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Renae Roles, student recruitment officer at North Island College, gives Campbell River Mirror journalist Marissa Tiel a tour of the school’s new space on Oct. 29, 2019. Video still by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

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College is wrapping up multi-million-dollar renovation

North Island College (NIC) is inviting prospective students, their families and community members to meet NIC faculty and staff at NIC’s Campbell River campus at an information night on Thursday, Nov. 7.

It’s an opportunity to find out more about programs and courses offered by NIC, tour the newly renovated spaces, as well as meet instructors and ask questions.

There’s a bunch of soft seating in North Island College’s Student Commons.

“It’s common to have a lot of questions about college – whether you’re joining us just out of high school or coming back to train for a new career,” said Renae Roles, NIC recruiter.

“Community Information Night is a great opportunity to come and get all your questions answered and also meet the faculty and staff face to face so you know who you’ll be learning from and who to go to for the supports you need when you’re here.”

Workshops will be available on NIC trades, university transfer, upgrading programs, as well as financial aid options.

Attendees will also be able to learn about scholarships and bursaries and the numerous student services and supports available to help students succeed.

Wooden beams in the Student Commons help bring the West Coast aesthetic to life.

An added bonus for those who attend Community Information Night – NIC will be waiving the application fee for students who apply that night. Visitors will also have the chance to win a $500 tuition credit.

The Campbell River campus recently underwent a $17.6 million expansion and renovation project, which added 105,000 sq. ft. of new and renovated space, such as trades shops, classrooms, cafeteria, library and student commons.

“There has never been a more exciting time to be an NIC student in Campbell River,” said Randall Heidt, NIC’s vice president of strategic initiatives. “We encourage prospective students to come to this event and check out the new spaces and programs.”

The Library Learning Commons is one of the new spaces at North Island College. It has quiet study rooms, a new computer lab, and bookable rooms for group projects. It even has a charging station for all your devices.

One of the biggest changes from the renovation has been the move of all NIC trades programs to the Dogwood Street campus from Vigar Road. “The new shops are incredible and we’re so happy to have all our students on one site,” said Heidt.

The Community Information Night is taking place in the Campbell River campus, at 1685 South Dogwood Street, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m on Nov. 7.

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We have met many owners just like you

“Please help me, my dog is out of control.”

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As a dog owner, you’ve probably felt like this at some point. Even if you have had dogs all your life, sometimes a dog comes along who is just so impossible to train that none of the dog stuff you know works anymore. Your out-of-control dog attracts stares that make you feel like the worst owner in the world and when you see other people enjoying their dog walks, you just wish you had a ‘normal’ dog like everyone else.

Feeling embarrassed is only part of it. You feel guilty that you should be spending more time training your dog to walk on lead but your life is busy and there simply isn’t the time. You’re worried that one day your dog might pull you over or escape. You may even regret getting a dog at all and be thinking the worst: if you can’t control her, you may have to give her up for rehoming.

“You just need to train your dog properly.”

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How many times has someone come up to you and said that while walking your dog? You want to give them the benefit of the doubt and you listen politely while they tell you about the product or technique that worked for their dog but you know deep down that they just think it’s basically all your fault. They may as well be saying “Look, just control your dog will you?” So, to avoid other people and dogs, you change your dog walk and go where you know you won’t bump into anyone else so you don’t have to feel embarrassed each time you struggle to hang on.

As behaviourists and trainers, we met many owners like you, often at their wit’s end with their dog’s behaviour. Such was the level of desperation, we were sometimes told that this was the dog’s last chance and we knew that we really had to fix this problem if this dog wasn’t to join the many thousands of others in rescue centres up and down the UK.

“I've tried everything and nothing works.”

Depressed woman dog owner with lots of leads, collars and training aids that don't work

These owners had tried every type of collar, technique or training school without success. The collars and harnesses they had already tried were stuffed in a drawer or hanging from the back of a door, a daily reminder of how impossible their dog was to train. They felt bad as they didn’t have the time or knowledge to train their dog but at the same time, everything they had tried had failed. Some had simply stopped their daily walks altogether because it was just too stressful.

They weren’t bad owners, far from it. They had just lost all confidence in themselves while all the time seeing those lucky, seemingly stress-free owners enjoying walks with the type of dog they didn’t have themselves. They were frustrated and we shared their frustration. We had tried all of the available anti-pull head collars we knew of and nothing had really worked for us 100% either.

“There’s a kinder way to train your dog.”

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When we found out about Brian Smith, the inventor of the Canny Collar, we were intrigued. The day our trial collar arrived in the post, we hurried to open it and quickly realised that it was the answer we had been looking for. It worked from both sides so there was no yanking of the head and there were less straps around the dog’s muzzle, allowing him or her to open their mouth, breathe and pant, more of a training aid than a restraint.

This Canny Collar was simple to fit, easy to use and most importantly, kind to the dog. After five minutes working with a difficult Weimaraner, we couldn’t believe how this choking, pulling dog could be transformed so quickly into a dog that was walking by our side on a loose lead.

“I don’t want to have to give her up for rescue.”

Dog being trained using a head collar at canine rescue centre

To test this new Canny Collar, we began turning up at local dog rescues and asking for ‘the three worst dogs you have, the guys who have either been here the longest or who you think will never be re-homed’. You’ll know the kind of dog we are talking about, you may even have had a dog like this yourself. And we watched the staff as their jaws dropped and their smiles widened, seeing how quickly they were able to get a dog walking well after only a short time using a Canny Collar.

Of course we felt absolutely elated. We knew that if this collar could work on the dogs that people had given up on, it would work for almost every dog. Rescue shelters are stressful places for dogs but once they were trained to walk well on a lead, their true personalities shone through. They now had a second chance.

“We want to help you to enjoy your dog.”

A dog trainer helping a woman to train her dog

We wanted owners like you to feel as good about walking their dog as the rescue shelter staff had. Through dogged hard work (see what we did there?!), a small but dedicated team of passionate people, plenty of coffee and more than a few late nights, we have now given thousands of dog owners a way to turn their dog walk from something to dread into something to enjoy.

From packing Canny Collars into boxes around the kitchen table, we now work with respected canine organisations such as the Guide Dogs organisation, Canine Partners, Ability Dogs Canada the Association of Pet Dog Trainers to provide the tools they need to achieve the best results. We regularly donate to rescue shelters, dog charities, local training groups, dog fairs, in fact any cause or event where we see people passionate about helping dogs to help them continue their fantastic work.

“How would you feel if your pulling dog became a pleasure to walk?”

A woman walking a dog using a head collar to stop pulling on the lead

Well, your aching arms would thank you for sure. And we think you’d feel pretty good taking your dog for a walk without feeling embarrassed, guilty or regretful, knowing that you were in complete control. In fact, just like one of those owners you’ve often seen in the park enjoying a stress-free walk with the dog you love.

But don’t just take our word for it. If you would like to know what other people think about the Canny Collar, click here. Or to find out more about the Canny Collar, click here. We’d also love to know what you think about us, our products and our company, the good, the bad and the ugly! So please feel free to contact us.

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We all have a favorite holiday dessert. But who has time to make it? Bid on gourmet food and desserts on November 14 at the Montgomery Bank Conference Center benefitting the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. Entertainment offered from 1 to 2 pm with the auction taking place from 2 to 4 pm. You can bid on decadent treats, wine and appetizer baskets, gift certificates and more.

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Generally, employees who are injured while on the job are limited to seeking workers’ compensation benefits, as the exclusivity provision of the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act) precludes them from pursuing civil claims against their employers. There are exceptions to the exclusivity provision, however, that permit for the imposition of liability on an employer that causes a plaintiff’s harm. The exceptions to the exclusivity rule were the subject of a recent Massachusetts decision in a case involving a law firm employee seeking redress for harm caused by willful acts. If you sustained losses due to someone else’s reckless or wanton acts, it is smart to consult a Massachusetts personal injury attorney regarding your potential claims.

