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CAMP SHELBY, MS (WDAM) - A civilian employee working at Camp Shelby was arrested by agents of the State Auditor's Office on Saturday after a state investigation discovered he allegedly stole more than $100,000 worth of food from a National Guard youth program.
Jerry L. Howard, 50, was charged on Saturday with grand larceny after investigators with the State Auditor's office discovered at his Hattiesburg residence and restaurant, Jerry's Seasoned Food, food belonging to The Youth Challenge Academy at Camp Shelby where Howard was the dining facility manager, officials said on Thursday.
Howard has worked for the program for 17 years, officials said.
Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins said in a prepared statement, "We are not sure when it started, but once we were certain that food ordered for the Challenge Program was not being served, we contacted the State Auditors Office. Their investigators worked with military auditors, which resulted in the arrest of the dining facility manager."
Collins said on Thursday that "at no time were any kids in danger. At no time were meals compromised. Everyone was fed on time and properly."
State Auditor Stacey Pickering said on Thursday that large quantities of invoiced food never appeared on the menu, and that end-of year-totals increased from $216,000 in 2009 to $306,000 in previous fiscal year, while the number of people eating remained the same.
Pickering said in a prepared statement, "While we are relieved that an arrest and continuing investigation have stopped a tremendous amount of theft, it is never easy to see people ruin their careers by trying to rip off taxpayers. Our tax dollars pay salaries of public employees, and we expect loyalty and truthfulness, but most of all, honesty."
The investigation is continuing, and Forrest County District Attorney Patricia Burchell is now involved. The case will be presented at the next meeting of the Forrest County Grand Jury.
Burchell said on Thursday, "We expect full prosecution."
Howard is being held in the Forrest County Jail. Investigators say they expect to make more arrests within the program.
The Youth Challenge Academy at Camp Shelby is part of the Mississippi National Guard's Youth Challenge program. According to the National Guard's website, more than 121,000 cadets have graduated from the program, and is described there as "a preventive rather than remedial at-risk youth program" with a mission "to intervene in and reclaim the lives of 16-18 year old high school dropouts, producing program graduates with the values, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as productive citizens."
The Academy at Camp Shelby graduates around 260 students in two classes each year, according to their website.
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Happy Birthday Phasion friend!
Hey Ryudo! What's going on!
Really appreciate what you do around here just wanted to friends if that is okay Thanks you.
Hey, I forgot where to find the nudie mod. Do you remember where it is? I hate all the basewear in this game, lol.
Mate what's going on. :U
Ryudo!!!!! Im back (/^3^)/
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Well at least once, we are all beginning runners. As I get ready for my first full marathon on Sunday, I'm still a novice, but I no longer consider myself a beginner. There is a point in your training where you realize you are a runner. Running for beginners is a very intimidating thing. Its super easy right, one foot then the other foot. Now do that again and again as fast as you can! See, easy right? Then you think, I wonder if these are the best shoes for this. Or, you realize your left foot feels like it is broken. Or you think you pulled something. If you are overweight like me, you want to make sure that your beginning forays into running don't end in permanent injury. I had at least 100 questions starting out. Nutrition for running, still not sure about this. Shoes, I have a pretty good grip on running shoes for beginners/novices like myself now. There are a few good articles out there for us beginning runners. I'll share a couple of my favorites here.
Couch to 5k running program for beginners
This is a good start for beginners in the running arena. A 5k is 3.1 miles and you can walk it in an hour if you are really slow like I was starting out. If you are overweight like me, this beginner program may still be a little too much. If that is the case, take roughly twice as many weeks and start with half of each session. I started with 10 minutes of workout plus 5 warm up cool down instead of 20 minutes. I mean I had done nothing in years, 30 minutes of strenuous running was too much for me to begin with. You can always try it and dial it back if you have trouble.


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Buddhism For The West
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The Dalai Lama And Buddhism For The West:
While many Westerners are learning Buddhism, their predominantly Asian teachers are learning to adapt to the mores of the West. In 1993, a conference in India under the auspices of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was held at which several Western, and a number of Tibetan teachers, agreed to respect six important principles.
In March (16 - 19) of 1993, a group of 22 teachers of Buddha-Dharma from the major denominations of Buddhism that are active in Europe and America met in Dharamshala, India under the auspices of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: Tenzin Gyatso. Also present were the Tibetan lamas Drikung Chestang Rinpoche, Panchen Otrul Rinpoche and Amchok Rinpoche.
The aim of the meeting was to discuss openly a wide range of issues concerning the transmission of Buddha-dharma to the Western lands. The conclusions were that:
1. Our first responsibility as Buddhists is to work towards creating a better world for all forms of life. The promotion of Buddhism as a religion is a secondary concern. Kindness and compassion, the furthering of peace and harmony, as well as tolerance and respect for other religions, should be the three guiding principles of our actions.
2. In the West, where so many different Buddhist traditions exist side by side, one needs to be constantly on one's guard against the dangers of sectarianism. Such a divisive attitude is often the result of failing to understand or appreciate anything outside of one's own tradition. Teachers from all schools would therefore benefit greatly from studying and gaining some practical experience of the teachings of other traditions.
3. Teachers should be open to beneficial influences from secular and other religious traditions. For example, the insights and techniques of contemporary psychotherapy can often be of great value in reducing suffering experienced by students. At the same time, efforts to develop psychologically oriented practices from within the existing Buddhist traditions should be encouraged.
4. An individual's position as a teacher arises in dependence on the request of his or her students, not simply being appointed as such by higher authority. Great care must therefore [be] exercised by the student in selecting an appropriate teacher. Sufficient time must be given to making this choice, which should be based on personal investigation, reason and experience. Students should be warned against the dangers of falling prey to charisma, charlatanism or exoticism.
5. Particular concern was expressed about unethical conduct among teachers. In recent years both Asian and Western teachers have been involved in scandals concerning sexual misconduct with their students, abuse of alcohol and drugs, misappropriation of funds, and misuse of power. This has resulted in widespread damage both to the Buddhist community and to individuals involved.
Each student must be encouraged to take responsible measures to confront teachers with unethical aspects of their conduct. If the teacher shows no sign of reform, students should not hesitate to publicize any unethical behavior of which there is irrefutable evidence.
This should be done irrespective of other beneficial aspects of his or her work and of one's spiritual commitment to that teacher. It should also be made clear in any publicity that such conduct is not in conformity with Buddhist teachings. No matter what level of spiritual attainment a teacher has, or claims to have, reached, no person can stand above the norm of ethical conduct.
In order for the Buddha-dharma not to be brought into disrepute and to avoid harm to students and teachers, it is necessary that all teachers at least live by the five lay precepts. In cases where ethical standards have been infringed, compassion and care should be shown towards both teacher and student.
6. Just as the Dharma has adapted itself to many different cultures throughout its history in Asia, so it is bound to be transformed according to conditions in the West. Although the principles of the Dharma are timeless, we need to exercise careful discrimination in distinguishing between essential teachings and cultural trappings.
However, confusion may a rise due to various reasons. There may be a conflict in loyalty between commitment to one's Asian teachers and responsibility to one's Western students. Likewise, one may encounter disagreement about the respective value of monastic and lay practice. Further more, we affirm the need for equality between the sexes in all aspects of Buddhist theory and practice.
Western teachers were encouraged to take greater responsibility in creatively resolving the issues raised. For many, the Dalai Lama's advice served to confirm their own feelings, concerns and actions.
The list of teachers present at that conference includes: Stephen Batchelor, Alex Berzin, Ven. Thubten Chodron (Cherry Greene) Jack Kornfield, Lama Namgyal (Daniel Boschero) Ven. Tenzin Palmo Ven. Thubten Pende (James Dougherty). Also Lama Surya Das (Jeffrey Miller) and Robert Thurman. The entire list is available at The Network for Western Buddhist Teachers 4725 E. Sunrise Drive, suite 137, Tucson, Arizona 85718 USA.
