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Her letter to licence fee payers makes it clear what a difficult decision it has been to speak out about what she calls a crisis of trust at the BBC, but why it is vital that the British public are clear about why she has been forced to resign her post as China Editor and return early to London.
Like many other women journalists at the BBC, Carrie had been given assurances that her salary as China Editor put her on an equal footing with her peers. The publication of the high earners list last summer exposed that for a lie. Carrie is one of many women at the BBC who are not being paid equally compared to male journalists doing the same jobs or work of equal value. The initial shock that many women felt was accompanied by hopes that the BBC would do the right thing – this has been replaced by a mounting sense of anger and frustration that a swifter resolution has not been reached to this scourge of unequal pay at our public service broadcaster.
Our members are determined to get results. Last month the NUJ lodged a collective grievance on behalf of 121 women who work across the BBC in a variety of roles and grades – on top of a number of individual cases that were already in train.
The publication by the BBC of the on-air contributors who earned more than £150,000, lifted the lid on the extent of the problem, revealing that only a third were women and of the 96 named only 10 were from black or minority ethnic backgrounds.
In a culture where secrecy over pay is commonplace, publication of the list – which had been robustly resisted by the BBC – came as a massive shock to many. This was particularly the case for women who had been given assurances that their earnings were on a level pegging with men doing work of equal value, colleagues carrying out a commensurate role or even presenters they were sharing the same sofa with. In the months since, I have lost count of the women journalists who say they have been lied to, misled and let down by the organisation they have committed their careers to.
The BBC itself has pointed to the findings of its own report, hastily commissioned in the wake of the furore over pay. Overseen by Sir Patrick Elias, the former Appeal Court judge, it concluded that there was "no systemic discrimination against women in the BBC's pay arrangements". Critically, however, this report failed to include the on-air talent cohort of journalists – the very group in which the BBC knew there was a problem. Instead, a separate broader review of this group was established – one that the NUJ and joint unions secured involvement in. This has yet to conclude and it remains to be seen whether it will effectively tackle cases of equal pay.
The often-repeated mantra at the BBC at the moment, is its commitment to 'fair pay'. There is nothing fair about not implementing a piece of legislation that came into being in 1970. Nor is it acceptable that one of Britain's greatest achievements – a public service broadcaster with unparalleled reach and reputation that is envied worldwide – does not live up to the values it espouses. Undoubtedly the BBC faces a massive challenge – the last two licence fee settlements have hobbled its ability to do its work properly and with integrity.
The NUJ has been fighting for meaningful change at the BBC for years, for a funding settlement that is free from political influence and for resources to be targeted at the grassroots journalism and programming licence fee payers want and value. If that means a radical restructuring of BBC salaries and remuneration than that is a debate worth having – but it is one that has to involve a comprehensive and similarly radical dismantling of the fleshly layers of managerial and executive excess.
The BBC adopts a peculiar and two-faced approach to its salary structures – talking about austerity and the public sector when it justifies pay stagnation for the vast majority of staff, at the same time as pointing to the "discount" it believes senior executives to be working at compared to similar jobs in the commercial sector. This is not fair and it is not sustainable.
Equal pay in the BBC should not be just an aspiration, it's something that the NUJ is determined to help our members secure.
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They want their partners to feel happy and free and like they shouldn't be expected to support the entire family unit simply based on their gender, but reality throws everyone for a loop. Being the breadwinner, or sole earner, raises the stakes for these respondents internally, in the same way it does for men externally. For many men, having a wife who doesn't work isn't just a financial burden, but a social status symbol. Over the last two weeks social feeds and brunch conversations were buzzing about an article from The New York Times reporting that millennial men aged 18 to 25 were more likely than the generation before them to want their wives to be housewives. 9 Ways To Stay Positive In Difficult Times Infographic. Other Infographics 9 Ways To Stay Positive In Difficult Times Infographic 9 Ways To Stay Positive In Difficult Times Infographic Everyone has reason to be discouraged and start thinking negatively.
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Without 20/20 foresight, the options available to us can pose a potentially endless series of knock on-effects – for better or worse. The use of tried-and-tested decision-making strategies, however, has been shown to cut failure rates by nearly 50%, suggesting that with applied technique, making your choice needn't be an intimidating task. Developing Resilience - Career Development from MindTools.com. Overcoming and Growing From Setbacks © iStockphotosubman Find the strength to keep going.
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When you're caught in a self-defeating cycle, it can feel impossible to get out. Quite disturbingly, you begin to believe the suffocation of negativity is "normal." As Dr. Joe Dispenza has said, "What if just by thinking we make our inner alchemy out of the normal state, the self-regulation system of the body eventually considers this abnormal state to be the normal one?" Put simply, your mind, body, and emotions adapt to your expectations and standards. Cookies are Not Accepted - New York Times. It turns out hot-desking isn't all it's cracked up to be. What If We Don't Have One True Calling? It's been the hottest topic since we turned 5 years old and most likely it still is. The unavoidable life question: What do you want to be when you grow up? So what do you actually want to be when you grow up? Maybe you already have your answer.
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Hey guys n' gals! Starting next week we'll be changing the days our filler posts will be posted on the blog, in order to work on special projects that will be released between now and January 2019. September 3rd will kick off our new filler post schedule with our posts being posted Monday – Wednesday. This change will last until the end of the year, or at least until we've got enough new content produced to share with you guys. For the remainder of the week we'll stay on schedule to deliver some more awesome posts to check out, as well as update you on our latest developments.
Month: August 2018
From Otakon to Animore: The Future Of Baltimore Anime Conventions!
It seems just like yesterday that anime was coming up in the U.S. from the Land of the Rising Sun, now it's 2018 and globally popular all over the world. From VHS cassette tapes to DVD and Blu-Ray discs, anime has become more than just a trend, it is a subculture that almost serves as a second religion – almost. With the rise of anime came the rise of special sanctuaries where hundreds of thousands of anime brethren gather to talk about their favorite shows, characters, scenes, and voice actors. During the late 90's the anime convention scene was in its infancy stages; where anime clubs would pull their resources together to create a place for others who share their interest in anime.
Also during this time, an anime convention that would soon become one of the largest conventions on the east coast started out in Pennsylvania. Otakon came about right around the time the 90's boom for anime was happening, of course it wasn't until 1999 that this small little anime convention, was going to unleash Baltimore's nerdy side ten-fold! This would also introduce Baltimore, MD to something new that it's never seen before; cosplay.
For sixteen years anime fans from all over the Baltimore metro area and beyond gathered at the BCC (Baltimore Convention Center) every July/August for crazy shenanigans, dance circles at rave parties, and just nerds being nerds! A. Goldman and myself (D.J. Lewis) have had the pleasure of seeing all that Otakon had to offer us in our journey to become what we are today; the founders of D&A Anime Blog. While we never really admitted it Otakon played a small part in who we became after its departure for D.C. in 2016. There are a lot of fond memories about this convention that will truly be missed; from the 'Ice-Cold Water Guy' to seeing just a plethora of hardcore fans just waiting to get inside from the hot July heat. Well…maybe not that last part.
Before Otakon packed up and left for the other side of I-95, Baltimore went through a dark point in time. When the riots took place during the death of Freddie Grey back in 2015, it did put a slight dent in attendance for Otakon that year. Once the announcement was made during Otakon 2016 that it was moving to D.C. the very next year, many fans had mixed feelings about it – even us. Otakon was our Home-Base anime convention where we could meet up with fellow fans and geek out, but we'll admit, it did hurt just a little to see it leave.
So that brings us to how we came into contact with a new, but small-scale anime convention called Animore. It made its debut back in January of 2016, the very same year that Otakon was leaving. For those of you that have never been to Animore, the atmosphere is like anime conventions of old; that late 90's laid-back morale that you'd find back when DBZ, Sailor Moon, and Studio Ghibli ran things in the anime world. You don't have to worry about waiting in the hot sun to go in, because the convention is in a hotel – a four star one might we add.
There's awesome vendors, great staff, and things for fans and gamers to do. While it may not be as hyped up and turned up as Otakon once was, Animore does throw some awesome dance/rave parties that bring back a little of that 'Otakurave' feeling. Because of its laid-back atmosphere you'll get one-on-one encounters with some of your favorite voice actors and web artists.
Even though it's only been around for three years Animore has treated us like family; so much so that we're only one step away from being its 'ambassadors'. We believe the homely feel that this convention brings will spark the rise of other small anime conventions that may want to make the move to Baltimore. Although Otakon left a giant hole in Baltimore's special interest department, we're hoping that more small laid-back anime conventions like Animore will make their move here, and put Baltimore (aka Charm City) back on the map in the anime convention category.
One can only hope that this will happen, but we're gonna need more than the dragon balls to make this wish come true.
You can register and check out this awesome convention at https://animore.com
Filler Post: D&A's Top 5 "Easter Eggs" Found in Anime Titles!
Whether it's the production studio's intention or its just an inside joke to get a reaction from the fans, 'Easter Eggs' bring a little magic to the title that they make a cameo appearance in – especially in anime! No matter what title you've seen or when you've seen it, somewhere along the line you've spotted either an item, person, or accessory from another show in the show you're currently watching. These easter eggs (or references) pay homage to the respective shows that they're parodying, and some are more noticeable than others. With that here are our Top 5 easter eggs found in anime.
Number 5: Assassination Classroom – Hidden Leaf Headband from Naruto
Have you ever watched so many Naruto episodes that something sentimental from it pops up in another show that you've started watching? Well if you've seen a particular episode of Assassination's Classroom, you'll find the item we're talking about.
Number 4: Baka & Test – A Certain Vocaloid We All Know Appears
Hatsune Miku is huge right now! So huge that she's now popping up in other shows on the way to debut in her own. Check out this little scene from Baka & Test and you'll see what we mean.
Number 3: Cat Planet Cuties – Character Cameos From The Sacred Blacksmith
Both The Sacred Blacksmith and Cat Planet Cuties are made by the same studio (and possibly the same creator…possibly), so it's no surprise that Luke and Cecily happen to be casually walking by during this episode.
Number 2: Major Lazer – Is That Who We Think It Is?!
A long time ago (roughly about five years or so) There was a Saturday night animation block on FOX called FOX ADHD. It had shows like High School USA and The Lucas Bros. to name a few, but there's one show on that block called Major Lazer (not the DJ/Producer trio). Who is that we spot with our keen otaku eyes? It's some cast members from Kill La Kill!
Number 1: Gintama – The Classic Dragon Ball Z Opening
This anime title has so many seasons, movies, specials, you name it! Of course you'll also find a ton of references from other anime titles – especially DBZ! Here we see several cast members cosplaying as the Z Fighters that we all know and love. (This parody actually extends farther than we anticipated.)
So this post will do it for us as far as filler posts go, but there's more to come next week on the blog! Until then; be nice to other fans, and continue making us a part of you! (In turn, we'll do the very same!)
Filler Post: D&A's Top 5 Ani-Villains Who Got What They Deserved!
