Asyra Allergy Testing
The Asyra Health Screening system offers a non-invasive and effective system of allergy detection and elimination.
Allergy, food intolerance and sensitivity issues are increasingly common. In most cases, allergic response to certain allergens has an underlying cause, reflecting weakness, imbalance, stress or nutritional deficiency elsewhere in the body. Effective therapy does not suppress the symptoms of allergy, but works to ease presenting symptoms as one stage of treatment, whilst assessing the underlying root of the issue and working to address this and strengthen the body, to minimise allergic tendencies.
The Asyra Allergy Desensitisation Protocol evaluates key allergens and substances causing allergic reaction or intolerance. These include a variety of food substances, such as the common triggers of wheat and grains, dairy, soy, nuts, sugar, meats etc, to other allergens such as grass, flower and tree pollens, animal hair, dust and moulds. A desensitisation remedy is then made of all identified allergens.
The patient is additionally evaluated for any underlying patterns of ill health and weakness that may be contributing to intolerance or reactivity. This includes any nutritional deficiencies that may be present, toxicity or digestive issues. A second remedy that addresses any causative issues is given alongside the Desensitisation remedy to support the Programme.
Principles of Allergy Elimination
1 Identify key allergens and desensitisation strategies 2 Create an individualized remedy for desensitisation 3
Second support remedy to address underlying
causative issues that may be aggravating or
causing allergic tendencies and to assist action of desensitisation remedy.
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Winter cover crops are grown infrequently by farmers in California’s Central Valley because dry seasons are common over the winter. The potential requirement for irrigation during a dry year serves as a barrier to increased implementation of cover crops and growers frequently leave fields fallow. This study was conducted at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) with the objective to evaluate cover crop species as alternatives and additions to the standard triticale.


Abstract
Studies of carbon nanotube (CNT) based composites have been unable to translate the extraordinary load-bearing capabilities of individual CNTs to macroscale composites such as yarns. A key challenge lies in the lack of understanding of how properties of filaments and interfaces across yarn hierarchical levels govern the properties of macroscale yarns. To provide insight required to enable the development of superior CNT yarns, we investigate the fabrication - structure - mechanical property relationships among CNT yarns prepared by different techniques and employ a Monte Carlo based model to predict upper bounds on their mechanical properties. We study the correlations between different levels of alignment and porosity and yarn strengths up to 2.4 GPa. The uniqueness of this experimentally informed modeling approach is the model's ability to predict when filament rupture or interface sliding dominates yarn failure based on constituent mechanical properties and structural organization observed experimentally. By capturing this transition and predicting the yarn strengths that could be obtained under ideal fabrication conditions, the model provides critical insights to guide future efforts to improve the mechanical performance of CNT yarn systems. This multifaceted study provides a new perspective on CNT yarn design that can serve as a foundation for the development of future composites that effectively exploit the superior mechanical performance of CNTs. (Chemical Equation Presented).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes Materials Science(all) Engineering(all) Physics and Astronomy(all)


The Global Learning for Adaptive Management (GLAM) is an initiative envisioned as a globally networked learning alliance that aims to actively identify, operationalise and promote rigorous evidence-based approaches to adaptive management. GLAM has a legacy of research on effective monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) for Adaptive management (MEL4AM) and a library focused on adaptive and MEL4AM work.
This brief explores the issues and learning related to work the USAID/Honduras Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Activity has been leading to support both public- and private-sector stakeholders to generate and use metrics and data for decision-making, setting economic growth agendas, building alliances, and adapt to changing circumstances.
The Summary outlines the ways in which DI’s use of collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) mindsets and practices contributed to its development achievements.
From February to June 2020, the DRG Center is hosting a series of virtual panel discussions titled "The DRG Tipping Point."
A guide on local philanthropy as an element of societal self-reliance.
For the USAID/Uganda School Health and Reading Program (SHRP) – implemented by RTI, adapting to improve results was at the heart of early grade reading efforts since the program started in 2012.
The USAID Resiliency in Northern Ghana (RING) Project had notable success in its first three years of integrated agriculture, nutrition, livelihoods and sanitation programming to improve nutrition and household resiliency within the most vulnerable homes in the Northern Region. One area of project focus is women’s...
The USAID/Bangladesh “Feed the Future Livestock Production for Improved Nutrition (LPIN) Activity” utilized Collaborating – Learning – and Adapting (CLA) from start to finish.
Utilizing CLA approaches such as Pause and Reflect, the DREAMS attendees applied learning on MERS to determine areas within their project that could be made more market-aware.
Youth unemployment and underemployment is a major development challenge around the world and particularly in Kenya which has one of the highest rates of youth unemployment globally. This case explores the CLA approach of Kenya Youth Employment and Skills Program (K-YES), a five-year program funded by USAID that enhances employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed Kenyan youth (aged 18-35) who have not completed secondary education.


Stimulus-induced exocytosis of large dense-core vesicles (LDCVs) leads to discharge of neuropeptides and fusion of LDCV membranes with the plasma membrane. However, the contribution of LDCVs to the properties of the neuronal membrane remains largely unclear. The present study found that LDCVs were associated with multiple receptors, channels and signaling molecules, suggesting that neuronal sensitivity is modulated by an LDCV-mediated mechanism. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry combined with immunoblotting of subcellular fractions identified 298 proteins in LDCV membranes purified from the dorsal spinal cord, including G-protein-coupled receptors, G-proteins and other signaling molecules, ion channels and trafficking-related proteins. Morphological assays showed that δ-opioid receptor 1 (DOR1), β2 adrenergic receptor (AR), G(αi2), voltage-gated calcium channel α2δ1 subunit and P2X purinoceptor 2 were localized in substance P (SP)-positive LDCVs in small-diameter dorsal root ganglion neurons, whereas β1 AR, Wnt receptor frizzled 8 and dishevelled 1 were present in SP-negative LDCVs. Furthermore, DOR1/G(αi2)/G(β1γ5)/phospholipase C β2 complexes were associated with LDCVs. Blockade of the DOR1/G(αi2) interaction largely abolished the LDCV localization of G(αi2) and impaired stimulation-induced surface expression of G(αi2). Thus, LDCVs serve as carriers of receptors, ion channels and preassembled receptor signaling complexes, enabling a rapid, activity-dependent modulation of neuronal sensitivity.


Key international themes in coercion. Molodynski A., O'Brien A., Burns J.
Coercion remains a dominant theme in mental healthcare and a source of major concern. While the presence of coercion is ubiquitous internationally, it varies significantly in nature and degree in different countries and is influenced by a variety of factors. Recent reports have raised concerns about physical restraint and the increasing use of legislation in high-income countries. At the same time, a recent Human Rights Watch report on pasung (the practice of tying or restricting movement more generally) in Indonesia has served to highlight the plight of many in middle- and lower-income countries who are subject to degrading and dehumanising 'treatment'.


Cities face the challenge of defining optimal strategies for an adaptive, resilient and low-impact urban development. In this context, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) arise as an innovative solution for stormwater management.
The CoSuDS project aims at promoting the transition towards smart stormwater management from a collaborative perspective, bridging the gap between pilot implementation to long-term city strategy. The project will co-develop a “CoSuDS Toolbox” to be used for defining transition pathways in cities, being applied at district level for a city in Spain and integrating multiple actors in the process through collaborative charrettes. The pilot district will become a reference example for further upscaling and replicability in Europe.


"To prevent hackers from getting personal data of users, users don't need to use a VPN connection in their daily life", said Yevgeny Lifshits, a member of the expert council of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technology and Communications.
He explained that a VPN is a virtual network that is supposed to protect the user's personal data from hackers. It is assumed that using this network allows users to maintain network privacy. However, according to the expert, VPN services carry more danger than protection.According to Lifshits, such services are not needed in everyday life.
"Sometimes VPN services are necessary for work to transfer commercial data. In everyday life, they have no value."
According to the expert, if a person does not commit crimes that he wants to hide with a VPN, then he does not need to protect himself. Otherwise, passwords may end up in the hands of hackers.
"A user installing a VPN believes that he has secured himself, but the service provider may allow a data leak,” said Lifshitz.
According to him, if the VPN service is unreliable, hackers can get passwords and other personal data of the user. The expert noted that now there are thousands of companies offering a secure connection and an ordinary person can make a mistake with the choice of a reliable one.
Earlier it was reported that the personal data of 20 million users of free VPN services were publicly available on the Internet. Experts found on the open server email addresses, smartphone model data, passwords, IP addresses, home addresses, device IDs, and other information with a total volume of 1.2 terabytes. It is noted that the leak occurred from networks such as UFO VPN, Fast VPN, Free VPN, Super VPN, Flash VPN, Secure VPN and Rabbit VPN. Some of them have millions of downloads from Google Play and the App Store and high ratings.


