than just quitting. That said, many other options are available apart from World of Warcraft, and perhaps a change is needed. I've stopped playing before and returned to WoW and enjoyed it again. It is a viable strategy for fun.
As shallow as it sounds, I'd prefer a class with far less time monitoring the resources and far more time watching the battle, moving the character, and reacting to circumstances. I was a fan of simple Warlock rotations, and loved when Rogues had macros to do smashing dps. Currently the Death Knight (and some other classes) feel far more like a set of nested IF-THEN logical processes than an Undead Knight fighting through a world of challenges. Mixing up the fluff and formulas in my head is how I view the class.
Heck it would even be nice to enjoy a fight /game rather than monitoring rune cycles. There seems to be a new design principal where each class must now have secondary and tertiary resources to monitor (DK RP, Runes, special runes).
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