This one was a little delayed from yesterday due to wi-fi problems that we've been having, but now that we've gotten everything back to normal, it's high time for another Top 5 filler post! This time around we're picking out five anime villains who have gotten their just desserts due to the foul actions that they have committed. When it comes to the world of anime there's nothing more satisfying that seeing an antagonist (main, major, or minor) getting everything that they deserve. From killing off a major support character to slaughtering an entire village, anime villains can be the worst – which may make their death that much more justifiable when it happens.
Number 5: High School DxD (Season 1) – Raynare/Yuuma
This one might be a favorite to a handful of DxD fans. Raynare is a fallen angel who wants Aisa's Sacred Gear all for herself, and doesn't care who she has to kill to get it – even Aisa (which she did). Issei however wasn't having it, and challenged her to a battle. She may have put the boots to him earlier in the battle, but Issei manages to get a couple shots in, before Rias finished the job.
Number 4: FMA Brotherhood – Envy
Many Brotherhood fans already know how the whole war got started, and the answer lies with one of the most upfront homunculi in the series; Envy. In spite of all of the horrible things that he's done, by the time you get to the part of his death, you (almost) feel sorry for the poor humunculus.
Number 3: Naruto Shippuden – Danzo
As any Naruto fan who's seen the fight between Danzo and Sasuke, and they'll say that he's had it coming for a long time. From destroying the Hidden Leaf Village to causing Nagato to become Pain, Danzo is one of the most hated villains in the series; in which fans were ever so satisfied that he got what he deserved.
Number 2: Danganronpa: The Animation – Junko Enoshima
Some love her, some hate her. Whatever side you stand on, you pretty much know what she's about and why she's obsessed with despair. Junko caused the most Horrific Event in High School History, brought nearly the whole world to its knees in agonizing despair, treats her subordinates like @#!$, and worst of all…killed Chiaki Nanami. We're pretty sure that Junko's self-execution in the name of hope made a lot of people happy.
Number 1: Dragon Ball Z – Frieza
For every DBZ fan; seeing the most arrogant, malevolent, egotistical, and cruelest villain in the DBZ universe, getting slashed and blasted to bits by a Super Saiyan from the future, is one of the reasons why this clip is our Number 1. Although defeated by Goku on Planet Namek Frieza sought vengeance against the saiyan from Earth. He retooled his body and came to earth along with King Cold and his army, but was quickly defeated by Trunks – a Super Saiyan from the future. Frieza's pretty stubborn at dying as much as he is at being evil, and vows to one day become the emperor of the universe.
So there you have it! Our Top 5 anime villains who have gotten everything that they deserved. Most of them find some way to come back from the dead (via anime logic), but watching their deaths can be nothing short of sweet satisfaction – to most of us.
Although this post is finished up for the moment, there's more to come later on this week! As always we thank you guys and gals from the bottom of our hearts for your love and support, and our prayers go out to the people (and anime fans) of Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lane. #PeaceIsWithYou 🙂
Sonikkubitodaun: A New Fanfiction Origin Story of Sonic the Hedgehog!
Hey guys n' gals! Sorry we weren't able to bring you our Monday night filler post, as we were feeling too good at the time. We're doing much better now, so to make up for what was lost we're rescheduling that post to Wednesday night, in order to keep up our awesome consistency with our fans! Throughout the months we've been trying to figure out a way to bring you guys some new fanfiction titles, but after a few failures we've decided to do something a little bit different.
This time around we've decided to do an all new (fanfiction) origin story of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog; Sonic the Hedgehog! This particular origin story will take place in the city where the anime Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt took place; Daten City. Even though Panty and Stocking themselves will not be in this fanfiction story, we'll do our best to make sure there is plenty of action, dialogue, and jokes (if possible).
This story will also contain MMORPG elements similar to SAO (Sword Art Online), as well as elements from the new Dragon Ball Super Card Game (i.e. power ratings at the bottom left of their cards). Chapters will be called Segments (styled as SEGMENTS in all caps) and will contain much more detail as opposed to just chapters. This means that 2 segments are equivalent to one chapter in the story.
Sixteen years ago, a cosmic event known as "The Great Shift" transformed all of reality on Earth into one that heavily resembled a High-Stakes MMORPG game of unknown origin. 50% of the world's population was divided into two groups; the Players and the Supporters. during this time in a city that acts as 'Purgatory' between Heaven and Hell called Daten City, a young Afro-American priest finds a small basket on the porch of his church with something wrapped up inside a blanket. Upon unwrapping the blanket the priest discovers it to be a baby blue anthropomorphic hedgehog with a small silver dog tag that said "Sonic". The preacher known as Garterbelt takes the hedgehog in and raises him as his own, in hopes of grooming Sonic to be the defender of Daten City – which soon becomes overrun by ghosts not long after reality shifted.
Sixteen years later Sonic is now the adopted teenage 'son' of Garterbelt, as well as the defender of Daten City. The blue hedgehog can run at supersonic speeds, has high-level close combat skills, and will go out of his way to help anyone in need. As a Player in this new reality, Sonic is able to level up his stats by defeating the various ghosts that have been wreaking havoc on the city. Right now he's currently one of the strongest Players in Daten City.
The ghosts in the city soon become the least of his problems, as two demons who call themselves Scanty and Kneesocks; the Demon Sisters, make their way into town and establish themselves as dignitaries of the new mayor of Daten City. (Who happens to be their father, as well as a demon.) No one knows what their true intentions for coming to Daten City are, but one thing's for sure, they'll have to get past Sonic first!
This fanfiction crossover origin story will be given a "T-rating" on Fanfiction.net (which is their version of TV-14). It'll have the usual; slight/moderate language and some mild suggestive content, but nothing you're not already familiar with. We don't have an official post date yet, but we'll keep you posted on its latest developments! 😉
Filler Post: The 5 States In The U.S. That Have The Most Anime Conventions!
When it comes to American otaku culture, there are various elements that can be picked out if you happen to see someone who's an anime fan; such as apparel, that Monkey D. Luffy key chain clipped to their car/house keys, and strands of their hair that happen to be a different color than what you're normally used to seeing. Right now anime is at a really high point in the U.S. and with it comes anime conventions in various states. To no one's surprise there are some states that have more annual anime conventions than others, and that can be based on a number of things; such as geographical location, anime fan population, and population per capita.
Nevertheless there's an anime convention in just about every state for every otaku from all walks of life. Going to cons is always fun, but you know what they say; the more, the merrier! Here are five different states that have more annual anime conventions than any other, and just an FYI; this info is based on a 2016 observation from AnimeCons.com.
Number 5: New York (Con Total: 14)
The big apple indeed has a nerdy side! You'll find anime conventions like Liberty City Anime Con and Anime NYC right in the downtown area, plus there are some anime/geek themed after parties hosted by Sexy Nerds, The Senpai Project, and more! New York is more than just a place that's known for its pizza, it's a place that knows how to have a good time – otaku style!
Number 4: Ohio (Con Total: 18)
Have you ever noticed that rural areas seem to have more concentrated areas filled with anime fans? Ohio is no exception, as it has a total of eighteen different anime/anime-related conventions that stem from college/universities, to hotels and convention centers. From Cincinnati to Cleveland you're never too far from a con in this state.
Number 3: Texas (Con Total: 23)
Texas is the largest state in North America, but you'd think that the largest state would have the most conventions, right? Well, you're close. Texas is the home base state for FUNimation (via Dallas/Fort Worth) and has great cons like Anime Austin and many more! It's also convenient for the voice actors to travel to these cons as well, since most of them live in Texas and only live a couple hours away from most of them.
Number 2 and 1: Florida/California (Con Total: 36)
Both of these states are tied for first place even though we've labeled them as #2 and #1. The nation's 'pan handle' is known for having awesome cons like Anime Festival Orlando, Florida Supercon, Anime Miami, and more! Both of these states have major geek fests on an annual basis, so don't miss out on some of the most awesome fun you could be having with your friends, at these conventions found in these states!
So that will do it for this filler post, but there's still more on the way! As always we thank you guys n' gals for the love and support for the blog, as well as our mission.
Stay gold! 😉
Filler Post: D&A's Top 5 Neutral Anime Characters!
Everyone knows the difference between good and evil, lawful and chaotic, passive and aggressive. In TV and movies its quite easy for us to pick out who the hero or villain is based on his/her actions, but what about the small percentage of characters who walk 'the grey line'? In anime and manga there are heroes, there are villains, and then there are the neutrals; the third-party characters who walk the grey line, and can swing to either side. No matter what title you may have watched over the years, somewhere along the line you've come across these 'wild cards' of the anime universe. In this Top 5 selection we've got for you on this post, we're highlighting five neutral characters from various shows that play the part – no matter the side!
Number 5: Beerus
If you ever heard of the title 'God of Destruction', you'd think of a villain with god-like powers capable of destroying any world, or any universe that dares to get in their way. Even though he carries this title (and uses it proudly) Beerus is actually a neutral character who observes Goku and the rest of the Z Fighters, and doesn't get involved in any of their squabbles or affairs with other baddies. Why? Because he's not supposed to.
Needless to say, if he doesn't get the opportunity to eat anything (or treat) his heart desires, then Beerus WILL blow up a planet. He's not evil…he's a God of Destruction.
Number 4: Panty and Stocking
Believe it or not they don't call em' the Anarchy sisters for nothing! These two fallen angels fit the bill of being Chaotic Neutral; meaning that they play by their own rules and do whatever they want, when they want to – even if it causes collateral damage. It's interesting how this series depicts good and evil on a biblical scale, but in this case the roles (and stereotypes) have been reversed; making the Demon sisters look like saints compared to the chaos and anarchy Panty and Stocking bring on a regular basis.
Number 3: Itachi Uchiha
The infamous brother of Sasuke, and the main reason behind everything he did. The Uchiha Clan was once one of the mightiest clans in the Hidden Leaf Village (and was also the village's policing force), but some bad stuff went down, leading Itachi to kill his own mother and father – but not because he wanted to. He was forced to.
Sometime before Shipudden's end, it was discovered that Itachi did not like the dark path that his younger brother was walking on. He even told him the real reason why he killed his parents as well as his own clan, and that's because he was tricked (forced) into it. Although he carried a cold persona about him, he had to so his brother couldn't see how he really felt about his own actions. Itachi's not evil, just misunderstood – and might need a lot of therapy.
Number 2: Spike Spiegel
Bounty hunters come from all walks of life; some are carving out their own brand of justice while trying to rewrite their wrongs, while others are 'hired-guns' for the big baddies of the world. Spike Spiegel is an exception with the fact that he was a former member of a gang, but faked his own death in order to get out of it. Now he's his own man who travels through space as a space bounty hunter with his own crew, of course being a neutral character, he's not pro or anti. Spike does what Spike does, and no one's gonna tell him otherwise.
Number 1: Vegeta
The Saiyan Prince was a proud product of what being a saiyan is all about! Vegeta is a classic example of a neutral character who used to be on Frieza's side, now he finds himself fighting androids, super-powered bug creatures, and various other baddies that Goku and the crew have to face. Although he doesn't really care for humans or the world (that much) Vegeta accepts the fact that this is now his home and has a family; but still plans on being better than Goku/Kakarot no matter how long it takes him.
And there you have it! Neutral characters make things interesting in spite of the fact that many of them are bland because of being neutral. These 'wild cards' can sometimes become the hidden ingredient inside a plot twist or surprise ending. Neutrals spice things up when the storyline needs a little 'excitement' to keep the mood going, so if you have a favorite neutral character, let us know in the comment section below.
There's more filler posts to come later this week, so stay tuned! 😉