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The Philippine Census of Agriculture (CA), which reflects the performance of the agricultural sector through the years, presents data essential in effective implementation of strategic policies and resolutions to improve agriculture in the country. The National Statistics Office (NSO) is responsible for gathering data for the CA, which began in 1960 and has since been conducted every decade. A complete count of all farm operators in the Philippines, the CA collects data on the basic structural characteristics of each farm (e.g.,
size and location, tenure status, main use of land, crops planted, livestock or poultry raised, agricultural practices, type of irrigation used, farm equipment or machineries used, and demographic characteristics of the agricultural operators and their household members).
This study analyzed the results of the 2002 CA and compared it to the findings of the 1991 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries (CAF) to determine if the agricultural sector improved because of policy change, technological improvement, or a shift in demands or other factors. To meet the study objectives, the following variables were explored: farms and farm sizes, cropping pattern vis-à-vis irrigation system, shift in major crops and geographical variation in cropping density, shift in land use, and tenure of holdings. Their differences across time and/or space were also assessed.
The CA collected information from sample barangays to represent each city or municipality, except for some provinces that were completely enumerated. In the 2002 CA, the provinces of Batanes, Isabela, Laguna, and Bukidnon were completely enumerated. Meanwhile, in the 1991 CAF, these provinces and the province of Marinduque were completely enumerated. For this study, a region was picked from the three broad island groups. The region within the island group was selected based on the enumerated number of farms and the variety of planted crops reported. The region with the highest number of farms and the most varied crops planted within the island group was analyzed. Region II, Region VI, and Region X were selected for Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, respectively.
The study showed that from 1991 to 2002, the number of farms had increased while farm area and average farm size had decreased. This did not apply to Region II, which experienced an increase in farm area. However, a generally decreasing trend of the computed Gini coefficients for both regions and provinces signaled a improvement in farm distribution. This indicates a more equal distribution of farms in 2002 than in 1991.
All the three regions practiced cropping patterns that chiefly involved temporary crops, with palay and corn as the top two temporary crops planted in terms of the number of farms. In terms of area planted, palay was the most dominant temporary crop in the three regions. Corn was another dominant temporary crop in Region II and Region X while sugarcane was another dominant temporary crop in Region VI.
For palay farms, the same-crop pattern was practiced more than the different crop pattern in 1991 and 2002. In all regions, the coverage of irrigation systems improved. This could have been a result of the government’s irrigation programs. The volume of production from irrigated palay farms improved as well. The most common irrigation system in both years was the national irrigation system.
For corn, the dominant cropping pattern in Region II and Region X in 1991 and 2002 was the same-crop pattern. Meanwhile, the different-crop pattern was practiced more in Region VI. In 2002, the irrigation system that was commonly used in corn farms in the three regions was “others,” which included water fetching and windmills. As in palay farms, the use of irrigation for corn farms likewise increased.
Banana and coconut were among the top five permanent crops in Region II, Region VI, and Region X from 1991 to 2002. Region X shared the highest number of banana hills and coconut trees, the largest land area planted with banana and coconut, and the least cropping density for both crops. In the three regions, both crops showed a decreasing trend in farm area, which could be attributed to shift of crop, conversion to non-agricultural land, and the implementation of Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). An
upward trend was also noted in the cropping density of banana and coconut in the three regions as a means of increasing production to meet local and global demand for said crops. In terms of the number of farms and farm area, there was no major shift in main land use in the three regions from 1991 to 2002. Farms were used in raising temporary crops, of which rice and corn, being the staple food of the Filipinos, shared the largest portion. The portion of farms with homelot as the main land use rose in the three regions. This can be attributed to the programs addressing housing needs, especially for the urban poor. Region X indicated a major shift in the second most common land use, from permanent crops in 1991 to homelot in 2002.
The most common form of tenure status in the three regions was fully-owned/owner-like possession. Tenure status improved in Region II and Region VI, which indicates the effect of CARP implementation. However, such improvement was not observed in Region X.


A proactive approach to change
Chapters 1 and 2 have already introduced a wide range of dimensions and factors that can be incorporated within the corporate configurations model. However, the model is not yet complete. We still need to refine the axes used on both sides of the rainbow and we need to consider when and how companies will move around the model. These ideas are introduced in this chapter. When the high and low scales are properly incorporated on both
axes of themodel it becomes clear that there canbe considerable confusion caused if certain positions within the model are occupied by the corporate centre. However, it can sometimes be less clear precisely what action such a centre should take to move itself to a sustainable value-adding situation. It should also already be clear from the preceding chapters that any
group may need, or wish, to alter its current positioning within the model. This may be in response to a change in its external business environment, its own internal organisation, or simply to improve the effectiveness of its current corporate strategy. In this chapter, the general implications of such matters are consid-
ered. The simplest type of move is a repositioning within an existing corporate configuration; what we refer to as migrations within the model. Transitions across the model involving changing from one configuration to another are normally muchmore complicated, particularly if the organisation is trying to move dramatically around the model, rather than moving just across the boundary into the nextdoor configuration. The detailed, specific issues involved in moving just across the boundary to the next configuration in the model are
dealt with, for each configuration, in Chapters 4 to 7, which deal individually with the controls, scale, scope and creative configurations. The more complex transitions around the model are then considered in Chapter 8 in Part III of the book.


ATO Extension of Home Office Claim
For many Australian workers, COVID-19 has meant abandoning the daily commute and working from home. In response, the ATO has announced a temporary simplified short cut method to make it easier for individual taxpayers to claim deductions for additional running expenses incurred (e.g. heating, cooling, lighting, equipment, internet costs), as a result of working from home.
Eligible individuals will be able to claim a deduction for all running expenses incurred during the period
1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020, based on a rate of 80 cents for each hour an individual carries out genuine work duties from home. This is an alternative method to claiming home office expenses under existing arrangements, which generally require an analysis of specific running expenses incurred and more onerous record-keeping.


EMDR EMDR and Trauma
In the context of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma is conceived
as any experience that activates the fight-or-flight response but does not resolve. For example:
"A soldier is traumatized by a bomb that has detonated in front of him. When the bomb goes off,
the soldier dives for cover. When the smoke clears, he realizes his fellow soldier has been killed.
The soldier is numb, paralyzed mentally, and thinks "I survived at the expense of my buddy".
When the soldier returns home, he is startled by loud noises, especially explosive ones such as
overhead planes and cars backfiring. He dives for cover when he hears a low flying jet overhead.
He feels guilty. His guilt intensifies when he watches the news and hears about the deaths of
soldiers. He has difficulty falling asleep and when he does fall asleep, he frequently has
nightmares. When he is awake, he is irritable, hypervigilant, anxious, and sometimes
experiences flashbacks.
In the EMDR context, this trauma is an experience which has not been put into narrative memory.
The experience is still alive, and is activated by triggers in his current life. It is as if the bomb is
continually exploding in the present. The experience is encoded with negative beliefs about
himself such as "It's my fault that my buddy died" or "I don't deserve to live."
WHAT IS EMDR?
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma protocol that works with
memory networks. It is a tool for processing experiences that are still "alive", as with the soldier
who dives for cover when a plane flies overhead by putting those experiences into narrative
memory. During EMDR, the soldier is guided by the clinician, through his traumatic experience so
that it no longer is disturbing. So that the negative belief "I don't deserve to live" can be replaced
by a positive belief, such as "I am a survivor" or "I deserve to live." When the experience is fully
processed, the soldier may still feel sad or angry about what happened, but the experience is no
longer disturbing or "alive". It is in the past: it is now a memory. He can live in the present
without nightmares, flashbacks, or feelings of guilt.
THE EMDR CONTEXT
EMDR is implemented in the context of a therapeutic relationship with a clinician that has been
properly trained through EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Institute of America) certified trainings.
You should never do EMDR with a clinician who is not trained and certified through EMDRIA approved trainings.
Before implementing EMDR, the clinician takes time to get to know the client and to ensure that
the client is well informed, feels safe, and empowered to engage fully in processing, The
clinician will take a thorough Trauma and Attachment history. The clinician will also facilitate client
awareness of the client's disturbance levels, and teach self-soothing techniques which may
include installing a SAFE PLACE, as well as creating a psychological CONTAINER in which the client
can store traumatic experiences so that they do not continue to interfere with present day
functioning. The clinician will reinforce existing client strengths and install positive coping
mechanisms so that the client can manage daily stressors. The clinician takes care not to engage
in processing until the client is ready and addresses present stressors before moving into
processing disturbing material from the past.
HOW DOES EMDR WORK? EMDRreplicates REMor Rapid Eye Movement which we all experience in deep sleep. We
hypothesize that psychological content is processed in deep sleep. That is why professional
athletes, for instance skiers, will watch movies that simulate the downhill course the night before
they perform. During REM sleep or by repeatedly watching and practicing the downhill course, the athlete will "ski" the course he is to
perform. On the day of performance, the skier is able to precisely follow the course encoded in his
memory during REM sleep, or by repeatedly watching/practicing the downhill course. In EMDR, as in REM, the client moves his eyes from left to right and back again, stimulating both sides of his brain and integrating left brain logic with right brain
creativity. Thus,
EMDRis also known as bi-lateral stimulationof the brain.
Although eye movements are most typically used; tapping, auditory clickers or buzzers placed in
the client's hands, alternating left and right can be used if eye movements are not comfortable for
the client.
Through EMDR, the client is safely supported by the clinician while he or she travels through the
traumatic experience. EMDR is often more effective and efficient than talk therapy because it
targets a specific memory, processing and integrating all aspects of the targeted
experience: images, thoughts, sounds, smells, emotions and body sensations.
EMDR is completely client centered. Once EMDR processing begins, the clinician stays out of the
way of processing. The clinician implements the bilateral stimulation, stopping after sets that
typically include 6 to 30 sets of left right (bilateral) movement. At each break, the client is
instructed to take a deep breath, and notice thoughts, feelings, sensations. With each set, the
client experiences the traumatic material with less disturbance and more empowerment. The goal
is to reach a zero level of disturbance around the target experience, and to replace a negative belief such as
"I don't deserve to live" with the positive belief, e.g. "I survived, I deserve to live."
Clients who have struggled through years of talk therapy often report significant relief, and the
ability to experience peace and joy after going through EMDR treatment, sometimes after just a
few sessions.
EMDR is getting past your past so that you can be fully present to your life.