Interview on Spirit of Things: The views of HH Dalai Lama and Robert Thurman (June 2, 2002) 9 years later.


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Today the House of Representatives voted 50-48 for Governor Bill Lee's Education Savings Account (ESA) proposal after three hours of debate. The Senate plans to vote on its version of the legislation on Thursday.
Tennessee Disability Coalition Statement on the Education Savings Account proposal
The Tennessee Disability Coalition (The Coalition) is an alliance of organizations and individuals joined to promote the full and equal participation of children, youth, and adults with disabilities in all aspects of life. The Coalition and its member organizations represent Tennesseans of every age, economic background, political persuasion and disability. The Coalition supports educational policies that ensure that every child should have access to an education preparing them for positive long-term outcomes including gainful employment and meaningful community involvement. This includes protections for students to access special education services that they need in all education reform initiatives.
We would like to thank Governor Lee for committing to making education a top priority in his first year. However, members of our Coalition have expressed concerns over the Education Savings Account proposal (SB 795/ HB939) and its potential impact on students with disabilities. In its present form the proposal does not appear to be designed to serve students with the most need and may result in educational practices that lead to exclusion and discrimination for students with disabilities.
The Education Savings Account (ESA) proposal would require families of students with disabilities to waive their rights to protection under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in order to participate. These rights include accommodations for assessments or instruction, disciplinary protections, and/or access to services as a part of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). If a student accepted an ESA, many parents would not realize that this means a student receiving special education services would lose their rights to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). The proposed legislation states that the Department of Education will "strive to ensure that parents of students with disabilities receive notice that participation in the program has the same effect as a parental refusal to consent to the receipt of services under the IDEA." Members of the Coalition believe that informing parents of this information prior to acceptance of a voucher needs to be a top priority. Waiver of rights should be documented.
Under current provisions of the bill, school choice is not guaranteed. Schools approved by the Education Savings Account Program cannot discriminate based on race, color, or national origin. However, they can otherwise abide by their current admissions criteria even though they would be receiving state funding through the vouchers. Noticeably, disability is not explicitly stated in these protections from discrimination. Thus, the ESA Program does hold the potential to create private schools that are once again segregated for students with disabilities, despite all the progress that has been made in inclusionary programs and practices. According to Brown v. Board of Education, "where the state has undertaken to provide an educational opportunity, it must be made available to all on equal terms." Students with the most significant disabilities would likely not be accepted at most private schools. The current proposal could leave students with disabilities with few options available to them.
Many students with disabilities have families struggling financially due to the additional costs that come from raising and caring for a child with significant disabilities. ESA legislation proposes an approximate $7,300 that a family could receive to cover the cost of a private education. For the majority of private schools, this would not be enough to cover the costs, leaving students with disabilities unable to participate in the ESA Program. Additionally, current funding states that public schools will have the dollars lost to the ESA Program replaced for only three years. After these three years, there is concern over how public schools are to provide the same level of services with fewer resources as these funds continue to be diverted to private schools.
Tennessee has made significant improvement in educational outcomes for students with disabilities through the public schools and Division of Special Education. Much of this improvement has been a result of collaboration between the Department of Education and members of the community. Members of our Coalition believe this would not be a step in the right direction for students with disabilities. As of 2017, students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA accounted for over 13% of the current public school population in Tennessee. We need to make sure these children are served appropriately as a part of the 1 million public school students in Tennessee, investing funding and legislation for their success. We are committed to working with Governor Lee to assist him in his priority of improving education for all students in Tennessee.


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Culture and Language Studies
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English for Multilingual Speakers (EMLS) credit courses for graduate students
English Language Studies at Renison University College offers EMLS credit courses (formerly English as a Second Language (ESL) credit courses) for University of Waterloo graduate students whose dominant language is not English and who want to improve their English language skills.
- All courses are four hours per week for 12 weeks.
- No additional tuition fees are required.
- Students are graded on a credit/non-credit basis. A numerical grade is not indicated on transcripts.
- Times and locations of courses are listed on the Quest graduate schedule of classes.
EMLS credit course descriptions and outlines
- EMLS 101R, Oral Communication for Academic Purposes (PDF):
Improve your speaking fluency in both informal and formal settings by working on pronunciation, patterns of information presentation, vocabulary development, and non-verbal communication.
- EMLS 102R, Clear Communication in English Writing (PDF):
Develop your ability to write and edit sentences and paragraphs. There is a strong emphasis on grammatical accuracy and vocabulary development.
EMLS 103R, Effective English Pronunciation (PDF):
Learn about the English sound system. A focus on individual sounds (vowels and consonants) as well as syllable and sentence stress, rhythm and intonation will help you identify aspects of pronunciation that might improve your communication.
EMLS 601R, Speaking English for Professional Purposes (PDF):
This course supports graduate students in developing their communicative competence in oral assignments typical of graduate studies and many professional contexts. The course content addresses accent comprehensibility, vocabulary enhancement, theoretical concepts of oral communication, and speech preparation and presentation.
- EMLS 602R, Scholarly Writing in English (PDF):
This course develops the skills and knowledge students require to write effectively in graduate studies and many professional contexts. It provides instruction in grammatical accuracy, written fluency, vocabulary enhancement, and rhetorical patterns of writing.
- EMLS 621R, Speaking Effectively About Research (PDF):
Develop the oral skills required for thesis proposals, comprehensive exams, and thesis defences. Through oral-defence scenarios, students receive thorough feedback on their speaking, listening, and presentation skills to enhance their confidence and abilities.
- EMLS 622R, Thesis Writing in English (PDF):
Designed specifically for master's and doctoral students, this course develops the skills students require to write theses and journal articles. A guided analysis of academic texts clarifies disciplinary conventions. Written assignments are directly related to students' theses, and feedback is customized in small-group workshops.
How to enrol
- Visit the Quest graduate schedule of classes to see which terms, dates, and times EMLS credit courses are being offered.
- Enrol in EMLS graduate credit courses on Quest.
- If Quest states a permission number is required for the course, please email email@example.com
- To enrol in the undergraduate credit courses EMLS 101R, 102R, or 103R, complete a drop/add form.
- If you are a visiting scholar or post-doctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo, complete the Audit Application Form (PDF).
Note: You must be a University of Waterloo registered degree student in graduate studies to enrol in an EMLS graduate credit course.


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Transnational research transcends or extends across national boundaries and explicitly recognizes the need to use a transnational perspective that integrates gender and diversity across nation states. This award is given to the conference paper that best meets the objective of advancing our understanding of transnational gender and diversity issues. At least one author must be a faculty member from a country outside the borders of the US.
"Embrace Merit and Inclusion: Creative Gains from Linking Identity Conscious to Identity Blind Climate"
Doyin Atewologun (Chair, Cranfield U., UK), Yuka Fujimoto (Sunway University, Malaysia), Mustafa Ozturk (Queen Mary U. of London)
The Impact of Board Gender Diversity Policy on Women on Boards: An Institution-based View
Yvonne Benschop, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands
David Dwertmann, Rutgers University
Doyin Atewologun, Queen Mary University of London, UK


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Uprising also introduces Mob of the Dead, Treyarch's most terrifying Zombies experience to date. Top Hollywood talent rounds out a cast of four Prohibition-era gangsters that are forced to fend off hordes of the undead while imprisoned on San Francisco's notorious Alcatraz Island. While guard towers and new weapons offer tactical advantages, survival offers an unprecedented new challenge for these four lost souls.