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How to write powerful accomplishments in your CV
In a competitive employment situation, the accomplishments in your CV can make or break your application. So select the accomplishments you write about with care and make them as powerful as possible by telling the reader how you achieved your results, and not just the fact that you achieved results. The former will immeasurably strengthen your accomplishments, whereas a statement of your results alone can easily come across as bragging.
Consider these three different ways of wording a bullet about the same accomplishment:
The first bullet can sound like an empty boast. The second bullet implies that the applicant restored the branch's profitability by restructuring it, but the word "restructuring" can cover a multitude of things so it doesn't really tell us much. By contrast, the third bullet spells out 4 different projects and, what's more, it doesn't even claim that the applicant restored the branch's profitability. It lays that at the door of the projects themselves.
A lot of recruiters loathe bragging, especially in a relatively egalitarian country like New Zealand, so the less you boast, the better. In the CVs I write, I don't even use the word "accomplishment". If I'm going to set off a section of the CV to list accomplishments, I'll generally call it "Key contributions" (which focuses on what the applicant brought to the organisation, rather than on the applicant themselves).
In addition to killing off boasting, if you spell out the steps you took to get results, it will tell the recruiter about your specific abilities, and how you use these abilities to achieve results. Spelling out these steps is halfway toward the kind of answer that's expected in behavioural interviews, which are not only used by government and not-for-profit recruiters, but have been increasingly picked up by recruiters in corporates and smaller businesses.
If you haven't come across a behavioural-interview question before, here's an example: "Describe a work situation that involved conflict between staff members. What did you do to try and resolve it? And what was the outcome?".
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Just as important as how you describe them is deciding what accomplishments to write about in the first place, which is not always as easy as it sounds.
All too often, applicants make serious errors in their selection. One source of error is including an accomplishment that doesn't deliver enough bang for its buck — or even has a negative impact. For example, it might involve reaching a milestone that virtually everyone who occupies the same role — or a similar role with a similar level of experience — reached years ago. It's good that the applicant has finally caught up, but making a meal of such an achievement is just damning oneself with faint praise.
Another source of error is the exact opposite — failing to recognise an accomplishment because the applicant assumes that virtually everyone who occupies a similar role can be expected to have achieved the same thing, when they quite patently haven't.
The only way to avoid these errors is to step back and take an overview of your performance by comparison with that of your peers. If you're not in a position to take a bird's eye view of your performance yourself, your best option is to network with those who occupy similar roles, talk with HR specialists, or work with a CV consultant who has the relevant knowledge and experience.
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Situation: 3rd mortgage payment (Halifax)defaulted 1989. Letters to and from Curtis and recovery agents (seeking to recover MIG for RSA)from 1998 onwards. Debt NOT acknowledged by me. Curtis (on behalf of RSA)saying they may take me to court. I've moved house twice, but why they've waited from 1998 to 2004 is anyone's guess !
Someone has asked this question previously, but I'm still unclear. Does RSA's 12 years start from the date they handed the cash to the Halifax BS ? Or does their claim against me under the MIG start at the same time as the 3rd missed mortgage payment? I'm unsure because I had no contact for years, but there could be months/years between the 2 dates which may be crucial to my defence under Limitations Act.
-- Richard (firstname.lastname@example.com), January 30, 2004
Just to clarify my query in case misunderstood. I am definitely outside Limitation period for mortgage, but when does the clock start ticking for the MIG ? And is it 6 or 12 years ????
-- Richard Powell (email@example.com), January 30, 2004.
The limiation period for the RSA is the same as for the Halifax, 12 years for principal and 6 years for interest (although when the principal is statute barred, so is any interest that relates to it, even where it accrued within the last 6 years).
When an insurer pays a lender under a MIG policy, it takes on all the rights and obligations of the lender in respect of recovering its pay-out. In effect, it takes over the lender's existing limitation period.
If the 12 years started to run against the Halifax on the third missed payment in 1989, it also started to run against the RSA at the same time.
If you have not acknowledged the debt, and no joint debtor has made any payment, since 1989, the debt is statute barred against both the Halifax and the RSA.
You could write to Curtis: deny liability for the debt, saying that as more than 12 years have passed without acknowledgment or payment, it is statute barred. Ask them to confirm that they will not be pursuing the debt or, alternatively, that they will be providing evidence to show that the debt is not statute barred. Remind them that they have a responsibility to exchange information and documents under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 'Overriding Objective' and Pre-action Protocol Practice Direction. Also remind them of the provisions of the OFT Debt Collection Guidance in respect of disputed or deadlocked debts.
You can find the OFT Debt Collection Guidance on the web - go to www.oft.gov.uk, then click on 'news and publications', then on 'press releases 2003', and then scroll down to July 14 and 'debt collectors warned'. There is useful stuff relating to disputed or deadlocked debts. There is a little about this on the 'CML again' posting.
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Over the last dozen years, CSUF has been chosen to perform at the American College Dance Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. every time they have entered work, beginning in 2003. This unparalleled record demonstrates the strength, intensity, and depth of the Dance program and the incredible talent of the students of the program who continue to shape the future of the dance.
The California State University, Fullerton Dance Program has been invited to perform August at Jacob's Pillow on August 25 on the Inside/Out American College Dance National Gala Highlights Concert. After being selected to dance at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the CSUF Dance program is one of only four programs, out of the over five hundred in the country, to be chosen to perform at Jacob's Pillow, the iconic American dance performance venue. This opportunity is an immense honor for our dancers and our CSU, Fullerton Dance Program.
Under the direction of Professor Debra Noble, the performances from Jonathan Kim, Andrew Corpuz, Kevin Lopez and Chris Jensen, prompted the Dance Magazine panelists Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Jennifer Stahl and Lisa Traiger to add a special honorable mention for the ensemble:
"This quartet, set against a spacious and storied relationship to the music, engages the performers' delicacy, strength and presence in a breathtaking, swirling choreography. They were an amazingly sensitive group able to create huge emotional shifts. The dancing had a complexity and directness giving us a challenging message, both culturally and personally. Exactly what dance can do!" - Elizabeth Johnson, Darrel Jones and Katiti King (2016 Baja Regional ACDA Conference adjudicators )
"Our honorable mention for performance went to an ensemble of four men from California State University, Fullerton, for the way each dancers' focus, intention and movement quality all heightened the strong, joyful energy shared among the cast."
- Jennifer Stahl, Editor-in-Chief, Dance magazine
The Dance Program at Cal State Fullerton is again proud to announce that they have been chosen to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. June 5-7 as part of the American College Dance Festival's National Festival.
The CSUF work was chosen as one of only two out of 42 different works from over 30 universities at the Northwest regional ACDFA. This prestigious honor was given for our dancers performance of West, East, South, then North, choreographed by guest choreographer Jonathan Fredrickson, and performed by Kristin Licera, Brianna Le, Valerie Oga, and Kendall Russo.
Accolades such as this help to reaffirm the risk that students take by choosing such a difficult career path. It gives their parents a special reward for all of the support they have given their children in pursuit of their passion for the art of dance. It also sends them a strong message that they have the talent, the focus and the drive to be successful in the professional world of dance.
Serving as adjudicators were international dance luminaries Bebe Miller, Zvi Gothenier and Susan Douglas-Roberts. They spoke highly of the work we presented and their performers saying the following:
"What a glorious dance! Holding some many pleasures for the audience. It was as if the four dancers were finding the cardinal points inside their own bodies. The opening is etched in my mind. The four dancers seemed to watch each other into motion. The dancing was achingly beautiful! I was weeping a little at the end. It was that divine."
— Susan Douglas-Roberts
"A pleasure, pleasure! Beautiful, beautiful! Danced so beautifully! There was a depth that went beyond the floor as if the earth was helping to shape this work. The work has so many really remarkable touches. The dancers ensemble performance came from deep within their own body giving each other focus." — Bebe Miller
"I could not write right away after seeing this piece. I was so moved, reduced…As a maker of dances it was very important for me to see this work. It was if the piece took place before the Big Bang. Before everything split apart. When there was a togetherness of the cosmos. A celestial oneness before everything fragmented into West, East, South and North directions. The work is so beautifully made, spiritual and poetic. The end is beautiful and metamorphic of right before the particles going further apart. The dancers blew my mind! They took the movement beyond the physical edge." — Zvi Gothenier
The Dance Program at Cal State Fullerton has once again achieved the honor of being chosen to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as part of the American College Dance Festival's National Festival 2012. This prestigious honor was given to our dancers for their performance of Vitals, choreographed by guest choreographer and CSUF alum Mike Esperanza. The dancers were Tracy Bernardo, Cole Clemens, Melanie Hansel, Kelly Johnson, Mary Angeline Medenas, Elyse Mottaz, Devin Oshiro, and Lauren Zimmerer.
Serving as adjudicators for the West Regional 2012 Festival were Kay Anderson former soloist with the Nikolais & Murray Louis Company, Susan Hadley former principal dancer with the Mark Morris Dance Group and James Sutton principal dancer with the Houston Ballet and Chicago Ballet companies. They spoke highly of the work and the performers saying the following:
"The piece was deeply invested in its investigation, deeply invested in its rehearsal, and deeply invested in its performance. It was a total package!" — Kay Anderson
"This piece was phenomenal! Its intention was clear from the first moment that they began to move. These dancers danced through the skin, to the belly of the muscle and then through to the bone within! They were predatory, it was like hungry dancing."
— Susan Hadley
"This work was remarkable! I loved the dancer's commitment to the piece, which is rare. They were highly activated in their stillness. I was engaged throughout. I loved how the dancers motions would affect the space. The space had weight, it had energy. A really powerful work." — James Sutton
California State University, Fullerton Department of Theatre & Dance has announced that the Dance Program achieved the honor of being chosen to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as part of the American College Dance Festival's National Festival May 27, 28, and 29, 2010. This prestigious honor was given to their dancers for their performance of Corvidae choreographed by guest choreographer Colin Connor. The six dancers were Kindra Chenier, Cassandra Cole, Melanie Hansel, Kathryn Lawson, Bobby Neal, and Sara Vincent. Their performance was chosen out of 52 different works from over 30 universities from throughout the Southwest Region.
The dancers overcame many challenges to bring the power, depth, and artistry of the choreography to the audience. They reached beyond themselves to perform with strength and vulnerability. They were able to communicate the layers of the choreography and speak to the magic of our humanity. Cal State Fullerton is extremely proud of all of them.
Serving as adjudicators were the legendary Bill Evans, Robin Wilson (founder of Urban Bush Women) and Peter DiMuro (former member of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange.) They spoke highly of the work and the performers saying the following:
"I was thrilled that you broke the fourth wall. The piece brought us into a private new world"
— Peter DiMuro
"I was very moved…I saw mystery. Each person had his own voice. I was utterly intrigued. A very strong and compelling work." — Robin Wilson
"I was very satisfied by this work. I needed and wanted to see it again. The choreography completely transformed the space and time. A tightly knit ensemble. Bold, confident, powerful dancing. …powerful classically grounded technique. A lovely disturbing piece." — Bill Evans
California State University, Fullerton's Dance Program was one of four Southwest region universities selected to perform at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. following regional dance competitions at the American College Dance Festival Association's regional festival in Scottsdale, Arizona. The national festival was held June 1-3, 2004.
This prestigious honor was earned by CSUF's dancers Sherionne Cassell-Coleman, F. Nicholas Factoran, Tiffany Jones, Courtney Ozovek, Crystal Regueiro and Steven DiSchiavi for their performance of the dance piece, CELLS, choreographed by CSUF alum Michael Esperanza. Their performance was selected out of 54 different works from over 30 universities from throughout the Southwest Region.
This is the second year in a row that CSUF's program was chosen to perform at the Regional Gala Concert, but this is a CSUF first to be selected to perform at the Kennedy Center. In addition to this honor, CSUF dance student Stephen DiSchiavi achieved further recognition by receiving the Best Performer Award.
The Southwest regional dance professionals who served as adjudicators spoke highly of CSUF's work and the performers saying the following:
"Mysteriously dramatic and beautifully danced."
— Stephen Koester
"Brilliant performing by entire ensemble. They created a poetic resonance on stage."
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Marc Moreland
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Marc Moreland (January 8, 1958 – March 13, 2002) was an American rock musician. He was the former guitarist for new wave band Wall of Voodoo, punk band The Skulls, and rock bands Pretty and Twisted and Department of Crooks. He also released a solo album under the name Marc Moreland Mess.
Early lifeEdit
Moreland grew up in West Covina, California, and was a student at Raymond Pre-School, Vine Elementary School, Hollencrest Intermediate School, West Covina High School and Coronado High School.[1]
In the mid-1970s, Moreland was in Cpt. Cosmos de Venus and The Sky People--a metal/glam hybrid. From 1977 to the early '80s, Moreland played guitar in one of the earliest American punk bands, The Skulls. He wrote some of the band's earliest songs, including "Victims" and "Babies".
Wall of VoodooEdit
Moreland was a founding member of Wall of Voodoo, which had its roots in Acme Soundtracks, an unsuccessful film score business started by vocalist-keyboardist-harmonica player Stan Ridgway. Acme Soundtracks' office was across the street from the Hollywood punk club The Masque, and Ridgway was soon drawn into the emerging punk-new wave scene.
Moreland, guitarist for punk band The Skulls, began jamming with Ridgway at the Acme Soundtracks office and the soundtrack company morphed into a New Wave band. In 1977, with the addition of Skulls members Bruce Moreland (Marc Moreland's brother) as bassist-keyboardist and Chas T. Gray as keyboardist, along with Joe Nanini, who had been the drummer for Black Randy and the Metrosquad, the first lineup of Wall of Voodoo was born.
The Wall of Voodoo sound was noted for Moreland's unique guitar style – a mixture of twangy spaghetti western-style melodies, angular post-punk riffs and well-placed guitar feedback.[citation needed]
The band had a Billboard Hot 100 single in 1983 with the song "Mexican Radio", which received considerable play on the newly aired MTV. Ridgway recalled, "Marc and I used to go to rehearsal in my '67 Mustang and we were really fed up with Los Angeles radio. We were very cynical and we thought it was much better to tune into these Mexican radio stations that would waft in across the border — of course, now the stations are all over Los Angeles. Anyway, when we'd come across one of these stations playing mariachi music, we'd get all excited — 'Great, man, I'm on a Mexican radio!' I didn't think a thing about it until one day, Marc came in with this little one-minute (demo tape) sketch of that great guitar lick and him singing, 'I'm on a Mexican radio,' kind of mumbling it. I thought, 'Wow, that is just inspired and twisted,' and immediately some of the other lyrics came to mind and where to take it, although it was still a puzzle."[2]
By 1983 Nanini and Ridgway had left the band, while Bruce Moreland was in and out of the band throughout their history. Moreland and Gray thus remained the only two constant members of the band until their split in 1989. After this, Moreland went on to work in various other projects.
Pretty and TwistedEdit
Moreland played guitar in the band Pretty and Twisted with Johnette Napolitano. Moreland and Napolitano had previously worked together on a Carpenters cover, "Hurting Each Other", for the album If I Were a Carpenter in 1994. Pretty and Twisted released a self-titled album in 1995.
Of working with Moreland, Napolitano said:
"I co-wrote more with Marc on this record than with Jim in the last five years. I think we are more like-minded. I think that we both have been closer to the same ideal, and a great group is always the sum total of the individuals that comprise the group. This band is the sum total of the individuals that are in it — we're different than Concrete Blonde. I just feel like we are at the same place at the same time."[3]
Department of CrooksEdit
In 1995 Moreland met vocalist-guitarist Sheldon Ferguson and keyboardist Frederika in Las Vegas. After the demise of Pretty and Twisted, Moreland said he had given up music. However, the three musicians clicked and formed the band Department of Crooks. They released an album titled Plan 9 From Las Vegas and had moderate success[clarification needed] both in the US and in Europe.
Marc Moreland MessEdit
In 2002 Moreland released his first and only solo album, titled Take it to the Spotlight, which is the only album which features Moreland on lead vocals. The album was released on California-based Kitchen Whore Records, and featured contributions from PJ Harvey's John Parish and Jean-Marc Butty.
Moreland is the subject of the song "Joey" by Concrete Blonde. Lead singer Johnette Napolitano wrote the song about being in love with an alcoholic, and confirmed the song was about Moreland in the Concrete Blonde D.C. Sessions concert in 2002. About Moreland, Napolitano said:
"I had met Marc Moreland in Australia the first time (Concrete Blonde) toured. That was the first country we toured outside of America. We were opening for Wall of Voodoo in Australia and we just became tighter than anything in a very short time. There was a lot of mutual worship there."
After his death, Moreland was the subject of the song "Jerry #5" by his former band The Skulls. The song appeared on their album The Golden Age of Piracy.
The documentary film Who Is Billy Bones? discusses Moreland's role in both the formation of The Skulls and Wall of Voodoo, and features archival photos of him performing in 1977 at the Los Angeles punk club The Masque.[4]
Marc Moreland died of renal failure following a liver transplant on March 13, 2002, in Paris, France, at the age of 44.[5][6]
- ^ "Marc Moreland Photos". Wallofvoodoo.com. Retrieved 2013-10-18.
- ^ Jackson, Blair (March 1, 2005). Classic Tracks: Wall of Voodoo's "Mexican Radio" Archived 2008-12-02 at the Wayback Machine, Mix.
- ^ Everson, John. "An Interview with Johnnette Napolitano of Pretty & Twisted by John Everson". Popstops.net. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
- ^ "WHO IS BILLY BONES? Doc Explores The Masque and LA's Punk Scene with the Skulls' Billy Bones - TheLip.tv". Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2016 – via TheLip.tv.
- ^ Brendan Mullen (March 20, 2002). "Marc Moreland 1958-2002". LA Weekly. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "Wall Of Voodoo's Marc Moreland Dies". Billboard. March 15, 2002. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
External linksEdit
- "Bio". marcmoreland.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012.


