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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
On August 27, 2015, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") broadened the joint-employer standard under the National Labor Relations Act ("NLRA") in Browning-Ferris Industries of California d/b/a BFI Newby Island Recyclery, Case 32–RC–109684. This is a significant decision because it modifies long-standing precedent. Generally, two entities are joint employers if (1) they are both "employers" within the meaning of the common law and (2) they share or codetermine those matters governing the essential terms and conditions of employment. Previously, the NLRB had held that the second factor is met if the employer has "direct and immediate" control of the employees. However, under the NLRB's new interpretation in Browning-Ferris, the second factor now can be established by the simple "right to control" possessed by an entity or by its "indirect control" of employment matters.
In the Browning-Ferris case, BFI used a staffing agency. The agency was highly involved in the day-to-day affairs of BFI's employment matters; it was responsible for hiring, paying, offering pay increases to, supervising, disciplining, and firing its temporary workers. But despite the agency's apparently singular control of the terms and conditions of those workers' employment, the NLRB found that BFI was a joint employer. The NLRB's decision was based in part on the contract between the parties, which reserved BFI's right to participate in many employment decisions, even though the NLRB acknowledged that BFI did not in fact exercise such powers. This "right to control" the temporary workforce, along with BFI's "indirect control" over temporary workers by its control of the facility itself and of the logistics of the recycling line, was enough to create a joint-employer relationship under the NLRB's restated test. The NLRB's stated intent of the new interpretation is to better effectuate the purposes of the NLRA, by accounting for the fact that over 2.87 million American workers are now employed through temporary agencies and are thereby subject to somewhat unique employment relationships.
This decision may impact your business to the extent that it is subject to the NLRA and its contracts, or otherwise works with, temporary staffing agencies, or other contractors. This expansion of the joint-employer standard creates a greater risk that an employer will be found to be a joint employer and therefore could be subject to union organizing activities by, and possible collective bargaining obligations with, employees of such agencies or contractors. Therefore, these arrangements, including written contracts, should be carefully analyzed and structured to avoid joint employer status.
The foregoing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice regarding any particular situation and should not be relied on as such. Please contact one of our labor and employment lawyers if you have any questions.
This update was prepared by Charles S. Elbert, D. Leo Human, and Erin M. Leach.
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Going to put together a "greatest hits" compilation of pics from the past two weeks.
Got to love the West Village Bathrooms and their Graffiti!
How does one bring in a paint brush and do this? I can't even keep up with my house keys
I asked the boys in the Rig if they had an "Asian Fireman" and they said he was off. #howodd
We had snow on one evening and then the next day we had 50 degrees and rain.
Wine Bottle down! Wine Bottle Down!
They hate each other, yeah right…
Showed them the previous pic of the dogs and they giggled at me.
I do love me a lox and cream cheese bagel from these guys.
This picture just makes me happy! It is my new screen saver on my iFoam.
Have a good weekend! We are supposed to have killer > 55 degree weather tomorrow!

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Messy play in the park has now been on for a few weeks, and what fun we've had!
We've splatted, sprayed, rolled and pretty much anything else you can do with paint. We've played in trays of foam, crunched lots of edibles, crushed ice blocks and splashed in paddling pools full of balls and inflatables… plus lots more!
We're going to be at Waterlow park every other Wednesday and Whittington park every Friday. Every week there will be something different out to play with alongside favourite activities our mini messy makers enjoy.
See our event page for all dates and to book.


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I've had a busy fifth week at LifeCare Alliance, and it's hard to believe that today marks the halfway point of my summer fellowship.
This week, I've been drafting letters to send out to pet stores and veterinary offices in the Greater Columbus Area. It's always helpful to make connections within the community, and we're hoping that these letters will help yield volunteers, donations, and/or partnerships. I've also gained experience putting together descriptions of the three volunteer positions associated with the Pet Care program – Senior Pet Care Volunteer Coordinator, Pet Food Delivery Volunteer, and Pet Food Processing Volunteer.
On Tuesday of this week, I was given the opportunity to attend a lunch session hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association. The theme of this lunch session was "Storytelling for Fundraisers: Telling an Engaging Story about Your Organization's Work."
After just graduating with an undergraduate degree in English, I was extremely excited to see what this session was all about. We heard four mini-lectures about storytelling as it applies to grant writing, my favorite being "Telling Your Story in a Grant Proposal." This breakout session suggested writing a grant using the same literary techniques that you would employ when writing a piece of fiction; your proposal should have a hook, main characters (your clients), a "villain" (the problem), and a hero (your non-profit). It was an informative way to tie together my passion for English with my passion for non-profit work. This was also a great opportunity to network with other professionals in Columbus, and I ran into several other summer fellows while I was there!


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Deftly demonstrating its British
heritage and ingenuity in watchmaking, Arnold & Son unveils a
totally new watch movement with unique architecture: the original
Time Pyramid wristwatch. With a skeletonized pyramid-shaped
movement seemingly floating between two sapphire crystals, the Time
Pyramid is a masterful rendition of technical prowess and
unparalleled elegance. This superbly engineered wristwatch is part
of the brand's Instrument Collection that combines instrument
precision with classical styling.
Inspired by the regulators created by
John and Roger Arnold over two hundred years ago, and by antique
British skeleton clocks, the new Arnold & Son exclusive
mechanical Calibre A&S1615 was conceived of, designed and
developed in-house at the company's La Chaux-de-Fonds workshops,
To reflect the spirit of the
brand's rich history, yet with a vigilant eye to the future,
Arnold & Son has created a highly cohesive and
seductive blend of watchmaking feats in this timepiece that
includes regulator, skeleton, vertical linear movement,
pyramid-placement of components and multi-dimensional depth. The
Time Pyramid is part of the Instrument Collection, wherein
timepieces are easily identified by their sophisticated dial
designs, off-centered hours and minutes indication and visual
display of complexities.
The skeletonized caliber
A&S1615 is built in a unique format, with balance wheel at
twelve o'clock, situated directly beneath the palette and the
anchor wheel (which is shaped in typical Arnold & Son's
majestic "X" form). At the opposite end of the movement, at
six o'clock, lay two mainspring barrels that supply the hand-wound
caliber with an amazing 90 hours of power reserve, and provide a
more constant force to the wheel train.
The gear train runs vertically
in a linear format connecting the two barrels at six o'clock to the
balance wheel at twelve o'clock, and endowing the movement with its
pyramid structure. The bridges are designed so that all of the
wheels, the two mainspring barrels, the escapement and balance
wheel are all magnificently visible from the dial side.
Additionally, the movement is
fitted with two power reserve indicators - one each on either side
of the linear gear train - to display the energy level for each
barrel separately. The power reserve hands indicate the reserve
level via graduated dots (that are printed under the top sapphire
crystal) in an arc format, and demonstrate how one barrel transfers
energy to the second one when needed. Essentially, as the first
barrel winds the second one, the power reserve indicator of the
first barrel goes down, while the second one goes up - making for
an accurate and intriguing readout.