Improved resilience has emerged as a top priority for the U.S. power grid. Efforts to mitigate wildfire risk in Northern California last year led to hundreds of thousands of electricity customers being disconnected from the grid. During hurricane season, customers in the Eastern and Southern U.S. often face the associated threat of multi-day power outages. In many other parts of the country, portions of the local power grid are susceptible to interruptions due to a variety of other factors. Improved resilience would reduce or avoid those outages, allowing industries, businesses, and households to maintain their uninterrupted supply of electricity.
Resilience can be improved through the deployment of microgrids, among other options such as vegetation management and circuit hardening. Microgrids have been described in a wide variety of ways. Simply put, the term “grid” refers to a combination of power generation, customers who consume the power, wires that deliver the electricity to customers, and a control system that manages this process. As discussed in this paper, a microgrid simply is a small, self-sufficient grid.
Some types of microgrids provide resilience by serving load locally. If portions of the power grid are temporarily turned off to prevent wildfires or if a transmission line is taken offline during a hurricane, microgrids “downstream” of those interruptions continue to keep the lights on by providing power from local resources.
Parallel to the search for improving grid resilience is a strong focus among utilities and policymakers on a cleaner U.S. power supply, with goals to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve local air quality. Twenty-one utilities and 23 states have committed to massive reductions in electricity generation emissions – typically reductions of 80% or more – over the next 10 to 30 years.


Short-term crude oil prices
Crude oil prices have rallied almost 30% since the low in February 2016. However, they have fallen almost 6% in 2016 due to record supplies from the US to Russia. Oil prices are still following the long-term bearish trend. The US crude oil inventory is crucial for crude oil prices in the short term.
Key support levels
Short covering and lower crude oil prices could support crude oil prices. Crude oil prices could see resistance at $37 per barrel. Prices hit this mark in November 2015. In contrast, rising production from Iran and the appreciating US dollar could drag crude oil prices lower. The key support for crude oil prices is $25 per barrel. Prices tested this mark in 2003.
Crude oil price forecast
A recent poll from Reuters suggests that crude oil prices could hit $40 per barrel in 2016. Morgan Stanley estimates that crude oil prices could average around $30 per barrel in 2016. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that Brent crude oil prices could average $38 per barrel in 2016 and $50 per barrel in 2017. WTI (West Texas Intermediate) oil prices could average $38 per barrel in 2016 and $50 per barrel in 2017. On the other hand, the National Bank of Abu Dhabi suggests that crude oil prices could test $20 per barrel in the short term due to fragile economic conditions in the Middle East and North Africa region. Read How Are Oil Prices Squeezing OPEC Members’ Budgets? to learn more.
The recent uptick in crude oil prices benefits oil and gas producers like Petrobras (PBR), Devon Energy (DVN), Chevron (CVX), Noble Energy (NBL), PetroChina (PTR), Apache (APA), WPX Energy (WPX), and PDC Energy (PDCE).
The volatility in crude oil prices impacts ETFs and ETNs like the iShares Global Energy ETF (IXC), the iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE), the iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF (IEZ), and the VelocityShares 3x Long Crude Oil ETN (UWTI).


Lead Counsel independently verifies Mesothelioma attorneys in Lynbrook by conferring with New York bar associations and conducting annual reviews to confirm that an attorney practices in their advertised practice areas and possesses a valid bar license for the appropriate jurisdictions.
Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the protective lining of many internal organs, is caused by exposure to asbestos, such as inhaling or ingesting asbestos in the workplace. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear for 20 to 50 years after the exposure.
You can sue for damages, and if whoever exposed you to asbestos knew asbestos was present, you may also seek damages to punish the party who negligently exposed you to asbestos. To protect your rights you should hire a Lynbrook asbestos attorney to file your lawsuit and be your advocate.
An attorney can often resolve your particular legal issue faster and better than trying to do it alone. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, while avoiding costly mistakes or procedural errors. You should seek out an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of law most relevant to your issue.
The goal of an initial consultation is to find an attorney you are comfortable working with and someone who can help you understand your options under the law. Seek to understand the relevant legal experience the attorney brings to your case. While it is not realistic to expect an attorney to resolve your legal issue during an initial consultation, you should gain a level of comfort with his/her ability to do so. A good consultation can clarify issues, raise pertinent questions and considerations for your case, and help you make an informed decision towards resolving your legal issue.
Pro se – This Latin term refers to representing yourself in court instead of hiring professional legal counsel. Pro se representation can occur in either criminal or civil cases. Statute – Refers to a law created by a legislative body. For example, the laws enacted by Congress are statutes. Subject matter jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority to hear the claim based on the specific type of issue brought to the court. For example, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court only has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy filings, therefore it does not have the authority to render binding judgment over other types of cases, such as divorce.


You might have a small business where only a handful of people work. Or, perhaps, you have a larger facility that sees a lot of foot traffic. Regardless of size, hazardous events, particularly fires, might deal a fatal blow. Commercial fires might happen anywhere, at any time and could harm a lot of people. Then, when you start to pick up the pieces, you might have to rely heavily on your
business owners policy (BOP). However, your BOP will only cover fire losses up to a certain limit. Therefore, the right risk management can help you keep fire risks low, even though you can’t avoid every risk. BOP Coverage for Fire Damage
Often, your BOP can address the costs of damage caused by in-store fires. It might provide:
Property coverage that pays for damage to your building and possessions. It might pay for stock and inventory, damaged furnishings and related items.
Loss of use/Business interruption insurance will apply to situations where fire damage forces you to stop operations until you can recover. The coverage can help you cover essential costs that might still exist in the interval. It might help you pay client salaries and ongoing bills during the closure.
If a client or other party gets hurt in the fire, they might sue the business for negligence. In these cases, general liability insurance might compensate them for their medical costs. Liability coverage might also apply if the fire spreads from your building to other peoples' property and damages them.
Still, not all losses will have coverage under your BOP. For example, if an employee gets hurt in the fire, then they might qualify for workers’ compensation. You will have to buy a separate policy for this loss.
Keeping Fire Risks Low in the Business
Any responsible business owner should take proper fire safety steps. The more you follow guidelines, the more you might reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring.
Don’t burn candles or other exposed flames on the premises (unless you work in an environment where this is a common practice).
Ensure that your building meets fire safety codes. You will need a smoke alarm at minimum. You might also need emergency lighting, fire extinguishers and even fire hose hookups.
Place maps with escape routes in prominent areas of the business.
Keep walkways clear and open.
Have you electricity and HVAC systems inspected regularly, especially if you notice signs of malfunctions.
Never use equipment or flammable materials in unsafe or non-specified ways.
If a fire does occur, don’t hesitate to contact your BOP provider. They can help you determine how you can best file a claim for the costs of the damage.
Also Read: What Does a Business Owners Policy Cover?


The maritime sector plays a vital role in the UK economy and continues to provide vital freight and key worker services throughout the pandemic. However, it has faced significant disruption and challenges, as have many parts of the economy. To support businesses and employees, HMG has responded with an unprecedented £330 billion of financial measures. In addition, the Department provided bespoke financial support to ensure that critical lifeline and freight services continued to operate through the most challenging period.
My Department is working closely with the maritime sector on their restart plans. This includes identifying the support that will need to be provided to enable the safe resumption and continued increase of services and operations. We are also working with the sector on a longer-term Maritime Recovery Plan which will build on Maritime 2050 published in January 2019. Given the changes that COVID-19 has caused, we are considering where new recommendations could be made in addition to Maritime 2050, or existing recommendations accelerated, to help the maritime sector recover from COVID-19 and continue to grow.


