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Vice President of Talent
Ted Ramirez is the Vice President of Talent for Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Phoenix. He is responsible for leading the hospital's talent initiatives, including talent acquisition, succession planning, compensation, benefits, wellness and well-being, employee health, learning and development, and performance management. In addition, Ramirez is responsible for our Phoenix hospital's Lean Six Sigma program.
Ramirez joined the CTCA® start-up team in Phoenix, Arizona, in March 2008. He led the organization's talent function to a successful hospital opening in December 2008, which included sourcing and selecting its 142 inaugural stakeholders. Today, the center is home to 698 stakeholders. Under Ramirez's leadership, our hospital in Phoenix has received a number of employee workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies in Arizona, Best Place to Work, Most Admired Company and Healthiest Employer.
Prior to joining CTCA, Ramirez was a Director of Human Resources for Hyatt Hotels, where he began his career 10 years earlier. Over the course of his career with Hyatt, Ramirez served as the Director of Human Resources for hotels in Carmel, California; Seattle, Washington; and Phoenix. In addition to his human resources career, Ramirez has 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Ramirez received a bachelor's degree in hospitality administration from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, and he received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Arizona State University. Ramirez and his wife, Lisa, have two children and reside in Litchfield Park, Arizona.


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Your Survival Guide to Menopause
Age 3 – She looks at herself and sees Queen
Age 8 – She looks at herself and sees Cinderella
Age 15 – She looks at herself and sees an ugly sister, and says, "Mum, I can't go to school looking like this"
Age 20 – She looks at herself and sees "too fat/ too thin, too short/ too tall, too straight/ too curly" but decides she doesn't have time to fix it, so she going out anyway.
Age 30 – She looks at herself and sees "too fat/ too thin, too short/ too tall, too straight/ too curly" but decides she doesn't have time to fix it, so she's going out anyway.
Age 40 – She sees looks at herself and sees "too fat/ too thin, too short/ too tall, too straight/ too curly – but says at least I'm clean and goes out anyway.
Age 50 – She looks at herself and sees, "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go!
These anonymous words circulated the Internet with a note saying, share with all the women who you are grateful to have as friends.
Peri-Menopause/Menopause is a time of transition, its a hormonal shift that means an end to our childbearing years, and quite literally change to our bodies especially our nervous system, which undergoes a rewiring of sorts. Women are taught to dread menopause, when in reality it should be a hallmark of celebration, there is so much more to this midlife makeover than the out of control hormones it is so famously known for. At its healthy best menopause should be recognised as a graduation of sorts, a second phase of adulthood that brings opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. A new chapter to do everything differently, better and smarter! Simply put, we are not who we were only older, our brains are actually changing and our thoughts and ability to focus are affected by this new re-wiring. We find ourselves looking inwards for answers instead of searching out side of ourselves.
I have known and worked with many women who have gone through this process, as well as experiencing it myself. I can say with promise that menopause is a sensational stage of awakening—one that, when engaged in consciously, holds great scope for transformation and healing of mind, body and soul, at the inner most levels.
As a woman in midlife today, I am part of a growing population, and this group of women is no longer just background noise, but a force to be reckoned with—we are educated, vocal and sophisticated in our knowledge of health and looking after ourselves, and we are very determined to take control of our own lives.
Many cultural traditions have honored the cessation of the menses, as a stepping forth into profound spirituality and personal wisdom, where the power previously released through the monthly flow is now kept within, nurtured and cultivated. The changes that come upon a woman as she settles into this phase of her life are often associated with the waning moon, which have been revered, honored and also feared!
F*ck You Fifties!
Menopause, lovingly referred to as the "F*ck You Fifties" is triggered by decreasing hormones and is accompanied by physical and emotional symptoms like:
- Hot Flushes
- Vaginal dryness
- Urinary tract infections or painful urination
- Stress incontinence (leaking of urine)
- Night sweats
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Heart palpitations
- Forgetfulness
- Mood changes
- Anxiety and irritability
- Diminished concentration
- Decreased sexual desire
Menopause is not just a physical event—but a window for new expression, one not experienced since adolescence and the beginning of menstruation. Of course we're still mothers, daughters, lovers, wives, and workers but we are guided by newfound ambition, creativity and vitality and the need to do something deeper and more meaningful.
There are millions of women going through menopause today, so if you are one of them, you are in very good company. Here's a short summary of what you need to know about this transition to help make it as smooth as possible.
Survival Tips
1) Hot flush Prevention
- Avoid triggers like spicy foods, caffeine, or alcohol.
- Smoking may also make hot flushes worse.
- Dress in layers, dress in layers, dress in layers!
- Use a fan at work or in your home to help cool you down.
- Herbal supplements, can be a life saver. There are many on the market, best to see a naturopath to help you find what works!
- A cold drink, preferably water will help to bring your temperature down quickly.
2) Ugh…Weight Gain! Will I gain weight going through menopause?
We all hope for a quick fix on this one, but that's not what healthy lifestyle changes are about. Fluctuation in hormone levels can trigger weight gain, which can in turn effect your self-image and your mood. However, NOW is the time to focus on your self, exercise regularly (at least 3 x per week, even if its for 25 minutes.) Just a few diet and lifestyle changes can have a dramatic effect on how you experience menopause — especially if you start making them at the "peri" stage. I can't emphasize enough about the positive effect a healthy diet can have on menopause. Adding whole foods that are nutrient dense will not only help to make you feel better, but keep you healthy as your hormones change. Increase foods that are rich in vitamin D, calcium, and iron to help keep your bones strong as your estrogen production slows down. Avoid refined carbs, processed sugar; hard fats and nutrient empty foods.
3) Be Mindful, Practice Meditation, and Stress Management
Being mindful and practicing some sort of meditation will help you to be more relaxed and balanced and will bring a sense of awareness and a feeling of being in control over your symptoms. We meditate to discover our own identity, and to find our right place in the world. Practicing meditation gives us light on the inside as well creating space for change. Be in the moment and focus on what your senses are telling you right now. These practices will give you insight of re-connection, and by starting your day with some deep breathing and 10 minutes of free time to clear your thoughts, you're already on your way to a mindfulness practice. The more you practice this habit, the more automatic it will become.