The Plaintiff’s Harm

Allegedly, the plaintiff worked at the defendant’s law firm. She was his only employee at first, but over time he added more members to his team. He belittled and verbally attacked the plaintiff on a frequent basis, and screamed and shouted in her face.

It is reported that the plaintiff eventually stopped working for the defendant. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against him, alleging he intentionally caused emotional distress and asserting other claims. The defendant moved for the trial court to dismiss the plaintiff’s claims, on the grounds that that they were barred by the Act’s exclusivity provision. His motion was denied and the case was tried. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff and the defendant appealed. Continue Reading ›

In Massachusetts, people hurt at worker can often recover workers’ compensation benefits but are barred from pursuing personal injury claims against their employer by the exclusivity provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act. While the Act may ultimately bar a plaintiff’s claim against her employer, however, a defendant may not be able to prove that it constitutes grounds for dismissal at the onset of the case, as demonstrated in recent Massachusetts opinion in which the court affirmed the denial of the defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. If you suffered bodily harm due to another party’s negligence, it is advisable to speak to a trusted Cape Cod personal injury lawyer to evaluate your options for seeking compensation.

The History of the Case

It is reported that the plaintiff was employed as a machinist for a company that was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the defendant. She suffered injuries while using a machine and subsequently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the defendant, asserting claims of negligence and negligent supervision and averring that it failed to provide a safe workplace, reasonably supervise the worksite, or properly train its employees.

Allegedly, the defendant moved for judgment on the pleadings on the grounds that it was immune from civil liability under the exclusivity provisions of the Massachusetts Worker’s Compensation Act (the Act). The court denied the defendant’s motion, and it appealed. Continue Reading ›

In a Cape Cod workers’ compensation case, one of the most important issues is whether the worker (or “claimant”) has suffered a permanent physical impairment due to an on-the-job accident or a work-related illness. If so, the next inquiry is usually whether the impairment is such that the worker cannot return to work as a result.

The question of whether the claimant can return to work involves more than the issue of whether the injured individual can go back to the same job that he or she held at the time of the event giving rise to his or her permanent physical impairment. Rather, the question is whether he or she can return to any type of job at all – even one that he or she has never done before.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that a person who has done nothing but hard physical labor will be expected to shift into a desk job for which he lacks the requisite education and training. These matters, too, are taken into consideration. A recent case involved a related question, i.e. whether a skilled worker was totally disabled if he could still perform low-paying unskilled work.

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Under Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation laws, employees who are hurt on the job and unable to work as a result are entitled to certain benefits. Included among these is the right to temporary total disability payments.

In order to receive temporary total disability benefits, the employee must be able to show that he or she suffered a total incapacity for work during the relevant time period. For employees who qualify, the employer (typically through its workers’ compensation insurance company) is obligated to pay the employee a benefit equal to 60% of his or her average weekly wage.

Of course, such payments are subject to minimums and maximums, and there is a time limit on the receipt of such payments. Under the current statutory scheme, an employee may not receive more than 156 weeks of temporary total disability payments.

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There are several issues that routinely arise in Cape Cod workers’ compensation cases. One of these is the payment or reimbursement of the injured employee’s medical expenses.

Ideally, the employee’s medical expenses would be paid in the regular course of business following his or her accident or illness, so long as certain conditions were met (such as seeing a doctor who was approved by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier). Sometimes, however, this does not happen, and the employee must seek assistance from the court.

Even if the workers’ compensation insurance company initially refused to pay the injured worker’s medical expenses, the court may order the company to pay such expenses, either directly to the medical providers or as reimbursement to the worker (or, sometimes, to a health insurance company that paid the expenses on the worker’s behalf). Of course, there are sometimes situations in which the court finds that the workers’ compensation insurance company was not obligated to make such payments.

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Like other types of cases involving personal injury or wrongful death, Massachusetts workers’ compensation cases involve a variety of deadlines. For the injured worker, these deadlines typically include the time by which notice must be given and a claim must be filed.

Of course, there are also deadlines that may apply to others who may be involved in the administration and/or litigation of a claim for work-related injury benefits. These parties may include the employer, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier, and possibly others, depending upon the circumstances of a particular case.

It should also be noted that, while most work injury cases are resolved in a relatively short period of time (especially if there is no permanent disability to the worker), this is not always so. As the case below proves, some such cases can go on for many years.

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In a Cape Cod workers’ compensation case, the issues can be numerous. Typical issues include the amount of temporary benefits due the worker, the extent of the worker’s permanent disability, and the worker’s entitlement to medical care for his or her injuries.

Sometimes, contention begins even earlier in the process, with the employer or its insurance company denying the worker’s claim. As grounds, the employer or carrier may claim that the injury did not happen in the course and scope of the employee’s work or that some other defense (such as intoxication on the job) may apply.

In still other cases, the dispute may be even more fundamental. Was there workers’ compensation insurance in effect at the time of the accident in question?

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Most people are at least vaguely aware that there are deadlines for filing a claim in a Cape Cod work injury case. The particulars of those procedural rules, however, are not as widely understood. As the following case indicates, sometimes the statutes of limitations can even be a matter of dispute, due to the unique facts of a given case.

If you or someone in your family has been hurt at work, it is best to talk to a lawyer right away. A knowledgeable work injury attorney will talk to you about the details of your accident and advise you of the procedure for protecting your claim and your legal rights.

Waiting too long to take legal action can result in total forfeiture of an otherwise valid claim, so it important to understand the necessary steps in your particular case. It is important to note that, while there are general statutes of limitation for workers’ compensation cases, the circumstances of your particular case may alter that general timeline. This is especially true in cases involving product injury, injuries out of state, and accidents that were caused by the negligence of a governmental entity.

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A typical Cape Cod workers’ compensation case involves several different types of benefits, including medical care, temporary disability, and permanent disability. The determination of what is due an injured worker in a particular case can be a complex process. Oftentimes, there is a great amount of disagreement between the injured worker and his or her employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company regarding the benefits that are due.

Employees have a right to legal counsel during the benefits determination process. If you have been hurt and are wondering whether you should hire an attorney to represent you in your case, please keep in mind that workers’ compensation attorneys do not charge legal fees up front. Rather, your attorney’s fee will be paid out of any settlement or judgment that you receive, so that the inability to pay an attorney when you are already hurt and out of work is not a barrier.

Facts of the Case

The claimant in a recent (unreported) workers’ compensation case appealed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Appeals Court was woman who injured her back in mid-March of 2014 while working as a law librarian for a law firm. The plaintiff first sought medical treatment for her back injury in June 2014. She permanently left her employment in December 2014, at which time she was allegedly still suffering from pain, muscle spasms, and swelling. In September 2015, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurer filed a complaint to discontinue the claimant’s disability benefits.

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Cape Cod work injuries are common. In order to receive the benefits to which he or she is entitled, the injured employee must take several proactive steps. First and foremost, the worker must give the employee notice of the accident, injury, or work-related illness. A formal claim must also be filed within a set period of time. Having an attorney handle this aspect of the case is wise. After all, the employer and its insurance company are routinely engaged in such matters, and a worker who may be filing a claim for the first time can be at a substantial disadvantage.

Facts of the Case

In a recent case considered by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the plaintiff was a woman who had filed a workers’ compensation claim some years prior. Her claim eventually proceeded to a hearing before the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, which approved a “lump sum agreement” in 2016. Almost two years later, the plaintiff filed a motion asking that she be granted an extension of time in which to file an appeal from the agreement previously approved by the department. An administrative law judge denied the plaintiff’s motion for an extension of time in which to appeal, as well as her motion for reconsideration.

