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Two of the three new Fenix 5 multisport GPS watches are lighter and more compact than earlier releases, with the 47mm Fenix 5 designed to be sleeker than the Fenix 3 HR, while the 42mm Fenix 5S is said to be aimed at women and those with smaller wrists.
The third model, the Fenix 5X, has the largest 51mm face and casing, but has some extra map-related features to go with its size. Preloaded with TOPO US mapping, routable cycling maps, and Round Trip Run and Ride modes, the Fenix 5X offers at-a-glance guidance for turns, and an Around Me map to show nearby points of interest.
The watches all include a three-axis compass, gyroscope, barometric altimeter, and GPS and GLONASS support. Water-rated to 100 meters, the watches have a stainless steel bezel, buttons, and rear case, with both the 5 and 5S including sapphire lens options, while the 5X will have the scratch-resistant lens by default.
All three models include features seen on earlier models, including tools for running, hiking, swimming, and cycling. Garmin Elevate can monitor the user's heart rate from the wrist 24 hours a day, with the watches also offering activity tracking that can be synchronized using the Garmin Connect app on a smartphone.
The Connect IQ store, which allows users to run apps on the watches, has some new additions on the way. Apps including Uber ETA, which allows users to see how long their booked Uber ride will take to arrive, as well as offerings from GU Energy Labs and Trek, will be joining new faces in the store in the near future.
Shipping in the first quarter, the Fenix 5 and 5S will cost $600, while the sapphire variants and the 5X will sell for $700.
The Garmin Drive GPS range's major inclusion for this year is increased use of connected services. Using Bluetooth to connect to an iOS app, the navigation devices can offer live traffic updates, live parking data from Parkopedia, LiveTrack location sharing, and alerts for red light and speed cameras.
Each can also be paired with a Connect IQ-compatible Garmin smartwatch, to help find the destination after departing the vehicle, and to track where the car is parked.
The entry level Drive 51 and 61 models include 5-inch and 6-inch displays, and are preloaded with data from TripAdvisor. Offering 5-inch and 6.95-inch edge-to-edge displays, the Drive Smart 51 and 61 add in the ability to receive map and software updates when connected to a Wi-Fi network, hands-free calling, and app alerts.
A built-in dash cam is included with the Drive Assist 51, which can save video to a microSD card. As well as the Drive Smart-level features, this model's "Real Vision" feature can also use the camera to overlay navigation instructions on an image of the road ahead, can create timelapses of journeys, and can automatically send a text message of the vehicle's location in the event of an accident.
The Drive Luxe 51 offers the same feature set as the Drive Smart 51, but with a metal casing and a magnetic mounting system.
Shipping in February, the range will cost between $150 and $330.
Wish my Apple Watch had the compass and extra sensors the Garmin models provide.
It already does -- although it may require you to install a third party app to access the information from those sensors. And, especially with the Original and Series One, you may have to have your IPhone with you.
The Fenix 5 line pricing is a bit nuts. I'm happy with my F3 for now.
DCRainmaker ALWAYS has the best reviews on fitness wearables. He's honest and thorough.


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1.) Sue comes in and does a comparable market analysis and helps you determine the best price range for your property. Together, you will determine the exact price, depending on how quickly you need to sell your property and what today's shifting market is showing us from the statistics pulled.
2.) Statistics show that staging will get our sellers the highest dollar that the market can bear. So we pay for a professional stager to spend some quality time with our seller clients (before pictures). Having a stager does not equate to a great expense for our sellers! Our creative stager will utilize the furnishings that you currently own so you don't have to spend thousands of dollars on items. In fact, our goal is that you don't have to spend much a all. All be it, sometimes one does have to paint and most times, that is the only expense for our sellers.
3.) The saying goes..."A Picture is worth a Thousand Words" when marketing and selling your property, this is so true! Our professional photographer will come out to take some incredible pictures and video so that she will then be able to create a story with those pictures for our online buyers. She will also create a virtual tour. This helps us to get your property to as many buyers as we can.
4.) While all of the above is happening, Sue is spending time calling sphere, neighbors, acquaintances and other agents telling everyone about your amazing property so that we get as many qualified buyers as available into your property.
5.) Once we have an offer (or two...yes, this does happen!), Sue will sit down with you and go over the details of the offer and help you strategize your next step.
6.) The offer is accepted, now what? Once again, Sue will walk you through the closing steps. Sue will be there through the end, negotiating for you and overseeing the inspections and any tests, etc.
When you are ready to put your property on the market, remember to call us, the La Crosse Fine Homes Group, LLC - Keller Williams Realty so that you too can sell within your time frame and at the highest dollar possible in today's market place.
1. The Local Advantage - Take advantage of a broad range of technologies and tools to support the sale of your home from start to close. Our listing syndication online will give your home a great amount of visibility.
2. Internet Marketing - Simply stated, We Dominate!
3. Email Campaigns - A lot of agents will put a listing in the MLS and call it a day. Not us! We drive traffic to our website and then engage the potential buyers with marketing!
5. Daily Calls - Our team has been highly trained to call our sphere and potential buyers to tell them about your property. Yes, this is old school...and it works!

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Vaunix LSG and LMS Series Lab Brick RF and Microwave USB Programmable Digital Signal Generators offer high output levels and excellent spectral purity through 20 GHz. They can be operated in both continuous-wave (CW) and swept-frequency modes. These low cost, portable, USB powered, hand-held wireless test devices are ideal for engineering and production test laboratories, field testing, and integration into high speed automatic-test-equipment (ATE) systems. They’ve been proven effective as portable local oscillators (LO) sources, and in several microwave and wireless testing applications. Vaunix LSG series Signal Generators can be configured to linearly sweep through a range of frequencies. And our advanced LMS series offers low noise, fast 100 ms switching time, 100 Hz frequency resolution, phase-continuous frequency sweep (LFM), and high-speed internal and external pulse modulation.
Learn more about our USB Programmable RF Digital Signal Generator technology, packaging, and what’s included with each device.
Vaunix LSG and LMS series Lab Brick USB programmable RF and Microwave Digital Signal Generators are designed with advanced solid-state technology. LMS Series Signal Generators In non-USB applications, Lab Brick signal generators can operate with battery power or a remote power supply. They can be used with any PC or laptop computer with a USB 2.0 port (or powered USB hub) and Microsoft Windows operating system. In addition, they are programmable by means of LabVIEW software drivers from National Instruments.
Lab Brick RF and microwave programmable signal generators measure 4.90 x 3.14 x 1.59 in. (124 x 80 x 40 mm) and weigh less than 1 lb. (0.45 kg). They comply with international requirements for electromagnetic-compatibility (EMC) emissions and immunity for Class A ISM devices to ensure that they don't interfere with other ISM-band equipment. They are also RoHS compliant.
Each Lab Brick Signal Generator comes with a USB flash drive containing the GUI software and digital version of the programming guide, along with a 3-ft (LMS Series) or 6-ft (LSG Series) USB cable. For automatic-test-equipment (ATE) applications, a programming guide is available for each Lab Brick signal generator.