In the WYBSL, the safety of our players, parents, spectators, coaches, umpires and staff is paramount. In these tumultuous times, it is everyone’s responsibility to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Following the guidelines established by the State of Ohio, Department of Health and in consultation with the City of Westerville, the WYBSL has put specific plans in place to help combat this virus. We ask that everyone do their part to ensure a safe season by understanding the steps we are taking:
COVID Mandatory Guidelines
The following guidelines are to be implemented at all times by all WYBSL participants and spectators to ensure everyone’s safety. The coach(es) are held responsible for following and implementing all required guidelines:
The Coach must keep a complete list of coaches and players present at each practice and game. This list shall include the date, beginning and ending time of the practice/game, names, addresses and phone contact of all players and coaches to be made available upon request from the local health department. (Roster will be provided with names, address and contact information) All participants and spectators must adhere to six-foot physical distancing while outside of the field of play and dugouts. All participants and coaches must conduct symptom assessments (self-evaluation) before arriving to the fields. Anyone experiencing symptoms 1must stay home. No team water coolers or shared drinking stations. Athletes and Coaches should use individual water containers. Compliant game balls must be designated to each team for use while that team is playing defense. Face coverings for coaches are recommended, but not required, in the field of play and dugouts. Athletes must wear face covering when not in the field of play or dugouts, if unable to maintain a 6ft distance Face coverings are currently required for spectators, if unable to maintain a 6ft distance. Line-ups will not be passed between the teams or score keepers. Upon the third out, the “put out player” should bring the designated defensive game ball back to their respective dugout. Athletes are strongly recommended to travel to the venue only with members of their immediate household, if possible. Face coverings are currently required while walking to the fields if unable to maintain a 6ft distance. Whenever possible, equipment and personal items should have proper separation and should not be shared. If equipment must be shared, proper sanitation should be administered between users. No touch rule – players should refrain from high fives and other physical contact with teammates, coaches and spectators. Spectators must not enter the field of play, which includes the bench and field areas. Spitting, eating seeds, gum or other similar products are strongly discouraged. Individuals should not congregate in common areas and/or the parking lot following the event or practice. If you become aware of a confirmed case of one of your players or a player’s family, contact the league and we will contact the local health district about suspected cases or exposure.
Head coaches are responsible to follow and practice the mandatory guidelines to ensure player, coach and spectator safety.
1 Per the CDC, symptoms include cough, shortnessof breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell. Equipment Sanitation
It is recommended that equipment not be shared by players. Where this is not possible, the WYBSL has put a sanitation procedure in place. This applies to equipment such as bats, helmets, catcher’s gear, baseballs & softballs.
The league will provide all coaches with an EPA approved disinfectant approved for use against COVID-19 and stands ready to re-supply it whenever necessary.
We encourage the use of a designated bench coach/volunteer to monitor this procedure.
Contact Tracing
Coaches will use their rosters and designated “contact tracing” forms to document the coaches and players at each practice. Line-up/scorebooks will serve the same purpose for games. This is necessary should any contact tracing be necessary.


Community Submission - Author:
Henrique Erhardt
Total supply refers to the number of coins or tokens that currently exists and are either in circulation or locked somehow. It is the sum of coins that were already mined (or issued) minus the total of coins that were burned or destroyed.
Therefore, the total supply includes both the circulating supply and the coins that are yet to hit the open market. For instance, coins that are being held under a lockup or vesting period, which typically follows a private sale or Initial Coin Offering (ICO) event.
In contrast to the total supply, the circulating supply refers to all coins that are already circulating and available for trading in the various cryptocurrency markets. The circulating supply refers to the coins that are already in the hands of the public and, as such, does not include coins or tokens that are locked up or being held in reserve.
Since the market prices of a cryptocurrency coin cannot be directly affected by the part of the supply that is locked or reserved, the calculation of market capitalization normally considers only the circulating supply instead of the total supply.
While the total supply includes all coins that were already mined (or issued) minus the ones that were burned, the max supply refers to all coins that will ever come into existence. Unlike the total supply, the max supply includes the coins that are yet to be mined (in the future), along with the ones that are part of the total supply and also the ones that were burned.
From a cryptoeconomics point of view, many coins are valuable due to their inherent scarcity. For example, Bitcoin and other mineable coins are generated every time a new block is validated by a miner (and confirmed by the rest of the network). However, the generation of new coins is not an infinite process as most of the mineable cryptocurrencies have a cap (max supply) that limits the number of coins that can be generated. The max supply is usually defined at the moment the genesis block is created.


In a historic collective bargaining round between General Motors and the United Auto Workers, nearly 50,000 UAW members began a strike against GM on September 16, 2019. Key issues in the strike included GM's tiered employee wage structure, healthcare benefits, job security, pensions, and GM’s treatment of temporary workers.
The 2019 UAW-GM strike affected individuals, families, and the communities that rely on GM to sustain their way of life. Though the strike has ended, the memory of the UAW members' fight is still vivid in the minds of those who lived it.
School of Human Resources and Labor Relations Assistant Professors Dr. Maite Tapia and Dr. Christian Lyhne Ibsen in collaboration with UAW International Representative (Ret.) Mark Strolle, conducted a survey of striking GM workers at two Locals in Lansing, Michigan, UAW Local 602 and Local 652. The purpose of the survey was to understand the workers' attitudes towards the strike, the support they received, as well as the strength of worker-union relationships.
Lead researchers: Maite Tapia (tapiam@msu.edu) and Christian Lyhne Ibsen (ibsenchr@msu.edu), Assistant Professors, Michigan State University, Mark Strolle (strolle@msu.edu), UAW International Representative (Ret.)
Full MSU team: Philip S. Deortentiis, Asst. Prof; Carla Lima Aranzaes, PhD student; Dasom Jang, PhD student; Caroline Brown, Graduate student; and Dana Staublin, undergraduate student.


Abstract
Foodborne diseases cause approximately 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations, and 5000 deaths each year in the United States. The authors present and analyze information derived from epidemiologic investigations and surveillance systems on foodborne infections caused by consumption of molluscan shellfish. This review focuses on the bias in reporting of shellfish-vectored illness, prevention and control of such infections, the origin of recognized viral and bacterial etiologic agents, and a new potential public health threat of a food-and-waterborne protozoan contaminant, Cryptosporidium parvum.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Gastroenterology


I buried my head in my pillow, the soft fabric muffling my frustrated screams. I hate it. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it.
I was low. AGAIN. It seems to be the trend lately. My efforts to keep my blood sugars from spiking has resulted in more lows. Lows that seem unexpected because I really thought everything I was doing seemed right. Lows that have been incredibly disruptive, making me stop whatever activity I’m doing. Stubborn lows, that a couple glucose tablets don’t seem to solve. Lows that wake me up at night, lows that won’t go away, lows that leave me feeling awful. And upset. And frustrated.
I don’t want to treat the low. I’m tired of stuffing my face with sugar, not because I want it, but because I need it. I’m tired of working so hard in my workouts, only to have to later eat everything I burned off or sit out because I can’t continue with a low. I’m especially tired of eating when I’m not hungry and feeling awful while I wait for my blood sugar to stabilize.
I can see the extra weight creeping on, and I hate it. I hate that I don’t have a choice when I’m low. I hate that those forced extra 80 calories of my fruit snacks add up. I hate that insulin makes it harder to lose weight. I hate that these lows are often then leading to later highs, sending me on a blood sugar roller coaster. I hate not feeling my best.
I’ll talk to my doctor, I’ll make adjustments. We’ll work to get rid of these lows. But for now I just want to scream into my pillow and wish for the day when all of this will disappear. When sugar will just be sugar and not a substance that often feels like its controlling my life.
Some days, weeks, months are better than others. I’ll make it through this rut, I know I will, but today, right now, I really hate my diabetes.


Performance Management Performance management (PM) includes activities which ensure that goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner. Performance management can focus on the performance of an organization, a department, employee, or even the processes to build a product of service, as well as many other areas. PM is also known as a process by which organizations align their resources, systems and employees to strategic objectives and priorities. Performance management features a process for managing both behavior and results, two critical elements of what is known as performance.


A safe and effective dengue vaccine has been lacking and the results of the study, which was conducted in 5 endemic countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, show a significant efficacy against the disease and high efficacy against its severe forms. These results confirm those of another study conducted in Asia and published 2 months earlier. They suggest that this vaccine could be a useful tool for public health, used in synergy with vector control measures.
PDC is working with international health agencies, dengue experts and leaders in public health to integrate novel tools for the prevention and control of dengue. Dengue vaccines, used in combination with mosquito control, antiviral drugs and innovative models for epidemiological surveillance, will be vital to effectively and sustainably control dengue in endemic countries.