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Selling my Mesa Boogie F30 amp. Bought it from another soft user who got it from the US. The amplifier has a power convertor installed at the back, so that it can be plugged to a 220v outlet. The amplifier still has its own original tubes, and comes with a footswitch to change between its two amazing channels. Uses Celestion G12 Vintage 30 speakers. Comes with a dust cover as well.
Sadly, I'm not able to use it to its full potential and would like to pass it to someone who can make better use of it. Looking at around $800 negotiable. Self-collect around Bishan.
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Funding for schools affected by North Queensland floods
School students whose families were affected by this year's floods in North Queensland will be supported to stay in school thanks to the Morrison Government.
The Morrison Government will provide $4 million to assist 25 non-government schools that were impacted by the floods, including 12 schools in Townsville.
The Government money will go to schools that provided discount tuition fees to affected families or supported boarding students.
Minister for Education Dan Tehan said the Government would help schools that went above and beyond to help students, teachers and families recover.
"I was in Townsville in March and Phil Thompson insisted that I meet with local school principals to hear firsthand how school communities had been devastated by the floods," Mr Tehan said.
"All of the principals were doing an incredible job supporting their students, teachers and communities.
"Many of these schools took money out of their own pockets to waive fees and make sure that affected families were able to continue to send their children to school.
"This funding is vital to help the recovery in our flood-affected North Queensland and to ensure local schools can continue to provide a top-quality education while the city gets back on its feet.
"The funding is in addition to the over $1.55 million the Queensland Government has committed to support state schools and families impacted by the floods."
Member for Herbert Phil Thompson said the funding was part of the Morrison Government's $33 million support strategy to help North Queensland recover from the devastating floods.
"The $4 million Special Circumstances Funding will benefit more than 600 students in Queensland, including 12 schools here in Townsville," Mr Thompson said.
"This funding will help schools to cover the costs of waiving fees for students and boarders, staff relief, and replacing damaged student uniforms and textbooks.
"The Australian Government is also offering one-off grants of up to $10,000 to child care providers here in Townsville to help with recovery."
Schools receiving funding
|Nambour Christian College
|Gulf Christian College
|St Hilda's School
|Toowoomba Anglican School
|The Southport School
|Riverside Adventist Christian School
|Ipswich Grammar School
|Townsville Christian College
|St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
|Mungalla Silver Lining School
|Blackheath and Thornburgh College
|Calvary Christian College
|Ignatius Park College
|St Joseph's Nudgee College
|Stuartholme School
|Southern Cross Catholic College
|Columba Catholic College Charters Towers
|St Margaret Mary's College
|Ryan Catholic College
|St Joseph's Catholic School
|Holy Spirit Catholic School
|Marian Catholic School
|Annandale Christian College
|All Souls St Gabriel's School


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COVID-19 offers an opportunity to step up and improve health care for patients.
"Providers have found the shift to virtual care challenging but have stepped up at a record pace. Physicians and their office teams rapidly and successfully pivoted to deliver healthcare online. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) data shows that telemedicine visits spiked to 50 times higher than before the pandemic. According to the Harris Poll COVID-19 Tracker*, 89% of the public agrees that everyone should have access to telehealth. It has not been easy, and it has not been perfect, but our talented medical community is delivering excellent, compassionate care in a virtual setting."
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Susanne Madden talks about why breastfeeding services are often not covered by payers.
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The pandemic has taken a toll on many Americans' mental health. Depression, anxiety, and stress have increased. Here's how providers can help their patients.
"In the study led by Boston University researchers, nearly 30 percent (27.8 percent) of adults reported depression symptoms compared to 8.5 percent before the pandemic.
And a recent Cleveland Clinic survey focused specifically on males found that 77 percent of men report their stress level has increased as a result of COVID-19.
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On the heels of recent marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements, I decided now is a good time to address the business of Beautycounter.
There are many questions and concerns folks have about Beautycounter as a business.
"Is Beautycounter a pyramid scheme?"
"If the products are so great, why aren't they just sold in traditional retail stores?"
"I've heard something like 1% of consultants in businesses like this earn money."
Or, accusations of "MLMs are predatory to women, so Beautycounter is bad news."
I get it. I really do.
Before I became a consultant, I was not interested in the multi-level or direct sales model of companies out there with which I was familiar. At all.
Things changed for me when I tried the products. I fell in love with how they worked for me, and I dove in to learn more about the company. From there, I finally figured out how little I knew about the industry that I was pumping my own dollars into all the time – personal care. We all buy and use personal care products daily, but how often do we pause to think about whether or not what we're putting on our skin every day is safe? I sure didn't. I made assumptions about the safety of products that simply weren't true. More on this later when I get into Beautycounter's mission.
Of note, I will not be naming names of other direct sales/MLM companies and pointing fingers, calling any of these companies out, or attempting to slam or shame any of them or the people working with them. I don't think that's productive, and I don't know enough about how every company works from the inside to give a fair assessment. I will, however, speak generally about what I know are some common practices, to compare/contrast Beautycounter among them somewhat.
What I will share is my take from the inside as someone who works with a team of women with varying levels of income as consultants.
Also note that in this post, I'm sharing questions or concerns people have who are not looking to become a consultant necessarily, but simply are wary of the brand at all due to the direct sales model.
And, yes, I'll address the fact that not everyone who enrolls as a consultant earns part or full-time income from the business.
I am turning off comments on this post because I have zero interest in a debate on my take.
My take is my take. If you know me or have followed my work for the last decade or so, you know that I have no reason to distort the truth. I have nothing to gain personally by sharing this information. You may decide to shop with this brand completely disassociated with me. To that end, I am not linking to shop with me or to join my team here. This post is not intended to drive my personal sales.
My point in sharing this is to answer these questions and concerns in one place, for reference, for anyone who may find it useful to get the truth about being a Beautycounter consultant.
If you are interested in becoming a consultant but have questions or concerns about that, I will do my best to address them in a separate post. Stay tuned for that in the near future.
MYTH: Beautycounter is a pyramid scheme.
Pyramid schemes are illegal and to be one would mean that there are people buying into a company, then others buying into it below them, and there is no actual product being sold.
People joining pyramid schemes of the past were promised a high rate of return on a low investment amount. This is why they were outlawed, because people simply took money from others to "join in" and those at the top earn money simply by everyone under them bringing others in to keep feeding that money up the pyramid without actually selling real products and services to earn money.
TRUTH: Beautycounter is absolutely not a pyramid scheme.
To read more about pyramid schemes and why they're illegal, visit the FTC website here.
Anyone who wants to join as a consultant has zero financial obligation to join aside from a $98 enrollment fee (for which they receive two products, some swag, and paperwork to use for their business as well as their own website and access to our trainings, etc. – more details on this later). While most consultants do enroll with a product order, not all do, and no one is required to do so, nor are they required to purchase anything ever.
Why is Beautycounter a direct sales (DS) company or multi-level marketing (MLM) versus a traditional retail brand?
There are a few reasons why Gregg Renfrew, the founder and CEO of Beautycounter, decided on a direct sales (DS) model. I'll continue to refer to Beautycounter as a DS company versus MLM because you can shop without ever going through a consultant. From what I know, a true MLM requires that you shop exclusively through a consultant (or whatever their sales folks are called). If you have the idea that "you have to talk to someone in order to shop" or "you can only buy the products through a person or an event" with the Beautycounter brand, this is not true.
Anyone can shop Beautycounter anytime directly from their corporate website. More on this, and why I think shopping directly from the brand's site or stores without a consultant is not the best way to shop if you're worried about women losing money in a moment.
Serving the modern consumer.