4) Journaling
Write it all down, all of it! This is one of my favorites! All that angry, whiny, petty or deep and secret stuff that clutters your mind, this is what stands between you and clarity. By writing everything down from your shopping list to your innermost desires will unlock a creative and intellectual force you never knew you owned. Be consistent, start journaling and watch the magic unfold. Try to do at least 2 to 3 pages per day, incredibly powerful.
5) Menopause and Sex
It's not uncommon for women experience a decrease in sexual desire and activity during menopause, however this is not the case for every woman, and it certainly doesn't have to be! Our expectation of sex during menopause has a lot to do with mind set and the negotiation process of how we see ourselves at midlife. However, in one-study it has been reported that 86% of women have experienced some form of sexual dysfunction, and it's usually loss of desire, and this is often linked to vaginal dryness or dyspareunia (pain during intercourse) or loss of clitoral sensation. Finding the cause of sexual problems can sometimes be challenging, and usually menopause related-hormone deficiency is to blame.
But women's sexuality is complex, and its not just an issue of balanced hormones, its an overall integration of good physical and emotional health. It's also important to be aware that certain medications such as sedatives, antihistamines or antidepressants can interfere with sexual health.
Normal Midlife Changes You May Experience
- Decreased sexual desire
- Increased sexual desire
- Change in sexual orientation
- Decreased sexual activity
- Vaginal dryness and loss of vaginal elasticity
- Pain or burning with intercourse
- Decreased clitoral sensitivity
- Increased clitoral sensitivity
- Decreased responsiveness
- Increased responsiveness
- Fewer orgasms, decreased depth or orgasm
- Increase in orgasms, sexual awakening.
Remember that during this transition, our libido may go underground for a while as we reprioritize and reconnect with everything in our lives. This is perfectly normal and can bring forth tremendous growth. But, the retreat is only temporary, and there is no reason for lowered sex drive to become forever after menopause. And, while some women truly do notice a decline in libido at menopause, others can actually experience an increased sexual desire and activity after menopause.
6) Support Your Adrenals!
Our adrenal glands are the body's highly effective shock absorbers" These two little cone shaped glands that sit on top of our kidneys release more than 50 different hormones that influence nearly every function of our body. These hormones support us through daily life with our energy levels, mental-alertness, a healthy libido, and most importantly – with our stress levels. When we are stressed, our adrenals release some potent 'fight or flight' hormones called cortisol and adrenaline, increasing our heart rate and breathing, our pupils dilate, our brain sharpens and blood rushes to our big muscle groups, essentially preparing us for battle. Once the stressful event or situation has passed, our adrenals stop releasing these hormones; we relax and go back to normal.
Today our battles are things like dealing with a stressful job, negotiating through demanding traffic, pushing your body to soldier on when its clearly it needs to stop. Because we live in this time of increasing stress, combined with poor lifestyle habits, and eating processed and lifeless foods, it is easy to understand how these hard working little glands can be taxed to their limit!
Healing Adrenal Fatigue
- Follow a healthy, whole foods diet
- Reduce your sugar intake
- Eat protein at every snack or meal
- Steer clear from caffeine, it over works your adrenals
- Avoid fasting or cleansing protocols, they can further weaken your adrenals.
- Spend time people who are not draining
- Have more fun, laugh more, do more things that bring you pleasure
- Supplements that can help, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Magnesium
- Herbs that can help, Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Rhodiola
What ever is happening in your life right now, take time to ask yourself, What Matters? What Works? And What's Next!
Join me—and many other women—as we revolutionise and expand our lives, and ultimately our culture, through inner-standing, connecting, and living the wisdom—and power—of menopause and our lives beyond.
And don't forget to stock up on your SYLK personal lubricant from our online store at –
Liza – Naturopath

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During his first year in Boston at Harvard Med, Arthur Guyton met Ruth Weigle. He and a fellow student had ridden bicycles 15 miles as far as Wellesley College to take advantage of a pleasant day. Ruth was walking with a friend whom the young men had met at a party. They talked a while. Nothing came of it, but she impressed him enough that she stuck somehow in his memory. Continue reading "A China Connection"
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Connecting with the East
At age 11 Ruth Weigle wrote, "I pause now to look back over my childhood days before passing into the dim, shadowy regions of the future." She composed those words in 1933, little aware that within a decade the entire world would descend into total war. She herself would face unimagined challenges as a young adult.
But there was still some time to make the transition from youthful freedom to responsibility. Growing up in New Haven in the 20s and 30s, she had many advantages: excellent schools, a safe neighborhood, the intellectual climate surrounding Yale University and particularly the Divinity School.
Ruth would later recall an impressive visitor to her childhood home on Cold Spring Street – the great poet-sage of Bengal and India, Rabindranath Tagore. At the funeral of a loved one she would reflect long upon these words which he wrote: Continue reading "Connecting with the East"
Change of Plans
Kate Smallwood accepted Billy Guyton's proposal of marriage in 1908 and almost immediately left Mississippi for a 5-year term as a Methodist missionary to Suzhou, China. A few months before leaving Suzhou to return home she wrote to her sister, who was also engaged,
You wanted to know Billy's and my plans. He writes me that he is going home this summer and when you see him, ask him to tell you, because his plans are my plans, and what he does or what he wants me to do, you will find me trying my best to do. I am glad you are in love. I hope you love Mr. Johnson as much as I love Billy, but I doubt it. Maybe you will someday.