The plaintiff then filed a notice of appeal in the Massachusetts Appeals Court, seeking review of the administrative law judge’s orders denying her motions. The court (through a single justice) treated the plaintiff’s “notice of appeal” as a motion for leave to file a late notice of appeal and denied the plaintiff’s request. The plaintiff then filed documents in a county court, seeking review pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws ch. 211, § 3. The plaintiff’s efforts to have her case reviewed by that tribunal were likewise unsuccessful.

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Elizabeth Stevens is a Member of the Firm and practices across the International Tax, Tax Controversies, and Business, Investment & Transactional Tax groups.  Her practice spans international tax planning and advocacy for multinational corporations, as well as advising clients on federal income tax structuring and transactional representation for partnerships, LLCs, and S-corporations.

Ms. Stevens’ experience in international tax matters primarily involves transfer pricing and U.S. outbound and inbound investment planning and structuring.  In the transfer pricing space, she advises corporate clients on planning, documentation, and compliance, with a particular focus on negotiating Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs).  Ms. Stevens regularly represents clients seeking Competent Authority assistance under bilateral income tax treaties and also advises on other treaty-related matters, such as the creation and taxation of permanent establishments and eligibility for treaty benefits.

For both cross-border and U.S.-based clients, Ms. Stevens provides representation in acquisitions and buy-out transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of partnership and LLC operating agreements.  She also advises partnerships and S-corporations on federal income tax planning, structuring, and compliance matters.

In recent years, Ms. Stevens’ international tax practice has emphasized advice regarding the implications of recent and proposed U.S. and global tax reform initiatives for particular business lines and models and on alternatives for mitigating resulting risk and uncertainty.  She also counsels multinational enterprises on the federal income tax consequences of restructuring proposals and provides strategic guidance in transfer pricing and other federal income tax controversy matters.

Before joining Caplin & Drysdale, Ms. Stevens practiced at a regional law firm in California, where she assisted corporate and individual clients with business transactions, estate planning, employment matters, and civil litigation. Ms. Stevens has also practiced as a litigation fellow at Americans United for Separation of Church and State in Washington, D.C., where she represented plaintiffs in federal court lawsuits involving free speech and religious discrimination claims. Ms. Stevens also served as a law clerk to then-Chief Judge Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and Judge Robert A. Wherry, Jr. (Ret.) of the U.S. Tax Court.

Ms. Stevens earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law and graduated first in her class from California Western School of Law. Before earning her law degree, Ms. Stevens served as a U.S. naval officer. She received her commission through the Navy's ROTC program and holds a degree in international political economy from Georgetown University.

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Sticker It | Product Photography

Sticker It sells stickers for commercial and personal use across the UK and internationally. They wanted something a little different to the normal, studio photography as they wanted to showcase their huge variety of stickers on various items to show the uses and versatility of their products.

This shoot was a lot of fun to work on as we got to get our creative juices flowing working with a variety of scenarios and creating innovative lifestyle product photography. Sticker It needed the images to be used across their website and on social media.

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Fabrizio Giugiaro, son of the great Giorgetto, talked Aston Martin out of a DB7 Volante rolling chassis for use as the basis of this showcar. The senior Giugiaro penned the stunning 1961 DB4 JET for Aston Martin, when he was pencilling for Bertone, so they probably had high hope for the project. The resulting car, with its exoskeleton of brushed aluminum, external door hinges, and sharkish nose seemed quite out of character with the storied British marque, and prompted some wags to dub it "A DB7 with polio wearing braces. Aston chief designer Ian Callum is reportedly viewing this design with 20-20 hindsight.

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21 October 2007

Happy Engagement

My cousin got engaged at the end of the week so this my my card to her and her fiance. 'Snuggle' has been stamped with Stazon ink then coloured with watercolour pencils. The panel has then been mounted to pink card then onto card blank. 'Congratulations' has been stamped then die cut into an oval and mounted onto a larger die cut oval. This has then been attached to organza ribbon by brads.
  • Card blank by Anita's
  • Cardstock by Bazzill Basics
  • Snuggle by Penny Black
  • Congratulations by A Muse
  • Die cut ovals by Ellison Design
  • Ribbon by Ribbon Oasis
  • Brads by Doodlebug Designs

  1. Lovely card these mice are so cute, good to see your back. Hope everything is going well with the placement. :0)

  2. Hi Michelle.Another lovely card.I also lok at your gallery on docrafts as well.My user name is Tinylady.Your card are always well doneand lovely and fresh looking.I have not seen you on docrafts lately although I am not on there much now myself.I spend too much time looking at blogs.
    Best Wishes,Elisa.x

  3. Great card as always. Love your blog too. Keep them coming. Nattyk x

  4. Hi Michelle

    Thanks for mail, hope the placement is still going OK, look forward to more blog updates!!

  5. Arr this is so cute ,a beautiful card ,love it Dawnx

  6. What a gorgeous card...I love the style of all your cards

  7. great card Michelle and I have nominated you for a You Make Me Smile Award, as I love your blog!!!

    Tara x

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Communicating Lovingly with Seniors Suffering from Memory Impairment

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On the most basic level, we all want to feel loved. Despite any differences in age or understanding, this is key to remember when caring for or speaking to a senior with memory impairment. Conversation can be a challenge when it is difficult to remember happenings from one moment to the next. This compounded with life changes like moving, reduced mobility, or downsizing often makes for stressful interactions with family members, friends, or clien...


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Cannabis extracts like CBD (cannabidiol) are very effective. They help with various physical and medical conditions, including anxiety, stress, PTSD, pain, inflammation, pain, and more.

By visiting a reliable online head shop like the Express Smoke Shop, you can purchase pure CBD tincture or oil at an affordable price. They also offer pipes, vapes, vivid bongs, oil rigs, edibles and bubblers.

What is cannabinoid CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the most popular natural compound that is derived from the cannabis Sativa. Unlike HC, it will not cause psychoactive effects. Like other cannabinoids, CBD also interacts with the ECS (endocannabinoid system). Many of us are aware that the body produces cannabinoids. These cannabinoids have receptors, they are:

  • CB1 – majorly found in the cells of the brain. They affect response to the blood pressure, gastrointestinal system, novel experiences, and others.
  • CB2 – associated with the immune system and affects pain and inflammation.

CBD will act indirectly on these receptors and helps to deal with several medical ailments. CBD’s effects on the body are still under investigation by researchers. However, we now know that our bodies make cannabinoids as well as have receptors for these cannabinoids: CB1 receptors and CB2 receptors.

What is CBD oil?

CBD is derived from both hemp and marijuana plants. To purchase marijuana-based CBD oil, you need to have a prescription from a marijuana doctor as it contains high CBD levels from 2%-99.99%. If you are tied to get a medical recommendation, hemp-derived CBD oil is the best option. This oil contains only 0.3% or less THC and it is available in many states.

The following are a few traps that you need to avoid when buying CBD oil, especially online. They include:

Look at the CBD oil at low prices

These days, many companies are selling CBD products, so it became hard to identify the good ones. When you search for CBD oil, you will find many options. Many of us tend to prefer the product at a low price while buying anything. In the case of CBD, low-priced CBD may have a low concentration, which is a waste of money because it may not provide you desired effects.

Using poor methods to extract CBD

The main thing you have to consider while purchasing CBD is to identify the quality of the product. A reliable manufacturer will use proper techniques to extract and deliver the best product. These techniques will allow the manufacturer to extract CO2 in liquid form and to draw the terpenes and CBD efficiently through the plant.