On February 10, 2017, Shin & Kim successfully defended Korea’s largest broadcasting company against a lawsuit by its employees seeking approximately KRW 185 billion in unpaid wages. The total number of plaintiffs numbered 2,257, of which 1,599 remained when the final judgment was rendered.
Validity of Comprehensive Wage Agreement The plaintiffs, who had served in the broadcasting, technical and management departments, among others, alleged that the company did not pay the required overtime allowances (which include overtime, nighttime, and/or holiday payments) as provided for under the Labor Standards Act. Representing the broadcasting company, Shin & Kim argued that the plaintiffs had agreed to a valid comprehensive wage agreement where a portion of total overtime allowance would be included as part of their basic salary and the remainder of the overtime allowance would be determined by the number of hours actually worked by the employee. As part of our argument, we asserted that it was difficult to determine the actual number of hours worked by employees due to the nature of the work in broadcasting, but regardless the company’s payments were sufficient to cover overtime allowance and therefore the comprehensive wage agreement was not unfairly disadvantageous to the employees and should be recognized as valid.
The Seoul Southern District Court agreed and ruled the comprehensive wage agreement was valid and that the company had satisfied its obligations under the comprehensive wage agreement to pay the required overtime allowances under the Labor Standards Act.
Significance of the Judgment The present judgment is especially meaningful because in a recent, related case, the Korean Supreme Court did not acknowledge the validity of a comprehensive wage system in principle, making it difficult for employers to defend against lawsuits attacking the validity of comprehensive wage agreements. However, despite the uncertainty surrounding the recent Supreme Court decision, Shin & Kim was able to successfully argue that the comprehensive wage agreement entered into between the company and its employees was fair and valid with respect to the calculation of overtime allowance.
Shin & Kim is a leader in labor and employment law with extensive experience, expertise, and a remarkable track record. Additional successful representations include our representation of Korea Train Express (KTX) against a claim brought by crew members regarding dispatched workers, our representation of Ssangyong Motor Company in a dispute with its labor union, and our representation of Korea Development Bank regarding its merit-based wage system, among many others.


Why a one metre passing rule?Cyclists need to ride one metre from the curb or parked cars to avoid getting doored. To illustrate this, I measured the amount of space it takes for a Honda Civic to open and it is just about one metre per the picture below. If a cyclist needs one metre to avoid getting doored (or curbside obstacles such as manhole covers), it is only fair they have such space on both sides to maximize their safety. Factor in handlebar widths and motor vehicles would likely have to move over to the adjacent traffic lane; therefore letting the cyclist take the lane. To understand what it feels when somebody gets too close to you, Santa Rosa’s Street Smarts Program produced this public service announcement.
Bicycle with pool noodle (via Warren Huska)
While this idea was not copied from elsewhere and I hadn’t previously heard of it, a similar idea was used to highlight how much space drivers take by attaching a wireframe around the bicycle resembling a car’s dimensions of approximately five metres by two metres.[2] These two measures, among others, go to show how cycling related issues can be made aware in unconventional ways.
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[1] http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/bill-31.shtml
[2] Laura Bliss.
CityLab. “If Bicycles Took Up as Much Space as Cars …” October 9, 2014. http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/10/if-bicycles-took-up-as-much-space-as-cars/381300/.


Abhinand C and Shilpa Rajeev, two students from the Government College of Engineering in Kannur, Kerala, have bagged the first prize of $10,000 at the recently concluded CODE19 online hackathon against coronavirus in India. Their winning entry, called iClassroom, involved a modern virtual classroom for the millennial generation. It connects students with teachers through a social media-type interface for uninterrupted learning in the time of the pandemic.
The 72-hour online hackathon was hosted by the US-based Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation. It saw thousands of innovators and developers from India and abroad compete online from the comfort of their homes to create open-source solutions against the Coronavirus crisis facing the nation.
Said 19-year-old Abhinand C: “Our winning entry was a virtual classroom that makes learning easier and more intuitive by providing an engaging peer-to-peer social media-type platform. It enables students and teachers to interact with each other, clear their doubts, mentor others and conduct online classes. We developed iClassromm as a dedicated platform for students to continue with their studies uninterrupted in the prevailing pandemic conditions. It serves as a tool for enhanced learning within and outside physical classrooms.”
Said 20-year-old Shilpa Rajeev: “We built this platform as a practical solution for all learning communities to interact with each other, share resources and keep track of progress in chosen courses, rather than use multiple communication tools for this purpose. We now intend to enhance iClassroom’s functionality by integrating several useful apps.”
Said well-known entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and change agent Ms Asha Jadeja Motwani, the Founder of Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation which hosted CODE19 online hackathon: “We were overwhelmed by the high quality of entries received and the deep enthusiasm shown by all the participants. A community of hackers and mentors, especially young students from all parts of the country, came together to enable India’s fight against Coronavirus. I believe the qualitative, open-source projects created at this hackathon would help mitigate the impending Corona-inflicted challenges in India. I am hopeful that the total prize money of $34,000 awarded to winning teams will enable them to realize their solutions and bring them to market.”
The second prize of $5,000 was claimed by six students of Manipal Institute of Technology for enabling remote diagnosis of Covid19 patients to reduce the risk of infection for healthcare workers. Their solution, TeleVital, captures a patient’s vital statistics remotely through a Web cam and browser.
The third position was divided into three categories, with each of the three winning teams awarded $3,000 as prize money. The winners included SoloCoin which gamifies social distancing by allowing people to earn “solo coins” by staying at home and redeeming them for rewards from various merchants; the Covid19 Fact Checker, a fake news checker that leverages authentic government, scientific, and public health information to bust misinformation about the Covid19 pandemic; and Grape Community, an open platform that connects people with their neighborhood shopkeepers and suppliers. In addition, 10 best innovative solutions were awarded $1,000 each at the hackathon.
CODE19 was organized by the Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation in collaboration with partners such as TIE Mumbai, IAMAI Startup Foundation, Mumbai Angels Network, Association of Designers of India, Stumagz and GirlScript. The event had three leading academic institutions as partners – National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad), IIT Kharagpur and Centre for Entrepreneurship – Ashoka University.


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Recent research on snow cover patterns over recent decades is reviewed for GB. Interpretation for upland areas is complicated by data availability issues. Nevertheless, two distinct features can be highlighted. Firstly, a general relationship of average yearly snow cover duration with mean temperature. This relationship is apparently non‐linear indicating that snow cover duration is especially sensitive to a defined mean temperature range. Secondly, that snow cover can be rather variable from year to year, or over multi‐year phases. This variability has been related to the frequency of synoptic‐scale atmospheric circulation patterns including the North Atlantic Oscillation. These two features are used to contextualise recent and likely future trends in snow cover. It is suggested that there may be different patterns of variability in some mountain areas compared to the adjacent lowlands. This is associated with combined effects of temperature and precipitation during exposure to different air masses. Suggestions are made for improving snow cover observations to further investigate these issues.


Nairobi, Kajiado and Mombasa top the list of counties with the highest value of distressed property sales according to data from Kenya’s second biggest mortgage lender, Housing Finance. Data from the mortgage lender’s recent bold auction revealed 68 distressed properties in Nairobi, including one commercial property. The properties were valued at over KES 800m.
Kajiado had 11 distressed properties valued at about KES 150 million while Mombasa had 25 distressed properties valued at KES 100 million.
An analysis of Housing Finance’s recent bold auction campaign shows that the distressed assets under sale were scattered over 8 counties with a distressed sale value of about KES 1.23 billion. The mortgage lender recently suffered a court case that awarded KES 1.2 billion to a family following a botched property auction.
Housing Finance has the highest non-performing mortgages in the market with a value of KES 7.66 billion (16% of mortgage portfolio) compared to Kenya Commercial Bank with KES 4.73 billion (7% of mortgage portfolio), according to a recent Centum research.
The research states that the auction campaign is part of the lender’s wider strategy to clean up its non-performing mortgage book in readiness for the aggressive move to the affordable housing segment and is not indicative of widespread distress in the real estate sector.
According to Knight Frank’s latest Prime Global Cities Index, the rising number of distressed properties in Nairobi has also affected prime residential values significantly, with lenders intensifying efforts to recover non-performing loans through sale of collateral.


Taking the Hydrogen Council’s vision for hydrogen to the next level, the study entitled
Hydrogen, Scaling up outlines a comprehensive and quantified roadmap to scale deployment and its enabling impact on the energy transition. Developed with support from McKinsey and launched as global leaders gathered at COP 23 in Bonn, this report, presents the first comprehensive vision of the long-term potential of hydrogen and a roadmap for deployment. This ambitious yet realistic approach would deliver deep decarbonization of transport, industry, and buildings, and enable a renewable energy production and distribution system. To realize this vision, investors, industry, and government will need to ramp up and coordinate their efforts. Click here for the Press release Our vision: The hydrogen economy in 2050
Achieving the hydrogen vision would create significant benefits for the energy system, the environment, and businesses around the world. It would avoid 6 Gt of CO2 emissions, create a $2.5 trillion market for hydrogen and fuel cell equipment, and provide sustainable employment for more than 30 million people.


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This paper explores the complex processes and discourses in the construction of identity among Mexican Americans in St. Paul, Minnesota during the post-war period of 1945-1960. The construction of ethnicity within a group arises out a complex interaction between external and internal influences. It results of the tension between social and political contexts, arising from the desire of the group to maintain cultural traditions within a society that requires a certain degree of conformity from immigrants. The pressure to conform to post-war Minnesota society significantly affected Mexican-Americans in St. Paul who did not desire to surrender their cultural traditions and values and constantly sought to define their distinctiveness. The formation of ethnic identity was a process of interaction between the White communities’ definition of the Mexican American community and how they envisioned Mexican Americans would conform to American political, social, and economic institutions, as well as, Mexican American own construction of ethnicity. According to the author, the annual Independence Day celebrations played a crucial role in the construction of the Mexican American identity. It is an event that was assimilationist but also resistant to assimilation, reactive to larger social trends but also assertive and formative. The celebrations reflect the incredibly complex processes involved in “becoming Mexican American.”