As if all of this technical
ingenuity were not enough, Arnold & Son continued to push the
creative envelop in the making of this caliber with its placement
of the escapement and seconds indicator at twelve o'clock, and with
its three-dimensional construction that replicates the historic
Arnold & Son regulators.
This Time Pyramid follows the
original regulators from the brand with its component positioning
and detailed 3D visual appeal. Movement parts and watch indications
are built on three levels, with the subsidiary seconds dial on the
bottom, the hour indications on a sapphire crystal dial in the
middle level, and a silver top ring for the minutes indication.
While the movement is extremely thin - at just 4.4 mm - the
multiple levels bring amazing depth and detail to the watch. To
further enhance the balance and symmetry of the Time Pyramid, the
crown (with Arnold & Son's engraved logo) is artfully
positioned at six o'clock.
As with every esteemed Arnold
& Son watch, each component in the Time Pyramid is
magnificently hand decorated with manually chamfered brides and
high-polished edges, all yielding a striking masterpiece of
decorative craftsmanship and brilliant execution.
Each Time Pyramid wristwatch
measures 44.6 mm in diameter in its classically elegant 18-carat
red gold case. Viewed from the side, the housing is stepped and
tapers from top to bottom, the widest section accommodating the
extra-large glass with the lower part narrowing to fit snugly on
the wrist. Each is finished with an exquisite hand-stitched
alligator strap.
Ref. 1TPAR.S01A.C125A18-Carat Red Gold Case
hours, minutes, seconds, double power reserve indication
Arnold & Son skeletonised manufacture movement, hand-wound, 27
jewels, diameter 37.6 mm, thickness 4.40 mm, power reserve over 90
h, double barrel, 21,600 vibrations/h. Movement
decoration: skeletonised nickel-silver movement, rhodium treated
with Haute Horlogerie finish: hand-chamfered bridges with polished
edges, satin-finished main plate, Côtes de Genève, circular
satin-finished wheels, blued screws
18-Carat Red Gold,
diameter 44.6 mm, cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating
on both sides, case back see-through sapphire
sapphire, circular satin-finished dial frame with chamfered and
polished edge
hand-stitched brown alligator leather
30 Meters
Caliber Details


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Sailing Faith: The Long
Way Home
The Gregg A Granger
Family Adventure
I finished reading your well-written and interesting book, and I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you.
You wrote from the human perspective, about people and the impact even strangers have on our lives. I liked that you grouped your photos by category, and then in the text referred to the appropriate photos out of number order.
Not knowing what to expect from your book on your sailing adventures, I was pleasantly surprised to find your book was (in my estimation) 70% about people you met during your four years, and 30% about the act of sailing. Blended in both categories were your many experiences checking in/out with local Customs officials. There were good sprinklings about your Faith in God. Your use of medical facilities in different countries certainly contrasts with US healthcare.
Thank you for writing about your family's experiences and personal growth. You have given your children a wonderful head-start on becoming wonderful helpful and understanding adults. ~Win Stebbins
I really enjoyed your book immensely and particularly getting to know your family. What an undertaking to sail the world with your family for 41/2 years!! ~George Guerre
I've been reading while enroute sitting in an airplane. Your book is well written, I am enjoying reading about your family's journey. ~Ray Easton
I just finished reading your VERY WELL WRITTEN book. Thank you so much for taking the time needed to put you & your family experiences in print. I had no idea how many countries you were in. ~Ron Granger
I just finished reading Sailing Faith and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. I had the opportunity to hear you so combined with the book I've had quite an indoctrination and am amazed.
You have an extraordinary family to embark on such an adventure and I enjoyed learning all about it. I'm sure you could also regal with many tales not in the book. ~Gene Semple
It was with a touch of sadness that I finished the journey with your family, sad that that portion of the adventure was finished but rejoicing that you finished well. As with the Bible, there were many times during the reading that I was happy I knew the "end of the story." What an adventure!
We will be anxious to read your next book. ~Marge Farmer
It takes a lot for me to get into a book, but want you to know when I started reading it Monday, I just wanted to keep on reading. It is truly a magnificent book, can't get it off my mind what you all went through, sicknesses, pirates, boat breakdowns, etc. ~Bonnie and LeRoy Ward
I finished Sailing Faith several days ago afterwhich I mulled over in my thoughts as to whether or not to e-mail you. Generally, I did enjoy most elements of the journey. It's always interesting to learn of people, their lifestyles, and customs. My greatest disappointment was your constant slamming of the United States. After reading the book it seems I, as an American, can do nothing right. I'm greedy, make too much money, evil, present a false world to my brothers and sisters living at the other parts of the globe, and have a fully distorted view of things as they really are. At least that's the impression you gave me. In reading the book I found myself wanting just one comment about the positive aspects of America and the willingness of many of its people to help others, befriend others, and possess the desire to understand and accept the culture of others.
I'm sure the journey was great for you and your family. Thanks for listening to my thoughts. ~Jerry Adams
I heard you speak and bought your book. They both were great! ~Audrey Van Strien
Having just finished reading your book I am once again inspired by what you did with your family. Your book is wonderful! For me it was one of those where you start to get sad near the end because you are running out of pages to read and wish the story would continue.
Thanks again for sharing your story and for the inspiration! ~Jan and Kate Smits
I had the opportunity to read your book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have had the opportunity to travel and see many parts of the world, very minimal compared to your trip, and was able to relate to some of your reactions in places we have both been. Your story renewed many great feelings and inspired me to continue visiting countries around the world.
Most importantly I want to thank you for sharing your memoirs, feelings, humor, sarcasm, and political views. I have always thought that if people in this country would travel more they would have a better and realistic view of the world, not distorted through the eyes of the U.S.A.
There are tourists and travelers, you and your family are truly travelers. I know the world is a better place because of people like yourself who choose to venture out and share with others around the world that not all Americans are rude, obnoxious, self centered people. Thanks to you and your family, my travels have been and will be better. ~Michael L. Bass
Thank you so much for Sailing Faith: The Long Way Home. Was really fun to read it and brought back
Thank you for Sailing Faith: The Long Way Home. What a great book, ~Ed Barton, Volunteer Curator, Michigan State University Libraries
I just finished reading your book, Sailing Faith. I wanted to thank you for talking the time to share your experiences with me through your writing -- I enjoyed every page. ~Phil Dirkse
I am enjoying your adventure. ~B. J. Dekoning
I love it. It took me a while to read (too much going on) but I really enjoyed it. What a story! ~Gail Turlock
I totally enjoyed your presentation and talking with you. I'm so glad [for] your book. I have been reading it slowly and am truly enjoying it. My friend Sue, whom you signed it for, will really love it as many of the places are familiar to her. ~Pat Broadhurst
I want to thank you again for your sharing of your trip of a lifetime. Thanks again. From all I have heard, and by the questions, it was well recieved. ~Dick
What a pleasure it was to read the published version of your sailing saga. Although there are many distinct similarities to the manuscript, the published version is much improved and is worthy of a book that should be on many bookshelves. Thanks for the wonderful story. ~John Verwolf
I am happy to have been invited to join you on your voyage. I found it an impressive accomplishment in many ways:
--physically. You managed the routine tasks of sailing but also coped with various weather challenges and equipment failure.