I asked Aunt Ruth, Kate's daughter, if her mother was a changed person when she returned to Mississippi from Suzhou. My intent was to know if she had changed philosophically or religiously. Continue reading "Change of Plans"
Kate Goes to Suzhou
This post begins a story of persistent will and horizons enlarged. It's a personal story about my grandparents Mary Katharine "Kate" Smallwood and Billy Sylvester Guyton, who met as teenagers growing up in a small town and on a farm, respectively, in northeast Mississippi. Continue reading "Kate Goes to Suzhou"


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Oh the irony. The University of Chicago is getting a $125 million gift from Ken Griffin, the founder of the hedge fund Citadel. The "Chicago school" of economics, as it is called, leans heavily toward free and efficient markets. Mr. Griffin's name and cash — earned in a business that depends on markets being inefficient — will now endow the university's economics department.
To be fair, it's not all Milton Friedman laissez-faire and Eugene Fama efficient-markets theory at Chicago. Look no further than this year's Nobel Prize for economics, awarded to the behavioral economist Richard Thaler. His work on human biases might help explain many investors' willingness to pay huge fees to hedge funds like Citadel even when, as recently, the industry's performance has looked anemic, at least compared with the stock market.
Yet the irony remains inescapable. Most hedge funds exist to generate so-called alpha – a return over and above the average in the relevant market. That's their pitch, and that's how they justify fees that are typically based on 2 percent of assets and 20 percent of gains. Mr. Fama's famous theory, which underpins many economic and financial models, argues that's impossible.
Regardless, Mr. Griffin has made his money — some $8.5 billion, according to last month's Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans — in the real world, and kudos to him for promising to give some more of it away. It's the second largest gift in the university's history, behind David Booth's $300 million endowment for the business school.
As the founder of an investment firm built on a belief in efficient markets, Mr. Booth may be a more logical candidate to have his name on the economics department while Mr. Griffin's might make more sense on the business school. In terms of where scholars officially sit, though, there's a lot of overlap. Mr. Thaler, a professor at the business school, exemplifies the range of academic views in play at the university these days. Money talks, but in this case it probably wouldn't have been necessary to open minds.
Mr. Griffin, already a trustee of the university, lauded in his statement an institution "fundamentally committed to free expression, fierce debate, and intellectual pursuit" and a culture of "rigorous questioning and open discourse."
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September 4th: Unite, which represents workers at the ESB's Moneypoint plant, today (Wednesday) warned that the "provocative" tone of a communication sent by management to Moneypoint workers could threaten industrial peace at the plant.
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Further Trade Union Degeneration-Brian Gould Cork https://wp.me/pKzXa-ZB Over the last few years Amalgamation of Unions have taken place. Notable FORSA, (the three Civil Servants /Local Authority workers Unions), CONNECT Electricians,Engineers, Carpenters, Plumbers, Constructions Trades), SIPTU bring some of the smaller Unions under their wing. The above new 3 Unions now hold a Majority of Votes in ICTU This is a move to a FEDERATION of Unions. ICTU would Negotiate on behalf of ALL Unions It is a move to a Trade Association and NOT a Movement of Workers Less input from the Rank and File Members. Full Time Paid Officials (ICTU) Negotiating and making the Decisions on Wages, Salaries, and Working Conditions UNIONS were formed by the Rank and File Members NOT by Careerist in Trade Unions or Trade Associations Rank and File Members were NOT afraid of taking Civil Disobedience Full Time Paid Officials agreed to FEMPI, and IRA (Industrial Relations Act) which means No Civil disobedience Unions in the 21st Century have become the Garda Police men for the Government Quote from Trade Union President in 1920 Cissie Cahalan is true today as it was then -Brian Gould Cork Cissie Cahalane Cork) President Iris Union of Distributive Workers and Clerks( Now MANDATE TRADE UNION) 1920 "The movement as we know it today has accepted capitalism in practice, in theory they repudiate it" It is the same in 2019 -Brian Gould
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ALAMOGORDO DAILY NEWS / SEARCH: Passeig Marítim, 1 Sitges, B 08870
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- 3 baths
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- Square Feet: 150 sqft
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The Parc de Mar Sitges is located in one of the most exclusive areas of Sitges, near the famous Terramar Golf Course, just a few meters from the sea. This spacious apartment of 150 square meters and two large terraces of 100 square meters.
The finishes are with high quality. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stove, a microwave and a dishwasher. Excellent views to the sea. The apartment has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a guest bathroom, a spacious living room of 50 square meters.
Also it has 2 parking spaces and a storage.
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Listing Agent: Christoph Toelle
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Jake Smith, Kyle Wong, Tara Nguyen, Steven Kha, Kristi Chang
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Theme: Empathy
Platform: PC – Windows
Two people figuring each other out across pen and paper. Letter writing via a series of choices. Players have the option of acting kindly and with compassion even when the pen pal does not reciprocate. There is no game points system associated with why you must be kind.
Best Audio, Best Narrative, Jammer's Choice, 1st Place Overall.
Installation Instructions:
Download. Unzip the file and launch Sincerely.exe. Own a mouse and keyboard, and tissues for tears.
The link above will bring you to an external site.
How does the game fit the theme?
We focused on empathy that each of us could learn from in daily interactions—talking to strangers, making relationships, and learning about imperfections that we all have.


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Atlantis Homes I House
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Interior layout of the town house:
On the first floor: an entrance hall is entered from the southern side, from which a large living room with a kitchen area and a dining area is entered, from which a spacious veranda overlooking the pool is reached, a closet, there is also a separate door to the sanitary unit for guests in the entrance hall.
On the second floor: there is one bedroom with a separate bathroom with a sanitary unit to the south, from which a balcony overlooking the street is reached, to the north — a second bedroom with a separate bathroom with a sanitary unit, which leads to a balcony overlooking the pool.
Height of the ceilings: on the first floor 275 cm; on the second floor from 260 to 310 cm.
One parking space is provided for the town house, located next to the entrance from the southern side.
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If you are a parent of a young child, you may have heard from other parents that it is best for your little one to be cared for by you. While their opinion truly makes sense, there are cases that you will not be able to do so, especially if you are busy working to support your family. This is where a child care centre Cairns, Nambour, or Brisbane parents trust is useful. Not only that it takes care of children in a safe environment, but it also trains them to become better as they grow up.