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New York City’s new biometrics law, NYC Admin. Code §§ 22-1201–1205, went into effect in July 2021. The law creates a new private right of action for persons “aggrieved” by violations. Violations might arise from at least two different requirements. First, the law creates signage requirements for “commercial establishments,” which include places of entertainment, retail stores, and food and drink establishments. Second, the law creates a blanket ban on any person or entity selling or “otherwise profit[ing] from” the transaction of biometric identifier information used by a commercial establishment.

A similar Illinois statute (the Biometric Information Privacy Act) has led to significant consumer class action litigation because the Illinois Supreme Court has held that individuals need not suffer an actual, concrete injury to be “aggrieved” and thus have standing to sue. If courts adopt a similar interpretation of New York City’s new law, a similar result may follow in the five boroughs.

Covered Information

“Biometric identifier information” is defined as a “physiological or biological characteristic that is used by or on behalf of a commercial establishment … to identify or assist in identifying an individual.” The law also gives a nonexclusive list of examples: (i) a retina or iris scan; (ii) a fingerprint or voiceprint; or (iii) a scan of the hand or face geometry, or any other identifying characteristic.

Requirements for Collection, Use, and Retention of Covered Information

The law has two basic requirements: post a sign that discloses what you’re doing, and don’t sell biometric identifier information.

The disclosure and signage requirement in section 22-1202(a) provides that a commercial establishment that collects, retains, converts, stores, or shares its customers’ biometric identifier information must place a clear and conspicuous sign “in plain, simple language” near any customer entrance to notify customers of the collection of their biometric data.

However, the disclosure and signage provision generally does not apply to biometric identifier information “collected through photographs or video recordings,” such as security cameras. That is, disclosure and signage are not necessary if: “(i) the images or videos collected are not analyzed by software or applications that identify, or that assist with the identification of, individuals based on physiological or biological characteristics, and (ii) the images or video are not shared with, sold or leased to third-parties other than law enforcement agencies.”

In addition, the disclosure and signage provision generally does not apply to “financial institutions,” such as banks, credit unions, and brokerage firms. It only applies if those otherwise exempt institutions are primarily engaged in “the retail sale of goods and services to customers” and only provide “limited financial services such as the issuance of credit cards or in-store financing.” Thus, a department store that offers a credit card would likely be unable to claim the exemption.

Government agencies, employees, and agents are also exempt from provisions relating to the “collection, storage, sharing or use” of biometric identifier information.

The prohibition on sales in section 22-1202(b) provides that “[i]t shall be unlawful to sell, lease, trade, share in exchange for anything of value or otherwise profit from the transaction of biometric identifier information.”

A plaintiff suing under the law might argue that, unlike the disclosure and signage provision, the ban on selling or otherwise profiting from biometric identifier information applies to photographs or video recordings. That is because the applicable exemption is not incorporated into the definition of “biometric identifier information” itself but is instead located within section 22-1204(b), which only expressly mentions the disclosure and signage provision. Thus, a prospective plaintiff might argue that the exemption for photographs and video recordings applies only to the signage provision and not to the ban on sales.

Finally, government agencies, employees, and agents might not be exempt from the rule prohibiting the sale of biometric identifier information.

Private Right of Action

Individuals can bring lawsuits against commercial establishments that have allegedly violated the law. Prospective plaintiffs alleging violations of the signage requirement must provide a 30-day written notice and cure period to the commercial establishment, setting forth the grounds for the allegation, before filing a lawsuit. No prior written notice is required for actions alleging the unlawful sale of biometric identifier information. Recoverable damages are $500 per violation for improper signage, $500 per negligent violation of the ban on the sale of information, and $5,000 per intentional or reckless violation of the ban on sales. A prevailing party may also recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including expert witness fees and other litigation expenses.

New York City’s step here may not be the last word in New York state. The legislature is still mulling over an even more expansive statewide law, which would further regulate the collection and use of biometrics. The statewide law has been pending since January 2021 and would cover private entities (any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or other group, however organized) and provide for a private right of action.

Key Takeaways

  • Covered commercial establishments should place a conspicuous sign at all customer entrances immediately.
  • All entities in New York City that “sell, lease, trade, [or] share in exchange for anything of value” or “otherwise profit from” the “transaction of biometric identifier information” should stop doing so immediately.
  • If your commercial establishment receives written notice of a signage violation, make sure to cure the violation and inform the claimant in writing within 30 days of receiving notice.

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The topic of this first blog will be, in my opinion the most important issue within the trucking industry. “THE DRIVER SHORTAGE”. Here are some staggering statistics.

  • The average turnover rate for trucking companies large and small is 96% per year
  • The ATA estimates the driver shortage in the U.S. at 40,000 drivers
  • The average age of a working truck driver in the U.S. is 50 years old
  • Less than 10% of Truck Drivers are women.
  • Majority of Truck Drivers are only home 1-2 times per month for very short periods of time.

The major question on everyone’s mind is. “How do we fix these problems”? Now, I can’t speak for the entire trucking industry. However, I can tell you what Carnes Trucking is doing about it and offer my humble opinions about how the rest of the industry can improve this situation.


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Flowers are more than nature’s pretty baubles—they can also tell a story, offer insight, and hint at emotions.

The gift of flowers can convey a very specific message, depending on the flower and colors chosen. Before you order another arrangement, consider the symbolism of these flowers for your next gift bouquet.

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10. Sunflowers

Long recognized as the flower of summer and early autumn, sunflowers were originally grown for their oil and food—their beauty was secondary. Sunflowers call to mind the bright, shining sun and the warmth and bounty that it provides.

9. Daisies

Daisies are the flowers of purity and innocence, and they are often incorporated in floral arrangements for baby showers. In ancient times, fair maidens wore daisies to decorate their hair in order to symbolize their simplicity and innocence of youth.

8. Lilies

Lilies are known to be the May birth flower, and are recognized as the 30th wedding anniversary flower. While white lilies symbolize chastity and virtue, they are also commonly associated with funerals. It is believed that the flower symbolizes that the soul of the faithful departed was restored to innocence after death. However, cat lovers should beware: According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), lilies are highly toxic to cats.

7. Orchids

Throughout history, orchids have been associated with fertility and virility. As such, orchids have become popular gifts for couples hoping to conceive. In fact, in ancient China, orchids were commonly believed to represent many children.

6. Roses

Roses are often considered the flower of love. However, the color of a rose carries a lot of symbolism. Consider the message that you wish to convey before placing an order for a dozen long-stems. Red signifies love and passion. Yellow is for friendship. White represents purity. Lavender signifies love at first sight. Black represents death. Blue roses show support. Orange indicates interest and desire.

5. Mums

In ancient Japan, the chrysanthemum was so revered that the emperors’ thrones were made or decorated with them. During the Festival of Happiness, the flower is still celebrated as a symbol of royalty and honor. Chrysanthemum is the November’s birth flower, and is often utilized in autumn arrangements.

4. Carnations

According to Christian legend, carnations were said to have bloomed from the tears of Virgin Mary as she watched Christ carrying the cross. These understated flowers are still routinely used for funeral arrangements. It has been suggested that the carnation derived its name from the word ‘coronation,’ because it was used in Greek ceremonial crowns. This proud flower is still routinely used for events requiring a bit of ceremony, such as Teacher’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Mother’s Day.

3. Hydrangea

Hydrangeas have grown in popularity in floral arrangements. The mass of flowers is both showy and delicate and evocative of spring, with all its heady colors and aromas. The flowers dry well, and can easily be preserved as a memento.

2. Cremone

Cremone is a member of the chrysanthemum family, and is similar to the spider mum. The spindly petals provide a riot of color, especially the bronze and yellow varieties, and they are a spectacular addition to an autumn arrangement.

1. Alstroemeria

Alstromeria symbolizes wealth, devotion, and friendship—and the twists and turns of this graceful flower are said to represent the trials and tribulations of friendship and of good fortune.