First and foremost, Gregg knows that today's consumer wants to shop one brand through multiple channels. Channels, in retail-speak, are the places or ways in which you can buy, as in: large retail or department stores that sell multiple brands (like Whole Foods or Nordstrom), specialty retail stores that primarily sell their own brand name only (like Gap or Lululemon), through friends (in person or via social media), and online (through ecommerce sites). I have observed this behavior pattern as well in both my habits as a consumer and as a business owner selling my own line of food products.
To that end, customers have the option of shopping directly via Beautycounter's website with or without a consultant.
No one is required to shop through a consultant.
I repeat, you may simply visit the site and shop, no other person involved in that sale. Customers may also walk into one of a few select Beautycounter retail store or pop-up locations to shop in person. Granted, these brick and mortar locations are limited, but in today's world of growing online shopping trends, this isn't so strange.
That said, the difference between shopping with the company directly and with a consultant is that, when you shop directly, there is no one who is working to build a business independently / on her own with the brand who will benefit.
Shopping directly at Beautycounter's website means you will be giving the revenue directly to the company, which is fine.
But for those of you concerned with women "not earning money from a business like this," you're actually countering your own position when you bypass the option to offer a commission to a consultant.
Neither shopping directly or through a consultant costs more for you, but shopping with a consultant helps to support her business. It also means you can ask her for advice on product recommendations, get some samples, and find out when there are special offers (especially if you tend to opt-out of email marketing).
The story of Beautycounter is best told person to person.
The products are more than just high performance, beautiful serums, creams and lipsticks. There is a story and a mission behind both the products and the brand. That story is best told person to person.
It's hard to expect a shelf-tag, or a little blurb of text on a box to give the consumer that information about what differentiates these products from others next to them. Much like many of us rely on Amazon book reviews to hear more about a book, or we ask a friend what good books they've read lately, sharing about a great product works best through the power of people.
Expecting a sales person in a store like Sephora to truly grasp and understand the mission and standards of the company while simultaneously sharing about brands next to it that do not uphold that standard would be difficult and not the best approach, I don't think.
Everyone is an influencer, social media following or not.
Influencer marketing is the way of the future, and the way of the past, too.
We just didn't call it that when your mom sold Tupperware or Avon products, or when you shop and buy something off of HSN or QVC. But you came to know, like, and trust a friend or even that television host or celebrity, and you buy something she recommends whether she earns income from it or not.
Remember when your friend told you about that cute new shirt she got, and then you went out and got it, too? Or when you saw that Aveeno ad with Jennifer Aniston in it and you decided that if it's good enough for Jennifer, it's good enough for you? You're aware that Jennifer Aniston is compensated extremely well for her endorsement of that brand, right?
That's influencer marketing.
Only in today's social-media-ever-connected world, we all have the ability to speak to and influence more people in a moment than ever before. In the past, this was done locally, within your neighborhood or small networks. Today, we can all keep in touch with people we know locally as well as with many we knew in previous stages of life with just a few clicks.
If you observe how we all shop today, and what helps us to make our choices, it's the influence we receive through the power of people you trust, most often.
MYTH: All MLMs/direct sales companies are predatory to women, putting them into financial hardship based on false hopes.
This is a sales job, not a sorority.
And it is not a get-rich-quick situation.
I never, ever tell people "you can earn X dollars" or "quit your job in 3 months" or any sort of outlandish details about what this business can "do" for anyone.
TRUTH: If anyone from a direct sales or MLM company, Beautycounter or otherwise, tries to tell you that simply by enrolling as a consultant you'll be on a fast path to great fortune, without lots of hard work, run the other way.
There is no get rich quick scheme here no flashy prizes for getting your entire neighborhood to join with you, and no high-pressure situations encouraged.
Support and encouragement? Yes. Pressure against your will? No.
Members of my team work the business at varying degrees, with varying amounts of time and energy, and varying levels of desire to make it into something more of a job for themselves.
TRUTH: While many are earning side-hustle level cash in the several hundred to say $1 to 2k per month or so range, many others decidedly make a few sales here and there to cover their own discounted purchases.
Further, leaders in the company have Beautycounter consulting as their full-time jobs after around 2-3 years (sometimes more, sometimes less) of consistently working the business. And none of the women I just described have the "following" or social media reach that I do, or even remotely close. These are consultants doing it the way you imagine, from home within the networks of people they know and make the effort to get to know in real life.
MYTH: It's nearly impossible to make a profit.
TRUTH: Beautycounter consultants earn anywhere from 25% up to 35% of everything they personally sell to clients.
There is no minimum sales required in order to earn your monthly payout. You can sell one lipgloss and you'll get a check or direct deposit for the commission on that item.
There is no requirement to spend money every month on product, pressure to stock inventory (we are actually strongly discouraged from carrying more than a small amount of product or one of each item for display, sampling, etc.), or even a requirement to sell any specific dollar amount per month. Sure, if you want to earn money you need to sell products, but if you're having a tough month in your personal life, for example, so be it. You don't lose your status as a consultant because of a slow month here or there.
As with any sales job, you get out of it what you put into it.
The product isn't going to magically sell itself just because you enroll as a consultant and definitely not if you enroll and then just start posting to social media about it. A sales job is not for everyone. And, while there's lots of training, ultimately, many decide that they don't want to remain as a consultant beyond their initial six months or even past a year.
What I've seen on my team is a big mix of effort put into the business, and along with that, a big mix of rates of earnings.
I've seen countless women choose to start up their business with products totaling anywhere from $500 to $1,500 (an average range for those serious about starting a business), earn back their initial investment within one month or sometimes two.
Further, they were able to make those purchases at a deeper discount than the typical 25% (offered at enrollment only), so the amount of product they get for the money is more than it even would be later, further supporting those who want a strong start for less money.
From there, some women go on to earn small amounts of money, let's say anywhere from $50-300 per month, enough to cover the products they purchase for themselves and their families each month, or a bit more than that to put some cash in their pockets.
Being a Consultant requires real effort. Earning money in any pursuit isn't simply going to happen out of thin air, or quickly.
I never encourage Consultants to spend more than they believe they can earn back.
Let's say you enroll for $98 – at a 25% commission rate, you need to sell about $400 to recoup that initial investment. Beautycounter's average order is around $125, so you need three or four orders to cover the cost of enrollment. When I speak with prospects, I'm honest with them – if they don't think they can sell $500 in the first couple months, being a Consultant may not be right for them.
Some reinvest their earnings into product to use for display, sampling, demo-ing, as well as for their own use. I encourage this only if the Consultant has a solid repeat business.
Some may not earn a lot, but that's ok.
I recently polled my team to see who has been in the business for a year or more and to understand what my Consultants are looking for with Beautycounter.
Most of them signed up to sell a bit here and there – maybe cover the cost of the products they want for their families. That's perfectly ok, because that's what works for them.
At the other end of the range, there are extremely dedicated and successful women on my team. They had higher goals, and have striven to exceed them through consistent effort for months and even years of building a client base. This select group earns at the top of the range (see the Beautycounter Income Disclosure at www.beautycounter.com/ids), and it takes years of work and solid personal sales, team-building, and coaching skills to build up to this level.
Some new consultants may spend time on their business and not earn a lot-or anything-initially. This is certainly going to happen.
To start a business, to build trust, to make sales – it takes time and consistency.
On my team of several hundred women (at the time of publication), the most successful Consultants are those who consistently put in effort, talk to their mentors, and share about the products with people in their lives, communities, and via social media.
So, again, there is no get-rich-quick scheme here. It is work to earn money from Beautycounter, like any job. But, it's also an opportunity to make a minimal investment and build something with sweat equity over time.
Without work, simply "being a consultant" will not get you paid.
I have never seen the predatory behaviors going on in the company like you may somehow be assuming. I personally tell women to wait to join if they want a certain product package when they enroll but they feel it'll pinch their budget at the time. I tell them to wait until they're ready and it's a safe financial decision for them, and I'm here when they are ready.