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Scenic, historic, and just plain stunning, we're off for a jam-packed day around the Ring of Kerry. Delight in the rugged beauty of south west Ireland, an area of unspoiled wilderness, dramatic coastlines and sweeping vistas. We'll be exploring the mystical Ring of Kerry and the staggering Dingle Peninsula, where jaw-dropping views greet you at every turn.
Dingle Peninsula - Full Day - lush green hills giving way to crashing white waves, dramatic mountains and endless stretching skies. Get your cameras ready – we're heading for one of the world's most beautiful corners! First we'll pass through beautiful Tralee Bay, before stopping off at Annascaul, where rolling green fields run down to a bright, expansive ocean. Continuing on past Slea Head, see if you can recognise spots from 'Ryan's Daughter'! Feast your eyes on gorgeous landscapes over to the Blasket Islands, which locals have dubbed 'The next parish to America'. Returning to the hotel we arrive at the adorable little town of Dingle, with its picture postcard rustic harbour, and hospitality to write home about.
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- Understand the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS 7671
- Understand the definitions used within BS 7671
- Understand how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations
- Understand requirements of protection for safety for electrical installations
- Understand the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for electrical installations
- Understand the requirements of inspection and testing of electrical installations
- Understand the requirements of special installations or locations as identified in BS 7671
- Understand the information contained within the appendices of BS 7671
You will be assessed via:
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This course will give you the opportunity to work in the Electrical Industry