Today in History, June 30, 1906:
The Federal Meat Inspection Act is passed by Congress.
After Upton Sinclair had published “The Jungle” about Chicago’s corrupt meat packing industry, President Theodore Roosevelt sent representatives to investigate the industry.
Despite the Chicago industry’s efforts to hinder the investigation, the investigators uncovered horrible practices. TR respected his investigator’s findings, and Congress acted to protect the public.
The USDA was born, and healthy meat processing practices were enforced. It may seem a mundane issue, but where would the health of our children be without these actions?


Jobless claims for the past week were lower than economists had predicted as workers begin returning to their jobs, data from the Labor Department shows.
The total number for jobless claims for the week ending in July 4 was 1.3 million, according to the Labor Department data, which is 99,000 fewer claims than the previous week.
Continuing claims dropped 698,000 from a week ago to 18 million after the previous week’s 530,000 drop, the outlet reported.
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims
Initial claims were 1,314,000 for the week ending 7/4 (-99,000).
Insured unemployment was 18,062,000 for the week ending 6/27 (-698,000).https://t.co/ys7Eg5LKAW
— US Labor Department (@USDOL) July 9, 2020
The week ending in July 4 marked the 15th consecutive week that initial claims were above 1 million, CNBC reported, and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program claims increased by 42,000 from a week ago, totaling 1.039 million.
Despite the better than expected numbers, this marked the 15th consecutive week that initial claims totaled above 1 million.
News of the weekly jobless claims follows June jobs report numbers showing that the U.S. added 4.8 million jobs in June, while the unemployment declined to 11.1 percent.
These numbers mark the second month of both increasing jobs and dropping unemployment since the country lost a record 20.5 million jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic closures.
May’s unemployment rate had declined by 1.4 percentage points from April’s 14.7 percent, which was the highest unemployment rate since at least 1948.
“These improvements in the labor market reflected the continued resumption of economic activity that had been curtailed in March and April due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it,” the report said.
“In June, employment in leisure and hospitality rose sharply.
“Notable job gains also occurred in retail trade, education and health services, other services, manufacturing, and professional and business services.”
Author: Mary Margaret Olohan Source: Western Journal: Weekly Jobless Claims Drop Below Expert Expectations


Drain covers, drain protectors and sediment traps keep spills contained on site and prevent them entering stormwater drains or waterways. Store near drains to deploy quickly in the event of a spill.
The early stages of a spill clean up are the most critical. These protectors and covers are an excellent, low-cost preventative solution to help you avoid costly fines associated with unauthorised discharge violations.
These protective and preventative products are available in a variety of styles, sizes and materials. They are designed and manufactured in Australia.
Choose from gel-filled, malleable covers, water-filled protectors, flexible urethane drain protector or drain wardens with hydrocarbon absorbent pillows for additional stormwater drain protection.
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What Is a Homeowners Association Fee?
A homeowners association fee (HOA fee) is an amount of money that must be paid monthly by owners of certain types of residential properties, and HOAs collect these fees to assist with maintaining and improving properties in the association. HOA fees are almost always levied on condominium owners, but they may also apply in some neighborhoods of single-family homes.
For condominium owners, HOA fees typically cover the costs of maintaining the building's common areas, such as lobbies, patios, landscaping, swimming pools, and elevators. In many cases, the fees cover some common utilities, such as water/sewer fees and garbage disposal. The association may also levy special assessments from time to time if its reserve funds are not sufficient to cover a major repair, such as a new elevator or new roof. Note that some properties may assess both condo fees and HOA fees.
HOA fees can also apply to single-family houses in certain neighborhoods, particularly if there are common amenities such as tennis courts, a community clubhouse, or neighborhood parks to maintain.
Understanding Homeowners Association Fees What Do HOAs Do?
In addition to taking care of maintenance and repair issues, HOAs also create rules related to parking or the use of common areas. In neighborhoods of single-family homes, the HOA may create rules on how often members can paint their houses, which types of fences they may have, how they must maintain their landscaping or related issues.
Key Takeaways Homeowners association (HOA) fees are the monthly dues homeowners associations collect. Generally, HOA fees are used to pay for amenities, property maintenance, and repairs. HOA fees are standard for most purchased condominiums, apartments, and planned communities, though some neighborhoods that consist of single-family homes also have HOA fees. What Happens If Someone Doesn't Pay HOA Fees?
If an owner of property governed by an HOA does not pay the required monthly or annual fees as well as any special assessments, the HOA can take action against the delinquent homeowner.
The actions depend on the contract between the HOA and the homeowner. Some contracts dictate that the HOA can charge late fees to the homeowner, while others allow the HOA to initiate a lawsuit, place a lien on the property, or foreclose on the owner's property to collect the delinquent payments.
If a member fails to remit payment to the HOA, it affects the other members of the community. Common areas may suffer due to lack of funds, or other members may be assessed special fees to cover maintenance costs or other expenses.
How Much Are HOA Fees?
HOA fees vary drastically, but some estimates claim these fees are between $100 and $700 per month, with roughly $200 as an average. However, fees vary based on what the HOA provides. Generally, the more services and amenities, the higher the fees. In some cases, owners face higher fees if the reserve fund is not managed correctly.
Because of that, a potential homeowner should investigate the efficacy of a particular HOA before agreeing to buy a home in that community. Additionally, the buyer should add the cost of the fee into their prospective budget when determining whether or not they can afford a property.


Optimising CAR-T efficacy in pancreatic cancer with bioengineered scaffolds and immune agonists lead supervisor: Prof Eric o'neill, department of oncology lead supervisor: Prof Eric o'neill, department of oncology Co-supervisor: Prof Hua Ye, Department of Engineering Science Commercial partner: Oxford BioMedica, Oxford
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) can drive tumorigenesis as founder elements or through malignant
cells that gain stem cell traits. CSCs are defined as slowly replicating cells, where bulk tumour growth arises from non-CSCs. Therapeutic strategies target fast-replicating cells in bulk tumour, as more quiescent CSCs avoid targeting and contribute to recurrence and metastatic spread by repopulating the non-CSC compartment. Although challenging, due microenvironmental factors and tumour plasticity between CSC and non-CSCs, targeting CSCs is critical in the search for curative cancer treatments. The oncofetal tumor-associated antigen 5T4 (TBGP) has been identified as a CSC marker in several malignancies. OXB have developed immunotherapies targeting 5T4 including a Vaccinia-based vaccine (Trovax) and 5T4-directed chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T) (OXB-302) with positive responses in clinical trials.
Although promising, Vaccine and CAR-T cell therapies are less effective in solid tumours due to
inefficient tumour targeting, the immunosuppressive microenvironment; and tumour heterogeneity/plasticity. Implantable biopolymer devices can deliver vaccines or CAR-T cells directly to the surfaces of solid tumours (e.g. pancreatic cancer and melanoma), and are more effective in tumour targeting than systemic delivery. We aim to adapt this technology to implant biopolymer scaffolds to target 5T4 expressing cells in orthotopic human tumours engrafted in immunocompromised mice. Additionally, combination of CAR-T strategies with the agonists of the STimulator of IFN Genes (STING) pathway (e.g. cyclic di-GMP) can lead to dramatic tumour regression. This is achieved though stimulation of antigens not recognized by the adoptively transferred lymphocytes that could target heterogeneous tumours or CSC and non-CSC compartments.
Thus, we propose a project to understand the role of 5T4 in CSCs, investigate bioengineering
scaffold devices that concentrate and localise 5T4-target therapies in solid tumours and combine these with STING agonists to protect against the emergence of escape variants in vivo. We aim to explore the feasibility of these approaches in vivo in mice and in human tissue samples. The candidate will gain experience in cell and tumour biology, bioengineering of scaffolds and in the design, construction and deployment of CAR-T cells in these experimental models.