--socially. You interacted with not just nice people but also with annoying ones and found ways to get special help and services when you needed them.
--psychologically. You were far from home and spent large blocks of time with just your family, while maintaining mostly harmonious relationships.
I feel honored by your asking for my feedback on your book. Best wishes on the next steps.
Marlys Admiraal (provided editing for Sailing Faith: The Long Way Home)
Firstly, I just wanted to thank you for your book. To a fault, I am a hyper critical person when it comes to writing. That being said, for whatever it is worth, your book was a fascinating read to me. I enjoyed it on many different levels for many different reasons.
So much of how you all processed your journey is similar to how we have processed our journey.
~Jessica Davis
Thanks for your book, Sailing Faith: The Long Way Home. It enriches the picaresque literary genre.
Reading it, I was reminded of Saint Augustine's sage counsel, "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page." Your journey shows you are exceptionally well read! The name of your boat "Faith" was the vehicle you used to replicate one of the epic biblical adventures: Abraham went out, not knowing whither he was to go" (Hebrews 11:8).
What a journey of faith you and your family pursued. Your adventure makes clear what Jonathan Edwards believed. Faith's locus isn't in the head filled with right doctrine. It doesn't reside in the heart with sentimental feelings about Jesus. Faith is riveted to the viscera—the guts—as the Holy Spirit shapes our will to venture into an uncertain future.
I share your convictions (p.244) about national policies that too many evangelical Christians rubberstamp. You are being most generous in language to call these grievous mistakes "curiosities." I judge them as national calamities.
The Rev. Dr. Jack R. Van Ens
I'm very excited about your book. I have re-read some parts to underline some sentences that I enjoyed. Also taking some notes. It gets better and better. ~Karen Hutchens-White
What a great read! ~Ken and Ann Minnema
Please accept our deep appreciation for the time and fascinating story that you shared with our service club on Thursday. Your trip with your family is one that many of us only dream about. I know that I do, but I don't think I could be that close to my family for that long even though I love them dearly.
You have given your children an education that is unsurpassed by any I can think of. They should do well. I know the girls at Calvin will succeed and perhaps will end up doing something worthwhile for the world.
Congratulations to you for proving that you could realize your dream. The talk on the sidewalk after your presentation was very positive. In fact your trip was the talk at a board meeting last Tuesday. We are all very appreciative of your willing to share your trip with us. ~John Verwolf, Grand Rapids Round Table


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Reference code(s): GB 0372 GFTU
Held at: Bishopsgate Institute
Title: General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU)
Date(s): 1805-2011
Level of description: Collection
Extent: c100 boxes and oversized items
Name of creator(s): General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU)
Administrative/Biographical history:
The General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) is a national trade union centre in the United Kingdom. It has 35 affiliates with a membership of just over 214,000 and describes itself as the "federation for specialist unions". In the 1890s, the development of socialist organisations and socialist thinking also found expression in the British trade union movement. Many of the new unions formed during that period were committed to the socialist transformation of society and were critical of the conservatism of the craft unions. The debate revolved around concept of building "one-big-union" which would have the resources to embark on a militant course of action and even change society. This thinking gained strength after the 1897 Engineering Employers Federation lockout which resulted in a defeat for engineering workers. The view that it was necessary to develop a strong, centralised trade union organisation by forming a federation, which had been rejected only two years earlier, was now endorsed at the Trades Union Congress of September 1897. This resulted in the establishment of the General Federation of Trade Unions at a special Congress of the TUC in 1899, the principal objective of which was to set up a national organisation with a strike fund which could be drawn upon by affiliated trade unions. The GFTU participated in the foundation of the International Federation of Trade Unions at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam in July 1919. The GFTU now concentrates on servicing the needs of specialist unions. It does this by providing courses, undertaking research for its affiliated Unions and administering a Pension Scheme for officials and staff of affiliated Unions. In keeping with its original objectives, the Federation pays dispute benefit in appropriate cases to affiliated Unions. The Governing Body is the Biennial General Council Meeting, attended by delegates from affiliated Unions, at which policy and rule changes are debated and an Executive Committee of 14 members elected to meet on a monthly basis between Biennial General Council Meetings.
Scope and content/abstract:
Papers of the General Federation of Trade Unions, (1805-2011). Includes: Union Files including National Association of Card, Loughborough Dyers and Scourers Association, Pressed Glassmakersĺ Society and other skilled glassmakers unions, Hinckley and District Trimmersĺ Union, Derby Trimmers, Dyers and Auxiliary Workersĺ Association, Waterproof Garment Workersĺ Trade Union, Amalgamated Society of Cricket Ball Makers, London Glass Workersĺ Trade Society, Amalgamated Textile Warehousemen, Amalgamated Moulders and Kindred Industries Union, London Glass Workersĺ Trade Society, National Flint Glass Makersĺ Society, Hinckley and District Hosiery Warehousemen/Menders Association, London Mill Sawyers and Woodworking Machinists Trade Society, Card Setting Machine Tentersĺ Society, Card Dressersĺ Society, Northern Carpet Trades Union, National Union of Lock and Metal Workers, Arbroath Mill, Factory and Bleachfield Workersĺ Union, Associated Metal Workers and Allied Trades, Process and General Workersĺ Union, Amalgamated Machine, Engine and Iron Grindersĺ and Glaziersĺ Society.
Also the Amalgamated Moulders and Kindred Industriesĺ Trade Union, London Glass Bottle Workersĺ Trade Society, Amalgamated Springworkers Union and Allied Trades, Print Block, Roller and Stamp Cuttersĺ Society, Machine, Engine and Iron Grindersĺ and Glazersĺ Society, Hinckley and District Hosiery Warehousemenĺs Association, Leicester and Leicestershire Hosiery Trimmers and Auxiliary Association, South Durham and North Yorkshire Saltmakersĺ Association/West of Scotland Sheet Metal Workers, Braziers and Gas Fitters/Derbyshire United Enginemen, Firemen and Motormenĺs Association, Amalgamated Weaversĺ Association, Pen and Pocket Blade Forgersĺ and Smithersĺ Protection Society, Chemical Workersĺ Union, Midlands Glass Bevellersĺ and Kindred Tradesĺ Society, Journeyman Felt Hatters and Allied Workersĺ Union, Spindle and Flyer Makers Trade and Friendly Society, Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives, Scottish Union of Power-Loom Over-Lookers, Yorkshire Association of Power Loom Overlookers, Packing Case and General Woodworkersĺ Society, National Union of Club Stewards, Power Loom Carpet Weaversĺ and Textile Workersĺ Association, Northern Carpet Tradesĺ Union, Amalgamated Society of Beamers, Twisters and Drawers, National Society of Brushmakers and General Workers, Midland Counties Federation of Hosiery Finishers, National Association of Licensed House Managers, Nottingham and District Dyersĺ and Bleachersĺ Association, Lancashire Box, Packing Case and General Woodworkers Society, Amalgamated Union of Asphalt Workers, Union of Jute, Flax and Kindred Textile Operatives, Leicester and Leicestershire Auxiliary Workers, General Union of Association of Loom Overlookers, National Union of Domestic Appliances and General Metal Workers, London Jewel Case Makersĺ Trade Protection Society, National Society of Metal Mechanics, Associated Metalworkersĺ Union, Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives, United Ladiesĺ Tailors Trade Union, Power Loom Carpet Weavers and Textile Workersĺ Union, Amalgamated Association of Card, Blowing and Ring Room Operatives, Dundee and District, Calendar, Linoleum and Dye Workersĺ Union, United Society of Engravers, Amalgamated Association of Operative Cotton Spinners and Twiners, Cloth Pressersĺ Society, Hosiery and Textile Dyersĺ and Auxiliary Association.