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Title: Wormquest EP
Artist: Torn Hawk
Label: Unknown To The uNKNOWN
Cat Number: UTTU079
Genre: Techno
A1: Wormquest
A2: Drain The Club
B1: Homeschooled Weirdo
B2: The Paramus Achievement
Maybe not the most obvious choice for an UTTU release, but then what is these days? There's nothing predictable about these four tracks; each of them play with conventional dance floor tempos and motifs, but do so in such an interesting way that they spread themselves a whole lot thinner in the process. Offering a glimpse into a parallel world where convention is smudged and partially erased, only to give a glimpse through layers of teased convention, this is the most interesting release I've heard all year, even though it came out last month.


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A more recent publication of this set of statistics is available.
Latest publication: Volume index of industrial output 2020, January
Published: 10 October 2013
Industrial output decreased by 1.5 per cent year-on-year in August
According to Statistics Finland, output of total industries adjusted for working days was 1.5 per cent lower in August 2013 than twelve months earlier. In the January to August period, industrial output adjusted for working days went down by 4.4 per cent from twelve months back.
Working day adjusted change in total industrial output (BCDE) from corresponding month previous year, %, TOL 2008
In August, seasonally adjusted output went down by 0.1 per cent from July. In July, seasonally adjusted output was 2.2 per cent higher than in June. In June, output decreased by nearly one per cent from the previous month.
Seasonally adjusted change in total industrial output (BCDE) from previous month, %, TOL 2008
Industrial output diminished in several main industries in August. Output fell most in the electrical and electronics industry, by 16.2 per cent. In the chemical industry, output was 5.2 per cent lower than in last year's corresponding period. In the metal industry, output went down by 3.3 per cent. Among main industries, output increased most in mining and quarrying, which grew by 59.5 per cent compared with the year before. Production of electricity grew by 2.4 per cent from one year ago.
Working day adjusted change in industrial output by industry 8/2012-8/2013, %, TOL 2008
Capacity utilisation rate in manufacturing (C) was 80.2 per cent in August, or 1.3 percentage points lower than one year earlier. In the forest industry, capacity utilisation rate was 83.4 per cent in August, or 3.6 percentage points lower than in August 2012. In the metal industry, capacity utilisation rate was 79 per cent in August, which was 2.6 percentage points lower than one year earlier.
Revised data for August 2013 will be published at 9 am on 8 November 2013 in connection with the release of industrial output data for September 2013. The revision is influenced by the estimation used in the latest release which concerns the periodic tax return data used for enterprises with fewer than 50 employees. Because of the method used, seasonally adjusted figures for previous months may change even if the original figures do not become revised. The seasonally adjusted figures will also be adjusted for working days.
Source: Volume Index of Industrial Output 2013, August. Statistics Finland
Inquiries: Kari Rautio 09 1734 2479, Salla Simola 09 1734 3308, firstname.lastname@example.com
Director in charge: Hannele Orjala
Publication in pdf-format (337.3 kB)
- Reviews
- Tables
Tables in databases
- Figures
- Appendix figure 1. Working day adjusted change percentage of industrial output August 2012 /August 2013, TOL 2008 (10.10.2013)
- Appendix figure 2. Seasonally adjusted change percentage of industrial output July 2013 /August 2013, TOL 2008 (10.10.2013)
- Appendix figure 3. Trend of industrial output Finland, Germany, Sweden and France (BCD) 2000 - 2013, 2010=100, TOL 2008 (10.10.2013)
- Revisions in these statistics
- Revisions in these statistics (10.10.2013)
Updated 10.10.2013
Official Statistics of Finland (OSF):
Volume index of industrial output [e-publication].
ISSN=1798-9272. August 2013. Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 6.4.2020].
Access method: http://www.stat.fi/til/ttvi/2013/08/ttvi_2013_08_2013-10-10_tie_001_en.html