In fact, there are a plethora of benefits you will receive from sending your child to this place. So, if you are feeling guilty about doing it, do not be. Here is why it is a good parenting decision.
It prepares them for school.
Obviously, the main goal of the people providing child care jobs Brisbane has to offer is to prepare your little one for formal education. With them, your child's transition to leaving home for the first day of school will be a lot easier. They will be already familiar with the school environment, after all.
It makes them more resistant to infections as they grow up.
While the stories about children getting sick at school are true, they will actually benefit from it later on. Sending your child to a child care Nambour parent's trust will actually boost their immune system.
According to a study by the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, children who have had infections while attending pre-school are less likely to acquire such diseases once they attend elementary school.
It trains them to become better communicators.
While in a child care centre Cairns parents send their children to, your child will have the opportunity to interact with their peers, thus improving their communication skills. Not only this, but they will learn how to properly communicate with adults as well.
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Child care centres Cairns has to offer also help your child to get higher scores when they attend elementary and high school. According to another study, children who attended quality daycare had higher cognitive and academic achievement scores as teens.
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Pune, India, 29th November 2017: WiseGuyReports announced addition of new report, titled "Construction in Switzerland – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2021".
In real terms, the Swiss construction industry recovered in 2016, after registering a relatively low performance in 2015 due to slow economic growth. This slowdown in construction activity in 2015 was particularly due to the overvaluation of the country's currency against the euro by the Swiss National Bank (SNB), which had an adverse impact on export trade activity. Additionally, rising unemployment rates and poor private consumption held back economic growth. Consequently, in 2015 the industry posted growth of 0.1% in real terms, following an average annual growth of 2.0% during the preceding three years. The industry rebounded in 2016, supported by a gradual improvement in economic conditions coupled with government investments in the development of the country's overall infrastructure.
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The industry is expected to gain some momentum and expand over the forecast period (2017–2021), supported by a revival in both investor and consumer confidence on the back of an improving economy; this is expected to accelerate the flow of investment in construction projects. Though the persistence of currency overvaluation is expected to weigh on the industry's performance, a slight deceleration in the Swiss franc by the SNB is expected to offer a relatively positive outlook for the industry over the forecast period.
The industry's output value in real terms increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.52% during the review period (2012–2016), and is expected to post a CAGR of 2.02% over the forecast period.
Construction in Switzerland – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2021 report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the Swiss construction industry, including:
• The Swiss construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
• Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, and the risks and opportunities they present to participants in the Swiss construction industry
• Profiles of the leading operators in the Swiss construction industry
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Switzerland. It provides:
• Historical (2012–2016) and forecast (2017–2021) valuations of the construction industry in Switzerland using construction output and value-add methods
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Breakdown of values within each project type, by type of activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition) and by type of cost (materials, equipment and services)
• Detailed profiles of the leading construction companies in Switzerland
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• Identify and evaluate market opportunities using standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies.
• Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts.
• Understand the latest industry and market trends.
• Formulate and validate strategies using critical and actionable insight.
• Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures.
• Evaluate competitive risk and success factors.
Key Highlights
• Report expects the residential construction market to remain the largest segment, accounting for 32.3% of the industry's total value in 2021. The growing influx of migrants into the country is expected to drive demand for new housing units over the forecast period.
• Research expects infrastructure construction to be the industry's fastest-growing market over the forecast period, with a CAGR of 3.34% in nominal terms. The market is expected to be supported by government investments in transport infrastructure. In August 2016, the government announced plans to invest CHF13.2 billion (US$13.3 billion) during 2017–2020 to upgrade and maintain the national rail network infrastructure.
• Under the Energy Strategy 2050, the government is planning to increase the country's energy production capacity from renewable sources. Accordingly, to take advantage of the vast potential of renewables in the municipality of Poschiavo, in November 2016 the federal government of Graubunden announced plans to develop a hydroelectric storage plant with a total installed capacity of 1,000MW.
• The Swiss city of Lausanne is preparing to host the Winter Youth Olympics in 2020. Accordingly, in May 2017, construction of a new Olympic village called 'Vortex' began. With an estimated investment of CHF156.0 million (US$158.5 million), the site includes the construction of a ring-shaped building and a 2.8km spiral-shaped ramp.
• In order to transform the tourism sector into one of the major drivers of economic growth, the government is focusing on developing the country's leisure and hospitality infrastructure. Accordingly, the government offers support to the hotel industry through the Swiss Society for Hotel Credit (SGH) which provides financial assistance for the construction and expansion of hotels.
Table of Content: Key Points
1 Executive Summary
2 Industry Outlook
2.1 Commercial Construction
2.2 Industrial Construction
2.3 Infrastructure Construction
2.4 Energy and Utilities Construction
2.5 Institutional Construction
2.6 Residential Construction
3 Key Issues and Developments
4 Market Data Analysis
4.1 Construction Output and Value Add
4.1.1 Construction output by project type
4.1.2 Construction output by cost type
4.1.3 Construction output by activity type
4.1.4 Construction value add by project type
4.2 Commercial Construction
4.2.1 Commercial construction output by project type
4.2.2 Commercial construction output by cost type
4.2.3 Commercial construction output by activity type
4.2.4 Commercial construction value add by project type
4.3 Industrial Construction
4.3.1 Industrial construction output by project type
4.3.2 Industrial construction output by cost type
4.3.3 Industrial construction output by activity type
4.3.4 Industrial construction value add by project type
4.4 Infrastructure Construction
4.4.1 Infrastructure construction output by project type
4.4.2 Infrastructure construction output by cost type
4.4.3 Infrastructure construction output by activity type
4.4.4 Infrastructure construction value add by project type
4.5 Energy and Utilities Construction
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BEREC and RSPG present solutions to facilitate mobile connectivity in challenge areas
10 January 2018
While the EU's goal for 2020 is to ensure that all Europeans should have access to Internet speeds above 30 Mbit/s and at least 50% or more of European households subscribed to internet access above 100 Mbit/s, many countries still face difficulties meeting the increasing demand from users and local authorities for a mobile connectivity available in rural areas and in constrained areas (indoor locations, subways, tunnels, hot spots…).