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Mumbai : The Managing Director of HDFC Bank Aditya Puri has featured in the list of 30 best CEOs, published by America’s financial magazine Barron’s.
“Of the 30 CEOs in our original feature, seven have kept their jobs and only two remain on our list — Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway and Michael O’Leary of Ryanair Holdings,” Barron’s said in its 11th edition of annual best CEOs, 2015.
This year seven other CEOs have been added to the list are: Robert Iger of Walt Disney, Joseph Jimenez at Novartis, Macy’sTerry Lundgren, Sergio Marchionne at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Larry Merlo at CVS Health, Kevin Plank at Under Armour and Aditya Puri, Managing Director of HDFC Bank.
Barron’s said Apple’s Steve Jobs would surely have stayed on the list, if he were still alive. Jobs made the original list and remained there each year until his death in 2011. Jobs’ successor Tim Cook has joined the group this year.
All the 30 CEOs hail from all parts of the globe. While 20 of them are from the companies based in US, five are from Europe, and as many are Asian, it said.
“While we don’t have a precise formula for constructing the list — it reflects the collective wisdom of our editors and writers, we target CEOs with at least five years under their belt,” Barron’s said.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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It has been quite some time since I posted. Over a year and a half it looks like.
I’m currently planning to try getting into an actual habit of writing. So, my new “rule” is, at least one post per day. Every day. Doesn’t have to be much, doesn’t have to be profound, just something. Sometime before I go to bed at night, I have to have logged into the site, typed some words, and posted them.
They say it takes about a month for a new thing to become a habit. Since my schedule is a two-week pattern, I will round to two fortnights. An extra fencepost for good measure, that makes 29 posts, of which this is the first. Ideally, I will continue writing daily after that. But twenty-nine days is how long I will be keeping count.
I was thinking of saying that if I write in my tumblr, for example if I get started with roleplaying there, that I would let that count as a daily post. But now I think instead, even if I do write there, I can at least log in here to say that I did it. I’m not requiring a lot in these daily posts, just that they exist, so if I just say “Hey, everyone, I did a tumblr post,” that’s already as long as the post here would have needed to be anyway.
Of course, knowing me, the posts will inevitably be much longer than that. Brevity is often not my strong suit, and I often write huge walls of text. I think my previous posts here demonstrate that well enough. But I’m not requiring any specific length, for this purpose.
I also plan once I get going, to use this as an anchor-habit for other habits. Once I’m already writing here regularly, I can use this to talk about other habits I’ve started working on and how well those are going. Especially if I think people are reading it, maybe I’ll have more motivation to do those things.
I have probably-too-many anti-spam plugins (I really dislike spam a lot), so if you try to comment and it doesn’t work, or if anything else in the site doesn’t work, you can email me at the probably-obvious admin email address. I’m also on gmail and tumblr and twitter and facebook and my name is always “skaryzgik”. I don’t check all of these things with equal frequencies (some of them quite rarely indeed). If you need to get in touch with me and one way doesn’t work, try another.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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Prize Poodles and Doodles is family owned and operated. All of our puppies are raised in a loving and caring environment! We have owned a dog grooming salon and boarding facility for the past 15 years and have been huge dog lovers our entire lives.
Whу ѕhоuld уоu get a puppy from uѕ?
Our amazing bernedoodle, goldendoodle, newfypoo and saint berdoodle parents consistently produce аwеѕоmе dоgs thаt are funnу, іntеllіgеnt, lіvеlу, lоуаl аnd lоvіng to their fаmіlіеѕ. Don't take our word on that check out our puppy testimonials , see what puppy owners have to say on facebook or even request to speak with one of our puppy parents directly (they 'd love to brag to you about their babies).
A great personality in your puppy is crucial but so is their health and strong genetic makeup. Thats why we оffеr a full health guаrаntее, use сhаmріоn brеd genetically tested раrеntѕ, and make sure your puppy receives a clean bill of health from our vet prior to going home.
We realize that the puppy adoption process can be overwhelming. Our goal is to make that process of finding that perfect companion stress-free. We are always available for questions or concerns not only during the adoption process but for the entire life of your puppy.
Remember, we'll be there every step of the way.
A mix between a Newfoundland and a Standard Poodle.
They display a very calm, but playful nature and make great family companions.
A mix between an Irish Setter and a Standard Poodle.
Check out some of our champion bred puppies!
Prize Poodles and Doodles is one of the top Goldendoodle Breeders in America.
f1 Goldendoodle, and f1b goldendoodle puppies for sale.
We have available Newfypoo Puppies ! See how to reserve one by visiting our Newfypoo Puppy page.

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The salt lamp is designed as a complementary therapy for people suffering from chronic and allergic diseases of the respiratory system. Purifying and cleansing the lungs is not only beneficial for people with breathing problems but also for people working in environments contaminated by dust, bacteria, toxic substances, and for smokers.
The air around the lamp is allergen free, which enables the immune system to strengthen and balance out. The salt released penetrates deep into the bronchial tubes and absorbs mucus from swollen mucus membranes. The salt blocks are 98% sodium chloride.
Thick mucus becomes thinner and is released more easily. The airways expand which eases breathing, inhalation, and exhalation. This allows for deeper and improved sleeping!
The salt lamp releases negative ions, balances the electricity in the air and neutralizes negativity, and is therefore recommended for placing in rooms in which there are computers or other electrical devices.
Our salt lamps are made from the same salt blocks/crystals that have been used to build our salt rooms. Each salt lamp is a salt block that is over 270 million years old. The salt lamps are able to create an artificial micro-climate in your bedroom, identical to the climatic conditions of the underground salt caves.
Our salt lamps come from a source that has been clinically tested to help those with respiratory issues (a mine in the Ukraine called Solotvino which is a hospital for breathing conditions).The salt from that mine is untreated sodium chloride (98%) and are the same salt blocks used to build our salt rooms. If you are interested in a salt lamp for breathing issues, it is very important that the salt is untreated sodium chloride without the presence of other minerals.
It should be turned on 2 hours prior to sleep, left on for the duration of the night and turned off in the morning.
The salt lamp is effective for 5 years.

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Keep this tip sheet handy when preparing your Building Team Awards entry, as these are some items on which your project will be judged. Note: Your project may not touch on all these items. This is meant to be a checklist to guide your submittal.
Land use planning, zoning, codes, regulations, etc.
Project complexity: Was it especially challenging? In what way?
SUMMARY: How did the project push the envelope?
SUMMARY: Did the project perform a public good? How?


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In these 4 sessions, I’ll teach you how to transition from a diet that primarily focuses on processed foods to more natural, wholesome foods.
Recipes, meal plans and shopping lists included!
You will then keep a food diary for 1 week prior to us starting, that will give a clear picture of where you are with your eating habits.
We will discuss what foods you (and your family for the family package! But more on that below) like and dislike and find ways to introduce a wider range of nutrient rich foods to your diet.
We will work with your budget, routine and how much time you have to prepare meals by yourself (your lifestyle).


text: Essentials OxyPlus 250ml Essentials OxyPlus is a liquid additive that can be used in a hydroponic system to increase oxygen content and maintain system cleanliness or to sterilise soil. It can also be used as a preventative against pythium. Essentials OxyPlus is a must have product for all serious growers. Here are some general uses for OxyPlus: - OxyPlus drives out chlorine and degrades pesticides/herbicides and organic matter that might be present in your water supply - Achieve rapid root growth in cuttings when treating your growing media - Add to your hydroponic systems to raise oxygen levels - OxyPlus kills harmful bacteria and pathogens very effectively. Ideal for post harvest clean ups. It will also promote rapid decomposition of organic material within the medium, tanks, pipes, drippers etc Keep OxyPlus in a fridge or cool environment.


text: 'Omeka Nnaya' is a song by EeZee Conceptz Gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo. It was released on April 13, 2019. 'Omeka Nnaya' exalts and adores Jesus Christ, with inspiring song lyrics both a fusion of English and Ibo languages. A song of worship and complete surrender to God in thanksgiving for his goodness and mercy over the years. Listen and enjoy!

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themselves and who are committed to improving the lives of others.
pair of cool socks, a good read, a bike ride, and a meaningful conversation.

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text: abstract	 Chemically functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are used as carriers for laccase immobilization. In this work, CNTs were modified using different approaches with a combination of methods involving hydrothermal oxidation with nitric acid, treatment with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, glutaraldehyde, N-ethyl-N-(3-(dimethyl-amino)- propyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride and N-hydroxysuccinimide. The enzyme immobilization efficiency and recovered activity were evaluated towards 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzathiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) biocatalytic oxidation. The best compromise between immobilization efficiency and recovered activity was obtained using the CNTs functionalized with 0.3M HNO3, treated with N-ethyl-N-(3-(dimethylamino) propyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride and N-hydroxysuccinimide. This catalyst also showed the best thermal stability (at 50 and 60 degrees C). The bioconjugate based on this material was characterized by vibrational spectroscopies (FTIR and Raman) and by N-2 adsorption. The results from reutilization tests showed that laccase activity was kept above 65% of its initial value after five consecutive cycles of reuse. The biocatalytic performance of the immobilized enzyme was evaluated for the degradation of a mixture of phenolic compounds in water containing phenol, resorcinol, 4-methoxyphenol and 4-chlorophenol. As means of cost efficient to enzyme reutilization, laccase was immobilized over polysulfone membranes blended with the functionalized CNTs and studied in the degradation of 4-methoxyphenol.