MYTH: Most consultants lose money or only 1% earn money.
TRUTH: The 1% earning money number is inaccurate. In most companies, 1% may be the top leaders, sure, but that's true of any company and corporate structure. What I see is that about 50% of the women who join the business ultimately decide that selling products just isn't for them, and that's their decision.
When you view Beautycounter's public income disclosure statement, there is no accounting for the large number of women who join for the discount, or who decide the business isn't for them, or who sell happily to a few friends for some spending cash. So when you see a large percentage of the consultant base falling into the lowest tier of earnings, it's listing numbers for the entire consultant base. Remember, I see about 50% of my team ultimately opt-out of taking on the sales job part of being a consultant. So these numbers, while accurate, don't tell the full story or give that context.
TRUTH: People look at income statistics and assume that the entire consultant base jumped in and worked for and towards full-time income but somehow got shafted. This is not the case by any stretch.
There's no high-pressure situation going on. If someone tells me they have a goal we talk about ideas to help them get there and stay focused on that. Sure, as we close out a month, sometimes we're all feeling a bit of pressure (self-induced by the goals we've set) to reach our objectives, but that's about it.
A lot of people have this assumption that it's more of a "real business" or someone is a "true entrepreneur" only if they personally start an entire business from scratch. I've heard this myself, that some folks don't want to hear about this part of my work because it's not "real entrepreneurship."
In the full scope of owning and running a business, actually it isn't like traditional entrepreneurship at all. I can say this as someone who both runs "my own" business 100% and who also works with Beautycounter, Beautycounter is a far less risky endeavor.
Second, the only required fee to enroll as a consultant is $98, less if you're already a loyalty member (Band of Beauty) with the company. While we do offer starter sets, they are not a required purchase. See more on this below.
TRUTH: Working with Beautycounter is different from traditional entrepreneurship.
TRUTH: Starting a Beautycounter business is much lower risk, financially than starting up your own business start-to-finish.
In almost any retail business, you're looking at a minimum of a five-to-six-figure investment if not multiple six-figures or into seven.
TRUTH: Not everyone has the finances (or risk-seeking tendencies) to invest in starting a retail business from the ground-up, but most people can dedicate time to building a Beautycounter business.
This is especially true when the time is entirely flexible to your own schedule, kids' schedules, partners' schedules, and on and on. You never have to clock in so you can make this happen on your own time.
The company (and your team) provides support, training, resources, and tools to help you succeed. In my other business, it's entirely on me to spend my time (after I've also spent my money) to figure things out, train myself, and find the tools I need to get things done.
Instead of feeling isolated and totally alone, you're instantly part of a supportive community of like-minded people. Running my other business, I often feel like no one understands what I'm going through in stressful times. With my Beautycounter business, I am entirely supported by my team of peers and also by our HQ team.
The real real on the costs of being a Beautycounter consultant.
It costs $98 to enroll as a consultant (less if you're already a Band of Beauty – the company's customer loyalty program – member, $69).
With your enrollment fee you receive:
- a branded canvas tote bag
- a branded canvas makeup pouch
- two products
- some start-up printed assets to support you in starting your business
- and your personally branded website/access to our extensive training materials.
The retail value of the enrollment kit combined is easily over $98. So, yes, you need to pay to enroll, but there's no scam, simply an initiation fee.
There is no other financial requirement to get started. Period.
Why is there an enrollment fee at all?
Consultants buy products at a 25% discount, so it wouldn't make any sense for the company to simply allow anyone to enroll, with no fee, and shop with 25% discount for anywhere from 6 months to a year, depending on their eligibility. More on this in a moment.
You pay to enroll with Amazon Prime to enjoy the benefits of Amazon Prime, yes? You will also pay to enroll as a consultant with Beautycounter, to enjoy the benefits of being a consultant.
MTYH: There are difficult to reach sales quotas and minimum sales requirements.
To remain active as a consultant you are required to have sales volume of $1,200 every six months, and your own purchases are applied to this amount, but no product purchases are required by the consultant in that time. If you happen to order product for yourself and/or for your business purposes, each of those orders counts towards this $1,200. This is an extremely low minimum to maintain if you are shopping for products to use personally as well as making some sales to anyone. It averages out to anywhere from 1 to 5 orders per month.
TRUTH: There are no quotas you must meet in order to remain as a consultant aside from the $1,200 every six months sales minimum.
There are also no minimum thresholds to hit before getting paid on your sales. Consultants are paid commissions every month, on time, for anything they sell. Period.
Remember, consultants are shopping with a 25% discount and are earning commissions on sales they make to anyone else.
MYTH: You have to recruit all of your friends and family into the business, too.
TRUTH: At Beautycounter, you will not earn money simply by enrolling new people all the time. If you enroll someone who goes on to not sell anything, it's of no real benefit to you. This business is a sales job, ultimately, and those who want to sell the products will earn money from it.
You don't need to build a team. In fact, the highest commission rates you earn are on your own sales – from 25% to 35%. There is no cap on your sales, so you earn on every single dollar you sell to Clients and Members.
That said, most people who are not stellar individual sales people out of the gate (and even those who are) find that building a team is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
The least compelling reason to have team members, initially, is what you'll earn from them.
The percentage of commission a consultant earns from someone under them is not huge from the start. It takes building a larger team over time to earn more from the team itself.
Yes, in time, to advance through the ranks of the company structure will require team members, but your own earning potential based on personal sales is not limited by the lack of a team.
TRUTH: The primary way for a new consultant to have the highest earning potential from the business is based on her own sales of product to customers.
Yes, we build teams. Yes, we earn money from our teams (known as a downline), but, no, we aren't just magically "making bank by recruiting." In every corporate structure there are people "at the top" earning more money than people "at the bottom," only in this business, you actually can be earning more than people who "rank" above you if your own personal sales or the sales of your personal team warrant it.
If a Beautycounter consultant recruits someone who doesn't sell anything (or doesn't buy anything for themselves, which, remember, is not required), they don't make money.
There is no scheme or scam.
We are a sales team and if people aren't selling product, there isn't much profit being made. Period.
The nuances of the structure, percentages you'd earn, etc. are complex to explain in a post like this, so I'm not going to do that. But the most a consultant earns from someone under them is, on average, $6.75/$100 sold. The consultant herself, as you'll recall, earns anywhere from $25 to $35 on that $100.
The most compelling reason to build a team is that mentorship pushes you, in a good way, into a leadership position. When more is expected of us, like supporting someone new in learning the ropes, we are given the chance to rise to the occasion. It's amazing watching women on my team emerge as leaders.
If someone wants "easy money," they can get an office job and clock in and clock out for a paycheck – this work isn't that type of work.
MYTH: At some point, it's impossible for someone newer to "catch up" or rise to the top of the business.
It may seem that way to someone who doesn't quite understand how the income structure works, but no, it isn't impossible at all. Assuming this means not only that someone has a scarcity mindset, but also that there are a fixed number of people to reach. True, the population of folks of buying age isn't likely growing that fast, but to assume that a brand that is only six years old has the type of saturation that you're assuming is false.
TRUTH: No, it isn't impossible at all, and there are new people who join the business long after the early consultants who are building sizable teams and earning just as much money as some of the first leaders. It all depends on the consultant and the team she builds (if that is her goal).
MYTH: The products priced higher to allow for the business structure.
TRUTH: The products are priced competitively with others in their class, namely department store brands.
From what I know at-large, the retail markups on products in the personal care category vary greatly. These markups are there to cover a variety of costs from the production of the product itself (including ingredients, testing, and packaging), to running the business from the corporate side, to logistics of storing and shipping, to marketing and sales, and everything in between.