In line with its aim to enhance connectivity and innovation in Europe and in order to get a clearer picture of the situation in Europe regarding this issue, BEREC has adopted a common report with RSPG on facilitating mobile connectivity in "challenge areas".
This report first describes the main issues encountered to provide mobile connectivity in some 'challenge areas' where mobile connectivity is limited or non-existent. The report describes four categories of challenge areas: indoor, transportation means, non-profitable areas and other areas (such as protected areas, "grey" areas and low quality of service areas). It mainly compiles initiatives to facilitate mobile connectivity for each of these areas in Europe. The report presents various solutions such as developing network sharing, installing repeaters, Wi-Fi or imposing coverage obligations, depending on the issue at stake. Examples of limitations or drawbacks identified with some of these solutions or initiatives presented are discussed in the report.
The report was published for publication consultation on 11 October until 8 November. The final report takes into account comments raised during this consultation.
In 2018, BEREC will further work on mobile coverage issues in the context of 5G roll-out. BEREC will thus publish two best practices reports on spectrum authorization/award procedures and coverage obligations with a view to considering their suitability for 5G; and will also publish, after public consultation, two common positions on infrastructure sharing and monitoring of mobile coverage. The RSPG will be associated to this work.


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Darts Farm has grown organically over the years and on our journey, we've met some amazing local artisans. Specialists in their own crafts, we've had the pleasure of welcoming some amazing retailers and independant boutiques that share our passion and values to bring you a fantastic lifestyle shopping experience.
Come and meet the teams at The AGA Shop and Fired Earth to get the inspiration for your dream kitchen and bathrooms. Our Home & Garden Gifts and Orange Tree are the perfect place to find unique furniture, homeware and gifts handmade by local artists, potters and craftsmen.
There's also plenty here for your little ones with our hand-picked selection of the best toys and children's clothing.
Our on-site expert florists are always on hand to inspire you with their selection of fresh flowers, many of which are grown here in our fields.
With the gorgeous Devon landscape right on our doorstop we are so thrilled to have Cotswold Outdoor here with their quality clothing and equipment to explore the great outdoors.
While you're here, visit RSPB to learn about the amazing local wildlife, we've got quite the view from the shop, looking out at the estuary, over our wetlands and fields; what better way to find your perfect pair of binoculars!
We know that living a healthy lifestyle can be hard to balance at times and sometimes you need to take the time to treat yourself in the hustle and bustle of life. The Treatment Loft and Energy Hair are ready to take the stress away with spa therapies, massages and hairstyling.
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At Hancock & Moore Furniture, we understand that style emanates from within. That is why each Hancock & Moore original furniture piece is custom-made to your exacting requirements. Whether you choose the classic Vaughn wingback in Weston Cane Burnished leather or an Adrian Jade crocodile-embossed top-grain hide. Your personal choice defines your own unique style. Our passion for accommodating self-expression begins with endless furniture style choices of leather, fabric, trim and wood finishes. Think of them as personality building blocks with the end result being a fabulous piece of furniture. Convey your distinct furniture vision. Under the stitching you'll know that our tradition of hand-built furniture quality and pride in craftsmanship ensures that your statement of self-expression will last for generations to come.
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IELTS Sample Essay - Alternative Medicine
This IELTS sample essay tackles the subject of alternative medicine. When you are asked whether you agree (or disagree), you can look at both sides of the argument if you want. This shows that you have good academic skills as you are able to see both sides of the issue. It can also sometimes be a good idea to look at both sides of the argument because it may be easier for you to brainstorm ideas. If you just look at one side, you may run out of ideas. If you look at both, then there are more ideas to discuss. In this IELTS sample essay, the writer disagrees overall with the opinion presented - that alternative medicine is ineffective and possibly dangerous. However, in the first body paragraph the writer discusses what those who agree with this opinion think. In the second body paragraph the writer then gives the reasons why he/she disagrees. In other words: Body 1 = the disadvantages of alternative medicine Body 2 = the advantages of alternative medicine It is then a good balanced conclusion as the writer states that they are best used together.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. You should write at least 250 words.
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There are many benefits to going vegan, but it's not the right fit for everyone. While a week or month long cleanse may deliver some powerful benefits, you can still enjoy most of those benefits by eating less processed foods, less meat and dairy, and a primarily plant-based diet. Here are just a few reasons to stop being vegan.
Weight Gain
If you have become vegan and almost instantly started gaining weight, it may be your body's way of telling you that veganism is not the right fit. It likely means that you are overeating because you are always hungry. Try a more strategic approach to balancing your protein and nutrition but if you are in a constant state of feeling hungry or unfulfilled it may be time to at least return the dairy in your diet.
You're Obsessive About Your Diet
How much time and energy do you spend a day talking about or thinking about what you are going to eat? Have you started judging others (internally or aloud) about what they eat? If so, you have developed an unhealthy relationship with food. If you aren't careful this can quickly spiral out of control.
Low Immunity
Have you been sick more than usual? Then you are not providing your body with the nutrients it requires. Yes, you might be eating more antioxidant-packed fruits and veggies, but your body isn't getting the vitamins and nutrients it requires.
Just because you stop being vegan doesn't mean that you have to eat meat, seafood, or dairy three meals a day. You can still be low-meat and low-dairy but mostly plant-based.


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What You Should Know About Exercising Your Rights as an Employee
IntroductionYour rights as an employee are protected by federal, state and local laws. From hiring to firing, these laws provide numerous protections. Your employment rights arise from various sources, including legislation, court decisions, employment agreements, union contracts, company handbooks, and civil service rules.