Also the Cigarette Machine Operatorsĺ Society, Manchester and District Caretakersĺ Association, Amalgamated Society of Textile Workers and Kindred Trades, Amalgamated Society of Operative Lace Makers and Textile Workers, Amalgamated National Union of Quarry Workers and Sett Makers, National Union of Wallcoverings, Decorative and Allied Trades/Wallpaper Workersĺ Union, Managers and Overlookersĺ Society, National Union of Tailors and Garment Workers, Lancashire Amalgamated Tape Sizersĺ, Yorkshire Society of Textile Craftsmen, Wall Paper Workersĺ Union, Scottish Union of Power Loom Tenters, Ceramic and Allied Trades Union, National Society of Pottery Workers, National Tile, Faience and Mosaic Fixersĺ Society, Leicester Hosiery Scourers and Bleachers Trade and Benefit Society, National Silk Workersĺ Association, Society of Shuttlemakers, Amalgamated Society of Spring Makers, Tool Makers and Grinders, National Union of Stove, Grate and General Metal Workers, Amalgamated Mouldersĺ Union, Leicester and Leicestershire Trimmers and Auxiliary Association, National Amalgamated Furnishing Tradesĺ Association, Retail, Book, Stationary, and Allied Trades Employeesĺ Association, National Union of Hosiery Workers, National Union of Funeral Service Operatives, National Union of Furniture Trade Operatives, Chain Makersĺ and Strikersĺ Association, Leeds and District Warpdressersĺ, Twistersĺ and Kindred Trades Association, General Union of Lancashire and Yorkshire Warp Dressersĺ Associations, London Jewish Bakersĺ Union, Screw, Nut, Bolt and Rivet Trade Society, and the Yorkshire Association of Power Loom Overlookers, 1901-1996; Minutes of the Management Committee and Sub-Committee, 1899-1983; Minutes of the Sub-Committee, 1900-1910; Minutes of the Pension Scheme Trustees, 1961-1991; Minutes of the Wages and Insurance Sub-Committee, 1974; Minutes of the Education Trust, 1977-2011; Minutes of the Co-ordinating sub-committee, 1981-1982; Minutes of committees, 1975-1983; Minutes of the Joint Board of the Parliamentary Committee of the TUC, GFTU and Labour Party, 1907-1913; Minutes of the War Emergency National Workers Committee, 1914-1918; Cash book, 1901-1980; General accounts, 1908-1998; Accounts of dispute and benefits claims, 1902-1933; Papers regarding wages and pensions, 1920-1989; Register of benefits, 1915-1933; Service charges, 1998-2004; Subscriptions ledger, 1908-1910; Contributions register and receipts, 1899-1969; Day book, 1971-1994; Rent collection, 1930-1940; Papers, accounts, deeds, lease and policy documents for Central House , Princeĺs Road and Woburn buildings, 1824-1981; Submission to the Royal Commission on Trade Unions and Employers Association, 1965; Report, strategy documents and statements, 1939-1990;; Paper regarding the rules of the Union, 1949-1956; Papers regarding students and education, 1983; Report on unemployment, 1977; Papers and correspondence regarding the relationships between the Trade Union Council and General Federation of Trade Unions, 1935-1942; Papers regarding the Multinational Project (Courtaulds Commission), 1974-1975; Papers regarding conferences and annual lectures, 1952-2000; Papers regarding the Royal Commission and the Cost of Living Enquiry, 1948-1965; Papers regarding the union representatives briefing, 1990-2002; Acts of Government, 1805-1898; Diaries of Leslie Hodgson, 1959-1974; Papers regarding ĹFederationistĺ including subscriptions book and Scrapbook of articles, 1914-1919; Correspondence and ephemera concerning a meeting between P.Potts (General Secretary, GFTU) and the European Parliament Labour Group, 1982; Correspondence with George Bell, Leslie Hodgson, Alice Prochaska and various Union, 1935-1991; Correspondence regarding loans to the Government, the Federation and City Guild prizes, the Harbour Board, loans to Denton District Council, Flyde Water Board, loans to the Borough of Rochdale, Liverpool Mortgages, Co-operatives Wholesale Society bankers, Company Law Amendment Act, Sydney Whitehead case, industrial dust disease, dispute between Midland Counties Trade Federation and the National Union of Local and Metal Workers, Bedaux system, Federation News, Cartledge vs Jopling, Rookes vs Barnard,London weighting, employment for disabled soldiers, employment of women and young people in factories, unskilled labourers, regional development, Ministry of Health, Ministry of National Insurance, union membership and industrial disputes, 1916-1974; Press cuttings regarding Northern Carpets Trade Union, Power Loom Carpet Weavers' and Textile Workers Union, 1983-1987; Typescripts of 'A History of the GFTUĺ, and 'A Study of the prospects for economic development in North East Lancashire', 1959.
Language/scripts of material: English
System of arrangement:
Conditions governing access:
Apply to archivist
Conditions governing reproduction:
Photocopying and digital photography (without flash) is permitted for research purposes on completion of the Library's Copyright Declaration form and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Finding aids:
Copy of handlist available in Library Reading Room.
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Donated by the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) in 2012
Rules or conventions: Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Date(s) of descriptions: April-November 2013


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Gold was first discovered in South Africa in the 1800's and since then it has become one of the country's biggest exports, making a profit for mining companies as well as those who invest in them. Gold mines make up one of the biggest sectors on the JSE, allowing you the opportunity to invest your money in some of South Africa's biggest
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The current turbulence in the mining industry in South Africa has its roots in several different factors. First, the fall in global demand for platinum and other minerals due to recession second, the consequences of the Marikana disaster in destabilising labour relations and third, the structural character of our mining industry. A great deal has been written about the first two factors, so
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Jan 01, 2013 · His career spans more than 30 years during which time he worked at Gold Fields of South Africa Limited, Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited and JCI Limited. In April 2003, Neal was appointed CEO of Aflease Gold Limited (Aflease Gold), which, through a series of reverse takeovers, became Gold One International Limited (Gold One) in May 2009.
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Apr 25, 2017 · Ranking Gold Mining Companies. The gold output of a specific country was not necessarily produced by a domestic company. In fact, it was most likely produced by a large, international organization. These gold companies have invested in gold exploration, exploitation, and production in several other countries around the world.
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Mining companies in Africa are also wellestablished in Angola (see mining companies in Angola), where the African conglomerate Group 5 and Senet are constructing a ZAR200 million cement project. Africa Mining IQ lists a range of details regarding such mining companies in Africa, with reference to each step involved with establishing the project.