Map Unavailable Date/Time Date(s) - 10/29/2020 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location Remote via Webinar Categories Session One – Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System, Collateral Consequences and Barriers to Second Chances
Black Americans are more likely than white Americans to be arrested. Once arrested, they are more likely to be convicted. Once convicted, they are more likely to experience lengthy prison sentences. Moreover, there are drastic racial disparities in the enforcement of laws, judiciary proceedings and treatment within and beyond the criminal justice system. When an individual is arrested or convicted of a crime, they face a vast web of laws and policies, including court-imposed fees and fines. For many who are low income, these function as permanent punishments – barriers that limit human rights and restrict access to crucial resources needed to re-build lives.
Presenters in this session will discuss the collateral consequences of criminal justice system involvement, and the disproportionate impact on communities of color. They will also assist as we begin to explore how the legal community can advocate for change, including through policy efforts and by providing direct service to low income individuals seeking expungement of criminal records (see session below on criminal expungement basics).
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The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) continues to provide bus service to healthcare, resources, and employment, during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While service is deemed essential transit, AC Transit is doing its part to ensure that everyone is practicing social distancing to stem-the-tide of COVID-19 transmission.
In addition to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to establish Rear Door Boarding and restrict a six-foot space around the operator’s compartment, we are now minimizing the number of riders on each bus. This practice will remain in place until further notice.
As a result, AC Transit directly appeals to riders and communities, to partner with them in maintaining the following passenger thresholds:
Once the on board count nears or reaches the new COVID-19 passenger thresholds, the operator may bypass stops. For waiting riders, the external head-sign will convert to “Drop-Off Only,” alerting that the bus will not stop. For riders on board, the operator will continue to recognize requests to exit. AC Transit riders may experience trip delays and are asked to plan accordingly. It is important to note, on board safety is paramount and AC Transit sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience.
In addition to social distancing, AC Transit strongly encourages riders to follow CDC guidelines to wear a cloth face mask on board, covering the nose and mouth, effective immediately. Riders will continue to experience their bus operator wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, eyewear, and masks. Riders should avoid interactions with the bus operator.
While they augment safety practices, AC Transit reminds riders to travel for essential trips only. When bus transit is necessary, kindly avoid buses displaying Drop-Off Only, always practice proper hand-washing, and strictly observe coughing and sneezing etiquette – by using one’s elbow or disposable tissue.
For the latest COVID-19 service updates and trip planning, please visit www.actransit.org.


A federal judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction against two people and their companies for allegedly tricking small commercial trucking businesses into paying them for federal and state motor carrier registrations by impersonating government transportation agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Consumers who own and operate certain types of commercial vehicles must register annually with the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) system or their state government and pay a fee based on their fleet size. Some of these small businesses also must file a Motor Carrier Identification Report every two years, which can be done at no charge on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website.
According to the FTC’s complaint, the defendants have taken in more than $19 million from thousands of small businesses by sending misleading robocalls, emails, and text messages that create and reinforce the false impression that they are, or are affiliated with, the USDOT, the UCR system, or another government agency. As noted in the FTC’s complaint, the defendants used official-sounding names, official-looking websites, warnings of $1,000 in civil penalties or fines for non-compliance, and threats of imminent law enforcement to trick consumers into using their registration services instead of using official government website services.
According to the complaint, the defendants deceptively disclosed the total amount charged, without telling consumers the cost included the defendants’ service fees that ranged from $25 to $550 or more. The FTC also alleges that many consumers who paid the defendants’ UCR fees were automatically enrolled, without their knowledge or consent, in “SafeRenew,” the defendants’ annual renewal program for UCR fees.
Defendants James P. Lamb, Uliana Bogash, DOTAuthority.com Inc., DOTFilings.com Inc., Excelsior Enterprises International Inc. and JPL Enterprises International Inc. are charged with violating the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act.
The Commission vote authorizing the staff to file the complaint was 3-0. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The court entered a preliminary injunction against the defendants on September 29, 2016.


I have developed this class in response to what seems to be a growing number of individuals who wish to actively manage their physical health conditions but struggle to participate fully in mixed group classes due to specific limitations.
This physio-led Pilates class will provide a safe space to build confidence in movement and exercise without a feeling of overwhelm, or exclusion that can sometimes occur in mixed ability groups.
If you are recovering from illness or injury, or managing a longer term condition such as arthritis, or simply wish to participate in gentle, encouraging movement class without pressure to “achieve” more reps, more “burn”. If you are unsure about what your body is capable of following injury or in light of ongoing conditions and feel this is a barrier to you moving forward with positive health goals, this is the class for you.
To register your interest or find out more – contact me today.


Our Pilgrim Status Our Pilgrim Status Warren E. Berkley
In order to be a Christian, with persuasive power and reverence, you must personally come to terms with your pilgrim status. This earth is not our permanent home. (In fact, this earth is not anyone’s permanent home, see 2 Pet. 3:10-13). Nobody will live on the earth forever because the earth will not last forever. Peter puts it simply:
“…both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up!”
I bring this up because if we don’t get this, we cannot effectively learn or apply the teachings of Christ in the New Testament. We must not just play with the idea intellectually, we must personally embrace it. We are pilgrims.
“Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation,” (1 Pet. 2:11,12).
You cannot consistently abstain from fleshly lusts until you recognize your pilgrim status. You cannot participate in the defeat of those things that war against the soul, if you are holding to this earth as your home. You cannot wholeheartedly engage in honorable conduct “among the Gentiles,” until your attachment to this world is put in true perspective. You cannot lead people to glorify God in the day of visitation, while living in denial of your pilgrim status.
As Christians, we are more related to heaven than earth. If we don’t get that, we cannot get the rest of it right. May our confession be: “I am a stranger in the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me,” (Psa. 119:19).


Nothing is permanent, that includes the pipes inside your home. As time goes on, pipes gradually corrode, rust and decay. Eventually, you get leaks or worse a flood. This could potentially bring water and even raw sewage into your home or business causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Water Pipe Replacement Replacing / repiping an entire home is a big job and unless you're planning a remodel you don't want to do it early. That's why Green Tech Plumbing is here to help you assess the situation and your available options. We'll work with you to develop a plan that matches your property's needs and your budget. Water repiping is a complicated job but we've got your back. Call Green Tech Plumbing to schedule a free estimate on your water pipe replacement project How Long Do Pipes Last? The type of plumbing installed on your property determines how long you can expect it to last. This information can be found by examing the pipes or by checking your home inspection report from the time of purchase.
Supply Pipes These are the pipes bringing water into your home. They are under constant pressure and most likely to leak.
Brass Pipes - 80 to 100 years.
Copper Pipes - 70 to 80 years. Galvanized steel - 80 to 100 years. Lead and Polybutylene - Remove ASAP Drain Pipes Cast iron - 80 - 100 Years Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - 25-40 Years
These are just guidelines. The actual time will vary by environmental conditions and maintenance schedules. For example, if your water has a high mineral content, your pipes are more likely to corrode. If your pipes are starting to age, call Green Tech Plumbing for a free plumbing inspection.
When To Repipe / Replace Lines? Older Home - If your house is over 50 years old and using galvanized steel pipes. Or if your plumbing is a network of different materials and is using non-standard routing methods. Leaks - If you're dealing with frequent leaks from multiple locations. As water pipes age the materials used to weld the joints can start to fail. Replacing the water supply pipes now could save you money on future repair costs. Low Water Pressure - If the water pressure is continually dropping and is accompanied by reddish-brown water coming out of the tap. Sometimes the water may only be brown initially and then turn clear. This is a sign that the old pipes have accumulated minerals on the interior and reducing water flow. Slab Or Pinhole Leaks - Pipes inside your foundation can leak and cause parts of your home to appear damp or wet. This typically occurs in older homes when the pipes in the foundation corrode and start to fail. They may not be noticeable at first but over time they can cause some serious damage. Water Bill Going Up - If your water bill is going up without a good reason it may be your pipes. If you turn off the water to your home and the meter continues to run then you've got a leak in your water system.


Abstract
Platelets play roles in malignancy, wound healing, and immunity. Nevertheless, their significance in postoperative outcomes is not established. This is a retrospective cohort study of 100,795 patients undergoing cancer surgery in 2010 and 2014 in >500 hospitals. Patients were stratified into five groups based on preoperative platelet counts. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the risk of 30-day mortality, morbidities, readmission, and prolonged hospitalization using the mid-normal group as a reference. We adjusted for demographic variables, comorbidities, and operation complexity. In the 2014 cohort, multivariable analysis showed that mortality was higher in patients with thrombocytopenia (OR 1.49, 95% CI [1.23–1.81]), high-normal platelets (OR 1.29, [1.06–1.55]), and thrombocytosis (OR 1.78, [1.45–2.19]). Composite postoperative morbidity followed a similar trend with thrombocytopenia (OR 1.34, [1.25–1.43]), high-normal counts (OR 1.41, [1.33–1.49]), and thrombocytosis (OR 2.20, [2.05–2.36]). Concordantly, the risks of prolonged hospitalization and 30-day readmission followed the same pattern. These results were validated in a large colon cancer cohort from the 2010 database. In conclusion, platelet count is a prognostic indicator in cancer surgeries. This could be related to the role of platelets in wound healing and immunity on one hand, and propagating malignancy on the other.
Keywords Morbidity mortality oncology thrombocytes ASJC Scopus subject areas Hematology


The identification of a critical junction in the brain could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study. Researchers have found an area considered to be the doorway to the hippocampus, which is key for transforming daily experiences into lasting memories. The hippocampus is the source of the learning capacity in humans, allowing people to remember vital information. It is believed that by stimulating the entorhinal cortex with electrical impulses memory can be strengthened, providing a solution for symptoms experienced by those with Alzheimer's disease. The discovery was made when observing seven epilepsy patients who had electrodes implanted in their brain to locate the origin of their seizures. When monitoring the electrodes it was found that when nerve fibres where stimulated in patients, landmarks could be identified. A spokesperson from the Alzheimer's Society commented: "We still don't know exactly what happens in the brains of people with Alzheimer's to cause symptoms such as memory problems. "Research which could broaden our knowledge of this is therefore essential." However, the Alzheimer's Society warns that more research is needed in a larger and more targeted study before scientists can begin to develop an effective treatment. Find out more about Alzheimer's disease care at Barchester homes.