This pamphlet provides an overview of your rights as an employee. You can consult a lawyer for advice if you think that these rights have been violated. Your lawyer can determine whether you have a claim and, if so, help you obtain compensation or other remedies.
Antidiscrimination Laws
Recent antidiscrimination laws and Court cases have expanded employee rights. For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 protects individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Also, recent cases make employers responsible for sexual harassment in the workplace. Such harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances at the workplace, requests for sexual favors as a condition for employment, or a hostile and abusive environment resulting from sexually charged language or materials at the workplace.
Several remedies may be available to you in the event of discriminatory actions by your employer. You may be entitled to be rehired, promoted or reassigned to a job that you lost as a result of discrimination, You may also be entitled to compensation for lost pay, emotional distress and legal fees.
Ordinarily, you must file a complaint with a federal or state agency if you believe you have been subjected to unlawful discrimination. There are strict deadlines for filing discrimination complaints, sometimes as short as 180 days from the date the discrimination took place. You usually have the right to sue your employer if the federal or state agency does not act on your complaint. It is advisable to consult a lawyer who can press your claim with federal and state agencies and, if necessary, pursue your rights with a lawsuit.
Health and Safety Laws
Federal, state and local laws require that employers provide a healthy and safe workplace. Employers are required to warn their employees about potential hazards, provide protective equipment, and display posters explaining employee safety rights. If you believe that your workplace has a safety or a health hazard, you should notify your supervisor. If you are not satisfied with your company's response, you can file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA will investigate your complaint and may order your employer to remove any health or safety hazards. Your employer may not fire you or otherwise retaliate against you for filing a valid complaint.
Minimum Wage Laws
Federal law as well as some state and local laws establish minimum wages. In addition, employers must pay overtime to most employees, excluding certain managers, supervisors or administrators. Time worked, for which you must be compensated, includes all time on the job and may include travel time, training time, and on-call periods. If you believe you have no been paid the proper minimum wage or overtime pay, contact the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action including, in certain cases, requiring your employer to pay back wages. The DOL will keep your name confidential. It is illegal for your employer to fire or take other action against you for filing a complaint.
Protection Against Unjust Firing
For many years, employees have been protected from firing and other adverse employment decisions in violation of the antidiscrimination laws. A long legal history protects employees' rights to unionize and collectively bargain. Employment protections have recently been expanded to include employees who become pregnant or disabled, "blow the whistle" on their employer's wrongdoings or tell their sexual preferences.
You can ordinarily be fired if your employer has "good cause" incompetence, excessive absences, or violation of company policies. Employers can also terminate your employment as part of a plant closing or company-wide reduction in force. In many states with "employment at will," employers may terminate employees for any reason or for no reason, as long as they do not violate the law.
Although your firing may be legal, the law does provide you with rights as you leave your employment. For example, most states require that fired employees receive prompt payment of their final paychecks. In some cases, this right goes beyond unpaid wages to include compensation for earned bonuses and commissions, unused vacation and holiday time, and severance pay. Depending upon your company's retirement plan, you may be entitled to collect retirement funds at the time of firing. In many cases you may also be entitled to continue your group health car coverage at your own expense. Employers must provide advance notice of an impending firing in special circumstances, such as the closing of a large plant or office. In addition, your employer must deal fairly with your need to provide employment history to apply for a new job.
You should consult a lawyer if your employment has been, or is expected to be, terminated as a result of discrimination or if you believe you have not been paid what you are owed. Your lawyer can advise you about legal strategies for challenging your termination and obtaining all of the salary, severance, and other benefits to which you are entitled.
Privacy Rights
Federal, state, and local laws limit the types of information that employers may discuss about you and the methods they may use to find it out. For example, there are limits on questions unrelated to the job that employers may ask applicants about such issues as age, marital status, illnesses, or disabilities.
Employers may be permitted to require that employees take medical exams or tests for drug and alcohol use. However, in some states they may not require lie detector tests or certain psychological testing.
Most states allow employers to give information about a worker to a prospective employer. However, communicating false information could be grounds for a libel or slander lawsuit. You should seek legal advice if you believe that someone is making false comments that are damaging to you or your career.
Most states have adopted laws that allow employees to have access to their personal file. This is an important right; a personal file can provide evidence in a lawsuit for unlawful firing, demotion, transfer, or other personnel action. Employers use personnel files to retain salary data, references from prior employees, evaluations from supervisors, complaints from fellow employees, comments from customers, and records of injuries and illnesses. If your employer or former employer refuses to allow you to see your personnel file, your lawyer can advise you about the procedures that you may follow to enforce your rights.
Private VS. Public Employee Rights
The scope of job related protection is very wide, and it continues to expand with new laws and court decisions. The front pages of our newspapers regularly report stories of employment violations ranging from sexual harassment to illegal firings and pension improprieties. You should seek legal advice if you believe that your employee rights have been violated. Your lawyer can determine whether your employer has violated the law and can recommend action to protect your rights. If you have a claim, your lawyer can advise you how to obtain satisfaction by dealing directly with your employer or by going outside the workplace with mediation, arbitration, or a lawsuit.


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Check Out The Cover For The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Official Cookbook!
One of the highlights from the new Disney theme park, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, is not only the out-of-this-world interactive features fans and park visitors get to immerse themselves in, but you can also feast on many of the Black Spire Outposts local dishes and cuisines as well!
Ever wanted to know how to make Gurreck Gravy or Chadian Dressing? Well, now you can in this all-new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook!
Part of the Galaxy's Edge media project, Insight Editions is releasing this cookbook, written from the perspective of one of the local Batuuans, Strono Cookie Tuggs, who also appears in Zoraida Corodva's "A Crash of Fate" which hits shelves tomorrow.
The book is coauthored by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel (an author of several bestselling medieval fantasy-themed cookbooks) and Marc Sumerak, whos work includes Hidden Universe Travel Guides: The Complete Marvel Cosmos, Star Wars: Droidography, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvels Spacefaring Super Heroes.
From the Disney Parks website...