African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)
African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM) is a niche, diversified South African mining company with excellent longlife, lowcost operating assets in key commodities. ARM owns ferrous and base metals, platinum and coal operations and holds a significant interest in the gold mining sector through its shareholding in Harmony. ARM subsidiary TEAL houses ARM's nonSouth African exploration portfolio.
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Gold mining in South Africa South Africa's gold industry rising again After more than a century of gold mining in South Africa, the US Geological Survey's latest estimate still ranks South Africa as the custodian of the world's second largest gold resources at 6,000 tonnes second only to Australia.
This is Gold
The gold mining industry plays an important role in the lives of employees, communities and the country as a whole. This is Gold is an initiative begun by South African gold producers to provide insight into the gold industry, and its contribution to South Africa.
Mining Companies in Africa
Operating from the Cape to Cairo, and from Ghana to Sudan, these mining companies in Africa include the most prestigious multinational conglomerates in the world, such as African Copper Plc, Oando Energy Resources, Tjate Platinum Corporation, Kumba Iron Ore, Aquarius Platinum and Cardinal Mining
New Kush Exploration & Mining Limited
New Kush Exploration & Mining Company Ltd (NKEM) is a first mover gold exploration company focused on East Africa, particularly South Sudan, northern Uganda and Ethiopia, with a vision to discover new frontier mineral deposits hosting in excess of 3 million ounces of gold.
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3 South African Gold Stocks to Buy. recently spoke about the value of investing in gold stocks, South Africa was probably not on his Harmony Gold, the third largest gold mining company,
Where do gold mining company in Africa sell their gold
Jun 21, 2016 · Gold mining companies in Africa, when we speak of larger companies with 50–100 people employed, and good organization, they sell their gold to best refineries in the world, to the dealers and to the clients who have signed up contracts of prefinancing or forward gold production.
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A merger between Gold Fields of South Africa and Gencor in 1998 led to the formation of Gold Fields Limited. Today, Gold Fields is a leading global gold mining company that has built on its South African reserves and resources to become a truly global miner, with eight leading mining
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The current turbulence in the mining industry in South Africa has its roots in several different factors. First, the fall in global demand for platinum and other minerals due to recession second, the consequences of the Marikana disaster in destabilising labour relations and third, the structural character of our mining industry. A great deal has been written about the first two factors, so
Mining and minerals in South Africa
Aug 16, 2012 · With South Africa's economy built on gold and diamond mining, the sector is an important foreign exchange earner, with gold accounting for more than onethird of exports. In 2009, the country's diamond industry was the fourth largest in the world. South Africa is also a major producer of coal, manganese and chrome.
Here's Why South African Gold Mining Stocks Are Down Big
So what. South Africa is home to some of the world's most lucrative mining assets. In fact, it's the top producer of gold, platinum, and chromium, among other metals.
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Nov 12, 2015 · In 2013, mining companies produced 562,000 times as much waste as gold, according to the South African Chamber of Mines. A decade before, that same ratio was less than half as large, at 212,000 to 1. Mining operations are generating increased waste because South Africa's gold is running out, and the remaining resource can only be found
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A Gilda Change
In my office are two very large identical desks.
I have a thing about pairs.
One is for my Apple computer. I love love love my Apple. I also normally keep this desk quite clean. It is intended as my oasis of calm & order.
The other is where I restore my lights. This table is normally an incredible mess. There is the inevitable old light that I am working on, surrounded by tools and parts and wire.
In the corner of the work desk is a small old box. Inside is an old cat, my Gilda. She is at least seventeen now. I have never had a cat live this long. A seventeen-year-old cat is like eight-four-year-old human.
So, Gilda is really old but not actually ancient. I had a friend with a 22-year-old cat.
Still, in the last two years her decline is observable. She went deaf at some point. Recently, she is obviously having some hip issues.
Last year she was able to jump the three feet between the two desks. Then she missed one day and crashed to the floor. After this happened several times, I ran out to the garage, and returned with a 1×12 board four-feet-long. I laid this between the desks. At first, it scared Gilda, and she refused to walk this gangplank. After a few days however, she gingerly tip-toed across it. She seemed quite pleased with herself, and the plank, and so she tip-toed right back.
For years now, Gilda has spent most of the day curled inside her old box. About twice a week I replace the crumpled packing paper inside the box. Gilda delights in finding new paper inside, and she walks around in circles pushing the paper down, before nestling down for another long nap.
But a few weeks ago, Gilda changed her behavior…
This now seems to be Gilda's default daytime position.
What has caused this sudden change?
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REMOTE OFFICE NOTICE: The Ford Hall offices of the Political Science Dept are closed. However, we remain operational and are working remotely. For assistance, please see faculty and staff contact information.
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Jason Abbott, "Malaysia's Power Struggle: How Did We Get Here?" in The Globe Post (2020)
Dewey Clayton, "Two Nations: Black, White, Separate, and Unequal" in National Review of Black Politics, Vol. 1, Number 1, 49-68 (2020)
Melissa Merry, Warped Narratives: Distortion in the Framing of Gun Policy, University of Michigan Press (2020)
Jasmine Farrier, Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial: Congressional Lawsuits and the Separation of Powers, Cornell University Press (2019)
David Imbroscio, "Rethinking Exclusionary Zoning or: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love It" in Urban Affairs Review (2019)
Adam Enders, "A Matter of Principle? On the Relationship Between Racial Resentment and Ideology" in Political Behavior (2019)
Laura Moyer, "Naming Names: the Impact of Supreme Court Opinion Attribution on Citizen Assessment of Policy Outcomes" in Law and Society Review (2019)
We are proud of 11 POLS students who were honored in the 2020 Red and Black student athlete scholar banquet
Several POLS majors included in the MLK Scholar program
Capitol Steps: Political Science students make run for experience
UofL Applauds POLS Frankfort Internship Program
Lydia Burns ('20 and Student Body Services Vice President) took her Summer 2019 internship at a Washington, DC nonprofit, Achieve, to the next level. Lydia won an Alumni Council scholarship. Lydia's data collection helped Achieve bring this report on college readiness to life
West Virginia GOP hires new executive director, POLS alum Byron Fisher
Ben Anderson, a recent POLS graduate, may be the most awarded student in university history
Meagan Floyd, POLS alum and now Youth Services Coordinator for KY Refugee Ministries, is quoted in this article on their Summer Youth Program
Dept. Chair Jasmine Farrier quoted in The Louisville Cardinal on compassion during COVIID-19
Dept. Chair Jasmine Farrier talks to Wisconsin Public Radio on the legacy of impeachment
Prof. Dewey Clayton talks to WHAS11 about the importance of the Iowa Caucus, video interview
Dept Chair Jasmine Farrier quoted in Courier Journal article about president Trump's impeachment
Prof. Dewey Clayton talks to WDRB about Sen. McConnell's power in president Trump's impeachment trial
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Political Science is a dynamic department at UofL with 400+ majors and 20 full-time faculty. Our students have won more national awards (including Fulbright and Truman) than any other department in the University. Our faculty have received dozens of teaching and research awards from U of L and professional associations. The recently-revamped POLS curriculum gives all majors internship opportunities so you can build your resume while earning your degree. Our majors go on to have successful careers in local, state, and national government, international affairs, nongovernmental organizations, political advocacy, business, academia, and the media.