Boundaries are everywhere: between sectors, geographies, generations, backgrounds and beliefs. Chicago is replete with boundaries that are old, and create fear and uncertainty, even among those courageous enough to approach, touch and attempt to transcend them.
Chicago will not reach its true potential if our city does not break through these boundaries by convening the next generation of leaders to establish diverse relationships, facilitate crucial conversations and collaborate around future solutions.
The Chicago200 initiative can transcend these boundaries.
Chicago200 is an annual leadership program that convenes young diverse leaders from across the Chicago region to address the question,
“What will we make our city known for by its 200th birthday in 2037?”
Chicago 200 will connect individuals of different economic status—our North Side and West Side residents with our South Side and Downtown residents, our young people with our established adults—all to chart the course for a more equitable Chicago by 2037.
During the inaugural program in April 2019, participants will meet with city and neighborhood leaders to brainstorm, test, refine and present their visions for the city over four days. They will investigate key issues, hold difficult conversations and collaborate around tangible solutions for Chicago.
Then,
On the Table 2019 will accelerate the momentum. As a follow up to Chicago200, participants will host an On the Table discussion focused on how to implement solutions emerging from Chicago200.
Beyond 2019, the goal is that a diverse alumni group of 2,000 leaders will emerge from the program over the next ten years. As advisors to established leaders in the city, these young leaders will express their vision for the city and help shape Chicago’s future. By 2037, ten big ideas will have emerged, which these leaders will help make a reality.
The 2019 inaugural pilot of Chicago200 is supported by the Trust in partnership with Common Purpose, with support from Chicago Public Media, University of Chicago, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Votes, Northern Trust, 1871, Civitas Child Law Center of Loyola University and Window to the World Communications, Inc. (WWCI), parent organization of WTTW and WFMT.


Executor or Personal Representative
An executor (also called
personal representative or administrator in some states) is the person who will be in charge of your probate. He or she will: gather your assets; handle the sale of your assets, if necessary; prepare an inventory; hire an attorney; and distribute the property.
This should be a person you trust, and if it is, state in your will that no bond will be required to be posted by him or her. Otherwise, the court will require that a surety bond be paid for by your estate to guarantee that the person is honest. It is best to appoint a resident of your state as executor, because a bond may be required of a nonresident even if your will waives it.
Some individuals select two people to handle the estate to avoid jealousy, or to have them check on each other's honesty. However, this is not always a good idea. It makes double work in getting the papers signed, and there can be problems if they cannot agree on something.
A bank can serve as executor of your estate, but their fees are usually high. Remember, the person handling your estate is usually entitled to some compensation. Some states specify a percentage, while others allow a reasonable hourly fee. A family member will often waive the fee. If there is a lot of work involved, the executor may request the fee, or other family members may insist that he or she take one. You can insist in your will that your executor or personal representative be paid a fee.
In many states, an executor or personal representative cannot sell your real estate without approval by the court. If you trust your executor, you can avoid the expense and delay of this by giving him or her the power to do so without court approval.


The Four Quadrants of Learning: Contextualizing the Language of Instruction for Students with Disabilities By Marissa Desiree Pardo
This issue of
NASET’s Classroom Management series was written by Marissa Desiree Pardo. The following case being studied will focus on Eradio, a seventh-grade student who is Deaf and hard in Hearing (DHH). He is struggling in his Social Studies classroom at Palm Tree Middle School. As a result of this study, a range of contextual supports and cognitive involvement will be examined. Cummins’ four quadrants of language learning will be explained including quadrant one, cognitively undemanding and context embedded, quadrant two, context embedded and cognitively demanding, quadrant three, cognitively demanding and context reduced, and quadrant four, context reduced and cognitively demanding (Cummins, 1995). This study will identify at least three activities per quadrant that Eradio can benefit from participating in that fall within the criteria of each quadrant. To Access this Article
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Research Alert
Newswise — The narratives of patients and families with spinal cord injury tell the story of how people make sense of the injury and the rehab experience. Reading these stories provides insight for the rehabilitation nurse to better understand the illness experience from the patient and family perspective– which in turn – can help identify nursing interventions to assist in those experiences. Read
Constructing Recovery Narratives: Experiences and Expectations Following SCI.
Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to explore how married individuals construct narratives following spinal cord injury (SCI).
Design
Prospective qualitative study.
Methods
Eighteen married people with SCI were recruited during inpatient hospitalization. In-depth interviews were conducted at approximately 1, 4, and 7 months post-SCI. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Findings
Participants constructed three primary narrative types (optimistic, anxious, and stability) about their trajectories following SCI, focusing on their expectations about recovery and their past and current experiences with their spouse, peers, and health professionals. These narrative types are the foundation for understanding how people make sense of the rehabilitation experience in relation to others.
Conclusions
Findings provide an initial understanding of how expectations of life with SCI as well as social interactions in the healthcare setting influence experiences of injury and recovery.
Clinical Relevance
Findings can inform future interventions during SCI rehabilitation to ease transitions and decrease anxiety following SCI.


Approximately 6,000 eviction filings occur in Hennepin County each year, and about 90% of alleviction judgements are due to nonpayment of rent. Eviction results in forced displacement,contributing to instability within neighborhoods and potentially harmful effects for children,families, and individuals. Despite the growing number of studies on the subject, the link betweencounty service use, an eviction filing or judgement, and shelter entry in Hennepin County wasunsubstantiated. Our report aims to fill this gap. At the request of Hennepin County, we soughtto demonstrate the link between evictions and homelessness as well as identify barriers in theeviction prevention process.Our research team conducted a mixed-method analysis using quantitative and qualitative data. Inour qualitative research, we interviewed individuals in organizations that provide services andmonetary aid aimed at preventing eviction. We employed snowball sampling to speak with 19staff members at different governmental and nonprofit providers across the county, usingsemi-structured interviews to catalogue their experiences and perspectives.
Professional paper for the fulfillment of the Master of Public Policy degree.
Suggested Citation
Holdener, Andee; Nelson, Jessica; Quint, Lydia; Rea, Nicholas; Svitavsky, Katherine; Uhrich, Maria; Whelan, Nicole; Zanoni, Caitlin.(2018).Eviction and Homelessness in Hennepin County.Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy,http://hdl.handle.net/11299/206597.
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Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified over 100 risk loci for schizophrenia, but the causal mechanisms remain largely unknown. We performed a transcriptome-wide association study (TWAS) integrating a schizophrenia GWAS of 79,845 individuals from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium with expression data from brain, blood, and adipose tissues across 3,693 primarily control individuals. We identified 157 TWAS-significant genes, of which 35 did not overlap a known GWAS locus. Of these 157 genes, 42 were associated with specific chromatin features measured in independent samples, thus highlighting potential regulatory targets for follow-up. Suppression of one identified susceptibility gene, mapk3, in zebrafish showed a significant effect on neurodevelopmental phenotypes. Expression and splicing from the brain captured most of the TWAS effect across all genes. This large-scale connection of associations to target genes, tissues, and regulatory features is an essential step in moving toward a mechanistic understanding of GWAS.


MD Bryan Hindle attended the monthly branch meeting of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health), today. Every month these meetings feature a few hours of worthwhile safety training and this month, mental health was on the agenda. This event was organised by IOSH Yorkshire’s members and included two professional presentations.
Dr Jo Yarker presents her research to IOSH members on sustainable return to work.
Dr Jo Yarker has been examining the resources people use when they return to work. She presented data from interviews conducted with 38 returning employees and managers who have supported return to work. Putting this in context; in the UK alone, stress, anxiety or depression accounts for 44% of all ill-health related cases and 57% of all working days lost to ill-health in 2017-2018 (HSE, 2018). Returning to work following sickness absence can be challenging; too many people struggle to return, and many subsequently relapse and take further absences.
The research suggests that supporting an employee to strengthen their IGLOO – their Individual, Group, Line Manager, Organisation and Overarching resources – can help them to return to, and stay in work. This was a fascinating session and provoked some good question and answers from the floor.
Victoria Filed delivered a really useful and practical session. Her presentation was packed with essential links to on-line mental health resources. Most of these were for health and safety professionals, however, there were others, which could be used to help employees who may have concerns, or be suffering from stress and anxiety. As a result this was also very well received by delegates and once more, there were lots of questions from members.
What has all this to do with Brick-Tie Preservation? Everyone has a right to be respected at work, be free from anxiety and to feel valued. We believe that the health and well-being of all of our team impacts the service we provide for clients. Therefore, our people can enjoy their work and look after our customers with a smile. It is one reason why we take time-out to attend these meetings and bring the best ideas back home, for everyone’s benefit.
You can read about some of the work we have been doing to help our employees stay mentally safe and healthy at work here
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