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When you need new information and resources for your practice and your patients, where do you go?
How many websites have you tried and how little success have you had?
Today’s guest has the solution to your problem.
Meet Deidre Newborn, CEO of Therapy Share.
The Therapy Share (www.TheTherapyShare.com) is a site that provides physical therapists with complete access to remarkable resources and outstanding industry information. Even though Therapy Share only launched recently, it’s already experiencing tremendous success, and as it continues to grow, it will become an amazing resource for all healthcare professionals.
The idea started when Deidre and her colleague wanted to resolve a constant issue once and for all—they were always struggling to get access to helpful resources to share with their clients. From exercise programs to cognitive worksheets, they thought there should be an easier way to find the information they and their patients needed—and just like that, Therapy Share was born.
The resources offered on the site are designed by professionals in the industry, so they’re 100% legit and 100% more likely to work. Whether you’re interested in purchasing the resources available, or are thinking about selling your own, you need to check out TheTherapyShare.com.
Listen in as I ask to Deidre how she got this site going and what steps she has taken to ensure that it’s both relevant and beneficial to people in the healthcare industry.
6:44 – What did you start with first and how did you find it useful to put it on the site?
07:14 – They don’t create their own products. They reach out to professionals.
09:09 – How did you reach out to different professionals, and what was the feedback like?
10:26 – As interest grew, so did their motivation for next steps.
10:40 – What method did you take for working with developers?
12:13 – Joe notes the benefits of a close connection with a developer.
12:53 – What does the contributor get, and what do you get?
13:37 – Deidre discusses costs for buyers and sellers.
14:06 – How did you come up with that model?
15:22 – They have had quite a bit of success with the Prime Seller account.
15:59 – No one has argued with their pricing so far.
18:16 – The pricing is very reasonable and affordable.
18:41 – What’s the plan for this site and its growth?
18:56 – Personal networking is how they are seeking growth.
20:08 – They are also using social media in different ways.
22:39 – What is your plan to expand your target population?
23:06 – The plan for growth is to assist anyone in the healthcare profession.
23:55 – They will focus on the current four professions before they start to grow.
24:14 – All materials are originally created by professionals.
26:21 – Contact them on the site or at questions@thetherapyshare.com.
27:11 – The site has solved a problem and will continue to grow.


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New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Founded in 1851, the population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. Of this, 5,685 were in Waupaca County, and 1,640 were in Outagamie County. The city has a Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week.
Hortonville in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Theaters. Discover best things to do in Hortonville with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!

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Come see Grant Garmezy as a Guest Artist at the Museum at these events from Jan 25–31. Please refer to individual events for specific dates and times.
Raised on a farm outside of Nashville, Grant Garmezy began his artistic career working with metal and clay. He found glass in 2003 and has since been using the sculptural medium to create work influenced by his life on the farm. Garmezy now lives and works in Richmond, Va., as a professional glass artist and continues to draw inspiration from the environment of the American South.


text: Dale Bowen was born in Staffordshire in 1963, where he still lives and works today. Having studied Art at college in Newcastle, Dale went on to work as a master potter; first at Coalport China and later at Wedgewood, where he stayed for fifteen years. During his time in the prestige department he created many notable commissions, including pieces for the Queen Mother's 100th birthday and HMS Victory celebrations. His works were exhibited in museums worldwide, fetching prices in excess of £100,000. Declaring painting as his "first love", Dale more recently returned his paintbrushes to canvas, and has experienced phenomenal success in doing so. His playful acrylic originals are packed with colour and texture, proving themselves to be extremely popular with adults and children alike. Animals, people and vehicles are hidden amongst the vibrant, whimsical landscapes, with the humorous titles of each work revealing the artist's evident affection for each scene. Bowen's delightful pieces are popular the length and breadth of the country, with his Limited Edition collections consistently selling out in record time. The joy with which he paints is evident in each and every one of his creations, and is equalled only by those fortunate enough to own them.


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Azerbaijan’s stable economy already has an effective oil sector, but the country also wants to develop other kinds of innovative businesses.
An LLC is the most convenient and widespread way of doing business. Azerbaijan’s Civil Code states the minimum and maximum amount of share capital; up to 50 people can be founders. If authorized capital is declared, payment must be made immediately at the time the entire company is registered.
In Azerbaijan, JSCs are divided into open joint stock companies and closed joint stock companies. The minimum share capital for an open JSC is at least AZN 4,000 (about USD 5,100); while for a closed JSC it is at least AZN 2,000 (about USD 2,550).
According to Azerbaijan law, a representative or branch office is not a legal entity. The parent company is liable for their activities and they are managed by a director on the basis of a power of attorney issued to him by the parent company. However, representative offices and branches as well as legal persons have the right not only to exercise executive functions, but also to engage in any commercial activity not prohibited by the legislation of Azerbaijan.
Registration can be done in eight working days. There are companies in Azerbaijan that can provide registration services for obtaining the appropriate business license for representative offices or branches of foreign banks.
After selecting a business structure, a few options for the company name are needed. The name of a legal entity in Azerbaijan must be unique. Legal entities with foreign participation which use foreign-language titles must have the name transliterated into the Azeri language.
You need to collect all documents in advance to have the time to translate them into Azerbaijani.
All documents must also be notarized at the Azerbaijani Embassy of the country of the founders (shareholders), or, in accordance with the Hague Convention (1961); documents can be certified by Apostil issued by the relevant authorities after notarization.
For the participants of CIS countries (Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia), the Apostil and legalization of documents is not required under the Minsk Convention on Legal Assistance and Legal Relations in Civil, Family and criminal cases (from 23 January 1993).
A tax system must then be chosen: simplified tax, VAT, or income tax. Depending on the chosen system of taxation the company will work and submit reports to the tax authorities.
Legally, the location of the legal entity is recognized as the location of its permanent body (the CEO, board of directors). Information about the location is entered into the Unified State Register of Legal Entities.
The director may be a citizen of Azerbaijan and also a foreign citizen.
If the director of the legal entity is a foreign citizen, then, according to Azerbaijan law, a work permit is needed. For the director of a representative or branch office, a work permit is not needed.
However, the process of obtaining a work permit for a foreigner is quite complicated: to protect the domestic labour market, there is an annual quota for foreign workers. If there is no time to get a work permit or the presence of the general director is needed for administrative matters, nominee directors in Azerbaijan can be used. These directors can do various things; for example, communicate with the tax authorities or banks. The basic requirement for using a nominee service is that the client’s work is fully legitimate.
If a company plans to attract foreign specialists (employees), then the company needs permission for them to work in Azerbaijan. It takes 20 working days to get a work permit and there is a state fee.
The penalty for working without a work permit for individuals is AZN 3,000 to 5,000 (about USD 3,824 to 6,373) and for legal entities is AZN 30,000 to 35,000 (about USD 38,236 to 44,609).
Company registration takes three working days. However, an additional three working days are needed for the preparation and translation of documents.
When registration is completed, the individuals and the legal entities receive a PIN code from the tax authorities. This code is used to submit a primary tax declaration, pension and statistical report.

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text: – the only ones getting rich are the marijuana industry. State governments and society lose money whenever pot is legalized. Whether it is costs to employers, increases to social service costs, the rise in homelessness or the regulatory system created to manage the marijuana program, the marijuana industry doesn’t pay these costs. Instead, we all pay: citizens, employers, and state government.


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Though the job of in banking sector can be full of challenges, but can be very lucrative in terms of wages. If we talk about the bank teller salary, it is good enough as compared to other fields. Yes, it is an entry level job and far better in term of salary than other entry level jobs.
It requires great attention to deal with the customers because various different kinds of customers come in the bank everyday. Bank tellers work as frontline personnel in any bank that makes their job little complicated. To grab the job of bank teller, one needs to be expertise in accounting as well as skilled in personal interface.
The employment status of bank teller salary can be classified as full-time and part-time bank tellers. Job responsibilities and salary may vary as per status of the job. Let’s now discuss that how much they make. A full-time bank teller can earn approximately $24,780 per annum. Salary can go up to $32,520 or down to $18,270 accordingly. In the year 2012, a large number of bank tellers worked for depository banks and it comprised of ninety percent of around 580,000 positions and income calculated at $24,750 per year.
Coming to part-time bank teller jobs, there are differences in the salary as they work for less hours. They work on hourly wages and the duration may be from minimum one hour to 34 hours in a week. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the part-time teller can earn from $12.00 to $408.00. The amount completely depends on the number of working hours.
Moreover, the salary may vary state to state and according to the skills as well as experience of the candidate. On a concluding note, it can be said that there is a good scope in this field and one can think in this direction while choosing career.