The B.A. in Political Science prepares students for a wide range of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The major incorporates the all five traditional fields in Political Science with more class choices than any other track.
The B.A. with a concentration in Applied Politics prepares students for hands-on careers in public service, campaigns, and government relations. Students learn about political institutions, political behavior, and political identities. Along the way, students get the tools to put that knowledge to work in internships and other applied settings.
The B.A. with a concentration in Global Politics and International Affairs prepares students for careers with an international component, whether in the public, private, or non-profit sectors. Students can explore interests in foreign policy, international law, security, and particular regions of the world, among other topics.
The B.S. with a concentration in Law and Public Policy prepares students for a wide range of careers in public policy, politics, law, public service, as well as the private sector. Students take classes that emphasize topics in law, jurisprudence, and public policy.
If you are pursuing another major, but still have an interest in political science, we offer a political science minor that gives you an opportunity to experience key subfields of the discipline.
The MA program in Political Science trains students as analytical social scientists and broadens their understanding of domestic and international politics.
Traditional MA - students take courses covering the range of subfields in political science, including American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Policy. They also learn to conduct political science research and take electives tailored to their interests.
MA with Digital Politics Concentration - students not only get broad training in the discipline, but also take courses focusing on the intersection of information technology and politics. This concentration is particularly suited to students seeking to gain hands-on, practical skills and experiences in areas such as online campaigns and e-government.
Accelerated BA/MA - The accelerated BA/MA program allows students to get a head start on the MA degree while completing their BA or BS in Political Science. This option allows students to finish the MA degree in three semesters after finishing their BA/BS in Political Science.
Joint JD/MA degree program - Students in the JD/MA program must complete 81 hours in the JD curriculum at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (instead of the normal 90 hours) and either 21 hours in the MA curriculum (instead of the normal 30 hours) for the Thesis Option or 27 hours in the MA curriculum (instead of the normal 36 hours) for the Non-thesis Option.
A degree in political science provides strong preparation for a wide range of careers. Our UofL graduates go on to challenging jobs in government, campaigns, the nonprofit sector, law, public policy, academics, and business, both in the U.S. and abroad. The first stop for students who want to explore their career options with a bachelor's degree in political science is the Career Development Center. The UofL Career Development Center supports students from their freshman year to their senior year and beyond with career assessments, advising, job and internship postings, resume and interview help, special events and more.
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Gabriel and I have passed by the ANZ Gothic Bank several times but never really went in. So last week, our curiousity finally overcame us and we went to the bank's free entry museum. We also went into the bank branch itself and let me tell you, once you step inside those big wooden doors, it's like stepping back in time.
This impressive building was completed in 1887 to the cost of 77,000 pounds. According to the brochure, the exterior is influenced by Venetian and French gothic traditions. The columns and brackets are cast iron, made locally in a Carlton foundry and the ceiling was hand painted and gilded.
What's more astonishing is this is an actual working bank. Imagine working under that beautiful ceiling and behind those old-fashioned wooden counters. Certainly a blast from the past!


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In-cab solutions like Vnomics' True Fuel help drivers improve fuel economy on the road.
Advances in technology continue to revolutionize the business world, but technological strides often have a big impact on us in ways we are completely unaware of. Whether you order something on Amazon, buy produce at a local grocery store or fill your car up at the gas station, you're being impacted by one thing: trucking.
Trucking and freight has served as the backbone to American commerce for decades. In 2015, 49.3 million tons of freight valued at more than $52 billion were transported on average per day throughout the United States. That tonnage is expected to increase 1.4 percent per year between 2015 and 2045. Trucking is a vital part of the U.S. economy, and advances in technology in this industry have benefited both trucking companies and their customers.
"In the world of commerce, people are expecting more every day," said Garland Chow, associate professor of operations and logistics for the UBC Sauder School of Business. "All the improvements and adoption in fuel-saving technology has, in some ways, allowed the trucking industry to respond to demand by their customers to lower the price."
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Fuel-efficient trucks, better dispatching and a new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate have all impacted the industry on the enterprise level. Fleets comprising thousands of trucks have always had the opportunity to improve margins through technology and data. But now these tools have trickled down to smaller fleets as well.
How technology is impacting fuel efficiency
Joel Morrow, a co-owner and driver at Ohio-based Ploger Transportation, uses an in-cab tool called PedalCoach, which analyzes driver behavior and coaches drivers to use fuel more efficiently on their runs.
"This is a drill-down thing focusing on efficiency," he said. Most companies "get all this data – they have a hard time figuring out what any of it means, and here we get to look at stuff in real time in the cab with the driver on the road that actually understands what's happening."
PedalCoach accounts for things like load, driver and precipitation, so drivers get accurate scores for their driving regardless of factors outside their control. Morrow said this can liberate drivers from things like favoritism from dispatchers or skepticism about vehicle health at the shop. After all, if your score says you've done your best, it's hard for bosses or mechanics to challenge you.
"I got a device in here that says I drove my truck to the very best of my ability," he said. Sometimes drivers run into issues when they have a problem with their truck that a mechanic cannot immediately find. Tools like PedalCoach prove that if a truck isn't running up to snuff, it's not necessarily the driver's fault.
"'See my score,'" Morrow would say at the shop. "'It's 97 percent now – there's something else wrong with the truck,' and this has always been a source of friction between the driver and the shop … Now, I never have a problem, because my shop wants to look at the score and say, 'Oh, he's got a problem, let's go find it.'"
Morrow said the biggest advantage of PedalCoach is it levels the playing field among drivers.
Fuel economy tools and actionable data
Vnomics' True Fuel platform also removes variables like precipitation, load, wind speed and elevation, so drivers can focus on making their run as fuel-efficient as possible. Alan Farnsworth, CEO of Vnomics, said True Fuel provides auditory coaching to drivers.
"A quiet cab means a fuel-efficient cab," he said. True Fuel prioritizes real-time coaching with post-shift data so drivers can understand their current performance and plan for a better run the next day. "It's a combination of game-day coaching plus looking at the films after the game and figuring out how you want to do better the next time out."
Vnomics provides manageable, actionable data so both drivers and fleet managers can better understand fuel economy. For example, Vnomics can help fleet managers plot truck speed with fuel efficiency in mind. Farnsworth said that up to a certain speed – say 58 or 60 mph – fuel burns at a steady rate. In some cases, when drivers go above a certain speed threshold, the burn rate outweighs the perceived time saved by the drivers. This type of information can encourage drivers to slow down, help small companies save on fuel and ensure consistent delivery times.
"Usually the amount of time saved [by speeding] is dwarfed by the cost of the fuel that is wasted," Farnsworth said.
Tools like PedalCoach and Vnomics' True Fuel not only level the playing field among drivers, but they provide companies with actionable data. Morrow said it's easy for companies to drown in fleet data, and often the simple insights can provide the most impact.