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It is well believed that Doing Good is good for you.  We now have the neuroscience to prove that it’s not just VERY GOOD for you, it’s a fundamental part of our human nature.  So if you’re an individual that wants to find more joy in everyday life, or searching for something purposeful, DoGooding® is a great place to start.

If you’re a corporation, company, SME or brand, then doing good is going to be excellent for your business.  Billionaire Sir Richard Branson agrees.  Doing Good will resonate and inspire customers (who will be more willing to buy your products and services, share with friends and social media), motivate staff (who will remain loyal and share good stories to others) and communities will be more welcoming.  This is not conjecture, there is measurable evidence – download our free Infographic ‘the Business case for doing good’

We live in a society where technology is driving selfie-ism. And we don’t just mean taking selfies!  Social media is making many of us self-centred and selfish. Just like the word Selfie-ism much of the world we portray on social media is made up.  It’s driven of course by our innate desire to be liked and admired and for some, seek fame for the sake of it.

Millennials, those that reached adulthood around the year 2000, are considered to be the worst offenders. And yet, here is the contradiction. There is another innate desire that is almost as strong and that is the desire to do good, to make an impact, to feel purposeful. Millennials are the most active change makers of all the generations and unlike mature Baby Boomers they are not just ‘giving back’ at the end of a fruitful career, they are ‘paying it forward’ and not just with cash. They’re volunteering time and expertise, utilising a previously unavailable resource – the power of social media and technological innovation to organise protests, change legislation, crowdfund social innovation to solve society’s problems create the world they want to live in.

The warm fuzzies we feel when we do good has been called The Helpers High or the Giving High. Now utilising brain monitoring machines (fMRI’s) the latest neuroscience reveals what this is. Doing good – whether it be an act of kindness, volunteering or donating – floods the brain with both 2 important hormones that relate to reward and connection and demonstrates that we are WIRED to do good. Physiologically its on a par with sex!

Watch the videos below for Hailey’s explanation of why Doing Good is ‘Better than Sex®’ and a  light-hearted cartoon demonstrating the brain’s response to various acts that are known for making us feel good – including doing good. Warning: includes a cartoon character enjoying a quickie off camera!

DO-GOODOLOGY® – the science of doing good

Download our serious  FREE report DoGoodology® – the science of doing good – for all the scientific research from around the globe.

Our DoGooding® campaign will, in the coming months and years, consist of:

  1. A series of 30 and 60-second videos to demonstrate why doing good is so good for us and so vital for society
  2. A full-length documentary (fingers crossed)
  3. A podcast series interviewing both leaders in CSR & Social Good as well as the unsung DoGooding® heroes in our community
  4. A Book for millennials called Better than Sex®

We cannot do this alone, so if you, like us believe that this is an important message that deserves to be shared and go viral you can reach out to us in a few ways:

Visit our You Tube channel and share our videos.  Share DoGoodology® – the science of Doing Good paper and the contents – it’s completely free (not even data capture).

Email us and tell u what has tickled your fancy and how we can partner up to get this message out.

Invite us to speak at your next event or conference – we have several ways of presenting DOING GOOD to suit your audience – provocative, humorous & immensely engaging Ted-Talk style (Better than Sex®) or a less naughty, practical & informative session including case studies of corporates doing good. Consumer, corporate or non-profit audience. Case studies of inspiring corporate-cause partnerships, emotive stories of individuals doing good and the neuroscience. Every talk is tailored to your audience.

Become involved and Donate to our campaign via our donation page (coming soon) – all donors will get a piece of the action and feature in our upcoming book.

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Altruism is one of the most fundamentally social impulses, and doing things for others without expecting anything in return is core to what makes us human. This is why, from the day Facebook Platform launched in 2007, Causes has been honoured to be one of the most popular applications, with over 140 million users.

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In many ways, Chicago is the symbol of domestic American torture as the home to former Chicago police commander Jon Burge. From 1972 to 1991, nearly 110 proven African American men and women tortured by Burge and his detectives at Area 2 and 3 police headquarters in Chicago.  The torture, which was intended to extract confessions, included electric shocks to men’s genitals, ears, and lips; anal rape with cattle prods; suffocation; mock executions, beatings, and routine deprivation of bathroom facilities, food and sleep. This torture has not gone unnoticed: the UN Committee Against Torture has cited the allegations of torture against Burge and other police officers as an item for inclusion in the United States 2011 report to the Committee. While Burge was convicted of obstruction of justice and perjury regarding the torture in a civil trial, American laws are still insufficient to address domestic torture.

Illinois is also home to Tamms Correctional Facility – a supermax prison, which places each of its prisoners in solitary confinement. Although the prison was opened in 1998 for purposes of short-term solitary confinement, the Illinois Department of Corrections has kept over 88 men in confinement since the prison’s opening. Prolonged solitary confinement has been documented to both cause and exacerbate mental illness in prisoners, and is a form of psychological torture. While the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights deemed the prolonged solitary confinement of Guantanamo detainees as “inhuman” and the European Convention on Human Rights condemned “sensory deprivation” as “inhuman or degrading treatment,” the US continues to ignore its supermax prisons as institutionalized domestic torture.

Perhaps the most well-known form of American torture is the torture of non-citizens abroad – at Guantanamo Bay, Abu Gharaib, and at CIA black sites around the world.  While torture as an interrogation technique is debated, former military interrogators continually argue against torture as an effective interrogation method. While American policy under the Bush administration constituted terror and violated the United Nations Convention Against Torture, Bush officials remain unindicted for the violations.

Find out more information about torture issues from our partners, including:

Black People Against Police Torture: BPAPT was organized to lead the resistance within the African American Community against police torture in Chicago.

Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: CAARPR was founded to organize against unjust treatment of individuals because of race or political beliefs, and continues to organize around various issues, including police torture.

Chicago Copwatch: Chicago Copwatch is part of a national network of organizations observing and documenting police conduct. “Copwatchers” go out on foot or driving patrols in their communities and videotape interactions between police and civilians.

Defending Dissent Foundation: The Defending Dissent Foundation works to protect and advance the right of dissent. They alert local activists to civil liberties threats, and make sure the concerns of activists are heard in Washington.

Illinois Coalition Against Torture: ICAT is an association of individuals and community-based organizations working to end U.S. torture by state actors at all levels of government at home and abroad.

National Religious Coalition Against Torture: NRCAT is a membership organization of religious organizations committed to ending U.S. sponsored torture, and focuses on torture abroad and the U.S. prison system.

Tamms Year Ten: Tamms Year Ten is a grassroots all-volunteer coalition that came together to protest the misguided and inhumane polices at Tamms, and continues to advocate on behalf of prisoners for legislative change.

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Members of the City squad visited Escape Live Coventry at Fargo Village...

14 December 2017

Coventry City manager Mark Robins and his team successfully plotted their escape to victory at a popular city escape venue.

The Sky Blues’ team took on the Prison Break experience at Escape Live Coventry, based at Fargo Village, breaking out of the room with one minute 13 seconds to spare.

Robins brought along first team players Ryan Haynes, Max Biamou and Lee Burge to take on the challenge, also joined by performance analyst Paul Travis and Sky Blues legend and goalkeeping coach Steve Ogrizovic in their bid to crack the codes.

The group were tasked with executing Terrence Swift’s escape masterplan from HMP Standfast – by solving a range of puzzles and clues left in the former prisoner’s cell.

Robins praised the escape room experience and the teamwork of his team in tackling the challenge.

Robins said: “It was a brilliant day, I was impressed with my team and I thought they were very, very good.

“I think initially we went in and there was a lot of individual work, then everything comes together.

“Once we got to grips with what we were trying to do and how the game was being played, we got better and quicker as the game went on.