TRUTH: Any brand you shop with has markups built into their product line to account for all of these things. In the case of a direct sales company like Beautycounter, paying the consultants is a marketing cost. It simply varies from a company like Esteé Lauder, for example, who will spend a huge portion of the markup on their products on traditional media like television and print ads as well as expensive celebrity endorsements.
A large part of what Beautycounter does that extends far beyond the safety precautions of other companies (and what I imagine adds significantly to their operating costs/cost of goods sold) can best be seen in their ingredient selection process.
Beautycounter's 5-Step Ingredient Selection Process
(from the company's website):
Step 1: Ban Intentionally
The Never List: 1,500 questionable or harmful ingredients we do not use, no matter what (including nearly 1,400 cosmetic ingredients banned in the European Union).
Step 2: Screen Rigorously
Using the best available data, we screen every potential ingredient, considering it both individually and within a mixture of chemicals, as it would be in a final product. After all, if a company removes one toxic chemical and replaces it with another, nothing has been done to actually protect our health.
Step 3: Learn Constantly
We regularly review emerging data on ingredients and even commission our own studies. The absence of data does not mean that a chemical is safe.
Step 4: Source Responsibly
- Choose the best available ingredient options.
- Work to source ingredients from non-GMO, sustainable sources, many of which are organic. Over 80% of our ingredients are natural or plant-derived.
- Ask for certificates of purity, and test for heavy metal contamination.
- Work to manufacture all products in the U.S.
- Do not test products or ingredients on animals.
Step 5: Share Transparently
Every ingredient we use is shared on our product packaging, online, and in EWG's Skin Deep database. We share the source of all ingredients.
That said, Beautycounter realizes that the price range for these products is not always within budget for everyone.
Beautycounter's mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone.
That doesn't say "get Beautycounter products into the hands of everyone," but safer products.
The "dream" would be for anyone and everyone to be able to walk into your neighborhood CVS or Walgreens and know that the products on the shelves are safe for you and your families.
Currently, this isn't the case. Furthermore, companies aren't even currently required by law to disclose all ingredients used in the products to consumers. Even clothing manufacturers are required to tell you what the clothes are made of. The personal care industry needs to be held to a higher standard than it is now.
The company sets out to fulfill their mission in three ways:
- Education – Consultants are sales people, yes, but educators first and foremost. If someone attends a Beautycounter event or even just speaks with a consultant, chances are they'll leave that exchange having learned something. Armed with information, consumers make better decisions. When you know better, you do better. If you didn't know that the last time a major federal law governing the personal care industry was passed in 1938 before reading this post (or talking to almost any Beautycounter consultant), you do now. If you didn't know that the FDA does not have the power to demand a recall on a product when that product is found to be toxic or responsible for harm or damage to human health, you do now. This awareness is step 1 to solving the problem.
- Advocacy – Beautycounter advocates for more health protective laws, actively and on an ongoing basis, in the countries in which it does business – the US and Canada. To read more about the progress made by the company, check out the recent Social Mission Report here.
- Products – Yes, Beautycounter products are high quality and perform beautifully, and they can solve the problem of getting safer products into many people's hands.
Another reason why the products are priced as they are? The entire way the company operates from sourcing, to manufacturing, to corporate office environment, to packaging, ingredients, and more involves more costs than perhaps many others because it is a B Corporation.
Beautycounter is a certified B Corporation.
According to the Certified B Corporation website:
Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. B Corps are accelerating a global culture shift to redefine success in business and build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Society's most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment.
B Corps form a community of leaders and drive a global movement of people using business as a force for good. The values and aspirations of the B Corp community are embedded in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence.
The B Corp Declaration of Interdependence States:
We envision a global economy that uses business as a force for good.
This economy is comprised of a new type of corporation – the B Corporation –
Which is purpose-driven and creates benefit for all stakeholders, not just shareholders.
As B Corporations and leaders of this emerging economy, we believe:
- That we must be the change we seek in the world.
- That all business ought to be conducted as if people and place mattered.
- That, through their products, practices, and profits, businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all.
- To do so requires that we act with the understanding that we are dependent upon another and thus responsible for each other and future generations.
It's 2019. The gig economy isn't going anywhere, and neither is direct sales.
People want and enjoy a side hustle. I've had side hustles for as long as I've been able to work. As anyone who has known me for my whole life. I will always find a side hustle for some extra cash even if I love my full-time job.
We can choose to embrace it and do our research to support companies we love and believe in, or we can cross our arms and stomp our feet and make broad-based assumptions on claims "we've heard" that simply aren't true.
Look, I had my reservations, too. I have had all the concerns and distaste for many similar companies in my life. But, I think it's time to take a fair look at what Beautycounter is doing and compare – because it isn't apples to apples. And lumping all direct sales companies together as *bad* without another thought is both unfair and unintelligent. It's as unfair as it is to assume that companies not using this model are somehow all good.
I hope you feel that this post provided you with a full spectrum of what's going on behind the scenes for consultants.
If you enjoyed this post but still have a question or concern about the Beautycounter business that you'd like me to address possibly in a future post, please email me to beauty (at) balancedbites (dot) com with the subject line "blog post follow-up question" and I'll do my best to answer it in a future post.
As I said, I intentionally closed comments on this post as I'm not here for a debate or to invite trolls or haters. I gave my honest take, and I'm ending it there.
Additional resources and recommended reading/viewing:
beautycounter.com (not an affiliate link)
Beautycounter's CEO and founder, Gregg Renfrew, on Instagram
Beautycounter's head of advocacy, Lindsay Dahl, on Instagram
The Zoe Report (though it has an outdated enrollment fee) lists Beautycounter in an article entitled "Side Hustles That Actually Make You Money"
Meet a woman who's championing 'clean beauty' and empowering women – Today Show, March 2, 2018
Senator decries "poisons" as unregulated chemicals in cosmetics draw scrutiny – CBS This Morning, April 15, 2019


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|Hidden Canyon is located not too far from the tourist sites of the famous Sukawati Art Market in Bali.
And this Guwang river flow ends at Ketewel beach.Before it became a tourist destination, the Beji Guwang canyon was a location for fishing for the local people.
In addition, around this river there is a temple that has a shower of water that is used by local residents for drinking water and holy water for the needs of the surrounding mock ceremonies.
Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang Sukawati became popular after a photographer uploaded on the internet.
These exotic and captivating photos make a lot of people curious to know where the location is. In fact, it is not too far from the tourist sites of the famous Sukawati Art Market in Bali.
Has anyone ever traveled to this place and enjoyed Sukawati's Hidden Canyon?
Bali's Hidden Secret Canyon Beji Guwang - Скрытый Каньон Бали


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Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Highland Heights is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Highland Heights public health department.


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A total of 98 performers are ready to take the stage for Sabah Fest 2018 'Solungkoi: Jambatan Tamparuli' musical theatre, from the 4 – 6 May 2018, at the Auditorium of Kompleks Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Sabah (Auditorium, National Department For Culture and Arts, Sabah).
"Every year the Sabah Fest musical showcases the diversity of Sabah's cultural dances from selected districts. This year, we will feature the traditional dance of 'Tarian Botumban' from Kiulu which will be performed live by students of SK Pekan Kiulu. This rarely seen cultural dance tells the story of local villagers and their camaraderie during paddy harvesting season," said Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board cum advisor for Sabah Fest 2018.
Ten students of the Kelab Kebudayaan Koubasanan Tokou from SK Pekan Kiulu, Tuaran will be performing the 'Tarian Botumban'.
"I am new in performing for a musical theatre. I have been actively representing my school to perform in schools and public events. Therefore, I am not really nervous. My parents will be coming to Sabah Fest to support me and I will do my best," said Chrissylvia Anak Titos, 12, from SK Pekan Kiulu, Tuaran, who has had two years of dancing experience.