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Blended learning is a mixture of the physical and digital classrooms … for some classes, you need to be there, and for others you can be anywhere. Certain courses require in-person instruction and student participation. These help you develop certain “soft” skills that are in demand. On the other hand, there are courses that are more flexible and allow you to complete your studies through online methods.
Online learning is how we offer the course content. The where and when and is completely up to you. You’re free to decide the way that you’d like to integrate the classroom into your life, whether you’d like to do the course work on lunch breaks, in bed, or on a picnic table on a leisurely Saturday afternoon. Simply download the course modules, and learn at your own pace. Remember, instructors are still available to help when you need it.
Online courses are delivered through an online learning management system (UM Learn).
How do I apply to a Certificate Program? How will I know I have been accepted?
To apply into a Certificate Program, fill out the Program Application Form.
Email, fax, mail, or submit the completed form in person. The Application fee for each program varies and is listed in the application forms.
Once your application and payment have been processed, your application will be submitted to the Student Advisor for approval. The Student Advisor will contact you to indicate whether your application has been approved or denied, or to let you know if any further documentation is required.
Your user Id will be your student number with two zeros (00) in front (i.e. 00#######).
If you are a current student, your password will be the same password you use for Aurora; if you have not yet accessed Aurora, your password will be set to your date of birth (yymmdd).
If you are a new student wishing to register for non-degree courses and have never applied to or attended the University of Manitoba, you will need to create a new account. This can be done in FlexReg during checkout after selecting your course(s).
Once you have logged in, you will have the option to browse by subject, or you can type a keyword into the search bar. For a detailed walk through visit the how to search for classes tutorial.
Students also have the option to download and submit a course registration form (PDF) by email, mail, fax or in person to 185 Extended Education Complex.
Students may register for courses as soon as registration for each term opens. It is best to register as early as possible in order to ensure space is still available in each course.
Do I have to be admitted to a Certificate Program to register for a course?
Students must meet the entry requirements for the program they want to transfer their credits into.
What is an UMNetID? How do I claim one?
Your UMNet ID will allow you to access your UofM email account, your UM Learn account (the university’s learning management system), use University of Manitoba electronic library resources and access to Wi-Fi on campus. It is very important for new students to claim their UMNet ID as soon as possible, as the university will only correspond with you through your myumanitoba.ca email account.
To claim your UMNet ID, please visit signUM. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new account (be sure to enter your date of birth in the format requested).
If you have forgotten your user ID, please contact Student and Instructor Services at +1 (204) 474-9921 or by email.
If you know your user ID but have forgotten your password, please select the “Forgot password” link underneath the login screen in the flexible registration system.
If you have already claimed your UMNet ID, you may also reset your password through Iridium by logging in and then following the onscreen instructions.
If you require further assistance or your password has been disabled and needs to be reset, please contact our student services team at +1 (204) 474-9921 or by email.
I tried to create an account in FlexReg, but the error message, "Your information is on file in whole or in part comes up." What does this mean?
If this message appears when you are trying to create an account, and you have never applied to or been admitted to the university of Manitoba, it may mean that an individual with the same or similar name already has an account. Each student may have only one student number, and to ascertain that you are not already in our system, we ask that you contact our office Student and Instructor Services by phone or email. We will be able to generate a student number for you, and send you a temporary password.
If you have applied to, or previously been admitted to the University of Manitoba, even if it was very long ago, you will still have a student number in our system. If you cannot remember this student number, you may contact Student and Instructor Services at +1 (204) 474-9921 or extended@umanitoba.ca.
As start dates vary in programs, the Voluntary Withdrawal deadlines may also vary by course.
Students will be refunded through the same method as their payment was received. Students who paid by cash will be issued a cheque. Processing times for refunds for payments made by cash or cheque may take up to 6 weeks.
Non-degree students may drop classes through FlexReg under the “My Registrations” tab. Select “drop” from the drop down menu that appears on the right hand side of the course from which you wish to withdraw. You may also submit a request to drop a course by sending us an email with your name, student number, and the course you would like to be withdrawn from to our student services team at extended@umanitoba.ca.
The VW and/or Refund Deadline has passed and I wish to withdraw. What can I do?
Non-degree students will have their fee refund considered at the same time as the Authorized withdrawal. There is no need for a second appeal following a successful first appeal.
If a student believes an error has been made in the assessment of a final grade in a non-degree course, an appeal of the assigned grade can be made. The first step is to speak with the instructor to determine if a satisfactory resolution can be found. If, after speaking with the instructor, the student still wishes to appeal the grade, a formal appeal may be made by submitting a Final Grade Appeal Form to our Student & Instructor Services office. A fee payment must accompany each form and will be refunded if the grade is changed. An appealed grade will never be lowered after the assessment of the appeal. The student will be contacted with the results of the appeal.
Final grades for all non-degree courses (where start dates began after March 31st 2014) can be found by visiting Aurora and selecting “enter secure area”. You will be asked to log in with your User ID (this is your student number) and your password. Your password will be the same one you use to login to , our flexible registration system. If you have not accessed either site before, your password will be set to your date of birth (yymmdd).
Once you have logged in, select the Enrolment & Academic Records tab, and then select Student Records. From here you will be able to click the View Final Grades link, which will allow you to view your grades for any specific term., or you may view an unofficial transcript for your full academic history.
To access final grades or to request an unofficial transcript for non-degree courses which began prior to March 31st 2014, please contact our office at +1 (204) 474-9921 or extended@umanitoba.ca.
To view grades for assignments, quizzes, and mid-term exams, login to your UM Learn account. This site will require you to enter your UMNet ID and password. All of the information pertaining to your in-progress courses will be found here.
I am having issues submitting an assignment on UM Learn. Who do I contact?
Non-degree students who are having difficulty submitting an assignment on UM Learn should contact Student & Instructor Services at +1 (204) 474-9921 or extended@umanitoba.ca to be put in contact with their Course Administrator. Course Administrators have experience with the university’s online learning management system and will be able to assist you.
How do I access my tax receipts (T2202A)?
Tax receipts for all degree courses and non-degree courses (where start dates began after March 31st 2014) can be found on Aurora under the Enrollment and Academic Records tab. Select “Canadian Tax Forms” and you will be able to view your tax receipts.
Any non-degree student who began their studies prior to March 31st 2014, may request their tax receipts by contacting Student & Instructor Services office at +1 (204) 474-9921 or extended@umanitoba.ca.
A “Hold Status” will prevent registration and may limit access to your student record. The details of the hold are displayed when you log in to FlexReg, our online registration system. To clear a hold, please contact the Faculty or department responsible for placing the hold on your account.
The most common holds are Financial Holds and are typically due to an outstanding payment. Once payment is received, either in the Cashiers office (138 University Centre) or our Student & Instructor Services office (185 Extended Education Complex), the hold will be removed within 24 hours.
If you have questions regarding your hold, please contact our office at +1 (204) 474-8800 or extended@umanitoba.ca and we will be able to direct you to the appropriate area.
All students must order their transcripts through the registrar’s office, either online through Aurora or by filling out the form.
If all of your Certificate courses and/or individual Extended Education courses were taken after May 2014, please continue with the process outlined through Aurora.
There is a fee for each copy of a transcript. The transcript will include academic history from all levels of study.
I am currently an Undergraduate Student and wish to apply to a Certificate Program while I pursue my degree. Is this possible?
It is possible for a student to pursue both an undergraduate degree and a non-degree certificate at the same time. To do this, you will need to request a Concurrent Curriculum by submitting this form.
Please fill out the first page and submit both pages with your program application to our Student & Instructor Services office (185 Extended Education Complex or extended@umanitoba.ca). Once admission has been granted for the certificate program, Student & Instructor Services will forward this form to the appropriate Faculty Advisor for undergraduate approval. Please note that your Primary Curriculum will always be your degree program (i.e. Bachelor of Arts) and your secondary curriculum will always be your non-degree program (i.e. E-Learning Certificate).
All students who are registered in University of Manitoba courses are entitled to a student ID card at no extra charge. This ID card will allow you to access library resources, obtain a bus pass from the Answers Desk in University Centre at the discounted student rate, obtain a student priced gym membership, and to write your exams (all students must present valid Student ID upon entering the examination room). You will only be issued one student ID card at $0.00, even if your studies span multiple years.
*ID Centre location and hours differ during Fall Term New Student Orientation, and for the first week of Fall Term classes.
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
New students who are registered for courses starting in Fall term may receive their Student ID cards as early as July; new students registered for courses starting in Winter term may receive their Student ID cards as early as October; and new students who are registered for Spring/Summer term may receive their Student ID cards as early as February.
It will take 24 hours after registration for your information to appear in our Student ID centre database. For this reason, it is important for new students to wait until you have received your confirmation of registration email before you come to our office for your Student ID card.
Before the Student & Instructor Services office is able to issue a student card, students will be asked to show valid government issued photo ID (i.e. a driver’s license or a passport). No other supporting documentation is required.
I lost my Student ID card. How do I get another one?
Students may obtain a replacement ID card for a fee by filling out a Replacement Student ID Card form at 185 Extended Education Complex. Students will be required to present government issued photo ID before a replacement student ID card can be produced.
If your ID card has been stolen and you have a police report number, our office will provide a replacement ID card at no charge.
If your ID card is damaged, you may receive a new card at no cost if you produce your original card.
My name has changed. How do I request this change to be reflected on my student record?
To request a name change, students must submit a Change of Name form with supporting documentation to the registrar’s office.
I have taken all of the courses required for my program. How do I declare my intent to graduate?
To declare graduation, you must submit an Application for Graduation form to Student & Instructor Services or to your Student Advisor.
The deadline to declare your graduation date will be the end of the revision period for your last term. If you plan to graduate and have missed the deadline or if you need help declaring your grad date, please contact Student & Instructor Services for assistance.
The application deadlines and course completion dates will be outlined on each form.
How do I meet with a Student Advisor?
Non-degree students may meet with a Student Advisor/Program Administrator/Assistant. Contact Student & Instructor Services to make an appointment.
What happens when a course section is cancelled?
There are occasions due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances that a particular offered (sectioned) course is cancelled. If this occurs you will be informed by either the Student Advisor for your program area or Student & Instructor Services.
The program area will work with you to ensure that you are still on track and Student & Instructor Services will ensure that you are either fully refunded for that course costs or enrolled in the next sectioning of the course.
You may have an interest in the content of a specific course but are not requiring the credit or may not have the time to complete the required course work. You may choose to audit the course – if it is available to audit.
First speak with the Student Advisor of the course coming up to get their permission to do so. Once you have this in writing, then register for the course (Course-Registration-Form) and indicate that you wish to audit – submitting the form to Student & Instructor Services. The cost for auditing is found on the Fee Schedule.
Can I get an extension in order to complete my program/certificate?
There are times when the allotted period to complete your program is not enough time. If you require additional time to complete, write a letter, including the reason for your request, and submit it to the Student Advisor for your program/certificate.
Do remember that the final decision is the Student Advisors whether you are permitted the extension or not.
I missed the final exam. What are my options?
There are occasions where you can’t make it to the final exam as scheduled. This may be due to medical, compassionate or religious reasons. Your applications Deferred-Exam-Form (PDF) must be filed within 48 hours of the date of the missed examination. A medical certificate or otherwise appropriate documentation may be required.
I will not be able to make the final exam. What are my options?
If you are registered in Continuing Education courses and know that you are unable to sit for the final exam during the period scheduled then you may make a request for another (alternate) sitting.
An additional cost will be levied as this will require the instructor to prepare a new exam for you.
Complete the Alternate-Exam-Form (PDF) and submit it to Student & Instructor Services together with your payment. Your Student Advisor will contact you to schedule a more appropriate time.
I was stopped from registering for a course.
Prerequisites: The course you selected has another course(s) which must be completed prior to this course. You may be permitted an override under some circumstances.
Capacity overrides: The course section has been set up to fit estimated enrollments and has been slotted into classrooms by the time you perform your selection. The count of current enrolled students appears on the selection windows. If the course you are requesting is full then you will be restricted from selecting it – select early to avoid this from happening. You may request that they override the capacity for you. Be prepared that this may not be possible though.
Repeating a course: Extended Education allows student to repeat a course. This restriction has been placed on the courses, though, to ensure that you speak with your Student Advisor prior to selecting. They will be able to remove this restriction for you.
Please note that the last grade will stand as their recorded grade.
Can I get some of any previous training and skill recognized?
As an adult education organization, Extended Education is committed to recognizing relevant prior learning gained outside of our programs.
Read this information carefully before completing the Request for Course Credit form (PDF). We recommend that you contact your Student Advisor before submitting the request for course credit.
Please note special arrangements for particular programs provided at the end of this section.
Review the credit types listed and determine which type is appropriate for your request. We recommend you contact your Student Advisor to discuss qualifications, required documentation and fees before submitting the credit form. You may also check the University of Manitoba’s equivalency database to see whether we have reviewed your course already but for another individual.
Complete the Request Course Credit form (PDF) and submit it with the proper documentation as directed on the form. Once received, your request will be processed quickly. If a review is required, credit requests can take up to two months for processing.
Students may obtain credit for a maximum of 50% of courses or hours required to complete the program.
Students who have completed Extended Education courses that are used as required or elective courses in a certificate program may apply to have the courses transferred for credit into another certificate program. There is no fee to transfer Extended Education courses to other certificate programs. Unless stipulated in a program description, there is no limit on the number of times a course may be transferred to other certificate programs.
The course must be an approved Extended Education course.
The course must be listed as a required or elective course in the program(s) to which it is being transferred.
You must have achieved a grade of “C” or better (or a Pass where courses are evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis) in the course being transferred.
Typically the transfer course must have been completed within ten (10) years of the request for transfer. For courses taken as part of a completed Certificate Program, the graduation date is viewed as the completion date.
An exemption credit applies when you wish to receive credit for a required or elective course based on a course not listed in that Certificate Program. To qualify as an exemption, the alternative course must be closely equivalent in its objectives, content and scheduled classroom hours to the course it will replace. The alternative course may be an Extended Education course, offered elsewhere at the University of Manitoba, at another university, college or an approved provider of post-secondary education. Check out the equivalency database to see whether we have evaluated it previously.
A grade of “C” or better (a Pass when evaluated on Pass/Fail basis) is required in the alternative course.
Typically the course on which the exemption request is based must have been completed within ten (10) years of the request for credit. For courses taken as part of a completed certificate/degree program, the graduation date is viewed as the completion date.
Equivalency must be assessed by an Extended Education review.
A substitution applies when you wish to receive credit for a required or elective course in a Certificate Program based on an alternative course that teaches content related to the program’s overall learning objectives, but the alternative is not equivalent to any course listed in the program. A course is accepted as a substitute credit in a particular program, based on that program’s objectives. This means that a request to make the same substitution apply to another program may not be approved. Each substitution is considered on a program-by-program basis. You must contact your Academic Administrator for assistance in applying for a substitution.
The alternative course must meet the learning objectives of the program.
The alternative course may have been completed at the University of Manitoba, another university or college, or an approved provider of post-secondary education.
Typically the course on which the substitution request is based must have been completed within ten (10) years of the request for credit. For courses taken as part of a completed certificate/degree program, the graduation date is viewed as the completion date.
“Challenge for Credit” provides students with a means of obtaining academic credit in the University, not otherwise obtainable as a transfer of credit, for practical training and experience, and/or reading and study, previously completed. Students who have requested a challenge for credit may attend classes. Courses that have been previously taken at the University of Manitoba do qualify for challenge for credit.
To challenge a course for credit, students must provide a written request to the Extended Education. Challenge for credit is conditional upon a 100% final examination for each course that is being challenged. The ability to challenge a course for credit is dependent upon EE’s ability to locate an instructor who is available to prepare and mark the challenge for credit examination.
Not all courses will qualify for challenge for credit. To determine challenge for credit eligibility, please contact the Student Advisor for the certificate program in which you are seeking credit.
If students fail a challenge for credit exam, or are not satisfied with their mark, they must submit a written request to the Academic Administrator, that the mark not be included in their student records. Students will not be able to challenge for credit the same course, at a later date.