Soon, youll be able to bring home a variety of new recipes and cooking traditions with the all-new Star Wars: Galaxys Edge cookbook. This book is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats from Black Spire Outpost and beyond. Inspired by the stories and cuisine found in Disneys biggest single-themed land, the cookbook is written from the perspective of Strono Cookie Tuggs, former head chef at Maz Kanatas castle on Takodana.
Just released today was the cover of the cookbook and a few pages of recipes you can expect to wet you appetite with until the book's release later this year.
Check them out below!
The Star Wars: Galaxys Edge Cookbook will hit shelves this November. For more information and to pre-order your copy today, head on over to the Insight Editions website.
May the Spires keep you!
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Charlie is with five intrepid artists at the Angel Inn in Stoke-by-Nayland.
All is going well with some beautiful pictures being painted.
And in the evening, food and drink seem to be plentiful!
And the weather has been fantastic.
Look for Charlie's article in November's Leisure Painter.
The new Charles Evans Pocket Book for Watercolour Artists is now available from the e-shop. £8 plus P&P.
Packed with tips and techniques, this book is an invaluable resource for all watercolour artists.
Watch Charlie's new video for Daler Rowney.
Charlie was on TV live on Monday 10th September on the Hochanda arts and crafts shopping channel. Once in the morning 11am and again in the afternoon 3pm.
Sky Channel 673, Freesat Channel 817, Freeview Channel 85
He was demonstrating Daler Rowney products in his own unique manner!
You can catch up at www.hochanda.com if you missed the live show.
The painting holiday in France was, as usual, a great success. Judging by some of the snaps that were taken, a certain amount of booze was consumed!
Both at the nearby cafe, as well as at night in the restaurant.
But in spite of, or because of, the merrymaking, some lovely paintings were produced.
The August workshop has finished. Four days of painting castles, boats and beaches. The weather was very changeable but the painters were able to paint outdoors some of the time.
The paintings were varied over the four days. These are Charlie's versions but they were all excellent.
For the last lunch we had fish and chips (with mushy peas) from the local chippy. Delicious!!
To book your place for next year, click on this link or go to workshop page.


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Could hiring a gardener be the right solution for you? If you do not have a natural green thumb or you're too time poor to maintain a healthy, beautiful garden, it might be that finding the right gardener could be your best option to achieve the perfect outdoor space.
Be careful though, as the best gardener is not always necessarily be a cheap gardener; and conversely using a cheap gardener can end up being very expensive if they are not insured or police checked.
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Different Services Offered By a Gardener
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Monday, March 28, 2016
Wormy Reference Guide - Dragon #11
Summary: The rather musically inclined dwarves confront Wormy in his front yard where he challenges them to a Dragon's Conundrum, a riddle-game, for their 22 purloined bowling balls. Wormy confounds them and proceeds to squash the Rockeaters to a jelly.
Dragon's Conundrum:
A riddle-game, though likely the end result will always be Wormy stepping on the opponent regardless of the answer.
Panels 3
Appearing to be about 8 in number, at least before Wormy steps on them, their wing-helmed leader threatens Wormy with his Falchion before he accepts the challenge to a riddle-game with our green-skinned hero. They could probably have down more damage with their singing.
Panels 1-3,5,6
A broad, curved sword with a cutting edge about a foot down the back as well as down the entire front edge. Not what the dwarf-leader appears to be wielding.
Panels 2
Wormy's name for Dwarves
Panels 2
Snooker Balls/ Bowling Balls:
It is revealed that there are 22 in total though they do not make a visual appearance in this issue.
Panels 3
Summer Leagues:
Apparently the dwarves bowling leagues, cancelled due lack of bowling balls.
Panels 1
Wormy deals easily with the small troop of dwarves. His riddle-game challenge appears no more than an amusement though he may have honored the bargain and returned the bowling balls if the dwarves had guessed right. He may have also wanted an excuse to get the drop on the dwarves and avoid any potential for ankle related injuries.
Panels 2-4,6
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When it comes to getting your house ready for a paint job, pressure washing the exterior of your home is one of the most critical steps you can take. This is because any paint applied is most likely to fall off very soon if the dirt on the exterior surfaces of the house is not removed. Just as the name implies, pressure washing is an effective way of getting rid of any old paint, mildew, dust and dirt by use of water under high pressure, although the higher the pressure does not equal better. What you are looking for is high gpm's (gallons per minute) & to set your power washer at a lower psi.
Depending on the contractor whether its Columbia Brothers or not, you'll find that some use pressure washers fueled by gas while others prefer to use electric pressure washers, Flora Brother's Painting uses gas-powered. And while operating a pressure washer isn't always that big of a deal, ensuring that they are operated by an experienced professional is the best way to ensure great results. It's often than not, people are taking this job up themselves. It can cause the paint to be removed from the surface due to the high pressures coming from the commercial pressure washer. We would recommend you get someone in to do this as it could become more costly!
Buying a pressure washer
As mentioned when visiting the store to buy a new pressure washer, you want to make sure that you get one with a higher gpm, and of course, a user manual. You can also opt to rent a pressure washer, but you should know that most rentals don't come with user manuals. When buying a pressure washer, always ask the attendant or a store manager to show you ropes on how to operate it. While there are some functions that are common among most pressure washers such as spray gun, pressure hose, knob for adjusting the pressure of water, and spray nozzle etc, the main objective here is to learn more about the art of handling the nozzle and pressurized water.
Avoiding common problems that come with pressure washing
Like most tasks, you will most likely come across a few problems when handling pressurized water. One of the most effective ways of avoiding any of those problems is to never point the nozzle at others. Water from a pressure washer is usually expelled forcefully and has the potential harm individuals that it's directed at. It's also important to note that when the trigger of the pressure washer is fired, there's usually a kickback. As such, always make sure that you have stable footing or are well supported to avoid the effect of the kickback. Also avoid pointing the pressure washer at the source of your home's electricity i.e. the meter box, and too close to the object you are washing. This could cause major damage to your home.