Bottom line
Technology has always been a major factor in trucking, but with the ELD mandate, smaller fleets that might not have adopted solutions are starting to use technology. This opens the door for fuel economy tools like Vnomics. By coaching drivers and understanding basic fleet data, trucking companies can drive down fuel costs and make better decisions.


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Downtown Business Association (DBA)
The DBA provides leadership in the ongoing development by promoting the downtown cores through special events and attractions that draw people into the downtown of different municipalities. They ensure that the streets downtown are clean, safe and attractive which helps them assist with recruitment of new businesses to the downtown areas.
Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that promotes trade and commerce and the economic, civic and social welfare of the district. They serve the community, in particular, its business interests. They have all tourism information, welcome packages, and event listings in the community of interest.
Business Improvement Area (BIA)
The BIA improves business in the area as well as ensures beautification projects throughout the BIA area. They market, advertise and promote the area and provide a mechanism for organizing and financing programs that would not be available to independent business people.
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Have you ever seen the movie "Nine"? It's based of off Fellini's famed "8 1/2" and it glamorously portrays what "La Dolce Vita" actually means. You see the phrase on shopping totes and cookbooks, but like most things about Italy, the sweet life is much more than a motto. It's a delicious lifestyle that is just oh so attractive and sophisticated.
When Kate Hudson belts out "the sleek women in Positano" she perfectly describes the place and the jet setters who dwell there. My husband and I visited Positano on our honeymoon two years ago and we have been longing to return ever since.
I am often asked where we stayed, what we did and what I recommend. Here are my answers.
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It's tricky, to be sure. We took a train from Rome to Naples and hired a private driver to navigate the
crazy scary cliff highways to Positano. I highly recommend that. You do not need a car and one could not pay me enough money to drive that route myself. Like Dante, you have to make a terrifying trek to arrive at paradise.
You can also fly direct to Naples if Amalfi is your sole destination, of course.
Hotel: Le Sirenuse, Via C. Colombo, 30-84017 Positano
Luxurious and chic, Le Sirenuse is the notable and historic locale perfectly situated on the Positano shoreline. It has the most marvelous view, vividly painted in Mediterranean turquoise and embellished by the mosaic duomo. It is the ultimate honeymoon destination, though it is by no means budget friendly. My suggestion is truly to plan well in advance and ensure you stay in a place where you will absolutely experience the thrill of the Amalfi Coast. I promise it's worth it. Order an Aperol spritz at Franco's champagne and oyster bar and watch the gorgeous sunset.
Dine: Le Tre Sorelle, Da Adolfo, La Sponda, Ristorante Max
Le Tre Sorelle, "The Three Sisters" is the place to order spaghetti alle vongole or to enjoy a pizza while watching the tide. It's very elegant at night, when the daytime tourists have sailed away.
Da Adolfo is not on the beach of Positano, but is a beach club and restaurant nearby. At particular times throughout the day, a small boat with a red fish will come pick you up at the pier. You can enjoy a delicious meal and stay a while for the privacy of the beach club.
La Sponda is the most beautiful restaurant I've ever been to. It's decorated with vibrant green vines and emerald mosaics flowing that contrasts the stark white walls so well. It's Michelin rated and located at Le Sirenuse.
Ristorante Max doesn't have the greatest view, but the best vibe. Where locals dine, this restaurant is right off the main road that winds so intricately throughout the city and boasts an elegant al fresco dining space.
Do: Go to Safari Club for handmade sandals, the ultimate souvenir
While in Amalfi, do as Sofia Loren would do and purchase handmade sandals. Safari Club is the best on Positano and you can select custom designs ranging from casual to elegant. The shoes make lasting memories of your trip in a way that limoncello simply cannot do …
Grazie mille xo


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EOTO is a registered charity (1148697) founded in 2012, by musician/actor/director Plan B (Ben Drew). We help transform the lives of young people in tough circumstances through the arts. Our East London charity provides unprecedented pathways back into school for those who have been permentaly excluded, through our unique approach to music as well as creating the space for personal development, behavioural change and pathways to a career in music.
We offer the environment for young people to express their feelings and develop creative talents, to receive mentoring and working with partner organisations, to pursue further education and training in music.
The riots in the summer of 2011 demonstrated the biggest social unrest of a generation and brought it firmly to light. The system doesn't work.
There are almost a million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK who are currently not engaged in education, employment or formal training – that is double the number of applicants to university last year.
EOTO's new programme is based upon conclusions arising from strategic review and on objective evidence which highlights the need to deliver targeted interventions to support students in Pupil Refferal Units (PRU's).
At present the EOTO University of Alternative Learning operates in the London Boroughs of Newham. We are looking to work to across East London, and eventuall expand to cover all areas of London.


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An interesting Power Point (pdf)https://www.navalengineers.org/…/Documen…/Carnevale_2014.pdf about how the Federal Budget and Geopolitics influence Naval Shipbuilding from the American Society of Naval Engineers. Of course most of it is about Navy shipbuilding, but they do touch on Coast Guard programs and there are a couple of items worthy of note.
First on page 8, "Total Federal Spending, Who's Spending the Money" one entry notes that over the three years between 2010 and 2013 the Dept. of Homeland Security spending has gone up 36%. While I seem to recall, Coast Guard spending has actually declined.
On page 33 is "FY15 USCG Vessels Appropriations Status." It show the differences between the Administration request, and the House and Senate mark-ups. Most significantly, while the Administration asked for only two Webber class WPCs ($110M), the House included four ($205M), and the Senate six ($318M). In-service Vessel Sustainment was also bumped up. The Administration requested $24.5M, the House included $34.5M and the Senate $49M. There was another bump, Senate added $8M for Polar Icebreaker Preservation, which I presume was for the Polar Sea. The House cut the OPC program $10M and zeroed the Icebreaker program (-$6M).
The last thing of interest to me on this page was that while the Administration asked for $803M for Coast Guard vessels, the House requested a bit over $83M more ($884.347M), and the Senate $240.5M more ($1,043.5M). The FY2014 continuing resolution was $999M


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A bundle of joy for Loz Hunt!
Do you remember our superstar fundraiser Loz Hunt who held three movie nights over the years and whose best friend Tanya and husband Rohan climbed Mera Peak for Kiss Goodbye to MS last year? Yes? You're the best! No? Let us jog your memory real fast.
Loz has been part of our infamous MS Squad for many years and raised an incredible $28,384 for MS research with her fundraising activities. Ever since Loz was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS five years ago, she's been determined to help wherever she can to raise funds for research into MS, so that one day our researchers can find a cure and our children don't have to face the same uncertainty and invisible symptoms Loz is living with.
A few weeks ago Loz got in touch with us to share some incredible news, and we are still speechless!
Growing up most girls dream of becoming a mother one day, and this was no different for Loz. Things took an unexpected turn when Loz had a severe reaction to her MS treatment, which lead her to make a surprising, incredibly beautiful and brave life changing decision!