“I really enjoyed the game. It gives you an idea of how your team, in my circumstances players and staff, are thinking and how they are working together as a team.

“I think it’s somewhere that we will visit more frequently.”

Ryan Haynes added: “I’ll definitely be coming back, but it was harder than I thought it would be to be honest.

“We just scraped through but we still got the win and that’s all that matters!”

Prison Break was the first experience available at Escape Live when it opened last year, with the venue recently opening a second, Casino Heist.

Rory Bailey, interim manager of Escape Live Coventry, said: “It was great to host the guys from Coventry City at Escape Live, they actually did really well and escaped just in time.

“Escape experiences are a brilliant way to build team spirit and get everyone working together in the same direction to solve the puzzle - that’s exactly what Mark Robins and the team did.

“We had some fantastic feedback from the guys and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back soon to take on our Casino Heist experience.”

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When seeking to make their businesses more sustainable, convenience store operators may find it difficult to find initiatives to implement that are both achieveable and impactful to customers. Convenience Store Customers and Sustainability, the newest report from the NACS/Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council, provides clear steps for the journey to becoming a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible operation.

Beginning on page 10, a series of charts plot out both the impact of certain actions and the difficulty involved with undertaking them.

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Current efforts from c-stores should look to go beyond traditional sustainability and environmental initiatives. For instance, shoppers encourage operators to hire staff who reflect the local community, especially when it comes to minority populations. And those same shoppers want operators to encourage staff to volunteer in their community.

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I ahve been a member since october of last year i have asked several times for access to the (Private - Professional Forums) I have all of the following;

1. You must have at least 20 posts. Spamming out 20 posts in one day doesn't count. You need at least a week. If I think you're trying to game the system then I may make it two weeks.

2. You can't have had a moderater edit or warn you about your posts.

3. You must be demonstrating you are a reseller via the posts. This is the only verification criteria I will accept. I do not have the time to verify you with state agencys. Sorry, but only users granted special access can read topics in this forum.

I have asked the moderator for a couple of months now, So what gives?

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Don't sweat it, I had the same problem. I think the situation is that the moderator doesn't have a whole lot of extra time to spend on the forum. Try contacting Larry the Site administrator, he should help you out. Although, the grass always seems greener on the other side.

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Evaluation of an accelerometric activity monitor as an exposure assessment tool in ergonomic studies.

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Appl Occup Environ Hyg 1995 May; 10(5):461-466
The use of an accelerometric activity monitor as an exposure assessment tool in ergonomic studies was evaluated by examining the extent to which physical differences in grocery cashiers and general merchandise clerks were reflected in the recorded data. Five medium sized retail supermarkets and one large combination store were considered. Twenty two grocery cashiers and ten general merchandise clerks, ranging in age from 18 to 55 years, were evaluated. All were right handed and free of musculoskeletal complaints, and all had at least 6 months experience in their current job. A unit, consisting of a piezoceramic motion transducer (accelerometer), a clock, and memory storage, was strapped to the left and right wrists and the left ankle of each of the workers. Two portable video cameras were used to record the actions of the cashiers. Monitoring was performed for a 3 to 6 hour period. Work activities were observed and recorded at random intervals throughout each monitoring period. The results indicated that both jobs required near continuous hand movement. Activity levels recorded at both wrists were higher during work than break periods. Dominant wrist activity was greater than nondominant wrist activity for all task types. Clerks had greater ankle activity than cashiers during work periods. Analysis indicated that wrist activity was higher during scanning and bagging periods, intermediate during tendering of money and miscellaneous activities, and lowest during periods of waiting for customers. The authors states that this approach entails less time and effort, yields more precise data, and is more sensitive to subtle activity differences than traditional observational methods. This approach can be used to facilitate future epidemiological studies of the relationship between work activities and the development of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.
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A Day in the Life of a Construction Project Manager

Construction project managers spend all of their working days negotiating contracts, hiring subcontractors and inspecting different problems that arise during project development for Denver jobs. They are definitely busy people.

A construction manager gets the highest payment in the construction industry ($50,000 – $140,000) – and for a good reason: besides being a qualified professional, a typical day at work for them starts early and ends late. The tasks are not the same every day, because a construction manager does a lot of them. One day, they could hire staff and subcontractors, the other day they could organize, direct and control the company`s projects; one day, they could prepare and submit budgets, and the other day they could work on maximizing material and human resources.

A constructor manager is up and out to work by dawn, otherwise there is no way to deal with everything in time (planning, working with documents, meetings, supervising the job site etc.).

Due to the complexity of their job, construction project managers have a few common traits:

  • Very good communication skills, which is essential for defining objectives clearly
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Kelly Reilly is an English actress. Kelly was born on 18 July, 1977 in Chessington, United Kingdom. Her nationality is a British and zodiac sign is Cancer. read more..

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Kelly married to Kyle Baugher (m. 2012). Kelly is a daughter of Jack Reilly.

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"Data is the new air."

Five simple words, spoken by Matt Loeb, CGEIT, FASAE, CAE, captivated the audience of top association CEOs and industry suppliers at the 2019 CESSE CEO Meeting, framing a conversation around the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work.
Five simple words, spoken by Matt Loeb, CGEIT, FASAE, CAE, captivated the audience of top association CEOs and industry suppliers at the 2019 CESSE CEO Meeting, framing a conversation around the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work. Research and exploration of AI is far from new in the scientific and engineering association space, but as AI becomes more accessible and intertwined in our daily lives, technology will also influence workforce development and the association management profession.

During the session, John C. Havens, Executive Director of the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, shared perspectives on ethically-aligned design, advising that we welcome advancements in intelligent systems only to the extent that it advances humanity in an appropriate and fair way. According to Havens, “it's a great time to rethink what it means to be human. We should not delegate decisions to a machine unless we are confident that the machine we have built shares our values.”

Christina Colclough, Director of Digitalisation and Trade, UNI Global Union, expanded on John's commentary, asking the audience the thought-provoking question, “Would you have the job you have today, had an algorithm been responsible for hiring you?” She explored the potentials and pitfalls of AI as it applies to associations, advising that organizations looking to add AI into their toolset engage in deliberate planning and careful evaluation. Colclough recommends including workers in these processes to properly weigh the technology against the current workers' skill sets, ensure the workers are able to adapt and command the technology as intended, and to resist the path of super-surveillance of members, which may contribute to what she termed “the absurdity of the algorithm” in decision making and delivery of services.

There are varying levels of AI adoption in scientific and engineering associations and among their members, but one delegation of attendees at the CESSE CEO Meeting was more than ready to engage in this conversation. Business Events Canada, CESSE's Premier Partner, is a trusted source for knowledge and current developments around AI research and the intersection with association meetings. Canada is one of the first countries to have a national AI strategy. Canadian research institutes have been developing the foundation of AI technologies for over 30 years, building Canada's data-driven research capacity, the substructure of AI. This strong academic infrastructure evolved into a flourishing commercial ecosystem with Canadian start-ups implementing AI in fields as diverse as Fintech, business analytics, life sciences, autonomous vehicles, and CleanTech, creating data-driven solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems.

Becoming a world leader in the development of ground-breaking technologies that allows computers to observe, learn and adapt at mind-boggling speeds didn't just happen by serendipity. Curious researchers, scientists whose work was supported by world-class academic institutions, a future-focused government who helped fund innovation clusters, a thriving start-up scene, and perhaps the most Canadian of all attributes: the willingness to come together for a common purpose, have all helped place Canada in the lead of the global AI race.

Caroline Bessega, chief scientific officer for Montreal's Stradigi AI, was recently quoted in the Financial Post, saying, “In the future, AI is going to be as normal and as natural as the electricity in this room right now. Nobody is going to talk about it because everyone is going to use it and have it.”
With this path forward made so clear, associations should strive to serve as a model for the appropriate and ethical use of artificially-intelligent systems, building upon the trust members place in associations and our shared belief that, regardless of technological advances, there will always be a need for a skilled, well-networked, human workforce.