"We have been practicing the dance for the past three weeks and we are working really hard to showcase the 'Tarian Botumban' on stage", said Ahmad Danial Aiman, 11, also from SK Pekan Kiulu, Tuaran.
Apart from the 'Tarian Botumban', there will also be nine students from the 'Feng Yun Dance Troupe' (风韵舞蹈团), of Kian Kok Middle School (KKMS) to perform a Chinese folklore dance.
The 'Feng Yun Dance Troupe' (风韵舞蹈团) will be performing the 'Kai Men Hong' (开门红), a Chinese song that translates to "Open the Red Door". It is an auspicious song, meant to serve as a greeting of good fortune and good luck. According to the students, this is one of most challenging dances. Besides handling the art and movement of the Chinese fans, the dance also shows diverse moods and emotions, while portraying a rhythmic precision.
"We are thrilled to be able to perform in 'Solungkoi: Jambatan Tamparuli' musical theatre for the first time. It gives us a chance to increase our experiences and to overcome our fears on stage as we will be performing for about 500 audiences daily. We will do our best during this three-day event", said Chaw Szing Jade (赵欣洁), 16, and Vivian Hong (洪玮筌), 15, who started dancing since they were four years old; both from the KKMS Dance Troupe.
'Solungkoi: Jambatan Tamparuli' is inspired by a Tamparuli legend that tells a story about a beautiful young woman who fell in love and later on became a human sacrifice to appease the Tamparuli river spirits. The three-day Sabah Fest also offers a line-up of cultural activities as well as food trucks from 6:30pm onwards, at the Auditorium of Kompleks JKKN Sabah (Auditorium, National Department For Culture and Arts, Sabah).
Admission to JKKN Sabah is free. Tickets for 'Sabah Fest 2018 – Solungkoi' are sold at RM50. Shows start at 8:00 pm. There is no admission fee for the exhibitions.
For more information, please contact Francesca Lydia Chipli, Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd at +6088-232121 or email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Updates on Sabah Fest 2018 at www.hellosabah.my.
About Sabah Fest
Sabah Fest was established since 1988. It is a celebration of Sabah's rich and diverse cultures through musical theatre and exhibitions under one roof, to compliment the Ka'amatan (Harvest Festival) month with a stage performance on all three nights. This event is brought to the public by Sabah Tourism Board and is organised by its wholly-owned subsidiary Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.


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Bangladesh textile factories resume production after post-accident strike
Textile production has resumed in Bangladesh after an eight-day shutdown following the collapse of a building housing a clothes factory.
Thousands of workers have gone back to work after the tragedy in a Dhaka suburb prompted a mass strike.
Emergency workers have continued pulling bodies from the debris. At the last count at least 429 people were known to have died in the country's worst industrial accident. Some have been buried unidentified and people are still looking for missing relatives.
The EU has warned Bangladesh, which has duty-free access to its markets, to improve safety standards or face trade sanctions.
Sixty percent of clothes made in the country are sold to Europe. Exports are worth over 14 billion euros a year.
But the accident has highlighted poor conditions and low pay. Most workers are paid barely 30 euros a month.
Britain's Primark and Canadian retailer Loblaw, whose Joe Fresh clothing was made at the collapsed building, have promised to compensate victims' families.


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COVID-19 has sparked a flurry of criminal activity across the country, with a particular increase in petty crimes perpetrated against UK healthcare facilities. Bike theft, slashed ambulance tyres and stolen oxygen canisters are just some of the misdemeanours which have significantly grown in frequency since the coronavirus lockdown began in March 2020. Given the constant, essential work carried out by health services, it's clear the utmost must be done to protect its physical assets, and staff, from physical attack. Fundamentally, it's the responsibility of the facilities managers and specifiers to incorporate and carefully balance physical security strategies around healthcare sites to protect patients, visitors, property and assets. The challenge is that many of these sites are continually increasing in size and complexity to meet the higher demand from the population. Fencing, gates, storage enclosures and access control are part of a solution in securing this service sector to enable it to operate effectively 365 days a year. Effective access control Hospitals are fast-paced environments where life and death outcomes often hang in the balance of only a couple of minutes. Efficient, seamless access is therefore key. All gates and access points around the perimeter must be assessed and considered and these access points should be installed and controlled centrally, or regularly monitored. Fencing, gates, storage enclosures and access control are part of a solution in securing this service sector Consider the types of vehicles that require access; the appropriate solution should ensure that, where necessary, emergency vehicles can get in and out of the site unhindered. Effective design for maximum security If automated gates are specified, underground operators are highly recommended to remove any visible signs of surveillance on display. When designing pedestrian and vehicular access: gates should be DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant. Crucially, the design of fencing and gates must accommodate rapid evacuation and access for emergency services. With regards to the car park, it may require rising arm barriers or bollards to secure it. These solutions control access and separate pedestrians from vehicle traffic whilst protecting different buildings, such as specialist units and emergency wards. Promoting wellness through aesthetics Creating a welcoming environment is a core priority when specifying security options for hospitals. Razor or barbed wire may be effective deterrents to potential trespassers, but they create an intimidating and unwelcoming aesthetic, far removed from the sense of wellbeing these developments should promote. A solution that offers both visual appeal and high levels of security is vertical bar security fencing or welded mesh panels. Both provide strong boundary protection and excellent visibility for surveillance, while offering greater protection than other alternatives. Recreational areas For areas requiring a 'softer' appearance, such as gardens and outdoor recreational areas, timber fencing is an ideal option. Timber has a natural, welcoming appearance and promotes a sense of wellbeing and privacy. As well as offering a pleasing aesthetic, it can also provide a high level of noise protection. This makes it well suited for acoustic fencing, which can improve recreational and recovery areas by protecting them from high levels of noise, transforming them into little oases of calm ideal for recuperation. Outdoor storage areas Hospitals and other medical facilities produce a large amount of medical waste which requires secure outdoor areas and bin stores to hold hazardous materials on-site before they're taken away. Hospitals have a responsibility to ensure these areas are secured using risk-appropriate fencing to avoid potentially dangerous materials getting into the wrong hands. Risk assessments Creating a welcoming environment is a core priority when specifying security options for hospitals Risk assessments are key to ensuring a risk-appropriate solution is installed. For facilities at risk of criminal activity, products accredited by standards including Secured by Design or the Loss Prevention Standards Board's LPS 1175 are proven to reduce the likelihood of crime. It's also best practice to locate storage areas in areas away from climbing aids such as lamp posts or trees. The fence should also be high enough to deter attempts at climbing. There are many effective and easy-to-install options on offer when it comes to specifying security for healthcare infrastructures. It is important that each site is judged individually. Every institution is different and will require a unique plan of security structures to ensure it is safe for all personnel.