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Christopher Sichem
Guilelmus D.G. Comes Nassau
Amsterdam, ca. 1595
200 x 130 mm
A fine full length portrait by the dutch engraver Christopher Sichem (pupil of Goltzius) of William of Orange. He stands full length in armour, by the side of a table, covered by a cloth on which sits his helmet and gloves


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Blaming God
Proverbs 19:3
A person's own folly leads to their ruin,
yet their heart rages against the Lord.
PCdc Commentary
When you point your boney finger at someone,
you point 3 fingers back at yourself.
All of my failures were from my own folly.
You cannot lose when you follow the Lord.
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Allen K. Short provides comprehensive investment planning with a focus on retirement for college and university faculty members and other advanced-degree professionals. His mission is to help clients preserve, maximize and diversify their personal wealth during their career years and to establish a dependable lifelong stream of income in retirement.
In addition to his CFP® designation, Allen also is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) having completed coursework and knowledge testing on crucial issues facing prospective retirees, including cash-flow needs, risk management, taxation and estate planning.
Allen's approach to wealth management is client-centered; all investment recommendations and written investment plans are focused on fulfilling a client's individual financial needs and goals.
Allen is a former newspaper journalist, Pulitzer Prize finalist and real estate investment consultant who joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2012. He previously worked as a financial advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He received his undergraduate degree in American History from the Johns Hopkins University in 1974 and attended Stanford University as a graduate fellow-in-residence in 1986-1987.
He is married with three children and resides in St. Paul with his wife Virginia, a Realtor. Together, they enjoy keeping fit, preparing healthy meals, and being outdoors, especially on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Allen also enjoys grilling, hiking and fly-fishing.
An Eagle Scout, he serves as an adult volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and is a past president of the Pine Bend Association, a Minnesota non-profit that provides outdoor and wilderness education programs for Scouts and other youths.