Why Canada for AI?
There's a reason organizations like the Collision Conference chose to relocate North America's largest tech conference to Toronto, or why the North American version of World Summit AI chose Montréal for its landmark event. Canada is not only home to some of the world's best technologists, but it has a welcoming innovation culture with global reach. Learn more about Canada's AI ecosystem.
University of Alberta scientists are using a machine-learning model to determine data clarity of satellite imagery to better (and more quickly) predict man-made & natural disasters like landslides and earthquakes.
Opus One software lets grid operators understand and manage the massive amounts of data needed to control a system powered by thousands of individual solar panels and wind turbines.
Clearpath Robotics, born in a basement in Waterloo, is today a leading maker of research robots and unmanned vehicles used in research labs in 40 countries.
Kraken Technology's sonar-imaging and robotics technologies help researchers see very small objects on the sea bed from very long distances.
Fluent AI's patented voice recognition solution enables natural language interactions with voice-operated systems and works with most languages and accents.

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How to Read an Electricity Facts Label

Whether you enroll for electricity directly from a retail electricity provider’s website or a third party site like, you’ll have the opportunity to view the Electricity Facts Label (EFL).

The EFL is intended to help you cut through the clutter and provide an apples-to-apples comparison of electricity plans. The Public Utility Commission of Texas requires that every plan is accompanied by an EFL in an effort to help consumers avoid signing up for an electricity plan with charges they don’t fully understand. Arguably the most important information you will encounter on an EFL is a line item detail of recurring charges associated with a given plan.

But, a word of caution: While an EFL has to disclose all of the recurring charges associated with a given plan, consumers should also reference their Terms of Service for a better understanding of the non-recurring charges associated with the given retail electricity provider. Here is a more detailed overview of the individual components of an EFL.

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1. Average Price per kWh

This is what you can expect to pay per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity you use. However, this is an average price for each of the three values shown. You will only pay that price if you use exactly that much electricity. Champion recommends when shopping for a plan you grab both a high usage and low usage month bill and calculate what your average price would have been, given the plan details you’re reviewing.

2. Energy Charge

This is the rate the retail energy supplier is charging you. It sets the foundation for your kWh price, which is the biggest factor impacting your bill. This rate is 100% controlled by the retail energy supplier.

3. Base Charge

Also known as monthly use charge or fee. This is price you pay per month for electricity. Check to see if it’s a set rate (and doesn’t change each month) or if it requires a minimum amount of use.

4. TDU Charges

This field is representative of the amount per month as well as price per kWh the utility is charging. This rate is set by the utilities and cannot be changed by your retail energy provider. The average price per kWh uses this formula: ((Energy Charge + TDU per kWH Charge) * Usage + TDU Monthly Fee) / Usage.

5. Contract Term

Let’s you know how long you’re locked into a specific plan and rate.

6. Termination Fees

These fees are generally either a fixed amount, such as $150, or a dollar amount multiplied by the number of months left on your contract.

7. Renewable Content

How much of the electricity is sourced from green or renewable sources.

8. Pre-pay or Pay-In-Advance product

If yes, you will pay for electricity in advance of using it. If no, you will be billed each month for the days you’ve already been served.


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Setting people up to fail - the initial wait for first payment of Universal Credit - My CMS

Jennifer Harrison, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Changing Lives

Today, Changing Lives gave oral evidence to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into the initial wait for first payment of Universal Credit.

Changing Lives is a national charity, each year helping over 14,000 people who are experiencing multiple disadvantage to change their lives for the better. This includes supporting people who are experiencing homelessness or living in supported accommodation, people who are involved in the criminal justice system, and people who are experiencing other difficult circumstances, such as addiction, involvement in selling sex or fleeing exploitation and/or abuse.

The people we work with are experiencing significant challenges in their lives, often compounded by existing vulnerabilities such poor mental health and past experiences of trauma. Very often, they find themselves trapped within cycles of harm from which it is difficult to escape.

Many of the people we support are eligible for, or are claiming, Universal Credit. We support the policy intent behind Universal Credit to simplify the benefits system, but in practice we see that it is playing a significant role in creating and exacerbating deprivation for people who are already struggling.

The initial wait for payment, coupled with advance payments, is a primary reason for this – driving the people we support further into poverty, and placing them at increased risk of exploitation and harm.

Five weeks is too long to wait

The current design of Universal Credit is based on payment in arrears, paid approximately seven days after a one-month assessment period (so five weeks in total). A claimant’s income during the assessment period determines the amount of Universal Credit owed, and this process is repeated for the duration of a claimant’s entitlement to the benefit. The policy intent behind this is to replicate the world of work, equivalent in structure to a monthly salary payment.

However, this is untenable for many of the people we support, who do have a safety net and often apply for Universal Credit without having any other source of income at all. Often, they are not ready for the work environment, do not have savings, lack a support network of friends and family to assist them, and may already be experiencing significant financial hardship including rent arrears, food poverty and debts to numerous creditors.

This is made all the more challenging because, very often, what is supposed to be a five week wait for the first payment of Universal Credit ends up being far longer. Our teams believe that, on average, the people we support wait between 6 and 8 weeks for their first payment of Universal Credit to be made.

This can be because they face systematic communication barriers in making an application, including lack of access to a computer, the internet or the digital skills to make a claim, or because they do not possess the basic requirements to make a Universal Credit claim, such as ID, proof of address, or a bank account.

Advance payments provide little relief

In 2017, the Government introduced the option of an advance payment to help alleviate the burden of waiting for the first payment of Universal Credit, which is a loan that must be repaid. The people we support are very likely to require an advance payment to make ends meet. In our view, this is setting people up to fail, by placing them in debt before they have even begun to access their benefit.

We have supported people who have been given £250 as an advance payment with no indication of how long this should last. They are left with a stark choice of whether to ‘eat or heat’, sometimes exacerbated by having to repay existing debts – leaving them with nothing.

As a result, we see people building up increasing rent arrears and other debts, becoming reliant food banks and soup kitchens, and resorting to desperate measures including begging, shoplifting or selling sex just to make ends meet. We have supported people who have found themselves homelessness as a direct result of Universal Credit, where exploitation becomes more likely and leading to a range of concerning health outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and malnutrition.

Even when Universal Credit is in place, advance payments have a lasting impact – with rates of repayment of up to 30% meaning that people who are already experiencing hardship are then expected to live on far less than their Universal Credit entitlement until the debt is repaid and may actually be in deficit once other deductions have been applied.

The impact on people we support

The damaging impact of a first wait for Universal Credit is pervasive across all our services.

For people who have experienced homelessness, this can be hugely stressful, as they are naturally anxious to maintain their tenancy. We find that people can feel very worried by the prospect of having to manage an advance payment and first installment of Universal Credit that is paid as single universal benefit intended to include rent, rather than having a separate housing entitlement or option to pay direct to a landlord (although this can be set up later).

This becomes more challenging again given that a disproportionately high number of people with experiences of homelessness have complex support needs, including relating to addiction. The payment of Universal Credit on a regularly infrequent basis can have a hugely destabilising impact for people experiencing addiction, leaving them vulnerable to significant harm.

People in other circumstances are just as affected – for example, the challenges posed by the initial wait for payment is particularly stark for people released from prison because they cannot apply for Universal Credit in advance of their release. Frequently, the people we support leave prison facing significant financial difficulty, making them vulnerable to reoffending through acquisitive crime, returning to an abusive partner, or turning to survival sex to avoid homelessness and destitution.

What is the solution?