The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has made us all more conscious of who is coming and going from our property. Whether it is a family home, business premises or public building, property owners want full control over access for protection and peace of mind. As a provider of access control technologies, we are seeing a growing demand for automated gates with a variety of access control systems. There are a number of considerations that buyers need to make when investing. And as an installer, there is advice that you can offer to help your clients make the right choice for their property. Here are some of the key considerations you'll need to make and discuss with your client. Whomever you buy from, you should be offered more than a simple instruction manual. Electronic locks, magnetic locks and code security In the first instance, you'll need to advise on the type of lock and access control available. Electronic locks release on the operation of the automation system to allow the gates to open. Locks are required for all non-locking (also known as reversible) operators and are recommended for any gate on a multi-user site or any gate over 2.5m. Apply the same logic to an automated gate as you would to a domestic door – for example, you wouldn't fit your front door with a lock on the same side as the hinges or a drop bolt at the hinge end of a manual gate so why dispense with this logic when the gate is automated? Electronic locks release on the operation of the automation system to allow the gates to open There are a number of locks on the market including magnetic locks, drop locks that "shoot" a bolt into the ground and side latching locks. These are all designed for external use. While the gate itself will provide physical security, the customer will want to feel in control of who enters their property, when and for what purpose. Consider access for post and deliveries, waste disposal and visitors arriving on foot etc. There is a range of options available. Intercom systems will allow the user to vet visitors, keypad entry can allow remote access for visitors with a specific code, remote controls allow an oncoming driver to open the gates without getting out of the vehicle, and a timer control can be used to open or close the gates at certain times of the day. Vehicle detection loops can be installed discreetly under the tarmac allowing the presence of vehicles to exit the gates and prevent closing whilst obstructed. Sliding gates versus swinging gates There are a number of locks on the market including magnetic locks, drop locks that "shoot" a bolt into the ground and side latching locks Gates can be automated to either swing or to slide open and in the case of swinging gates, the opener may be concealed underground or gate mounted. The most suitable opener for your installation will depend on the space available and the type of gate selected. Concealed underground automation is ideal for highly ornate gates. However, where gates are fully infilled (typical of many timber designs), gate mounted openers are concealed from the front of the gate by the gate leaf and present a cost-effective option. The choice between slide and swing is largely down to space - swing gates require a clear space for their opening arc whilst sliding gates require space to one or both sides of the gate. Sliding gates are perhaps the best choice where the drive slopes or when drive space is limited, as they use the least space when opening. Voltage Most swing gate and sliding systems are available in 24v or 230v. The 24v systems still need 230v mains power – there is a transformer built into the 24v control panels. Deciding which voltage to use can include a combination of factors such as the material of the gates, the location of the system and the safety features you want. Concealed underground automation is ideal for highly ornate gates With wrought iron gates, the wind can pass through them whereas with fully boarded wooden gates (popular because they give full privacy) the wind has nowhere to go, so they act like sails. For commercial or industrial applications with larger entrances and a heavy gate, you may need 3 Phase 400v power (sliding gates only). Installing gate motors in confined spaces The environment in which you are fitting may well influence which gate and motor you recommend. Will it be in an exposed area which is subject to the elements? Will it be positioned on a slope? Sliding gates are perhaps the best choice where the drive slopes or when drive space is limited Installers have always faced the challenge of installing gate motors in confined spaces. When fitting a pedestrian gate, there is often limited space in which to work – potentially making an installation time consuming and technically demanding. If this is the case for you, consider a gate operator which is designed specifically for installations with limited space for manoeuvre. An example of this is the E5 compact gate operator. The operator is not only small but has an optional slide lever attachment designed for installations where there is extremely limited space, meaning that just 8cm of the pillar is needed for installation. What's more, improved fixing points and a simple 'hook and fasten' process means assembly is safe, quick and straight forward. Ultimately, you'll be looking for a good quality, reliable product with good service. Work with a supplier that offers more than just a manual. If they are happy to offer training, their time and advice when you buy, the chances are you'll get their support long term.
"Some embark on farmyard heists whilst others are devoted to back-bedroom chicken sanctuaries," a quote taken from Channel 4's new documentary 'How to Steal Pigs and Influence People'. Whilst many think this is part of the positive vegan uprising, The National Pig Association have expressed grave concern of the glamorisation and condoning of livestock theft from farms. Wesley Omar, who was featured in the documentary, was found guilty of theft after he broke into a farm and stole a pig stating "he was saving it from slaughter." Due to this 'humane reasoning,' he received a 12 month community order and completed 100 hours of unpaid work. However, the farmer in question incurred huge losses as he could not reclaim the pig due to potential contamination and had a cost of £6,000 to upgrade his security. The cost of rural crime Opportunistic thieves have now turned into organised criminals According to NFU Mutual, the cost of rural crime has risen by 12% since 2017, and the Home Office statistics stated that 26% of rural businesses experienced at least one crime incident in 2018. However, the face of rural crime is changing, with M.O.'s shifting. What once were opportunistic thieves have now turned into organised criminals stealing heavy machinery and livestock. One example saw around 200 sheep stolen in the last three months within the Wiltshire area alone. Due to the volume of these incidents, police speculated only skilled sheep rustlers could conduct this crime so efficiently and undisturbed. The result of this crime has cost the agricultural industry £3m in 2019 alone. However, theft isn't the only emerging rural crime trend hitting these farmers. Fly tipping on private land has risen considerably over the past few years with figures constantly rising. Once again, like the face of rural theft, criminals are evolving. The Environment Agency has stated that organised gangs are making high profits through 'waste removal', undercutting legitimate waste management sites through fly tipping. This crime is affecting 67% of farms and landowners as criminals try to evade landfill taxes. But what happens when you're the victim of this crime? According to Countryside Alliance, it is the only rural offence where landowners are legally responsible for the disposal of said waste, costing them around £47m each year. So, how can farmers and agricultural landowners protect their premises and assets from both animal rights activists and organised criminals? A scheme has been introduced within specific areas in order to curb the increasing rates of rural crime across England and Wales. Dedicated police teams have been created to provide protection and support to rural areas, with specialist knowledge in dealing with cases. Agricultural physical security How does the farming industry's physical security measure up against these criminals? With this in mind, how does the farming industry's physical security measure up against these criminals? How can they prevent these targeted attacks on their livelihoods? One area that should be considered is a line of defence that deters, detects and delays these intruders - rather than allowing them onto the land - whilst waiting for police to respond. Security measures nowadays are able to delay intrusions, being the difference between criminals getting away and getting caught. A physical fencing system with anti-cut and anti-climb features would offer the first line of defence to farmers and landowners by restricting access onto their fields. Alongside effective high security fencing systems, used to prevent livestock trailers entering farmers fields, entry points need to be reviewed and addressed on whether they are effectively deterring criminals. Many successful livestock thefts are due to organised criminals and their vehicles being able to access fields undetected. Improving the security of field perimeters and entry points is the first step in protecting a farmer's livelihood against criminals. In turn, having a single entry point in and out of fields and premises is also an effective deterrent. Properties with various exit plans are more likely to be targeted as criminals have a higher percentage of escaping. Access point security Security measures such as CCTV cameras or motion sensor lighting have quick installation times In order to increase security at field access points, blocking off the gateways to these fields would act as an extra deterrent to those looking to steal livestock and fly-tip. With perimeter and access point security comes additional physical security measures that could help prevent the theft of livestock. Security measures such as CCTV cameras or motion sensor lighting have quick installation times that help detect an intruder rather than deter and delay like perimeter security. With rural crime on the rise, livestock theft and other criminal activity is becoming a common occurrence for farmers and agricultural landowners. Rural crime is not only having detrimental effects on the individuals but also communities across the UK. Many other industries such as the commercial industry and sports sectors utilise effective physical security within their premises in order to protect their assets. And so we are asking; why is the agricultural industry any different?
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Frasers Hospitality Trust Q2 DPS down 3.6% to 1.33 Singapore cents on enlarged share base
HOTELS and serviced residences owner Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) reported a distribution per stapled security (DPS) of 1.33 Singapore cents for its second quarter ended March 31, down from 1.38 cents a year ago.
This was due to a higher number of stapled securities of 1.38 billion at end-March compared with 1.2 billion a year ago.
Net property income rose 17 per cent to S$22.2 million for the quarter compared to a year ago, while gross revenue was up 13 per cent to S$27 million.
The increases were mainly due to the addition of Sofitel Sydney Wentworth to the trust's portfolio since July 2015, partially offset by the weaker performance of its London properties and InterContinental Singapore.
Net asset value per stapled security was 85 Singapore cents at end-March. FHT last traded at S$0.82.
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