PRO TIP: Never use the red tip when power washing your home or deck. Stick with the green (25 degree) or white (30 degree). If unsure, consult with the professionals over at Beam SoftWash. They'll be able to help you with your pressure washing conundrums.
Mixing a cleaning solution
You don't always need to mix a cleaning solution when pressure washing the exterior of your home before painting it. But if you have to mix the water with a cleaning solution, always make sure you use a product with low PH and which is eco-friendly.
If you follow these simple steps you can have a surface nice & clean and ready to paint!


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Make Your Print Business a Learning Organization
A print business that learns is one that has a foundation for tracking its business processes and improving on them. From a cultural standpoint, a learning organization has to be able to talk openly about mistakes made from all levels of the organization.
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During my years at Seminary, I did my field placement at Trinity Church, Sigourney Street, Hartford. Trinity is a parish located in a very diverse part of Hartford. Its Asylum Street facade stands directly across from the home offices of The Aetna Insurance Company, while its Sigourney Street entrance leads into one of the poorest neighborhoods in Hartford. Just before my arrival in the mid-eighties, prostitutes would often plied their trade from the steps of the main entrance to the church.
Because of its location, Trinity Church was a wonderful tapestry of humanity. On any given Sunday, people from all walks of life gathered inside the walls of the beautiful sanctuary. Doctors, lawyers, college professors and insurance executives along with welfare families and street people carrying all their worldly possessions in with them hoping to escape the cold or extreme heat. And the people who gathered represented a multitude of ethnic and racial backgrounds.
As the youth minister my job came with many challenges. The twenty or so youth were as diverse as the congregation. About half of the young people came from affluent suburban families who had been part of Trinity most of their lives. The other half were poor, who came because the previous youth minister worked hard to bring them into the church and most these young people came independently of their families. Despite the diversity of the congregation, there was no unity among the youth. For the most part, the group was divided along economic lines. At most meetings there was a clear divide as the city kids kept to themselves and the suburban kids kept to their circle. If asked, both sides claimed to be open to what the others had to offer, but for some reason, they always blamed the other group for being cliquey and exclusive.
Attempting to have conversations on the subject only led to shouting and blaming each other for the problem. Deep down, I knew if I could get these kids to talk to each other they would bond and be the richer for it.
The opportunity came my first Maundy Thursday. The kids wanted to have a lock-in. So we agreed to have an overnight, but only if they were willing to keep vigil in the side chapel where the reserved sacrament was stored. They were reluctant at first, but the idea of having a lock-in away from their parents provided enough incentive for them to agree.
The rules were easy, teams of two would keep vigil through the night, rotating in and out of the chapel every half hour. While in the chapel they could pray or talk with their partner, but both had to stay in the chapel until the next team arrived. The final rule, I picked the teams. Despite the kid's protests, I paired each youth with another youth who they felt they had the least in common. Through the night. they were faithful, each team did as they were told. I can't say a lot of prayer happened that night, but something more important did.
Being stuck and alone in a darkened church can be magical. As each pair spent time together, they discovered they were not that different from the other. As teens they shared the same fears and insecurities, but expressed them differently. They all learned they faced similar challenges with parents, at school and with the future. And, without the pressures of the other members of their groups to keep them apart, they found they could actually like each other.
As the kids debriefed during breakfast, they spoke candidly and with great excitement about what they had learned through the night. During this final meeting they sat together on a large over stuffed couch no longer divided,but as one.
At funeral services, I often talk about God as Being and we as the emanations of being. And that which we connect with in each other as the light or the spark of the divine that resides within each of us. As I look back on that Maundy Thursday experience, I can see how the Holy Spirit was at work knitting together each life as they connected with the light that resides within the other.
In this morning's Gospel, Jesus states, whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me, whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward. . ." This is a discussion on hospitality and parallels a later statement in Matthew in which Christ declares, "just as you have done it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me." ( Matt 25)
The concept of hospitality was an important part of ancient life. In a time when inns were scarce, hospitality went beyond the casual dinner with friends, but the actual expectation when called upon to house and feed a traveler, a perfect stranger for the night. In the Abraham saga, Abraham welcomes three strangers into his home and discovers he has entertained angels unaware. Jesus builds on this concept when he tells us whenever someone welcomes you, or anyone for that matter, they welcome Him and ultimately the Divine Creator itself.
As a community of faith we need to be a center of hospitality, not just welcome. Being a welcoming community is one thing as there is nothing that says more about the tenor of a congregation than how one is welcomed at the door. Hospitality,however, goes beyond welcome, it is what happens after the greeting, it communicates that we are genuinely interested in the other and unconditionally willing to make room for them at our table; willing, no matter who they may be to invite them into the conversation and discussion of the community.
Emilie Towns defines hospitality in the following way, "Hospitality. . . rooted in compassionate welcome is both a practice and a spiritual discipline in which we discover that in offering hospitality we may be welcoming something or someone new, unfamiliar, and unknown into our lives. This requires us to recognize another's gifts and vulnerabilities, the need for shelter and sustenance, and encourages us to open our world views and perspectives as well as our hearts and souls."
As a community of true hospitality it is not enough to just welcome the stranger at the door and to our table, we are asked to welcome them into our committee structure, not because we need warm bodies, but because we value the other's thoughts, opinions and perspectives. As a community of hospitality we are asked to banish the, "we've always done it this way" approach and open ourselves to new ways and possibilities. As a community of hospitality we are asked to approach each person in our midst, as equals, as fellow children of God and not as newcomer and long-time member. As a community of hospitality, we must be willing to be vulnerable, open to journeying with the stranger beyond what feels safe and familiar.
Ultimately, as a community of hospitality, we are asked to do as the young people of Trinity, Hartford did, to take the risk each week of opening ourselves and our hearts to the stranger among us and to offer the Divine within us as we seek to connect with the Divine within them. Because when we do these things, we invite the Spirit to be among us.


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