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The design and number of Accessible Parking Bays is specified in the Building Code of Australia. The Building Code of Australia aligns with the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010.
For information on the required number of Accessible Parking Bays and the size and design of Accessible Parking Bays, please download the brochure here.
Please note, this information pertains to parking areas either built or redeveloped from 1 May 2011.
This information is based on the Disability (Access to Premises) Standards 2010. Visit https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2011C00214


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Since when is PTI's right turn a U-turn?
I can see social media platforms and news channels debating over Imran Khan's change of choice regarding caretaker chief minister for Punjab. The elections are near, and quite literally, the heat of it and the scorching sun can be felt. Let us take a step back and end the sudden "U-turn" debate that has taken the media and the people by storm. The system says that the chief minister and the opposition leader are both to mutually decide on the name of the 'caretaker', who shall be in charge for three months. Now, let us emphasise on the aspect ...Read Full Post
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While on a recent photographer's cross-country tour of Bhutan, my wife and I were enjoying the early morning panoramic view of the Tang valley, just after erecting our personal prayer flags. This was a magical place for us, and we had come to experience the unique culture without any expectations of seeing much wildlife.
Bhutan at the RubinAbout Bhutan, Travelogue
What's remarkable about this crystal-clear photograph of Drukyul Dzong, which is currently on display at the Rubin Museum in New York City, is that it was taken 105 years ago with a camera that is the size of an old TV set. And that the plate-glass negative on which the image was captured made it out of Bhutan's rocky roads on the back of a horse.


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Why does The Montana Post keep picking on Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton? Because he deserves it.
The latest has Stapleton appealing the ruling of District Court Judge James Reynolds, which struck Green Party candidates from the November ballot. The ruling was based on incorrectly gathered petition signatures. From the IR story:
In the order Monday, Reynolds found signatures invalid for a variety of reasons, from being submitted by a person who didn't collect them to mismatched signatures and entries lacking the required information.
MTPR's Corin Cates-Carney broke the news of the appeal on his Twitter feed. And here's the latest from Lee newspapers.
It looks like an open and shut case against the Greens but not to Stapleton, who will be defending his honor with taxpayer money. As state Sen. Bryce Bennett stated:
Despite the hard work of our county clerks, Secretary of State Cory Stapleton dropped the ball. He was too in a rush to push a political agenda to do his job right.
Then there's the call for a special session by the Montana GOP to also waste taxpayer money and at the same time thwart the electorate's option of voting on two initiatives. Unlike the Greens' signature gathering efforts, I-185 and I-186 look like they've qualified for the ballot. If passed, I-185 would continue the funding for Medicaid expansion through increased tobacco taxes and the I-186 would make sure future hard rock mines don't pollute Montana waters until the end of time.
Bowing to their sponsors — big tobacco and the mining industry — Montana Republican legislators attempted to call a special session to pass their own, milder bills, to address the initiatives. Well, not all Republicans — to date 19 voted against it. So it looks like no session. To date, no Democrat has voted for it but 31 Republicans have.
And "to date" is the key phrase. Stapleton is having a hard time tallying the votes, which could be as many as 150. I was told he'd tweet the updated results at 4 p.m. daily but nothing new as of this evening. The most recent numbers are here. There are two Missoula legislators I know who sent in their ballots last week but haven't shown up in the tally.
The governor's office isn't pleased, according to the Great Falls Tribune. This quote is from Ronja Abel, Bullock's communications director:
The secretary of state's office, which is headed by Republican Corey Stapleton, "has refused to release additional information, including names of legislators who have voted or an updated vote count — despite nearly a dozen requests via phone, email and trips down the hallway."
Keep up the good work, secretary.


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Celebrations of your achievements raise your awareness of what you've done — Palma Posillico
Sometimes life's nice. Sometimes it's nonsense.
Monday Motivation
A woman is like a teabag — you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. — Eleanor Roosevelt
I think you learn more if you're laughing at the same time. — Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
Stand for something or you will fall for anything. — Rosa Parks
Always believe in your game. — Megan Rapinoe
I'm tough, ambitious and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay." — Madonna


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Meets third Tuesday at 7:00 P.M.
Parish Pastoral Councils were organized after the second Vatican Council. In every parish in the diocese, a pastoral council was established. The Pastor presides over the Parish Council. The Council has three officers: President, Vice-President and a Recording/Corresponding Secretary.
The Parish Council is a consultative body, which means they will consult and cooperate with the Pastor on all matters pertaining to and for the good of the parish. They will try to identify the needs of the parish and its parishioners and make an attempt to meet them. The Council will also be a Christian community and be a model for other organizations in the parish.
Meets first Sunday after 11:00 A.M. Mass
The purpose of the Rosary Society is to promote the spiritual well-being of its members and to assist the Pastor in meeting the needs of the Church as occasion warrants.
Activities include:
The Immaculate Conception Foundation Board was established in December 2018 to assist in the organization and implementation of major fundraising events to benefit the parish. The board meets several times each year with the goal of sponsoring at least 3-4 events, including the very successful annual bazaar that has been a community attraction for over 50 years.
Another major fundraiser for the past two years has been the Rise To The Top dinner and auction. All proceeds from this event have gone directly to benefit the installation of an elevator in the Parish Center to accommodate the handicapped in the entire community. Many more events are being discussed that will be able to utilize the upper level of the building, which offers a stage for theatrical and musical productions and a large area with a kitchen for family celebrations.
Board members have also sponsored a very successful pierogi fundraiser. All proceeds from Foundation Board fundraising events go totally to our pastor, Father Mirek, who identifies any special projects for the Parish that need to be funded.
There are currently 17 members on the Board, including parishioners and
non-parishioners. New members and ideas are welcome. Please contact
Jerry and Fran Gretzinger at email@example.com for more information.
The Church Guild was organized June 10, 1970 by Fr. Leo Adamski. Our duties include:
See Weekly Bulletin
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Threejs multiplayer test 1
This is a game i am developing with Threejs and Web sockets, basically to learn web sockets, and use javascript classes.
Nothing crazy to see right now, only a multiplayer counter wich increments/decrements while the players are connecting to the webpage.
As always, the sources are public, and available on framagit.