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Note: This is a continuation of last month’s discussion about the importance of caregivers taking time away from their responsibilities. See Part 1 here.
"No one else can do it as well as I can."
"I can’t afford to hire someone."
"I don’t know who to ask."
"I don’t like to ask for help."
My husband and I have cared for his mother since 2012. Except for one overnight when our youngest son was married, we had not been away from home together since Mom moved in with us. Because she has Alzheimer’s, we knew it would confuse her to stay in another place while we were gone. So we only traveled separately, hardly the Golden Years of Retirement that we had envisioned.
When I was invited to speak at a home education conference in St. Petersburg, Russia earlier this year, my husband felt that he should go with me due to security concerns (which, thankfully, proved unfounded). So we had to get serious about finding in-home care for his mother for the thirteen days we would be gone.
It turned out that there were helpers just waiting to be asked. The certified nursing assistant (CNA) who showers Mom twice weekly was glad to take several shifts whenever she wasn’t working with other clients. Two homeschool moms in my piano studio have nursing backgrounds and were willing to fill in the rest of the shifts. Mom knew all three of these ladies, so we were confident that she would not be uneasy about having them care for her. Money from the sale of Mom’s house paid their wages.
Patient Profile: This was printed on a separate page that could be handed to a paramedic in the event of an emergency. It included Mom’s name, doctor and pharmacy names and phone numbers, insurance information, allergies, medications, etc.1 In her case I noted that she is a non-verbal, late-stage Alzheimer’s patient and would not be able to answer their questions.
In Case of Emergency: This document listed our landline phone number and our address (something a caregiver may not remember in the stress of an emergency). I included directions to get to our house since we live in a rural area and GPS directions lead ambulance drivers to a cornfield, not to our home. It also included phone numbers for several relatives and for each of the caregivers in case they needed to make scheduling changes. One of the caregivers was glad to be able to call my husband’s brother at 3:00 one morning when Mom fell in her bedroom. She did not require an ambulance and he was able to assist in getting her back into bed.
Caregiver Schedule: I also made a schedule with a column for each day and a row for each hour. I color-coded which caregiver was scheduled to serve during each time block each day, leaving room at the bottom for them to write in their total hours. This made adding up the hours for payment much easier when we arrived home.2 I sent a copy to each of the women and left one on the table for their use in case they had to adjust their schedules.
Instructions for Caregivers: In this multi-page document I listed a description of Mom’s typical day, food preferences, nighttime rituals, and other hints to make both the caregivers and Mom feel more comfortable. I suggested activities they might enjoy together, and included the Wi-Fi password in case the caregiver wanted to use the internet while Mom slept.
Because the ladies would be living in our home while caring for Mom, there were a number of non-medical issues to deal with: feeding the pets, handling the mail, doing the laundry, operating the television, etc. I also included where to find extra bedding, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and the thermostat to adjust the heat. I also told them how to shut off the gas outside, where the electric panel is, and how to turn off the water, just in case.
It takes some preparation to leave your loved one while you get some respite time, but you will find it is well worth the effort. And there is a bonus: you will already have these documents ready for your next trip. Whether you are leaving for an overnight, a weekend, or an extended trip to help your daughter with her new baby, the break will do you and your loved one good. Allow others the blessing of serving in your place so you can serve well when you return.