It is our view that the most effective way to alleviate the hardship experienced by people waiting for an initial payment of Universal Credit is to remove or significantly reduce the five-week wait. However, this is not currently the stated intention of the Government.

As an alternative, the Work and Pensions Committee has previously suggested that a non-repayable grant be introduced to support the most vulnerable claimants. We support this and would go further, suggesting that all advance payments become non-repayable grants – on the basis that people may find it difficult to disclose challenges in their lives that may make them more vulnerable, and the expectation that they do so may simply create more barriers to making a claim.

Today’s Committee gave us an opportunity to call on Government to alleviate the pressures created by the initial wait for Universal Credit. It is only by ensuring that people are able to afford what we should all be able to expect – enough money to live on, and to provide a roof overhead – that they are able to move towards a flourishing life.

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Aubree and Soha Javaherian make lab-grown diamonds

Couple launched a diamond jewelry company

It seems fitting that high school sweethearts Aubree and Soha Javaherian — who defied the odds by staying together through four years of college in different cities, tied the knot and shared big dreams of owning their own business together — would launch a diamond jewelry company.

What’s also fitting and quite remarkable about this story is that the name “Javaherian” means “family of jewelers” in Farsi, the official language of Iran. This is actually true, as Soha Javaherian’s grandfather owns a jewelry store in Tehran, Iran’s capital, and the family business — his two uncles work there, too — reaches back seven generations before that, making Soha Diamond Co. a 10th-generation jewelry venture.

But wait, there’s more.

Soha Diamond Co. specializes in laboratory-grown diamonds, which are 100 percent authenticated, true-blue diamonds that make up only 1 percent of the industry and are sold at a fraction of the price of their mined counterparts.

Honestly, I had no idea there was such a thing as a man-made diamond until I sat down with the couple in their classy and comfortable design studio at StartingBlock, the new entrepreneurial hub for startups.
Launched in September 2017, Soha is a hybrid e-commerce and in-person, by-appointment-only retailer. Online customers from outside Madison make up about 50 percent of their sales.Aubree and Soha Javaherian make lab-grown diamonds

So how is it that lab-grown diamonds are, as Soha Javaherian puts it, “chemically, physically and optically identical” to mined diamonds? Grown diamonds contain the same ingredient as natural ones: carbon, crystallized by pressure and temperature. Natural diamonds take a billion or more years to crystallize; grown diamonds take months. While the laboratory technique was invented by General Electric in the 1950s, only recently have the manufactured versions become gem quality.

Javaherian found his way to grading and selling these unconventional diamonds in a very conventional way. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and working in sales and marketing, he received a scholarship to attend the Gemology Institute of America, or GIA, considered the standard-bearer for jewelry grading and certification internationally. After graduating with the highest accreditation, working for Tiffany & Co. and then returning to GIA as a professional gemologist, he began to see an exciting, untapped opportunity.

“No one could justify exactly why lab-grown diamonds weren’t a bigger part of the industry,” he says. “All the post-production is identical – he cutting, the planing, the polishing, the grading – the labor-intensive nature of diamonds still holds true for both mined or lab diamonds.”

Not only did the Javaherians see a promising niche in the marketplace, the millennial couple understood their generation’s desire to be socially conscious consumers. Man-made diamonds are conflict-free – thus averting a complicated and controversial stain on the industry. The company also uses 100 percent recycled precious metals for the settings and plants one tree for every gemstone order (through the nonprofit One Tree Planted) to offset its carbon footprint.

“We’re a different type of jeweler for a different type of consumer for a different type of diamond,” says Javaherian.

“It’s not an alternative. It’s not a substitute. It’s just from somewhere else. It’s truly, in every way, a diamond.”Aubree and Soha Javaherian make lab-grown diamonds

Javaherian is as dogged about the likenesses between natural and man-made diamonds as he is about differentiating his products from cubic zirconia and other artificial alternatives. Each purchase is accompanied by a certified report using the universal grading system of the “4Cs” – color, cut, clarity and carat – that was developed by GIA in the 1950s.

“These are the things that holistically give you the value of a diamond based on desirability, marketability and overall quality,” he says. “The report fully discloses that it’s a laboratory-grown diamond. Just like a mined diamond, all the attributes are indicated in the serial number, dimensions, carat weight, color, clarity, symmetry, polish and cut.”

As for the future and growth of Soha, “Our goal is to become the Tiffany & Co. of lab-grown diamonds,” he says. “I mean truly world-class quality, world-class customer service.”

Aubree Javaherian, who custom designs each ring and delights in building authentic relationships with Soha’s clients, echoes her co-founder’s sentiments.

“I’d love to do this forever,” she says.

Brennan Nardi is a former editor of Madison Magazine. Reach her at


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Organization provides victims of domestic abuse with shelters for their animals

Organization provides victims of domestic abuse with shelters for their animals

I have said it many times before: “You don’t know what goes on behind closed doors and you don’t know what’s behind the smile you see on someone’s face.”

I’m amazed at how that can hold true in a variety of situations — situations that you and I may never know about, and may never even think about. So let’s talk about it: Abuse. People and animals get abused. One time is too many.

More proof that we are surrounded by GOOD people who do GOOD things. Find out how these two super smart and lovely…

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Often frozen by fear, a high percentage of abuse victims — 48 percent to be exact –delay leaving their abuser, their situation, because they had no safe place for their animals.

Think about this: How many people stay and don’t leave?

The bond between an animal and their “person” is truly unbreakable. The connection is often difficult to put into words.

So leave it up to two young University of Wisconsin-Madison law students, in 2001, to find a way to Do Something Good and create change and movement for victims of abuse and their animals.

Sheltering Animals of Abuse Victims reduces barriers to safety by providing victims with temporary, safe and confidential shelter for their animals for up to 90 days in the SAAV program.
The ultimate goal is to enable victims to leave their abusive situation, get the help they need without worrying about their special animal, and eventually, reuniting with their pet in a better place, both literally and figuratively.

SAAV even got the attention of Oprah Winfrey.

Watch their story and find out why taking care of everyone in an abusive situation — human and animal — is crucial for survival.


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He is a man who gets the job done. He’s a fix it man, a problem solver with a can-do attitude.
He’s been in business in mid-Canterbury for 26 years and knows the area – and its people – like the back of his hand.
A fitter and welder by trade, Charlie built the truck unit himself from scratch with just the truck and chassis. It is purpose-built to meet the needs of the liquid waste in the local area.

Our truck is green and completely contained to represent our commitment to the environment.
We specialize in septic tanks portaloos dairy sumps hydro excavation, drain jetting and water blasting.
But if you have an issue that doesn’t quite fit the box, Charlie could have the solution.
When you ring you will talk to Charlie himself, so give him a call today for good old-fashioned service. It’s Kiwi As.

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There are many of different types of septic tank system. You may have:

Whatever system you have, the wastes from your kitchen, bathroom, toilet and laundry enter the septic tank where the separation of liquids and solids occurs.

The light solids such as fats float to the top, producing a scum layer which prevents odours escaping. The heavy solids sink to the bottom where they form a sludge layer.

The organics in the wastewater are broken down by bacteria in your septic tank system. Once the organics are broken down, the liquid part leaves the septic tank where it flows by gravity or is pumped to the land application system.

The figure below shows the processes which occur in a simple septic tank system.

Check the area around your  septic tank, then contact Charlie with some details and he will advise you on what system you have.

Yes contact Charlie and discuss the details with him.

Because sludge builds up and can cause damage to your drainage system. Give me a call.

No this is not going to pump out the sludge layers so I do not recommend it. I have a small digger available to dig up the lids.

Yes I regularly service portaloos. I can provide the chemical for them also.

Yes my drain jetter set up is design for this and will have the drain unblocked in no time.

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