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PhD position in Number Theory, University of Basel (4 years)
There's an opening for a Ph.D. position in the number theory group at the University of Basel. The position is supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation grant "Diophantine Equations: Special Points, Integrality, and Beyond" (Nr. 200020_184623). The successful applicant is expected to work on this project for a duration of up-to four years. The position involves teaching, which can be in English in the beginning.
- Prefered starting date: October 1st, 2019
- Requirements: Master (or equivalent degree) in mathematics with a strong background in number theory and algebraic geometry. Applicants who expect to finish their degree in Mathematics in the coming months are also invited to apply.
- Keywords: diophantine and arithmetic geometry, height functions, unlikely intersections, o-minimal structures
- Deadline for applications: May 31st, 2019
Applicants are asked to submit
- a CV,
- copies of transcripts,
- a copy or summary of the Master thesis (or equivalent),
- and the names and email addresses of two potential referees
directly to Philipp Habegger by email.
Submitted by Philipp Habegger | 11 / May / 2019
Job location:
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Basel
Spiegelgasse 1
4051 BaselSwitzerland


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Homosexuality in ancient Rome features in many literary works, poems, graffiti and comments on the sexual predilections of single emperors. Graphic representations are, on the other hand, rarer in ancient Rome than in classical Greece. Attitudes toward homosexuality changed over the time and from context to context, ranging from strong condemnation to quite open acceptance. Indeed, it was also purported to be one of the cultural facts of certain provinces.
In discussing such attitudes, it is fundamental to recall that the term homosexuality is entirely problematic for the ancient world since there is no single word in either Latin or ancient Greek with the same meaning as the modern concept of homosexuality. Although it again and again becomes apparent that bisexuality was more common, even the ancient authors agree that there were ancient Roman men who had sexual relations exclusively with men.
Greek attitudes gradually became accepted in Rome during the late Republic and early Empire, however, a new form of same-sex relations emerged that was quite different from homosexuality in ancient Greece, but owed much to it. As men, particularly the pater familias, wielded complete authority in Roman society, the Roman experience of same-sex relations is often characterized by master/slave-style interactions. Slaves still were considered legitimate sexual partners, often if not always regardless of their wishes. In short, an adult Roman citizen male could acceptably penetrate (whether a male or a female) but not be penetrated – catamite was commonly used as a slander.
Pederasty largely lost its status as a ritual part of education — a process already begun by the increasingly sophisticated and cosmopolitan Greeks — and was instead seen as an activity primarily driven by one's sexual desires and competing with desire for women. The social acceptance of pederastic relations waxed and waned during the centuries. Conservative thinkers condemned it — along with other forms of indulgence. Tacitus attacks the Greek customs of "gymnasia et otia et turpes amores" (palaestrae, idleness, and shameful loves).
Other writers spent no effort censuring pederasty per se , but praised or blamed its various aspects. Martial appears to have favored it, going as far as to essentialize not the sexual use of the catamite but his nature as a boy: upon being discovered by his wife "inside a boy" and offered the "same thing" by her, he retorts with a list of mythological personages who, despite being married, took young male lovers, and concludes by rejecting her offer since "a woman merely has two vaginas." Among the Romans, pederasty reached its zenith during the time of hellenophile emperor Hadrian. Commodus had a number of male lovers. Elagabalus also had numerous male lovers and even married one of these in a public ceremony. Philip the Arabian was also known for his fondness for young men.
DANCING BOYS: Native to Afghanistan, these "dancing boys" are actually sex slaves , lured off the streets by pimps , taught to dance and sing, to wear make -up and to dress like girls. Then they are made to perform before large groups of men. All of them are sexually abused. But in Islam, sex with boys under 18 is not considered homosexuality, so it is allowed.
"Dancing boys" are a lucrative business. Powerful former warlords and businessmen love to watch them and will pay a lot of money to have their own boy for Bacha Bazi. Some of the boys are traded like swap cards amongst the rich and powerful and if they disobey their "owners" they are killed or brutalised.
The trade in boys is well known to the United Nations. According to Nazir Alimy, who compiled a report on the issue for the UN, there is no doubt who is funding this practice and why the police refuse to stop it.
"According to our research these dancing boys are used by powerful men for sex," Mr Alimy said. Paedophiles and pimps search for young boys so they can sell them or groom them to be trained as "dancing boys". In one case a journalist goes in the car with a paedophile named Dastager. As they drive, Dastager explains the type of boy he is looking for. Then in broad daylight the "dancing boy master" stops the car, goes to a shopfront and brings a boy back to his the waiting car.
In a report prepared for the United Nations there is evidence that the practice of bacha bazi and the sexual abuse of boys is common throughout the north of the country. It confirms that young boys, some of them only 10 years old, are lured into life as a sex slave.
There is also evidence that this type of abuse is spreading throughout Afghanistan. "It's true they make the boys wear girls' clothes and make them dance in front of many men," he said. The powerful customers are often former warlords who helped drive the Taliban out of the north. Others who involve themselves in the trade of boys are wealthy businessmen. Under the Taliban, Bacha Bazi was outlawed.
Today it is still a crime but clearly there is no concerted effort being made to stop the practice and the criminal activity that surrounds it.
Man boy sex (Pederasty):Bacha bereesh and bacha bazi. Boys are taken from their families at a young age and sold or given to wealthy and powerful business men, politicians, and military commanders. The boys are dressed in women's clothing and makeup and forced to dance to entertain their master and his guests. They are also forced to perform sex acts on their master or his guests.
The few boys who are able to escape their slavery have a difficult time ever making a living doing anything else. They are forever branded in society as a bacha bereesh, or a "boy without a beard"; a boy who dances and dresses as a woman. Their plight is not unlike that of women forced into sexual performance or prostitution, who also have a difficult time being accepted into society and finding work after their ordeal. Bacha bazi boys often return to the industry even after they have left, because they have no other means to support themselves. Women who have been forced into commercial sex often do the same. Perhaps so many similarities exist because bacha bazi feminizes these boys in order to degrade them. By forcing them to perform in women's clothes and by raping them, this tradition not only seeks to humiliate these boys for the pleasure of wealthy men, but also to reinforce the idea that women are inferior and for a boy to have feminine affectations is degrading for him. It's a window into the severe gender inequality that pervades Afghanistan.
Rules for men having sex with boys:
Man-boy sex is institutionalised to the extent that the locals wrote rulebook specifying who should and should not be the object of a man's amorous attentions. Apart from the requirement that the boy should be beardless (bacha bereesh), there are also some restrictions regarding family members.
— If a baligh (adult) person commits sodomy with a boy, the mother, sister and daughter of the boy become haraam for him. And the same law applies when the person on whom sodomy is committed is an adult male, or when the person committing sodomy is na-baligh. But if one suspects or doubts whether penetration occurred or not, then the said woman would not become haraam.
— If a person marries the mother or sister of a boy, and commits sodomy with the boy after the marriage, as a precaution, they will become haraam for him. In other words, if a man dates a woman and finds her kid brother or son attractive, he must choose one or the other. He can't have both.
by Shabab Khan
Author is a Journalist, Political Analyst, Export Entrepreneur and a Social Activist.


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Second only to love, of all the emotional states, loneliness must be the most exhaustively explored. Untold song lyrics, melancholy poems and fictional characters, from Frankenstein to Eleanor Oliphant, have all focused on the condition. And, perhaps because of this, as a society we believe we have a handle on exactly what loneliness looks like.
When I hear the word 'loneliness', what comes to mind, for some reason, is a shadowy 'old person' sitting hunched in an armchair all day, the world passing them by; or perhaps a woman's face, tearstained, age indeterminate, coping with a breakup. If I really stretch my imagination, I might come up with a couple of other scenarios: a student or recent graduate starting out in a new city; maybe a new parent who hasn't yet got it together to tap into the local mums' network…
"Sometimes, I pick up the phone to call my mother and realise, too late, she is no longer here…I don't mention it to anyone"
However, when I read newspaper articles informing me that 'Loneliness is as detrimental to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day', I never connect that type of 'O.cial Loneliness' with myself. Loneliness with a capital L: that can't possibly be the same thing that I, a socially connected extrovert, sometimes feel on a Sunday afternoon when I pick up the phone to call my mother for our weekly chat and, too late, realise I can't – because she is no longer here. The feeling is only fleeting, after all; hardly worth talking about, compared to the other people who are 'properly lonely'. So I don't mention it to anyone.


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65-70 days, Indet., ivory to pale yellow cherry fruit, sweet but not too sugary. Seed grown on our Missouri farm before 2012, germinated 84% Nov 2015.
Is this seed certified organic?:
No, but no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers were used in producing it
No, and synthetic pesticides or fertilizers were used in producing it.
Available year round?:
No; see lister's profile for availability times
Quantity (optional; may be min. # of seeds, or packet weight, or other measure of quantity): 40
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