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Overnight Care -- Anything over regular working hours can be paid in an hourly wage or can be done on a set wage basis.
Here is a general checklist that you should go over with consideration given to benefits.
Investigate health and insurance coverage options thoroughly to see which one best fit an employees’ needs and an employer’s budget.
For the benefits of the family and household help, calculate the amount of personal time offered to employees.
Set regular review periods for salary changes and salary bonuses, and make sure employees know when these might occur.
Be clear on extra perks the employee receives while working within the household including the use if facilities and property.
Consider provining your nanny with mileage reimbursement or a gas card to help with his/her commute or with transporting children.
Think about developing a transportation policy. You may, perhaps, provide an auto club membership to your employee who drives as part of his/her job, or periodically provide for the vehicle in use to be maintained with a tune up or oil change.
Consider adding special perks to help your nanny. You may wish to establish an employee with employee assistance plan or gift certificate to a spa/health club as a way to help your employee de-stress.
Consider providing your nanny with a little scheduled free time each week for him/her to make personal errands and phone calls.
Here are some ideas for benefits or perks.
Consulting with friends who’ve used nannies, nanny agencies and advertising for a nanny are all ways to find a great nanny. You should definitely interview the nanny in person before hiring them. Meetings with your child are also appropriate. Brainstorm a list of the qualities your ideal nanny would possess, and keep that in mind as you meet potential matches. Experience, personality, childcare philosophy and training are all factors to consider. Finally, a background check will alert you to any questionable behavior in the potential nanny’s past. You will also need to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
When you’ve found the nanny that best suits your child and situation, you should draw a contract to iron out the details of your nanny’s employment. This should include hours, duties, the amount of payment and when they will be paid, any benefits you’ll be offering the nanny including days off and insurance, and any other pertinent information. Clear communication is a must at this stage of the nanny process; handle any questions before the nanny begins work.
Nannies and parents must communicate clearly with one another. As finding and hiring a nanny can be a time-consuming and emotional process, working through disagreements or misunderstanding is often preferable to firing the nanny. Staying home and guiding your nanny through a typical day with your child might help set a routine you’ll be satisfied with. Regular feedback on the nanny’s performance can help show the nanny what he or she is doing well and where you’d like to see improvement. When your nanny goes above and beyond or really pleases you, showing your appreciation is a great idea! A simple, heartfelt “thank you” will show you’ve noticed good work, and a gift you collaborate with your child on is not inappropriate. A daily log book can show you how the nanny is spending her time while in your home and is something the two of you can look over together to get a sense of the nanny’s strengths and weaknesses.
If you find you and your nanny simple cannot continue your employment relationships,, letting a nanny go must be done carefully and respectfully. Situations will vary, but two weeks notice is a reasonable amount of time. If the situation is simply too tense or strained, giving the nanny two weeks pay and then letting her go might also be acceptable. If your nanny came from an agency, the agency might be able to intervene and help you come to an acceptable solution. Regardless, the agency should be aware of your complaints about the nanny. If you suspect the nanny of child abuse, let her go immediately and contact the authorities.
Being a parent, especially a new one, you might not feel comfortable leaving your child with a caregiver. If you have these concerns you may consider a “nanny cam”. This could be a sensitive subject for you or the caregiver. But it is definitely something to consider if you have doubts. If you do consider using a “nanny cam”, you should learn the laws your state has put forth dealing with the “nanny cam”. The laws of 13 states expressly prohibit the unauthorized installation or use of cameras in private places. A private place is considered a place without surveillance. Most nannies do not mind being videotaped; it’s just that they want to know they are being videotaped. I feel it is best to let the nanny know on the first interview if there is a “nanny cam” in place. It is better that they know upfront then to let them find it and then your trust is broken. This may cause some unexpected “bumps in the road” or even a resignation. The decision is ultimately up to you, but put yourself in their shoes before you make it. If interested, we also can provide “nanny cams” upon requestion.
It may seem that as a candidate, you are immune from any fraud attempts since you are not the one paying any salary, relocation expenses, etc. Unfortunately, however, lately some unscrupulous people have figured out a way to try to separate you from some of your money.
The scammers are typically from another country (which makes them harder to catch) and they will never meet with you (only Internet communication and phone). The scam is that they will often (but not always) offer candidates a very attractive position often with a very lucrative salary. Then they will make up an excuse why they need to send you money (in the form of a fraudulent check or money order) and then in turn, need you to return all or some of the money to them. Please do not be fooled. This is a common scam technique. Never send money to anyone!
To protect yourself, we advise that you never give out your sensitive information (e.g., credit card numbers, social security number, etc.) to an individual you don't know (this is a good rule for ANY situation) unless you have met them and are comfortable that they are legitimate and need your information for legitimate purposes (e.g., to employ you, run a background check, etc.). Also, do to not send money to anyone requesting you to send them money for any reason (another very good general rule). We hope that you will practice these guidelines in general to keep your information and money protected. As always, we will remain vigilant to try to catch any potential fraud, however, given the nature of the Internet, violators are very challenging to track down and may crop up occasionally.
Also, please do not let these scammers negatively affect your job search experience. Simply ignore any potentially fraudulent email. There are so many wonderful families out there (we know because we talk to them every day), and we don't want these dishonest people to take anything away from your positive experience.
If you have any questions other than the ones you see answered here or elsewhere on the site, feel free to contact our team!


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Production Supervisor New Ulm, MN $55-68K + 10% bonus Our Food Manufacturing client is looking to add a Production Supervisor to their Night Shift (6pm-6am) team in New Ulm, Minnesota. This Production Supervisor will be responsible for the training, scheduling and development of 20+ employees. Key Responsibilities: Administer a safe work environment for all personnel. Collaborate with all departments to assure a coordinated work relationship exists at all times. Keep accurate and up-to-date records. Embolden suggestions from employees which will improve production, quality, safety, and/or control costs of production. Comply with safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Address management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Job Qualifications: 2+ year’s supervisory experience in the food industry. Bachelor’s degree preferred, degree not required. Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends when required. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is a benefit.
Maintenance Technician Norfolk, NE $18-24/hour Our Food Manufacturing client is looking to add a Maintenance Technician to their night shift team in Norfolk, NE. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for performing maintenance on building and equipment as needed. Responsible for diagnosing and repairing equipment. Will be working in a fast paced environment and will need to contribute to a team environment. Job Qualifications: Previous industrial maintenance experience. Strong aptitude in areas of mechanical, electrical and structural maintenance. Boiler’s license required. Knowledge of PLC’s and ammonia a plus. Must be self-motivated and be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds daily.