During her visit with her neurologist, Loz's doctor asked her if she was planning to have children one day. Despite herself being single at the time, Loz said yes of course. But her doctor continued with an unexpected response and said it would be best for her to have a child now. Due to the possible side effects of her new treatment, Loz's neurologist said he couldn't guarantee that she would be able to fall pregnant later on post treatment.
For many women this would have been the end of their dream and heartbreaking news to comprehend- not for Loz! As she was single at the time, Loz thought of a plan B and decided to try IVF for single women with a donor sperm. And guess what– it worked first time!
Loz is now 24 weeks pregnant and expecting a little baby boy! We are over the moon excited and so happy for Loz!
Being the wonderful and passionate person that Loz is, she will be an incredible mother to her little one and we can only say a huge CONGRATULATIONS Loz, you made a brave decision and are not letting MS define your life or family situation, you go girl!
Families come in all different shapes and sizes and we are sure this little boy will one day proudly tell his mum's story when he's older.
Kiss Goodbye to MS is a campaign about hope and empowering each other to live life to the fullest despite MS. We are bursting with excitement and are so proud of you and your decision Loz, we can't wait to meet your little baby boy!


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George Joy to James Madison, 21 October 1834
12. Paper Buildings Temple—
London—21st October 1834
My dear Sir,
I received with the greater satisfaction your kind letter of the 8th Ult. as those which it answered had not left England many days before I learnt by the papers that the state of your health was such as to leave it very problematical whether they would reach you at all; and though subsequent advices announced your convalescence, the accounts were not such as to flatter me with the hope of hearing from you so early, or at any time so circumstantially, as in the letter before me.
Nothing could be more in accordance with my wishes, had it occurred to me to express any, than your intercommunication with Mr Adams, whether he proceed in the task assigned him or not; but I hope he may proceed in it with sufficient leisure as I can imagine no one better calculated to do it justice whether from a knowledge of the facts assigned to the deceased by Fame, or from personal intercourse. Of the latter, I remember when I asked Mr. Adams; on his arrival here in the year 1815, what Lafayette was looking for, he answered (multum in parvo) that he wanted a Republic with a head to it.
What you say of the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the War taxes is familiar to me, and I think must have been stated in my political correspondence—if not to you possibly to Mr Adams with whom I corresponded when at Ghent. But in fact the Chancellor of the Exchequer was the very Minister in the Cabinet to whom I have no doubt my Conciliator was communicated in extenso—print and Manuscript—the "certain Minister" mentioned in my letter to Sir James Graham. The Editor of the Pamphleteer—a clever little man of the name of Thompson, and called Alcedo Thompson from having Edited a dictionary of Alcedo, was the special protégé of Vansittart. He had at the time a place under Government, and was shortly after promoted to a better. I have somewhere his letter to the Printer, refusing to publish the 8 last numbers. I met him, long after, at a party at John Adams Smith's with Edward Everett and others and he blushed not a little: it was the first time I had seen him since said refusal, but I took no notice of it.
I see nothing in what you propose that I cannot advocate with a pure conscience. On the question of free ships, free goods there was surely an understanding, if not an express stipulation, in the Jay & Grenville treaty, that it should be resumed when peace should place the two Nations on a par: indeed that subject will never be placed on a proper footing till innocent goods in unarmed ships, even of enemies, shall be allowed to pass the Ocean freely; but the interests of rapacity are hard to contend with.
Mr. Fuller had sailed for England when your letter reached New York; but it was only to dispose of his property here and he returned with his family and his means in February last. This I have only recently learned from the widow of my friend Brigstock late M. P. for Somertsetshire, whom I met at my Nephew's at Hartham Park. My own illness at the time of his arrival and that of my friend with its fatal termination prevented my hearing of Mr F. before. He was however profuse of his acknowledgments of the kindness of my friends (which of them I know not but I suppose Genl: Scott or Mrs Mayo, or perhaps Mr Adams) through whom he reported that he had done every thing and without whom he should have done nothing.
From Mrs B. I could not learn exactly where he is but somewhere not far from New York and I send your letter by this packet to the address at N. Y. that he left on his first Voyage.
I am writing in some haste as I wish to avail myself of the first opportunity to thank you for the very kind expressions of your regard and good wishes, and I sincerely hope that the reciprocation of mine may find you in as good health as the nature of things will allow; remaining at all times and in all places Your faithful friend & servant.
G. Joy.


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Chiropractic Adjustments, Manipulation, Mobilization
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments: Chiropractic joint manipulation (adjusting) is used to release restricted joints of the spine and extremities. Joints often become restricted due to improper posture, trauma and/or poor muscle activity. A restricted joint can also cause nearby joints to move excessively, which can lead to degeneration and pain. By applying an adjustment to a restricted segment, we can gain motion in the joint that could not be gained with only exercise or posture correction. Besides increased motion, adjusting also relieves pain and relaxes over-active muscles.
Graston Technique: Graston technique is used when a muscle, tendon, or ligament is overly tight, painful, or does not function properly. Graston technique uses instruments, rather than the doctor's hands, to apply pressure to break up adhesions. Graston is similar to massage, however, it is generally more aggressive so bigger gains can be made in a shorter period of time. Graston has been found to be effective for a number of musculoskeletal conditions such as plantar fasciitis, golfers/tennis elbow, and iliotibial band syndrome to name a few.
Electrical Stimulation: Electrical stimulation uses an electrical current to cause a single muscle or a group of muscles to contract. By placing electrodes on the skin in various locations the chiropractor can recruit the appropriate muscle fibers. Once stimulated the muscle or muscles will begin to contract and relax this tool is used to primarily help to break muscles spams, decrease overall pain, and increase blood flow to the injured tissues.
Functional Rehabilitation: A key part of every examination at Fruita Chiropractic and Massage is observing how a patient moves and functions. Improper movement patterns, or movement dysfunction, are often the key contributor to pain syndromes and poor performance. By giving patients proper exercises to treat the dysfunction, proper movement can be restored which will lead to pain relief and improved performance.
Hydrotherapy Table: The hydrotherapy table is table that uses heat and massaging jets to relax and loosen up tight and stiff muscles. For those patients that are "hard to adjust" 10 minutes on the table allows the body to relax and the joints to be adjusted easier.
10 Minute Massage: Want a massage before your adjustment but don't have time for 30 minutes or an hour? The 10 minute focused massage will allow the therapist to work on your primary area of complaint to loosen up any sore muscles, tendons, or ligaments. This short but effective massage typically makes the adjustment go easier then if done on its own.
About Graston Technique®
Changing the way soft tissue injuries are treated
Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.
Originally developed by athletes, Graston Technique® is an interdisciplinary treatment used by more than 16,000 clinicians worldwide—including physical and occupational therapists, hand therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers.
Graston Technique is utilized at some 1,650 outpatient facilities and 55 industrial sites, by more than 250 professional and amateur sports organizations, and is part of the curriculum at 57 respected colleges and universities.
Benefits for the patient:
• Decreases overall time of treatment
• Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
• Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
• Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
For employers and the healthcare industry:
• Allows patients to remain on the job
• Reduces the need for splints, braces and job-site modifications
• Contributes to reduction of labor and healthcare costs both direct and indirect
After my first appointment, I was able to run 12 miles pain-free.