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A reader the other day asked me the question, "What do you wish you knew before starting nursing school?". Instantly a few items came to mind, so I thought I would share them with you here.
By the way, feel free to email me or DM me any questions that you might have, even if it is helping solving Med Math!
Before starting nursing school, I wish I realized how much nursing school takes over your life. It truly is it's own roller coaster ride. Labs, clinicals, exams, classes... there hardly is enough time in the day to fit it all in. It is exhausting. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer before you jump all in. Find a hobby now that will keep your grounded throughout the program. Some examples are making time for leisure reading or to go to church.
From here on out you will constantly be thinking what could I be doing next? Finishing my care plan from this week's clinical, reading that chapter for next week, reviewing my notes for my exam at the end of the month, applying for tech per diem positions in the hospital, asking my instructors for letters of recommendations, figuring out what prep I will need for the NCLEX, and finding a New Grad Position. The worry and stress will not end until you have completed your first year working as a registered nurse.
Another item I wish I knew was that everything in nursing school builds upon one another. This is why it is critical that you learn the information for the long road and not cram it for that big test on Monday. Find a way to take notes that work for you! I had to hand write my notes.
Know that nursing school is not impossible! I know that it sounds overwhelming right now, especially after you just read about how time-consuming it is; but, think of all the individuals that are working as nurses now or who are just about to graduate. Many before you have accomplished graduating from nursing school and you will too.
Yes, you can spend the whole week studying and staying up late accomplishing a long list of to-dos. However, I encourage you to pencil in time for yourself during the week. Even if it is just spending an hour calling your mom or going to get your toes done. Nursing school is a once in and a lifetime experience. Enjoy the good and the bad moments. These friendships you will make during school and clinical can last a lifetime. Volunteer in your classrooms and during clinicals. You will get the opportunity to perform skills instead of just watching. The more you are willing to do, the more opportunities your instructors will provide you with.
I am here for you all if you ever need anything! Do not be afraid to reach out.


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Moneywise, large-scale sport events like the Olympics or world football cups make no profit, cost the budget an arm and a leg and usually do not pay back. But for Putin, like any other authoritarian-totalitarian ruler, any large-scale sport competition is a matter of prestige, the demonstration of the “triumph of will”, Aryan, Russian and other “spirit”. Like 80 years ago, the Western resistance to the aggressor is inconsistent. On the one hand, everyone formally condemns the aggressor, on the other hand, “sport is beyond politics”.
A year before the 2018 World Football Cup, its hosting by Russia is still in question. Rather, there are more questions than answers about it.
On the surface, there are obvious facts: in 2014, Putin’s Russia committed an act of aggression against Ukraine, annexed Crimea, de facto annexed Ukraine’s eastern territories which are currently controlled by Russian troops and pro-Russian separatists (DPR-LPR).
It is the Russian Federation which continues to send its weapons and “military specialists” to these territories, to control a 400-km sector of the Russian-Ukrainian border and largely sustain the unrecognised separatist enclaves which call themselves “republics”.
All of these would be enough to strip the aggressor state of the right to host the 2018 World Football Cup.
Unfortunately, this slogan attributed to the founder of the contemporary Olympic movement, Pierre de Coubertin, has for many decades remained nothing but a good wish. As we know from the history of the 20th century, it is used from time to time by not so peaceful states. Certainly, the best-known example of this is the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. By the way, Hitler used to blabber much about peace too.
It was de Coubertin himself who supported holding the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and who visited Germany and in his ardent speech on the state-run German radio described Hitler as “one of the best creative spirits of our era”. US National Olympic Committee head Avery Brundage, who visited Germany on the eve of the Olympics, did not stay aside. He did not find any reason why the Games should be moved to a different country and described the idea of a boycott as a “Zionist conspiracy” and an “idea that is absolutely alien to America by its spirit, a controversy aimed at politicising the Olympic Games”.
Certainly, all these historical parallels are notional, however, coincidences between today’s situation in Europe and the events of the 1930s jump out at you. On the one hand, everyone formally condemns the aggressor, while, on the other hand, “sport is beyond politics”. However, this highly dubious thesis, which is debunked, for example, by the history of the boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics levelled by a number of Western and non-Western countries after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, has been somewhat modernised today.
What is important here is that “political problems” and “sovereign issues” are recognised, although through clenched teeth. And at the same time although FIFA “cannot settle” them, the following line says “football can contribute to building bridges” and other regular blah-blah-blah about “understanding and peace among peoples”.
Clearly, behind FIFA’s position are various political and especially economic interests of various persons and groups of influence. And here we again bump into naturally arising historical parallels. Putin’s Russia, like Hitler’s Germany, is actively engaged in international politics, always supporting the forces which, either deliberately or for money or ideological reasons, carry out the policy which suits the new generalissimo.
On the other hand, we see the West, just like 80 years ago, being inconsistent in its resistance to the aggressor. Since 2014, we have observed the largest European states being engaged in somewhat modernised policy of “pacifying” the aggressor.
Even the most consistent critic of Putin in modern Europe, which Germany is, keeps saying that it does not recognise the annexation of Crimea and occupation of a part of Donbas, whereas in reality it has been boosting trade with Russia in the recent months. In April, RIA Novosti reported quoting the Russian-German foreign trade chamber that in January-February 2017, trade between Russia and Germany grew by 43 per cent compared with the same period of 2016.
For Putin, like any other authoritarian-totalitarian ruler, any large-scale sport competition is a matter of prestige, the demonstration of the “triumph of will”, Aryan, Russian and other “spirit”.
Moneywise, large-scale sport events like the Olympics or world football cups make no profit, cost the budget an arm and a leg and usually do not pay back.
But in the case of modern-day Russia, everything is complicated by its aggressive international actions. According to the Financial Times, FIFA is having problem finding sponsors for the 2018 World Football Cup: big sponsors are concerned about their image. So far, it has signed China’s Hisense, however the deal is worth 100m dollars only, whereas FIFA usually covers around 2bn dollars in costs on the holding of world cups at sponsors’ expense. Russian companies are in no hurry to become sponsors either because they fear they will not return their money.
But here it is like war. Putin is ready for “any cost”. Especially since huge budget investments in the construction of and reconstruction of stadiums, hotels and motorways, times higher than the initial estimates, have already been made and put to use by Kremlin oligarchs. So they are fine.
In the meantime, the opponents of holding the 2018 World Football Cup (WFC) in Russia still have a chance to try and move the competition elsewhere or organize a large-scale boycott campaign.
If an aggression against another state is not good enough for this, there are other reasons. For example, corruption.
It would be appropriate to recall that even before the French presidential runoff, the country’s Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) launched a preliminary probe into the selection of host countries for world cups in 2018 and 2022. Because of the corruption scandal in FIFA, UEFA head Michel Platini and International Football Federation Sepp Blatter lost their posts. The latter was interviewed as a witness in the case in April.
There are reasons to believe that newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron will at least not obstruct the French prosecutors’ efforts in this area.
There is another important factor which can be used by the opponents of Russia hosting the tournament. Cyclopean sport facilities created for the world cup in Russia were built by largely rightless slaves.
Nowadays few still remember that in June 2013, Russia passed special federal law No 108 which practically put foreign employees used at the construction of 2018 WFC facilities out of the Russian labour and migration legal field.
In particular, Article 7 of this law from the day it took effect to 31 December 2018 reads that foreigners who signed contracts with the Russia 2018 Organization Committee “copies of permits for involvement and use of foreign workers as well as permits for employment of such foreigners or citizens without citizenship or any statement confirming the reception of documents during the registration of work permits are not required”.
In practice, this means that such migrants can work as much time as possible but they may go undocumented. Correspondingly, such ghosts were and are at employers’ full disposal. They dan anything they please and make unilateral decisions on whether they should pay them their salaries or stop doing this, how much they should pay if they kindly decide so.
Article 10 of this law describes volunteers’ work and is also fascinating. It allows volunteers to be involved and used for work while bypassing the Federal Migration Service, tax and labour inspectorates. Their relations will be based on job contracts they sign with employers. It is obvious that this article was drafted with a view to migrants with poor command of Russian. Employers’ task in this case has been limited to signing contracts with migrants where they will be mentioned as volunteers. And when they sign them without paying much attention and come for their salary a month later, they will be shown the papers - everything is legal! You are no-one, a volunteer, and so there is no money for you. Easy!
Article 11 allows employers to set irregular working hours for such slaves as well as for hired employees working for salaries: “FIFA, FIFA’s affiliate organizations, FIFA’s contractors, confederations, national football associations, the Russian Football Union, the Russia 2018 Organization Committee can set irregular working hours for employees whose activities are connected to the conduct of events”.
Thus, it is legal to work hard for 24 hours a day, including at night, without days off or holidays at WFC facilities. Article 11 specifically says that “mentioned employees are not covered by requirements” of a number of articles of the Labour Code. Among them are Article 113 of the Labour Code (ban on work during weekends and holidays), Article 152 (payment for extra hours), Article 153 (payment for work on weekends and holidays), and Article 154 (payment for night hours).

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Often referred to as "the sexting app", Snapchat is trying to gain public trust and evolve itself into something bigger and better, though caution is still advised.
Snapchat is continuing to become a viable platform for all sorts of entertainment, from the news to quizzes to full-length shows. So it should come as no surprise that Disney has announced that it will be bringing new original shows to Snapchat in a deal that was announced on Wednesday.
Disney isn’t the only company partnering with Snapchat, as groups like Viacom, NBCUniversal, and Turner Broadcasting System have joined the jamboree to bring in younger users. There’s no telling what kind of original content Disney will be creating for the app, but there’s a lot of potential there for shorter content to keep viewers engaged. And we’re talking a whole lot of silly clickbait too, I’m sure, with gifs and accompanying Vines, but that comes with the territory.
There’s a larger and larger subset of those who devour media content on apps like Snapchat who prefer to skip out on regular television programming entirely, hooking them with bite-sized pieces of content and hoping to keep their interest piqued on social media networks.
Although don’t get too excited just yet thinking your favorite Disney movies are going to come to Snapchat or anything like that. This will likely be a new crop of Disney stars aimed at tweens and younger teenagers, so if you’re not the target audience you may be disappointed. There’s still plenty of content on the way for the app, so it’s interesting to see this kind of platform and how it shakes out. It will no doubt be an important part of the way users consume media going forward, like it or not.
If you were in charge of planning this type of content for Disney, what kind of shows would you schedule for users? Are you ready for Snapchat to further its revolution?


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The Waskahegan Trail is a unique resource that exists only because of the generosity of landowners. Before you set foot on the trail, know the landowner rights and the trail user responsibilities.
Nine people came out to hike Chickakoo Lake and were treated to the first signs of spring.
The trails were mostly dry except for a few sections on the hills.
With the snow gone, the rich thick moss and evergreen ground covers were revealed, hinting at the lush greenery to come. Bufflehead ducks seem to outnumber the mallards. We even saw a robin.
The weather was typical of early spring on the Prairies—overcast skies, windy in the open areas, chilly in the morning, and warming throughout the day. Towards the end of the hike came drizzle mixed with snowflakes, like winter’s last hurrah. But the good conversation and high spirits kept us warm to the end.
Thanks go out to Anita for leading this hike. You can see more pictures on Flickr.


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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the news round-up. We've been struck by an ice storm here in New York but no freezing rain, however how cool-looking or fun to play with, can hold back this spectacular dose of consulting news.
First spot goes to top dog McKinsey, in the news this week as a witness to corporate corruption. One Raj Rajaratnam, founder of Galleon Group, recently served a subpoena on the firm, demanding that McKinsey turns over documents regarding fellow Raj and former McKinsey partner Rajat Gupta. Gupta, also formerly on the payroll at Goldman Sachs, is under investigation for leaking insider information regarding a deal between the bank and Berkshire Hathaway. Galleon Group was the alleged recipient of Gupta's inside information on the deal, making Rajaratnam and Gupta partners in crime. That partnership appears broken now, as Rajaratnam demands to know anything that McKinsey might have discovered after the firm launched an internal investigation into any possible wrongdoing by Gupta. Pundits suggest that the Galleon man could be trying to discredit any testimony Gupta might make against him.
Navigant Consulting has continued a brutal year-long slide, slipping to new financial lows today when it announced weak profits and forecast a similar 2011. The firm reported a fourth-quarter profit of just $559,000, down from $4.8 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Navigant's stock now goes for a measly 1 cent per share, down from 10 cents in 2009. CEO William Goodyear was predictably business-like: "While we are disappointed in 2010's financial results, we do believe that the strategic actions implemented and capital invested over the past 18 months have materially strengthened the company." The good news is that it couldn't get much worse--they aren't going to give their shares away for free, are they?
In slightly less intriguing news, Capgemini is now peddling an Intel product that provides consumers with an easier way to track their use of home utilities. That product is the Home Energy Dashboard, an in-home digital interface that allows users easier access to utilities; consumers can now track and change levels of consumption from the comfort of the couch. This is a total no-brainer. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that it's completely absurd that something like this hadn't previously existed in every home. Capgemini, of course, didn't build the hardware itself, though the French tech consultancy will design applications to support it and provide users with deployment and management services.


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I thought that I could care less about the royal wedding, yet I woke up early on Friday to see the pictures of the dress and by the end of the day, I knew all of the details of the ceremony and had strong opinions on random things, from Princess Beatrice’s hat to Sally Bercow’s cleavage. Ok, I admit it, the wedding was enjoyable. I loved it all–the dress, the jewelry, the bouquet, Prince’s red uniform!
For those who are curious, White Gardenia Petals is available via Roullier White for 70 British pounds, 50ml.
I’m addcited to romance novel (especially historical and set in England) so this seemed like one of my love stories come to life. So enjoyable.
Does anyone want to split the ridiculous $58.41 shipping charge for a bottle of an Illuminum fragrance?
It is second day so you would get it fairly quickly.
Victoria: I grew up on Agatha Christie and Jane Austin, so I already have a strong predilection for the whole thing. Plus, I’ve lived and worked in London, which still makes me feel connected to the place and culture, even though the last time I visited was a few years ago.
Victoria: Our family, in the best of Russian traditions, exhibits strong anglo- and francophilia. We alternate!
Mimi: Thank you for the info on Kate’s perfume. That was the one detail that I really wanted to know.
The best weddings are those where you feel the bride and groom truly love and like each other, are grounded in reality and have a good chance of a long marriage. This was one of those weddings and it was wonderful to watch especially with all the added ceremony, so elegant. It was also so much fun to watch the interchange between the two of them.
Suzanna: I watched the Charles and Di wedding with my mother, getting up very early to do so. I was slightly than Di was at that time and my mother was younger than I am now.
I asked my mother if she wanted to watch the Wills/Kate affair and she said yes; we made plans that I would drive to her house at 4 AM and let myself in and turn on the television.
The day before the event, my mother cancelled the plan, saying that she’d never have agreed to get up at such an early for…of all things, a royal wedding.
My mother has Alzheimer’s. She changed her mind again and over I went at 4 AM, to be greeted by my father, who watched the first 90 minutes of broadcast with me. Mother was irritated by the early hour. As I watched Kate get into her car, I said, I bet she’s wearing something with gardenia.
Dad shrugged. What fragrance someone was wearing wouldn’t interest him; he was more interested in the politics of who was there and who was not and who perhaps had taken a wee nip before arriving at the Abbey.
To me, though, the whole bridal party, the bride, her sister, her darling attendants, and her bouquet, spelled gardenia. It was all that creamy white, with Pippa’s dress being the exact shade of the gardenias I have on my patio.
We are in the middle of long holiday, so called The Golden Week, now.
Victoria: You are so right about Pippa’s dress being the shade of gardenia petals! I am looking at my own blooming gardenia right now, and it is true–creamy white, with a hint of ivory.
I had been very curious about the scent Kate wore because of all the hype about these scents supposedly commissioned for the royal couple, which turned out to be just that – hype. I caught up with the news late on Friday night on the site British Beauty Blogger – she is a beauty journalist and claimed to have three separate sources, so seemed like the voice of authority!
Victoria: Thank you so much for confirming. I heard so many rumors that at one point I simply stopped paying attention.
Would love to read your thoughts on this perfume!
carmencanada: Though I was in the correct time zone, I must admit my interest in the contemporary marriage rituals of feudal families couldn’t be fainter… I’m romantic, but I guess translating Tina Brown’s bio of Diana was just about all I could take from the Windsors in a lifetime!
And I’ve steered as far as I could from anything concocted for Michael Boadi ever since I was sent the first samples. They are now insulated and kept for reference to remind me of what a truly awful perfume house is like. Perhaps Aluminium has a different artistic direction, but clearly their copywriter should lay off the sherry. Since when have jasmine, ylang-ylang and muguet been “frivolous”?
k-amber: Harumi Kurihara’s books are very popular among people of all ages. Her recipes are usually healthy, less salt and oil, with a bit of vinegar or fresh herbs. I have a few books of her. Enjoy!
Victoria: Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well! Reading this thread was such a pleasure for me too.
My mom and I recorded the wedding so that we could watch it at a more comfortable hour. It was so enjoyable.